Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-23
LONG BEACH

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wild of 7O4 New York
street celebrater the golden anniversary of
| their wedding Thursday. Roses, carnations
and peoples were used extensively in decorat-
ing the home, large number of friends being
entertained in the afternoon.
| A moonlight beach party in honor of Miss
Elsie Kilbourne was given Thursday night by
Miss Ethel Dearick, beach supper was
| served at half past g. bonfire and marsh
mallow roast were enjoyed after the evening
! band concert.
Mr. and Mrs e. W. Porter, who were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J, c. Minter' left on
| Thursday for their home in Ferisburg, VT
Mrs NJ. c. Arnold, accompanied by Miss
| Hayes of Los Angeles her niece Will leave
| Tuesday for extended visit to the south and
! east
| In honor of the golden wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Welch, 4O5 Chestnut
avenue, a large number Of friends rendered
them surprise party Monday afternoon.
Friends from Los Angeles, Compton and Long
Beach were in the merry crowd.
George A. Clark baritone of the choir Of the
Episcopal church of Pasadena, sang three
pleasing numbers last Monday afternoon before
the Ebel club of this city. His songs were
Rocking in the Wind" (Niedllnger); "A Song
of Love" (Nevn), and 20 Fair o Sweet and
Holy" SARGENT Mrs Irene Mason read a
paper on Korea and Japan" and Mrs. l.. II.
Frarey read paper on ALASKA"
leading music event of the season was the
Philharmonic clubs concert Friday evening
at the First NJ. L. church. Choral work, solos
and readings by local artists comprised the
first part while the second part was the can
tata Wreck OF the Hesperus, In which
Mrs w. e Wiseman, A. l.. Parmley and Mrs.
G. w. Isaacs appeared as soloists. Mrs. David
/ BRYAN was the reader of the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George H. BiXby opened their
beautiful ranch home at Los Cerritos yesterday
afternoon from until o'clock, the affair be-
ing under the auspices of the Womens Work
society of the First Congregational church. De-
lIcious refreshments were served and the May
pole dance was given on the lawn by the young
women who participated in it recently at the
Bentley theater during the May party given
by the Sunday school of the church The after
noon proved most enjoyable to all who visited
the rancho.
Miss Bessie Boettcher, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs H. b. Iibbetts, $50 East Tenth street,
and A. NJ Taylor of Bakersfield were married
Monday night at the home Of the BRIDES par
ents the Rev NJ. l.. Tibbetts, an uncle of the
bride officiating, and the Rev. Walter G.
Loomis assisting. After a short wedding trip
they will make their home in bakersfield
At the parsonage of the First Congregational
church Wednesday afternoon a surprise recep-
ton was given the following women: Mrs. A.
H. Bissell mother of the Rev. shelton Bissell,
pastor of the church who will leave next week
for her home In Montclair N. j.: Mrs. Wen
dell Frank, who will go to Chicago June 15
for a three months stay, and Miss Eleanor
Bray who is about to leave for years visit
in Philadelphia and other eastern cities
. About 100 guests attended the first of series
of monthly dances given by Co, H. Seventh
regiment, N. G. c. at the Armory hall Tues
day night.