The herald., 1898-06-05
A LAMP OVERTURNED
AND THE OPPORTUNITY CLUBS
SOCIAL ENDED
Robert strong's Suggestions on Elec-
tric Franchises-Brevities and
Personal Notes

PASADENA, June 4.-(Office of The
Herald, IS East Colorado street.) The
social given last evening by the Opportu-
nifty club, composed Of young ladies, at
the home of Mr.. Marston on California
street, was brought to sudden close oy
the sudden overturning of a lamp. Miss
Gertrude Davis, daughter of c. M. Davis
of East Villa street. was the principal
sufferer. At about 9 o'clock, when the
guests were playing games, the lamp
was knocked over into Miss Davis lap.
The oil was spilled on her dress, which
Immediately caught fire. Luckily she had
the presence of mind to lie down on this
floor, and the other guests helped to ex-
tinguish the flames. This was not done,
however, until the fire had burned the
hands of Miss Davis and of several other
young ladies. Miss Louise Marston threw
the burning lamp out of doors before any
serious damage was done.
Strong's Appeal
Robert Strong, of the real estate firm
of Farris & Strong, today filed COM
munication to the city council in regard
to electric franchises. He suggests that,
should the Terminal be granted a fran
chise, the loop desired be confined to the
business center along Green street to
Raymond, across Colorado street to Wall
nut or Union to Fair Oaks to Green. Mr..
Strong further thinks that many of the
signers of the petition two years ago for
admitting the Terminal would not sign
such petition today, because the condi-
tions have changed. Low rates, in
creased facilities, attention to the wants
of the city, home management and a vol
untary subsidy of over $1,000 per month on
our taxes-these things Mr.. Strong sets
forth, have changed public opinion.
Brevities
The contract has been let for the new
Throop catalogue. officers have been
agreed upon by the board of trustees, but
have not yet been elected. They are:
President, DR.. Norman Bridge; vice
president, DR.. E. L. Conger; secretary,
David Heap; treasurer, p. NJ Green;
auditor, 7. c. Hoag. William Stanton
was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of John Wadsworth.
These names were decided upon in ad
vance of election, in order that they might
appear in the new catalogue.
The monthly social of the Order of the
Eastern Star was held last evening in
Masonic hall. At business session a
new member, Mrs. Gooch, was initiated,
after which banquet was given. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. and Mrs. Hol-
land of the South Gate chapter of Los
Angeles. Rev. ]. T. Welcome of South
Bend, Ind, also gave an address. A large
number of guests from Los Angeles were
present.
The Valley Hunt club picnicked today
in the Southern Pacific park at Garfield
station. Luncheon was served at l.: 80
o'clock. following which there was tar
get shoot, for which prizes were awarded.
A large number of ladies and gentlemen
attended, leaving Pasadena at IL o'clock.
A recital was given last evening by the
pupils of Mrs. C. A. Phelps at the home
of Mrs. c. C. Reynolds on North Fair
Oaks avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Jardine entertained
last evening with a moonlight picnic in
the park near their residence south of
town.
Personal
Charles Harvey is confined to his home
by illness.
Mrs. Paxton leaves on Monday for San
Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pyle left today for Car
penteria.
T. J. Lang and family have gone to
Bear Valley for a short vacation.
Richard Halstead is improving.
Newton Woodville leaves on Monday
for Pittsburg.
Rev. Clark Crawford will preach bac-
calaureate sermon tomorrow at the Uni
versity of Southern California.
r. M. Allen will sepnd Sunday at IAlng
Poaoh