The herald., 1897-07-25
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

with a tea. The house was tastefully deco
rated for the occasion and most defght-
full time was spent with music and con-
versation. Several musical selections were
rendered by Miss Coleman and selections
were also contributed by the guests. The
invited guests were: Mrs. Alice Freeman
Vail, Mrs. N. S. Leithead, Mrs. Jason
Evans, Mrs. 3. s. Wallace, Misses Tileston.
Mary Green, Greble, Susie Orion and Ina
Goodwin.
The Epworth league was most enjoyably
entertained last evening at the home OF
Rev. and Mrs. Clark Crawford, the even
ing being devoted to the poet Tennyson.
Rev. Haskell Smith first gave amost inter-
esting and entertaining address on the
poets life. Having been resident OF the
same vicinity where the poet spent the
most of his life, Mr.. Smith was enabled
to describe the surroundings and the Eng
lish life in very interesting manner. Other
numbers on the program, all of which were
we'll rendered and added much to the pleas
ure of the evening, were: A piano solo
by Miss Neva Sisson, who played Wollen-
haupt's "Marceau Characteristiques;" a
recitation, 1.-The Polish Boy" by Roscoe
Congdon; a solo by Miss Isabella Smith,
who sang Tennyson's own verses in 1.-THE
Masters Call" a reading, Dora" most
! appreciatively given by Miss Helen Chris
tie and vocal solo by Miss Charlotte
Christie. Announcement was made for a
Yosemite evening" two weeks from last
night at the home of DIR. r. K. James, at
which talks will be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
F. S. Wallace, Mr. Charles Fabrick and
Carl Terpenning, who are expected home
today from the Yosemite. A social hour
succeeded the program.
Mrs. L. j. Crowell entertained few
friends Thursday evening, the evening be-
ing enlivened by most amusing game
called Celebrities" Prizes were captured
by Miss Mabel Evans and Mr.. Van Kirk.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Drake were awarded
consolation prizes. Light refreshments
were served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs Walker Evans and Miss Mabel Evans
of st. Louis, Capt A. C. and Mrs. Drake,
M. e. Wood, A. M. Belts. Mrs. Crowell,
Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Van Kirk, Misses Mabel
Williams and Anita Hubbard.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Penton Mcpherson
of South Lake avenue entertained at dinner
Friday. Covers were laid for twelve and
an elaborate dinner was served. Among
the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Van
Ornum, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bucking-
ham, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Leonard, Mr..
Joseph Gross, Mrs. M. Wirschmeyer, Mr..
and Mrs. Mcpherson,
PERSONAL
R. s. Roberts of the Casa Grande, &C.
companied by ]. D. Thompson, left this
morning for the Bonanza and Dolores
mines in the state of Sonora, Mexico. .
Mrs. Engelen and two children of North
Marengo avenue left this morning for
Santa Barbara, where they will join Mr.
Engelen and make their future home.
Miss Lizzie Yohn, who has been guest
of her uncle, Rev. Maxwell and family
left this morning for her home in Warsaw,
Ind, called there by the serious illness Of
her father.
Misses Mabel and Maize Spencer of New
ark, N. j., who are spending the summer
with their invalid mother at Long Beach,
were guests of Dr. and Mrs. j. e. James
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Bufkin, son and
daughter of Earlham street have gone to
Long Beach for brief stay. They were
accompanied by Miss Charlotte johnson,
who Is their guest.
Miss Lucy Evans of LIE Grande Ia, is
expected from San Francisco tomorrow to
make brief visit with her old friends. Mr.,
and Mrs w. G. Benedict of North Raymond
avenue.
Mrs. Ellen Woodland and daughter, Miss
Dollie Woodland, of Marshalltown, Ia, are
here visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Fl,
Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Rodgers
and other old friends in Pasadena. They
expect to leave Monday for their home