The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
AVALON

AVALON, July 2S.-(Regular Core
spondence.) Camp life is one of the strik-
ing features of summer existence in Ava
lon and probably there is no summer re-
sort where so much taste and elegance
is displayed in the fitting up and arrange
ment of the tents as in Canalina. One of
the cosiest and prettiest camp houses is
that christened Camp oh Ma Haw," and
made merry by the occupation of six young
ladies-Miss Anna Jenkins Miss Quinn.
the Misses Whitman of Los Angeles and
the Misses Parker and Bauserman of
Omaha. Miss Jenkins is quite an accom-
plished swimmer and yesterday she swan
from the beach to the scow She intends
to make still longer swim before leaving
Avalon.
The Misses Whitman and Parker are very
fond of rowing, and yesterday they showed
their energy in this direction by rowing in
a slSiff from Avalon considerably beyond
Pebbly beach.
Miss Bauserman distinguished herself
today by catching a large yellowtail while
on fishing excursion to Church rock on
board the Fleetwing.
Elmer Wachtell of Los Angeles, who has
just returned from years tour in Europe,
is staying in Avalon Mr.. Wachtell is an
artist and has made some very pretty
sketches during his visit here.
The tennis tournament was commenced
yesterday. Fourteen lovers of the game
took part. Considerable interest is being
manifested in the result, which will not
be known until tomorrow. Miss Bertha
Crouch, the only lady contestant, is hold
ing her own, having beaten Mr. Foster,
and now being engaged in a contest with
Mr.. Overton, one of the best players of
the club. At call of play Miss Crouch
had won one set and Mr.. Overton one.
A picnic party, composed of Messrs.
Johnson, Lambourne, Jenkins and Cooper
tn ist in he ia
on Saturday, and stayed over night at the
barracks. They were under the impress
sion that they could replenish their lar
der at the isthmus and being healthy
young fellows with good appetites, found
that five loaves of bread and a can of
Clipped beef was hardly rations for thir-
tysiX hours. However, they had jolly
time, catching six yellowtail, a halibut,
barracuda, six rock bass, a sheepshead
and a sculpin, besides thirty-seven small
sharks. Mr.. Jenkins proved that he loved
shore better than ocean, and contributed
a portion of his share of the 'loaves and
fishes" to Father Neptune. During the
night they had quite an experience with
cat. which the voyagers declare to have
been a wildcat, and tell ood-curdling
stories of their midnight fight with him
In the barracks, their principal weapon
of defense being a broom.
John Gish, city tax collector of Los An
eeles, came over on La Paloma yesterday
morning.
E. V. Goodman and Mrs. Goodman are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Porter. Mr. Goodman
is a xylophone soloist of Los Angeles
and Mr.. Porter is the manager of the Cata-
lima Marine band.
hunting party went to Cape canyon
and Middle ranch yesterday, under the
guidance of Jack Fireman.
Lieutenant w. Fl. Hart of the Seventh
cavalry stationed at Fort Grant Ariz.
David f. Lane, cashier of Bovee. Tow g.
Sonntag of San Francisco, and l.. c.
Fischer of Atlanta, Ca, composed the
party. Lieutenant Hart made a splendid
shot at 800 yards, killing his goat instant
ly. He used the new model rifle and smoke
less powder. -Four goats We're obtained in
all. The party had lunch at Cape canyon.
on the banks of fine running stream.
and returned to Avalon about o'clock,
after most enjoyable trip.
G. c. Vachell of San Luis Obispo had
big fight with tuna yesterday morning.
While out with John Gardner he hooked
tuna which weighed over 200 pounds, and
had fight of over three hours and a half
with it. He had 1t within six feet of the
boat twice, but Jim could not reach him
with the gaff To show the gamy quail
Ties OF these big fish. after three hours
night the tuna made sudden rush. taxi
ing out at least 200 feet of line The
leather brake on the reel shows the marks
Oh the fight. being almost worn through
with the rapid rush of the line and will be
preserved by Mr. Vachel as a memento
OF the battle. Mr. Campbell, who has quite
recoro as a tarpon fisherman in Florida.