The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
OUTING PARTIES
STILL POPULAR
Mint Employees Enjoy a
Jolly Clambake at
San Bruno.
The Hosts of the He" Camp
Entertain Parting Guests
at Glenwood.
White Wings That Never Grow
Weary and the Joys of the
Picnic Groves.

A Jolly party of Mint employ es enjoyed an
outing and clam mbake last Sunday. camp was
pitched in pretty grove near San Bruno early
in the morning, and shortly atterward JUICY
steaks and other viands were broll1ng merrlly
on several fires. Liquid refreshments had not
been forgotten, and the days festivities were
inaugurated with the burial of "dull care,
genial Joe McArdle officiating in the capacity
OF high priest during that impressive cere-
mony.
Care being disposed of, the fun commenced.
Tom Sweeney gave humorous exposition of
his views on the all-absorbing question OF 10
to /; j. ]. Terry sang, Morris and Pless played
the banjo and guitar, while Jim Mcclure, with
his inimltable impersonations, kept the boys
convulsed with laughter.
During the day one of the members of the
party produced a football, but as footballs and
clam chowder are not intimately associated
the ball was soon relegated to an adjacent
wagon.
Late in the afternoon the piece de resist
ance, Fishers chowder, made its appearance,
and it was.chowder that only "Gene" knows
how to make. To show their appreciation
bottles were quickly brought into requisition
by the boys, to De filled with the succulent
creation as future souvenirs for their friends.
Those present were: Eugene Fisher, Frank
Luttrelle, James Mcclure, Neil Beggs, Joe
Riordan, George Beatty, J.. ]. Terry, Tom
Sweeney, Bud Estes, Tom Kelly, ]. D. Berry,
John Degan, Tony Marisch, John McArdle,
Harry Pless and Grant Morris.
The closing days OF the campers who have
been sojourning for several weeks past at
Glenwood, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. were
marked by an incident which proved one of
the most pleasant among the many agreeable
features of their stay. This was most delect-
able luncheon rendered by Messrs. Hugh
Evans and VIII Mclaughlin of San Francisco
inmates of the "He' camp, to Mr.. and Mrs. d.
]. Walker of Madrone camp on the day prior
to the breaking up and departure for the City
of their guests of honor.
The table was spread in the open air under
the um brageous branches of natures kings of
the forest, the giant redwoods and oaks. The
and what added Zest to the repast was the fact
that all the toothsome viands were cooked and
served by the two genial hosts, who had deco
rated the table most exquisitely with ferns,
green's, etc. Covers were laid for twelve, and
a bark souvenir, whereon each guests name
was written, was laid on their plates
The guests unanimously voted the repast
fully equal to that prepared by professional
chef, and when all the wants of the inner man
had been satisfied vote of thanks and three
rousing cheers were given Messrs. Evans and
Mclaughlin for their hospitality. After wish
ing "Great Evans" and his chum "long life and
prosperity" the party separated, after singing
"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
Those participating in the luncheon were as
follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Walker. San Francisco;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Z. Oatman, San Francisco;
Mrs. NJ. j. Gladwin, San Francisco; Kate A.
Halsey, Oakland; Mrs. Frank Halsey, Oakland;
Margaret A. Kingsland, Oakland; Almira
Mason, Oakland; Mrs. j. s. Wasley, San Fran
cisco; Mrs. X NJ. Steinman, lone.