The herald., 1897-05-08
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Of the leading inventors Of the day and
age.
In the assembly hall Of Throop Poly
technic this afternoon Chas w. Sey-
mour, the well-known lecturer, gave a
lecture upon Cleopatra. The lecture was
heard with interest by large number
of the pupils and their friends and the
subject was treated in a masterful man.
ner.
Mrs. Nathaniel C. Stearns, aged SO
years, died last night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. H. G. Coffin, on North
Moline avenue. She leaves husband in
Boston, son and daughter in the east
and two daughters and one son in this
city. Her children here are Mrs. G. H.
Coffin, Miss Belle Stearns and Edwin
Stearns. Death came after protracted
illness and the deceased leaves large
number of sorrowing friends The fune-
raj takes place Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
Hereafter the office Of the Pasadena
branch of The Herald will be at 81 E.
Colorado street. Paul S. Heff1eman has
leased the agency of The Herald and the
San Francisco Examiner and Cronicle
to A. c. Herrick, the circulator of the
lines in Pasadena
| Otis SINNERS appearance at the
Opera house last night in His Grace de
Grammont" created a very favorAb BILE
impression. Mr.. Skinner who is an ad-
mirer Of the romantic in realism, GER
tainly plays conscientiously. His Grace
de Grammont" was the best play which
has appeared in Pasadena for months.
| The Experience social given last even
ing at the Universalist church realized
about $40 for the church. 1t was also a
unique affair. The cakes, confectionery,
drinks etc. were manufactured by the
gentlemen of the church, who were also
required to relate in appropriate. and
interesting language the manners in
which each earned his dollar toward the
church fund. Over two hundred people
were present and they were kept con-
stantly amused by the original rhymes
which were brought forward in telling
the experiences of the gentlemen.
SOCIAL NOTES
i At the Congregational social last
evening the following program was car
ried out: Recitation, Miss Kate Nash;
vocal solo, Charles A. Smith; duet, Mrs.
Rosenberger, piano and Miss Rosenber-
ger, autoharp; piano duet, Mrs Minis
and Mrs. Nash; piano duet, Misses
Sarah Coleman and Grace Nash; vocal
solo, Miss Matte Lyman; piano solo,
Miss May Pyle. Following the program
was guessing contest in which popular
songs figured. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Reynolds of North
Madison avenue entertained with
dancing party at their handsome home
last evening. The grounds and veran-
da were Illuminated with Japanese Ian
terms, and the veranda, sitting room
and library We're used for dancing. Re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. P. c. Baker entertained friends
last evening at her home on South Or
ange Grove avenue. to meet Mr.. and
Mrs. Erskine, who leave for Racine,
Wis. Mrs. Erskine read some selections
from unpublished poems and stories
which she has written. Mrs. ErslSine
is successful writer, and afforded her
hearers a very delightful evening.
Mrs. L. P. Hansen entertained friends
this afternoon with characteristics"
at her home on San Pasqual street. The
hall was decorated with roses, as We're
the dining room and drawing room.
Dainty refreshments of cake, punch
and coffee were served, and prizes were
awarded the winners in the games.
PERSONAL
| Miss higgins of the Lincoln school
having resigned, her position has been
| filled by the trustees, who chose Mrs.
Kate E. Christie.
| Messrs. o. c. ellison and Eliot Field
North Pasadena who were hurt in a
runaway a day or two ago. are recover
ing.
News has been received from Walnut
Hills, Ohio, of the death Of Isaac N.
Mundell formerly Of this city. Mr..
Mundell was one of the original Indiana
colony which founded Pasadena, and
served here as marshal one term.
Archie Andrews left today for Chi
cago.
Mr.. Craven and Robert Rowan went
to the Ojai valley today on business
connected with the tennis courts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Button left today for
Chicago.
Mrs. Woodward left today for Min
neapolis.
Major Pond left today for the east
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Welch left for
Buffalo.
Charles Hastings of Sierra Madre left
for ST. Louis this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Lacey entertained
the McGinty club at their home on
North Marengo avenue this evening.
Mrs. Sawyer of Arlington Heights
left this morning for the east.
Mr. and Mrs. E. r. Hull and son, Roy
Hull. leave tomorrow for Cleveland,
Ohio.
J. 3. Mcneil left this morning for
San francisco to represent the local