Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-10
AT THE LAKE.

| sweet songs of the wild birds, and the wash
ing and splashng of the waters of Tahoe Lake
which We can hear around US we write, ii
all these would not make one feel it is go
rious thing, simply to breathe, and see anc
feel the gifts of Nature, then indeed should we
be dnlled to all that makes this world beauti
full. 1t is hard to believe, we watch the
silvered mirror glistening in the sun to-day
that those blue waters were angry and black,
and almost fearful in their dashlng waves,
only few hours ago. This is one of the
many remarkable characteristics of our lovely
lake; temper as uncertain as the wind, and
a disposition altogether sweet and lovable
when in happy mood. AS We went on board
the popular little g Niagara" we were advised
by thoughtful person, to station ourselves
on the bow of the boat, and escape the splash
ing caused by the boat I" backing out. " This
was desirable for about two minutes for as
she swung around, fierce, ambitious wave
dashed over the boat, and dampened our hi
larious element very perceptibly. AS it was
evidently " to be continued" the ladies were
kindly rescued by the Pilot, and sheltered in
his snug house, while the gentlemen found
dry land on the roof of the cabin. Even here
ment seemed TO infect the boat herself
for the railing had a queer way of rising up
and humping persons nose, providing the
nose assumed an inattentlve air for moment.
: haf,
sion Of combined amusementsand curiosity on
the faces of those accustomed to these I'M
steady proceedings, and We had conviction
creeping upon US, that life Was growing du-
bious, and that the Judgement Day was roll
ing around rather rapidly. By the time We
reached Hot Springs, we had all concluded
there was nothing funny in the world, and
CHASTITY attempt at smile was the only re-
Spouse to one who had the nerve to invite us
to sing. But 10 just as we were beginning
to feel afraid we wouldn't die, the white caps
began to disappear and the foam tipped waves
grew calm: and at Tahoe, this fororn crew
were actually ready to do the sumptuous din
her at the Grand Central full justice If any
hungry traveller wants to be made happier by
a tempting dinner, or any other meal, let him
stop at Tahoe and dine there. A glorious sail
in the moonlight, with shower of sparks fol-
lowing us all the way, and making all the fire
works one needs for Fourth or any other
day, brought Us to one of the prettiest and
most desirable places on the Lake, " Mckn-
ney's, or Sugar Pine Point. Home like and
place where you are made to
feel that you are more than welcome, is this
same " Point" The rooms are all so fresh
and clean, the beds so thoroughly " restful,
and the evident desire to make his guests
happy in every respect, make John Mckin-
Boats are always at hand, and when row
seems too much exertion, a forest, birds |
flowers, creeks and fishes, are close by,
to charm and cheer one and all Whatever
fine morning one chooses to leave this lovely |
place, the untiring little steamer " Niagara |
S on hand, with Captain, the peer of any |
hat ever sailed H. NJ S. Plnafore He |
old us he is " hardly ever sick at sea, and |
md he is surely the jolliest, kindest hearted |
Captain one could wish. We commend him
With hearty good will to all the visitors who
requent Tahoe. Emerald Bay, " Yanks
md Rowlands may all be seen and visited,
md each has many attractions. The Bay
oOks somewhat lonely without the pictur-
sque little house, and Sailor Jack has taken
lp his residence on the Island near by; but
he cascades are there, magnificent with the
oume of water now rushing down from the
Mountains. Glenbrook seems to be more
place, and is too much civilized
o be at all romantic; and we would really
dvise large people, or small ones with
arge appetites, not to stop lOug around there;
Or someway the prices seem to be charged &C
ording to ones " capacity more
nd sometimes less, and we know of no other
EXPLANATION. We would in all good nature
nggest, however, that One Price Hotel is a
ort Of comfort; it is so much easier to make
see. We have not arrived
t the dusty, regretful termination of trip
Ike this, so we will leave you, while we are
1 good humor, and as near happy as NOR
lis ever become in this world of ours.
JOAN
ork couple of miles northwest of the city,