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The foundations for the new Civil Service Club are now completed, and the building will be finished within contract time. Contract price, £10,000.

The contract for additions and alterations to a shop, dwelling, and residence on Upland road, Kelburne, has just been let. Architect, W. GrayYoung ; contractor, F. Luckins. ****** Two charming cottages are to be erected at Goldie's Brae, Wellington, for Mrs. Woodward, with tiled roofs and jarrah interior finishing work. Inglenooks with seats by the fireplaces will be features of the designs. Architect, J. Chapman Taylor. ****** A dwelling is to be erected for Mr. J. Thompson, at Kelburne, Wellington. The house is to contain six rooms and numerous cupboards, etc. It will bj finished with jarrah on the inside, and will have many new and interesting features. Architect, J. Chapman Taylor Hamblmg and Raebone have commenced their contract for Mr. Leigh's new house in Woodville. Accommodation is provided for dining-room, drawing-room, three bed-rooms, kitchen, large hall, bath-room, store, and wash-house. Contract price £453. The roof is being covered with " Calmons " asbestos slates, the first of this material to be used in the district. Architect, Reginald G. Craig, of Woodville. The following contracts are being carried through by J. C. Maddison, F.R.1. 8.A., under the supeivision of T J. Youielle : — Windsor PdLxe Hotel, cost /25.000 , shop in Cuba street, Wellington, cost £2000 ; large residence at Rata for Mrs. Hammond, cost £10,000 ; additions to Mrs. Seddon's house, Wellington, cost £3000 ; alterations for Messrs Davis and Clater ; meat works at Ngahauranga, cost £8000. In designing a residence for Mr Cachemiille or Wellington Terrace, the architect has endeavoured to show that harmony and not discord shculd exi«t between a habitation and its surroundings, and also how utility may be combined with the artistic to produce that satisfaction which can never be achieved by display alone. All the interior woodwork, including the entrance porch, is finished in picked heart of rimu, with the exception of the drawingroom and dining-room, which are painted ivory white. The landing of which we show a view has the walls papered with brown paper, which gives a pleasing effect. A delightful view of the harbour is seen from the small window shown through the doorway. The domestic offices are treated appropriately on original lines, and every convenience has been provided to minimise work, for in this age domestic help has become a problem to be faced by architects as well as housewives. Architect, E. Coleridge; contractors, Campbell and Burke.

The Woodville Jockey Club have considerablyimproved their enclosure by forming concrete steps at each side of the grandstand. The steps are worked on the curve from a 6 ft. to 28 ft. radius, having a 2 ft. tread and 6 in. rise. The steps are finished in cement and oxide of iron, the red tint being a pleasant contrast against the turf, as well as obviating the glare that would occur from a white surface. The work was carried out by Fred. Holder, and completed in time for the summer meeting. Architect, Reginald G. Craig, Woodville. ****** A fine town residence has just been completed in Pahiatua for Mr. J. O'Shurey - Lilly, solicitor. The outside walls of this dwelling are finished with 4 in. weather boarding, feather-edged, the roof being covered with " Malthoid." One of the principal features of the interior is the octagonal hall, finished in 3 in. V-jomed heart of nmu lining, and oiled, the ceiling being carried up 3 ft. above ordinary ceiling level, diagonally lined and finished in the form of a star with half-round beads. The dining-room fireplace is built with Peter Hutson's small pressed bricks, the over-mantel being carried to the ceiling, which is deeply panelled by the joists being exposed. Ample provision is made for presses and cupboards, the angles formed in the hall being utilised. The scheme of decoration is carried out in deep toned ingrains with wide friezes. The doors are furnished with antique bronze furniture, the gas fittings matching same. Tank accommodation is provided for the roof water, the borough supply being used as an auxiliary. The joinery work was supplied by the Palmerston Sash and Door Factory. The carpentry work was carried out by T. Hewat ; plumbing, J. W. Mills and Company ; decorating, J. Smith ; bricklaying, J. NichoLLs ; architect, Reginald G. Craig, Woodville.