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The herald., 1896-02-23
Rag 1aSQuerade

The Social Girls club gave a rag mas.
querade ball in the new Electric hall on
Pico Heights last week. The first prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Simmons and Mr..
Alex Stanley, the BOBBY went to f. f..
Winston and Mr.. G. Dillon. Those pres
ent we're: Miss Upper. Mrs. F. H. Mel
lus, Mrs. Keller. Miss Keller, Miss E. f.
Winston, Miss r. Mellus, Mrs. Stone. Miss
Stone, Miss e. Sepul> eda, Miss L. Sepul-
veda, Miss Oden, Mr.. Woodwork, Miss
Katie McCann, Mr.. j. +. Tidball, Miss c.
King, Mr.. W. 5. Joyce, Mr.. G. Armburs-
ter, Miss Schaner, Mr.. A. r. DilIer, Mr..
and Mrs. Doctor, Mr.. and Mrs. Tarbe!l,
Miss E. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs Tearl,
Miss E. Scheidler, c. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Simons, Mrs NJ Collins, Mrs. l.. Tucker,
Mrs. G. Barnes, Mrs. NJ. Jones, Miss Lila
Lawrence. H. Gustin. Emma Souliere, An
ME Mcdonald, Mrs. r. Ellis, Alex Stanley,C.
Diller. Miss r. McCann, G. Brown, T. Mel
lus, Mrs. Wittie, Miss Van Kith, H. Wittie,
Mrs. Huey, Miss G. Huey, Miss M. Huey,
Miss G. Mellus, Mr.. Garfield, G. Gustave,
Mrs. Peely, Hubert Morgan, Miss Lyon,
Mr.. Green and many others. Music was
furnished by L. Meyer.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Dance Social

Last evening the Frank Bartlett Wom-
ans Relief corps gave a very enjoyable So
cial and dance at Mcdonald hall on North
Main street.
Very delightful music was rendered by
Knoll's orchestra and dancing continued
until midnight. The ladies in charge were
Mines. Smith, Dodd, Roller, Hard and In
gram, who also presided over numerous
small tables in the supper room where
delightful refreshments were served.
r. p. Graham had the floor management
and had very efficient aid in Messrs. Stern,
Smith and Mason. Among those present
were: Mines. Lockwood, Roller, Miller,
Spence, Hard, Worries, Mason. Saurett,
Palmer, Calvins, Van Horn. Dodd. Cyre-
MUS, Binkley, Lamming, Johnson. Bevins,
Colburn, Keefe, Smith, Satarino. Chris
tians, Chapman and Ingram; the Misses
Flood. Keefe, Knight, Nelson, Bidwell and
Ethel Ingram; Messrs. Lockwood, Stein,
Smith, Saurett, Norwood, Mason, johnson,
Ingram, Hilton. Cyrenius, Van Horn,
Chapman, Trahm, Bradley, Keefe, Col
burn, Bevins. Palmer, Davis. Belmont.
SaEderson, Erwin, Menzies, Nelson and
many others.
The herald., 1896-02-23
HUTCHISON'S OBSERVATIONS
The Invasion of Petit Paree by Respect
ability Scored
Trimmings Of Fig Trees, O,d Boots, Discarded
Rubbers, Pepper and Blue Gum Tree
Leaves on Fire Not Pleasing

Among the crowds of sightseers in at
tendance at the late New Years orgies in
Chinatown and vicinity were many females
who could hardly find Chinatown, but who
easily discovered the narrow lanes that
lead to the "crib'' territory, in whose
classic precincts dozens of women of al
legged respectability were prowling around.
eyeing the wretched denizens and greediIy
noting the ninutest details of the ''crb"
equipments.
Such an invasion was so distasteful to
the unfortuna inmates that they roundly
abused the invaders in the most inelegant
and expressive billiDgsgate.
Such we'll merited treatment was re-
sented by one ancient and shameless chap,
who was acting as guide for his wife and
daughters. He appealed to policeman to
make the painted sirens cease annoying
innocent mailens of his tribe by using su' h
horrid language in their presence. The
good policeman informed the ancient loon
that such quarter was not good plat
for innocent maidens, and that any OLD
idiot vino had no more sense than to take
his daughters into such place should be
horsewhipped.
Some public spirited citizen should do
nate a tank of water to the city for use in
terday, when the city was full of visitors,
it is shame to have such dusty, dirty, in
sufferable streets. How the Masons and
their friends enjoyed the malodorous dust!
How they shifted and snuffed the pestifer-
GUS compound OF pulverized filth that des-
located all their breathing organs.
The brush-burning habit is another of
our myrrhine, murrain- suggesting habits.
The man who has no more regard for his
own or neighbors nostrils than to gather
up odds and ends of fig trees, old boots and
shoes and rubbers, pepper and blue gum
leaves, and a little offal withal, and then
set fire to the villainous stuff to send the
vile odors of the bottomless pit on their
peace.destroying errand - such a man
should be made to inhale the entire pro-
duct of such accursed combustion.
The late learned legislature of California
passed law for the punishment of those
who ''rob trains.' Under that law Kid
Thompson was convicted, but the supreme
court came near reversing the verdict for
the reason that no man ever did ''rob a
train"
'Robbery' is the act of taking anything
| from ''person" who is under the influ-
ence of fear, or is unable to resist the rob-
ber successfully.
1t is now in order for some legislative
| idiots to pass laws against assault and
battery of trains," "mayhem of trains,''
and .'rape of trains"
The people of this city are fond of get
ting the worth of their money when they
invest that commodity, but they are not 20
piggish as TO want actors to play all night
EDWARD l.. HUTCHINSON.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A Beautiful Luncheon

One of the most beautiful and elaborate
Of the weeks entertainments was a lunch
con given yesterday by Mrs. A. Haas at her
home on South Olive street. The dining
room was decorated in the national colors
and two large round tables we're connected
by skllful and artistic arrangement of
Easter lilies. In the center of the tables
was a cherry tree and leaning against the
bark was small silver hatchet, and sur
rounding and intermingling the whole was
n profusion of feathery asparagus ferns.
Large white satin bows encircled the green
mass and reached out in different direc-
tions over tho table. The place cards were
attached to the back of the chairs; at the
top was the name Washington, and the one
who made the greatest number OF words
out of the name was awarded prize,
which was a picture of Washington ia a
silver frame. 1t was won by Mrs b.
Baruch., Among the guests were: Mines.
Van Nuys, John Haynes, Arthur Braly,
Schumacher, B. Baruch, ]. Baruch, kerek-
hof, J ack Jevne, Graves, W. G. Kerekhoff,
Graves, Hans Jevne.
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CLOTH.BOUND BOOK FREE
1rsnd Distribution OF WhoIesom and Inter.


Grand Distribution of Wholesome and Inter.
esting Literature
One of the most gigantic gift enterprises
mot on the lottery plan, By any means
has been undertaken by the publishers of
THE HERALD. By this agreement anyone
can secure their choice of 200 works,
standard books, handsomely and substan-
TALLY bound in cloth and gold.
These volumes should not be confounded
with the cheap, trashy paper.back li,era-
tlre with which the market is flooded.
The latter sells for 10 cents per volume,
while the books THE HERALD is giving
away have been sold by retailers for as
high as 81 volume.
For full particulars see two.column adj
vertsement in this issue.
The herald., 1896-02-23
rlaiI Acc ,mmodations

Postmaster Mathews will make several
changes at Station to expedite The mail
service there. Hereafter matter for tile
FL Paso train, which now leaves Station {
at l:l5 p. M, will leave at l 40 p. m..
thirty minutes later. Mail matter for the
afternoon Southern Pacific train will be
dispatched direct from Station C to the
Commercial street depot, leaving Station c
at 2 p. m. Hitherto the mail for No. 4
Santa Fe overland and No. 8 San Fran
cisco night train has been collected at 5 u 5
p. M, but in future it will not be gathered
until 6 :05 ID. m.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Reception to Rev. tiei sler

The ladies of the English Lutheran
church on West Eighth street, rendered
their former pastor, C. w. Heisler, a yery
delightful reception. Friday evening, in the
church parlors. The rooms were tastefully
decorated with palms and peppers, pricked
out with bright red flowers. Mr.. lleisler
was the first pastor of the church, and il
was greatly through his efforts and interest
the pretty little edifice was erected. Ihe
ladies took advantage of his visit to Los
Angeles by extending to him the cordial
welcome of Friday evening. There was an
excellent program carried out, at the con-
The herald., 1896-02-23
TaIlyho Party

jolly party that celebrated Washing.
toms birthday started from the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. p. P. Beyan on South Grand
avenue yesterday morning for a tallyho
drive through Pasadena and the surround
ing country. A delicious luncheon was en-.
joyed under the trees, and the party re-.
turned late in the afternoon, after a most
enjoyable outing. Those present were M.
and Mrs. f. T: Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M,
Annie Hendricks, Helen Kemper. the
Misses Bess. and Minnie Bryan Messrs.
H. Toberman, DR.. Kequa, Marsh, j.
Hutchinson, Clarence Flint.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Dinner at Mrs. Gre9e,s

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Gregg, l57 West iwenty.tfth street, a
very delightful, dinner was enjoyed last
Thursday evening by a number of their
friends. Covers we're laid for fourteen
and the table. which was entirely in green,
was most artistic in it's effect. Feathery
ferns formed the decorations. The affair
was in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Smith
of San Francisco. The guests were Mr.,
aud Mrs. a. b. Cass, Mr.. and Mrs. b. a,
Cass, Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Cass, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert O'Brien, Miss Cora Cass and
Mr. c. G.. Packard,
The herald., 1896-02-23
Stanton Corps

Stanton w. r. c. gave a Martha Wash.
ington tea yesterday afternoon and even.
ing, which was largely attended by their
friends. The ladies received from pm.
until 10 PM, and within that time
thought of many unique and entertaining
ideas to amuse the guests. The very sue
cessful affair, which was given for the
benefit of the corps, was held at the home
OF Mrs. Bird Thomas of Pico Heights. A
number of the ladies were in Colonial
Costumes, and during the evening served
an od-fashioned supper, which was greatly
enjoyed. Games and music passed the
hours rapidly by. The rooms were ap.
propriately decorated with flags and
quantity of flowers. The ladies' who as
sisted Mrs. Thomas were Mines. McKrug,
The herald., 1896-02-23
Patriotic Luncheon

The luncheon given yesterday by Mrs.
Mckinley at her home on West Adams
was a thoroughly enjoyable affair and the
decorations carried with them artistic taste
and the patriotic sentiments of its charm.
ing hostess, A miniature grass plot re-
posed in the center of the table, growing
out of this was a cherry tree and littls
hatchet in condemning evidence l,aning
against its bark. The whole was sur
rounded by white carnations, with gay
little silk flags showing in striking contrast
against it's whtc flowers. Red. white and
blue ribbon. running diagonally across the
table made whole that was dasIling and
bright. The chandelier was wreathed in
smilax and finished with ribbon of ma.
tional colors. The buffet was finished with
the same effective decorations. The place
cards were small hatchets, bearing the
guests name and tied with red, white and
blue ribbon. The delicious repast was en-
joyed by Mines. Shelly, Talhurst, A. Carlos
Jones, Al Barker, Willoughby. Rochman.
Robt. Widney. G. Herbert Wigmore and
Dwight Whiting.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Church Social

The regular monthly social given by the
ladies of the First Baptist church on Sixth
and Broadway was held Friday even.
ing in the church parlors and
proved great success. There was a
very acceptable program rendered. Ladies'
in Martha Washington costumes mingled
with the throng of guests, and during the
evening light refreshments were served,
Captain Cressy was general dispenser of
hospitalities. Mrs. George Smith, chair
man of the reception committee, was as.
sisted by twenty or more ladies' in making
every one feel at home. The rooms were
decorated in palms, callas and numerous
flags, gracefully draped over doorways and
from arches.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Here and There

Mrs. Jarov Won Schmidt of Tustin is
visiting Mrs. Dan Mcfarland.
Mrs. j.. J. Belts and Miss Belts have re-
moved to 100 South Hope street.
The young ladies' of Frobel Institute gave
an enjoyable dance at Casa ties Rosas
Friday evening.
Mrs. Emma Lyon of st. Paul is the
guest of Mrs. j. +. Jones at her home.
2637 Portland avenue.
Major Kimball, U. S. A., and Mrs. Kim
The herald., 1896-02-23

One of the most appropriate and delight
full of the social gatherings yesterday was
the reception given by the Eschscholtzia
chapter of the Daughters of the Revoiu-
ton at the home of Mrs. Hancock Banning
on North Broadway. The daughters were
At home to their friends from to 3, and
those who were fortunate enough to receive
invitations enjoyed an afternoon that was
interspersed with music, an excellent ad-
dress and pervading it all was whole
souled hospitality that carried one back to
the good old colonial days when every
one's home was his friends also. The
rooms were brilliant with bright yellow
poppies, and in doorways and places
of vantage were the Stars and
Stripes draped in graceful folds.
The Sons of the Revolution, who
held their meeting yesterday hastened
their ceremonies to attend in a body the
charming afternoon presided over by the
fairer representatives. The program was
opened by an overture played exquisitely
by Miss O'Donohue. Rev. Clark of Christ
church offered prayer. which was fol-
lowed by a short paper by Miss Eliza
Houghton relative to the chapter. Mrs. j.
S. Owens rich contralto voice was never
heard to better advantage than yesterday,
when she sang Angus Mcdonald. Then
came an elegant address by Ii. w. Latham,
the subject of which was The Women of
the Revolution. The Old Brigade, sung by
Tom e. Rowan, was one of the pleasures
of the afternoon. The program was
brought to a close by a reading entitled
What's In Name? 1t was charmingly
given by Miss Thrope. Mrs. Banning was
assisted in caring for the guests by
Mrs. H. T. Lee, Mrs. T. e. Glib
bon and Miss Eliza Houghton.
There were two tea tables. each in a cosy
room to itself, and the aromatic tea poured
by Mrs. H. M. Banning and Mrs. Wesley
Clark. Miss Mary Banning presided over
bowl filed with delicious and refreshing
punch. A number of the young ladies of
the chapter were most assiduous in their
attentians to the guests in caring for their
wants. Souvenirs of dainty envelopes,
tied with yellow ribbon aud held with a
seal stamped with the chapters insignia, a
spinning wheel. On the front side in one
corner was small cluster of Eschscholtzia:
in the lower left hand corner was the date
February %, '06. The envelopes con-
tanned seeds of the pretty flower. Among
those present wers: Col. and Mrs. j. G.
Chandler, Rev. and Mrs. Clark, Misses
Freeman, Cady, Robertson; Mr.. and Mrs.
Crank, Misses Thorpe, Greenaway, Whitta-
ker. Mcconnell, Harmon, Bradfield, Belts,
Ruth Chlds, the Misses Houghton. the
Misses Embody, Stevens, Mcconnell, Ida
Banning, Wills, Pinney; Messrs. H. o.
Collins, George Parsons, Benton. Cunning
ham, S. o. Houghton, Harden, M. L. Graft,
Booth, Goodrich,
The herald., 1896-02-23
Pomona Day Excursion

Wednesday, February 2G. Citizens ell
ertainihandsomely free drives, etc. Take
Southern Pacific; no street car transfer.
Round trip from Los Angeles, 81; from
Pasadena, 20 cents.
The herald., 1896-02-23
McCandlas, Ducan, Rice. Lawrence, Hays.
Burdick, Robinson, Steward and Miller.
Hearts at Miss schrodsr's


Miss Ivy Schroeder presided over a very
lovely hearts party given at her home,
1908 West Seventh street, yesterday after
noon. The rooms were artistic with flow
ers, peppers and smilax. The two draw
ing rooms were mostly in green. Smilax
swung from the corners of the room, the
chandeliers and mantels. Callas were
banked in the fireplace, and pretty flowers
were held in bowls and vases on SIN all ta-
bles and piano. Potted plants adorned
the hall, in dark red vases. Pepper boughs
concealed the balustrade, win here aud
there clusters of red flowers showing
through the green. mass of yellow mar
guerites and poppies hid the mantel and
fireplace of the dining room, and the same
effective flowers we're used on the
large table. Hearts were played and
the prizes awarded we're exceptionally
pretty. The first was gold bonbon spoon
the second cut glass vinaigrette. small
Dresden china clock was more than con-
The tempting viands were served on the
small tables.
The hostess was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Freeman G. Teed and Miss Helen Del
Vale. Those present we're Mines. Boale,
Haskell, Laurif; Misses Clara Allies, Mae
we'll, Edna Bird, Georgia Caswell, Maude
Cromwell, Cora Costerison, Lillian
Carlton. Kate Chase, Susie Crowell'
Grace Clark, Bertha Ducommun, Lii
liam Drain, Helen Eaton, Ina Ferris
Emily Fritz, Mabel Ferguson, Clara
French, Grace Pinney, Clara Ferris. Bertha
Gish, Miss Hatch, Mabelle Hatch. Barbara
Hit, Miss Irvine. Olive Lewis, Louler Lord
Bessie Moody, Gertrude Mason, Lulu
Maier, Misses Mae Russell, Minnie Rees,
Matte Russell, Edna SHEPPARD, Carrie
Stanton, Daisy Shinn, Bernice Tyler.
Charlotte Teale. Edith Whitaker, Emma
Widney, Miss Robertson, the Misses
Oliver, the Misses Ward.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Fl Club Espanoi
ub Espanol held it's last rece
the Lenten season at Casa de l
!esday evening, the 18th inst.
Fl Club Espanoi

Fl Club Espanoi
FL Club Espanol held it's last reception
before the Lenten season at Casa de Rosas
last Tuesday evening, the 18th inst. The
spacious grounds were illuminated by
Japanese lanterns, and the large connect
ing rooms prettiIy decorated with the
Spanish colors and flowers. The purest
blood of CASTLE and Aragon there met the
best representatives both of Europe and
America, the American prince being numer-
ously represented. Music by a stringed Or
chestra rendered characteristic Spanish
airs, and the dancing, which began at 8 80,
was keenly enjoyed by the club and its
guests. During the evening the vice.
president of the club, Senor de Urquiza.
in his usual graceful manner, announced a
short program in Spanish. which was
greatly enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. f.
Mackey recited in a delightfully."- ex-
pressive manner that exquisite poem
Hay Dios, her musical voice lending an
added charm to the sentiment of the lines.
DR.. Fernandez followed with the charming
solo Infelice from Verdi's opera of Ernani,
accompanied on the piano by Mrs. +. A.
ellison. Though perhaps the company
was all familiar with the selection as usu
ally rendered in English, the sweet Ian
gtiage OF sunny Spain gave quite differ
ent character to the music and DR.. Fernan-
dez was obliged to respond to hearty en-
core, giving Vere la Mia Vendetta. from
the we'll known opera of Lucretia Borgia
Both selections we're well suited to the
powerful voice of the genial doctor and
added much to the pleasure of the even
ing. The Spanish DANA was then given
by members of the club, assisted by their
Spanish friends, and later in the evening
several representatives of the early Span
ish society of Southern California went
through the intricate figures of Spain's
declared one of the most delightful feat
ures of the evening.
1t is the intention of the club to give an
other entertainment before the end of the
season, probably soon after Easter, when
last TUESDAYS success will doubtless be
repeated.
The herald., 1896-02-23

clusion of which refreshments were served
and social intercourse enjoyed. There was
a violin solo by Mrs. Jessie Bryson; the adj
dress OF welcome was given by Rev. Ball,
which was heartily responded to by Mr..
Heisler. A piano solo by Miss Nicholi, a
violin and piano duet by Misses Hazel and
Bessie Bryson.
A recitation, The Dying Wife. by Mrs.
John. Roller, was so enthusiastically en-
cored that she responded with an Irish Sc
lection. A whistling solo by Miss Hazel
Bryson and violin solo by Mr.. Werner,
completed the program.
Outing Party
OF the many delightful parties given
yesterday none were more charmingly
planned than the tallyho drive given by
Mr.. Ben Coulter and Mr.. Del Sale in honor
of Miss Davis of ST. Joseph and Miss Belk-
nap of Carson City. A perfect day. the
congenia!ity of very merry crowd and
the enj oyment of a delicious luncheon at
the San Gabriel hotel all went to make the
affair one that was replete with pleasure.
The drive was taken through Pasadena,
with short stay at Baldwin's ranch and
the return home via San Gabriel. The
sumptuous lunch that had been prepared
was enjoyed at long table when
all the guests were seated at
once, and which was laden with flowers.
There were beautiful clusters for each
lady and boutinieres for the gentlemen. A
unique entertainment of the day was an
old-fashioned bran dance which was en-
tered into with much spirit under the large
shade trees on the lawn. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Stimson and Mr.. and Mrs. John Eos.
ter had the pleasant responsibility of chap
eroning the party. The two genial hosts
may congratulate themselves upon giving
to their following guests thoroughly de-
lightful day: Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Stimson,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Foster, Mr.. and Mrs.
Collier of San Diego, the Misses Mark,
Hattie Chapman, May Newton, Wood,
Cobleigh, the Misses Wellborn, the Misses
Hattie and Jessie Kimble, the Misses Sadie
and Gertrude johnson, Messrs Will West,
Fred Kimble, Felix Notman, Chas. Dick,
Walter Barnwell, Horace Henderson. Wal
ter Chansler, Richard Dickinson, Will Ed
wards, Ardis, and Fred Flint.
The herald., 1896-02-23

Engraved Wedding and Calling Cards
Our engraving and stationery is up to
date. The Webb Edwards Peckham Co.,
233 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-02-23

The people of This city are fond of get
ting the worth of their money when they
invest that commodity, but they are not o
piggish 10 want actors to play all night
at each performs-ce. Yours truly,
EDWARD l.. HUTCHINSON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
THE PREACHERS AND THE
NEWSPAPERS.

The New York preachers recently held
a meeting to take into consideration the
reformation of the public press OF that
city. One of them said that the report
ers were more numerous and intrusive
into mans domicile to pry out skeletons
in the closets than the frogs of Egypt.
If the New York preachers did not have
SO many skeletons in their closets perhaps
their houses would be more of castle
of which each owner was the sovereign
from turret to foundation stone. But If
there is a shelton in any preachers closet
New York reporter is going to get into
that closet and "articulate' that skeleton.
Another preacher proposed that they, the
ministers, establish a model paper
We suppose there could be no oojec-
ton to such an utopian scheme, but we
doubt very much whether the New York
press would profit by the model and cut
down to fit the bed furnished for all
sizes by the preachers. 1t is fact that
some of the New York papers are lit
tie too sensational but not from mat
ter of choice. These papers are COM
PEELED to supply the kind of food their
patrons want, and, after all, the people
who demand this sensational pabuum are
to blame and not the caterers to vitated
literary taste. The New York reading
public show what kind of newspaper lit
erature they want by the enthusiastic
welcome that they have extended to the
yellow Kid" of the World of that city,
and by the eagerness that they manifest
n gorging themselves with the chaste(D
scenes of "Hogan's Alley" There are
certain people who demand this kind OF
literature, and it becomes a question OF
ethics whether or not a newspaper emf
nently worthy and valuable in all other
respects had not better minister 20 that
kind of a clientage rather than leave it
to a class of newspapers with that feature
alone and no redeeming qualities. While
the taste that demands it is not of
high order, it amuses them, and when
that class of people buy and read that
part of a paper they are likely to read
ON in a more educational line. These are
questions, however, that must be settled
by every publisher for himself, and the
preachers had better confne themselves
to their pulpits and let the press wag
along its own way.