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The cause of yesterday's accident. so far as we can judge, was the insufficiency of the old works to bear the greater strain placed upon them by the enlargement of the reservoir. The break occurred in the cxbaust tunnel, running under the embankment. This tunnel is provided to furuish a means of draining the reservoir when ocen- sion requires. Commencing at a point a little below the embank- meut, and in the bottom of the ravine, it extends through a forma- tiou of soft stone up nearly to the reservoir bottom. At its head is introdueed au iron pipe communicating with the reservoir and through which the water enters when the gate is opened. The further extrem. ity of the pipe rests in a stone tower, huilt some distance out in the reservoir. 'and provided with the necessary apparatus for opening and closing the gate. This pipe, ruuuing along the bottom of the reser- voir aud penetrating to the tunnel, is encased in briek-work for the length of eighteen feet. Now, the water percolated along the out- side of this hriek easing until it reached the tunnel, and then it seeped in. This seeping process, carried ou sometime, tended to sofien the carth and slush it out. At last the pressure forced in a section of the soft rock forming the roof of the tunuel and then the mischief was accomplished. The tunnel should bave been lined from one end to the other, and. iu addition, should have been provided with a rim or collar of masonry on the outside to prevent this seep- ing process of the water. Before the reservoir can be made perfectly secure for its largest capacity, this work, or its equivalent. must he done. The same delect exists in Reservoir No. 5, in East Los Ang- eles, if we are correetly informed, and it was around the exbaust tuunel where the break occurred a few days ago. We would not be
greatly surprised any day to hear that that reservoir had broken entirely away as No. 4 did yesterday. The engineering in both res. ervoirs was not overly good.
CHURCHES. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The membershipof this church comprises n larger proportion of the population in Los Angeles county than any other de- nomination. Its first work began with the establishment of the mission San Gabriel in 1771. In 1776 the mission of San Juan ('apistrano was Reminded, and in 1797 the mission of San Fer- nando. The church of Our Lady of Angels, localed on Main street, was built in 1821, for the special use of the Spanish sol- diers who formed the settlement of Los Angeles at that time. In IN4] the building received many improvements including n new roof. In 1862 under the direction of Rev. Father Kaho, the grounds adjoining the church were tastefully laid out and planted in trees and towers; the front of the church was fres- cord and ornamentel with holy images and inscriptions. The building is still in perfect repair and services are regularly hell. The parish is provided over by Key. Peter Verdaguer. The in- creased membership of the church necessitated the creation of the Cathedral St. Vibiana. The foundation of this structure was laid in June 1871, and in 1872 3 considerable work was done on the outer walls. Operations were then discontinued for several months, when the work was again inaugurated, and with such energy that it never Hagged until the edifice was ready for divine service. The cathedral was opened for public worship, Sunday, April 9, 1876-being Palm Sunday, one of the most angust festivals of the church. The opening services con sistedl of the blessing of palins, followed by High Mass, An immense throng gathered at the spacious temple to witness these ceremonies.
The formal dedication of the cathedral took place on Sun- day, April 30, 1876. The ceremonies of consreration were very imposing, they were conducted by Archbishop Alemany, assisted by the bishops and priests of the diocese, Fathers Buchard and Gallagher of San Francisco, and a great number of clergymen from various parts of the State.
The dimensions of the building are cighty feet front by one hundred and sixty in depth. The general model of the edificc was suggested by a church in Barcelona, Spain-the Puerto de San Miguel.
From the ground to the finial-in the front elevation-the height is sixty feet. A window contributed by the parish of Santa Cruz forms the central ornament of the facade. On each side of this window are niches, where the figures of St. l'eter and St. Paul stand. On each of the upper walls are pedestals, on which are placed images of the four Evangelists. The main porch is supported on each side by twin iron columns. The main entrance is nine by fourteen feet; there are also two lesser
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exits in front and seven other doors on the sides and rear of the building. Each side of the structure has six large windows of stained glass. There are also sinaller windows in the front. (The windows were all presente I to the church by members of the congregation.) The southern end of the building merges into a tower one hundred and forty feet from the ground. The bell tower is eighty-two feet from the floor line. Two of the old Spanish bells are from San Fernando Mission, and one from San Luis Rey.
The interior of the church is elegantly furnished, and ean seat three thousand people, without inconvenient crowding. The walls are painted in imitation of marble; the ceiling is adorned with tasteful decorations. The chancel is thirty feet in depth; on the left is the bishop's seat under a canopy- on each sideof the altar are placed life-size figures of St. Patrick and St. Emigi- dius; minor altars are placed at the terminations of the side aisles. The pulpit is placed near the altar on the south side of the buildling, and is reached from the floor by a winding stair- case. It would almost be impossible to describe in detail the interior decoration of the cathedral, suffice to say it is one of the finest furnishedl houses of worship in California. The build- ing of the cathedral is undoubtedly due to the late Rt. Rev. Bishop Amat, as it was always a favorite idea of his to erect a church in Los Angeles. Great credit is also due Bishop Mora who was unceasing in his efforts to expedite its completion, also to Father Verdeguer who by his personal energy raised funds to carry out the work. A view of the cathedral will be found on another page.
The parish of St. Vibiaua is presided over by Rev. Hugh McNamee.
FORT STREET M. E. CHURCH.
The first Methodist sermon in Los Angeles was preached in June 1830, by Rev. J. W. Brier, at the adobe residence of J. G. Nichols, where the Court House now stands. Mr. Brier was an rinigrant of 1849, ou the Salt Lake ronte. At Death Val- ley, on the desert, he had to put his wife and two children on an ox,-himself afoot, and so entered Los Angeles. In 1853 Rev. Adam Bland was sent by the California Conference to this the Southern Californian Mission. At this time Mr. Bland and J. W. Potts, Esq. (who yet resides in Los Angeles), coustituted the entire membership. In these early days meetings were hell in the Court House (present City Hall). The pastors in charge of the church have been :- Revs. Adam Bland, J. Mc- Henry Calwell. W. R. Peck, Elijah Merchant, David Tuthill, C. Gillett, A. P. Hernden, A. Coplin, A. M. Hough, P. Y. Cool, S. H. Stump, J. W. Campbell, Geo. S. Hickey, and M. M. Bovard who is the present pastor. Their church edifice was erected in 1875, at a cost of eighteen thousand dollars, The present membership is three hundred. Membership of Sabbath-school two hundred.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
This denomination was represented in Los Angeles county as early as 1833, the first serviees being held at El Monte by Rev. - Freeman. The church was organized in Los Angeles Sept. 6, 1874, under the ministration of Rev. Dr. Win. Hobbs. The first members were: Dr. and Mrs. Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac N. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Shirley, J. W. Peterson, J. T. Gower and Annie E. Rose. The pastors who have been in charge are: Revs. Dr. Win. Hobbs, Winfield Scott, Henry Angell, and T. M. Stewart. The present membership is eighty. The Sunday-school was organized same time as the church and has now a membership of one hundred. The church has no house of worship and at present has no regular minister. The Baptist Church is also represented at Santa Ana, Downey City, Fountain Valley, Rineon, El Monte .: Spadra and Duarte.
AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH.
Religious services were first held by this denomination in Los Angeles at the house of Robt. Owen (familiarly called " Uncle Bob") in 1834. A church was organized and a house erected on the corner of Fourth and Charity streets, in 1869, and dedi- cated by Bishop T. M. D. Ward. The first members of the church were: Mrs. Winnie Owen, Mrs. B. Mason, and Miss Alice Coleman. Rev. - Moulton was the first pastor. The church has an average attendance of twenty-five-eight of that number being regular members. Their Sabbath-school which was also organized in 1869, has now a membership of thirty. At present the church is without a minister.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
In November, 1854, the first Presbyterian service was held by Rev. James Woods, in a little carpenter shop on Main street, where the Pico House now stands. The first permanent or- ganization of this church was in March 1835. In the old adobe building on Spring street, where the Mayor's office now is, Mr. Woods held regular Sunday services for one year. When or- ganized there were just twelve members, of whom there is only one now living (Mr. McKee now residing at San Gabriel). Mr. H. D. Barrows furnished music with his flute, and Mr. Granger (a lawyer and ex-Baptist minister) led the singing. Rev. Mr. Davis succeeded Mr. Woods and remained one year, Rev. J. M. Boardman (author of the "Higher Life") succeeded and re- mained several years. The church pulpit was then vacant for some years, save when occasional services were held, until the year 1875, when Rev. F. A. White, LL. D., resuscitated the church and preached for several years, Rev. F. M. Cunninghanı (re- cently deceased) came next and remained about a year and a half, and was succeeded by Rev. J. W. Ellis, the present incum- bent.
This church assisted in the ereetion of what is now known
as the St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Temple and New High streets, which was built in 1864 by the First Protestant Society. They held serviees in this church until 1864, when they were refnuded the amount they had contributed for its erection, and the building was transfer- ed to the Episcopalians. The church now has one hundred members, and the Sunday-school the same number. Regular services are held at Good Templars' Ilall.
ST. ATHANASIUS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
In the carly part of 1837, there being no Episcopal clergy- man in the vicinity of Los Angeles, Dr. Mathew Carter was authorized and licensed by the Right Rev. W. Ingraham Kip, Bishop of California, to act as " Lay Reader " for the district. The first services were held at the rooms of the Mechanics' In- stitute, Sunday evening, July 19, 1857, Dr. Carter reading the service and Rev. Dr. Smith (at that time President of Princeton College, N. J.) preaching the sermon. The church was organ- ized August 23, 1857, under the name of St. Luke's Church, and the following named gentlemen were cleeted Trustees :- Dr. T. J. White, Dr. Mathew Carter, and Wm. H. Shore. A build- ing was rented on Main street where serviecs were held. In May 1865 the church was re-organized, and the name changed to the St. Athanasius Church. The following named gentle- men were chosen officers :- Senior Warden, G. J. Clark; Junior Warden, H F. Dibblee; Vestrymen, J. MI. Griffith, S. E. Briggs, T. Woolweber, J. Henfield, R. T. Hayes, and C. R. Conway; Secretary, S. E. Briggs; Treasurer, J. M. Griffith. The edifice which the church now occupies was built in 1864 by the First Protestant Society, and afterwards transferred to the St. Atlı- anasius Church. The pastors of the church have been :- Elias Birdsall, J. Talbot, H. H. Messenger, C. F. Loop, J. B. Gray and Wm. H. Hill. The present membership is about one hundred and fifty. A Sunday-school with a large number of pupils is also maintained.
FIRST PROTESTANT SOCIETY.
On May 4, 1850, an organization was formed by Rev. Wm. E. Boardman under the above title, with a constitution declar- ing that its members "uuite for the purpose of supporting Pro- testant worship here"; signed by Isaac S. K. Ogier, Wm. Mc- Kee, A. J. King, C. Sims, Charles S. Adams, Win. S. Morrow, D. McLaren, Thomas Foster, Win. H. Shore, and N. A. Potter. In 1864 they built the church located on the corner of Temple and New High streets. Shortly afterward the society reor- ganized under the title of the St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, to whom the church edifice was transferred.
CONGREGATION B'NAI B'RITH.
This congregation was organized in 1862 under the pastorate of Rabbi A. W. Edelmau. Their synagogue was built in 1973.
RESIDENCE OF B.F. SEIBERT, ANAHEIM, CAL.
PUBLISHED BY THOMPSON E WEST.
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and dedicated August 8th of that year. The edifice is located on Fort street between Second and Third, and is a fine brick structure. The congregation is large and prosperous and still under the care of Rabbi Edelman.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL. CHURCH.
In the autumn of 1866 this denomination held services in the Episcopal Church, Rev. A. Parker, officiating. The church was organized November 29, 1868, with ten members. The pastors who have been in charge arc :- Revs, Isaac W. Ather. ton, John T. Wills, Josiah Baty, D. T. Packard, and C. . I. Hutchins, who is the present incumbent. Their church cuilice, located on New High street was erected in 1866. The present membership is fifty-six. The Sunday-school has an attendance of one hundred and thirty. This denomination also has a church at Westminster.
GERMAN MISSION OF THE M. E. CHURCH.
This denomination was first represented in Los Angeles county in July, 1872, and the first services held in Los Angeles, the first Sunday of that month and year, were conducted by Rev. G. H. Bollinger. In 1876 Mr. Bollinger was ap- pointed by the Conference to organize the society into a church which organization was perfeeted the second Sunday in Novem- ber, 1876, in the old Fort street Methodist Church. The church when organized had twelve members. The present member- ship is fifty. The building which they now occupy was dedi- cated the second Sunday in November, 1879-cost of the edifiee and lot four thousand dollars. The Sabbath-school, also organ- ized in November, 1876, has a membership of seventy. This denomination also holds services at Wilmington and Anaheim. Rev. G. H. Bollinger has been their only pastor.
CIIURCH OF CHRIST.
Religious services of this denomination were first held in Oc- tober 1874, and continued at intervals until February, 1875, when a church was organized by Elder G. R. Hand, and the following Elders elected: B. F. Conlter, W. J. A. Smith, G. W. Linton, and 'T. O. Morgan. These gentlemen jointly minis- tered until August, 1875, when W. J. A. Smith was appointed presiding Elder, and officiated until December 1, 1876, since which time services have been conducted by Elders B. F. Coul- ter, John C. Hay and W. J. A. Smith, who have acted jointly. When first organized the church had twenty-seven members, the present membership is fifty-seven, and number of members in the Sunday-school, organized October, 1874, is about tifty. The denomination has no house of worship at present. This church is also represented in Downey City, Compton, Duarte, Artesia, Santa Ana, and Ranchita.
CHINESE MISSION.
This Mission was established in Los Angeles by the " Board
of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church." The Mission House which is located on Wilmington street, was dedicated May 22, 1876, and Rev. Mr. Condit from the San Francisco Mission, appointed missionary in charge. The Mission Ilouse in- eludes a chapel tastefully furnished, a private study for the mis- sionary, and a room for his assistants. In the carly part of 1877 Mr. Condit was succeeded by Rev. H. V. Noyes, who acted as missionary until May 3, ISTS, when the Mission was trans- ferred to the " Board of Foreign Missions of the U. P. Church of North America," and Rev. J. C. Nevin appointed missionary in charge. Meetings are held every evening-the average attend- ance is about thirty. Since the Mission has been establishedl, fourteen Chinamen have been baptized and admitted to the church. Mr. Nevin is the present missionary. Services are conducted in the Chinese language.
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
The first meetings of Unitarians in Los Angeles were held at the residence of T. E. Severanee in March, 1877. In May of the same year the church perfected its organization. The first services were conducted by Rev. John D. Wells, who is the pres- ent pastor. The following named persons were the first mem- bers: T. C. Severance, M. S. Severance, J. S. Severance, Mrs. C. M. Severance, Col. and Mrs. B. t. Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dobinson, Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Shorb, Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Ross, Mrs. C. F. Hohnes, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Judson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gibson, Mrs. J. J. Mellus, Miss Susan A Bartlett, Miss H. A. Stevens, and Messrs. C. J. Ellis, S. B. Caswell, W. A. Spaulling, Win. Niles, W. F. Marshall, F. W. Wood, Bryant Howard. Regular Sunday services are held at Union Hall on Spring street, also a social gathering every Thursday even- ing.
TRINITY M. E. CHURCHI SOUTH
Was organized in 1873, under the pastorate of Rev. A. M. Campbell, and at the time of its organization had about ten members. In 1875 they built the edifice which they now oe- cupy. The pastors in charge have been : Revs. A. M. Camp- bell, - Featherstone, M. J. Law and Thomas R. Curtis, who is the present incumbent. The church has a large membership and also maintains a Sabbath-school.
SOCIETIES.
MASONIC SOCIETIES.
Los Angeles Lodge, No. 42, F. and A. M., was organized in 1854. The first officers were H. P. Darsey, Master; J. Elias, S. W .; Thomas Foster, J. W. The present officers are H. S. Orme, W. M .; E. F. Spence, S. W .; J. Zimmerman, J. W .: S. Meyer, Treasurer; Charles Smith, Seerctary; T. Strohin, S. D .; W. H. Russell, J. D .; A. H. Denker. Marshal; C. Sittel and C. A. Enz, Stewards; H. Niedecken, Tyler The present number
of members is ninety, the greatest number of members nt muy one time, being one hundred and ten. They meet the first Monday of each month, at Masonic Hall, Spring street.
Los Angeles Chapter. No. 33, R. A. M., was organized May 14. 1364 The charter members were Russell T. Hayes, W II Petersen, Samnel Prager, William Hobbs, J. R. Getchell, J Q A. Stanley, M. Moritz, Samuel Meyer, H Tischler and S Ben nett. The first officers were Russell T Hayes, Thigh Priest ; W. H. Peterson, King; Samuel Prager, Scribe. The procent. officers are George Hinds, High Priest ; J. S. Crawford, King; G Q. Stewart, Serile, Sammel Prager, Secretary, Samt Meyer, Treasurer: H. S Orme, C'ajdnin of Hust ; T. Rowan, P. S; E. F. Spence. R. A. C .; E. E. Hewitt, M. 30 V ; G. R. Butler, M 21 V .; M. levi, M. Ist. V .; H Niedecken, Guard. Fifty-seven is the number of members at present, the greatest. number at any one time, seventy-five. Since the organization of this lodge, they have disbursed about two thousand five hundred dollars in benefits, charities, etc. They meet at their hall in McDonald's Block on Main street.
Pentalpha Lodge, No. 202, F. and A M., was organized, October 14, 1869, with the following named officers: G. M Goodwin, W. M .; Frank Leconvreur, S. W .; W. K. ('raik, ... W. The present officers are G. Q Stewart, W M. Frank A. Gibson, S. W .; C. B. Rijdey, J. W .; L. C. Goodwin, Treasurer ; 1. Il. Martin, Secretary; (. L. Coon, S. D .; d. C. Salisbury. .. D ; 1. O. Wheeler, Marshal; James Velsir und J. C. Anderson, Stewards. The present number of members is one hundred and five. They meet in McDonald's Block on Main street
Coeur de Lion Commandery, No. 9, Knights Templar, was organized December 11, 1869. The first officers were II. S. Orme, A. C. Holines, J Q. A. Stanley, R T Hayes, T. E. Rowan, George Winds, F. P. F. Temple, C. Hughes, JE. Stevens, H. Hamilton, M. S. Goodrich and II. Niclerken. The charter members were 11. S. Orme, A. (. Holmes, J. Q. A. Stanley, R. T. Hayes, George Hinds. C. Hughes, M. S. Good- rich, W. P. Jones, J. Lauver. This organization has thirty members at present, the highest number at any one time being thirty-five. They meet at Masonic Hall, in McDonald's Block on Main street, the third Thursday of each month.
Acacia Chapter, No. 21, Order of the Eastern Star, was organized in 1875, with the following officers : Encinda M. Foy, Worthy Matron; William W. Robinson, Worthy Patrou; Annabel R. Peel, Associate Matron; Alice J. Clapp, Treasurer, Marion L. Caystile, Secretary; Josephine E. Peel, Commetres, Sarah A. Brown, Associate Conductress. The present officers are Mrs. A. R. Peel, Worthy Matron; C. W. Bush, Worthy Patron; Mrs. O A. Williams, Associate Matron : Mollie E. Clark, Secretary ; Mrs. S. A. Robinson, Treasurer; Mrs. M. A. Heaver, Conductress; Mrs. C. E. Richardson, Associate C'ol- ductress; Mrs. E N. Bush, Ada; Mrs. M. R. Cuzner, Ruth; Mrs.
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L. M. Cunningham, Esther; Mrs. E. A. Salisbury, Martha; Miss Alice Taggart, Electa; J. C. Salisbury, Warden; James Cuzner, Sentinel: Willard Law, Chaplain. The present num- ber of members is sixty. They meet the first and second Fridays of each month at the Masonie Hall in McDonald's Block on Main street.
ODD FELLOWS.
Los Angeles Lodge, No. 35, I. O. O. F., was organized Mareh 29, 1855, with the following charter meinbers: Ezra Drown, William O. Ardinger, L. C. Goodwin, M. M. Davis, Alexander Crabb, E. W. High, M. L. Goodman. The first officers were: M. L. Goodman, N. G .; William O. Ardinger, V. G .; L. C. Goodwin, R. S .; E. W. High, Treasurer. The present officers are C. C. Cheesebrough, N. G .; Fred Eaton, V. G .; Adolph Franck, R. S .; G. G. Jones, P. S .; John Schumacher, Treas- urer. The present number of members is sixty-eight. One hundred and fourteen being the greatest number they have ever had at any one time. The present value of the .property of the lodge is forty-two thousand one hundred dollars, and the amount that has been disbursed in benefits, charitable objects, etc., has reached the sum of twenty thousand dollars. They meet at Odd Fellows' Hall, Wednesday evenings.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. 160, I. O. O. F., was organized July 9, 1869, with the following eharter members: John H. Gregory, George R. Butler, H. S. Orme, S. Benjamin, H. Ham- mnel, D). L. Arnold, J. J. Reynolds, H. H. Spencer, L. Harris, A. G. Tabor, and L. W French. The first officers were: L. W. French, N. G .; H. S. Orme, V. G .; H. H. Spencer, R. S .; George R. Butler, Treasurer. The present officers are Speneer K. Sewell, N. G .; Arthur Heimann, V. G .; C. C. Lips, P. S .; (' L. Miles, R. S .; H. D. McFarland, Treasurer. They have eighty members, and in the past have had as high as one hundred and thirty. The present value of their property is about one thou- sand eight hundred dollars, and the amount given for charitable purposes has been about one thousand five hundred dollars. They meet at Odd Fellows' Hall Monday evenings. The Angelita Lodge, No. 195, I. O. O. F., consolidated with the Golden Rule Lodge a few months ago.
South Star Degree Lodge, No. 7, 1. O. O. F., was organized March 27, 1871, with the following gentlemen as charter mem- bers: S. Benjamin, A. Franck, J. Meyer, William Pridham, Joseph Huber, H. Wartenberg, H. Fleishman. The first officers were: S. Benjamin, N. G .; A. Franck, V. G .; J. Meyer, R. S .; William Pridham, Treasurer; Joseph Huber, Warden; H. War- tenberg, C. The present officers are M. L. Lawrence, N. G .; G. Heimann, V. G .; A Heimann, Secretary; F. W. Wood, Treasurer. One hundred and two is the present number of members, and the greatest number at any one time. They . meet the first Saturday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall.
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
In 1855 a number of charitably inclined Israelites, organized theniselves into a society, their object being to acquire a piece of land to be used as a burying-ground for Israelites; also to do charity to the imligent of their faith. Since their organi- zation, they have disbursed some twenty thousand dollars for charitable purposes. The membership has reached as high as seventy-eight, there are now fifty-six members. The officers are: B. Cohn, President ; I. M. Hellman, Vice-President ; L. Loeb, Secretary ; L. Harris, Treasurer; Samuel Meyer, M. Kremer and M. Norton, Trustees.
THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Was organized in the latter part of 1856, as a literary association, also having a library and reading-room. During the winter of 1857, the institute furnished a course of lectures to the citizens of Los Angeles. Hon. J. J. Warner delivered the opening lecture, and was followed by Judge Ord, United States District Attorney; Dr. Thomas J. White, Bishop Amnat, Dr. M. Carter, and others. The Institute also held monthly "social soirees." The society disbanded and sold their books, after being together about two years.
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