Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-14
NEWS FROM NEARBY CITIES,
Notes from Santa Ana and
Orange County.
Shipping Matters at Redondo Beach
Very Lively.
Politics at Santa Ana-Anaheim to
Have Electric Lights-A So
cial Event at Po-
mona.

meeting. the eloquent "Billy" Will
lams, and the sweet sayings of the
brainy (?) Republican county candi-
dates, had the effect of bringing on
genuine Santa Ana wind yesterday.
And how it did blow! Signs, fences,
and George Peters, bulletin boards went
down before it like chaf before win.
ter's gale. This ought to be mild re-
buke against such outbursts of elo-
ouence and such brainy sayings. The
wind, however, died away last night,
out of compassion for Mr.. Osbourne,
the gentleman who was to speak to the
followers of Calamity Jim." The
clerk of the weather wanted to be easy
with the Peoples party, because they
fair-sized audience assembled in Congre-
gational hall to listen to the words of
wisdom that were to fall from his lips.
He made fairly good speech, however,
considering the party and the platform
he was talking for. I. E. Wright, of Ell
Modena, candidate for recorder, and G..
F. Bennett, the candidate for assembly,
man from this district, both made short
very sensible one, and as this gentleman
Democratic party here, he is sure to be
for the position.
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS.
The Democratic club held its regular
meeting last night at the Brunswick
hotel, large attendance of the mem
bers being present. A grand rally will
be held here on the evening of the Gath,
at which time Stephen M. White will
address the people. Arrangements
were made for the instruction of Demo-
cratic voters as to the manner of voting
by the Australian ballot system, and
other matters of minor importance were
discussed. The members are all enthu-
siastic, and will meet again next We'd
nesday night.
MUSICAL TREATS.
Santa Ana people were favored with
two musicales last evening, of much
merit. The public concert given by
Prof. Smith and his pupils, at Spur
Reon's opera house, was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by all, the
numbers of the programme being all
we'll rendered. Miss Minna Roper's
singing was especially worthy of men
tion. the young lady being possessed of
a sweet voice which che uses admirably.
Every number of the programme was a
gem.
A private musicale was given at the
home of j. G. Scarborough, on Main
street, about 30 persons being in attend
ance. A well selected programme was
ably rendered, after which refreshments
were served.
BREvITIEs.
Rev. J. II. Collins, OF Los Angeles, is
speaking in all the towns in this county
in the interest of the Prohibitionists.
Mr.. Collins has plckled rod which ne
is using with much effect against Billy
Bowers, the Republican nominee for
congress from this district.
Those interested in the Choral society
will meet at the residence of Miss Minna
Roper Friday evening.
At the California conference OF the
United Brethren in Christ, recently held
at Gridley, Rev. j. S. Pitman, of this
city, was made presiding elder of the
Los Angeles district.
G. E. Foster, of thit city, is in River
side today.
Ira Chandler has returned from a
visit to Colorado.
Mrs. j. w. Ball and daughter, Miss
Ella, left this morning for an extended
eastern visit.
Orange county's exhibit at the worlds
fair will be most creditable, as additions
of fruits and o.ker products are being
received daily.
Yesterday, Joseph, the little son of ].
G. Joplin, fell from the doorstep and
broke his arm below the elbow.
Those present at the Santa Ana Val
ley Baptist association, in session at San
Bernardino, are: II. A. Hamilton, DR..
Gleason, Mr.. Alderman. and Rev. De
Pos, of Orange, and Mrs. Van Alstyne,
Mrs. G. E. French, Rev. George E. Dye,
Frank Moody, Rev. Dexter P. Smith, u.
B. West, of Santa Ana.
1t now seems probable that race will
be arranged, to be held at the Santa
Ana track come time next month, be-
tween Our Dick and Silkwcod.