The herald., 1893-12-23
PASADENA.

PASADENA.
Aftermath Of the Throop Celebration.
Justice Court Csses.
PAsADENA, Dec. 22.--Several items of
importance were necessarily omitted in
the report Of the Throop celebration,
which appears In today's HERALD.
Avery pleasant feature OF the day was
the encouraging financial support which
the Polytechnic institute received from
. number OF public spirited citizens.
One thousand dollar scholarships
were subscribed by Mr.. F. Hurlbut,
Rev. z. L. Conger, Prof. T. 8. G. Lowe,
Mrs. Prof. Lowe. Mr.. John Wadsworth,
Mr.. Thomas Croft. Mr.. f. ]. Woodbury.,
Mr.. T. Howe. Over $500 has been raised
towards citizen scholarship, making q
grand total for the day Of $500.
A committee composed OF z. ID.
Green, L. T. Howe and ]. w. Wood
has been appointed to take charge OF
the scholarship subscriptions and will
be pleased TO hear from anyone wish
ing to help along the young people OF
the community by giving an opportu-
nifty to gain an education.
The committee on arrangements de-
serves much credit for the admirable
manner in which everything went off
Tho late hour at which the guests
were seated. although unfortunate in
protracting the banquet, was unavoid-
able, from the fact that over 80 persons
demanded seats after the arrangements
had all been completed. The change
made it necessary that the hotel man
agement have more time, consequently
the delay.
Two hundred and eixty guests was the
exact number that were entertained, the
largest gathering OF its kind ever heldin
this city.
The poem, an ode to Father Throop,
written and read at the close of the
banquet by Mrs. Elizabeth Grinnell. YVES
worthy OF extensive mention. 1t was
warmly received hnd very iavorably
commented upon.
Taken as whole, Throop celebration
day will long be remembered by those
fortunate enough to participate in it as
one of the memorable events in the his
tory of Pasadena, and doubtless to none
will 1t bring pleasanter memories than
to our honorsd and beloved Father
Throop.
JUSTICE COURT.
The cases OF David Coyle and Sherk
came up for hearing before Justice Mer-
riam this morning, both charged with
resisting an officer.
The trouble occurred on last Sunday
evening when Officer Galtman attempted
to arrest Coyle for disturbing the peace.
From the evidence given today. howev-
or, It appears that Mr.. Sherk had very
little to do with the fracas. Officer Orr
testified that he did not think Sherk
was trying to make trouble, but rather
was trying to "pour oil on the troubled
waters."
Upon the showing made the court or
dersd defendant discharged, and his
bondsmen released.
The evidence in the Coyle case was
much the same, excepting that Officer
Gsitman testified to defendant hitting
him In the eye, which Coyle claimed
was done In self-defense. He was held
to appear before the superior court,
bonds being reduced, however, from
$1,000 to $500.
The court room was we'll filled with
spectators during the hearing, consider
able interest being taken in IL from the
fact that both defendants are well known
in town.
tt THE RAIN.
About 10 O'Clock this morning the
long-threatened downfall Of rain COM
menced in good earnest in q steady, all
day-long stvle, and has kept up with
but little let-up to the time Of sending
in this report. The storm interferes
some with the holiday trade, but will
do much good to the farmers, who are
in need of q liberal supply Of moisture
to put the ground in condition for cul-
tivating.
From present appearances the down.
fall will be protrscted one, although it
is hoped 1t may clear up before Christ
mas.
NOTES.
Prof. BARNARD OF Lick observatory was
in town yesterday.
Vlier's market, on South Fair Oaks,
presents very pretty sight arrayed in
holiday attire.
News was received bore today of the
death OF Mrs. Frances Bell, en- route for
her home in the east from this place, in
New Mexico.
The Kate Putnam Comedy company
is booked for the opera house Thuraday
evening next.
Our stores present a splendid appear
ance, and there is but little induce ment
for shoppers to 60 out of town for holi-
day goods.
The hag-raising and campfire, which
was to have been held by the q. A. R.
tomorrow afternoon and evening, has
been postponed owing to the rain.