. The city and county of Los Angeles in southern California . the ocean in the distance, is obtained. The balmy airof these pine-clad mountain heights is very invigorating. SomeLos Angeles business men stop for several weeks in summer on themountain, coming to town every morning. Among the game found in Los Angeles county are wild geese,ducks, snipe, cottontail and jackrabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, wild-cats, California lions and bear, the latter being found in the northernpart of the county, within sixty miles of Los Angeles city. Theangler finds plenty of trout in the mountain canons. In
. The city and county of Los Angeles in southern California . the ocean in the distance, is obtained. The balmy airof these pine-clad mountain heights is very invigorating. SomeLos Angeles business men stop for several weeks in summer on themountain, coming to town every morning. Among the game found in Los Angeles county are wild geese,ducks, snipe, cottontail and jackrabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, wild-cats, California lions and bear, the latter being found in the northernpart of the county, within sixty miles of Los Angeles city. Theangler finds plenty of trout in the mountain canons. In the oceanthere is excellent fishing, both with line and seine, and some remark-able catches are made. The yellowtail, ranging from 15 to 80 poundsin weight, is very numerous in the waters of the Pacific. The tunaattains a length of five feet or more, and weight of from 100pounds upward. Jew-fish are sometimes caught weighing 400pounds. A popular and pleasant way of spending a summer vacation inLos Angeles county is in camping out. A party provided with a 49. TERMINAL ISLAND —ALL YEAR ROUND RESORT comfortable covered wagon and a pair of good horses may derivemuch enjoyment and improved health from such a trip. In the line of amusements, Los Angeles is well favored. Thereare three handsome and capacious theaters, also a pavilion, and anumber of halls where entertainments are frequently given. LosVngeles attracts the best dramatic and musical talent that visitsthe West. There arc frequent concerts, lectures, fairs, fruit andflower shows. Among outdoor recreations are racing, baseball andfootball games, golf, tennis tournaments, etc. The city is noted forthe number of active fraternal, benevolent, literary, social, musical,artistic, scientific and dramatic societies. There are two goodathletic clubs. Pasadena has an annual carnival known as the Tournament ofRoses, when may be seen a floral parade and battle of flowers, patticipated in by citizens in vehicles of every description,
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