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cancrete frame and brick filling was undertaken by Mesars. Trollop and Colls (Far East), Ltd., in November, 1924.
The furnishing on the ground floor, richly upholstered in a pleas- of colour, has been' ing splashi carried out in walnut, and in style which is in keeping with the Italian atmosphere. The furniture chairs, Since then work had bean Inter- comprise, tea tables; arm Fupted, first by the strike and gen-high back chairs and handsome re- The mosaic tiled oral unrest in China, and recent-fectoire tables.
Thể
PENINSULA HOTEL has been well laid and supported arches filled with a characteristic on Franki piling, which work was design of auperb-bronze, and dank- (Continued from Page. 7.)
undertaken by the Hong Kong En- ed by twin electric wall brackets Through gineering and Construction Co., of uncommon design. many years development was .main-This work was started in Septem- those arches are the lift lobbies, ly restricted to the Island of Hong ber. 1923, and took a whole year each with a lighted fountain. - Kong, until in the early yours of to complate. the present century the importance Then the work of putting in, the of Kowloon began to be recognised. I am told that until some ten or fifteen years ago Kowloon was the Cinderella of Hong Kong, but now the time is.arriving when Cinderella will come into her own. The town planners caught Kowloon just in time, and wo of this generation in when the Shanghai Defence floors are adorned with large, rich Hong Kab are witnessing the Force arrived in Hong Kong and carpets,
At the top of the first flight of was taken over to growth of a great new city built the building on modern lines with wide streets house a whole brigade of Infantry, stairs is a writing room with an Approaching the Hotel from old world touch--low ceiling of and broad spaces and spacious play- ing fields, with a plentiful supply Salisbury-road, the building pre low relief plaster, walls panelled of that vital necessity, water, with sents an imposing appearance, with in wood almost to the ceiling, lead- busy docks, wharves and waren.spacious courtyard in between ed windows with coloured bottle houses, with the terminus of what the wings, with a beautiful orna-ends and deeply recessed, ingle- wil one day be the through rallway mental fountain as the contre-hook of the Stuart Period. line from Europe, and with a fine plece, whilst opposite the bullding, room is furnished with refoctoire modern aerodrome now in course of the strip of ground between Salis- tables. comfortable settees and construction a city with a future bury-road and the railway is being easy chairs, and writing tables or- far exceeding the possibilities of laid out as an ornamentai garden, namented with lamp shades which which will be a beauty spot of harmonize with the surroundings. the "cramped surroundings of Vic-
The draperies in this room are set Kowloon when completed. toxid.
Around the fountain runs the off with beautiful fringed valances, Landmark in History
The Bar is also, situated on the carriage-way, broad and well laid And, ladies had gentlemen, this out. In the centre of the middle ground floor with entrance from It is designed in hotel stands as a landmark in the portion of the building. opposite Middle-road.
Immediately op history of this great city of the the fountain is the main entrance Morrish style. future; nay, more, it proves thint with its beautiful and artistic posite the entrance is n decorative the courage of our forefathers is doors of solid bronze and plate doorway, with a multifoil arch and with un still; the broad visions of glass protected by a canopy. On doors with an interlaced lattice in This gives access to the the sixties still inspire the people either side are large pedestal elec-, bronze.
Arcade. On either side of the of Hong Kong. Strikes and boy trie lamps. cotts and civil war in China are! The whole of the exterior of the doorway are overhanging windows rightly regarded as but temporary building has been covered. with with meshrebira lattice woodwork. checks to that prosperity which her Zinzoseki plaster, coated with Other features are the guilded geographical position must bring to Szerelmey water-proofing stone niche in the bar back, the lanterns) Hong Kong. The success of this liquid which render the walls im- banging over the arches, the swing- hotel, is not, a thing.of to-day or mune from leakage during heavy ing lights in coloured metal, the to-morrow. The inspiration which rains, and also act as preservative stained glass and the tessellated The furnishing of the gave rise to this building is the for the masonry. The outstanding. flooring.
in walnut and comprise inspiration of the future; it stands frontal aspect of the building is, bar is as an outward and visible testimony completed by a line of large pedes settees, arm chairs and tables with of the faith which is in us all that tal lamps around the open first ornamental tops. the greatness of Hong Kong is in floor terrace, which is an adjunet
the future and not in the past, to the first floor lounge.
and that Kowloon is destined to play an ever increasing part in that
for the Peninsula
The Bank's Premises
The Cafeteria ' The Cafeteria has its entrance on, Nathan-road. Its decoration has
hangings are of deep wine colour,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928.
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first and sixth floors.
tables, charcoal grills, gas grillers and toasters, treble and single oven gas cooking rangos, and coffee and milk urns of the Intest and most hygienic typo.
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On the front portion of the been handled in the spirit of the banqueting. hall with its re-ground, future greatness.. Ladies and gen-ground floor of the west wing, far "L'Art Moderne" which is decid-fined and restaurant decoration and These large, airy rooms show what tlemen, 1 look forward to the day ing Salisbury-road will be occupied edly cheerful. It will no doubt an oval and slightly domed coil-a modern kitchen can be like. The when, with the Channel Tunnel by a branch of the Hong Kong and fill growing need, in Kowloon. ing painted in pale sky shades. equipments are of the latest and accomplished and the Kowloon Shanghai Banking Corporation, the The furnishing is in walnut-set- It is well ventilated with electric most up-to-date type supplied and tees. chairs and tables of a very fittings of simple design, as also installed by Messrs. Reiss, Massey Hankow railway completed, travel- first banking institution to open lers will be able to book their tickets for business on the mainland. A appropriate style. Both, the Cafe are the light fittings. Here also is and Co., Ltd.. and manufactured can by Messrs. Falkirk Iron Co., Ltd., through from London to Kowloon feature of this portion of the build- teria and Bar are tiled with mosaic an orchestra balcony which with the assurance, that on their ing is a spacious banking hall mea-oor tiles, the designs and colours also, be used to give cinema shows Falkirk, Scotland. The equipment from. There aro aleqves for pri- includes steam jacketted boiling arrival at their destination they will suring 84 feet long by 24 feet wine. scheme of the surroundings. find in the Peninsula Hotel accom-
The Dining Room is situated at vate parties, and the room is de pans, potato, fish, and pudding The floor of the hall is of black. modation equal to
any that the and white marble, whilst teak has the east end of the first floor. It void of.columns which mar any steamers, hot-plates and carving finest hostelries of Europe or been used for the whole of the is laid out in picturesque Spanish ball-room. The beauty of the room America can provide..
woodwork. The walls are panelled style, with a richness and elabora- are the pretty valances and hand- I congratulate the originators of to a height of 12 feet, topped of tion of detail that make it glow some- embroideries.
* Roof Garden this project on the courage of their by a deep frieze and panelled ceil with colour and gilding. The
The Roof Garden is an ideal place onception, on their faith in the ing in plaster.
Mechanical equipment which both future and on the thoroughness
Messra. Grey and Hawker are the carpets sombre but pretty with for tea. dancing, and has Deric with which their project has been the architects for the work here, a black ground, and the hanging columns of full proportions as its save labour and ensure cleanliness carried to completion; and on be-working in conjunction with the lights delightful with multi-colour main characteristics. Then there is and comfort are many and include half of my wife and myself I wish Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock ed borders. Each tablo has its a perforated plaster clove and cool a refrigerating plant, ice water the chairs have inviting decorations in ivory, white system to all parts of the Hotel, Hotel a life of Co., Ltd. (joinery and bronze fits own lump, and continued prosperity and usefulness. tings), the Hong Kong Engineer been designed for comfort. A and green, which all go the make ice cream plant, dishwashing (Applause).
ing and Construction Co., tLd. spring floor has been laid wo that the Roof Garden a delightful place. machine, bakery machinery, bread Building Described
(construction work). Arts and the room. can be used for danc. The windows are hung with em- and butter machines which slice and The room is spacious and broidered valances of green and butter the bread, Alters, potato The Peninsula Hotel building is Crafts, Ltd. (plaster), William C. ing.
installed by Messrs. without doubt one of the most im- Jack and Co., Ltd. (lighting), and can accommodate 400 diners with gold, which also form part of the peeler,
The Anderson, Mayor and Co., Ltd. comfort. A balcony for orchestra general decorative scheme. posing yet erected in the Colony. Vathini and Co. (marble). The area occupied is $3,500 square
The ground floor Lobby, which is also provided. Ventilation is as Roof Garden and the Banqueting central vacuum cleaing plant sup- of large ex-Hall are directly inter-communicat-plied by Messrs. Reiss, Massey and feet, and the building is nine floors occupies the whole of lower por sured by a number in height, including the basement tion of the centre block of build- haust fans supplied by the Gen- ing and can be made into one for Co., Ltd., who niso installed the and mozzanine floor between the ins, is entered direct
from the eral Electric Co. These are of the special occasions when it will be central heating and hot water sys-
possible to accommodate fully 800 tema, ground and first floors.
drive through the handsome main box blade pattern. The choice of the site
There are 250 bedrooms, in the people. Both have spring dancing Another convenience which will of this entrance and two other, slightly great caravanserai at
Kowloon smaller doors also of bronze and furnishing of which the idea of floors. There is a snug bar on this be much appreciated by the re- Point speaks of foresight on the plate glass. This spacious hall restfulness and cheerfulness had floor which serve both dance floors. sidents of the Hotel are the mail- The It has very handsome fittings and ing chutes manufactured by the part of those responsible for the with its enticing vistas in the per been happily kept in mind. ambitious scheme the fruition of spective of immense piers, mea: carpets are in two shades of bisa beautiful tile floor in a blue and Cutler Mall Chute Co.. U.S.A., and Bedrooms Installed by Messrs. Andersen, which marks a new epach in the aures 52 feet by 150 feet, and is cuit with brilliant coloured bor white Chinese design..
occupy the Meyer and Co., Ltd. These chutes history of hotel enterprises in the covered with mosaic tiles in aders. The walls are light buff and and rooms an sulte
are located in the east and west simple design in chocolate and the furniture covers in colours that rest of the sixth floor..
Besides the The Lobby on the first floor is a wings of the building, in the lobbles The magnificent hotel was ori-cream which harmonize with the match the carpet. ginally designed by the architec- colour scheme of the walls and usust bedroom fixtures, the rooms Grand Salon with casements which of the residential floors, and
The at the Peninsula also contain set-open on to the delightful terrace, other convenient points and lead to tural department of the Hong ceiling, by Arts and Crafts, Kong Realty and Trust Co., Ltd. tiles were laid by Mesars. Lee Yutees and easy chairs, tea and writ an ideal place for afternoon tea main letter boxes on the ground of the floor where they are cleared periodi and when the architectural busi Kee of Queen's-road Central, and ing tables. The other furnitures, with its panoramic view
In the cally by the Post Office. neas of this Company was taken the tilling used is Viterous mosaic, all in mahogany comprise dressing Peak and the harbour.
by Mr. George W. Grey, supplied by the Henry Richards table, chest of drawers, chiffonier boldly modelled plasterwork, and
It is interesting to note that the J.Tile Co., of Tunstall, Staffordshire, and telephone table, the tops of excellent figure work in 'the Salon, Bentley Hawker, both formerly on chosen because of its durability the main articles, being covered is seen the influence of the Eng-two electrical engineers who car- with gluss. The beds are comfort-lish Renaissance which is enhanc; ried out the electrical installation the staff of the Realty and Trust and absorbent quality. Company, the plans were complet Another beautiful feature of the fable, the mattresses being of the ed with state high chairs, settees at the Peninsula Hotel were-train- ed by these two gentlemen..
lobby is the marble skirting in coil spring type covered with the and refectoire tables in walnut. ed at the Hong Kong University.
The Lifts The Start
Verdi Alpin marble carried out by highest grade horse hair. At the Beautiful red carpets complete the
a reading 17th Century effect.
In connection with yesterday's The foundation of the building Messrs. A. Vannini and Co., which head of each bed is
In The West Wing
opening ceremony of the Peninsula which stands on reclaimed ground, tones admirably with the mosaic lamp, and another on the writing
On the first floor in the West Hotel, inconvenience was caused to floor and the predominating colour table. There is a small entrance scheme. The Lobby is designed in hall to each room with a doorway Wing is a reposeful room of the number of visitors through tem Italian Renaissance style, leading into the trunk room and Queen Anne period which appeal-porary stoppages of the lifts. adapted to present day needs while wardrobe, so that luggage does noted greatly to the lady visitors, with are advised by Messrs, Dodwell & its comfortable stuffed-over easy Co., Ltd., who are responsible for retaining the intrinsic elements and have to enter the room.
chairs, couches and high back the lifts and who had a special atmosphere of the style in à rich
All the bedroom windows are chairs In handsome carved wood, staff on duty, that the trouble was effect.
"Aerolux" window writing tables, etc. The walls are due to a matter entirely outside The ceiling of 'the Lobby is fitted with heavily enriched and supported by shades specially made by Messrs. panelled, papered and painted in their control and had nothing to do
with the lift installation.. large square piers with finely Lane, Crawford, Ltd: Each room restful tones of green.
Children will appreciate the modelled bronze capitals. It is has its own bath room and lava-
Sir Henry Pollock Sir Henry Pollock, who has been, divided into three bays, the centre tory attached, with deep builtin West Lounge which leads into the oné, from the main entrance being baths with hot and cold water. Children's Dining Room, cheerful- laid up for some time with a broken panelled with plaques of figures The tiling is black and white only decorated with nursery and leg, as the result of a slip in his and emblems of the "Port of Hong the flours and cream on the walls barnyard subjects and furnished in own house, has so far recovered that
to a height of four feet.
polished white wood; inlaid with be was able to attend the opening Kong," its beauty and vanity,
Double Staircase
Far East.
over
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The Bedrooms
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In this wing too, la a private sit. With a vlow to regulating the
As all the bedrooms have Inter-partridge wood carved in low re ceremony of the Peninsula Hotel Opposite the main entrance is communicating doors, they can belief. Two large toy cupboards and yesterday afternoon. He the double staircase, betwson made en 'sulte, and a number of a handsome sideboard are included heartily greeted and congratulated The Lounge by a large number of friends. Sir which a fountain plays in the vary the rooms have private allting in the furnishings.. ing lights. The treads of the rooms attached. Hot water radia-has a modelled frieze of gulls in Henry is now able to move about staircase are of beautiful Sienna tors in each bedroom do away with flight and stained glass panels with slowly with the aid of a stick.
representations. of birds and amrble, and over it are stained the fire-place,
A first aid room on the first floor animala in bright colours. glass windows which present a blaze of colour The arched heads in the east wing has been fully of the main windows of the Lobby equipped as in "modern hospitals ting room of the time of William purault of game in this province, are also Alled with stained glass with operating table, cabinets, and Mary. A lofty room with wal-the Kiangsu Provincial Government which give toning light to the hall, desks, utocis, stretchers, hospital nut dodo and panelled, papered has promulgated a series of laws,
On either side of the staircase beds, water sterilizers, towel heat are the balconies openings of theers, surgical sterilizers, etc. mezzanine floor with bronze rall these have been supplied by Messrs. ings and beautiful drapings, which Anderson, Meyer and Co., Ltd. add an elusive touch to the deThe Banquetting Hall and Roof corative scheme of the Lobby Garden are in the east wing of the At either end of the Lobby, lead sixth floor, two lifts giving direct Ing into the winge, on double rows access.to a large foyer between the of square columns are double two. To the left of the foyer ist
walle. A sliding door leads from. Two forms of licences will be fasued, All this room to a private Jacobean one for Chinese and the other for dining room of considerable inter forelguera. The former will be est, panelled in oak with timbered issued to Chinese by tile district ceiling and walls draped with authorities and the latter, by the modelled motifs in a rough plas- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chin- ese will pay 50 cents aplece for their tered surface
Three Kitchens **
Hoences, but Zoreigners will bec There are three kitchens, on the charged double that amount.
at