Arizona republican., 1902-01-12
NEWS OF THE " " O R T H
PRESCOTT

pondence of the Republican)-Rev MT. Bennett's condition is steadily improv- ing, though slightly. It is anticipated that he will need to go away and take a decided rest, as it may be long while before he regainS his former good health. He is still at MT. Bris- ley's home, and the Masons have been Hooking after his wants and sitting up Lights with him. He is most affec- tlonately cared for by the entire house. hold. while his friends, by whom he is W ell beloved and whose names are le- zion, inquire anxiously each day for favorable reports. Drs. Walls, Otto and Barrett have had his case in charge. The Church of the Advent re- mains closed for all services during MT Bennett's illness, while owing to this fact the social given by the young ladies' members of St. Agatha's Guild, at Masonic hall last Monday night, was very scarcely attended. and very little of the intended programme rem dered.
 l The tea and musical to have been given on Tuesday afternoon last at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Hawkins by tho Ladies Guild was postponed for a week on account of the sudden illness of MT Bennett. and also because of the uGaln Ol NlIS f- NfeA7C. " llO was sh member of the guild. At the regular meeting of the guild on Wednesday afternoon. resolutions of sympathy and coincidence were passed, a copy of such resolutions to be sent to the be- rCaved family.
 The funeral of the late Herbert w. Pentland took place today at o'clock from the family residence. where so short a time ago the body of his broth CT lay. after the unhappy railway ac- cident that cost him his life. The cortege following the body today to its last resting place in the Masonic ceme- tery was the largest ever noticed here by the writer. This was a small indi- cation of the esteem which the ever popular young druggist and his family have commanded. and every citizens heart bleeds for the intensely afflicted family. The E. P. O. F.. attended the funeral in a body. A profusion of flow CTS and floral emblems were laid as offerings on the newly made grave.
 A new public library and reading room is to be opened here this month. with location in rooms under the Bank of Arizona. A number of prominent citizens here take this in charge, while 9 committee taking in the various church organizations as well as rep resenting the Monday club, is co-ope- rating with the citizens to make this place q resort of mutual benefit and pleasure. The Prescott Social club is tho name of the new organization look irg after this matter. The social part of the club will mean an indulgence in games of various description, such as are generally enjoyed by the fireside, while it is expected that at certain hours during the day coffee and lunch can be obtained at a small cost to the hungry. Magazines. daily news papers from all nearby centers of pop ulation will be available. Membership tickets are on sale at one dollar each. with which it is expected to start the enterprise. and it is hoped it will soon become independent and self-support- ing. This project should have the uni Versal and unbiased support and en Il ccura cement of Prescott's citizens. as at least an effort in the right direction. The election Of officers of this club will take place on the second Tuesday in January. the 14th.
 l Another new venture is the contem- plated organization of Camera club" the first meeting of those inter- csted in such an organization to be held this evening in Dr. Metzger s rooms in the Smith building. Quite a . large number of persons have signi-
 
 prise by their willingness to attend the first meeting.
 | Photographer Tyler is to return to Los Angeles in a week ten days. and the gallery here will again be un- der the sole charge of MT. Bate.
 To show what fine weather Prescott kas and is still enjoying may re- ccrd that jaunting party. consisting of Dr. and Mrs. McGinnis, MT. and Mrs.
 
 Cleveland, Ohio; Misses Campbell and Edwards. the jolly school madams Mrs Rose Bennett. and the family of your correspondent. were taken in a | conmodious '.carry-alI' some ten miles in the country few days ago to enjoy an "al fresco' luncheon in the | woods. A good od-fashioned time. with potatoes roasted under a camp fire and good juicy steaks broiled over it constituted the greater part of a good days outing. and the party came back to boarding house hash with a keener appetite. One of the party got lest in looking for bear" and had to walk into town: but that's just an in cident of an enjoyab ble days outing among the rocks of Granite mount ain, and he found the proper home nest at an early hour the same evening, so we'll for-"bear'' to mention names. Suffice to say the gentleman is said to have slept without rocking" that night.
 MT. Jno. s. Jones has returned from visit to his children at San Diego, Cal.
 MT. Robert Heating. well known among Yavapai's mining men, has just returned from a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. While there he met l Rev Mir Pearson. formerly located here as pastor of the Methodist church. Mir Heating is quite enthusiastic over the beauties of the islands. and says l .1 idnnl Inlncn fnr rnnrsnn nf