The herald., 1896-08-19
NEWS SN0TES FROM PASADENA
The Tejunga Iron Mines to Be
Developed
ENTERPRISING JAPANESE
Are Expected to Provide the Money
Necessary
Silver Club Headquarters to Be Opened To.
dsy-Hasonic Rites-Perssnsi Notes
and Social Doings

euo SoCtol DoinGB
PASADENA, Aug. 1s.-Tt has been
rumored for some years that rich bed
of iron ore lay near the head of the Te-
3unga canyon. some twenty-five miles
northwest Of this city. Mr.. e. w. Wood,
an engineer of North Pasadena, has for
two years spent his time in investiga-
tion Of the place. Tho Southern Pacific
company were offered the chance of de-
veloping the field, but they wished a mo-
nopoly of it>and Mr.. Wood is now nego-
tiating with the Japanese steamship
company. The Southern Pacific, 1t is
understood, has tried to secure patent
for the land, which includes about 500
acres OF rich ore, but Mr.. Wood has a
miners claim and Is confident Of retain
ing possession. Samples of the ore run
from 60 to 70 per cent per ton pure iron.
At least five varieties of ore exist, name
ly. hematite, magnetic, spreckler,
chrome and peacock. Some men are now
at work at the mines and a company of
Pasadena men with $4,000. 900 capital is
being formed.
SILVER CLUB.
The Bryan Silver club will formally
open their headquarters, Kramer hall,
tomorrow "wednesday evening. with
an address by Prof. J. d. Yocum and A.
S. Waldron Of Los Angeles. Prof Yo-
Gums subject will be The Tyrannical
Power of Wall street. Mr.. Waldron will
speak on Finance. Anybody and every
body are invited to PROFOUND questions
upon financial matters, which will be
answered from the platform. James
G. Clark will sing and will recite an
original poem. G. Il. Havens will also
recite an original poem. Kramer's hail
Is in the Wooster block. corner Fair
Oaks avenue and Green street.
MASONIC MATTERS.
The third degree was conferred yes
terday upon a prominent Pasadenan at
Pasadena lodge, No. 272, +. & A. NJ. An
adjournment was made to the banquet
hall at the conclusion Of the ceremony
and an elaborate collation. was served.
Past Mister F. L. Jones acted as toast
master, and speeches. were made by the
following gentlemen: Jas. McLachlan,
Mr.. Gibson of Burbank, Mr.. Huntley Of
Berkeley, Mr.. Mckinley OF Santa Rosa,
and the following Pasadenans: c. ].
Willett, Calvin Hartwell, B. F. Ball. j.
d. Graham, j. r. Slater and ]. G. Ros-
sitter. Covers were laid for 100 guests.
BREvITIES.
An encampment and picnic will be
held by the Knights Of Pythias at Santa
Monica on August 18th to 26th. A num-
Der of Pasadena knights will attend, a
part of them leaving tomorrow. One of
the addresses will be made by Congress-
man McLachlan OF this city. on Satur-
day, the greatest day of the encamp
ment. Pasadena Division, No. 49, will
take part in the competitive drill which
will take place on Tuesday.
At the meeting Of the directors of the
Lake Vineyard Land and Water COM
pany. President c. M. Parker received
the gift Of handsome silver berry set,
the day having been the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his and Mrs. Parker 5
marriage. The presentation speech was
made by Mr.. G. c. Brown, and Prof.
Parker was taken completely by sur
prise. The only other proceeding at the
meeting was the discussion of the pro-
posed tunneling for water and it was
decided to 60 ahead with the work.
A banquet was given this evening at
Hotel Mitchell under the auspices Of
the Douglas Afro-American and the
Afro-American league in honor Of j.
B. Morton, president of the latter organ
ization, who Is down from San Fran
cisco. Among the speakers will be City
Attorney Arthur, who will deliver the
address Of welcome, and Hon. James
McI.achlan and c. NJ. Simpson.
At the meeting last evening of the
public school trustees 1t was decided to
purchase enough desks for two rooms.
A tuition fee Of 50 will be charged for
outsiders who desire to attend the High
school. The previous charge was $3.50.
A number of friends Of Miss Nellie
Chamberlain of Garfield avenue were
entertained yesterday afternoon from 2
to s o'clock. the occasion being her birth
day. Games were played and refresh
ments served. The hostess received 4
number of remembrances from her play
mates.
Last Sunday was the fifteenth ami
yersary OF the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Decker of Herkimer street. A
number of friends called upon them with
many congratulations
Miss Buckingham and Mr.. r.. ]. WILL
Jams, both of this city, will be married
at IL o'clock (noon) tomorrow in the
presence OF relatives and intimate
friends at the home Of the brides par
ents on North Raymond avenue
The meeting this evening of the union
of the Christian Endeavor society in
the Presbyterian church, at 1880 o'clock,
was addressed by c. c. Reynolds, who
spoke on the recent Christian Endeayor
convention In Washington.
The regular melting of the W. G. r, U.
will take place on Thursday at D. m.
in the Methodist church. A report will
Dc TedQ ITOIn tHc 1OHS Beach SCHOOL of
methods. The roll call will be answered
with a temperance quotation or state
ment of fact.
oliver Picher is expected home tomor
row from his eastern trip. He will enter
the tennis tournament which begins in
q few days at Santa Monica.
Mrs Day Of Pomona Is visiting friends
in this city.
c. e. Morrison has gone to Santa Mon
lea.
Mrs r. II. Shoemaker and children
spent the day at Redondo.
Bert Edwards has accepted the pc-
eftion Of bookkeeper for r. Fl. Pinney. J.
e, Sicklsr. who formerly filled the place.
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