The herald., 1897-04-28
PASADENA

PASADENA, April 27.-(Regular Cor
respondence) The Shakespeare club and
the Twilight club united in a banquet
this evening at the Hotel Green, the oc-
casion being the annual banquet of the
Shakespeare club and the fifteenth reg
ular meeting of the Twilight club.
There were 139 guests who enjoyed
the banquet. The last course was served
at about Q o'clock, and then President
Merwin of the Twilight club called to
order briefly expressing the thanks of
the club for the enjoyment of the even
ing, which he attributed in a graceful
manner to the ladies of the Shakespeare
club. President Merwin introduced Mrs.
Coleman, president of the Shakespeare
club. Mrs. Coleman referred to the oc-
casion as being in honor of the patron
saint of the club-the immortal William
Shakespeare-in fitting words and then
passed to brief review of the work of
the club, founded just nine years ago.
Mrs. Coleman's humorous reference to
the old-time offense of the gentlemen OF
tie Twilight club in having on one mo-
nlentous occasion INDUCED in cigars was
provocative of much merriment
The Amphion quartette then rendered
a selection in fine style. The members
of the quartette are Messrs. Chambers,
Earle, Klamroth and Greene.
The toast, "The Crown of the Valley.
the Home of Our Club" was responded
to by Mrs. Diehl in a graceful poem, In
which witty references were made to
many local affairs which are now at
tracing public attention.
This was followed by vocal solo very
rleasingly rendered by Miss Alice Eaton.
DR.. B. NJ. Page then gave a talk"
as It was announced on the program, In
the course of which he brought in many
pleasing references to local events and
complimented very highly the ladies of
the Shakespeare club.
President Merwin made an amusing
reference to humorous criticism which
had appeared in a local paper over she
signature "A Stranger" laying it at the
door of DR.. Hull, whom he then called
upon to defend himself DR.. Hull
promptly pleaded guilty to the charge
and made a few humorous remarks in
extenuation.
The Madrigal quartette, consisting of
Misses Jones, Longley, Eaton and
Scudder, then rendered two vocal Sc
lections ina charming manner. They
were enthusiastically encored and re-
sponded with bird song.
Mrs. Grinnell then read a paper en-
titled, "A Day With the Mountain
FIRES" which was listened to with the
closest attention and interest by all
present. 1t was sparkling with wit and
humor and kept everybody wreathed in
smiles throughout the reading. Mrs.
Grinnell is well-known as the writer OF
q number of very clever books
After a vocal solo pleasingly rendered
by Mr.. Chambers, Mr.. Bandini gave an
address on 1.-THE Women of California
Before the Advent Of the Club" Mr..
Bandini's address was very interesting.
his knowledge Of California history
making him a most entertaining speak
er on anything relating to the history
of this part of the world.
The singing Of America" closed a
memorable event in the history of two of
Pasadena's finest organizations.
PRITTIES PICKLE
Will Prittie was tried in the recorders
court this morning, the trial lasting all
day. w. ]. Babcock alleged that DR..
Prittie, who owns the Pasadena drug
store, sold liquor in violation of ordi-
nance 220 on March 9Th of this year. City
Attorney Arthur had charge of the pros
ecution and A. r. Metcalfe and w. S.
Wright the defense. The morning was
spent in empaneling the following jury:
g. D. Terpening, A. H. Fawcett, o. w.
Stanton. Chas. E. Miles. Isaac ]. Rey-
nolds. Thos. Grimes, Thos. Crew, Smith
James. M. A. Clark, F. p. Boynton, Reub
r. Trout and S. o. McGrew.
These gentlemen were chosen only
after rigid examination, the defense
being particularly careful to exclude all
those of prohibition tendencies.
At 1880 p. m. the trial began with Mr..
Babcock, the complaining witness, on
the stand. According to his story he on
March 9Th took basket Of empty medi-
cine bottles to the drug store and ex-
changed them to the clerk for pint bot
tie two-thirds full of whisky. He took
this liquor to the basement of the Green
where he is employed and treated his
friends. Marshal Lacey had questioned
him about where he had got the bottles
exchanged, because lately some bottles
had been stolen. This inquiry led to his
swearing to the complaint against DR..
Prittie. He admitted that he had after
ward told DR.. Prittie that he was sorry
he had sworn to the complaint and If his
uncle sent him money he would leave
town. The witness stated that DR.. Prit-
tie had tried to get him to go to Rands-
burg and to Oakland. His testimony
seemed very hazy and he answered
some questions very reluctantly.
George Goodrich, Mr., Olds, Louis Rand,