The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

dn splendor. The oId Soldiers 4
home, from which one of the most mag
nifcent views Of the noble Mississippi
river can be obtained, is an added at
traction to this favorite resort.
Minneapolis : geological. gardens are
found here, and the animals furnish
during the season. Every Sunday a
military band gives program, and
there is music in the afternoon and
evening during the week.
The new $4,000 pavilion, the soft
gray walls Of which harmonic so artis-
tically with the foliage, is another at
traction, and there is a first-class cafe
inside to satisfy the inner man. A pony
track adds to the pleasure of the child
visitor. 49,. .~..s
The picnic grounds are well shaded
and the tables and benches add to the
comfort of. the picnickers, who visit
season. ses aeS0 With Il tn the 'n addtonal caT sn
vice of the Fort Smelling line, the re-
sort is easy to reach and the crowds
can be easily handled.
Elaborate fireworks and balloon as
cension are promised for Fourth Of
July, and some special features will be
added to entertain the G. A. R. visitors.
-5 ~,-s Lovely Lake Harriet.
The accessibility of beautiful Lake
Harriet makes it a most popular >recre-
alton place. It lies within the bound
airy lines of the city and is within Min
! neapolis famous park system It's
natural beauties have been enhanced
by the park board in various ways, yet
the utmost care has been displayed not
nature has endowed it and it's sur
roundings. The boulevard all around
the oval lake is over three miles in
length and it is one Of the favorite
drives in the city, especially with tho
automobilist, to whom the wide, smooth
roadway is very attractive. Large
electric lights illuminate the boulevard
and there are some delightful scenic
effects along the way.
This year the boulevard may be en-
joyed by everyone, for public auto
mobile service has been arranged and
for small sum one can take the trip
around the lake and out the Minnehaha
boulevard to the falls. Handsome cars
carrying each six passengers will run
every twelve minutes around the lake
and parties can arrange before hand
for cars if desired. Special attention
will be given this season to music and
! some Of the best attractions available
will be secured. The roof garden Of
the $4,000 pavilion, which affords
such fine view Of the lake, will as
+ last season.: contain the bandstand.
,, The Minneapolis Park band, will
) Emil Oberhoffer conductor, will be thu
, first musical attraction, playing an en-
gagement Of five weeks. Liberatti I
| band, with his operatic soloists, vii
> follow. During the season as, local solo
3 music also in the handsome cafe in tn
Q pavilion, which will accommodate co.
1 guests. 49,. .5".. ..-.--... = :.
The pony track has always mad
: Lake Harriet dear to the hearts Of tn
t children and this year the manage
t ment has added new pleasures. A mum
t Der Of trained dogs and ponies will
, show their cleverness twice day TO
t the children and it will all be free
- health and thei5 children are promises
some great times with their ittl
friends. -. ~ -
l., Another popular feature at LAX
Harriet is the public bathing place
where anyone who has bathing sui
lmay enjoy the water free Of cost. Bath
ing suits can be rented and only
\ nominal charge is made. The few al
fractions at the lake for which tn
in price and the fact has done much
win for the lake the title Of "the pee
pie 8 playground. ~ 49,
There are 800 rowboats to rent an
an electric launch for those who do nc
like the exertion Of rowing. There al
numerous sailboats for the good sailc
and nothing is left undone for on
who loves to be on the water.
Como Park. .': T.
To the genuine lover Of flowers Com
park has long been one Of the mos
popular places in the twin cities, bu
this year even greater efforts in ga,
dening have been made. The quain
lily pond, the famous floral gates ala
4 and the various floral designs hav
4 been retained, but some unusual fes
lures have been added. This seaso
there are Japanese, French and Color
i ial gardens, each typical and characte
istic Of the floral tastes of the natior
4 they represent. The Japanese is
\ reproduction Of the, garden whic
4 aroused so much admiral ton at til
\ Worlds fair. The quaint sto1
4 bridges, which cross the streams {
\ Japan, the. sunken flower beds and tt
\ artistic. garden plans Of this clever Ii
j tie race are carefully copied. ~.
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