Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-13

'he notslI situated upon 0elgntIui
site overlooking the lake, 10 an impos
ing frame structure of four stories, elab-
orately furnished and complete in all
its varied appurtenances and appoint
ments, and it is needless to add that,
under the pleasing and attentive sup
sryision of its affable host and model
hostess. Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Coles, who
are thoroughly experienced in the man
agemsnt Of similar institutions, every
want of their patrons will be promptly
anticipated.
To present anything approaching an
adequate description Of this elegant
hostslry, with its richly furnished par
lors, its magnificent suites of rooms, its
spacious and inviting dining room, ITS
wide and elegant verandas, its baths,
lavatories, cold storage rooms, laundry,
culinary department, barber shop, bill
Hard room, comprising every possible
facility for the pleasure and comfort Of
sbe visitor. would require more space
Ian we have at our disposal, il must
therefore suffice to say that nothing es-
sential to human comfort has been oyer
looked, every facility that could in the
least degree contribute thereto being
happily provided.
AmoHg the recent improvements
noted, an eight room frame building,
erected for the exclusive accommoda.
tion of the help employed, has just been
completed.
An elegant dancing pavilion OF octag.
onal form, having . diameter of 33 feet
is nearing completion. It il locat-
ed on the brink of the lake in front Of
the hotel. 1t presents very pleasing
appearance, plate, and cathedral glass
entering largely in its construction. OF
which, there are Of the former, 4S lights
Of the dimensions of 80 K A inches, over
which small ornamental panes of the
latter give to the structure very at
tractive appearance.
An orchestra stand occupies position
on the east side Of the pavilion, and in
addition TO the various musical instru-
Ilents that will be utilized for the en-
| joyment of those who are pleased to
trip the light fantastic, an elegant piano
has also been provided, q feature that
will doubtless be highly appreciated by
q large number of visiting guests.
Under the pavilion, q room of ample
dimensions for the purpose, has been
fitted up for the elegant row boats that
figure SO conspicueusly in the grand
medley Of entertaining features provid-
ed for the enjoy ment of the many who
will find pleasure in gliding over the
wavsless surface of tho charming
lake.
Another feature among the late i'm
provements noted was. what our in.
fermsnt-xas pleased vtp, 4dslsnWiastas1 as1s 4
rsls, into which the water from a stron,
Ewing spring situated upon the side of
lofty mountain about one mile and 9
quarter distant is conveyed in galvan
lied iron pipes. passing under the lake
in its trans it. From this tank the hote
Is supplied with the purest of mountain
water for all purposes. including sewer.
age, of which q most complete and per-
feet system has been provided.
| With view to the early completion
| Of the Improvements now in progress, a
large force Of men is being employed,
aAd it is expected tina. these improve
ments will be fully completed by the
end Of the present month.
Itmay be proper 10 state however, that
the hotel Improvements are already
completed, and that il is now open for
the reception of guests, the work of
completing pending improvements in
no manner conflicting with tho matter
of conducting its regular business.
Other Improvements OF practical
character providing for the more ready
and convenient access to points of
scenic interest, are also in progress. in
dicating disposition on the part Of the
promoters of this delightful resort. to
omit nothing that could contribute to
the convenience of the sojourning tour
tin visiting the various points referred
to, which constitute its most prominent
and pleasing feature.
To those who have visited this peer
less resort in the past, we desire to say,
that a visit at this time would impress
them with the attractive and substantial
character Of the numerous improve.
msnts recently added, and to those who
have never expsrianced the rapturous
enjoyment afforded by visit to this
mstchless scenic gem, we have to say
that, q revelation here awaits them,
which, by reason of its interesting and
inspiring features, would be to them q
delightful memory. of the most pleasing
and permanent character.