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THE POLITE WORLD The afternoon In Hawaii was enjoyed by a large number of guests yesterday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Frank Bur nett under the auspices of the Flower Festival society. The affair was an ar tistic, social and linanoial success and was given to increase tho library ot the society. The bouse was exquisitely love ly, and a 9 each guest entered, wbcth«r gentleman or lady, they wore presented with leis or garlands of Doners, which were worn around the neck. This is a pretty.liawaiiaii custom that was car ried out yesterday with charming eifeot. The pretty gowns ol tho women bedecked with these garlands and tho very artistic arrangements' of the house, which was decorated with leis of shells, seeds and nuts, combined to make a whole tbat was unujuo and beautiful. Too Misses Marie Burnett, May Corson, May Ridgoway, Overton and Blonmfield, in their airy costumes, acted, as lei girls, and as they flitted about among the guests disponsing their floral offerings thoy made a pictur esque and charming feature of the after noon. The walls were hung with rare tapas, tho ancient Hawaiian cloth, on which were displayed a collection of ancient spears, fans end bags. Tho mantels were loaded with raro curios, among which ware especially noticeable a beautiful Koa Kalanash and a largo gourd, the decorating of which is now a lest art. The talk by Mrs, Thompson told of tho superstitions, arts and manu factures of the ancient Hawaiian!, also of modern Hawaii, their custouis, language, food and habits. Hawaii, as seen from the ocean, compared to the land of lotus eaters, was charmingly described. Mrs. Blinn spoke briefly but delightfully of her visit to tbe volcano. A very taking feature of the p-ogramme wns the Ha waiian music under the direction of Mrs. Oniroo Morgan, assisted by Mrs. Fixe:-., Messs. C. C. Carpenter, Jackson, Shawun and Morgan. Nativo refreshments were served winch consisted of poi, Hawaiian coffee and sandwiches. A more delightful afternoon could not have been planned, and it is with pleasure that the friends of the board of managers congratulate the ladies upon their success. The following were the reception committee: Mesdames J. M. Stewart, Charles l'rager, O. T. Johnson, D. Inncs, T. D. Stimson. J. E. Cowles, J. A. I'airchild, L. W. Blinn, J. H F. Peck, J. Boss Clork, L. S. Thomp son, Frank W. Burnett, M. L. Mooro. Hiss Kemper Entertains A charming party "fas given lust. Fri day evening by Misa Katharine Kemper at her home on West Twenty-third street. The porches were enclosed and made bright witli Japanes" lanterns and the interior of the house was effectively dec orated witli chrysanthemums and dark red dahlias. Tho spacious rooms wero canvased and dancing was enjoyed until a lata hour to Lowinsky's excellent or chestra. In a cosy little nook in tho hall, made artistic with pepper houghs and lanterns, refreshing punch was served, and on the second lloor tempting refresh ments were served from small tables placed about the room. Miss Koniper made a charming hostess and was assisted in entertaining her friends by her sister, Miss Kemper, and "Miss Ida Mencfee. Those present were: The Misses Annette Gibson, Pansy Whittaker, Edith Whit taker, Algie Keleey, (Catherine Bragg, Mabel Godfrey, Katnerino Kllis, Irma and Alma Foy, Grace Clark, Julia and Clara Mercereau, Mary Darling, Emma Graves, Helen Howes, Myra Lindley, Ella Clark, Moilie McCorroack, Adele llambrook, Daisy Moore, Helen Eaton, Bowena Moore, Bessie Mencfee, Helen Mnndy, the Messrs. Gemmill, Chichester, Harry Dnrhll. Will Ardia, Warren Brazzieton, liouert llartwell, Charlie White, Harold Braly, Hurdott Jevne, Will Phelpa, Mal colm Cleveland, Frank Mcrriam, F. J. Herron, Will Hambright, Lodru Kinnev, Shewing Jones. Page Battell, K. Eldrod, Winthrop Blaekstone, Ygnacio and Stephen Mctt, Harold Butler, Lo Grande Howell. Pease-Hol"ies Wedding A pretty wedding occurred at the resi dence of Mr. G. H.Holmes, Sierra Madrc, Friday morning at 10:30, when Miss Lorotta Holmes was married to Mr.Jewel Pease. The bride and groom entered the room to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by the Misses Pease. Tho bride, a pretty blonde, was attired in a white silK trimmed in lace, her only ornament being a star of pearls, the gift of tiie groom. The ceremony was Jierformed by Rev. Abbott of Sierra ladre, beneath a canopy of smiiax, from the center of which was pendent a para sol of smiiax and white carnations. About the rooms were tall vases holding ferns and on small tables were immense bouquets of La France roses. The hall was artistic with pine branches and red hibiscus; smiiax and pink nnd yellow chrysanthemums were daintily arranged in tbe drawing room. In here the wed ding presents were disrdaved which were handsome and numerous, among them being a beautiful silver clock presented by the groom's co-worekrs in his father's store. After the ceremony a luncheon was served in tho dinng room which was redolent with pink carnations and ferns. Tho mantel was a mass of pink carna tions and ferns and at each guest's place was a cluster oi these flowers tied with white ribbon. After a short trip to Coro nado Mr. and Mrs. Pease will reside at Sierra Madre. Dance at Abbotsford Inn Tho young lacly guests of the Abbotts ford entertained a number of their friends Friday evening wit.i a dance, winch was enjoyed in the court ot tho hotel. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. JJyer, Cap tain and Mrs. Scamans, Miss Seamans, Mrs. (ieorge E. King, Mr. and Mrs. Blakely, Miss Blakoly, Mrs. Stone, Miss Stone, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walsh of Australia, Mrs. Ryan, Dr. and Mrs. J, 0. Had fields, Judge and Mrs. AnJerson, Mr. and Mrs. John Off, Mr, and Mrs. Carey, Mr, and Mrs. De Groot, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Prince, Major and Mrs. Simtb, Mesdamos Jenks, Harris, Brooks, Hammond, Wheeler, the Misses Barron, Giles, Wheeler, Crickett, Walsh, Ida Jeffords, Natalie Jeffords, Sanborn, Kose, Van Metta, Jensen, Davis, Burnett, Cab ler, La Cross. Wheeler. ILmgerliulit. Dom miuß, Messrs. F. A. Shcphard, A. C. Dezendorf, 1,. W. Fox. Lyman Farwell of St. Paul, li. L. Drown of Jersey City, J. Fred Blake, O. F. Wolter, H. H. White, Stone, Hawley, IXarry Kouth, Perains, Adams, Currir, Jcpssn, Walter Chanslor, Hail, Drown, Anderson. Calico Ball at Long Beach The calico ball of the Happy Home Dancing club at Forrester hall Friday evening was in enjoyment and pleasure the equal of any of the delightful enter, toinments this club is in the habit of giv ing. The hill was beautifully decorated With vinos and flowers, chrysanthemums predominating. The ball was under the luspices of the ladies of the club who at tended to all tho details, which were de lightfully carrioil out. A lot of calico ppekties lo match tho dresses worn by the ladies were placed inside envelopes tnd the whole placed in v sack, the men druwing, and the lady whose dress matched the necktie secured her partner lor the balanco of the evening. nissionary Tea i-oung ladies of Emanuel church spent a charming afternoon with Mrs. Chichester at her lovely and hospitable home, on Burlington avenue, yesterday. Large bowls and vases were overflowing with clusters of chrysanthemums. The afternoon was delightfully informal and a talk on missionary work by Mrs. Mary T. Minor was greatly enjoyed. Refresh ments were served in the prettily deco rated dining room. Those present were: Misses Alexander, Miss Emily Alexander, Mils Mattice, Miss Cockins, Miss Cluto, Misses Kecic, Miss Kate Reese, Miss Chase, Miss Strone, Miss Warren, Miss Mabel Warren, Miss Parsons, Miss Wil son, Miss Qlblon, Miss I'case, Miss Loveile, Miss Frost, Miss Brown, Miss Elwell, Miss Irvine, Miss Stewart, Miss Porter, Miss Brookman, Miss Thomas, Miss .Johnson. Miss Shields, Miss Gold ing, Miss Stevens, Miss Agnes Stevens, Miss Curry, Miss Beaner, Miss Crippen, Miss Wallace, Miss Krcgelo, Miss Klaus man, Miss Barnes, Miss Frye, Miss Hen derson, Miss Katherino Kemper, Miss White, Miss Baker, Mrs. Spence, Mrs. Compton, Mrs. Hotchkiss, Mrs, Brad beer, Mrs. Whcelan, Mr-. Brown, Mrs. Bmilh, Mrs. Minor. flotden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Taylor, form erly of New York, oelebrated tho fiftieth anniversary of tbeir marriage Saturday evening, October at the residence of tbeir daughter, Mrs Margaret Adams, 0., Bartlett street. The rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers and greens, while berries and tinsell inter mingled,winch made a very pretty effect under the gaslight. Roses and carnations wero used in great profusion. Mrs. Tay lor wore black silk trimmed with white lace and bows. Brown's orchestra fur nished the music for dancing and sing ing. Tho dining room was decorated with tho American Dag, which was draped across the room. Delicious refreshments wore served during '.ha entire evening and Mr. and -Irs. Taylor received many handsome presents and letters of con gratulation from Thomas Widd, Professor 11. li. Reaves, E. 0. Ould nnd W. E. Dean. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor, jr, and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Muckridge, Messrs. Chas. and Willism'Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller nnd Miss Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Miss Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Wil son, Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. Mills and Miss Mills, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kracke. Mr. and Mrs. w. Ward, Mr.Ward, Messrs. Samuel Ualhraitb, Wm. Ferris, Samuel Macßiirnoy, John Kobert. Robert Livingston, Wm. Cook and several others. Study Club 'I he work of the Study club, that met at the Friday Morning club rooms, is growing in interest. The Shakespearean club spent last Monday aternoon ou tbe second act of Romeo and Juliet. The regular word study and analysis of tbe play were followed by a rendition of act ii. scene, 2 by Miss Cora Foy. Miss Foy'e careful study of tho famous balcony scone was greatly appreciated. Her simple, unaffected stylo of recita tion is peculiarly attractive to tho stu dent of Shakespeare. Tomorrow Mrs. George Freeman and Miss Maude Newell will give the coaxing scene (act ii. scene f>) and Mr. O. W. lleyhurn will read a character sketch of Mercutio. The club for tbe study of history and literature met last Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Tho club is using as the foundation of its study Carlysle's Heroes and Hero Wor ship. They aro at present deep in the study of the Hero as Divinity. The D is cusilon club met Thursday night. The history of economics is proving very delightful under the leader-hip of Mrs. Maynard. Her lecture last Thursday night was on Turgot and the economic conditions preceding the French revolu tion. The laissez faire doctrine and its influence was d iscnssed and its accept ance ultimately lending to anarchism and ite rejection, ultimately to socialism, made clear. Usury laws being in oppo sition to the doctrine of laissez faire were discussed with point and spirit by Mines.Pridbum, Foy, Galpin and Heine maun nnd Messrs. North, Francis, Dun ning. Rowley, Bowman, Fay, Osgood and Baxter, A parliamentary drill and a quiz on the preceding lecture on the physiocrats tilled the delightful evening. Next Tnursday evening's lecture will be on the great economist, Adam Smith. Entertainment ol the L. O. T. I*l. Banner hive IT of the Maccabees gave one of their enjoyable entertainments Friday evening at Pythian castle, North Spring street. Mmes. Hillman, Spencer and Holland formed the enter tainment committee and after the follow ing programme, which was well re ceived, the floor was cleared and dancing participated in. The reception commit tee were Mmes. Bean, Cutler, McKinney, Peek. Hancock, Elser, Riley, James. Sir Knights White end Bean were the competent lloor managers: Ovetture from Zampa—Misses Edith und Anna Kelso. Song, O Sight of Hope, Donizetti—Mrß. Charles Smith. Soprano oblieato—Miss Alice Bennett. Song, Go Softly Go Sefeiy Quartette — Messrs, Peck, Palmei, Strain and Peck. Swallow Song, C. Bolim—Miss Mablo Palmer. When the Quiet Moon Is Beaming- Mrs. Carrie Strain. Male Qartette, Dinah Doe. Trio, Believe Me, Verdi—Miss Malcom, Mr. and Mrs. Strain. Oolden Wedding Mr. end Mrs. Samuel Whittle celebrated the liftietii aninvcrsary of their wedding day, Tuesday, Oct. 15th. The house was tastefully decorated with roses, chrysan themums and smiiax. The figures 1845 and 1898 were prominently done in golden chrysanthemums. The mantles, tables and side-boards wore covered with Mowers. An elaborate dinner was served to which full justica was done. Willi the exception ofJID. It. Al xandor, a business friend of Mr. Whittle's fifty years ago, only the family wero present. Many beautiful presents were received. Those present were their four children, Mrs. ii. J. Curson and Mrs. C. H. Shaff nor of Los Angeles, Mrs. Dr. Thompson of San Uernardino and Samuel M. Little of West Highland!, Mr. a.id Mrs. D. D. Alexander,!; . J. Curson. Samuel T. Cur son, Karl Curson, Miss Ma'}' West, Harry Simpson, Samuel W. L. Shaffnor and C. H.Shaftner. Mr. Littld came to Los Angeles thirteen years ago Irom Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Caswell Entertilns Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Caswoll gave a charming dinner Friday evoning at tbe Hellenic Terrace hotel. The table was elaborately decorated with fruit and flow ers, and at each iruest's place were oants of exquisits design paimed by Mrs. Annie Bancroft. Accompanying these were clusters of ros?s for the 'adics and carnations for the men. Mr. and Mrs. Caswell's hospitality was dispensed to Mr. and Mrs.Van Nuys, Mr. and Mrs. John Wigmorc, George Pike and Miss Mollie Adeladic Brown. Nuptial Knot A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Kate Hughes. Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock i,» which Mr. Benson Stond, jr., anJ Miss Katie M. Hughes wcru the contracting parties. In th?|prqsence of the immediate relatives Rev. Qoorge E. Dye pronounced them husband and wife. The following were some of the presents. Silver butter dish, Miss Nettie Boswnrlh; silver spoons, knives and folks, Los Angeles Printing company; sliver salt spoon's, Mrs. Brooks; chins pio plate, hand painted, Mrs. Ailes; china cake and sauce dishes Eugene Bassett aud Mary Vivian; chino celery dish, Mrs. Hughos. Mrs. Brooks, the donor of the silver salt spoons is an inti JLOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 20, 1895. mate friend of the family. Tho spoons are over one hundred years old and were brought from England. Mr. and Mrs. Stead will he at homo t> their friends at tho residence of Mrs. Hughes, corner of Humboldt and Lecouvreur streets. Adami-Diniorth Weddinc The wedding of Miss Daisy A. Adams and James H. Danforth took place last Wednesday evening nt 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manwel, South Hope street. The cere mony waa perTo-med by Kldor R. S. Owens. The bride wore a dainty gown of white witli garniture of lace and ribbons and carried a cluster of white roses and ferns. The rooms were tastefully decorated with Ln France and Duchess roses, chrys anthemums, smilax and pepper boughs. After the ceremony a souvenir of a dain ty white box of wedding cako tied with white satin ribbon, witn iho bride's and groom's initials scrolled in gold on the corner of each box. was presented to Hie fuests by Master Edwin Danforth. Mrs. lanwel was assisted in receiving by Miss Setlla Danfurth. Only relatives and friends were present. Tho gifts were numerous and handsome. 'Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James H. Danforth, Mr. and Mrs. Manwol, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Danforth. Elder R. 8. Owens, Mrs. F. E. Catry of San Bernai dino, Mr. and Mrs. Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Oibbon, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Cook, Miss Stella A. Danforth, Miss Linda iliank of Green Meadow, Miss Daisy Danforth, Miss Inelis, ana the Misses Cook,"Mr. J. E. Inglis, Frank K. Morgan, A. R. Inglis of Florence, J. Rickets of San Fernando, Elijah Danforth and Mas ter Edwin Danforth. Juvenile Party Tho residence of Mrs. Woodbury, 1188 Soutli Hill street, was the scene of amerry gathering yesterday, the occasion being the lifth birthday anniversary of her little daughter, Claire Golding. Games of all kinds were ployed and then the refresh ment room doors were thrown open nnd to the strains of a beautiful march, play ed by Miss Betts, the little ones iiled around the table, which was laden with all sorts of guodies. The birthday cake was a pyramid with five tiny candles on top. A "Jack Homer ' which contained a souvenir for each one present caused much amusement. In tbe game ot Little Ah Bid the prizes were awarded to Ethel Kunmanii and Clarence Voigbt. The little hostess was asstsied in entortaiimug her friends by the Misses Cooper, Betts and BradshiW. Those invited were I'Jugene and Kate Clark, Hoy and Karl Thompson, Paul and Theodore Hammond, Anna and Francis ICecords, Edna and Etelka Eckstrom, Hildegarde and Willis. Payne, Moots Botsford, Elsie and Karlie Laos, Nellie Stone. Ethel Barnes, Kuth Hinder, Slav Shields, Wiilard Whedon, Arthur M. Clurken, Elizabeth Rust, Ethel White, Marguerite Knos, Mamie and Clarence Voight, Eleanor Forshay, .Sadie and Mabel Knnzmann, Dorothy Cooper, (Jor rie ■ Sanborn, Murrllla and Rose Snell, Josephine and (Jeorgie Seaman. Old Ladles' Luncheon One of the very delightful affairs of the week was a beautiful luncheon given yes terday by Mrs. J. T. Sheward at hor home on South Grand ave,.no to a num ber jf elderly ladies, tho senior guest be ing Sti years old. Tho youngest was RB. The luncheon wns given in honor of tho lifty-sixth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howe,and the seventy-lifth birth day of Mrs. Margarets. Potts. Tho table was redolent with lovely Ua France roses; about the hall and drawing room were pleasing arrangements of papyrus, scarlet Saliva and carnations. At the guests' plates were original poems dedicated to tho charming old ladies, and will be treasured as Bouvenirs o! the delightful occasion. After luncheon music nnd con versation passed the hours quietly by, and before the party dispersed they as sembled on the lawn to have their picture taken, Those present were: Margaret S. Potts, Caroline Slurge. Morrit t'udwal ader, D. M. Sbipnian, Caroline M. Sev erance, Joseph Howe, Catherine Witmcr, Sarah E. Hunt, Annie 1., l.ankershim, r'velvn Brvson. Jessie Benton Fremont, Charlotte L. Wills, Saroh S. Brown. Juvenile Stag Party Mrs. Frank Coulter entertained at her home on South Pearl streut yesterday afternoon in honor of ber son, Master Wright's ninth birthday. Games fur nished tho amusements for the afternoon, and prizes were awarded to the most suc cessful one in the donkey game. Late in the afternoon tho young gentlemen marched into the dining room, which was prettily decorated with tiowers and smi iax, and were served to a dainty repast Daylight was expelled and the illumina tions of the room were added to by the nine candles of the large birthday cake. Master Wright was not forgotten by his many friends, as a number of useful and pretty presents testifiel. Tho young host was assisted in entertaining by tbe Misses Bed Coulter and Leliu Simons. J Those present were: Masters Brad ner Lee, jr., Kenyon Lee, Charlie Salis bury, Stewart Salisbury, Louis Tolhurst, Louis Woohvine, Frank Raymond, Ches ter, Hick and Monroe Montgomery and Joe Keiser. Birthday Anniversary Mrs. J. H. Craig, with the assistance of Mrs. R. J. Tucker entertained a few lit tle friends last Friday at her home, 775 East Seventeenth, the occasion being her daughter Nina's eighth birthday. The table was prettily decorated with carna tions. Those present were May Deitwig, Nina McLellan, Juliette Hogan, Nettie Ghrist, Rita Fraser, Elsie Ditch, Hugh McLellan, Johnnie Dainar, Edna ami Nina Craig, Kntharino Bagg, Marie Gor don, Virginia Dryden, Myrtle Murray, Castella Smith. Mac Livingston, Mabel Hatch, Jessie Wickersiiani, Daisy Morris, Fern West, Dora Variel Grace Ells worth, Laura Hogan, Bertha Krug, Mac Austyn Burgoync, Ethel Coulentz, Purli Bottomes. Nannie Lotigley and Nuta Marquis, Messrs. George Rurgoyne, Frank Bughee, Fowler, Shenklinid, Arthur Famsworth, Karl Lewis. Price Johnson, Marshall Stimson, Pierce Baldwin. Fred Vicho Young, Erl Shirer, Charles Aeyler Jr., Ed Bnrgoyno, V. M. Cnlbrith and Clark Haswell. Miss lirigbam, the class teacher, wa3 also present. Farewell Party The summer class of '98 of the high school gave a farewell party to their class mate, Miss Katherine Bagg last Thurs day evening, previous to her departure for JNew York where she will join her aunt and leavo immediately for Europe where she will spend a year or more. The reception tendered Miss Base was given at the hospitable home of Mrs. William Burgoyne, on South Grand avp nue. The rooms wero prettily decorott d with ouantilies of tiowers and vines. A sheet and pillow case dance, games 4gA Mrs. Harrison's P BLEACH \T" f 7EMOVK9 Freckles, Moth Patches, Bunbuni, 5 a ' BallowlwM, Mack-heads, PkmN Pirnplee and every dis /.fflfL ~ By, 1 ! coloration or blemish of ' /'l.tSncTvu. SOT™ the skin, rendering tho skin as pureond clear and white p.s It was In hahy Cays. Guaranteed jicrteitly harmless. It never fails to cure. Ladles who value nice, clear, natural complexion should not fail to use it. Price, Jl.oo per bottle. All Druggists MIIS. NETTIE HARRISON, BEAUTY UOOTOR 40 & 42 QEARY ST. SAN FRANOIBOO The following druggists carry a full line of my preparatlons: 11. M. SALE & HON, 2110 S. Spring st , L. A. C. F. HE'NZEMAN, MS N. Main tt. L. A. " p ure and Sure." (Tevelands Baking Powder* Manufactured originally by Cleveland Brothers, Albany, N. V., now by the Cleveland Baiting Powder Company, Sew York. has been used by American housewives for twenty-five years, and those who have used it longest praise it most. Receipt book free. Send stamp and address. CleKland Baking Powder Co., New York. ■ and music beguiled the pleas im hours away. Delicious refreshments wero served nnd a most delightful evening was enjrn el hv all. It is with the dtepest regret that tho class of "68 lose Miss Bagg from their midst as she has won many friends dur ing her school course and has the high esteem and love of both teachers and pupils. Here and There Mies Georgia Shanklin left Friday for San Francisco to visit friends. Mr. Arthur Schumacher left Friday for two week of pleasure at Bear valley. Mrs. Brsly and Miss Krama Brolv will return home today after a short visit to San FVanciaco. Mra. Arthur L. Bendall of Syracuse, N. V., is visiting her sister, Mrs. K. Bruce Williamson, 417 South Bonnie Bras' street. Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Sendall will he nt home to all their friends on Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons of this week. The Junior League of Simpson taber naclo met in the fhurch parlors yester day afternoon to elece officers and enjoy a social gathering. Mrs. I. T. Swarts being com pelled to leave the city on account of ill health, takes this means of bidding her many friends goodbye. Mr. and Mrs. I. Maprinn of San Fran cisco aro bete visiting tneir daughter, Mrs. J. Fogel, nt her home, "tr.S West Tenth street. Cards are out for tbe marriage of Miss Theresa Lucille Clark and Mr. George W, Mitohell,to take place October :!ot,b at the church ot Our Lady of the Angels. Mrs. George H. Sanderson of San Fran cisco, who has been visiting ber son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Sanderson, at tneij home on Boylo Heights, left Fri day for ber none in tne north. Mr. and Mrs. Strong entertained with a beautiful and elaborate dinner last Tbursdav evening at their borne on Al varado street. Covers were laid for twelve, and a delicious menu was solved. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie wore given a de lightful surprise last Thursday evening at their home on Buena Vista street by the Columbia Kobekuh lodge. Tbe hours were pleasantly passed with music and games. Miss Sanborn of San Francisco is tbe guest of Mrs. John Off at her home on Figuorno street. Miss Lizzie Wildman, a former resident of Los Angoles, will be mariied October 30th to Mr. Franklin of Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Off entertained with a most enjovablo box party last nignt at the Durbank, which was fol lowed by a delicious supper. Mr. and Mrs. Off's guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. ii. llusch. Mr and Mrs. Bunnell of San Francisco and Miss Sanborn. Otlo Wedemeyor. who has boon in Los Angeles to attend his Hister's widding, left yesterday for the north. Mr. Wide moyer will entertain his brother.and sis ter, Mr. and Mrs. John T. OrilTith. with a dinner at his new home as soon as he reaches Han Francisco. LTCluhJKsranol will tender a farewell reception to Mrs. J. L. Phlppa next Tues day evonine, in Friday Morning club hall. Mrs. Phipps leaves in a few aays for the City of Mexico, much to the re gret of a host of friends in this city and viciniiy. Mrs. Howard M. Sale entertai ned in her usual ■•harming manner with an informal luncheon on Friday and Saturday, the table on both occasions was beautifully decorated witli a profusion of liowers. The beautiful curios brought from abroad by Mr. Dee Hale afforded the guests much pleasure during the afternoon. Miss Sadie Thompson gave a jolly tally-ho party last Wednesday evening,. The drive was concluded with a nius« np + _ NOVELTIES + c i OO0 °i,, N NEW j r_) ; E IDEHS Jo , c . j w I H This week a Fine p Derby CURTAIN, with o X fringe, only $3.50 a pair. O : r === h • The Pearson jj ]sj| Drapery Co. £ jS [ 40? S. Broadway S 1 ••• DRAPERIES % I The Paris | I Millinery I \ Parlors / LADIES My Millinery is fine—the very best of everything—and I am close with New York with my fashions—My Trimmed Hats and Bonnets are the most styl ish shown in Los Angeles— My prices the lowest. > Mrs. F. W. Thurston 357 S. Spring St Corner Fourth resizing supper. Those present were; The Mias Horgan, Jfienner, Kent, Bnn hnldt, Schumacher, Mamie Schumacher, Thompson and Rochat of Pasadena, Mesjrj. Schott, Maxwell, White, Silver thorn, Weston, Hilton and Rollins of i'astdena. • Tho young ladies of the Missionary so ciety jf the First Preshyterian church met yesterday afternoon at the residence of the Misses Morford, 7-"2 South Hope street. The subject discussed was Tersiu, and several interesting letters were reed from this country. Professor Hardie read a paper on the Basis of Ethios before the University Ethical club at the home of Mr. and Mrs| Williamson last Monday evening. As tbe president of tho club is visiting Canaua, the lirst vice-president, Prof. K. 11. Shradcr presided. Much interest was tell in tbe subject of the evening, and discus sion followed Professor Hardies paper. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet at the same place the second Monday in Noveniher. Mrs. Fannio Benjamin held an infor mal reception Friday in her art rooms in the Downey block. Tnosc who were fortunate enough to he present wore given a rare treat in the beautiful display of Mrs. Benjamin's work. China ill every concoivable shape, with exquisite decora tions, is exhibited, and conspicuous among the many beautiful articles ia a lamp witli Dresden design and a largo jardinere. Mrs. Benjamin is at home to lier friends at any time, and talks pleas antly in showing the choice bits of art. Mrs. and Miss Rochat of Pasadena gave a dinner party on Friday evening In honor of Miss Jessie Crew of Santa Ana, who hits just returned from an extended tour thrnugU the east., The guests were the Missoß Henner, Bnrnholdt, E. Schu macher, M. Son v much er, Annie Scliumaeh er of Los Angeles. The gussts departed at a late hour after a most enjoyable even ing. It is with much regret that tho Felitz Whist club lost one of its members in the marriage of Miss Mumie Slaclc to Mr.lotin Peterson. Tho club extends its very best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson for a long and happy life. It is rumored that other members of the club will soon follow suit. Society Weddings Many weddings aro dated for this month. The Century Engraving Co., who are doing such elegant work in this liru, havo a lino display of samples, lat est styles and correct form, guaranteeing tho driest workmanship over seen on tho coaet. 2'liS S. Spring st. 20 I 1 I The New I I | "Elite"! I 1 '— -E? II I I Millinery j Latest Styles and I m I I No "Fancy" Prices I i In i i| I I 257 S. Broadway I B 1 m E BYRNE BUILDING Cannot Help It Delayed, but not dismayed; our new quarters rapidly nearing completion— and work goes right on at the old place, 144 South Main street. Tomorrow Morning At 9 o'clock we shall be pleased to register any and all who are ready to take a Commercial, Short-Hand or Telegraphy Course. You will receive courteous treatment, the best of Instruction in all the Commercial nnd Short- Hand branches, and such training as will make you successful. You cannot make a mistake in beginning now, and you may regret it if you do not come to the 144 South Main Street 1 iXt Vi|lede Paris || cSHHH jlljßp' Pioneer Broadway jE& Dry Goods House fgfr POTOfIAC CI.OCX 2235. BRO/wWAV |p£ % Silk Department B I £55 Unmatchable in qualities, styles pLAIN Satin Duchesse,'7C^» •fcfcs* and lowness of price are our silks. * a full line of evening fijv W rc£) Consummate judgment in selection colors.e-traheavyquality, Yn of qualities, combined with an ar- fine finish, at ' £c£) tistic sense of color and design has ~ #5 won for us the appellation of jg& THE SILK STORE W beautiful stripes- in2*7ol *□ •Cfcf j-tone effects, all silk and M»P rcffl And a consequent largeness of out- worth $1.25 a yard, at flgj} «rf-* put enables us to keep in constant — —— tg6* HEh touch with the world's best maker?. D LACK Swiss Silk, Black tj»S We take pride this season in show- «J silk Brocades, stripes and *p I MP TcS) i"g the choicest line of exclusive n . w silk,beau- „ Silk Fabrics in the city. u f u | lustre, finish; worthsl.so ' jgfr g Btec/r Dress Goods £& E *r*?g| Goods assortment, assures purchasers the most gratifying satis- JgJ faction in the matter of material,-color and wear. Everything that's e=f) new in fabrics, either rough or smooth, we have. j&j. *J*S\ An Exceptional Value >£| BLACK ENGLISH DIAGONAL, 50 inches wide, Q m ISfL £3j steam sponged, best quality wool, wide wale of &3j jjjLji pronounced and tone, made especially for skirts, Ul/V #&* YARD B ■M Dress Goods Department §§• ■M ' 1 ■ "J™ A delightfully varied assortment LATEST European Nov-A |QQ <J=s ■SB of HIGH-GRADE NOVELTIES elty-Cameleon Mohair PW» rc{y , ' , „ „ .. 1 in beautitul changeable «jU in Boucles, Bourettes and other vVl .^ > at YD. £A TCfl rough effects, colored grounds tuft- ——— — •99 ed with black, being the reigning ALL-WOOL French A| ]Q pO* ES foreign vogue. Our importations Checks, 50 inches wide, «k , v 11 4 colors, for tailor-made Pe* this season have been unusually £ ostumes yd. (5^ large, and daily arrivals in this de- —1 Bp □35 partment of the latest novelties en- ZEBILINE Cloth, an A| 25 <«W m able us to EASILY LEAD in Dress « Goods. lar Mohair surface YD ' jr^3* Goods Delivered Free in Pasadena. Mail Orders Promptly Filled tblephone jsy What You Can Buy at the City of London 213 S. Broadway —— Whttfl BlanketsOTm per pair, well worth ,81,00 BCe H " " Ltt $1 '* «' •• 1.30 v .i m 3 # oo Homo-mtide Comforter!?, tilkaline covers, tillol with whi.o cotton, $I.*J5 each, worth 1.75 White Hone?comb Bedspreads Hflc, worth 1.00 " " Ooc, worth 1,115 " " 91.60- worm J.liS Eiderdown cushions all lieefl mid shanes. ■Saiiii Derby I'or tiers. \i yards long; 50 inches wide, all the latest coloring, 83.76 per pair, worth 5.00 friih Point Curtain* this week $2 per pair. Nottingham Lace Curtalai all prices Irom 35c per pair up. Fine Tapestry Lounge Covering!, 50 inches wide, extra heavy, only 4SQ per yard. Scrim for Sash Curtains 5c per yard. UrYFVT A \>i IVr 1? centhallt located, omvk and second bts. lL\t XVjxj J\l\,\Tl Day boarders. Ro"tns lurnished. Dairy and mrm products from our ranch. W. A. NLUOCKS, proprietor aud owner. An Agreeable . , . Change Just in Time! Will Please You All! You Must Have It First I The Cornell Newest Shape in Ladies' Sailors at Haker's + Millinery *' Mme. M. Parrish, Manager 257 S. Spring St., Corner Third 15^