The herald., 1898-11-02
PASADENA BUDGET
PRACTICAL JOKE THAT CAUSED
PLENTY OF TROUBLE
A Young Lady Who Could Not Afford
Suitable Trousseau-Facetious
Friend to Help Her

PASADENA, Nov. 1.-(Office of The
Herald, 16 West Colorado street.) There is
good story on one of Pasadena's most
prominent society young ladies, which has
occasioned no end of amusement to the few
who are aware of it. Some time ago, at an
evening gathering, where quite number OF
young people were assembled, the conversa-
tion drlted to the subject of matrimony.
One of the young ladies, Miss A., remarked,
with mock soemnIty, that the only reason
she had not yet been married was that she
could not afford such wedding trousseau as
she thought one in her station in life should
possess Miss b. saw capital opportunity
TO- good joke on her friend, and lost no
time the next day in starting an endless
chain, such as has swamped many another
good-intentioned mortal. She wrote to many
of her friends, asking each to send to a GER
tain address such an amount as she could
spare, ito assist worthy young lady. who
Is unable to buy an appropriate wedding
trousseau. Scores Of mysterious envelopes,
each containing small amount of money,
began coming to Miss AS address, and,
while the postman swore, the young lady
was trying to think of some suitable charity
in whose name to open bank account with
the rapidly increasing funds. One fateful
day one of Pasadena's well-known young
lnen entered the business house of Miss BIS
father and, handing Mr.. B. dollar, said:
please hand this to your daughter for me-"
Mr.. b. looked surprised and inquired for
what purpose it was intended. When he
was informed his brows darkened and he
asked the young man to accompany him
home, where he demanded an explanation
of his daughter. lie then made her write
letter to each of the contributors to the
fund, apologzing for her indiscretion and
returning the amount of their contributions,
and, of course, she had to hunlbly beg the
pardon of her young lady friend on whom
she thought she had such good joke. But,
like many another good joke, it turned out
to be a boomerang.
BREVITIES
At the meeting of the city council this
morning the principal matter discussed was
the protest of G. c. Brown against the ex-
tension of Center street. After some warm
words between R. Williams, one of the COM
missioners, and Mr.. Brown, the matter
came to vote and was decided in favor Of
sustaining the report of the commissioners.
Attorney Wright, who said he was retained
| by Mr. Brown before he consented to act
as city attorney temporarily during the
absence of Mr.. Arthur, stated that Mr..
Brown would appeal to the superior court
against the decision of the city council.
The social given by the Universal Broth
erhood this evening at the board of trade
rooms was an unqualified success. About 100
people were present. Miss Adeline Wheeler
of Los Angeles delighted all with her recita-
tions. Walter BANDS selections on the
violin We're exceptionally fine. Miss Bon
ners selections on the piano were also much
enjoyed. The rooms were beautifully dec
GRATED.
Two eminent scientists, Prof. w. j. Nc
Gee and Prof. w. II. Holmes, are visiting
Pasadena, and are the guests of A. G. Vro-
man. Prof. McGee is director of the eth
biological bureau, and Prof. Holmes is cur
ator of the anthropological department Of
the Smithsonian institution of Washington,
ID. T.. Their purpose is to make a study OF
our numerous relics of prehistoric races.
Hon. Lafe Pence, member of congress from
Colorado, will speak at the Mcguire wigwam
Wednesday night Mr.. Pence is recognized
as one of the most able speakers in the
west. Mr.. Toland, candidate for member Of
the state board of equalization, will also be
present.
Henry Fnck, the well-known real estate
dealer, died this morning at his home on Pal
metto drive, aged 35. A large circle of
friends mourn his departure.
c. F. H. Hawkins of the firm of MACK alp
n Hawkins of Pasadena died in sanitari-
um at Wheeling, w. Va. The body will be
inferred at Washington, D. c.
The w. G: T: U. will discuss Finance"
and franchise at its meeting in the M. E..
church Thursday afternoon.
The Americus club is at San Bernardino
tonight.
MIR. and Mrs. Abraham V. Cregir lost
their 5-month old child, Oracle, this morn
ing.
The Sharpshooters will have practice
tomorrow morning at their range.
a unique party was given by Mrs. Flora
Goodall Bland last night at her home on
East Washington street. A general jollif-
cation was indulged in, after which an ex-
} cellent musical program was rendered.
; Harold NJ Ashby and Miss Mary A. Bur-
kin were married at the home of the brides
parents on Earlham street this morning.