The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-28

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PASADENA, June 27.-The marriage OF
Mics Amelia Peck Grether and Rodns y
Lu Gar West occurred at IL O'Clock to-
day at the residence OF the brides
mott or, 202 South Moline avenue, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
f. L. Conger, in the presence of mum
Der of friends.
Miss Frances Metcalf of Santa Barbara
acted as maid of honor and Paul Grether.
brother OF the bride, as beat man.
The bride looked charming in hand
Home travelling costume. Following the
ceremony an elegant breakfast was par
taken OF.
The house was very taBtefully deco.
rated for the occasion, flowers icing
used with charming effect.
The bride is daughter OF Judge John
Grether OF st. Louis, who expected ia
be preeent at the marriage, but was
prevented by important business mat
tiers. Mr.. West is one OF the rising
young business men of New York city,
being prominently connected with some
of the largest silk manufactures OF the
east. He is an old friend OF Major No.
ian OF this city.
The young couple will leave in few
days for the east, paying short visit to
st. Louis, the former home of Miss
Grether. They spend the summer al
Arverne, l.. l., where they will occupy
Plaza cottage, owned by the family.
After September 10th they will be al
home to their friends at 20l2 Fifth ave
nue., New York city.
Following lie list OF those present al
the wedding: MIR. and Mrs. z. Bresee,
Mrs. George Walker. Mr.. Gilbert
Walker, Los Angeles; DR.. T. S. Green,
Charles l. Green. Henry M. Green, DR..
and Mrs. f. w. Frary. Mrs. j. Il. Gill
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. j. @. Ktton, Mr.. and
Mrs. George N. Nolan, Mrs. V. Z. Whit
field, Mics Nolan, Miss Florence Nolan,
Pet PiSiv Frank dR4Rsy Mss Mamie Policy
- GOOD WORK.
An interesting quarterly. published in
the interest of the Montclair children's
home, has just appeared from the press
OF Swerdfger & Pinney. 1t contains an
interesting review OF the work done by
the house, and will be read with muc b
interest by all interested in this noble
work OF caring for homeless children.
AS an introduction to the paper, the
author Gays: Realizing the need OF
some medium by which we may reach
the ear of the public and thus elicit in.
tsrest in the work OF securing homes for
homeless children, we venture the pub.
location OF this little paper.
10 the question which may arise,
why the name Montclair, We answer. in
memory of our only child, Montclair
Townsend. who died on the island of
Jamaica while we were there engaged in
q missionary " k. from which time we
felt that God WAS calling US into spe-
cial work for children"
Under what legal authority do You
assume to do this very responsible work :?
by state charter of California, issued
January IL, 1891; also by appointment
OF E. h. Townsend ne state superintend.
ent OF the department in the w, @. T.
U. for securing homes for homeless chill
dren. under the national superintendent.
Mrs. Margaret f. w. Merrill of Port
land, Me.
Although under national and state
authority, We have no guarantee OF
means to carry on the work either from
church or etste, but knowing that God
has called us to this work. we trust in
His unfailing pronaise that He will sup
ply all our needs according to His riches
In glory by Christ Jesus; and now in re-
viewing the work OF nearly three years
we can thankfully say, Hitherto hath
the Lord helped u.s."
Over 30 chilfen have como under our
care aimee we began the work, "a the
past year.
The home is controlled by the follow
ing board of directors: P. NJ. Green. O,
Nj. Reynods, ID. Galbraith. Henry
Cooley, j. r. Townsend, Ernest Can.
field and Mrs. III. v. Maxfeli. 1t is
under the direct charge of DR.. s-d Mrs.
j. r. Townsend, who devote their whole
time TO the care OF the little once. The
Chicago lawn is 1T present used for the
home aid arraDge,aen.s were msde fer
its purchase, but it seems iihsly that
the plan will have to BIS abandoned
unless friends OF the institution como to
its aid. On this point the paper s"ys:
The pressure of the times has cut off
our expectations for donations for pu--
chase OF the Chicago lawn for the home.
Inc most generous offer il by '.onry
Cooley, who agrees to be one Of 25 ..hc
will pay the $500, the entire coat OF
interest," etc. The work
VIII 30 on. however. even If it becomes
necessary to change the location of the |
home, The house is no larger than the |
work viii probably demand in time, but
y smaller one will do for the present."
An entertainment will bs given at the |
tabernacle ON July 9 by the poet-singer,
James G. Clark, for the benefit OF the
home.
NOTES.
A bright baby girl 10 a new arrival at
The home Of Dr. and Mrs. Deason.
A musicale will be given at the home
II Mrs. j. W. Hughes by tho Kings
Daughtera tomorrow afternoon from 2
% 5.
A rarty drove up to Las Casitas this
'veulng from this city, where they were
7ery Hospitality entertained.
A bicycle rider contributed 81 to the
ity treasury this morning for ridiog on
he sidewalk.
DR.. McAllister 10 back from pleasant
rip TO San Francisco.