The herald., 1897-08-16
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, Aug. 15.-(Regular
CORES spondence.) The many attractions
at this most popular resort were well pat
ronized today. A big free clambake was
rendered the pleasure seeking multitude
when 1900 pounds of the bivalves were
served up in the latest approved style at
the Arcadia beach, and if there is any one
thing that draws a crowd better than an
other it is feed of any kind. This one
was no exception to the prevailing rule, for
long before the chefs of the impromptu
kitchen were ready to wait on them there
were guests numbering up into the hun
dreds.
The summer visitors living on the south
beach are getting much enjoyment out of
their outing. 1t is an ideal place to spend
a few weeks, that is, If one comes for rest
and comfort-and these are to be had in
full. Fishing from the Santa Fe pier is
exceedingly good at present, and some ex-
traordinary catches are made. This beach
is growing in popularity every day, and
the number of three and four-room cot
tages erected here this season has been
very large. Then there are no saloons and
no gambling devices, such as run in full
blast at other beaches. which adds greatly
to its popularity among people who bring
their families to the beach.
The concert at the band stand was well
patronized, as usual, by an appreciative
audience.
The Baroness Harden Hickey gave very
elaborate tea this afternoon to a large
number of friends at her temporary home
on Second street. The rooms were prettily
decorated and a dainty repast was catered
by ristopher.
The Creation" at the assembly tent last
evening ended the four days musical
festival. Although the festival is not con-
sidered to have been a complete success by
CO.. CIT nrit erixy prnf all
a great deal of credit for his great effort,
for they realize the many obstacles to
perfect presentation with whic9 he had to
contend, and the general opinion is that
should we secure the assembly next year
1t will receive much heartier support hi an
was accorded it this year.
The Hindoo Bramacharin delivered
very interesting lecture at the assembly
tent this morning. His subject was
Science, Religion and Reincarnation,"
which he handled in manner so pleasing
TO his audience that arrangements were
made for him to speak again on Wednes-
day afternoon at the same place at o'clock
The lecture will be short but will be fol-
lowed by discussion in which the lecturer
will answer questions from the members
of the audience.
The guests of the Clayton took a merry
straw ride on Thursday, lunching in the
Rustic canyon.
Miss Vernie Hezekiah of Los Angeles is
visiting friends here.
Miss Carrie Gilday of Los Angeles was
the guest of Miss Helen Bassett today.
Mr. Besant of San Bernardino arrived
last evening, driving overland, to accom-
pany his wife and daughters home, who
have been summering here.
j. B. Scott of Chino spent today here with
Mrs. Scott.
The little 4-months-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. L. johnson died yesterday and
was buried this afternoon from the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. NJ. Johnston.
Rev Hartley of Monrovia preached in
the Episcopal church this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. William Robinson of Ari-
zona, who are summering at Long Beach.
We're the guests last week of the Misses
culver, who are spending the summer at
the Johnston house.