The herald., 1897-03-14
LONG BEACH
Increased Demand for Real Estate-socisI and
Personal

Increased Demand for Real Estate-Sociai ana
Personal
LONG BEACH, March ia great
number of people have visited the town
since the report of the harbor commis-
sioners TIE town has never looked
prettier. Even the oldtimers, such as
ex-Mayors Toberman. Workman ana
Henry Hazard, and score Of other
prominent old-time citizens who went
through here with the chamber OF COM
merce excursion the other day, could
not help but comment on the beauties OIL
the place. OF course real estate has been
inquired about, some few lots and other
properties having found new owners, IN
the majority of cases in people from east
of the Rockies, who have Ggnified their
intention of building and making this
place their future home. There has been
no rush for lots, such as characterized
the times of the boom, and which is now
under full sway at San Pedro, but a
quiet demand from steadygoin con-
servative and law-abiding people who
come to make their homes is manifest
and is steadily increasing.
DR.. A. 7. Covert, on account of more
pressing duties. rendered his resignation
as president of the library board at the
meeting of that body Tuesday evening
his father, Dr. G. w. Covert, being cleo
TED to fill the vacancy. Mrs. NJ. r. Spang-
Ter, librarian, was reelected for the next
term of six months. A committee OF;
finance and literature will be appointed
by the president ct the meeting of the
board on the last Tuesday in the month.
The cantata of Mother Goose, given by
the children of the Congrega tional
church Sunday School, under the direc-
tion of Mines. sc. Kendall and H. Barn
dollar last month, and which made such
hit, will be repeated in response to
numerous requests on the evening or
Thursday, the 18th, at the Congregation
al church.
Revival services at the Tabernacle, to
last two weeks. were begun Monday
evening last. The services are being
largely attended and are in charge of the
pastor, Rev. Alfred Inwood, who is as
sisted by the Rev's. Miller and Pattee.
The new Presbyterian church will not
be built on Cedar avenue, as was anti
cipated the lots they sought to buy hav-
ing been purchased by other parties who
will build nice residence thereon.
No end of fish in the waters of the bay
these days. the crew belonging TO the
John McGavin of the American fishery
at Alamitos bay catching by line about
three miles out, opposite this place, over
1000 pounds of fish of the following va
rieties: Halibut yellowtail, rock bass
and sculpin, there being a preponder-
ance of halibut. Part was disposed of
by wagons in Anaheim. Santa Ana and
Los Alamitos, but the bulk was shipped
to Los Angeles.
The petition asking the supervisors to
order an election to give'the Long Beach
people living in certain described
boundaries a chance to vote on the
proposition to incorporate as city of
the sixth class, signed by 14S voters. will
be presented to the board Of supervis-
ors for action at its session tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Howard, the ex-
road supervisor of Cerritos and wife,
were agreeably surprised on Thursday
evening by an invasion of their cosy
houme out at LucerDe by small army
of their children and immediate friends,
who came to felicitate them on the even
ing of the thirty-first anniversary of
their marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
were generously remembered by their
loving offspring, who We'd in their ef-
forts In doing them honor. A splendid
luncheon was partaken of and right
royal evening spent by all who partici-
pated in the pleasant family reunion.
A musical and literary entertainment
was given under the auspices of Miss
L. NJ. Cummings, the metaphysical lee
turer, assisted by Miss Johnson of Los
Angeles, at Sanitarium hall on Friday
affair. The program was followed by a
social dance. This entertainment was
the first of a series which will be given
on the evening of Friday Of each week,
and a dancing class will be established
in connection with them.
Alex Mahan of Cortland, N. Y, neph-
ew of Frank Gray of GAINESVILLE, Wis.
now wintering here, L. r. Hopkins of
the firm of Hopkins & Robertson, build
ers of theaters and opera houses, New
York, and Mr.. Robertson, merchant, of
Paducah KY, were visitors at the
Beach Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Pierce, Mrs. Irwin,
Mrs Claypole of Los Angeles, Mrs. c..
S. Bird of St. Claire, N. j., and Mrs.
Alex Aikman of Long Beach are at the
Primrose cottage.
Mrs r. d. Curtis left Thursday for
Anaheim, Westminster, Garden Grove
and way ports, on visit to friends at
those places.
Mrs E. II. and Miss Juliette Graham
of Los Angeles came down last Tuesday
and have taken the West cottage on
Ocean avenue, which they will occupy
during their sojourn here.
Mrs C. F. Edwards and Mrs. S. C..
Hopkins of this place rented house
in San Pedro last week and have made
that place their residence.