Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-03
LONG BEACH ALLIANCE.
The Methodist Resort Association.
Progress of the Assembly.

lnlanQ seas, mas ltS peculiar auVaHldBes'
It can hardly be considered wise or just
magnify any one to tho disadvantage OF
another. Like all mortal men, all the
virtues can scarcely be looked for in any
one, nor all the faults. But how natural
it is for us to look with eyes askance, to
measure our own favorite, whether per-
son or thing, by one standard. But
while it remains true that all have vir-
tues and shortcomings, some have more
than others. So we shall honestly claim,
and that with some enthusiasm, that
Long Beach has brighter constellation
of excellencies than any other. In the
first place, its Latitude and longitude give
it, par ercellence, advantages over any
other outside of Southern California. 1t
is no longer an open question, this mat
ter of climate. All widely travelled men
yes, and women, too-unite in saying
there is no such climate beneath the
sun.
And the boulevard Language fails
For ten or fifteen miles at low tide, an
unbroken driving Of sufficient width 80
collisions can scarcely occur, however
many on the track. The sand, by the
constant lashing of the waves, is beaten
exactly to the proper solodity for horse,
carriage and rider. And even at low
tide, for quite long distances, the track
is ample. Another thing must not be
overlooked, the immunity from the great
dread of all bathers everywhere-the
Beach. Very few of the tens of thou
sands at nearly all seasons of the year,
plunging beneath the comparatively
u,;at oi,rf houo boap uiotipna
The Alliance is recognized organiza-
ton of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Its object is tv benefit the young people.
Denominationally it is nearly, il not
quite, analogous to the undenomina-
tional Y. M. @. A. About 500 local Al
llances have been formed throughout
the country, during the six years of its
existence, a goodly proportion OF those
on this Coast. The present Assembly is
in the interest of these. The annual
meeting of the Alliance is now
in session in Indianapolis, having COM
menced yesterday. ''There's nothing in a
name," is an old adage. Yet there is,
and believing this, the question of a
change Will be mooted and decided pro
or CON. If changed, it will probably be
"Epworth League" Epworth being a
name dear to the millions OF Methodists
throughout the world as the birthplace
of John Wesley. The change, if made,
will involve the consolidation of ali
similar societies in the United States.
Rev. G. T. Cole, graduate of Albian
College, Michigan, class of 'S6, after Ia
boring as an educator and in the pastoral
work, came to this Coast three or four
years ago, and his peculiar tact in organ
Hation and fitness generally, suggested
his appointment to this work. The out
look for this Assembly at the very incep-
ton is more fattering than last year,
that being the first. When the Chatauqua
Assembly was removed from here to
Redondo Beach, the people were dis
pleased and we'll nigh exasperated. But
the success attending the meeting of last
year was such that nearly everybody
cheered up. 1t was as good as the
Chatauqua, if not better. Very able
speakers we're in attendance, the best in
the country. The same is true Of the
present meeting, if not more
so. Beside eminent speakers, cover
ing wide range of themes,
other exercises, instruction in various
departments of knowledge - Biblical
scientific, literary, political, etc.-will be
given the public. The programme for
each following day will be furnished the
readers of the HERALD, 30 they may
know just the dish to their taste as they
look Long Backward.
The reception given to the superin-
tendent on Monday evening demon
strates the interest taken in the meeting.
The large tabernacle was we'll filled, and
the exercises intensely interesting. Rev.
Mr.. Young, of the Presbyterian Church,
gave an appreciated address. Choice
music and other things enjoyable made
the hours too short.
Here is located the Methodist Resort
Association, an Incorporated body. Many
OF the leading men of that large and
intelligent denomination from the City
of the Angels, as also from a wide radius
of smaller cities and towns, have neat
and some of them elegant cottages here,
Among them are the following A. M.
Hough, DR.. Todd, ]. H. Wood, Mr..
Dodsworth, Judge Widney. DIR. Widney,
Samuel Widney, Mr.. Terry, Col. Pitcher
Rev. Miller and others, of Pasadena, and
Mrs. Whittier, E. P. Moody and others
of Riverside.
A yearly camp.meeting is held here
which will begin at the close of this
assembly.
Hotel accommodations are, considering
the disaster sustained in the burning o.
the fine and commodious hotel, very
good. Ample grounds are spread out
from oceans surf to bluffs for tents, free
to all, and the city in white already
begins to loom up.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Rev. Mr.. Webster, of the Congrega'
tionaI Church of Long Beach, delivered
the address of welcome, in which he
said "We are met this evening to in
augurate series of meetings which are
expected to furnish good deal of recrea.
ton, much valuable instruction to nobier
doing and larger life. How far these
ends shall be secured depends partly
upon the attention, interest and spirit Of
those who listen; partly upon the good
sense and previous preparation OF those
who speak partly upon the wisdom and
readiness of those who man
age, and partly upon the ami
ability, cordiality and general sym
pathy of the citizens and strangers.
l may cay then at once that to all who
have come with a fraternal feeling, al
ready to give pleasure as to receive; al
ready to learn as to teach; as ready tC
be instructed as to criticize-to all kindly
disposed and honest people, we Offer
hearty greeting and genuine welcome.
do not forget that this alliance is Meth
odist institution. But since it is to be