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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Miss Price a Coming Bride

To ten of the most intimate girl
friends of Miss Bessie Price, her most
important secret was made known
Thursday afternoon at a party given
in her honor by her cousin, Miss Made
line Strickler, who is here from the east
for the winter. and Miss Clara Bart
ram, at the home Of the latter, Hotel
Chester.
Miss Price is soon to become the bride
of Grant Lorraine, and 1t was this
interesting piece of news which was
conveyed to her girl friends in a unique
way.
For the luncheon, covers were laid
at one table, beautifully decorated with
red blossoms and ferns. The places
were marked with double heart shaped
cards Joined together with an arrow.
Each card had one letter of the word
engagement" on 1t, and when the word
was spelled out Miss Strickler show
cred the honored guest with tiny red
hearts, thus indicating the meaning
of the word.
The dining room was canopied with
red ribbons and red hearts and a Japa-
nese umbrella was suspended over the
center of the table, From this tiny red
hatchetS, suggestive Of the day, de-
pended and to each was attached some
joke applicable to the girl for whom
1t was intended, Miss Price was given
a diamond ring of doubtful value, which
she placed beside her engagement ring.
Progressive wishes was one of the
games played, and the cards used for
this were heart shaped, with a gilt
wishbone in one corner. From heart
shaped cards on the outer edge of which
the letters of the alphabet appeared.
the girls learned OF the future, by
twirling a little arrow In the center of
the heart.
Miss Price and her fiance were both
students of the Los Angeles high school
and the romance began while they were
attending the institution on the hill
Miss Price graduated with the sum-
OF them members OF that class. They
include Miss Laura SchroedaT. Bertha
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Beautiful Colonial Party

Kramer's hall was the scene of a
beautiful dancing party Friday even
ing, given by the young women of the
Westlake School for Girls. The affair
was in honor of George Washington's
birthday anniversary and a striking
feature of the evenings entertainment
was the grand march and salutation of
the flag, large flag hung conspicu-
ously from the center of the ceiling,
and as the young women passed before
1t they saluted with a deep courtesy
suggestive of the women of earlier
days. Sixteen pretty young girls in
colonial dress danced the minuet, going
through the graceful movements in a
charming way.
Young women who took part in the
feature of the evening include Ruth
Rivers, Meta Smith, Marjeane Vance,
Dorothy Schroeder, Ruth Hutchinson,
Dorothy Parkinson, Enid Daniels,
Kathleen Barker. Ada Potts, Edith
Merriell. Edith Englehard, Minnie
Miller, Zoe Smith, Margaret Miller, Lii
Illus Ford and Helen Spielman.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Hermosa Whist Club

The Hermosa Whist club met with
Mrs. e. M. Edgerton of 1851 East
Twentieth street Thursday evening.
The home was decorated with red ger
aniums and roses. The score cards
were in the shape of red hearts; upon
them were written verses which were
read during the evening. A business
session was held before the meeting
and new officers were elected as fol-
lows: Mrs. f. Todd, president;L. p.
Paulsen, vice-president: Mrs. l.. P.
Paulsen, secretary, and Mrs. E. M.
Edgerton, treasurer.
A box party will be given at the Be
lasco theater Thursday evening, Feb
ruary Y, in honor of Mrs. C. G. Price
and L. P. Paulsen, who made the high
est score during the last three months.
At the next meeting the club will be
entertained by ]. w. Lytton at Hotel
st. Francis on March l.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Celebrate Natal Day

A Washington's birthday dinner was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Ralphs of Eleventh and Arapahoe
streets Thursday evening. The deco
rations were suggestive of the national
holiday and the table where dinner was
served was adorned with cherry trees
and baskets OF cherries. The places
were marked with boxes of bonbons,
upon which We're sketched American
flags. Asparagus plumosus was used to
canopy the dining room. After dinner
whist was played and prizes were
awarded to the winners. There were
present; Mr.. and Mrs II. A. Kennls-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wallace, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Canady, Mr.. and Mrs
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Farewell Party

A farewell party was given Thursday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs Stepan, 1942
South Los Angeles street. in honor or
Joseph Kilian, their nephew from Min
nesota, who has been spending the
last few months in Los Angeles. The
first part of the evening was spent in
playing cards, and prizes were awarded
to Miss Rose Hessel, Lloyd Myers, Miss
Lille Krebs and Walter Jensen An
elaborate supper was served and at
that time the Forester band arrived at
the home and greatly surprised the in
mates with several fine selections.
Among those present were Mr.. Winter
of Rock Island, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. Is
bell, Rose Hessel. Mamie Ramps. Rose
and Tessie Breithaup. Elizabeth
Moeskes, Meta Jensen. Lille Krebs,
Mary Crates, Mary and Anna Stepan,
Joseph Kilian, Lloyd Myers, Grover
RAIDER, Joe Crates, Bob Smith, Walter
Jensen, Otto Ramps, George Machris,
Charlie Wetenhall, John Stepan, Henry
Kearny Charles Stewart, John Becker,
Paul A. Treosti. Ben Krenwinkel, Ed
ward and Louis Wurff, Joe Lokez, A.
J. Koenig, Frank p. Meister, F. Holem-
dorf, l.. Van Rillder, ]. Kearney, A. j.
Miller, H. L. Moss and Dan Pitzel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Five Hundred Party

A pretty five hundred party was the
one given in honor of Miss Mabel Car
michael of Denver by Mrs. j. b. Lum-
gair and Mrs. Weightman Smith at
the home of the latter. Miss Carmichael
is the guest of Mrs. Lumgair and she
has been much entertained since her
arrival here. The guests included
Mesdames j. w. McAllister, Charles
Enick, Lawrence Burck. l.. j. Selby,
William Richardson, Nash, 7. w. L.
Richards, Charles Errick, Wheeler of
ST. Louis. e. w. Carmichael of Denver;
Misses Lima johnson, Florence Cor
nell, Cecil Badgley, Pearl Morgan OF
Tennessee, Bessie Woodruff, Ethel
Stockard, Roberta Smith, Hortense b.
Jones, Italia Bower, Bess Pendleton,
Theresa Say Bessie McAuley, Eliza
beth Page, Lulu Page, Macarthur and
Elizabeth Mason of Hopkinsville, Ky.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Valentine Party

The members of the Wild Rose Whist
club were delightfully."- entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Mcpherson of 1926
South Los Angeles street Thursday
evening. The house was decorated with
red hearts, ferns and geraniums, in
keeping with the valentine feature.
Handsome prizes were awarded the
winners of the card game. Late in the
evening the party adjourned to the
dining room, where covers we're laid
for twenty-five. The club will attend
the wedding of Miss Maude Brown and
William A. Goodwin at the First Meth
odist Episcopal church Tuesday even
ing, February 27.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Linen Club Meets

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Friday Afternoon Linen club was held
at the home of Mrs ]. j. Billick of 257
North Burlington avenue Friday even
ing. An enjoyable social time was had
and after the routine business was fin
ished refreshments were served. The
following women were elected as Off
crs for the ensuing term: Mrs. ]. ].
Billick, president; Mrs B. r. Williams,
secretary. The following members
were present: Mesdames r. ]. Tobey.
c. D. Ingraham, c. e. Patterson, A. N.
Watson, F. A. Ripley R. f. Boyce, B.
r. Williams, J. F. Boyd, ]. ]. Billick.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Mrs. j. f. Boyd.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Poppy Whist Club

Members of the Poppy Whist club
We're entertained at the Rangeley apart
ments by Mrs. A. G. Berg. Mrs. l.. p.
Paulsen won a pretty stein and Mrs.
j. w. Lytton won pretty seidl. Mrs.
A. G. Berg won the consolation prize,
a cup and saucer decorated with the
characters of the cards. After the card
playing dainty refreshments were
We're Mines. G. C. Price, II. McBee 70.
Todd, M. Holman, C. o. Anderson, j.
w. Lytton, IL. E, Whipple, Nj. c. Eyer
ton, A. G.. Berg, r. Johnson, Theodore
Fulton and Miss Lola Withers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Dobinson Reception

A reception was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Dobinson at their audi
torium, 1044 South Hope street, last
Wednesday evening, which was bril-
liantly attended. The event of the af-
fair was the reading of Mrs. Dobinson
of Stephen Phillips play 1.-THE Sin of
David" The reading was character
lied by all of Mrs. Dobinson's power
and dramatic ability and the audience
followed the story with almost breath
less interest, the pathetic climax bring
ing out marked evidence of emotion.
The Dobinson trio furnished delightful
music for the occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
st. Agnes Entertainment

An entertainment will be given at
Henderson hall Monday evening under
the auspices of the women of st. Agnes
church. the proceeds of which will be
applied to the new church foundation
fund. This will be the first Of a series
of three social events.
Those who will take part are: Mrs.
w. A. Banks, soprano; Miss Francesca
Alysworth, violinist; Miss X. McGinn,
contralto; Mrs. w. Stearns, soprano;
Nicola Guilli, flutist; Herbert Spring,
fancy dancer; Tom Mack, baritone;
Sheldon Ballenger tenor, and Miss
Marguer e Banks, accompanist.
Stamm's orchestra will furnish music
for dancing. which will follow the pro-
gram. Refreshments will be served
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Club Gives Box Party

Members of the Poppy Whist club
entertained with a box party at the
Belasco theater recently in honor of
Mrs. f. Todd. having highest score of
the first season. After the matinee a
dainty lunch was served at Levy's cafe.
Covers were laid for twelve. The table
was artistically decorated in the Poppy
colors. Those present were Mines. f..
Todd, c. c. Price, H. McBee, C. o.
Anderson L. P. Paulsen A. G.. Berg.
]. w. Lytton. NJ Holman, H. r.
Whipple, Theodore Fulton and Miss
Lola Withers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Stanton Relief Corps

An entertainment for the benefit Of
Stanton Relief corps, No. 16. will be
given Thursday evening at Blanchard
hall. The principal portion of the pro-
gram will be a series of readings by
Emily Morgan. who will recite "The
Quarrel Scene" from Sheridan's "School
for Scandal" "Hagar," "The Wind" by
Eugene Field, 'The Old Band" by
James w. Riley, How Salvador Won"
by Ella w. Wilcox, and the "Whistllng
Regiment" In addition there will be
violin selections by Lou Robinson and
Angeloty's orchestra will assist.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Westmo Ireland Club Entertained

The members of the Westmoreland
Five Hundred club were entertained
at their regular fortnightly meeting
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
j. H. Francis of I'LL Elden Avenue.
Clusters of pink roses and potted
palms were used in the decorations and
harpist concealed by the palms
played for the company while they
were occupied by the games. Three
prizes were given to the fortunate in
the games. The first was a hand
painted plate, the second a brass vase
and the consolation was a pack of
fancy playing cards. There were pres
ent Mesdames Charles D. Hagerman,
A. M. Squires, R. B. Wilson, Bert
Lewis, j. G. Cribb, r. S. Lanterman,
S. D. Lauterman, ]. o. Cutter, C. C.
Fife, w. H. Stewart, Park Wooster,
George A. Ralphs Henderson. Webster
and Miss Lucille Dickson.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
eiIIineham-shulthis Wedding

Miss Grace Shulthis became the bride
of Caleb Gillingham at noon yesterday.
The ceremony took place at the home
of the brides parents 1547 Gramercy
place and Rev. Hugh K. Walker Of
ficiated. Miss Shulthis' sister, Mrs.
Charles S. Marston, attended her as
matron of honor, Master Charles e.
Marston was ring-bearer and Little
Miss Alberta Ferguson was the flower
girl. The brides gown was of white
silk null and her veil was fastened
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
L'AIIiance Franchise

M. Jacquard Auclair Of Paris pre-
pared an extremely brilliant program
last Wednesday evening at the Ebell
club house. The play, "The Grammer,"
was vivid and clique in its dramatic
presentation, while "Enoch Arden" by
Richard Strauss, was rendered with
intense emotion and feeling.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25

H. G. Cole, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Carr, Mr..
and Mrs. K. NJ. Sullivan, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Juden, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Browning,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Hamilton, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Elder, Mr.. and Mrs. c. R.
Elliott Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McBurney, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Dix, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. owen, Mr.. and Mrs. James J. Jex,
Mrs. Vida Ross, Misses Hazel Ralphs,
Jennie Gallagher, Corinne Clement,
Mona Claridge, Messrs. Frank May
nard, George Hayes, Harry Davis, AL
bert Gilliland. Walter Ralphs and
William Trumpseller
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
At the Jonathan Club

Mr.. and Mrs. W. IL. Anderson of
Ocean Park gave dinner at the Jona-
than club on Washington's birthday
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert r.
Gage OF the same place. The AFFAIR
took place in the private dining room
Of the club, The decorations We're In
pink, a large centerpiece of sweet peas
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Luncheon at Hotel HOLLYWOOD

At Hotel Hollywood a luncheon was
given by Mrs. M. P. Doran Tuesday
afternoon. There were present Mes
danes M. A. Coleman, C. C. Desmond,
Elsie Kerckhoff Charles L. Whipple,
Victor Ponet, James C. Kays, M. Nc
Pherson. NJ. O'Donnell, C. H. Burch of
Detroit and Miss Laura Brown.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
LEAVES FROM SOCTETY'S NOTE BOOK
BY THE cHGATTERER

giving the keynote to the color scheme.
Those present besides the host and
hostess and the guests Of honor were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.. Fraser, Mr.. and
Mrs. q. M Jones, MIR. and Mrs. T. I1.
Gibbon, all OF Ocean Park, and Mr..
and Mrs u. w. Murphy and Russ
Avery of Los Angeles. After dinner
the entire party spent the remainder
of the evening at the Orpheum.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Pretty ChiIdren's PARTY

Mrs. u. L. Grover OF 62S South Bur-
lington avenue gave chldren's party
yesterday afternoon in honor of the
eleventh birthday anniversary of her
little nephew, Master Francis Nc
GinniS
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Card Party on Washineton's Birthday

A dinner followed by a card party
was given last evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Neuer of 943 South Bonnie
Brae street. who entertained in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Larned, Mrs.
George Stegmater of Wilkes sbarre, Pa,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Heath of
Fargo, N. D. Red, white and blue rib
bons were used in decorating the din
ing room and were festooned in canopy
fashion over the table. The affair was
commemorative of Washington's birth
day and the decorations were intended
to carry out that effect. The place and
score cards were decorated with flags
and pictures of the first president In
the center of the table was a huge
basket of cherries, and flags and
hatchets were used on the table. There
were twenty-four guests present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Housewarmlna Reception

An informal reception was given
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Frank
Gillelen of 1851 South Ingraham
street. The reception was after the
fashion of a housewarming and was
designed TO introduce her friends to
her new home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Les Freres Club

The Les F'reres club will give a
promenade recital with their next ball
Friday evening, March 2. Signor DOM
enico Russo, late tenor of the Grau
grand opera company, will sing in
Italian and English. He will be ac-
companied by T. S. Caroe, who will
also play piano solo and a duet with
Mrs. Lena K. Glaum.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Benefit Gard Party

Then benefit card party given at the
Westmore hotel Wednesday afternoob
proved great success both socially and
financially. Refreshments we're served
and prizes awarded to the following
women. Mines. Martin. Perkins. Lowe,
Root, Jones and Miss Agnes Schele.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25

Brooks Augusta List, Bettibelc Hotch-
kiss, Althea Salyer, Nellie Mohr and
Mrs. McCrabe.
The date has not yet been set for the
wedding, but 1T is understood that the
ceremony will take place soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
To Entertain Men

The ladies' auxiliary will entertain
the members of the A. o. H. Tuesday
evening, February 27, at the New Eng
land hall. There will be an elaborate
musical program. after which refresh
ments will be served.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Hillsdale Alumni

The annual banquet of the alumni
association of the Hillsdale college,
Mich, will take place Friday evening,
March 2, at o'clock, at the Nadroj
cafe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
DAY
MAKES ATTACK
ON DEMOGOGY

New York. Dec S.-Chancellor Day OF
ot Mr.. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil
company was a widely quoted contribution
10 current political discussion, continues
To denounce warmly the movement FOR
legislative control OF aggregations OF
wealth. This movement he terms mi.
Of Leslie's Weekly and says;
For some time We have been in the
grip OF this mighty spssm over corporate
wealth and swollen fortunes. These cur
rent phrases are from high sources All
OF our national Ills are being stated in this
formula: Down with the rich! Puncture
the swollen fortunes! Make the rich poor.
and all the poor will be rich! Destroy the
corporations, hamper them, obstruct
them. Sue them In the courts Assail
them I'm the press Tie the strings OF the
Lilliputions TO them in congress and bind
them and the individual can have a
chance. Make the returns OF great busi-
nesses sufficiently small and uncertain by
petty legislation and control. and we shall
not be troubled by the genius OF a Rookie
feller, Hill. a Morgan. a Carnegie, an
Armour or a Swift. The little men will be
big enough for the little things remain
ing 10 be done. II is a crime for several
men TO have developed the power of Civ
ing employment to 5000 or 10000 men
Probably no men In the country" the
chancellor declares. ARE more disqualified
for the control and supervision OF the cor
porations or swollen fortunes than the
majority OF legislators Any proposition
from that source TO supervise and control
the wealth OF the land is a gigantic piece
OF impertinence that TO coming genera
tions viii be incredible"
The minority of congressman, who have
ability and character. should control in
the interest OF the rights OF the people
who are being disregarded with startling
contempt for wage and law, argues the
chancellor, who adds:
Courts OF Justice are dragooned into
subserviency 10 execute authority. men
being condemned without conviction and
told to clear themselves after they are
condemned IL they want mercy. Com
merce. traffic transportation. manufac-
ture are placed under espionage and hailed
before the courts and threatened with reg
ulation by socialistic law until men no lon
ger know what property is or the rights
OF business rs once interpreted by those
principles which were supposed 10 have
been established by the wisdom OF the
centuries.
II predict that we are passing through
an epoch that will stand in future times
TO our everlasting disgrace and shame. We
are phenomenally blessed by Providence.
We are steadied by the calm confidence
and signal ability of the greatest men ever
known in the commercial world. But II
this mania continues IL Is not far on to a
crash that will carry down all confidence.
confuse all property rights, block the
wheels OF all progress and wreck not only
the millionaire's fortune. but the laborer' 9
cottage. The demand OF the hour is the
control OF the controller Swollen fortunes
are a thousand-fold less dangerous TO our
land and people than swollen demagogy."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
JAPANESE MAKE
HEAOWAY IN THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

San Francisco. Dec. ls.-Frank p. Sar-
gent. commissioner of immigration. re-
turned from Honolulu yesterday on the
japanese liner Nippon Maru. Regarding
immigration matters in Hawaii Commits
sioner Sargent said that the Japanese
were fast displacing all shop keepers con-
tractors, carpenters and tradesmen gener-
ally Of other nationalitles in the islands.
The japanese population in the islands
is. however rather on the decrease on ac-
count OF the Japanese rush for this coast
Hundreds OF the brown men are monthly
arriving at Honolulu. but their stay there
is brief the great army being bound in
the direction Of the mainland.
He spoke in praise OF The Portuguese
immigrants lately arriving at Honolulu
from Europe.
They are from the best class and we're
gladly welcomed in the Islands by the
plantation owners said Commissioner
Sargent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
HEAVY VOTING
Continued from Page One }

Louis Marshall. watcher for the inter
national policyholders committee, insist
ed on identifying all proxy-holders. and
as result the names OF all those voting
proxies was taken. He reserved the right
to enter protests when the actual count
ing begins.
Early this afternoon Richard Dlney,
Gen Benjamin f. Tracy and Col. Alfred
NJ Shook. the proxy committee for The
policyholders' ticket. appeared before
the inspectors in the Mutual Life office.
They brought several bundles contrin-
ing several thousand proxies. With
the Olney party was Congressman
Nicholas w. Longworth. who is see
retary of the international policy
holders committee
Representatives OF the policyholders'
ticket from Illinois and Vermont were
present at the same time and voted
the proxies which had been entrusted
10 their care.
Mr.. Cromwell, representing the ad-
ministration ticket. announced this af-
ternoon that he had turned over TO the
inspectors OF election in the New York
Life office 100000 votes Samuel I'm
termeyer. acting for the policyh )lders'
committee, said he had handed 10 the
inspectors S291 votes and had still
about $4,000 more votes which he
would turn in before the polls close.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SUPPORTS PRESIDENTS
PUBLIC LAND POLICY

Washington, Dec. B.-lnterstate Com
merce Commissioner Clark appeared be
fore the house committee on public lands
today In support OF the presidents sug-
gestion that the government cease 10 sell
coal lands and lease them hereafter TO
mining companies He reiterated his
charge that great corporations in league
with railroads have "cornered" coal lands
and forced the prices up TO an unreason-
ably high point
Mr.. Clark, I'm reply TO questions said
shippers are as much TO blame as car
riers for the present car shortage. lie
said thousands OF cars are delayed un-
necessarily IN large centres by the failure
OF shippers 20 unload them promptly In
Mr Clarks opinion railroads are buying
can get them.