The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-20

the light through the Thousand oiaMouos
stained e Gs'' sns e''Gna as. Of
rocks in the rear, the lake with its groups
Of gay bathers, altogether presents pic
ture to be remembered. Several improve
ments are being made in the natatorium.
The asphalt floor is being repaired. Inn
proved slides and spring boards will be
omitted that will add to the pleasure of the
patrons. The popularity of the swimming
bath in the past indicates that it will be
the center of amusement with Helena peo-
pie during the coming summer.
Several striking improvements will be
The park has been carefully seeded with
lawn grass, which is already beginning to
shoot through the earth. New walks have
been laid out and old ones graded and linz
proved. A row of trees has been set along
the drive near the railway. and new
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Two car loads of naples are now on the
way and waxtrees. poplars and fruit trees
will be added to the list as fast as they can
be planted. Erik Hay, the efficient gardener,
is very busy in his efforts to eeau9ify the
park. Designs in the shapes of maltese
crosses stars, crecents,, umbrellas, circular,
arranged. These will be filled with
hardy plants, Geraniums, verbenas, phlox,
fuschias, heliotropes, pansies, roses,
clematis, chrysanthemums. violets and as
ters and all flowers that live in this climate
will be among the outdoor decorations. In
bushes and vines scattered about, while a
hedge of arbOr vitae has been started.
Under MI. Hays direction the Broadwater
park will become paradise of blosssms and
bright colors. One of the most attractive
features Of the park will be the
artificial lake in the rear of the hotel. In
the center of this are several small islands,
which will be arranged in charming
retreats. The lake. which ia large enough
for regattas, will become very popular
with guests. Means of transportion will of
course be provided, and the lake will be
made as attractive as possible. The new
electric railway, will run along the shore to
hotel. Manager Mcintyre, who managed
the hotel SO satisfactorily last season, will
continue in charge. He is very busy man
these days, experimenting the preparations
for the opening. From attic to cellar,
which is just now the busiest place of all,
the reception of guests. The Broadwater
hotel last season established the reputation
of being the most luxurious and comfortable
hostelry west of Chicago. It ia needless to
say that MIR. Mcintyre will see that this
high standard of excellence is maintained.
L u0 CulSluO Will 10 uNOoE Ul10 UlISCUlOu O1
a we'll known chef from New York and the
service throughout will be as good as can be
found in the land. A new 100 horse power
Corliss engine is being erected in the base
ment and a new dynamo will be among the
mechanical additions. These will be used
to furnish power to new electric railway.
The big engine that drives the machinery
cess of cleaning and will be ready for work
in few DAYS. MIR. H. J. Rainsford is super
intending the work. He was formerly the
master mechanic of the Montana Union and
will be superintendent Of the cleo
tF Ss road for the the coming Sst,
being cleaned, carpets laid and furniture
arranged. The beautiful dining room with
the Handsomely decorated rooms adjoining
will be as attractive as formerly, and the
Offices and richly furnished pnrlors will be
in entire order for the opening day. A new
finely organized and thoroughly equipped
fire department. A chemical engine and
hose cart will be added to the already ex-
cellent equipment of the house. There are
return alarms in every room of the house
and strings of hose ready for use in every
hall. The store rooms are now being
stocked for the coming season. One little
corner of the wine cellar is filed with $4,000
worth of champagne, and around are hun
dreds of cases and bottles of all liquors.
Among the improvements is the change of
the barber shop to the basement. The
former rooms will be furnished AZ reception
rooms where ladies and children out for a
drive may enjoy a glass of lemonade. There
are other incidental changes that will add
to the popularity of the Broadwater.
Manager Mcintyre is anticipating pros
porous season for the hotel. Many rooms
have already been engaged for long periods
and there are Indications of large bust
ness for the splendid establishment which
the public spirit of Colonel Broadwater has
given to the attractions of the Queen City
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