The herald., 1893-08-28
SANTA CATALINA,

business, to enjoy Gay with them and
friends.
SANTA CATALINA.
Many Visitors at tho Island Resort-A
Grand Illumination.
AVALON, Aug. N.-The past week at
Avalon, though uneventful in some re-
spects, was one Of the most ENJOYABLE Of
the year at the island resort. The full
moon made the nights on the water most
enchanting, and many there were who
improved the opportunity for a moon
light sail.
Although 80 near the end Of the sum-
mer the hotels remain crowded and the
number OF campers has not diminished
to any appreciable extent. While there is
a goodly number OF departures by each
boat, the same vessel brings sufficient
newcomers to keep the population OF
the island pretty steadily at the mid
summer standard.
The arrival Of Saturday night is al
wa.s made the occasion of grand illu-
mination. The little bay Of Avalon pre-.
sented an exceptionally picturesque ap-
pearance when the Hermosa steamed in
last night. She began firing rockets
and Roman candles when still quite a
way out, which demonstration was ans.
wered in like manner from shore. As
she nesred the wharf the entire water
front was lighted up with bonfres and
Greek fire, while showers OF rockets
and Roman candles were sent up. All
the principal buildings were illuminated
with Chinese lanterns, which, with the
fireworks and the bright moonlight
shimmering over the waver, made pic
ture like acene from fairyland.
The Hermosa brought over several
hundred people on her trips from Re-
dondo and San Pedro Sunday, and took
away about 240 on her last trip this
evening. Most Of these were transients,
who came to spend the day only.
The yacht Aggie, which was anchored
in the harbor since last Wednesday.
sailed for San Francisco this morning.
The Aggie is an old favorite hereabouts,
being formerly owned by Dan Mcfarland
OF Los Angeles. She is now the property
of the Wieland Bros. of San Francisco,
who have refitted her in sumptuous
manner. This'is her first cruise in these
waters since she changed ownership.
She is navigated on this trip by Captain
| ~ AuOl WOO0y . 6AiP AA6uI0E VI 6Ou0 HOJ0s
The cruise extended as far south as San
Diego. Stops were made at Monterey
and Santa Cruz on the way down the
coast, but the longest stay Of all was
made ct Avalon, the Wieland Bros. and
several gentlemen who accompanied
them as their gueets declaring this was
| the most delightful resort ON the coast.
The Aggie was visited while here by
many OF the sojourners on the island, ali
of whom speak In high praise of the
hospitality Of the Messrs. Wieland and
Captain Underwood.
The yacht Nellie put in here this
morning.
The yacht San Diego and the smaller
sail and steam craft are carrying many
passengers to points Of interest on the
island.
Camp Banning attracts many excur-
sionists during the hours when visitors
are allowed. The entertainment given
A. the nauiliou at Avalon by tha Whit
tier state school cadets Thursday even
ing was largely attended, The boys
performed drill exercises, played and
sang in way that reflected credit on
themselves and teachers.
| The nightly concerts and balls at the
pavilion continue to be a great attrac-
tion. A
Fishing continues to be good, some
large catches of yellow tail having been
made the past week.
| Visitors to Avalon remark the cleanli-
ness of the town. The Banning Bros.
are looking after the sanitary condition
OF the place in a most efficient manner.
Not particle of filth is allowed to &C.
cumulate. Scavengers are constantly
cleaning up.
Jim Mellus was seen on the beach
this morning looking for Jewish bait.
Charley Bell, the famous Jewish
slayer of Pasadena, has been after his
favorite game for some time, but with
out bis usual success.
Senator R. B. Carpenter, Judge ]. d.
Bicknell and Mr.. Trask were among the
eminent representatives of the legal pro-
fession who spent Sunday on the island.
Mr.. E, D. Silent and family were
among the departing visitors today.
Mr.. w. G. Bradshaw and family left
for the city this afternoon, after nearly
two weeks sojourn on the island.
Mr.. Phillips OF st. Paul, Minn., Mrs.
George W. Hollenbeck, Miss Allie Hol-
lenbeck and Mr.. W. B. Slswson of Los
Angeles came over lsst Tuesday and re-
maineu III tOuhy. ME- Fnltllp6 on Fri
day chartered the sloop Allie and took
party of friends to Button Shell
beach.
Mrs. Skofstadt and the Misses Skof.
stadt have been at Camp Bonnes Amies
for several weeks.
Miss Baney, after stay OF several
weeks at Avalon, returned to the city
! this afternoon with her big brother.in-
law, Capt. A. W. Barrett.
Police CLERK Hensley IL serving his 10
| days on the island, and appears to be
enjoying himself.
Mr.. Roche and family of Pasadena are
occupying the P. g. Wooster cottage.
Q. O. Brown and family Of Pasadena
left for their home today.
Scientists May Differ
As to the causes of rheumatism, but there IL no
difference of opinion among them as to the