The herald., 1893-12-28
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SANTA MONICA.

continued to come down during the past
48 hours at intervals in perfect torrents.
the earth having received a perfect
drenchiug and all danger OF dry season
happily averted. The total rainfall to
date, 4 p. M. being over inches. A
north wind blew up early this morning.
and some fears were entertained that
the wind might by its drying powers
undo the good, but that has happily
stopped and all is well.
There have been about 800 acres OF
San Vicente ranch sown to barley, which
is coming up splendidly and far ahead OF
last year at this date. Messrs. Schee
Bros. and J. E. Dunham, who have
planted the grain, are consequently
happy.
The board Of trustees economy in the
Office rent is criticized by many taxpay-
ers and others, and the query Is how
will actions for violations of town ordi-
nances be prosecuted, now that we have
no recorder.
TRUSTEES MEETING.
The board of trustees met on Tuesday
evening; all present save Mr.. Beville.
After the minutes were read and ap-
proved warrants were ordered drawn to
the amount of $104.67.
Ordinance No. 173 was passed repeal
ing ordinance No. 55.
The office of city recorder was de-
clared vacant after December 81, 1898,
and the paying of rent for the city at
torney and city treasurer was discon.
tinued.
The condition of bridge No. 2 was re-
ferred to the street committee, and a
communication was received from H.
Rowland Lee, the landscape gardener
who drew the plans for the Ocean Front
park some time ago suggesting that the
board appoint day to be known as Ar
Dor day, to invite the secret societies.
school children and all others to be pres
ent and participate in q general tree
planting, under scientific guidance,
promising to give o large number OF
trees; also stating the state forestry
made similar offer and thus the park
could be started by tree planting at
least. 1t was referred 20 the street COM
mittee.
The board then adjourned after a
specially economical streak.
HOME BUILDING.
One of the chief, if not the most hope
full, movements on which Santa Moni-
cas- future can be safely predicted. ia
the grand opportunities for home build
ing to reach all classes, from the retired
business man to the saving artisan, in
augurated there by the Jones interest
during the year, their scheme being far
reaching and of the most liberal charac-
ter consistent with correct bueiness
principles, whereby beautiful suburban
home OF from lot to a 5, 10 or greater
number OF acres can be secured.
The property is Situated in the best
part OF the city and contiguous terri
tory, with water OF the purest character
easily accessible. For those who are
saving and have little capital laid up,
they build homes upon specified pay
ment, the balance being paid by install
ments. This is without doubt the
grandest proposition ever made at the
City by the Sea, and will cause people Of
the best character to make the place
their abiding place. A number Of homes
on this plan have already been built
there, and the occupants are loud in
their praise over their treatment.
Those desirous OF taking advantage OF
the plan or wishing to erect home at
Santa Monica should call on or address.
NOTES.
Mrs. Mcknight of Riverside is visit
ing her son and daughter, who reside
here.
A charming surprise birthday party
was given to the Misses Minnie With
row and Clara Mcknight at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Withrow ON Christmas
night by q number OF our young people,
who pleasantly passed the evening in
games and chsrades, refreshments
being served. Among those present
were the Misses L. Withrow, M. With
row, Bertha s. jackson, Dixon Anabel,
Dunham. Brant and Mcknight, Powers,
Nine. Withrow. Stanch, Messrs. A. E.
Jackson, Walter Gray, H. Stanch, Geo.
knight, Fred McComas and A. Dunham.
The amount on hand in the city treas
ury 10 $6S24.17, with this months col
lections to be deposited; sl124.72 has
been paid out. of which $75 30 was for
library, and $1049. % for salaries, light
ing streets, etc.
Street Superintendent Lownan re-
ports no damage done by reason of the
storm, and Mr.. j. +. Dunham gives an
equally encouraging one from the water
works and San Vicente ranch.
Mre. Roy Jones leaves today for Wash-
ington, d. c., to attend the approaching
nuptials Of her sister. Miss Williamson,
who spent several months here.
Hotel Jackson is we'll filed these bol-
days, presenting merry picture OF life
and society at all times.
The school children are enjoying tn cir
Christmas holidays, school commencing
January I'd.
The Methodists will have a watch
meeting. All are invited.
V. V. Hopkins has returned from
visit to friends in San Berna-dino.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Willis of Pasade.
ma are visiting Mr.. Willis parents, JUS
tice and Mrs. /. A. Willis.
Mrs. w. d. Vawter died at her resi-
dence on Fourth street from q stroke OF
paralysis. Notice of funeral hereafter.
A pleasant family reunion WAS held
Christmas night at the residence of Mrs.
Joseph La Barge Of the family and de.
acendants OF Judge I. A. Willis.
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