Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-22
REDONDO.


the ladies in their superb evening toilet
looked the picture OF delight, while th'
gallant swains were zealously endeavor
ing to initiate Chesterfield.
After the hop was over severa
parties aggregated together and formed
moonlight fishing party on the pier
If lady would catch a smelt, for nc
whales were hooked. scream of delight
could be heard even to the hotel, and
then fsherman's song would be in
dulged in. 1t is rumored that one oi
the gentlemen caught herring, but the
truth of the story could not be ascer-
tanned. Your correspondent will not
allow himself to be responsible for any
of the hotel fish stories.
Marco Hellman, with his banjo, and
Baron Rogniat, of France, entertained or
rather kept the sleep-loving people who
are camping here awake throughout the
major part Of the night. OF course the
banjo was accompanied with singing, or,
perhaps, singing, if such it can be called,
accompanied the banjo. No one was
able to determine.
Several of the ladies and gentlemen
were lost or missing for short time,
but, like the lost boy, they were found
again. Their gay costumes had been
transformed into those OF the bath. AS
they proceeded to the beach the soft
strains of Fair Moon, to Thee Sing, and
McGinty could be heard painfully work.
ing themselves out of the banjo on the
veranda.
The preparations for the grand East
Indian ball are going ON smoothly, and
Prof. Kramer, the master of ceremonies,
is agog with hope and anticipation.
Great is the curiosity displayed as to
what the nature of the surprise is that
the Colonel has in store. Professor Elser
has enlarged his orchestra, and the
merry dance will be one of great at
traction.
The decorators are at work on the
court. which, when finished will repre-
sent an East Indian scene complete with
the exception that no royal Bengal tiger
will he looking about to interrupt the
evenings pleasure.
The Redondo Beach railway company
will send a special train from here at
midnight to accommodate the Angel
city guests, who will be enabled to
arrive home at quarter of l O'Clock.
The chief is keeping all hands busy pre-
pairing epicurean viands. The supply
will be replete with novelties.
Redondo is fairly alive with eager
persons who are working like beavers to
make the field sports of today in honor
of the visiting Foresters grand success.
AS every court in Southern California is
expected to have representation, the
crowd will be large. The crowning
event of course will be the ball, which
takes place tonight at the rink.
Several fishermen found pair of gray
pants containing money and other valu-
ables, about three miles south of here,
on Wednesday. Yesterday they were
rDuaught here. as they were supposed to
have been those of August Weelan, who
was drowned four weeks ago. Who the
sowner is remains mystery.
Harry Bellevue, the smiling purser
of the Bonita, seems to have made a
life contract at Redondo, so gossip says.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. w. Ragland, of East
Les Angeles, with Miss Emma Granet
and Mr.. W. G. Morrison, formed driv-
ing party to Santa Monica and return
on Thursday.
The postofice has been removed from
Che wharf to the front part of Brace
wells store. :,
The Bonita, bound northward, sailed
from this port yesterday morning. She
received a large amount OF freight here.
The Eureka, with north-bound pas
sengers and considerable freight, left
here yesterday.
The Pomona is expected here today
with several passengers aboard who will
soiourn at Redondo.
Captain Perry received notice yester.
day that four more vessels laden with
lu mber are bound for this port.
Frank Thompson is pronounced the
best all-round skater visiting the rink
Over 100 pounds OF smelt were taken
in one haul yesterday.
Captain and Mrs. Leland, OF the
steamer Bonita, took advantage OF sur
bath while the vessel was loading here
w. p. Carr, of Los Angeles, breasted
the pillows. 80,
There is considerable building going
ON at the present time in Redondo.
DR.. w. r. Jones, of Los Angeles, anc
family are here for months stay.
Mrs. Emma Woodward, OF San Ber
nardino. with her charming daughte rs
Lulu and Carrie, are camping on the
beach. r. :. :,
Redondo with his family. He is g
taken up with Southern California ina