The herald., 1893-11-30
PASADENA.
Tho Discussion on the Money Question.
Notes.


PASADENA, Nov. 29.-The crowd which
gathered at the fret meeting of the
Fortnightly club last evening, to listen
to discussion on the silver question
by Judge Utley and Mr.. George H. Stew
art, was not large but those present
feel well repaid for attending.
The meeting was held in the vestry OF
the Universalist church, President
Keyes presiding and introducing the
speakers.
This being the first general meeting
of the club Mr.. Keyes, in opening, gave
a short outline of the work which it
was intended to accomplish.
1t is the intention to keep the club
entirely nonsectarian, aud to promote a
general interest in the matters of the
day among its members, as we'll as mat
ters of fundamental importance from an
educational standpoint. The Univer-
salist church has been selected as the
place of meeting for the present, ns it
has kindly been offered free OF rent, but
a change may be made at any time.
Meetings will be held every two
weeks, the next one being devoted to
some scientific subject not yet decided
upon.
1t is the intention of the club to bring
before the literary public many promi-
nent speakers during the coming winter,
and some interesting meetings may be
looked for.
Judge Utley was the first speaker last
evening, and in the course of we'll
written and we'll delivered paper made
a noble plea for the white metal.
Justice cannot be done it in limited
L,.A e.. - Hr
brought out.
The inevitable law, that when the
quantity Of money diminiehes it's pur-
chasing powers increase in advert ratio,
was strongly brought out.
Under the workings OF the established
law, the demonstration of silver can
have but one result, the money which
belongs to the rich man goes up and
labor goes down. The total destruction
of silver as money would double the
debts of the world.
Statistics wers read showing the con-
dition of the country both before and
after the famous demonetization act of
1878, which brought out forcibly the
disastrous effects the act had upon the
laboripg classes. The speaker illus
trated his address by several charts,
showing how since 1873 the price of
silver has fuctuated with the price of
commodities.
The great danger Of giving the banks
complete control of our national cur
rency, as threatens to be this ease if Wig
orous action is not taken, was strongly
dwelt upon in closing.
The paper by Mr.. Stewart in answer,
and in support of the single standard,
was much shorter than the first. He
held that all classes of mankind are de-
pendent upon one another, and what
benefits or Injuries one class will have
the same effect upon the others. That
the only safe standard is the single
standard from ths fact that it is uni
versally recognized the world round,
while double standard could only be
established by international agreement
and at great risk of financial disaster.
Both papers were listened to with
much interest.
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Pasadenans will, for the most part,
spend Thanksgiving in the good old
fashioned way at the family fireside,
while the turkey and cranberry sauce
will of course play it's usual important
part in the days enjoyment.
Union .services will be hold in the
First Congregational church, Rev. HI. N.
G. Fife of the Presbyterian officiating.
In the afternoon lovers of the football
game will have the privilege OF enjoying
some good sport at the Athletic club
grounds, whore the Chaffee and Throop
teams will contest for honors. Game
will be called at 2:30, and some good
playing ia predicted.
The Chaffses put up good game, and
it will keep the local team on the jump
to hold them down, which, however,
they hope to do in good shape.
A base ball game has alao been ar
ranged for at the eame place between
mencing at $50. To all of which the
W. R. C. ENTERTAINMENT. a
The entertainment to be given by tn 9
W.R.C. in Grand Army hall Thursday
evening premises to call out large
crowd. The proceeds will 90 towards
clearing the GAR. from debt and i'm.
proving the lodge rooms.
The following excellent programme
has been arranged:
Grand national overture-Orchestra.
6ong-Mrs. W. B. Clapp.
Kecitation-Miss Fannie Holmes.
| Violin solo, Observation-Disclosures Engle.
Song, Oh. That Chicken Pie-Colored trio
| from tennessee.
Violin solo, a. Kulawiak, (b) Cavatina-Ed-
| ward Hutchins; plano, Ina Goodwin.
! Scene in Mrs. Kfnkinhug als Kitchen.
Comedy, Thanksgiving Dinner-"Mr. Tinkin-
| fugal," John D. Gaylord; "Mrs. Thinkinhugal,"
| Ida L. jarvis.
| Violin solo, Fifth Air varie-Prof Jones.
Rong-Mrs. W. B. Clapp.
Violin, selected-Kdward Hutchins.
Recit8tion-Bertie Nils
| Overture, Dolly's Dream-Orchestra.
NOTES.
DR.. G. G. Green and family are back
| for the winter.
The next regular meeting of the board
OF trade will be held on Tuesday next.
A hop was given by the Star Light
Social club this evening which was well
attended.
A meeting of the Shakespeare club
will be held on Friday at G. A. r. hail.
The Reformation will be the subject.
A fine clesr day is the showing Pasa-
dena has to her credit for the past IL
hours.
Interesting Thanksgiving exercises
were held in the various schools today.
| NJ .o,.;o, will ha hald nr Eridav