The herald., 1897-03-10

as his term of two days has expired.
Lew Newcomb returned to town this
morning from the mountains, where he
has been for the past three weeks. Some
friends of Newcomb had begun to grow
anxious about him owing to his pro-
longed absence with little provisions,
and last Monday John Hartwell and Joe
Griswold went up in search of him. New
comb met some mountain friends who
kept him with them. Hartwell and Girls
wold have ont yet returned.
A large number of Pasadena's promi-
nent citizens accepted the invitation of
the Terminal Railway company to visit
the future deep water harbor of Southern
California, and the special train placed
at their disposal by the company carried
about q hundred citizens to San Pedro
this morning, where they spent the day
very pleasantly, returning this evening
about o'clock with glowing accounts
of the hospitality of the Terminal peo-
pie and the great advantages OF the port
of San Pedro.
1.-THE White Squadron" was given last
night before a good aundience at the
opera house by the A. Y. Peason Stock
company. The piece Is strong one, re-
plete with surprises, striking situa-
tions and patriotism, and most Of the
parts were we'll played. Tomorrow night
the same company will play the Police
PATROL
A number of young men of this city
are making preparations for sparring
contest to be given March 18th for the
benefit of Whittier Elliott, who suffered
the loss of several fingers while working
for McCament some months ago. The
combatants will be amateurs.
Charles D. Tying was elected census
marshal at the meeting of the school
trustees In the office of Simpson & VIII
let yesterday afternoon. The clerk was
instructed to get proposals for pianos to
be put in the Washington, Columbia and
Wilson schools. The school census will
be taken between April 1st and 18th.
Company l held the usual drill and
business session last evening under COM
mand of First Lieutenant elect l.. Lip
pancott. John M. Rolston and Phillip r.
Cox were admitted to the company and
applicat tions for membership were read
from Glen Allen, S. A. Mccormick, j.
A. Artrup and e. G. Well
SOCIAL DOINGS
Mrs. NJ. Wischmeyer entertained the
Pasadena and Los Angeles Card club at
progressive hearts at her home on South
Lake avenue Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Ware of Los Angeles won first prize,
Mrs. Craig consolation. The guests were
Mesdames Beck, Parker, Norcross,
Craig, Ware, Hansen, Potter, Ball, Nc
Pherson Langdon, Miss Blocki, and Miss
Bertrand. Light refreshments were
served.
The engagement of Miss Virginia F.
Hurlbut, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
HurlbEt, of Ell Retro, and Mr.. l.. A.
Phelps Of Chicago, Is announced. The
marriage will take place In November.
Mrs. p. c. Parker entertained eastern
friends at luncheon at her home on
South Orange Grove avenue yesterday
afternoon.
The Chess club meets with DR.. Thomas
next Thursday evening.
PERSONAL
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Stuart entertained
friends at luncheon yesterday morning.
Miss Ethel Ayers returned to her school
at Pomona today.
Mr.. and Mrs r. T. Vandevort, ]. w.
Vandevort and Mr.. and Mrs. Phipps OF
New York, visited Echo mountain to-
day.
w. r. Ream of Los Angeles was in the
city yesterday on business.
Gordon Hall has returned to santa
Barbara after a pleasant visit with his
father. Rev. Wyllis Hall.
Miss Lottie Stone of East Colorado
street entertain the c. X. Euchre club
next Monday evening.
Miss Anna Barnes spent yesterday In
the city, the guest of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. p. Lukins are both
confined to their home by illness.
c. e. Erskine left last night for the
east
Harry Blake of Los Angeles was In the
city yesterday en- business.
C. M. Graves of Cypress avenue Is con-
fined to his home by illness.