The daily sentinel., 1907-05-14
MAS0N'S PLACE
A REAL BEAUTY
Grand functions Newest
Grill Room and Bar Has
Few Equals in the State

plane of excellence that, It is gen
orally a place of rendezvous for gen
tlemen end ladies. who love the good
things of life.
New York has its Marines. Phila-
delphia its Finnelis, St. Louis its
Fauts's, Denver its Tortoni's and
Grand Junction from now on will
have its Mason's. one of the most
beautifully appointed cafes, grill and
bar in western Colorado, or the en-
tire state for that matter.
The company operating Mason's
Is known as the Mason Cafe Co. It's
members are well known citizens, in
elusive of Mr.. Mason, who is general
manager of the cafe. grill and bar
Mr.. Mason's well known ideas of the
conduct of such a place and also its
I appointments have been carried out
in every particular, money not being
any consideration whatever. where
beautiful effect and general utility
could be secured.
For several years Mr.. Mason has
been conducting a cafe, which by
excellent service and up-to-dateness
in every particular was soon recog-
nized as the best restaurant in the
city. But during the time he has
been conducting that cafe. he always
has desired to conduct n modern grill
and bar in connection with his cafe
and when the Mason Cafe Co., secur-
ed lease on the corner, where had
been conducted the Windsor bar. Mr.
Mason gave full swing TO his desires
and put into effect his long cherished
drpuft Of aatD I,ffg et,gI,
tuition as would be a credit to the
city and show place to visitors.
/ The cafe proper has been overhaul
/ ed from top to bottom. Its interior
decorations have all been changed.
I The walls have been decorated with
a light-toned bagging, plate rails
thrown round the room. repainted,
new swinging doors and corridor
leading to the pantry and kitchen, the
kitchen refitted with the finest appar-
atus for the quick serving of short
orders and the demands of the grill
and altogether the cafe has taken on
a new and inviting condition.
A small corridor runs from the cafe
proper to the grill.
Entering the bar from the front, is
where one sees the great transfor-
nation. The bar fixtures are per
haps as fine as can be manufactured
for room the size of the one occu-
pied for this department of Masons.
The lobby even Is most inviting and
when one is fairly in the building he
realizes what an expenditure of
money has been made to effect such
a wonderful change. To the left of
the entrance is the handsome little
private office of Mr.. Mason. This
with all the other wood work is gold
en- oak. quarter sawed. The upper
panels of this. as well as all the other
partitions are art glass of varied col
ors, presenting an ensemble delight
full TO look upon and altogether at
tractive as n work OF art.
Separating the lobby from the bar
is a high art dome, If any. name can
be attached to the circular like pavil-
lion which acts as a sort of gather
ing room From the circle are eX-
tended arms meeting at an apex, IL
Illuminated by n heavy and beautifully
ornate electric light and cathedral
glass shade. This little areaway is
certainly the piece de resistance of
the entire decorative effects.
Passing into the space Immediately
in front of the bar the eye is pleased
with the colonial like effect of the
heavy beams, which make up the dec
Grafton of the ceiling. About the
sides of the entire front portion of
the building and extending to the
cafe, a heavy golden oak panneling,
running half way to the ceiling eX-
tends making everything in the wood
Effects entirely harmonious with the
magnificent bar and great pier glass.
But the delightful portion of this
room is the four specially arranged
dining rooms, private, that are inclos-
ed in heavy golden oak panneling.
with the art glass panels. These
rooms are upholstered in leather.
The tired business man may retire
to one of these rooms and here can
converse with any part Of the build
ing. or give an order. or If he desires
to transact business there is a regular
phone in each of these dining rooms.
Altogether the conception in arrange
ment. and equipment for these rooms
is delightful and pleasing.
Not the least part of the splendid
manner in which Manager Mason has
provided for real restaurant and
grill, is the manner in which his food
and liquid supplies will be handled.
The basement has undergone just as
much of a transformation as any 9th
er portions of the rooms devoted toI
Masons, as we must learn to call the
new place. The system Of refrigera-
ton has had Mr. Mason's most care
full and painstaking care. The ice
boxes are new and well designed and
here he can keep at all times great
qualities of food stuffs for the sup
ply of his guests and patrons.
A complete supply of delicatessens
will alweys be kept on hand and Mr..
Mason has also engaged one of the
best chefs in the city Of Denver, for
his cooking. The entire establishment
is to remain open until midnight each
night and upon special occasions all
night.
Grand Junction has always desired
a place that was strictly up-to-date in
every particular and Mr.. Mason and
his associates in the place to be-
known as Masons have endeavored TO
supply that want.
There is hardly question that thel
public viii appreciate this desire up
On the part OF Mr.. Mason and give
Masons a most liberal patronage.
There is no better refrigerator in
he market than the Wisconsin Peer
ess, sold by Cosgrove and Slough,
}45 Main street.
Attend the cooking demonstration
,sFft,