Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-15
LONG BEACH.

Saturday last opened a new chapter in
the history of Long Beach. The formal
opening OF the Terminal railroad, driving
the golden spike, the reception of the
chamber of commerce and ladies' annex
by our and some of San Pedro's most
representative citizens was such az to
emphasize, if necessary, the hospitality
for which Californians are noted; indeed
the people of the two cities on the bay
wed with each other in friendly rivalry
to extend to our distinguished visitors
the most courteous treatment. Nothing
but the most friendly expressions of good
will for the two cities on the sea (Which
must act as one for the improvement of
the harbor) was heard, and more than
one of our most successful representative
visitors predicted that here, on the bay
OF San Pedro, the future great city of the
Pacific was destined to be located.
Our neighbors OF San Pedro, Whining
ton and the colonies turned out in full
force, and to them much OF the success
of the celebration is due, as their dona-
ton of materials for the barbecue was
most generous and their assistance in
helping receive and entertain our guests
being invaluable; indeed the people of
this whole section were in unison and
acted as committee of the whole
in receiving and entertaining our
visitors. G. l. Goucher, president
of the board of trustees, as the
city's representative received them Off
cially, and Trustee Edmond Lockett
made the address of welcome. These
gentlemen were ably seconded by
Trustees John Roberts, j. H. John, and
Citizens Thomas Stovell. lothian and
Llewellyn Bixby, DR.. j. W. Wood, w.
w. Lowe, w. H. Trentzen, G. S. Hussey
and F. G. Butler. The ladies, of course,
took a prominent part and the men
doomed up only as conspicuous for their
smallness. All industries were we'll
represented and the gentlemen were i'm
pressed by the feasibility of making a
safe and commodious harbor here on the
bay.
A few OF those who were at the open
ing were Mr.. G. w. Ford, the nursery
man and genealogical expert, of Santa
Ana, and Mr.. Sam Mckinley, the enter
prising orchardist of Vernon, came down
to spy out the country.
Architect E. f. Kysor took run down.
Miss Blanch Brown, of Los Angeles,
and Nettie Leonard, of Anahem, graced
the occasion by their presence.
Mrs. D. III. Binkley and daughter
Nellie, of Eagle Rock valley. were here.
Councilman D. M. McGarvy's genial
presence was felt.
Next Postmaster Van Duzen, of course,
took it in.
Dick Mcknight (our Dick came down,
looking up baseball talent. He engaged
Memo for umpire.
A. r. Greening was here, looking over
the scenes of former triumphs.
Mrs. Mary E. Hart, of the Press asso-
citation, by her presence lent additional
beauty to the scene.
Mrs. Jane Robinson and daughter
Mary who are now in California, came
down on the chamber OF commerce
train.
Rev. Mr.. A. M. Hough and wife and
Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Elwood took run
down.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moss and daughter also
came.
Ex-Sherif j. G. Rays was an inter-
ested observer.
Judge W. II. Savage and George H.
Peck, of San Pedro, assisted our com
mittees in doing honor to our guests.
E. B. Scott and ]. III. Lieman, of the
San Pedro Times, represented that
journal.
j. III. Dodson, Ira Price, George H.
Peck, d. r. Clay, w. H. Savage and two
daughters, Captain Wallace and Mr..
Sepulveda were small portion of those
who represented San Pedro.
High chief ranger of the Foresters of
California, G.. A. McElfnest, OF Santa
Monica, and V. o. r., G. L. Wilde, of
Los Angeles, and the Alfalfa lodge, of
Compton, made fraternal visit to the
Long Beach lodge of Foresters last Mon
day evening. Three new members were
initiated into the Foresters and eight
into the Grand Orient. Speeches were
made and collation. partaken OF.
@. DEMO was appointed city trustee