The herald., 1894-03-24
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS.
Pasadenans Mourn the Death
Of Father ThrOOp.
The Coming Teachers Institute at
Santa Ana,
Pomona Will BE Represented in the
Fiesta de Los Angeles-santa
Monica aud Redondo
HappeninEs.

PASADENA, March 23-The news of the sud
den death OF Hon. Amos G. Throop although
predicted Thursday afternoon, was not gener-
allyknown in Pasadena until this morning,
the end having come Thursday evening, short
ly after 8 O'Clock.
The sad event has cast general depression
over the community. Flags are at half mast
on the university, banks and all public and
private buildings, for Father Throop was an
honored citizen and dearly beloved by many
people.
Until yesterday the deceased seemed TO be
enjoying his usual health and was occupied
during the early part OF the day in setting ont
plants about the Polytechnic Institutes
place to which he gave mis- first interests and
OF which he was he founder After luncheon
he was taken with severe pain in his chest
ana stomach, and physicians were at once sent
Tor. While his case was considered critical
from the first, everything that medical science
could suggest was done for his relief Father
Throop seemed confident that the end was
near and attended to such matters OF business
rs he deemed important. giving minute direc-
lions to President Keyes concerning the insti-
tute.
The cause OF his death proved to be ulcera-
tion OF the stomach, Hhich has been some
time developing.
Mrs. Throop, who has herself been lying Sc
riously i'll in Chicago and Is only Just con-
valescent is on her way home, accompanied
w uOf Qhhbltcfs MISs d. - vaughn, anu ~ 10
expected they Will arrive here on Tuesday
morning, when the hour Of the funeral will be
decided Until then the remains will lie in
state at the university.
1t is the general wish of the people of Pasa-
dena to do honor to this man by closing all
places OF business on the day appointed for the
funeral, and to this end Mayor Weed has re-
quested that n meeting be held on Saturday
afternoon in the city recorders office to confer
about arrangements
A. q. Throop was native of Madison county,
N. ", and was born in lS l. In 1e43 he es-
tablished himself in Chicago, having married
Miss Eliza V, Waite of New York. While in
Chicago Mr.. Throop held many positions of
dignity and trust and was a prominent busi-
ness man and always a philanthropist. Com
in every enterprise for the welfare and pros
perity OF the town, and has left a substantial
monument to his memarl in Throop institute.
a notice Uf funeral nnd arrangements will
be given in tomorrow's issue.
FAREWELL TO SECRETARY TAYLOR.
Strongs hall was well filled last evening with
ladies and gentlemen, the occasian bsing a
goodbye" reception rendered to Geo. Taylor,
general secretary OF the Young Mems Chris
tian association, by the ladies' central commit
tee and members OF the association, to present
TO him their God speed and best wishes as he
departs on Tuesday for trip to Europe, being
the state of Caliiornia's delegate to the worlds
convention AID semi-eentennial jubilee to be
held in London, England.
Mrs. ID. l. llo and her committee of ladies
made the hall very at ractive with flowers and
vines and arranged for the following pro-
gramme which was carried out Prayer, Rev.
Clark Crawford; singing by the association
choir; recitation, No Sect in Heaven, Mrs.
Johnson; singing, dnet, Misses Brown; recita-
tion, Wanted to Learn Elocuuon, Miss Parr;
singing, duet Miss Pearl and MI. Billhiemer;
recitation, Miss ork; singing, duet, Misses
Brown; recitation, The Ruined Merchant, Mrs.
Bertha Plant. short congratulatory addresses
were made by w. N Campbell, II. n. Farey, D.
Galbraith Rev. c. e. Harris, all speaking in
the highest terms OF the general secretarys
work during the past five years
Mr.. Taylor responded in few appropriate
remarks, giving short review of the associa-
tion work. He paid high tribute to the state
and to Southern California in particular, re-
morklng that whatever else was said that our
end of the state would be held up, especially
the Pasadena portion of IL with her attractive
features. In closing Mr.. Taylor said he wished
TO use the Italian phrase in departing for a
journey, "a rivedorci.' to the time that see
you again.
In conclusion all sang, God BE With Yon TIL
We Meet Again.
GRAND CONCERT.
The grand concert supplemented by humor-
ons reading by Edward Fabian which is to be
held in the parlors Of Hotel Green, Monday
evening, is attracting popular attention. The
following Is the programmes
Piano solo, on Songs Bright Pinion, Heller.
Song, II Was Not TO Be, Nessler-Mr. Fabian.
Reading, The Deaeon's Week, Rose Terry
Cooke; The Water Lily, James J, Roche; John
ny's Lesson In Mental Arithmetic, Anon.
Song, / Love Thee, Mattei-Mrs. Clapp.
Piano solo, Polonaise in sharp minor,
Chopin; Capricco Ellen Norton.
Reading, The Bell OF Saint Basils, Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps
NOTES.
]. S. Glasscock and Vernon Lewis, who have
been spending 10 days at the midwinter fair,
are expected home on Saturday.
w. S Wilmotte of Grand Rapids, Mich. who
has been for some time guest of the Carlton,
returned home yesterday via San Francisco.
The Georgia minstrels will appear at Lowe
opera house on Monday evening. Tickets are
now on sale al Pasadena music store
The Knights of PYthias win unite with the
X. P's at Alhambra on Sunday in their Easter
services at Alhambra.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. simmons of Oakland, who
have been guests OF Mrs. Rawlston of North
Marengo avenue, returned home on Friday.
Invitations have been issued by Mrs. W. s.
Wright of Orange Grove avenue for reception
on Tuesday, March 27th, from to pm.
The Colum bia Hill Tennis club will hold an
open air tournament on Tuesday and Wednes-
day of Easter week.
Mrs. Heries, sister of Mrs. J. D. MCPHERSON
who has been spending some weeks in Pasa-
dens, returns TO her home in Iowa on Saturday
The Carpenters union, having found the hall
in the Arcade block which they have been
using for their meetings too small for their in
crease IN numbers have leased the X. z. hail.
which they Will use each Saturday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Lippincott will remove
from their home on Colorado street to cot
tage on Mary street next week.
Miss Orton left on Friday for San Francisco
where she will spend her Easter vacation. She
was accompanied to the station by beyy of
her young scholars, nuShed with anticipation
of a weeks respite from school tedium.
Thomas Farley leaves on Saturday for short
trip to Bloomington, where he has been called
on important business.
full rehearsal of the lances for the rose
pageant will be held on Saturday morning at
O'Clock, with Professor Kramer in attend
ance. The Duchess dance will be first called
followed by the Spanish. All participating in
these dances are requested to be at Williamsi
hall promptly at a. IN.
Mrs. Ellen B. Farr entertained the Newsboys'
nOiOn nlnngantlv at har OF loo
ing with music and an informal talk. Re-
freshments dear to the boyish heart were pro-
vided. and the occasion was voted a great suc-
cess.
Mrs. A. NJ. Elson gives breakfast on Satur-
day morning in honor of her sister, Mrs, Loree
of Marshalltown, Ia About 25 guests will be
present.
The Pickwick club met on Friday evening
for second round of the whist Tournament
Captain Simpsons team is in the lead.
Miss Scudder OF ST. Louis, who has been
spending the winter in Pasadena leaves Tues
day for home, accompanied by her cousin
Miss Katherine Scudder, of this place