The herald., 1893-07-21
PASADENA.


The Fruit Growers Consider . Union.
Brsvities.
PASADENA, July 20.-A good-sized au-
dience of fruit growers and interested
citizens gathered at the board Of trade
rooms this afternoon to hear Mr.. Cham
blin OF Riverside explain to the plan OF
the Cooperative Growers association,
which has been in operation at that
place for the past four y9ars.
Hon. A. g. Throop presided over the
meeting in the absence OF Prot. Keyes,
who is reported to be quite sick at home.
The general plan of the proposed or
ganization, as outlined by Mr.. Cham
blin, was similar to the one now in sue
cessiul operation at Riverside, Redlands,
Pomona and Duarte.
Briefly stated, the organization shall
consist OF fruit growers only in the seq
tion that il wished to cover, the whole
to form part of q general organization
of fruit growers OF Southern California,
and to act in harmony with other local
societies.
The great point which will be gained
by such an association will be the proper
distribution of fruit in the eastern
market 90 as to avoid the disastrous
glutes which are OF frequent occurrence
now, and to which is attributed the low
prices which have been realized the past
season for the orange crop.
Another large saving is made by cut
ting ont the profit of the shippers who
have In the past bled the growers in no
stinted manner whenever given an op-
portunity.
BY combination and cooperation the
goods can be packed and placed on the
eastern market at much less cost than
at present while q strict supervision of
the quality of the fruit will do much to
raiee the price of the California article.
Speaking OF the results attained at
Riverside during the past season Mr..
Chamblin stated that growers in the as
sociation had received fairly good prices
but that much more would have been
realized but for the fact that number
of growers stood off and had not joined
the combination. Numerous illustra-
tions Of the effects OF the present system
or rather lack of system upon prices in
the eastern market were given.
One grower present stated that he
had shipped two cars OF fruit to Chicago
and lost between $40O and $500 on the
deal, owing to the overcrowded condi-
tion OF the Chicago market and the
forced sale Of the fruit by auction.
Following the address of Mr.. Cham
blin, an informal discussion was held by
numerous growers, the general opinion
seeming to be in favor OF going into the
organization.
q Mr.. Hall OF Duarte was called for and
explained the working OF the scheme at
his place. expressing himself as greatly
In favor OF 1t, believing it to be to the
best interests Of all fruit growers.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Halls re-
marks q vote of thanks was extended to
Messrs. Chamblin and Hall for their
kindness In addressing the meeting, and
Q motion to adjourn until Monday was
be present to assist in organization.
was called Immediately at the close Of
Father ThrOop. Mr.. Fish, chairman. OF
Lowe reception, reported, asking for
more time. which was granted. 1t is
probable that the reception will be post
poned until next fall.
ENcAMPMENT MsTALLATIoN.
The following ofncers OF the Pasadena
Encampment, No. "a, I.O.O.F., were in
stalled last evening by John Briener, D.
D.G.P:
A. Heiss, chief patriarch; ]. B. Rob-
ins, high priest; W. P. Spence, senior
warden J. 8. Blick, scribe; w. S. Kors-
tian, treasurer; J.. B. Mcneil, junior
warden; John Breiner, guide; 8. p
Swearingen, first watch; 8. McCrory,
second watch; O. H. Goodman, third
watch; w. V. Babley, fourth watch; G..
F. Schmidt, first guard of tent; George
E. Furman, second guard of tent; Chas.
Ward, guardian.
Prof. Q. H. Keyes is reported quite se-
riously i'll.
Mr.. p. q. Wooster is back from Oata-
lima, making arrangements for trip to
Strawberry valley.
Worlds fair visitors are struggling
homeward, glad to escape from the sui.
try eastern weather.
Tomorrow the Christian Alliance holds
an all day meeting at the Chicago Law n,
ON North Los Roblee. A number OF
good speakers will be present, and an
interesting day is anticipated.
Public installation of officers for the
ensuing term of the A. 0. u. w. took
place this evening in the presence of
large number OF friends and visiting
brethren.