The herald., 1895-07-06
THE JOLLY ISLAND RESORT
Fun That They Have at Avalon and
Catalina
A Boat Tug Of War-A Corkscrew Diver.
Decorated Yachts - Society
Notes

AVALON. Catalina Island, July A.
Catalina has had very lively Fourth and
Avalon was full Of patriotism. The sew
eral steamers arriving yesterday and to-
day were we'll filled with those who
wished to SEQ this much talked of resort.
The Stars and Stripes were everywhere
waving from the house tops to the mast
heads Of the many yachts which dotted
the bay.
On the evening OF the Fourth the bay
was brilliantly illuminated by bonfires
and many-colored lights. Fire RATS ex-
tended from the shore to about half a
lille seaward, and it a made up beauti-
full scene as the Hermosa siowy entered
the harbor to the strains OF sweet music
discoursed by the Catalina Marine band.
Among the most interesting events on
the programme was The tug-of-war be-
tween six boats on each side. Mr.. Harry
Elms captained Mexican Joe, Augustus
Knowles, A. B. Chapplle, A. Cowan. E.
Matson and Mr.. Grinalys. and James
Gardner captained George McFaul. Vim.
ssFsnon' ;ot 9; Johnson .,a George chimeTlly him
event in six minutes. The first prize was
$40. The next event was q swimming
match between w. Maxey and Neph Ray
mons. The latter won the first prize in
five minutes. distance one-fourth of a
mile. The next event was high dive of
40 feet from the boom OF ths Hermosa
by W. Modey and Neph Raymons. The
latter is the champion high diver of the
world. Mr.. Modey made graceful dive
backwards, while Mr.. Raymons made h IS
celebrated corkscrew dive, which caused
the spectators to give cheer after cheer.
w. NJ. Hunt and j. G. Cline were masters
of ceremonies and deserve great credit for
oor rrvyi, nnt tho mi mo
fully.
Tonight has seen the bay full of pro-
fusely decorated yachts and hundreds cf
fire boats. while the sky was ablaze with
fireworks. A grand concert was given
during the evening. after which grand
ball for all was given at the pavilion.
The bathers are constantly increasing
in numbers and the water is warm and
smooth.
Misses Mabel s. Dunn, Emma M. Dunn
and Florence Riley are registered al the
Glenmore. John Barton of Phoenix is
stopping at the Island Villa.
Captain Mcdonald is constantly taking
out gay parties,in his yacht Fleet Wings.
Yesterday he sailed to Seal rock, and to-
day he circumnavigated the island with
the following party: Miss Bertha Crouch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Latin. Miss Kitchens OF
Oakland, MIS-. Walsh, Miss Fixen and Mr..
and Mrs. Crouch.
The society leader of Southern Califor-
MIA, Mr.. R. e. Kellam, is here for few
days. He is at the Metropole.
Mr.. E. Coude Jones OF the Los Angeles
national bank is to be with us two weeks.
He is at the Metropole.
Mrs. Reid and Miss Florence Reid are
here for the summer and are located in
the Island Home cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Holder, Henry P.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Johnstone.
Joseph Schader. Miss Ivy Schader and
Howard Schader are registered at the
Mstropole.
Mr.. E. G. Deming is at the Leneta no.
tel for few days.
Mr.. 8. M. Owens deals out hospitality
at the Metropole.
Misses Emma and Fanny Knowles are
tenting here for the summer.
Messrs. Zellner and H. 2. Osborne are
enjoying life here.