, 1876-08-27


however, on tho part Of those wishing to pnfchase
revealed the fact that the island was unsufseyeo
Government land, and the necessary arrangements
were made, through Congressman Niliiam1s, 70.
ward securing the treasure Tor the ioya. sH,g" 80
Of the - old man. The decd was on1ainsa 10 loT
ciety formed, composed Of the most lnhuensIai !
gentlemen Of Chicago. Milwaukee,, Racine, ana
Burlington, who e3crted themselves ID mahtns re
treat in all the State. These gentlemen
urc toilers. whose pilgrimage is marked W un.
usual mental labor who have acquired ? worldly 0,
callings. and who have families that grace me
social circles OF the cities in which they n!e'
Their t'idols" are escorted to the romantic secla-
sion Of Island Wild every year, and q weeks re-
1axation and harmless enjoyment Is INDUCED in
that chases away the care and monotong o. every
day life. The expenditure Of wealth and labor IN
making the retreat such an inviting abiding place
has been Immense, but the burden was borne by the
many, making it light for all
4 SPLENDID CLUBHOUSE
OF quaint architectural design occupies the cen1re
view OF the surrounding country Tor mics. a
shaft 100 feet high points hcavenward from the
highest pinnacle Of the cupola and the starry
banner floats in the breeze from the ofty TOP. me
house in its every arrangement is perfect as u 1s
simple, and conveniently accommodates about 100
guests. Balconies surround the second story and
the high tower from which q magnificent view or
the lake and woodland Gun be obtained. The sides
and ends are SO arranged as to form an AWNING
over wide walk that leads around the bufldlns'
and when storms Of wind or rain render !. II necGs
done in q few minutes. The first moor
is used for dining and dancing hall, and conven,
ienly situated In the rear are tue R.cnen ann
have their separate ''kits." Winding staizways
lead to the tower, and on sunny days the
A powerful wind mill is attached to . large iron
pump that has supply pipe extended to the lake,
and water is forced into every room III the ouiainS
from reservoir in the upper story: IN ~ inc sn,
flag staff, almost $50 feet high, and the mammoth
bunting which il printed in large letters isl
o9d Se fn ser the club
ming little steamboat, named the y =. Chipman,
in honor Of generous hearted Granger II IN me
that 1s OF
tanning attraction of the lake, and Charley Finch
thinks the steamboat is but poor speculation in
comparison There M row and salboats IN any
never lacking for the qualification OF their wishes
in this respect. 4 large tow boat plies between
the shore and the island, which is faithfully
guarded By couple Of brawny tars that none may
raid the enchanted isle who are not welcome
VISITORS TnRoNG THE ISLAND
in such numbers at present that tents for the ac-
commodation Of the gentlemen dot the various
spaces from LANDS End " to '.John @ 'Groat's."
The lords OF creation prefer woong the drowsy
god under canvas roof, to sleeping In the com
Portable dwelling but a. the latter ls : fully occu- u
Hobson's. The mention of the wealthy anti aristo-
cratic families which the reader will find appended
and are who now visiting this lovely spot is snf
appeared in the Chicago Times Of last
Monday. The letter referred to was greater sur
@ S The So@ @ @eSg se + Ts soaa H5ay 1s2 9Sh bt ee5 n
their friends who know them go we'll.
INCIDENTS
Of this years encalnpnaent are just as anus.
md sn9assb to former ses the ones sn.dn Sna
terated hilarity that holds high reyel every
where. Ladies who in cities would go into
commissions should spider or RI freekle prove af-
conceivable, and it is i distinguishing character
istic to be able to show sun browed face fear
that shade the hills and valleys and dreamy nooks
OF this fairy spot are marked by IN innocent dis
regard Of the poky social fornlalitfea indulged in
elsewhere, and the shout of song and story mikes
The grand event Of this seasons fro1ic was
the erection OF the Island Wild" tlss-pole,
lent mnsa wilns band # the three last caases e1er
csed but little physical aid, their noise and fnhu-
ence helped the others bEavely. But even among
talked louder than the ladies and lifted less .Rcn-
dering unto Cesar the things that are Caesars "
would compel the award Of credit TO Charley Finch
who superntended the task and acquitted himself
nobly. .
Every morning. long before the most ambitious
worm opens its ,gakeful pepper, parties stroll down
ours u "a and boat equipments and some with bathing
dresses slyly tucked away. and the health giving
exercise Of each day opens with romp over or in
the refreshing lake.
ANNUAL ELECTION.
The regular annual election Of otllcers was held
in Dr.. Hahn's tent On Friday, Aug. 25, DR.. Wild
in the chair; George E: starkweather., Secretary
pro ten, After the meeting WAS called to order
the members proceeded to elect officers. the ballot
resulting in making Fred Wild President; =: ?.
Hall, Of Chicago, Vice President; Hamilton utley,
ton, Treasurer: Tie Board Of Directors we're
eorbett, i; J: Miiltgan, and Dr.: Il, ). Hahn, oi
Field, and Stephen Dull, Of Racine; D. 3. Ncgg,
OF Milwaukee; ]. $. Drake, Of Rock Island; E. y.
White, Of Burlington; and c. 4. Lathrop, OF Be-
lott
Prominent among the guests at Island Wild dur
ing the present season are, from
CHICAGO:
jennie a eu Rockwell @ % Mi:s @ Frankie Hahn, sf: as
and 5lrs. George Timerman, Miss Cora
8 Brown, Miss Rsnig; Nis; JoY ~, PeteTs,
Hall, Miss Mollie Hahn; Mrs Fanny CASTOR: OF
New York, guest Of Mr. and 3lrs. Corbett; Mr.
nd NTa ssott @s5 coTds Mis- Cook 1f
lam White, Mr. q: Millisan: NJ: .Aleck Peters,
Mr.. Toustelotte, and Alr. j. II. Hahn
RACINE.
Mr.. and Mrs Wild and and family, the Hon on md
=
Mrs Tecgarden, Miss SalIie Wild, Miss Ella Foster
Miss Lbbie Wickham, Miss Lizzie Root Mt and Airs.
Stephen Bull. Mr., aud Mrs. Hy Raymond, MIR. and
Mrs Channcy ,Lathrop, MEs ctaancy Hall, ar.
and Mrs F. ". George, Mrs. Dr. Page, the Misses
Lawton, Misses Ida and Nettic Ball, Miss Josie
Griffith, Miss Abbic Starkweathcr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martindale, Mr.. and Mrs. William Vance, Mrs.
George Thomas, Mr. r. B. Reilay, Mr.. 4. Hugu
min. Mr. and Mrs. George Z. Starkweathcr, the
Hon. John Elkins, and Capt. Frank Lowell
ELSEWHERE.
Mr.. and Mrs Clayton and daughter Of Freeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stone and family OF Belot, and
h1essrt. Clement brothers and Forester OF Pata-
gonia, Alessrs Drake Brothers Of Rock Island,
a1rs. B. 3. Davis Of Elkhorn, Capt. Lou Vance and
daughter, and Capt. Dave Vance. Of Milwaukee,
!etsrs., D. \; Wcgg; and s: V. Farnum:: also Of
Milwaukee, DR.. and Mrs. l.. Kords, the Wells
Brothers, and Ar. and 3Ire- Mcinhart of Burling-
ton and F. Russel and brother OF Geneva.
NoRyAL,
ILLINOIS.
WAUKEGAN.
WHEW! IRIS HOT!