Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-16
ARRIVED.
The Eastern Excursion
Reaches this City.
HOW THE TRIP WAS MADE.
The Visitors Surprised in the Des-
ert With a Sample of Cali
fornia Hospitality.
ARRIVED.

Eugene German, President of the Board
of Trade and representatives of the
papers, all of whom were bound
for Barstow to meet the Odd Fellows op
their arrival at that point. At San Ber-
nardino a contingent from Riverside
strengthened the party and the journey
went on without incident until the Cajon |
Pass was reached, where the engine |
broke down, having blown out her
cylinder head while climbing the steep
grades in that part of the country. An
other locomotive was at once telegraphed
for to San Bernardino and after a lapse
of nearly two hours, the reinforcement
appeared in sight and the train was soon
moving again. 1t was past 8 O'Clock
when the little hamlet of Barstow was
sighted and drawn up on the side track |
was in waiting the first of the trainloads
Of excursionists. The tourists them
selves were scattered about the platform
most OF them however being congre.
gated about the special fruit car
sent from this city on Friday
afternoon, from which fruits and
wines OF every description were furnished
with lavish hand. The Fasteners
expressed their delight in laudatory Ian
guage at this stroke OF hospitality, and
showed their appreciation of it in their
faces which were beaming with smiles as
they parlook OF the luscious repast. The
cars in which they had travelled over the
Rockies were in some cases handsomely
decorated, huge banner hanging from
the side OF one reading, 81. O. o. F.,
Mo.V ff,N No1r 10 H. Il
of the visitors resulted in their express
ing their great satisfaction at the splendid
manner In which they had been treated
en- route, and it was agreed by all that
Major Pond, the agent in charge of the
train, had done his utmost as host and
had succeeded admirably. As soon as
breakfast was disposed Of the summons
OF "All aboard" was heard, and the
train was soon steaming away round the
curves on its way to the City of the
Angels. About 10 As the second section
arrived in charge OF Mr.. G. T. Gunnip,
apolis delegation, which fact was
heralded forth by the streamers
waving from the windows of one of
the most capacious cars. The same pro.
gramme was repeated as was enacted
with the first section, and all was quiet
about the little depot again until the
whistle of the third section was heard.
which occurred at 12 :35. This train was
in charge OF Mr.. Otto Faas. and con-
tanned the Colorado delegation, who
made things lively at the depot by per
tormance by their band of the Arapahoe
Canton, who played some inspiriting
airs. Before the train had left the
station, the last section, in charge of Mr..
Hendry, pulled out, and its occupants.
most of whom were members of the Iowa
delegation, stepped out onto the plat
form. The sky had been overcast with
clouds throughout the morning, and a
few spots OF rain gave warning that a
shower was imminent. 1t did not prove
to be very heavy, however, for although
accol apanied by thunder, it was more
threatening than active, and soon passed
away.
THE TRIP TO LOS ANGELES
Was thoroughly enjoyed by all and in.
formation regarding the surrounding
scenery was keenly sought. 1t was re-
lief to all to escape from the broilipg des
erts OF Arizona and although for the first
few miles from Barstow the temperature
could scarcely be called cool, it was in
finitely preferable to what had been en-.
dured few hours previously. Refresh.
ments were literally dispensed through
out the trains by the committee and the
last section was particularly favored, for
to it was attached the refreshment car
that left this city on Friday. A cordial
invitation was extended to all to sample
the wines and liquors as we'll
as the fruit and it was a notice
able fact that the gentlemen
from the prohibition States were in the
front ranks OF those who gladly availed
themselves OF the opportunity thus offer
ed to pay their devotions to the shrine of
Bacchus. A reception committee in
charge OF General Mathews, which had
lett Los Angeles in the morning, was in
waiting at San Bernardino, and boarded
the trains and bade the visitors thrice
welcome. The country from that point
was one we'll calculated to favorably i'm.
press the Eastern visitor, and that il did
so was evident from the murmurs of ad.
mlratlon that resounded on every side.
Many had never seen an orange grove or
raisin vineyard before, and as they pass
ed through these scenes of sub.tropical |
wealth their establishment knew no
bounds. Pasadena received the usual |
tributes OF commendation, and great in.
terest was displayed when the news went
around that LosAngeles was close at hand |
Here we are," said somebody at last.
and then busters were donned and
valises dragged from beneath the seats |
as the travellers rejoiced that their Jour.
ney was at an end. That it had been
most enjoyable trip was, however. GEN |
orally admitted and it is certain that the |
Santa Fe Company has by its generous |
treatment of the party added a golden |
link to its long since wrought chain of |
LIST OF THE VISITORS
The following is complete list of |
those who formed the excursion party:
MAINE.
Grand Rep T Merrill, LIST Div, North P M |
Portland Grand Rep A Richardson, FRYE.
burg; Grand Rep Geo Goss, Col staff LIST ARMY
Corps, NJ lewiston, accompanied by wife, |
yirand Rep L. woodbury., Brig Gen staff CORPS
? M, Lewiston; Lieut. Col Melcher, A d G.
LIST Army Corps. M, Auburn, accompanied by
Lieut-Col A Nealy, 1st Brig Div OF North
lewiston; Capt L A Pray and wife, Auburn:
Frank Fl Packard and wife, Lewiston DR. C M
Lindsay, Non1dgewick; Miss Lindsay, Nonidge-
wick; Benz Adams and daughter, Port
and; Miss M Towle, Lewiston: Miss
Fanny Thompson, Auburn; Mrs ShurtlifP |
lewiston; Mrs Bennett, Poland Springs,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Rollins, Plymouth; Brow Ladd and
wife, Manchester; Grand Rep Col Hiram Hill
Manchester; Grand Rep Truman Smith Pitts. |
ield Grand Rep John Glidden and wife |