San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-28

sculptures and is associated with the
noted sculptor, Pompeo Coppini, also
one time San Antonian, described the
memorial to the South, gift of the late
Col. George Littleficld of Austin. The
processes of creating design was most
interestingly set forth by Miss Tauch,
and will give those who heard her a
more understandn" appreciation of the
beautiful fountain that is to be placed
on the campus of the Texas University
when completed.
The program, which follows, proceed
ed with n vcrve that was refreshing,
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the hun
dred or more guests who were seated in
groups about round tables.
The program follows:
Violin lumber Song" ... Wiertzel
Mrs. Elmer Franklin of FloreSville.
Mrs. j. c. Houston at the piano.
Vocal-"All for You" ......... Brown
Josephine Houston of FlOresville.
Mrs. J. c. Houston at the piano.
Vocal-''When My Ships Come Sail
ing Home"
Melba Mcdaniel Of Floresville.
Mrs. J. c. Houston, accOmpanist.
Reading-Selected. Mrs. A. L. ArnesOn
vocal-'Sing, Sing, Bird on the
Wing" .................. Nutting
Josephine Houston.
Mrs. ]. c. Houston, accompanist.
YOcal-"When Celia Sings. ..... Moir
Melba Mcdaniel.
Mrs. ]. c. Houston, aCcOmpanist.
The voices and interpretations of the
two singers were delightful surprises in
such youthful artists, and the applause
was spontaneously apprGciative.
Mrs. George ID. Robbins substituted
for Mrs. Arneson, and gave a charming
ly realistic Satire on Life" by Adele
Lerhmann, followed by Riley's Just
BE Glad"
y " ~
The Tuesday Musical Club Round
Table met at luncheon, Tuesday Jan
uary %, at the Gunter Hotel ballroom
with about so present. Mrs. Osma +.
Bordelon Jr, as chairman, presented
an especially charming musical pro-
gram. Miss Olga Seiser, one of the
younger pianists of much promise was
heard in Poldini's Marche Mignon. Miss
Frances Skinner, soprano, sang Rogers
The Star" and Mrs. W. 4. Mont
gOmery was heard in Del Acqua's
Willamette Mrs. H. f. Truck played
two violin numbers. "Andantino," by
Martini-Kreisler, and "Rondo glamour"
by Goldstein. the latter particularly well
performed. The accompanies were Miss
Mildred Duggan. Mrs. q. +. Bordclon
Jr.. and Mrs. Edward Sachs.
Miss Russell Hughes, recently re-
turned from Europe. told of her ex-
perience in studying artistic dancing in
the various European countries. Clara
Duggan Madison related interesting
features of her visit to New York during
the holidays. when she coached with
Alberto Jonas and Augusta COtlow.
Mrs. +. +. Tucker spoke of musical
idealists as suggested by the Damrosch
family. Mrs. $. J. Chandler made
plea for the teachings .of American
music Other speakers were Mrs.
Horace L. Hotchkiss of New York who
urged San AntonianS to affiliate with
The Texas Club when in New York.
Meetings are held at the Plaza Hotel
where letter addressed to the presi-
lent. regardless of name. will bring in
formation desired. Miss Ora Witte. also !
recently returned from much travel and |
study in Europe, told interesting ex-
Deriences.
Mrs. Eli Hertzberg. president Of the /
Tub. announced Music Week. e. be held |
February ILL. sponsored by the Tues
lay Musical Club.
A distinguished guest was Miss La
,inia II. Egan of Shreveport. La. a
ouncl member of the National WO-
mans Party. Miss Egan. in n magnetic
peech. explained the work of the party
n the interest of better laws for women.
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An imposing array of big talent is
nnounced by the San Carlo Grand
opera Company, which comes TO the
irand Opera House on Monday and
tuesday, February and g, for a series
{ three performances. Prima dOnnas
nd tenors are so numerous that il
rill be impossible for the opera man
cement to present them all to local
pera dcvOtees, but announcement is
iade by the management that as many
{ the foremost singers of the organiza-
ion as can be crowded into the trio of
peras scheduled, will be put forward.
Impresario Fortune Gallo, of the San
arlO, has so arranged his operas that
josephine Lucchese, the San Antonio
pcra star, will nave appearances in
vo widely different characters. She
ill sing on the opening night the diff
cult part of zelda" in Verdi's three
ct work, Rigoletto. and on Tuesday
fternoon that of Henrietta" in Flo
,w's delightful comedy opera Martha"
he supporting casts in each will be I
hanged about. The two operas viii