Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-07

,lsur more inspiring and brilliant --csne than that of last night, when the new Yayapai club was christened. It was a cougested throng from the moment the doors were swung open glufil the early morning hours had -1sun- It seemed to be the purpose of ..uzryone present to harmonize with Hrhe occasion and to speed the event vIth good cheer. The old club was lived over again in a way. but in rhe regenerating influences linked to rhe new. last night $ formalitv eX- ,-aeded any similar one many fold. At every point. the splendor of the scene was reflected as if through the rays of a mirage, and to intensity the fascination of the function. many beautifully gowned women gave a luster to the event that was never before witnessed in this city. The ~plendor of the surroundings was en- Iivened by the attraetiveue>s of the Interior. the decorations. the music and the pleasant exchange of social intercourse.
 The formal throwing open of the doors of the club took place at 9 70 cock, without any other ceremony than a welcome. the guests being re- ceived by the following: Governor and Mrs R. F.. Sloan, Judge. and Mrs. D. J. Hawkins, Mir. and Mrs. T. C. Norris, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hope. and Nr and Mrs. w. A. Drake.
 At a late hour dancing was in ,lulged in, and the Yavapai club en- uered upon a new era in the conner ,aa5 and social welfare of this com zumdty.
 Tn arrangement the club building isl d decided improvement over the old structure The rooms are more com urodious and home-like, and afford berrer conveniences for the guests. Two entrances to the first floor are mad from the Gurley and Marina streets side. Those who desire to 90 direct to the cafe can do so from the Marina street entrance, while those wishing to reach the office, the li- bl-ary, The cafe or the |" Stope,'' may proceed in from the front entrance .on Gurley
 \ private waiting room on this
  floor is available for lady guests. | .thu, obviatiug the necessity of loit- ,a1ang around. A private dining room has also been added to the cafe. for rrivarc parties. or for the use of | those who desire privacy. The cafe and kitchen rooms are the same in .leS-gn and arrangement as before. but are constructed more substantially.
 On the second floor are situated tbe billiard. card and assembly rooms These cover the entire floor space af the second story. and in contrast with former plans are built on lines that are readily seen to be more iu-
 ting SIS well as commodious The assembly or ball room. is beauty in construction. and is of the same di- .ueasions SIS formerly.
 The third floor is utilized cxclu- -vely for sleeping accommodations, and there aIe twelve suites. each with srtt D bath. These apartments are larger than formerly, with the best rt Eaan ture and other utilities.
 The prevailing color scheme in wall effect throughout the building as a .ream Jur, with the exception of the assembly room. a delicate olive green being shown. and in the card room 20 reddish brown prevails. All wood work m fine omldug is of Iamed oak. forming contrast in color that is decidedly refreshing. The furniture of like mateHa. while the draper Ics give the scene a pleasant relief at every point
 The IaIlways are the striking at racucn ta the interior of the club, swinging around in a manner that permits asae-, to aH points easy. and are constructed also of tae oai.
 An inspection of the interior will excite the admiration of everyone. Nothing of a gaudy nature whatever IS in evidence. and the substantial regard shown in construction, to- gether with the beautiful effect, gives this club a feature that no other like institution in the southwest possesses for attractiveness or personal conven- aence.
 The most striking innovations to The interior of the club has been the substituting of the "Stope" for that l.