The herald., 1897-08-01
LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH. July u.-(Regular
Correspondence.) The Chautauqua as
sembly has closed and Long Beach has
1apsed back to the regular routine of
business and summer pleasuring. On
the whole, the assembly has not been as
successful this summer as in former
years Several of the regular depart
ments were abandoned after the first
day, as there were too few pupils to
form classes.
There were some disappointments in
speakers and the attendance Of visitors
was not nearly as large as 1t has been in
the past. This unfortunate combina-
tion of circumstances had marked ef-
feet on the enthusiasm of the entire ten
days session. There were several things
that operated against the assembly this
summer, the most conspicuous being the
cheap rates to the east and north. Many
people availed themselves Of the oppor-
tunity to attend summer schools else
where, or to visit eastern friends. The
presence Of so many eastern people in
California doubtless kept many families
in the city, who otherwise would have
been at the assembly. The hard times
probably had its effect In compelling
people to take summer outings in homeo-
pathic doses, of day now and then, in
stead of month or more, as in past
seasons.
One of the most enjoyable features of
the assembly was the high class music
provided for by the directors. On both
evenings of Miss Yaw's appearance the
tabernacle was filled at good prices, and
the same is true of the closing concert
led by Mr.. Hamilton. This is hint for
the future.
The musical preludes under Prof. Fill
more's management, were very enjoy
able to music lovers. His instructive
talks and illustrations on aboriginal
music were a revelation to those who had
supposed the Indian void OF music in
his soul.
Mrs. Hardon's rich contralto voice was
a treat to her hearers and Miss Mills
sings with delicacy and expression and
gives promise OF better work in the
future.
Miss Ida Benfy's recitals were so
finished and delightful she almost re-
deems the profession of elocution from
the odium brought upon it by the ear
torturing performances Of some of its
representatives.
One of the most interesting days was
that devoted to lectures on our local
history and it would add much to the
attractiveness OF the program if this
should be made feature in succeeding
years.
The summer school, under the man
agement of Prof Cook, of Claremont
college, will continue through August,
so that visitors who desire to improve
the vacation weeks in study may have
an opportunity to do so.
Miss Benfy will make her last ap-
pearance here in the tabernacle this
evening and will recite Dickens "Tale
of Two Cities.''
Prof. Syle and wife will leave for
Santa Monica on Monday, where he is
to deliver a series of six lectures at the
University Extension assembly.
Prof. Mcfarland, the talented young
teacher of biology at Stanford, will con-
tinue his class in zoology till the close of
the summer school.
The fishing here is fine and lobster
catching is a fascinating pastime for
devotees Of the piscatorial art. A lady
angler caught gunny sack half full
last evening In the daytime the lob
ster keeps itself concealed under the
rocks and does its travelling at night.
Consequently it can only be entrapped
into a net after dark
The launch Hirondale towed the ].
Wiley around the bay last evening with
pleasure party aboard. The Long
Beach band furnished the music.
The Clemente took party to Catalina
today.
The Hirondale and Point Iona came
In today loaded with fish.
w. D. White Is enlarging and improv-
ing his fish market under the pier. He
is also fitting up rooms to accommodate
persons desiring to take plunge baths
from the pier. Long Beach being now an
unincorporated town, Mr.. White did not
ask permission to make these improve
ments, for the very good reason that it
has no jurisdiction over the pier pend
ing decision of the case in the courts.
The Improvement society, however,
placed itself in the paradoxical position
of fining Mr.. White $50 for making these
substantial Improvements.
Mrs. M. Burton Williamson and
daughters, Lillian and Stella, of Los
Angeles, are occupying a cottage on
Ocean avenue.
W. P. Haworth, after a visit home OF
few weeks, has left for the north.
The hot weather of the past week has
Increased the number of visitors from
the interior. 1t is thought that the
travel beachwise will be still greater
through the month Of August.
Mrs McCallum of Palm Springs, and
daughter Pearl, have taken rooms at the
Pelican on Third street.
N. c. Carter of Carterhia, Sierra Madre
is looking for summer quarters here for
his family. He was the first man who
ever brought an excursion party from
the east to this country. so says the
Eye.
Misses Mabel and Anna Griffith OF
Monrovia are visiting their aunt, Mrs
L. M. John.
Mrs. L. c.. Scranton and mother of Los
Angeles, spent the closing days of the
Chautauqua assembly with Rev. and
Mrs. s. G. Kendall.
CORONADO