The herald., 1894-06-10
PLEASURE AT SANTA MONICA
The Formal Opening Of the
North Beach Bath House.
A Happy Occasion Which was Most
Enjoyably Observed.
MANY visitors, Including the Press Oh ub,
Participate in the Opening FESTIVE
ties-A Magnificent Es.
tablishment.

Beach bath mouse &G Ohnta moniO" VIVA
place last night in the presence OF about
800 residents of Santa Monica and Los
Angeles, Including the Los Angeles Press
club and their guests, who lett the
Arcade depot in special car attached to
! the 6:25 train. Rey Jones OF santa
Monica. and General Passenger and
Freight Agent J. NJ. Crawley OF the
Southern Pacific company. did the
honors and extended an invitation to
everybody present to inspect the mann
moth establishment, which was bril-
liantiy lighted with hundreds OF mean
descent lights, presenting q fascinating
picture OF fairy land. LoWinski's
orchestra gave the initial concert OF the
season in the foyer, the melody adding
to the animated scene. At the conclu-
sion of the concert the ballroom was
thrown open and those fond of the
pleasures Of the dance enjoyed them.
selves until the departure OF the special
train for this city.
The North Beach bath house is beyond
question the finest establishment
I of the kind on the Pacific coast
and reflects credit alike on the archi-
teet who designed it tSumner 2. Hunt
: OF Los Angeles) and the liberality and
= enterprise of the management. who
have been instrumental in providing
Port Los Angeles with the premier at
traction of the kind on the coast. The
establishment is worthy OF detailed
description, but must be seen to be
fully appreciated.
The house, which is now complete IN
all its details, has been built at cost OF
over $4,000. In the south end OF the
building are situated the hot salt baths,
the ladies' Turkish baths, massage par
lors, reception rooms, dance halls and
restaurant. The farther end is devoted
to the 300 dressing rooms and the enor-
NOUS plunge, the feature of the estab-
liehment.
The plunge, which is made of solid
cement. is 5Ox150 feet in size. and is 30
arranged that water from the ocean la
constantly being changed. A few feet
below the surface of the water electric
LIGHTS have been arranged in order to
make pretty effect during the evening
and during the performance by expert
swimmers, in which polo games and the
like will be played.
Not the least important feature OF the
bath house is the general arrangement
of all the details, from the plunge to the
eystem of hot salt baths in porcelain
tubs. The arrangement of the 800
dressing rooms, each one with sun
light streaming in from the top, is
feature OF itself. Hitherto but little at
tentien has been paid to warmth in
seeeide bath house, but in this instance
great care has been exercised to remove
the cold, chilly reception one usually
receives when emerging from the water,
by providing light, warm, cheerful
rooms in which to dress.
Then again, the employmen OF an e1-
perienced swimming teacher for the big
plunge, and the provision OF aquatic
sports, and the attendance OF splendid
orchestra lends additional attraction to
this famous establishment. The plunge
is 30 lighted with electricity that the
smallest obstacle can be seen in the
water, while the sports in the plunge
can be watched from raised seats by the
audience.
Large semi.circular windows afford
an unebHtructed view OF the beach and
of those who play with the sportlve
waves. Considering all these separate
features, is is no wonder that the estab-
lishment is beginning to be the wonder
hHu vi yOAOs ONE
viewed it at it's opening with great in
tereet. and from now forward great
crowds will think their seaside excarsion
is very incomplete unless they try its
different features.
One can procure a bath, secure q
meal of untold excellence, lounge about
on the roof garden or in the parlor, ol
buy almost any article usually sold al
seaside places, without leaving the
house. In fact, the person looking
for pleasure with but little exertion car
sscure it at the North Beach bath house
this season; and Mr.. Roy Jones, the
manager, has set out with the avowec
intention of providing the public with
everything to afford their visit pleas
re, no matter what the outlay may be
Take the bath house itgelf, for in
stance. 1t is about as complete as 1t II
possible to contrive. On she lower tiooi
at the entrance ia 8 large room which
will be used for stores OF all kinds. Or
the upper floor will be an elegant res
taurant conducted by Eckert " Hopt
famous for their fish dinners; a photo
, graph gallery, operated by one of tht
best view artists on the coaet-h. l.
Pile, and upon the roof is garden which
occupies the whole portion OF the mair
part of the building. This is connected
with the bank leading from town by {
suspension bridge.
ii. X. Goetz, the contractor of the
building, has done very fue piece o
work and is particularly deserving o
commendation for the rapjdity witt
which the building has been constructed
To be fully appreciated, however, tht
establishment must be visited.
The Los Angeles Press club and theil
guests made a jolly party OF the true
Bohemian type, completely filling the
special coach provided for their trans
portation to the sea aide. j. M. Crswley
and Capt. Henry Steere received then
al the Arcade depot, and during the Al
minute ride good fellowship reigned su-
preme. The usual adjuncts of Bohe
mian's good time were freely .ndulgeC
in, j. g., clay pipes, tobacco and beer
which were passed around by the clut
caterer. Among those present were
Col. ]. ]. Ayers of the HERALD, II. Il
Osborne OF the Express, J. N. LIE Veen
j. Carrere, Lester Osborne; E. l.. Jones
and w. ?. James OF the Times; W. r.
Greenwood, Mayor T. E. Rowan, Judge
w. III. CLARK, DR.. Granville MacGowan
G. w. Pendleton, w. l.. Graf, DR.. FL. g.
Gates, 9. W. Blake, Fred Allies, Percy
A. Howard. w. A. Ryan, Capt. I. B.
Merry, DIR. Ainsworth, a. Crutcher, G
j. Griffith, II. Grattan Donnelly, l.. f.
Vetter, J. w. Bennett, DR.. A. @. Bryant
II. j. Shoulders, Frank Coakley, San
Francisco Call, S. 2. Hensley, ]. G.
Wray of the Telegraph and others.
Altar tha hath houee had been inspect.