The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-07-16

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Of color for thu upholstery In ~fanteuil ana
frames. Qtldsd tables 6nd Ssppropria.e
places. willis In tho center Of tbs
large circular alcovs. costly
lite sixsd marble stntus soating upon q
stately gold pedestal will sdd tonc to the
this ceiling adds 10 the beauty Of the loom
with Ito graceful deco alton radiating from
ecnSeFs formed BY tn0andescent lights in
oaasd In cream toned ground glass globes.
Two clusters Of sixteen lights each nre sus-
pended from the ceiling from fixtures Of
a,.noln gold. while brackets Of the same
thus forming over n hundfod lights Ia
all. giving an enchanting fsiry-like interior
lighted with luminous dow drops cluste cd
on golden arms and hanging from above.
Looking beyond IL seen an inviting aud
luxurious room that 10 suggestive Of soins
luxury and ,eposs. This is the oriental
sitting loom and the artist has endeavorsd
30 throw into it, surroundings an air of
comfort and elegance. with a touch of AL
tiqu!ty In lts makeup. Th tones ara dull
and varied with q touch Of bril-.
sumptuous pillows and costly surnituro
coverings. The mantle 10 of Z ~slscinl de-
sign by g. w. Rice. OF ST. Paul. as
Well 40 the tables and chairs.
all finished In the characteristic
teak wood sfeot used In the orient. Look
ing up above one secs q room through an
aiohed opening overlooking the reception
room and hall. The tone IL of 4 medium
French grey blue, embellished with golden
brown tones In its decoration and furnish
ing. while \ pleasing effect is transmitted
through transparent silk window hanqings
And Ia A~~oat~r - o.~.k -
from large chairs upholstered in rich cor
duroy coverings and unique seats placed ap-
propriately IN the corners. From this opens
a small collection room for select tete a
tstss and fi0m the oriental room below
opens a neat little room known as the
strangers Ioom. This. NO doubt, will be-
one OF the most interesting rooms to the
ladies. owing 10 its tonos of wine md pink.
with tho wood work and furniture Of BIRDS
eye maple. A
Turning the had to the right while still
standing at the end Of the hall. one sees =
series OF roomsa arranged in q similar man.
ner to the Others. The arst in order is the
billiard room. II is appropriately CON
structed In massive proportions. The color
scheme IL blnckish antique a wood ro-
lieved with \ misty chocolate tone. This
contrastsd with the green baize table cover
inas and leather covered seats in the COR
ners of the rooms makes q pleasing effect Of
bSEAA'uH OSl4AAUAlLys 1uo k0o uxtuKeH HEo u
dull iron tone formed of arabesque scrolls.
Above 10 seen a room richly lighted with
rays Of luminous rod. and one can almost
imagine sweet ST. ains radtating from the
llfe-like interior set apart for the music
room, and 80 arranged that all parts OF the
house can be filled at once with music. Red
and gold decorated in classical design forms
the treatment of this room. A soft
Administer carpet covers. tho floor. while
ut the doors and windows yards of spider
like netting are gracefully draped. The
furniture coverings Of deeper tones of red
are sunDsllishsd with embroidered golden
harps and musical instruments.
Locking straight ahead In the hall the
visitor 10 first impressed with the view OF q
balcony like hall leading into the music and
conversation rooms. and forming Q sort of
half stoty. Az the gaze ascends il encoun-
tors . massive cove. through the apex Of
which o series of halls are d%isoerned. ruiz
sive stairway of polished oak, the visitor
passes to the opening seen from below and
10 rewarded with a view downward, giving
a new idea of the rooms previously in
spscted. Passing beyond one comes to the
library, entered through three gothic
shaped arches. This room is cleverly
treated in rich sage green tones relieved
with old red %hanginRs and furniture cover
inRs, with a dash of rich red in the window
draperics. The furniture is in leather,
richly trimmed with brass nails, while
the gas fixtures are of a brass tone.
The decoration of this room is extremely
simple. yet rich and appropriate. It con-
tique looking %placques. In the center Of
each ia the monogram I'M. c." with "1893'
on tho margin. These are done in color and
scattering at odd intervals. A small room
is formed by an %octaRonal bay window at
ons end. whore. il one Is exclusively in
n1innN hn m AnLA mn h;n rrnkavo f~~ n
quiet tim with Shakespeare. Longfellow or
whatsoever work he il most inclined. This
recess ia divided by two a%rchways hung with
rope like portieries in the rich green and
brass tones OF the ROOM. Unique gothic
shaped chandeliers finished in old brass
with cone-shaped globes throw a soft diff
fused light throughout the room, while
many comfortable window seats and chairs
upholstered IN leather in rich dull red tones
give contrast and warmth to the cooler
background of the Wilton carpet
and green tones of the walls, and bits of
rich color give life to the whole in the
form OF many volumes Of books surround
Of soft light penetrate the India silk cur
tains that are placed at the windows to
subdue tho light.
Passing across the hall the largsr of the
two card rooms Ia next entered. 1t 10 not
amiss to say it is ono Of the most attractive
fos q room which needs be
furnished 8 simply. this room is
one OF the most admired for its rich cop
por and old red tones combined with nat
ural panelled oak woodwork. The carpet
il OF q pattern and colors Of
the famous old Bokhara rugs. and
the warm tones of the wall
relieved with q f-ieze copied from the pat
tern and old red tones of the carpet re-
lieved with q little old blue and dull white.
form a delightful harmony with the copper
colorsd background. On this floor there
are sill three more rooms. the small card
room In camel drab tones with q carpet and
decoration with tho Persian palm for its
motif. and the committee room in o Turk
ish design Of carpet in warm tan tones,
with walls and ceilings neatly decorated
to match. Opening from this room ia en-
countered the smiling countenanoe of the
SEQ, stary. Goo. Is. Child, surrounded by
soft tones of pale ecIu green, oontrasted
with BIZ dseyo maple wood work and soft
light brown and green tones IN the CARPET
and window draplngs.
On the next two floors above a
series OF sleeping apartments surround the
halls. The dining room on the Top floor is
one OF the most attractive architectural fea-
lures OF the building, with the domc shaped
ccitinR and pretty gothic lines. BY this
time tho visitor thinks he must surely
be at the top of this magnificent building.
but tucked away in the recesses of the roo:
Is q large kitchen, while various servants
quarters and rooms are scattered ptomis-
cuously about in the gables Of the roof,
utilizing every available foot Of space.
Throughout this entire building there Ia
nm mir of comfort and haantv in tho colnr-