The herald., 1898-02-05

largest number of wheels in line the
first prize will be given, followed by the
other schools in the order Of the number
of their wheels.
First prize, $40 and blue pennant.>
Second prize, S. and yellow pennant.
Third prize, So and red pennant.
Fourth prize, 50 and purple pennant.
Time: Assemble at o'clock; move at
2:15.
SOCIAL DOINGS
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Ripley of North
Moline avenue were surprised by their
friends last evening in honor of their
tenth wedding anniversary. An elab-
| crate supper was served and the even
ing devoted to social conversation. Mr..
and Mrs. Ripley received numerous re-
membranes In the shape Of handsome
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Buckingham en-
tertained friends last evening at their
home on North Raymond avenue. The
house was prettily decorated with flow
ers. and drive whist was played. Mrs.
II. M. Gabriel won lady's first prize. and
Captain c. NJ. Simpson gentleman's first
prize. Mrs. c. NJ. Simpson and Mr.. j.
M. Sickler won consolation prizes.
The Sans Souci club was entertained
by Mrs. F. F. Rowland yesterday after
noon at her home on South Marengo
avenue. Progressive euchre was played.
At the conclusion of the games refresh
ments were served.
The young ladies Of Hotel Green gave
cotillion last evening at the hotel. The
cotillion was led &y Mr., Garland and
Miss Sergeant. and twenty couples par
ticipated. The ball room was prettily
decorated. and music was furnished by
an orchestra stationed on the stage in
order that as much room as possible
might be had for dancing. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
BREvITIES
The regular meeting of the academy
of sciences was held this evening at 8
o'clock in the basement Of Throop poly
teohnic, the basement being used on ac-
count Of the Gnome clubs having the
assembly hall. Dr. S. M. Woodbridge of
Los Angeles lectured in an interesting
manner on "The Relation of Plants to
the Soil, or Agricultural Chemistry"
Prof. Il. B. Hoag presided and the at
tendance was fair.
The Gnome club. consisting of students
and ex-students Of Throop, held an open
ing social and entertainment in assem-
bly, hall Of Throop this evening. Follow
ing the program a dance was enjoyed
in the basement, which had been ar
ranged for the occasion, music from
piano being used.
Miss Mary L. Lippincott, aged 90
years. died today at the home of her
mother. Mrs. A. e. Cooley, on North Or
ange Grove avenue. Miss Lippincott's
death Is very severe blow to her many
friends in this city, though 1t was not
quite unexpected. as she had been i'll
with consumption for long time. De-
ceased leaves, besides her mother a
brother. Lester Lippincott, who until
recently was captain of Company !. Mrs.
Cooley and son and daughter have lived
town was the Indiana colony, Miss Lip
pincott having been born here. The fu-
neral will be held on Sunday.
The Franklin school, which has been
closed this week OH account of some
cases Of scarlet fever, will reopen on
Monday. The danger is now entirely
passed, If, in fact, there was any danger.
]. ]. Meyers and DIR. Babcock of Wa
dena, Mimi, are visiting friends in Pas
adena.
Joseph Decker left this morning for
Wauzeka, Wis.
Peter Hall will leave next week for the
Klondike.
Miss Gertrude Gilmore of Los Ange-
les is the guest of Miss Clara Pennell.
Mrs. H. H. Rose and son have gon to
Fond du Lac, Wis.