The San Francisco call., 1909-06-27

A-6- SCSZLGszW scenery
More than a century ago, man. rest
aessly searching for a home. sailed
into Monterey bay, and, realizing the
natural facilities afforded for his com
fort and protection. founded on the edge
of the garden" the mission village OF
Monterey. wherein ne could worship
COG in the faith OF his fathers in
Gsr Spain
HOWN OF MONTERREY
: Years went by and the little town
ef Monterey Erew-the few Indians
<ho were there before taking kindly
50 the peaceable invasion OF their
lands by these religious men and their
Followers For the newcomers had
brought with them many benefits. cul-
tivsting the fertile soil and aIleviat-
Ing their MS with wonderful rene
dies. and there was room for all The
town prOspereo. held the honorable
position OF capital Of the state OF Cali
fornia, was the scene OF biOOdshed.
when forced TO IL by Mexican invaders
and then settled down 10 a sleepy ex-
fstence-
In due time the railroad stretched
ffs steeiy length from san Francisco,
the metropolis Of the west. TO the lit
tie town, and those at the head Of this
great corporation we're not slow TO
realize the possibilities Afforded by the
climate and the restful atmosphere
The outcome OF this realization may be
seen in that most ideal Of watering
places. Del Monte. situated about a mile
from Monterey. and which has become
the resting place Of fashion and cui-
ture.
Although the hotel is located within
g quarter OF mile OF the bay, which
IS sometimes completely shrouded with
fog. the sun always seems 70 hold sway,
as the fog is drawn seawsrd or through
the valley. The grounds around the
hotel are almost perfect in their cul-
fivstion. Tall pines, with their ever
green needles, spreading oaks. rustling
their shining leaves, and stately. cypress
trees, trimmed TO a nicety shade the
well grOomed lawns, artistically laid
out flower beds and many attractive
winding walks.
The green carpet OF the lawns is
dotted here. and there with luxuriant
palms, banana trees, Towering shrubs
and many tropical plants, whose
pungent perfumes burden the air with
their fragrance, somewhat strong in
California during the dry season OF
summer.
one glorious morning lately the
writer. stepping out on the broad
.verands 10 inhale the spicy freshness Of
the air and enjoy the warm sunshine.
was aooOsted by "A friend, the owner
invitation % take IN" the famous
seventeen mile drive
REALIZATION THE BEST
The anucipatory idea, probably
drawn from the grounds surrounding
the hotel. is that il is IL miles OF care
fully kept road. through a highly cult
waited park. but the realization when
taking the drive IS even more pleasing.
Leaving the hotel the road leads
through the grounds, past the Del
Monte bath house. and into Monterey.
on whose streets may stili be seen the
Spanish vaQuerO on his horse. or the
lazy 8TexIcsno. with his black pipe and
HIS red handkerchief. knotted around
his swarthy neck. dreamily tipped back
n his chair before some old adobe
house or dark eyed beauty, a de-
Ascendant OF Spain, with her faithful
Auenna but few feet away, keeping
q careful watch over her charge The
town is replete with old landmarks and
places Of interest, among these the
cottage before which stiii grows the
s-Sberuan rose This simple flower
was planted nearly 100 years ago. from
a slip given the fair occupant OF the
cottage. then q beautiful girl by an
army oficer who promised he would
return This bright eyed dark haired
little. girl faithfully waited until eye