The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-04

Saturday, February Sd, at the Westmin
ster hotel, in honor of their latest init
ates, Misses Nina Martin of this city
and Ella Barton, late OF Ohio Wesleyer
univereity.
The dinner decorations were artistic
and unique, the paternity colors of black
and gold lending brightness to the
scene, while dainty violets, scattered
here and there, shed fragrance around
The menu was toothsome enough to sat
iefy the most epicurean tastes of the
physical woman, and between the
courses an intellectual feast was fur
nished in the shape of toasts and re-
eponses on matters especially fraternal
/ Wit and wisdom were abundant, land
merry was the feast and long," making
the occasion one long to be remembered
in Greek annals.
The toasts were az follows:
Organization of Kappa Alpha Theta
responded to by Mrs. VI. NJ. Bovard OF
Alpha CHAPTER.
The Biennial Convention OF '93; re-
sponse by Miss Ida B. Lindley of Omi-
cron chapter.
Miss Florence Sawyer Of Omega chapter,
Berkeley, Cal.
The Kappa Alpha Theta Journal; re-
Spouse by Mrs. Jnia Spear Of Lambda
chapter. Burlington, Vt.
Onr New Members: response by
Miss Cathsrine Miltimore of Omicron
chapter.
The Future Prospects; responded to
q Df 1ta inv bo
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Mrs. Sheldon Borden gave two card
parties on Friday at her residence on
lugraham street, hearts being the game.
Both were in entertainment OF Lieuten-
ant and Mrs. Il. j. Winston. The first
was held in this afternoon, when Mrs.
Borden WAS assisted in receiving by
Mrs. 4. j. Winston, Mrs. NJ. @. Bur-
nett, Mrs. J. l.. Burnett, Mrs. E. A. Me-
serve. Miss Frances Croft Miss Viz
ginia Orr, MISS Walters and Miss Celia
Walters.
The first prize was cut Tor by Mrs.
Perry and Mrs. Kate B Taylor, the lat
ter winning. Mrs. T. d. Stimson won
the second prize on the cut with Mrs.
relfair Creighton. The consolation fell
to Mrs. Jefferson Chandler.
A second game III the evening was
also given. Those assisting in the re-
cevlng were; Mrs. NJ. G. Burnett,
Mre. T.. j. Winston, Miss Rye, Miss An
deFson, Theo. Burnett. The prizes v ere
won as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. z.
L. Burnett; aecond, Misc Cora Good
rich consolation, Miss Mary Esaton ;
gentlemen's first, 7. b. Emery second,
j. NJ. Wilmer; consolation, J. K. Moi
fit. Refreshments were served.
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"Pearl Gatherers" Juvenile Temple
No. l, I. o. q. T., gave a grand musical
and literary entertainment in Merri 4
hall last Wednesday evening. Mast sr
Hall Gleason, @. r., was in the chait,
who made some interesting remark
about the temple. Mrs. NJ. Il. Wright,
P. g. V. r. and d. S. j. T., spoke to the
children. The following programme
was rendered in fine Style
observation-disclosures Willie Reshaw, Little
Dollie Erichner. Miss Mabel Koiock, Goldie
Reshsw and James Wilson.
songs-'irace Anderson and Mrs. Jennie
Saunderson.
Miss Mabel Kolioc1 and Master Hall Gleason.
Duet Peatlie and Joey Gleason.
Banjo music-Orole cub
A number OF the children repeated
in concert the Templars' juvenile
pledge and also their duty Lesson
Thanka are due the superintendent,
Mrs. Nellie GlenTon, for the SUCCESS of
the entertainment. The temple meets
every Monday afternoon at 2.30 in Mer-
riil hall, Temperance temple. Visitors
are cordially invited to attend.
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On S. tn -day evening the Misses Car
son OF koselawn, San Pedro rancho,
gave delightful dinner and dancing
party in honor OF their guest, Mr..
Charles Caldwell of Auburn, N. Y.
Their beautiful country home was bill
liantly illuminated, and the floral deco
rations were very fine, being the choic-
est buds and blooms from their private
coneervatories. The gueste some thirty
in number, arrived on the evening trains
from Los Angeles, Compton and Redon-
do, and after partaking of an elegant
dinner adjourned to the long parlors and
halls. canvassed for the occasion, where,
to the delightful strains of Wilson
orchestra, they INDUCED in dancing
until midnight. A delicious midnight
lunch was served, after which few of
the guests took their departure, the rest
remaining to enjoy the charming hospi-
tally that has made the San Pedro
rancho famous.
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Mrs. ]. j. Ayers and her mother,
Mrs. Emily Slater, gave luncheon to a
party of lady friends last Wednesday,
which was greatly enjoyed. AT each
guests plate was placed card with an
appropriate sentiment taken from the
scriptures, Shakespeare. Ben Jonaon,
Milton, Goldsmith, Emerson and other
authors, which were read and pleasantly
commented upon. The lunch eon was
given in honor of DR.. A. B. Nixon and
Mrs. E. Vaughn. the latter an eastern
sojourner, and the former popular and
successful practitioner who has come
amongst us permanently to pursue her
profession. The guests were as follows
Mrs. DR.. Nixon. Mrs. e. Vaughn, Mrs.
Samuel Minor, Mrs. W. J. Chichester,
Mrs. Maggie Arnold. Mrs. Major Elder
kin, Mrs. W. S. Cockin, Mrs. S. @.
Hubbell, Mre. @. Breakey. Mrs. 0. T.
johnson and Mrs. M. Powers.
Mr.. ]. Bond Francisco will hold an
other Of his pops" next Saturday at
the Unity church. The programme will
principally be confined to instrumental
selections. A special feature will be the
rendition of the Carnival of Venice by