Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-05-24
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The Hotel del Monts-A Superb Plac, and
Colossal Improvements - The Season at
Hontszsy-1he illustrated Herald,

on . brief paseo combining busi-
nsss and recreation, I paid a visit
70 Monterey and the already
famous Hotel del Monte. I have
In previous letters described the
country between San Francisco
and San jose. Desiring to be
economical In descriptive adject-
ives, I will content myself with
saying that the country below San
JoA6 10 even lovlier than that
above It, II that be possible. The
Pajsro valley, particularly, would
take the eye of any lover Of the pic
turesque. It is linked rural sweet.
ness long drawn out, and ;s char
actsrized by farm houses which, in
expense Of construction and cosy
suggestions Of comforts. would
rival those OF the famed Bluegrass
region of Kentucky or Chester
county, Pennsylvania.
THE HOTEL DEL MONTE.
Monterey 10 one hundred and
twenty-five miles from San Fran.
cisco, and the lightning express
makes the trip In exactly four
hours. We arrived just after dusk
and were obliged to wait till morn.
ing to take look at the splendid
improvements which the railway
company have made in grove
situated about mile from the his
toric old town. The construction
Of the hotel itself was miracle Of
expeditions work. On the 18th of
February, 1880. Mr.. Charles Brown,
the able and energetic architect of
the Central and Southern Pacific
railways, was notified that he was
expected TO have the edifice COM
pleted by the beginning OF the sea.
son at Monterey, viz, tue first of
June. In the brief interval Of
three months and half the foun-
dation was laid and the pediments
and roof were in place, with every.
thing in apple-pie order. This inn
mense hotel is built of wood, and
every piece of timber in 1t was
turned out from the workshops of
the company. The numerous
prints of the hotel which are posted
up in Los Angeles and all over the
State, have advised your readers of
tts general design, but these GER
tafnly do not do justice to the
building. 1t is OF mixed Queen
Anne aud Gothic etyle of archi.
lecture, such as is very much in
vogue In Boston just now. A spa
sious verandah gives entrance to
grand lobby, in which the Office is
located, and from which broad
flight OF stairs leads to the upper
stories. A pleasing feature of this
lobby is great tiled fireplace, in
which, on solid dog-irons, great
logs OF wood are blazing-a very
acceptable thing indeed In the
climate OF Monterey In the early
mornings and evenings. Not
every place has the divinely be.
nignant climate of Santa Mon
los and San Diego, and in
the portions of the day named
Dame Nature needs a little kindly
assistance. A fne billiard room
adjolns parlor which might serve
for o hall Of princes, SO long and
broad and high is IT, and so sump-
tuousIy furnished. A capital ball
room, also, forms portion of this
side OF the building. The dining
room Is airy and inviting, and the
numerous apartments Of the hotel,
arranged en- suite, are models of
elegance and home-like comfort.
Within short distance from the
hotel Is q club house, with ample
stables at further remove. Water
10 supplied from wells and is
pumped by steam. A gas-w orks,
large enough for all possible de-
mands, is also feature OF the Ho.
tel del Monte.
THE GROUNDS.
The surroundings of this superb
pleasure resort have been largely
the gift Of nature, but art has lent
very intelligent directing hand
In securing fascinating result.
The building is placed In grove of
gigantic pines, which have been
thinned out and trimmed down to
symmetry, guaranteeing shade
which must be highly delig htful
during the midsummer heats.
Blue grass lawns and extensive
and variegated parterres of flowers
ere encountered at every turn. The
vIsItors may ramble unchecked
amidst scenes Of both natural and
artificial beauty, and these charm.
Ing walks are being steadily ex.
tsnded on every slide. The prossic
truth Il that lavish outIsys Of
sanav. harmonlsin9 With kha1