The herald., 1894-01-01

terest. Il already has substantial
wharf, at which deep.ses vessels now
lie while discharging their cargoes, and
on which two railroads have laid their
tracks and receive the freight Of general
merchandise, coal and lumber at the
least possible cost OF time and labor.
The water at the pier is of greater depth
than at any port south of San Francisco.
Ships Of any size can lie alongside and
load or discharge with perfect ease.
There 10 absolute freedom from under
tow.
Fishing off the pier is one of Redon-
dos chief attractions, especially at
night, when the pier is lighted by cleo
tricity the light seems to attract the
fish, and they are caught in great num-
bers,
The townsite of Redondo Beach is one
of great beauty, and it has ready at
tracted the attention OF number OF
wealthy people, who have built resi-
dences for themselves there. In addi-
tion to the brscing sea air and the ab-
sence of malaria, which is insured by
the high grounds and dry, porous soil,
the town is provided with an unlimited
supply OF the purest and sweetest water,
clear and sparkling as the finest crys-
tai, brought to every door by splendid
system of iron pipes, adding the last
requisite for making this a health re-
sort in both summer and winter,
which, when its merits become known,
will draw to it the health seekers and
pleasure seekers from all quarters of the
globe.
The bathing beach is the finest on the
coast, and is provided with commodi-
GUS bath house and every appliance for
the convenience and safety of the bath
ers. The temperature of the ocean at
this point varies but very few degrees
the year round, and surf-bathing is en-
joyed here at all seasons.
The Redondo Beach Hot Salt Water
Bath company, with the following
board. of directors, j. M. Bracewell,
president; W. B. Clinton, vice-presi-
dent; s. r. Rees, secretary and treasu-
rer; J.. F. Francis and DR.. A. del Arno,
have erected bath house and fitted it
up in q manner go sumptuous that to-
day it stands unrivaled ON the Pacific
coaet. No eastern visitor leaves for his
home with completed trip to Califor-
mia without enjoying the luxury of these
baths.
The Redondo hotel ia the most attrac-
tive social feature of the place.
Besides this hotel, there are a good
second class hotel and number of
restaurants and lodging houses. SO that
all classes of visitors may be accommo-
dated according to their purses, and
anyone may live here as cheaply and as
we'll for the money as at any place in
the state.
There is also an immense public pa
viiiony designed as convenience for
transient visitors, with capacity for the
accommodation of hundreds OF people.
When turned into dance hall, this pa
vilion will easily accommodate. 100
couples on thsAoor at one time. Picnic
parties will find this pavilion great at
traction, for here multitude msy con-
gregate in the vast, well lighted hall,
andAfnd tables aud seats sufficient for
all which they may freely use.
Redondo Beach is reached by two
ines Of rail, the Redondp railway and a
orsnch.o OF The Southern California. The
combined service OF theeo two roads
gives from six TO 10 trains each way
aeily between Redondo Beach and Los
Angeles, nsuring ample accommoda-
lions for passengers and rapid transit
lor freight.
Much Credits due to the Redondo
Beach company for the enterprise that
I has Displayed in building up this
beautiful city. Captain George j. Aims
worth, the president of the company, is
ithorough business man who possesses
business qualifications to marked dc.
greeand VINO possesses the confidence
lndssteem of the citizens OF the com
munity. The same may be said OF hit
associate nfiiaers. The company have
ouiit.a railroad between Los Angeles
md Redondo, known ss the Redondt
galway, The following are the officers
a 'f the Kedondo Beach company:
George J, Ainsworth, president.
X. H. Thompson, vice-presdent.
;. L. kees, secretary and treasurer.
Board OF directors.-D. Mcfarland