New-York tribune., 1902-08-24
ON THE ST. LAWRENCE
IRISH OF OCCURRENCES IN THE THOU
SAND ISLAND REGION RE-
CENT ARRIVALS.

Thousand Island Park N Y, Aug % (SpeciaD.-
Now that the season is drawing to close, there
is a rush Of events so characteristic OF the month
of August Social functions come along at be-
videring pace and championship contests in ath-
letics of all kinds being held So many things
of Importance have occurred in the last seven
days that it is difficult to begin an account any
where.
The visit of Governor Odell to address the meet
ing of the State Grangers attracted more general
attention than any other occurrence OF the week
perhaps. A large number of Gransers attended,
swelling the number of people at the park from
eight thousand TO eleven thousand or twelve thou
sand. This number is about two thousand more
than the park usually accommodates SO the dlff-
Guilty in obtaining accommodations overnight may
be imagined Every cottage filled, and many
half finished dwellings were utilized as place or
shelter. The Governor was well entertained during
his stay enjoying yacht rides, the searchlight
trip and reception.
The annual benefit ball for the Thousand Island
House Orchestra, held Monday evening, was a
brilliant affair." and was attended by society from
all points of the river.
The annual stag dinner Of the college men oc-
Cured Friday evening About fifty men from
different colleges attended. and all pronounced IT
the event Of the season.
Mrs. Robert Davis, OF Montclair. n. J., gave
shore dinner on Tuesday for several of her young
friends at Thousand Island Park The party made
the trip TO the lower end of Wells Island in the
naphtha launch Kfttie. a merry afternoon and
Davis's hospitality were Mrs Daniel James Run
yon Miss katherine Tuper, Miss Welden. the
Misses Benedict, of New-York Miss Grace Blackis-
tcn Of Philadelphia; Miss Florence Davis, Rob-
ert and Edward Davis. of Montcair; Ernest Pierce,
w. Chandler Knapp. Eugene Van Ripper. r. Nc
Bride, DR.. II. Dover, of Syracuse. and Carl Kruse.
of Cincinnati.
The social event of the season at the Columbian
Will testimonial ball given TO the Syracuse
University Orchestra, which has made such hit
at that hotel this year. 1t IS without doubt the
popular musical organization on the river. as
can be seen by the large attendance at the Sunday
evening sacred concerts. Mrs Robert Davis and
Mrs. Daniel Runyon. of New-York. and Mrs. John
Blakston of Philadelphia, managing the affair.
which that Il viii be great success In
every way. II will be held on Tuesday.
The German given at the Columbian on Thursday
evening was an enjoyable affair. The elite Of the
park society attended. The figures were elaborate
and interesting.
The second OF the concerts by the Tabernacle
Chorus under the direction Of Professor Ward. Of
Syracuse assisted by the Syracuse University Or
Tabernacle on Wednesday before audience OF
four thousand five thousand The work of the
chorus was particularly well done. considering the
changes IN its personnel since II was organized.
Sigmund sterns of New-York, entertained num-
Der OF Thousand Island Park residents at his
summer home, opposite St Lawrence Park, on Fri
day evening The party. which included Mr.. and
Mrs. o. T. Green, Major and Mrs T. Hudson. Miss
butcher, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Simmons. DIR. and Mrs.
Latimer. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Beckwith and Charlie.