The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
A sunday In st. Augustine.

A correspondent Of the Florida Times Union
writes 10 that paper from ~. Augustine as
follows Mr. Henry NJ Flagler. having con-
suited with his architect. Mr.. Thomas Hast
ings and his builders as 10 making changes
i'm the AlcaZar. 20 meet the increasing de-
mands of the travelling public, Is now con
templatng the moving II the stores, lfuller ;
Jauanese bazaar and the offices Of tho South
ern Express Company from the west To the
eat side Of the court. and next 10 the Times
Union bureau and throwing the space INTO
siiting-rooms and parlOrs for the better
accommodation Of ladies And this i not
because the present arrangements are not
as perfect AZ money and pains could PROVIDE
for the fair sex but cause II not right % $50
late woman in upstairs parlOr while the men
are having everything 10 themselves down
stairs IS about the opinion OF the ladies'.
Doubtless they will, next winter, nave the
cutest # little reception and wrtlng-rooms
all to their sweet selves, and then they won't
be- any happier for man must not venture
therein Mr.. Flagler avs The 'front.' Of the
AlcaZar will not bee changed this year. but II
the contemplated changes are made and they
meet the requirements of the public. next
wear. | may have the eillpseg lcolQnade)
built The other contemplated additions
TO the hotel will be the raising of the east,
west and south fronts Of the build
inc one story higher 10 CORE
spoud with the front north side ms Will
rive nearly One-thlrd more rooms, ana IN
order - relieve the dining room OF the extra
demands thereby. and windows between
this room and the pretty little park at the
southeast end of the dining room Will be re-
moved. and an iron roof erected over the
space. making most delightful addition %
the already pleasant dining room, but ut the
same time removing one of the little details
which 20 10 make the beautiful features OF
the grand ARCHITECTURAL proportions Of the
AlcaZar in its entirety However. the hotel Is
not sufficiently large 10 accommodate the de-
mands Of the public and something must he
done.
A distinguished party Of Pennsylyanians
are enjoying the hospitality of the Alcazar
and visiting the various points OF interest
about the city, including Mrs. X. j. Halde-
man. a daughter of the late Hon. Simon
Cameron: Mrs. Henry Mccormick and
dauohter Miss Mccormick. Miss Annie Me
Cormick and Mrs. !. V. Criswell. They have
made an extensive tour Of the Indian river.
1t is the expression Of the residents IN the
vicinity Of the colored peoples chapel on Gre
NADIA street that some other way of ringing
the chapels bell should be adopted. IL Is
rung now in exact imitation OF the clty's nre
alarm. and in consequence causes the people
much uneasiness, especially on sunday morn
lngs. -, -
Mr.. Flapler INDUCED ex-senator I. w. Pal
ner president of the Worlds Fair: Mrs. Pal
mer. Mr.. and Mrs W. Livingston. Miss Is
brown, of Detroit, Mich; Mr.. Henry. II;
smith and his pretty and accomplished
| daughter. Miss May. General Manager Den
ming. and few others in ride 10 Ormond-
on-the-Halifax yesterday. President Palmer
and Mr.. Livingston, their families ana MISS
Brown remain there until Monday. the rest OF
the party returning to the Ponce de Leon
Mr.. and Miss May Smith 60 to Jacksonville
tomorrow.
The Ocean View Hotel will hold the fort
for those visiting the Ancient City this sum.
mer. II is a most delightful sea-air breathing
place, and will become quite popular again as
a summer hotel. il hayeing been closed dur
ing two seasons (summers.)