The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-02-07

were INDUCED in. A large, commodious
building, lacking the air of STIFFNESS and
mould that usually infects public struc-
lures, it was a delightful place to hold the
reception, and the spacious halls and bal
comics furnished ample room for promen-
AIDES and conversation.
relic of Gays gone by whose historical
value can never be estimated, was Suffer
Fort, which was next visited. Thence to
the Croker Art gallery, where a galaxy of
pretty girls, distinguished matrons aad
elegant gentlemen were awaiting and
plotted US through the school of design, and
allowed US to feast our eyes upon the mag
nifcent collection of rare and beautiful
paintings, which are the pride of the Sac
ramentans. Once more we felt our lack
of knowledge, and added another laurel to
the wreath in honor of things of surpass-
ing beauty.
The next morning found Us
AT FRESNO CITY.
the county being a kingdom within itself,
and the town an exponent of its greatness.
Here it was that the first avenue OF palms
met our vision. Our exclamatons of praise
were enthusiastic, and we were more than
ever impressed with the land OF flowers
A visit to the wineries and an inspection of
| the vineyards occupied the morning hours,
and at 2 30 banquet and reception were
rendered at the Hughes House, where we
were permitted to meet the hospitabe resi-
dents This city had its own peculiar
charm, for the knowledge and instruction
CLEANED were of benefit, and we are each
f! mbued with a sense of greater appreciation
for the wine with which we were deluged
since we had the privilege Of being on the
ground and seeing tie modus operandi at
the seat of its manufacture. The delicious
ralsinS grown here are far famed and as
an expression of esteem we were each
given box Of 1875 growth. After one
good nights rest we awoke to find our
selves at
THE MECCA OF CALIFORNIA,
the city Of the angels. Los Angeles is a
wonder and delight, town of magnificent
proportions covering an immense area of
fertile soil, and INHABITED by about so, coo
people Here delegation boarded our
train, and with US went to Pasadena, the
Orchard City, which abounds in beautiful
homes, many surrounded by orange groves,
and the beauty of all intensified by the gen
erouS abundance of attractive flowers of
every hue and ornamental shrubs. The
broad tree-lined avenues suggest an air of
restful repose, and it is hers that we found
1t difficult to forego that pleasure the sur
roundings invited. The Hotel Raymond is
a magnificent hosiery, situated at the sum
nit of the hill commanding view of the
adjacent country. The terraced walks and
flower beds were source of delight and
the many charming varieties of flowers
furnished US pleasure ard interest AT
noon we were again at Los Angeles, and
were at once driven to the home of Judge
Silent, where luncheon IN the open air in
the Tennis Court was
THE FEATURE OF THE DAY.
His magnificent home and its acres OF
beautifully designed and cultivated grounds
were at our disposal, and such royal hospi-
/ tally can never be excelled. Here it is
that the architecture equals in beauty the
surroundings The avenues of the grace
full pepper trees whose branches are laden
ed with coral berries, the several varieties
of palms in their majestic growth call forth
the most unlimited praise. The eucalyptus
hourishes here as no where else; and the
delightful climate, the perpetual verdure
the imposing residences, the wealth ant