The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-02
CONCORDIA.
Reception at the New Club on
Van Ness Avenue.
Nagnifcently Luxurious Quarters Visited by
the Leaders Of Hebrew Society at
the Formal Opening

Last night the new quarters of the Con-
corda Verein, the leading Hebrew club of
this city. located in the building recently
erected on the southeast corner of Van Ness
avenue and Post street, and for some two
months occupied, were thrown open to the
invited guests of the club.
The occasion was more house warming
than an inspection, and all the jewish soci-
ETY. leaders were present in numbers
Though the club membership at present
does not exceed three hundred, and but two
invitations were issued at first to each men,
Der, so great was the demand for the ad-
mission cards that the first rules laid down
were released under the pressure, and be-
tween the hours OF s and II, during
which the doors were kept open, fully 5000
visitors entered the building.
Those privileged to acceI the clubs hos
pitaiity saw what is beyond any doubt the
handsomest and most elegantly equipped
clubhouse in San Francisco. Want of
space forbids detailed description of each
floor in its 0ewildering variety of decOra-
tive uphOlSterng, exquisite finishing OF
stained woods and inuumerable artistic
furnishing, no two Of the numerous rooms,
corridors and other apartments being alike.
Only an idea of the general effect can now
be given.
PLAN OF THE BUILDING.
The main plan of the building. which
has 100 feet frontage by depth OF 100 feet,
Is as follows: 1t has a basement and three
stories and is capped by a roof promenade.
from which n beautiful view of the bay and
Contra Costa side mountain scenery is had.
The material used in its construction is
brick and stone, the wood finishing inside
throughout being of oak, mahogany and
walnut, all highly polished in their natural
colors. Stair ratings and balustrades on
the main approaches are Of pgimaverd, a
rare wood from Central America.
Entering the main door on Van Ness
avenue a large hall opens To the view. Kun
nlnG parallel on either side are suites If
rooms. devoted TO cards and billiards and
reading anu smoking purposes. Then come
priFate-cOnyer5atlOn rooms; next bar, a
buffet, grlll room, Sccretary'S and Direc-
tors rooms. In tile back of the hall are the
stewards quarters and pantries. By two
capacious stairs the basement is reached.
where on one side is bowling alley with
eight rOll-waYS, large StOne-f1OOred room,
designed as an old-styie German "kneipe"
or bier halle" with a grill attached, a
shooting gallery and servants quarters.
ON THE MAIN FLOOR.
Ascending again to the first floor one mas
second Ho"r. One side OF the floor is de-
voted TO ladies' reeeptiOn-rooIGs. with cosy
corridors specially adapted for prone
nading. The other side is taken up by the
ballroom, which Is 72x76 feet, With a stage in
the rear I4x45, where theatrical perform
anees will be given by the members of the
CLUB.
Two staireases lead to the third story,
where are located the larger supper aud din
ing halls. with smaller ones npenin from
them. Here ample provision has been made
To give the culinary artists tuli scope in pre-
pairing the table service. There are innu-
merabie ranges, OYens. Kitchens, pantries
and other necessary sdjunctS of first-class
cuisine.
To the roof promen de access is readily
afforded by two winding stairs, aud when
the winter garden, which II Is proposed to
place there, is completed, this portion of the
building VIII undoubtedly prove most popu-
lar with the ladies'.
One feature OF the club distinguishing it
from many others is that no sleeping
lmm0datons are provided for members,
nor Will any be allowed. II is the intention
Of the Directors TO make the club ore 10
which The members will at ali times be most
welcome 10 bring their families, and judg-
ing by the many ladies present last uisht
the Concordia Verein promises 10 be one OF
the most popular in the c::y.
A REPRESENTATIVE CLUB.
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Llttleheld. local architect, and was con-
stTucted by Moore Brothers, with Daniel ID.
Cameron as foreman Of construction. The
cost OF erecting the new building is placed
at S26S, Gee, while the interior furnishing
and finishing cost nearly as much more,
making the total little over 100000 excIu-
siye Of the cost of the real estate. which is
exceedingly valuable. The necessary
amount 10 provide the COncOTdians with its
new quarters was entirely raised by the
club, which has On Its rolls some If the
leading Jewish capitalists of the 5 at.
No expense has been spared in fitting up
each floor in the most artistic manner. The
carpets are OF the richest texture ami latest
designs, ana the foot sinks deep as each
room or stairway Is trodden. In the quar-
tiers set aside especially for gentlemen the
furniture IS OF substantial yet luxurious
character. Every variety of eaSy-chair is
provided, mainly upholstered in heavy tan
cOlOred leather. The stained glass win
dows are draped by claTei-hued velvet drap-
cries relieved by creamy curtains OF lace
and guipure.
wELL-APPoISTED ROOMS.
For those who like a game of cards, tables
without number are placed in convenient
81 OTIS. The bar is as handsomely furnished
as any in the city and four billiard tables
give the knights of tile enc ample OppOrtun-
ity to show their skill. The reading-room
has all the leading publications of the day
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quarters are all that can be desired. Each
room is tinted on wall and ceiling in easy
color graduationS, the mean tones on this,
the fir st floor. being maroon, Venetian red
aud buff, relieved here and there by blue
shades.
Lighter effects are noticeable on the sec
ond floor, where the ladies' hold sway. The
carpets are of more lively eolOrs, the woods
ara lighter and the general draperies of
gayer hue. Everywhere are placed eau
Seuses. sofas, lounges. and with these rooms
ablaze with gas and electric lights, reflected
III the numerous mirrors, it looks yeritable
fairyland.
IN THE BALLROOM.
The ballroom has red color tone and is
brilliantly Illuminated by six large gilt
chandeliers of thirty jets each. The floor
is n little too new yet to be perfect for dane
ing, but IL will shortly be in fine order. The
upper rooms on the third floor are all fin
ished in polished wood, with delicately
tinted walls, giving them a very CHEEKY and
PHEASANT look.
Throughout the building the choicest
flowers were scattered last night in wild
prOfusiOn, and made the air fragrant with
their perfume In all convenient hooks on
each floor stands, where lemonades and
punches were dispensed by attentive serv-
ants, were placed, and to those who wished
any kind Of delicate sandwiches were offered.
BalleDbergs Band of fifteen pieces was
second landing. and performed all the latest
music. The visitors prOmenaded at pleasure
throughout the capacious building, and only
the greatest admiration for the elegance aud
comfort visible everywhere was expressed.
A Reception Committee, composed of
President j. NJ Rothschild, Vice President
J. Fl. Neustadter, Treasurer A. Herman,
Recording Secretary S. Dinkelspiel, FinaE-
cial Secretary f. Pattek and Messrs. J.. S.
Haas, II. Sinsheimer, Charles Sutro, NJ.
Heller, Z. j. Fisher and A. w. Scholle, well
coined the guests and was most assiduous in
escorting them over the building. Among
those present we're:
GUESTS OF THE CLUB.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coin. Miss Slessinger
Miss Goslinsky, Mr. and Mrs. II. Liebes, Miss
Nellie Haas, the Misses Kline, Miss ii. Sptz
Mr.. Emil Wangenheim and sister, Mr.. Heymes
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaaeson, Mr.. J. Carroll, Mr.. ID.
Block, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. Finnepan, AIRS A.
Hechf, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Brown Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Meyer. Mr. and Mrs. Neustadter Mrs.
j. Neuytadter, Miss Strauss, Judge and Mrs. W.
II. Levy. Mr. and Mrs. +. Ackerman. Mrs. A. b.
Sampson, President j. NJ. Roihschild, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gregenhelm. Mr.. ana Mrs. l.. Sachs, Mr.
and Mrs. p. Seneideman and daughters Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. NapthaIy, Mr.. and Mrs. e. Alderman