The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-17
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there The ball was set rolling with
an opening hop Saturday evening. Since
the Reorganization of the club many i'm
provements have been made and work
men are still engaged in putting the
finishing touches on the renovated parts
of the house. Preceding the ball sew
eral affairs have been given, but these
were private parties.
Everything early in the day indicated
delightful evening, the result was that
the members and their friends were as
sembled in large numbers. Each OF the
a given number Of friends and several
hundred guests met at the appointed
hour The decorations were attractive
and appropriate, and the nautical spirit
was suggested by the numerous banners
and pendants, each telling its history
Of proud victory during the early rae
ing days of the club.
ballroom on the second floor, as this
was always a place. suited to the de.
mands of a fashionable club. The cosy
verandas under the gables have been
fitted over, while repairs and renova-
lions have been made in the ballroom
reception-rooom on the first floor. has
been handsomely refurnished and fitted
up and large easy chairs, reading tables,
writing desks and lounges make it a
very inviting spot. On the evening of
| the ball there were masses Of flowers
arranged in pretty vases on the tables
and handsome lamps and daintily shad-
to the appearance. A feature of tie
clubhouse will be the cafe, which is to
be in charge Of Mr.. Gray, who mas al
ready on several occasions proven him
self equal to the responsibilities of the
place. The diningroom is in the eozy
apartment formerly used as ladies'
parlor, where g, fine fireplace and large
light and warmth. The cafe will doubt
lessly be q feature much valued by the
club members, as the steward will be on
hand whenever desired to furnish
dainty menu on short order. AS there
is an abundance of space on the piazzas
this has been drawn into use, and by
putting on screens, the usefulness of the
swinging chairs, easy chairs and every
possible arrangement for comfort is
provided and the most fastidious sum-
mer girl will find no cause for com
plant. - -. .- &--' ~ So, =:
Saturday evening the verandas were
ablaze with light, and rows Of Japanese
lanterns which were strung under the
roof and along the openings made it
q most cheerful place to land. Leading
from the porches to the landings were
rows Of lights and even from the high
est point of the roof shone twinkling
stars. .@-@'.
After the guests had been received in
formally by the house committee. the
dancing commenced. During the even
ing refreshments were served and as
the closing feature, brilliant display
of fireworks was given. The stiffness
of the night favored this last event and
over and again the bright rockets, fire
balls and sheets of fame illuminated
the skies in dazzling beauty and reflect
ed their exquisite colorings in the wa
tiers. :-..-.
The handsome new launch which the
club purchased lately was constantly in
use, and for those who preferred a tour
on the cooling waters it proved a de-
|lightful convenience. -"
Miss Mary Rand will entertain at a
boating party this evening for num-
Der of the younger people who are Wis
iting around the lake. ..-~ = - -. r.
| Miss Wagneroof .Cottagewood enter
tanned Saturday for Mrs. Peter George
Of, Mia Yuma, Miss. Mrs. George was
formerly Miss Ankeny and she is visit.
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.
Ankeny, at their home on Portland ave.
nue. in the city. The guests came out
, in the morning and spent the day. Al
noon Miss Ankeny gave pretty lunch
afternoon was passed on Mrs. Harry
Belden's and Miss Wagner's launch
There were eighteen guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Woerner of Kan
3 sas City, who have been at the lake fo1
several weeks, entertained at moon
light party for q group Of guests from
3 the upper lake was made and the part,
. returned to Tonka Bay for the /:
o. CLOCK train, returning to the city. MI
x and Mrs. Woerner will leave tomorrow
2 for the Yellowstone park.
Miss Annabelle Drew gave a. roller
9 skating. party Saturday at the Tonk,
6 Bay casino, followed by picnic lunch
con-, Ten young. people had come. OH
i in the, morning from the city and re
5 manned until evening.
A number Of parties will 90 over t
the races at White Bear lake this wee]
and will witness the interesting events
The Wihuja and the Terrier wer
shipped to st. Paul yesterday, and tn
owners Of the boats, Will Loudon, Hug
Loudon and James Loudon Of the vi
g huja, and Louis Glass Of the Terrier
' will spend the week at White Bea
with their crews. :a:s-
! Tomorrow is the upper-lake picni
9 day Of the steamer Victor. III
q q boat will make the trip into Cook IS Bay
t. one of the very. picturesque spots in til
Z. upper lake, and will stop at Bartlett
t. place, Mound City, for an hour
- luncheon. -. .,~ E :: -. -.
Tonka Bay hotel was the scene O
pretty festivity Saturday evening
g when a cotillion was given in the larg
ballroom. The cotillion was danced bt
IT tween 8 and 10 O'Clock, and after !
a the informal hop came. Mr.. Mailer Q
81 St. Louis, who is spending vacatio
S. at the hotel, and Mrs. Godfree had a.
ur ranged the affair, and about thirt
n couples participated. By far the pre-
. test feature Of the cotillion was th
- yards and yards Of brightly colored SCI
- pentines, which the men and wome
used in making their attacks and d.
Z fenses In fact, the battle was so rea
4 istic that a. kind-faced old gentlema
remarked: "Too bad it ends in row.
Mrs. Jacob Mailer of, st. Louis, Mrs. Et
ward Benedict of Tonka Bay and Mr.
H. L. Ettman of st. Louis presided 8
the favor tables. Unusually pretty f;
vors were selected for the event. Th
opening dance was a flag dance, i
I which men and women carried the n:
tional colors; this was followed by
flower waltz, with red and white swet
peas IS favors. Next came dane
with bonbonnieres as favors for tt
wo,,oon on1 f,i;or nipos For tho man