"THE RENDEZVOUS."

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16361, 5 November 1918, Page 7

"THE RENDEZVOUS."

OPENING 10-MOiIROW. DELIGHTFUL ItiSJB'ItESHMENT ■ fcUiJtt V iuii lxN LUXURIOUS iiiLJiUANCE. It ia a revelation to see the transfor station that has been 'effected on tne site Of the old Globe Jficturo Tiieutre in High street, imposing pillars and artistically designed stained glass effects now form tn® striking entrance of ''Tne Rendezvous/' and giVe the passer-by • foretaste of the restful ease and comlort wttich abound within. On enter- ' ing "The JR«mdezv<)Uß" yotl Will be impressed by tho exquisite beauty- of the interior. Messrs Mcikenssie and Glanville hare, by thoir enterprise, secured a striking success, of winch they have every reason to be* proud. Beautifully panelled walls of grained oak harmonise with the stained floors below, and the Japadse tapestry frieze above. This artistic effect is heightened, by the choiodoak furniture and fittings, the whole, being flooded by light in a banner which is in itself an achievement of the highest order. l'hen ; to crown these perfections, throned in light in the centre of tlie cafe is an exquisite fountain* whioh contributes the fascinating and musical note of running water to emphasise the delightful charm of "The Rendezvous." Every contingency for the. comfort and convenience of guests has been, provided. One of which, an innovation in Ohristchurch, is a refreshment room that opens off the main hall, and which will be used, a la continental, for smoking as well as tho serving or refreshments. Another convenience, long-felt want in this city, is the provision of commodious retiring rooms for both sexes, where toilets can be made preparatory to joining parties downstain. Equalling the architectural and decorative excellence Are the choice delicacies that refresh the parched throat, ifcd cool the throbbing brain. In this, "The Rendezvous'' will be pre-eminent. Bkilled experts have been engaged for the preparation df epicurean delights, Ad please the palate and win praise from the most fastidious. Many novelties ; will appear on the menu, and old ' favourites, will be presented in a higher state of perfection than we have been . accustomed to in Christchurch. It id ' particularly interesting to note that in : order to attain the highest pitch of per- ■ faction, ''The Rendezvous" runs its own • complete freezing plant, and with the , ■id .of special freezing chambers, will bo ■ *ble to prepare many delicacies unmake- j labia under any other conditions. An fexceptionally prompt service will add to the success which "Tho Rendezvous" •pi «njoy, making it an institution in - «i«;life of this city, a material contri- i (ration to the comfort of tho people, a i iuppy medium of social intercourse—a rendezvous in the truest sense. The i fonna] opening of "The Rendezvous,i %Mch has been deferred until to-morrow - pwutg to a breakdown in the machinery, j wiu also be the occasion of sub- j ■tantial, patriotic generosity on the part ] ® proprietors, Messrs McKenzie ] ana Glanville, as they are giving t tne whole of the proceeds to tho ] fPP® 8 ] now being made by tho local 1 branch of the Navy League. j at. ? conclusion, it is worthy of note J that Tne Rendezvous" is purely a 7 f**! enterprise. Both promoters are \ business, Mr McKenzi© own- 1! j®Jt the noted fancy floods omnorinm in 3 "ffigi street, and Mr Glam-illo is tho 1 chemist and proprietor of the s "Gfnnd Pnarmacv," oppo- 1 tate "The Rendezvous." m C