Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-05-23
BEAuT|Fl Wis LAKE
1lE MONO o. JNE
moRrn Dakota cnAuTAuQvA.
THE SEASON or 1907 OPENS
JUNE IS AND CONTINUES IS
DAYS, EVERY DAY OF
WHICH EMBRACES A PROGRAM
OF AMUSEMENT, ENTER
TAINMENT, RECREA-

AIN WIEN 1, NENNEf1.
TON AND DELIGHT FURNISHED
AT NO OTHER RESORT IN
THE NORTHWEST.
OF all the summer resorts in the great
northwest the North Dakota Chautauqua
grounds at Devils Lake is the one pos
sessing the greatest natural beauty of
location and the most attractions for
the least money. Situated on wooded
beach, overlooking the lake, the grounds
slope gradually toward the west finally
reaching the level of the water The
sea breeze sweeping over the assembly
grounds from the west and south blows
uninterrupted direct from the bosom Of
the great lake itself. No spot in the
west is cooler in summer. and nowhere
is the air more delicious.
ATTRACTIVE BEACH.
The beach is most attractive. For
several miles beautiful drive skirts
the waters edge, winding in and out of
the high oak trees 18th serpentine irreg-
ularity: This oeae is thronged with
promenaders, who consider it one Of
the sweetest charms of the grounds.
NEW AUDITORIUM.
One OF the largest and finest audi
forums for literary, musical, social and
general amusement purposes adds one of
the strongest attractions to this popular
resort. The best musical talent, the
greatest known orators, the most at
tractive lecturers, matchless imperson-
ators, professors in magic and science,
specialists in all lines of entertainment
ha.,o hoo,, ,~,rr,~aJ S., x1,:c eoo~o., .,,o1,
ing one of the grandest aggregations of
talent ever presented to the people of the
northwest.
BATH HOUSE.
Directly in front of the main grounds
on the lake front is situated the bath
house complete in every respect, includ-
ing attendants, bathing suits, ETC. Con-
nected with the bath house is feet of
row and sail boats for the use of patrons
at moderate. rental.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
The Devils Lake Chautauqua is we'll
equipped with hotels to take care of the
pleasure seeker who comes for day
or the entire season. Hotel lakewood
owned by the association, has been re-
fitted and materially enlarged, has all
the modern convenienccs of summer ho-
tells and rooms CO.: DC secured at half
the usual rates a. inner resorts. No
meals are served in the hotel but two
restaurants adjoin where board can be
secured at an extraordinary low rate by
the day, week or season or upon the
pay for what you order" plan. No ex-
horbitant charges are allowed for any
thing on the grounds.
OUTDOOR LIFE
Life on the Chautauqua grounds is
essentially an outdoor one, much Of the
time of every visitor being spent out in
the balmy air, while revelling in the
many pastimes of the place, which in
clude bathing, driving, wheeling, boating,
tennis, golf, baseball, football and all
outdoor sports enjoyed by Americans.
TENTING.
AS place of residence during hot
summer days the. North Dakota Chau-
tauqua ground has many advantages.
There are plenty of pretty cottages,
an abundance of the purest water, gas
lights, stores, restaurants, lunch coun-
tiers, candy shops, photograph galleries,
curio shops, livery barn, bicycle paths,
etc. The great majority, however, pre-
fer tenting and the asociati.n owns hun
dreds of the heaviest duck tents, which
are set up ready for the visitor at the
following prices:
1ox12, per week ................ S 2 so
1ox12, per season .............. s 90
12x14, per week ................ 3 90
I2xI4. per season .............. 8 90
1ox2o, per week ................ a 50
Ioxzo, per season .............. 10 90
Those desiring floors and frame sides
and ends can have same by paying a
small rental for the lumber used. Water
works have been extended throughout
the grounds and every comfort and con-
venience is furnished patrons without
additional expense.
THE EXPENSE.
The expense of camping on the Chau-
tauqua ground is within reach of all. A
ticket to the grounds enables its owner
to visit without e~'-o charge all enter
tainments in the 2 crium and all out
side sports. The. absolutely no ex-
ira charges for :. .:crtainments and
amusements.
Family season ii, 5. two adult
and all children s..,ier Fl years
Of age, IS days .............. S. 90
Family weekly tickets $50
1ANoeo oiASAS udy t!SNSSS .s''' %
Adults season tickets .......... q 90
Adults weekly tickets .......... 2 90
Children over 10 and under 20
years Of age, daily ........... rs
Children over 10 and under 20
years of age, season .......... 90
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS.
The Sanford Dodge Company, one Of
the best on the road and general favor
ties with the people of the northwest
will be present two nights July 6 and 8
producing the greatest dramatic treats
of the season. The Three Musketeers,"
Dumas great masterpiece, is too well
known to call for explanations and QUO
Vadis," the drama of the dawn Of
Christianity, one of the greatest sem
sations in the theatrical world, will be
produced in the mammoth auditorium by
this superb company, headed by that
fascinating and romantic young actor,
Sanford Dodge. No charge to the audi
torium.
". A. DAVIS,
Chalk talker and cartoonist, comes July
IS, Is and II. His ability to talk with
chalk on any subject is equaled by few