The herald., 1893-06-30
A RAILROAD TO FAIRY LAND
The Final Inspection of Prof.
loves Mountain Road.
A Gala Occasion Yesterday for the
Guests of the Company.
The Electric Part of the Line in Full
Oporstion-The Party Which Made
the Trfp-The Line to Be
Opened on Saturday.

The Pasadena and Mount Wilson rail-
way underwent its fret official inspec-
ton yesterday afternoon, when party
of about 100 mado trip over the cleo
trio line to the pavilion located in Rubio
cafion, at the foot OF the great cable in
cline.
To ssy that the party was delighted
with the road and scenery is but putting
it mildly. On every hand were heard
expressions of astonishment and delight
at the wonderful work which has been
accomplished in the very heart of the
mountains.
As to the performance of the electric
road, nothing but praise can be said.
The cars were loadsd to the rail, but not
hitch occurred anywhere, everything
moving as il the line had been in opera
tion for years instead of one day.
Mr.. VIM. Knight and Mr.. j. S. Mills,
in connection with the operating depart
ment, deserve much credit for their un-
firing efforts in experimenting arrange
ments and seeing that everyone enjoyed
themselves.
The excursion party went up over the
Terminal line to Mountain Junction,
where the electric cars were taken, and
the party whisked in very few min
utes up the canon to the pavilion, with
an elevation of 2200 feet.
The pavilion itself is splendid build
ing, and when completed will have one
OF the largest dining rooms in this part
of the state, with a seating capacity of
over 300, but the walk up to the falls,
distance of almost milo, is the most
beautiful part of all. The scenery in
this part of the caf1on is grand in the
day light, but at night when it is lit up
by dozens of electric lighta half hidden
among the foliage, the effect is most en-
trsncing, and one ia well repaid for
trip for this sight alone.
Every attention was paid by Prof.
Lowe to the comfort and entertainment
of guests, Kammermeyer's orchestra be-
ing in attendace all the afternoon and
evening.
An elaborate dinner was served at
O'Clock in the small dining room, after
which the party visited the falls, whore
colored lights were burned, producing
charming effect upon the water.
Japanese lanterns and eletric lights
were scattered along the entire length
OF the walk. Returning to the pavilion
general treat had been arranged in the
shape OF an illustrated lecture by Prof.
G. Wharton James, the scenes being
taken from among the high peaks back
of Echo mountain house.
AS fitting closing for the day, several
impromptu speeches we're called for.
Short talks were given by W. U. Mas
ters, Professor Keyes, A. r. Metcalf.
Hon. A. G. Throop and finally Professor
Lowe was compelled to get up and make
few remarks. which he did in his
usual graceful manner. At the conclu-
sion of the speech making hearty cheer
was given Professor Lowe and the Noun
tain railroad.
Tne ROAD VIII De open to tine general
public on Saturday next, as far as the
pavilion, and the cable section will be
put in operation a few days later.
Following lie the list of those in attend
ance: Mr.. ana Mrs. I. B. Burnett, Mrs.
7. Chandler and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Wincup and son, Mrs. @. w. Hor-
nick. Mr.. and Mrs. I. D. Stimson, Mr..
and Mrs. w. U. Masters. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. 7. Kernaghan, DR.. and Mrs. f. +.
Rowland, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Strong,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Painter, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Fl. Holmet, Prof. and Mrs. @. H.
Aeyes, Prof. and Mrs. J.. d. Graham,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r, Metcalf, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Hill. Rev. and Mrs. E. l..
Conger, Rev. and Mrs. II. V. G. Fife,
Rev. and Mrs. T. d. Garvin, Rev. Father
Scannell Mr.. and Mrs. John Woods
worth, Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Hurlbut, Mr..
and Mrs. s. g. Reed, Rev. and Mrs. d.
D. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Moore,
Mr. Geo. F. Foster, Mrs. l.. A. Clapp,
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Clark, DR.. and Mrs. D. s.
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Gard
ner, Mr.. w. S. Gilmore, Mr.V. p. Lewie,
Mr.. snd Mra H. E. Lawrence, Miss A..
A. Brown, f. Graenendyke, j. A. Bu-
chanan, J. d. Yocum, Miss Ella Mantell,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 3. Manahan, Major and
Mrs. Geo. W. Nolan, Herbert @. Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs.. Cy Warner, Hon. and Mrs.
A. G. Throop, Mr. D. Gaibraith, Mr..
and Mrs. James Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
B. Ball, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Wsshburn,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Post, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. NJ. Green, MIR. and Mrs. 0. II. Conger,
Mr.. and Mre. Il. H. May, MIR. and Mrs,
J. D. Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. J Fairbanke,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Brown. Mr.. ana
Mrs. 7. P. Lukens, Mrs. William Lingey,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. James, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. W. Brotherton. Mr.. A. P. Merit,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. Warman, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. @. Patterson, Mr.. ". M. Randall,
Mr.. and Mrs. William X. Knight, Prof.
and Mrs. 7. s. @. Lowe, Miss Edna
Lowe, Miss Joe E. Lowe, Thaddeus
Lowe, ir., Sobieski Lowe, Mrs. V. P.