The herald., 1894-10-18
AT THE CROWN OF THE VALLEY.
Pasadena MasOns to Have a
New Home.
A Successful Benefit Entertainment
Given by Company B.
The Anericus Performances = A 8. p
C. A. Society to Be Formed.
News Notes and Per-
sonal Mention.

PASADENA, Oct. 17.-For some days
past negotiations have been in progress
between committees OF the several Ma
sonic bodies OF Pasadena and the own
ers of the Hansen. Wood {, Torrance
block, on the corner OF Colorado and
Raymond, says the Star, for securing
the third story OF the block for quarters
for these organizations. The arrange
ments to this end were completed today,
q 10-years' lease having been agreed
upon for the W hole of the floor named.
Plana for dividing and finishing the
space thus secured are to be seen in
Architect Ridgwsy's office, and little
study of them shows that the Masonic
fraternity are to be provided with a
home that for elegance and convenience
will be difficult to surpass.
The third story is 65xl20 in floor area.
The main lodge room will be in the
northwest corner OF the building and
will be 33x60 feet in size. not including
O chapel aud organ loft. Connected
with it will be an ample preparation
room, regalis rooms, tyler's room, Sec
retary's room, toilet rooms, reception
parlor, ETC., while near by is to be a
banquet hall 3lxS9 feet in size. with a
kitchen and locker attached.
The whole is to be Handsomely fin
iahed and everything arranged with
especial regard go the needs OF the
lodges. The bodies to be accommodated
there are the commandery, chapter,
blue lodge and chapter OF the Eastern
Star.
A COMPLETE SUCCESS.
The benefit given by Company at the
Green last evening in behalf of one Of
their comrades, Mr.. Gard. is deserving
of specially favorable mention. The
boys took great interest in the affair
and succeeded in clearing over 500
above expenses. The programme went
off in splendid shape. The singing Of
Mr.. Chas. King, PGsadena's favorite
young tenor, was much enjoyed, and he
was obliged to respond to hearty en-
core. The hop which followed was
largely attended, the young people dane.
ing until late hour. Tne company is
to be congratulated upon the whole af-
fair.
TO PREVENT CRUELTY.
There will be meeting held in DR.. F.
F. Rowland's Office, Vandevort block,
South Raymond avenue, on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst, at Z so O'Clock,
for the purpose OF organizing a society
for the prevention OF cruelty to children
and animals.
1t is earnestly hoped that all who take
an interest in this humane work will feel
that they will be cordially welcomed, !,
and show by their presence that they are
willing to speak for thoee who cannot
epeaE for themselves.
MRS. WM. STANTON.
Dr.. FRANCIS +. ROWLAND.
NOTES.
Colonel Pitcher and family have re.
turned home from their summers stay
at Long Beach.
John Knoblock and family, relatives
of Peter Steil, arrived from Louisville,
Ky, yesterday. and will make Pasadena
their home.
Ont of four vags run in last evening,
three were turned loose and the fourth
fined $5 by the recorder this morning.
The Republicans expect to make big
showing Friday evening, when James
McLachlan ia engaged to speak in the
wigwam. The Jonathan club from LOS
Angeles will come up on a special train
from Los Angeles. prepared to wake the
town up. General Campbell will also
speak.
A slight shower fell here about day.
break this morning accompanied By a
brisk breeze. Indications are good this
evening for more moisture.
A social will be given in the vestry OF
the Universalist church on Friday even
ing next. An excellent musical and
literary programme has been arranged.
Several business changes are taking
place on Colorado street. DR.. Thomas
has removed hiE drug Htore to the rooms
formerly occupied by Kennedy & Co.
]. T. Glasscock, stationery, and w. J.
Pierce & Co., jewellers. will occupy the
vacated store. A new curio business
takes the Glasscock etore room.
The Los Angeles races are attracting
many from this city. On Saturday
big crowd will go down, no less than
three tally having been arranged
for.
Peter Steil took down the following
party today, and will take another crowd
on Saturday. Meesrs. Peter Steil. F. V.
Hovey, Harry Hsrdwick, Frank Decker,
Aaron Klock, Bushnell, Gus Lang, p. p.
Bonham. Ed Braley, Frank Mciowan.
Perley Bsssett, j. W. Banbury, VIM.
Barto, j. E. Doty, Frank Werner, @. c.,
Brown, Jessie Evans, S. E. Downe, H.
Baldwin, Jas. McLachlan, Bert Hut
chine, w. Wilger, w. Conrad and John
German.
ANAHEIM.