The San Francisco call., 1897-07-05
SAN FRANOIsOo's ATTRACTIONS.

The multitude of Christian Endeavor
visitors who will be introduced to the City
bv the Golden Gate for tine first time, at
this delightful season, will discover, to
their qualification, that San Francisco,
unlike any ether great city OF the world,
combines the advant tages OF metropolis
with all the essential elements OF seaside
resort.
Travellers who have voyaged round the
world freely declare that the beauty OF
Port Jackson in the Antipodes, of Rio de
Janeiro in Brazil, and of the placid bay OF
Naples. in the shadow of Vesuvius, fade
when brought into comparison with the
noble sheet of water-sixty-tive miles in
length-to which the Golden Gate admits
them from the mighty Pacific beyond, and
across picturesque portion OF which the
Eudeavorers will be ierried from the Oak
land mole.
From the broad breast of the bay rise the
three islands, Yerba Buena Angel and AL
catraz, all Government reserves. The two
latter are fortified military posts. On the
west of the City and south of the Golden
Gate lies the famous Presidio, the grounds
of which are considered the handsomest OF
all the United States garrisons, and nearer
to US stands Point San Jose, Its dark
guns pointing erimly toward the pathway
OF the ships. Here the view OF the bay
is charming steamers and sailing craft OF
all grades, from the stately square.rlgger
to the whitehall boat, are to be seen GID
ing back and forth in endless procession,
seemin ly only stones throw distant
from The feet of the gaZer. The bay pre-
sents daily glorious panorama of shift
ing scenes.
The great ocean washes the sands OF the
City on the west. The San franciscan
may enjoy a bath in the salt sea wave
without stepping beyond the corporate
limits. There we have the Cliff House, of
which everybody has heard. Here the
ocean spray is often dashed against the
piazzas, from which the ungainly s"a-
lions are to be seen disporting themselves
on the rocks off shore.
Golden Gate Park is the pride and boast
OF our people. 1t lies, in its wonderful
beauty, between the City proper and the
ocean. Artistically adorned, it is essen
TALLY a breathing place and health resort
for rich and poor. In the music court one
splendid organization of skilled musi-
clans. There are museum OF historical
relics, antiques and curios. geological
garden, aviary, boating pond, children's
playground and any number OF additional
attractions. It's floral beauties must be
seen to be appreciated.
The sum nit OF Mount Tamalpais, where
an eye-com pelling view OF ocean and bay,
cities, farms, vineyards, orchards, will
glad the vision, is reached by scenic
railway less than an hours journey from
the City.
Beautiful suburbs are to be seen north
east and south of us. Over to east rises
Mount Diablo, from whose peak the pros
pect is sublime. In Pine Canyon, near
by, are cas,ie-like rocks forty feet high.
On the north side of that canyon, sill
houe.ted against the horizon, are tower
ing palisades which have received poetic
appelIations from the themes and subjects
they suggest.
To speak of all the charms of the bay
and country would require volumes. The
climate, above all, is comfortable in sum-
mer and winter alike. The Endeavorers,
we NAV remark in conclusion, will find
here not only convention City that will
command their admirat ton. but veritable
seaside resort where new pleasures In
endless train will help fill their cup of
pleasure during their visit to San Fran