The herald., 1893-05-20
SOCIETY.

One of the pleasantest times passed
by the young society people OF this city
was that of last Wednesday evening at
the Dryden ranch, which is several
miles southaof University. The event
was regular old-time country dance,
with all the appropriate surroundings
and necessary enthusiasm to insure sue
cess inNevery way. The party left the
city about dark and drove in two big
hay wagons to the ranch. Here every
thing had been prepared, and alter re-
-eoi~i-,ss- a Al haartv welcome from the In
habitants the voting 15os,le Cd ajas,rnAd
to the second story of the large barn.
This was tastefully trimmed in ever
green's and was perfect place for such
gathering.
The costumes were also in harmony
with she surroundings. The Young la
dies looked, if posslble prettier than
usual iu their outing suits and certainly
appeared more romantic. The gentle
men wore their old clothes, some being
in tennis ana outing suits and the rest
in various amusing get-npe. The ma
iority of the musical selections were the
tunes by which our grandmothers used
to dance. All the old-time quadrilles
were gone through with and the various
figures thoroughly enjoyed.
The evenings pleasure was diversified
by Billy Edwards, who, about II O'Clock,
brought up his five cousins, All She, All
He, All There, All Geary and Ah Act,
and introduced them to many of the
young ladies. Billy's almond eyed rela-
tions conversed for while in their ma
tive tongue with him, and after watch
ing the dancers and generally enjoying
themselves for an hour retired from the
scene of the festiyity.
Refreshments were served during an
intermission, alter which the party re-
sumed it's dancing and did not return to
the city until an early hour yesterday
morning. Those who composed the
party were: Mrs. Chanslor ard Buck
lin, Misses Pattee, Kimble, Bond, Have
mann, Glass, Tonner, Jones, Webber,
Anderson, Bucklin, Brsly. Meneiee,
Bowen, Lewis, Botello Messrs. Joe and
Walter Chanslor, Tyler, Edwards, Tesle,
Braly, eastman, Pale, Ridenb nbaugh,
Burke, Tufts, Nicholson, Lyon, Bun.
drum, Mclaughlin and Wankowski.
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The event of Tuesday evening next
will be the panel pictures and tableauS
at st, Paul's hall, on Olive street be
tween Fifth and Sixth. The panel pic
lures will be as follows: Witches
Daughter, Indian Woman, Alneh't
Egyptian Dancing Givls, Night, GeniuI
of Music, The First Flight, Homeless
Elaine, Hope, Agnes Burning at The
Stake, Spring Time of Love, Tableaux
The Boarding School, Making Hay
While the Sun Shines, The Brigand'I
Family, and many others. The musica
programme will be under the direction
of Professor Orem, assisted by Misse
O'Melveny. Tara Dewey, Cora Foy
Edna Foy, Messrs. Robinson, Masac, {
quartette of gentlemen, and many othe
attractions.
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The Los Angeles Loyal Temperate
Legion gave very successful gold meda
oratorical contest last evening at tn
First Baptist church, assisted by Mis-
@. Gertrude Finneg. Hhe happy recil
lent of the gold medal was Miss Matti
Hare. The recitstions were all well rer
dered, and showed the careful trainin
of these young orators. Misa Flnne
has won the hearts of the people Of Lc
Angeles by her gracefully rendered rec
tations. Tobe Monument last evenin
won new laurels. All the musical sele
tions were heartily appreciated. Mi'
Hawks, Professor Dogier and Miss Pom
were the judges. Miss Hawks presente
the medal in very pleasing manner.
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The ball given at Armory hall la
NIGHT by Company G, N. G. c., Wi
well attended. The hall was suitab
, decorated. The members of the con
: many were out in goodly number,
were the young ladies. An enjoyab
evasajna Was nasaad.