The record-union., 1896-08-17
BY THE Sad SEA WAVES.
SaeramsntanS Disporting Themselves at
Pacific Grove.
They Are Numerous There Fishing in
the Bay-Some of the
Bathers.

when we were all ready to start
for Pacific Grove 1 would have given
anything to have camped in the front
yard and taken my vacation in Sac
ramento. Why should one run away
from such delightful weather, especi-
ally when one can have it SO near
homer"
Thus writes back Sacramento lady
who lately went to 1.-The seaside" for a
change of climate, or something or
other-anything to get away. If the
truth were told by tWo-thirds of those
who go "a-summering" they are only
too glad to get back again where they
can enjoy the comforts of home and
climate that after all, is about as good
as the best, even in midsummer. Con-
tinuing, she adds:
But the die having been cast, and
being well provided against the cool
of the morning, we took an early train
for the seacoast. The nearer we got to
our destination the warmer it became,
hut all misgivings as to its being the
right place soon vanished, for were not
half of the occupants of the train go
ing to that self-same place?
Going to Pacific Grove? Oh, yes, we
all thought we were half-sick or needed
rest, and we thought we would spend
a few weeks out. Rest, l found,
were common answers to an often-re-
peated question, and then l bethought
me of the last prescription, and l was
soon as enthusiastic as anyone over the
prospect of breathing the ozone direct
from the Pacific brine.
The Record Union has faithfully
informed us of the scores of citizens
spending a few weeks at Pacific
Grove" but despite it's reportorial
alertness not the half has been told. On
our arrival it took a second thought to
convince US we had not returned to the
Capital City, looking as we did into so
many familiar faces.
There were SacramentanS every
where. Some to receive friends, others
TO see ''who next and SO we contin
ued to find Sacramentans on the drive,
in the pine groves, on the beach, in the
surf, out driving, and in dining. All,
yes dining. That is where the Sacra-
mentan is at his best, even if he did
make a touch of malaria a case of
urgency in decamping for the seaside.
All that is needed to make a new Sac
ramento of this place is the Capitol,
and, OF course, we all object to moving
that.
The chief attraction just now is the
wreck of the st. Paul. Contrary to the
statement in a San Francisco paper
that the ship was fast going to pieces,
she is held solidly in the grip of the
Jagged rocks, and old seamen predict
a long life for the hull unless dislodged
by a heavy storm. Already the ship
has been dismantled by the owners,
leaving the iron hull to the underwrit-
erS-
Two ventureSome spirits attempted
to board the hull yesterday, with the
aid of a yacht, but these unsophisticat-
ed lanGsmen had not counted on sea-
sickness, and their venture came near
costing them their lives.
Just now Monterey Bay offers attrac-
tions for the angler Millions of mack
erel, smelt and sardines come daily in
large schools, driven to shallow water,
it is said, by the salmon. They pre-
sent a novel sight. AT times great sill
very sheets may be observed, which is
caused by thousands of the little fish
jumping from the water.
Felix Tracy, of Wells-Fargo Com
pany, has been the acknowledged
champion fisherman this season, but he
throws long line for big game. l pre-
sumo the little fish were too many for
him, as he left for the Capital yeSter-
day
Judge Holl is enjoying the sea
breezes, but he looks lonesome with
out his wheel. Judge Mayhem and wife
have spent the heated term here, and
the Judge has greatly improved in
health.
L. A Upson we noticed yesterday
with his arms full of lumber. but he re-
fused to state whether he proposed to
build wheel, a yacht, or a cottage.
Mrs r. NJ. Stevenson, accompanied
by Mrs. Kate Douglas, came down on
Saturday to join her two daughters,
who have spent the summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Heilbron with
their family are spending a very quiet
summer at their pleasant cottage.
n. Clark, who was suffering from in
disposition, declares he is quite a new
man Certainly he seems to be greatly
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Harding recently
arrived and are being initiated by their
friends into the pleasures of the Grove.
Bathing at the Grove is said to be "on
ice' Just now, consequently the Del
Monte baths are in popular favor. This
morning l noticed Mrs. ]. L. McCord,
Mrs. II. Heilbron, Mrs. c. N. Post and
other Sacramento ladies enjoying the
surf Sparrow Smith and wife, Rev.
Herrick. Miss Herrick, Miss Grace
Hopkins and Miss Bassett are frequent
visitors.