The morning call., 1893-08-16

worth streets, and front, on Pos. stree {.
According to the architects drawings the
exterior Will be. Renaissance. The front
will be- of pale Roman brick with terra
Gotta trimmings, and ornaments of a color
similar to that of the brickwork. The
basement story will be treated to initiate
stonewOrk. and above it will rise very del
ieate windows. The upper floor windows
are likewise. to-, be simple ana graceful.
+ Immediately over them will be a frieZe
bearing terra Gotta frescoes. and still
higher q classic decorated cornice. The
walls will end ia s. richly OFnamented bal
usirade. At the corner there Is to be a
bosG sweep, leaving curve instead of an
angle.
a. magnificent doorway has been de.
signed. Between TWO double columns OF
lhs -crlnthisn order running UD TO the
f.sZe the architects nave planned spa
cious entrance. flight OF rranlte stems
from the side walk will reach the door
On each side fiat columns of granite will
alternate with those of marble. Over the
door there is TO be high arch, or rather
series of arches, one farther back than the
other. and res ting upon separate pilasters
The window on top is of beautiful design,
with two pilasters and an ornamental en-
tablatlire. =.
This front will be 112 feet inches long
and the side will be 81 feet inches.
The main entrance will lead to grand
vestibule, through which a large foyer
will be approached. All will be laid IN
mosaic, wainscotte ed; in marble and fres-
coed after the colonial style. From the
foyer. which is. TO be 90 feet long and 16
feet wide, will open the conversation,
reading and card rooms, the library and
secretary's office; The blllard-rOOm aud
bier-stube will also open off this ample
hallway. The two last rooms will be fin
ished in old German style of the sixteenth
century and be very highly decorated.
Toward the rear will be hat and cloak
room, toilet-rOoms, storerO0mS. etc. The
foyer will be like an old colonial hall,
with pollshed:Oak wainscotting and fres-
Goes.
The second floor will be approached bv
a marble staircase, and at the baluStTsde
will be a cOlOnnade of pillars on both sides.
Here again will be foyer of magnificent
dimensions, with a hail at one end, 50xSj
feet in size. This hall will be used for
private theatrical entertainments, concerts
and balls, which have always been a
strong feature of the verein. On the same
floor are the toilet-rooms, three dressing
rooms, a ladies' parlor ana dressing rooms,
and large dining-room. The prevailing
style of decoration will be louis XVI.
which is very rich in outline, form and
color.
Tie basement floor will have bowling
alley. sitting-ro0ms, gymnasium, ladies'
dressing-rooms and storerooms.
In the rear, in a separate building. will
be the kitchen, employees rooms, laundry
and pantry.
Ali OF the partitions will be of brick,
subsiau tally built, and the main staircase,
first floor foyer and whole exit from the
second floor to the sidewalk will be fire.
proof.
The San Francisco Verein is one of the
oldest social clubs in this city. 1t was
established about Thirty years ago, and
about fifteen wears since it made its home
at Suffer and Grant avenue, occupying the
whole second story of the market building.
Unlike other clubs the Verein is social to
the last degree. 1t is not satisfied with
stag" parties and pleasure of members,
but extends TO their families and friends
many cOurtesies that are gratefully ac-
cepted. There are nearly 800 members
now, representative business men and cap
italists. They Will spare no expense in
the appointments of the new clubhouse.
as well for the ladies rs for themselves.