The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-21

R., owner George Rodenberg, and the
We1rdl1ng, owner F. M. Douglas, both
stand high amongst tie many Yachts of
all sizes and descriptions which adorn
the waters of White Bear. We give a. cut
81 Of these four yachts as fair sample Of
the boats to be found at White Bear
The row boats on the lake are of the
very best and prettiest. A number of
napntha launches are also In use and
several steamers make their daily trips
to the various points Of interest about the
lake for the accommodation of passen-
gers.
Dellwood has reason to be proud of the
handsome McKibbin cottage just erected
on its shores, This fine residence keeps
Dellwood we'll in the forefront in it's rep
utation for homes both handsome and
coy. The Hewitt property is one of the
finest or the lake. Many others follow
close in their wake. Crowds of visitors
are entertained at Delwood each season
by the members of the yacht club. and
this season Is expected to be red-letter
year in the clubs history
Dellwood stretches for a considera BILE
distance along the prettiest shores of
w h1te Bear, extending from the dividing
line between Ramsey ard Washington
counties all the way to the peninsula
Near the latter we note another group of
large ice houses for storing the summer
supply Of ice. The peninsula remains al
most completely in it's original wild state
untouched by the hand OF man; but even
here two or three houses peep out from
amongst the trees, and the tourist who
turns off the road will find himself QUICK
ly carried to en elevated point from which
he gets truly charming view of the lake
lying well down almost under his feet
The read passes on from the peninsula
to Nahtomedi, one of the most charming
Notes ~ to- n-t<-
a sort of Minnesota Chautauqua by the
Methedists, 1t still retains the atmosphere
of peace and quiet which was then In
pressed upon 1t, and noisy clanor of any
kind is unknown within its precincts.
But neither is it characterized by sane
timoniouS gravity of Gemeaner Pretty
little homes nestle amongst the trees on
all sides, with the unpretentious but
homelike hotel in the midst. A rustic lit
tie railroad station stands back from the
lake, where trains between st. Paul or
Minneapolis and Saltwater pause mo-
ment and then steam away again The
electric line from st. Paul via North ST
Paul and Wildwood terminates here In
a few weeks the extension now being
built to Saltwater will give Mohtomedi a
second means Of communication with the
outside world. Campers find many pretty
spots for occupancy at or near Mahto-
medi, and it Is. taking 1t all in AL, per-
haps the most truly rustic spot about
the lake It has It's own little store and
postoffice, and lives quite forgetful of the
great busting world that lies not far
away.
From Mahtomedit to Wildwood the road
runs back from the lake, but gives
glimpses Of its waters occa sionally But
the new cycle path runs over the hills and
then suddenly plunges down to the very
edge of the water, where the cyclist,
somewhat heated from his exertions.
could easily, by slight turn Of his wheel.
ride directly into it's cooling depths This
path is smooth and generally level, and Is
veritable paradise for the lover of the
wheel. The simple beauty of the sur
roundings must be seen to be appreciated,
and it is with sigh of regret that, Just as
he has got fairly bowling along this de-
lightful stretch, he finds himself suddenly
spinning into the grounds at Wildwood.
and compelled to slack his speed to the
regulation pace once more.
Wildwood is now In the hands of the
Twin City Rapid Transit company, who
connect from here with st. Paul and Min
neapolis. and in short time will also
connect directly with Saltwater, and not
| unlikely later on with White Bear viii
lage Wildwood is essentially a summer
park and picnic grounds. It has it's payil-
hon and various attractions. The electric
railway people seek to make 1t a really
attractive point for visitors, second only