The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
Lake Minnetonka

Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Hubert gave very en-
joyable boating party last night the steamer
Victor. The party took the boat late In the
afternoon and made long cruise to the upper
lake, dinner being served on that boat en- route.
The guests Messrs and Mines. c. Nee.
Reeve, E. ]. Phelps. W. L. Wolford. George R.
Newell, George II. Christian, Lucian Swift, w.
G. Northrup and Mmmes. H. G. Harrison and s.
M. Passmore
Mrs W. r. Miller gave a luncheon yesterday
at her home at the Beach, The table decora-
tons were American Beauty roses, and In the
living-rooms pink and white carnations were
used In the afternoon the party made a trip
around the lake the Plymouth: The guests
were Mines: G. N: Russell. NJ; Gallagher A. l.
]. Sawyer and Z. II. Wolff. }v# sts ,.-.l
Hotel ST. Louis is now in summer array, fresh
and attractive after its extensive overhauling,
and is open for guests. The opening has been
set for July 3, In order that the Independence
Day holiday seekers may be enabled to com
bine the enjoyment of this elaborate social
function with their outing Mrs. Helen s. Noble
will manage the party for Mr. Timberlake, and
; the plans indicate that the party will be one
of the most beautiful and enjoyable ever given
at the lake. Neither expense nor pains will be
spared to make the occasion notable. --' L
The regular hop at Tonka Bay Hotel will be
held tomorrow night, altho the full social pro-
gram will not begin until the last of next week.
The music for the hop and for the Sunday con-
cert will be furnished by the Bijou orchestra.
Mrs. Stella P. Blake and Miss Mabel Hill, of
Mankato, are among the earliest arrivals who
& will remain for the season. l.r (.
The annual picnic of Westminster Presbyterian
{ church and Sunday school was held on the COM
mons at Excelsior yesterday. The PASTOR Rev.
Z ]. T. BUSHNELL starts for Europe next week, and
it was desired to hold the event before his de-
parture. About 300 were present, all being
members of the church Sunday school. The
steamer Puritan chartered for the day, and
excursions around the lake were enjoyed. The
excellent bathing facilities of the Excelsior beach
were enjoyed, and various games and sports We're
engaged in. '++.5-- '''. -.
Westminster Social Circle was entertained at
Mrs. P. G.. Godleys. at Excelsior, on Thursday.
The house lavishly decorated with ferns and
flowers, and peonies being used and the
tables, which were set upon the spacious lawn,
were also beautifully adorned The affair was
principally in honor of Miss Mary E. Rodgers,
former deaconness of the church. who is
to marry Mr. Stoddard and go with him to Okla
homa, where he Is employed as civil engineer.
Some beautiful gifts from the circle and church
members given, Mrs G.. S. Fay making
charming presentation speech. H..
An original poem. prepared for the occasion
by member OF the society whose name was
withheld by request, read by Mrs. A. P.
Bunce. The poem in booklet, illustrated
in water colors in dainty fashion, and the auto
graphs OF those present were written upon the
remaining pages. Miss Anna Long recited two
humorous selections in negro dialect, can Easter
Emblem" and Manning the Society" DR.. j.
p. Bushnell was present for short time and
said few words of greeting and farewell. Din