Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

been relieved of their rolling stock tc
care for the 200 who were fully pre-
pared to jump into the rigs for the
drive through Smiley Heights regard
less of noon-day appetites
The other 200 marched to the post.
office block, where the Masons ano
Elks' quarters had been dedicated to
Los Angeles for the day, and IN the
Ching halls long rows of snowy-topped
tables laden with flowers and things
to eat tempted the sharpened appe-
tites of the glad-hand pilgrims. Vol
unteer women and misses from the
Order of the Eastern Star were on
hand, smiling and quick of step, to
serve LIQUID refreshments, While the
seated ones disposed of the substan-
tials spread before them to the ac-
compartment of good cheer.
The drive to Smiley Heights was
thoroughly enjoyable after confne-
ment in the coaches.
Approaching the beautiful Smiley
property the visitors ascended gradu-
ally to the crest. Vista after vista was
unfolded, surrounded by beautiful
vegetation, a wilderness of changing
trees and shrubs, lakes and rippling
waterfalls, while below the San Ber-
nardino valley looked its loveliest
with six thrifty cities visible. All
around the Sierras, many of them
snow capped rose to majestic heights
making a marvelously beautiful con-
trast to the midsummer and color
nearer by.
Smiley Gives Greeting
Albert X Smiley, the philanthropist.
white bearded and amiable, stood near
his home in the roadway ready to greet
the party. Last week Mr. Smiley cele-
b~ated his eightieth birthday, but holds
his years so gracefully that few realize
that the vigorous man has passed the
span allotted to most men. Everyone
had a glad hand for Mr. Smiley
After some delays due to the large
number of turnouts the orders were
given to start for Riverside, the pros
porous city whose area is fifty-six
square miles. Here, too, committees
with yellow badges and cordial looks
were in waiting.
The Glad-handers were due at 2:40
o'clock there but it was nearer 3 when
the special pulled in.
The reception committee, led by
Frank A. Miller of the Glenwood and
consisting of w. B. Clancy, j. L. Jar
Wis, G.. Rouse w. P. Shepherd, ]. H.
B&urlan, d. w. Pontius, c. r. Stibbens,
G. D. Cunningham. H. L. Carnahan. j..
Vandegrift, Wyclif Taylor extended
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the way to the waiting trolley cars.
The first run was to the base Of
Mount Rubidoux, where a glance was
taken at Rubidoux drive. lack of time
preventing an ascent. The cars were
then run back to Main street for trip
to the Sherman institute, the Carlisle
of the west where 500 Indian youths
are taught industrial arts.
Visit Indians
A musical welcome greeted the Wis
itors when they reached the school. The
Indian boys band, we'll trained and
strong of lung, played popular airs on
the plaza in front of the picturesque
group of mission buildings.
Lined up on the greensward and
posed in the verandas were hundreds
of boys and girls transplanted from
reservations and camps and conducting
would. They seemed rather shy, though
evidently pleased at the hearty enthusi-
asm shown by the "glad hand" throng.
There was not much time to spare,
but many Angelenos walked as far as
the main building, congratulating fac
ulty and pupils. Cameras were freely
used, and the Indians showed none of
the aversion of their uneducated breth-
rem to the lenses and films.
AT o'clock, the time set for depart
ure, the stragglers were still coming
toward the depot at Riverside, and a
half hour passed before the last warn
ing whistle was sounded and the home
ward journey was begun.
A series of glad hand excursions is
planned, the trips being in charge of a
committee made up of Walter Ray
mond, chairman: G. G. Johnson, Percy
H. Clark, C. N. Campbell, D. E. Luther
and D. c. McGarvin.