The herald., 1895-08-11
GAY TINES Al SANTA MONICA

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SANTA MONICA, Aug. 10.-During
the fore part OF the week there was an ex-
odus of people from here such as has not
been experienced before this season. 1t
was only temporary move, however,
and affairs assumed their wonted gayety
after Thursday. Catalina is response bic
for the existence OF such state of
affairs. One cannot come so near that
famous isle and not visit it, but Santa
Monica seems favored insom uch as those
who visit it from here always return in
very short time. Notwithstanding the
fact that 1t occurs every season, the hotel
keepers were on tenter hooks until their
guests began to return, and now tho
sweet smiles which illumine their counte.
nances are much pleasanter than the
gloomy funereal expression they wore a
few days ago. Among the families who
visited Catalina for a few days may be
mentioned: Hon. 6. C. Bartels. wife
and child of Denver; W. 3. Wiltshire and
daughters, Jennie and Doris. of San Fran
cisco; b. NJ Jacobs, wife and charming
daughter. Miss Hilda. and Mr.. and Mrs.
W. +. Best of Chicago. They have for
several weeks been guests at the Arcadia.
and have returned with the intention of
remaining there during the remainder of
the season.
Horseback riding on the beach is a new
and pleasing. g.diversion which seems des-
tined to become exceedingly popular.
There are any number of fine mounts to
ho nod OF tka ekn nI
the beach at low tide is smooth and fir nj
with just enough elasticity to make a
ride the most enjoyable of recreations.
Of,course the ladies' ride. They do pretty
much of everything which is calculated
to afford amusement here, and iome very
bizarre costumes are seen in the way of
divided skirts. the bloomer. too. is not
by any means tabooed, and is worn for
other purposes besides wheeling and
equestrianism. The bicycle dealers are
authority for the statement that the popu.
larity OF that sport is rapidly growing.
w. J. Johnston, who has one of the
choicest assortment of wheels for rent in
the city, says that Notwithstanding the
fact that he .as some thirty odd wheels,
he had to order several more to keep up
with the demand. For those who like to
'scorch' he will next week have one of
the lightest bicycles ever made. 1t is
crimson rim and weighs a little over
twelve pounds.
The numerous white cities have
proved drawing cards for the idlers. On
Monday the veterans came in and pitched
their tents for stay of ten days in Sew
enth street park, and the spiritualists are
still here. to say nothing OF the holiness
camp meeting. One finds great deal of
amusement in visiting these places and
becoming initiated into camp lfie.
2 There is III abatement in the num ber OF
children here, of which mention is
made every week. They certainly are the
Arcadia has been specially fortunate in
securing the most lovable little bevy ever
seen here. There are about an equal
numbe of boys and girls, and fIrtations
are carried on behind nurses backs with
an ardor which would put older hands to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Norton of Los An
geles, is the latest addition to the group,
and is already great favOrite. Every
thing points to decided increase in the
number of arrivals here from now on till
the close of the season. The Arcadia is
hotel bids fair to be pretty well filled from
now on. Hotel Jackson has mad its
standing room only" sign up for the
last three days. and all the other hotels
report a gratifying amount OF patronage.
Stag parties are very popular now.
Last night party of young bloods con-
gregated in Nj. Berry's refectory and or
ganized under the euphonious and some
wha. startling name of the Social Suicide
club. The following officers were elected
r. G. Thorton, executioner; NJ. J. Bur
mester. tax carrier; II. Richardson, ink
Saunders, 7. Bosier and X. Westhorp
were elected members. The Santa Monica
Mandolin club and the Arcadia institute
furnished some very fine music and
lucheon was served by S. Berry. The
affair was grand success, so much so
that none of the newly elected mem bers
cared to draw lots to see which should
end his existence first.
If the expectations of those most inter-
ested, namely the hotel and restaurant
proprietors, bath houses and railroads, are
realized one OF the biggest crowds on
record will be here tomorrow. The Los
Angeles military band, which has been
engaged to furnish music for the season,
will present the following programme
during the afternoon. Owing to the fact
that Company o., Seventh regiment, OF
the National guard is encamped mere
with the veterans, the programme IS OF
military nature:
/. March, La Belle Amazon-Loeshorn
. Waltz. Musicians Songs-k eisler.
3. Overture, The Drummer of the Guard.
Title. I'm honor Of Company G. Seventh
Infantry. n. G. c., encamplng at Santa
Monica.)
4. A day in our Garrison Oeschsile.
3. Selection, Macbeth Verdi.
6. Patrol, Guard Mount-Eilenberg
:. Evening Prayer-Renecke.
s. Overture, Berlin as She Laughs and
Cries-Conradi.
9. Polish Dance-Schawenka
10. American war songs-Tobani. (ln
honor of the G. A. X. visitors.)
II. Selection. Freichutz-Weber.
y. Galop, Taly-Ho bernstein.
The stellar attraction, however, will be
the exhibi tion of the United States life
saving crew at Port Los Angeles, begin.
ming at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
Memorial services will be held at Camp
Fort Fisher and company will give an
exhibition drill. The spiritualists will
also have good programme. so. taken