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building is the large assembly hall situated, in the centre of it. There the scholars .will drill as well as assemble, and will find welcome shelter on wet days for recreation purposes. On each side of the assembly hall are the various class-rooms, all fitted up with comfortable desks and forms. The ceilings throughout are lofty, and the architect has paid special attention to ventilation matters, -windows and ventilating torpedoes on the roof furnishing- an unlimited supply of fresh air Accommodation is provided for about 300 pupils, the school roll now numbering about 250.

Progress of Invercargill.

Owiiiq to increase of business ~Slv. 11. I) Preston has found it necessary to build one of the finest and most up-to-date builder's workshops in Invercargill. The building, wlifh is of brick, is of three stories, and is complete m every detail, being especially des'oned and furnished for the saving of labour The lighting is a specialty, as may be seen from the fact that there are twelve ■windows on the ground floor, the lower half of winch will be available for lighting the commodious cellar, which accommodates the gas engine and incidental shafting This latter i*> so arranged that all the belting is run below the fioor. an arrangement ■which enables all the machinery to be worked to the best advantage, with the minimum of risk to the workmen. The machinery is of the latest, and there is ample floor space for each The top fiat is devoted to the joinery department, and is also well lighted

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