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The new Telegraph Hotel was formally opened by Mr. J. Merrifield last night.
An elegant supper was spread for a large number of invited guests and the public, the good things so liberally provided being partaken of by some 200 guests.
When the remnants of the feast had been cleared away, those present joined in a social dance, the music for which was furnished by the Bantley family. The establishment is furnished throughout in a most comfortable manner with new hardwood furniture, and everything about it is "spick and span."
The new building is located on Store street, between Herald and Fisgard, and consists of three stories and a basement. The reading-room is 30 by 35 feet, next is a ladies' private diningroom, and alongside is the public diningroom with a capacity for about 80 guests.
The second floor contains 17 bedrooms and the parlors, and the third floor has 22 bedrooms. The building was erected by Mrs. Astrico at a cost of over $15,000, and is an important addition to the improvements of the season.
