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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
KETCH-AwLS FROM EVERYWHERE

Inquiry at the packing houses recently
disclosed the fact that the price OF
the tin buckets in which lard is packed
is included in the charge for the lard.
This has always been the custom. and
the packers make no denial of it. Ac.
cording to this figuring the bucket for
three-pound pail of lard at Is cents is
worth seven cents.
Mr.. Jno. r. Muir, of Reedville. will
open general mercantile business in
the new store-house built by Mr.. Lee
Burgess, at Burgess Store. H. Ma
son Brent, graduate of Randolph
Macon College, has been appointed
principal of the Heathsville HIGH
School with Miss Estelle Belts as first
assistant. Heathsville Echo.
The Health Board of Richmond county.
consisting of Drs. B. A. Middleton. A.
C. Fisher and H. L. Segar and Messrs.
h A. Sanders and j. B. Rains, Clerk.
met and ordered compulsory vaccina-
ton for Farnham magisterial district.
This was found absolutely necessary
because of several families in that dis
trict having smallpox. -N. N. News.
1t was the original idea of the SOU
venir postal card inventors to show that
the sender was staying somewhere and
was too indolent to say anything about
it except to convey the intelligence
that he had arrived. The motive of the
souvenir postal card is the equivalent
of "off again; on again; gone again;
Finnegan- 4" = American Illustrated
Magazine.
A convention of socialists demands
the abolition of the United States Sem
ate. Geese that they are, they would
make the rule of the Speaker of the
House and his committees absolute.
and the freedom of debate would pass
from the earth in Washington. OF
late, the stronghold of the special in
terests has been in the Lower House
OF Congress, and not in the Senate.
Norfolk Landmark.
A story is going the rounds of the
papers of colored woman in Georgia
who named her girl baby Shady" be-
cause the family name being Bower she
thought Shady Bower sounded ..kind
o pretty" This suggests an authentic
story of Virginia christening. To a
family in the Northern Neck of Vir-
ginia name Rose there was born a girl
baby. The mother, who was of a SEN
timental nature, named the child
wild" saying Wild Rose sounded so
sweet. This baby on growing up mar
ried scion of the highly respectable
Bull family of one of our Piedmont
counties, and became "Wild Bull. -
Charlottesville Progress.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
Friday. July 81, 1906.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For COMMISSIONER DISTRICT.
w. A. JONES,
OF RICHMOND COUNTY.
OF RICHMOND COUNTY

That armor contract was not s
square DEAL" Mr.. President. The
Secretary of the Navy shuffied the pack
out of turn and produced Bethlehem
Carnegie jack from the bottom.
Thus comments one of our con.
temporaries on the government steel
contract awards. The millions of
dollars to be invested in steel for our
warships were to be awarded, and an
independent firm under-bid the steel
trust. Schwsb, head of the trust.
hurried to Washington and induced
Mr.. Secretary to let him have half of
the work. pleading that the great
Bethlehem works would have to close
down if they did not get some of the
contract. The baby-act worked, and
the great, blubbering trust, employ
ing scab workmen, gets half of what
rightly belongs to the independents,
Words cannot measure the DISCUS.
that Americans feel at this Repub-
iican outrage. 1t is q safe wager
that had the trust won the contract
no independent would, have been
allowed a slice. At least, no one
ever heard of such a thing hap
psning. American labor is ring.
ing the changes on this wonder.
fol performance, and Mr.. Roosevelt
is hedging. He will not upset the
s'eel deal, but he throws, as a sop,
the enforcement of the eight hour
rule as to government employees.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27

The Norfolk Landmark raises the
point, very apropos now that France
is tumbling over itself to redress the
wrongs heaped upon Dreyfus, q
peaceful and hitherto undistin
guished minor officer. and to excul.
pate the defeated Rojestvensky. that
America is q little late in making
reparation. to the victorious but
patient Admiral Schley. Our con-
temporary might go little further
with exceeding propriety and call for
vindication of General Miles anent
the canned beef matter. Both
Schley and Miles have been peculiarly
INDICATED by acknowledgements;
but somehow our Teddy, though a
pretty big man in wanting to 90
after what is right, appears a mighty
small one when it comes to Tossing
up if in the wrong.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27

Now comes the news that the com.
mission appointed to investigate the
surrender of Port Arthur recon.
mend that General Stoessel, com.
mander of the Russian forces, be
shot; that General Fock, who com,
manded the Siberian Division, be
dismissed from the army and under.
60 years hard labor, that General
Reiss, chief of staff of General Stoes.
sci, be dismissed and banished and
that Admiral Alexiff, former viceroy
in the far East, be reprimanded. 1,
Is hardly probable that a jury will
act in accord with these recommen.
dations. Rather that it will reverse
the procedure-shoot old Alexiff,
who brought on the trouble and
skiddooed out of danger, and let the
brave Stoessel live. ~
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
MISS ELLA orr. INDIANAPOLIS, mo.
SUFFERED FOR MONTHS.
Pe-ru-na, the Remedy That

Miss Ella on, 1l27 Linden ST., Indian
spolis, Ind, writes:
Fsuffered with a run down consfifu.
ton for several months, and feared
fhaf would have to give I'D my work
son seeking the advice of a physi-
clan, ne prescribed a tonic. found,
however, that IL did me no good. On
SEEKING me advice OF our druggist, he
asked me to try Peruna. In q few
weeks began to feel and act Ike a
dhferenf person. MY appetite IN
creased, did not have that WORKOUT
feeling, and \ could sleep spIendidIy.
I'm q couple of months was entirely
recovered. thank you for what your
medicine has done for me. "---EHa Off
Write DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio,
for free medical advice. All cores
pondenee Is held strictly confidential.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
RAPPAHANNOCK BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION.

The Rappahannock Baptist Associa.
ton is in session this week at Harmony
Village Baptist church, Middlesex
county. The first and second days
Wednesday and Thursday-were well
attended and interesting. Good reports
are coming in from the churches and
different societies and the work in the
Association. the past year is very en-
couraging.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Two hundred and thiI teenth session begins
September Goth. 1903.
Two courses: ID Collegiate course leading
70 the degrees OF b. a. and NJ. A. co. Normal
course Tuition free and board at reduced
rates. Buildings renovated and newly eou,p-
ped, lighted with electricity ard supplied with
pure artesian water. Send for Catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER, NJ. A, III. D..
President.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON. yIRHiNIA

r eSth year. State Military. Scientific and
a arJ,n ni school Thorough courses of gen
anu Civil Engi eeriDg. Degree of graduate in
Scs1emic course, and degrees of Bachelor of
science In Technical Courses. All expenses
,.cluding clothing and incidentals. provided
az rate OF $s5 per annum, as an average for the
ton address INA"
SCOTT sHIPP, supt.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
va. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
State Agricultural and Mechanical College,
AT BLACKSBURG, vIRGINI,.

Southern Institute or Technology.
Fifty-four Instructors, thoroughly
equipped Shops, Laboratories and In
firmaries. Farm of eleven hundred
acres. Steamheating and electric lights
In ,dormitories. Degree courses in Agri-
culture, Horticulture, Civil, Mechanical
Chemistry, Applied Geology, and Cen
eral Science and Metallurgy and Metal
Biography. Shorter courses in Practical
agriculture and Practical Mechanics.
Total cost of session of nine months.
including tuition and other fees. board
Washing, textbooks, uniform, medical
attendance, ETC., $246.65. Cost to State
students, $196.65.
The next session opens Wednesday.
September 19, 1906. For catalogue and
other information, apply to
j. ii. McBRYDE, Phi. D., l.. L. D.,
President.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
TAX RECEIPT TO BE CERTIFIED.

(Publc-No. 26S.
An act to amend the internal revenue
laws so as to provide for furnishing
certified copies of certain records.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That chapter three of the
Revised Statutes of the United States
be, and hereby is, amended in section
thirty-two hundred and forty, so as to
read:
"Sec. 3240. Each collector of inter-
nal revenue shall, under regulations of
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
place and keep conspicuously in his
Office, for public inspection, an alphabet
ical list of the names of all persons
who shall have paid special taxes with
In his district, and shall state thereon
the time, place, and business for which
such special taxes have been paid. and
upon application Of any prosecuting.
officer of any state, county, or mu-
nicipality he shall furnish a certified
copy thereof. as of public record, for
which fee OF one dollar for each one
hundred words or fraction thereof in
the copy or copies SO requested may be
charged.
Approved, June 81, 1906.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
The Blackstone School for Girls.


~ AT Blackstone to make of the girls healthy
helpful happy
suees" MODERN Brick Building, lights
on every floor campus of % acres; faculty of go
trained the best schools all living building
the girls; unusual advantages in music; normal de.
partment for the training OF teachers:
cheerful wholesome Christian influence
Success ~ continuous extraordinary growth (fom
ooo ooaders IN ten years. place every
total enrolment last session 800 CO Hundreds of Young
ladies and their parents enthusiastic Witnesses
90 Nearly one hundred applications rejected session for
lack
Hon BanIad
JAS CANNON, Jr. M. A, Principal,
BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA
be willing
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27

npareil line. ~ SonSs Por
Obituaries, religious notices of entertain
"ohSs' e1cursfons. etc.. one-half regular rates
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27

Al. communications or business letters
5nould De addressed to the VIRGINIA CrrIzrs
ir'inston, Va, to receive prompt attention.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-07-27
FISH AND OYSTER NOTES.

Hook-and-line fishing was never bet
ter in the Rappahannock and Chesa-
peake. Over a hundred perch, rock
and trout is an average two-hours' fish
to the man just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Honor Bride-to-Be

Miss Marian Bovard was the compli-
mented guest of an informal social af-
fair given Wednesday afternoon by
Misses Alice and Estele Williamson of
Hollywood Refreshments were served
in a large attic and all the decora-
tions had been arranged suggestive of
Miss Bovard's approaching marriage.
The brides cake in the center of the
table was elaborately decorated with
small oranges, and boxes of bon bons
were given as favors, while little
orange -colored hearts were placed at
each plate with the forecast of the
guests fortune written Upon 1t. The
lights were shaded with orange, and
one especially attractive feature was
the orange branch suspended over the
table loaded down with oranges. When
opened the fruit was found to contain
handkerchefs for the brde-elect.
The reception room was decorated
with a color scheme of yellow and
green. Mrs. Bovard, assisted by Mrs.
William Armstrong, gave d program of
violin music during the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16

shower given Friday afternoon by Miss
Janet Hopkins at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. j. A. Kuykendall 1902 Cordova
street. Pepper berries and holly made
an effective decoration, and one corner
of the drawing room was banked with
ferns and potted plants where the gifts
for the bride-to-be were hidden. Frances
Wiley, dear 2-year-old girl in a min
iature wedding gown, gave the signal
for the guest of honor to hunt for her
gifts. Mrs. Bertha Nelson, Miss Violet
Mcdonald and Miss Evangeline Burgas-
ser presented a musical and literary
program. Among the guests were Mes
danes Will w. Logan, w. III. Frost,
M. A. Mccartney, Addison Lysle, S. A.
Gnad, r. j. Cowley, H. Weaver, H. r.
Dixon, Misses Dot Allen, Violet Nc
Donald, Bertha Neiderer, Clara Weten-
hall, Della Beasley. Laura Apffel, Gena
Gnad, Evangeline and Maize Burgasser.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
VIII Hold Bazaar

The Holy Cross church, corner Forty
second and Main streets, will hold a
bazaar opening Tuesday and continu-
ing through Thursday
A musical program will be present
ed and a hot dinner wkill be served
each day from to o'clock. Those
who will have charge of the booths are
Art-Ray Shelton, chairman; Mrs. P,
G.. Cotter, treasurer; Mines. j. Grant,
w. Hampton. l.. Grant, j. c. Kays,
William Rowland. S. Norton. X. Des-
mond and Miss Nicely Stevens; candy
and flower booths-Mrs. c. Whipple,
treasurer; Misses May Cotter, Anna
McDermott, Margaret Quinn, Rose 70
belein M. Dillon, Lena Wolfskill, Lau-
ra Doran, p. Casey, C. Whipple, Marie
Whalen, Mary McGarry, Marie Null
len and Mary Workman; ST. Vibi-
ana's bOoth--Miss Fanny Dilger. chair
man: Mrs. S. Whalen, Mrs. j. X ONO
Donald. Misses Shay Higgins, Reed,
Costello, Collins, Berbard, Orth, Row
land, McGrath, Klinkhammer, Ander-
son, Thornton. Bell, Lane Dooley Do
minguez, Hare, Sterling Masonwa;
Holy Gross booth-Mrs. Walter Sharp
chairman Mines. Riddle. Koek, Nc
Mahon, Wagner Pretter, Oswald,
Bradford, Donohue, Clever. Sayor,
O'Neil. Thill, Beattie and Dolan; Jap
anese garden-Miss Esther O'Neil, Miss
Miller Sharp, Miss G. O'Brien and Miss
Mezenhuber; soda fountain booth, Mrs.
II. A. Heine, Mrs. *. Russell, Mrs.
Tessie Cook Haskins and Mrs. M. C.
Marsh. A special booth planned in
honor of the Rt. Rev. Thomas j. Con-
aty will be presided over by thirty
FIVE young men of the church.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Part II
Mrs. Goldsmith Is Hostess

In honor of Mrs. G. f. Noyes of 1911
Toberman street who has just returned
from an extended European tour, Mrs.
George Goldsmith of 428 Budlong ave-
nue. gave a theater party at the
Orpheum Friday afternoon. Violets
and ferns were tastefully arranged on
the table and the candelabra were
green shaded. Covers were laid for
Mines. J, S, Chapman, A. B. Nc
Cutcheon Wood Chapman, Eugene
Pettigrew Calvin Seeley, II. Leachen
Jones, William Avery, Mathew Robin
son, Mrs. Carol Allen and Mrs. Samuel
Maier and Misses Mary Chapman,
Anna Chapman, Maude Elizabeth
Richards and Miss Marjorie Smith of
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
ll1L TROVAToRE," "Faust.o "Ballo !.

CCIL TROVATORE," Faust" "Ballo
in Maschera," La Traviata" -
such is the bill which the Lam
bardi opera company will offer in fare
we'll this week at the Auditorium. 1t is
probably the strongest series of operatic
offerings yet presented in Los Angeles,
for in addition to featuring two produc-
tions which made the biggest hits of the
season, it introduces one novelty and
brings back to the light of production
an immortal "old favorite -. .-.--,.,... SEQ =
I'll Trovatore', will. be seen at the
Auditorium ron Monday evening. Ester
Adaberte will repeat her great triumph
as Leonora, Angelo Antola will again
find an opportunity as Count di Luna,
and D'Ottavi will add his dramatic "Di
quella pira!"
On Tuesday evening Faust" will be
heard. Needless to say, Orlinto Lom-
bardi will repeat his great impersona-
tion of Mephistopheles, deemed by Los
Angeles critics the finest work of it's
kind seen.
"Ballo in Maschera," the greatest of
VerdiS early works. will be given on
Wednesday night, featuring am all-star
cast. 1t has the conference of dramatic
strength which does not characterize
most of the early Italian works, and is
throughout a play of solid, virie quail
ties.
La Traviata" on Thursday evening
will conclude the engagement The sad.
beautiful story and exquisite music Of
this maSterwork are a part of the early
education of every music lover. Alb
sence of operate opportunity makes it's
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Pleo HEIGHTS Social Notes

At the home of the brides parents at
1000 Bonita avenue Joseph Stephens and
Miss Goldie Renshaw We're married
Wednesday evening, A large company
of friends and relatives was present.
Rev. j. M. Schaefe read the marriage
service. followed by a wedding dinner.
MIR. and Mrs. Stephens will, on return
ing from their wedding tour, receive
their friends at 1000 Bonita avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. w. b. Giles, recently
from Jamestown, New York, have taxi
EN- fiat at 4O2 Reid street for the Win
ter,
g. E. Bennett and family have re-
moved from 1924 West Pico street to the
recently purchased home at 1906 West
Pico street,
Mrs. Dewitt, matron at the Harvard
school, accompanied by Mrs. Michener
(ContInued OL Page TwO.)
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Guests of Honor at Reception

Col and Mrs. Saltwater Huntington
entertained with delightful reception
Wednesdai evening at their home,
The Palms, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Chandes Burgess of Lakewood,
O. Mamon Cochet roses decorated the
refreshment tables and the candelabra
were pink-shaded chrysanthemums.
and roses were elsewhere charmngy
combined. Misses Mabel Southgate
and Nadine Taylor assisted in receiv-
ing the guests, who included Mrs.
Overton Wiltshire of Paris, KY; Mr..
and Mrs. o. Fl. Harper of Frankfort,
A H. Berry of Covington and Misses
Thelma and Victoria Oskamp of Wal
nut Hills.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Have UnIque speIIlna Contest

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. DeLano enter
tained the members of the DeLano Man
dolin and Guitar club at their residence
2610 West Eighth street, Friday even,
ing. The decorations We're red and
green. During the evening whistline
selections were given by Miss Gladys
Seoheld and readings by Mrs. Gertrude
Scoheld.
unique spelling-down contest on
musical terms was conducted by Mr.
DeLano, the prize being won by Miss
Gladys Gross
Later in the evening dainty refresh
ments We're served in the dining room.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Bridue Whist Party

A bridge whist party was given Fri
day afternoon 1y Mrs. Stephen S.
Wilder of 1860 Hobart boulevard. In
the decorations poinsettias and bright
red carnations We're well set off by a
background of pine tree foliage, and in
front of a huge blazing fireplace were
two Christmas trees, and leaning
against them were pair of immense
stockings filled with presents for the
forty guests. Christmas bells added
their music to the charming scene.
Mrs. j. B. Barker assisted in receiving.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Marries Charming Girl

Miss Florence V. Pitman and John
G. Tiaball were quietly married at the
brides home, 119 North Beaudry ave-
nue., Wednesday evening. Rev. F. A.
Fields officiated and the house was
decorated with white carnations and
ferns. The bride wore a charming
travelling gown of blue broadcloth with
hat and gloves to match, and carried
white carnations. After short trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Tiaball will be at home
at 1927 Burlington avenue.
The bride is a charming young woman
and the bridegroom is popular among
a host of business friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Symphony Orchestra

The second concert of this years
symphony offerings will take place at
Mason opera house next Friday after
noon. The soloist for this concert will
be Herr Anton Hekking, the celebrated
'cellist, who will play as his selection
Saint-Saens' concerto for cello, Op SO
The program numbers are as follows:
PART l.
Ballet suite from La. Refine de
SABA ..'.''.......... Gounod
l. Allegro.
II. Moderate.
III. Allegretto.
". Tempo di Valse.
Concerto for cello, Opus. 80. 49,.
.......... Saint-Saens
PART II.
Fourth symphony in A major Qtal-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Dorward-Barkay Nuptials

William ". Dorward, post comman-
der of the Logan Bartlett post, was
married Friday morning to Mrs. Carrie
A. Barkay in the Baptist Memorial
church, with Rev. Mr.. Pierce Off
ciating. A wedding breakfast was
served after the ceremony at the
couples future home at Twenty-fifth
street and Hobart boulevard, for twen-
ty-five guests. The church was dec
GRATED with flags and roses and the
same decorative scheme was carried
out in the home The bride was
gowned in a pearl gray silk.
The bridegroom has been living with
his daughter, Mrs. John r. Barr of
1912 West Fifty-first street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Gives Delightful Shower

Miss Lillian Murdoch of West Sixth
street was hostess Wednesday, after
noon at a linen shower given in honor
of Miss Marian Bov.,rd. A unique
feature was a daintily made cookbook
in which each guest wrote her favorite
receipt and which was then presented
to the guest of honor A brilliantly
trimmed Chri tmas tree with dozens of
little red bags filled with rice upon it
and holly and red flowers formed the
prevailing features of the decorations.
In the library. reception hall and par
lors bride roses were effectively ar
ranged.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
INTERPRETATIONS

Electro Mining Co. Directors: Fred
II. Brown, L. B. Hawkins, G. w. Clark
j. E. Shuey. Capital stock $4,000, OF
which S. has been subscribed. 4.
Southern Investment Co. Directors:
S. j. Kennedy, r. S. Woodward, l. o.
Stanchfield, E. E. Stanchfield, Malcolm
Hays. Capital stock $25,0OO, of which
the full amount has been subscribed.
Westminster Land Co. Directors: j.
V. Baldwin, George B. Ellis j. A. Kee-
ney, Fred Latimer, Norman w. Church,
B. o. johnson, Bernard Potter. Capital
stock $60,0OO, of which 500 has been sup
scribed.
P. E. Publishing Co. Directors: JOS
Mcmillan, c" F. Brady, M. A. Raines,
H. S. Kneedler, o. V. Eaton. Capital
stock 100000, of which $500 has been sub
scribed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Miss eovard the Guest of Honor

In honor of Miss Marian Bovard,
whose marriage to Kenneth Shibley Will
take place wednesday evening, Il lunch
con was given Friday afternoon by
Mrs. II. A. l.. Smith of 1903 Wright
street Pink and white were the pre-
Vailing color tones on the tables and
the cards marked places for Mrs. j, A,
Fairchild, Mrs. John G. Mott, Mrs.
Nathaniel Myrick, Felix c. Howes, Mrs,
Lyman Farwell, Mrs. E. F. Spence, Mrs.
M, M. Bovard, Mrs. William Armstrong,
Miss Kate Spence and Miss Clara
HoWes
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16

tions in the public schools of this city
was held yesterday morning at the
Grand avenue school. DR.. e. c. Moore,
the sponsor and supporter of the move
ment favoring a competitive eXamina-
ton instead of the inefficient system
formerly in vogue, conducted the test.
Thirty applicants presented them
selves to undergo the ordeal, five Of
them being men and the rest women.
The examinations were confined to the
theory and practice of teaching and ap
plicants were required to present cer-
tificates showing that they had taken
six years of training in high school and
normal institutions. Each one was also
required to have had a years expert
ence in teaching.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Guest at Box Party

Miss Edith Heron was the compH-
mented guest at a box party given at
the Mason yesterday afternoon by Miss
Carmelita Rosecrans. After the per
formance the guests adjourned to
Christophers, where violets and ferns
made an attractive decoration for the
table. The place cards. which were
hand painted with sketches of violets,
bore the names of Misses Lois Cham
berlain, Helen Chaffee, Lita Murrietta,
Anne Patton, race Wolfskill and Ruth
KayS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
Gives Informal Tea

Miss Alice Milton of Hotel Beacon
gave an informal tea Friday afternoon
in honor of her sister, Mrs. Eleanor
Bingham of Chicago, who is visiting
here. In the reception hall pink and
white chrysanthemums were charming
ly combined with papyrus and the stu
dio was decorated with pink carnations
and smilaX. Mrs. o. o. Witherbee and
Mrs. j. Mansar of Pasadena assisted
in receiving the guests and punch was
served by Misses Alice Harpham, Inez
Moore, Josephine Miller, Olive Harp
ham, Ann Patton and Mabel Murray