San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-01
Poi POUR From D0|0S
For the Light.

prONlueu themselves WITH new dresses
are beginning to feel a mere bit shah
by. Modists are being rushed to death
by women who declare most positively
that they haven't a thing to wear.
Among the newest styles for early |
fall wear, are braided tailor made
gowns. These must be silk lined of
course, to be quite up to date. The
Russian blouse is "a thing of beauty
and a joy forever" to those who can
wear them becomingly. They are very
trying to the average woman, especial
ly the blouse effect in the back.
Wednesday was Ladyies' Derby day
at the fair, all the stylish turn outs in
the city, with handsomely gowned wo-
men holding the ribbons, were in the
procession.
Among the great master pieces of
art to be seen at the fair, one is de-
serving of special mention, viz: The
Blacksmith" by the celebrated French
painter Hubert Z. Delorme. 1t is a
magnificent painting owned by Mr..
Galbraith, of Toronto, Canada, where
we had the pleasure of seeing it two
years ago.
The poultry exhibit is said to be the
best show of its kind this side of Mad
ison Square. So. says Mr.. T. w. Mitch
cock, of Denver, Colorado, and he is
considered an authority on the subject.
Prof. Rottair keeps at the head of
the procession with his animated pic
lures. His Might and Morning is
realistic and dazzling, rich in cOloring
and life like in movement,
Educational day was a success in ev-
cry sense of the word. Teachers and
school children were out in full force.
The pretty Informs of the Oak Cliff,
Patton Seminary and Mary Nash insti-
tute were NJ ticable on the grounds.
The teachers in charge of these giddy
creatures HAD their hands full in keep
in the boys at a respectful and discreet
distance. Distance lends enchanI-
ment," but not so on this occasion, as
the boys will testify.
The executive board of the State
Federation of Woman's clubs will meet
in Dallas, Friday next. All clubs de-
| sirous of becoming members of this or
ganization should send their names and
applications through the corresponding
secretary, Mrs. J. d. Thomas. box 2O6,
Waco Texas.
The handsome new Presbyterian
church on the corner of Main and Har-
wood streets, is almost completed. 1t
is an imposing structure, of which its
members may justly feel pround.
Miss Mable Bats, of New Orleans,
who visited the family of Judge Harris,
of this city, last spring, died last Tues
day of yellow fever.
Miss Bats was beautiful, fascinating,
and so gracious in manner that she en-
deared herself to all whom she came
in contact. Her many friends are sin
cerely gTieved over her sad death.
She was to have led the German at
the Bachelors ball next week. Truly
death loves a shining mark"
First class minstrelsy is very popular
with the majority of theatre-gOers.
Dallas is no exception to the rule, as
was demonstrated by the packed
house It Fields minstrels Tuesday
night. standing room only" was on
the bulletin board long before it was
time for the performance to begin. At
the close, the Dallas lodge of Elks,
held a social session, at which Mr.. AL.
G.. Fields was the guest Of honor.
Ample provision has been made by
our business men for weighing, stor-
ing and insuring cotton for the farm
ers.
Any farmer who brings his cotton
to town, can have it weighed free of
charge, and if the market price does
not suit him he can have it stored and
insured until he sees fit to dispose of
ii. The city banks will advance him
money on his cotton in storage.
Miss Birdie Alexander, a charming
young lady of this city was bridesmaid
at the Kaike-C hildress wedding at Ter
rell last Thursday.
The annual ball given by the Idle
wild club was a very brilliant affair.
Handsomely dressed women and fault
lessly attired men, made the scene a
moving panorama of beauty TO the
spectators in the gallery.
Several attractive buds" made their
first appearance in society on this oc-
casion. The usual crop of dudes also
made their debut.
Some wldOwers lose no time with
their second wooing. Perhaps it
shows a very warm appreciation for
the first wife, to provide her successor
ere the daisies grow on the new made
grave. be IndI as IL may, we 10 hnoW
that once in a while We are shocked at
the amazing rapidity with which some
widowers console themselves with
wife No. 2. Such haste is s%candalous
isn't it?
A story is being whispered around
about a grief stricken widower, who
for a time was inconsolable. Existence
was a burden. He was as one who
threads some banquet hall deserted"
When his days work was done he
YEARLY plodded hOmeward. Every ev-
ening he put his wife's dresses on the
bed, chairs, and even hung them
the room. Then he would sit J