Daily globe., 1879-06-19
OPENED TO-DAY.
The Refitted and Kenewed Metropolitan
Hotel Again Ready for Business.

Tho Refitted and Kenewed Metropolitan
Hotel Again Ready for business.
The Metropolitan hotel, which wss closed
shortly after the death Of COL Culver in March
last, will be again thrown open to the public
to-day under the management Of Messrs.
Belote 4 Linsley. During tho three months
that have elapsed since its doors were closed q
decided change has taken place in it, internal
arrangements. and to-day even those who were
most familiar with its appearance would
scarcely recognize it. In the first place the
old oaken floor on the grand saloon has given
place to chasto white and blue marble
thing, while tho woodwork all around
has been newly painted, the d,ors grained
ard tho walls and ceilings calcimined in ap-
propriate tints. The ladies' reception room
on the right Of the grand entrance has been
newly carpeted, uphols' cred and papered, and
is perfect gem of elegance. The gentlemen
reading room has been newly frescned and
foored, and made as comfortable ~ possible.
The second floor has been thoroughly changed
in appearance. The spa ious halls have been
yield under the pressure of the foot aud give
forth no sound ta the heaviest tread. The
ladies' parlors are models of elegance. the up
holstery being of the richest and most modern
pattern, while for comfort they cannot be sur
passed. The rooms, single and en- suite, have
all been newly furnished, and provided with
elegant private reaidence They are without
exception, the finest in the Northwest, and re-
feet great credit upon the taste OF the furnish
ers. The more apaciOns are tastetully trea-
coed, while the smaller are calcimined in vsri-
GUS harmonious tints.
The upper floors show equal taste in the mat
ter of adornment. Everything in the halls and
r. hoe fhon nrVo ArNE fro limos AnN
comfort. The furniture is elegant and taste
full IN design; the upholstery is bright and
modern; the carpets are pleasing to the eye,
and all the surroundings present the aspect OF
ease and elegance.
The proportions of the dining room have not
been altered, but the hail has been frescoed
and painted in highly artistic manner, and it
10 safe to say that . more cheerful dining hall
cannot be found in the West.
A new passenger elevator has been placed in
the hotel, and runs from the ground to the up
per floor, thus enabling guests to avoid the m
convenience of climbing stairs. The kitchen
has been newly furnished throughout. large
Deane d Bramhall range having been placed in
position.
Taken altogether the Metropolitan is looking
better than it did on the day it was first opened
No expense has been spared to make it attrac
tive to all who stray within its portals It il
under competent management, both Messrs
BelOte d Linsley being experienced hotel men
who are well known to the travelling public
throughout the country. MIR. John 7. Ford
for several years past connected with the hotel
will resume his old place as chief clerk, ant
will be assisted by Mr.. w. II. Williams, vel
known at the East in the hotel line. Both ar.
courteous and agreeable gentlemen, who viii
use their utmost endeavors to please thei
guests. Mr.. O. G. Houghton, well known in thi
city, will keep the books and attend to the cash
.rL: o0o ko1~. 1,o
quired for the comfort of the patrons o
the house will be provided. George Snyder
for many years connected with the Newhal
house at milwaukee, will have charge of th,
billiard room and dispense liquid Refreshments
at the bar in his usually artistic style. The
The Metropolitan, under its new manage
ment, will, no doubt, command a goodly shar
of the public patronage, and we are sure n
pains will be spared to deserve it.