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Show ORANGE EMPIRE TROLLEY TRIP A WONDERFUL one-day sight-seeing trip, covering 150 miles and piercing the heart of the greatest orange growing section in the world. Truly, no visit to California's Southland is complete without having viewed at close range the endless scenic glories of its orange strongholds. The best way to accomplish this is to take the specially- arranged Orange Empire Trolley Trip. The comfortable car leaves the Pacific Electric Station (Sixth and Main Streets) at 9:00 A.M.Wednesdays and Sundays, traverses a portion of the business and industrial districts of Los Angeles entering the gardens and orchards of the San Gabriel Valley soon after leaving the heart of the city, thence running due east through highly productive citrus fruit groves and the fast-growing and prosperous communities of Ramona Park, El Monte, Co- vina, San Dimas, La Verne, North Pomona, Claremont, Upland, Alta Loma, Eti- wanda and the vineyards, Fontana, Rialto and Bloom- ington to Riverside; passing at Crestmore one of the world's largest and most completely equipped cement plants. RIVERSIDE-Not only a brilliant gem among the cities of the Southland, but the location of Mission Inn, a hospice of distinction not equalled in the world, and alone worth the cost of a transcontinental journey (occupying an entire city block, is three stories in height with several interesting towers, and is built about three sides of a great open court of lawn, shrubs, flowers and tropical plants). Here may be seen the old residence of early days; the peaceful patio; the "Garden of the Bells," wherein are assembled bells of all nations and all ages; the "Music Room" with its great organ, surrounded in nooks here and there with old musical instruments; The Oratory," "The Refectory," "Cloister Walk," and many more features which "lake Mission Inn a place worthy of many visits. Luncheon is had at Riverside, either at Mission Inn or some of the numerous cafes. From Riverside the route leads to San Bernardino through Colton, the "Hub City" of the Citrus district, where many industries, including pre-cooling plant for fruits, are located. SAN BERNARDINO -the "Gateway City" and "Home of the National Orange Show," is the largest of the eastern district. It possesses many large industries, substantial business and civic edifices, beautiful homes and parks and a modern and comprehensive school system. Closely adjacent are the famed Arrowhead Hot Springs and Hotel. REDLANDS-Crowning the height overlooking San Timoteo Valley is Red- lands, famed for its fruits and scenic beauties, among which is Smiley Heights, highly developed in parkings and floral culture, and possessing a view unsurpassed. Our car is met and a drive taken over the heights, adding much to the |
