Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-27

IF, III. SWEET, G. 7. Fenner. +. Tushey,
IL. HI. Valentine, N. L. Wheelock, and
| two friends; total. $552.50. Balance to
be raised, $50 ,354.SO.
Hotel Opening at La Crescenta.
Ep1ToRs HERALD-Some time in De-
cember last the hotel of this place
changed hands, the former proprietor,
Mr.. Durrell, retiring, and Mr.. II. E.
Fraley, of Las Vegas, assuming the man.
sgenent. The hotel was not closed, the
change being effected quietly. The new
proprietor, however, contemplated a
formal opening for New Years Day, but
as the condition of the roads at that time
was very bad and guests from distance
would find it difficult to reach US, it was
postponed until the 22d of February,
'sthe birthday of the Father of Our
| Country" The weather was not
on that day all that could be de-
sired, as YOU are doubtless aware,
the cloud hanging threateningly low,
dragging their wings upon the noun
tains, as it were, and an occasional
shower of rain dampsnipg our ardor (and
our good clothes). Nevertheless
goodly company gathered at the hotel in
| the mountains, q cordial welcome hav-
| ing been given to our neighbors to be
present at l O'Clock dinner. At the
appointed hour the parlors and halls
were we'll filled, Los Angeles being ably
represented by party of ladies and gen.
tlemen from that place. A party of
eouestrians from the Raymond, as we'll
as several carriage-loads from Pasadena,
were present; and La Canada, our near
est neighbor, was there in the person of
several of her residents. Tropico, too,
sent delegates, and nearly every State in
the Union was represented. The pleas
ant parlors were thronged with the
merry company, and sociability reigned
supreme.
The dining room was beautifully dec.
Grated, the word welcome" in large
letters of evergreen, greeting one upon
entering; a long table, the entire length
of the dining room, was laid ready, with
epergnes of flowers and pyramids of or
anges scattered at intervals along its
length. The hanging lamps were dec.
Grated with trailing vines and flowers of
nasturtiums; the walls were festooned
with large branches of rose geranium
and Monterey cypress, and the side
board was decorated with flowers and
huge branches of oranges. One of the
party from Pasadena brought a camera ;
taking photograph of the dining room
before the party was seated. Covers
were laid for twenty-eight, and in all
lightweight guests sat down to dinner
was as follows:
MENU.
Clam Soup.
Roast Turkey.
Roast Beef.
Roast Mutton.
Cold Ham with Garnish
Tomatoes.
Turnips.
Chow Chow.
Horseradish.
Pickles.
Radishes, Lettuce
Crescenta Olives
Chicken Salad
oyster Salad
Celery.
Red Raspberry Jelly.
Blackberry Jam
Preserved Ginger-root.
e ~ New Breads
c,,,.,l Plum pIa Pudding with Wine Sauce.
| Currant Pie. Peach Pie. Cheese
Crescenta Oranges.
Assorted Nuts.
Raisins
Tea. Coffee. Wine
Some of the guests from a distance de-
parted soon after dinner, but quite a
party remained to spend the evening, as
dance had been announced, party
from La Canada coming over to partici-
pate. They were served to supper, after
which the dining room was cleared for
dancing. The music was from La Ca
fiada. The floor accommo dated three sets
at time, and a programme of about
fourteen dances was successfully carried
out, Mr.. W. w. Whitney, of Long Beach,
acting as flor manager. AS it was Sat,
urday night the dancing party dispersed
promptly at II O'Clock.
Nothing but praise was heard on all
hands for mine host Fraley and his
genial wife, who at present manages all
the affairs de cuisine, employing only
white help; mo Chinese need apply" !"
| The guests were invited to "a regular
old-fashioned New England dinner" and
| it certainly partook of that excellent
quality, with enough of California added
10 give 1t relish. Nearly all of the prom
inent residents of La Crescenta were
present. Among the guests from abroad
were noticed Mr.. Ed Dunham and
wife, Mr.. j. L. Lanterman and
wife. La Csfiada; Mr.. W. E. Cooley, Of
Pasadena, who piloted party from
that place:) Judge w. S. Wright and
wife and Frank Long, Pasadena; Mr.. w =.
W. Whitney, Long Beach; Mr.. Gus. A.
Breaux, Jr., of New Orleans. La. F. R.
Boyer and wife, Tropico; w. L. Lippin-
colt, Pasadena; Mrs. Hughes and Mrs.
Simpson, Los Angeles; Miss B. Quin,
Washington, D. c.. Miss D. Bettle,
Philadelphia, Pa; Mr.. D. w. Lambert
and wife and Mrs. King, Mt. Vernon,
Ohio, and Miss Della Carter, of Chicago,
besides many others whose place of resi-
dence could not be learned. 1t was
voted throughout most successful affair
and the popularity of the Crescenta
hotel was we'll established. JUNE.
Fined for Contempt.
In the Township Court yesterday Alva
Hewes, the complainant in the battery