The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-10-12
LFor the AsHEy1LLE CITIZEN.
THE COFFEE HOUSE.


The Coffee House on the court Louise
square in Ashevi1le, is under the aasp.c-
es of the local branch of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union. The cof-
fee house or lunch room department of
the w. C. I. U. has grown in favor and
is now recognized as a stronghold in
Temperance reform. 1t is one of the
practical methods, for prevention of
drunkenness; and its prime object is to
offer an attractive reading and lunch
room, to those who might otherwise be
tempted to visit the saloons. Hospitality
and welcome are extended however, to
any who may find it convenient to fre-
quent these resorts; and in consequence,
coffee houses are generally, SO well pa
troniZed, as to become self supporting,
after the first montll-aithough, money
making Is not the aim of the founders.
Lunches are furnished at as low rates
as possible and the billof fare, limited to
only d few articles The variety may be
greater. in the early future, but no extras
are allowed, and customers are restricted
to the printed bill of fare. After an ex
pertinent of several weeks, if the manag-
=
demands, requires greater variety, said
demands will be gladly acceded to.
The prices are quoted as follows Cof-
fee at cents, bread and butter 5 cents,
cold meat cents and soup at 5 cents,
thus giving plain lunch at less than
90 cents.
The hours at the restaurant are from
[ 6 a. III. to % p. M, thus accommodating
persons from the country who may be
under the necessity of leaving early in
the morning. Tickets are to be printed,
and the suggestion is made that patrons
purchase $1.00's worth at time. by
| way Of convenience. It is further more
suggested to all who desire to aid in
this laudable enterprise that each one
show interest by taking q 81 cos worth
of tickets and reserve them for charity
applicants. In response other appeals
give ticket emitting the bearer to a
meal at the coffee house.
Besides the person in charge, there is
to be daily succession of lady visitors
6 from each denomination in town.
whose duty it will be to aid in every pos
sible way in making all frequenters feel
at home. When the needy ones present
themselves, inquiries viii belnade concern
ing their whereabouts. livelyhooj. sc.
Said inquiries probably result in finding
employment, and securing a homefor5 the
deserving, or else, in discovering an uri-
worthy imposter, and publishing the same,
so as TO prevent further encouragement in
idleness. The Flower Mission lanother
out ,rowth of the aAV c. It. U.3 is in elcse
intimacy with the Coffee House Executive
Board, and thus both working together
great good. IN cline of domestic mission
work and home charity can be accomplish
ed. The Organizers ofthis new branch of;
work in Asheyille, have been greatly en-
couraged by the hearty cooperation of
the citizens. Their contributioIls and eK-.
press ions of Interest have far.exceeded the
most sanguine expectations of the found
ers.. The board of managers herewith ex
tend their sincere gratitude Tor aforesaid
manifestations; and also express regret
that larger number was not present, on
Thursday last, at the opening meeting,
held in the Coffee House, when heart felt
votes OF thanks were rendered the iner-
chants and editors for their generous Of
/ fers. and also to the Asheviile Library As
sociation. and the Asheville Club for the
fsuppiy ofliteratnfe. To each and all, we
again express grateful acknowledge
for the timely aid IN the establishment Of
the Coffee HoHse, of the w. G.. +. -
REC. SEc. OF THE w. G. T..