The herald., 1898-01-16
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PASADENA

PASADENA, JdIi lo--tIttS uidl SOl
respondence.) At the meeting last even
ing of the Pasadena Medical society In
the office of DR.. Briggs, the question,
"Why do we have rheumatism in Cali
fornia?" was discussed. Reasons for the
existence of rheumatism were suggest
ed as the sudden changes of the atmos-
phere, watering lawns with the hose,
the large percentage of invalids and of
persons of sedentary habits. 1t was
agreed that proper dieting, exercise and
clothing would eliminate many cases. AT
the annual election of officers Dr. For
dyce Grinnell was chosen president, DR..
King vice president, DR.. j. E. James Sec
retary and treasurer, and Drs. Van
Slyck, Swearingin and Briggs trustees.
GOOD ROADS
At the meeting of the Good Roads So
ciety last evening in the board of trade
rooms Superintendent of Streets Bu-
chanan expressed his approval of the
movement, saying that it was a great
aid to the street department. He advo-
Gated the expenditure of money upon
permanent improvements. AS a result
of the efforts of the society, West Colo
RADIO street will soon be macadamized
crushed rock being furnished by Mr..
Scoville. 1t was decided to give BIZ
cycle parade in the near future, and a
committee, composed of D. c. Smith, H.
NJ Robbins and w. S. Melick, was chosen
to further the scheme.
SOCIAL DOINGS
Friends of Senator George A. Barker
surprised him last evening, the affair
having been planned by Mrs. Barker,
who invited number of gentlemen
friends in to supper at Z o'clock. The
dining room was handsomely decorated,
and covers were laid for twelve. Mr.
Barker was presented with birthday
remembrance in the shape Of hand
some leather chair. The guests were
: Messrs. ]. H. Holmes, G. G. Green, An
drew McNally, Dr. T. S. Upde Graft.
sR. ]. Rogers, H, C. Brown, w. r. Stats,
e. +. Claypool, w. S. Wright and F. c.
Bolt.
Mrs. Josephine Griggs last evening en-
tertained the High School Glee club and
friends. with fagot party. Stories were
told and songs sung, among the latter
being Chinese serenade by Miss e.
Whitehead, who wore Chinese costume.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Among the guests were Misses Cristy,
Schaeffer, Wood, Nash, Thompson, Err
win, Pierce, Gilbreth, Fits, Briggs and
Whitehead, Messrs. Spalding, Baldwin,
Weight, Briggs, Van Ornum, Brown, Err
win.4 Chas. Briggs, Stevens, Carter and
Jepson.
4 Mrs. Burton Scoville entertained with
an afternoon card party yesterday, in
honor of her sisters, the Misses Dod-
worth. The affair was a very elaborate
social function. Upon entering the house
each guest was presented with beauti-
full bouquet of violets and a card bear
ing the number of the table at which
the guest was to play The Misses Dod-
worth assisted in the reception of the
guests. Progressive hearts was PLAYED.
Miss Story won first prize, cutting with
Mrs. Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Edwards of North
Fair Oaks avenue celebrated their If
teenth wedding anniversary last even
ing with the aid of friends, who sur
prised them. A handsome couch was pre-
scented to Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards, Rev.
Cs T.. Douglass of the Baptist church
making the presentation. Light refresh
4nents Of ice cream and cake were
served.
THE home Of Mrs. J. A. Chase on Lin
coin avenue was the scene last evening
Or 4 delightful concert, the program IN
Guiding : vocal solo by James Allen,