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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

taking care of one thousand guests.
Its entertainment features are so nu-
merous and so varied that, as has hap
pened many times, as many as six diff
ferent gatherings, including banquets,
balls and public meetings, can be held
under it's roof at the same time, and
under such favorable conditions that
one assembly scarcely realizes there is
any other in the house.
Marvellous Outlook.
The view from the Fairmont is such
as to make the most bIase and expe-
rienced globe-trotter stand in wonder
and amazement. From its windows tfor
every room in this magnificent hosiery
is an outside room) can be seen the
superb panorama of the Golden Gate,
the Bay of San Francisco, crowded with
ships from all parts of the world, the
mountains and hills of Contra Costa
County on the other side of the bay,
with Mt. Diablo 80 miles to the south
east, and Mt. st. Helena over hundred
miles to the northeast breaking the
skyline In the immediate foreground
of the hotel lies the busy city, in which
new steel sky-scrapers are rising in
place of the old style business houses
which were destroyed.
In the Center of the City.
Chinatown, almost entirely rebuilt In
"a new and better way, Is but few
minutes walk from the door of the
hotel. By means Of the various street
car lines which pass it's doors all parts
of the city, the ferries and railroad
stations, the banks and exchanges, re-
tail business and theater eenters, as
well as the residence portions of the
city can be easily reached
Unique Among the Worlds Hotels.
The Fairmont Hotel differs from al.
most any similar institution in the nun,
Der of unique features which it offers
for the entertainment of its guests.
Because of these. it is easily the social
center of San Francisco; You might
say, of the State. just as the old Palace
Hotel, which is now being rebuilt on a
new and greater scale at the old site
on Market street, was one Of the most
famous hosteleries Of the world, and
entertained guests of all nations. so the
Fairmont. under the same management
which so adequately took care of the
affairs of the Palace. is most cosmo-
politan. and in its halls will be found
the experienced travellers from every
country of the world.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

Unequaled Entertainment Features.
The ball room of the Fairmont Hotel
| is one of the most beautiful, as well as
one of the largest, in existence. 1t has
one of the few spring floors to be found
in the country, mixing dancing pecu-
larly delightful. It is decorated in
white and gold, with hangings of blue
satin tapestry. Its walls are covered
| with mirrors, between which are decora-
tions by the most famous mural artists
| of the world And the ballroom is not
merely an ornament. San Franciscans
are very soeiable people, and the rec
/ erds of the ballroom show that it is
occupied an average of three times a
! week during the social season. Behind
it is the famous red banquet room,
which has, perhaps. held more distin-
guished company than any other room
of it's kind west of Chicago. On the
! floor below is the magnificent Norman
/ Cafe banquet room, hall of superb
proportions and simple grandeur. 1t is
/ the best illustration of a hall of the
/ Norman period. Even the tesselated
| floor is made of special design, char
acteristic Of the Norman times. From
the lofty ceiling hang chandeliers OF
quaint design, msde of hand-Wrought
| iron in Paris espe cially for this room.
The long French windows, which cover
/ the entire north side of the Norman
Cafe. open on the terrace, a broau,
tagged promenade, which overlooks the
/ Bay of San Francisco aud the city.
! Upon special occasions of large enter
tainment, the terrace is canvassed in,
making another hall. almost as large as
| the Norman Cafe itself. On warm days
the terrace presents an animated scene.
reminding one largely of Paris or the
embankmeat in London. Here parties
of convivial spirits gather around the
tables where lunch is served in the open
air, overlooking the most beautiful
panorama of mountain and sea.
| Numerous Dining Places.
| Another thing for which the Fair
mont Hotel is noted is me number and
variety Of it's different dining places.
In them one may find place to dine
as suits his convenience. The Laurel
Court, which is Immediately behind the
! lobby, offers convenient grill for
ladies and gentlemen. Further on is
! the main dining salon, with accommoda-
tions for three hundred people. This
room is done in white and gold with
Isilken tapestries. From it's windows,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

as one dimes, he may look out over the
bay and the shipping. Then there IL
the. beautiful grey breakfast room,
which is particularly well adapted for
private dinners, luncheons and bar
quets. In other parts of the same floor
are found the special tea and card
rooms set aside for the use of guests
who wish to entertain in a less formal
way. Then there are private dining
rooms, where organizations may meet
around a friendly board. On floor A
is found the crypt, one of the most
unique cafes in existence. 1t is in the
corner of Mason and Sacramento and
is extremely popular with the business
men of San Francisco. 1t offers COM
Portable grill and bar for men, where
special attention is paid to the cook
ing of steaks and chops and old coun-
try dishes. The service here is swift
and efficient, and it is immensely popu-
lar as luncheon place for business
men.
Epitome of Hotel Excellence.
The Fairmont, as it stands today, 10
the epitome of hotel excellence. The
vast experience which the Palace Hotel
Company had in the celebrated Palace
IIUtCl AdS UGtI III Euls HOUSE,
To Colonel John G. Kirkpatrick, General
Manager of the Palace Hotel Company,
was given the task of instilling into
a brand new house the spirit of hos
pitality which made the old Palace Ho-
tel celebrated in two henlispheres. How
well he has succeeded in doing this 10
evident the moment one enters the
doors of the Fairment. For the Palace
Hotel spirit of hospitality enfoids one
like a garment, making his visit one
of delight, his devastating one of re-
greet, and his memory of the time 80
spent one of great pleasure.
Only hotel in the world in which
every room has bath
The Fairmont Hotel offers to the
traveller all the eonvenences and luxu-
ries known to toe best modern hotel,
together with many exclusive features,
some of which we have spoken of above.
Every room ID the entire hotel has
bath attached. For $3.50 one may thus
enjoy pleasant room, beautifully fur.
nished in mahogany, with a dainty
white-tiled bath; or, for as low as ten
dollars, a suite of rooms. Visitors to-
San Francisco may rest assured that at
the Fairmont Hotel they will find only
the best Of accommodations and service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

Three years ago, when the fire was rag
ing at it's worst, the sight of the classic
outlines of the Fairmont Hotel, stand
ing out white against the black clouds
of smoke, lent hope to the anxious thou
sands. When the flames swlrled fiereely
about it, to many it seemed that the
last hope was gone. At that time the
Falrmont Hotel was inst about to open.
Three years of time, and more than
three millions of dollars had been spent
IN the construction of the building and
the fnishings and furnishings of its in
terror. How well the building was con-
structed is evidenced by the fact that it
came out of the stress and trial of both
fire and its Accomplishments without a
single injury other than the complete
destruction of everything Infammable
to be found inside of its walls.
After the reaction of the first month
had passed, work was Immediately
commenced to rebuild and refurnish the
million dollars, the work of reconstruc-
ton went on. Over a million dollars
was spent in interior fnishings and fur
nlture, and the magnificent appoint
ments of the house as it stands today
speak well for the care and taste used
in the selection. The formal opening
Of the hotel to the public took place on
the 18th of April, 1907, just one year
after the catastrophe, at which time the
Chamber of Commerce gave banquet
in celebration of the event. On the
21st of April, 1907, the doors were
thrown open to the public with a splen-
did reception, to which hearly all San
Francisco cana
The hotel was not fully complete at
that time. Some Of the rooms on the
upper floors were not ready, but when
the Palace Hotel Company, which for
merly operated the old Palace Hotel on
Market street. took hold, determined TO
push things through, the work went on
with amazing rapidly. Today, more
than any other building in San Fran
cisco, the Fairmont stands monument
to the energy and determination of her
citizens.
A Wonderful Hotel.
In it San Franciscans have hotel
of which they can Justly be proud, as
in the matter of location. it stands
absolutely unsurpassed in the world. In
the matter of appointments, service, and
exclusive features which make hotel
life pleasant. it is without peer. The
Fairmont Hotel today has capacity for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

months, the Hawaiian Development Co.
first thinking over the project of es-
tablishing a commercial and savings in
stitution at Kailua. Later, the First
Bank of Hilo management has been
thinking about it.
Friends of William Vannatta are
hoping for his reappointment, as Super
intendent of Water Works, at the
meeting of the Board of Supervisors
next week. He has been endorsed by
the County committee and also by bust
ness men who want to see Hilo's water
system kept in good hands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05

Jack Dowsett, Mrs. Dowsett and
family arrived here yesterday and went
to the Volcano House for visit. Mr..
Dowsett will be in town again on Mon
day for the races, then going to Puma
on business. The party will probably
return via Kau and Kona. This is
Airs. Dowsett's first visit to Hilo
Treasurer Lalakea has received ap-
plieations from fourteen persona for
the position of license clerk. He will
probably apply to the Board of Super
yisors for permission to make such an
appointment. A number of licenses
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-05
Copyright 1909, by j. J. Williams.

have been prepared ready for issuance
today, considerably more than 5000 hav-
ing already been deposited with the
Treasurer.
Rev., Curtis E. Shields and Mrs.
Shields will leave Hilo on Friday. July
9, for Honolulu on their way home to
Ohio. Rev. A. brahms, who succeeds
Mr.. Shields, is not expected here be-
fore August, arriving in Honolulu by
the Hiionian on August l. In the
meantime the First Foreign Church
will be closed to receive a thorough
renovating and overhauling.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19
JEwELRY MUST BE sPoTLEss
furnished Ornaments One Of the
Worst Of the offenses Against
Good Taste.

Jewelry Is supposedly worn for orna.
ment, but much of It is kept In such
condition that II is anything but orna-
mental. There Is no surer sign of
carelessness than to wear pins, rings
and chains so black and greasy that
onlookers may be pardoned from ques-
tioning the personal cleanliness of the
wearer.
There is no excuse for this dirtiness
when soap and water are to be had.
1t is well to purchase small box Of
jewelers. sawdust to expedite drying
and polishing. A rouged chamois is
also helpful
1t is particularly i'll advised for the
girl who works to wear dirty jewelry.
Indeed, she should wear as little as
possible. A watch, cuff buttons and a
simple brooch or pin at the neck is all
that is permissible for good taste.
These should be kept shining.
Remember that dirty jewelry is an
offense against good taste that no
well-bred girl will commit.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19

his breath. For my part, l did not
unpleasant: but so also was the in
tense darkness into which we were
plunged by the unexpected removal
of the light, and with one accord we
made for the steps leading back to the
cottage.
1t was then that Elizabeth lost her
nerve and gave stifled scream. This
is liable to happen at exciting mo-
ments--when she encounters a mouse
or a spider, for instance; but that
night. when we were talking 1t over in
my room, she told us she could not
understand why she did 1t Just then.
but she all at once felt very queer and
oppressed. and relief Of some sort was
necessary. So she screamed In a sup
pressed. choking way quite heart
rending to hear, and instantly the
searchlight was back again, laying
bare our very souls and prying into
every nook and corner of the slip and
the steps leading down to 1t. This
time we did not stand petrified, but
scurried up the steps as fast as pos
sible, and the light obligingly followed
us, making white pathway all the
way back to the cottage.
Gabrielle gave vexed little laugh
as we regained the veranda; she dis
likes to show the white feather at any
time, but especially at false alarm.
"One would think we had never
seen a searchlight," she said, as Lord
Wilfrid drew chair forward and
she sat down.
Look" she continued. There is
our enemy, think"
We looked In the direction she
pointed. and saw what appeared to be
very small tugboat about to vanish
around the point.
Perhaps | suggested, ut is the
boat looking for smugglers. and they
suspected us. Wouldn't that be ex
citing?"
NO" said Elizabeth, with little
shiver; "it would be horrid. ! should
not like II q bit"
why" said Lady Edith. this poor
child is quite white and shaking, and
there was nothing to be afraid of, aft
err all, Let us go indoors. | thinl
would like the lamplight myself"
So we went inside, lighted the lamI
with its red shade. while Lord Wilfrit
told us about big game hunting IL
Africa, and our other guest and Eliza
beth held a low-voiced conversation
concerning handmade lingerie an,
other subjects OF mutual interest
II seemed to me Lady Edith wa
tired tonight, for she was paler thai
usual, and sometimes her hea
dropped little YEARLY, as though 1t
] weight of hair was burdensome, He
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19
NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION
Aionzo's Good Reason for Striking
When the Iron Was Hot.

AS Alonzo came into the drawing
room the fair Gwendoline few TO meet
him.
Darling" she murmured. papa has
changed his mind. He has consented
to our engagement.
"Oh, joy!" exclaimed the young
man, hugging her. But why?"
We'll. Louise-ponsie. pet, you know
father believes in heredity-that wise
parents have wise children, and 80 on.
Now, my father has never met any OF
your family; but last night. at q YES
try meeting. father opposed a motion
In favor of the docking Of tom cats
tails. When 1t was put to the vote,
only father and one other man was
against Alonzo, that other man was
your father. My father now thinks
your father very wise person and dc.
sires the honor OF his acquaintance!
Isn't II scrumptious?"
A look of determination came across
tho youths fair face.
"Gwendoline," he said, I'VE must be
married before our fathers meet"
why? Surely your father doesn't
drink, or anything like that?" was the
amazed. response.
mo; only he's stone deafl"-Stray
Stories.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19

himself very pleasant indeed, and
even suggested sailing parties and
various other ways of passing the
time.
For he remarked. II think this
is as good a place as anywhere to stop
and breathe a bit. and It's so jolly we'll
isolated, don't you know. that one is
moderately safe from ones dear Ave
hundred friends: so fancy It will be
quite while before we move on
provided Edith can tolerate her &C.
commodations."
thought I saw shadow cross his
sisters face, but she answered him
gently that where he was happy she
was also. so he turned to Gabrielle
and told her he had hired boat by
the week and was ready to take us out
at any time.
I'VE have boathouse but no boat"
remarked Gabrielle, and we can't
get inside II because Mary Anne's
brother inconsiderately lost the key.
Perhaps one of mine will fit," sug.
gested Lord Wilfrid. producing his
key-ring. Let us try and see"
SO we all went down the steep flight
OF steps to the little boathouse be.
meath the bluff. and waited on the slip
while he tried the various keys with
no success.
I'VE are right under the cottage. .
said Elizabeth. "and yet one can hard.
ly see II. / don't believe 1 like 1t down
here-it is so dark and creepy. Sup
pose we go back
The water washed against the slip
with sullen sound. and II was un.
doubtedly very dark-so dark we
could hardly distinguish one from an.
other. Suddenly, however. a beam OF
light illuminated the little dock. SO
dazzling in its brilllancy that we we're
completely blinded and stood blinking
helplessly.
IT'S searchlisht," said. with
great originality, and added by way
OF encouragement: 1T will be gone
In an instant"
But. 1t wasn't. don't know how
long we stood motionless In the white
light. but 1t seemed an eternity to me
and Gabrielle said afterward that she
felt perfectly transparent and as
though her every thought was bla
zoned abroad for the world to read
Lord Wilfrid leaned against the door
OF the boathouse, shading his eyes
with his hand. Elizabeth, who stood
beside him. said he swore softly under
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19

bonnet. with very moderate fiariDg
brim under which is softening lace or
chiffon, among whose folds tiny flow
ers may or may not be tucked. Flow
ers almost Invariably appear on these
straw bonnets. but they may be among
the ribbon or at the head of the rib
bon tied over ears.
One delightful model has crown
formed of dull finish white braid, loose.
Iy plated or interviewer, and around
the face was a fringed ruche of SOFT
white chiffon taffeta. Tiny pink rose
buds were sewed along the center OF
the ruche at intervals. the fluffy full
ness almost concealing them. and q
cluster OF the pink rosebuds headed
each of the ties. Inside the silk ruche
was a frill OF valenciennes lace.
Bonnets made entirely OF lace frills
and small mushroom hats, made In the
same way, are dainty and becoming
| for summer wear. One model has a
close-fitting crown. composed Of or
rather covered with overlapping frills
of valenciennes running from side to
side, but toward the bottom these
frills do not curve In to follow the
head shape, falling instead straight
from the crown OF the head In curtain
fashion. Two or three frills OF the
lace finish the bonnet around the
face, and ribbon knots and ties MAY
be supplemented by flower trimming
or not, according to the individual
taste.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19
LOOKED A LITTLE UNSTABLE
Body Servant Of Gen. Malone Doubt.
fuI Of the Qualities Of His
Masters "Props."

Gen. Adalbert r. Burlington. at q
dinner In Madison, N. j., told a mum.
Der Of civil war stories.
Gen. Malone he said, was very
thin. One cold and windy December
morning in "a he was taking a nap in
his tent when his old colored servant,
Uncle Davy.' tiptoed in, and, STUN
bling In the darkness, knocked down
the generals folding cot and spilled
him out on the frozen ground.
Gen. Malone jumped up furiously,
seized a scabbard and made for Davy.
Davy ran. The general gave chase.
Uncle Davy tore up hill and down
dale till he was pretty well out Of
breath; then he looked back over his
shoulder at his master, who bounded
after him on slender limbs, blue and
thin, his long, while night shirt flut-
tering In the chill morning.
'Fo' de lan's sake, Mars William,
the exhausted Davy yelled, desperate
ly. 20 haint trustin' yo'sef in dis
wind on dem legs. is your"
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19
RETURN TO PLAIN COIFFUREs
Paris Has Set New Fashion Which Il
is Not Certain VIII Be Popu-
lar In America.

Whether or not the Americans will
accept the severely plain couture now
fashionable In Paris is dlfficult to tell.
but every day one sees less puffs. less
pompadour and less waves.
The Brittany fashion OF doing the
hair has become fixed thing abroad
instead OF fad. and women are
hailing II with glee because II will
save them the trouble of curling the
hair during the warm months.
II does not require more of ones
own hair than have the coifiiures Of
the last two years. Braids are needed.
They may be real or bought. One or
two OF them are laid around the head.
pulled out to their widest dimensions
and caught down with shell pins.
There is fun of hair between the
braids and the skin which makes for
some softness.
Just above the braid at the back a
wide fiat comb is tucked in the hair.
This Is usually of shell or of cut Jet.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-06-19

lips smiled readily. however, and got
so absorbed watching her dimples
come and go | entirely forgot to show
any interest In the pursuit OF big
game. which, as Gabrielle said after.
ward, was certainly rude on my part
for Lord Wilfrid was doing his best
to be entertaining.
When at last they rose to 20. and
had even started down the steps of
the veranda, Lady Edith turned and
came back alone, laying her slender
white hand on mine and slipping her
other arm around Elizabeth's waist.
Il hope you will pardon me-" she
said. gently; Il do not mean to be Of
hcious, and OF course at home we
looked at such things differently"
She paused as though she found ex.
preston difficult, and then continued
with some hesitation:
But you are Just three girls living
here alone. and I've been thinking
about what you told us tonight and
II has made me little uncomfortable.
1t is so easy to be imposed upon that
were | In your place I would be very
cautious about admitting promiscu.
GUS young men. Now. please don't
misunderstood me, will you?' d.
She looked anxiously into our eyes
as she spoke, and as we Involuntary
smiled In response she kissed us and
re1oined her brother without another
word. II was her first advance be.
yond the ordinary courtesies OF mese
acquaintanceship, and we we're graft
ned as well as surprised. for with all
her grace of manner she had an air OF
reserve difficult to penetrate. even
had we been bold enough to IT.
tempt II.
Her words carried weight, too, for
when Mr.. Gordon Bennett repeated his
call within the week he was Informed
that the ladies begged to be excused
and Elizabeth wrote home that she
did not like things she had heard
about him. and did not think she cared
to know him at all.
We sat for long time that night
by the open window In my room
watching the brightly lighted boats
threading their way among the isl
ands. for Elizabeth said the ocean
seemed SO wide and lonely out Of theil
own window she did not care to lool
at It.
And" she continued. pushing the
sleeve Of her blue kimono away from
her arm. "as for that boathouse, will
never go there again after dark. hat
the queerest feeling!"
Ghosts" suggested Gabrielle, "ol
perhaps rats. They would have the
same effect on you. wouldn't they?"
We'll, you may laugh" said Eliza
beth, solemnly. "and know / acted
like fool. but was just sure soms
one was Thereon something. fel
as though some one besides ourselves
was breathing. Oh. l can't explain 1
at all. but l was next to the boat
house, and something moved inside
Maybe 1t was rat, but anyhow dom
go down there any more after dark
for while might be able to cope will
men. provided | had on my hes
clothes and my most engaging ex
preston. rats and mice and spider
are too much for me. and | don't car
who knows It,"
ITO BE CONTINUED)