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THE EUREKA.
Formal Opening of One OF the Best
Hotels in South Carolina.

The formal opening Of the Eureka, under
the man agement OF That prince Of hotel men
MIR. w, T. McFall, an event that has been
forward TO With no Ite hy Sy
dinner on last Wedn esday evening, at which
were the Board OF Directors and their wives,
besides o number Of other invited guests, viz
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Greene:
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Harris
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Gambrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A. Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert R. Hemphill.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Hill.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Barnwell.
Mr.. Wyatt Aiken.
Mr.. 4. 5. Link.
Mr.. VIM. E. Hill
MIR. Jos 7. Hughes.
Mr.. P. Rosenberg.
Miss Irene Rosenberg.
Mr.. Ernest l.. Visanska.
Mr.. Henry Gillian.
Mr.. T. G. White.
Mr.. w. Joel Smith.
Mr.. l.. T. Miller.
Mr.. Albert Henry.
Mr.. NJ. B. Reese.
Mr. j. A. Dickson.
Mr.J. r. Power.
Miss Helen Edwards.
Miss Helen White,
Miss Rosa Maxwell.
Mrs. Lizzie Cason.
Mr.. Thos. Thomson.
Mr.. 81. 6. Anderson.
Mr.. Hugh Wilson.
Miss Bell, Lowndesville.
Mr. o. B. Bailey, Greenwood.
Mr.. w. II. Rosseau, Clinton.
DIR. and Mrs. II. d. Wilson, Bainbridge, Ga.
Miss Leslie Harold, Bain6ridge, Ga.
Mr.. George z. Cotchelly Wilmington, n. G.
Mr.. g. w. Myer, Indiana.
Mr.. w. NJ. Fisher, Virginia.
Mr.. Leon Clarke, Statesville, N. c.
Mr.. r. b, Trollinger, Gsstonia, NC.
Mr.. L. g. Bagwell, Raleigh, n. G.
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quite number Of courses and embracing SO
many substantial and dainty dishes and ex'
hiiarating potions as put 1t beyond the power
of anyone short OF an expert in such matters
to describe, and therefore we are forced 10
forego the undertaking. ufdce 1t to say,
however, that in our opinion 1t could not
have failed to have satisfied the taste and
cravings Of the most pronounced epicure.
The beautiful psrlors and spacious dining
room fairly ablaze with scores OF incandes.
cent lights. and with every nook and corner
various other potted flowers, presented within
themselves, truly, an enchanting scene; but
when to all this was added the presence Of
quite a number of Apbeville's loveliest la
dies, the combination far surpassed our de-
scripuve powers.
The Eureka differs altogether from the ordi-
nary style OF hotel buildings. 1t Is Of Spanish
architecture, and with It's broad and extend
ed verandas, its wide spreading roof, reach
ing some six or eight feet beyond the outer
walls Of the building, makes 1t highly sug-
ReBLiV6 Oh r6BtlulQeS6, ease anu COQIOTI.
The interior Is most fittingly arranged,
having large airy rooms handsomely fur-
nished, and with q number OF bath rooms
and other modern convenlences on each
floor.
NEWS STAND.
Along with she other numerous attractions
At the Eureka, is the Eureka News and Ci
gar Stand" in the hands Of Mr.. Thomas II
Cobb, who will supply you with cigars. cigar.
cites, tobacco, and books of the highest
grades at the lowest prices. When you enter
on business or pleasure. be sure to patroniZe
him; he will treat you right.
COOKS.
First Cook-A. r. Rook.
Second Cook-Robert Jackson.
WATERS.
James Thomas (Headwaiter)
Jos. Wright, Richard CAN'T.
BELL BOYS.
John Griffin, Luther Davis.
The selection of the name Eureka" mus,
have been the result Of inspiration, for we
opine. from what we saw and experienced on
last Wednesday evening, coupled with what
we have heard Of Mr.. McFalPs capacity tC
run hotel. that the travelling public and all
Others when they shall have once partaken
Of the hospitalities Of this superb hostelry
will feel like proclaimlng aloud the word
Eureka! Eureka! We have found 1t! We
have fOund IL the best hotel In the State.