The herald., 1894-01-07

ally spread in manner to tempt the
palate of the most faatidio0a.
The birthday cake was made conspic-
uous by being illuminated with eleven
little wax candles OF the various coiors.
All the little folks ate, chatted and
made merry, and heppier-looking lot
al faces is seldom seen in Pomona.
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A number of society Ladies' appreciat-
ing the suffering caused by the present
hard times have organized The Assist
ance League, for the purpose OF combin-
ing social pleasure with charitable aims.
they meet once a week at the houses OF
tue members. taking their sewing and
enjoying readings and music. Each
member gives 25 cents wcek to be used
ior charity. A number of gentlemen
have Joined. rhe men pay FL month.
Already a number OF cases of distress
h2ra been relieved, clothing, fuel snd
food having been supplied TO needy
families. Mrs. L. X. A2nsworth is the
organizer Of this excellent association
and has worked hard to make tths sue
cess it now is.
ht next tlSHtiuB Will 10 hotO ou
Tuesday, the 18Th, at Mrs. John Vos-
burg's on Flgueroa street.
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Mr. William G. karpe, the son OF the
late Gustave Karpe of this city. now
chief clerk OF the railway mail service,
was married on New Years day at the
church of St. Mary the Virgin in San
Francisco, by the Rev. DR.. O'Brien. to
Miss Eatelle Won Walter of the same
locality. The happy couple are on their
honey moon and will shortly visit this
city, where they have host OF friends.
They were the recipients OF many and
costly presents. The groom had been
connected with the government for more
than 10 years, in the capacity of chief
clerk. He is very competent and very
popular. The bride is one of the hand
soonest girls that is to be seen in San
Francisco. and Mr.. Karpe should con-
gratalate himself in securing such a
pretty girl for a wife,.
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Last Thursday night, under the aus
pices of Olive lodge, the Knights OF
Pythias OF Los Angeles held joint in
stallation of officers for the current year.
at Pythias castle. The arrangements
were perfect, and under the manage
ment of the district deputy the ceremony
passed off in manner which gave great
satisfaction to the large number present.
At the close a collation. was served, and
pleasant social chat was enjoyed. The
Knights OF Pythias is q very strong order
in Los Angeles and is continually III
creasng its membership. The social
advantages of the order make it favor
lie, and the stranger within our gates
belonging to our order never fails to re-
ceive cordial welcome.
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A most enjoyable masquerade party
was given last Friday evening by the
Misses Burnett and Mabel Johnson, at
the home OF the latter, 957 West Adams
lsreet. The pretty home had been
made unusually attractive by the young
ladies, and WAS taxed to its utmost ca
pacity. spacious as it is. by the many
guests whom the young ladies had in
vited. The event proved one OF the
pleasantest society affairs OF the season.
Light refreshments were served in the
dining room from table that was laden
with the most tempting viands. The
costumes, which were rich and elabo-
rate, were too numerous and proiuse to
admit Of description in this issue.
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Last Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Lewis gave charming little musi-
Gale at their lovely home on Hill street.
The house was tastefully decorated with
flowers and smilax. The programme
was as follows:
Quartette Rosini Misses Coleman, Loomis,
Messrs. Williams and Harttell.
Solo-F. Hines.
CoEtralto solo-Aiss kittie Airline Loomis.
Bass solo-Mr Williams.
Trio-Miss Loomis, Miss Coleman and Mr.
soloNMrs. wAldroth.
Qoartette- M sses Coleman, Loomis, Davis
and Williams.
A ladies' athletic club is being or
ganized among the society ladies OF the
city. They hold their first meeting next
Tuesday afternoon, in Alfrey hall, and
will take measures to organize,ths club
on a permanent basis. 1t is intended
that the members shall have place
where they may exercise whenever they
wish, while certain hours will be de-
voLed to class drill and instruction. 1t
is whispered that exercises of all kinds,
fancy dancing, fencing, walking and the
minuets will be among the attractions.
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On Wednesday evening last Miss
Caleff was rendered very pleasant sur
prise at her home on East Adams
street by her pupils of the Rosedale
school, who presented her with vary
handsome book. Music, games and q
candy pull were INDUCED in until late
hour, when the young people dispersed,
all agreeing they had spent very pleas
ant evening.
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Mrs. T. J. Fleming gives a tally-ho
party on Tuesday next. The guests
will be driven to Baldwin's ranch, San
Gabriel mission and Sierra Madre villa,
returning by way eff Pasadena and
lunching at Hotel Green.
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Mrs. H. J. Fleishman will entertain
the Merry Wives and their husbands at
domino whist on Wednesday evening
next. Mrs. Fleishman always enter