Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-05-15

Schlosser with an alligator travelling
bag from the members of the associa-
ton. Commissioner of Finance Pastor
liza spoke in behalf of the city of Hous-
ton and Past President Herbert told of
the first time the National Association
had been in this part of the State, and
the grow ththat had occurred since that
time. During the speaking the impro-
vised dining tables were cleared away
and the rainy afternoon was %eDjoyab-
ly whiled away with dancing. Late
in the afternoon the train was taken
back TO Houston.
On 10 San Antonio
Our special train consisting of six
Pullmans left Houston over the Katy
line at 1870 on the night of the 9th
aud we arrived at San Antonio ON
time.
TUESDAY, APRIL %
This city is about 200 miles west Of
Houston and Mexico lies about $50
miles to the southwark. 1t was the
most southern point visited. We
breakfasted at the Gunter Hotel before
starting in with the program of the
day, which had been arranged by the
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
At $50 the party gathered at the
Alamo and listened to a thrilling story
of that historic spot. After a thorough
inspection an automobile trip was in
dulged in and the historic points of
the city and vicinity were visited, in
Guiding the old missions, Fort Sam
Houston, which, by the way, Is the
second largest army post in the United
States. 1t bad been expected that u
party would witness an exhibition
drill at the post, but owing to the
active wal preparations this was of
necessity omitted.
At IL 80 the delegates gathered at
the Royal Theater and witnessed the
first presentation of the siege and fall
of the Alamo, reproducing as faithful
ly as possible the battle with all its
stirring Incidents. This picture was
produced by a company headed by
Representative A. D. Rogers and cost
more than $4,000. To procure this
picture it was first necessary to obtain
the permission of the Governor, the
Mayor and city authorities, Daughters
Of the Republic and numerous other
organizations. The streets were closed
to permit the staging of the attack.
Every effort was made to have the
pictures historically correct and the
film makes a reality Of the wal of the
Texans for independence and perpet-
yates the cen of the battle for all
time. After leaving the theater the
afternoon was spent according to the
individual preference of each visitor.
At 7 o'clock q mexican supper was
served by Mexican hombres at the
Cafe Mexicana de Palma. This was
also complimentary by the Chamber
of Commerce.
0Uu 6AtOn1O 1t 0illCACnt HULL N6J
other city in the United States. 1t
has an interest, atmosphere and indi-
viduality all its own. The leayen Of
the Latin population gives a touch of
the holiday spirit even to the working
days. San Antonio breathes of fies-
tas and festivals and it's very name is
o,,xnoatsx,a - a Uo1d ffnno
The picturesque beauty Of San An
tonic Is a JOY forever. Its historic
buildings are a never-failing source of
interest. The venerable Alamo, the
Cradle of Texas Liberty, that was the
scene of one of the most heroic cpl
sodes in the worlds history, is in itself
q shrine that is worth a journey to
San Antonio to visit.
Outside the city four ancient mis-
sions, partly in ruins, recall the CLAM
our and a of the old Spanish
days. A beautiful macadam road
lined with big trees leads to them.
winding through green fields and
atOuS tAC AChhuchAnB 00h [hlOhiO
River and making the trip a rare
pleasure.
The old San Fernando Cathedral
with its ancient pictures and relics Is
also eloquent of old San Antonio and
the days when the Spanish grandees
touched elbows with the American
buccaneers in the picturesque plazas.
Fort Sam Houston, where the Gov
eminent has spent about three million
dollars in building the second largest
army post in America is also worthy
of the tourists visit. Here the bugle's
shrill clarion, the roll Of drums and
the tramp of armed men reproduce the
pomp and ~pageantry Of war and the
visitor can get an accurate conception
NJ that anlendid fighting machine. the