The herald., 1897-06-19
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PASADENA

PASADENA
PASADENA, June 1s.-(Regular Corre-
spondenceo Commencement week IN the
schools may be said to have fairly begun,
the first exercises at Throop Polytechnic
having taken place today, ana the recep-
tfons to the graduating classes CT botn
Throop and the high school being held THIS
evening The students of Throop prepara-
tory department under Miss B. Bunnells s
instruction, graduated from the Sloyd
grammar school this morning with appro-
priate exercises, held in the college chapel.
The rostrum, which was tastefully dec
GRATED with roses and ivy, was occupied
by members of the faculty, trustees OF the
school and others interested In the insti-
tuition. The program included some well
rendered selections by the orchestra,
violin solo by James Ray and tenor solo
by Prof Chambers. The address to the
graduates was given by Rev. L. F. Craw-
ford and was replete with good advice and
apt illustrations. In presenting the GER
tificates of graduation to the members OF
the class Hon. P. M. Green commended
them upon their good work and hoped they
would continue to be as faithful in the
academic studies. Most of the members
of the class have completed, in addition
to the the usual work of grammar schools,
courses in Sloyd, manual work, wood shop
or wood carving. instruction in drawing
and painting is also given during the pre-
paratory years.
The members of the, class of '97 are: Ho-
man Hallert Ray Gilbert, Leon Billings,
Otto Bruner, Clemens Lapp, Frank Heath.
Harry Gray. Jacob Helmke. Elijah Law.
Wilmar Davidson, Delaney Holcomb VIII
Corbin, Paul Brown, Horace Lennon.
This evening at the auditorium a recep-
tion was rendered to the graduating class
of Throop Polytechnic and the parents
and friends of the students were we'll rep
resented in the large throng that gath
cred to greet the graduates and other stu
dents of the school, The play, "A Proposal
Under Difficulties by John Kendrick
Bangs was presented with the following
cast: Robert Yardsley. Walter Fisher;
Jack Barlow, Ray Conger, suitors for the
hand of Miss Andrews; Dorothy Andrews,
Miss Ruth Barrett. much loved young
woman; Jennie. Miss Gace Monroe.
housemaid; Hicks. coachman who does
not appear. Following this light refresh
ments were served, and then dancing was
indulged in for the rest of the evening.
HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTION
At the Carlton the graduating class of
the high school was rendered delightful
reception largely attended by the parents
and friends of the students, and most
enjoyable evening was spent in the parlors
with music and speeches and words OF
class
BUNKER HILL DAY
The ladies of Eschscholtzia chapter,
Daughters of the Revolution. met yester-
day with Mrs. William Stanton of Grace
Hill. to celebrate the one hundred and
twenty-second anniversary of the Battle
Of Bunker Hill and the third anniversary
of the founding of the chapter. There were
sixteen members and ten invited guests
present.. The afternoon was spent In an in
formal manner with social conversation
and music. Mrs. Abbot Kinney sang sew
eral numbers in most pleasing manner,
after which all joined in singing patriotic
songs. Refreshments were served in the
dining room. where the portrait of Captain
Nathaniel Irish. Mrs. Stanton's grand
father, looked down upon them. Captain
Irish was gallant officer in the Revolu-
tionary army. The chapter will meet again
in October after the summer vacation.
SOCIAL NOTES
Miss Dobbins of Garfield avenue gave
card party to some of her lady friends of
the Valley Hunt club at the club house
yesterday afternoon. Hearts was the game
played and the score cards were decorated
with tiny hearts to mark progression, while
the decorations of the rooms were in red
carnations.
The Madrgal and Amphion quartettes
were entertained last evening by Mr..
george oWeruHSeT ana MS sister. MrS.
Faflor, at their home. 367 Lincoln avenue,
assisted by Mrs. Frank Rice of Los An
geles and Miss Gertrude Ruggles of Chi
cago. The rooms were tastefully decorated
for the occasion. The entertainment of the
evening consisted of music. solos, tros,
quartettes, etc., and some most amusing
anecdotes told by Prof. Policy in his own
fascinating manner, which generally keeps
everybody merry.
Judge and Mrs. o. F. Weed entertained
party of friends very pleasantly last
evening at their residence on North Moline
avenue. Progressive whist was the game
of the evening and dainty refreshments
were served. Mrs. Gordon favored the
company with several well-rendered piano
solos, while Mrs J. G. Rossiter and Mrs.
H. M. Gabriel added to the pleasure of
the occasion with vocal solos.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Hamilton entertained
a few friends at dinner yesterday evening
at their home on the corner of Moline
and California.
BREVITIES
Mr.. c. s. Cristy, who recently sold his
home place on California street, has just
bought another building site on the same
street, and will proceed to erect another
residence. The property is part of The
Nelmes' Glen Rosa tract, having fine
view of the arroyo. The frontage on Cali
fornia street is eighty-fve feet.
Judge Eaton of South Pasadena. known
as the Oldest resident in this part of the
county has sold his home place in South
Pasadena to d. c. Porter, the considerations
being given as $10.S 800. part of which is in
trade. however, for Los Angeles property,
upon which Judge Eaton will make his
home hereafter.
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