Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-01

The Calico party of the Terpsichoreans last
night at Stearns' Hall, was largely attended,
and the scene was one of undimmed gaety.
The hall was elegantly decorated, the calico
costumes showed great taste and the floor
managers were indefatigable In their atten-
tions to the guests La Ransieur & Reeds
band discoursed excellent music and Mr..
Reel's callingwas uuexceptionable. AT mid
night the dancers welcomed the advent of the
Centennial year with acclamations and mu
sic The morning was far advanced when
the party dispersed, and the unanimous ver-
diet was that the Terpsichoreans had made q
great success of their Calico party.
Turn Verein Hall was crowded last night
with a joyous party who danced the old year
out and the Centennial year in with great
spirit. The hall was decorated with the taste
that always characterzes the patriotic Ger
man. The flags of Germany and the United
State were lovingly entwlned, and flowers
and notices covered the hail. The uncovering
of the New Years tree was the source of much
mirth Presents of all kinds, styles and val
ues were there duly marked, and the distri-
button of them caused much merriment.
Some were appropriate and sentimental, 9TH
ers brought the house down with their gro
tesqueness. Altogether ii was lively night,
and the Germans and their guests enjoyed
themselves. No nationality has done more
to save the Union than the German. and they
Welcomed the Centennial year with patriotic
ardor.
| Light, air and beautiful scenery are the re-
| quirements for we'll located residence Seem
ic beauty for residence is as much demand
ed by cultivated minds as pictures on the
walls, books on the tables, or a piano in the
| parlor. All that good taste can demand in
| the way of a beautiful residence site, can be
obtained In the Washington Garden Tract at
the sale next Monday. A large sum of mon
ey has been invested in beautifying these
| grounds, and they are now the most attrac-
tive building sites in Los Angeles. The neigh
| borhood is an immense vineyard, the air Is
| laden with the aroma of orange blossoms, the
| palm, the gum, the banana, and other tropi-
| cal vegetation shed their richness over the
! scene.
The Los Angeles Social Club gave an ele-
CANT Soiree at their hall last night. About
sixty couple were present, and the costumes
cfthe ladies were elegant. An illuminated
fountain occupied the centre of the hall and
the walls We're prettily decorated. About
twelve o'clock sumptuous supper was
served in salari & Whitney's finest style, and
the dancing continued for several hours later.
We regret that we can not give a longer no.
tice, but the crowded state of our columns
prevents
| Roast turkey lunch is the programme to-
day at the st. Charles saloon. The gobble OF
those turkeys has kept the boarders awake
for some time, and to-day they will be served
up in fine style. Jerome has the gayest sa-
Icon in town and he is ready to wish his
friends u happy New Year The saloon is
gilt-edged concern now, and the boys are all
cordially invited to visit Jerome to-day.
| Open the Centennial year by calling on Mr..
| Cannon and partakng of his good cheer.
| On and afterJanuary Ist, 1876, ten per cent.
| will be added to the regular fare If tickets are
| purchased ON the ears instead OF at the ticket
| offices of the Southern Pacific Railroad. A
reduction of freight charges will also take
| place on January lst. The rate of merchan-
| disc from the anchorage to Anaheim will be
| So instead of 81 now charged, a1d the rate for
| grain will be reduced from So to So 30.
The following guests are at the Kimball
| Mansion: Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Baldwin, New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. Simon B. Williams, and
| Misses Williams, Chicago; Mrs. J. L.
| Greenough and daughter, Boston; Gen. John
Mansfield, Washington; Rev. DR.. Lucky and
| wife, Los Angeles; Minnie Lucky, Los Ange-
| les; Arthur Lucky, san IFrancisco; ]. d.
| Lynch, Evening Express; Mr.. Lynch, L. A. & I.
X. r.; j. L. McAllister, +. A. WoodlR r. Ro.
| maine, A. c. Bancroft, Los Angeles.
A New Years festival was given at the
Fort street NJ. e. Church last night, to the
great delight of the little ones.