The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-22
MlNNETONKA

The popular novels 1.-THE Mississippi Bub-
ble, written by Emerson Hough, is being
oramatized. The work is being done at Mr..
Houghs summer home on Phelps Island.
by the author himself and his friend, Albert
Bruning, who has a wide experience IN this
kind Of work. The dranlatization is nearly
completed. e. s*
Camp Messasebe Is the new name of Mr..
and Mrs. Houghs cottage. 1t has been re-
christened in honor Of Mr.. Hough's book.
The peculiar spelling conforms closely to
the early French, and undoubtedly produces
pronunciation more closely resembling that
Of the original Indian than does the English.
Golf Is occupying the thoughts of members
OF the Minnetonka club justnoW, and In spite
Of the chilling defeat received Saturday at
the hands of the Minikahda players, the
members OF 1.-The club are driving enthuslas-
tically over the course between showers. The
showers have been most #discouraging ele-
ment to all outdoor sports at the lake re-
Gently. The afternoon free from a sudden
downpour of rain has been rare indeed, and
the links are sodden and dreary a large part
Of the time.
AS the fine grass courts laid out on the
Burton estate In. the midst of a pretty dell
included in the links have been dismally wet
most of the time, local tennis players have
not been able to use them, and 1t Is possible
that the tennis tournament planned for next
week may be postponed until later da.e.
The QUITO town players last year expressed
"a strong. preference for grass courts and
those on the Burton grounds were considered
ideal. The turf, usually SO springy, has be-
come heavy and spongy, and unless the sun
is unusually gracious this week the ground
will be unfit for use.
Ward Burton will be the leading spirit in
the tournament, as he was last year, and his
plans for the events have already been care
fully laid. -Four rooms have been reserved
at the Minnetonka club for visiting players
and informal features are added daily to the
list OF pleasures planned for the week.
Previous to the dissipatons of tennis week
will come the annual cruise on Saturday when
the sailing and power craft from all parts
of the lake will assemble at the club Islands
in the morning, starting at 10 O'Clock for
lelsurely sail up the lake. If the weather
displays the usual perversity OF annual cruise
day, the sail will be largely a matter OF
skilful towing. But whatever the method Of
arrival the picnic luncheon on Shady island
will be delightful as usual, for rain or shine,
the luncheon of cruise day is a merry event.
Unusual attention is being paid this season
to the matter of decorating the boats so
that the procession will make a handsome
spectacle.
The Minnetonka club members seem des-
tined to have small and exclusive hops for the
lakeside members to join their clubhouse
friends on the evenings of the weekly dan
cling party. Saturday evening was no excep-
ton to the rule, but those fortunate enough
to be housed before the storm enjoyed de
lightful evening. Several small dinner parties
preceded the dance. The Misses Colburn en-
tertained six guests with dainty repast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scanlon and Mrs. Levings
made up small family parties.
On Sunday Mr. and Mrs, l.. C. Prior en-
tertaned a party Of nine at dinner and
luncheon. George Belden, W. G. Hudson,
W. G. Afnsworth, P. r. Holmes were over
Sunday guests at the club. T.
"A pretty luncheon is planned for Thurs
day when Mrs. H. l.. Hankinson of Cottage
wood will have twenty friends at the club.
Miss Kate Moulton and Mr.. Houghmont
were guests at the club yesterday spending a
pleasant day upon the water and in calling
upon friends. --...'
That Charles Hale still keeps up an interest
in tennis Is shown by the fact that he and
Mrs. Hale will spend the tennis. week at
the club. Other tennis week guests will be
F. M. Barnard, w. C. Shull and W. g.
Ainsworth. i, -, ~
Tomorrow the ticket agents Of the Mime
apolis & St Louis road will spend the day
at Tonka bay, taking a tour Of the lakes on
the Puritan On Aug 6 the city statesmen
will tour the lake on the Puritan and spend
luncheon hour on shore.
Captain GIval OF the Juno has purchased a
new boiler for his boat, and Is busy putting
the little steamer In excellent repair