John S. La Rowe.
One of the most popular resorts of
recreation, and one well worthy of
prominence and special mention in
the pages of this edition devoted to
the varied interests of Charlottesville,
is the excellent pool and billiard
parlor conducted by Mr. John S. La
Rowe, located near the University of
Virginia. After a day of toil, worry
and mental fatigue what better way is
there of spending a social hour or so
with a few jovial and merry friends in
the good old scientific games of pool or
billiards. Mr. La Rowe is an authority
on boxing, and had private boxing
classes for twelve years for the
students of the Virginia Military
Institute. Mr. La Rowe's resort
is the headquarters of many of the
leading gentlemen of the town who
are devotees of the ancient game
of pool and billiards, and well it should
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La Rowe's Billiard and Pool Palace.
be, for the place is admirably fitted up
with five Gantor pool and three billiard
tables of the finest make that money
and brains combined could construct.
The establishment is brilliantly illuminated
with incondescent lights,
draped with heavy lace curtains, and
in fact everything to make it comfortable
and home like. Mr. La Rowe is
a native of Alexandria, Virginia.
After receiving a good common school
education he launched out into the
world and has since made his way
with credit and honor. Prior to
coming to Charlottesville Mr. La
Rowe conducted pool and billiard
rooms, bowling alleys and cigar stand
at Lexington, Virginia, with marked
success, and these he still operates.
Mr. La Rowe is also an excellent musician,
and in this line too he has given
instruction. He is a gentleman who
has made a host of friends and his
success in business is well deserved.
