The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-08
PASADENA.

Z. n. o. A. Jubilee Anniverssry Cele-
bratsd-npwsrth Ecatertainment.
PASADENA, June IA large audience
assembled in the Presbyterian church
Wednesday evening to celebrate, with
the Young Mems Christian association.
the jubilee anniversary OF the organiza-
ton OF the first association at London in
1874. The platform and choir loft were
tastefully decorated, the work OF some OF
the lady friends of tine association.
The service commenced by the con-
Eregation singing, ALI Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name. A song service followed.
Rev. W. E. Northrup read as q scrip
ture selection Leviticus XIV, 8-1l9. Rev.
CLARK Crawford followed in prayer.
During the evening quartette COM
posed OF O. Z. uonfsrt, E. +. Brown,
George 6trebel and III. g. Simpson rem.
dered two selections in pleasing style.
The president, DR.. Fordyce Grinnell,
made a few opening remarks in which
he showed that the Young Mems Chris
tian association, in recognizing the
fstherhood of God and the brotherhood
OF man, had and were willing to help
any young man, no matter what his
creed or nationality.
Following, q paper. The Record OF
Fifty Years, prepared by General Secre-
tary George Taylor, was read by W. b
B. Taylor. 1t gave brief resume OF
the history oil the organization; the
humble start, June 6, 1874, in Georgs
Wiliiams' bedroom, the growth through.
out Europe. America, and finally the
world The me 10 bership OF the Young
Mems Christian association Is now APP
proximately 467,6U0. There are $3.50
associations in Europe, 1860 in America,
200 in Asia ZIG of which are in Syria)
and rs in Africa and Ocesnica.
Prof. @. E. Tebbetts in his address
stated that eight hours ago difference
in time) the great meeting in one Of
London's greatest temples WAS in prog
rsss. George Williams being present,
and as the associations belt the globe,
there was being held continuous iubi-
lee celebration throughout the world.
He commended the association for the
would be successful in the future.
The venerable balladist, James R.
CLARK, then rendered a solo in hia usual
soul-stirrng manner. He was encored,
Rev. D. d. Hill, in his address,
showed the progress OF the association
during the pact 90 years, commencing
with it's humble beginning and closing
with it as it at present stands, mag
nificent monument to its founder. He
gave some startling facts and figures rs
to it's progress the last ten years and as
to its power as an evangelizing agency
among Iyounggmen. 1t is abreast with
the times. He touched upon the differ
emit questions the organization has mad
IN Onnfand vuitk. and
marked the eras OF its growth. His re-
marks were heartily received by the
audience.
After prayer by Rev. A. J. Wood of
the Presby terrain church, the congrega-
ton sang Praise God From Whom All
Blessings Flow. The benediction was
pronounced by Rev. W. E. Northrup.
The evening closed with an organ vol
untary by DR.. Barnum.
sILL-BEATTY.
Mr.. J. H. Bakers beautiful home on
Valley street was the scene of happy
wedding yesterday evening. Mr.. Harry
B. Sill, the popular young bookkeeper
OF the we'll known hardware firm OF
Munger and Griffith, and Mics Nellie
Beatty. of Keeler, Mich, being the par
ties thereto, says the Star. The house
was tastefully decorated in Jasmine.
magnolias, panajes, sweet peas and ivy,
arranged in a manner to form q striking
and beautiful contrast. Rev. Clarke
Crawford performed the marriage cere-
mony, and the Misses Annie and Bar
bara Baker acted as attendants upon |
the young couple.
The bride looked beautiful iu a dress
Of Henrietta cloth of ashes OF roses |
,olor, trimmed with chiffon lace, while
The Misses Baker were handsomely at
tired In white cashmere.
Alter the ceremony q sumptuous we'd |
ling feast was INDUCED in. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sill will reside at 25S Pearl street.
Ind be at home to their friends after
June l4th.
Those present were Mr.. Sill of Keeler.
Or. and Mrs. Griffith, Miss Hamilton,
hr. w. McQuilling, Miss Edna Hol-
brook. John Calvin and Ruth Baker
ind Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Baker.
EPwoRrH ENTERTAINMENT.
The Epworth League Literary society
will render the following programme to-
morrow friday evening:
Piano duet Mrs r. 8. Wallace and Frank 8
turner.
Benjamin Franklin, His EARLY Life and Edu.
aUon-Wtll II. Ptnney.
Ersnxin as q Pn.losopher and Scientist
ISIS May Peatfeld
Frank In as statesman and Politician-J. W.
tevenson.
VO. al duet--Misses Peck and Stouten burgh.
Alex. Hamilton, His EARLY Life and Educa-
lon frank G. II. otevels
As Patriot and American Citizen-Mrs. Laura
:. Holman
As Politician and statesman-J. G. Rossiter
Their lnhue vt Home and Abroad-Dr.
'. D. Turner.
9olo-Wm. Edwards
Subjects to occupy only to 8 minutes each.
NOTES.
The ladies OF the M. E. church gave q
inner at G. A. r. hall today, which was
'ell patronizsd, over $40 being Melted.
The excursion train to Rubio tomor
ow leaves the Terminal station at 8 40.
large number of delegates to the UNI
ersalist convention will go up.
The regular weekly lecture OF Rev. R.
!. webster will be delivered Thursday
vening Of next week.
ieiepnone connection has been estab-
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