Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-09-15
THE DECORATIONS.
Streets and Buildings a Nag
nifesnt Sight.
TASTE AND BEAUTY EVERYWHERE
TIE F.aess Exhibition or tae Kind
Ever Seen In wa.hInsten Territory.

TIE Finest Exhibition or tae kind
Ever Seen In wa.hInston Territory.
The principal streets decorated are
on the line of march, though the dis
play ex.ends far out to the suburbs.
Commencing at the dock of the rail-
way company. where ocr honored
guests were landed, ana proceeding to
wards the business. center. the first
noticeable object in view 10 the arch on
the corner of Commercial and Main
streets. For several days vorkmen
have been engaged in putting together
this bower of beauty. The arch, or
rather arches, Of which there are four,
are in the form Of . square, one facing
the entrance from each street, profuse-
~ trimmed With eyefxreens and Chi
nese lanterns, and studded with
punches Of red mountain ash berries.
Though smaller than the grand arch on
Commercial and Mill streets, it excites
the sdmirasion Of all.
The decoration Of the Arlington Ho-
tel, the first prominent building on the
line of march, is extensive. In the
center Of the building hangs
a large American flag. The
balcony extending across the front
Of the hotel is studded with shields,
each one repre- ssnting one of the States
of our Union. A large electric light is
placed in the portico over the main en-
trance. The power is furnished from
the mill of Stetson q Post, two blocks
distant. The front Of the building is
hung in festoons and signal fags.
The branch Arlington Hotel, one
block in the rear of the main building,
three-story structure. ID hung in fes-
ICONS and Chinese lanterns, each Ian
tern being supported and hanging pend
ant by wire completely concealed by
bunctss OF holly aad b1nches OF ash
berries.
The Hote! Brunswick il nsxt in order,
and il deserving of especial mention.
For some dssS decorating has been in
progress, until the baildiug has assumed
the appearance of fairy palace. The
dags and streamers, as a rule, are signal
dags, usual at sea. A large German
flag is hung midway across the street,
in the center Of numbers of others.
This is floating emblem of welcome
to our honorsd guests. Lines of b1nt.
ing extend from the top Of the building
to the buildings opposite. The number
Of large flags alone Oh this hotel is Is.
The hstel office is piettily and tasteful
~ decorated in small flags and flowers.
Tho building opposite, of w. F. Allen
d. Co.. 10 hung in festoons and Rarlauds
Of evergreens.
Further on. a. We proceed, the cloth
ing store OF L. Kline attracts the eye Of
| many.
We now approach the grand arch on
| the corner Of Commercial and Mill
streets; all HOUSES on the way to il being
more or less 0rnamented, many 80
grandly that We would be pleased to
| give them extended notice, and We uu-
Intentionally pause to view at distance
this pleasing object. No pains or ex-
peuse have been spared to make this
ono of our greatest decorated attrac-
tions, and credit ia drs to those who
have had the undertaking in charge for
the successful manner in which they
have accomplished their onerous task.
The arch occupies the entire width of
the end of Com nercial street. For sew
erAl days this corner has been the
loun2ing place of men about town, or
for few minutes respite from the
cares of business for the hurried passer
by to gaze and comment on the progress
# the work. At last through the va
rious suggestions Of parties. some good
and some bad, the structure was flush
ed. Two platforms ON either side of the
base Of the arch have been erected. On
the summit Of the arch. which Reaches
hight Of thirty feet, is perohed gild-
ed specimen Of our typical Union bird,
the American eagle, underneath which
in many graceful folds hangs the star
spanQled banner. The framework Of
the arch is completely hidden BY ever
green's and heavy vines Of our native
hops. In the centef Of the arch over
head is = circular pipe containing many
gas jets, which whom lit gave . pretty
effect.
In front Of the Sehwabashsr building
three lines of streamers-red, white and
blue hang pendant from the top Of
the building to the sidewalk. This dis
play oaa be distinguished for q distance
Of several blocks.
The Hall 4 Paulson and Frausnthal
buildings are also beautifully adorned
The Yes'ee- Lsary block, on the corner
OF Front and Nm Hbr6sts, 10 oonspiou-
ous object, not alous for its arohiteotu
raj beauty, but Il II the Asst structure
greeting the eye Whils passing through
the arch. The building u the hand.
soonest business block In the city, and,
being now and freshly p ainted. forms a
pleasing contras. to the vari-co,ored
haRs and smblsms With which it 10 COW
cred. I3n
H. L. Yesler's private residence oppo-
site 10 tsstefully trimmed with ivy and
the root surmounted by days.
Tho topmost dag down town 10 that
over the Oeoidental Hotel
Yeslsr's Hall, In which our prod ootive
exhibits may be sen. ID nearly hidden
BY eveeRreens.
Tue sidewalks on Frsnt street ara
lined for . distance Of nix or seven
hooks, ord out a. far a. PIKE strsot,
With tree6 e different kind, aaaiouod
oaly . few fsss apart, and entirely hid
ing tho street TO the paassr-by. The
msss notable buildings decorated are
thS Rsini9 block oesman 4 Youns's
dry aoods ou.s. Cospss, Mcintyre 4
Goa Clau9 3 Harms'. and the Golden
Rule Bazaar, though in fact there is
moro CT lsss display made by all the
tradesmen on the street. In fact, the
decoration Of our CITY is unparalleled in
the annals Of its progress.
A large number Of private residences
have sh0sn that their occupants are in
no way back ward in responding 10 the
general rejoicing.
The shipping IN the harbor is general
" well dsckcd. Tho steam collier Will
laustte Is full dressed fore and aft 10
signal faRs. The d. I. Tenney. of San
Eranoiso0, as the coal bunkars. has the