St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-16

continued on the grounds with increased
spectators, indeed the interest OF the entire
crowd was centered in this programme.
The half mile walk was soon started, and
resulted in favor of 81. B. Harrington, who
won first prize. followed by T. Bowers,
second; Thomas Gillig, third, and C. Ben
fourth, all receiving prizes.
The judges, after this race, started
novel race, open only to grocerS of the
Twin cities, and filed as tall mems race.
In this j. Graham took first, FL. w. Rich
ards second, B. 81. Truman third. An in
novation at this juncture was the volun-
teer race between Wesley Neill of Mime
apoliS and Webster Smith of st. Paul, who
ran for half mile. This race brought the
crowd to their feet. 1t was neck and neck
for while, but unfortunately Neill tripped
on stone and Smith got there all alone.
OF course the sack race caused merriment
This listed four prizes, which were won
and distributed in the following order:
o. Q. Esse first, II. B. Harrington second
u. Haigh third and G. Bell fourth.
One of the features of the day was the
tug OF war between representative grocers
OF the two cities, in best two and three
pulls. The score was ST. Paul first pull,
Minneapolis second and Minneapolis third.
At this victory the friends of the victors
cheered themselves hoarse. After this part
of the program long-distance jumping was
INDUCED in and some very good jumps
made. f. Bowers of Minneapolis won,
making 1898 feet clear; L. 9. VAIL of
st. Paul gained second prize,
making 1917 feet. and A. WEIGH
of Minneapolis got third, jumping
1915 feet. At this juncture the crowd be-
gan to scatter, and three-legged race, won
by II, p. Harrington and c. Bell and
dude tug of war between teams from the
two cities, won by st. Paul, ended the pro-
gram at this spot.
After consolation blindfold race, won
by Harry Murphy, the spectators adjourned
TO the banks of the lake. where the rest
of the program was carried out In the
boat race the winners We're b. q. Aunson
first. B. l.. Smith second, 0. j. Wiggn
third. S. r.. Jansen fourth; best
time, go The boat race was
won by Henry Dockery and
the four prizes for the swimming match were
divided in the following order among Tom
Howley, w. Grenier, Fred Schffman and
c. j. Archbeeson. By this time it was
after Z O'Clock. and the last number of
the extensive program, the fitting race
caused the tired crowd to retire with laugh
ter. 1t consisted of two combattants,
armed with padded poles, who strived to
knock each other i'll the water. They were
successful.
Among the novelties of the day was
won first in the show and Mrs. Oswald's
second, both from Minneapolis. st. Paul
came in third, in the person of Mrs. j.
Beldn's baby.
In evening dancing was the chief amuse-
ment and the Grea. Western band fur
nished excellent music. Over 400 people
tripped the light fantastic until the late
trains which conveyed the tired excursion
lists home arrived Thus ended the second
annual excursion OF the retail grocerS.
1t is estimated that the steamers Belle
and City of St Louis as well as the Hattie
May conveyed over 1000 people.
Over the lake. All were chartered by
the grocers and the tours were heartily en-
joyed. The fleet was under the personal
direction or Commodore Zimmerman.
Hundreds of people came out on the
Manitoba and motor line in addition to the
regular excursion train Oh the Minneapolis
u ST. Louis railroad.
OTHER GOSSIP.
The boss painters OF Minneapolis picnicked
ut Bartell's upper lake yesterday. They had
the Rosandcr for the day, band and refresh
other visitors. There were thirty-tive in the
party and all report an excellent time.
Among the prominent arrivals ut the Lake
ParA hotel yesterday were Charles w. Aims
worth, Charles Fuller, Chicago: Miss Maggie
Donovan, Emettsburg, Ia; Miss Eliza Willard
and Alfred Willard, Oma, and w. J. COOe, Chi
cugo.
The first regular regatta of the Minnesota
Yacht club will occur Today, starring from
the Excelsior buoy ona ten and half mile
course. The time is set for H., a. III. aud
yachtmcn are requested to be- Oh hand
promptly.
AT tae Lafayette yesterday were registered:
W. n. Cia9eet, Louisville; J. g. McPhlipp,
Winnipeg; DR.. j. S. Warner and wife, St.
Louis: }. Young Scamon and wife, Chicago
Edward McCauey anu wife, Washington.
J. Young Scamon, one of the odert attor-
neys Of Chicago and legal writer OF ma
tonal reputation, if at the Lafayette.
There will be a dance at the Excelsior
house tonight.
]. j. Hand is at the Excelsior house.