Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-28

and hopes were discussed and left them, re.
GREETING that time allowed so brief pop.visit,
but thankful that my journey was successful. |
learned Of Rev. w. l., Jones, formerly Of Oahu
College being located here as pastor Of the con
gregatonal church, and his sons as able must
clans in its choir but my short stay precluded
the possibility Of my meeting them, Early
the next morning was aroused for early coffee
and the train, and by 5 o'clock was re,racing
my way southwark. The air was crisp cold
and rendered seat in proximity to the car
stove desirable. Long before daylight-this
being in December--we had sped through
ClNrville, Headsburg, Windsor and Fulton,
and reached Santa Rosa as the grey streaks OF
dawn were beginning to appear. Expecting to
meet letters at this point | waited here till the
afternoon train, then resumed my journey city
ward. made no stoppage at Petaluma, though
in size, population and business judged it ex
ceeded any Of the northern towns had visited,
and hence would have afforded me much in
tcrcst excepting the fact Of its proximity to
sioughs. Several island people and families
interested in Inc islands aie residents in, or
near, Pe,aluma, but | met them not in my
trips, though heard Of them in the city.
1t was not so a, San Rafael. Who can pass
through this charming dell withou, a longing
to play paul Pry" and hope that something
would happen that they might get left behind.
The approaches to San Rafael, whether on the
up or down trip helps to lead one to a delight.
full expectancy and to fully realize the satisfac.
ton one must make a, least day Of it, Here
are nestled costly villas Of wealthy San Fran.
cisco merchants and lawyers whose homes do,
the hllsides mid a'luxuriance Of verdure that
even in winter is in strong contrast TO any
other locality had passed through Even its
railroad station is more tasty and commodious
than any other on the northern route. From
very considcra,e neighbour spirit and deed
"A, Honolulu Just as | was leaving, was
armed with letter to the Postmaster at this
place and was assured that would have good
time generally. He was also editor and pro-
prie,or of the Marin County Journal, so hat
might feel safe in in,ruding upon him though
an entire stranger, and presume to a little pro-
fessional claim on his time and attention.
The winter months are not the busiest OF
times at San Rafael, but | found Postmaster
and Editor Bars,ow up to his eyes in pressing
duties, and evidently the busiest man in town,
AT eight O'Clock, a. NJ, the train satisfied my
longing to be lief, at San Rafael. Recent heavy
rains had rendered the roads and streets very
muddy and disagreeable, I took the first
coach that offered, telling the driver TO con-
duct me to the best hotel-for they were all
alike to me. | was consequently driven to the
Tamapas, large hotel with several adjoining
cottages, in spacious grounds that took up
almost an entire block. In the dining room
the care and almost solicitude Of the attendants
that the every want of patrons be supplied was
in strong contrast to general hotel table treat
ment that gave it the credi-as | afterward
learncd-of being the most home-ike Of any on
the coast.
After breakfast inquired for and obtained
several important bearings and sailed forth to
make the most OF a short day. The principal
business street contains number Of good
buildings, including large court house. On this
same street is the post-offce, centrally located,
and two blocks distant, across the street, is the
Office Of the Marin County Journal, where
after some search between his two posts
of duty met Mr.. Barslow and gave my name,
as also that Of our friend, but whose letter wos
left behind in the city. But this made no
difference, any friend of DR.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Whitney was entitled to a cordial welcome.
And this certainly received both from Mr.. b.
and again from his wife and very able assistant
Mrs. Barstow, whom met AT the post
office. They had many kind enquiries to make
! relative 10 friends mere at the islands the
prospects Of the country, ETC., and showed =
lively interest in all that pertained to our well
fare. Not desiring to intrude long upon those
whose time, l could understand was fully &C.
cupied, spent the few remaining hours in
viewing the surrounding objects of interest,
and enjoyed my ramble thoroughly. Evidences
presented themselves on all sides Of the tran.
sient popularity Of the place, as hotel accgmo-
dations were ample and beer gardens for
crowds Of Sunday eNcursonisis from the city
told plainly their story During spring, sum
me. and autumn the steady stream Of life
from the city pours into San Rafael every
Sunday and holiday for freedom and pure
country air. The hills and wales, covered
with luxuIiant foliage are certainly enchanting
and the cool retreats are an unresisting cmp,a.
ton to numbers pent up in the city; but this
Sunday element is proving too much for the
peace and prosperity Of this envied spot--two
railroad lines, the bread and narrow guagc,
and ferries connect this town half dozen
times day with the city, from carly noon till
late at night, hence its convenience. 1t
is also convenient as place Of
residence for many Of the wealthy Of San
Francisco.
| Ere babe adieu to my new made friends, l
was earnestly invited to return by the Saturday
evening boat and remain over Sunday, and
only on the proviso that should do so il
time and engagements allowed me, ere leaving
TOR Honolulu, would they consent to my
leaving that day. But the time Of my departure
was drawing nigh, Oakland and city friends
held not a few unredeemed claims on me aud
last bu, not least, the invitation Of Mr.. II. X.
Judah, passenger agent Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, for trip to the Hotel Del Monte and
Monterey was yet to be fulfilled. SO with much
reluctance had to decline 4 portion of the
good things so temptingly proacred, and settle
myself down to making the most Of my few re-
naming days and opportunities.
Honolulu, March a6, 1855. T. ct.
TAs Sksttng erase.
An evening at Mr.. Thomas Walls Yosemite
Skating Rink affords much pleasure to large
/ number OF our peoplc. not only To the sk aters