The herald., 1894-03-01
ANoTAER SQUIRREL INN.
A Social Club Inspired by 5tockton'
Charming Story.

A Social Club Inspired by Stockton's
Charming story.
When Frank r. Stockton wrote The
Squirrel Ian he probably did not think
that, inspired by his story, some one
would try to duplicate the charming
hostelry. Nevertheless, another Squir-
rel inn has been erected. The aim has
been to reproduce, il not the form OF the
original, at leastthe spirit that pervaded
it and made the place one Of delight.
Squirrel inn No. 2, built of natural
logs and within and without having the
rugged picturesqueness that can be pro-
duced in no other way, stands among
the pines OF the mountains 10 miles
from San Bernardino, says the San Fran
cisco Call. Near by, 80 near that night
and day its murmuring song can be
heard, runs, fresh and pure from the
granite of the hills, a stream of crystal
water. The altitude is 5,275 feet above
the tide, just high enough go that sum-
mer has no oppressive heat, and yet the
winds. balsam laden, are free from any
touch of chill.
This Squirrel inn is the property OF
the Arrowhead Mountain club, social
organization OF San Bernardino with a
membership of IA. The idea ia to have
place for vacations, and, while exclu-
awe, to have freedom from formality.
No hotel lie for the members of the
Arrowhead. Yet the inn is not cut off
from the world. 1t 10 connected with
San Bernardino by a telephone wire. and
during the summer stage passes the
door twice each day.
Every detail of the inn harmonizes
With the building. The table and chairs
are rustic, the walls are adorned with
cones, the skins OF wild animals and
wide fire places take the place OF stoves.
There five rooms below and seven above.
Over their fret floor is a large reception
room, morning room for the ladies. one
for the gentlemen, dining room and an
ample kitchen. The club bouae ia the
common property OF members, but in
dividual members have the privilege of
erecting cottages near by.
Hunting is within easy reach but
none is permitted on the grounds, for
tha Arrowhead club Is not an aggrega.
tion of sportsmen, 1t is composed of
men who want quiet retreat to which
they can bring family and friends. The
organization derives its name from q
peculiar mark on neighboring mount
ain, barren spot in shape exactly like
the flint head OF an arrow and large
enough to be seen for miles around.
Col. Adolph Wood was probably the
most active in bringing the Arrowhead
club into existence. He had read The
Squirrel Inn and became imbued with
the idea that Stockton had no right
to such a monopoly. He found the
site, and none of his associates
has disapproved. Seth Marshall ia
the president OF the club. Colonel Wood,
vice president; II. L. Drew, treasurer;
and j. H. Bayless, secretary. The other
members are James Fleming, G.. E. Otis,
J. w. Roberts and ]. L. Campbell of
San Bernardino; William Stanley and
K. II. Wade of Los Angeles; j. W.
Gregg, Rialto; ]. d. Schuler, San Diego;
William Stanton, Pasadena; and James
E. Mooney, Cincinnati. The roster will
doubtless be filled for the most part
from towns in Southern California. 1t
ia not surprising to learn that Frank r.
Stockton is an honorary member.
The new Squirrel Inn will not be like
the old. There anyone who could enter
certain social circles could become q
paying guest. The new inn will be open
only to members and their invited
frianda.