The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-11
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trance into q magnificent hail. such as
may still be found in England among the
old baronial residences built in the DAYS
Of Elizabeth, with its polished wood
wainscoating, furniture of carved oak,
large tables covered with beautiful white
linen and Respondent with the many
lights thrown from brass chandeliers.
The walls are covered with old tapestries
representing pastoral or hunting scenes.
The ceiling is azure, bespangled with
golden stars: its beams project in dark
relief and support a medallion bearing
the image of THE Golden Lion" The
house is said TO be q revival of an old
French tavern of that name, revived in
most of its details, on the spot it occupied
31 years ago. No item has been neglected;
the linen Is homespun, the chinaware is
Of pure Norman style, the glass is per-
feet copy of bohemian then III use. the
knives are pistol-handled, and in fact, the
whole surroundings would satisfy the
most critical member of the kyrie society.
So well are the accessories carried out, we
almost expect 10 see persons in the fas-
eina.iEg costumes of the middle ages
ascending and descending the hand
some staircase. or lounging in the COM
Portable seats, while the viands they
have ordered are preparing for the table.
If the sober tendency OF today's costume
somewha, mars the picture, the excellence
Of the cuisine soon makes amends tor that
trifing drawback. and the marveis OF
modern menu chase from the mind the
thoughts of roast swan. peacock. venison
pastry and boar's head, in which our an
oe,tors of fisticuff memory so greatly
reveled. The architect has admirably
E~a -. g. A
ern times with the tasteful and artistic
decorations OF large dining hall of the
Renaissance period.
TIE courteous proprietor is reported 90
have first caught the idea of restoring this
inn Of the good old times" a. tie great
exhibition OF 1879, while admir,ng the
marvellous arrangement of the Prince Of
OF Wales cottage. The kitchen and Gel
lars Wit be found 10 satisfy the most
exactlng taste of the most refined gourmet
o. the Greatest connoIsseur. A SHINING
light Of the culinary art, wines dated at
the chateau OF y hich they bear the name
and being. moreover. of the brand whose
. lac, they bear. ali contribute 10 make Il
visit 20 she Lyon d Or Hosiery u real
treat. both for the eyes and palate. The
societe deS Gems de Lettres, or French
Authors Association. gives Us PERIODICAL
dinners NJ this restaurant Ia Mace
dome the name given 10 body OF Illus
trl0ns opponents 81 painting. sculpture
aud the Hrfs, assemblies there every month;
while an English and American club.
which includes many no:aallIles IN the
ar, world aud wealthy amateurs siso.
holds 5gs meetings a. this fashionable rem
devious
Tha Cat. Rlche-now the property Of
the New York Life Insurance Company
is another Of those prime establish ments
which have gradually forged their way
ahead - the front rsuk IN spite Of the
many difficulties and Obstacles IN ths way.
The exrenses alone ot 5 grand Paris res
tauraaj IKE ths Cafe Richie are enough 10
discourage the most yentGre~ows- Kent
and taxes average between 5000 and
5000 year. lighting may he sc. down
&9o 10 $4,000; fuel, AZ 81 np9 20 ~, 80
washing and ironing. al s2-"o0 IN $500;
renewal Of the linen, 1T 81 40 10 s.. go ana
10 aidluon 70 these expenses the propris-
tor every morning knows that the day wllG
cost HIM from 500 10 si9 before
be has purchased the smallest roll or
egg. The head cook, who IL specially
ehAfeei With preparing the entries, an
who i rar excellence. j. styled the chef.
Costs from II $40 10 $3.50 year; has
doaa, tae chef saucer. who attends 10
the Sauces gets from $so Ia Sssf. the en-
rent;iser or cssok Of the side dishes. the
same. the T8fsssegf, defi nSnd "ao
snper atvuts tie roasting. also rs rauch.
he. TOO, ke al chefs. has his sEdersnrs.
Inc chef = ear,ie-EBanEer, or tcrSs 81 Tire
Isr'!eg. =. 4o receives s4si. also has las;
they truss ;hs chickens, lard the meats.
dress tae fish. prepare the TnsyonEaise
aaa 81 cusd meats. etc Each oa these AS
sstsats .aras from xi0 TO so month
fhsn there are fbe SoHmslleE, who looks
+ after the ~!Bes. the scalisOn, who sconrs
TIE tishss she miFoIgleT. argenttSr. Goa
sslier whose respective duties are 10
cssA5 the looking Eiasse@ polish the
ssssT. fafhssa sac KNIVES. There are a.so
o. least tS0 msltreS i hotel! or stewards
q. TIE household rho preside over every
hsag future bosses" v no receive sal
sraes averaging Detaeen $50 aa3 81 .5ss-
We Rust stso lake into account The CT
easFes. semen cashiers. ihe atnEegsS.
sso tAke care ~ she linen. etc. Add 20
- s.As sAe repair Of tGe i4rallags aa1 the