The herald., 1893-12-08
PASADENA.


Church Meeting.
PASADENA, Dec. 7.-Pasadena has
been called upon lately to mourn the
death Of number OF her prominent
citizens, but none will be felt more
keenly than that of Mr.. George F. Fos-
ter, which occurred at his home on
Ell Dofado,atreet in this city last even
ing about 8 o'clock.
Deceased has been very low for sew
eral weeks and his death has been ex :
pected for some time.
MIR. Foeter has been resident of this
city for the past six years, coming here
from Portland, Me-, OF which city he
was one of the most progressive bus!-
ness men. He came here with the
intention of not entering business again,
but his large property interests, which
were gradually acquired, required his
attention to Il great extent.
At the time Of his death he was pres
idsnt OF the Colorado-Street Railway
company, taking an active interest in
the affairs OF the corporation. He was
also leading member of the board OF
: trade, being one of the directors of that
institution, and taking much interest
in it's prosperity.
Personally he was beloved aud re-
spected by all who came in contact with
him while in business or social life,
while his surprising vitality and energy
for man OF his years was universally
admired.
He leaves but one, sister, Mrs. Whit
more, to mourn his departure, HE wife
having preceded him across the river,
several years ayo.
In his death the family sustains a
sad loss, and the community losea one
of its most venerable aud respected cit
izens.
The funeral services will be held from
the Universalist church tomorrow, (Fri.
day. afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. Florence Kollock. assisted by
Rev. @. Z. Harris.
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.
The annual meeting OF the First Con-
gregational church held last evening,
was we'll attended, and great success
of both financially and socially. The
social part of the evening corsiutcd oil
an elegant supper which wRs eer9ed by
the ladies. and general COED social
time. Following the aupper the Duei-
ness part OF the meeting, in chsrae OF
'soN. D' ~ LII, pastoi ~ tDS eHoiSu
received attention.
Reports received firctn the VARIOUS OIL
fcers OF the church showed the assccia-
tion to be in very satisfactory .condi-
ton, both financially and spiritually.
The report of Clerk Geo. A. Green
showed an increase OF membership dur
ing this pact year from 2GO to E04, while
The contributions place even greater
increase. The treasurer reported total
receipts for the year $4G44 60, and ex-
penditures. $4597 50. a deficiency OF
about 800 which existed was entirely
cleared off by subscription raised during
the evening.
Encouraging reports were received
from the secretaries OF the various soci-
cites connected with the church, show
ing steady gain.
The following officers were ELECTED ::
Clerk, one year. Geo. A. Green; treas
urer, one year, Geo. A. Green; superin-
tendent OF Sunday SCHOOL, Prof A. l..
Hamilton board OF directors, DIR. Chas.
A. Davia, James MgWood, Merrill Whit.
/. on, G. Nj. Davis, Edward Groenendy ke I;
deacon, four yearH, w. @. Clapp; morn
ing uehere, one year, Luciua JaryiH,
Benj. W. Hahn. II. 9. Prins. Charles
Raney; evening ushere, ona year, Seni.
L Page, Carl Nash, BENZ. Walbridge, T..
Il. Groependyke.
THE THRooP CELEBRATION.
A meeting of the committee of ar
rangaments for the Throop celebration
was held in the rooms of the board of
trade at 10 O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. Arthur, chairman OF the commit
tee. presided over the meeting.
Reports from Rub-committees were
received, showing that the popular sub
scription for the pureEaae OF the portrait
OF Mr.. Throop hao all been raised with
no difficulty.
The date for holding the celebration
waa definitely determined upon for De-
cember 2lst, and the committee in
structed to at once arrange details with
Mr.. Holmes OF the Green for the ban
quet, which is to be given in the even
ing. w. G. Stuart ana A. B. Monahan
were added to this committee, and steps
will at once be taken to mako final ar
rangementn.
The next meeting OF the committee
will be held on Tueeday next, in the
same place, at 10 e. NJ.
BURNED THE HORSE.
A large stable on South Fair Oaks
avenue, near the Santa Fe freight depot,
burned down about ii O'Clock last even
ing. There WAS stored in the structure
about rs tons of hay belonging to w. w.
Ford, horse, COW and calf. The horee
was burned to death, becoming fright
ened by the flames and refusing to come
out. The other animals were gotten out
al right, but the building and hay was
q total loss. There was no insurance.
The fire company was called out, but
the structure was we'll consumed before
its arrival. The blaze was started by
tramps, who were encamped in the barn
for the night.
BRIEFS.
A large number OF easterners are in
town.
A good rain would do no harm at the
present time.
The comedy A Laughing Girl promises
to attract a good audience at the opera
house tomorrow evening.
The regular weekly session OF Mrs. Nc