Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-20
ON REDONDO'S SANDS.
SATURDAY NIGHTS GERMAN AT
THE BIG HOTEL.
Brilliant Gathering at the Beach-How
the Crowds Passed Sunday-An In
comparable Resort = Notes and Per-
sonals.

Sunday was one OF the brightest days
in every respect Redondo has ever
known. Everybody and everything was
in gala attire, and visitors were not
wanting, for all day they focked down,
every train crowded. The Redondo
hotel had the largest crowd of the season,
and Saturday evening things began to
take on a serious aspect, as train after
train came down loaded with people.
What should be done with them all was
the question, and perplexing one, yet
they had come and could not be turned
away, some provision must be made.
After considerable devising and plan
ming, all the guests were settled comfort
ably, though those whose forethought
had insured them rooms early were most
fortunate. A large number came down
to attend the german, Saturday even
ing. which was the most brilliant affair
of this season. The ballroom, besides
its beautiful draperies 80 artistically ar
ranged, was decorated with Egyptian
corn, producing splendid effect. Other
parts of the hotel were profusely dec
Grated with flowers, carnations being the
most prominent. Dancing began at
$50, but not until 10 o'clock was
the german commenced. Mr.. Frank
Hicks was the leader, and no one could
have been chosen who would have been
more suitable. Five figures were danced,
during which beautiful favors were dis
tributed. some being quite elegant. The
handsomest favor for the lady fell to the
lot of Miss Maud Northam, of Los An
geles, and Mr.. J. w. Montgomery was
made happy by receiving the most ele-
CANT favor prepared for the gentleman.
MANY of the figures were novel and
charming. One of the most amusing
was the fan figure, while an exceedingly
enjoyable one was the Fourth of July,
the ladies and gentlemen both wearing
becoming little paper caps of various
shapes, and carrying flags.
There never has been assembled in the
Redondo, OF anywhere else for that mat
ter, more charming, graceful and beau
tiful crowd of ladies and handsome gen.
tlemen than there was Saturday even
ing. The toilets were elegant and lovely
in the extreme. Everyone present was
looking his or her best, and it is given
up by all to have been most superb
affair.".
The german was given by the ladies of
the Redondo, but Colonel Root, always
thinking of something to make such
events pleasanter, had delightful re-
fresbments served. With such a man
ager, the hotel can never be lacking in
any particular.
The passenger steamer Pomona land
ed at the pier yesterday, and was OF
interest to many visitors to the beach,
who have not the opportunity of seeing
so large an ocean steamer often.
The Pelican made her usual trips out
in the bay, and took large crowds of
people every time.
A pleasant party went out yachting
yesterday, and had splendid day for
sailing.
This is to be gay week at the Re-
dondo hotel, as many social events are
on the taps.
A splendid pair of horses were sent
down from San Francisco few days
ago, and these with two others will form
the four-in-hand rig for the hotel this
summer.
The Lacy yacht Penelope cruised
about during the day, having on board
Mr.. Will Lacy, Mr.. Dick Lacy and Fred
Grif1iths. There were number of
pretty girls at the hotel who wished the
sailors would come ashore, but after
many talks the pretty yacht disappeared
around Point Firmin.
The beach here offers more attractions
than any similar resort on the coast.
Swings are provided for the children,
comfortable pavilions for picnic parties,
q dance pavilion, merry-go-round
built in the shape of boats and moved
by sails, ample bathing accommoda-
tions, and all other features necessary
to comfort. The beach is cleaned twice
each day, and everything is kept in
apple pie order.
There is an ample supply OF boats,
and fishing from the wharf is
a means OF combining pleasure with
getting the wherewithal for a dinner.
The steamer Pelican makes trips far out
to sea for those who enjoy sailing, and
steamers come and 60 at an average of
two day.
Lie at the hotel is particularly enjoy
able. Many of the we'll known people of
Los Angeles here make their headquar-
ters, and the eastern tourist is we'll
represented. The consequence is that
there is constantly something interest
ing going on socially.
The arrival of the Charleston, which is
expected this week, is looked forward to
with eagerness. Already arrangements
are being made for q grand ball to be
given by the officers, and the three days
during which the steamer will remain
will be full of gayety.
Last evening sacred" concert was
given in the music hall. Mrs. j. s..
Owens, who is summering here, de-
lighted the assembly by her singing.
Mrs. j. M. Davis of Cotton kindly added
the attraction of her sweet voice to the
programme. Mrs. Edgerton OF San
Francisco recited several times. Alto
gether the affair was most enjoyable.
REDoNDo PERSONALS.
Captain r. r. Thompson of San Fran
cisco arrived yesterday morning at the
Redondo hotel.
Mrs. E. F. Spence and family are at
the Redondo for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon Borden are now
guests of the big hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Schallert ale at the
Redondo for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Childs, Jr., of Los
Angeles were among the guests at the
german Saturday evening.
A delightful party at the hotel con-
sists of Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock Banning
rs 10 Auualaa Mr. and Mrs T Ran