Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-20
THE ODD FELLOWS.
A Pleasant Excursion to
Pasadena.
AFFAIRS AT CAMP LOS ANGELES
The Art Gallery at the Fair
Recent Entries of Exhibits.
Other News.

The Odd Fellows were astir early yes
'terday morning so as to be in time fol
the excursion to Pasadena at O'Clock
and the camp presented very deserted
appearance at that time for, with the
exception of the Second Regiment who
had to stay and practice for the competl-
ton drill in the evening, nearly every
one had proceeded to the First-street de-
pot. The Santa Fe Company had made
extra accommodations on the regular
train, but from the first it was to be seen
that there would not be enough coaches
to supply the rush and an announcement
was made that special train would be
dispatched two hours later. This di-
vided up the excursionists into
two parties, and when the ten
cars of the special were filled
it was found that there were over 1000
all told. The journey to Pasadena was
much enjoyed, inasmuch as the visitors
on the occasion of their incoming to the
city had traversed that section after
nightfall and consequently had very
limited view OF the surrounding country.
They made up for it, however, for end
less were the queries that they asked re-
garding the beautiful panorama through
which they were whirled, and loud and
MANY were the comments OF admiration
at what was seen. A fairer day could
not have been selected for such an ex-
cursion. The sun was shining brightly
and the atmosphere was not laden with
that eneryating heat that distinguished
the early part of the week. There
is no doubt at ALL" said one OBJ
server. "but that this is one
of the finest residence localities in the
world, and the day will come when every
hill and glen will be occupied by some
person glad to take advantage of these
bounteous gifts that nature Offers" When
Pasadena was sighted it was seen that
the depot was thronged with welcomers,
and they gave ringing cheer as the
train slowly pulled up. A citizens re-
ception committee, composed of the
leading business men of the town, were
among the many who gathered around
the excursionists, and they announced
that the programme of the day would
open with exercises in the tabernacle.
A procession was accordingly formed and
marched to the place indicated, which
was already we'll filled with eager resi-
dents anxious to participate in the pro-
ceedings.
THE CEREMONIES OPENED
With an address of welcome by Mr.. H..
+. Vail, editor of the Pasadena Star. He
referred to the pleasure that it gave the
citizens of the "Crown of the Foothills"
to welcome into their midst the repre-
sentatives of the grandest organization in
the world, and in offering them the hos
pitality of the city gave assurance that
the doors of every home were open to the
strangers.
Past Grand Master Shennon, of Kan
sas, made q fitting response. Speaking of
the hospitality with which the Odd Eel.
lows had been received, he said that it
was boundless, and that to their Eastern
homes they would carry the news that
the Californians were as bountiful in So
cial life as they were prosperousin world
ly goods.
Lieutenant Colonel Norman, OF
Colorado, and Major William j.
Fay followed in the same strain,
and an adjournment was then taken to
the banquet hall, where luncheon was to
be served. The repast was given in the
newly finished Frost Block, two OF the
large storerooms having been hand
somely decorated for the purpose by the
ladies OF the Order of Rebekah dwelling
in Pasadena. For an exemplification of
culinary skill the meal could not be sur
passed. The menu, which was an elab-
crate one, consisted of everything that
could be found in the we'll stocked mar
kets of Southern California, and that it
was enjoyed goes beyond doubt. At its
conclusion long string of carriages
which had been waiting without were
pointed to by the Reception Committee
and an invitation was extended to all to
enter and partake of drive about the
city. The Committee of reception was
divided into different detachments for
the purpose of furnishing explanatory
information, and then start was made
up Colorado street, the principal business
thoroughfare of the town. Pasadena
was not behind in her decorations, and
"Welcome" and the omnipresent three
links met the eye in every direction.
The route selected was through the resi-
dence part of the city and the various
architectural beauties were pointed out
with pride by the citizens. Much aston
ishment was expressed at the presence
of so many palatial dwelling houses and
the beauty of their surroundings,
nesting as they did in groves of orange
trees gave very pleasing effect. By the
many inquiries made as to the price OF
land and house property it is probable
that Pasadena will reap reward for her
hospitality by an influx of new settlers,
for, although, as some of the pleasure
seekers observed, the figures asked were
"a little high" it was doubtless worth
it. The Raymond was, of course,
driven to and necessarily admired.
A very fine view was obtain
able owing to the clearness of the
atmosphere and several minutes
were passed admiring the surroundings.
At half past three the horses heads were
turned toward the depot, for at 4P. M
the train homeward bound was to start
and during that last half hour the tourists
uttered their thanks to their hosts for the
princely manner in which they had been
entertained. By quarter to five Los
Angeles was reached and with pleasant
"reminiscences of their days outing the
pleasure party retired to remove the dust
of their days travels and prepared fol
the evenings entertainment.
The Fair.
The results of hard work and organized
cooperation are showing themselves in
admirable fashion at the Pomological
Fair at the Pavilion. Yesterday wat