The herald., 1897-04-10
PASADENA

PASADENA, April 9.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) AT lao this afternoon
between sixty and seventy traffic man
ayers arrived in the city on the South
ern Pacific railraod. The board of
trade had prepared for the entertain
ment of the visitors during the half hour
which they expected to remain by ask
ing contributions of flowers for the dec
Grafton of the cars. At the Southern
Pacific depot the managers were met
by a number of the members of the
board of trade, including President Stu
art. Secretary Boynton and Directors
Hill, Hertel and others. While the Wis
itors examined the handsome depot a
number of baskets of flowers which had
been brought were paced in the cars.
Despite the fact that the gentlemen
could make only short stay, number
of them were not satisfied with a glance
around the business portion of the city
and few short trips were made in tally
hos about town. They expressed them
selves greatly pleased with the city and
were enthusiastic about such scenic
wonders as Mount Lowe. Wilson's peak
and others. After a short stay the
three cars departed for Sansr Monica
ORATORIO CONCERT.
The concert given last evening by the
Oratorio society in the Congregational
church called forth an audience that
nearly filled the large edifice. The
principal part of the program was Ros-
sini's Stabat Mater which was sung
under the direction of Prof. o. Stewart
Taylor. by a chorus of about eighty
voices. 1t was accompanied by the
Woman's orchestra of Los Angeles, un-
der the leadership of Prof. Harley Ham
ilton, the conductor The good work
of the chorus evidenced Prof. Taylor's
painstaking instruction. while the vol
ume of sound completely filled the large
auditorium. The soloists were at their
best and sustained their regulations,
moving the audience to considerable
enthusiasm. Much of the success of
the entertainment is due to the Woman's
orchestra of Los Angeles. Both in their
excellent accompaniment and rendition
of the Raymond overture in the second
part they showed artistic taste in in
depreciation. The first solo was by II
A. Bacon. the tenor, "Cujus Amman"
This was well rendered, but really re-
quires higher voice than that of Mr.
Bacon to give it just as it is written
The solos by Mrs w. b. Clapp and Mrs
Kate w. Gibbs were received with
pleasure by the audience, and both sus.
tained their we'll known regulations
Mr.. b. o. Kendall, bass soloist, was In
excellent voice, and gave his solo in his
usual pleasing manner. One of the
best numbers was that by the quartet
composed of Mrs. Clapp. Mrs. Gibbs
Mr. Bacon and MI. Kendall. The cho-
ruses were well rendered throughout
and the "Inflammatus" particularly so.
1t was, on the whole the best evenings
music ever given by the Pasadena Ora
torio society. Both the members and
their efficient conductor, Prof. Taylor
may we'll feel proud of their work, and
much encouraged as to the future
Y. NJ c. A.
A specia, session was held of the d.
rectors of the Y. NJ. C. A. yesterday af-
ternoon for the consideration of ways
and means for carrying on the work of
the association. The affairs of the asso-
citation seem to be in a bad way, all be-
cause people do not come forward an /
patronize the entertainments for its ben
eft. 1t was decided to hold a confer
ence with the pastors of the city church
es, in hopes that something can be done
to prevent the associations going to
pieces. Everyone who does not want to
see this should turn out to the excellent
entertainment which has been prepared
for Thursday evening, April 18th, at the
Presbyterian church.
SOCIAL DOINGS.
Mrs. G. G. Green of Altadena gave an
elaborate progressive euchre party yes
terday afternoon. The house decora
tions included fieur-d r-de-lis, hyacincths,
callas and maidenhair ferns Mrs. Green
was assisted in the reception of the
guests by Misses Green, Edith Gree. and
Nettie Hugus Ten tables were arranged
and prizes were won by Mrs. A. A. Libby.
Mrs. r. I. Rogers, Mrs. Wilde, Mrs.
Fred Armstrong and Mrs Jewett. A
special car on the electric roa conveyed
the guests to and from the home of the
hostess. Refreshments were served ana
the guests were treated to some excellent
music by quartet composed of Mrs.
Newkirk, Mr.. Newkirk and Mr. and Mrs.
T. K. Rowan of Los Angeles.
Miss Alene Baker was rendered n
farewell reception last evsning at the
home of Miss Anna Wood or Oakland
avenue. Games and refres hrne ats were
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Rossiter of West
Colorado street gave their first at homa
last evening since their marriage few
days ago. The house was very prettily
decorated with flowers anS .it-
er was assisted in the re g ~ he
Innsts by Mrs. Della Go Ser eesa-
&c served and 4fanirw
r'r cry enjoyable
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