The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-28
CITIZENSHIP IN AMERICA
Earnestly Discussed by Members Of the
Twilight Club
Ladies Of the Eastern Star Hold Interesting
Ceremonies-News From the Crown
OF the Valley

CrOner was cleaning mousse anu Hau iicu
some sulphur for fumigating purposes,
from which the fire is supposed to have
started. Mr.. Cr0er was across tne
street from the house at the time, ana
although he reached the place very soon,
the smoke was so suffocating that ne
was unable to save anything' ,ne ire
and the carpet to the rest of the house
with exceeding rapidity. The water was
very low in the reservoir, having been
used for irrigating purposes, SO that no
pressure could be had, and there was
nothing to do but to stand and watch the
flames lick up the house and Its con-
tents The loss is about $500; insurance
about $1100. '44-
TWILIGHT CLUB
At the monthly meeting of the Twi-
light club last evening at Hotel Mitch
ell, DR.. II. s. Greene read the paper OF
the evening, which was upon the sub
1ect The Duties and Responsibilities of
American Citizenship. The doctor said
that this was a matter that was too lit
tie thought of, the average citizen fall
ing to take sufficient interest in the
political affairs of the country, which
consequently fall into the hands Oh the
ward heelers and political tricksters OF
the cities, with disastrous results to the
cause of good government. This, with
the steady influx of ignorant foreigners
who are allowed to vote before they
or the duties of citizenship in a repre-
sentative government. The naturaliza-
ton laws should bd amended and much
greater restrictions placed upon the for
eign population before they are allowed
to vote also so that thdl dregS of human
ity from all foreign chimes will not be
dumped upon this country to fill our
jails and poor houses at the expense OF
both the pocketbooks and the moral
tone of the whole country. The great
evil of allowing huge amount of money
to be accumulated in any one mans
hands was also dwelt upon-an evil
which was considered to strike at the
root Of all good government, no less now
than in the time of the Roman republic
Prof. +. J. Policy followed in hearty
support of DIR. Greene's paper, dwelling
particularly upon the need of civics be-
ing properly taught to the rising genera
ton of voters, and not allowing the
political stump speaker to be the cri-
terion in political matters. He thought
there was too much exhibition of war
spirit on every occasion that offered an
excuse, and that it should be frowned
down.
Prof. j. d. Graham thought the teach
ing of civicS would be simplified and
many more important results secured
by uniformity in the naturalization laws
of the different states, as well as in
many other laws in which uniformity
should be the rule.
Prof. A. ]. McClatchie thought it was
especially important that the primaries
be attended, but he did not believe in
pledging oneself to vote for the candi-
dates of the party holding the primary.
+. r. Harris differed from Prof Policy
In regard to war, thinking that If this
country We're to have a war or two
Americans would be more respected
abroad.
A. C. Woman called attention to an
article in Harper's Weekly concerning
boys Republican farm in New York.
Several others made brief remarks,
after which President Merwin suggest
ed the holding of a meeting of the club
on September 10, the anniversary of
Washington's farewell address to his
army. This idea was adopted, 1t being
decided to omit the meetings during
the months OF July and August.
Prof: Polley's resignation. caused by
his intended removal to Stanford, was
not accepted, but he was made an hon.
Orary member instead.
Before adjournment a couple of must
cal numbers were very pleasingly play
ed by Messrs. Charles s. and Henry NJ.
Greene on flute and violin and Mr.. Pol
ley on the piano.
EASTERN STAR CEREMONIES
Pasadena chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star gave an elaborate and in
teresting ceremonial last evening in the
Masonic hall, which was largely attend
ed by the members of the order and the
evening very pleasantly spent. The
rooms were Hastily decorated for the
occasion and the evenings ceremonies
were preceded by the rendition of a
short program consisting of overture by
the orchestra, followed by vocal solo
by Professor Huebner, Jerusalem; a
recitation by o. w. Kyle, The Coming
Man, which was so warmly received
that Mr.. Kyle responded with an anus
ing verse upon The Ague. The lights
were then partially turned down to
heighten the effect of the ceremonial,
and ten ladies robed in white marched
in to slow music. The candidate, Mrs.
Showolter, was then presented to the
worthy matron, Mrs. w. II. Wiley, and
after the meaning of the rite about to be
performed was explained, the white
robed sisters gathered about the altar,
chanting the Lords prayer. The new
candidate was then brought forward.
and the ladies, representing the five
points of the eastern star, were asked
what they had brought as an offering to
the candidate. the replies being symbol
zeal of the different virtues. Mrs. Jones,
representing Ada, presented her Offer
ing of blue flowers, symbolic of fidelity.
Ruth, Miss Plant, made her floral offer
ing Of yellow blossoms, symbolizing con-
stancy. Esther, Mrs. Crowell, whose Of
fering was white flowers, symbolic of
light and joy, was followed by Martha,
Miss Buckius, with an evergreen bou
quet, emblematical of sincerity and
symbolic of faith and Immortality.
Electa Miss Bristol, completed the fifth
point of the star with an Offering of
scarlet blossoms, signifying charity and
hospitality.
After an address by the worthy ma
iron, the grand march followed, and at
the close Miss May Buchanan sang a
touching solo, The Lord Be with You.
A recitation by Miss Flora Banbury
followed, and an amusing selection, Lit
tie Jack Horner, was given by the Or
pheus quartet; a violin solo by Miss
Polk and piano duet by Miss Bonner
and Prof. Wilde closed the exercises.
Refreshments and dancing followed.
THE CLARK DINNER.
complimentary dinner was given at
the Carleton last evening to Mr.. e. Fl.
Clark, who leaves soon for Europe. The
tables were laid for eight and musical
program was rendered. Miss Polk gave
violin solo, o. Stewart Taylor sang,
Mr. Wide gave piano solo. and little
Elsac Mattern. daughter of the proprie-
tor or the Carleton, favored the COM
pany with a violin selection. The guests
We're: Professor L. H. Clark, Miss Daisy
POLK, o. s. Taylor. Miss Ellsworth, Mrs
Denton, l.. d. Bechtel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Schutle, Thomas Wilde, Mr.. and Mrs
W: w. Mills, Mrs. Marshall DR.. Nc
Allister and Miss Rambaugh.
BREVITIES