Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-15
THE PROSPECTS.

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be gathered this year is enormous.
THE PROSPECTS.
An old resident has told me that the
prospects are better than for six years
past. OF the fruits, the peaches and
almonds have been ruined this year
by the frosts, but the apples and wal
nuts are promising. There are many
fine apple orchards throughout this
district and several fine walnut or
chards.
Artesian wells are becoming more
common than heretofore in this Sec
ton, though the waters of the San
Gabriel river would seem TO be sutfi-
cient for all purposes.
EXPERIMENTS IN ALKALI.
Captain Reddick has been expert
menting with alkali and finds that by
judicious treatment he can either erad-
render it harmless. He does not con-
slider it any great disadvantage to the
country. He thinks the time will
come when the finest orchards in Los
Angeles county will be in the Los Nj
etos country. The Captain has one of
the best kept ranches in the whole
section, and is doing much to exhibit
the possibilities of Los Nietos
DOwNEY IMPROVING.
Downey is prospering, as everybody
knows. The citizens do not expect to
build large city in ten years, but
they expect to build up a town suffi-
GENTLY large to supply the needs of the
Los Nietos section. The start they
have made is very creditable to them,
and the evidences of future growth
are good. The business houses are
enterprising and prosperous. Downey
has what every new place ought to
have--a well-kept hotel.
RUFFIAN.
A short time since young lady of
the New River school was accosted by
a nude man, coming out of the woods
on horseback and brandishing club,
and calling to her to stop. She sue
ceeded in reaching the nearest house;
but, being stranger and so much
frightened, size could not give any
clue to the identity of the ruffian. A
party is suspected, however, and if his
future movements are not circumspect
he will be taken care of.
THE NEW RIVER PICNIC.
The picnic at the close of the New
River school was most enjoyable
affair. a platform and seats were
erected in a willow grove and the
children gave an entertainment in the
presence of their parents and friends.
Nearly all the school were represented
in the recitations, dialogues and sing
ing. Only about ten days prepara-
tion had been given to the affair, and
the children never participated in
anything of the kind before; but they
acquitted themselves with great credit
to themselves and their teacher. After
the cbildren's exercises were over,
pleasant speeches We're made by Mr..
Mentor, Rev. Mr.. Little and Mr.. Nc
Donald. After speechmaking was
over, all retired to such dinner as
only Grangers' wives know how to
prepare. DR.. Lucky was expected on
the ground, but he failed to put in an
appearance, and this gave general dis
appointment.
THE SCHOOLS.
Miss Johns, who has taught the
school the last term, received many
compliments from the speakers and
everybody spoke of her in the very
highest terms. At the unanimous re-
quest of trustees and patrons she has
consented to take charge of the school
another year. The fire Iuent change of
teachers in this school has resulted
very unfavorably, and all look to Miss
Johns to remedy the defects thus oc-
casioned. Thus far she has more than
realized the utmost expectations.
Mr.. Butterfield's school closes this
week and Mr.. B. retires permanently
from the profession. His school has
been making extensive preparations
for an entertainment, which will be q
fine success without doubt. w.
Downey, July 18th.