The herald., 1897-05-29
CHAMBEROF COMMERCE
INTERESTING TALK BY LEO
NARD MERRILL
The Importance Of Preparing Litera-
ture. for the Christian Endeav-
orers-New Donations

fornia none Is Of greater Importance to
this state than the gathering Of the
Christian Endeavor societies of the
world, which will take place during July
In San Francisco. It Is estimated that
| at least 10000 actual delegates will par
ticipate in the proceedings. and that
these delegates will be accompanied by
members OF their families or friends, a
fact that will insure the attendance of
not less than $4,000 strangers from
every section of the United States and
different parts Of the globe.
The societies of Christian Endeavorers
are mainly composed Of young people,
who utilize the opportunity of selecting
favorable locations for homes and utility
while attending these conventions They
are most desira BILE class of settlers, and
favorable impression gained by them
Will attract many to locate here.
Leonard Merrill, the president of
the Southern California societies, was
seen yesterday at the chamber of COM
merce, and in the course of conversation
said: THE people Of Southern Cali
fornia do not fully realize or appreciate
the great Importance of our convention
attended the convention Of the Endeav.
oferds at Boston, where over $1,000 dele
gates, from every section of the globe
were in attendance. It was estimated
that over $4,000 strangers were in Boston
during our gathering. We had hand
eomely decorated booth prepared, where
| literature Of California was distributed.
| Our hnnfh ma fhe.o of
and in two days we had disposed of sew
eral tons of printed matter relating to
our part of the state. The members of
our organization read and re-read care
fully, and thousands will be attracted to
this state as permanent settlers if we
can convince them of the opportunities
Southern California affords. We ex-
pect to have at least 10 900 delegates visit
Los Angeles and Southern California
when the convention adjourns, and !
have in my possession personal letters
Of friends. who state that they are pre-
pared to remain here If they find the
conditions of Los Angeles as repre-
sented.
"At the Mechanics pavilion in San
Francisco, where the conventions are
held, each county of this state is allotted
space or booth from which literature
and fruits may be distributed. No spec
ial advertising matter is allowed in THE
building. but a general description of
each county, setting forth its advan-
tages. will be handed to the visitors.
1T is our intention to ask the chamber
OF commerce Of this city to assist us in
this matter that means so much to the
future development of this city and
section. We can use to great advantage
from $4,000 to $4,000 pamphlets descrip-
tive Of Southern California, and no pub
lication ever found Its way into better
hands than these pamphlets delivered
to the delegates. We have now an op-
portunity to bring Southern California
directly to the notice OF class of indus
trious young people who are eager to
settle In a section where, by honest
methods and close attention to business.
they can build up future for themselves
and at the same time develop the re-
sources of their new homes. All the
work We do in this regard is gratis and
simply with a view to assist the mem
bers of our organization as we'll as our
beloved section. We are entitled to and
feel that we will receive the hearty sup
port OF the people OF this city in inducing
most desirable immigration"
Among the recent donations at the
chamber are some from &C. Chapman
OF Placentia, who sends an exhibit of
oranges Of the varieties he is now ship
ping east, Washington navel oranges.
Hart's Tardiff, Valencia Late and seed
lings. Nick Cochems places on exhibi-
ton the finest display of almonds on the
branch that has been in the hall this
year. A portion of this exhibit was sent
to the state board of trade, to be placed
on the Los Angeles county table.
A. Guy Smith Of Tustin exhibits a
cluster of Lisbon lemons.
Mrs. E. A. Forester. city, night bloom
ing cereus.
w. L. Lewis, Taylor ranch, Ventura
county, barley In sheaf feet high.
Mrs. Kate Whitwert, Pico Heights.