The herald., 1896-03-26

and that it would be ladies' night, when
each member is to be privileged to invite
one or more ladies. The program will
embrace an address of welcome by Presi-
dent Merwin, paper on Hypnotism by
DIR. Abbott, an address on the Daily News
paper by Mrs. Lou V. Chaplin, poem by
Mrs. Coleman, a paper by Prof. Edwards,
a recitation by Mrs. II. l. Stuart, and music
by the quartet.
THE ART EXHIBIT
The Pasadena Art union exhibit opened
this afternoon at the Carleton, and will
continue for the next three days. Nearly
every member of the union was repre-
sented, some by more than one picture.
The more pretentious drawings are hung
in the drawing room of the hotel, smaller
pieces adorning the halls. From the latter
collection the members are TO choose such
as they wish in return for the initiation fee.
Among the most handsome pictures are
those of Messrs. Judson, Farnum, Ludovici
and Miss Edith White. Mr.. A. M. Farnum
has two scenes in Holland, one of the
Santa Barbara mission and one at Long
Island that are particularly commendable.
Miss White eXcels in flowers and fruit.
Mrs. Farr has some beautiful work in In
dian baskets, and their are many other
interesting exhibits.
A LITERARY CONTEST
Mrs. ]. H. Holmes entertained party of
friends at the Green this afternoon from 4
to with a literary contest consisting of
conundrums, the answers 10 which refer to
well known authors. As prizes Mrs. Mar
garet Collier Graham's Foothill Stories will
be first and an Indian basket second The
guests we're:
Mesdames Barre, Taylor, Perkins,
Price, Jerve, Dickey, Hemming, Ireland,
Morehouse. Harding, Werner, Loomis,
Rose, Hills. Conover, Valiette, Emery,
Bleecker, Lippincott, Garner, Robbins,
IL. MI
kyns. Misses Dows, Perkins, Fargo and
Scott will assist Mrs. Holmes.
BOARD OF TRADE
The board of trade met in its new
quarters yesterday afternoon in the
Deutsch building on West Colorado street,
I. P. Lukens, president, in the chair. Mr..
Frank p. Boynton was elected secretary
and lie will serve the board all his time un-
less the Merchants Protective association
is organized, in which case he will act as
secretary for both bodies. Mr.. Boynton
succeeds Mr.. W. Il. Wood, who resigned,
and Mr.. Theo. Coleman was appointed to
draft resolution OF appreciation of Secre-
tary Woods valuable services. H. r..
Hertel presented chest Of drawers to the
board, which was accepted with thanks.
CUMNOcK'S READING.
A large audience greeted Robert Nc
Lean Cumnock last evening at the Green.
After a selection by the hotel orchestra.
Professor Cumnock gave the following:
Jock JOHNSON, the Tinker-Hoag.
A Critical Stuation-Mark Twain.
COnner-Anon.
Tam OSharter-B
Scene from Handy Andy.
Lover.
Horatius at the Brdge-Lord Maccauley.
The reader carried his audience with
him from the start, moving them to tears
or to laughter, according to the story
which he so wildly portrayed. Particu-
larly was the story of Pat O'Conner enjoyed
by the audience, all being so moved at the
close of the death-bed scene that no one
had the heart to applaud.
VALLEY HUNT EUCHRE.
The rooms of the Valley Hunt Club
house were prettily decorated with Chero-
kee roses yesterday evening, the occasion
being a euchre party given by Mrs. VIM.
kimball OF Howard street and Mrs. Nit
chell of Grand avenue. Eighteen tables
were used, and the hostesses were assisted
in receiving by Miss Leads, who is the
guest of Mrs. KimbaIl. Prizes were won
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McColloch, Mrs.
Mrs. l.. G. Torrance, F. B. Weth.
erby and j. S. Torrance.
An elaborate collation. was served at the
close of the games. The guests we're: Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Stanton, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
S. Cristy, Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Hull, Mrs.
George jerks, Miss jerks, Detroit; DIR.
and Mrs. H. H. Sherk. Mrs. E. +. Parvin,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Wetherby, Mr. and
Mrs. e. b. Scoville, Mr.. and Mrs. John Il.
j ardine, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. B. M. Wotkyns,