The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 5

MAPES CAFETERIA MAPES CAFETERIA TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1931. Mapes Will Open New Cafeteria for Inspection Tomorrow New Venture To Represent Life's Dream Noiseless Is Actuality in Mapes Rooms Maximum of Silence Obtained By Use of Sound-Deadening Material Throughout Everyone Invited for Opening, Ice Cream, Punch Will Be Served From 1 to 5 Modern science has been employ ed to harness noise at the new Mapes cafeteria In San Bernardino. Seldom Is It possible lor anyone to enjoy an atmosphere of quiet while dining in the popular restaurants and cafeterias of the world today, but S. L. Mapes has tackled this problem with the aid or tne Harold E.

Shugart Co. and has ob tained marvelous and unique results by the employment of acoustical and sound-quieting engineers. hJ "Determined to give our patrons the best eating place that science can offer," Mr. Mapes stated, "we called upon the technical experts of the Shugart company in Los An geles, who have specialized in the removal of noise and din from the daily program of the business man and the correction of acoustics In many Important structures In Cali fornia. The engineering depart Realization of S.

L. Mapes' life dream will occur at 1 p. m. tomorrow when Mr. and Mrs.

Mapes open the doors of "the perfect cafeteria" and welcome men, women and children for an inspection and entertainment at the magnificent dining place in San Bernardino at the northeast corner of Court and streets. A fortune has been spent In remodeling the recently constructed Spanish-style cafeteria building, and another fortune has been lavished on the interior finishing, fixtures and ultra-modern equipment. Entertainment To Be Provided "Don't leave the kiddies at home; bring them to our 'open house' from 1 to 5 o'clock and we shall treat them with Ice cream, punch and cake, free to all," the congenial proprietor announced. The public inspection of the kitchen and all other parts of the cafeteria will be from 1 to 5 p. m.

and the "grand opening" will be from 5 to 8 p. m. tomorrow, when meals will be served. Special entertainment will be provided throughout the evening, not only on this opening occasion, but every evening thi3 week. Jesse H.

Brown's orchestra will occupy a place in the Spanish balcony. The glee club quartet of the California Christian college, directed by Herbert G. Tovey, will offer a number of selections. Nip and Tuck of radio fame, the two San Bernardino youngsters who are masters of the accordian, also have an important place on the program. The Texas Ramblers, another radio group, will appear in person and will offer the hits that have showered them with applause cards at the broadcasting station.

The Winslow orchestra will delight the diners with feature numhers. TP T7 1 1, li ment of that company made a special study of our new plant from the structure Itself, Investigating generally the proposed layout of our new home In San Bernardino. Sound Defeated By Scientists 'Then through the architect, Henry L. A. Jekel, a set of plans was obtained for a correct, accurate analysis of sound conditions.

The result was that the engineers told us even beforehand the amount of noise that would be actually re moved and the method of doing this work. It proved more than Interesting, and after seeing the effects of some of the company's In stallations, Mrs. Mapes and I decided to permit the engineers to modernize our new cafeteria by removing noise and din. "Acoustl Celotex, which is a sound-absorbing tile, has been placed on the ceilings of the main ifloor, the salon and the clubroom. (Continued on page Eight) ii, iu.

oLiuuaiu, uiii; ui uie lavorue vocal artists who sings on the national broadcast chain at Station KFI, and who Is a permanent resident of San Bernardino, will be the Scenes at Cafeteria Tray Carrying Not Necessary Attendants on Hand to Perform That Service for Customers Who Do Not Wish To At the upper left is the exterior of the new Mapes cafeteria at Court and streets. Upper right is an interior view of the main dining hall and mezzanine. Lower left is a corner of the banquet rom, while at the lower right is a kitchen view. The are of Mr. and Mrs.

S. L. Mapes. ELECTRICAL COOKERY Makes Qood Food Better chairs in the main dining room. All doors and windows are arched In keeping with the general architecture, and art glass Is used throughout the building.

Outside the cafeteria, colored f-lowerpots containing rare blooms are suspended above the rounded windows. A checkroom is available to persons who wish to be relieved of the worry of parcels and wraps. Terrazza art at Its best is observed In the attractive floor of the main dining room, while a hardwood floor that may be used for dancing Is found In the spacious clubroom where a grand piano is placed for the enjoyment of guests. Yet with all these luxuries, the modest wage earner will find meals to fit his pockctbook, and Mr. Mapes guarantees "just as royal a welcome to the person who spends only a dime as will be accorded the buyer of an elaborate dinner." PICKING UP WASHINGTON It Is expected that aircraft manufacturing will take a decided turn for the better when the government lets contracts for 588 military planes sometime during the next two months.

f5uiuisi oi tomorrows entertainment. Cooling System Is One Feature Two hundred sixty-five persons may dine simultaneously on the main floor and mezzanine, while 150 more can be seated at tables in the clubroom or banquet hall on the second floor above the kitchen. Cool, washed air will circulate constantly through the cafeteria and clubroom while a suction ventilating system will remove smoke or food odors almost as rapidly as they form. Perfect acoustics that will Improve the quality of speech or music, yet subdue the clatter and din of dishes and trays, form one of the outstanding features of the Mapes' cafeteria. The interior decorating and architectural scheme are patterned from the most exquisite art of Italy and Spain.

Fancy grill-work of wrought Iron adorns the balconies and is used in the decorative scheme throughout the building. The idea of luxury and comfort is carried in the leather cushioned booths and the round-back cane Patrons who do not wish to carry their own trays will find assistants anxious to do that service for them and without a tip, according to Lloyd N. Fairfield, manager of the new Mapes cafeteria. "Most folks find it easier to select their foods when they can inspect the dishes offered, Instead of guessing from a printed menu," Mr. Fairfield added.

"Our servers Mapes Cafe uses electrical cooking equipment, thus assuring a fine finishing touch to the foods which it serves. Electricity is rapidly being recognized as the ideal cooking medium. In a cafe it appeals equally to the owner, the staff and the patrons. will gladly explain how any food i is preparea, ana we snaii snow spe cial attention to Individuals who are on a diet." CONGRATULATIONS to S. L.

MAPES from DE WITT MITCHAM Architect PLATT BLDG. In 1930 the Alabama farm population increased for the first time in 10 years, 1,392,000 moving from city to farm. Congratulations! Consider the things most to be desired in a restaurant and you will see why electrical devices are so popular. CLEANLINESS The electrical device is spotlessly clean, with an absence of smoke, soot and odors. COMFORT Electrical heat Is concentrated where It Is needed.

The room is cool. EYE-APPEAL The modern cafe appeal to the eye as well as to the appetite. Electrical devices ar good looking. FLAVOR The cafe's reputation depends on th uniform quality and flavor of its products. Electrical equipment means the best results always.

ECONOMY The patron wants good food at a reasonable cost. The manager wants a reasonable profit. Both are obtained when electrical equipment is used. to Mr. S.

L. Mapes for having established a cafeteria which is unique in Southern California for the beauty and taste of its appointments, and which is destined to set new high standards of cuisine and service. Through the Cooperation of MAURICE GRIFFIN of Riverside. PAGE HENRY And R. F.

GARNER, JR. of San Bernardino to San Bernardino You may have this same high-grade service for cooking in your own home. 28,000 homes in Edison territory use electric ranges. It will pay you to learn how easily an electric range may be installed in your own home. because your city has acquired, not only a business enterprise which will be a commendable addition to the community, but also a citizen who can always be depended upon to assume his full share of civic responsibility.

It was possible to locate the finest Cafeteria in the state of California in San Bernardino. We hope the people of this community will show their appreciation by their patronage. Alfred M. Lewis Riverside, California Southern California Edison Company, Ltd. 587 STREET.