The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18


be heard . continuous muYmur OF
Aha" and "Oh's" ~ the inspection |
progresses, for the combination Of
cigars, soda fountain and. tea room !
undoubtedly takes the lead in beau |
ty and service over any similar en-
tefprise in the middlewest
The artistry that has gone into
this unique undertaking is all that
could be desired. A very refined
touch is observed throughout, Civ
ing an expisite sense of elaborate
ness that is certain to exert q
! strong appeal UPON those who ap-
preciate excellence. Hickey BROTH
ers have not spared any expense in
producing their fine store. Equip
ment and interior decorations ne
cessitated an outlay Of approx
mately $4,000.
Corner Entrance. s,.-
The entrance is at the Lortheast
corner Of the theatre building. On
the first floor is the cigar store
property, and in conjunction with it
is the soda fountain. In the base
ment will be. found very COM
modious comfort st.tion for men,
which in itself takes rank as the
largest and lest equipped in Rock
Island. The basement also harbors
the kitchen. which will produce pal
atable delicacies and lunches to be
served at the fountain and in the tea
; room.
The tea room might be charac.
terized as an institution in itself
: although it will be operated in con
E nection with the cigar store ant
theatre. Entrance to the tea room
' on the second floor is gained
through the doors to the cigal
store. Winding marble stairs Leaf
to the room. The tea room has {
capacity for taking care of 50 Gus
i toners at one sitting, while tn
soda fountain will seat Is. A di
! rect entrance to the tea room ca
also be had from the mezzanin
| floor, or foyer. of the theatre. Jus
, at the west of the tea room is tn
! dance salon to be operated by tn
l. owners of the theatre. This is ser
IN arated from the tea room by wal
but patrons who desire to dane
:, will experience no Inconvenience
y with the present arrangement.
- The tea room is equipped wit
y ivory tables trimmed with gold an
:, the chairs are of black enameb
match. The floor is of special
manufactured green mosaic til
y The decorative effect is done
g green, pink and ivory colors. TIL
work was done entirely by hand
., F. A. Ltndahl of Moline. Vario,
y designs exhibiting a delicate tout
- of fine artistry decorate the wal
and ceiling. The draperies of Il
le windows are of exceptional beau
y and were selected with a stri
" sense OF harmonizing with the &c
eral tones of the painting.
NJ Retiring Room for Ladies.
of A ladies' retiring room adjoil
d TIC Tea IOOH " tuc Il6ul VI u
N. stairs rising from the cigar stol
RI Nothing has been overlooked to
IT. sure every convenience.
'se On the main floor all fixt res
re- OF solid mahogany made by the
Peterson Co. of Rock Island. T
re, sofa fountain is done in Pavanaz
its marble, = specially imported Itali
led stone. The floor is of green a
nd white mosaic tile. Two long d
lance booths are for use of the pu
IN lie. Complete lines Of tobaccos a
full candies of the high grades
at which the firm of Hickey Bros.
noted are to be had by patrons.
md Hickey Bros motto Of Serv
of and appreciation will be Artl
G. emphasized in the operation of
the electric elevator for carry fQ'
lstuffs and drinks from the kitcf