The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-06-11
PROVO.
SATURDAY.
June Il
CASTELLA SPRINGS.
A Magnificent Resort Just
Opened.
What this Rio Grande Road Proposes to
Do for This Fine
Resort

Much has been said about the grandeur OF
Casiel.a Springs and the elaborate improve
ments which nave been made by Southworth
Brothers, but the eulogy which is deserving OF
this great resort has never been given. The
visit yesterday was the first the writer mas paid
TO the resort since the late Improvements, and
as 1t is not overstating the TACT to say that the
in 'ssion one receives upon entering the pic
u lie cannon leading up 10 the springs Is
awt inspiring.
Although the day opened with clouds, rain
and chilly atmosphere, II was rot sufficient to
stay the large crowd determined upon attend
ing the grand opening OF the resort for the
and Payson all contributed TO make up the
party in attendance. ard they were put into the
very best OF spirits by the music OF Held's band
qHE HOTEL
The attention is attracted at once upon arriv-
ing atCasiella by the magnificent hotel which
has recently reached comp etion.
IL Is structure which is a credit TO this sec
ton OF the country and there is nothing of a
cheap grade from the brown stone to the most
minute fixtures. 1t is built three story and
I faces the south toward the railroad tracks.
There are two finely furnished parlors on the
first floor or either side OF the entrance, and a
large dining room. The second floor is divided
into suites Of rooms with a beautiful parlor.
Each is covered with costly Brussels carpets
and contains some Of the most modern fur
q shings.
The plunge bath adjoining the hotel on the
west ana The lake still further in that direc-
ton are among the attractive features. The
mineral water which is regarded as q great
boon 10 invalids as well as TO those sound in
body is most pleasant TO battle in, being OF a
temperature which is usually desirable. The
new pavilion is located between the store and
hotel and is grandly adapted for concerts and
balls.
The band stand is handsomely carpeted and
provided with piano Upon looking about
one is filled with admiration at the gorgeous
mountains ripping streams lakes and profl-
sion o. foliage. Young trees and flowers are
springlng up all around and the park is being
laid out set with evergreen trees. No expense
has been spared to provide all the requisites to
the entertainment of guests whatever their
tastes may be. A handsome bar has been fitted
up in the room adjoining the store, where the
old dining hall was located, and all kinds of re-
freshments are served in true American style.
The Rio Grande railway has recognized the
Importance OF this watering place 10 their
company and are doing all in their po..er
TO bring IL before the travelling and
pleasure seeking public. Special rates
as low as is justifable are provided
on excursion days and passes furnished TO
bands and those engineering the excursion par
ties. IL is at once noticeable that the resort is
class in every particular and allowing no half
way business TO creep into their work. Cid
Southworth, the manager Of the resort has ar
ranged for succession of excursions from all
parts OF the territory
The following are among the Salt Lake
guests: l. N. Parker w H. Remington E. G.
Mathews l. c. Hail and wife of Ogden. a J.
Osborne and wife. Mrs. Albert Hertz. Jesse
Ruth, Mrs. l. j. Lacbman, Mrs +. Z. Schaef-
fer. w. j. Sehotrell. Morris SoInmers. B. Back
ofskey. l.. Airschel, L. s. Beattie and wife,
J. G. Moses and wife. Provo; A. o. Smoot. IT.
J. NJ. WestWood and Ike Fordorski SpriuCyille