anaheim-gazette 1927-05-05

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVII PREPARATIONS CO NEW ENTRANCE BEING BUILT TO VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW TENT Increased Attendance This Year Will Make It Necessary to Add New Facilities to Prevent Congestion THE great tents have been erected, and exhibitors are making preparations to take possession of their allotted space at the Seventh Annual Valencia Orange Show, which opens on Thursday, May 19. Those who applied first were granted concessions, but the managers were compelled to turn away many who were too late in putting in an application. For the accommodation of the increased attendance expected at the show, a second entrance to the grounds has been built, and it is believed that visitors this year will not experience any delay in being admitted to the show, no matter how great the crowds. With only the one entrance last year, some confusion resulted and many persons had to stand in line and wait their turns in passing through the gate. To Harbeson Granted Intervention Right Suit Between Supervisors and Santa Ana Up for May 11 Oil Prospect Send La BRINGING in well on the between Carol avenues, northeast stirred up a loft interest in the P The Lemke we roar of gas two settled down to around 600 barrels 000 cubic feet of there was no excite The Standard had years ago, but pulled out and m are gathering in has entered the sales at good fifected every day Mrs. Lucana M her 20-acre ranch of $10,000. William H. Baracre - ranch adj place, refused to to sell, and the up for $110,000. William Berke offer of $600,000 but let it go into Seventh Annual Valencia Orange Show, which opens on Thursday, May 19. Those who applied first were granted concessions, but the managers were compelled to turn away many who were too late in putting in an application. For the accommodation of the increased attendance expected at the show, a second entrance to the grounds has been built, and it is believed that visitors this year will not experience any delay in being admitted to the show, no matter how great the crowds. With only the one entrance last year, some confusion resulted and many persons had to stand in line and wait their turns in passing through the gate. To those coming from a distance the waiting was rather irksome, and some even left without entering the show grounds at all. The new entrance is off the state highway and offers an easy mode of egress for those approaching Anaheim from Fullerton and Whittier and points north. With the exception of the apple, and the unfavorable notoriety it received in connection with the creation of the world, there is probably no fruit in existence which has had so many colorful legends woven about as the orange. This is especially true of the Valencia, whose origin stretches far back into the dim past when the Crusaders were waging their battles against the barbarians. Just where the Valencia originated is so clothed in myth that it is hard to say, but it is quite probable that India or China can claim this distinction. However, to the Californian the modern history of the Valencia is colorful enough to enthuse over, inasmuch as this variety of orange is one of the biggest revenue producers in the whole state. Just to prove this statement, here are some of the facts: From the 42,000 acres of bearing Valencias in Orange county this year will be derived a revenue of approximately $21,000,000. This total is $2,000,000 more than that of 1926. Although the bulk of the Orange county crop is consumed in the United States, thousands of boxes are shipped to foreign ports. With these facts in mind, it is not surprising that Orange county pays tribute to the fruit that has made her internationally famous by dedicating 10 days each year to the big Valencia Orange Show, which this year will be held at Anaheim on May 19 to 28. Prize Orange Recipes Feature of Big Show Mrs. Nellie Aldridge Tells How to Prepare Delicious Dishes We can live without poetry, music and art, We can live without conscience and can live without heart, We can live without friends and can live without books, Harbeson Granted Intervention Right Suit Between Supervisors and Santa Ana Up for May 11 Charles Harbeson, Anaheim taxpayer, has gained the right in superior court to intervene in the test suit between W. E. Chilson, Santa Ana taxpayer, and W. C. Jerome, county auditor, filed to determine whether $10,000 of county gas tax funds should be appropriated for the South Main street paving project in Santa Ana upon a three to two vote of the county supervisors. The injunction suit was set for trial May 11 in Superior Judge James L. Allen's court yesterday, after a stipulation had been filed by the various parties to the action, permitting Harbeson to file his complaint in intervention and allowing Jerome 10 days in which to answer it. Thus the stage was set for threshing out the legal question of whether a simple majority vote of the county board was sufficient to authorize the appropriation, or whether, as opponents of the appropriation contend, a four-fifths vote of the board is necessary. The court is expected to decide whether the section of the general laws, which calls for a four-fifths vote on the transfer of any county funds to a city, or a section of the motor vehicle law, relating to transfer of tax monies raised under the motor vehicle act, which makes no reference to a four-fifths vote, shall govern the situation in question. Jerome holds the view that a simple majority of three to two was sufficient. Another group, headed by Chairman William Schumacher of the county board, takes the opposite view. Chilson, the Santa Ana taxpayer, ostensibly took the fourth-fifths view, with his injunction petition, in order to get a court decision. In reality, as a beneficiary if the appropriation is made, he is said to favor the appropriation. Harbeson, an actual opponent of the appropriation, and understood to represent the Schumacher group in the controversy, decided not to allow two friends of the appropriation to conduct a friendly law suit where both sides desired the same outcome. He filed his complaint in intervention, removing the "friendly" aspect of the litigation. CENTRAL P.-T. A. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Mildred P. Ashleigh, in the Central kindergarten Tuesday afternoon, May 3 at 3:05 o'clock. The annual election of officers resulted in the following members being chosen to guide the destiny of the Central Parent-Teacher Association this Prize Orange Recipes Feature of Big Show Mrs. Nellie Aldridge Tells How to Prepare Delicious Dishes We can live without poetry, music and art. We can live without conscience and can live without heart. We can live without friends and can live without books. But civilized man cannot live without cooks. And the seventh annual California Valencia Orange Show, to be held at Anaheim, May 19 to 28, far from expecting man to spend a cookless existence, will encourage him to have a whole brigade of them, when there is placed on exhibition there a display of edibles made of oranges that for variety rivals the famous "57." Marmalades and other by-products of Valencia oranges prepared under the direction of Nellie Aldridge, known throughout California for her galaxy of orange recipes, will be seen in a pyramid 10 feet square and will include lars ranging from Tom Thumb to Jumbo dimensions. Women visitors to the show will be especially interested in this exhibit, for there will be someone in attendance to discuss the preparation of dishes from Valencia oranges and attractive literature made available along this line for those who want it. Following are three popular orange recipes prepared by Mrs. Aldridge: Orange Cup Castard Beat three egg yolks with one white lightly, adding one-half cupful of sugar and a pinch of salt while beating. Then the grazed rind of one orange with one-half cupful of orange juice. Scald 1½ cups of milk (do not let it boil) and pour gradually into the egg mixture. Fill custard cups partly full and place in shallow pan of boiling water. Bake in moderate oven until firm. When cool, serve with meringue made from the remaining whites and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Orange Jam Take Valencia oranges, slice in halves, and take the juice and pulp out on lemon squeezer and put the rind of one through the meat chopper. To eight cups of juice and pulp add four cups of sugar and the ground peel of the orange. Put on stove and cook like jam. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Orange Walnut Candy White of one egg (stiff), juice of one orange and a little of the rind, one cup of walnuts chopped a little, stiffen with confectioner's sugar; knead, roll, cut in slices. Any kind of nuts may be used. CENTRAL P.-T. A. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Mildred P. Ashleigh, in the Central kindergarten, Tuesday afternoon, May 3, at 3:05 o'clock. The annual election of officers resulted in the following members being chosen to guide the destiny of the Central Parent-Teacher Association the coming year: Mrs. Walter Ross, president; Mrs. W. H. Schureman, vice-president; Mrs. Mildred Ashleigh, corresponding and recording secretary; Mrs. Floyd West, financial secretary; Mrs. F. H. Doephe, treasurer; Mrs. Mahaffey, auditor; Mrs. Hattfield, historian, and Mrs. Cheatum, parlamenarian. Mrs. F. H. Doephe, Americanization chairman, gave a most interesting report of the work that has been done the past-year at the La Palma school. An organization similar to the Parent-Teacher Association has been formed, and the parents are greatly interested. Many really worth-while things are being done. The aquarium, which is given each month to the room having the largest percentage of mothers present, was won by Mrs. Martha Wallop's room. Collector of In-H. Welch states of his office indiscrepent persons guilty of an income tax reason or accounts of the bursements. Within this clerical people, law dentists. He has instructions to his immediate check suggests- to all income tax return that they at no necessary attentive penalties. They say America popular in Europe has heard the election King George is not exactly part of America. NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 5, 1927 INS COMPLETE FOR BLUE RAY Oil Prospects Send Price of Land Skyward BRINGING in with a roar the well on the Lemke place, between Carolina and Valencia avenues, northeast of Placentia, has stirred up a lot of excitement and interest in the Placentia district. The Lemke well came in with a roar of gas two weeks ago and has settled down to a production of around 600 barrels of oil and 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas in a field where there was no excitement 30 days ago. The Standard had leases there a few years ago, but gave them up and pulled out and now other operators are gathering in the leases. Doheny has entered the field and leases and sales at good figures are being effected every day. Mrs. Lucana McFadden has leased her 20-acre ranch for a cash bonus of $10,000. William H. Bates, who had an 11-acre ranch adjoining the Lemke place, refused to lease, but offered to sell, and the place was grabbed up for $110,000. William Berkenstock declined an offer of $600,000 for his 60 acres, but let it go into a lease for $110,000. RED CROSS FUND GOES OVER THE TOP CITY RESPONDS TO CALL FOR AID OF MISSISSIPPI FLOOD SUFFERERS Anaheim's Quota was $600, but Already More Than $700 Has Been Subscribed; Dr. J. G. Hillary, President of the Local Chapter, Urges a Continuation of Donations; Long List of Sufferers Being Added ANAHEIM'S generous response to the Red Cross call for help for flood-stricken Mississippi valley people is very gratifying to the patriotic people. While many communities have fallen Six Divorces Are Granted On Saturday WEEK-END divorces and annulments in superior court totaled eight, making an average of more than a "divorce a day." Two annulments and six divorce decrees made up the lot. Mrs. Helen M. Davis of Anaheim secured a decree from Judge H. G. Ames annulling the marriage of her son, Charles Paul Cullen, 17, to Ethel Wilholt Cullen, 17, which event took place at El Centro-last December 4. Absence of parental consent was the ground for the degree. Nicholas Abramhoff had the marriage of his daughter, Hazzel Abramhoff, 16, to Harry Aridan annulled. The marriage took place in Santa Ana last October 26, without consent of the girl's parents. The further ground that she was married under the name Hazel Abrams, was alleged. Judge James L. Allen heard the case. Of the six divorce decrees granted, four were based upon desertion charges, while two alleged cruelty. W. M. Sultzer won a decree against Amanda Sultzer after telling Judge E. J. Marks that she stabbed him Birthday Surprise For Mrs. O'Donnell Many Friends Gather and Make Merry at Her Home There was a merry part yat the home of Joe O'Donnell, on North Rio Vista avenue, last Friday evening. It was the birthday anniversary of Mrs. O'Donnell, and many friends gathered to fittingly celebrate the occasion. It was a surprise arranged by her husband and intimate friends. Dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock, the centerpiece on the table being a magnificent birthday cage, decorated with 16 candles. A large portion of the night was spent in dancing. The following persons were present: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hile, Mr. and Mrs. John Hile, Misses Esther and Dorothy Hile, Harold Hile, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Yorker, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Wheeler and daughter, Naomi; Len Winney, Mr. and Mrs. William Trapp, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George Weatherly, Jack and Dorothy Weatherly, Mrs. Rosa North, Miss Irene North, Roy North, Mrs. Matt Chumel, Mr. and Mrs. William Ozman, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Jatten, Mrs. Susie Diehl, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Busey, W. H. Spake, Mrs. Mae Baxter, Mrs. Callahan, J. L. Adkins, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. L. Goble, Mr. and Mrs. William Lutes, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Heying, Mr. and Mrs. Trenary, Jack Crow, Mr. and Mrs. Harold O'Donnell and Mr. and Mrs. J'O'Donnell. PLANT A TREE The season of tree planting is at hand. Arbor day is being celebrated in the various states of the country. For the past few years things agricultural have been a little below par, but Already More Than $700 Has Been Subscribed; Dr. J. G. Hillary, President of the Local Chapter, Urges a Continuation of Donations; Long List of Sufferers Being Added ANAHEIM'S generous response to the Red Cross call for help for flood-stricken Mississippi valley people is very gratifying to the patriotic people. While many communities have fallen down or are slow in subscribing their quota, this city has already gone over the top and contributions are still coming in, according to Dr. J. G. Hillary, of the First National Bank, president of the local Red Cross chapter. This city's quota in the first call was fixed at $300, but this was doubled by a second call. Yesterday Dr. Hillary reported that $715 had been received, but all the money offered would be thankfully received. The flood damage is growing every day, and the long list of homeless and destitute people is being added to as the turbulent water spreads over the devastated land. The original call for $5,000,000 would not go far toward relieving the suffering, consequently a second call was made for more. And still the money is coming in Since yesterday noon Dr. Hillary has received $66.76 to add to the previous total. This city's quota of $600 for the two calls is far passed now. However, Dr. Hillary is urging that this fact shall not deter anyone from making a contribution. "We have just received official notice of the doubling of our original quota of $300," said Dr. Hillary. "The notice in the form of a telegram, urges us to continue our efforts to collect funds for the sufferers who are growing more numerous every hour. There cannot be too much money donated for this cause. More than a quarter of a million persons are homeless and the water is driving additional thousands from their residences daily." "Until we know that all sufferers have been cared for, we will continue our efforts here." Red Cross Thanks Local Kiwanis Club Log Rolling and Patronage Dispensing Politician Condemned The Kiwanis Club Tuesday enjoyed a program of music by local artists Alice Ashley favored with several vocal solos, accompanied by Miss Carrie Sharp. Clyde Bowman gave violin solos, accompanied by Miss Sharp, Mrs. A. L. Knipe and Mrs. Walter Ross, accompanied by Ms. Seltz, sang a duet Randall Manass sang a solo, accompanied by his sister, Miss Iona Manass. Warren Ashleigh and H.W.Lowls spoke briefly on music week. Nicholas Abramhoff had the marriage of his daughter, Hazel Abramhoff, 16, to Harry Aridan annulled. The marriage took place in Santa Ana last October 26 without consent of the girl's parents. The further ground that she was married under the name Hazel Abrams, was alleged. Judge James L. Allen heard the case. Of the six divorce decrees granted, four were based upon desertion charges, while two alleged cruelty. W.M.Sultzer won a decree against Amanda Sultzer after telling Judge E.J.Marks that she stabbed him with an ice pick. Judge Marks also granted a decree to Mertha M.Cary of Santa Anna, who said her husband, Robert P.Cary, had told her he didn't love her and that she annoyed him. The desertion cases were those of Merton W.Skinner, Anahale vs.Elsie Skinner; Lloyd Herrington vs.Myrtle Herrington; Vera.Kruge vs.William Krug, and Alice Carmack vs.Tom Carmack. Christian Endeavor Annual Convention In Session in Santa Ana, Two Days, May 7 and 8 The annual convention of the Orange County Christian Endeavor Union is to be held in Santa Ana this year. It so happens that the meeting of the state union executive committee is being held in Santa Ana on the same dates, May 7-8. The Endeavorors of Orange county feel it an especial privilege for no other County Christian Endeavor Union in California has ever had their convention in connection with the state executive meeting. The Young People are taking advantage of this fact and are arranging for conferences to be led by these men and women expert in their line of Christian Endeavor service. The convention opens with a banquet on Saturday night, at 6:30 p.m., at the Santa.Ana.Y.M.C.A.At this banquet there will be some event-five state Christian Endeavor officers and presidents of many of the County Christian Endeavor Unions from all over California, especially from the organizations in Southern California which will have several representatives. Following the banquet, Rev.Earle P.Ochran of Orange, the pastoral counselor of the State Christian Endeavor Union, will give the address of the evening to the Young People assembled in the Santa Ana Y.M.C.A.Election of officers for the coming year will also take place in connection with the short business meeting. The convention will again assemble on Sunday afternoon in the Santa Ana First Presbyterian church for conferences and other sessions of interest and help to the Young People of Orange county. Young People of all denominations PLANT A TREE The season of tree planting is at hand. Arbor day is being celebrated in the various states of the country. For the past few years things agricultural have been a little below par, but this is no reason why our tree life should be neglected. Volumes have been written about the importance of tree culture to the nation from every standpoint, and it would seem that there is little left to be said. But be that as it may, we can all take time during this season of the year to plant at least one tree. Try it and watch the tree grow. It will add to your interest in life. This is the time of year. Show your confidence in the future and your love of country by planting a tree this year. TAX DELINQUENTS Collector of Internal Revenue Galen H. Welch states that the experience of his office indicates that most of the persons guilty of having failed to make an income tax return for 1926 are persons who ordinarily do not keep books or accounts of their receipts and disbursements. Within this class fall many professional people, lawyers, physicians and dentists. He has, therefore, issued instructions to his deputies to make an immediate check of such taxpayers, and suggests to all who did not make an income tax return for the year 1926 that they at once give the matter necessary attention and avoid further penalties. They say Americans are not exactly popular in Europe now, and since he has heard the result of the Chicago election King George may feel that he is not exactly popular in certain parts of America. Log Rolling and Patronage Dispensing Politician Condemned The Kiwanis Club Tuesday enjoyed a program of music by local artists. Alice Ashley favored with several vocal solos, accompanied by Miss Carrie Sharp. Clyde Bowman gave violin solos, accompanied by Miss Sharp. Mrs. A. L. Knipe and Mrs. Walter Ross, accompanied by Mrs. Seltz, sang a duet. Randall Maass sang a solo, accompanied by his sister, Miss Iona Maass. Warren Ashleigh and H. W. Lewis spoke briefly on music week. The club accepted the invitation of Kiwanian Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, to attend the Methodist services Sunday evening in observance of Mother's Day. This is an annual event at White Temple, observed by Anaheim, Los Angeles and Riverside Kiwanians. R. B. Young, secretary, read before the club a letter of thanks from Kiwanian J. G. Hillary, secretary of the Anaheim chapter of the Red Cross, for the club's donation to the flood relief fund. The letter follows: "In behalf of the American Red Cross and the unfortunate people of the flooded sections of the Mississippi valley I thank the Kiwanis Club for their splendid donation. "The way the generous American heart responds instantly to the call for help of the suffering in any land or any glime exemplifies the high Christian character of the people of this great republic. "Let us hope the suffering of these unfortunate people will not have been in vain. There is hope this great disaster will teach some of our log-rolling and patronage dispensing congressmen a little sense. This menace of flood is a national problem, not a community or state undertaking. As an engineering proposition, there is but one sound opinion. The way to prevent floods is to conserve the water at its source. Every stream, great and small, draining into the Mississippi basin should have been harnessed long ago for the service of man. "Let us again hope this great calamity will arouse an outraged public Following the banquet, Rev. Erie P. Cochran of Orange, the pastoral counselor of the State Christian Endeavor Union, will give the address of the evening to the Young People assembled in the Santa Ana Y. M. C. A. Election of officers for the coming year will also take place in connection with the short business meeting. The convention will again assemble on Sunday afternoon in the Santa Ana First Presbyterian church for conferences and other sessions of interest and help to the Young People of Orange county. Young People of all denominations are invited to attend these meetings and receive the help and inspiration which it will be possible to obtain from the assemblies with these leading men and women in the California Christian Endeavor movement." Banker Buncoed By Fortune Tellers Gypsies, passing through Garden Grove, stopped long enough to "gyp" A. J. Woodworth, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, there, out of three $20 bills, according to a report filed with the sheriff's office by Woodworth. According to his report, a band of "fortune tellers" came into his office and asked to tell his fortune. He agreed and they told him to hold some money in his hand. Taking up eight $20 bills, he held them in the palm of his hand, while one of the men spread a handkerchief over the money. Then the fortune was told. Later, after the gypsies had disappeared, Woodworth discovered that three of the bills were missing. A search of the county was made by officers, but the little band had disappeared. Woodworth was able to give the sheriff's office a good description of the car. opinion that will forever remove the spectre of destruction and death from flood in the great Mississippi valley, as well as our own Colorado basin." ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 30 BLUE RIBBON EVENT TWO PAVING CONTRACTS LET BY CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY NIGHT Steele Finley of Santa Ana Gets Job Paving Palm and Chestnut Streets at a Cost of $80,500 BIDS for the paving of Palm and Chestnut streets were opened by the city trustees Thursday night, and both contracts were let to Steele Finley of Santa Ana. The Palm street job is a big one, as it calls for the paving of that street from Romneya drive in the north part of town to Broadway, and the pavement is to be 51½ feet wide. His bid was 15.75c per square foot, and the total cost of the job will be $70,000. The contract calls for six-inch asphalt pavement. The Chestnut street contract is the same, but it will be only 42 feet wide. There is only a block of this—from Los Angeles to Lemon street—and the total cost will be $10,500. C. C. Chapman Sues Beef Company Head Judgments Aggregating More Than $37,000 Asked Demand for Judgments aggregating $27,308 in connection with a stockhold- C. C. Chapman Sues Beef Company Head Judgments Aggregating More Than $37,000 Asked Demand for Judgments aggregating $27,308, in connection with a stockholder's liability suit, was made in superior court by Charles C. Chapman of Fullerton against John Ruether, head of the defunct Anaheim Beef Company, Edward Ruether and the Italian Vineyard Company, stockholders in the company. Chapman, holding assigned claims of various creditors of the beef company, as well as claims of his own, sued John Ruether for $31,027.26; asked judgment for $1242.60 against Edward Ruether and for $5038.22 against the Italian Vineyard Company. These amounts are said to represent the various shares of the defendants in debts represented by Chapman's claims. Of the 1614 shares of stock in the Anaheim Beef Company, which went bankrupt in October, 1926, John Ruether held 655 shares, Edward Ruether 26 shares, and the Italian Vineyard Company 104 shares, according to the Chapman complaint. The 25 creditors and the amounts of their claims, as set forth in the suit, are as follows: Woodward-Bennett Company, $644.55; Sterlin Price, $2520.48; Rowland Cattle Company, $10,612.71; California Dressed Beef Company, $688.87; Coast Butcher Supply Company, $378.73; Walter Greening, $1253.63; L.A. Casing Company, $649.62; Roy Steele, $298; J. H. Lunt & Sons, $3698.11; Blake, Moffitt & Towne, $2383.68; York Products Company, $411.51; Charles C. Chapman & Company, $5172.55; Federal Mutual Liability Insurance Company, $1232.50; Joseph Jaeger Company, $688.25; V. U. Brown, $546.38; Washburn & Condon, $1874.71; Hillside Water Company, $3242.12; A. Gregory, $3150.14; F.E. Lewis, $847.110; Oppenheimer Casing Company, $1037.96; Bank of America (note paid by C. Stanley Chapman), $4603.61; Clara L. Chapman, $2037.52; Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings Bank (note paid by C. C. Chapman), $26,730.83; Charles C. Chapman, $641.37; Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings Bank, $843.07. Noted Musicians Are Coming Here Smallman Choir of 40 Voices Here Tomorrow Night In bringing the Smallman a Cappella Choir to Anaheim tomorrow evening, local music-lovers will have an opportunity to hear one of the world's greatest organizations, David Bruno Usher in Los Angeles Exterior Express is to be 51½ feet wide. His bid was 15.75¢ per square foot, and the total cost of the job will be $70,000. The contract calls for six-inch asphalt pavement. The Chestnut street contract is the same, but it will be only 42 feet wide. There is only a block of this from Los Angeles to Lemon street and the total cost will be $10,500. Extension of the ornamental lighting system was decided upon by the introduction of a resolution of intention to establish lights on Lemon and Clemen-tine streets, between Cypress and Broadway. Contracts were approved with Herman Strandt, who was recently awarded the paving job on East La Palma street. Council also approved contracts for transformers, let several weeks ago to the Packard Electric Company. Dan Dakovich was awarded the contract for installing sewer connection with the paving of Palm street. Ordinance No. 506, fixing the compensation of the deputy city marshal in charge of the newly created bureau of identification, was introduced. The ordinance fixes the salary at $175 per month. The formal resignation of Warren L. Ashleigh as city park superintendent was accepted. Appointment of a successor was laid over for consideration of several applications that have been received. Appointment of Emil H. Dutzi, a member of the American Legion, as deputy city marshal by Marshal J. S. Martin was approved. The board accepted a check from the Southern California Edison Company for $17.16, the 2 per cent due the city for, the sale of power in accordance with an old franchise ordinance under which the company operates here. Demands against the city as follows, all approved by the finance committee, were allowed and warrants in payment ordered drawn on the city treasurer: General fund, $7993; redemption fund, $11,585.73; improvement fund, $253.18. The trustees adopted a resolution ordering owners of vacant lots and realty in the city to clean up some weeds, grass and refuse. The street superintendent was directed to issue formal notices. O. E. Steward, engineer in charge of unit one, joint outfall sewer, reported the expense of operation for the month as $673.41, apportioned as follows: Santa Ana, $306.40; Anaheim and Fullerton, each $104.18; Orange, $98.05; La Habra, $29.94; Placentia and Garden Grove, each $16.83. ous enough and who have the patience it requires to attempt it. Not the least of these demands is that every individual must have a most acute ear if proper intonation is to be obtained. Young fresh voices must be found which will blend into the various colors called for by the music. Above all, it is essential that every member of the choir have an appreciation for the best classics, and keep foremost in his mind the highest ideals. No other kind of person would be willing to make the Noted Musicians Are Coming Here Smallman Choir of 40 Voices Here Tomorrow Night In bringing the Smallman a Cappella Choir to Anaheim tomorrow evening, local music-lovers will have an opportunity to hear one of the world's greatest organizations, David Bruno Ussher in the Los Angeles Evening Express stated. "Smallman has made a greater contribution to musical culture of the Pacific west in forming this chorus than is probably realized by the public. He has laid a thorough foundation for the noblest choral traditions, because unaccompanied singing is the acme of chorale singing from a point of performance and repertoire. His vocal material is nothing short of excellent and I repeat, I would not have, believed its high qualities but for hearing this ensemble in the Bach motet. Here is the making of the best chorus I have heard here or abroad." The assisting artists, the Lotus Girls' Trio, is an organization of young ladies who have made a decided impression on the musical public in the Southwest—Ruth Somerindyke, Lois Miller, Vera Thompson, with Daisy Sinclair at the piano. The Smallman a Cappella Choir is composed of 40 mixed voices, and was organized in December, 1924. Extremely careful selection of voices was made at that time by the founder, John Smallman, from the various organizations of which he is conductor, including the Los Angeles Oratorio Society and the choir of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Singing "a cappella," or unaccompanied, is the purest form of choral art and was the style used in the early centuries. "A cappella" means literally, "chapel style," hence the reason for the choir adopting the Italian title. Such singing makes the most exacting demands upon those who are courageous enough and who have the patience it requires to attempt it. Not the least of these demands is that every individual must have a most acute ear if proper intonation is to be obtained. Young fresh voices must be found which will blend into the various colors called for by the music. Above all, it is essential that every member of the choir have an appreciation for the best classics, and keep foremost in his mind the highest ideals. No other kind of person would be willing to make the sacrifice necessary to attend the constant rehearsals that are imperative if such an ensemble is to be perfected. For over a year this enthusiastic body of singers have rehearsed under their director three times a week, and sometimes more. They have acquired a repertoire of which they may be justly proud. The Smallman a Cappella Choir made its official public debut at the Philharmonic auditorium, March 28. They were accorded a most flattering reception by a very large audience. The greatest encouragement was given in the reviews written by newspapers and magazine critics. Most of the critics made the most significant comment that the Smallman choir was on a par with any of the similar organizations which have toured the United States. When the curtain rises on the first number the audience is most pleasantly surprised to see the choir standing on its own raised platform, each one costumed in the most picturesque gypay fashion. The costumes bear no significance whatever, except that the choir members feel that it is a relief from the conventional and somewhat somber garb usually worn by choirs singing the sacred classics. Another and greater surprise which the audience receives is to hear the choir begin each of its numbers without apparently having received their pitch from any visible source such as pitch pipe or instrument of any kind. Mr. Smallman received his inspiration from the Sistine Choir, the Ukranian Chorus and the St. Olaf Lutheran Choir.