DUKE OF EDINBURGH HOTEL.

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 October 1902, Page 2

DUKE OF EDINBURGH HOTEL.

“thirty-five years ago.

lu the early days the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, a one story edifice built and occupied by the Jate James Brimble was one of the favorite resorts of the miners, who in those days thronged the “brfvy digging township of Greymouth,” anff*iu that establishment a very solid business was done. In couise of years the town ad* vanced, and eighteen months ago the fiat went forth that the habitation of thirty, five years standing must give place to a more pretentious and up-to-date hotel. Mr Brimble snr, having attained to over i hree score and ten ye irs passed away, /mu ih regretted by all who had known the kindly old man, and his son—also ‘James’ —took over the business. He at once set to work advancing wi ll the times, and today wo have the handsome building that now adorns tho the corner of Albert and Hospital streets, and which will, as in tho past be known as the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel. THE HOTEL is a two-storey building with a very substantial and handsome ha’cony fronting Hospital street, from which a capital view of the business portion of Greymouth can be obtained. THE BAR is at the northeast corner, and can be entered by the main door at the corner of the street or from the main corridor in Hospital Street, or a tide passage at Albert Street. The enterlor is eighteen feet square close lined and panelled with red pine with mirrors and reflectors. The front counter is circu'ar in form and very convenient indeed, behind which is a second bar also handsomely fitted up for tho convenience of customers in tho adjoining bar pallor. On the right eorncr is a patent lift whereby refresh, meat can bo conveyed from the bar to the refreshmcpi! room ab/ve without the use of a waiter, or the necessity ot running up and down stairs. Immediately behind the bar is the

BAR PARLOUR a room 13ft hy IS.t, an entrance to which can be ob.ainad from either Albert or Hospital Streets. Covered with oilcloth, well furaishod, and decorated with a fire place making the room comfortable ia cold weather, ibis will no doubt be a favorite lounge during the winter even- 1* ings.

Behind this room is a staircase leading to the second story and the passage entrance from Albert Street. Behind this stands

THE DINING BOOM a beau ifully fitted up compartment, 25ft in length by 17ft in breadth and capable of comfortably sitting 40 or 50 visitors. O.i the right hand side is a parlor or small dining room where parties or families c.n whin required hive their meals served. At the southern end of the dining room stands the pantry and off the pantry a commodious kdeben, fiited with a lar<m and up-to-date range with high pressure boiler for the carrying of hot water to the lavatories and baths in the upper storey. The kitchen is a most essential department in a well-conducted hotel and Mrßrimblo has taken good care to see that nothing is wanting in this respect. PABLOUHS. On the main entrance from Hospital Street on the right hard side are two comfortable wcdl furnished and convenient parlours both having fire plant s, the front since being eighteen feet square and the second thirteen feet. Behind the second parlour is a little office fitted up with all requirements alongside which is a passage leadin'* to the back yard.

THE SECOND FLAT. The stair case leading to the second flat is from the main corridor in Hospital Street. On this storey a corridor runs the entire length cf the building from which an mtrauce is to be obtained (o the spacious balcony 40 feet by 10 feet la front. On the wesern side is a fine

COMMERCIAL ROOM. twenty two feet by fourteen foet, excellently lighted by two windows (row

Hospital street. It is admirably furnished nd will bo found a great convenience to rav.fliers apd for the holding of society or other meetings. la one corner is the lift frcm the bar enabling those assembled to get their refreshments without leaving the room or having to call for a waiter. PBIVATB APPARTMKNTS, In another portion of the same flat is a snug little sitting room with bedroom attached, while on either side of the main and side passages are. ROOM? AND WELL VENTILATED BEDROOMS twelve in number ; all excellently fitted up, well lighted ; every article therein being new and of the beat materia 1 , not a scrap of furniture from the old buildings being utilised. At the back but on the same flat are the BATHROOMS AND LAVATORIES, all fitted up in the most approved manner the bathrooms having hot, cold and shower taps. FIRE ESCAPES which are most essential and necessary to every hotel are amply provided for; there being no less than three such outlets from the second flat in addition to that by the main staircase, so that so far as fire is concerned every possible precaution has been taken. THE COST. No expense has been spared in the erection of the hotel which will cost about £3OOO, the entire structure being close lined throughout, handsomely papered and fitted up with incandescent lights and electric bel’s. ARCHITECT AND BUILDER. The building is designed by Mr Eissanhardt, architect, and carried out under his personal supervision, every detail being carried out by the builder and contractors, Mr F. Gleeson, in a most creditable and conscientious manner and reflects much credit upon both gentlemen. VALUABLE HOTEL ADDITION.' It is oftea said that Greymouth is deficient in hotel accomodation. This, however, is a point upon which we have our doubts ; certain, however, it is that the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel will add an important addition to the commodious arid up-to-date hosieries of the town, and as Mr Brimble is determined to supply only the very best of board and refreshments ho is certain to command a substantial amount of trade from the travelling public. The new establishment will be open for public trade in the course of a day or two. FORMAL OPENING. This afternoon Mr Brimble, the proprietor, invited a number of his fri ;nds and citizens to e.n opening function which took place in the dining room, when a number of toasts including that of ‘■Success to the Host and Hostess” were duly honored.