, 1880-06-27
THE 1s DELIS.' -
An Early Opening Of the Season
at Kilbourn City.
Beauties Of Nature Supplemented by
Comforts Of Mans Creation,

Special Correspondence Of Tbs Chicago Tribune

Special Correspondence Of Tbs Chicago Tribune
KrLBouRN CITY, Wis. June 2l.-"Dccorative
art, indeedr said Corinne, contcmptuously
I'm heartily sick of it. I made q solemn vow
last summer, while was roaming through Nat
ure's superb galleries, that I would never SC
much as touch pencil or brush again." And the
dear girl sat meditatively balancing her tea
spoon on the edge of her Sevres cup no longer
pale and spirftless, but as pretty picture OF
rosy health as one could wish to see.
Madame, who was still leisurely sip
| ping her coffee, gazed admiriugly at
her eldest-born. who might have sat as q model
for the Venus de Medici, SO rounded had her
| form become from close companionshfp with
| Nature, and from drinking in most unheard of
quantities of ozone. the summer previous And
| Monsieur, who was as usual reading his loved
TRIBUNE. smiled complacently: for, although
| perpetual motion should never be discovered.
and Edison might be years in perfecting his won
| derful inventions, yet good living and
| cheap rates ut a pleasant summer-resort,
! bad already become rcconciled in this new Ell
| dorado Of the Northwest, and the much agi-
| tated question Of
WHERE TO FIT TO-
had long ago been decided. sin ce which time all
was as placid and serene as the bosom Of Seneca
Lake in Summer.
"Eureka!" shouted Felicia, the pet, banding
back her plato to be filled for the third time.
Her dainty stomach, no longer ioathing the food
placed before her, was exceedingly rejoced ut
sight Of it. "Eureka!" again she shouted at the
top of her musical voice. Ki1bourn City and the
Dells! Rest and quiet! Health and strength
Where Economy and the best accommodations
shall lie down together; and plain dress and
popular summer-resort shall go hand in hand"
"Carriage at, the door, Num-" said Bridget,
bursting In On the domestic scene, and Monsieurs
family were soon whirltng rapidly away from
dear, hot, dusty. struggling Chicago to
the greenest Of fields, and to the
puEest of waters from the fount Of Truth, which
are filled to the brim with our lost youth.
This season at the Delts opens
, MONTH EARLIER THAN THE LAST.
and most propitiously. Heaven only knows how
the crowd will be accommodated when the tlow-
ing tide actually sets in in July. But mine host
of the Finch House has always proven himself
equal to the occasion, and as tourists, like the
babes in the "Foundlings' Homc,' rarely
stay a long time, there is always room
for more Mr. Finch has secured
large private residence, pleasantly located,
which he has fitted up most charmingly for
guests; ,whilo the Finch House proper, which
has comported itself like a staid and dernure
matron all winter, has sS'ine out in most
attractive reception-suite. Unlike most preten-
rs erIate are as its
place has been freshencd and beautihed; and
they look most inviting, nestled in among the
adorned with flowers and plants Miss Belle
Carpcnter, daughter of 4. v. H. Carpenter, Cen
era! a. Passenger @ 6 Ageuttof the Chicago Milwaukse
first on the scene Of pleasure This month IS in
expressibly charming. In all tho wide world
there Is nothingso enhancing Us the approach Of
THIS FAIR YOUNG CREATURE WE CALL JUNE
For days we have felt her nearness; have seen it
In the rapid unfolding Of the leaves-in their
softness of color1ng-in the exqusit strains Of
the oriole-in the gentle breeze which so coyly
Of Nature herself. Ali at once the morning
dawns with new loveliness; d million howery
Of Nature peals forth in one grand welcoming
march; and 10! she is with us, radiant as the
morn itself.
Q leafy June! crowned Queen Of the whole cir
We bow down and worship thee:
And richer than all the fabrics of the East is thy
nowered robe.
The breeze of the morning plays upon thy fair
And ali the Mrs Of Heaven fold thee in tender
The Sorth- Wind forgets its fury, and greets
thee with carcss;
And the whole air is tremulous with song.
The silent woods give forth their, subtle sweets,
While all the roses Of the Earth exhale their |
The rank ferns, ike the Scottish clans of Rod
erick Dhu,
Stand ready plumed to do thy bidding,
And all the green Earth does homage to thee,
o, Beauteous Queen!
forcgo their accustomed luxuries In coming to
the country; but those who have been so forru-
nate as to visit the "Dells" express themselves
as
HAPPILY DISAPPOINTED.
Indeed, you need not even dispense with your
duly bath; for there is superb institution here.
see. and you may be steamed or broiled. baked
or frozen, at your own pleasure. And the con-
You have heard the Boston Quintet Club: and,
closing your eyes, did it not seem thar the
gates of Paradise were opened, and that those
Something Of the same sensation you feel in
listening to these wildwood choristers; while
Natures grand & audi5ortum ' n has so one great ad.
does no at all depend on the length OF your
purse!
One need not go to Wagner to hear the music
when the gypsy spirit takes total possession. Of
you, and when your whole being .yearns
Save to do is to cpesssa peesssa eisu2sy
70 the depot Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
your whiting host After. supplying your inner
and fioat W you % back by the wtrching light Of tic
moon. and to the musical sound Of the FLASHING
of waters; after which YOU have only to crawl in
and as sweet as the breath of new-mown hay. |
md sleep the sleep Of the just. You need not
eyen concern yourself about awaklng in time
THE GRAND OVERTURE,
for there IS something about these morning.
concerts that Will open the eyes Of the most in
opening chorus you may turn over and finish
iour nap, for these numbers continue at iu-
coming 1 in iii near twilight Indeed. I'm not not
urc but the sweetest thing on the whole pro-