The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-03-25

play rooms in the upper stories IL not
complete, enough has been accomplish
ed to show just what will be the APP
pearance of the apartments when they
have been entirely prepared for their
usos.
1t was not until at night, when the
electric lamps were aGlow, that the en-
tire beauty of the establishment could
be appreciated. Especially is this the
case with the rotunda at the main en-
trance to the Offices of the firm. I'm
der the effulgence OF scores Of lamps
the frescoes appeared with new beauty
and the effects Of color were even more
brilliant than when seen by daylight.
The lights have been so arranged that
the office portion Of the structure is
bright as when the sun shines, and ev-
cry detail of fitting and decoration is
thrown up in its most becoming effect.
With the subdued illumination effected
by the concealing OF more than 100
lamps about the domed ceiling ard the
central capital, the many shades Of
marble mosaic blend with the marble
wainscoting and pillars and reflect the
detail Of the frescoed ceilings, which,
with classic pattern and conventional
lied leaf and flower. adorn entrance
and main apartments.
The visitors TO the building were re-
ceived at the main entrance to the Of
flee lobby at the corner of Queen and
Fort streets. The lobby of &c feet i'm
diameter, llOored I'm mosaic, wainscoted
with polished 81. Beaume marble. with
a massive pillar at the center I'm the
same marble, and ceiling domcd and
frescood In design. Is clearly the cuI-
minatlOn of the decorative scheme uf
the structure The COrinthian capitals.
the enriched coruices the lighting fix
lures, the Eriles and wickets all In
bronze, give a note to the wing OF the
building which In its variations is sus-
tanned throughout the entire structure.
The loUby IS reached through an en-
trance which Is panelled I'm rich ma
hogany and behind the vickets stretch
es away the main Office room, with its
varied enclosures. vaults and private
4 offices, the woodwork done IN oak. all
giving an effect OF vastness by reason
of high ceilings ana light from every
side.
! Members of the firm, including Vice
| Presidents Hackfeld and Isenberg, wera
constantly moving about with friend.
and receiving the congratulations of
! their business associates. Architect
Traphagen, too, was cordially compll-
/ mented by "A host OF visitors During
| the evening quintette club was sea-
toned In the main Fort street hall and
refreshments We're served, the occasion
having been made n ladies' reception
by special invitation.
As indicative of the care with which
the entire structure has been planned
and carried To completion, there IL o
small room, cut Off by the circling walls
of the lobby and lying at one side OF
the bowed corner Of the structure
which has been fitted as waitins
room, There Is conventional design
In the floor, but the ceiling has beer
finished IN a frescoed scroll work en-
riched with roses, as delicate n plec,
OF painting as has been executed In an,
building, public or private in the coun
try,
Among the most attractive rooms Il
the building are the apartments Of III
German Consulate. and the stockhold
ers' room. which has been set aside b!
Mr.. Hackfeld for the future home o