The herald., 1896-12-11
EWSNOTESFROM PASADENA
Friends of Throop Celel
the Day
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
Mark the Anniversary Of the Day Of
Founding
Elaborate Preparations for the Tourna-
ment of Roses-Americus Club Of
ficers-GeneraI News Brevities.

PASADENA, Dec. 1o.-Impressive ex-
ercises were held this morning in honor
of the fifth anniversary of the founding
of the Throop polytechnic instituteA The
assembly hall, which had been artisti-
cally decorated with flowers in honor of
the occasion, was we'll filled with friends
of the institute, and the faculty and
students were out in full force.
The exercises were presided over by
Prof. M. M. Parker. acting president OF
the institute. Music by the orchestra
was followed by prayer by Rev. w. H.
Lathe. after which the school joined
in singing America, under the direction
of o. Stewart Taylor.
Prof. Parker spoke briefly, welcoming
the visitors and outlining the signifi-
canoe of the day. Prof. Taylor sang with
fine effect The Two Grenadiers, which
demanded an encore. The address Of the
day was delivered by Prof. Bernard
Moses Of the state university. 1t was
scholarly, entertaining and to the point.
The subject was The Problems and
Prospects of the Industrial Workers.
After the address the audience Joined
in singing The Red, White and Blue. The
orchestra gave the concluding number,
after which an adjournment was made
to the campus. where the senior class
planted a tree with appropriate cere-
monies.
Those who took part in the ceremo-
MES were: Misses Katherine Blick.
Ruth Baker, Emma Russell, Blanche
Johnston, LYDIA Conger and Messrs. Ed
ward Barker, Charles Stimson, Ray
Conger, Joseph Grinnell, John Reed.
John Farnsworth, A. L. Olson, William
McQuilling, Calvin Baker. Prof. w. A.
Edwards made the address on behalf
of the class.
ROSE TOURNAMENT.
As New Years day approaches inter-
est in the Tournament of Roses, Pasa-
dena's great annual floral fete, increases,
and clear weather is all that is neces-
sary to insure the most beautiful and
imposing pageant ever witnessed In
this city. The directors OF the Tourna-
ment association are hard at work. The
various details are being arranged and
the work systematized. It is estimated
that the tournament will attract over
II, 900 visitors to Pasadena.
A satisfactory agreement has been
reached between the Tournament as
sociation and the Crown City Cycle club.
The parade Of decorated teams will take
tees have been appointed III the different
wards to make a thorough canvass
among all persons owning private con-
veyances, with the view Of having all
such appear in the parade. suitably dec
GRATED.
In the afternoon several band con-
certs will be given in different parts
Of town, and grand chorus of several
hundred voices, led by Prof. o. Stewart
Taylor will sing on centrally located
platform erected especially for that pur-
pose. At several places lemonade and
oranges will be dispersed free to the
visiting multitude.
Those who desire to be amused by
first class program of athletic sports can
HE themselves to the Lincoln avenue
cycle track. where the fourth annual
meet of the Crown City Cycle club will
be held. Efforts are being made to ar
range a game of football between the
Throop team and the Berkeley eleven,
which would prove a great drawing
card.
The public generally should lend
hand and assist In making the coming
tournament the most notable event in
the city's history.
AMERICUS CLUB OFFICERS.
At the Americus club election last
night the following executive commit
tee was chosen: Major N. s. Banghain,
Il. VI. "
Coleman, H. I. Stuart, James Cambell,
c. w. Bell, W. B. Clapp, Calvin Hart
well, H. H. Klamroth, with the pres-
dent of the club, Edwin Stearns, ex-of-
ficio chairman. In the military branch
Major N. s. Bangham was unanimously
reelected major, and caucuses Of the
three companies Of the battalion result
ed in the following elections
Company A-Captain James Cambell;
first lieutenant, H. H. Klamroth; second
lieutenant, E. ]. Pyle.
Company B-Captain, w. L. Lippin-
cot; cot ,,a, first lieutenant; H; i. Morse; Sec
Company C-Captain, F. j. Coleman;
first lieutenant. H. G. Romel; second
lieutenant, r. Collingwood, jr.
The club will participate in the Tour
nament of Roses on New Years day.
SOCIAL NOTES.
Mrs. W. W. Van Nuys of North Ray
mond avenue entertained at tea this af-
ternoon.
Mrs. F. F. Rowland entertained a
number Of her lady friends yesterday af-
ternoon at her home on South Marengo
avenue.
Miss Greenleaf of Grand avenue very
charmingly entertained the members Of
the Maiden Ladies' Dinner club and. a,
day. Those present were Miss Shoe
maker, the guest of honor; the Misses
Hubbard, the Misses Greble, Misses
Greenleaf Bolt and Daggett; Messrs.
Perkins, Merrill, Kellam, Macomber,
Parsons, Halstead, Phipps and Bruce.
BREvITIES
The opening hop Of the season will be
given at Hotel Green Saturday night.
The first lodge meeting of the Daugh-
ters of Rebekah in the new rooms WAS
held yesterday evening. The grand pres
ident of the order, Mrs Marian Green
wood of Stockton, was present. accom-
panied by some visiting members from
Los Angeles. Two new members were
initiated, and the following officers were
eelcted; Noble grand. Mrs. Hattie Nc
PhersQn; Vice grand, Mrs. Linney Blick;