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Advertisement Party

Mrs. John H. F. Peck in her usual
charming manner entertained a number
of friends yesterday afternoon at her
home on West Beacon street with an
advertisement party. Illustrations of
well-known advertisements were pre-
sented each guest on card, the one
guessing the greatest number correctly
being awarded a beautifully decorated
picture frame, which was captured by
Mrs. Chas. Baker. The two consolation
prizes were drawn for; Mrs. Wincup held
the lucky number. which drew a dainty
baby blanket. The young ladies' prize
was taken by Miss Annie Hendricks, a
very pretty vase. Plumbago was most
conspicuous in the decorations and was
arranged with artistic effect. In the
dining room yellow and white were used,
ribbons of the same color being pleasing
adjuncts Mrs, w. i. Hopkins of San
Francisco was the guest Of honor of the
delightful affair. Mrs. Peck was assisted
in dispensing her hospitality by the
Misses Bloomfield, Hattie Strong, the
Misses Marley and the Misses Fairchild
Among the guests were Mines. Fixen,
Baker, Jack Jevne, Arthur Braly, T. f.
Gibbon. Clark. w. Valentine, ]. r. Ham
ilton. Irving Blinn, B. A. Workman. S.
s. Salisbury, Orr Haralson, ]. S. Owens,
Nat Wiltshire, Wincup, Thorn, Stoner,
Friesner. MCGOWAN, Bryan, F. NJ. A.
Strong. Misses Queen Hendricks, Bryan,
Leither, Lewis. Clara Bell Clarke, Hen
bricks.
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platform was the legend: I'VE have left
the harbor-the ocean is now before us.
American flags gracefully looped above
this legend, and flowers, vines and pot
ted plants tastefully arranged In the
mi-circular platform in the fore
ground, made a pretty framework for
the dramatis personae effectively
grouped in the center. The Long Beach
orchestra under the leadership Of VIII
Craig gave some of their most popular
selections, their excellent rendition WIN
ming the plaudits of an appreciative au-
dience. The program was as follows:
Music, orchestra; invocation, Rev. A.
Inwood; music. orchestra; class history,
Della Graves; class prophesy. Ella Sulli-
van; music, orchestra; address. Judge
Dillon; presentation of diplomas. p. E.
Hatch; music orchestral: America. au-
dience.
The address by Judge Dillon to the
graduates, The Education of the Mind,
was a mastery effort, full Of sound ad-
wee and admonition, and was atten-
lively listened to by all.
Trustee Hatch, who was selected to
present the diplomas. acquitted himself
most happily. his neat little prefacina
speech before performing that pleasing
ceremony being apt and to the point
The graduates were Anders Almund
Hillard Ballard, Louis Bowers. Della
Graves, Julian Ray, oliver Loper. Hor-
ace Overton, Herman Park. Maud Shaw
Grace Shaw, Aggie Sullivan, Ella .Suili-
van, Thomas Talbert, Ray Townsend,
Jessie White, Mason Willard.
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Miss kutz Surnrissd

Miss Alice Kutz was the recipient of
delightful surprise party last Friday
evening at her home at 327 South State
street. given by number of her school
mates.
The rooms We're charmingly decorated
with flowers The evening was delight
fully spent in games and music; re-
freshments were served and the young
guests showed their appreciation of the
same. Those of the hostess school
mates that were present and invited
were the Misses Ethel Musgrove, Bessie
Brown, Emma Bates, Adaline Young.
Bessie Brandon. Lettie Dillon, Mamie
Sonneman, Alice Kutz. Pearl Brandon.
Pearl Osborn, Evaleen Doan, Maggie
Moore, Katie mixer. Julia Trenwith.
Grace Brandon, May Petty, Josie Kutz,
Messrs, James Kutz Frank Kutz. Nor
bert Vale, Willie Musgrove, Blaine Rus
sell, Faunt<roy Variel, Fred Robb. VIII
Lambourn, Harry Ruess and Harry
Gates.
The young guests dispersed at late
hour, expressing their delight. especially
at the unlimited hospitality of their
hostess, Miss Alice.
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Ell Club EspanoI

The members of the El Club Espanol
gathered at their rooms on Spring street
last Wednesday evening for the last
time this season. The meeting was call
ed to order by President Howard, and
the minutes of the last formal meeting
read by the secretary. Miss Stevens
The subject of discontinuing the regular
sessions during the warm weather then
came up, and, after some discussion,
was put to vote, 1t being unanimously
decided to adjourn until September next.
At the conclusion of the business
Sonora de Urquiza gave brilliant piano
selection which was well received, after
which the Rev. Father Liebana made
an eloquent address in Spanish which
was listened to with rapt attention by
his audience. Senior de Urquiza follow
ed with Spanish poem, which was
read In a most delightful manner.
Through some misunderstanding the
vocal number which had been assigned
to Dr. Fernandez was not given. and
Sonora de Urquiza closed the program
with another piano number, played with
much style and receiving the applause
of the company.
After the regular program was fin.
ished the members fingered as though
loth TO break up the pleasant associa-
tions of the club with "buenas noches. -
although but for the brief summer va
cation, but adois was finally said. the
lights extinguished and another year of
Ell Club Espanol Reuniones was at an
end.
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A Trolley Party

Paymaster Davidson Of the Santa Fe
was treated to a genuine surprise on
Friday night in the form of trolley
party" to Santa Monica. which was
given him by about fifty of his friends,
in honor of his birthday anniversary.
A special car had been engaged and
brilliantly decorated with incandescent
lights. 1t was boarded by the jolly
party at Fourth street and Broadway.
Mr.. Davidson on his arrival was show
cred with rose petals, following which
one of the ladies presented him, on be-
half of those present, with an immense
basket filled with beautiful bouquets.
which compliment was gracefully ac-
knowledged by the recipient. An or
chestra was stationed on the forward
part Of the car, which discoursed sweet
music. Refreshments were served en-
route, and on arrival at their destina-
ton the party proceeded to the bath
house, which had been opened for the
occasion.
The time there was delightfully."- spent
In bathing, and dancing in the ball
room. after which the guests returned to
the car and most thoroughly enjoyed
the moonlight ride homeward.
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A Farewell Party

A pleasant farewell surprise party was
rendered Miss Lulu CASTOR at her sis
ter's home on Bernard street last Tues
day evening. The evening was spent
in playing games, after which tempting
refreshments were served. All departed
at a late hour, wishing Miss CASTOR a
pleasant voyage, as she left for her
home in the north the latter part Of the
week. Those present were the Misses
Lulu CASTOR. Emma Schnitz, Ethel
Beecher, Daisy Bonner Floy Adams.
Amy Beatty. Grace McGannon, Amelia
Schnitz, Mary Fowler, Emma Lawler,
Alice and Gertrude Mcdonald, Effie and
Ettie Gordan. Messrs. VIII Schnitz, Os-
car Lawler, Guy Capps, Elmer Edmonds,
John Spence, John Able. James Bonner,
Al McGannon, VIII Burright, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. 3. Schnitz, and Mr.. and Mrs.
G. SchnitZ
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IDEALS
In the far-off realms ideal

In the far-of realms ideal
Where our sweetest fancies stray
Not an uncouth spirit real
Ever comes athwart the day.
Fancys lips are never tainted
FancyS cheeks are never painted,
But with heavens brightest ray.
All the summer 8 rarest glories
That enchant us here awhile;
AL the heroes Of the stories
That our dearest hopes beguile;
All the sweet, angelic features
That distinguish mortals real;
Bless the living, loving creatures
OF the mystic land ideal.
There lives Helen. whom the boldest
Loved and fought for years agonei
There Hypatia, with the oldest,
Wisest sages earth has known
There lives Jeanne darcy. bravest
OF the warriors that have fought
Since the gayest and the gravest
Ever struggled as they ought
And another Jeanie dwells there
Whom no eye but mine hath seen,
BY the spring of hope that wells there
Keeping Fancy's valleys green.
No one eye hath seen all glores
That enchant the gazers eyes;
No one ear hath heard all stories
OF mans only Paradise.
Each one hath MS own sweet heaven,
Built by him for self alone:
And no alien fancies even,
In those valleys laugh or moan.
What is Helen? What is heaven?
Thou. Hypatia, canst not say!
What Is Jeanie? l too, even?
Hopes and fancies Of a day!
And the passing fancies fading
Change the all that is for all:
And the deepest, darkest shading
Makes freeman but q thrall,
Thrall to passion. thrall to signing,
Thrall to ever present pain,
Thrall at last to groan a-dying,
Thrall to suffer- not to gain.
And forever, and forever,
While the golden sun shall glow
Why ideals reals sever,
Mortal man shall never knowl
EDWARD l.. HUTCHINSON,
Los Angeles, June t. 1896.
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In Honor OF Mrs. Iudd

Mrs. Wilbur S. Raymond of Pearl
street entertained delightfully."- yesterday
with dinner at her home. The exquis-
lite center-piece was of yellow gladiolas
and ferns, which rested upon a hand
some mirror set in gold. Yellow satin
ribbon ran diagonally across the table.
ending in an immense bow in front of
the guest of honor, who was Mrs. Sada
Judd, the charming affair being compli-
mentary to her engagement to Ernest
Hoag or Pasadena. over the ribbons
was scattering of varied colored pan
sizes that produced a charming effect
On the buffet and mantel We're yellow
narguerites and asparagus ferns, ar
1enged artistically with ribbons of the
same hue. Covers were laid for ten.
and the only thing to mar the complet .
enjoyment of the guests was the absence
OF Mr.. Raymond, who was expected
home from ten months tour around
the world. His chair was left vacant
and elaborately decorated will yellow
flowers and ribbons. The drawing
room and hall We're most aesthetic In
pink carnations and sweet peas.
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Progressive Whist

Prof. and Mrs E. w. Payne gave a
progressive whist party Thursday even
ing in honor of their friend and former
schoolmate, Mrs. Addie Millard (nee
DarO of Chicago, who is visiting them
for the summer. There We're four tables
and a lively contested game was played
The victorious ones were Mr. F. Fisher
and Mrs. G. A. Millard. Light refresh
ments were served, after which the party
adjourned to the hall and enjoyed dane
ing until a late hour. Those present
were DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Millard, Mr. and
Mrs X. L. Wilcox, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fish
er, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Kerner, Miss Ora
Millard, Miss Ola Barrenger, Mrs. Ad-
die Millard Messrs. B. Marquis, +.
Wright, J. NJ. Hutchinson.
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Midsummer Reyel

In the pretty studio of Miss Helen E.
Coan in the Bryson block there occurred
last night a delightful affair that was
unique and charming in every detail.
The evening was termed Midsummer
Revel, which was most appropriate for
fairies of all nationalities took pos
sion OF the pretty rooms. and made a
picture that was extremely attractive.
A handsome throne was erect
ed at one side of the room, and on
this one of the young ladies was crowned
queen of the fairies, and before her came
other fairies daintily gowned to repre-
sent different countries. After the cere-
mony of presentation to the queen. her
majesty descended the throne and min
gled with her subjects by leading in the
Cortege de Bacchus. There were num-
Der of vocal selections, and at the con-
clusion Of the march an informal recep-
tion was held, the conversation being in
terspersed with light refreshments. The
entertainment only emphasized the tru-
ly artistic taste for which Miss Coan has
won an enviable reputation. The even
ing was enjoyed by about thirty of the
hostess friends.
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Y. n. c. A. Social

Another of the very enjoyable monthly
socials for the Young Mems Christian
association, arranged through the kind
office of the Ladies Auxiliary, was given
in the Y. NJ. C. A. parlors on Friday
evening.
Music was one of the interesting fea-
lures of the entertainment; vocal and
instrumental selections being received
with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Brown
sang a sweet little melody of her own
composition, entitled The Grandmother
Corner.
Informal sociality, which is the happy
object of the gathering, then held sway
terminating in the enjoyment of light re-
freShments.
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Teachers Entertained

DR.. and Mrs. Plummer of 1903 Georgia
Bell street, entertained the teachers
of Castelar, school and other friends very
pleasantly Friday evening. Their rooms
were prettily decorated with pink roses,
asparagus ferns, Scotch broom, cosmos
and gladiolas. The evening was passed
with music and progressive letters, and
concluded by the serving of tempting
viands. The guests were Mines. Du
Bois, Thurston, Mackey, Marsh, Hard
ing, Misses Fox, We'll, Alice Reeves
Etchemendy, Ticknor Armstrong
Shields Hawley Barnes, Messrs. Will
lard. Marsh. Harding, Fox. Morgan
Sladen, Barnes, Master Harding and
Miss Carrie Reeves.
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RedOndo PARTY

The following were among jolly party
that left yesterday evening for Redondo
to enjoy the dance at the hotel and re-
main until Sunday evening: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. M. B.
Lewis Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Howell, Mr..
Shirley Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Barker.
Mr.. and N1s. Sheldon Borden, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charts Brand, Mr.. and Mrs. John
7. Jones, M and Mrs. Carl Phoeler of
St. Paul, MI and Mrs. T. j. Fleming,
Mr.. and Mrs. !. ]. Widney, Mr.. and Mrs
A. II. Bush, M and Mrs. w. H. Holli-
day. Mr.. and Ms. Will Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. John J. Byr..e. Mr.. and Mrs. Cosmo
Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ward, Mrs
Mccormack, Mr.. ald Mrs. e. T. slim
son. Misses Sadie nd Gertrude John
Wellborn, Goodrich, Bali Snruanca
Deming, Messrs. Sal. Dick. Garland
West, Joyce, Spence; sruance, Hunter,
F,,ht Faircbid hoete Cook Gray Ak RnGrr I Teale
Dr. Kurtz.
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A Pleasant Afteruoou

Mrs. Ed. Penning and her sister, Mrs.
Horton, entertained very delightfully."-
last Friday afternoon at their home.
1345 Georgia Bell street. Progressive
whist was played, Mrs. Beaudegart
winning first prize, a gold bowl olive
spoon. Mrs. Wormell the second, very
dainty drawn-work handkerchief, and
Mrs. Osborn the consolation, a small
feather duster. After the prizes We're
awarded refreshments were served and
Miss Minkler favored the company with
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Long Beach News

The commencement exercises of the
class of '96, which were held at the Tab
ernacle Friday evening, drew the larg-
est audience Of any event held so far this
season at this place, the home and head
quarters of Pacific Coast Chautauqua.
There We're sixteen graduates on the
platform, the young ladies, Of whom
there were six, were prettily gowned in
white, occupying the front row of chairs,
the ten boy graduates the next. The
principal, Mrs. Hattie Z. Willard, and
her assistants, with Professor w. S. Bal
ley of the High school. Judge Dillon.
Rev. A. Inwood and DR.. j. w. Wood E.
e. Moore p. e. Hatch of the present and
N. T. Kinman the late member of the
board of school trustees occupying the
row in the rear.
On the partition at the rear Of the
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A Luncheon

Mrs. S. j. Lind entertained charm
ingly at luncheon Friday at her cosy
home in South Los Angeles, in honor of
little June Simons' seventh birthday.
The table was artistically decorated in
pink roses and asparagus ferns. The
luncheon was followed by music and
recitations by the little guest of honor.
The guests included Mines. c. D. How
ry, j. T.. Murray, Chas. Smith, Warren
S. Young, Edward Simons, r. G. Simons,
Misses Sadie Simons, June Simons.
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A Strong Beverage

On the west coast of Africa 1t Is
common thing to see a woman climbing
up gigantic palm tree. with calabash
of immense size hung round her neck.
When she has reached the top branch
she taps the tree and the sap begins to
flow., Then she hangs the calabash
beneath the stream of sap and descends.
Twelve hours later she ascends the tree
again and takes down the calabash,
which by that time Is full of palm beer.
1t resembles mead somewhat. but small
quantity of it stupefies the drinker.
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with many beautiful birthday offerings.
The little folks passed the time In dane
ing and games, after which dainty re-
past was served. Little Pauline was as
sisted in receiving her guests by Miss
Addie Varian and the Misses Rhodotta
and Florine Ferner. Those present were
Pearl Pittman, Bee Bennett. Lucy How
ell, Mabel Lyser. Minnie Cohen, Clytie
Strong. Pearl Bennett, Eulalia kearney.
Maud Howell, Halle Warfield, Elmer
Goldbaum, Pearl cinnamon, Helen
Brown, Mabel Strong. Stella Warneio'
Lena Fruhberg, Essie Norton.
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Art and Literature

Mrs. Maynards class in art and lit
erature was pleasantly entertained on
Friday afternoon by Miss Streckewald,
at her home on South Union avenue. In
teresting papers were read on Corregglo.
Raphael and Michael Angelo, by Mrs.
Robinson, Mrs. VeaZy and Miss Strecke-
wald. illustrated by photographs. Miss
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A large establishment in New Jersey.
employing 5000 hands. has started a big
restaurant near its mills. which offers Its
operatives food at nearly cost price, and of
good quality. Heretofore the "help" have
been supplied with dinners by private
caterers. some of whom are wornout opera
tives trying to make a living in declining
years The corporation, selling at its
prices, drives them out of business.
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Lou Kimbal gave an informal talk about
Florence and its art galleries.
Ninth Birthday

Miss Grace Merriman was the bright
and charming little hostess that presided
over delightful gathering at her home
on Vernon street Thursday afternoon In
honor of her ninth birthday. Games
passed the hours pleasantly by at the
termination of which the guests were
invited to tempting repast at a long
table decorated in pink and green. Miss
Grace was the recipient of many pres
ents, and was kindly remembered by
her little friends. Among those present
were Misses Carmalita Walsh, Eva
Wineburgh, Rachel Fraser. Helen Pep
per. Alma French, Irene Straub. Mary
Mathews, Ethel Russell, Norine Graves.
Ethel Getz, Messrs. Clarence Clark, Her
bert Ryan. Charles Salisbury and Ross
Whiteley.
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several beautiful vocal solos. There
were present besides the hostess Mines.
Wallace, Dickson, Newkirk, Lymbrock,
Beaudegart, Osborn, Hunter, Morrison.
Wormell, Withers, Gottschalk, Sloan
and Compeer, Misses Minkler and With
erS
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An excursion to Mount Lowe IL an
nounced for Tuesday. June 2S. for the
benefit of the Newsboys' Home. A spec
ial round-trip rate Of $3.45s has been
made over the Pasadena electric railway
and the Mount Lowe lines. Tickets may
be obtained OF Mrs. E. r. Threlkeld, 326
South Broadway.
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Blrthdav Party

Miss Pauline Sprinz charm gly enter
tanned a number of her litC, friends
Saturday afternoon at I. o. G., han In
honor of her eighth birthday. he little
girls in their dainty summer gow5 came
to wish their little hostess many appy
returns of the day and to prese has
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A Surprise

There was pleasant gathering at the
home of Mrs Helen ]. Hough and her
brother Mr.. Lewis T. Lovejoy, No. SIS
Crocker street, Monday evening, being
the birthday of Mrs. Hough, in whose
honor the party convened. The even
ing's entertainment was highly enjoyed
by all participants, and the pleasing
memories clustered around it will ever
be remembered by the hostess.
Abundant refreshments were served
Delightful music and songs were rem
dered by Mrs. Mott and Mrs. Brown.
Pleasing rentations were delivered by
Miss Gertrude Foster and Prof. G. A.
Hough. In a neat spirited speech well
suited to the occasion in behalf of the
party Captain A. B. Golden presented
to the hostess Mrs. Hough, beautiful
parlor lamp. Mrs. Hough responded in
tender words of appreciation which
found place in every heart. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Bell. Mr. and Mrs
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. flaming, Mr.. and Mrs. Mitten Mr.
and Mrs. Luckadoos, Mr. and Mrs. Corpe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Burch, Mr.. and Mrs. Lack
ey. Mr. Lewis 7. Lovejoy. Mrs Mott
Misses Gertrude Foster Irene Mentry.
Mrs. Brown, Captain A. B. Golden,
Comrade McElroy, Messrs. Arthur Bell,
=. B. Swilling, w. p. Covert, Arthur
Mentry, Earl Lackey, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Hough.
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Farewell Tea


A delightful tea was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Hauver. on Jefferson street,
Monday evening, in honor of Professor
and Mrs. o. p. Phillips of University.
Professor and Mrs. Phillips left Tuesday
for an eXtenderd trip east. A thimble
party occupied the ladies in the after
noon, and the gentlemen dropped in at
o'clock. Tea was served in the pretty
diningroom at $3.50. The table decora
tions were sweet peas with buttoniers
of the same. Delicious and cooling re-
freshments were served. after which an
adjournment to the parlors took place.
Some delightful music by Mrs. Bannis-
ter and Mrs. Hauver followed. Three
minute stories were then expected from
each one present, and many laughable
tales were related. Professor Skeele,
the most retiring and modest man in the
room, took the prize for telling the most
thrilling story, after which he favored
the company with his favorite piano
solo. 1t Is with regret that University
society part with Professor and Mrs
Phillips. They have endeared themselves
to large circle of friends. who will miss
them sadly. Those invited were:
Professor and Mrs. Bannister, Pro-
fessor and Mrs. Phillips, Professor and
Mrs. Shrader Professor and Mrs. Skeele,
Professor and Mrs. Stabler. Professor
and Mrs. Rae Van Cleve, Professor and
Mrs. Larky, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Brown DR.. and Mrs
E. r. Bradley. Mr.. and Mrs. Hauver
Miss Carrie Hauver. Samuel Hauver jr.