anaheim-gazette 1913-05-22

ANAHEIM LOOKED MIGHTY GOOD TO HIM ASSEMBLYMAN WEISEL AND WIFE RETURN FROM SACRAMENTO FRIDAY EVENING HAD MOST ENJOYABLE TRIP IN AUTO—DROVE ON STATE HIGH-WAY IN THE NORTH Declaring that he was glad to get home to this city, which he says is four times as lively as any city four times its size in the north. Assemblyman Hans Weisel, accompanied by Mrs. Weisel, drove into town in his Ford roadster Friday evening from Sacramento, where he has been the past two months in attendance upon the 40th session of the state legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Weisel drove through in their car along the coastance of this kind of graft, and is beneficial to the hunter who is not in on one of the gun clubs. Among important bills passed at the past session are the water commission bill, providing for the appointment of a state water commission which will settle all differences arising over water disputes throughout the state. This bill was fought by large irrigating companies which have hitherto played hog with the water of the state, being able to carry their cases to the higher courts, while the poor man, although in the right, did not have the means to secure justice in the courts. The water commission will have power to settle all water disputes and will prove beneficial to the poor water user, who may secure justice without having to take the matter into the courts. Another bill, introduced by large real estate interests in San Francisco, and called the cemetery bill, met defeat in the legislature. This measure provided for the removal of the bodies from certain cemeteries of the bay city to other places of burial, so that the land could be used for business purposes. "If the bill had concerned only the cemeteries of San Francisco," said Mr. Weisel, "it would not have been Declaring that he was glad to get home to this city, which he says is four times as lively as any city four times its size in the north. Assemblyman Hans Weisel, accompanied by Mrs. Weisel, drove into town in his Ford roadster Friday evening from Sacramento, where he has been the past two months in attendance upon the 40th session of the state legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Weisel drove through in their car along the coast route, making the trip from the capital in three days. "Crops the entire distance," said Mr. Weisel to a Gazette reporter the first of the week, "looked very bad, and sadly showed the lack of rain. This need was more pronounced in Northern than in Southern California. Southern California crops looked fairly well and did not show the lack of moisture nearly so plainly as those in the north. The weather in the north was very hot, but on striking Southern California we were fanned by the cool sea breezes and the weather was pleasant. The roads from Sacramento south were in fine condition, either being macadamized or fixed up just as good most all the way. South of San Luis Obispo we rode on a section of the completed state highway, which was some good riding. Work upon this highway is being pushed in the north, and the gangs are doing some good work. The roads here in Orange county are the worst we found on our trip and the county and state good roads here will no doubt be appreciated by motorists when they are completed. Anaheim looked mighty good to us, and we certainly were glad to get back. This is the liveliest little city we saw on our trip, in fact, it is four times as lively as any city four times its size we saw on our way home. Its good enough for me." Mr. and Mrs. Weisel stood the trip in fine shape, and report a most enjoyable time throughout. No automobile trouble of any consequence was experienced, and the vegetation along the route except for the lack of rain, was beautiful. Mr. Weisel has made a splendid record for himself as assemblyman from this district during the session of the legislature just closed. Although one of the youngest assemblymen at the state capital, he used judgment of an experienced legislator, standing firm for measures benefiting workingmen and laborers, as against capital. Among his measures introduced and carried through both houses were the county government bill revising the salaries of some Orange county officials, and the bill providing for a second judge without having to take the matter into the courts. Another bill, introduced by large real estate interests in San Francisco, and called the cemetery bill, met defeat in the legislature. This measure provided for the removal of the bodies from certain cemeteries of the bay city to other places of burial, so that the land could be used for business purposes. "If the bill had concerned only the cemeteries of San Francisco," said Mr. Weisel, "it would not have been so bad. But if the measure had passed, no cemetery in the state would have been safe. Under provisions of the act, any cemetery corporation could have its present lands condemned, and in a few years the bodies could be ordered removed to some other cemetery. No burial ground would be safe, and the legislature would not stand for the passage of the bill." The workmen's compensation measure as passed at this session, excluded agricultural interests from the provisions of the act, and limits the force of the act to manufacturing establishments and other large interests. A bill providing for the appointment of a state immigration commission was passed. This measure was introduced and carried to provide for the handling of the great number of immigrants which will flock to this state upon completion of the Panama Canal. The commission to be appointed by the governor, will have charge of housing and care of the immigrants, and will aid in securing them employment on arrival here. The Blue Sky laws affecting large building and investment companies was passed. The name on the label bill, providing for placing the name of the community where any article is manufactured on the label of the article, was killed in the senate, being bitterly fought by large distributing companies. The anti-alien land act was carried almost unanimously, being fought mainly by the 1915 exposition committee and large real estate firms. "We were all glad to see Bryan," said Mr. Weisel. "We showed him a good time and did our best to make his visit enjoyable, but he didn't change the mind of any person in the legislature as to the anti-alien land act." The bill, as passed, provides that no more land shall be sold to persons ineligible to citizenship, and that those aliens now holding land shall hold it until their death, when their heirs shall have one year in which to dispose of it. Aliens may lease land for a term not to exceed three years. The scene in the hall was quite exciting during the pass. The new Young Men's association building on Philadelphia street was dedicated afternoon at 3 o'clock; prized program was held structure. The builders with members and members, and a good attentive Music for the finished by the high school and a male quartet, singing. E.J.Reunitz, secretary of Southern liberated an excellent damentals in County Reunitz was some yeas secretary in this county known and liked by many came in contact. W.H.Wallace, known and liked by ever attended an Orale C.A.camp, delivered address on "County Throughout California is treasurer of the state of Y.M.C.A.A. and has identified with the work with all and his talk interesting, and was ee Thos.G.Burt, de College, delivered an session closed with chestra. The formal opening was held Monday, devoted to grammarthe evening to high members, contributorlarge crowd gatheredand a very interestingheld.Five-minute taL.O.Culp, represent trade.J.L.Van Derbythe schools,Mrs.Freating women's classthe parents,and Rehethe churches:Theseered in able mannerthe point each onethe assemblage.Muting was also furnishingschool orchestra. Following the proclamation of the building social hour and refreshmentthe evening's entertainment Mr. Weisel has made a splendid record for himself as assemblyman from this district during the session of the legislature just closed. Although one of the youngest assemblymen at the state capital, he used judgment of an experienced legislator, standing firm for measures benefiting workingmen and laborers, as against capital. Among his measures introduced and carried through both houses were the county government bill revising the salaries of some Orange county officials, and the bill providing for a second judge-ship for this county. The bill introduced by him providing for the capping of all flowing wells in the gun club preserves along the coast passed the assembly, but during the rush of the last week of the session was killed in the senate, due to efforts of gun club men who fought the measure bitterly. Other bills were introduced by him and several of them were made law, one of them being an amendment to section 1723, Code of Civil Procedure, relating to termination of certain estates, making the law conform with the decision of the supreme court. Another of his bills which passed was one providing that lands along the coast which are flooded and cannot be fenced by gun clubs should not be ceded to the state and made a game preserve, from which all hunters are barred. Also that lands ceded the state should be given for not less than ten years, instead of five years, as the law stands at present. The introducing of this bill was occasioned by the fact that the Bolsa Chica Gun Club, not being able to fence lands in the vicinity of its club house on account of their being flooded, had the lands taken over by the state and made a game preserve, on which no one would be allowed to hunt. This act served to keep the public from shooting on the lands, and provided a source of game supply for the gun club men who hunted on their lands adjoining. The measure provides for the discontinu- Weisel. "We showed him a good time and did our best to make his visit enjoyable, but he didn't change the mind of any person in the legislature as to the anti-alien land act." The bill, as passed, provides that no more land shall be sold to persons ineligible to citizenship, and that those aliens now holding land shall hold it until their death, when their heirs shall have one year in which to dispose of it. Aliens may lease land for a term not to exceed three years. The scene in the hall was quite exciting during the passage of the bill and much enthusiasm was shown. "We down here do not know anything of the Japanese problem," said Mr. Weisel in speaking of the alien bill," but up in the north, in the San Joaquin valley especially, its a fright the way the Japanese have displaced the whites. In some communities no white people are found, having been virtually compelled to sell out by having Japanese settle all around them until they could not bear to live with the brown men. The chances are 99 to 100 that the governor will sign the bill." Among other bills passed was an amendment to the 8-hour law extending its provisions to under-graduate nurses in hospitals, and other girl workers. Several humane measures, providing for the safety of life, limb and health, were passed and will prove of much benefit. "It was a great session," said Mr. Weisel, "and although we were rushed almost to death, I enjoyed every minute of the stay in the north, but I am more than glad to get back to Anaheim." O. V. Knowlton of Fullerton will attend the annual encampment of the G. A. R. for California and Nevada, which will be held at Reno, Nev., June 10 to 15. He will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Avis. Other members of Malvern Hill Post who intend to take the trip are George A. Durgan of Buena Park and S. Huff of Stanton. An important business week was the purchase and his brother, the Kroeger gent's establishment on West Coastording to plans announced week, the present enlistment furnishing goods will at a big cut-price sale will then be converted specialty dry goods piece goods being hailed plans have not yet, it is understood thatition will be pursued will be remodeled and to one of the most stocked establishments in the county. The Men of experience in business establishment and conducted for largest department store They take active in building of the town and will doubtless pay Anaheim's most co-ordination Mr. Kroeger will take ness cares for a timely later embark in this city or neighbor He has proven himself high business integrity self honest and times, and we trust remain a member of munity here. P. Gildea is riding automobile, purchases AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1913 Y.M.C.A. BUILDING DEDICATED SUNDAY APPROPRIATE EXERCISES HELD IN NEW STRUCTURE ON PHILADELPHIA STREET ANNUAL COUNTY CONVENTION HELD TUESDAY—NOTABLE ATTENDANCE PRESENT The new Young Men's Christian Association building on South Philadelphia street was dedicated Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when an appropriate program was given in the new structure. The building was thronged with members and friends of members, and a good attendance was present. Music for the occasion was furnished by the high school orchestra and a male quartet, E. E. Angell leading. E. J., Reunitz, group county work secretary of Southern California, de- EVANGELICAL CONFERENCE HERE Session to Be Held in This City Beginning Tonight The California Conference of the Evangelical Associations will hold its annual meeting this year in the local church, corner Helena and Center streets. Rev. F. W. Voegelein, of Los Angeles, for 22 years a missionary in Japan, will have charge of the conference, which will be formally opened at 9 o'clock this morning by Bishop S. T. Spreng of Cleveland. All business sessions of the conference will be held in the old church building in rear of the magnificent new church now in course of erection. Business hours every day, beginning today, 9 to 11:30 A.M., 2 to 4:30 P.M. Preaching every evening by different pastors of the conference. It is thought 35 preachers and laymen will present for the conference. Sunday services will be held in the high school auditorium, morning services in the German language, evening service in English. Sunday afternoon both languages will be used in the service. Bishop S. T. Spreng will preach ANAHEIM LOSES CHAMPIONSHIP DEBATE BY A SCANT MARGIN OF THREE POINTS LOS ANGELES HIGH WINS THE BANNER HOWARD KRAUSE SECURES SECOND PLACE WITH WELL DELIVERED SPEECH By the scant margin of three points, Anaheim lost the debate for the Southern California 1913 championship held in Manual Arts high school building in Los Angeles Friday evening. Los Angeles and Anaheim were the contestants, holding the two highest places in the Southern California Debating League, with a total of 608 and 596 2-3 points, respectively. Whittier, with a total of 590 points, expected to be in on the championship debate after winning their last contest, but Anaheim was still 6-2-3 points ahead of them and The new Young Men's Christian Association building on South Philadelphia street was dedicated Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when an appropriate program was given in the new structure. The building was thronged with members and friends of members, and a good attendance was present. Music for the occasion was furnished by the high school orchestra and a male quartet, E. E. Angell leading. E. J. Reunitz, group county work secretary of Southern California, delivered an excellent address on "Fundamentals in County Work." Mr. Reunitz was some years ago assistant secretary in this county and is well known and liked by all with whom he came in contact. W. H. Wallace, of Long Beach, known and liked by every boy who ever attended an Orange county Y. M. C. A. camp, delivered a much enjoyed address on "County Y. M. C. A. Work Throughout California." Mr. Wallace is treasurer of the state organization of Y. M. C. A. and has been long identified with the work. He is a favorite with all and his talk was intensely interesting, and was enjoyed by all. Thos. G. Burt, dean of Occidental College, delivered an address, and the session closed with music by the orchestra. The formal opening of the building was held Monday, the afternoon being devoted to grammar school boys and the evening to high school students, members, contributors and friends. A large crowd gathered at the building and a very interesting meeting was held. Five-minute talks were given by L. O. Culp, representing the board of trade, J. L. Van Derveer, representing the schools, Mrs. F. C. Spencer, representing women's clubs, F. C. Krause, the parents, and Rev. F. W. Mitchell, the churches. These talks were delivered in able manner and were right to the point, each one being enjoyed by the assemblage. Music for this meeting was also furnished by the high school orchestra. Following the program, an inspection of the building was held, and a social hour and refreshments concluded the evening's entertainment. KROEGER STORE SOLD TO EIMERS BROS. New Proprietors Will Probably Install a Complete Line of Ladies' Dry Goods Specialties An important business change of the mark was the purchase by W. R. Flim magnificent new church now in course of erection. Business hours every day, beginning today, 9 to 11:30 A.M., 2 to 4:30 P.M. Preaching every evening by different pastors of the conference. It is thought 35 preachers and laymen will be present for the conference. Sunday services will be held in the high school auditorium, morning services in the German language, evening service in English. Sunday afternoon both languages will be used in the service. Bishop S. T. Spreng will preach both morning and evening on the Sabbath day. All are cordially invited to attend these services. The conference will close on Monday. NEWBERRY OFFERS RANCH FOR SALE Asks Three-Quarters of a Million Dollars For 400 Acres and Alleged Water Rights How the newly enacted water commission bill will affect irrigators in this county is illustrated by the statement made by J. R. Newberry, the Los Angeles capitalist this week, that he will seek to appropriate 1,200 inches of water flowing in the Santa Ana river at his ranch at Kincon and which is now being used by irrigators of the Anaheim Union Water Company and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation District. Mr. Newberry maintains that this amount of water is not legally appropriated by these two water companies under the terms and provisions of the new water commission bill. He this week offered William Crowther, president of the Anaheim Union Water Company, the sale of his 400-acre ranch at Rincon, together with his alleged right to this 1,200 inches of water for $750,000. Mr. Crowther declined the offer and informed Newberry that if he attempted to divert any of this stream he would place an injunction upon him immediately. Such of this water as flows in the river is taken up by the canals of the two irrigating companies. That which sinks into the ground replenishes the underground water supply and feeds the hundreds of pumping plants and artesian wells in this county. Mr. Newberry some ten years ago held an option on the Durkee ranch, and threatened a lawsuit against the two valley irrigation companies to prevent them from using such water in the river as flowed by the ranch and which was appurtenant thereto. His option upon the property lapsed when By the scant margin of three points, Anaheim lost the debate for the Southern California 1913 championship held in Manual Arts high school building in Los Angeles Friday evening. Los Angeles and Anaheim were the contestants, holding the two highest places in the Southern California Debating League, with a total of 608 and 596 2-3 points, respectively. Whittier, with a total of 590 points, expected to be in on the championship debate after winning their last contest, but Anaheim was still 62-3 points ahead of them and beat them to it. The question for Friday night's debate was, Resolved that further immigration into the United States from Southern Europe and Western Asia should be further restricted by law; the "further" to mean a restriction of at least 40 per cent. Los Angeles upheld the affirmative and was represented by Channing Follette and George Cohen. Anaheim championed the negative and was represented by Hans Storm and Howard Krause. Judges were Prof. W. D.Ward of Occidental, Prof. Arnold of U.S.C., and Prof. Beaugard of U.S.C. This was the tenth annual debate for the championship of the league, and the second which Los Angeles has been so fortunate as to win. The score was Los Angeles 193 2-3, Anaheim 189 2-3. George Cohen, the second speaker for Los Angeles, won first place and was presented with a gold medal. Howard Krause of this city won for himself second place, and was awarded a silver medal. Follette, who won first in Anaheim's last debate with Los Angeles, secured only third place, this fact surprising his many friends, who fully expected him to get first. A large crowd of Anaheim supporters numbering 200 was in attendance and their singing and yelling was a very enjoyable feature of the occasion. Los Angeles was represented by an attendance of probably 700 and their songs and yells were well rendered. Miss Lila Abbott led the singing for Anaheim and Bill Webb and Walter Spaeth led the yelling, and Miss Helena Goodlae presided at the piano. This contest was the fourth for Anaheim this season in the Southern California Debating League, and marked the close of a very successful year in debating. Hollywood, which held the championship last year, met defeat at the hands of the locals in November by the score of 206 2-3 to 188. Whittier also fell before Anaheim orators in January to the tune of 204 to 185 2-3. Los Angeles defeated Anaheim in March by the score of 205 to 186. This was the only defeat which marred the record for the locals until Friday night, when the local school again met de- KROEGER STORE SOLD TO EIMERS BROS. New Proprietors Will Probably Install a Complete Line of Ladies' Dry Goods Specialties An important business change of the week was the purchase by W. B. Elmers and his brother, F. B. Elmers, of the Kroeger gent's furnishing establishment on West Center street. According to plans announced early this week, the present entire stock of gent's furnishing goods will be disposed of at a big cut-price sale, and the store will then be converted into a ladies' specialty dry goods establishment, no piece goods being handled. While definite plans have not been announced as yet, it is understood this course of action will be pursued. The premises will be remodeled and transformed into one of the most beautiful and best stocked establishments of its kind in the county. The Messrs. Elmers are men of experience in conducting large business establishments, having owned and conducted for several years the largest department store in Santa Ana. They take active interest in the upbuilding of the town where they live and will doubtless prove to be two of Anaheim's most consistent boosters. Mr. Kroeger will take a rest from business cares for a time, and will probably later embark in other business in this city or neighboring community. He has proven himself to be a man of high business integrity, showing himself honest and fair-dealing at all times, and we trust he will see fit to remain a member of the business community here. P. Gildea is riding about in a new automobile, purchased the past week. Mr. Newberry some ten years ago held an option on the Durkee ranch, and threatened a lawsuit against the two valley irrigation companies to prevent them from using such water in the river as flowed by the ranch and which was appurtenant thereto. His option upon the property lapsed when it was immediately purchased by the two valley irrigating companies at a price of $150,000. This property is now rated at a quarter of a million dollars. Mr. Newberry was thus estopped from his promised lawsuit against valley irrigators, but he seems to have in view other trouble for the two Orange county water companies. He claims that by provisions of the newly enacted water commission bill he can appropriate these 1,200 inches of water to his own usage, and he seeks to profit by the new law by offering to sell his ranch and his water rights for three quarters of a million dollars. Valley irrigators will stand as a unit against his proposition, and are prepared to go into court to uphold their right to this water, of which they have been in peaceful possession for many years. Charles C. Webler was arrested in Fullerton Sunday by City Marshal French and taken to the county jail, where he is held on a charge of insanity. It is said the man has been sent to Patton three times. While in Fullerton he offered every woman he met a free package of chewing gum. As soon as he had exhausted the chewing gum market in that city French landed on him with the strong arm of the law. Webler comes from Oxnard where he has a mother. He was married some years ago, but it is said his wife got a divorce and married again. Miss Leila Steadman was in Los Angeles several days last week, a guest of Misses Gertrude and Elsa Asher. ZETTE 1913 NUMBER 31 MERGIN OF THREE ANGELES HIGH BANNER SECURES SECWITH WELL DESPEECH LOSES ONSHIP BATE WALTER JOHNSON HOLDS WORLD RECORD Pitches 56 1-3 Innings Without Permitting Opposing Batsmen to Score a Run—Ty Cobb Butts In Walter Johnson scored his ninth straight victory in the American league at Detroit on Sunday, defeating the Tigers by a score of 2 to 1. Johnson had pitched 56 1-3 innings previous to this game in which opposing clubs were prevented from scoring a single run. His winning streak was ended by Ty Cobb one day last week, when the latter beat out an infield hit, going to third base on an error of the first baseman and later scoring. Johnson won the game for Washington, which has passed Cleveland in the pennant race and is now in second place, a few points behind Philadelphia. He has pitched winning ball since the opening of the season and stands at the head of American league pitchers. His feat of pitching 56 1-3 innings without permitting his opponents to score a run stands as a world’s record. He also holds the world’s record for strikeouts, having eclipsed the record CONVENTION OF THE Y.M.C.A. HERE BUSINESS SESSION HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON, ANNUAL REPORTS OF WORK GIVEN LARGE NUMBER OF MEN ATTEND BANQUET AND ENJOY MEETING IN NEW BUILDING The seventh annual Orange County Young Men's Christian Association convention was held in this city Tuesday afternoon and evening. The afternoon session was held in the First Methodist church on Philadelphia street, and was well attended. The opening song and devotional service was in charge of E. J. Reunitz, formerly physical director of this county, and now group county work secretary for Southern California. Following this service Dr. Harold Wickett of Fuller- Begin of three points, debate for the Southwestern championship held in school building in early evening. Los Angeles were the contest two highest places in California Debatingal of 608 and 596 2-3. Whittier, with an expected to be in on debate after winning but Anaheim was ahead of them and the question for Friwas, Resolved that into the United Northern Europe and should be further re-elected "further" to mean least 40 per cent. The affirmative and by Channing Follette Anaheim champion and was representand Howard Krause. W. D. Ward of Occidental of U. S. C., and U. S. C. This was debate for the chameague, and the second has been so far. The score was Los Anaheim 189 2-3. The second speaker won first place and with a gold medal. In this city won for race, and was awarded Follette, who won last debate with Los only third place, this many friends, who to get first. Anaheim support was in attendance and yelling was a sure of the occasion represented by an easily 700 and their well rendered led the singing for Webb and Walter swelling, and Miss resided at the piano. At the fourth for Anaheim the Southern Calleague, and marked its successful year in good, which held the year, met defeat at locals in November 2-3 to 188. Whittier Anaheim orators in case of 204 to 185 2-3. Reeated Anaheim in case of 205 to 186. This at which marred the last until Friday night, school again met baseman and later scoring. Johnson won the game for Washington, which has passed Cleveland in the pennant race and is now in second place, a few points behind Philadelphia. He has pitched winning ball since the opening of the season and stands at the head of American league pitchers. His feat of pitching 56 1-3 innings without permitting his opponents to score a run stands as a world's record. He also holds the world's record for strikeouts, having eclipsed the record of Charley Sweeney's of 21 strikeouts while the latter was pitching for Providence many years ago, and which stood unbeaten until Johnson struck out 23 men at Missoula, Mont., several years ago. Johnson pitched his first game at Olinda and was seen on the local diamond frequently before entering the larger league east. By losing two games to Cleveland this week, the Senators have fallen back to third place. ENDEAVOR PICNIC MUCH ENJOYED Large Crowd of County Members Spend Saturday at County Park Christian Endeavorors of the county to the number of 300 were in attendance upon the picnic of the County Christian Endeavor Union held at the County Park in Santiago Canyon Saturday. All sections of the county were represented and auto, buggy and wagon loads of picnickers traversed the road to the park on that day. An impromptu track meet was held in the morning at 11 o'clock. Dashes for both boys and girls, three legged, sack and other novelty races were conducted. The meet was won by Santa Ana, with Anaheim second. At noon a bountiful basket lunch was enjoyed. No one suffered from hunger, although several were observed to be in the condition of a certain small boy. This lad's waistline was expanded above normal. Upon being asked why he was so sad, he replied "They told me to eat all I wanted, but I can't." After lunch all joined in singing songs and practicing yells which have been written for use by Orange county delegates during the international convention in Los Angeles in July. At conclusion of the singing, a huge display banner, six by eight feet, was unfurled for the first time amid cheers of the admiring crowd. The banner was in shape of an orange, with background of dark blue, orange and leaves being in natural colors with Orange The seventh annual Orange County Young Men's Christian Association convention was held in this city Tuesday afternoon and evening. The afternoon session was held in the First Methodist church on Philadelphia street, and was well attended. The opening song and devotional service was in charge of E. J. Reunitz, formerly physical director of this county, and now group county work secretary for Southern California. Following this service Dr. Harold Wickett of Fullerton, gave a splendid address upon "The Moral Training of a Child." This talk was concise and straight to the point, and contained such helpful suggestions that the address will probably be printed and circulated among parents and teachers of the county. Mr. Reunitz then sang a solo, which was much enjoyed. He has a wide reputation as soloist and conductor of choruses, and his singing is always received with applause. Rev. Frank M. Dowling of Fullerton then delivered an address upon "Helpful Influences in the Life of a Boy." This talk was also well received. Following a free discussion and music, the annual business session was held, when reports of county secretary, president and treasurer were given, and election of county committeemen was held. George B. Key of Placentia, was unanimously chosen president of the county committee. R. J. Hamilton was re-elected as county secretary with an increase in salary. Mr. Hamilton has proven himself the man for the place, and is attaining wide success in his work throughout the county. He is a favorite among the boys, and has exerted a very forceful and helpful influence upon lives of young men throughout the county, and the news that he had been re-elected to the secretaryship was received with enthusiasm. At 6:15 a banquet to men was served in the new Y. M. C. A. building by the Ladies Auxiliary of the organization. Seventy-five members of the Y. M. C. A. of the county, and State Officers McRae, Wilkie and Reunitz were present. Rev. Frank M. Dowling of Fullerton acted as toastmaster and filled the position with high credit to himself. George B. Key first gave a short talk, and this was followed by the reading of the annual report of county work by Secretary Hamilton. The report showed that the association had done some very creditable work during the past year, and that all obligations had been met, with a small balance remaining in the treasury. The budget for the present year has been set for 2000 and will be paid for After lunch all joined in singing songs and practicing yells which have been written for use by Orange county delegates during the international convention in Los Angeles in July. At conclusion of the singing, a huge display banner, six by eight feet, was unfurled for the first time amid cheers of the admiring crowd. The banner was in shape of an orange, with background of dark blue, orange and leaves being in natural colors, with Orange County, California C. E. being emblazoned upon the orange. This banner was also made for use at the Los Angeles convention. During the afternoon a number of games of indoor baseball were played under the trees and other games were indulged in. The day was very enjoyably spent by all and every one went home happy, declaring the gathering a success and expressing an opinion that the affair should be made an annual one for the county. One of the realty deals of considerable magnitude reported during the week was a purchase made by Mrs. C. H. Newcombe of this city, the property in question being the well and favorably known Bonita ranch at Corona, consisting of 120 acres in a fine stand of alfalfa with an exceptionally fine irrigation system producing 500 inches of water from four 12-inch wells with a 60-h. p. electric motor. The ranch is ideally located just east of the Corona city limits on the Santa Fe railroad, with a side track for shipping purposes. The Magnolia boulevard is now under construction through this property and the Pacific Electric have a right-of-way running parallel to the boulevard and are to have the line in operation by January 1, 1914 or forfeit their claim to the right-of-way. The consideration named for the ranch is $72,000, part exchange of a brick block in Los Angeles at $50,000. Rev. Frank M. Dowling of Fullerton acted as toastmaster and filled the position with high credit to himself. George B. Key first gave a short talk, and this was followed by the reading of the annual report of county work by Secretary Hamilton. The report showed that the association had done some very creditable work during the past year, and that all obligations had been met, with a small balance remaining in the treasury. The budget for the present year has been set for $3,000, and workers all over the county started out yesterday to raise this amount of money. R. J. Hamilton and L. O. Culp are working in this city, and will continue their efforts until tonight, when it is hoped the entire amount will be subscribed. Following this report, one-minute talks were given by Ray Elliott, Ben Oertly, Prof. Van Derveer, A. Higgins and P. M. German. Mr. Key was next called upon to present to the winner of the oratorical contest the silver cup which he had announced he would present to the association in the county doing the most work along oratorical lines. Garden Grove won the trophy this year, and the cup was presented that association. Wayne Holt of that place delivered the winning oration and it was due largely to his efforts that Garden Grove won the prize. Mr. Holt, who was not able to be present at the meeting to deliver his oration, will be presented with a gold medal by Wm. Starbuck of Fullerton, who announced at the convention that he would present an individual gold medal to the young men winning the oratorical contest. Secretary Hamilton, State Secretary McRae, E. J. Reunitz, Mr. Coffin, of Whittier, and others, gave short talks about the work in the counties of the state. President Thomas Newlin, of Whittier college, delivered the address of the evening on "Religion in Action." The convention closed with the singing of "Best Be the Tie that Binds," and benediction by Rev. Sutherland.