The herald., 1898-02-04
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PASADENA

PASADENA, Feb. 3.-(Regular Cor
'espondence) The principal topic of
conversation on the streets of Pasadena
the coming city election, which bids
air to be warm contest The 80
.alled Straight Republican" forces, con-
rolled by the little clique which seeks
With the assistance of the local papers,
o dominate the city government of Pas
ldena will attempt to overthrow the
movement inaugurated by those citi-
,ens who have banded themselves to-
yether to secure to Pasadena the bene-
Its of non partisan city government
rhe citizens non-partisan movement
vas inaugurated in Pasadena some
ears ago, and has been steadily gain
ng strength, and the citizens composing
he non-partisan movement are not idle.
mass meeting will be called, to which
'tizens of all parties are invited, where
he matters of most interest to Pasadena
1t the present time will be discussed and
ticket put up which will be composed
# good business men without regard to
oarty affiliations, but with only the best
interests of the city to serve. Many eX-
)ressions of approval Of The Herald's
course are heard from citizens of all
)dItltS. VIII IeJOltt W ste tlldt tHty
ire to have one supporter in their en-
leavor to free the city from an overdose
# politics" in it's municipal affairs.
THE SHAKESPEARE HOME
The plans of Architect C. w. Buchanan
or the Shakespeare clubhouse have been
ccepted. 1t will be remembered that a
ady friend Of the club made the gift
4 the triangular corner of Lincoln ave-
lue and Fair Oaks avenue and offered
build clubhouse on 1t. The structure
yill be of the old English style, some
What after the fashion of Shakespeare $
lomo Modern convenences and i'm
,rovements will be put in. Work will
,e begun soon, and memorial fountain
viii also be erected in front OF the house.
SOCIAL DOINGS
Mrs. Frank Brown and daughters, Mrs.
Grant Lyman and Miss Brown, gave
cry elaborate reception yesterday at
crnoon between the hours of and 6
[ their handsome home on South Or
nee Grove avenue. The house was
andsomely decorated with flowers and
reenery, the several rooms being in dif-
.rent colors. The refreshments were
resided over by Mines. c. p. Moore
ouse. C. s. Chrsty, C. d. Daggett and
:. r. Hull. The punch room was in
barge of Mrs. A. A. Libby. jr and Mrs
coville During the reception hours
,usic was given by an orchestra. More
nan two hundred guests were present.
The guests at the Hotel Green enjoyed
rogressive euchre last evening. Six ta-
les were arranged and Mrs. Miller won
,e ladys first prize; Mr. Jones gentle
,an's first Mrs. Anton, lone hand:
.isses Dewey and Grant consolation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mac d. Snowfall of North
aymond avenue entertained friends
lst evening with cards, games and re-
,eshments The guests were Misses
,hnson, Amy Johnson, Seamans. Agnes
odge. Eva Chamberlain, Maud Bene-
ct. Messrs e. F. Wehrle, w. w. Bene-
ct. w. S. Yarnell, Arthur Hodge, F. M.
samans.
The w. r. c. Thimble society was en-
ertained yesterday afternoon at the
,me of Maud r. Eyestone, on Green
rect At o'clock refreshments were
rved. Later number of invited gen.
,men called and the evening was spent
cially.
BREVITIES
John Mcmahon, alias Williams, who
rs sent uOMu ny Nbdi oileti NoSNy io''
onday for stealing lap robes, was yes
rday identified by Mrs. Clifford, a
cond-hand goods dealer, to whom
illiams sold his plunder.
The funeral of w. II. Pinney, ST., was
Id this afternoon at 1890 o'clock, from
residence on North Marengo ave-
e, Rev. Clarence True Wilson off1ciat-
:. The attendance of friends and rela-
I~... IL ,tx,s. to
to Rosedale cemetery for interment.
he was work in the A. o. U. w. this
en- In the first and second degrees.
three candidates, and delegate was
elected to the grand lodge in San Fran
cisco on the 10th of this month.
The North Pasadena Water company
has laid two mains from ther reservoir
on Washington street and on Raymond
avenue. This is in order that the pipes
may have more pressure.
Herbert Wright, son of Cyrus Wright
of Washington street, left today for tht
Klondike.
Charles r. Ryan was elected as rep
resentative to the grand lodge from
Pasadena A. o. u. w.
PERSONAL
Mrs. Mary G. Cooper of Marengo ave.
nue. is i'll.
George Hay, father of Mrs. Anna
Johnston of this city, died yesterday al
Azusa.
Judge Magee has returned from Sar
Francisco.
Prof. N. Saunders of Throop was yes.
terday ordained an Episcopal ministe,
In Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams of Ohio are
visiting friends in Pasadena.
J. b. Miller of Michigan is the guest OF
his son John B. Miller of Grand avenue
Miss Efie Bane has issued invitations