The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
Lake Minnetonka

A large party Of present and former res
idents of Fergus Falls enjoyed a reunion
yesterday in the form of a delightful out
ing at Lake Minnetonka. A cruise was
made on the Acte and a picnic luncheon
eaten on the boat. The members of the
party were Senator and Mrs. Moses Clapp,
Miss Clapp, of ST. Paul; G. G. Haupt, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Mason, Mrs. e. A. Jew
EFT and Mrs. Frank Evans Of Fergus Falls;
General and Mrs. R. N. Evans Minneapo-
lis; Colonel and Mrs. ]. c. Compton of the
Soldiers Home; Mr.. and Mrs. t. H.
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Dickin-
son, Mrs. NJ. A. Eaton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Daily, Mrs. Thomas Daily, Mrs.
II. L. Smiley, Mrs. DR.. Greenlee, Mrs. E.
Hall. Mrs. A. c. Thickstun and Mrs.
Phelps =
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason had come from Fer
gus Falls on their automobile last week
in order to attend the reunion. They
left Fergus Falls on Wednesday. touring
in easy stages to GlenWood ST. Cloud
and Sank Center, stopping over to visit
with friends at the different places. They
covered the 24O miles without any mis-
hap to their machine
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lewis of the
Richard Mansfield company presented two
of the brightest little comedies that have
been enjoyed by lake jewellers for long
time at the Casino last evening. The
New York, and the talent Of the per-
formers seemed to lend itself readily to
the presentation. Of this class of dramatic
work In the'sffrst piece the Lewises rep
resented an English lord and lady who
had drifted apart and lived lives OF folly
for nearly ten years, when a dramatic
incident brought them together once more.
AS Lady Bloomfield, Mrs. Lewis showed
some fine emotional work. while she was
ably supported by Mr.. Lewis. In the sec
ond piece, which was. of a much lighter
character, Mr.. Lewis had the principal
part and displayed his talents for light
comedy in an exceptional manner
The c.; A. Stewart Missionary society
of Simpson NJ. E. church was entertained
Yesterday at an all-day outing by Mrs.
III. w. Emerson at her MeadVille Park
cottage. An early luncheon was followed
by a short business meeting and during
the afternoon Mr.. Emerson took the party
for a tour of the Lake on his launch .,re
Vera Jones,sc laughter of NJ and Mrs
" D. Jones'. and Cerrinet :Ringel enter
tanned party Of twenty children on Mon
day with an excursion on the Victor
They took the boat at Wayzata and spent
the day, on the lake. The party was 1r
charge of Mr.. and Mrs. Jones and Mr.
and Mrs. Ringel. e-5, ~.
The SHAKESPEARE club Of Minneapolis wa:
entertained yesterday at the homes o.
three Meadville ladies-Mesdames Heel
Merriman, F. N. Stacy and w. H. Richie
The club members arrived on the fore
noon train and their time was divided
among the, cottages of the three ladies
named Luncheon was served at thu
summer home of Mrs. Richie, while
other features of the. entertainment wer'
given at the homes Of, Mrs. Stacy an(
Mrs Merriman: "A most pleasant day wa
spent :. te$iH a--J.1 H%.-e !: =
Mrs. Heck McC. Merrirnan of Meadvill
Park will give a euchre luncheon on Fri
day morning at her cottage. The hour
will be from 10 to 1 o'clock and luncheon
will be served after the games.
C. E. Hopkins, manager of Hotel de
Otero,- has concluded arrangements wit
the Rossiter orchestra to furnish the mu
sic for the weekly Friday night hops an
Sunday concerts. The engagement wi
begin at the hop this week and will in
sure the continued popularity Of these de
lightful parties.
The annual moonlight excursion Of tn
Minneapolis Christian Endeavor Union
one of the enjoyable affairs In prospec
for the coming month. 1t will be hel
Tuesday evening. Aug. A. and the specis
Minneapolis and st. Louis train to be use
will leave the station. Fourth and Wash
ington avenues N, at $3.50 p. m. on tn
day mentioned running without stops t
Solsbergs Point, where steamers will b
waiting to take the party for a tour c
lower and upper lake. The object Q
starting from the point is to save time
as the steamer dock is within a few fee