The herald., 1897-10-06
PASADENA

PASADENA, Oct. 5.-(Regular Cores
|pondence.) The Tournament of Roses as
soclation met this afternoon at o'clock in
the board of trade rooms for the annual
election of officers. The meeting was set
TOR S:3o, but at that hour only one member
was on hand. quorum was finally rustled
up about town. President Stearns occu-
pied the chair and Directors Church. Pain
ter and Early were chosen as commil ee
10 nominate officers. An effort was made
to induce Edwin Stearns, who has so ef-
nclently performed the executive func-
ton for two years, to accept the presidency
again. but he firmly declined NJ. H.
Weight was elected presidents Calvin Hart
well, first vice president; John Mcdonald
second vice president; C. ]. Willett secre-
tary; P. NJ. Green. treasurer. The board
OF directors was elected as follows: Her
man K. Hertel, Colin II. Stewart H. NJ
Doboins and Thomas Farley.
BREvITIEs
On account of the illness of Director
w. Hugus, the meeting of the directors of
the Pasadena and Electric Railway COM
pany was held at his home, the Highlands
this morning, instead of at the COMPANY :
office, as usual The directors were driven
to Mr. Hugus' home in Hoag's white tally
ho. The party included: President c. W.
Smith, Gen. II. NJ. Sherman. Senator G..
u. -.
Webster, A. r. Metcalfe. p. NJ. Green and
Mr.. Sinclair The meeting was the first
one held by the reorganized board. No
business of Importance was on hand, but
the word Electric was inserted in the
companys title, which has hitherto been
Pasadena and Los Angeles railway. Hence
forth the full name will be Pasadena and
Los Angeles Electric railway
The new express car. No. l. made sew
eral trial trips today. The car was made
out of a passenger car formerly used by
the directors of the road
The police were notified this morning
that the premises of A. A. Libby of %
South Orange Grove avenue were burg
larized last night. A valuable set of silver
mounted harness belonging to Miss Pearl
Libby was stolen. The thief entered
through hole which is designed for the
exit of manure. A green coat and navy
blue pants, the livery of the coachman,
were also taken. No clue as TO the perpe-
traitor has been found.
Miss Stoutenbergh entertained the first
meeting of the Monday Evening club of
the season last evening a her home on
South Marengo avenue. The evening was
devoted to Beethoven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gohegan of South Lake
avenue celebrated their tenth wedding an
niversary last evening, their dwelling be-
ing beautifully decorated for the occasion
Yesterday evening the Marengo Avenue
Chautauqua circle met at the home of Mrs
Anna johnson on North Los Robles ave-
nue., and officers were elected as follows for
the ensuing year: A. B. Stevens. presi-
dent: I. L. Test. vice president: Don C.
Porter treasurer. Arrangements were
made for the years study, and NJ. NJ Par
ker and j. W. Sedgwick were chosen lead
ers of the studies. Mrs. Johnston and Mrs.
Sedgwick Wera appointed the program
committee. TIE rsxt meeting takes place
Monday evening. October IS, at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick on North Eu-
cid avenue.
The Gnome club held its first meeting of
the season at Throop Polytechnic this even
ing j. c. Creamer the retiring president.
made speech. and the following officers
We're elected for the ensuing year: f. B
Jewett, president; H. G. Simpson, vice
president: Horace Gaylord secretary and
treasurer; j. c. Creamer. sergeant at arms.
The club is a secret organization, COM
posed of Throop students, past and present.