The herald., 1894-09-02
SOCIETY.

The socisl event at Fillmore Q, says the
Ventura Free Press, was the celebration
of the twentieth anniversary of the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. @. G. Whitman on
Monday evening. Aug. 81, at which
time large number of their friends as
sembled at their residence. The fore
part Of the evening was spent in social
converse, interpreted with instrume mt
al and vocal music Space forbids a
particular mention Of each song as rem
dsred but Scotch song by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Dunn was particularly we'll
received. At about ii O'Clock the bride
and groom entered thesparlor. sccomps.
MED by Mr.. and Mrs. James Walker OF
Ventura. who acted 40 best lady and
gentleman to the high contracting par
ties. when an appropriate ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. L. Johnston,
after which the bride and groom re-
ceived the hearty congratulations Of
those present.
A large number OF handsome and use.
ful presents were rendered, conspicuous
among which was a full dinner set of
Haviland's best. presented by Good
Will council of the American Legion of
Honor at Los Angeles. Of which both
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman are mem ers,
Mr.. Willman being the grand vics-com-
mander of the order in California.
At II O'Clock the parties repaired to
the hall and partook OF refreshm ents,
consisting OF sand witches, cake, ice
cream, coffee, etc., to which the audience
did ample justice. A number of after
dinner speec hes W ere made, with music,
closing with an interesting recitation by
Miss Edna Whitman.
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Last Sunday a number of the en-
ployees of the Boston dry goods store
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. VIC.
R. Ford, at Edgemont park, their coun-
try home. The merry party left this
city about 8 80 a. M. in two tslly-ho
coaches. and were driven all through
Pasadena and the San Gabriel valley.
reaching Edgemont park about II
o'clock, where q sumptuous dinner was
enjoyed, after which the line stock yards
were inspected. The party returned to
this city late in the afternoon. and all
we're loud 10 their praise OF the hospi-
tality rendered them by their genial
host and hostess.
A party was given Thursday afternoon
by little Rica Kinney, to her many
friends, at her home, 800 South Grand
avenue, the occasion being her third
birthday.
Games were INDUCED in by the young
people, and at the repast which followed
the following little folks sat down:
Masters Hymie Solomon. frankie Lotus,
Lennie Cohn, Carol Dunlap, Sammie
Cohn, Bob Levy, Misses Lois Dunlap,
Annie Lehman, Rowena Huscraft, Nita
Venom, Vera LOTUS. Yetta Cohn, Win
ME Cohn. Martha Levy, Leopolda Haley
and RIGA Kinney.
Fitzgerald Murphy will issue his soci-
city bluebook on Monday. This will be
the official reference work of the kind
in this vicinity. Mr.. Murphy has taken
great care in preparing this book, and
with his personal knowledge of condit-
ions prevailing herea bouts has succeed
ed admirably in editing o volume of
great value to people interested in such
matters.
Lewis @, Preston and wife, Mrs. Anna
Preston, nee Anna Foss, will be at home
to their friends on and after September
18th. at their residence, No. AL West
Twenty second street, city.
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Miss Ruby Loomis OF Angelina
Heights has returned from Santa Mon
lea, where she has enjoyed a few days
outing with friends from Pomona.
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Miss Mand Newell leaves tomorrow
via the Santa Fe for Evanston, whore
she will finish the course of elocution
at the Cumnock school of orstory.
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The members OF the Flower Festival
society will hold An open board meeting
at the home. at 125 East Fourth street,
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. s. X. Lindley and daughter, Miss
Fowler and George K. McGil leave on
Monday for Beaumont, for a months
visit.
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Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Snyder and child
have returned from two months stay
at Santa Monica.
Mrs. III. II. Field has returned from
Avalon, after two weeks stay at the
Hotel Leneta.
Mrs. JeRni Kempton and Miss Kemp
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