The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-27
EVENING CELEBRATION

was kept up, and will continue until ad-
ditional rolling stock arrives, when the
trips will he more frequent.
EVENING CELEBRATION
In the evening the Northwest Improve
ment association held grand Notification
at their quarters on the corner of Belle
vue avenue and Montreal street. The hall
was decorated in the bright colors and
Chinese lanterns and the street was
eayIv illuminated for a block in both
directions. At 1880 the program was
opened by Thomas Kelley, president OF
the association, who delivered an enthus-
iatic address in celebration of the i'm port
ant event of the opening of the road for
which ne and the members of his assoica-
ton have worked with such Untiring
energy. Mr.. Kelley congratulated the as
ISOLATION and the residents of the neigh
b0rhood who were there in large numbers
upon the successful completion of the
road, and went oil to speak Of the work
yet to be done in improving their sec
ton of the city. Such Improvements as
boulevard from Elysian park to West
lake and the building of a car line be-
tween these points, were pointed out by
the speaker as good things vet to be ac'
complisbed. The president concluded his
excellent address by urging his hearers to
prosecute the work thus we'll begun un-
til the northwestern portion of the city
should be second to none in this, the
metropolis of the south.
ExMayor Henry 4. Hazard was then
introduced and in brief speech reviewed
Lhe history of the association and pointed
out the advantages resulting from effort.
He was followed by Councilman NJ. ?.
Snyder, VINO added greatly to the enthu-
siasm Of the occasion by referring to the
Improvements already made and many
which were soon to be made. His refer
ence to the ablshment of boat house
a.. Ial,.N r1r hff h
forth burst OF appause. In glowing
terms Mir. Snyder drew a picture OF the
future of the city, and especially that
portion represented at the meetings, and
concluded by urging his hearers to keep
ON in the path Of progress SO well laid
out and followed in the past.
There yet reamined on the program
speeches by the Hon. Cornelius Cole,
Vice-President OF the Association Craig,
Il. y. SERVER, }. Mills Davies, T. +. Lay
cock and Mayor RAIDER, but the arrival OF
the band and the opening of Il lively
bonn bardment on the outside prevented
its completion. Everyone then took TO
the street where heautiful display of
fireworks was kept up for over an hour,
while tho baud ADDED to the enjoyment
of the occasion by frequent selections OF
music. The small boys Of the com munity
were each given a tin horn and they pro-
ceeded to mako the streets ring with their
discordant music. playing lit accom-
paniment to tha noisy din Of the bombs
and fire crackers. Over 5C0 people had
gathered at the corners, making the scene
Il lively one indeed.
the celebration was concluded by giving
a serenade 20 c. w. Il. Ford, at his resi-
dence on the corner of Bellevue avenue
and Hill street, as mark of appreciation
tor the interest he had shown in illumin.
ating his beautiful grounds and villa. All
about the place Chinese lanterns were
hung in the trees, making brilliant
effect. Many of those present accompan-
led the band and seconded their efforts
by sending up three ruusng cheers for
Mr.. Ford.