Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-26
IN SOCIETY.


instrumental department, which are in
charge of Miss Nellie 1. Boynton and
Mrs. Russell. The programme was one
of unusual excellence, each number be-
ing given with accuracy and in pleas
ing manner. The work done by the
young ladies is an evidence OF careful,
thoughtful training in both the vocal
and instrumental branches. Fine tech
nique and clear and pure vocalization
were noticeable in each number. Miss
Boynton favored the audience with
solo, which was rendered in her own
charming manner, and Mrs. Russell
gave piano solo and Appeared in sew
eral duets with her pupils.
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One OF the largest crowds of the sea-
son was assembled last light at Turnve-
rein hall at the ninth annual ball of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, Orange Grove lodge No. 97. The
room was decorated with bunting,
while along the wall were clusters OF
palm leaves. Along the front of the
stage was a row. of palms, from behind
which the strains of the music were
waited to the dancers. At IL 80 there
was an intermission for supper, after
which the dancers again returned to the
hall and dancing continued until late
hour.
There we're about 200 couples present,
stalwart and handsome men and bright,
happy young ladies.
Among the many present was noticed
G. B. Kelly, the Arizona MINER" who
was accompanied by one of the prettiest
young ladies in the hall.
The programmes were appropriately
and tastefully gotten up, numbering
twenty dances.
To the efforts OF the following COM
mittees was due largely the success of
the evening:
Arrangement-C. E. Meyers. F. p.
Walker, H. G. Forsythe.
Floor-B. f. Lyttle, chairman; aids,
j. F. Brown, S. M. Collins, S. M. Green,
John Lally, s. NJ. Burtis, P. E. Stell-
wagon, and w. f. Esterly.
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The marriage of Mr.. James Nj. Kirk,
eldest son of John B. Kirk, Esq, Of
Chicago, and Miss Madeline Grace
Ward, daughter OF Edwin Ward, Esq,
F. u. S., etc., of San Gabriel, CAL, and
formerly of Shortlands, Kent, England,
took place on Saturday evening, No
>vember 2lst, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents, none but the nearest
relatives of the happy couple sbeing
present, Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk having ar
rived from Chicago on the day previous,
and leaving for home on the day follow
ing. Some OF Miss Wards friends had
adorned the drawing room with lovely
floral decorations, and the beautiful
bride, standing beside the manly groom,
under marriage bell of white and
golden chrysanthemums, before the Of
ficiating clergyman, in his snowy vest
ments, was even more beautiful than
usual. She is sister of the celebrated
traveller and explorer, Herbert Ward.
The marriage service of the Episcopal
church was impressively performed by
the Rev. DIR. Trew, rector of the Church
of the Savior. San Gabriel.
After an elegant collation., the newly
welded pair took the train for San
Francisco. from whence, after a few
days, they will proceed to Chicago.
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On Sunday last Mr.. Ferdinand Pepe
celebrated the baptism of his infant
child, Fernando Gioacchino. Among
the guests there were Mr.. A. Cirigliano
and Mrs. Rosa Lazzari, sponsors of the
baby; Mr.. and Mrs. Licastro, Mr.. and
Mrs. Zeno, Mr.. and Mrs. Cirelli and
Miss Sofia Cirelli. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Melo,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carresi, Mr.. and
Mrs. Colo, Nine. Fortuna, Mr.. and Mrs.
V. Parma, Mr.. and Mrs. Paoli, Mr.. Cas-
truccio, Mr.. Fortuna, Mr.. Lazzari, MIR.
Camille, Mr.. Michelori, Mr.. Pellettieri,
Mr.. Ancona, Mr.. Nicodemo, Mr.. Du-
rante and Mr.. Ward.
x*%
The Laurel circle OF Foresters gave an
enjoyable dance at Illinois hall last
night. There were present about sixty
couples, and from the beginning the en-
ioyment continued unabated. The ladies
We'd with the gentlemen in adding to
the pleasures of the evening, even to
taking the tickets at the door. The
committee were: Floor-A. Rausch f..
G. Reed, Charles Dryden, George Dry
den, G. G.. Stovall. Reception. Mrs.
Fields. Miss Annie Foss, Miss Moore,
Miss Fields and Miss Foss.
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Mrs. Reed, at her residence, 3l5 South
Olive street, last evening, entertained
about fifteen couples, it being a full dress
reception. The house was tastefully
decorated, and in the spacious parlors
were gathered together some of the
beauty and talent of the city. The
evening was delightfully."- passed with
music, witty conversation, etc. A deli
cious repast was also spread before the
The gathering broke up at a
late hour amid unanimous expressions
of regret that even pleasant hours must
end.
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Miss Maud Bloss, at the residence OF
her sister, Mrs. Flint, corner of Hawkins
and johnson streets, East Los Angeles,
entertained the East Los
Angeles Tennis club and friends.
The young lady made charming
hostess. Games and numerous other
made up the evenings
refreshments also being
The party broke up at late
hour.
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Mrs. M. G. Wright, wife of Hon. M.
J. Wright, OF Visalia, has been visiting
her daughter, who is a pupil at st. Hill
da's hall. Glendale.
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