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

md hopes were discussed and | lrf them. r.
lfctling that limo allowed 10 bHrfa pyisii.
bat thankful that my journey was successful
camcd " Rev W l.. Jones, formerly ~ Oahu
.ollcge, being located here ~ pastor fthc con
srcgationai church. aud his sons a. ADJ, musi |
rians in II, choir, but my short stay prceludcd
Inc possibility OF my meeting them. Estly
Ihc next morning Wa, aroused lor carly coffee |
and the train, and Ivy O'clock was rcltaetng |
m, way sou,hvard. The ait was ersp cold
and rendered scat In proximity to the eat
stove desirable. Long before daylight this |
hcng in December we had sped through
clairillc, liraldshE. Windsor and Fulton.
and reached Santa Rosa o., the grey Ntcaks Of
dawn were beginning Ia appear Expecting to
meet letters At this point ! waited here I'LL the
afternoon train then resumed my Journey city
ward. made no Noppagc at retnluma, though
in sire, population and business Judged It cs
cccded any OF the northern towns had visited,
aud hence would have afforded nc much In
tcrrst excepting the fact OF It's proximity toI
slnughs Several island people and families
interested in the island, ae residents In, OF
near, rclaluma hut met them not In my
trips though heard Of them in the city.
It wa, not 40 a, San Rafael. Who can pass
through this charming deli without a longing
to play Paul Py' 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 . delight.
m expectancy and to fully realize the sati,hc.
ton one must make a, least a day Of IT, Here
arc nestled costly villas Of wealthy san Fran
cisco merchants aud lawyers whose homes dot
tho hillSidcs mid a'luSudanee Of vcrdurc that
even in winter Is in strong contrast to any
other locality | had passed through Even It's
railroad station Is more tasty and commodious
than any other on the northern route. From =
very considemte ncighbor in spirit and deed
at Honolulu, Just as | was leaving, was
armed with letter to tho Postmaster nt this
place and was assured that would have good
time generally. lie was also editor and pro.
prietor Of tho Marin County Journal, 30 that |
might feel safe in intmdng upon him though
IN tllHC hlhIkOii Nnu presume w i''' I''.
lcssional claim on his time and attention.
The winter months arc not the busiest OF
times at San Rafael but found Postmaster
and Editor Bafstow up to his eyes in pressing
duties, and evidently the busiest man in town.
A, eight O'Clock, A. NJ, the train satisfied my
longing to be cn at San Rafael. Recent heavy
| I.I ..n.la.,I h., ,aaIg and
muddy and disagreeable so took the first
coach" that offered, telling the driver to con
duct me to the best hotel--ior they were ali
alike TO me. | was consequently driven to the
Tamalpais large hotel with several adjoining
cottages, in spacious grounds that took NJ
almost an entire block In the dining room
the care and almost Solicitudc Of the attendants
that the every want Of patrons be supplied wa
in strong contrast to general hotel table treat
ment that gave 1t the oredit--as | aftcrwart
earned-oi being the most home like Of any OF
the coast.
After breakfast inquired for and obtained
several important bearings and sailed forth tt
make the most Of short day. The principa
business street contains number of 200,
buildings, including large court house. On thi
same street is the post office, centrally located
and two blocks distant across the street, is tn
office Of the Marin County Journal, wher
after some search between his two post
of duty met Mr.. Barstow and gave my name
as also that Of our friend, but whose letter wa
left behind in the city But this made NJ
difference, any friend OF DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ
Whitney was entitled to cordial welcome
And this certainly received both from Mr.. L
and again from bis wife and very able assistar
Mrs. Barstow, whom ! met at the posi-
office. They had many kind enquiries to max
relative to friends here at the islands tn
prospects Of The country, etc, and showed
lively interest in all that pertained TO our we
fare. Not desiring to intrude long upon thos
whose time, | could understand, was fully o,
eupied, spent the few remaining hours
; viewing the surrounding objects Of interes
and enjoyed my ramble thoroughly. Evidence
presented themselves on all sides of the ,raI
sicnt popularity OF the place, as hotel accom'
dations were ample and beer gardens f
crowds OF Sunday eNcursionists from the eli
told plainly their story. During spring, sun
mer and autumn the steady stream OF Ii
from the city pours into San Rafael evei
Sunday and holiday for freedom and pul
country air. The hills and wales, covere
with luxuriant foliage are certainly enchan,ir
u and the cool retreats are an unresis,ing temp
! ton to numbers pent up in the city but I'll
= Sunday element is proving too much for Il
peace and prosperity of this envied spot-tv
= railroad lines, the broad and narrow guag
u and ferries connect this town half a dor,
= times day with the city, from early noon /
late at night, hence its convenience.
is also convenient as place
residence for many Of the wealthy Of S:
u Francisco.
Ere babe adieu to my new made friends,
: was earnestly invited to return by the Saturd
. evening boat and remain over Sunday, al
y only on the proviso that should do SO
" time and engagements allowed me, ere leavii
/ Tor Honolulu, would they consent to n
II leaving that day. Blu, the time OF my departu
l. was drawing nigh, Oakland and city frien
held not few unredeemed claims on me Al
y last but not least, the invitation OF Mr.. ii.
n Judah, passenger agent Of the Southern Paci
VI Railroad, for trip to the Hotel Del Monte al
y Monterey was ye, to be fulfilled, SO with mu
- reluctance had to decline a portion of t
. good things so temptngly proifered, and set
h myself down A NAL mo the tY.as af my akx
y naming days and opportunities.
y Honolulu, March 20, 1855. T. G. T..
"A Tho Skafing Craze.
IS An evening at Mr.. Thomas Walls YoSem
"a | SL atm, RinL ,UnraS much -. L.