The herald., 1894-11-25
SANTA BARBARA.
THE BEAUTIES OF THE CITY
ATTRACT MANY PEOPLE.
A Building Boom In Full swing-News
Notes and Personal Mem
tion OF General
Interest. 81

Interest.
SANTA BARBARA. Nov. 24.-The ad.
vantages of Santa Barbara as q place OF
residence have become so widely known
that those who have visited our city
once always return from their wander-
ings to visit again. and finally to settle
here. Many families have taken up
their residence here, and the number of
tourists for the winter at this date out
numbers by at least 80 those Of last year.
The features of good climate, good
drainage. beautiful scenery, are the
foundations upon which Santa Barbara's
prosperity and fair fame are built. They
give the place the health which blooms
out into beauty that 10 acknowledged
by every body. The beautiful homes,
our excellent hotels and perfect sur
roundings make this city more popular
each year.
NEW BUILDINGS.
Apropos OF the building boom spoken
of in this paper come days ego the fol.
lowing 10 list of houses now in course
of construction: The Croker houses
near the Mission are nearly finished and
are greatly admired by all who visit
that portion OF the city. Ono has been
sold for $12, 900 and the next largest one
for $40 1000. The Odd Fellows building
on Cabriilo street 10 nearly finished and
10 one OF the most imposing buildings in
the city.
The elegant residence erected by Mrs.
Parmlee on Santa Barbara street 10 COM
pletsd and the interior is one Of the
most perfect in the way of modern con-
veniencss in Santa Barbara. A large
house on the Same street Is being
put up by Mr.. Manning who
will use 1t as his residence.
Mrs. Parmlee 10 also erecting bust
ness block opposite the Arlington. The
architecture 10 unique, being OF the
Japanese pagoda style.
Mr.. G. G. Lsslie is eresting . pretty
five room cottage on Bath street.
Another unique five room cottage 10
in course of construction, Mr.. F. A.
Orella being the owner. s'Nf
The residence of DR.. easel 10 COM
pleted. and will soon be occupied by the
family.
Contracts for 10 other buildings will
9 leI next month. ..s..-ss ~
Every prospect points to . splendid
future for Santa arbsra. and with the
coming Of the railroad new era will
open for our fair city. .s,s5 .ts.ss #
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Preparations for the Arlington ball
are perfected and the event will be the
most elaborate ever given here. Several
society people from Los Angeles and
San Francisco will be in attendance.
The new Arlington orchestra furnishes
the music.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Fithian, Mrs. AM
drews and Miss Fithisn. OF Paris, France,
are here for the season visiting Mr.. R.
Barrett Fithian and Mrs. j. Fithian, Jr.,
OF Montecito.r
Mrs,SE. P, Dunn, mine host OF the
Arlington. has returned from . business
trip to Los Angeles.
The grand jury 10 still in session and
they will be- for some days to come.
Some interesting, if not sensational.
evidences may be brought out.
Mr.W w. Norris Of New York city.
now enjoying ranch life in Monticello,
leaves for Los Angeles this week. He
goes on the recommendation OF his doc
tor. who orders change OF climate.
Mr.. Henry Dater, jr., Of New York
city, now spending 4 few months In
Montscito, leaves for Los Angeles this
week on prolonged visit.
The water scheme, first mentioned in
the HERALD, 10 we'll under way, and,
when perfected, will be given to the
public.
The breaking Of the shaft of the
steamer Coos Bay completes quite q
series OF accidents for the Pacific Ste am
ship company. Az announced exclu.
sively in the HERALD. the disabled yes.
sci was towed north by the Pomon 1
Friday night.
Tho Americus Vaudeville company
played to q small sized house on
Friday night. A much larger audi.
ence greeted them Saturday evening.
Mr.. W. H. Porterfield. the agrees Bile
and hustling representative of the HER
AID, has been in the city for several
days booming the interests OF his paper.
The subscription list stepped up to and
over the hundred mark, and 10 con-
stsntly growing. The HERALD, under
its new management. 10 meeting with
the success 1t deserves.
Mr.. F. A. Shepard, formerly proprie.
tor OF the San Marcos, ID in the city.
The San Marcos hotel will open, d q
der new management about January
Let.
The new Santa Barbara bicycle track,
built by Santa Barbara wheelmen, 10
completed and promises to be very fast.
: A large delegation OF tourists are
booked for Santa Barbara for December
1sr. s.ee rec
The fashionable boarding no uses are
en- 'oying . good business.
Mr.. Justinian Caire, owner of the
Santa Cruz island, has come home for Q
few weeks visit. He has . number of
San Francisco friends with him. sf
Mirimar, Monticello, is a. popular 40
ever with the tourists and goodly
number are enjoying lie at this pleas
ant resort.
Officers are keeping strict watch on
".hobos" and % fast 90 they arrive they
are compelled to walk or do duty in the
chain gang. W