Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-20
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of the passenger depot aud about 200 Yards
distant theref.Om is situated the new hotel
of tho Luray Cave and Hotel Co. Il is an.
preached by plank walk fee feet wide. up
an easy moline, no ezertion whatever being
required of the pedestrian. The first thing
which engages our attention is the styIe of
architecture. 1t is built after the model of
inns of Queen Aune's time, aud being
thoroughly in harmony with the quaintness
OF its ancestors bt once arrests our admira-
ton by its novelty. The picturesque irreeu-
larty, the absence of sides, the abundapce
of corners and uooks. in fine the very shapes
2 lessness Of the building charms the visitor.
We feel always sure of finding a shady place
on warm days and a sunny spot on chilly
mornings. The first story is built of lime
stone quarried in the near vicinity, aud the
second and third stories are built of the best
seasoned wood material to be found We
enter through a neat, covered carriage drive.
which at night is illuminated by four bright
gas jets, one at each cOrnor. and step upon
a Veranda twelve feet in width, and running
over two hundred linear feet around the
buildings most delightful place for prone
nading In all sorts of weather as it is pro-
tected from storm and sun. After enjoying
this feature we enter the hall or large vests
bule in which iR the off ce, and into which Oman
the parlor. dining roem and smoking room.
The ceiling of this entrance is pannelled iu
chestnut wood and around the walls there ia
beautiful wainscottng of the same material
A huge fire. place large enough to burn a
whole log of wood adds to the appearance Of
the room and almost makes us wish that it
were winter so that we conld SEQ tho fame
and hear the cracking OF tho FIRE.
We first visit the PorIor. a conmodious
room in the shape of an l.; and take off
your shoes for you are treading upon a soft
moquette carpet, which sinks deliciously to
the kiss Of your foot sole You take seat
in one Of the most luxurious chairs which on
uphOlsterer can make, and simply enioy
yourself in looking through any one of tho
| six large windows, alta magnificent landscape
viow, or gazing at ths elegant chandeliers
made especially for this establishment, and
OF most exquisite design and orkmsnship
or, wishing for something which changes
| the pleasures of the eve to those of the car
| you draw depths Of harmony from a 81. 500
concert-Rrand S,einv.y.
But the gong strikes and We go to the
dining room. Here We fad twelve neatly
set tables each capable OF seating eight per-
sons. We are in room twenty>four feet
wide by sixty one long, frightened during
the day by six immense windows, and st
night by three large chandeliers made ex>
presslJ for this room. The ceiling ia eleven
feet above us, and is divided into three equal
parts by two grscefut srches In an i 10
this dining room and having direct commu-
nication with the kitchen is the serving
room. separated from the dining room by a
screen which works upon pivots The foor
| OF thiH wbolo room is stained Tich brown
ceIot
Having finished our meal. elegant a. to
! quality. quantity and variety. We repair TO
the smoking room. which is n cube With one
/ perpeudiculsr edge slicad down and hand
| some FIRE place substituted. Here. also. we
have ceiling Of psne9ling in chestnut and
wainsc ting nf the same wood while the
furnishings are 80 elegant that a Reipa Vic
toria is doubled in fragrance, and even 4
mean Cigar smokes we'll
We are now ready to 90 up stairs. and
climb the easy flight holding on tn b.ni,,e,s
of chestnut of beautiful design. Atoar first
landing We pass a window of fine cathedral
J stsiDed glass. ard pansine q moment IN .d
n1re 1t, continue our ascent up half do1ep
steps to the second floor. the whole hall Of
which is covered elegantly With milton oar
pet Here We come upon tho bathrooms Of
which there are three. having hot and cold
water attachments, shower baths, eto and
all the other conven'ences of'A first-elass hos
tel After examining these We 20 tn zee a
sample bedroom There are ff.y.iive OF
these rooms and oil furnished alike. We
step through an elegant door, having frst.
class lock which no other key in thu build
ing will move, and tread upon an ingram
carpet of pretty and cheerful pattern. The
furniture ia made of ssh or cherry. and came
from the house of Lewis Thompson & Bre 4.
of Philadelphia. a handsome wa,bs.snd.
wardrobe, rookiug-ehair and easy chair. =
bureau and bed upon which the most woke
full, falling. will Immediately sleep soundly.
Every bed has wire.woren spring mat
trass from the Hartford, Conn. Mfg Co.,
upon which is a hair mattrsss of the fioest
quality from the establishment of Amos Hill
burn. Philsdelphia And sueh mirrors as
are upon the bureaus are delight to Dame
Fashion. They measure twenty eight by
forty-tvo inches and are of the finest reflect
ing power. We have gas in the room, and