Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-29

was again under way it was not long be-
fore the homes of Messrs. Studebaker
and j. l. Case, were passed and then the
arrisges drew up in front
Of an elegant mansion Of
great architectural beauty. over the door
of which was carved its name, "Idle-
Wild" Its proprietor, General w. A.
Pile, invited all to enter, and as they did
SO they we're greeted on the threshold by
his charming daughter, Mrs. Ludlam,
whom all were glad to see has recovered
from her recent severe illness. Mrs.
Pile was unfortunately indisposed, and
as consequence unable to appear, but
no stone was left unturned to make the
guests thoroughly welcome and the hos
pitality was keenly appreciated. Before
anime an escutcheon in the
hall on which appeared the Generals
record which it will be remembered in
cludesa mem bership in Congress from
the First District, Missouri. the Governor
ship of New Mexico and the minister
ship of Venezuela. The next objective
point was the residence that the Hon. E.
F. Spencehas just erected at cost of $10,-
600 on the brow of hill overlooking the
town and from here magnificent view
of the surrounding country was obtained.
In the distance could be seen the gap be-
yond which on clear day the ocean is
plainly discernable and through which
comes pouring steadily fresh sea-breeze
which by the time it reaches
Monrovia is laden with the perfumes of
myriads of flowers. A long white streak
extending across the verdant plains de-
noted the bed OF the San Gabriel river,
and on every side could be seen the stern
mountain barriers which wall in the fair
est country on which old Sol looks down.
A few minutes was passed at this spot
where hours could be proftably spent,
and then the horses were headed for the
Grand View Hotel, where, according to
programme, lunch was to be served.
When the vehicles pulled up there grand
rush was made for the lavatory, where the
tourists removed the stains of travel pre-
paratory to entering the dining-room. A
very tempting scene was met as the
folding-doors were opened and it was
seen that the well known hospitality of
the courteous manager of the establish
ment, Mr.. G. G. Hotchkiss, was in no
wise lacking. To add another charm to
the surroundings, a number of ladies
were on hand to attend to the wants of
the guests, and were becomingly arrayed
in white costumes. They were recruited
from the most fashionable circles of the
city, as will be seen by reading the list
of names, which is as follows: Miss
Barnes, Mrs. N. A. Wheeler, Mrs. Cruz,
Mrs. d. Monroe, Mrs. G. G. Hotchkiss,
Mrs. Large, Mrs. Chroninriett, Mrs. w.
Monroe, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Cook, Miss
Myrtle Monroe, Mrs. Forshee, Mrs.
Armstrong, Mrs. Little, Mrs. M. S. Nom
roe, Miss Rowley and Miss Mabel Hol-
den.
i THE LUNCHEON.
Before luncheon was commenced the
Hon. E. F. Spence, who acted as Presi-
dent and toast-master, announced that
, General w. A. Pile would make the for
, NAL welcome to Monrovia.
The General made very telling
speech, saying, however, that it was q
i hard thing to do before luncheon. In
the course of his remarks he said: "The
thoughtful man is impressed by the
amazing activity of the age, the marvel
GUS all-pervading spirit of the nineteenth
century in the direction of the masses.
, 1t is diffusive and eccentric and not con-
centric, distributing rather than concen-
trating, and diffusing Instead of monopo-
, lizing. 1t is said by many that the rich
are getting richer and the poor poorer,
and though the first part of this state
ment is correct, the last is absolutely
untrue. The great masses of the people
are to-day better fed, clothed and housed
than in any other period the sun
has seen in the multitude OF his
, cycles since he turned his face
, to the earth and to man. On the part of
| the management of the San Gabriel Val
ley Railroad and on the part of the cti-
zens of Monrovia, We invite you to see
h IL L>s \
in the name of one and all, bid you
thrice welcome to the gem of the foot
hills"
Luncheon was then commenced, and
+ for several minutes knives, forks and
4 spoons were kept busy dissecting the
q well-cooked and varied edibles upon the
table. At the conclusion of the repast
!, General Pile offered as sentiment, "Our
i Wives and Mothers and the Ladies in
y general" and said in railroad parlance
/ that they never misplaced switch.
1 Hon. E. F. Spence said that he had
, often thought in his younger days that
his mother misplaced a switch. and
after the laughter had subsidized called ON
;. Mayor Workman, who was good
8 Methodist, to rise and relate his expert
3 ences.
: The Mayor made some glowing re-
marks about the enterprise that had
S brought Los Angeles and Monrovia in
: such close communication, and pre-
e dicted that in the not very distant future
y they would be joined by continuous
row of houses.
8 Ex-Governor J. J. Gosper made good
y speech, and then Mr.. Spence told an
y anecdote. He said that about four years
y ago two men came one night to the site
}. OF Monrovia, which was then a sheep
n range. One was the Hon. w. N. Monroe
q and the other Mr. Chandler, OF East Los
|, Angeles. They had little tent and out
d side this Mr.. Monroe cooked their din
d ner "and Mr.. Chandler ate it'' said Mr..
'f Spence amid roar OF laughter, 'and he
l. can now rise and explain"
20 Mr.. Chandler's speech was to the
a point and on its conclusion there were
s loud calls for Mr.. Monroe, who aruse
70 from his seat amid loud applause. He
's said he was proud of Monrovia, Of her
8. pure air, pure water and lovely ladies',
IS and referring to remarks that had been
te made about no ladies having been invited
l. to participate in the excursion, said that
m it was not Mr.. Spence's fault and every.
is one that knew him and the color Of hil
al hair knew that it was not his.
n Mr. w w Wood ward made a faw "a