The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-25
ALASKA'S FIRST
 TOURIST RESORT
 OPENED SUNDAY
Gov. Bone and Other Officials Guests at Opening of
 Twin Glacier Camp.

ItCItdtlOD tdlip Wdo OPChtO yNotti day when g guests were entertained at Twin Glacier Camp on Taku river by Dr. and Mrs. H. C. DeVighne. assisted by Mrs. Felix Gray, manager of the camp The main building and one of the tent streets are in readi- ness to receive guests and the en- tire camp is in fine condition.
 Gov. Scott c. Bone, who, with Mrs. Bone, was among the guests at the opening, voiced the opinion of them all when he declared it to be wonderful outdoor camp with the finest of northern scenery on every hand" Located on sloping stretch of gravelly land on the left shore of the Taku River, lying between the river and the granite mountains that tower above the valley. with glaciers in almost every direction and wide sweep of the valley in the foreground. the camp is ideally situated. There are numerous fishing streams and lakes within easy reaching distance. Bear, moose and smaller game abound in the district.
 Enjoy Fine Outing
 The guests attending the formal opening of the camp. left town, ac' companied by Mrs. DeVighne, al 6 a. m. Sunday on the Diana, Capt Ed Jones, and were met at the mouth of the river by Dr. DeNighne on a small camp tender. Part oi them went on to the camp on the tender, others walking over an ex cellent road that connects it with the tidewater. The day was spent in inspection of the camp and grounds, in enjoying the scenery and fishing excursion to Moose Creek for few hours.
 Dinner was served at noon i'll the big cabin which is virtually com. pleted. Built of spruce logs, with lots of windows. wide front porch, this cabin Is center of the camp ac- tivities. The entire frcnt portion of the cabin, which faces the river, is taken up by big room used as a sitting room and dining hall. In one end is a wide fireplace built of granite stones from the mountain at the rear. Over the mantle hangs the antlered head of a great moose and on a wall near is a sheep head. Nearby is a wallcase of books. A large photograph well equipped with fine supply of records. Easy chairs of rustic construction compose the principal features of the room. At the end of the hall opposite the fire place are two large tables where meals are served. Pantry, kitchen, and lavatories occupy the back part of the big cabin.
 Tent Colony Erected
 One section of the tent colony has been completed. It consists of six large 16-feet square tents each one equipped with from two to four sin ble beds, chairs. washstands. mos quito bed nets and everything needed for comfort. The colony is laid out in line with the big cabin from which a sandy walk leads. A sand and gravel walk also leads from the cabin to the boat landing. Shrub bery has been planted on the lawn in front of the cabin and a space several acres in extent cleared around the camp. Work is still pro gressing on the clearing.
 A trail leading from the camp to the big mountain at the rear is also under construction. When com pleted early next month 1t will afford a viewpoint for the entire district.
 Although the camp is not complet- ed. it's facilities are ample to care for number of guests. The first party is due to arrive tomorrow on the steamer Northwestern. It can sists of three men rom Salt Lake City. who expect to remain there until about July 4th Thirty others have already spoken for accommoda- tions in July and several hunting parties. using the camp as a base, are expected in August and Septem- Der. Dr. Devighne said that consid- erable interest is being shown in the camp and other reservations should result from the many inquiries for information that are being received on every mail.
 Enoy Outing
 The opening day of the camp was one of pleasure for all of the guests whose entertainment was provided for by Dr. and Mrs. DeVighne and Mrs. Felix Gray. manager of the camp, and her assistant. Miss lmpi Aalto. Luncheon was served at 6 D. m,, and the party left about an hour later for Juneau.
 Those who made the trip as guests