The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
NEW BILLIARD ROOM.
The Colonial ParIors Opened In Bax-
ter Block.

The Colonial Billiard parlors the finest
and most luxuriously equipped resort OF
It's kind in the country, viii be opened
to the public on Monday, October 10.
L. d. Mathis the proprietor of the re-
sort, needs no Introduction to Portland,
and the patrons OF the sport know that
every promise he makes viii be fulfilled
to the letter. Everybody knows what a
success the Palacs Billiard hall has been.
The fourth largest place of its kind In the
world has from time to time turned
patrons from it's doors. The best Of order
mas at all times been maintained and
through the establishment of this institu-
tion the fascinating. genteeI games of
pool and billiards have been greatly ele-
vated here.
The public, however, has demanded of
Mr.. Mathis another establishment. FIRE.
quent requests have been made that he
open a hall where ladies may spend the
afternoons and evenings and become pro-
ticient In the game, and at che same time
enjoy an hour or two. TO satisfy this de-
mand the new place has been repaired,
and in It's furnishings nothing has been
left undone that would add to the COM
fort of the guests, their convenience and
lend anything to the attractiveness and
beauty of the su urroundIngs.
A PRESS reporter visited the pa rIors,
which are located on the fourth floor Of
the Baxter block, facing Congress street,
and accessible by the elevator. A gang
of workmen was busily engaged and con-
siderable finishing had yet to be accom-
plished in order to have all things ready
for next Monday. However, there was
enough to give those interested an idea OF
the mangnihcence OF the parIors and their
appearance.
There are three rooms in the suite. The
main parlor viii be for general use. The
tables will be the best that money can
buy. Overhead are located three large
electroliers with light sufficient for the
most scientific games, and along the sides
are electric brackets, SO that the illumi-
nation VIII be all that is desired.
The main room Is a marvel for the ele-
gance of it's furnishings, the artistic be-
ing constantly in the foreground. Su-
perb Wilton covers the floor, the tables,
settees, chairs and lounges are of solid
mahogany, to match all OF which
special cue rack is now being built and
will be In position when the place Is for
maIIy opened. Rich and expensive cur
tains, portieres and draperles have been
hung, and the walls are dressed with ap-
propr1ate works of art. Potted plants and
large palms in well selected places give
an air of beauty to the room.
The ladies' reception parlor which is on
the left of the main parlor, and faces
Congress street, is a gem In it's furnish
ings. Dainty jardinieres and bric-a-brac
form part of the fixtures of this cosy
corner. The furniture is of the finest, the
lace curtains are suspended before the
windows and art pictures and plants give
color to the room. There VIII be no
smoking PERMITTED here, SO that ladies
with their escorts who retire to this
corner for a chat between games, or to
await for vacant table will be assured
quiet and comfort.
A private parlor opens from the ladies'
room. Here too, one of the best tables will
bestationed and will be for the sole use of
private parties, who wish to spend the
evening together, Lights, furnishings,
and location all combine to
make the Colonial a strictly fashionable
resort, where no one need hesitate to call
for game of Billiards or pool. Courteous
treatment is assured all.
AS an attraction for the opening day,
Mr.. Mathis has arranged two games, one
to be called at three O'Clock in the after
noon, and the other at eight o'clock at
night, between Mr.. Fred Ames, the
champion of New England, and Mr.
Moses Yatter, the ex-ohamplon. These
men are not ordinary pool players. Be-
tween them they have held the champion