Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-01-02
IN SUNDERLAND.
A "eII'known OIympian Reflects the Sun.
shine in Her Heart.

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shine in Her Heart.
Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 20, 1902.
ED. STANDARD:
This afternoon finds me in Wes
Lake Park and the transit is yer,
enjoyable, viewing pretty parts of the
city and admiring handsome resi-
dences and beautiful lawns under this
! sunny sky. The green lawns, brigh,
shrubbery and brilliant flowers do not
remind me OF an Eastern winter, wit
messed last season. To land here
from the extreme East when storms
are raging, it must seem like a VERT.
able paradise, though l fancy the ex-
treme heat of summer might give
some faint suggestion of the other
region. The nights are quite like
those on the Sound, and the differ.
ence OF climate is not specially marked
when the sun is shining in both 10.
calities, and is in our favor in summer.
we imagine.
The small, artificial lake is pretty
and picturesque; indeed it is lovely
with its sloping lawns, its winding
walks around the lake, and in and out
among the stately Eucalyptus, the
tree that sheds its bark instead of its
leaves; the Scotch Pine and numer-
Gus evergreens; the graceful pepper
tree giving a grateful shade; the
hedges and clusters of geraniums in
thickness OF constant bloom; the
many palm trees, century plants,
blooming cactus, glistening waterfalls
seen through or under rustic bridges,
and running vines and flowers with.
out number, and enjoy it all and
am careful that there is so much in
store during the winter and spring.
l almost forgot the attractive Point
Zithia," with its brilliant scarlet
blossoms that not only tighten up the
parks, but brighten and adorn many
beautiful lawns in the city. The sun
is glorious and the air mellow and
delicious; all the senses seem capti-
waited and pleasantly m6smerized by
the soothing influence OF earth, air
and sky, as we sit watching the boats
and feathered swimmers gliding over
the water. The big white swan and
the tiny black mud-duck are side by
side, oblivious Of any distinctions of
color or caste; happy and contented
with their environment Il aud why
should they not be? Their daily food
is prepared and the table always
spread their raiment cut to fit the
back and all necessary wants supplied
Aye there's the rubl Men and
women, and children have so many
unnecessary wants.
There is no perpetual sunshine any
where, and many persons who travel
for pleasure forget to leave self at
home, and forget that it is impossible
TO run away from self. 1t is safe to
say that a thoroughly disconnected
person at home will not find true hap.
piness abroad. The sun is very fire.
quently late riser here, and it is no
unusual thing to hear bitter grumbling
on account of the cool morning fogs,
but Is soon as the sun appears the
hives are opened and the bees begin to
swarm and no more growing until
the next morning.
Have had the pleasure OF meeting q
few old acquaintance among whom
are Mr.. VIM. Avery and family. Mr..
Avery was formerly associated with
Barnes and Smith in the banking bust.
ness in Olympia. A kind invitation
was extended to eat turkey dinner,
thanksgiving day, which gave the way.
fsrer great pleasure. Talking over old
times and counting up our financial
wrecks. Mr.. Avery remarked: eff we
had remained in Olympia l wonder
how we should have fared." Their
ways have fallen in pleasant and pros
porous places as their personal appear.
ance, a handsome home and general
indications show.
Holidays are near and my mind re.
verts to the children and friends at
my old home and hope / may be in
time to say Happy New Year" to
all. PC. HALE.