The herald., 1895-07-28
LOUNGERS AT LONG BEACH
The Place Awakened From Its Deep
SIumbers
Surf Bathing, Fishing and Yachting All the
Go, and Entertainments Are
In Sight

LONG BEACH, July 27.-This week
has been an eventful one in the history
of Long Beach. Not that anything very
exciting or sensational has occurred,
other than one fatal accident which
shocked the community on Thursday
afternoon, but there was much transpir-
ing every day and night that interested
a large percentage of residents and citi-
zens. This place seems to have at last
awakened from Its Rip Van Wrinkle slum-
ber and put on the garments OF activity.
1t is about time for such an awakening.
With the finest beach on the Pacific
coast, townste Of unsurpassed beaut
picturesque surroundings that offer
perpetual feast to the eyes of every person
who admires natures wonderful works;
with climatic conditions as nearly perfect
as California furnishes anywhere within
her borders, and two railroads connect
ing this resort with Los Angeles and
San Pedro harbor. Long Beach has no ex-
cuse for tagging behind the progressive
spirit of the age.
In matters of correct morals. intelli-
gence, education. observance of law and
order. and in social attractiveness, this
community is not surpassed by any other
equals OF this coast. 1t can and should
become o seaside city with reputation
that will bring tens of thousands of peo-
pie here.
Old fogies who stand like stuinps IN the
path of progress should be either dumped
into the ocean long distance from shore,
or by some legitimate process compelled
to give willing workers chance to i'm
prove the grand opportunities which ma
tnre has here so generously provided for
the use of her children. With the STUN
bling bio ks out of the way. this natural
rapidity unsurpassed by any other seaside
town in the United States.
Surf bathing. fishing and yachting are
now at the height of enjoyment, and a
small army of people may be seen daily
ind ulging IN these pleasurable exercises.
The surf at this point. which has now be-
come comfortably warm for the most del
icate bather cannot be too highly praised.
And as for the fishing opportunities,
they are also excellent. In fact the suc-
cessful fishing done here during the pres
ent season indicates that Long Beach as
resort for lovers of plscatorial sport swill
soon equal in popularity any OF her Cali
fornia rivals. If any person doubts this
he has only to spend one day on the fish
ing wharf and there see what is going on
and with what results.
The Chautauqua assembly, which for
ttH udyb dDSOTDcu u largo SuuIc vi dttcll'
tion, is a thing of the past but we are
to have a continuance 'of the summer
school and now comes the Methodist an
nual camp meeting which, with other
meetings, lectures and entertainments
provided for. Will keen the religious and
social atmosphere from becoming stag
nant, to say the least.
One of the entertainments in prospect
is that of the Los Angeles Ideal Guitar
aud Banjo club, under the leadership of
Professor c. S. De LAM. who will ap-
pear at the Baptist church August 10th.
Also an entertainment for The free library
fund to come off August 9Th, in the pa
vilion down by the surf.
Besides these 1t is expected that Pearlie
Gleason and her young company of
artists from Los Angeles will give con-
cert here soon under the auspices of the
Maccabees.
Professor A. J. McClatchie OF Pasadena,
while attending the assem- bly, spoke many
good words for Long Beach.
Mrs. Charles Udell of Los Angeles is a
guest OF Mrs. +. H. Snowden, on Pine
street.
DR.. Arthur King Kendally of San Fran
cisco brought his entire name along and
Angeles. who is here for the season.
Miss Alice Vaille of Denver and Mrs.
Sharp of Omaha we're at the beach this
week. The two LADIES are making tour
OF California together and seeing its won-
derful attractions vf which Long Beach is
one not to be overlooked.
A. II. Dickinson of Azusa has pur-
chased the property of Mrs. Grindle on
Pine street between Third and Fourth.
Mrs. Spear Of North Pasadena is at the
sanitarium.
J. S. Raynous. an aged pioneer from
Los Balsa, spent several days at the
beach. .~"
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Scott are at the
homo Of Mr.. Nevins. Mrs. Scott is
noted temperance Lecturer of the east,
where she is known as major" Scott
and 80 . valiant officer IN the temperance
army.