Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-05
IN SOCIETY.

Last Wednesday, March I'd, at noon, a
quiet wedding took place at the home of
the BRIDES father, MIR. j. B. Parker, No.
1854 East Eighth street, the contracting
parties being Miss Edna Parker and Mr..
B. F. Thomas of Washington, Iowa.
The ceremony, which was witnessed by
only the immediate relatives of the
bride and one or two intimate friends,
was performed by Rev. A. G. Smithers.
The bride was attired in a tan-colored
travelling dress, and she presented very
charming picture as she stood by the
man of her choice and uttered the words
which bound her to him for life. Mr..
Thomas is to be congratulated on his
success in winning for wife one OF the
fair dau ALTERS of Los Angeles, who will
be to him true and loving companion.
The happy couple departed for Santa
Barbara on the O'Clock train, where
they will spend the honeymoon. On
theie return they will be at home to
their friends at the aforementioned
street and number. They received
number OF elegant presents from rela-
tives and friends, who wish them long,
happy and prosperous married life, with
none of the storms which sometimes en-
danger the matrimonial bark, but with
constant love and unfaltering faith in
each other, may they safely reach the
end OF life's journey.
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Opera house hall was not large
enough to accommodate the crowd that
assembled last night at the entertain
ment given by the Knights of Robert
Emmet to celebrate the anniversary of
the birth of their hero, Robert Emmett.
Even standing room was at a premium
and large crowd clustered at the en-
trance of the door, unable to get into
the hall. The. programme was good
throughout and the orchestra played
selections between the pieces on the
programme. Each of the numbers on the
programme was we'll received. Palm
leaves were placed atintervals along the
walls and wreaths of evergreens and
pampas plumes also lined the walls. A
streamer of bunting was stretched over
the heads of the audience and on one
side OF the stage was silk flag OF
America and on the other the dark
green colors of Erin were displayed.
Rev. Father Fisher, of Pomona, de.
livered the oration of the evening. His
remarks were clear and forcible at all
times, and he outlined the condition of
Ireland before Robert Emmett, the his
tory of the nations noble struggle and
the results of the uprising. The speaker
was frequently interrupted by the de-
delighted audience, and he acquitted
himself most ably.
Vocal selections were given by Mrs.
Richards, Mrs. Richardson, Miss Cur
ran and Mrs. Bayer, also by members of
the order. Mr.. w. Fitzgerald spoke at
some length on Emmet. and was we'll
received.
Recitations by Miss Holleran, Miss
M. Holleran and Mrs. Donelson, were
meritorious features OF the evening.
Miss Ora Flint contributed piano
solo in good style.
Mr.. P. E. Hanrahan, who was an
nounced to appear, was detained by
sickness at home, Mre. Richards kindly
taking his place, contributing, Oh The
Days of the Kerry Dancing.
A social dance was held a. the con-
clueion OF the entertainment. Daniel
Finucane was the master of ceremonies.
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The College Y.M.C.A. of the Normal
school held an entertaioment IN the
school assembly room last evening. A
large crowd was present, and the various
selections were enjoyed. The following
contributed: Opening address, James
Mosher instrumental duet; Misses Pep
per; recitation, Miss Ella Newell guitar
solo, Miss Dora King; silent drill,
Messrs. Tritt and Weller; quartette,
Miss Tritt, Mics Mamie Mccoy and
Messrs. George Sheldon and Rob-
duet, Miss Tritt and W. witsell !;
club swinging, by number of the
young ladies OF the school, led by Miss
Lola Mcclellan; instrumental duet,
Misses Huyck; address, Prof. Hutton !;
instrumental duet, Misses Thorp and
Colgan; reading from Washington
Irving, Prof. Dozier; solo with accordian
accompaniment, III. j. Hess; selections
from Longfellow. Miss Hawks; pyra-
mids and tumbling, by the Normal
athletes; closing address, A. E. Dalland.
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Mrs. Frank P. Lockwood, who for
several monthe has been visiting her
parents, MT. anu Mrs. y. ". AurtZ, OF
Boyle Heights, left yesterday over the
Santa F6 for her home in Hartford, Ct.
She was accompanied by her sister,
Miss Frances Kurtz, who will pay an
extended visit to her former home in
Cleveland, o., besides visiting other
places Of interest.
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Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Helm leave to day
for their future home at Pshrump, Me-
vada. Mrs. Helm was formerly Miss
Maud Cook of Los Angeles. Mrs. Helm
is delightful vocalist and eang in the
choir at the old Plaza church for three