Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13
DOWN BY THE SEA.
The Chautauquan Session at
RedOndO Beach.
General Lionel A. Sheldon
Lectures on Military
Genius.
His Comparison of the Worlds Great
Warriors
Grants Grrat Career-The General Who
Was never Defeated-Notes and
Personal Gossip.

Gen. L. A. Sheldon addressed the
Chautauquans on Military Genius"
He defined his subject" as knowledge of
the wisest thing to do at given time
and the ability to doit." A general must
not only be able to plan we'll battles,
but he must have a mind capable OF
meeting and combating with unforeseen
movements Of the enemy. Then, too, he
must look to the details of his command.
There is want truth in the maxim that
THE naut of lynchpin many loss a
battle"
Hannibal was cited as a most brilliant
genius. He awed the Romans by his
courage and impressed upon their minds
his invincibility, because of the wonder
ful power he had in controlling his
forces. Had he been successful no name
would have been given higher place in
wars roll of honor.
Fabius became famous by his retreats,
and had be been permitted to carry out
his plans there,would have been no Scipio
Africanus.
Washington, Wellington, Napoleon
and Jackson were reviewed. The
close OF the address dwelt with the
heroes OF the late war, and naturally
with the two leaders, Grant and Lee.
In comparing them the speaker said:
Lee started the war with considera-
BILE reputation gained in Mexico on the
staff OF General Scott and was known
throughout the country. Grant was
recognized in military circles as brave
subordinate. Lee was a descendant
from distinguished father. Grant was
son of farmer and was following the
occupation of clerk when the war
broke out. Lee was at once placed in
high command. Grant advanced to the
head OF the army from the colonelcy of
volunteers, carving his way there with
his sword. That he was great soldier
will not be denied by the impartial.
lie was generally successful, which is
evidence OF his genius. Grant was never
defeated and at last was victorious over
Lee himself. Grants methods were
always sensible and adapted to the
varied circumstances and conditions
under which he acted. Like all great
soldiers he was fearless and persistent.
His mind was practical and clear and
took the exact measure of all things.
He seemed to comprehend what was the
best thing to do in every situation and
his successes demonstrated the sound
ness of his judgment. His movements
were prompt and vigorous and he had
the courage and energy to execute his
conceptions"
Last Sunday. Rev. A. G. L. Trew
held the first Episcopal service at Re-
dondo. Dean Trew proposes during
August and September to hold service
here each evening at the school house,
preaching however, at his own church
in San Gabriel every Sunday morning.
DR.. Milburn, Miss Louie Milburn and
Miss Maud Anderson leave for Santa
Monica today.
The steamer Los Angeles arrived from
San Francisco yesterday with 81 tons of
general merchandise.
The schooner, Birdie Minor, begins
unloadining her cargo of lumber today.
J. H. Bryan, Misses Kate and Ruth
Bryan, Los Angeles, are at the hotel.
Charles Wier is registered here.
l.. S. Dessaint ana wl1o and Mrs. F.
w. Angel OF Dallas, Texas, are among
recent arrivals.
~ The Alhambra base ball club met the
Tuft-Lyons here yesterday. Seven
innings only were played and the game
stood Ii to l in favor Of Tuft-Lyons, but
this can not be called fair test of the
Alhambra's ability, as they played with
but four of their own men.
Todays programm is as follows:
ii A. M-Lecture: w. H. Milburn.
5P. M.-Round Table: led by H. M.
DuBose.
.SP.. M.-Athletics; Tumbling, running
high jump, pulling the shot, hitch and
kick, rope climbing, trapeze, tug of war.
Awardiof prizes for tennis and athletic
sports.