The herald., 1896-04-08
THE Wet. j. CONVENTION
PASADENA PEOPLE TURN OUT TO AT.
TEND THE SESSIONS
Friends Pay the Last Sad Tributes Of Respect
to the Memory of George ftopklns-Meet-
ing Of the Chautsuqus circIe-Personai
and News Brevities.

president being delayed, Mrs. Helen L.
Griffith, local president. opened the meet
Ing, assisted by Mrs. ). Il. Ierpenning, the
corresponding secretary. After the fellow
ship meeting the president, Mrs. Cash,
took charge and the following committees
were appointed:
Paees-Miss Benedict and Miss Wilkin-
son.
Courteses- Mrs. J. NJ. Class.
Credentials Blanchard and Mrs.
Holmes.
Finapce-Mrs. Hand.
The reports of the county officers we're
next in order, and Mrs. l.. L. Garter, re-
oordng secretary, read report OF the years
work.
Mrs. E. S. Reese reported as to the con-
dition of the finances, stating that about
500 had passed through the treasury dur
Ing the past year.
responding secretary.
At the afternoon session Mrs. 7. III.
Griffith, local president, made an address
of welcome, responded to by Mrs. Will
liams of Los Angeles. The remainder of
the afternoon was occupied by music, the
local presidents parliament. an address
by Mrs. M. A. Kenney, county vice.presi-
dent, and the annual address OF County
President Mrs. L. Cash of Los Angeles.
This evening Mrs. Scott, national organ
izer, of Redlands, delivered an address,
and musical program was listened to.
MR.. HOPKINS FUNERAL
The funeral services over the remains of
tho late George j. Hopkins we're held this
afternoon at the residense OH Orange Grove
avenue, Rev. Clark Crawford conducting
the services, assisted by Rev. Wyllis Hall,
D. ID. The attendance of friends was large
and the floral embems numerous and
beautiful. In the course of Mr.. Crawford's
address he said:
'Mr. Hopkins was a man of great SIM
- 1v,~ o<,tx.
His integrity was open and manifest. lie
was positive in his convictions, but withal
modest, unpretentious and free from van
ity. His literary taste was fine and dis
eliminating. His influence upon all who
knew him was beneficial and enduring. He
wasa Christian and member OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church. The community,
his church and his friends are the poorer
by the death of so noble man.
CHAUTAUQUA MEETING
The program at the heterogeneous
Chautauqua circle last evening at the home
of Rosa Allen on Walnut street was as fol-
lows:
Piano solo, Miss Maud Allin; Initial
Studies in American Letters, Mrs. Put
man; reading, Miss Wood; recitation,
Miss George; First Steps in Human Prog
ress, Miss Woodruff; vocal solo, Miss
Gentilla.
The next meeting of the circle will be
BREvITIES
While Il. Il. Worrel, who drives wagon for
the firm Of Patton & Davis, was crossing
the electric track on Raymond avenue,
near the Crown villa, this morning. one of
the wheels of his wagon caught in the rails
and the wagon was overturned, throwing
Mr.. WOrrel out. As he fell his ear caught
In such a manner on the brake as almost
to sever it from the head. He was taken
to DR.. Swearingin, who sewed the ear in
place.
Mr. Leonard, the head of the syndicate
of Boston capitalists who propose con-
verting the Nelmes property into hotel.
said this morning that several sets of
plans had been loo sed over, but none have
SO far been accepted. 1t is expected to
have the building ready for occupany by the
18th of next October. 1t will be built in
the Spanish style and will accommodate
100 persons.
Harry Young, the young man who was
taken from "a gypsy camp some time ago
for treatment for an injured limb. has de-
cided to give up the tramp trade, and has
accepted a position in DR.. Hodges
hospital, where he has been nursed.
lie has friends among his employ
ers who will give him every chance
to settle down and become a useful citizen.
Contractor M. S. Plant. who lives on
Lincoln avenue, met with an accident yes
terday which nearly cost him his life. He
was using a hand-axe, when lie cut his left
foot, severing an artery. When DIR.
Swearington arrived he was bleeding pro-
fusely. but he is now mending.
Officers were elected at the meeting yes
terday afternoon of the wonan's aid soc-
ETY. of the Presbyterian church: Mrs. A. M.
Merwln. president; Mrs. Chas. A. Gardner,
vice president; Mrs. Bangham, secretary;
Mrs. H. 4. Macomber. treasurer; Mrs. 4.
l.. Farris, auditor.
nnnHor off friando Cf Miac Hottio 10 ypos
of Marengo court delightfully."- surprised
her on Saturday evening, the occasion be-
ing her birthday. Games were played and
refreshments enjoyed.
Miss Ivy Sorrel, niece of Mrs. S. A. Reed
of the Pasadena hotel, and Mr.. Don Whit
son of Santa Ana will be married on
Wednesday, April 18TH
. Miss Myrtle Ralston of First street will
be married to Mr.. William A. Ward next
Thursday evening at o'clock, in the NJ. E.
church.
AT the meeting of the Southern Calfor-
MIA Historical! society yesterday H. G. Rey-
nolds was elected member. The next
meeting occurs on May &.
For some time past Messrs. Norman de
Hay and Myron Hill have disputed as to
which was the fastest man on a wheel. To-
day a mile challenge race was run at the
track, Hill winning in 2:ls 1-5. De Hays
time was 2 :33. The race was paced by
tandems, George Frost and Frank Pinney
being on Columbia and Frank Coty and
Wynn Wilson OH Stearns.
The harness thief is still in evidence
Chas. Frost of Broadway, and Dr. L. Z,
Wickens, North Madison, lost sets last
night.
At a meeting, Wednesday afternoon, of
the Kings Daughters, with Miss Wickens
Oh North Madison, the seni.annual cleo
ton of officers will take place
DR.. and Mrs. f. Grinnel entertained their
cousins, the Misses Farnnm of Boston and
New York, at dinner yesterday.
Colin Stuart has returned from his ranch
in Kern county.
+. j. Policy read paper before the
County Historical society last evening upon
Jose Abila.
Attorney H. X. HeiIIeman of San Diego
returned home yesterday after visit of
several days in Pasadena.
Mrs. l. S. Randolph of Spaulding is very
ill.
Mrs. Bartlett has returned with her
daughter from Mexico.
A number of lady friends of Mrs. Nc.
Nally were entertained this evening.
Tho lecture by Mrs. Helen M. Cougar
last evening at the tabernacle on municipal
reform brought out large audience.
The Columbia Hill Tennis club gives an
open single tournament Saturday begin
ming at 8 o'clock. Lunch will be served
and good sport is expected.
SANTA MONICA
Dea.h of Sonora Careilo, Full of Years and
HOnOrS