The herald., 1895-07-23
THE HERALD
CITY NEWS in BRIEF


test held Yesterday evening at Grace
church was similar in character to the
enc previously given. 1t was nothlng
more nor less than a collection OF recita-
tions taken from woman's rights itera-
ture and rendered by company of eld-
erly ladies. Those who were to have
aided in furnishing the musical part OF
the programme remained away, as did
most OF the expecved audience.
This evening at 7:45, in the assembly
hail of tho Y. w. G. A.. 103 North Spring
street, Prof. Kilick will lecture on the
"Periis Of Water, and how to overcome
them.' Thursday evening at the same
time and in the Natatorium on South
Broadway, the professor will give prac-
tical demonstration of life-saving, diving,
fosting and swim ming. Both perform
ances will be free anu will be given ex-
pressly for women, and all will be well
come.
DR.. W. J. Chichester, the pastor of the
Emanuel Presbyterian church. will leave
today on his annual vacation. The doctor
carries with him the good wishes of his
entiie congregation and hearty express
sion Of appreciation Of his efforts from
those who have been privileged to attend
his services. He is to be gone some time,
and will undoubtedly return with re-
newed vigor to continue his good work
in the churches.
Judge A. G. Baker, Frank Henry and
Frank Cox. Jolly and interesting party
OF Arizonans. returned yesterday from
very successful fishing expedition to
Catalina island, each one thoroughly
tanned as u stsnd-off of the lucky catch.
Arc they even?
Charles r. Drake, a prominent mer-
chant and business man OF Tucson,
Ariz.., has comfortably located his fam
fly on Pearl street for the summer. Mr..
Drake will return to Tucson on Thurs
day next. ana will visit his family in
Los Angeles as often as business will ad-
init.
The Southern California National bank
Of Los Angeles is no more: Il will here
afer be known as the Merchants Ma
ti3nal bank of Los Angeles, or, in brief,
the Merchants National. The comp
trJller of the currency at Washington has
approved the change.
A tough looking hobo attempted to
steal Chinaman's vegetable wagon stand
ing at the corner of Commercial and Ala
media streets. He was pursued down
Commercial street to the river, where he
Jumped out and escaped into small
ravine.
A sack containing harness was left at
the police station by man yesterday.
1t was found near the Sisters hospital
and had evidently been lost from u wagon.
v. A. Bingham returned from the east
by way Of the Santa Fe yesterday.
Auction! Auction! Auction! Closing out
the entire stock of the Fine Arts compa-
ny, No. 235 South Spring street, consist
ing of pictures. frames, paintings and art
novelties. Every day at and 1880
O'Clock pm.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson block,
first fooi. rooms 129, 130, 131. Special at
tention given to obststrical cases and all
diseases of women and children. Electric
ity scientifically used. Consultation hours,
/ to s.. Tel. 1927.
S. Conradi, ,jeweler and matchmaker,
113 South Spring street, makes a speciality
of fine watch and jewelry repairing and
diamond setting; an elegant line of opti-
cal goods. A fine stock of watches and
jewelry always on hand.
If you want "a nice house, an elegant
vacant lot or an A No, l business call on
Cooper & Co.. L. A. Theater building.
They can give you the right location at
prices that are bound to please.
Adams Bros. dentists. 2391S South
Spring street. Painless filling and ex-
tractlng. Best sets of teeth from So to
$40. Hours. to s; Sundays. 10 to IL.
The Chautauqua excursion from Long
Beach to Mount Lowe is postponed from
July 10Th to Friday. July 26th.
A lot wanted in exchange for a fine
piano: also a house for sale. A. g. Gard
ner, 11S Winston street.
Best security at cut rates. Sewing
machines, In goou working Oruer, 1Or
IS each. 12s South Main street.
Los Angeles Ice Cream company, 20e
Ann street. Reduced prices. Wholesale
trade speciality. Tel. 1906
Fresh Eagle Brand bulk oysters and
Holsters at Pacific Coast Fish company,
corner Third and Spring.
Sharp & Samson, funeral directors lin
dependent), $50 South Spring street. Tel.
1929.
DR.. Lydia A. Muna has returned from
the east to her office at 1881 South Spring
street.
The Advanced Davis sewing machine
is the best. Office. 1913 South Main street.
DR.. A. y. Vallas office, New Mcdonald
block; residence, I'll Boyle avenue.
All kinds of sewing machines to rent;
128 South Main street.
Sacramento Asparagus Althouse Bros.
Rooms So a week and up. U. S. hotel.