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Additions are in course of erection to a house in Gundcvey road, Christchurch. Architects, Clarkson and 'Ballantyne ; contractors, Rastrick Bros. ****** A residence is in course of erection in Matson avenue, Chnstchnrch. Architects, Clarkson and Ballantyne ; contractor, J. H Beanland.

Tenders are in course of preparation for the erection of a bungalow at Island Bay for Mr W H Coy Architect, C F. B. Livesay * * * * 1= * Plans and specifications for the V.M C A Christ Church will be finished shortly, when lenders will be ca'led Architects, Clarkson and Ballant\ ne ****** A tender has been accepted for the erection ot a bungalow residence in Rongotai terrace, Miramar, for Mr. W H Fordham. Architect, W. Gray Young ; contractors, Eade Bros. ****** A contract has been let tor additions and alterations to Hall's Belle vue boarding; house, Gloucester street, Chnstchurch. Architects, Clarkson and Va\lantyne ; contractor, Charles Calvert. A contract has been signed f or^the erection of a new high, altar, for a Roman Catholic church at Hokitika. Contract price .£57 10s. Architect, John S. Swan ; contractor, John Mcftat.. ****** Tenders have been called for the erection of a residence at Marton, which will contain ten rooms, and a verandah nine feet wide on each side of the house. The roof is to be finished with slates, the chimneys with rough cast, and vertical weather boards will be used on the walls The walls and ceiling of the hall, and the walls of the principal rooms will be panelled, that on the walls being up to the top of the doors. All the internal woodwork, with the exception of the back premises, will be fumed. Architect, E. Coleridge,

Mr. J. M Dawson has removed to offices in Norwich Chambers, Custom House Quay. ****** A tender has been accepted, and the work is now in progress, for the erection of a private school in Hill street, Wellington, for Miss Somerville. The building will contain fotir large cla« rooms v, »th accommodation for 80 rtnpils, rt ll conveniences, fire escapes, etc., cad will cost £900. Architect, E. W. G. Colendge ; contractor, Jas. Craig.

Messrs Hunt and Macdonald are the successful tenderers for the erection of tramway shelters for the M'ramar Borough Council. Architect, C F. B Lnesay. He * * + * * A contract has been let to Wakehn and Son for the erection of offices for the Norwich Fire Insurance Co Featherston street The building will have a pleasing elevation of four stories, and be finished off in pressed brick and stucco, upon stone base The offices are provided with electric radiators etc., also an elevator to each floor The same firm have completed plans for a store, brick factory and shops lor the National Hat Mills, at Newtown, and are also preparing plans for a church in brick at Brooklyn ****** John S. Swan, architect, has let the following contracts •— Sundry buildings at Home of Compassion, Wellington ; additions and alterations to a residence, Hill street, Wellington ; contractors, Meyer and Illmgworth. The making of seats for church of Mt. Saint Gerard, contract price £113, contractors, Campbell and Burke. A memorial mural tablet, to be erected in the Basilica, Hill street, by Hickmott and Sons. The slab will be of Sicilian marble, and the balance is Oamaru stone, contract price £40.

Moore Bros.' tender has been accepted for the erection of new prem ses for the D.1.C., Christchurch, in place of those destroyed by the late big fire. Architects, Kngland Bros. ****** \ tender has been accepted for the erection of a residence in Britomart street, Wellington. Contract price £1,860. Architect, John S Swan ; contractors, Hiint and Macdonald.