The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15
THE ADVANCE GUARD.
PROF. WHARTON s. JONES AT HOME
AGAIN FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
He Relates Marvellous Stories OF How
His Party Met with Continued De-
lights in the Way OF Scenery and Ex-
periences-He Tore Himself Away.

Hello, how are your" was the cheer
full, ringing salute which greeted an AP-
PEAL man yesterday.
The speaker was a bronzed- faced gentle
man whom the reporter had no trouble in
recognizing as Prof Wharton $. Jones, the
genial head master OF the Memphis Insti-
tute.
Two months OF western travel had
turned his clear complexion to muddy
hue, but he stated that he was willing to
bear the results, as the pleasure expert
enced had paid for it teniold.
eyes, have never had such glorious
trip rs l enjoyed through Colorado and
California" he continued as he linked his
arm in that of the reporter and prepared
TO give an account OF himself.
''Six sleepers full OF people comprised
the southern delegation which left here
early in July for San Francisco, and to
satisfy the wants and see TO the comfort OF
that number was no trifling matter. By
general consent | was looked upon as
chaperone OF the party, and we We're
known at various points as the Jones
family"
'1n Denver we had the first social gath
ering OF the party at the Hotel Windsor,
and from there on the greatest cameraderic
was maintained among the party. In the
hot July days il was a refreshing thing to
see snow-capped mountains every day.
AFTER Denver, Salt Lake City was our
next stopping point, and here we received
the kindest attention. The marvellous
tabernacle Of the Mormons has the most
perfect acoustic properties in the world; a
pin drop can be heard from one end TO the
other.
1T is in Salt lake that one enjoys the
privilege OF floating and swimming with
out effort A number Of out party went
in TO experience this pleasure. A fresh
bath Is always a necessity afterwards, from
the fact that salt is deposited in fine white
scales all over the person.
Across 10 San Francisco, and an en-
counter with the cool breezes from the Pa
cihc, was happy relief. After all, il is q
cheap place 10 live, the most reasonable
rates being charged at restaurants and
cafes.
"The teachers convention took up q
great deal OF our time while there, but
outside OF that we had ample opportunity
10 see the inside and outside OF that IA
nous city. A trip through Chinatown and
the opium dens was one OF the features,
and We saw sights that would open most
peoples eyes.
"At San Francisco the party broke up,
number going north and Others south %
the coast resorts, Lake San Diego, Mon
tcrey, etc.
at was at Portland that We caught q
glimpse OF Mount Hood, snow-capped In,
year round. A trip TO Yosemite valley
wound up our sightseeing, although there
are volumes Of il haven't touched upon
1.-TWO or three days staging, ranging
100 TO 200 miles, over those precipitoui
mountains isn't feat 10 DO sneercd at
p. But the beauty and grandeur Of the nat
natural scenery fully atones for all incon
veniences II is rare treat to watch th'
sun play upon Bridal Veil falls, the rain
bows forming one vast sheet OF radian
color. Sunrise on Mirror lake is also
beautiful sight and worth going miles 4
see.
II am compelled to be back at thi
time, else | would still be wanderin
through the grand canyons of Colorado o
the wild mountain scenery OF California.
"The expense Of such trip? Well, tn
actual necessary outlay would not be NOR
than $50, incidcntals can foot up an
sun you are pleased 20 make IL.
80 far, | am the tint OF the larg
party to return; Others may have more I
tell you, but none could have had a NOR
enjoyable trip than | did"
Tie enthusiastic tourist pulled himse
loose and left the reporter with dim VII
ions Of waterfalls, snow-cappcd mountain
and Pacific slopes.