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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
Dream House

Susie, remember the house i wrote
you about last week-the dream
house" in Monte Vista? Well, I've
seen its next door neighbor, and it's
such a darling, 1 don't know now
which love best. This is also built
in English architecture Of stuceo,
with an interesting gate-like entrance
onto a. tiny court, tile-floored, which,
in turn, leads one into the living
room. A spacious room TINS is
with sloping simulated beam ceiling,
and hand-hewn dark stained wood
work, a big fireplace, thanked by
clever built-in book shelyes-a door
leading onto the terrace at the east
side.
Lovely white enameled built-in
table and settees contrast prettily
with the colorful wall paper Of the
breakfast room. The kitchen is a
dream in white-commodious cup
boards and closets-exquisite plumb
ing fixtures.
In addition to two bedrooms
there5s a big screened sleeping porch
on the south side. Indeed, this home
has so many attractive features-is
so altogether irresistible-that j
can't decide between my first and
second love.
These houses, with still another,
located on Rosewood Boulevard, just
off Belknap, are to be offered for
sale. Wonderful homes, indeed
unique, interesting, comfortable, in
beautiful Monte Vista, San Antonio's
loyeliest residential addition.
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Care for Eyes

On the threshold of schools open.
ing, careful mothers are taking their
children to H. c. Rees Optical Co.,
at 407 East Houston street, to have
their eyes tested, and, if necessary,
fitted with glasses. A sensible prep
aration for the school year, 1 should
say, for surely no boy or girl can do
good work with poor sight. Little
defects Of focus or of actual strength
can be corrected so easily By prop
erly fitted glasses and it's SO i'm
portant to safeguard their eyes, both
for beauty and usefulness. II. c..
Rees Optical company, for thirty
years reliable opticians in San An
tonic, are equipped to render an I'M
eIcelled service to both children and
adults.
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Music lovers of San Antonio are
anticipating a most pleasant winter
The northers may blow and even snow
may fall but there is no dimming of
the realization that San Antonio IS
TO have a share of the art of some OF
the greatest musicians of the United
States.
Adeline Bardenwerper, Texas con-
cert manager, has announced the book
ing of many artists for San Antonio
and vicinity. Miss Bardenwerper has
had a decided success in this line OF
work. which. in the words of Topssy,
"iust growed." She did not seek the
work. it Just came to her TO do, and
il has proven a success.
Rafael Diaz, San Antonian, now
famous as a Metropolitan tenor and
Columbia Record artist, has been
booked for San Antonio for January
:. This concert will be presented I'M
der the auspices of the combined must
cal clubs of the city. Mr.. Diaz will
also give concerts in Laredo, January
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ALWayS Delightful

S1nday night dinner at the Band
Box Tea Shop has become a tradi-
ton in our household. Really it's a
delightful place, located as it IS, mp
stairs, the entrance being at 229
East Houston street, secluded, cool,
quiet, restful. And its appointments
are so pretty, interesting color com
binations carried out in the table
linens, artistic posters adjoining the
walls, candle sticks carrying out each
tables color scheme, with fresh
blooms to lend n note Of cheer. How
could anyone help enjoying food in
so artistic a setting? And such food !
Always a variety, yet each dish
seems more delicious than ones for
mer choice. Chicken mousse at the
Band Box Is particularly delicious:
salads are always fresh-appetizing.
In fact the Band Box is an ideal
combination Of unique setting and
delicious food such as one wouldn't
readily imagine. No wonder its pop
ular! In addition to dinner every
evening, they also serve luncheon
and ten every day except Sunday.
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For SWnddy

Every day I'm more impressed
with Grace's radio. What do you
think she did last Sunday morning
tuned in and got the sermon by
tie family's favorite minister, de-
liyered in their own church-clearly
as though we had been sitting be-
fore him. You know several Of the
churches here, and elsewhere too,
broadcast the Sunday sermons, thus
making it possible for the Gtay-at-
homes to hear services. Isn't it
wonderful?
Grace's radio is an Atwater Kent,
which she secured from Stapleton
Music company, at Broadway and
Travis. In addition to the pleasure
afforded the family tuning in for
what they want to hear, it's a thing
of beauty-an ornament for her
home.
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way Of starting the season! MISS
Douglas has taught here four years,
and her results attest to the effec-
tiveness Of her methods, which are,
of course, those sponsored by the
American National Association Mast
ers of Dancing, Of which she is a
member. The ballet class embraces
classical, interpretive and toe work,
and the technique includes limbering
and stretching exercises. Ballroom
classes include many variations Of
the waltz, fox trot, tango and es-
pecially feature the Charleston. In
addition to children's classes Miss
Douglns will also have an evening
class and private lessons for adults.
Information regarding all types Of
instructions may be obtained by ring
ing Crockett 1888.
Dancing is; indeed, an ideal com
bination Of mental, physical and So
cial development for tiny tots and
grown-ups, too-small wonder it has
become an integral factor in present
day education.
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Treats Are in Store
FOrS. 4. Music LOVERS

s; Austin, January o and 10. The
second Austin concert will be one for
the special hearing of Governor and
Mr.. Ferguson. Other dates for Mr..
Diaz have been made by Houston,
Galveston, Beaumont, Dallas and
Fort Worth.
Ramon Cardona. pianist, is another
artist whose southern tour is ar
ranged by Miss Bardenwerper. Mr..
Cardona is well known in San An
tonic, as he has given several con-
certs here. The actual date for his
appearance has not been definitely
made. but he will be here some time
in February.
Sigmund Spaeth, Phi. D., nationally
known lecturer and critic on music,
will appear before Texas audiences in
March of next year. His lectures are
always of interest to the people OF
San Antonio as he has been heard
here on previous occasions. AT the
present time he is busy organizing a
symphony orchestra for the members
Of the New York Kiwanis Club.
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NeW Novel

Have you read ''Firecrackers," by
Carl Van Vechten-brand new, of
which one critic says: "a first rate
light novel dedicated TO the amuse-
ment of those sufficiently enlight-
ened to prefer the gay to the sober"
Think Of thatl I've just obtained
II from Miss Altgelt, at Kincaid
Circulating Library, in Collins Art
Shop. 10 East Houston street and,
needless to say. can hardly wait
10 delve into IL. Getting the new
books from Miss Altgelt is such a
pleasure-she is so wen veTsed In
booklore--and it's economical too,
for the membership and rent rates
at her library are low, indeed.
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skirt and grey blue sweater with a
hat of white felt.
Mrs. J. C. Pennington was gowned
in purple georgette with hat of pur-
pie trimmed in lavender.
Mrs. Ernest Groos wore blue wolfe
.frock with a white straw hat.
Mrs. Walter Schreiner of Kerr
vile. was gowned in powder blue with
picture hat of black.
Mrs. Hiram Partee wore dotted
wolfe of black and white with hat of
black.
Mrs. Gregg Francis was gowned in
blue.
Miss Hazel Showers wore a sui
phur colored crepe frock with a hat
of white felt.
Mrs. Leroy Ponton Darcy was
gowned in a handmade frock Of blue
silk.
Mrs. Lewis Maverick wore frock
of lavender wolfe with a becoming rose
hat.
Mrs. Eta Frazer wore black geor
gette with a smart felt Of taupe.
Mrs. Sam Barclay wore black
tailored georgette with small black
hat.
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Needlew0rk
G uild { O
Continue

The San Antonio branch Of the
NeedIework Guild Of America issues
its annual call for garments which
will later in the fall be distributed to
the poor and needy of the city. All
garment members are urged to send
in their garments at the earliest pos
sible moment TO their directors in or
der that the distribution may be made
in November.
A meeting Of the Guild was held
Tuesday morning at the home of the
president. Mrs. Edward Leighton.
Mrs. A. W. Houston. honorary presl-
dent. presided, and Mrs. c. II. Folbre
acted as secretary.
The purpose of the meeting was to
decide whether the local branch of the
Guild should continue TO function or
disband in favor of the Community
Chest, so as to avoid any overlapping
Of charities. Inasmuch as the Guild
gives new garments, not only TO prl-
rate cases, but organizations as well.
after much discussion it was decided
70 continue this year to give TO same
organizations as money from the Com
munity Chest will not be available
until January, 1926.
Not many know of the activities OF
the Needlework Guild. 1t was organ
lied in Philadelphia, Pa, April. 1883,
incorporated June, 1896. A branch
was organized by Mrs. A. W. Hous-
ton and. several other charitable wom-
en- of San Antonio in 1906. Mrs.
Houston was president 16 years, and
honorary president since.
The object of the Guild is to collect
new garments to meet the great need
in homes. hospitals and other chari-
ties. The annual contribution of two
or more new articles of wearing ap-
parel, or household linen, or a dona-
ton of money, constitutes a member
ship.
Last year former President Mrs. g.
p. Trimble distributed over 1900
new garments. The officers of the
Guild this year are Mrs. Ed A. Leigh
ton, president: Mrs. Eric kunkel,
first vice president; Elizabeth Hous-
ton, second vice president; Mrs. r.
NJ. Middlebrook, third vice president;
Mrs. Bedell Moore. fourth vice presi-
dent; Mrs. T. J. Walthall, secretary;
Matte walthall Lemon, assistant sec
Rotary; Mrs. G. P. Trimble, treasurer.
~ ~ ~
The Beta Gamma Sigma Sorority
will meet at 4 O'Clock Monday after
noon in the home of Mrs. Edward
Decker
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Novel Vdnities

For clever novelties of course we
went to Frosts--one always does.
Their Street Floor Accessory Shop
is showing the most gorgeous vani-
ties, fashioned of triple gold plate
and of silver, jewel studded in a
variety of shapes One particularly
adorable model is of dull-finish gold,
set with sapphires, a petit point
medallion decorating the front, hand
some metal brocade forming the back,
exquisitely lined in silk to harmon
ize and fitted with coin purse and
beveled mirror. Some are round,
embellished with long imported tas-
sells, which conceal the all-important
lipstick. Really beautiful are these
vanities-ideal, indeed, for use with
the afternoon or evening ensemble.
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For Origimdlity

"Now to the Specially Shop, Mt
40 Losoya street." Helen told me.
'smy orchid dress must go to their
new alteration department" Yes.
Susie, they've established a sepa-
rate department for altering and
remodeling wearables - fashioning
them to suit the present mode:
Then, too, they have a splendid
Gown Salon, where individual mod.
els are designed and created. just
to suit ones personality. They're
equipped to embellish their models
with clever finishing touches too
like chain stitch embroidery, which
is so popular this season. Their
prices are conservative, and their
styles distinctive, chic. An ideal
way to get an original creation
from the Specially Shop.
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SPARKLING Crystal

Beautiful glassware = necessary
to the home complete-and orna-
mental, too, for who doesn't enjoy
lovely crystal for ones china cab
met? At Newton-Weller Co. at
131 W. Commerce st., the home
of lovely china, glassware, kitchen
equipment, novelty gifts, Helen
chose her needs. Lovely water
sets, attractive bowls, naples,
tumblers, ice tea glasses. Their
assortment in every line is com
plete. Really it's a pleasure to
buy at this splendid establishment
of beautiful wares and friendly
service,
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visit the parents of Lieutenant Ely IN
Washington before their return.
These are the weddings thus far
announced. But Dame Rumor with
her bright eyes and long nose snoops
about and points an accusing finger
at two young ladies prominent in San
Antonio society. One is a maiden WHO
perhaps will make her future home in
Mexico. Living in Mexico will be no
novelty though, as she has had her
home there as well as in San Antonio
for many years. And the other we'd
ding will take place early in Noyem-
Der. The bride is well known as one
of the beauties of the state. incident
aIIy her beauty is combined with a
Charming personality. The lucky man
las does the other bridegroom-hails
from afar.
" - ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Alvord and
Miss Nina Alvord will leave soon for
A. and NJ. where Professor Alvord
has been appointed TO take charge Oh
the government experimental station
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Cut VeLUets

Celeste has asked me to make for
her, an evening gowni Am / thrilled
of course. In quest of materials,
we went to Lundeen's and what a
glorious array of cut velvets gEeeted
US. Fifty-four-inch bordered patterns,
velvet enclosing on georgette, ideally
suited for fashioning smart evening
frocks. And such gorgeous color
combinations-silver and Venetian
blue. flame and saratoga, punch and
youth combined, amethyst embossed
on violet, a lovely pattern Of cuckoo
glorious colors for every type. Ce-
leste chose piranga, that rich new
brown, with a bit Of henna, a bit
of rust, but lovelier than either. 1t
will make a "fairy princess" gown,
indeed. It's a pleasure buying at
Lundeen's, the Daylight Silk Shop,
219 Alamo Plaza-their materials
are exquisite-their prices conserva-
tive.
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Delicious Drink

At four O'Clock Mabel rang for
tea TO be brought upstairs. All, such
deliciousness in its tall glasses, ice
tinkling, a dash Of lemon, sprig
Of mint. this amber liquid was in
deed a draught fit for the gods. You
have already guessed, 1t was my fav-
orite-H. and II. Orange Pekoe Tea.
It does seem everybody is using this
excellent brand, packed right here in
San Antonio, and no wonder. Its
aroma is n breath Of the Orient, its
flavor deliciously archaeological
fit TO grace the finest banquet table,
or the simplest cottage board.
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shine Laundry 20 be dry cIeaned,
and, my surprise when IL came
home! Even my fondest hopes were
surpassed by its shimmering lowell
ness. Really I'm not surprised that
the girls thought it was new-so
lustrous and beautiful it had become
By the Sunshine's rejuvenatins pro-
cess. And think OF the economy,
utilizing ones season-old wearables.
The Sunshine always does excellent
work, whether dry cleaning, 6yeing
or family wash, and their service is
prompt courteons.
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Rolls Supreme

Hurry up-dinner is already
served" Grace awoke me from my
reverie. And how glad / was to be
summoned to such a repast, the out
standing feature Of which was de-
licious hot rolls. My, didn't know
rolls could be so good. Grace says
Liberty Bell flour, which she always
uses, is responsible for her success
in baking bread and rolls-and
Susie, to make possible such light,
tasty breadstuffs, it is indeed a
marvel. My hostess says that bak-
ing is a pleasure, given such flour
its fine texture, its whiteness, its
actual goodness are conducive to bak-
ing success. And next week, my
dear, I'm to make the rolls.
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~ s {'S 69 SSasS5 4

School days, school days
Dear old golden rule days;
There's readm' and awtin and ',ithntetic
Taught to the tune of hickory stick
You my queen III calico,
r. ''".."' aVds your bashfM barefoot beau
And YOU 1Uyote my slate I lo0e yOn, Joe,
When a couple of kids.
What train of recollection do these lines recall of our
ooOn happy school days.
Remember, aOhen you little to-the thrill of that
tremendous adVenwe-yow first day at school? Ho7c YOU
cried en Johnny sitting Just behind yOn pulled your ewis
hateful thing? 4nd then later, aOen little Tommy Moore
grabbed up net sponge and efaced your neatly done r
metc? What pests boys acre. anyaUay And then remember
fen short years later achen that Tommy snedever SO
shyand inIted you to your first ovondefd picnc-thred
of you acre! He darling tenindeed you
his queen in cdlico-he your bashfm, barefoot beau"
Memories, ntemores-oaV they do croavd i Strange nozO
gently fondly turn back Memorys pages the tears the
hurts haze vanished There only remain the joysdsghts-
real happiness of childhood days.
TOMORROW San Anonio boys and girls school, there
to acquire mental moral physical Ginng-to learn by asso-
CATION BY aVork and BY play to become good csenbPy
ctsensof this beautiful land of An edifyng sght
desd-yOHng america off to school!
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lamps with mahogany, and wrought
iron bases, with gorgeous silk
shades. some with elaborate shades
of metal cloth and silk combined,
just the right touch for a lovely
drawing room. Then beautiful
lib1Vry table lamps and boudoir
lamps, the stands of mahogany,
polychrome, ivory, with shades of
silk, of painted parchment, and
for dainty boudoir lamps, pastel
shaded and silk lowered. And
you'd be surprised at the low prices
at which these exquisite lamps are
being offered. Small wonder that
Helen chose her entire lamp needs
at Karotkin's, at POI W. Com
merce st.
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Come on. now give us a little in
formation" were heard.on every side.
And she did give out her secret
Olympian Peach and Almond Cream.
She says that it's her standby-she
uses it after exposure to sun and
wind, for chaps, and always 40 a
base for powder. "Olympian and j
are close pals and well always be-"
she said, Fuse it for a Peach Bios
som complexion"
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Luncheon PdrtY

Parties for the school crowd con-
tinue to hold the stage-farewell
compliments before embarking on the
strenuous business Of study. Last
Thursday Mamie gave a most charm
ing luncheon for Frances in the pink
room of the Gunter. The appoint
ments were lovely, and the food was
unquestionably the most appetizingly
delicious anybody could wish for.
And the wonderful thing about Civ
ing a party at the Gunter is that you
don't have to worry about a single
detail. Even planning the menu is
taken off a hostess hands, il she
wishes. And she can enjoy her own
party as much as her guests. A de-
lightful place to entertain, indeed, is
the Gunter. It merits the distinction,
mecca for San Antonio'g smart
folk"
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FiDi;s

And now, Susie, IL being the
"wee small hours OF the morning"
I must say goodnight. Tn enjoy
ing San Antonio more each day
as you've probably guessed-thc
autumn season here promises to be
glorious, what with everybody's
preparations for new clothes and
new fun. How / wish you were
here. Do write me when you're
coming down. With love.
RUTH THORNTON.
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Old Tam Dress

Oh, and I must tell
you my own particular
thrill of the luncheon
party. Several Of the
girls exclaimed over my
new fall frock." and
what do you think ]
was wearing? My old
tan dress-you rCmem-
Der the one / always
thought would be SO
perishable that had
seen many a party,
Well, on Hates advice,
/ sent it to the Sun.
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such interesting colors as nile,
pansy, turquoise, maize. Then, too,
she had beautiful jersey silk undies
those necessities to any girls
wardrobe, durable, easy to launder,
and always to be relied on for a
slim, smooth foundation. / thought
she was displaying her trousseau,
but she said The Vogue was offer
ing these charming creations at such
low prices that she simply laid in
a supply. And the rest Of US are
going to do likewise.
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YOU see was to spend the night
with her. And, my dear, what do
you suppose she produced, as if
by magic, for our husky appetites?
Gebhardt's foods - good old
tamales. chilli con carne, beans,
heated in the cans and served pip
ing hot, piquant- deviled chill meat
served on crackers and to add zest
chilli sauce-all contents OF the
famous Gebhardt Dinner Package.
She's another friend who always
keeps a supply of Gebhardt's in the
pantry, for just such occasions as
that-when everybody's hungry and
nobody wants to bother with cook
ing-an excellent plan-don't you
think?
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Mrs. Fred Bushick
Entertains at
Bridge

Mrs. Fred Bushick was hostess TO
the Bridge Club in her home Wednes
day afternoon. Following the games,
prizes were awarded to Mesdames w.
A. McIlwane, Mrs. Paul Prove and
Mrs. .Eppie Schmidt.
The guests were Mesdsmes Harry
SPAIN, Paul Prove, Carl Michel,
Frank Convers, Alex Uhl, Louis
SPAIN, W. A. McIlwane. Alfred lBasse,
Anabel Hanzel, Ollie Hanzel, f. Gut
zeit, Eppie Schmidt and Miss Delka
Bushick.
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rubbed my eyes and looked again.
Surely this couldn't be the same
place. "Why, Mabel" 1 said, "what
have you done-built new house
in a week?" You would have gasped
too, had you been there, at the vision
that greeted my eyes-a beautiful
home in soft, French grey tones, a
place that at once suggested rest,
relaxation, comfort. / exclaimed at
great length until she burst IN with,
"And paste paint from H. Il. Holl-
man Paint company, at 210 Broad
way, made all this possible. Would
you believe it," Of course I wouldn't
nobody would ever have taken it
for an old house. It's sensible to re-
paint ones house now too, bef3re the
winter weather comes on-really in
surance against the elements.
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lovely array we found at j. j.
Sterne's-models for every occasion.
Their velours and felts for sport
and street wear are particularly
attractive-developed in rosewood,
cuckoo. wren. beige and many
more beautiful autumn colors. VI
course Helen found her require
ments at this splendid shop, J. j.
Sterne's Millinery Salon.
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one Of the most important fsa-
lures OF the new mode, for women
Of every type, IL the ensemble ofs
feet in jewelry. Paris jewellers
have developed an entirely new
trend in carrying this harmony OF
Jewels to the farthest possible
point, so that no foreign note may
mar the ensemble effect that is
planned to include every detail.
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Close Pals

Carolyn was looking
so particularly lovely
the other afternoon
that every one Of the
girls exclaimed over
her complexion. How
do you do it." your
skins soft as velvet"
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High 5 Members
Awarded Prizes

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ziegler enter
tanned the members of the Three
Flowers High Five Club in their home
in Pereida street. Following the
games, prizes were awarded to Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Moeckel, Mr.. and Mrs. P. @.
Anderson, Mrs. c. Dugler, Mrs. j..
Glore and Charles Ziegler.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Gerlach, Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Moeekel, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Dugler, Mrs. ]. L. Glore,
Miss Dorothy Gerlach, Joe Eckhardt,
Leroy Gerlach.