The record-union., 1892-08-22
BEAUTIFUL BONNER.
How Party of Campers Passed the
Time at the Lake.
Sunrise and Sunset Effects About the
Summit of tho Sierra Nevada
Joyous Days.

A young lady member of the party that
recently went to Bonner Lake on camp
ing trip, writes as follows to the RECORD
UNION under date of the 10Th:
We had very pleasant trip, although
delayed over an hour by London fruit
special. In spite of the fact that we were
very noisy, every one was good-natured,
and even the old lady in the blanket
wrapper, whom we awakened from
sound sleep, wished US Every happy
time" when we debarked. From the
platform of the car we watched the sun
rise over the Summit. 1t was superb
first gray, then pink, then rosy-red, and
finally the whole east seemed bathed in
gold, as the glorious King Of Day burst
in all his majesty above the eternal hills.
The first view / caught of the lake,
from the snowsheds, was disappoint-
ment. Most people who come here ex-
perience the same feeling. The charm of
the place grows upon one, however, and
you cannot weary of it because il is so
changeable. When we first arrived at
the cabin / thought l had never before
seen anything so blue as Bonner Lake.
1t looked like an immense sapphire set
in ring of emeralds; but 10 when l got
into boat l found that the water was as
green as the hills.
LII Vic iIlOl AlnB. OGlOI6 Iu6 w llu IlSGS,
the lake is a perfect mirror, in which
rocks and trees and sky are reflected, and
at evening, when the pink clouds hang
over the hills to the east, it is pinkish
pearl.
Last Tuesday, when we had thunder
storm, the lake was gray, like the clouds
above ii, but alWayS-Whether smooth or
white-capped, blue, or gray, or pearl-it
possesses an irresistible charm. There
are some bits of paradise OH the shores of
this little lake-natural parks, and thick
pine woods, with carpeting of wild rasp-
berry yines-inviting the lover of nature.
The sunset clouds show in the east here,
and the purple shadows on the eastern
hills are simply magnificent. The whole
place is pervaded by
AN AIR OF PEACE,
Which seems to obliterate every trace of
nervousness and passion and give one
delicious sense of rest. Distances are
very deceiVIng, owing to the lightness
and remarkable elearness of the air.
Flowers are not plentiful, but those we
found were very delicate and ofexquisite
coloring.
TIE Sunday after our arrival we held
service in Mrs. Dassonville'Ss parlor,
about a mile and a quarter from our
cabin. Between twenty and twenty five
persons comprised the congregation.
After song from Gospel Hymns No. S
Rev. ii. b. Hutchins, who issone of our
party, preached most interesting and
helpful sermon from the text: 1.-THE Mas
ter has come and calleth for thee"
Prayer and more singing closed the serv-
ices, alter which we were invited into the
dining-room, where Mrs. DaSsonville
had spread delicious lunch. The part
of ii we enjoyed most was the fresh yege-
tables grown by that lady in her own
garden. In spite of statements to the
contrary she was certain vegetables
would grow on her place, though while
she sowed her seeds the hail beat down
her neck and her fingers We're numb
with the cold. Imagine raising beets in
q flower pot. Few women would have
shown the perseverance and endurance
this one has exhibited. She has her re-
ward and feels repaid for all her work.
MOUNTAIN soCIABILITY.
Miss Cornell of Sacramento is visiting
the family of Warren Richardson, in
Truckee, and we were right royalty enter
tanned there one evening. Mr.. Richardson
engaged two stages to convey US into
town and back. A number of Truckee
young people and Ed. Lynn of
Sacramento were also guests, and the
evening was delightfully."- spent in music
Rotations, cards, etc. About midnight
refreshments were served and after a
grand ride in the moonlight, our party
arrived home at two o'clock, tired but
happy.
Miss Cornell visits us frequently, and
hardly day passes without the stage
bringing us some company from home
Among the Sacramentans who have called
were Mrs. Purnell, Mr.. and Mrs. Robb,
Miss Mollie Robb, Mr.. and Mrs. Carmi-
chael, Ed Figg, Mrs. Evelyn Mason,
Miss Ollie Maydwell, Mr.. Patterson,
Guy Maydwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. WEIGH,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Calderwood, Ed Devan,
John Wiseman.
A GALA AFTERNOON.
Saturday afternoon The lake presented
very animated appearance. Among the
pines on the south side the knights of
Pythias had a barbecue. There was
luncheon in abundance, music by the
band, and lots of people. All the boats
about the lake were i'll service that after
noon. sat in buggy on the beach and
watched the clumsy motions of the
inexperienced boatmen. ia person is ever
going to be awkward, the time will come
when he or she gets into rocking row.
boat. So found the spectacle immensely
amusing. The Knights had two parties
and the barbecue, all free, and Truckee
paid for it.
This is my first experience in camp
life, and to say 1 have enjoyed it seems a
cold way ofeXpressing myself Rowing on
the lake, fishing in Cold Stream, tramp
ing over the hills, and riding in the stage,
have divided the time and made it tiy.
When we reach home again it Will not be
necessary to tell our friends we have been
camping; our noses will proclaim it to the
world at large, and our increase in weight
will bear testimony to the healthful
climate about Bonner Lake. Nj. &.