Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

PASADENA, Jan. 2s.--Members and
guests of the Shakespeare club to the
number Of over four hundred gathered
this afternoon in woodman hall to see
the unique exhibition of articles of
woman's handiwork and to listen to n
pleasing and instructive program rela-
tive to arts and crafts for women.
From the quaint, faded old sampler
made in 1874 by the great-great-grand-
mother of one of the club members all
kinds of fine work was shown, the
time of making covering the years be-
tween the date given and the large oil
painting whose delicate tints were
scarcely dry.
Not only were the exhibits Of Ameri-
can make, but there were exquisite
specimens of lace, embroidery and other
fine needle work from India, Mexico
Persia, Russia, the Marshall islands,
Turkey and Spain. 1t was not thought
that so many unusually beautiful
curios of this sort could be so quickly
brought together.
Many articles Of historic interest
were shown by women of the club,
one being a fine lace handkerchief
made by Sonora Avila de Garfias, who
once owned all the land which is now
included in the city of Pasadena, but
fifty years ago. Another old relic was
a doll OF 1912. with hair and gown of
the style of that day, making a strange
sort of plaything for child of the
generation of today.
Lecture on Arts and Crafts
Among the many interesting or
handsome pieces of work was a.
wreath for the hair made in Turkey of
the finest sheerest silk in colors ap-
propriate to the roses and greenery
copied. This was probably the Oldest
article shown, as it is known to be
centuries old. Entirely different but
equally interesting were the dainty
candied rose leaves, violets and mint
leaves, perfect as to shape and shade,
made by Pasadena woman and her
daughter, who have but recently dis
covered the secret but successful proc
ess for this happy confection.
Soon after half past o'clock seats
were taken and short and appropriate
program was given. Miss Laura b.
Gleason, the teacher of art in the public
schools, spoke in a very entertaining
way upon the History of Arts and
Crafts" tracing the development of the
accepted term arts and crafts as we
know it today from the earlier days,
when all workmen were artists and
every bride went to her new home with
her chest filled with homemade linen.
Miss Scoby then sang with excellent
voice and effect that charming selec-
ton, 1.-The Weaver's Song" accom-
panied by Miss Camper Miss
Scoby has sung previously for the club
and is a general favorite.
Prof Bachelor who was a member
of the International art committee
whose duty it was at st. Louis to
award the prizes in the art department,
then spoke upon What Can Women
Do in the Arts and Crafts?'
Delegates to the coming state conven-
ion of Womens clubs to be held in
Los Angeles February Z, and 8, were
announced as follows: Mesdames Tur-
ner Parker, Conan, Jones, the alter
mates being Mesdames Stevens, Meek
er, Ayers and Smith.
To Investigate Estimates
Since the meeting yesterday of the
city council with the board of trade
and by the latter's invitation, with the |
civic's committee, it has been agreed
upon that a committee should be ap-
pointed by the board of trade to inves-
tigate fully the various reports for the
big million dollar water bonding propo-
sition, and report the same for pub
location for the benefit of all.
Three leading men will be appointed |
for the committee and three will be ap-
pointed by the board. This report of |
the committee will probably make |
clear many points of the information
obtained by the council, of their meth
DDS and all the various steps in the
long processes by which the city ar
rived at its conclusions in regard to
the valuation Of the properties of ths
different water companies, whose
plants and line of piping the city pro-
poses to purchase.
The general dissatisfaction in North |
Pasadena In regard to the price agreed |
upon by the city and the consulting en-
sneers has had some share in arriv-
ing at the plan of the investigation
committee. The municipal ownership
of water is the big question before the
city for the next month.
Election Officials Chosen
At the special meetings of the coun-
eli last night the officials. who will
have charge of the primary elections
to be held by the Socialist and Prohl-
bition parties on February 2l, were Sc
lected. together with the polling places.
In order TO have effect by the 2lst
OF next month the first reading was
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