Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-16
PASADENA'S BUDGET.N
FATHER THROOP's NOBLE WORK
RECOGNIZED BY HIS FRIENDS.
A Burial Society VIII Inter Pasadenians
at Cost, Thus Running Another
Trust-A Man Accidentally
Paralyzed.

called by the board of trade, this eve.
ming, at Williams's hall, for the purpose
OF giving some recognition in public
way, of the noble work which Fathe,
Throop is and has been carrying on in
our midst, called out one of the largest
crowds of representative citizens that
has ever been called in this city. The
Pasadena city band generously donated
their services to the occasion. The boys
gave an excellent street concert, and
show much improvement in their
playing.
The meeting was called to order by
W. U. Masters, president of the board
| OF trade, who, in one of his charac.
| terlstlc speeches introduced Prof. G. HI.
Keys, the president OF Throop university.
| After paying a bright tribute to the
character of Father Throop, he took up
the subject of manual training, which
he characterized as the most perfect
system yet devised for training the
young. He stated that the chief exer-
cises OF the school, from this time on !,
are to be devoted to the manual train
ing department, and, is money and per-
severance can accomplish it, this will be
the leading school. of the kind in the
country. %
He apokeOf the system, as first intro
duced in England, where it is now DEM
onstrated that boy or girl, working
part of their time at manual exer-
else, did more and better work
in the school than those that devote all
their time to books, and, that accord.
ing to actual demonstrations, the in
crease in the bodily yigor of the schol-
ars thus engaged, was, in the boys, %
per cent, and the girls 30 per cent over
other pupils.
The idea that the pupils are to be
taught one particular trade, he showed
wa was failacieus, and stated that at least
30 occu 1r,ations were open to scholar
taKl-..g this course. AS to the benefit
snat the institution will and has been to
this vicinity, the speaker stated that in
the last year $25, 900 had already been
expended. All that the school asks ia
that the community lend it it's hearty
support, and twill prove self-support-
ing institution. The gentleman spoke
eloquently and to the point, and was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Father Throop was the next speaker.
He stated that it afforded him great
pleasure to see the interest that was
being taken in the work, and only hoped
to see this, the last effort of his life,
carried to successful end.
James w. Scoville was next intro
duced, and spoke to the point.
Mr.. Masters then read letters from
several persons, expressing regret at
not being able to be present.
Rev. ]. w. Phelps also made short
speech to the young men.
Mr.. p. M. Green addressed few en-
couraging words, and ended by asking
that he be put down for $1,000 scholar
ship.
Mr.. G. @. Brown made the proposition,
in asshort speech, that he would Join a
few others in purchasing scholarship D.
Rev. V. Conger then made short ad-
dress, and closed the meeting by invok-
ing the divine blessing.
BURIAL SOCIETY.
The Pasadena Burial association held
meeting this afternoon in williams
hall. The meeting was presided over
by Mr.. Hugus, president of the society
and Mr.. Harris acted as secretary,
There was quite turnout of representa-
tive citizens, and keen interest was
manifested by all present. u
The object of this society, which eff.
fected a temporary organization on the
7th of last June, is briefly stated, to fur
nish burial equipment to its members
and their families at actual cost, thus
doing away with immense profits made
by the middle men and manufacturers,
under the present system.
The secretary read report showing
that the association has already mem
bership of over one hundred, He also
read list OF bylaws and constitution, ae
drawn up by committee. The reading
OF these caused considerable discussion
as to whether the association should be
incorporated under the state law, The
matter was finally referred to commit.
tee of five to report at the ext meeting.
A committee, consisting of five mem
bers, was also appointed on soliciting
names. This committee will make q
personal canvass of the city. The admis-
sion fee has been placed at $5 for the
head of a family, allowing all members
Of the family to enjoy the privileges OF
the association.
1t is expected that at least 1000 sub.
scribers will be obtained.
After transacting some other business,
the meeting adjourned, subject to cali
from the chair.
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Mr.. J. E. Myers, of North Pasadena,
met with an accident yesterday that
may cost him his life. He was working
on hay-baler when, in some way, the
main chair gave way, hurting board
with great violence against his head,
knocking him completely senseless, and
paralyzipg him from his waist down.
DR.. McAlllster has the case in hand, and
is doing all possible for the sufferer, but
his chances of recovery are slim.