anaheim-gazette 1876-11-04

ANAHEIM VOL. VII. Anaheim Gazette SATURDAY...NOVEMBER 4, 1876. THE PROBABLE CAUSE The recent disaster to the Arctic whaling fleet, whereby twelve vessels were abandoned, inclosed with ice, recalls vividly the somewhat similar disaster which occurred five years ago. At that time the extraordinary number of thirty-two vessels were caught and crushed to atoms in the Okhotsk Sea. These drawbacks to the whaling interests have caused inquiries to be made, with a view to ascertaining whether similar disasters are likely to again occur, or whether it is possible to take some steps which would render such occurrences improbable. In the first place, it is said that the vessels are generally old merchantmen, which have outlived their usefulness in that business, and been bought by whalers for a mere song. The majority of the crews are landmines, although every vessel must necessarily have bin board a few trained whalers. But the most probable cause for such mishaps may be attributed to the fact that the entire fleet was not well maintained. PLEASANT WORDS. AL PETTYGROVE, of the Santa Barbara Press, who passed through Anaheim about a week ago, is writing very pleasant letters to his paper concerning the country seen during his wagon expedition. We take the following extracts from his last letter: "Anaheim has about fifteen hundred inhabitants, and, as its name indicates, I decidedly Teutonic. It is but twelve miles from its landing at the sea. The Southern Pacific Railroad passes through it. It is a lively place, with plenty of vim to go ahead. It is well supplied with business houses of all kinds, and with schools and churches. Being the very core of a rich producing valley, it will hold its prosperity. "Its newspaper, the GAZETTE, is a neat and sprightly sheet, and as it is admirably conducted gets a universal and healthy support from the town. "I had the pleasure of finding here an old friend whom I knew in the north, Mr. Fred Hartung. He has a fine vineyard of twenty acres adjoining the town, from which he has produced this year over twenty thousand gallons of wine. It does a thirsty soul good to walk through his cellars, piled high with huge butts and pipes, all..." To take some steps which would render such occurrences improbable. In the first place, it is said that the vessels are generally old merchantmen, which have outlived their usefulness in that business, and been bought by whalers for a more song. The majority of the crews are landsmen, although every vessel must necessarily have on board a few trained whalers. But the most probable cause for such mishapes may be attributed to the fact that the entire crew, from the captain down, receive justoad of wages, a certain percentage of the "catch;" so that, if they return to port with a full cargo of oil, they receive a proportionately large amount of money. This system of appealing to the culpidity of the men naturally stimulates them to great effort, and causes them to incur great risks in pursuit of the leviathan of the deep. Indeed, the fleet which was lately destroyed carried on the business of catching whales for five days while in sight of the dreaded icebergs; knowing too, that a change of wind would inevitably drive the bergs upon them. Still, whales being plentiful, they chose to incur the risk, and they suffered the consequences of their rashness. It is clear that, had the crews received regular wages, instead of having a pecuniary interest in every catch, this fleet of vessels would not now be drifting abandoned amid the icebergs of the Arctic Ocean. A PROLLIB TREE. A few days ago we noted with pardonable pride that Rev. Dr. Kellogg had in his garden a pear tree on which the second crop of this year was maturing. But now comes the San Bernardino Times, which chuckleth at our premature boosting, and tells a story of a pear tree in the yard of Hon. M. Suvakrup, of San Bernardino. It says that the tree has been in bearing for about twelve years, and nearly every year has given two crops of mature fruit. It seems, however, that it has chosen the Centennial year in which to particularly distinguish itself, as it is now bearing its third crop—having matured two crops already this year. The editor says: We have eaten from the first and second crop and we shall apply for a share of the third. This wonderful production will, of course, be denounced as false and lucrative, but we wouch for the truth of it, and anyone can have all their scruples removed by examining for themselves. Whether it is peculiar to the tree or climate, or both, is a question to be determined. Most likely both. We do not believe "Its newspaper, the GAZETTE, is a neat and sprightly sheet, and as it is admirably conducted gets a universal and healthy support from the town. "I had the pleasure of finding here an old friend whom I knew in the north, Mr. Fred Hartung. He has a fine vineyard of twenty acres adjoining the town, from which he has produced this year over twenty thousand gallons of wine. It does a thirsty soul good to walk through his cellars, piled high with huge buts and pipes, all full of wine, some of the vintages of '73 and '74. He has oranges, limes, apples and other fruits growing, but his land is chiefly devoted to grape culture. Nearly all of his vines are of the old California or Mission variety, which are the best and surest producers. I also saw oranges that would measure at least fifteen inches in circumference, and he has produced some nineteen inches around Port, angelina and white wines are made by him. A Wild Raid into Arizona. CAYOTE RANCH, Oct. 25. EDG. GAZETTE:—Ere the gray light of morning had begun to throw shadows around the old homestead of — it was alight and busy with the hum of voices, and persons moving to and fro, showing that there was something beside the dull routine of farm work going to transpire. Among the throng three middle-aged men were discernable from the rest by a look of firm determination, which marked each of their countenances alike. From the piles of grub-boxes, baskets, FRYING-PANS AND CAMP-KETTLES Which were being stowed away in the old stage-coach drawn up before the door, you might surmise that some one was going to undertake a long and terrible journey. Yes, they were; i.e., these three venturesome and determined men were going to Arizona. They were tired of Los Angeles county, with its heavy taxes, its depressed markets, dull times, etc., and they would go to this wonderful and undeveloped Arizona. As one of them was seen flourishing a rusty, old navy six shooter wildly in the air, he was asked what it meant. "Well, they wanted I should take this along. I can't shoot it—never shot one in my life—but if them fellows out in Arizona see one of them strung on you, they know you are going to take care of yourself; and we have a single-barrel shot-gun, too." Such were our heroes. One would have CATTLE ON A THOUSAND HILLS, Another would tend his flocks of sheep and study medicine and make a great physician and heal all the sick OBSERVANCE OF Is slowly but surely disuse, especially in the more primitive nesses; its annual proceed to note: THE YOUNG Having gathered up to hold a merry-nature ceremony usually in laddie choosing hand in hand pigeon garden. Their eyes grope along until terra a knill-plant (caball) they must pull. Its straight or coooked size and shape of their spells—the husk any earth stick to their cates a fortune, and no stem—termed custo so shall be the natural position of the future. ANOTHER Of ye olden time, women to go to the bus pull; at three separate oats. If the third grain at the top, it was lassie who pulled it with marriage-bed anything Another favorite practiced is to place fire previously giving of some two lovers possibly as they burn quail start from beside course and issue of tbe. ANOTHER SUPERSTATE Which foolish you doubt still try take a candle and set a looking-glass; gazing glass and at the same hair and eat an apple future husbandious miss will there over her shoulder. Maidens in Anaheh charm to night; we us what? success thus ling the lineaments s spouse. There is an in which to particularly distinguish itself, as it is now bearing its third crop—having matured two crops already this year. The editor says: We have eaten from the first and second crop and we shall apply for a share of the third. This wonderful production will, of course, be denounced as false and luorebulous, but we vouch for the truth of it, and anyone can have all their scruples removed by examining for themselves. Whether it is peculiar to the tree or climate, or both, is a question to be determined. Most likely both. We do not believe the like could be produced in the Northern or Eastern States, or anywhere else. On the occasion of the speech of Senator Morton, at Union Hall, San Francisco, thousands were unable to gain admission. This fact is selzed upon by the ungaillant Alto to make an onslaught upon those ladies who make a business of attending political meetings. It says that there were present at the meeting 500 ladies, who occupied 500 seats; and that had those 500 seats been filled by 500 wavering or doubtful voters, the result would have been more favorable to the cause of the party advocated by Senator Morton. The Anaheim Gazette says: An unrepentant rebel has written a letter to the Los Angeles Express, which he signs "Moderate Republicans" training after one-armed Butler in South Carolina. The disguise is too thin. — Los Angeles Star. O say, see here Mr. Star, that played out, you know. Be a little more careful about giving proper credit to your exchanges for any clipping. The editor out of whose brain was evolved the subline paragraph quoted above is doubtless mad that we should have received credit therefor, and will probably Creighton uproar about it. It may be accepted as a maxim that, to a man of an aesthetic nature, no woman ever looks lovely while in the set of flattening her nose against the window of a horse-car, in order to catch a glimpse of a dog fight. CATTLE ON A THOUSAND HILLS, Another would tend his flocks of sheep and study medicine and make a great physician and heal all the sick in lovely Arizona. But good natured Charley would freeze to the first silver mine he struck that would pay $28,000 to the ton, and situated convenient to churches, school, railroads, etc., and thus they drove off for an eight weeks journey, one pushing on the ribbons, another holding the shot gun, while the third had sole control of the six shooter, full of hope and determination, ready to take APACHES AND WILD TURKEY. At long range, and reminding your humble contributor of old Jon Quixote as he advanced on the wind mills. Just what became of, or the result of the wild raid into Arizona was, we have never been able to ascertain. Certain it is that on the fourth day they returned, having been as far as San Bernardino, and there heard wild strange stories of deserts, frosty mornings—that the Apaches scalped a man out there year before last, of a man's sheep starving on the lonely desert, of the stickers which TORTURE THE POOR SHEEP And they are still haunted by the ghost of a poor, emaciated jack-rabbit they saw on the plains, and were about to take its life, but suffered it to go few (probably because their guns held fire.) And to this day they may occasionally be heard to draw a long, mournful sigh, and congratulate each other they returned as soon as they did. It is to be hoped that they returned wiser men, well satisfied with Los Angeles county. C. A. C. Miss Fanny Melgge, daughter of Henry Melgge, was married on Sept 14th to Alex R. Robertson, a prominent Lima Peru. The Pall Mall Gazette thinks that if a few hundred peasant women and girls have suffered violence and death there is no reason why Europe should go to war. Doubt, still try to take a candle and stare glass; gaze glass; and at the same hair and eat an applique husband miss will there over her shoulder. Maidens in Anaheim charm to night, we use what success hinges lineaments spouse. There is ductive of great ammunition writer has often seen this: Put three dishes one containing clean other foul water, and empty. One of the male) is then blinded the dishes, into one she dips the left hand dipped in the clean husband or wife will tar a maid; if in widow; and if in the dicates that there will at all. It is on Hall man is vouchesafe privilege of. SEEING THAT If anyone in Anaheim desires to behold considers a glance at a sufficient recompute fatigue, let him watch his witching hour night. Precisely at him get astride make the circuit cipal portion of times, and he will tha sight of the very I however, an intervieile is merely a question Anahelmers. It is p awaitt the invitable in preferences to ridiculous by riding the privilege of a girl whose future is a thefts. HALLOWEEN. Its Observance in Scotland---Some of the old Superstitious Practices---The Modern Mode of Celebrating the Day in The Land o' Cakes. The evening of October 31st is an eventful one to the youth of Scotland. For on that evening they are allowed unlimited "south" to indulge in the revelries of Halloween—a festival which permits more uproarious and hearty enjoyment than any other holiday in the year. The amusements and practices which will be indulged in by both young and old in that country this evening, are less tinctured with superstition than those which were in vogue in former years; and it must also be admitted, with regret, that the OBSERVANCE OF HALLOWEEN Is slowly but surely falling into disuse, especially in the lowlands; but in the more primitive mountain fastnesses, its annual recurrence is still the signal for unlimited merrymaking. As we have stated, the old-time mode of celebrating Halloween by the lads and dames at bannie Scotland were at one time practiced in Scotland on Halloween; but all of them, with the exception, perhaps, of the nut burning and the dishes on the hearth, have fallen into desuetude in the lowlands. But IN THE HIGHLANDS Where the Gaolic is still the common language of the people, some remnants of the old customs still remain. Queen Victoria visited her castle, at Balmoral, last Halloween, and the ceremonies are thus described by the Dundee Advertiser: "After darkness had set in the celebration began. Her Majesty and the Princess Beatrice, each bearing a large torch, drove out in an phaeton, and a procession, consisting of the servants and tenants on the Royal estates, all carrying lighted torches, was formed. They marched through the grounds and round the Castle—the sight, as they moved onwards being very weird and striking. On arriving in front of the Castle a huge bonfire, composed of old boxes, packing-cases, and other material collected during the year for the purpose, was set fire to. When the flames were at their highest, a figure dressed as a hobgoblin, and drawing a car surrounded by a number of fairies bearing long spears, appeared on the scene. The car contained the effigy of a witch, and the torch-bearers having formed into a circle around the fire, the figure was tossed Wi' merry sings and friendly cracks, I was they daims weary; And unco tales and funny jokes Their sports were cheap and cheery. Till buttered so's,wi' fragrant lunt. Set a' their gabs a-sceerin'; Syne,wi'a social glass o' strunt, They parted aff careerin'. Fn blythe that night. If those not versed in Scottish dialect will read "smoke" for lunt "mouths" for gabs, and "spirits" for strunt, the meaning of the verse will probably be made clearer. Such are a few of the simple enjoyments which will take place around many a hearth-stone in the LAND O' CAKES This evening. Let us hope that the blushing lass and bashful lad, who silently watch the nuts I' the fire, will see them stand the ordeal firmly, and thus be happy in the belief that it is emblematic of the happiness which await them in the future; let us hope that the coy maiden who consults her glass, will be overjoyed at seeing mirrored therein the lineaments of the one whom her young heart treasures above all others; let us hope that the third stalk of oats will have a grain in the top; let us hope that the pilgrim on the broomstick will see the Devil; in short, let us hope that all who wish may spend a happy Halloween. Santa Ana items. OBSERVANCE OF HALLOWEEN Is slowly but surely falling into disuse, especially in the lowlands; but in the more primitive mountain fastnesses, its annual recurrence is still the signal for unlimited merrymaking. As we have stated, the old-time mode of celebrating Halloween by the lads and gassies of bonnie Scotland, was strongly tinctured with superstitious lites, a few of which we will proceed to note: THE YOUNG FOLKS Having gathered at some house to hold a merry-making, the first ceremony usually consisted of each laddie choosing his lassie, and hand in hand proceeding to the garden. "Their eyes being shut, they grope along until they encounter a knil-plant (cabbage-stalk) which they must pull. Its being big or little, straight or crooked, is indicative of the size and shape of the grand object of their spells—the husband or wife. If any earth stick to the roots, it indicates a fortune, and as the heart of the stem—termed custoc in Scotch—tastes, so shall be the natural temper and disposition of the future life companion. ANOTHER CUSTOM Of ye olden time, was for the young women to go to the barn yard and each pull, at three separate times, a stalk of oats. If the third stalk lacked the grain at the top, it was certain that the lassie who pulled it would come to the marriage-bed anything but a maid. Another favorite amusement, still practiced, is to place two nuts in the fire, previously giving them the names of some two lovers present, and accordingly as they burn quietly together, or start from beside one another, the course and issue of the courtship will be. ANOTHER SUPERSTITIOUS PRACTICE Which foolish young maidens, no doubt, still try the efficacy of, is to take a candle and stand alone before a looking-glass; gaze fixedly into the glass, and at the same time comb the hair and eat an apple. The face of the future husband of the superstition miss will there be seen, peeping over her shoulder. If some love-lorn maidens in Anaheim will try this charm to night, we hope they will tell us what success they had in invoking the lineaments of their future spouse. There is another custom, preemblematic of the happiness which await them in the future; let us hope that the eoy maiden who consults her glass, will be overjoyed at seeing mirrored therein the lineaments of the one whom her young heart treasures above all others; let us hope that the third stalk of oats will have a grain in the top; let us hope that the pilgrim on the broomstick will see the Devil; in short, let us hope that all who wish may spend a happy Halloween. Santa Ana Items. We clip the following from the Valley News: Dr. Mason, on last Monday, performed an operation for hair-lip on the child of Mr. Cook, near Santa Ana. The lumber is on the ground for Jack Wolf's new building, on the lot adjoining the Santa Ana Hotel. Dr. J. A. Crane, late of this place, has removed to San Juan Capistrano, where he intends entering upon the practice of medicine. Fred. W. Athearn, our pleasant neighbor of the Anaheim Gazette, dropped in yesterday afternoon to see the News. He is a good looking man, for an editor, and—married, of course. The dwelling house of Mr. Shelton, who resides about three miles south of town, together with its entire contents, was destroyed by fire on last Saturday. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective stovepipe. A cornfield belonging to Charles Harris was burned on last Sunday evening. The corn took fire from the motas, which are supposed to have been set on fire by Chinamen. The loss is about four hundred and fifty bushels of corn. Wm. Graham, whose farm is situated three miles southwest of town, informs us that he has harvested 5,950 pounds of onions from a little less than half an acre land. At the present market price, 2¢ per pound, this would give $119. Pretty good for half an acre. Mr. Kendall, residing about one mile and a half northeast of town, has some genuine cayenne pepper bushes, brought by him from the Sandwich Islands, which he will give away to any one who may call until the supply is exhausted. Now is the time to transplant these bushes. John W. Lowe, blacksmith, is doing a good thing for himself, and others too. He is putting in a well at the corner of his shop, and will, as soon as he can "raise the wing," have a mill put up. The well will be a great convenience to the public, and his bread thus cast upon the waters will return between now and the next centennial. Santa Ana Lodge, I. O. O.F., will celebrate its first anniversary on next Tuesday evening, Oct. 31, at Sycamore Hall. The exercises will consist of music, speaking and a supper; after those who wish may enjoy the "light fantastic." To the sojourning with superstition than those which were in vogue in former years; and it must also be admitted, with regret, that the OBSEVANCE OF HALLOWEEN Is slowly but surely falling into disuse, especially in the lowlands; but in the more primitive mountain fastnesses, its annual recurrence is still the signal for unlimited merrymaking. As we have stated, the old-time mode of celebrating Halloween by the lads and gassies of bonnie Scotland, was strongly tinctured with superstitious lites, a few of which we will proceed to note: THE YOUNG FOLKS Having gathered at some house to hold a merry-making, the first ceremony usually consisted of each laddie choosing his lassie, and hand in hand proceeding to the garden. "Their eyes being shut, they grope along until they encounter a knil-plant (cabbage-stalk) which they must pull. Its being big or little, straight or crooked, is indicative of the size and shape of the grand object of their spells—the husband or wife. If any earth stick to the roots, it indicates a fortune, and as the heart of the stem—termed custoc in Scotch—tastes, so shall be the natural temper and disposition of the future life companion. ANOTHER CUSTOM Of ye olden time, was for the young women to go to the barn yard and each pull, at three separate times, a stalk of oats. If the third stalk lacked the grain at the top, it was certain that the lassie who pulled it would come to the marriage-bed anything but a maid. Another favorite amusement, still practiced, is to place two nuts in the fire, previously giving them the names of some two lovers present,and accordingly as they burn quietly together,或 start from beside one another,the course and issue of the courtship will be. ANOTHER SUPERSTITIOUS PRACTICE Which foolish young maidens no doubt still try the efficacy of，is to take a candle and stand alone before a looking-glass; gaze fixedly into the glass,and at same time combthe hair and eat an apple.The face ofthe future husband ofthe superstitionsmisswilltherebeseen，peepingoverhershoulderIfsomelove-lornmaidensinAnaheimwilltrythischarmtonightwehopetheywill telluswhatsuccesstheyhadinvokingthelineamentsofthefuturespouseThereisanothercustompreemblematicofthehappinesswhichawaittheminthefuture;letushopethattheeoymaidenwhoconsultherglasswillbeoverjoyedatseemirroredthereinthelineamentsoftheonewhomheryounghearttreasuresabovealothers;letushopethatthethirdstalkofoatswillhaveagraincinthen.top;letushopethatthepilgrimonthebroomstickwillseetheDevil;inshortletushopethatallwhowishmayspendahappyHalloween. Santa Ana Items. We clipthefollowingfromtheValleyNews: Dr.Mason.onlastMonday,personformedanoperationforhair-liponthechildofMr.Cook,nearSantaAnas. ThelumberisonthegroundforJackWolf'snewbuilding,thelotadjointingtheSantaAnasHotel. Dr.J.A.Crane,taleofthisplace,hasremovedtoSanJuanCapistrano，whereheintendsenteringupothepracticeofmedicine. Fred.W.Athearn,curplematicalofthehappinesswhichawaittheminthefuture;letushopethattheeoymaidenwhoconsultherglasswillbeoverjoyedatseemirroredthereinthelineamentsoftheonewhomheryounghearttreasuresabovealothers;letushopethatthethirdstalkofoatswillhaveagraincinthen.top;letushopethatthepilgrimonthebroomstickwillseetheDevil;inshortletushopethatallwhowishmayspendahappyHalloween. 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The face of the future husband of the superstitions miss will there be seen, peeping over her shoulder. If some love-lorn maidens in Anaheim will try this charm to night, we hope they will tell us what success they had in invoking the lineaments of their future spouse. There is another custom, productive of great amusement, which the writer has often seen practiced. It is this: Put three dishes on the hearth, one containing clean water, the other foul water, and let the third be empty. One of the party (male or female) is then blindfolded and led to the dishes, into one of which he or she dips the left hand. If the hand is dipped in the clean water, the future husband or wife will be led to the altar a male; if in the foul water, a widow; and if in the empty dish, it indicates that there will be no marriage at all. It is on Halloween, too, when man is vouchsafed the inestimable privilege of. SEEING THE DEVIL. If anyone in Anaheim has a longing desire to behold Auld Nick, and considers a glance at his countenance a sufficient recompense for a little fatigue, let him wait patiently until the witching hour of 12 o'clock tonight. Precisely at that hour let him get astride a broom and make the circuit of the principal portion of the town three times, and he will then be blessed with a sight of the very Devil himself. As, however, an interview with the Dell is merely a question of time with most Anaheimers, it is probable they will await the inevitable course of events, in preference to making themselves ridicule by riding a broom-stick for the privilege of a glimpse at a person whose future is so wrapped up in theirs. Thus are a few of the customs which which is steeped in water until all the fine, mealy particles are extracted; the liquid is then strained off and boiled with milk and butter until it thickens. This exceedingly palatable food is generally eaten with milk, but on Halloween milk is discarded and butter used in its stead. After supper a big tub is placed in the middle of the kitchen, and filled nearly to the brim with water, on the surface of which float numbers of rosy-checked apples. Then the young folks of the company stand, one at a time, on a high chair placed near the edge of the tub, and stooping slightly over, hold a fork to their forehead, prongs downward. If, when they let the fork descend, it pierces an apple, the fruit is theirs. After playing thus for a time the FORK AND CHAIR Are put aside and ducking begins. This is prime fun! A boy kneels by the side of the tub, takes a long breath, opens wide his mouth, plunges his head into the water and tries to bring out an apple. As the apples are generally about twice too large to fit into any ordinary-sized mouth, it is necessary to follow some particular one to the bottom of the tub, and by pressing against it secure a firm hold with the teeth. The frequent failure to secure an apple is always the signal for uproar and laughter; and while the discomfited, spluttering youth, with mouth, eyes, ears and nose filled with water, retires to a corner to rub himself dry, another takes his place at the tub and the same performance is gone through with. While the children are thus enjoying themselves, the older lads and lassies are "SPARING THEIR FORTUNES" By burning nuts, or by the luggles on he hearth, as above described. The evening's festivities are generally brought to a close by a game of "Blind Man's Buff," in which old and young take part; though Burns thus describes the breaking up of such a gathering: John W. Lowe, blacksmith, is doing a good thing for himself, and others too. He is putting in a well at the corner of his shop, and will, as soon as he can "raise the wind," have a mill put up. The well will be a great convenience to the public, and his bread thus cast upon the waters will return between now and the next centennial. Santa Ana Lodge, I. O. O. F., will celebrate its first anniversary on next Tuesday evening, Oct. 31, at Sycamore Hall. The exercises will consist of music, speaking and a supper; after which those who wish may enjoy the "light fantastic." To the sojourning brothers and their families, Orange and Anaheim Lodges, a dial invitation is extended to participate. At a meeting of the physicians of the southern part of Los Angeles county, held at Doctor Mason's office yesterday afternoon, Dr. Joslin was elected President and Dr. Mason Secretary. Resolution adopted inviting all physicians holding certificates from the State Board of Examiners to participate. A committee of five was appointed to report a plan of organization at next meeting. The Committee are Drs. G. T. Mason, W. N. Hardin, E. M. Joalin, McCoy, Fulton. Meeting adjourned subject to call of Committee. Downey City Items. The Los Nicos Valley Courier has the following: Within the past two weeks this locality has been visited by many strangers, some viewing the country for the purpose of settlement and others travelling for pleasure. Several immigrant teams passed through town last week. We understand that Mr. J. Steinhart's store, at the Azusa, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning, between 1 and 2 o'clock, whether by incendiary or otherwise we did not learn. The building and contents were totally destroyed, valued at $7,000; partially insured. The services of our hand were brought into requisition on Monday last, at the political meeting held at Santa Ana, and the hand was requested to play at Anaheim, but declined. This is indeed a high compliment to our boys when we consider that Tustin and Anaheim both have braz bands. The proficiency of the Downey hand is really remarkable considering the short time these members have been in practice. GAZETTE 4. 1876. Conservation of Santa Ana Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. A warrant having been received by the Masonic Inspector, Theo Reiser, empowering him to consecrate Santa Ana Lodge No. 241, F., & A. M., a Grand Lodge was convened at the hall of Anaheim Lodge yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, and the members, twenty-five in number, proceeded to Santa Ana. The members of Santa Ana Lodge spared no palms to render the visit of the Grand Master/bethren agreeable and pleasant. A sumptuous repast was prepared by the Committee at that famous hostelry, the Santa Ana Hotel. After feasting heartily on the savory viands, the brethren marched in procession to the lodge room, which was crowded with ladies and gentlemen. After listening to the exquisite music furnished by a volunteer choir of ladies, the usual prayer was made by the Grand Chaplain, E. Evey, and the following oration was delivered by the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Orator for the occasion, Fred. W. Athcarn: MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER, BRETHREN AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:—No honor could be bestowed upon me which I should prize more dearly, and there is no privilege of which I could feel more proud than seed of the institution of Free Masonry to spread and grow with its advancement. Nownere is this fact more forobly illustrated than in our own Golden State. A few short years ago and but a single Masonic Lodge struggled for existence on the shores of the Pacific and today we shall consecrate lodge No. 241 in the State of California, here in this beautiful valley, which within the memory of the youngest of us was the grazing spot of wild cattle and horses—now the home of an intelligent prosperous and happy people. Long may Santa Ana Lodge flourish and prosper, and may the good which shall emanate from it be as great and as universal as that which has ever been characteristic of the faternity from time immemorial. I have already overstepped the time I had allowed myself, and fear I have somewhat trespassed upon your patience, but I cannot close without yielding to a weakness which, however, I believe is not entirely peculiar to myself, that of addressing a few words to the ladies. It is not unfrequently the case that the wives and daughters of Masons complain that too much time is taken for Masonic meetings which should be devoted to the home circle and that too much attention is paid to an organization in whose workings they are forbidden to share. Although you cannot join with us in our ceremonies you are one and all silent partners in the benefits. The teachings of our order are as much for you as for ourselves, as our members are continually taught and reminded to provide for the comfort and happiness of their families. And MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER, BRETHREN AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:—No honor could be bestowed upon me which I should prize more dearly, and there is no privilege of which I could feel more proud than that now accorded me, of addressing you upon the topic of Masonry. It is, however, with some feelings of regret that I appear before you, conscious that I have not been able to give the amount of time and study I would have liked, in the preparation of an address upon so great and glorious a subject. The fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is not a society of a few short years' existence. Its history dates far back on the records of ages, and its mystic symbols and legends come to us handed down with zealous care from the dim chambers of the past. From time immemorial its chains of brotherly love and affection have bound together the great, the wise and the good. Through darkness and trouble, through war and pestilence and famine, its forms and ceremonies have been cherished and fostered and loved, until the great moral truths incubated by the order have reached us to-day bright and unsullied. Through every nation on the earth has spread the teachings of Free Masonry, until men of every country and tongue have joined hands in a brotherhood encircling the entire globe. Masonry has been well defined to be "a universal system which teaches the relative and social duties of men on a broad, extensive basis of general philanthropy." The inhabitants of all climes—Jews, Mahommedans, Christians and men of every worship—meet in its hallowed circle as children of one common Father and workers for one common end, with the universal creed of Faith, Hope and Charity—Faith in God, Hope of immortality and Charity toward all mankind. In questions of State, the administration of Government and in peculiar creeds and forms of worship, the motto of Freemasonry has ever been, "Tolerance towards all and bias towards none." Its teachings, by precept and example, have been to relieve the distressed, to sooth the unhappy; to sympathize with the unfortunate and to restore peace to the troubled minds of its members. Notwithstanding the high moral nature of the institution, it has ever met and will ever continue to meet, enemies and slandersers. Much that is vile and bad has been charged against it as a secret organization. Many times has the question been raised that, if it were a good and benevolent institution, with no sinister designs, why not raise the veil of secrecy and admit the whole world to share in its benefits? In the time of addressing a few words to the ladies. It is not unfrequently the case that the wives and daughters of Masons complain that too much time is taken for Masonic meetings which should be devoted to the home circle and that too much attention is paid to an organization in whose workings they are forbidden to share. Although you cannot join with us in our ceremonies you are one and all silent partners in the benefits. The teachings of our order are as much for you as for ourselves, as our members are continually taught and reminded to provide for the comfort and happiness of their families. And when sickness or death robs you of your natural protector, you are more directly brought under the kind care and protecting love of the entire fraternity, and so long as that fraternity exists you are never friendless and alone. And to those ladies who are connected by no ties to the Masonic Brotherhood I can only say, that if men follow the example and teachings of Free Masonry they cannot well bother than good men and true, and consequently are good men to go through life with, and to tie to; then if you must and will marry, marry a Mason if you can get one. The lodge was then consecrated by the Grand Master, Theo. Reiser, in accordance with the ancient forms and usages of the fraternity. After the consecration of the Lodge, the Master and officers of the new Lodge were duly installed as follows: Albert William Birch—W. M. Robert Burns Guthrie—S. W. Geo Washington Vance—J. W. William Harbertt Tichenell—Treas. Jasper Newton Burtnett—Sec. James Windfield Layman—S. D. Isaac Harding—J. D. William Lane Wilhite—Marshal. Robt. Cummins, Benj. Franklin Maxson—Stewards. Samuel Barrington McTarnaham—Tyler. The thanks of Santa Ana Lodge were extended to the brethren of Anaheim Lodge for their presence; also to the Grand Orator and to the ladies forming the choir. The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form. Communicated. EDS. GAZETTE:—There arrived here a few days ago a gentleman and his family, who appeared to be highly educated people, and want to settle amongst us, buy land, enjoy our fine climate, live in a quiet, independent, farmer style. It appears that some malicious person, either because he was jealous of our progress or for other reasons, put the following in the Sud California Post: "In Anaheim prevails great joy over the arrival of a real Polish Count and Countess, who intend to stay there for some time. We would advise our neighbors to keep a sharp eye upon this Count, that he may not, as a good many of his standing have done, de- physicians of the Angeles county, its office yesterday was elected Presidency. Residing all physicians from the State to participate. A was appointed to organization at next committee are Drs. G. Cardin, E. M. Joslin, seeking adjourned committee. y items. Belley Courier has two weeks this lo-od by many stran-ble country for the and others travelling several immi- through town last. At Mr. J. Steinzus, was destroy-morning, between other by incendiary not learn. The were totally de-000; partially in-land were brought f Monday last, at the end at Santa Ana, requested to play declined. This is aliment to our boys that Tustin and own brass bands, the Downey hand considering the others have been In example, have been to relieve the distressed, to soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with the unfortunate and to restore peace to the troubled minds of its members. Notwithstanding the high moral nature of the institution, it has ever met and will ever continue to meet, enemies and slanders. Much that is vile and bad has been charged against it as a secret organization. Many times has the question been raised that, if it were a good and benevolent institution, with no sinister designs, why not raise the veil of secrecy and admit the whole world to share in its benefits? In the time when Freemasonry had its rise, the minds of men were possessed of allegories, emblems and mystic devices, in which peculiar sciences, manners and maxims were wrapped up. The Egyptian priests secreted the mysteries of their religion from the vulgar eye by symbols and hieroglyphics, comprehensible only to those of their own order. The oracles of the priests of Rome and Greece were intelligible alone to their brethren, who explained them: to the people. Those examples were adopted for the purpose of concealing the mysteries of Masonry. The importance of secrecy amongst us is that we may not be deceived in the disposition of our charities, that we may not be betrayed in the tenderness of our benevolence, and others usurp the portion which is prepared for our family. Masons in all ages have studied the general good of mankind. Every art which is useful or necessary for the support of authority and preservation of good government as well as promoting science, they have cheerfully communicated to mankind; those matters which were of no public importance they have carefully preserved in their own breasts. It is that secrecy which surrounds it, those mystic ceremonies and legends known only to the initiated, which has preserved masonry for so many ages from the corruptions of the unworthy and profane, and which enhances and protects its usefulness. Were any of the ceremonies and rites other than noble and good it would have long ago been subjected to the detestation of true men; and the fraternity, instead of being bound together by the closest of morals and social ties, would have been broken and scattered to the wind. The rise and progress of Masonry has kept even pace with the onward march of civilization. As the shrubs of progress enters the wild and untitled portions of the world, it plants the Selling a Circus, The Mechanics Pavillon was exceedingly well attended yesterday, at the sale of the animals and effects of Cooper, Bailey & Co.'s Circus and Managerie. The sale commenced at 10 o'clock and extended far into the afternoon. Messrs. Crego & Bowley acted as auctioneers. The gross amount netted was above $20,000. The sixty-two horses that were sold brought very fair prices indeed, ranging from $75 the single horse to $490 for a matched pair. They were mostly draught horses. The seven ponies brought low prices. The elephant "Betsey" was sold to Adam Forepaugh, of Philadelphia, for $4,000, he having sent a telegraphic dispatch to go as high as that in the bidding. The sacred cow and calf went for $32 50; the hyena for $5, subsequently disposed of privately for $100; a white camel for $20, a red camel and calf for $47 50. A few birds, cockatons, etc., were sold at prices ranging from $2 50 to $11 50. $150 was taken for the African Bear cage. The rest of the effects, including wagons, harnesses, canvas, etc., was sacrificed. The prices obtained on the horses, however, served to make the result of the sale, as a whole, satisfactory.-Aita.