Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-10
IN SOCIETY.

cred Miss Bertha Ducouuuu blu uel
guest. Miss Cecile Dirking, of San Fran
cisco. at l347 Grand avenue, last
Wednesday evening. The evening was
spent in dancing until midnight, when
an elaborate supper was served. The
mus;c was furnished by the Hammer
never orchestra. AMong those present
were: Misses Elsie Miner, Aileen
Smith. Fannie Lange, Jessica Rhodes,
Alice Ohevallier, Alice Moody. Lille
Germain, Clara German, Celia Roberts,
{1eneyieve Smith, Helen Roth, Umpire
Bartning, Margefite Bartning, Justinia
Bartning, Bertha Roth, Lydia Vickery,
Tillie Hammel, Matilda Roth, Josie
Heinzsman, Fritz Heimsn, Mary Beebe,
McCrea, Bertha Hopperstead. Mattison; !;
Messrs. John Mott, Carl Triest, Al
phonse Roth, George 2eebe, /. III, Ja-
coby, Ed Germain, John Lange, Eugene
Roth, Arthur Smith, Adrien Loeb. Tom
McCrea, Ray Maynard, Fred Maynard,
Jack Donshoo, Alex Brodie, Alex
BrownsteiR, Warren Hopperstsad, Art
'Bufniller, doe Bumia.er, @. A. Ducom-
'mEn.
One OF the pleasant events of the
week was the reception given by the
BOARD of lady managers of the News
boys and Workingboys' home, at 527
Ducommun street, on Wednesday after
noon. Between the hours OF 2 and p.
m. the spacious and tastefutly decorated
rooms were thronged with visitors who
were gracousiy received by the follow
ing members Of the board: Mines. II.
T. Finney, J. 8. Brown, E. @. Bosby-
shell, J. T. Bertrand, E. A. Forester,
III. V. Garter, "A. IL. Carey, Anna Hobbs,
A. NJ. Shenkwin, NJ. S. Johnston, Al. R.
Hillirsh; Misses f. E. Bennett and NJ.
O. Housed. AS the gueEts were shown
through the rooms many favorable COM
ments were made on the cheerful and
homelike appearance of the Institution,
which must have been very gratifying
to the ladies who have labored SO faith
fully to make a pleasant home for the
waits whocome under their care.
A great many visitors manifested
their appreciation of the good work by
becoming members of'the society. In
the dining room dainty refreshments
were served by three charming young
ladies; Miss Finney, Miss Mae Forces
ter and Miss MCCARTHY of San Fran
cisco.
During the afternoon Mesdames W. w.
Bell, NJ. S. Johnston and Misses Per-
kins, Gertrude Walker, Mary Robinson
and Mae Forester kindly furnished
musical selections which added much
to the entertainment of the visitors.
The ladies who are devoting time and
means to the praiseworthy object of
caring for the homeless boys Of Los An
geles must feel greatly encouraged in
their wofk by the very general interest
manifested by the citizens as indicated
in the attendance at this their first
public reception Of $50 many prominent
people.
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Las Sunday being the anaiversary of
the wedding of Mr.,and Mrs. B.iJ. Hig-
uera OF The Palms, picnic was given
at Santa Monica csfson. A dinner was
servedwhich all enjoyed very much.
In the evening grand bail wGs given
and kept up till late hour. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. B;
j. Higuera, Mr.. z. Higuera, Mr. and
Higuera, Mr.. and Mrs. Ortega, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Musso, Prof. R. ". Musso,
Mr. E. rEiguera, Mr.. s. Hignere, Misses
Higsera, Mics Vasquez. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Flores (of thesSpanish paper, Two
Republics), Miss Earnaleche, AR. Darn
aeche, Mr.. Toro. 2lr. Fernendez, Mr..
Forbes, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. T.. Awist and
many ,ethers.
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Beryl q. Bryson, the little slaughter
of DR.. aad Mrs. G. w. Bryson, celebrated
her fi&th birthday last Tuesday, by in
viting about twenty of her little friends
to spend from Shree to eias@with her
Games were played On the lawn until
O'Clock; when Refreshments were served,
after which the little ones departed for
their homes. Those present were: AL
ice Dnnston, RuthBryson, Irene Kelley,
John Kelley, Lois Barns, Elena Lowe,
Bessie Lowe, Margery Lowe, George
ford, Noes Crawford, Myrtle iGodirey,
Gladys Moore, Lottic Rheinhood, Eva
Mortoa, Mildred Merriield, Helen Har-
,ris, Ethel Harris, Walter Harris, Ida
Grant.
On Tuesday evening OF last week Mr..
Joseph Porter and Miss Priscilla Ralphs
were married at the ,hsHle Of the BRIDES
mother. intthe presence of relative and
few intimate friends, ,sthe ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. DR.. Juddyof the
Episcopsl church.
Mr. Porter is connected with the, army
headquarters, and ia well and favorably
known in this city. Mrs. Porter is a
. handsome and culturedlady with aswide
circle of acquaintance in this eiby and
state. The presents received by the
couple were numeroua, many of them
elegant and costly. Mr.. end Mrs. swill
be ''at home's TO their friends after gnly
18th, at 250l Saath Grandasvenue. go
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On next Friday evening the event of
the season will occur at the residence of
Mrs. G. III. Capan, ,Si3 West Adams
street, in the fern OF a grand instnr-
mental, vocal and promenade concert,
followed by dancing. The occasion is
for the benefit of the Waman's EE-
change, and the leading society women
of Los Angeles arertaking an active part.
in this worthy act of charity. The best
talent in the city will take part in the
concert. A fine supper will be spread, !,
and some of the 1aost charming young
women of the city will act as mattresses.
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T. Fl. Griffin of Santa Ana was mar
ried yesterday to Miss Nellie Mey West
of the same place. Rev. DR.. 5unkins
performed the ceremony. Mr.. Griffin is
well known horsenlan, formerly OF
Santa Rosa. He is In charge OIL. w.
GARDENERS string, besides his own sta
sble, He is fayorably known all over the