The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-27

Next Monday has been set apart by the seniors
of the state university for an all.day good time
bring the crowd out and take It home in the
evening. The commons at Excelsior will wit
ness battle royal between the academies and
the engineers. The Puritan has been chartered
for an excursion around the lake, and sailing
and rowing will be enjoyed by many of the
seniors. The evening will be devoted to dan
cling, the new casino at Excelsior having been /
engaged for that purpose. This will be the |
initial hop to be conducted in the new building.
The popularity of the new Haywood Beach |
bowling alleys is proving unexpectedly great
Every evening the demand Of bowlers for alleys i
upon which to display their skill has been far |
in excess of the accommodations. The new ca
sno is also being sought by all kinds Of organ
izations for hops, conventions and picnics
Hotel del Otero, under G. F. Hopkins, skillfu1
management, has already taken some of its
old time hustle and activity. Indeed We're it
not for the many Improvements noticeable wher
ever the eye rests, one could easily believe there
had been no long winter closing. One seasons
growth has done wonders for the numerous trees
and shrubs, for the pretty summer retreat,
which, before Mr.. Hopkins administration was
so barren, now nestles in yeritable bower OF
foliage. Films and naples have been set out in
the greatest profusion. and particular attention
has been given to the culture of shrubs and
clinging vines. The broad lawns are broken
here and. there by winding walks, which are
| bordered with plants, many of which are already
In bloom The handsome new pavilion. which
replaces the one burned last fall, is nearly COM
pleted and gives promise of being great -orna-
| ment to the bay. Many Of those who make
| Del Otero their summer home year after year
have arrived and settled down for the season,
! and the handsome dining roor1 is already dotted
with familiar faces. The first hop Of the season
will be given next Friday evening. and merry
| time Is assured large party will go from
the university set and after dining at the hotel
will enjoy the pleasures Of the dance in the pa
viion.,
| The Comet, Captain Browns coy little steam
er, has made her appearance this season with an
| entire change OF color. Her hull is white, and
| her trimmings a warm red. The stanch
| craft will continue to ply between upper lake
points, and from will meet all trains at
the Spring Park dock with her accustomed regu-
larity Captain Brown is we'll known to upper
lakers for his proverbial good nature and his
Willingness to accommodate.
1 LAKE CHAT.
Mrs. 6. II. Booth is enjoying a visit from her
mother, Mrs. F. NJ. Nettleton Of Tabor, Iowa
Miss Winnie Sheldon had SO far recovered from
her run of typhoid fever that she was allowed to
he taken home Monday. She left on the after
noon train for Spring Valley, accompanied by
her aunt, Mrs. William Hueston. Much to the
disappointment Of her many friends in Excelsior,
Miss Sheldon will not return to the Excelsior
school next fall, but has decided to teach in
Welcome. where the work will not be heavy.
The business houses of Excelsior will be closed
4 FROM 10 till Memorial Day.
Q: G. Meeker OF Minnewashta Is receiving a
visit from his nephew, H. P. Meeker Of Barre,
Professor Frederick Willing of the state uni
at the Meeker place on Minnewashta lake.
n. S.: Gordon publisher of the Crookston Jour
nal, will spend the summer at the Camp farm,
Minnetonka Beach. Mrs. Gordon and the children
have already arrived.
The steamer Puritan has been chartered by the
Odd Fellows of Hopkins for a moonlight excur-
sion Saturday evening. large delegation is
/. expected.
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. c..
Meeker.
Ed Reel is building cottage on the shore OF
The furniture and carpets for Tonka Bay Hotel
have arrived and the third floor is now being car
} Inside and outside and win present much i'm
proved appearance Mr.. Joslyn of the Hotel Alb
} erdeen, st. Paul will open the house about the
! Goth of June. The exterior of the hotel has
been painted white, which makes it appear much
larger and more inviting
Mrs. Ella Donaldson is enjoying visit from
her friend, Mrs. Adelaide Dumont Of Little Falls
t who will remain in Excelsior during the. early
= part Of the summer.
8 son and is proving a popular place. Mrs. Day
t who managed the Edgewood last summer, is til,
Mrs stocker Of Minneapolis, who will spend tn
I summer there. Miss Grace HAYWOOD. leading
lady at the Lyceum theater, and A. Fourier ale.
this iga Estaa M rs
! nipeg will arrive later and make this house thet
7, headquarters for the summer.
d Tony Conway Of Minneapolis has been detaile
d as special policeman at ,ronka Bay for the sum
Z Imer. 5Esy 4 E5
:. Alexander Hughes and family will spend tn
= summer at the Galpin House, Excelsior
II Mrs. Cooley is receiving visit from he
g daughter Mrs. L. Norwood.
7 M. and Mrs Frank T. Mowry, Mrs. FL
) Fisher and Mrs N. H: Hubbard are .oceupying tn
q ] E. Bell cottage at Gideons Bay. Excelsior.
% Miss Lii lie Beau has been visiting at til
,: lake for a few days.
r s. Charles H. Briggs is at Manitou for the sea
son.
Mrs j. H. Shannon has been the guest Of Mrs
e, G. H Howard at ManitouS for few days.
-. Miss Fay Kent was visitor at the lake fror
s Mr. and Mrs j. H. Chapman of st. Anthem
Park have opened their summer home on Gideon
3 Bay Excelsior, for the summer.
a b Mr. and Mrs H.. A. Childs were guests at til
= lake over Sunday and registered at the sampso
,e House. - =
g tace at Fernda1e next week. .Iss .
e. Mr. and Mrs Henry Hasenwinkle of ST.. Pal
ie have taken the G. T. Thompson cottage at Mime
tonkai Beach for the season sss zs5#5
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