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Show THE BEE Till; ENTRANCE SALTAIR Tin: .MANITOC, One hotel in Salt Lake is known as the homo hotel" and no one acte quainted with the city will for a moment over which one is meant. It is the hotel where vou find those shrewd judges of hostleries the professional people. It is the hotel where vou find resident families domiciled as snugly as if under their own roofs. The hotel where vou imet the liesurely traveler and his near kinsman, too, the experienced traveler who doesnt inquire for the biggest hotel of a place, but the best. And besides these two wayfarers is he-ita- Dont miss Saltair Beach, not in when t oil leave the water, but not a thousands ears. Salt Lake City Ary long. A refreshment pavilion on Great Salt Lake, as the way Jwe are put down in geography, and on coming hero many seem Hiirpri-enot to find tas Salt Lake City, citizens and all stuck out in the middle of the great salt pond; on piles perhaps. Some even grow suspicious when they are unable to cast their eyes immediately upon its briny waters. But no need for suspicion ! We have the lake and a grand one it is. Take the suburban train from the Bio Grande Western depot, (Sec ond South and Fifth West) for Saltair Beach and in twenty minutes we d will show it to you; and show further, that 3 oti we are fixed to, and know how to enjoy it. Saltair Beach, one of Americas greatest resorts, is built over tin waters of the world famed Great Salt Lake, 1,000 feet from shore. The mammoth structure, of Moorish architecture, the main dimensions of which are OX) feet by 1,113 feet, rests in stately grandeur, solidly upon 2,000 10 inch piling, towering lo0 feet from the waters surface. Erected by our home capital at a cost of $150,000. It is a monument to the enterprise of its projectors. 150x250 fet is at hand and tin inner mortal may be provided for to suit ! li" tate. From 2 p. in. to 10 at night there is muMe in the air. The st etmd Hour of tin is an immen-- e dancing pavilion, 150x250 fet t, which will aecommtxlate 1HOO couples. A splendid orchestra fur fine music for all and the dance is free to evt ry one. Every day except Sunday you can trip the light fantastic to our hearts con tent. Sunday the dancing is superseded by a concert; 1,250 incandescent and forty arc lights illuminate the beach at night and their reflection in tie gla-s- y waters makes a set no of blazing beauty. The scenery bordering on the lake is very fine. The broad expanse of water is greater than the eye can ti averse f5 by ICO miles but in the northwest one has a fine view of Antelope or Church island ; in the west Government island, and main land on the south. The tread of the to south-west- . building is north-eas- t The formal opening of Saltair Beach takes place in May (about Decoration Day) each season, and from that time to the close the attendance bt-ar- i j j j ni-h- es m another, the annual, the often-herman. He belongs to the class that happened upon the Manitou once and always inquires for it again. And why shouldnt he? Wouldn't it be a e house-cleanin- g . to 5,000, 1,000 frequently reaching 15,000. Courteous guards are at hand to direct the daily, is from people, especially strangers and make their pleasure as great as possible. Valuables are checked free of charge. Beach trains run at short interva-l- s from the Kio Grande Western depot over the line of the Salt Lake & Los Angeles Kailway. This house has the only Turkish baths in the city. Baths that are so scientifically managed that you enter the apartments tired and faded and wrinkled perhaps, but come out young and rosy aud happy. The hair dressing parlors are another distinguishing and unequalled feature in a local way. But in fact, all its proprietor asks is simply the chance to demonstrate by trial his willingness and facilities in every way to return to his guests their moneys worth. Tourists enjoy life while sojourning here. Try the Manitou. Kates, $2 per day. Mr. Parks mine feature that attracts universal admiration from old and young. There are twelve acres in the Jake at Lagoon. This lake is well stocked with black bass and mountain trout. Xo tourist or visitor can afford to see Utah without paying a visit to this is LAGOON. a This leading and popular resort is located sixteen miles north of Salt Lake City in the charming suburb of Farmington. This resort was established only two years ago and its growth and Lagoon. The place is owned and controlled fame have been marvelous. Last season more than one hundred by the Salt Lake and Ogden Ry. Co. The large new lithograph of this and twenty thousand visitors and is a handpleasure seekers were in attendance. favorite resort, just out, That Lagoon, is destined to be some representation of the place and gives a better general idea of the the leading resort of the than a written description can. country and the west there is no place But best of all is to see the place in doubt, as the attendance so far this reality. Then you will understand season shows an increase of forty per what draws the immense crowds. cent over last year. EASTERN EXCURSION In the way of buildings there is an Via Kio Grande Western Hallway. elegant dancing pavilion, large Nashville and return, 849.50, June bath houses, and animal houses. 29 and 30 and July 1. The grounds are beautifully laid out. Washington and return, 801.75, July There are to be seen all varieties of shade and ornamental trees, while 1, 2, 3. Buffalo and return, 850.50, July 9, 10. the walk ways are bedecked with Omaha and return, 832.00, July 10. roses and other sweet scented HowCool and delightful ride through the lers, whose perfume prevades the at- Rocky Mountains. Through Pullman mosphere, enchanting and soothing palace and tourist sleeping cars. Free the wearied mortal, who here seeks reclining chair cars. Two fast through relief from the wearing cares of life. trains daily. Ticket office Dooly block, Lagoon has the only menagerie in Xo. 103 W Second South (Post Office Utah, and it is needless to say that corner). n bow-ery- There is every facility for enjoy ment. More than 900 dressing rooms branch out in wings from the main building and there are bath suits for everybody. A plunge in the salt water will at once exhilerate, electrify, rejuvenate. Take a dip first thing and you are equal to the occasion. The water is from three to twenty feet in depth, 20 per cent salt and in it you cannot sink, Youll be hungry troublesome details, but all the benefits and comforts of home. The Manitou is on loth street car lines, besides being within easy walking distance of the famous historical K)ints of interest of the new Zion the Mormon Temple, the Tabernacle the Lion and Bee Hive houses, the Brigham Young statue and many of the interesting landmarks for which Balt Lake is noted. difficult person to please who was not satisfied with the combined comforts and advantages of a hotel and a home all in one? The freshness, airiness, brightness of a home without the care, canker in the responsibility and rose of one? Xo wash days, no seasons, no maddenhost. ing hired help in short, none of the inter-mountai- SALTAIR BEACH HOME HOTEL." s, |