Telegram-herald., 1889-05-12

pay al located Lrst AAcFf1 81 81
Aas proven a great aeCougl-o1aD0n -
ta1 thousands ~ peop.e t.1at s.s.t Eee4 ;
Lake, and the thorough system II
spleucla tine made nAs been tne cause
~ Meca prA se fE0m tle Da-sel gers.
tne >LEeer a. Company w.a put toEt1
extra er10gLs rms SIMMER La bringing
altr4 ftyas, ETC.. o. tle Lac sla prom
.es tlr pIo.-c some EaLe treats. / Nss
Iore rlAu fortunate yveie stav, as /
happened % be present AZ tae opening
8tg " rla Lake. and Lle great Ihrolzs
QI people brought olt ly tbe dummy
formed mosl pleasing slgaL- Tie
laud rendered s0sue r.cu music. and
everyone SEEMED happy AMI c0AIenLed
ile musicians selected IoI luc season are
fully able % furnish even better muse
than heretofore, thanks o. the efforts
oI The street Car Company, and lover,
~ that at may rest assured " hearing
concert. that are enjoyable.
NOW. while I am 0u thls subject of
street cars, wish % ssy tllat nOuced
ia paper a short time ago an Item 10
the eject that your street Car Com
pany lad adopted the plan 0t selling
twenty-five tickets for one dollar. lt j.
a splendid idea, and | am pleased 10
see q, and that Grand Rapids has Al
last followed ia line with other cities III
tins respect. There may be a few
crOa2efs because they cannot secure
transportation al a cheaper rate, and
even they, after careful cOnsidera-
tOn, and the expense the road has l.
looked INTO, VIII agree Il IS the right
plan 10 adopt alter all.
Jack warned me that it was after ,
O'Clock, 80 under hIs guidance Ne con
tluued our tour. We called at COM
Portable, honelike place, with large
veranda extending around the second
story. The house sat down IN a small
rayine near the lake, aud made an at
trsctlye spot IL was the refreshment
house of John II. Poisson. Mr.. Poisson
serves lunches of all kinds with
prOmptness, and all refreshments are
home made prepared. For the thirsty
are cool Summer drinks of all kinds.
FISH suppers are also a speciality. Mr..
Poisson has made Improvements on the
steamer sport" ana this little craft l.
a. frisky as ever.
What delightful spot that is, was
an exclamation that fell from my lips
"a We were leaning on fence and
looking around Us. We were on the
edge of beautiful ravine that had a
most magnificent green carpet. Picnic
chars were seen on every hand, and
the shore was studded with pretty lit
tie row boats. To the right was cOzy
little residence. The grounds and the
house are the property OF Miller, the
popular bOatman. This gentleman mas
completely overhauled his outfit, and
added many new and handsome boats
10 the lot. The lake front has been
improved and more room made on the
lawn. MinnOws and fishing tackle can
always be had with every boat. The
lunch room Is IN readiness, and each
patron may rest assured of a hearty re-
ceptiOn. Mr.. Miller has a delightful
and most enjoyable spot to visit, and
some OF our most pleasant moments
were whlled away on ms premises.
May this courteous gentleman enjoy
brisk seasons business.
The pride Of the lake, the steamer
"Belknap." next attracted our atten-
ton. It Is neat appearing vessel,
and last wear It did ycOman's service.
The first person that greeted us as We
passed through the gangway was :.
TyrOler. the captain and proprietor.
The "Belkuap' has met with many I'M
prOvemcuts, and - stronger than ever.
The decks have been lowered eighteen
inches and the truss work repaInted
The machinery has also been over
hauled, and the steamer Will make bet
ter time than ever. The entire crew
from captain down are trustworthy
people, and carefully look out for the
comfort OF their passengers. The prim
little steam launch "TT.xy" has also
been improved TO some extent. \ coal
boiler has replaced her oil boiler, and
passengers VIII not experience that un-
comfortable heat any more. The ma
chinery has been packed with asbestos
and the little craft looks as neat and
clean rs PIN. The "Belknap" has a
sample room where at any time the
thirsty can quench MS thirst.
On the opposite shore to the right a
pretty little white tent was observed.
To Is the property of {. 4. Davis, a new
conner. and his attraction Is a platform
swing. something new, that VIII assist
the Idle 20 pass few moments away
eulOyably. Mr.. DAVIS Will run n first
Clas. lunch and ice cream stand IN con
nectOn. and Will do everything possible
90 make MS patrons feel at home.
During the Summer, dances and CON
certs will bc gwen, and IN the very
near future a wire cable with trapczc
swing will be- built. Mr. DAVIS intends
making his a popular resort. and VI .
do everything possible to gam that Oo-
lect.
THAT must be a popular place /
remarked, as | Cazed at the pavilion
that sits ia the grove opposite the boat
landing. Jac6 replied tnat / had but
rtie ideao uecroWd~ 0t people that vls-
tied dtnatp p.aceda-y. Icucer-aud lunch
parties made .t their headquarters. J..
VI. ~wtt.suJ .- manager, and .t ls safe
t0 predict a larger seasons buS.ue -
trau ever enjoyed before. Fre4ucUteI
ot keeds Lake wI,l soon partSe 0t bis
delicious FISH dinners, prepared such n
can only bee done hy nlnl. They VII
seek a cool shady spot .n the grove and
enjoy his excellent zee cream and Cake.
1Dd feel rDey never tasted better. Nr.
-wetls1d ma Ses a feature OF CatcruE
% parties aud dinner and lunch com
D3ules and s prepared 90 serve ON
short notice almost anything desired
Ilc paw ON has heen completely over
nauled. and each apartment Is as COM
-0rran bee and lomtI 81 asCCu he. Every
visitor s trip tn the lake is incomplete i
lro paw lion has 1ot been visited. It S
one of the Lake. great features. end 1
one of I-s standby 5. I shall ever rc-
member Che cali T made In the rear
Of tae ravo the pretty little Ba-
mona baI Park. place where The un-
terrified can visit and yell for their