The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-18
NEW ROCHESTER WILL
Be FORMALLY OPENED

This evening from 1880 until 10
O'Clock the formal opening of the new
Rochester Pool Room and Cigar Store
will be held in the new GREENWOOD
building. south of the Shapard hotel,
on Higgins avenue. The informal
opening was held October % and il was
the intention of the management to
have a Formal opening soon after. This
intention was not fulfilled. through
slow delivery of several of the minor
important fixtures. These arrived a
few days ago and have been installed
permanently. adding a great deal to
the general good appearance of the
well appointed establishment. To-
night an orchestra or several pieces
viii render a most select musical pro-
gram. Ladies and gentlemen alike are
invited to attend.
To say that the place Is. from any
point Of view, worthy of being called
the most pretentious and up-to- date
of its sort In Montana would not be
stretching the point at all. The tables
-four pool and one billiard--are of the
latest Brunswick Bake make and are
made OF mahogany. with a bright fin
ish and embody neatness and style
All of the tables are of standard size.
Near each table Is conveniently placed
a utility clothes closet of the same
material as the tables. The cues are
of the best quality. with ebony spliced
tips and wrapped butts. An ivory cue
ball is provided for each pool table.
should the use of such ball be desired
by the players. Over each table a
chandelier Of six miorror- shaded lights
shed an abundance Of illumination. The
light fixtures and shades are of the
Wilmartin make. fact which insures
their worth. In the ceiling at regular
distances are places Tungsten high
watt lights. which greatly increase the
light in the room. The audience seats
are placed against the wall and are of
the upholstered opera sort. comfortable
and luxnriant So much for the gem
eral appearance of the business
In the front of the room two large
showcases, of beveled and curved plate
glass and mahogany. marble based,
grace the entrance. To the left as one
enters Is the candy case. An extensive
line of high grade confectionery Is car
ried-Huyler's. Raymer's. McDonald's,
Lowney's and others. Back from this
Is rack containing periodicals. mag
azines and colored postal cards. Mis-
soula Is well represented in the cards,
there being many views of the scenery
and buildings of the city. To the left
Is the cigar, pipe and tobacco case Be-
hind this is wall case. I'm which to-
baccos. cigars and cigarettes are kept
In prime condition. The highest quail
ity of imported and domestic cigars
and tobaccos are carried, and the pipes
are of the very best makes. An added
feature to II all Is the thought which
Is given visitors in the city. A bulletin
board Is kept showing arrival OF all
passenger trains. The reports are
thoroughly reliable and up To the min
ute In lateness. A Western Cnion
clock is placed directly over the hoard.
The management caters to ladies and.
invites them to inspect the lines #
candies. postal cards and magazines.
They will be assured of courteous and
attentive service at all times. The rep
utation of the business is backed by
James NJ. Piquette and George w.
Carter. who are well known for their
achievements as purveyors of good,
clean diversion for the younger male
of the city.
During the opening this evening, to
which ladies and gentleman are invited.
"a souvenir viii be given to some lady
and gentleman.