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GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVI ORANGE SHOW IS MEN FROM ALL SECTIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT TO-SIXTH ANNUAL EVENT Hearty Endorsement Given by Many Speakers, Representing All Classes of Business, At Dinner Thursday Night ASSURANCE of support for the Sixth California Valencia Orange Show, to be held here May 13 to 23, came from many widely separated communities in the orange belt at an elaborate dinner given at the Elks Club to members of the press, representatives of chambers of commerce, banking institutions, railroad and county officials, orange growers and distinguished citizens generally to the number of more than two hundred, on last Thursday evening. Among the speakers responding with hearty pledges of support for the exhibition Avocado Men Representing All Classes of Business, At Dinner Thursday Night ASSURANCE of support for the Sixth California Valencia Orange Show, to be held here May 13 to 23, came from many widely separated communities in the orange belt at an elaborate dinner given at the Elks Club to members of the press, representatives of chambers of commerce, banking institutions, railroad and county officials, orange growers and distinguished citizens generally to the number of more than two hundred, on last Thursday evening. Among the speakers responding with hearty pledges of support for the exhibition were Rex B. Goodcell of Los Angeles, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of California; Lyman J. King of Redlands, editor of The Facts, candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant-governor; Charles C. Chapman of Fullerton, premier orange grower; Burton Smith, of the Los Angeles Times; Arthur Brown, president of the San Bernardino orange show; T. B. Bartlett of Azusa, owner of the ground around the Valencia show tents now being stocked with exhibits; H. M. Tichenor of Pasadena, president of the Tournament of Roses; Walter Smock, president of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce; W. B. Williams, cashier of the First National Bank of Santa Ana; County Assessor James Sleeper, County Clerk J. M. Backs, Supervisor William Schumacher, Mayor Mathis, W. H. Schureman and G. W. Sandilands, representing the packing industry; Ben H. Reid of Los Angeles, secretary of the Southern California Editorial Association; Justice Craemer of the Orange News, Horace Fine of the Santa Ana Register, and many others, all of whom pledged hearty support to the show. All predicted that the 1926 show would surpass all former exhibitions. Two hundred men, truly representatives of the enterprise of the communities in which they operate, broke bread with the officers and directors of the California Valencia Orange Show, paid tribute to the merit and beauty of past displays and pledged their support to the annual reproduction of the big event in the future. Promises were made by representatives of various communities outside of Orange county that they would enter exhibits in the show of May 13-23, 1926, or would do so next year, the promises being made in the spirit of co-operation that has marked Southern California communities in affairs that have attained national prominence as attractive publicity and informative exhibits of the products of the Southland. Newspaperman from the big dallies in the metropolis were present, as were owners and publishers of publications identified with the Southern California Editorial Association. The scribes were introduced in person to the big gathering by Eddie Gore, publicity man for the orange show, and by Ben Reid, of the editorial association. Introduction was made of representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, the California Fruit Show in Alhambra, the Orange County Fair, chambers of commerce, motor and railroads. Avocado Men Will Meet at Lemon Heights THE annual district meeting of the members of the California Avocado Growers' Exchange is as follows: C. V. Newman, Tustin, president; John W. Hart, Los Angeles, first vice-president; A. F. Yaggy, Santa Barbara, second vice-president; George B. Holgkin, Altendena, secretary and manager; J. C. Greer, Los Angeles, assistant secretary. District directors are as follows: R. M. Allen, Bonita; A. A. Sprague, Rancho Santa Fe; C. E. Utt, Tustin; E. C. Dutton, Anaheim; E. R. Canterbury, Whittier; T. U. Barber, Puente; Gordon F. Blackwood, Glendora; James D. Hoffman, Pasadena; John T. Culbertson, San Fernando; Dr. A. S. Lobinger, Los Angeles; James Bays, Ventura; A. F. Yaggy, Santa Barbara; Dr. J. Elliot Colt, Pasadena; John W. Hart, Los Angeles; C. V. Newman, Tustin. Alma Whittaker Addresses Friends Honored Guest at Luncheon by Ladies of Ebell Club The Alma Whittaker luncheon on Thursday afternoon at the Angelina rooftop garden was a delightful social affair and was in every way a complete success. The literary section of the Ebell, of which Mrs. H. H. Benjamin is chalfman, sponsored the affair, and the luncheon served on small daintily appointed tables, each with its centerpiece of spring flowers, was prepared and served by the ladies of the literary section, assisted by members of the club as a whole. About 130 club members and their guests were present, several of the members entertaining a number of their friends at reserved tables. During the luncheon hour a fashion show of late spring styles was displayed by several of the clubwomen to the accompaniment of music by Miss Virginia Mrs. Dolan on Friday bridge was the order Anna Ryan won f Schneider the boo were served at the NOTED BIRDMEN TO EXHIBIT AT BREA Round-the-world flyers, who were entertained by royalty and featured on the front page of the newspapers throughout the world two years ago, will be honor guests at the big Brea air meet on the twenty-fourth instant, when the West's most famous pilots will compete in the exciting events on the day's program. Eric Nelson, recognized as one of the foremost aviators of the day, will fly over from the Douglas airplane plant at Santa Monica in one of the mail planes which will be used by the Western Air Express. This ship, considered the most up-to-date example of aeronautical engineering, will be on exhibition all day. A specially built runway will give spectators an opportunity to inspect the mail compartments, the cockpit and the ingenious indicators, controls and fit-tings of the instrument board. Other new ships will be displayed, including the neckel-plated Curtis JN-4, belonging to Joe Skidmore of Laguna Beach, said to be one of the classiest jobs ever shown. The meet will last all day, and one of the most interesting parts of the affair is expected to be the announcements of visiting ships and pilots as they circle the field and "sit down." Donald L. J. Smith, secretary of the Aero Club, Long Beach, has been selected as official announcer, being familiar with all types of aircraft and acquainted with most of the pilots of the Southland. The first eastbound mail plane of the Western Air Express will carry at least 250 letters from members and friends of the Brea Air Club, according to an estimate made this morning. Ebbell, of which Mrs. H. H. Benjamin is chairman, sponsored the affair, and the luncheon, served on small daintily appointed tables, each with its centerpiece of spring flowers, was prepared and served by the ladies of the literary section, assisted by members of the club as a whole. About 130 club members and their guests were present, several of the members entertaining a number of their friends at reserved tables. During the luncheon hour a fashion show of late spring styles was displayed by several of the clubwomen to the accompaniment of music by Miss Virginia Long. The display included a number of sports, afternoon and evening gowns in the latest mode. Miss Freda Lumsdon sang a group of the famous timber quadruped made famous by Homer’s story. The horse, flanked by battlements from which pretty, classic-clad maidens of Orange county will toss down confetti upon the incoming crowds, will form the main entrance between the two major tents, those of the feature exhibits and of the industrial show. The Greek idea will be borne out from the entrance to the grounds to the individual exhibits. In the latter will appear statues of the much-sought and fought-for-Helen. Alma Whittaker, coming famous as a witty character she people, captured her beginning and held throughout her tale being very “literary views with John D. historian, and Michael doesn’t think much Harry Carr of the T he is getting just as a high tribute to Mr brandt, assistant attendant United States, while highest office to ww ever attained. She fully of Carrie Jack closed the fact that egraphy of Mrs. Bor Whittaker, will apound up by giving glimpses of such in Mme. Ellinor Glynn, hurst, Harold Lloyd Charlie Chaplin and wood film notables in a vein of satire, of bitterness and pointing out the jokes seemed to be on his taker provided an amusing entertainment to The day being Mrs. day, she was present with the complimented Ebbell. Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 22, 1926 HOW IS BACKED BY ENTIRE A GLORIOUS FUTURE BEFORE US THERE can be no topic of more engaging interest to our people than the one dealing with the wonderful increase in the population of California. Estimates recently issued which deal with this interesting subject declare that the increase will be 100 per cent in the decade from 1920 to 1930, and that in the latter year our population will equal that of the state of Illinois. In the last five years we have passed four of the more populous eastern states, and in the next five years we shall pass three more, equaling that of Illinois and leaving only New York and Pennsylvania ahead of us. We should like to have some of our friends, the critics, tell us—men who have been predicting all sorts of vexations because of the recall—just what the value of real estate in Southern California will be with the population of the state placed at 7,000,000, with Anaheim having a population of 25,000, and the population of Orange county 250,000. In the days of the "boom," were laid out by the score. Bank buildings were erected and expensive vaults and fixtures installed, but there were no patrons, no depositors, and not even the formality of obtaining a charter had been complied with. Two-story brick buildings were erected, but there was no business. Electric railway lines were suggested, and cement sidewalks and paved streets were to come in the near future, but there was no one to ride upon the railways and no one to use the sidewalks or paved thoroughfares. Rights-of-way for railroads were obtained and roadbeds graded, but never a rail was laid. Enterprising editors spoke of the locomotives reverberating in the hills, but they waited for years, and the reverberations never came. Later the Santa Fe built its line to Riverside, up River canyon, and what was dreamed of in the years that were gone came to be a proven actuality. Large hotels were erected, but there were no guests. They were opened with grand balls, and men and women came tens of thousands of population, where frontages sell for hundreds of dollars a front foot, dot the land where 25 years ago the prospect was all but inviting. Today reality values are many times what they were in the days of the boom, and that they will go higher is just as sure as that the sun will rise tomorrow morning. Two years ago we reached our peak of values, and we have experienced a slight percentage of recession; but what will really values be next year, or in 1930, when we equal the population of Illinois, or in 1940, when we may be the most populous state in the Union? We have passed through a series of dry winters, but are getting along magnificently. The increase in population will be 100 per cent in this decade. What will the price of realty be in the years to come? Is there any man in Anaheim, or in Orange county, or in California, who does not believe he lives in the best city and county and state in the Union? Orange county is today, mile for mile. In the last five years we have passed four of the more populous eastern states, and in the next five years we shall pass three more, equaling that of Illinois and leaving only New York and Pennsylvania ahead of us. We should like to have some of our friends, the critics, tell us—men who have been predicting all sorts of vexations because of the recall—just what the value of real estate in Southern California will be with the population of the state placed at 7,000,000, with Anaheim having a population of 25,000, and the population of Orange county 250,000. In the days of the "boom," when reality values went skyrocketing all over Southern California, the price of vacant land about Anaheim was $100 per acre. Men of a speculative turn of mind evolved the idea of purchasing large tracts and placing them on the market at several times this figure. They were slow in obtaining financial accommodations, and the subsidence of the boom came along, with its inevitable crash, and these lands remained unpurchased. Let some one try to buy these lands today, garlanded with splendid orchards of Valencia oranges, at $2000 or $3000, and let them tell us how far they will get. In the boom times wildcat townsites breathless at the attitudinous figures to which really prices soared, but men since then have seen them multiplied many fold. When our population reaches that of Illinois, shall we cease growing, or will we keep on increasing until even these two most populous eastern states have been passed. If we shall increase our population by 100 per cent in the present decade, what will be our population in 1940? We shall equal Illinois in 1930, and it is not too much to say that in the following 10 years California will be the most populous state in the Union. What is going to be the realy value in Anaheim in that year, or in Orange county, or in California. In the boom times wilcat townsites TROUT FISHING Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fowler will leave tomorrow evening, at 9 o'clock, for Deep Creek, a tributary of the Mojave river, near Hesperla, on a trout fishing expedition. They go by way of Pomona, Cajon Pass and Victorville, and then travel through Apple valley to the creek, which is fed by waters from the Arrowhead, and expect to come upon the fish unwares sometime about daylight. Bob is familiar with the country, having been born and raised in San Bernardino, and holds the record for catching more fish than any man up that way. He expects to be home again on Saturday afternoon with a load of trout. Fish in the creek measure from a foot to fourteen inches. ELYSIAN CLUB MEETS The Elysian Club meet at the home of Mrs. Dolan, on Friday afternoon, and bridge was the order of the day. Miss Anna Ryan won first prize and Mrs. Schneider the booby. Refreshments were served at the close of the game. Pioneer Resident In the Shadow John Hartung Lying Near Death At Santa Monica Hospital John Hartung, for many years a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Anaheim, is lying at the point of death at St. Catherine's hospital, Santa Monica, whither he was last-week taken from his home at Venice. Mr. Hartung has been suffering with acute heart disease, and has had several hemorrhages. Very little hope is held out for his recovery. Mr. Hartung came to Anaheim with his family in 1868. He was born at Goslar, in the Hartz mountains, Germany, March. 1858. He arrived with his family in New York in 1862, coming direct to San Francisco, where the family lived six years. His father purchased land here and built a commodious residence. He lived here until future, but there was no one to ride upon the railways and no one to use the sidewalks or paved thoroughfares. Rights-of-way for railroads were obtained and roadbeds graded, but never a rail was laid. Enterprising editors spoke of the locomotives reverberating in the hills, but they waited for years, and the reverberations never came. Later the Santa Fe built its line to Riverside, up River canyon, and what was dreamed of in the years that were gone came to be a proven actuality. Large hotels were erected, but there were no guests. They were opened with grand balls, and men and women came from the entire countryside to celebrate their opening, but the canker of confliting doubt filled their souls. One day a man learned that he was unable to obtain further financial accommodations. The news spread like wildfire. The whole inflated structure was rent to its very foundations. There was a tottering, and then the inevitable crash. Taxes on these properties went delinquent and sales were made to the state. After a period of five years these improvements were sold to the highest bidder. In many of the business blocks the only living things were gophers and squirrels. Men who had been rated as millionaires went broke in a hurry. Unable to meet their mounting obligations, they let go and went down with the enveloping crash. True, a few stout-hearted men clung doggedly onto their possessions, and while living under a mountain of debt, saved their holdings in the end, and came to be among the richest men in Southern California. Those were, indeed, strenuous days, when men grew to be millionaires in a day soon found themselves to be land poor and then went broke. But the glorious destiny of Southern California seemed to becken men on to still higher altitudes of splendor and magnificence. People kept flocking here by the tens of thousands from the East. Many a prosperous and progressive city of Southern California with thousands and CASE IN BANKRUPTCY Creditors of the Anaheim Beef and Provision Company will meet at the office of Ben E. Tarver at Santa Anna on Tuesday night, April 24, when a report of Receiver Moore asking that property belonging to the corporation be sold to Fred Ruether, will be taken up and considered. Other matters to come before the meeting are: Mr. Moore's application for compensation in the receivorship, amounting to $1901.34; application of attorneys for receiver in amount of $2500; application of attorneys for creditors for compensation of $500. Other items in the expense bill amount to $82. JUDGE R.Y.WILLIAMS WILL RESIGN OFFICE At a meeting of the bar association, held at Santa Ana on Wednesday evening, announcement made that Judge Roger Y. Williams of the Superior court, will resign his office on the first of the coming month. Judge Williams' reason for resigning is that health has become impaired and he perished a slight percentage of recession; but what will reality values be next year, or in 1930, when we equal the population of Illinois, or in 1940, when we may be the most populous state in the Union? We have passed through a series of dry winters, but are getting along magnificently. The increase in population will be 100 per cent in this decade. What will the price of reality be in the years to come? Is there any man in Anaheim, or in Orange county, or in California, who does not believe he lives in the best city and county and state in the Union? Orange county is today, mile for mile, the richest agricultural county in the United States. Valencia oranges, walnuts and other products of the soil are bringing in millions of money. The present Valencia orange season is beginning, and carloads of golden fruit are rushing to the eastern market. The season bids fair to be the most prosperous in the history of the industry. We are setting about to conserve our water supply. There is an appropriation of $1,000,000 coming to us from the national government for water conservation; re-forestation and prevention of forest fires, in which the President is taking the keenest interest. We have these three graet subjects now before us,and by constructing check dams up the river,bypressing water in the gravel beds to feed the underground supply,and conserving our resources; we shall indeed be living in a paradise on earth.More water runs to waste in the Santa Ana river in a single day's flood than is sufficient to irrigate the entire county for the period of a whole year,and these flood waters flow at times for several days. What countless millions of dollars do these waters represent? We shall conserve these waters and go onward and upward until prices in the years to come will make today's values seem insignificant, as those of today dim those prevailing in the years of the boom. Now tha with, factional to a Great has had i taking im ory.In ELYSIAN CLUB MEETS The Elysian Club met at the home of Mrs. Dolan, on Friday afternoon, and bridge was the order of the day. Miss Anna Ryan won first prize and Mrs. Schneider the booby. Refreshments were served at the close of the game. Alma Whittaker, who is rapidly becoming famous as a newspaper writer and is known for her sparkling and witty character sketches of famous people, captured her audience from the beginning and held them interested throughout her talk. She began by being very "literary," describing interviews with John Drinkwater, poet and historian, and Michael Arlen, whom she doesn't think much of. She spoke of Harry Carr of the Times, and said that he is getting just a little fat! She paid a high tribute to Mable Walker Willebrandt, assistant attorney general of the United States, which she says is the highest office to which a woman has ever attained. She also spoke beautifully of Carrie Jacobs Bond and disclosed the fact that very soon a biography of Mrs. Bond, written by Alma Whittaker, will appear in print. She wound up by giving a few intimate glimpses of such interesting people as Mme. Elinor Glyn, Lady Diana Bathurst, Harold Lloyd, wife and baby Charlie Chaplin and other of the Hollywood film notables. Speaking always in a vein of satire, but without a trace of bitterness and always seeing and pointing out the joke, even when it seemed to be on herself, Alma Whittaker provided an afternoon of refreshing entertainment to her many hearers. The day being Mrs. Whittaker's birthday, she was presented a beautiful cake, with the compliments of the ladies of the Ebell. Mr. Hartung came to Anaheim with his family in 1868. He was born at Goslar, in the Hartz mountains, Germany, March 1858. He arrived with his family in New York in 1862, coming direct to San Francisco, where the family lived six years. His father purchased land here and built a commodious residence. He lived here until he passed away, a number of years ago. The son went to school here and, on attaining his majority, purchased an extensive piece of property on East street at the corner of Sycamore. He was a successful wine maker and had the reputation of being one of the most expert wine makers in the state. He later sold his property and went into the banking business. He was one of the organizers of the First National bank and was for several years president of that banking institution. Being afflicted with an affection of the heart, from which he had suffered for some years, he was ordered by his physician to live at the seashore. He disposed of his holdings in the bank and other property and moved to Venice in 1921. Here he purchased a fine dwelling and for several years experienced great benefit from the change. Lately he has not been feeling so well, and several months ago he was taken to his bed, being critically ill. In 1914, he and his wife made a trip to Europe, and he visited the Hartz mountains, which he regarded as the most beautiful section of the old country. The World war came on and he and his wife hurried home. Five years ago, being in impaired health, he moved to Venice, on advice of his physicians. He improved in health, and for several years enjoyed life at the beach. Several month ago his malady again attacked him and he was confined to his bed. He grew steadily worse, and a week ago was removed to a hospital at Santa Monica. A report from his bedside late yesterday afternoon was that his condition was critical, and great anxiety is felt concerning him. Edgar Hartung, son of Mr. Hartung, has been constantly at the bedside of his father. His wife has been at the receiver in amount of $2500; application of attorneys for creditors for compensation of $500. Other items in the expense bill amount to $82. JUDGE R. Y. WILLIAMS WILL RESIGN OFFICE At a meeting of the bar association, held at Santa Ana on Wednesday evening, announcement was made that Judge Roger Y. Williams of the Superior court, will resign his office on the first of the coming month. Judge Williams' reason for resigning is that his health has become impaired, and he feels that he cannot continue longer in office. Governor Richardson will be asked to appoint a successor. The retirement of the judge will cause universal regret throughout Orange county, and the hope is indulged that his health may be speedily recovered. The meeting of the bar association was held in honor of Judge Z. B. West, who, after many years on the bench, will retire at the close of his present term. RESTORING THE FOREST The department of agriculture is urging an appropriation of $80,000 to be used in demonstrating to the farmers of a group of middle western states the importance of raising timber as a regular land crop. The states indicated use or consume more than one-fifth of the entire timber and lumber production of the country, but do not produce 2 per cent of it. To protect the future owners of land are advised to get into the game and have some trees to which they might point with pride. A forest experiment station would show the way and indicate the best varieties of growth to set out. It is figured that on some lands the ultimate results would be better than by using the soil for the ordinary crops of the farm. The nation is every year losing as a result of forest fires enough timber to build a big city, and it is well to undertake several brands of conservation and reforestation. Imperial county has 1000 acres of tomatoes as against 850 last year. Sanitarium for several weeks, having undergone a surgical operation, but has improved so that she was able this week to return to her home. ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 28 ENTIRE SOUTHLAND PLANS BEING PERFECTED FOR ANNEXATION OF MORE TERRITORY Strip on East and South, Comprising One and One-Half Square Miles, Considered; Home of Over 300 Persons Now that the spring elections, school and municipal, are over with, the newly-elected officials safely installed in office, and factional differences forgotten, people are turning their attention to a Greater Anaheim. For some time the Chamber of Commerce has had in view extension of the city limits to the east and south, taking in approximately one and one-half square miles of territory. Interviews with property owners in the district indicate that a majority favor the proposal, and it is believed it can be put through without serious opposition. Will Decide Most Popular Home of Over 300 Persons NOW that the spring elections, school and municipal, are over with, the newly-elected officials safely installed in office, and factional differences forgotten, people are turning their attention to a Greater Anaheim. For some time the Chamber of Commerce has had in view extension of the city limits to the east and south, taking in approximately one and one-half square miles of territory. Interviews with property owners in the district indicate that a majority favor the proposal, and it is believed it can be put through without serious opposition. Notwithstanding the additions that have been made within the past few years, Anaheim's area is still ridiculously small in comparison with other cities of its class. It has outgrown its boundaries and overflowed its limits in various places, and the people in these sections have been almost unanimous in agreeing to annexation. Persons who practically belong to the city but live just outside the city limits are denied the advantages that their fortunate neighbors enjoy, such as water, light and sewer service, and a few other conveniences; consequently, many of them welcome the proposal to gather them into the fold and make them citizens of Anaheim. It is now proposed to add an L-shaped strip on the east and south sides. The designated territory is bounded on the north by La Palma street, on the east by Placentia avenue, on the south by Ball road, and on the west by Walnut street. It contains about one and one-half square miles, or 1000 acres. Its actual value is $1,500,000, and its assessed value a little over half a million. More than three hundred people have their homes in this section. A committee composed of Roy Wethered, chairman; City Manager J. W. Price, Frank Tausch, A. E. Schunnacher, Bob Royalty and W. J. Elliott has been working on the plan and interviewing residents of the district for some time, and members of the committee are confident a majority of the property owners favor annexation. According to George W. Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who has been working with Chairman Wethered, sentiment in the district bounded by La Palma, Placentia avenue and Center streets are virtually unanimous in favor of the plan. Some opposition has developed in the territory south of Center street, along Placentia avenue and along portions of Ball road. Reid said, but the committee believes most of this will be swept aside when the committee visits the property owners and explains to them the advantages of being within the limits of Anaheim. If this opposition is found to be serious, the proposed lines will be altered to halt at Placentia avenue, and then proceed west along Santa Ana street to a point just east of Los Angeles street, and then follow Ball road to Walnut. It is reported there will be no delay on the part of the trustees in bringing the matter to a conclusion. The sentiment of all the residents will probably be ascertained before the election is called, but it is not anticipated that anything will be met in any NEW SCHOOL FOR MEXICAN PUPILS Anaheim's Mexican community is to have one of the best equipped Americanization centers in the Southland, according to announcement by Melbourne A. Gauer, superintendent of the city's schools. Construction of the proposed structure, which is to cost not more than $10,000 is to commence early this summer, and it is expected to be ready for occupancy when school opens again next term. By agreement between the boards of the Anaheim grammar school and the Anaheim Union high school, the cost of the building is to be paid from grammar school funds and the cost of the equipment from state Americanization work funds available to the high school. Tentative plans, adopted by the grammar school board, call for the construction of a building 40x80 feet in area, which will provide two large classrooms, a sewing room, a cooking room and a small stage. Folding doors across the front of the stage will permit its use as an auxiliary classroom. The proposed building is to be erected on a new site for the Mexican school, purchased by the board December last year. This site comprises two and a quarter acres of land in a block 300 feet square, facing La Palma street and extending north from that street. The two small school buildings now being used by the Mexican school, located on North Citron street, are to be removed to the new property and will be placed in the rear of the proposed new building. A small garage, at present on the property, is to be converted into a shop for the boys of the school.