The herald., 1895-08-16
A PATH TO SANTA MONICA
That Seems to Be the General De-
sire of the Riders
An Enthusiastic Heeting Held at the Chamber
Of Commerce Last Night Various
Committees Appointed

There was an excellent attendance at
the good roads meeting in the assembly
room OF tthe chamber of commerce last
night. An organization was effected,
committees appointed and active steps
taken towards securing the desired bicy-
Gle road between here and Santa Monica.
While the majority of those present were
riders of the wheel, there were still q
number of Others who are not, and who
went entirely to aid the movement by
their subscriptions and moral support.
Representatives were present from Santa
Monica. who stated that the people OF
that town we're in sympathy with the
movement and would do all they could
to help 1t along.
Ths meeting was called to order by
Fred Eaton, who was afterwards chosen
temporary chairman. He stated that the
first business to be considered was the
report of the committee on organization
appointed at the last meeting. This was
presented by the chairman, Mr.. G. J.
Ellis. 1t recon mended t hat the name of
the organization bs 1.-THE Bicycle Road
association of Los Angeles" and it be
incorporated at once. The officers were
named as follows: Charles J. Ellis, presi-
dent; w. +. Kennedy, VI ce-president; j.
a. Kelly, secretary; ex ecutIve committee
Charles J. Ellis, w. +. Kennedy j. A.
Kelly, p. w. Dooner. II. J. Woollacott,
Fred Eaton, J. s. salkey, Joseph Cook,
w. S. Boyd, Sumner z. Hunt, John
Brink and w. r. Burke.
Ihs various clauses were discussed sim
gly and all adopted. The new officers
we're escorted to the chair, after which a
recess was taken to enable those present
to sign the constitution and pay the ini-
tatlon fee Of 81.
Thomas II. James. one of the represent
atives of Santa Monica, then addressed
the meeting. When the committee from
this city waited on the chamber uf cum-
merce OF that place and asked for its
cooperation, it was decided to reJer the
matter to subcommittee, so it was
placed in the hands of the committee on
parks and public Improvements.
thorough canvass was made, and the feel
ings OF the residents there fully ascer.
tanned and some estimate made OF the
sum they would be likely to contribute.
The majority were in favor OF construct
ing some style of road, but whero one
was found exclusively for the bicycle path
there we're fully ten who wanted a new
carriage road built for both styles OF con
veyance. Still, Mr.. james stateo, tney
were ready to contribute to the path
alone if the people decided in its favor.
There was no discussion on this point,
but the general sentiment was for the
bicycle path. The other me., bers of che
committee with Mr.. James we're Daniel
Mccarthy, and J. ]. Carrlllo, the cnair-
man.
All those present signed the constitu-
tion, and quite sum was received.
After a general discussion the meeting
adjourned, the executive committee, how
ever, going into session. AS the associa-
tion has not yet been incorporated, it was
decided that the officers chosen should
act in their present capacity. Mr.. Doo-
ner was chosen a committee of one to ar
range for the incorporation and see about
securing the papers. A committee con-
sisting Of Messrs. Kennedy. Eaton, Baker
and Brink was chosen on routes and i'm
provements. Its duty Is to look into all
the various routes to Santa Monica, Sc.
cure estimates of the cost of construction
both for the road and the bicycle path,
and any other matters pertaining to this
end of the work. Messrs. Burke, Kennedy
and Salkey were appointed to devise the
best means to collect money to proceed
with the work. -s
The committee then adjourned until
next Tuesday night at pm, at the
Athletic club rooms.