The herald., 1897-05-22
PASADENA

PASADENA, May 21.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Tho directors Of the Pasadena
board Of trade met this morning at the
board Of trade rooms. The chief business
transacted was the signing of the contract
for the publication of the souvenir book
descriptive OF Pasadena and surroundings
The contract was let to the Kingsley.
Barnes q Neuner company for the publi-
cation Of 5000 books. and supplementary is
sues will, 1t Is believed, bring the total
number of books printed up to 5000 or 60OO
There have been subscriptions received for
1000 Of the proposed books. which will sell
1t from so to rs cents.
The book is to be a much more creditable
production than any yet issued and 1t is
promised that the reading matter will not
be of the usual boom style. but will be bet
ter descriptive matter than anything here
tofore gotten out by the board. There will
be about sixty illustrations, of which num-
Der something like forty will be Of resi-
dences.
A list of subscriptions received and
amount of expenditures by the committee
for the Los Angeles La Fiesta" was &C.
cepted. The total amount of subscriptions
was $s2S.75 and expenditures $3os.sO.
BIDS FOR THE ANNEX
Bids for the construction of the annex
to Hotel Green were coming in all day to-
day. this being the day set for the purpose,
and Mr.. ]. g. Torrance. Colonel Green's
agent in the matter was kept busy with
them. These were the bids for the exca-
walton and the foundation work. The most
favorable bids were telegraphed to Colonel
Green at his summer home. Woodbury..
N j.. and he will examine them, returning
the acceptance of the one he considers the
best after which work is to begin at once.
1t is expected that in a week or ten days
. H. - L-r- u
house Will be under way, and then the
building will soon follow. The steel Frame
work will be let in contract by itself and
1t Is thought that may be begun in about
two months from the present time. Arch
itect Roehrig has charge Of the work and
he says Colonel Green will give the prefer
ence to Pasadena men. other things being
equal. The annex is expected to cost
about 100000 and to be ready for occu-
papcy the LIST of next January. The bridge
across Raymond avenue, connecting the
two buildings, will be a unique feature,
and will be made artistic and of handsome
design. The roof garden will also be an
attraction.
SOCIAL DoINGs
The Misses Wood of Maylin street gave
a card party yesterday afternoon which
was enjoyed by number of lady friends,
the game being progressive euchre. The
house was beautifully decorated. princi-
pally with 'ox-eyed daisies, arranged artis-
tically about the rooms. The markers
were pretty little hand painted cards in the
form of diamonds. hearts, clubs and
spades, to which tiny bells were attached
as the game progressed. Prizes were won
byfMiss Mckinney, who captured hand
some hand painted bonbonnere as first
prize, Miss Farris received beautiful pic
ture as second award, and Miss Coleman
was awarded book as consolation prize.
Refreshments were served at the conclu-
sion of the games.
Mayor and Mrs. Calvin Hartwell enter
tanned few friends last evening In honor
Of Mrs. B. T. Frederick of San Diego. who
left today for Los Angeles. where she will
spend a few days with friends. The even
ing was devoted to cards and refreshments
were served,
Miss Alice Eaton of South Pasadena en-
tertained the Amphion and Madrigal clubs
and q few other friends last evening. Mu-
sic was the chief feature Of the evenings
entertainment. each guest contributing a
share. after which a delicious little supper
was served
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Barnes of North
Fair Oaks avenue entertained few friends
last evening at dinner in honor of Mr.. Ives,
who expects to 30 to Redlands soon. The
house was prettily decorated for the occa-
sion and the place cards were orange wood,
prettily ornamented.
A picnic was enjoyed in Eagle Rock cam
yon yesterday and at noon an elaborate
picnic luncheon was served. The party in
cluded Mr. and Mrs. Newman Mrs. @. C.
Smith. DR.. Eliza ]. Beach, Miss Stackpole.
Miss Lindenburg, Mesrs. Allen and Van
Elton.
Miss Pearl wickens entertained infor-
mally last evening at her home on North
Madison avenue. The time was most
pleasantly passed with conversation and
music.
Miss Dodworth entertained few of her
friends at cards last evening in honor Of
Mrs. Fletcher.
ORANGE SHIPMENTS
The last shipment Of oranges Of the
season by the Pasadena Fruit Growers
association has been made, and general
statement Of the years work Is now being
prepared A total Of thirty-nine car loads
Of oranges have been shipped by the asso-
citation. the number of boxes being Il, ,1S7
OF these about 4750 boxes were navels. the
sold at the packing house, making a total
output of 1927 boxes.
BREvITIEs
The school trustees held meeting this
morning In the Office of c. J. Willett and
appointed the officers Of the coming school
election. George w. Tuttle was appointed
inspector of the election, which takes place
the first Friday In June, and John ID. Gay
lord and d. w. Lewis were appointed
Judges. The notices Of the election were
posted today.
Robert Gaylord has purchased the cleo
trio light nxture business Of Moore &