The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-05
LAKE MINNET 'i

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Visitors at Lake Minnetonla reveled in
a perfect Fourth of July, and the trains,
which ran hourly over the different roads,
were laden with excursionists Railroad
officials and steamboat men, as well as
the hotel owners, claim that there were
never more people at the lake, and every
place was thronged with the pleasure
seekers In the evening beautiful fire.
works were seen all around the shore, and
thru the darkness of the night shot ever
repeating stars Of brilliant colors, while
Japanese lanterns and colored lights
burned about the private homes. In Elk
celsior there was magnificent display
of fireworks, the barge had been towed
out in the bay and the onlookers were
given q wonderful spectacle. At Tonka
Bay the Examinations were equally superb,
and the large hotel and pavilion were
bathed in flood OF ever-changing light.
The Minnetonks1 club, on Its lofty heights
in st. Louis Bay was conspicuous by the
fine pyrotechnical display, and the Lafay-
cite club showed a repetition of the mag
nifcent illuminate ton, The upper lake, too,
was ablaze with hundreds of lights and
the still waters reflected the wonderful
sight all along the, shore from south to
north.
Hotel Tonka Bay was the Mecca for
lake visitors yesterday, and over five hun
dred visitors were counted from the desk
after dinner and supper were served
James IIatourelle and his orchestra played
during the meal hours and also gave a
concert program In the afternoon. After
8 o'clock the fireworks came off, and later
in the evening there, was an informal
dance at the hotel. 81. =. s..g
Hotel Tonka Bay which is evidently
destined to become one of the fashionable
summer resorts at Lake Minnetonka this
tsummer, was formally opened Saturday
night with an invitation ball, and the
event proved delightful to the guests. Over
seven hundred invitations had been is
| sued, and the lake jewellers had awaited
ant opportunity to meet the new manage
nent and were Joined by a large gather
ing: of, guests from the city. Miss Mary
Louise Foster of Chicago who was at the
hotel last season, extended the welcome
of hostess to the guests, with Mr.. Godfrey,
l the new manager. Miss Foster wore a
stunning teweled lace gown over white
silk, with just q touch Of black velvet
on the girdle and shoulder knots to bring
out the creamy witness Of the exquisite
material, The lace = pattern was in
| fleur de lis design. and the royal flowers
were richly studded with jewels. Receiv-
ing with Miss Foster and Mr.. Godfrey
| were Mr.. and Mrs, George B. Foyle OF
Cedar Rapids and MISS Annie Ward Foste,
Of Chicago. Mrs. Foyle was in an i'm
ported gown Of black mousseline de sole
with embroidered French . knots. The
trained skirt had an elaborate design o.
cream lace applique, and the bodice an6
sleeves were finished In the same manner
Miss Foster wore 5hlack crepe dc chine
with garn1tures Of red roses. The ball
room was simply arranged with palms ant
ferns, grouped prettily against the back
ground Of soft green Of the mural decora
tons. In the parlors and in the recep
ton hall the lights We're all shaded IL
warm yellow and delicate pink. The lonl
corridors led to the cool piazzas, illum
mated with the light Of many japanese
lanterns and shaded lamps. In the parlor
peonies and roses were arranged among
ferns, and the pretty garden scene from
without was but a4further ontinuance o
the charming arrangements, within. Jane
Iatourelle's orchestra played for the pro
gram of dances, and during the intermis
stons the guests were served with frapp
and waters. .l JILL.