The herald., 1897-03-18

In advertising the resources of a new
land for home seekers and investors,
which was one feature of the legitimate
work of the chamber. the temptation TO
exaggerate attractions are great. Mr..
Willard believed that the truth was good
enough about Southern California. AS
result this section has thousands If
contented families within its borders
because the chamber. through its secre-
tary, told them no gilded fairy tales
Very largely through his untiring ef-
forts the membership Of the chamber has
grown to the magnificent proportions of
nearly 800 members, whose unity of pur-
pose has been largely due to Mr.. Will
lard's genius, earnestness and tact. His
eminent and intelligent services to the
chamber and to the public. always
quietly and modestly performed. have
endeared him to this board and to the
organization which we represent.
For ourselves, and on behalf of the
people of Los Angeles. we extend to Mr..
Willard our best wishes in the new po-
sition Of usefulness and influence
which he has assumed, feeling
sure that his sympathy and ef-
forts will always be on the side of
the people and of justice.
A PRESENTATION
Mr.. Willard was thereupon elected q
director of the board to take the place of
Mr. H. W. Frank, whose resignation
had previously been accepted.
In behalf of the following members of
the chamber of commerce, namely, w.
c. Patterson. ]. F. Francis D. Freeman.
Fred L. Allies, H. J. Flelshman, H. w.
O'Melveney H. Jevne, ]. r. Newberry,
r. j. Waters. E. Chambers, Charles For
man, F. X. Rule, T. z. Gibbon, E. F. c..
Klokke, o. T. Johnson, j. S. Slauson.
Director Patterson then presented Mr..
Willard with a handsome gold watch.
chain and diamond locket as token OF
their appreciation of his services. Mr..
Willard responded in a feeling manner
and gave short sketch of the circum
stances which had made him a resident
of this coast. saying that he came with
no expectation of ever being able to
fill the important positions which he had
been called upon to assume.
THE NEW SECRETARY.
Mr.. Frank Virgins was elected to
serve as secretary and superintendent.
The board then proceeded to the trans
action of routine business.
THE PASADENA BOULEVARD.
The following communication was
read from the Merchants and Manufac
turers' association:
LOS ANGELES. Cal. March II. 1897.
Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles.
Cal:
Gentlemen-In raising money to furnish
work for the unemployed. the Merchants
and Manufacturers association has be-
come convinced that there Is an urgent de-
mand for the construction of a boulevard
between Los Angeles and Pasadena, such
as will be worthy of the two cities and as
will prove a special feature of Southern Cal
fornia and that the public will support any
ORGANIZED movement in that direction.
With that object in view, our association
has decided 10 give such movement its
moral and actual support. and has invited
the following well known citizens Of Los
Angeles to act as committee to take the
matter in hand. win full power in the prem
ises and power to appoint all the necessary
sub-committees, namely:
Charles Silent. o. T. Johnson. w. A.
Spaiding, H. Jevne. r. ]. Waters, Charles
Forman. j. S. Siauson. n. p. Blackstone.
l.. e. Mosher, Kespare Cohn, Dr. LIE Moyne
Wills.
Your cooperation in and endorsement
Of this movement will be appreciated by all.
Yours very truly,
H. w. FRANK. President.
p. NJ. DANIEL Vice-president
WM. II. KNIGHT. Secretary.
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, The Merchants and Manu-