The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-05-06
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me Hotel CselIass Opened with .
Grand BAH and BaRause-



Over Two Hundred Gessfs Paxtieipaas
in the ELEGANT EAHsrtaInmsat.
The preparations which had been in
progress for some weeks for the formal
opening Of the Hotel Coolidge, cuimi-
mated Tuesday eveningin one of the most
elegant affairs that has ever been known
in Emporia. OF the very large number
at lone and abroad to whom invitations
had heen extended. over two hundred
responded, and by halEpast nine O'Clock
the handsome pariOrs and commodious
halls on the second floor were thrOnged
with elegantly dressed ladies and
gentlemen, who promenaded the cor
ridors and occupied the time in
the usual pleasant exchange OF courte-
sizes until the music began and dancing
was inaugurased. Pending the arrival
OF the orchestra the different apartments
of the house that were thrown open, were
pcrvaded by the delighted guests, who
were unanimous in their expressions OF
admiration over the desirable arrange
ment Of the rooms and the perfection Of
their appointments. The pretty carpets
with their attractive colors and patterns
and the neat, tasty furniture showed to
excellent advantage under the soft light
of the chandeliers, and added to all this,
an array of elegant toilets
VIII ich was certainly never excelled
in EmpOEis, went to make up q most
charming picture. and one which will
linger in the mind of the beholder with
pleasant tenacity. This latter feature Of
the attractive scene was, Of course, the
magic work Of the ladies, whose tasteful
costumes embraced the most skiilful
achievements Of the accomplished
mOdiste, and gave evidence Of the be-
wildering possibilities Of silks and sat
ins, brocades and velVets, not to speak of
the charming effects in lighter fabrics.
and . lavish prolusion of jewels, laces
and flowers.
At the .irst signal from the orchestra,
which, under the direction Of the leader,
Ar. Chas. Holmes, furnished excellent
music, the guests took their positions on
the floor and the dancing program, en-
bracing twelve numbers, was nearly CON-
pleted when supper was announced and
the first tables were seated. The dining
room upon its first opening, presented q
most inviting appearance. The long
tables were artistically arranged, and
were spread with prOfusiOn Of delica-
cies presented in the most tempting
forms known to to the master caterer
The beautifully garnished meats and
salads, the pyramids of macarOOns and
kisses, and the dishes of fruit and con.
fectionery, all served to gladden. the eye
and stimulate the appetite, which was
RECALLED upon the following ample bill OF
fare:
Boned turkey in aspIc; buffalo tongues.
glace; sugar cured hams in jelly; chicken
salad with AAyOnAIse; shrimps AZ natural. on
roast chicken; Saratoga chips.
Parker house rolls; deV1lsd ham sand
Pyramid OF macaroons; pyramid Of kisses
ornamental fruit cake; lemon frappe.
Sliced pine apple; bananas; oranges; as
Oranges oiled with transparent Jelly.
French bon hons; JOrdo1 almonds; walnut
cream chocolate creams.
Vanilla Ice cream orange Ice; assorted
Tea, ooGes, with whipped cream.
The tables were filled again and again
until all were fed, after which dancing
was resumed in the parlors and halls and
was continued until nearly 4 O'Clock in
the morning.
In view of the highly successful
character of the entertainment, we were
pleased to note the numerous represent
atiVes present from neighbOring citie'
and towns, and take pleasure in record
ing the fact that they carried with then
TO their homes the most pleasant recol
lections of the happy occasion. Thi
was very largely due to the kindly office
of the prOprietors, Messrs. Criley ant
Morrow, as well rs to Messrs. Cross
Whitley, Van Holmes, Severy
Sommers, and other leading
stockholders in the hotel com
pany, who exerted themselves mos
successfully for the entertainment o
those present. At the Office, the want
of guests were promptly met by HI
Harry Shaw, who presided at the desl
with his accustomed suayity, and KEEP
the lower floor entirely clear Of all curl
Gus interlOpers.
The delightful affair wss.participated ii
by parties from Topeka. Lawrence, Kan
sas City, Atchison. Newton, EldOrado
Eureka, Council Grove, and other town
in the vicinity, and can be safely vote
by all who were 30 happy q 70 be pre-
emit, entirely worthy Of 30 memorabl
event as the warming of the Hots
Coolidge.