Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-22
THE ODD FELLOWS.
An Excursion to santa Ana and
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An Excursion TO SANTA ANA ana
Vicinity.
The Santa Fe people, determined not
to be behind hand in the allround well
come to the Odd Fellows, inaugurated an
excursion to Santa Ana which left the
First-street depot at 9 A. M. Eight cars
were we'll laden with pleasure-seeker s
and they set out with the determination
of having a good time and they had it.
They loudly extolled the beauties of the
surroundings through which they were
carried, and Whittier, Anaheim and
Orange met with especial criticism which
could not result other than favorably.
The Santa Ana depot was reached shortly
after 10, and it was found to
be packed with host of the
citizens of that place who had
conpregated to welcome the tourists. A
long string OF carriages was in waiting
but the Odd Fellows elected to walk into
the town and procession was formed,
headed by the city band, which dis
coursed excellent music as Fourth street
was traversed. The streets were lined
with spectators who gave vent to their
enthusiasm by cheering and waving
handkerchiefs, salutations which were
acknowledged courteously by the Cheva-
liers in parade. The objective point was
the Odd Fellows headquarters opposite
the Brunswick Hotel, and upon mount
ing q fight of stairs a scene OF
hospitality burst in view. The
capacious chamber contained number
of tables piled with tempting fruit OF
eyery variety, and in one corner stood a
LADY of the order of Rebekah at we'll Of
lemonade, at which she smilingly invited
all to partake. The excursionists flocked
in until the room was well filled, and
then the platform was occupied by Mr..
Granville Spurgeon, the master of cere-
monies and a number of intending
orators. After selection by the band,
Colonel E. E. Edwards made the ad-
dress of welcome, his delivery being
very magnetic and his words well
chosen. A speech by the Rev. Miller,
formerly of San Luis Obispo,
but now rector of the Episco-
pal Church at Tustin, followed, and
then Chevalier Mckenzie of Columbus,
O., recited "Dot leetle Yawcob Strauss" :"
in excellent style. The assemblage was
then invited to partake of the good
things around and nothing 10th they set
to with such good effect that the luscious
piles of fruit were soon leveled to the
base. Announcements were then made
of the programme of the day, which con-
sisted of two excursions, one to Tustin
City and the other to Fairview. Carri-
ages we're in waiting for those desiring
to proceed to the first-named place, and
for those who preferred Fairview a
special train backed up into the
city's limits. The crowd was pretty
we'll split up and both sections report an
equally enjoyable time. Those who
went to Fairview enjoyed the trip over
the mesa and the welcome given themby
the citizens of that burgh, and the other
party met with a reception at Tustin
City that could not be surpassed. A
complete survey was taken of the sur
rounding country, and when the days
festivities were over all agreed that the
riches they had seen compared favor
ably with the other districts they have
visited during the week. One Eastern
lady made happy remark during the
return journey. She said, "Well, we
have seen every place but Los Angeles" "