The Charlotte Observer from Charlotte, North Carolina • 11

THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER The Foremost Newspaper in the Two Carnlinas- FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15 1929 PAGE ELEVEN From Foundation to Roof Public Invited To Inspect New Mayfair Manor Tonight Congratulations layfair Manor From Felix Hayman 229 Trade Dial 3-1116 Concrete Certified Ready Mixed A MATERIAL OF KNOWN QUALITY WAS USED EXCLUSIVELY IN THREE MARINE RECRUITS SENT TO PARRIS ISLAND Bringing the total number of en- listments since November 12 to 10 three men recruited by marines at-' tached to the headquarters recruit- ing station for the Carolines located in Charlotte will leave the city to-j day for Paris Island where they will undergo preliminary train- ing before being stationed at anyi base They are: John Meachaml Rockingham Morris A Strickland I Charlotte and Samuel Kidgeway 1 Greenville I The following were recruited on November 12 and 13: Jasper Cole Charlotte Duncan Prevatt Charlotte: Cletus Tomblin Char- lotte Thomas Lockemy Greensboro Everett Reel Charlotte Robert Canter Greensboro and James Haithcock of Charlotte RECRUITS ARif SOUGHT FOR FIELD ARTILLERY Notice of 14 vacancies existing In field artillery units at Fort Bragg have been received by army recruit- ing headquarters for this district according to Sergeant Moore one of the officers in charge Two men were enlisted yesterday for service in the infantry in the Hawaiian Islands Marcus Aber-nethy of Newton and Roy Greer of Boone agent for these candies in Charlotte Just beneath the lobby with the entrance on Sixth street is located the Mayfair Manor barber shop under the management of Bradley This shop has five chair and a manicurist Colo is assistant manager of the Mayfair Manor and Charles Holmes is night clerk The new Mayfair Manor is the culmination of SO effort on the part of Mrs Fannie Holmes Mrs Holmes began her career with a modest dining room in this city when she first came here from Statesville For many years she operated a dining room at South Tryon and First streets During the past several' years her business has expanded and now operates three of most popular dining rooms the Holmes the Hawthorne and Mayfair Manor CHARLOTTE MAY SEE MORE SHOWERS TODAY Stagnant pressure conditions which have existed for the past several days possibly will continue today and result in additional showers Schworm in charge of the Char lotte office of the United States weather bureau forecast yesterday Cooler weather is looked for tonight and Saturday for Charlotte and a large part of the piedmont belt in this state Beautiful Mayfair Manor The Hotel-Apartment Of Which Charlotte Is Justly Proud Contractors of Experience Always Use a Material of Recognized Quality Caldwell Construction Company 610 BREVARD ST fv Apartment Hotel on North Tryon Street Has Been Elaborately Furnished: Rooms for Transient Guests i Mayfair Manor Built By A Gardner General Contractor Charlotte I elaborate new apartment hotel the Mayfair Manor vilj be opened for public inspection tonight at 6 The doors will remain open until 9 The new Mayfair Manor located at Tryon and Sixth streets ranks among Charlotte's largest and tiniest buildings being 10 stories in height It will operate as a hotel for both transient and permanent guests under the management of Lassiter and Coe in association with Mrs Fannie Holmes and Gray who have catered to the culinary needs of Charlotte for the past 30 years The former home of the Mayfair Manor at Tryon and Seventh streets will be closed The new Mayfair Manor is an impressive addition to Charlotte's already imposing sky lino Built by Matheson and leased to the Mayfair Manor the large building marks the latest step in modern apartment hotels There are a total EST MA YFAIR MANOR or a long and successful existence in your Beautiful New Building DAVIDSON and WOLFE Distributors Sweet Violet Canned Vegetables Melrose Flours Sun Klsfc Canned Fruits OPENING TODAY--- The New And Greater Ma yfa ir Ma no Open for Public Inspection Tonight 6 to 9 of 1U0 rooms In the structure all equipped with the latest innovations for comfort and convenience These rooms are completely furnished throughout Fifty of the rooms will be reserved for permanent guests while the remainder! will he held for transients 1MFKESMVK lOBBV Upon entering the Mayfair Manor I the visitor finds himself in an 'elegant lobby in which no expense 1 has been spared for its beautification The colors of woodwork flx-I tures walls and floors blend into ia tasteful and cheery architectural design The floors are terraza with I tile base while Craftex walls har-: monize with pleasing effect Ex- pensive and abundant woodwork in natural walnut and electrical fix-I tures of solid bronze present a dominant note of beauty A huge open fireplace invites the visitor to tarry here and the massive win- dows which let in floods of day- light add to the effect of cheerfulness already emphasized by other features of the lobby Above the lobby is the mezzanine floor designed and furnished to harmonize the elegance of the lobby The mezzanine floor is primarily intended as a place where guests may lounge and read or meet their friends EQUIPMENT OF DINING ROOM Adjoining the mezzanine floor Is one of the most attractive dining rooms in this city Here according to Mr Lassiter will be continued the well known culinary service of the Mayfair Manor In the new Mayfair Manor dining room attractive arched windows artistically draped serve as a background for a panorama of interior decorating that catches and holds the eye Huge walnut beams support the ceilings Craftex walls finished in soft colors lend serenity to the atmosphere a black and brown checked tile-tex floor stand out in dedilgtful relief and solid bronze chandeliers hang down with an air of dignity A multitude of French doors serve as entrances to the dining room Adjoining the dining room is the I spacious kitchen Here the latest1 cooking conveniences have been installed including an electric dish-1 washer and sterilizer capublo of handling 6u00 tkslies in an hour Steam tables for keeping the food warm electric potato peelers mix- i ing machines etc are there in plenty while a sky-light arrange- ment uffurds an abundance of daylight for the workers The Mayfair Manor will have its own bakery' in which its own pastries will be prepared A special dessert and salad department will also be main-' tained litre A ventilating system capable of changing the air of tho kitchen every throe minutes has been installed The dining room and kitchen are Under the management of Kay Aibea assisted by experienced chefs i LVFIIV ROOM HAS BATH Leaving the mezzanine floor the elevator takes the visitor on an inspection of the elaborately apportioned rooms in which comfort beau- ty and convenience are co-ordinated I with expert knowledge and skill1 Tiled baths done in varied colors with tub and showers are with each room These rooms are fur-! nished in living room style with double or twin Murphy beds ag de-I sired Luxurious carpets cover the floors and fashionably papered walls abound Individual telephone service has been arranged Each room is furnished for two people while extra living rooms or suites may be had if desired The top floor of the Mayfair Manor is one of the show places of Charlotte Views of Charlotte in all directions may be had here trom the two "skyscraper piazzas" Incorporated in this floor The top floor will be occupied by Dr Matheson owner of the building Julian Little Dr Lelnbach und Mr I Help's two nieces MODERN HEATING PLANT An automatic sinker furnace supplies the heat and het water service for the new apartment hotel This furnace automatically feeds itself and keeps both water and heat at an even temperature day and night In the lobby there will be cases where clgais cigarettes and Martha Washington candies will be sold Mayfair Manor is th exclusive lc 5 i a 6 8 ll 'I ll 4 It li i1 2439 WE cordially invite you to visit the new Mayfair Manor at the corner of Tryon and Sixth streets come tonight from 6 until 9 and see this impressive addition to growing skyline THE Mayfair Manor marks the latest steps in modern apartment hotels There are a total of one hundred rooms in the structure all designed and outfitted with the latest innovations for home comfort and convenience A portion of these rooms are held in reserve for transient guests WE specially want you to visit the new Mayfair Manor dining room Here will be continued the well known culinary service of the Mayfair Manor a service and quality of food that has made this one of the outstanding dining places of Charlotte We will continue to serve the same quality meals at our reasonable charges INSPECTION of this new addition to prestige as a city of fine living conveniences will reveal a structure of beauty throughout a building in which nothing has been spared in the effort to entrance the comfortable and cheerful home life of its guests At The New Mayfair Manor You Will See a Modern Diningroom Kitchen China silverware in fact everything necessary in making the Mayfair Manor dining room modern and up-to-the-minute in efficiency has been placed there by our firm Too the kitchen was completely furnished by our hotel department and it is one of the best equipped kitchens in the Carolinas Also You Will Notice Modern Hardware Hardware today must be practical as well as attractive to say nothing of dependability All this and more have been provided by the better hardware we carry When you visit the new Mayfair Manor you will see that all hardware needs can he furnished by us and furnished at reasonable prices Smith-W ads worth HARRDWARE CO Members of Managerial Staff Arc: LASSITER Manager COLE Assistant Manager HOLMES Night Manager RAY ALBEA Dining Room Manager The New and Greater Mayfair Manor HOTEL Comer ryon and Sixth St Dining Room 8 Tryon Dial 3-5161 $4.