The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-30
Lake Mime tonka

M1nnotOnk1
would rigidly observe consistent atti-
tude, a large number Of them would be
going about this spring and meekly adj
uniting that their sage prophecies had
come to naught. For some ten years they
have been shaking their heads pessirnis-
ideally over the stage of water in the lake
and their skepticism about any consider
able rise has indicated plainly that they
believed that the palmiest days Of this
beautiful sheet of water were merely q
matter of history and, while they might
not live to see its complete evaporation,
that It was certainly doomed They have
boldly announced that we should never see
the lake level at the high water mark
again a nd as for rising above the dam that
was not to be thought Of
However, the impossible has happened
and the lake is not only up to high water
mark, but in flood condition with nearly
a foot of water over the DAM This is a
cause OF universal jubilation, for it dispels
effectualy the glon1 of newcomers, who
have been influenced by the predictions of
the croakers
The season Of informal hops at the lake
has begun and the eagerness with which
the opening social season is being well
coined gives glowing promise Of much
gaiety. The first party was last night
at Hotel Del Otero and was arranged es-
pecially for the entertainment of a large
number of university young people who
spent the day picnicking at the lake. The
students were members Of the Sigma AL
pha Epsilon fraternity and their young
women friends. They came out in the
morning and took the Victor at Wayzata
for an all day cruise. Luncheon was
eaten on board the boat and the party was
landed at Hotel Del Otero late in the aft
ernoon. A long table was laid for the
party in the dining room and an elabor-
ate dinner was served by Mr.. Hopkins.
Dancing began early in order that a
full program could be completed before
the late train left for town. The pleas
ures of the evening were shared by the
regular guests Of the hotel, the nearby
cottagers and several steamer parties
from across the lake and from the lower
lake. The dancing pavilion was festooned
with green boughs that afforded an at
tractive setting for the pretty girls and
their dainty frocks Ringwall.s orchestra
played bright program of new music and
also gave fine musical program at the
hotel during the dinner hour.
Tonight there will be informal dances
at Lafayette club and Minnetonka club
and the late trains will enable city mem
bers and friends to return to town If they
SO desire. Many Of the visitors out for
the day at the clubs will remain for the
evening and it is expected that this first
occasion of general interest will draw a
large number Of resident lake members.
The finishing touches were put on the
new casino at Hotel del Otero last night
and it was ready for business to-day. It ii
handsome, commodious and airy and will
afford a capital lounging place and amuse-
ment hail. The three bowling alleys are
on the main floor, and the demand for
them increases rather than diminisfes
The veranda overhanging the water is
screened and the lake breezes can be en-
joyed there in defiance of mosquitoes. The
boathouse is under the main hall and is
completely equipped with a large fleet Of
| fine new boats and every appliance for
fishing. The lighthouses come up to the
rewboat dock.
A smaller boathouse has been built on
the west arm shore and provided with
twenty boats for the accommodation of
fishermen who know it's haunts and Of
oarsmen who enjoy exploring its romantic
hooks. This arrangement is one that will
be much appreciated by the hotel guests.
The first arrivals of permanent guests
at Hotel del Otero were Mr.. and Mrs.
E. S. Bousheld and family. To-day Chas.
Ernst and party of eight returned to their
familiar and favored quarters at the hotel.
Judge Shiras of Dubuque sent an early
notification to Manager Hopkins of his
coming that his rooms might be ready for
him June 10. This Is an early date for
the judge, and is an evidence Of his
strong attachment for the lake, where he
has been an unfailing visitor for two dec
AIDES. The permanent guests booked for
next week include Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Haynes, Miss Haynes, Mrs. Haynes, Mr..
and Mrs. James Watson and Mr. and Mrs.
M H Crittenden. Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler
| Edwards Of Mayville, N. D., who are Wis
iting In the twin cities, will go out or
Monday for a week at the hotel.
The combination Of a holiday and the
! opening of the fishing season brough,
several parties Of guests out yesterday
| besides the Individual fishermen II. e
Bacon had In his party that went after
bass to-day G. J. Lee, j. G. Nolan. r.
| Nolan, L. G. Nolan, p. Nolan and H E
Bacon, Jr. Among the holiday guests are
M. w. Yerxa, T. M. McCord and Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Schuneman Of st. Paul. Mr.
and Mrs. Hopkins have as their guest
Mrs. f. III. Hopkins Of ST. Paul.
There will be a social gathering wednes
day at Maple Heights that will celebrate
several events. At S o'clock the mar.
riage of Miss Gertrude Conklin Of St
Louis, niece Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Wool.
nough. to Mr.. Spencer Of ST. Paul will be
solemnized- The day Is the 25tt ami.
versary of Mr., and Mrs Woolnoug1ls mar
riage and the 18th wedding anniversary Q,
the brides mother. In the evening an in.
formal reception and dancing party II
honor Of these anniversaries will be lele
in the new house which has been added t.
the extensive establishment this winter
The guests will be the personal friends q
Mr.. and Mrs. Woolnough, the guests q
the hotel and their friends. While The
work on the new building is not quite
complete, it will be in condition FOR use