Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-23
E. S. HOLMES OPENS
FINE BILLIARD ROOM
New Establishment is One of the
Largest and Best Equipped in
Middle West.
THIRTY HIGH QUALITY TABLES

Holmes Billiard paror, in the Rose
building, IL the largest and best equipped
institution Of its kind IN tho west,
Thirty OF the finest tables built by the
Brunswick Ballse-c ollender Co, have
been installed and are now IN operation
IL O. Holmes, proprietor, Ia an Omaha
product, having lived here all his life,
Since his graduation from the Omaha
High school some fifteen years ago he
has been engaged in various lines 81
business. Mr. Holmes has always been
a lover OF sports OF ell kinds and is
recognized leader in all amateur ana
semi-professionnl athletic organizations
and movements. Three years ago he be-
came proprietor Of billiard parlor NJ
1903 Dodge street, but since that time his
business has outgrown the quarters. 80
that when the Rose building WIS con-
structed he lost no time In making al.
engagements for the largest room avail
able. Here he has fitted up one OF tho
brightest spots in Omaha.
The thirty tables are all Of the newest
design. being the highest quality prod
ucts Of the manufacturers They are
known az the return table" The racks
for balls being built right on the table
30 that players do not have 70 20 q
Tho wall for anything, The cues are I'll
high quality, ebony spliced with ivory
tipa. A cabinet has been provided that
holds ten dozen cues for players who
desire TO have their own cues.
Room Practically Noiseiess.
The floor IL covered with cork limo,
leun, which makes the room noiselesa
Nothing can be heard except the SLIM
ing OF the balls and the voices or the
players
Every tabls is equipped with full set
~ ivory balls. and In all call~shot games
tho players uss nothing but ivory ballE.
Tho ventlating system Ia complete. A
high.power pumping fan draws air from
the roof Of the Rose building and dis.
tributes II through the room for its en-
tire length OF 152 feet A suction fan
draws out the foul air through fourteen
vents.
Along the walls have been hung ex-
pensive pictures done In inlaid wood.
These are a novelty. very beautiful and
expensive.
The lighting system IL the indirect sys-
tenn, with 20-candle power Mazda lamps
in frosted globes For 13s feet the play
ers have the benefit Of daylight from the
glass sidewalk above. This light coming
from above does away with shadows, and
at night when the artificial light ID on
The illumination Is perfect.
full line Of confectionery, including
The fancy box stuff. Is sold The soda
fountain is In charge Of Forrest Miller.
an expert dispenser Every table is
equipped with o service bell 50 thai all
sorts OF refreshments can be served 70
the tables from the fountain.
HepIete with Features,
The cigar stand is one Of the most mod
ern built Every case u Of humldor CON
struction and an electric fan sprays yapor
throughout the case, keeping the cigars
and tobaocos in perfect condition
A cash register issues a complete cAeek
FOR each table showing the number Of
the table. The time used and the amount
due.
most complete base ball result re-
porting system has been Installed Large
score boards have been PLACED 81 q con-
venient point and a ticker brings the
scores by innings Of all games played in
the four leagues. Also the results OF all
sporting events arc reported and posted
for the convenience Of the patrons Of this
magnificent establishment
Not content with his accomplishment
In fitting up this elaborate parlor. Mr.
Holmes will equip beautiful exclusive
billiard room in the large room adioinins
his present quarters This will be more
like 8 club than public parlor. The
floor will be heavily earpcted and club
furniture installed including SIX billiard
tables Of tho finest make.
IN fitting up this popular pastIme re-
sort Mr. Holmes has had an eve to
Growing with Growing Omaha The
patronage he is having from the rert
start indicates that while the parlor Is
rather pretentlous. 1t VIII ue4erthelesa hs
4 profitable investment and on app
eiated by omahans Who delight in tho
.