Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-19

honor of her guests, Misses Edith and
Maud Auld, of Honolulu. A delightful
evening was spent. The Misses Auld
favored with several Hawaiian songs and
also entertained with selections ON the
s'okalili," an Hawaiian instrument. The
native music was highly appreciated.
Among those present were:
Miss Messmer, the Misses Auld,
Misses Capitaine, Miss Esplane,. Miss
Schnell, Miss Agnes Sabichi, Miss Mary
SacEibi, Prof. Brenner, j. Bond Fran
cisco. Andy Francisco, DR.. G. p. Bang,
Mr.. d. Scott, j. Ii. Dockweiler.
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A very pleasant social function-in
fact, the leading social event that the
pretty little town OF Ventura has known
for some years past-was the wedding
Yesterday afternoon of Mr.. Fred Collyer
Smith and Miss Maud G. Goodell, the
only child of Rev. and Mrs. j. H. Good
ell. Rev. Mr.. Goodell is the pastor of
the Congregational church, the leading
congregation OF Ventura, and was for
merly resident OF Los Angeles. Miss
Goodell is one OF the best known and
handsomest young women in Ventura.
! Mr.. Smith was for some years connected
with the Southern Pacific company in
Los Angeles as train dispatcher, being
stationed at the Arcade station, and is
widely and favorably known amongst
railroad men all over the state.
The ceremony was performed In the
Congregational church here by Rev.
Mr.. Goodell, the BRIDES father, the ed-
fee having been superbly decorated for
the occasion by the ladies of the congre-
CATION. The groomsman was S. j. Bal
lard, and the ushers were A, N. Smith,
brother of the bridegroom, and Mr..
Griswold. Miss Jessie Ameil and Miss
Hattie Sackett were bridesmaids, and
Miss Belle Russ otficiated as maid OF
honor. The gentlemen wore the con-
ventional black, OF course, while the
brides dress was of white silk, with
embroidered front, veil of tulle, and
orange blossoms. Miss Russ wore
white, Miss Sackett pink, and Miss
Ameil lavender. Following the cere-
mony there was reception of the
friends of the family at the house. The
presents were numerous and costly.
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The young friends of Miss Edna Lewis
rendered her a surprise party on
Wednesday evening, at the residence Of
her parents on Grand avenue. The
young folks spent a jolly evening in
dancing and singing. A lunch was
served before the merry makers returned
home. ,--.
Those present were: Misses Franc
Campbell, Jessie Cartwright, Blanche
Alwens, Anna Roberts, Silvia Norton,
Edna Lewis, Lottie Terwelliger, Georgia
Eta, Kate Cohn, Eva Lewis, and Mas
ters Willie Manning, Leden Kinney,
Glen Edmonds, Charlie Kirkpatrick and
Lester Kavanaugh.
The engagement is announced of Rev.
A. c.. Smither and Miss Gertrude
Clough, both of this city. Mr. Smither
is pastor of the Temple-street Christian
church. He is very popular in the social
circle and as preacher is possessed OF
rare qualities. Miss Clough resides
with her mother at SIS South Hope
street, and is young lady of superior
attainments. She has been highly edu-
Gated and is certainly deserving of the
high esteem in which she is held by her
many friends. The marriage will take
place about August 1st.
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Miss Adah Nease, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D..B. HI. Nease, will be married
to Mr.. George Whomes, son of Mr..
Joseph Whomes, well-known business
man of this city, at st. Paul's Episcopal
church next Wednesday evening, at
80 O'Clock. A reception will be
given at the residence of the groom,
2161s West Sixth street, after the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Whomes will be
at home on and after July lst.-
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Among those who had the pleasure oi
listening to the closing exercises of the
students OF st. Hilda school at Glendale
Yesterday. were : Miss Helen Sanborn,
Miss Blanche Bonebrake, Miss Mae
eastman and Miss Maude A. Lord, OF
this city.
The Arbor Rebecca Degree lodge No
S3,I.O. OF. give a social and dance
next Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows
hall, North Spring street. A we'll varied
programme has been arranged for the
occasion.
Miss Helen Lanhorne, Miss Flors
Moore, of Cleveland, Miss Eva Bond, Of
Toledo, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fraser, of Sar
Francisco, are guests of Miss Blanche
Bonebrake.
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Several young ladies of the East Side
have been rehearsing a little drama
which will be presented some time mex
week.
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Invitations are out for party mex
Friday evening at 1925 South Hop'
street, in honor OF Will Manning.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Kearney, net
Nellie Belts, of Riverside, are spending
their honeymoon at Santa Monica.
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} Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Kinney will spent
, the summer at Santa Monica.
ENTERTAINMENTS TONIGHT.
, Miss Emma Thursby to Sing at tn
. Los Angeles.
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