The herald., 1897-10-13
PASADENA

PASADENA, Oct. 12.-(Regular Corre-
spondence) One of the most interesting
lectures which has occupied an audience
for some time, in Pasadena was delivered
this evening in Auditorium hall, upon
"Klondike Gold" The lecture was adver-
tised to be delivered by j. l. Clements,
but instead Professor G. Wharton James
of this city occupied the stage. and later
presented and explained the series of stere-
opticon views. Professor James began by
describing the route and hardships be-
tween here and the Klondike country.
There are two routes from Seattle to
Dawson. The preferred way is via Ju-
neau, Dyea (now spelled Tfa), Chilcoot
pass, Lake Lindeman, Lake Bennett and
Sheep camp. Sheep camp is the last point
on the timber line. The other route is up
the coast to st. Michaels, and thence by
boat up the Yukon, which is navigable
for three months in the year. Chilcoot
pass and the rapids are the bugbears of
the Juneau route. Chilcoot is almost un-
scalable in winter on account of fierce
winds and SHOWS. 1t is equally so in sum-
mer or. account of the intense heat the
jagged builders uncovered of snow, and
the crag. The time, therefore, to make
the climb is about midway between the
extreme seasons, before the snow begins
to melt. but after the storms have ceased.
Upon arriving in the gold fields. work cam
not be done in summer because of the dan
ger from cave-ins and, gases In the shafts
and the lack of timbering facilities. In
winter. therefore, wood is collected at the
immense cost of about $500 per cord and the
ground is thawed by burning. Then the
dump is allowed to lay over till spring,
when the sluicing is done. The extracted
gravel, or pay dirt, cannot be suiced in
winter, because. upon its removal from
the shaft, it freezes in a few seconds so
stiff that it is with difficulty removed from
the bucket.
All the pleasures and hardships attend
ant to the trip were minutely and clearly
described in Professor James well-known
style. The pictures told story in them
selves. At the conclusion Of the lecture
Mr.. Clements, dressed In his brown fur
Alaskan winter dress. appeared upon the
stage with the $500 nugget in his hand In
response to questions. Mr.. Clements said.
that the best time to leave Pasadena for
the Klondike would be March 18TH Mr..
Clements book was received from the
printers today.
JANES-IVES
Herbert r. Ives and Miss Nina James,
daughter Of DR.. John e. James, were mar
ried at o'clock this afternoon at the Con-
gregatonal church. Rev. D. D. Hill offici-
ating. DR.. James gave the bride away, and
the groom's father acted as best man. The
bridesmaids were six young ladies.
dressed in white. The church was very
prettily decorated, pink being the prevail
Ing color. The ceremony took place under
an arch composed Of greenery and La
France roses. Following the ceremony the
bride and groom left upon a short wedding
trip to the beach. whence they will go to
their home In Redlands. Mr.. Ives was
formerly with Lippencott & Co. in this
city.
I. %. G. T. SOCIAL
About two hundred people were present
this eVeOinc a. Ia KJopdiko al
by tho Good Templars in G. A. r. hall
The entertainment was given for the bene-
ft of the Good Templars' Orphans home
at Vallejo. The literary and musical pro-
gran, included a piano solo by Miss
Palmer recitation by Miss Olive Frier:
violin solo by Miss Christie: recitation by
Roger Condor; violin solo by Miss Edith
Mcclure, accompanied by Master Paul
Austin; tab.eaux; mandolin and guitar
duet by Messrs James and Weight; vocal
solo by Mr.. Pasko; piano solo by Paul
Austin; plano solo by Miss Williams. An
elaborate supper was served. and each
guest was presented with a special SOU
venir In the shape of a nugget prepared for
the occasion. The evening was closed with
dancing.
A SOCIAL CLUB
A new social club was organized last
night at the home of Charles Pondexter.
student Of Throop from Los Angeles. The
membership of the club will be limited to
thirty, and the first dance will be held
Friday evening, November 5th, in Audito-
rum hail. The constitution was adopted
last night and the following officers were
elected: William G. Allen, president: Chas.
Poindexter, vice president: Harold Sim
son, secretary; Fred Buchanan. treasurer
The executive committee consists of the
officers and one member, John Barnett
AS yet no name has been decided upon for
the organization.
BREVITIES
Phillip Bouillon, the driver for Simon
Maier of Los Angeles, who was arrested
some days ago for leaving his team un-
hitched in violation of the ordinance will
fight the case against him. The case will
be tried in the recorders court at date
to be set later. A. r. Metcalfe has been re-
tained to defend Bouillion. and the trial will
be by jury. Bullion is wholesale pedder
of soup bones. and drives four-horse team
and big wagon
About two years ago the Homiletic Re-
view offered prizes for hints at the mean
ings of texts upon several classes of SER
mons. and Rev. H. w. Lathe of this city
has been awarded the first prize There
were a great many contributors, and the
task of choosing the best explanations was
a long one.
Rev Haskett Smith Of All Saints Epis-
copal church of this city received the
news this morning of the death of his
father. Rev. Samuel Smith. in England.
Rev. Samuel Smith was 81 years of age. and
had served in the ministry for 70 years.
He was one of the most distinguished cler-
gymen of his time.
Joseph Grinnell. elected editor-in- chief
or the Polytechnic, Throop's paper. de-
clines to serve, owing to the pressure of
other business on his time Harold Simp-
son was therefore elected to take his place.
constable Sam Wallis arrested a hobo
tnis evening. The man spent the night
In the city jail
4 consultation of physicians was held
this morning over the illness Of Floyd