The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-12
THE OUTING PARTY
AND SUMMER SPORTS,
Novelties introduced for
Outdoor Entertain
mentS.
Delightful Musicale on the
Lawn at Camp
StrouSe.
A Large Party of Pleasure.Seskers
Look Through the Great
Telescope.

One of the most charming novelties of camp
life was the outdoor musicale given by Mr. ana
Mrs. Mark Strouse on Thursday evening last
The beautiful grounds at Camp Strouse in the
''glen" at Larkspur seemed to have been sud-
denly transformed into fairyland. Chinese
lanterns hung from every bush and thick
woods of the spacious park which had been
prepared for dancing. The music was kindly
contributed and beautifully rendered by the
Misses Wilson and Klumpke OF San Francisco.
Delicious refreshments were served on the
green and the party continued until an early
honr Friday morning
On Thursday, July 8, merry party went
over to Mill Valley and spent pleasant day,
INDUCING in all sorts of country delights.
Those present were: Mrs. h. Dinkelman and
daughter, Mrs. NJ. Jost and daughter, Mrs NJ
F. Mas. Mrs. A. Mocker, Mrs. c. Hackmyer,
Mrs. o. Won Derhe eberg and daughters, Mrs H.
Deegelker, Mrs. ]. Thode, Mrs. E. Trittenbaeh,
George Colburn, Herman Jost, Walter Jost and
Fred Deegelker.
One OF the most pleasant and interesting of
the holiday outings was that enjoyed by a
party of twenty-five ladies and gentlemen who
visited the great Lick Observatory on Mount
Hamilton. The party started Saturday morn
ing. under the personal direction of Excursion
Manager Locke, who had arranged for two of
the fine coaches of the Mount Hamilton Stage
Company, which were waiting at the depot in
San Jose. at Grand View stop was male for
lunch, and at Smiths Greek for dinner, the OBJ
servatory being reached soon after sunset.
The sunset view was especially fne, and ex-
cited the admiration of all. At the observa-
tory the astronomers exerted themselves TO
make the stay of their visitors pleasant. The
return to Smiths Creek was made in forty-five
minutes. AT that place the party sojourned
until after the noon dinner yesterday, driving
to San Jose in time to catch the late train for
home. The trip was pronounced a grand sue
cess by all those who participated.
The Washington Outing Club held their
third outing on July at Mussel Rock, which
proved a most decided success. A start in a
decorated four-horse team was made from
Market and kearny streets, and after pleas
ant ride arrived in time TO participate in a
TWomey clam chowder at the Mussel Rock eX-
change. Dancing was INDUCED in until away
past midnight Breakfast was served on the
beach and musseIs were gathered for lunch.
During the afternoon OF Sunday songs and
speeches were rendered and every one joined
in acknowledging the success of the outing.
Those present were: Mrs. Twomey, Mrs.
Donnegan, Miss Heating Miss Mayavoy, Miss
X. Clifford, Miss NJ. Clifford, Miss Lendkof,
Miss Raymond, Miss Davis, j. Tw0mey, W.
Donnegau, J. Packer. c. Packer, W. Anderson,
George Ward, ]. Lawrence, T. Sagerini, +.
Gardner
very enjoyable private picnic and outing
was given by the Melville Social Club on Sun
day, July 3. at Laundry Farm. At noon a de-
lightful repast was served, after which dane
ing, singing and games were INDUCED in until
time to start for the City. Music was furnished
by Professor Joe Harris and Gus Miller.
Among those present were Joseph Won Ark Jr.,
Miss Dora Hochbrunn, Harry Hemmer, Miss
Mamie Sheehan, Jack Chronitski Miss May
Won ARK, Carl Thelen, Miss Rose Won Ark,
Charles Witt, Miss Lena Becker, William Muir
ply, Miss Kitty Ryan, Daniel Curtain, Miss
Mary Driscol, Julius Hammerslag, NJ ISIS Min
ME Thelen, Peter Griep, Miss Caroline Thelen,
Professor and Mrs. Martin Kurtzig, Albert
Won Ark, Mrs Ehret, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Miller
and Mr. and Mrs. Wangner.