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New Normanby Hotel.
A large number of guests responded to the invitation of Mr. W. Valentine, of tbo Normanby Hotel last evening, to attend the inaugural dinner in connection with the new building which has just been ereeted on the site of the old Normanby Hotel. Host Valentine occupied the chair, and after ample justice had been done to one of the most lavish, yet at tbe tume timo one of the most recherche dinners, vsrious toasts were proposed and duly honoured.
In response to the toast of his health, Mr. Vaelentine said that he was a man of few words, but he would simply state that to see so many of his friends gathered round his table made him feel very proud. Mr. Drane, M.L.A., in responding to the toast of "The Member for the District," referred to the impending general election, and said that he had always felt that he was nothing more than a stopgap. He had, however, always done his utmost both by word and deed to honestly fulfil the purpose for which the eleotors of Enoggera had sent him into the House. If a better man than himself should come forward at the next election it would give him the greatest pleasure to retire in his favour.
In responding to "The Parliament of Queensland," Mr. J. Annfab, M.L.A., aaid that there was one thing about a Queensland Parliament. It had never disgraced itself like some of the Parliaments of the neighbouring colonies. He referred more particularly to the expulsion of Mr. Crick. He hoped that the people of the district would soon secure the railway for which they had been waiting so long a time, and he announced his intention of voting for the line when it came before the House. Messrs. Nicholson and Wright, in briefly responding to the toast of " The Architects," said that the building was unique in style so far as Queensland was concerned. The other toasts were "The Shire of Ithaca," and " The Press," which were duly responded to. Messrs. Harris and Davis contributed musical selections during the evening. The Headquarters Band which was stationed
on one of the bulconies also played numerous selections during the dinner.
The now building is well fitted throughout and is a credit to both architects and builder. The hotel, which is situated on the site of the old building, but having a frontage to Musgrave and Kelvin Grove roads and the reserve, has a frontage to Musgrave road of 66 feet, 54 feet to Kelvin Grove road, and 64 feet frontage to the reserve. The hotel is in reality a double one, having all the advantage of two single build ings faoing Musgrave and Kelvin Grove roads respectively, as there is a bar with separate parlours facing each road. It is a two storied building looking at the Musgravo road front age, while from the other three points the building is a three-storied one. Altogether, exclusive of the smaller rooms, there are 28 rooms, with baths and lavatories conveniently situated. In addition to this, there are three lofty and well ventilated cellars. The two bars are each 19 feet by 21 feet ; the private bar, whieh is a cosy little room, is 19 foot by 19 feet. The dining room, which is beautifully lighted and provided with the latest Improvements in the way of convenienoes, is 83 feet by 19 feet. The upper bar, private bar, parlours and dining-room windows are fitted with painted lead lights, which, with the bar fittings of blackwood, cedar, and pine, are all in harmony with the very pronounced medieval character of the building. The billiard-room, whioh ie sheltored from the heat on the street side by an arcaded loggia, which is floored with tesselated pavement and supported on red terra-cotta columns, is 26 feet long by 19 feet wide, and is well fitted with a
splendid Alcock table and all conveniences. On the upper floor is plaoed the drawing-room, 19 foot by 22 feet, with two separate balconies.
This has been handsomely furnished, as, Indeed, has the hotel throughout. The staircase, which is of cedar and pine, is provided with a double handrail, which has the effect of making the staircase lighter and more graceful in appearanoe than is ordinarily the case. The kitchen is a fine room on the basement, measuring 17 feet by 19 feet, with pantries, larders, and washhouse in communication. From this a lift ascends to the dining-room. Externally the building is built of red brick, tuck pointed. All the openings have quirkbeaded reveals, and the windows are divided
into several lights by stone mullions, transoms, and heads, being the usual Elizabethan style of window. The balcony over the front is of brick with terra-cotta columns, friezes, and cement, string courses, and cornices. On the reserve front has been placed a nice oriel window, having a three-arched entrance to the hotel below. The doorway of the lower bar is on the angle, the wall above being carried by corbels and cantilevers. Instead of having the usual continuous balcony, there are four separate wooden balconies, with gables, barge-boards, and turned and moulded posts and balusters, with dentilled spandrils. In addition, there is a large two-storied balcony on two sides. The roof is well broken up with gables, which are ornamented with wrought and cut barge-boards, corbelled collars, and lath and plaster filling. Every gable and ridge is surmounted by ornamental cast-iron finials The roof is covered with shingles, which are in keeping with the style of the building. The whole building is Elizabethan in character, adapted to the peculiar conditions of our time and climate, and forms a conspicuous and pleasing relief to the dull monotony of the surrounding style of architecture. The building, which cost nearly £4,000, ie from the design of Messrs. Nicholson and Wright, architects, Adelaide street, and has been erected by Mr. Thos. Game. The coloured windows were executed by Messrs. Lang and Co., and the terracotta work by Messrs. James Campbell and Son. Messrs. Dobson and Co. furnished the tiling. The bar fittings were faithfully carried out from the architect's designs by Mr. J. Moody, of South Brisbane.

Type of publication: Newspaper When was the article reported?: 12/02/1890 Publication: The Telegraph Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: national News Category: Business/Finance

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