The morning call., 1892-05-17
IN FOOTHILL GROVES.
Where Ira G. Hoitt Has Found
Retirement.
THE INTERESTING ENTERPRISE He is NURSING
The Well. Known Educator Gives an
Interesting Account of Himself.

Since the expiration Of his term Of Office as
State Superintendent OF Public Instruction, q
little over year ago, but little has been heard
OF Ira G. Hoitt, who filled that otfiee for four
years
An Evening Post reporter who went 10 quest
OF him yesterday found him at one OF the most
charming places OF retirement In California.
Alighting from the train at the pretty suburban
village OF San Mateo he was soon speed Ing over
the country road which presented a panorama
OF luxurious beauty. Two miles from the town
a narrow lane opened Ia the road. The long,
graceful curves of this lowly aud shaded lane
were followed for neai ly pile westward toward
the foothills, and at length the open gate OF a
magnificent private estate was entered. After
rounding the top OF little bill, picturesque
country seat nesting In sheltered place at the
foot OF graceful hills burst on the view. Well
kept orchard acres OF flowers and neat garden
spot were successfully passed. and then came
picturesque bridge over the neck OF little lake
and under an arcn OF massive live oaks. Inc
long porch which ended the journey was en-
powered in roses and palms; flowers and foliage
Of various kinds charmed the eye al every luln
This was the country home OF the late y. IL.
RedlngtOn, who for yPars laVished wealth on the
house and grounds. IL was secured last year by
Mr. Holt. who opened there Hotps Oak Grove
School for boys. The house Is elegantly fur
nished, has a library, billiard-roOm aud every
facility for the enjoyment OF home comfort. Not
a sound OF exterior human lie reaches this
romantic retreat-shell cred by hills and llYe02k
groves. Here the wellknowD educator was
found enjoying his life and labor as master OF
school in which his own educational Ideas could
be wholly carried our. In response 10 q servants
summons he came from the sch0ol-Dulldlng
where reeltatiOns we've going on, an0 cordially
greeted The reporter.
"Yes, we are rather In retirement now,' he
said, "but We are enjoying the life. we nave 20
boys now, and there are four instructors besides
my wife and myself. / mud that my health has
been better here than for years past although L
have never had any serious trouble since my
severe attack of seiatiea about six years ago.
My physician finally gave me relief, bur symp-
toms OF rheumatism continued, appearing eSpecl'
ally In my righI arm. Many people have been
surprised that did not go TO my physician again.
but did not. Some friends suggested that try
Warmers Safe Cure" aud as II was very easy 10
do did IT, 1t give me- Immediate relief and
since then have used il at every recurrence OF
rheumatic symptoms. | have not used anything
else and il has never failed 10 give prompt RELIEF.
1 have a bottle on hand now, and only day before
yesterday l bought bottle for one OF our boys
who had pains in his back. II felt al liberty 10
do so | could mention the names OF acqualn-
tances who have used IL with great success. One
IS man in business IN Oakland who tried
Warmers Safe Cure for kidney trouble and was
cured. AS yon ask me the question directly
have no hesitation in saying that regard 1t as
very valuable remedy, for my own experience
has demonstrated that IL Is"
The reporter thanked Mr. Holt for the IN
formation lie had 30 candidly aud cOurteousy
given, and almost regretfully withdrew from the
beautiful groves where the eminent educator has
found an ideal place for a seat OF learning.-San
Francisco Evening Post, May 10. 1t