The Gavelyte, June 1907

108 THE GAVELYTE, One of our first ~rips out of the city was to the ocean. The first view of the ocean is inde~d awe-inspiring. The ocean and the beaches have been described so often by far abler pens than mine, that it is not necessary that I should say much c-)ncernmg them. But, certainly a day spent on the sands of the ocean beach is productive of much pleasure to those who have never enjoyed such an experience before. On our second trip to the ocean, we went to Long l3each and took the opportunity offered us of a ride on a steam launch across the bay to San Pedro. Long Beach is a flourishing beach city of nearly 18,000 inhabitants, and is an attractive winter resort. San Pedro is known as one of the toughest towns along the coast, as there you will find about three saloons to every business house. Another trip that afforded us much pleasure was to the city of Pasadena. It is known as the city of millionaires, and I understand that about 220 millionaire3 are locat– ed there permanently, and many others have winter residences in the city. A number of large fine hotels for the accommodation of winter visitors . afford quarters for those who do not care to own their own homes in the city. Among these, Hotel Raymond is one of the finest. Orange Grove Avenue is the street on which are found many of the residence3 of the rich, who spend the winter in California. Here in a beautiful home resides Robt. J. Burdette, the noted lecturer and Baptist preacher. Adolphus Busch, the millionaire brewer of St. Louis, is also the possessor of a magnificent home. In the rear of his place is his private park, said to be one of the finest in the world. It is open to the public two afternoons in the week, and I was fortunate enough to be permitted to enter it. It is certainly a grand piece of workmanship, showing how nature can be beautified by the touch of man. Another interesting attraction near Pasadena is the Ostrich Farm. One is certainly repaid for the trouble he takes in visiting this place by seeing how the large birds .are raised and cared for . San Gabrial Mission also calls for a share of the traveler's attention. Fourth oldest of all the Spanish Missions, it is interesting from an historic point of view. Built nearly 141 years ago, it must have exerted a considerable influence over the Indians of the early years. It is in a good state of preservation, when you call to mind the length of time it has been standing. Then, there is something else which is surprising to an Easterner, and that is the number of Real Estate. offices which greet him at every turn. It is said that a resident of Cali– fornia will sell any Real Estate property he owns provided he can make a