Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

staircase. Is large clock. set in huge
and ornate case of grey stone.
The rotunda will be illuminated at night
by four arc lights and host OF incandes-
cent lights.
THE GALLERIES.
A very pleasing effect Is lent TO the
rotunda by the galleries, which run along
the south ana west sides of IT. That on
the west is arranged and decorated as
lady's afternoon tea-room. The arches.
OF which there are four, are draped with
portleres. and "a number of cosey chairs
of every size and description go to make
up the sum OF what promises TO be one
OF the most popular hooks in the hotel.
A striking feature Of the rotunda Is a
gigantic bell. which Is fixed between two
OF the iron columns near the office 1t
is the mascot OF the hotel, and has been
relegated to this position of honor. in
order that 1t may continue 10 exercise
It's potent charm on the destiEles Of the
house. Ever since ground was first
broken for the building has this bell
called the workmen together and notified
them when the time arrived TO lay down
theis tools.
THE BILLIARD-RoOM.
Upon the east side Of the rotunda Is
the b.iliard-room. which is wainscoated
with light oak. and furnished with six.
full-size Monarch" billiard and pool
tables made by the Brunswick, Bake
&; Collender Company, with cues, racks,
and scoring appliances. Comfortable
chairs and lounges are placed around the
walls, with small tables, convenient L
the hand. The griIl-room Ia situated
across the passage from the billiard
room, and TO the east of the smokers
!, ~ 10 faa nil liz sr,ffl nd
oyster-kettle. Behind the cooks'-coun-
ter which is of massive oak. is also the
ice-box. where steaks, chops. and other
meats will be kept for the customer 10
select from. When the selection Is made,
the cook will prepare 1t forthwith In
full view OF the person who has chosen IL.
Leading out of the grill-room Is the
bar-room. Its dimensions are 3JXl6 feet.
1t is finished In polished walnut, and
all the fittings are OF the most substan-
tiai character Two large and beautiful
stainc,i-glass windows face upon the al
ley, and the entrances are from the
roturda. and from Main street. The bar
Is supplied with cold-storage for wines
and ales. and with handsome. Quartered
oak buffet which is decorated with a
costly assortment of cut glass. The work
bench OF the bar-counter is OF the finest
copper. and Is fitted with all the most
modern appliances. necessary for the
rapid and successful mixing or drawing
OF drinks. A temporary wine-closet, with
n capacity of one thousand or more bot
ties. occupies a place at the south end
Of the bar behind the counter
This department will be in charge Of
Mr. John +. Barber, who Is well-known
as one Of the most capable. affabie. and
courteous bartenders in the city. He will
be assisted by a competent staff.
At the end OF the passage Is lavatory.
which is beautifully fitted UP and deco
rated with mirrors. 1t is OF polished gray
marble! with silver-piated fittings.
THE WINE CELLAR.
The wine cellar. which runs under the
biIliar,l-room, the bar-room. and the
gri,i-room. is beginning TO present q re-
interesting appearance. An
immense stock OF every variety OF wines
and spirits Is already on hand. and has
been accommodated In ScantliDgs and
bins. which have been erected on the
most approved modern method. The cell
ar g entered by trap door In the pas
age i,,st outside the bar-room. or by a
more devious path. from the kitchen |
Turning again into the rotunda and |
galking across 1t. diagonally past the |
e.egraph Office and newsstand. one }
.omes TO a passage. some thirty feet In /
ength. 10 the right OF which are the |
our electrical elevators. and on the left
ne main lavatory. which Is OF polished
marble. with oval mirrors and silver
Hated fittings.
Al the end OF this passage are the
turkish and Russian baths.
The Turkish and Russian baths. which
nav be entered either from Jefferson
treet or through the hotel. along the
flee corrtior. viii be In charge OF Pro-
essor Rluinaer. . courteous and afable
Gentleman of wide experience In this
u articular business. Professor Rimmer.