The herald., 1897-04-14
PASADENA

PASADENA, April 13.-(Regular Cor
respondence) The electric franchise has
again become an engroesing topic Of
conversation, after slumbering for
time. the occasion of its revival being
the appearent seriousness with which
the board of city trustees consider the
perfectly ridiculous proposition" made
to them yesterday over the signatures of
men who have nothing whatever to do
with the management of the Pasadena
and Pacific road. They make certain
proposals to the city fathers as to what
they will do If allowed monopoly Of
the transportation facilities, while in
the same document they tacitly admit
that the question whether they will ever
acquire the property depends upon what
they find out after lengthy examina-
ton of the affairs of the road. and that
they will not buy It at all unless they
are allowed this monopoly of the busi-
ness. 1t is alleged that If the Terminal
is admitted 1t will ruin their business.
yet they threaten the ruin of the lighting
company II the latter does not accede
to their demands in regard to selling out
to them at the figures they dictate.
AMERICUS CLUB
At a meeting yesterday afternoon OF
the executive committee of the Ameri-
Gus club details of the Fiesta arrange
ments were discussed and further plans
made. A letter was read from the Los
Angeles committee stating that the cit
izens of that city desired the Americus
club to march around the tribunes after
escorting the queen to her throne. The
1880 donated by the board of trade for
the purpose Of purchasing caps and uni
+ forms was gladly accepted. H. I. Stuart
and w. B. Clapp were appointed COM
mittee to take charge of the floral dec
orations. Messrs. Bangham and Dob
bins were appointed to see that the uni
forme for the band were purchased.
WATER COMPANY MEETING
At the annual meeting of the directors
of the Pasadena Land and Water COM
pany yesterday afternoon 2400 shares out
of a total of 5000 shares were represent
ed. amendments to the bylaws
were dopted. The board of directors for
.he .,ast year was reelected as fol-
lows: P. M. Green, G. w. Wilson, S.
Washburn, F. Woodbury., w. E. Arthur,
H. G. Bennett and A. K McQuilling.
One of the amendments to the bylaws
provides for the dividing up of the
profits of the concern. Since the organi-
zation of the company in colony days the
profits have been expended in extending
the works of the company. The balance
on hand as shown by the secretary's
report for the year is $742.05. which, TAX
ing into account the improvements which
have been made, shows a very prosper
Gus condition.
SOCIAL NOTES
A party of lady journalists was enter
tained yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
Elizabeth Grinnell Of North Marengo
avenue at luncheon. At o'clock covers
were laid for fourteen. Miss Darling
aided Mrs. Grinnell in the entertainment
of the guests. The tables were prettily
decorated with nasturtiums and smilax.
and at each plate a piece Of poetry was
laid which was supposed to be applica-
BILE to the owner of the plate. After the
luncheon the guests adjourned to the
parlor for a social time. The guests
were: Mines. Alice Moore McComas, ].
Torrey Connor, E. A. Wore of Los An
geles. H. T. Stats, Charles d. Daggett,
Seymour II. Locke, Arturo Bandini,
Presley c. Baker, S. E. Merritt, Erskine.
I. B. Winslow, Mrs. Grinnell, Miss
Darling and Miss Curtis.
Miss Florence Chapman of Mountain
street entertained friends at cards last
evening. High five was played and re-
freshments were served.
Bruce Turner of North Fair Oake ave.
nue. entertained the Delphi Chautau-
qua circle last evening. The lesson on
astronomy was led by Prof. A. L. Ham
ilton; Greek and Greek art by Miss
Thomas; Greek civilization, by Mrs. G.
II. Thomas. The next meeting takes
place next Monday evening at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Thomas on Ter
race Drive.
Mrs. G. H. Baker of Grove street en-
tertained the Nineteenth Century club
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fl. G. Rey-
nolds read an essay on George Elliott"
Mrs. Reynolds remarks were illustrated
by photographs taken in England and
sent to her by friends, which lent much
interest.
A spoon social wa4given last evening
by the Ladies' Aid society Of the Sons of
Veterans in G. A. r. hail. A good pro-
gram was rendered and the evening was
greatly nioyed.
merry parry enjoyed picnic at
Devils Gate Sati day morning. The
party was comp,s 4 Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
C. Hoag, Mr.. ane RS. Isaac Bailey, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer ALLEY, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Buckinghsro, Mr., and Mrs. c. A.
~''c. Mr.. ar Mrs. j. Miller Sick
4 aIa - ]. McCormic, Mr.. and
f'af Mrs. Spooner, Misses
1.1tfl e1 aic, Mcdowell. Swan
f.H N.or.
HN VITIES
taf nps ,vement on East Colo
ff sc rc= ur1e went q thorough in
speclioa oy Sap arintendent Of Streets
icaaunr thls morning. Mr.. Gibbs and
sislor skliisn socompanied him. He