The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-09-04
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vu1ARD'sl VISITORS.

The Grandest Picnic of the Season.
Lake Minnetonka, MINI, 2,-The
Hotel Lafayette, In this charming re-
sort, presents lively appearance 10, Gay,
crowded as it is with President Vlllsrd's
guests. The German advance guard ar
rived yesterday, but the main BODY came
in this morning. Three long special
trains arrived before 10 O'Clock. All the
guests except the Pacific coast contingent
are now here. they number about sou.
The party is very harmonious and Jolly.
Every one appears to look forward win
great interest to the coming festivities.
Much attention is given to the German
representatives, who IS body are dis
tineuished for their culture and ability.
There are among them many OF the Lead
ing scientific mei Of the world. This
party conducts itself in pleasing dem
ocratic manner and makes friends with
everybody. TIE mem bers Of the English
party are 3 little more reserved, but on
the whole make very good impression.
The Earl of Onslow, accompanied by
his lady and retinue Of servants, occupy
special car, where he receives his
friends and visitors. Many distinguished
men are the centre OF groups on piazzss.
There is General Grant, with his ever
lasting cigar; the Hon. William M.
Evarts, who attracts the statesmen
around him in a body; Carl Schurz,
who is head and front of the German
party; Congressman KSssoD, Of Iowa,
who reRales social groups with remin-
iscences; Carter Harris, Mayor Of Chic
ago, who says he will stay with the party
Just so long as Willard lets him, strolls
up and down among the group. Presi-
dent Willard himself ia always the centre
of large group. There are many prom
inent and business and railroad men,
conspicuous among whom are Robert
Harr. s, of Erie, and George NJ. Pullman.
The latter arrived 10 his special
Ex- President Frederick Billings
is also on hand with special car. This
has been beautiful day. There being
no fixed programme, each one occupied
himaelf according 10 his own inclInstions,
A large number went out for boat ride
around the lake in the afternoon. The
Germans were taken charge of by dele
CATION of their friends who exerted them
selves to entertain them in most agree
able manner. Commissioners from both
st. Paul and Minneapolis are on hand
with assurances Of 8 good time for TO.
morrow. The party will arrive in st.
Paul in the morning st 9 am, be re-
ceived by the mayor and common coun-
Gil and q reception lon very grand scale
under the auspices of the city will be
given. The council has appropriated
$50, 900 for that purpose. In Minnespo-
lis no official reception will occur, but 9
grand demonstration is promised. A
delegation of leading men Of Minneapolis
will meet the party and 90 the
honors. A grand banquet occurs 10
the evening ct Lake Minnetonks, al
which tossts will be drunk and speeches
made. Carl Schurz, John A. Kssson.
ex-senator Mitchell, Mr.. Willard, DR..
Bunsen and others are expected 10 speak.
The journalists have selected Brooks, OF
the New York; Times, TO respond to the
toast ''The Press" The evidences of
rivalry between the cities Of st. Paul and
Minneapolis are conspicuous, and give
rise to many pleasant remarks. Advlces
have been received to the effect that
President Arthur will be here at o'clock
tomorrow.