The herald., 1897-04-20
PASADENA

PASADENA, April 19.-(Regular Cor
respondence) Owing to the non-ap-
pearance of a quorum at the city council
chamber this afternoon no meeting was
held. Trustee Reynolds was the only
member present.
SHAKESPEARE CLUB.
what Has the w. C. T. U. Done for
Women?" was the topic of the Shake
speare clubs meeting last Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Rachel Reid spoke upon the sub
tect. giving the benefit of her knowl-
edge gained in life work with the or
ganization. The life of the domestic wo-
man of the past was pictured. Her only
weapons were tears and prayers. The
w. C. T. u proved training school for
women, relegating gossip to the past
and promoting a kindly spirit and for
bearance. Women began to devote
themselves to business matters, politics
and other things. Though home is still
her greatest interest, she now has a
chance for little rests and recreations
and intercourse with the outside worl2.
Discussion followed Mrs. Reids re-
marks and many suggestions were given.
Mrs. Frank Parker and Mrs. F. S. Wal
sent the Shakespeare club in the pro-
posed women's college investigation.
SOCIAL NOTES
Miss Lizzie Gray entertained friends
Saturday evening at the home of Mrs.
J. s. Gray on Lincoln ave-, in honor Of
her fifteenth birthday. The house was
very prettily decorated in a manner ap-
propriate to the Easter season. The
early part of the evening was spent with
games and at 10 o'clock refreshments
were served in the dining room. An or
chestra furnished music and a short
musical program was given.
The following party rode their wheels
to Bruce Turner's ranch in La Canyada
Saturday night: Messrs. r. M. Gates,
Frank Coty Ed Turner. Bruce Turner,
E. r. Braley, Fred Buchanan, Frank
Brenner, Rob Lacey, Horace Sander
man and Archie Price. They remained
over night and enjoyed a picnic next
day. Mandolins and guitars which were
taken along discoursed music and the
party returned yesterday afternoon.
BREvITIES
Frank S. Turner, aged "a years, died
yesterday afternoon at o'clock, at the
Turner of North Raymond avenue, of
rheumatism of the heart Deceased was
one of Pasadsna's most respected young
men and had lived here for four years.
He leaves brother. Walter Turner. who
is at present on a ranch in Mexico. The
funeral services were conducted by 1. ].
Reynolds this afternoon at the parlors of
Reynolds & Van Nuys. DR.. and Mrs.
,;v,<y fr,.
their old home, Cayrolton, ILL.,, where
interment will be made.
At the annual meeting of the vestry of
All Saints church tomorrow night it is
expected that an entirely new vestry OF
eight will be chosen. Rev. Wyllis Hail
has resigned as rector and will leave on
Wednesday with his daughter for San
Mateo, where he has a call.
The public schools will have their reg
ular spring vacation during Fiesta week,
and reopen on Monday, April 26th. The
report of Principal ]. D. Graham for the
month ending April 18th shows the total
enrolment to be 1853; percentage of at
tendance 95; boys enrolled, 1868; girls,
es6.
Rev. Clark Crawford, pastor of the
NJ. E. church, is having fine success in
the work of taking subscriptions for the
new building soon to be built on the site
Of the old one. The 900 which has TO
be raised before the work can be begun
Is nearly all In. The church is to cost
$4,000. Architects will submit plans in
competition as soon as the required
amount is subscribed.
The Pasadena Art Unions final ex-
hibit of paintings previous to the reor-
ganization of the union on new plan is
going on in the board of trade rooms.
1t closes at 10 o'clock tonight.
PERSONAL
William G. Allen has Joined the Amer
icus club.
e. o. Hull is home from school in the
DIAL valley for the Easter vacation.
Robert Eason is at Long Beach.
M. v. Sweasey of San Bernardino Wis
tied his family in this city today
Mrs. Doane is visiting in Redlands.
I. N. Soares of Corona is in the city for
Z few days.
James Moffitt of Oaland is visiting IL.
the city.
J. A. Jacobs came up from Long Beach
yesterday for brief stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Taylor left on Sat
urday for New York; from whence they
leave for Europe.
The friends of William Stanford, for
merly Of this city, will be grieved to hear
that he died in Newark, N. j., on Apri'
12th.. r.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira S. Frame leave IL
Assut two weeks for their home IN