The morning call., 1891-01-19

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farmers of this vicinity have kept tn weather
eye ont, anxiously scanning the horizon for
the little cloud no larger than mans
hand" that would bring the rain that, just
now, would be very acceptable. There
have been plenty of clouds, but not the
cloud, but we are by no means discouraged
by that fact. We would like good, heavy
downpour, just now, but there is time
enough for it yet
The weather for the past ten days has
been excessively cold, ice forming in the
chill wee snia' hours" to a thickness. some
mornings, of half an inch. Singula rly
enough, however, there has been, despite
the cold weather, no snow on the surround
ing hills Even Mission Peak still resrs an
uncrowned head, green as The valley below
against the sky. We had no such cold
weather last winter yet the hills were for
some time covered with snow.
The cold weather has kept the roses back
somewhat. but they are now beginning to
bloom, and here ami there in sheltered or
chardS stray fruit blossoms are appearing.
Irvngton's ''cilrus belt" is MIR. II. CrowelP5
front yard, where the orange and lemon
trees are nov hanging full OF golden fruit.
Mr.. J. Durham has also some very young
trees that are bearing vigorously this year.
Our people were shocked and grltyed this
week by the news al the death. at Auburn,
Cal, Cf Professor ii. NJ. " bite, formerly of
Washington COLLEGE. Professor White sew
cred his connection with the college in jan
nary last, on account Of ili-heal tn, and went
East in charge of the travelling exhibit
known as California on Wheels" All sum-
mer long he made gallant fight against the
disease consumption that preyed upon
him. but was finally obliged 10 resign his
position. When he reached Philadelphia he
WAS advised by his physician to return at
once to California. He started, and, being
Joined somewhere in Iowa by brother and
family, juuTDeyed to Sacramento. Here he
was ordered to the hills, but only reached
Auburn when death overlook him. His re-
mains were sent on to Irvingtun, where they
we're buried in The Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Professor White having been II life an hon
ored member of Mission Peak Lodge. The
entire town turned out at the station and
grave to do honor TO the memory of one of
the brightest young men who have ever
been identified with the place. Not only
had he been one of the most talented in
structOrs the college ever had, but as some
time editor and proprietor Of the town pa
per, Mr. White had won the respect and re-
gard Of all. He was yet In the prime OF
life, and leaves a large circle Of friends to
mourn his untmely taking off.
G. f. Smith is building new residence
on his lot next to the home OF l.. 4. OSgO0d,
on the san Jose road.
Iryington was treated to a sensation in the
form OF burglary last Saturday night, the
residence OF John DpcOto having been
broken into A watch and other jewelry
we're secured and about IS in money, all
there happened to be in MI Decoto's peck
cts. The burglars have not yet been caught.
After a vacation Of several weeks, the
| Ladies Ways and Means Society met this
! week at the home of Mrs j. Durham, and
| spent busy day, from 10 O'clock in the
! morning until q clock in tue evening, max
| ing and tying cUmIOTters for Mr.. W. W.
| Durham. AT noon a delicious lunch was
| served, and by way of brief recreation the
| entire company made Il tour Of inspection
| over the handsome new house now building
| for Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Durham. Tie build
! ing Is nearly ready Tor occupancy, and when
| completed will he one OF the most elegant
| and cOmmUdiOus houses in town. The la
dies We're all highly pleased with it. Every
| hOuSekeeper among them declared it simply
perfect in all its arrangements, and al
| wished 5lr. and Mrs. Durham the creates
1 happiness and enjoyment in occupying it.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. i. Osgood returned this
week from a ten-days' visit in San Rafael
| Mr. NJ. NJ. Galind0 lett Wedno sday Tor
! trip to Connecticut.
Quite a little discussion was awakened
! this week by the reports Of the recent de
/ cisioHs regarding the correct Interpretation
! of the Sweet Wine Bill. The GallegoS Com
! paay is the only manufacturer of swee
! wine in IrvingtOn, and the recent ruling
will not affect them this u ar. as their swee
! wine is all made By another season thcs
| troubles will probably have been all salts
| factorily and clearly adjusted.
| LUin0tOa. Jan. II, 1891. C. G.