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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
The LOCAL RELIGIOUS CRUSADE

No citizen, whether religious believer unbe
lever, will question the need of moral awakening in
Los Angeles No will question the earnestness Of
the effort begun last night for the religious and moral
uplifting OF this city backed It is by the support of
hundred church congregations No grander spectacle
has ever been witnessed in the history of Christianity
in America than the one inaugurated here.
Four thousand enthusiastic Christian soldiers
enlisted for the war that is to be waged in Los An
adopted for the warfare is to intense in
terest. 1t appeals strongly to the emotional senslb
ties and it will not be surprising II II results in the
most intense religious revival ever witnessed in Cali
fornia.
Los Angeles sorely needs such awakening. The
general moral tendency of the city has laterly been
downward rather than upward Religion and morality
are recognized handmads and whatever is helpful to
one is generally helpful to the other. great re-
gious awakening would be reflected in such moral
reformation as the suppressing at least the cura
ment of the greater moral iniquities which now are
reproach to the name of Los Angeles.
Persons who are not imbued with religious zeal
apt to regard religious revivals merely emotional
manifestations that pass and forgotten. But
all is lost certainly in the product of revival If
only small percentage of the harvest be garnered the
effort is worth immeasurably more than its cost.
All citizens of Los Angeles who desire the elevation
of the cty's moral standard will wish the army of re-
gious workers Godspeed in the good work which they
have just entered upon zealously.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
CONGREGATIONAL

The annual meeting of the Third
Congrega tional church was held at
the church Wednesday evening. A
banquet was served, which was fur
nished by the Bethlehem, East Los
Angeles, Central Avenue and Vernon
congregational churches. Reports
from the different officers were re-
ceived which showed all departments
in fourishing condition and all church
debts paid. Rev. F. A. Field, the pas
tor, was elected to the pastora1a
for another year. It was moved that
the church property be put in the
hands of the Congregational union for
enlargement of the work.
A dinner was served the church
council of the First congregational
church Wednesday evening, preceding
the regular prayer meeting. This
council is composed of the officers and
executive committees Plans were dis
cussed for the coming evangelistic
services.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
Wonan's Clubs
Friday Morning Club

There were three speakers yesterday
at the Friday Morning club, when one
of the brightest and pleasantest of
programs served to interest the MEM
bers at their regular weekly meeting.
Th subject for discussion was paper
read by Mrs. Belle S. Widner on John
Morleys Life of William Ewart Glad
stone" Mrs Widner touched on the
close friendship existing between the
writer and the great statesman, and
conceded TO him the position of being
able to understand the character OF
the grand old man" better for having
been his friend. Mrs. Widner's paper
was bright and sparkling, and the few
opening sentences had the effect of
putting everyone in pleasant frame
OF mind.
Miss E. c. Mccullough, whose an
cestors and who herself is a native OF
Great Britain, spoke on Gladstone from
a Conservative standpoint. She brand
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
A Till Tapper

Joseph Letter was in New York the
other day. He had luncheon at fash
ionable restaurant.
During the luncheon the subject Of
widows arose, and on this interesting
topic many original ideas were ex-
pressed. Mr.. Letter said:
Some widows are to be pitied; 9TH
ers, again, are to be felicitated. My
father used to describe a widow of the
latter sort.
"She lived in Maryland and kept
little village store. Her husband was
worthless fellow. He never worked
and he drank a great DEAL A worth
less fellow, I repeat, but nevertheless,
when he died suddenly, many persons
made calls of sympathy and coincidence
on the widow.
MY father did not call, but one day,
stopping at the store to buy some trifle
or other, he thought it was no more
than right to say in a feeling tone:
"'You must miss your husband a
great deal, madam
"'Well, sir said the widow, 1t does
seem strange to come into the shop and
find something in the till New York
Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
a Tale of a Tub

The two pretty American girls had
met two delightful Englishmen on the
way across and had given cordial
invitation, warmly seconded by their
mother, to Sir Charles and his friend
to visit them at their country home.
One day a message came saying the
two men would arrive that afternoon.
The family was thrown into fever
of excitement, and many plans of en-
tertainment for their guests were sug-
gested and abandoned. 1t was finally
decided that as Englishmen were no.
toriously fond of a tub" and their
guests were coming directly from the
train, they should first be invited to
take a bath. After that the hostess
would rely on the inspiration of the
moment.
The young men arrived promptly, and
after some demurring were hurried off
to the bathroom. In about an hour
they emerged and went Immediately to
their hostess, saying, 1--WE are sorry
to leave so soon, but we only came to
make a call, and our train leaves in
fifteen minutes. MARY C. Frankfurter
in Lippincott.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
THE PLIGHT OE FLORIDA

The relationship between Southern California and
Florida as producers of the American orange supply
makes the news Of Flordas present misfortune excep
tionally important in this section. The sweep of
cessvey cold temperature in the east reaching down
to the Mexican gulf to have wrought widespread
in Florida Only meager reports of the exent OF
damage have received but the estimate Of total
loss to vegetation touching $2,0O00O0 indicates severe
blow the states agricultural industries.
1t is reported from Jacksonville, which is nearly
degrees farther south than Los Angeles, that the
recorded 16 degrees above zero here this
lishmen of the weather bureau in 1885," Such tenn
perature-sxteen degrees below the freezing point
would kill hardest orange tree The belt is
largely below the latitude of Jacksonville however and
the cold intense south of that city, but even
at points ten degrees warmer than at Jacksonville
orange trees would suffer serious injury.
The similar cold sweep in Florida few years ago,
killing large proportion of the trees dscour-
aged great number of orange growers, and led them
into the cultivation of table vegetables for the northern
markets In that line they have been prospering lately
Now comes the statement however, in the dispatch
from Jacksonville that 'the vegetable crop has been
utterly lost" First reports of such damage are apt
to be exaggerated but present indications point to
blow to the Florida orange industry that prove to
be fatal.
The orange belt of Florida ranges from 25O to 3OO
miles south of the latitude of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
Wednesday, Idornlnn Club

The Wednesday Morning club cele-
brated its seventh birthday with a
David Harum" social on Thursday
evening, January 26, meeting in the
assembly hall of the East Side Congre-
gational church.
The president, Mrs. II. c. Cover, pre-
sided while the entertainment was in
the hands of the first vice president,
Mrs. N, II. Harrison.
The rooms were artistically decora-
ted in scarlet and green. A drapery of
netting filled with smllax and clusters
of brilliant scarlet geranlums made a
pretty background to the platform,
while just above hung a motto with
white background framed in green.
bearing the motto, 1--WE are seven," in
scarlet letters.
Ropes of smilax were strung from
the chandeliers to the four corners of
the room.
The president delivered an address,
sparkling and witty, bidding the MEM
bers welcome. This is the one occasion
of the year when the honorary mem
bers, "our husbands" are admitted to
the sacred precincts of this woman's
club. There was a short program, con-
sisting of a violin solo by Miss Nora
Dickinson, accompanied by Miss Ferris.
Miss Dickinson has proved herself an
ardent student of the violin, and her
artistic rendering displayed unusual
talent Mrs. Gordon Norman sang sew
eral ballads in her usual charming
manner, following which she read the
scene in David Harum" on swapping
horses" Each person present having
been labeled with his or her own name,
began trading, in place of horses, like
David, packages sealed, and the dig
nifty of the club in the next half hour
was entirely forgotten.
Upon the closing of the accounts it
was found that Mrs. F. E. Prior, hon.
orary president, had won the first prize,
copy of David Harum." The second
prize was awarded to Mrs. Armstrong.
after series of drawings with Mrs.
j. e. Brown.
In her gracious manner the president.
Mrs. Cover, then called up her officers
and proceeded with them to light the
candles and to carve the birthday cake,
which was large enough to serve each
person present.
Mrs. Harrison, in few well chosen
words, expressed a desire to see ali
the friends again on January rs, 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
SALVATION ARMY

Word has been received at the Sal
vation army headquarters that the
appointment of Major Connett, the
local provincial officer, to the northern
Pacific division, with headquarters
which was made several weeks ago,
has been decided upon. Major and
Mrs Connect will farewell in about
two weeks. Orders had been received
by the major to remain here until
further orders 1t is customary for
the officers to be changed every two
years, but Major and Mrs. Connect
have stayed longer than the custom
ary time, which is made according to
military rules.
Adjutant and Mrs. Coe will have
charge of the services tomorrow al
the headquarters, 49S South Spring
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
VOLUNTEERS OF AM ERICA

Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth, known
as 1.-The prisoners friend" will be in
Los Angeles Tuesday February ID.
and will lecture at the First Baptist
church that evening on THE Prison
World" Wednesday evening she will
lecture at the Hotel Green, Pasadena.
Captain and Mrs. c. M. Boomer will
have charge of the Christian praise
service tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock at the hall, 12S East First
street. Captain and Mrs. Hughes will
have charge of the evening service.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
An Inauspicious Time

Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling!
The telephone was ringing. Yet it
was only a. m.
Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling ling-ling!
The society belle was very sleepy,
but there was nothing to do but climb
out of bed and answer it,
"Hello!" she called hoarsely.
Hello! Is that you, Grace?" called
her sweetheart. Yes? Excuse me for
ringing you up so early, but I've got to
go out of town in an hour"
Its all right" replied the girl kind
ly. What is it, George?"
"Why, you see, there's an agent here
with one of those new-fangled patent
seeing devices for telephones. Enables
you to see the person you're talking to,
you know He wants to demonstrate it
to me, so I'll have him put it right on,
eh?"
There was maidenly Shrek and a
mad rush into the adjoining room, and
a few minutes later the young lady's
mother came to the telephone and
sharply told George to ring off.-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
GOOD ONES
Two Incredible Stories

The policeman entered his home and
hung up his coat and helmet. Mary"
he said, "1've resigned. What for?"
asked his astonlshed wife. I'm going
into business for myself. l can do bet
ter that way than / can do working
for the police department. Il suppose
you're mo Mary" he said, II know
what you suppose l have a little sur
prise for you" The woman sat down
and drew long breath. Well" she
said what is It? I'm ready" Mary"
he replied gravely. I'm not going
into the saloon business" That night
the newspaper reporters called. 1t was
the first case on record.
The prize fighter had been touched on
the shoulder by the referee and he
was now champion. AS he entered his
dressing room a man hurried UP to
him. "Mr. Swat" he said, "Tll give
you $4,000 year to go on the stage
under my management" The cham
pion hesitated. Then thousand" said
the manager. The prize-fghter held
UP his hand. Friend" he began, II
wouldn't accept $4,000. 1 have too
much respect for the public. lex
change.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
EPISCOPAL

Bishop L. H. Roots of Hankow,
China passed through Los Angeles
Wednesday on his way to San Francis
co, from which place he sailed yes
terday for China. The Rev. L. e.
Ridgely, rector of st. Johns church,
who has rendered his resignation, will
be connected with Bishop Roots in the
missionary work in China.
The Rev. Walton Hall Doggett. rec
tor of the Church of the Epiphany,
lectured before the Wednesday Morning
club this week on The Book of Dan
iel."
The woman's auxiliary of the Churcl
of the Epiphany will meet at the home
of Mrs. Albert G. Calkins, 2648 North
Griffin avenue, for missionary tea.
Mrs. Hubert, diocesan president, viii
make an address.
The men of st. Athanasius church
realized $35 from the dinner which
they gave last week.
The woman's guild Of the Church of
the Epiphany will hold sale of deli
cacies at the parish hall this afternoon
from to o'clock.
The Glover Leaf club of Epiphany
church will give a pleasant evening"
at the home of Mrs. Miles Dodd, 1892
North Griffin avenue. next Tuesday
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
METHODIST

The Rev. G. E. Foster, pastor OF the
Newman Methodist church, win give
chalk talk at the morning service to
the children Of the church tomorrow.
He viii be assisted in producing pic
lures In colored chalk by his daugh-
ter Miss Hattie Foster. In the even
ing he will preach ON the topic "Now."
The Methodist ministers will not
hold their usual weekly meetings dur
ing the evangelistie campaign, but viii
hold union meetings with the ministers
of the different evangelical churches
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28

ed his career as an inconsistent one,
and gave It as the opinion Of many
that he was morally insane.
Not so with Mrs. H. r. Boynton, who
spoke from the standpoint Of the Lib
eral. She argued that to Judge great
mind dlspassionately one must not take
his weaknesses into consideration any
more than his strength, and that con-
sistency is but the virtue Of little minds.
The program was in charge Of Mrs.
Horace b. Wing, who is chairman Of
the book committee.
After the program an informal recep-
tion was given to Miss Constance Craw-
ley of the Ben Greet company who
was the honored guest of the club at
luncheon, served in the banquet hall OF
the Womans club house.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
CATHOLIC

Several young women were received
into the religious order of the Immacu
late Heart of Mary last Tuesday morn
ing, Bishop Conaty officiating. The
Rev. j. ]. Clifford ami the Rev. c. r.
Rubio assisted in the service. Bishop
Conaty made an address to the candi-
dates, outlining the duties and the
beauties of the religious life. The fol-
lowing young women received the
habit and white veil: Miss Mary Bar
rett of Los Angeles, to be known in
religion as Sister Mary Gertrude; Miss
Elsie Stack Of Tralee, Ireland, Sister
Mary Lucy Brendan; Miss Monica
Kearney Galway, Ireland, Sister Mary
Raymond.
Following the ceremony of profession
the service Of reception was conducted,
when the following sisters made their
first vows: Sister Mary Thomas Nc
Donald, San Luis Obicpo; Sister Mary
Raphael Frederick, Oxnard. Mother
Magdalen, provincial of the order, and
Mother Angela, mis- -ress of novices, as
sisted in the services.
The feast of the Publication of the
Blessed Virgin Mother, known as Can
dlemas day, will be observed next
Thursday when special services will
be held in the different churches, when
candles will be blessed. On Friday the
feast of st. Blase will be celebrated,
when throats will be blessed.
The young men of the Church of Our
Lady of Angels will meet at the church
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, to
form the Knights of Montezuma.
The Paulist fathers, the Revs. Smith
and Handley, will commence mission
at the Church of the Sacred Heart on
Passion Sunday, April 8. During the
preceding week mission will be con-
Quoted at st. Mary's church.
The Rev. j. H. Quinlan, pastor of tn :
Church of st. Joachim, of the diocese
of Peoria, ILL.,, is the guest of the Rev.
D. w. j. Murphy, S. T. B., pastor of
the Church of the Blessed Sacrament,
Hollywood. He will preach at the last
mass tomorrow on 1.-The Storm on Gal
ilee-a Type of Church Persecution"
A delegation of the Young Mems in
stitute will attend the mass at 10
o'clock tomorrow at st. Patrick $
church, East Thirty. fourth street, pre-
paratory to instituting a council in the
parish.
The usual first Friday devotions to
the Sacred Heart will be held next
Friday, the feast of st. Blase.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
FOR PARENTS TO PONDER

1t only at times of unusual police activity in the
particular line that the public gets glimpse OF the
gambling niquity as it really exists in Los Angeles
There are frequent reports in the press of raids the
Chinese gamblers and the pulling" of professional
gambling jont" is nfrequent But the fathers and
mothers rarely see the curtain lifted to reveal
their boys in the role of gamblers taking early steps on
the road to ruin.
That curtain was lifted a few nights ago by the
police at point in the heart of the ultra respectable
neighborhood of West Adams street. What was dis
closed may be inferred this report "A large party
of young men residing section patronizing
a regularly conducted game in the second story OF
barn in the 900 block of West Adams street. Most of
the young gamblers escaped but half dozen cap
tured and taken the police station along with the
gambling outfit reported, half bushel of cards and
chips"
Now note this feature of the report as published:
lowing to the prominence of of the families in
volved the players, all of them young men, not
booked and their were not made public"
The thought noting such favoritism is that of
indignation part of the average citizen. 1t inti
mates the young gamblers would have Jared differ
emily if they were not afiated with the Los Angeles
400" Probably, however, the leniency resulted from
lack of convctng evidence together with the plea of
first offense
But that revelation is sufficient warrant the belief
there many other coteres of Los Angeles boys
and young of respectable parenage who are today
taking their first steps in the road that beginning with
gambling ends at prison ignomnious death
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28

The Protestant evangelical churches
of Los Angeles commenced last evening
of an evangelistic campaign which is the
largest In scope and most thoroughly
organized IN every detail in the history
Of the city. Bvangelists have come
here to take charge Of each district
who have spent many years in the
work and are foremost in evangelistic
work in this country. During their
tour they have met with marked sue
cess which has never before been
paralleled. 1t is expected that many
people will be converted in this city
during the campaign.
During the coming evangelistic SER
vices the Methodist ministers will not
hold their customary meeting each
Monday morning but will unite with
the clergymen of the evangelical
churches and evangelists in a union
meeting each Monday morning at 10:SO
o'clock at the First Methodist church,
In Catholic church circles two not
able feasts will be observed next week.
The feast of the Publication of the
Blessed Virgin Mother known as Can
dlemas day, will be observed on Thurs
day. when candles for the year are
blessed. On Friday, which is the first
Friday Of the month, the feast of ST.
Blase will be celebrated, when throats
will be blessed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28

Simple little frocks that fall i'll un-
broken lines from generous yoke are
exceedingly becoming to small folk and
are always in style. This one includes
an attractive bertha and sleeves that
are full both at the shoulders ana
wrists in bishop style. AS Illustrated
the material is Persian lawn with the
yoke of inserted tucking.
The dress is cut in one portion and Is
gathered at it's upper edge and at
tached to the yoke, the joining being
concealed by the bertha, which con-
sists of a straight frill simply gathered
at its upper edge. The sleeves are In
one piece each, finished by the wrist
bands, and at the neck is narrow
standing collar.
The quantity OF material required for a
girl OF two years OF age Is 3h yards ~
or 2h yards So inches wide with 1 yard
os tuoking and / yard OF edging.
The pattern 4947 Is cut in sizes for chill
dren of 6 months, l. and years
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
She Mas Embarrassed

ST was dreadfully embarrassed to-
day."
'Indeed?"
"Yes. George gave me nice present
for Christmas and inclosed it in box
that bore the name of leading dealer
in bric-a-brac."
"Yes"
"Well, / just thought I'd have the
fun of exchanging it and so took 1t
down to the brlc-a-brac store. and
what do you think? 1t didn't come
from there!"
"Did the box come from there"
Eyes. And the clerk says he remem-
bers there was something particularly
lovely in 1t, but he couldn't recall what
it was. And now I'm all torn up and
don't know what to think"
Poor dear!"--EXchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
STRANGERS FRIEND SOCIETY

who Are the Irredeemables?" will
be the topic of Chaplain A. w. Kidder
tomorrow afternoon at the service of
the Strangers Friend society in Bur-
bank hall at o'clock. Music will be
furnished by the Swedish quartet and
unusually interesting service will be
held. Invalids can hear the service by
calling up S162 on the Home phone.
This society will suspend it's mid
week services during the coming evan
gelistic campaign.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
PRESBYTERIAN

Miss Lucy Ketchum, a member of
the First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, led the prayer meeting of that
church last Wednesday evening. I'M
mediately after the service she started
on her journey to Alaska, where she
10 going as "a missionary, sent by the
Penial board
Mrs. Pough and little Gladys Pough,
wife and daughter of Mr.. Pough, the
evangelistc singer, will sing at the
service tomorrow morning at the
Third Presbyterian church.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
THE WEEKS CHURCH NEWS

each Monday morning at the First
Methodist church
The boys Of the Mckinley home will
attend the service at the WestlalSe
Methodist church tomorrow morning in
a body. The Rev. w. II. Rider, the
pastor, will preach on What Boys eau
Do"
The Epworth league of the Newman
Methodist church gave an enjoyable So
cia last Thursday evening at the home
of Edward Hassey, $50 Crocker street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
UNION RESCUE MISSION

The services held the past week at
the Union Rescue mission. las North
Main street, have proved very sue
cessful, over 112 men having been con-
verted at this mission since the new
year. This mission is making a hard
fight to secure permission from the
police commission to renew the gos-
pei wagon services
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
A Candidate for Oblivion

They tell this story of Judge Ed
wards, for long ordinary of Lee coun-
ty:
A negro called on the judge one
morning and said:
Il wish you. please. sub. gimme my
license of fergltfulness."
why" said the judge, what do you
mean by that?"
Il means, suh," explained the coll
ored applicant. Il wants ter fergit de
'ooman dat you gimme a license ter git
married ter las year!"-Atlanta Con-
stitution
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
CHRISTIAN

A new Christian church has been
organized at Monrovia. A lot has
been purchased, where church
building will soon be erected.
Evangelist j. K. Hester will soon
begin evangelistic services at Santa
Monica.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
Lecture on Worlds Fair

B. R. Baumgardt last evening lee
tured at Blanchard hall upon the
worlds fair at st. Louis. The great
exposition was thoroughly reviewed.
and an excellent series of colored
stereopticon views added to the
speakers pleasing descriptions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-28
ENGLISH LUTHERAN.

'rhe Ladies Aid society of the First
Lutheran church of Los Angeles, to-
gether with the society of the Trinity
Lutheran church Of Pasadena, was en-
tertained by Mrs. Edward Eldridge
at her home in Lamanda Park.