The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-12-02

a sense Of special luxury attached to costly Paris
furniture, and those hotels and private residences
which ar" appointed in this costly manner
looked upon with particular envy. Visitors and
guests who have taken the trouble to cosel, exam
inc the fine furniture in the parursand chief suites
of the Grand H. must have arrived at the
clusion that it il the most elegant that is possible
TO manufacture. Even in ,sthe'ic Paris. All the
feature, artistic. while the upholstery Is de-
lightu!ly SOFT that rs ono rcciines on ottoman or
lounge. the soul sinks into dreamy reveric which
Sleeps til" fancy i'll Ilysian joys and makes human
exist, nee more blissiul than "A Persian fable. All
the outhil' rooms are arranged in suites which in
rludc larlur with enc, two or three bedrooms, and
bath room aad wat,r-clos't. Each suite If rooms.
in fact. is Il complete residence itself OF sin
gle detail Of modern Improvement being over
! looked.
rrr DINING ROOM.
To those who have enjoyed meal at the Grand
Hotel it is quite unnecessary to state anything of
the beauty of the dining room. further than what
has been already said, hut it liz still desirable to
mention n few particulars to convey an adequate
idea of the size and splendor of this great dining
hall It is ~ feet by % feet and 35 icct in hight
lighted during the day time by large windows On
two sides and Ivy night hy series of magnificent
chandeliers depending from the ceiling and nu-
nIorous side lights. Each table accommodates
eight guests. and Nil the tables in the room will
permit of 800 guests being seated at time.
Among the further improvements contemplated i.
lining the sides of this superb hall with huge mir
rors. which Will rcdup1icate the apparent size of
the room. with iia hundreds of blazing lights aud
elegantly dressed occupants. Adjoining the din.
ing room are breakfast rooms. where also are
served tho meals of the children and their nuts,s
These are very pleasant aud cosy apartments. and
il is safe to say that the childr II OF guests who
side Mt the Grand enjoy life to the fullest extent of
their youthful capacities. Altogether the building
contains about 100 rooms, and will accommodate
about $40 guests i'll the most satisfactory manner.
OFFICES AND READING ROOMS.
| Centrally situated On the Market street side il
the ladies' private entrance, which consists OF
| wide doorway and staircase covered with costly
carpet. The wainscotiny in finely grained and
polished walnut and the cnrnicc features taste
FIJI in the extreme. ON New Montgomery street
| is the gcntlcmen's entrance, which in ncknowl-
edged to be one of the most attractive connected
with any building in the United States. At first
thu r. is spacious vtstihule which conducts to the
main business office. Wide swing doors. the whole
upper halt of plate glass. form the division. and
when the office is reached there ia a sense of salts
| faction ms il a haven of rest had been reached.
Occupying corn the lett is the office proper.
! The counter is a beautiful piece of fancy work
manship with ornamental bracket. and heavy
moulding. Behind, conslicuously in view. is the
cara-rack and pigeon-hoe| for the names and IL, t.
tiers of the guests, and the desks of tn" clerks
conveniently PLACED tor the duties to be performed.
ON each side of the room. outside pf the counter.
there tables in the ecuter. covered with files
newspapers published in the city and country.
while around them NJ" easy chairs covered with
blue velvet. Artistic ofnati' ntal work to the walls
and ling gives very elegant appearance tothc
Whole On the right OF the entrance tel
egiarh offices. with connections to all parts Of the
world. and adjoining these railroad and ticket
agency offices. which can furnish travellers with
rassl oris to wherever they may wish togo. Cook.
Son X Jenkins have charge of the railroad Office
and do large amount of business for they
| honest in their .ndravcrs to save trouble to all
parties who apply to them for tickets.
| Recently there has been added an extra sitting
and reading room north of the office This new
apartment has been fitted mp in exquisite taste,
and commands n beautiful outlook on Market
!
for gentlemen. who, when they once recline in the
soft springy chairs in this room. have to exercise
great sclt-detial To Leave.
At the back center of the main Office is a wide
staircase leading To the upper floors On the right
OF this is one of lInchles finest elevators. worked
! ~ hy draulic power. This elevator has only been
introduced for short time, and has been found
great convenience to the guests. so that no timo
may be LOST by thnsr who DESTROYS of reaching
their rooms every care is taken to work the eleva-
tor diligently. and when it is not i'll sight the
! touch of II bell knob will produce it with magic
haste.
| Next to the right of the elevator tho stairs
! leading to til" basement, which is fitted up as =
handsome billiard r"on The tables are OF the
very best manufacture. and the most courteous ut
tention is shown by the parties i'll charge
On the street floor. south of the office, is the bar
room. which is of the most elegantly appoint
cd refrcshmont saloons in the city All the wood
work is costly and massive large mirrors are
placed against the walls, and beautiful chandeliers
hang from the ceiling. All the wines and liquors
of the finest quality. and every is taken to
deserve as we'll ar coininsnd patronage. 1t has in
| deed. been stated that nowhere in the city can
there be obtained as good wines AMI liquors rs are
sold ut this saloon. and consd rim, the large Num-
her of gentlemen who never drink anywhere else.
this praise would seem to he nothing more than
the truth.
1t j., of roursc, quite sup riuous to state That
there is perfectly appointed barber shop attached
t. the hntl. and that the la his not t. be tx
ceil,d i'll any part of the world.
rHE CULINARY DEPARTMENT..
As has ALREADY been stated. the culinary depart
lI,ni is one o.. the most important textures of this
ta,orite hotel. and receives the most wachful
of the rroprittnrs. Many details which are neg
leetci i'll other Stablshm' nt> receive att. niun
that. i'll addition to the Grand being the most hand-
suiuty furnished hotel on the Pacific Coast, ii also
provides the choicest and best cooked viands. The
b,st French cook i engaged there. His name is
Cesar Dor. and what he cannot accomplish in the
way If cooking is not worth considerations Al
ready he has lad an experience of more than
twenty years, and he takes great pride in excel
! ing every .,- in his line of operations His
assistant. Daniel Pear. is equally experienced. his
match i'll the preparation of soups bin. unknown
/ is California. These two experienced artists run
the kiteh, with the assistance q; host of super
numorarirs and every guest who takes meal at
this hotel Will attest t. the great excellence of the
meals provided, In order that everything which
the market furnish may h. served 10 the guests.
the principal markets are watched with untifins
| zeal and ali the choice dclicacics Immediately
secured.
LADIES rARLoBs ne.
/ All the refined conycni,nccs which can lie i'll
clud,l in hotel are provided at the Grand. There
are beautifully furnished ladies' parlors wher.
visitors received. and the accommodation 9TH
trwisc is the very best that can he IMAGINED.
These parors. we'll rs all other rooms. hsvc inst
! been .cWly rarpttcd and ar. now more attractive
thaneN,r.
A brief resume of the other essential details for
the comfort and convenience of guests must SUI
fee. There are rantrics. stor.roonAs. butcher
| house,