The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-07-07
THINKS NORTH YAKIMA
SHOWS GREAT GROWTH
Mrs. Joseph Lannin of Sunnysidc,
Who Was Mrs. CannOn'S Guest,
Tells of Entertainment.
The Sunnyside Forum says:

The Sunnyside Forum says:
MRS. Joseph Lannin was the house
guest of Mrs. Mary A. Cannon of
North Yakima from Tuesday until
Friday evening of last week. Mrs
Lannin had not visited that city since
she was superintendent of the art de-
partment of the state fair some three
years ago. The city and country
have undergone wonderful change
She does not believe that its beauties
can be duplicated in any other county
in the state. Mob Hill is a veritable
paradise. From the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert one has a
splendid view of Fruitvale Wide Hol-
low, Ahtanum, Mckee and the City of
Yakima, with it's splendid buildings
the most important of which are the
court house, the high school building
the Miller building, the Y. M. G. A.
building, the public library and many
very grand and imposing private resi-
dences. They had the pleasure of Wis
iting one park which proves con-
elusive that Yakima has her public
spirited men, who have made their
wealth in this famous county and are
disposed to do something for the pub
lie good. Banker Steinweg is fitting
up IS acres one-half mile from the
street car line for park purposes. He
has DETECTED the water from the
Yakima river and made lagoon
which extends around the park. Nat
ural trees on both sides come together
over the center of this lagoon, making
delightful shade for the pleasure
seekers who take trips in the gasoline
launch and the row boats which he
has provided. Electric lights are
strung along one side of the lagoon,
swings, seats, tables, band-stand for
the convenience and amusement of
the public are distributed about the
grounds. We venture to say that
when Mr.. Steinweg completes all his
plans Sumach park will be one of the
most picturesque and romantic places
in the county. By courtesy of her
hostess, Mrs. Lannin was a guest of
the Portia club, who celebrated the
beginning of their vacation with a
picnic at this park. An elegant lunch
con was served and a most delightful
time was enjoyed by all present. on
Tuesday the city entertained the
French ambassador, Jusserand, and
Madam Jusserand. Madam Jusserand
was an American girl-and their mar
riage was one of the international
marriages which was a genuine love
match. Jusserand was only secretary
of legation at the time of their mar
riage. When American thrift and in
telligence are combined with French
diplomacy the results can not help
but be on the side of progress
1.-The Servant in the House., by
Charles r. Kennedy was the attrac-
ton at the Larson theatre on Wednes-
day evening. AS a religious play it is
one of the strongest and most remark
able plays in the English language,
and the greatest drama of the genera
ton. This play was presented in New
York season before last for six
months.
ION Thursday they called at the
Sisters hospital and found Miss
Myrtle James recovering nicely. They
spent an hour at the Mob Hill sani-
tarium, which is situated on high
and healthy eminence with a lovely
and inspiring view of the surrounding
country. By courtesy of the matron
they We're shown the operating
room, which is all in white. They
found it beautifully clean and perfect
quiet reigned over all.
Mrs. Cannon has a fine home on
Capitol Hill. The street car passes
her door every half hour. She is a
charming hostess, and makes her old
friends most welcome Mrs Lannin's
only regret was her inability to visit
all her old friends of the newspaper
fraternity. Mrs. Cannon will send the
library a nice little collection of books.
They are also indebted to Mrs. Baer
for a nice donation of books to the
public library