The herald., 1898-01-19
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PASADENA

PASADENA, Jan. 1S.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) At II o'clock tonight fire
broke out In the home of Mr.. Warner
on Summit avenue. near the Washington
school, North Pasadena. The house
"Clyde place." The Warmers had gone
to Los Angeles Monday evening and the
house was empty. Before any assistance
could be rendered the house was burned
to the ground. So far as can be ascer-
tained tonight, there is no insurance.
An adjourned session of the city coun-
ell was held today, all members being
present. The committee on auditing
and finance reported approving the tax
roll. Deeds from the Pasadena Lake
Vineyard Land and Water company
were accepted.
George T. Downing, the only applicant
for the job, was chosen on the examln-
ing board of plumbers to act with the
health officer and the sanitary inspector
Recorder Rossiter's report for December
was approved. The matter of arrang-
ing with the telephone company for the
joint use of poles on Orange Grove ave-
nue. was referred to the fire and water
committee, with power to act.
The report of the city attorney on ar
ranging for the calling of primary cleo
tions was accepted and referred to the
mayor. He announced that he would
divide the work among the councilmen,
giving them the selection of the fifteen
precinct officers, as follows: Washburn.
fifth precinct; Patton, seconds Reynolds,
first; Hamilton. sixth; Hartwell, third
and fourth. An ordinance creating the
office of fire marshal was read for the
first time. A resolution calling for bids
for city printing was passed.
ROBBERS RAN
Peter Rice and his 14-year-old son,
Archie, were pursued last night by two
men, who presumably meant to rob
them. Mr.. Rice and his son work for the
Simons Brick and Contract company.
Last night, at about 0 o'clock, they called
at the company's Office on South Fair
Oaks avenue and received their weeks
pay. They started home, and when near
the corner of Marengo avenue and Gen.
ter street noticed two men following
them. They ran and the men ran after
them, but not fast enough to overtake
them. The Messrs. Rice telephoned
downtown, and officer Reynolds went
out after the men, but could not find
them. Two vagrants named Wood and
Ward, arersted today by Deputy Con-
stable Wallis. were thought to have
been the men, but could not be identified.
BREvITIES
Only forty people attended the enter
tainment given in Auditorium hall by
the Pasadena Charity organization this
evening. Nevertheless the entertain
ment was first class In every particular
and merited crowded house. The fact
that the musicians carried out the pro-
gram exactly as laid down and did not
permit the size of the audience to de-
tract from their efforts deserves
much credit. Those taking part were
Mrs. Edward Quinlan, soprano; Miss
Myrtle Markson, contralto; John II.
zinck tenor; Edward Quinlan, baritone;
Miss Edith Haines, pianiste under the
of Mr. Quinlan.
There was good attendance at the
annual meeting of the Pickwick club
this evening in the club rooms. Henry
Newby, I. N. Todd, w. ]. Pierce, l.. j.
Huff, e. J. Pyle, H. Van Schaick, HI. c.
Hotaling and J. s. Glasscock were elect
ed directors for the ensuing year. These
gentlemen met subsequently and organ
lied the board by electing Henry Newly
president +. v. Rider, vice president, Z.
j. Pyle secretary and treasurer. An en-
tertainment committee was chosen-H.
Van Schaick, chairman; H. c. HotaIing.
!. N. Todd. 1t was decided to give an
entertainment the second Tuesday in
February and the second Tuesday In
each month thereafter.
Mrs. II. K. Macomber entertained
with q reception yesterday afternoon in
honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. H.
]. Macomber. The handsome home on
East Colorado street was elaborately
decorated with flowers and Mrs. Macom-
ber was assisted In the reception of
guests by Mrs. George A. Caswell of Los
Mrs. e. r. Hull, Mrs. c. S.
Cristy, Mrs. g. w. Stimson and Mrs.
Merwin presided over the tea tables.
Mrs. Jason Evans and Mrs. c. B. Sco-
vile served ices. Music was furnished
during the afternoon by Mrs. Lucia For
est.
Mrs. John q. Elliott of North Ray
mond avenue gave juvenile party yes
terday afternoon in honor OF the birth
day Of her son Verne. A huge birthday
cake, in which were placed candles, fur
nished light for the guests, the room be-
Ing darkened. Mrs. Bert Doane and Mrs.
Fox assisted Mrs. Elliott in the recep-
ton Of the guests.
The x. M. G. A. members met tonight
and considered constitution ana BY
laws for a bicycle club. to which only
members are to be eligible.
It is the purpose Of the proposed organ
Eation to promote cycling In general and
h the Y. N. G. A. in particular. A. /.
Cannon was chosen chairman and M.
n. Baker secretary. Further action will
be taken ct 9 meeting to be held next
xae1day evening.