The herald., 1894-01-01
PASADENA.

The Tournament of Roses Tomorrow.
Notes.
PASADENA, Dec. 3l.--Tomorrow, judg-
ing from today, promises to be one OF
those glorioua midwinter days which
only Southern California can produce,
and If all goes we'll the annual tourna-
ment OF roses will prove gala day long
to be remembered in the history OF
Pasadena.
The board OF directors OF the Valley
Hunt club, whose efforts have been un-
tiring to make the affair a success, con-
sists of @. d. Daggett, president; VIM.
Stanton, W. r. Staats, DR.. II. III. 6herk
and w. l.. Wotkyns. Mr.. Daggett, who
has taken charge of the business part,
has devoted his entire time to the work
during the past two weeks.
Tomorrow will be generally observed
in Pasadena, most OF the stores closing.
Those not having private igs can reach
the grounds either by street cars or
hacks, large number OF the latter hav-
ing been secured by the management.
A uniform price of 25 cents for the
round trip has been made.
There will be no necessity for taking
luncheons along unless it be desired, as
excellent ones will be served on the
grounds. Parties entering the parade
should remember that it will form on
Orange Grove avenue, at 8 O'Clock, and
move at 8 80 sharp. The committee is
especially anxious that there be no de-
lay in starting, and asks that all COM
petitors be promptly on hand at the
hour stated. The track has been put
in good condition, anu HoIne good time
will be made in the races. Much in
terest is being taken in the bicycle
events, most OF the speedy wheelmen Of
Southern California having entered In
the open races.
ANNUAL Y. NJ. c. A. RECEPTION.
The annual New Years reception OF
the Young Mems Christian association
will be held on Monday evening at '3O
in Strong's hall. The ladies' central
com mittee, with the members and
friends, both ladies and gentlemen. are
to participate with them in the enjoy
ment OF very pleasant evening.
This reception, which has heen given
by the ladies' central committee Tor a
number OF years past to the young men
on New Year's day, has been OF much
benefit to the association and pro-
moter of good feeling among the mem
bers. This evening an especially enjoy
able time 10 anticipated and cordial
invitation is extended to the young men
and their friends. Strangers are quite
welcome.
NOTES.
| Many of the business houses will
decorate tomorrow. ua
! A very large attendance was noted al
the various places OF worship today.
Mre. M. Gardner OF Santa Monica IL
in the city for a few days, the guest o.
Mrs. Joseph Iewis.
Miss Mary Colgan OF Los Angeles IL
spending part Of her vacation in Pasa'
dena, the guest Of Miss Alice McCaldin
OF South Moline avenue.
Numerous eastern arrivals are re-
ported at the various hotels. A ruHh II
| looked for after the holidays.
The postponed Christmas praise ger
vice held at the Tabernacle this evening
called out a large audience. The music
was good, and the programme through.
out very enjoyable.
No meeting of the council will be held
tomorrow. it having been postponed
until Tuesday on account OF New Years.
The much discussed electric light con.
tract will come up again, and some
| definite action will probably be taken al
this meeting.