The herald., 1898-01-13
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PASADENA

PASADENA, Jan. 12.-(Regular Cor
respondence) The body of w. H. T.
Durrant, the San Francisco murderer,
will be cremated at about II o'clock to-
morrow morning at the crematory of
Reynolds & Van Nuys at Mountain
View cemetery. Two tons of coal have
been hauled to the place and a fire is
burning flercely to heat the oven to
the proper temperature, which is from
100 to 1900 degrees. The body will come
out tomorrow morning. leaving Los An
geles in the dead wagon at about 9
o'clock. The undertakers and assistants.
members Of Durrant's family and gov
ernment officers will be the only ones
permitted to be present. The action of
Reynolds & Van Nuys in taking charge
OF the case when 1t was refused by many
undertakers is almost universally COM
mended here.
SOCIAL DOINGS
The guests Of the Spalding were enter
tained last evening with Mrs. Jarley's
Wax Works, which were gotten up by
the guests. All the characters We're well
taken and kept the audience in con-
slant roar of laughter. Mr.. Clark of
London took the part of Mrs. farley; Mr.
Baker of Boston, John farley; Mr.. Rock
wood Of Buffalo. Mrs. Jarley's eldest son.
Peter; Miss Bailey Of New Hampshire,
prima donna: Mrs. Clark, Queen Elean-
or; Miss Maytham of Buffalo Rosa
mond; Mr.. Ford and Mrs. Austin of
Denver. Van Bibber and the "Littlest
Girl" Mr.. Ford as Mark Anthony deliv-
cred an GRAFTON. Musical numbers We're
rendered during the evening.
Mrs. McCulley of Cypress avenue en-
tertained the Scott club yesterday after
noon with an interesting talk on IVAN
hoe" by Mrs. Stevens, two piano solos
by Miss Gertrude Craig, recitation by
Miss Duncan. song by Miss Helen Brad
street, song by Mrs. Chicken. The rooms
were prettily decorated and refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. II. J. Munger entertained the
Sunshine club yesterday afternoon at her
home, No. 10 East Colorado street. Mrs.
Swearingen read paper on George
Washington. after which the time was
devoted to social conversation, music,
etc. In the dining room a delicious lunch
was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kulen of AZ West Colo
rado street entertained yesterday even
ing in honor of Peter Steil, who left this
evening for Alaska. The evening was
devoted to cards and a repast and the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Steil.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Terwilliger, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Breiner. Mr. and Mrs Clar-
ence Herr Misses Leah Terwilliger,
Teresa Khlen, Rosa Khlen, Alta Steil.
MpSSrc Fred Nih1oolr r ,ie IJo III
Foulke, Ernest Meyer, Herman Meyer.
Adolph Feursinger. Miller and Captain
Smith.
The guests of Hotel Green played
cards last evening in the ladies' parlor.
Seven tables were used and progressive
hearts was played. Mrs Reed won the
first ladies' prize; MIR. Holmes gentle
mems first; Mrs. w. S. Irelan and Mr..
Gay consolation prizes.
BREVITIES
The North Pasadena Land and Water
company has elected it's old board of
officers, including M. d. Painter, Byron
Lisk, Z. H. Ettien, c. E. Tebbetts and
d. w. Lewis. M. d. Painter was chosen
president, Byron Lisk, president;
First National bank, treasurer; D. w.
Lewis. secretary, and M. H. Salisbury,
superintendent
A telephone message from Mount Will |
son this afternoon stated that two feet
or snow fell last night and today. The |
mercury showed a temperature of
twenty-five degrees above zero. There
is promise OF more snow yet to fall
The death of Mrs. c. M. Davis, aged |
az years, occurred this afternoon at the |
iamily nome on East Villa street of
heart failure. Mrs. Davis was born in
New YORK and had lived here five years. |
Sne leaves husband, who Is a member
OF the large Los Angeles firm of Kings
ley' Barnes & Neuner, and three sons. |
Ine death is particularly sad one to |
her FAMILY, owing to the fact that it was |
recently bereaved by the death of a son.
Wllilam Thomas, who conducted a |
restaurant on South Fair Oaks avenue |
ana VINO was arrested for illegally SELL |
ing liquor, has forfeited his s275 hail |
which was deposited with the city au- |
thoritles. Thomas some time ago left |
the town for parts unknown. TODAY
Recorder Rossiter declared his bail for.
feited.
Paloma Schramm gives a concert IN
the local M. E. tabernacle Friday even |
ing and another concert SATURDAY. af+ar
noon. She is the phenomenal child |
pianist of Los Angeles, who has received
much favorable comment of late.
PERSONAL
M. v. Sweesy has returned to San
Rernardlno.
Charles Gardiner of Summit avenue
Is confined to his home by illness.