The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18
WILL WELCOME
PRINCE FUSHIMI
st. Francis Hotel. the Finest
in San Francisco, Prepar-
inc for Return of Visitor

The management Of the Hotel St
Francis, the handsome structure that
ad0rns the heart Of the city and stands
facing one Of its most beautiful public
squares. IS making thorough prepara-
lions for the reception Of General
Prince Fushimi, the japanese states
man and soldier. who is returning from
his visit 10 Washington. Il viii be re-
-rlembered that the St. Francis domi-
cilea the distinguished visitor during
lIs stay in san Francisco last month,
and SO royally was he treated that the
japanese residents OF the city have
printed Photographic post cards Of the
St Francis and the suite occupied by
Prince Fushimi for the purpose Of
sending them 10 their friends in Japan.
The superior facilities offered by the
hotel have made the place the rendez-
y0us OF distinguished men and women
in all walks Of life Here Charles NJ
Schwab. the shin and steel trust mag
nate; Jacob Schin and a great many
artists. singers and actors. such as
Richard Mansfield. Maude Adams.
Anna Held. Minnie Madden Fiske, z.
= Sothern, Ethel Barrymore, Nine.
Sembrich, Nine. Schumann- Heink, Ig-
mace Ian Paderewski, John Philip
Sousa and others too numerous to men
ton have made Their headquarters.
The selection of the Hotel St. Francis
by these worldwide celebrities has
been owing 10 its fortunate location in
the heart OF san Francisco. its unriv-
, aled view OF the most beautiful bay in
California and the glimpses it affords
Of distant chains Of mountains. Its con-
struction has been so designed that all
the suites are light and airy and its in
terror domestic arrangements are un-
rivaled in the West
For several months past the hotel
has been the headquarters Of many
conventions that have visited San
Francisco. the magnificent white and
gold reception han being the finest on
the Pacific Coast. In this hall great
singers have delighted music lovers,
and the musical concerts have become
2 regular feature Of the hotels season.
What viii probably be the greatest
treat music lovers and society Of San
Francisco have yet enjoyed viii take
place on The 2Sth Of this month. when
for the first time Nine. Gsdski, the
sweet soprano. VIII be heard. and later
the pianist. Vladimir de Pachman, and
the famous barvlone, David Bispham,
VIII come.
Probably one Of the greatest attrac-
lions The St Francis affords Is the
coy grill room where many jolly
tlleater parties gather after the even
ing's performance. The proximity of
the hotel 10 the various theaters Is
of distinct advantage IN this regard
and the excellent cuisine makes the
visit most enjoyable Here the careful
supervision Of the Maitre de Hotel
James Iieb. Tor many years connected
r.ith the Waldorf-Astoria, is in evi-
dence.
So great an attraction has the hotel
1,rored 70 be that the management has
plans under way for the addition of
a north wing, which viii add one-third
tc the capacity of the hOsteiry.
The management of the hotel. while
fully aware Of the advantages the
hotel possesses IN itself, have gotten
I'D a. pretty souvenir booklet in red
and gold showing views Of the hotel,
both exterior and interior. and many
interesting scenes Of San Francisco.
This booklet in itself is a thing Of art.
the drawings are in wash and sepia
from the brush Of F. Methfessel. and
the idea Of depicting local scenes is
novel and shows no less the broad
principles Of the hotel management.