The herald., 1896-08-20
Reception to a Distinguished
AfrO.American
M'LACHLAN MAKES REMARKS
Other Speakers Discuss the Progress
Of the Race
The Buckingham Williams Wedding-Dofngs
In the Social Worid-Pcvsonal Notes
and News Brevitles

PASADENA, Aug. 19.-There was a.
large attendance of the colored people
and others at the reception given last
evening to T. B. Morton, president of
the Afro-American league. The recep-
tion took place in the parlors of the
Mitchell hotel and Mr.. William Prince
acted as chairman, discharging the
, duties Of his office with ease and grace.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Hon. c. NJ. Simpson, who stated that
he was always happy among his friends,
and he always regarded the colored peo-
Pile his friends. He regarded the Afro
American league as highly beneficial
organization, and being himself in a
position of influence as a member Of
the legislature, he offered his services
should they be needed in the affairs of
he league
A young colored attorney from Los
Angeles, Mr.. G. W. Wycliffe, the next
speaker. thought that Pasadena people
were more cordial and hospitable than
Los Angeles people, and he liked them
for 1t. His people have started from
the lowest level and have accomplished
more toward the betterment of their
condition than any other nation in so
short a time.
Mr.. w. Z. Henderson, a colored orator
from San Francisco, referred to the
beautiful homes of Pasadena, and stated
that the initiative qualities were the
greatest Of the negroes nature. They
were, many of them, owning homes like
their white brethren. They should copy
from the Anglo-Saxons, the highest
type Of civilization, but they must be
careful to shun their vices.
President Morton delivered an inter-
esting and humorous address. He
mourned the unfortunate circumstance
that the previous speakers had said all
the good things which he had wished to
say. Captain Simpson said many things
he approved of; Mr.. Wycliffe stole NOR,
of his thunder, and Mr.. Henderson ex-
pressed the remainder of his sentiments.
He appealed to the colored people, tell
ing them to first respect themselves and
others would do so. Mr. Morton thought
Pasadena an ideal place for a homo.
and said he would be happy If he could
live here.
Hon. James McLachlan being called
upon for a speech said that he had not
expected the honor, but that it was
source Of pleasure for him to meet his
friends. and to note the advancement
the colored people were making in this
city.
A reception to President Morton fol-
lowed the speaking. and about fifty
chairs were set at the table.
The committee having the affair in
charge was composed Of Messrs. J. J.
Bunch, II. Turner, ]. c. C. Jackson, s.
3. Carr and r. B. Scott.
GHAM-WILLIAMS
Prof T. j. Williams of the Williams
Business college and Miss May Buck
ingham of North Raymond avenue were
married at noon today by the Rev Clark
Crawford at the home of the brides par
ents. The house was elaborately dec
GRATED with flowers, and the ceremony
was performed under an umbrella made
of smilax and pink roses. The bride
was attended by Miss May Oliver of st.
Louis as maid of honor, and Mr.. Herbert
Holt acted as best man. The bride wore
an, evening dress of white chiffon over
pink silk She carried bouquet Of
maiden hair ferns and white carnations.
Schillinger's orchestra furnished music.
and after the ceremony u wedding
breakfast was served in the dining room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams were the recipi
ents of many beautiful gifts and sincere
congratulations. They left this after
noon upon their honeymoon, which will
be spent at Coronado. Among the
guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs.
Alvin Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. Graves, DR..
and Mrs. j. e. Parker Mrs. E. c. Dean,
q,
Mrs. Knerr, Miss knerr, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Hines, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry New
by, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sutmyer, Mrs.
p. F. Baldwin, Rev. and Mrs Crawford,
Mr.. and Mrs Van Ornum, Miss Jessie
Van Ornum. Mrs. Josie Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. Mcpherson, Mr. and Mrs Slade,
MISS Dillingham;, Prof George Conant,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leighton, Mr.. and Mrs
G. M. Simpson. Miss Jean Mccormick
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller Lickler, Mr.. and Mrs. Mann Mr..
and Sess. George SlSyrme Miss Jennie
Glinert' Garvanza; Mr.. and Mrs. George
gunner, Miss Bacon, Chicago; Mr.. and
MRS. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Bailey,
MISS Fanny Blatenburg and others,
BREVITIES
A civil suit, Mrs. Coombs against the
Pasadena and Pacific Transfer compa-
ny, was tried in Justice Merriams court
this morning. and after the argument
the court. Several months ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Coombs stored some goods with the
company. Since that time Mr. and Mrs
Coombs have separated and the lady
sued the company for the recovery OF
@ portion of the effects. which belonged
personally to her.
A game Of baseball was played this
afternoon between the Oakland avenue
Stars and the North Pasadenas, and was
won by the Stars by the score of 6 to 8.
Whit Elliott, we'll known young man
who Is employed by Mr. McCament, the
caterer, caught his hand in the. ice-cream
freezer this afternoon, badly bruising
his fingers,
The night operator of the telephone
office has been furnished with a police
signal by the marshal, to be used in case
some one Is in need of an officer.
Frank H. Hamilton and Miss Mabel
Libby were privately married yester-
day morning. They will begin their
welded life at Cucamonga.
A banquet will be given by the order
Of the Eastern Star Friday evening, the