Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The performance of the Japs at
Washington Gardens Sunday was
well attended.
Mr.. d. p. Smith, of Portland, Ore
gon, brother of J. u. Smith, is in town
for few days visit.
They are just now growing over the
fact that grass is starting in the East,
and we have cut the second crop.
The Orizaba took, on her up trip,
lS0 cabin passengers and 50 China
men in the steerage.
Levin & Co. have just received a
large stock of new and popular novels,
which they sell at publishers prices.
There was a fight yesterday in
Fitch's Restaurant, on Commercial
street. Crooked whisky did it.
Mr.. J. L. McAllister returned from
Anaheim and Santa Ana Saturday,
with full list of subscribers for the
HERALD.
A beautiful line of Spring clothing
at the Important under the Lafayette
House; also full line of boots, shoes
anu hats. n
1t is time for the Spring fever to set
in. Such warm days as yesterday are
enough to set the most industrious to
loafing.
WOrkmen have commenced to re-
build the sidewalk in front of Downey
Block, bringing it down to the estab-
lished grade.
The barkentine Amelia and the
schooner Serena Thayer are at San
Pedro, unloading lumber for Perry,
Woodwork & Co.
The East Los Angeles and San Pc
dro Street Railway runs a heavy car
with two horses. Regular trips are
now made.
The steamer Los Angeles left San
Pedro last evening and touches at
Santa Monica this morning on her
upward bound "trip.
Mr.. H. T. Payne brought in from
San Bernardino cluster of oranges,
three in number, which weigh just
three pounds.
Newmark & Co. have just received
at the depot another ponderous iron
safe. Whether it will share the fate
of the last two is known only to the
burglars.
Mr.. H. T. Payne, the photographer,
has returned after heightened trip
to San Diego, Julian and other points.
He informs us that he has obtained a
large number of beautiful views.
1t is we'll known fact that the I'M
portant, under the Lafayette Hotel,
sell their clothing cheaper than any
other house in Los Angeles. Give
them call.
The HERALD acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of an invitation to be present at
The sYs5 reception of the Occidental
Social Club, which takes place at
Stearns' Hall this evening.
Orange Grove Encampment No. 81,
1. U. o. F., meet in regular session
this evening at u o'clock. A full at
tendance is requested, as business of
importance will be transacted.
Remember the excursion to Seven
Palms tomorrow. The fare for round
trip is only four dollars, and many
citizens will take advantage of this
opportunity to visit the desert.
Mr.. Hotz, friend of Councilman
Sotelo, is on visit to this city. Years
ago, when both were young men,
they were in the employ of Geo. 5.
Dickey, San Francisco. Mr.. Hotz
stands at the head of his profession
as druggist.
A countryman's team ran away
down Alameda street yesterday, and
was finally brought TO stop by DIR.
Clark near his residence. UnknOw-
ingly the Doctor had been the cause
of the trouble, as the countryman was
reading one of the Rattlesnake Oil
bills when his team took fright and
ran away. If the OIL started the team
the doctor stopped it, and thus the
a7nende honorable was done.
A fine ball was given by Messrs.
Curtis & Calwell at the Santa Ana
Hotel, Friday evening. About thirty
couples were present and it was most
enjoyable affair in every way. A
magnificent supper was spread at IL
o. o'clock, and the dancing was kept up
until three O'Clock in the morning.
The Messrs. Curtis & Calwell know
how to run hotel, and they are tue
most popular men of that section.
+ Mr.. J. w. Potts yesterday brought
into the HERALD office a small sprig
bearing seven half grown apples.
This twig was cut from tree on the
hill land West of the city, and proves
what some people have heretofore de-
nied-that fruit trees could be sue
cessfully raised on the hills. Mr.
Potts informs us that the tree from
which he cut the twig is loaded with
young fruit, all of which will mature.
Our patrons and the public are re-
spectfully informed that our stock Of
clothing, boots, shoes and hats is now
complete for the Spring trade, and we
will take pleasure in showing goods,
even to those who do not wish to pur-
chase. Our clothing is mostly all GUS
tom made, and we will guarantee all
our goods as represented. Our apart
ment is new and large. Call at the
Important under the Lafayette Hotel
and satisfy yourselves.
Do not forget the excursion to Seven
Palms on Wednesday. Seven Palms
is the present Eastern terminus OF the