San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-24

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Entertainment committee: Mrs. JIM.
Cain, Mrs. SOmervillc, Mrs. Gus.
Maurer.
Chairman of the refreshment com
! mittee was Miss RoXie BrOckway,
assisted by Miss c. Gruna, Misses
Ellison and Miss Camille Lodovic.
Miss RoXie Brockway favored the
company with beautiful vocal solo,
which was heartily applauded by all.
Mr.. Jackson furnished some excellent
instrumental music for the entertain
ment of those present. Brother Buck
| Harris introduced the Rev. Melon
aid, of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, who delivered a, short address
| of welcome to Brother Harris in a
most able manner. Then Rev. Bayard
| Craig, of the Christian church. deliv-
cred an eloquent address welcoming
Rev. Harris among us. He was
followed by Rev. A. ]. Harris. who
| responded to the addresses and touch
ed the hearts of all present by his
humorous as well as pathetic address
to the members of the church.
| successful receptions. socially speak
ing. Light refreshments We're served
by the lively young ladies in a most
| dainty manner. They We're ably as
sisted by the ever smiling and oblig-
ing Mr.. Henry Guerra. The refresh
ments consisted of sandwiches. coffee.
pickles and all kinds of cake.
At an early hour Thursday evening
the South Heights club came together
| at the pleasant home of Miss Jennie
Scott Wilson. There was a very nice
representation present, but, as usual,
the aides were in the majpOrity, but a
few gentlemen present entered no pro-
test against this, as the fact that they
were in the minority added much to
their popularity and pleasure. This
was an exceptionally pleasant meeting
and several new names were enrolled
upon the already large list. The club
has undoubtedly become almost per-
manent fixture, with the South Heights
young people. The members would
not miss a meeting for anything, which
certainly indicates that they are al
ways have a most delightful time.
Mr.. Glenny and Mrs. Murphy rem
| dered several very sweet selections up
on the banjo and guitar, and the hos
tess gave two of her jolly recitations,
| all of which were highly entertaining
and very much appreciated.
The next gathering will be at the
home of the Misses Baily, Thursday
evening, Feb. 9Th, where the members
always delight To greet each other.
Mrs. d. 3. Dill was the recipient
of fine bouquet of flowers ''compli-
ments of the corps" for her services as
press reporter at the installation of
officers of the E. o. c. Ord post, WOm-
ans Relief corps, last Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. n. Converse, of Elyria, Ohio, is
spending some time with her son, Is.
p. Converse, Government hill.
Mrs. Kline, dept. president of the w.
r. c., has gone on a business trip to
Luling.
Rathbone Sisters, Friendship Tenn
pie No. . had installation of officers on
Jan. IA, by Dept. G. c. Mrs. Balcom
assisted by Mrs. Thompson and Miss
Van Ripper.
The following officers were installed:
Mrs. Ellsworth, p. c.: Mrs. Converse,
M. +. c.; Mrs. Beneitrel, Z. j.; Mrs.
Flynn, Z. s.; Mrs. Swartz, M; Mrs.
Werick, NJ of r. & c.; Miss Van Ripper,
NJ. of F.; Mrs. Rose, P; Mrs. Willard,
f..
The Society Editress of the Light ac-
kowledges the receipt of an invitation
to the Turner annual masquerade ball
to take place Feb. 6.
Next Tuesday evening at the Trini-
ty Methodist church an entertainment
will be given by the Epworth league
All their friends are cordially invited
and the refreshments are free.
Owing to Mrs. Hal Towards illness
the entertainment of the Charity club
was postponed
At Rev. Mr.. Selle's on Pecan street
Tuesday evening, quite a number of
the congregation gathered with liberal
donations and best wishes. The time
was spent most pleasantly by all and
the refreshments served were delic-
iouS.
Mrs Grice will entertain at cards on
February 4.
The Ladies' Dancing club will give
one of their elegant balls on February
9.
Miss CObine gave a very pleasant
party Friday night in honor OF Miss
COyIe of Houston. Twelve COUPLES
were present and spent the evening in
a delightful manner.
FASHION AND FADS.
Dressing was never more beautiful
than now, and there never was time
when greater thought was given TO