The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-01

remembered as one OF the pleasant
hours of the trip.
Tuesday evening AL assembled at the
hall and headed by the band marched
to the rink, where WI elegant banquet
was ia readiness, provided by the citi-
2enS of Watertown About three
hundred partoOl of this feast, which
consisted Of all the good things the
market afforded. Toasts and responses
occupied the time until twelve O'Clock
when the party broke up, after having
spent most enjoyable evening.
The entertainment in the city Was
furnished free Of charge by the citizens,
who seemed to take pride IN seeing how
much they could do for the entertain
ment OF their visitors 49, and how well
they succeeded !
"Wednesday morning we gathered at
the Minneapolis IL st. Louis depot,
where passes to Minneapolis were dis
tributed. Wewere not little surprised
at being joined by the Watertown band
whom the citizens, not being content
with what they had already done, had
engaged To accompany us to Minneap-
oils, and furnished money for their
transportation. AdieuS being said, our
train was put in motion, bound for
the east
At noon the train stopped ut Morton
where Landlord Watson had bOQnti-
ful dinner prepared for US, and all par
took with a will.
The country through which this road
passes is very picturesque and fertile,
ana the road, though but recently
opened, will compare favorably with
the older lines of Minnesota.
Minneapolis was reached at 6 o'clock
and headed by the band the party
marched TO the West hotel, which was
to be headquarters while in the city.
This is one of the most magnificent ho-
tells in the United states. The struct-
IRE occupies whole block, eight stories
high. The building contains eight
hundred sleeping rooms, and the dining
room will seat four hundred perSons.
The Whole is 3ilHply magnificent.
At nine O'Clock Thursday carriages
were provided by the committee. and
the patty Was driven about the city for
three hours, and shown some OF the
principal sights. The finest residence
in Minneapolis, and which is not sur
passed IN size and elegance in the
United States, is that of cX-GovernOr
Washburnc. Minneapolis has iaany
other fine residences. Among the fine
business structures is the Syndicate
block, Chamber of Commerce, and
fi'lSbIry and Washburne mills. The
new stone railroad bridge is one of the
chief objects of interest so the visitor.
The growth of this city in the last few
years is truly wonderful.
In the afternoon special train on
the Milwaukee n st. Paul road took the
eXcursionistst to Minn ohaha Falls where
4 half hour was spent IL viewing that
beautiful sight. A whole day at this
resort would have been none 100 long.
Friday morning a special train on the
Motor line being in readiness 10 convey
us to Minnctonka, we very regTettully
bade Minneapolis adieu. and were soon
viewing the beautiful scenery through
which the road runs. Leaving the train
at Excelsior We found the magnificent
steamer City of st. Louis IN waiting to
convey US around the lake This
steamer is large, tlree-deck pleasure
boat, owned and run iy Capt. MELON
aid. Ii is provided with stands, dining
room, etc, etc, for the convenience of
passengers A band was on board be-
longing to another excursion party.
which played alternate with our band
giving us plenty of fine music. The
boat touched several stations on the
way, and at noon stopped at Chapman,
where all except our party took dinner.
\ ramble through the woods for an
hour was greatly enjoyed. Again TAX
ing the steamer we returned 20 the Lake
Park Hotel, where dinner awaited us.
This is one of the largest and most Gel
ebrated summer resort hotels in the
country. An elaborate dinner was
served To which all did ample justice.
After dinner all were joyed TO learn that
Gen. w. L. Sherman was in the house,
and a delegation was sent TO request
his appearance. After a brief delay the
General came down, and greeted all
with hand shake and cordial word.
There were several in the company who
served under Sherman, who were espec-
tally 0verjoyed at seeing him once more.
From Lake Park the steamer Lotus
conveyed the party to MinAetOnka
Beach, where a 81. Paul. Minneapolis
* Manitoba special awaited TO convey
MS To ST. Paul.
\ committee from st. Paul met the
party at Minneapolis and distributed
neat badges, which read, "St. Paul Wei
comes the Dakota Press Association
July -, 1885" Siebert's Great West
ern band met the party at the st. Paul
Union depot. Carriages awaited at the
door and drive about the city OF st.
Paul was the next order. Among the
finest structures in this city are the
Hotel Ryan and Chamber of Commerce
buildings. St.Anthony' 8 Hill has many
elegant residences, as also Las al parts
of the city. a court hoase. and city
hall is in course of erection which will
srpass any building of the kind 10 the
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