The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-10
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lIllotsOn was reelected president and
Mrs. g. II. Tenant OF Wildhurst was
named as vice president. j. 2. Brown
entered into the second year of the Sec
retaryship by unanimous election.
Charles Rixon of st. Louis Park was
elected to fill the office of treasurer.
The Rose society has Just closed It's
second year of existence and the report
by the secretary, Mr.. Brown, showed an
increase in membership and in the re
ceipts far above last year. The exhibit
which was held a week ago, netted
round sum for the society, and altho@
it is not intended to ever put the organ
ization on the footing of financial en-
terprise, the nominal membership fee
and the entrance fee at the exhibit are
charged to pay the necessary expenses
which result from the undertaking;
In his report, Mr.. Brown pointed out
that. the progress of the society could
be learned from the fact. that. last year
at the exhibit there were thirteen ex-
hibiters with total exhibit Of 800 va
!. rieties Of flowers. This year there were !.
twentyone exhibitors and the exhibit,
which was a. very complete one (par-
ticularly in the line of roses), con-
tanned 1872 exhibits. Last year no en-
trance fee was charged, but this year a
small amount collected. A gain OF
nineteen new members was also re-
ported and the total membership list is
been solicited, and those who belong
now to the society entered on their own
wish The names of Mines. Donald
McKinzie,. c. M. Harper, F. H. Gibbs,
A. M. Higgins, J. P. Brown, G. s. Long,
don, d; G: w. Ruff, a. B. Smith and
bers Of the executive board, already
consisting of Mines. Victor WEIGH, G. II.
Tenant, Robert Jameson, j. D. Simp-
son, j. F. Wilcox, j. u. Barnes, 9. g.
Church, A S. Brooks, L. E. Kelley, p.
H. Chalmers and O. L. Taylor.
Among the new members OF the So
ciety are a number of names belonging
to the smaller cities Of the state, which
IS proof that the Minnesota Rose So
ciety is on the way to becoming a pros.
porous and large state organization.
The weather man had furnished his
very best variety Of weather for Sat,
for successful opening Of the new pa
Vilion at Spring Park was provided.
Tempted by the perfect evening and
by the bright half moon, city guests
and hosts of cottagers from all around
the lake attended the charming func-
ton The night was an ideal one for
dancing, and the pavilion could not
have been opened under more favorable
auspices.
The decorations were arranged by
e Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, and the scene
presented bower of green and flowers
to enhance the attractive appearance OF
the building. Leading from the hotel
to the pavilion were rows OF merrlly
twinkling lights and Japanases lanterns
strung from tree to tree formed gay
touches of ornament among the somber-
ly massed foliage. The ceiling was
hung with brightly colored lanterns and
houghs of oak and maple had lent their
for the group of handsomely dressed
women and their escorts in yachting
suits. During the intermissions a dainty
luncheon was served from a buffet
banked with ferns and trailing vines,
and fragrant flowers blossoming forth
from mounds of rich green. 4 splendid
orchestra furnished the music for the
dances and this together with the fine
floor completed the pleasures of the
guests. Assisting Mr.. and Mrs. Hop
kins in RECEIVING their guests were a
group Of visitors from the hotel. w. J.
Williams was in charge Of the arrange
ments on the floor ard fulfilled the dur
ties Of a master Of ceremonies with
punctillous. grace. as ..
Hereafter hops will be given at Hotel
Del Otero every Friday evening. On
this account late evening train will
return to the city. from Spring Park.
Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs Hopkins
~
the employees of the Hotel Del Otero.
The new cottage which has been built
at the foot of the hotel for the staff
of the hotel, has been named FL Cazar.
It is commodious and comfortably
furnished house near the beach, where
ing during the hot weather. The Spring
Park casino containing Ythe bowling al
. legs and the fishing and bathing houses
will be given a Mexican name, in keep
ing with the names Of other places
around Spring Park.
A pleasant family reunion was hello
at the summer home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed Tonne at Wayzata over Sunday by
members of the Tonne family, including
their mother, and sister, Mrs. Zonnt
and Miss Tonne of Appleton, Wis; al
uncle, Mr.. Tonne and son of Appleton
Wis. Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Zonne and Mr.
and Mrs Floris Zonne.
Mrs. J. G Secombe of Gideon's Ba,
entertained party OF st Paul friend
yesterday at her home. The guest
came out to !Tonka Bay on the earl,
'2o14f,1i train "a, and We're served de
81 afternoon, bathing and rowing wer
pleasant features Of entertaining. -.
Mrs. G. A.. Reynolds is chaperoning
houseparty OF young people at the SHAY
cottage. Tonka Bay. The housepart,
commenced last Friday and will come t
an end this evening. Miss Helen Fish
Miss Ethel McTntire. Miss Sidney S
Pattee, Miss Lois Simmons, Don Pattee
.sf Robert Reynolds, Mr.. Spence Of L
y Crosse, Wis, James Lindsay, Wads
worth A Williams, William Sulfow an
Clyde Williams were in the party, an
S they entertained during the week, Mis-
Eva .Meyrowitz Of New oYrk city, Mis-
Helen Smith and Miss Lois Tenant. q
Sunset by Jerome X. Jerom
one Of the delightful short plays wi
Csc be put on as an entertainment Frida
dict and Mrs; c. Fl. Godfree at Tonk
;. Bay hotel. The leading characters i
the play will be taken by a group {
young people who have achieved pr,
no9need success IN amateur dramatictl
and the performance promises to- /
something delightful, as following tt
play. a number of other features will (
s given. Miss Olga johnson vii pla
the. part of the young heroine in ''Sul
set, - and the complete cast will be d
cided tomorrow after the first rehea
sal. The play will be followed by IL
singing Of 500 Long Liz one Of ii
tuneful selections from IA Chine:
Honeymoon by a group of SIEVE
young women, gowned in Chinese co
ss tune. Another charming number {
the program will be song from s'To
land put on by six children in co
tunes Mrs Benedict was successful .