Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

yacafion Notes. yfI
During a pleasant call upon Nj. II. X.
Judah, passenger agent OF the Southern
Pacific Railroad, was induced. even though
and social engagements, to take time for a
trip to the Hotel del Monte and Monterey.
In fact Mr.. Judah assured me that ii was the
zest yet needed to round out my tour, other
wise should miss the bes, and most delightful
trip Of all Furthermore, he was so considerate
for my comfort and pleasure in the briefest
time possible as to time my departure and
lay gu, a programme for my guidance, an
assistance tina, proved Of much value.
At 1880 A. NJ, the train left the station a,
the corner of Fourth and Townsend streets,
San Francisco. The weather had been threat,
ening and ere we passed the Valencia street
station rain began to fall. At times it poured
in torrents as we sped southwark, settling it.
self gradually but steadily to business, as we
reached the end Of our journey at $500 p. NJ.
The train slowed down at the station on the
hotel grounds to allow passengers for the Del
Monte to alight, where the "bus" in waiting
conveyed us to the hotel, not far distant while
the train continued to its terminus at Monterey
Need I say was surprised believed had
utterly failed to thoroughly picture to my mind
the narrated and written descriptions Of both
house and grounds that I had been favored
with ; for great though my expectations had
h..,, nd tb., lima Of ,,,,y
arrival found pleasant, surprises on all sides
without, and unequalled, spacious provision for
comfort within. One takes in at glace the
fact that no expense has been spared in estab-
fishing and conducting the hotel and laying
out its picturesque grounds. While the rain
interfered with my outdoor plans, through the
courtesy Of the efficient clerk in charge, an at
tendant was deputed to conduct me through
the entire building, so tina, can not say that
the balance Of my afternoon was Improbable
Some Press readers may be interested 10 know
that the Hotel del Monte is three. storied
modern gothic wooden structure ass feet in
length and rs feet in width, with wings. In
the front centre part Of the building is the
lobby, AZ by 4S feet, the right hand side being
devoted to the office needs, and opposite a
spacious FIRE place, while directly in front, as
you enter, is the grand staircase. Broad cor
ridors run lcngthwise Of the building on the
different floors the from, rooms on all being
suites and the rear rooms single. Many Of
these suites can be connected to serve large
family or party, and all of them are elegantly
furnished. On the main floor, to the right,
are the suites reserved for the principal railroad
officials use /; while to the left of the lobby is
the reading room as by 26 feet. ladies billiard
room IS by O. feet, and ladies parlor "a by
AZ feet at the end. PARALLEL with this and
reached by hallway and covered verandah is
ballroom sc by u feet which is used weekly
during the season. There is spacious dining
room IS by 10 feet, a smaller one for children
and Others for private parties Everything in
and about the hotel is evidently kept in the
very best Of order and nothing throughout the
entire building gave any indication Of the
length Of time it had been opened (now about
and above the great fire place in the lobby
Excepting this saw naught to show but what
the Del Monte had opened to the general pub
lie the week prior to my arrival. A broad
verandah runs the length Of the building on
the front, and considerable length on the ends.
A tasty garden plat surrounds the building
and is probable the best parterre or mosaic
pattern gardening to be seen on the Pacific
Coast. Looking out from the front verandah
Of the hotel, beyond spacious and well-kept
sanded drve.ways, are garden plats OF flower
ing plants and shrubs. winding paths between
leading to grassy lawns beyond, where, amid
mAjss:;: oaks, and towering pines, tennis
courts. croquet grounds, swings, archery and
other outdoor games are provided for, as well
y sand bins for the iniantie guests Of this
,aamuaoth hotel Everything that art could
suggest and wealth procure has been made
subservient to the main idea Of beautifying a
naturally picturesque spot. To the south.
east Of the hotel is the billiard hall and bowl.
ing alley, and midway between it and the
hotel, east Of the garden walks is bed oil
cacti Of all sorts. kind and sizes, so arranged
that the effect is peculiarly interesting. On the
northeast is the labarynth Of growing cypress.
entering which parties often wander for hours
ere they find the exit. had heard Of thi,
pussle plat and visited |, the next day, but
need hardly say that did not feel like taking
the time for the experiment. On the north
Of and in plain view Of the hotel is a small lake
OF pond-kaown as Laeuna del Rey--,hat i.
nov being bosdered with rocky banks, aud ia
which small islets are being built, SO that ere
long this artificial lake, stocked with swans, al
Is contemplated, viii add still further attrac-
tons to these spacious grounds. The effect Of
hotel is easier imagined than described. and il
gave an involuntary expression Of satisfied
pleasure At the picturesque panorama as the
scene lay before me don't think differed
much from the 1900 visitors who proceeded
sss the year before. Some little distance from
the hotel ON the south, and beyond the bowling
alley and billiard hall are the stables, acknow,
lodged TO be anely appointed throughout. with
Accommodations kM over sixty horses. Gas made
upon the grounds is furnished 10 al. parts Of The
Aosel and its adjacent baildings. and pure
wales is supplied from reservoir hve mile,
Away. fed BY ,he Carmel river ten OF twelve
miles farther distant.
Fos cant VI time the bath house on the
bach but few minutes walk from the hote
was not visited. Like everything else in con
accsion with this hotel i is spacious concern
having sio dressing rooms. 1he main building
eoslsins four large tanks each 50 by 50 feet,
sAs bottoms d which incline and vary il
dspsA- Powerful steam pumps supply aud
empty tAese q desired and the water therein
cnn BE- heated bv steam coils In a rapid. ever