House and Garden 
A CORNER IN THE LIBRARY 
The Painting is Breuer’s Famous “Sand Dunes ’ 
and the sun is so constant a factor, that only its 
failure to be in evidence causes remark, conditions 
would seem to be almost ideal for the play of the 
imagination, or for quiet research. 
Throughout the whole southern part of California, 
at every turn, are found landmarks and reminders of 
the days of the early padres, the days of Romona and 
Alessandro; all suggestive of thrumming guitars 
and tinkling mandolins; of sweet voices and bright 
eyes and the omnipresent cigarette. 
History which has almost come to be regarded as 
legendary was made in those days, and one views that 
fast vanishing race with an interest akin to pity. 
The advent of the American pioneer uproots the 
traditions and customs of years, and where once were 
color, quaintness and simplicity, now are found 
color, to be sure, but in more subdued tones; 
beauty, the kind that money buys; and for the simple 
life, the conventional fabric of modern society. 
In this land of sunshine, flowers and freedom where 
nature seems to take all mankind into her confidence 
inviting them to dwell close to her and to become 
acquainted with her restful and satisfying presence, 
surrounded by such conditions, Mr. Charles Fred¬ 
erick Holder, the noted author, has budded a home 
at Pasadena. 
1 he house was designed—embodying the sug¬ 
gestions of the owner — by Mr. S. E. Locke, the 
architect, to fit the requirements of the small family, 
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