The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-02-25
NEWS FROM NE|GHBORING CITIES,
An Eastern Man Drops Dead
at the Raymond Hotel.
Many Indications of Prosperity Noted
at Santa Ana.
hollands Notes-Redondo Shipping Ar
rivals and Departures-Death
of John Martin at
Pomona.

Pomona.
PASADENA, Feb. PA new feature
has been added to the already multiple
attractions in the Throop polytechnic,
in the shape of semi-monthly oratorical
exercises. 1t is the intention to have
presented at these occasions papers upon
the different branches of study engaging
the attention of the students, prepared
by the scholars themselves and read be-
fore the assembly.
The exercises this morning were of
mos. interesting character, many of the
papers read being explained by charts
and the actual performance of the ex-
periments before the school.
The first paper was descriptive
article. entitled A Trip to Mt. Wilson,
by Miss Fanny Hall. written in clear
and interesting style. Over-work and
Under-rest was the subject of a most
sensible and well-written paper by Mr..
Robert Allen, followed by an instru-
mental solo by Miss VIVA Barker, in her
paper on Biology, presenting this in
manner. A selection from Byron was
next read by Miss saba Reese, following
which Mr.. George Doty presented the
closing paper, upon that ever fascinating
subject, Chemistry, illustrated by num-
erouH interesting and instructive expert
ments. The paper itself was splendid
production, and did its author much
credit.
DROPPED DEAD
A very cad event marred the festivi-
ties at the Raymond hotel last evening.
Mr.. Thomas Footer of Utica. N. Y, one
of the recent arrivals, was taken with
heart failure while converting with
party of friends, and falling to the floor
died almost Immediately, never speak
ing work after the attack.
Rev. A. M. Merriam of this city is
cousin of the deceaSsd, and was calling
upon him at the time he was stricken.
The services of DR.. Meylert were at once
called up but without avail, although
every attempt was made to bring back
life.
Mr.. Foster was in his I'D year, highly
respected by all who knew him and his
death will prove great shock to his
many friends and relatives in the east.
The body will be sent east on tomor-
rows overland Tor lnterment.
WILSON SCHOOL EXERCISES.
Very interesting and entertaining ex-
ercises were held at Wilson high school
this afternoon in commemoration of
Washington's birthday. The pro-
gramme rendered in an excellent man.
ner was as follows:
Chorus, Let the Hills and Wales Resound.
Ksgay. st, Cecflia-Mabel PreutiSS.
Violin and piano-Ada Palmateer, Ethel
Mrs Jarley's Wax works-Tenth year.
,,, Essay, -SaoIGrace Longley
Guitar duet-Maud Jones, Lizzie weingarth.
Violin solo-Harold Simpson.
Reading-Mary Farey.
Essay. The American Flsg-Jennie Sheaf
Vocal solo-Alice Eaton.
Reading-Lou freeman.
Piano solO-Ina Goodwin.
Drama, The Truth Teller-Eleventh year
Chorus-Annex Maid.
PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL,
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor society of the First Presbyterian
church gave an afternoon social in the
church par!ors yesterday, which was
well attended. Refreshments were
served during the afternoon, and an ex-
cellent musical and literary programme
rendered, consisting of vocal duet by
Misses Mcclellan and Young; recitation.
Mrs. Young; vocal solo. Miss Eaton
essay, Miss Ida Mellish; vocal solo, Miss
Mcclellan; duet, Harold Simpson and
Miss Pearl Wickene.
NOTES.
"A newly-born is announced at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ward.
Both the Terminal and Santa Fe re-
port rushing local business,
Inere ID movement against Colorado
street paving that should be voted down.
The poppy fields north of town prove
a very popular resort for the eastern
tourists these fine days.
The marriage of Mr.. John K. Vlier and
Miss Laurie E. Thurman is announced
Tor Thursday evening, March 9th, at
p. m.
John Dillon, in A Model Husband, is
booked at the opera house Wednesday
evening, March 1st. Seats will be on
sale Monday at Suesserott's.
A team belonging to N. G. Carter of
sierra Madre, attached to light buggy,
got away from their driver this evening,
came tearing down Fair Oaks, crashed
into buggy belonging to Mr.. Lippin-
colt, breaking a wheel, and ended by
overturning the carriage they were at
tached to and smashing it up generally.
President Keyes of Throop university
delivered the second of his series of lee
lures upon Constitutional Governments
at the Universalist church this evening.
to good sized audience.
There is talk of rendering banquet
to Prof. I. S. @. Lowe, by the citizens
OF Pasadena, soon to be recognized in a
public way by the work which he has
peer carrying on in our midst, in the |
Pasadena and Mt. Wilson railroad en-
terprise. 1t lie certainly to be hoped that
this idea will be carried out, for the pub
lie spirit that has been manifest by this
honor.
A slight change in time on the Santa
re VIII occur next Sunday. A new train
Will be put on, leaving here at IL :58 for |
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