Daily globe., 1883-07-01
MAGEE'S ENTERPRISE.
The Most Elaborate and Perfect Dining
House in the Country

Some one, whether sage, poet or phIloso-
pher it matters not, has said the chief end
of man is to eat, and accepting the proverb
in its literalness, it becomes a matter of
some Importance for one to know where
this chief act may transpire, and if the read
er will carefully note the following he will
receive the proper information. For sew
eral years the Fulton Market coffee house,
kept by Mr.. Magee, has been a popular
resort. But the business had outgrown
the original place and to meet the wants
of the public Mr.. Geo. W. Magee
will open on Monday his new ''Fulton
Market" in the new Drake block
on Third street between Jackson and Sib-
ley streets. 1t is impossible in the space
allotted to give a full detailed description
of the new Magee's, at 162 and 1S4 Third
street. Money, genius and art have all
contributed to make the establishment one
of the most complete and satisfactory in
the whole country. Entering the grand
dining place the visitor is admitted to a
vestibule so spacious and so richly dec
GRATED that it seems like visit to fairy
land. From the vestibule through
to wide hall, possessing in ad-
dition to the permanent artistic
decorations, two large and costly Japan
ese panels which are never ceasing sub
jects for study and admiration. The din
ming room is seventeen feet in height and
136 feet in depth and of harmonious width,
the ceiling being supported by handsome
columns and is decorated in manner that
quite rivals description. The floors are
laid with tiles of various hues and curious
designs, the combinations blending har-
moniously in artistic effect.
The dining hall proper is S4x44 feet
clear and affords ample space for over two
hundred guests to occupy comfortable
chairs around the handsomely spread and
bountifully supplied table. Around three
sides of the hall are elegant private rooms,
fourteen in all, some quite spacious and
capable of accommodating a dozen or
more, while others are designed for tete-a-
tete or quartet parties The partitions
separating these apartments from the
main hall are of alternate stripes of oak
and gum wood, the latter being of beau
tiful soft pink tint-and are surmounted
by long narrow panels of bronze and
brass, giving rich effect Heavy portieres
OF rare and exquisite raw silk, hung upon
massive gilded rods, conceal the cozy in
teriors of these dainty dining retreats. On
two sides of the salon are great windows
atfording the perfection of lighting and
ventilation, and these are curtained to
correspond with the splendid interior. In
the evening soft pervading light is cast
from scores of jets which reflect brightly
III the unique and elaborate chandeliers of
hammered brass and copper, designed es-
pecially for this establishment. The
globes in Egyptian style are beautiful.
The furniture throughout is of cherry, and
the styles are original and elegant
At the left of the entrance to the salon
is the Office, and at the right the lunch and
oyster counter. The fronts of these are
works of art, the handsome woods being
wrought into pleasing forms, and polished
to perfection. The lunch department is
quite large and is supplied with all conve-
niences, three massive steam urns of
cleaning nickel, giving it an attractive
appearance. Adjoining this space is
pantry with steam table, crockery closets,
and huge double dumb waiter connect
ing with the kitchen below. Back of the
office is, on one side lavatory for gentle
men, and on the other prettily fitted toilet
rooms for ladies. 1t simply is impossi-
bic in words to convey an idea of
the effect produced when this brilliant and
luxurious hall is fully equipped and light
ed. 1t Is magical, and unapproachable,
the elaborate table service of china. crys-
tai and silver in charming designs gleam-
ing on the snowy drapery, surrounding
flowers and fruits, and heightening the
effect of the costly and exquisite accesso-
ries
Added to these features, upon floor be-
meath the apartments above described is
private dining room 20x5O feet with a ca
pacity for fifty to seventy y-fve covers, and
has all the elegance and privacy of the
salon of club house.
The kitchen of such an establish
ment is not the least of
its features, and is located in
first basement is 25x50 feet, possessing
every convenience and facility that has
ever been devised. Connected with it is
the ice house and apparatus for freezing
the water in the table cOraffes. In this
basement are the apartments for servants,
the cooks room 20x25 feet, for the waiter
girls 20x18 feet, for the male servants a
room is provided 40x18 feet. The store
room is 50x18 feet, and conveniently ap-
pointed. The wine cellar is 65x45 feet and
is stocked with the best brands a
connoisseur can select. With this
description Of Magee's, which
but touches and hints at the great enter.
prise, the GLOBE congratulates the pro-
pietor and the city upon its creation, fully
understanding that just such an establish
ment is demanded by the resident and
transient public, and knowing that Mr.Ma-
gee, with the counsel and assistance of his
estimable wife, will render it a pride to
the city, as well as most successful bust
ness undertaking.
Though perhaps not as interesting to the
general public as the grand cafe of this
monster establishment, word or two
concerning the magnifcence of the "An-
mex" must not he ommitted in the resume
of Mr.. Magee's enterprise.
This apartment is spacious in size ard
completely defeats man when he under
lakes to portray the royal splendors of its
equipments.
The floor is laid in brilliant colored tiles,
woven together in a most charming pat
tern. The wall and ceiling decorations
are days study, and finer combination
of effects at coloring cannot be found any
where. The wood work is of cherry, most
elaborately carved and finished in its own