Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-18
JOURxEyuNG To THE GOLDEN G ATE
How Neutrality-suspicious. were Received
by the Cisizens Of the Far West.
Of TEE EvkSrSs STAR;

Correspondence Of TEE EvKSrSs STAR;
SAN Francisco, August & 1855.
II turned out TO be q merry party after all, who
started with such sober faces and many adieus
from their anxious friends July 5. from Washing
ton TO accept the invitation from the Golden Gate
70 visit the Pacific coast, and be present at the
meeting OF the National Educational Association
In san Francisco II took US all the way 70 Chi
cage 10 become accustomed 20 our narrow quar-
tiers ana the discomfort OF journey In midsum-
mer. There we made a most welcome halt OF ten
hours which gave Us opportunity 10 see the city
or accept the hospitality OF friends Denver
was our next stopping place. Ample time was
and Manito During our stop there, from
THURSDAY night TILL sunday Afternoon oel-
egations OF teachers nom MASSACHUSETTS,
Philadelphia New York and the south arrived
Denver Is very me city, with wide, shady streets
and elegant stores We found it much warmer
than We had been led 20 anticipate, but within
evening we accepted an invitation 10 the woman
Cluo aud Exchange, which We reached Just In time
10 say good bye 10 the Pundita Ramaeai lwhom
We met again on the platform OF the pavilion In
San Francisco, where she told the Endergarteners
that she had received the requisite training, and
would teach kindergarten after her return 10
lndial. An excursion had been arranged for US TO
Georgetown, Col, 70 see the famous loop 0he
stoppea al .so peT.eSt ns ss az.
fractions Tor US The road through the mount
iuns runs along picturesque mountain
Lake city whcS esjO g.n desstrSl A Climate
ana Is surrounded by charming scenery.
I Inc en na attraction to US was the
gerated In the various accounts We have read OF
the beauty OF the beach, and the perfect delight
OF the briny bath was enjoyed, the only trouble
being the longing IL left 10 enjoy IL again. As we
approached san Francisco some gentlemen and
ladies OF the reception committee came on board
the Train 10 give Us needful Information. The
California teachers had each been assessed one
DOLLAR, and altogether the citizens appro-
priated $4,000 for the entertainment OF their
guest. Nearly all the halls or the city,
besides the Grand Opera House, had
been engaged for the use OF the various
departments OF the National Educational Assocla-
ZION, whose headquarters were at the Palace and
Occldental Hotels. Refreshments for the visitors
were 10 be had free OF cost In four different places
during the whole week Among the various ex-
cursions arranged for our pleasure that stockton
WIN limited number OF 600, was, perhaps, the
most enjoyable. The Arrangements were perfect.
Meeacn received a badge corresponding In number
10 that OF the gentlemen or the reception commit
tee, VINO had special charge OF one car full OF
guests Uhere were ten altogether), and one OF the
tables at the banquet, which was awaiting US at
tne pavilion. Here our scattered party from
Baltimore and Washington met once more. Alter
visitors 70 view the extensive wheat fields the
natural gas wells and other places or interest," and
at night reception and ball closed the events OF
that memorable day. ON parting each guest re-
celved basket full OF fruit. leave what wish
10 say about the attractions OF San Francisco and
our visit 70 Puget Sound, for another letter.
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