The herald., 1893-06-26

To This City.
SANTA ANA, June 24.-It was joyous
assemblage that congregated in Masonic
hall in this city last night to enjoy the
first banquet held in the new banquet
hall Of the Masonic lodge of this city.
The Masonic lodge Of Santa Ana Ia a
strong one, composed Of the leading cit
izens of this locality, and occupies fine
rooms in French's opera house. That
enterprising gentleman has, at the solici.
tation of the order, and at heavy out
lay OF money, had an elegant banquet
y hall fitted up, and last night, st. Johns
day, the building was formally dedi-
Gated.
Before the banquette the following
programme was rendered:
Music-Quartette.
Remarks, 1t. John the Baptist-Rev. Z o.
McInier.
Vocal solo-Miss sorrie Cook.
Remarks CT cd of the Order-Ray Whidden.
Vocal solo-Miss L. Easton.
Remarks, A Parting word-Rev. Geo. e. Dye.
Vocal solo-Mrs. ). G. Scarborough.
Selecti0n-Miss wilcox.
Selection-Miss s. Peabody.
Address-Rev. II. d. Connell.
Miss Sallie Peabody gracefully pre-
Bldoo at the piano.
After the programme those present
sat down to q sumptuous repast, and in
the discussion of the viands and toasts
acouple of hours were enjoyably passed.
TO GO TO LOS ANGELES.
The First Baptist church was we'll
filed this evening, for it was the time
when Rev. George E. Dye, who has been
pastor for the past three years, was to
deliver his farewell sermon. The rever-
end gentleman did not choose for his
sermon o sorrowful subject, but spoke
on The Sunny Side Of Life. His re-
marks were appropriate and when he
had closed many were the regrets that
he was 80 soon to leave. Mr.. Dye goes
to Los Angeles where he has accepted a
charge. He is an earnest. able Chris
tian man, beloved by all who know him,
and every church-going Santa Anan will
wish him God sneed wherevar his lnt
NOTES.
The churches were well attended to-
day.
NJ. NJ. Purcell, OF Downey, spent Sum
day in this city.
The drying houses will not dry april
cots this season. on account of the light
ness OF the crop.
Sheriff Lacy will leave for Georgia
early next week where he goes to get
M. g. Vanderleek, who is wanted in this
city for embezzlement.
Jose r. Peralta and Miss Dolores Ro-
nero, two popular young people OF
Yubs, were united in marriage in the
Catholic church OF that place to-day.
Several cases of whooping cough are
reported.
National bank examiner Wightmsn
has made an examination OF the finances
of the Fret National Bank OF this city,
and although no statement has been
given out it is understood that the bank
is In the soundest condition.
Many OF our people spent the day at
the seaside resorts.
The Jefferson club held its annual pie.
mic at Leguna beach yesterday, and all
report having had q most delightful
time. The members assembled at their
hall at 6:15 in the morning and answer
ed to roll call, after which they hied
themselves to their several buQgies
where the fair dame Of their individual
choice patiently awaited their return.
and with q bewildering smile and cor.
dial greeting from his angel each one
climbed into his buggy, pulled the reins
over his fair untamed steed and
pulled out for one of the most
romantic and delightful seaside resorts
on the Pacific coast-Laguna. The
morning was lovely one, ond the ride
most delightful and without accident or
incident of note. Arriving ct the beach,
each one followed up their choice OF
amusement, some gathering moss,
others strolling mp the beach, while a
good many enjoyed a dip in old ocean.
At noon an inviting lunch was spread on
the veranda of the old Laguna hotel by
the young ladies. The afternoon was
spent in gathering shells and visiting
what Is known as the old Scuder and
Laguna camps. At O'Clock, sunburnt,
tired and fully satisfied with the davis
enjoyment, the party hitched mn their
teams and wended their way home.
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