The herald., 1894-03-11


every cup sold, and many others were
sold in addition.
The affair WAS held from to 10 pm,
and was largely attended. the ladies',
however, predominating Ia the sitter
noon.
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The Political Economy club at its last
meeting discussed the subject OF over
production and its bearing on the pres
ent hard times. The club agreed that
over.production was practical impos-
sibility, and that there were other causes
for the present crisie. Mrs. Beyright
reviewed an article by Henry George
on the subject; Mrs. Elmira L. Stephens
regarded the extravaganza OF the Ameri-
can people ae the primary cauee Of hard
times. and urged the timely lessons of
thrift and simplicity of living. She
said the majority OF the unemployed are
unskilled workmen. The American
youth should bo taught to do some one
thing thoroughly. Manual training ia
an imperative necessity.
Mrs. Steere reviewed an article by ex-
Speaker Reed on the present crisis, and
Mrs. Frederick Fay attributed the pres
ent stringency to the tariff legislation
and gave pointed argument for pro-
tsctive tariff.
The next meeting Of the club 10 Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock, in Alfrey hall,
when the single tax theory will be dis
cuHsed.
A very pleasant junction took place at
Redondo on Thursday last at the resi-
dencs Of Mrs. r. H. Thompson. The
occasion was one of honor to the Good
will circle of the Kings Daughters, and
was a purple tea. Mrs. Thompson's
residence was elRborately decorated with
a profusion of flowers in every shade of
lavender and purple, pansies, heliotrope
violets and hyacinths. potted plants of
all shades OF purple being lavishly used.
The walls of the parlors, library and
dining room were gay with fiuttering
ribbons and butterflies. all of the same
harmonious shades OF violet and purple.
Covers were laid for so ladies. The fol-
lowing toasts were responded to in q
pleasing manner: The Kings Daugh-
son The Good Will Circle, Mrs. Rowel,
Mrs. Anderson. The afternoon was one
of great enjoyment to all the guests.
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A grand reception will be given Seth
Abbott, father of the late Emma Abbott,
at the Argyle hotel tomorrow evening, it
being the seventy-seventh anniversary
Of his birthday. A reception will be ten
dered in the afternoon from to 8 o. clock
to the public. In the evening. only to
those receiving invitations.
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The Ladies' league Of the Unity
church will repeat the floral pageant
March 29th, 30th and 3lat at the Grand
opera house. New solo and ensemble
dances will be introduced 10 make it at
tractive and pleasing.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. p. Lantzo Of $40 Haw-
kins street. East Los Angeles, are enjoy
ing visit from their daughters, Mrs.
Jerome Harris of San Antonio, Texas,
and Mrs. w. s. Daniel OF Boston, Mass.
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Miss Frank Crowley, sister OF Com
tractor Charles Crowley, returned from
o three weeks visit with her friend,
Mrs. O. A. Richey of Lancaster, yestsr-
day.
Miss Lady Belle H1o 'vell-
known society lady OF t->i. 10
stopping with Mrs. Howara 4 Of
| l5U3 Georgia Bell street.
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The ladies in charge of the "Spinster
| Germans" announce that the next party
will be given ut Kramer's hall, Friday
evening, April 9th.
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Misses Helen Messihew and Susie
Suman left yesterday for San Francisco
to visit the midwinter fair and other
places of interest.
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The Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent socie-
| ty will give @ social at Elks' hall, for
merly the Concordia, Thursday, March
10Th.
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Clay Clement of the Clement Dra-
matte Co. is the guest OF J. E. Murray,
1899 West Seventh street.
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Miss Ada Fraser OF Newhall ia visit
ing relatives in Los Angeles.
They Insured Him.