IN THE WAIKATO. IN THE OHINEMURI. HAURAKI. AUCKLAND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) NOTES. Residence in Roslyn, Dunedin.

Progress, Volume V, Issue 6, 1 April 1910, Page 206

IN THE WAIKATO.

IN THE OHINEMURI.

HAURAKI.

AUCKLAND. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

NOTES.

Residence in Roslyn, Dunedin.

(From, Ovr Travelling Correspondent.) TARANAKI. Messrs. Sanderson & Griffiths report the completion of the new brick offices and printing house of the Taranaki Herald (evening- paper) in Liardet Street replacing the wooden portion of the building destroyed by fire The recently finished part of the building- measures 34 x 115 ft. The structure, which is two story in front and one story at back, is modern in all respects, and thoroughly equipped. It has concrete floors, the iron roofing is lined with asbestos sheeting, and all doors and windows are protected by steel shutters'. The front is completed in brick, with cement finish, and presents a handsome appearance. The total cost of the newly added part was £2000 The same firm of architects also report the completion in February of a two story brick and wood shop and dwelling in Devon street, 36 x 34 feet, at a cost of £1200, for Mr J. McNeil], grocer. The contractors, were Messrs. Birr Brothers. This handsome structure occupies a prominent position in Devon Street, and is the largest retail shop in New Plymouth. There are two very fine show windows and an extensive verandah spans the etntire footpath, while above an ornate balcony occupies* a central position. For the New Plymouth High School Board a modern chemical laboratory has just been erected in wood in Elliott Street, at a cost of £500, from designs by Messrs' Sanderson & Griffiths. A large warehouse is about to be erected for Mr. Newton King at the corner of Currie and Molesworth Streets, New Plymouth. It will be of 3, 2 and 1 stories in height, erected on concrete foundations and completed in wood, with Calmon slates, supplied by Messrs. Mainland & Barr, of Wellington. The structure will measure 76ft. to Currie Street, by 167 ft. to Molesworth Street, the height will be 50ft., and the style of architecture Italian. It will be lighted by electricity!^ fitted with hydraulic lift, have a cart entrance and a railway siding within the building. The contractor is Mr. Coleman, the architects Messrs Sanderson & Griffiths, and the contract time expires in May next. The cost will he some £4000. Mr. F. Messenger reports a number of private residences being erected in New Plymouth and suburbs, at a cost of -, from £600 to £800 each. Tenders for a block of shops and- offices, to be erected in Inglewood for -Mr., H. B. Curtis, at the corner of Rata and Richmond Streets, were to close on March. Bth. The building will be of two stories, in wood with brick party walls, will measure 95 x 80 feet, and is estimated to cost some £3000. , .

Mr. J. W. Warren, F.N.Z.1.A., reports the completion of a handsome new block of shops and offices in Hamilton West, to the order of Messrs. G-avin Wallace & Sons. This splendid addition to the architecture of this pretty town is in the renaissance style, and finished in pressed bricks. On the ground floor is the large shop, occupied by the owners, which measures 28 x 70 feet. There is also a smaller shop. 20 x 50 feet, with a general entrance to the suite of offices, which occupy the first floor Within the building 1 are two strongrooms and a developing room for sun printing. The whole is finished as a modern structure should be, with latest appliances. The offices are occupied by Messrs. J. W. Warren, architect, Thomson & Ferrier. surveyors, and P. Watts, solicitor. The building was completed last December and cost, with the lnnd on which it stands, £6700 Last year the same architect supervised the complete erection of a red brick block of shops and offices almost opposite the foregoing in Victoria Street for Mr. Felix McGuire, late M.P. for Egmont. This block contains four shops on the ground floor, with offices above, and is finished in brick and stucco. I± is in the Queen Anne style of architecture, and the cost was some £7000. Mr. J. W. Warren, F.N.Z.1.A., also reports progress in modern buildings, in connection with the dairy industry in Waikato. What is admittedly the largest and most up-to-date factory has recently been completed for the Cambridge Dairy Co. at Hautapu. Built on the level floor system in brick, lined inside with white tiles, the structure contains separator room, cream and manufacturing rooms', and cool chamber. The stages are in solid concrete, and no wood, save window and door frames, has been used. The cost was £3000, exclusive of machinery, which absorbed another £1000. The same gentleman has also seen completed for the Eureka Dairy Company a new butter factory to replace that destroyed by fire. This is on the gravitation principle, and cost £1872, besides machinery, about £700. In ecclesiastical architecture Mr. Warren is preparing plans for a new Anglican Church in Victoria Street. Hamilton West, which is to replace the existing building. The new Church, which will be cruciform in shape, and will accommodate a congregation of 550, will have a tower and spire rising to a height of 124 ft. It will contain a morning chapel, chancel, sanctuary and 2 vestries, and will be built in red brick and stone, at a total cost of £10,000.

There is not wanting some evidence that progress is being made in this centre for the branch railway to the celebrated "Waihi gold mines. The most noticeable advance is manifested in the completion for the Thames Valley Co-operative Dairying Co., Ltd.;-of the very complete factory which was opened on December 6th last. The building is from the plans of Mr. E. E. G-illman,' architect, of Paeroa. It is of brick,' with, tile roof,' and stands on concrete 'foundations. The butter room 'is 60ft. x 36ft., the separator room 36ft. x 28ft., engine and boiler rooms respectively measure 28ft. x- 18ft: & 20ft./and there are two insulated chambers, each 16ft. x-12ft 6in., on the coil and pass air systems. Nine

subsidiary cjreamerieg act as feederls to this modern factory, which has been equipped with new machinery costing £1600, while the older plant transferred is of the value of £3400. The cost of the building, including machinery foundations only and cion'crete floors, was i£!2550. Twelve hands are employed during the season, and nine at the creameries, and the capacity of the factory is equal 1 to six tons of butter daily, a substantial result, anJ decidedly less, uncertain than mining. Tenders are being called for the erection of a six-roomed residence for the manager. Messrs. J. Lye & Sons, of Auckland, were the contractors who erected the factory. Mr. E. E. Gillman, architect, of Paeroa, reports a number of cottages and private residences being erected in the Ohinemuri district, including Te Aroha, at a cost of £400 and under. At the latter place a printing office is in course of erection, and a block of shops and offices is being reinstated under his supervision. The Presbyterian manse at Paeroa, which is being erected by Mr. J. W. Forrest, is to be completed in April. It is from Mr. Gillman 's plans. The contract price is £630. Although it cannot be said that building operations are other than dead on this well-known goldfield, yet evidences of progress are not wanting in the borough. The civic authorities are to be congratulated on the evident improvements in the highways, and special mention should be made of the splendidly kept full-width asphalt footpaths and concrete water channels. The bare, tunnel -pierced, tip-besprinkled hillsides in the background of the town are pleasantly contrasted by the green parks and beauty spots along the foreshore, and the well-painted churches^, schools, and other public buildings dotted here a,nd there, among the shops and residences of the people. But the enquirer after progress was diverted on all hands to the proposed operations for mining development on a large scale at the 1000 feet level.

About the year 1896 the Hauraki Goldfields, Ltd., erected a magnificent pumping and winding plant at the head of wha,t is known as the Queen of Beauty shaft. The plant, which is said originally to have cost £45,000 in England, was transported to New Zealand, housed in substantial iron buildings, with permanent foundations, and this work including the sinking of the shaft to a depth of 800 ft. is said to have involved the company in a total outlay of £150,000. This splendid property fell into the hands of the Government about the year 1900 or later, and has latterly been operated by the Thames Drainage Board of which the Hon. E. Mitchelson is chairman, the other members being the Mayor of Thames (ex officio) an elected representative of the Thames County Council and representatives of various mining companies interested. Pumping is being carried on by this Board, and the May Queen Company, subsidised by the Government, and the Thames County and Borough Councils 1 sank the shaft from I<he 800 to the 1000 feet level. This work, including the extension of the pumps to the bottom, was completed about June last. Since this time it has been recognised that something more should be done for the development of the.field; much controversy has resulted and negotiations have so far progressed

that it is now confidently expected that a vigorous scheme will soon be actively prosecuted. A Board, known as the Thames Deep Level Development Committee, has already been constituted, with Messrs. E. H. Taylor, M.P. (chairman), and A. Bruce as Government nominees, and representatives of the May Queen, Waiotahi, Saxon, Victoria, Moanatairi, and Caledonian Companies. This body will have power to arrange the basis of contributions from those interested companies, who will be benefitted by the suggested large cross-cut tunnel at the 1000 feet level from the Queen of Beauty shaft to the Caledonian shaft, which latter will have to be sunk to the same level. It will also be entitled to receive from the Government the subsidy towards the work to the amount of £5000, the entire cost being estimated at £17,000. The successful carrying out of this work should herald a new era for goldmining on the Thames, and all advocates of progress are anticipating the best results. Before closing, I will add a brief description of this fine plant. The boilerhouse contains 10 Lancashire boilers, in all 1000 horse power, and capable of working to a depth of 2000 feet. The large compound engine will work up to 400 h.p., and the air compressor plant is good for 100 h.p. A Tangye 2-cylinder first motion M r inding engine operates two cages, and is equal to a lift of four tons, while a powerful capstan engine will lift up to twenty tons from the bottom at once. The pumps can throw 1400 gallons per minute ; besides this;, there is an electric lighting plani which can be extended below if desired The management of this large plant has been under the control of Mr. A. C. MacDiarmid since July, 1809.

The contract for the rebuilding of tho Strand Arcade in Queen Street has been secured by Mr. J. D. Jones at £21,957. Architect, Mr. A. P. Wilson, Victoria Arcade. Mr. Alex. Wiseman is preparing plans of a bungalow in wood for Mr. E. H. Mitchell, of Tonga. Cost, about £1000. Mr. Morran, City Chambers, has in hand the erection of a brick shop premises at Devonport for Mr. Watkins. Contract, £1376. Mr. Cecil Trevithick, Victoria Arcade, reports as follows: —The erection of a ferroconcrete warehouse at Tahiti for Messrs. Donald and Edenborough; contract, about £4000. A two-storey residence at Remuera for Mr. J. W. Shearer, to cost about £750; builder, Mr. W. Thompson. Bungalow at Remuera for Mr. G. B. Winkfield, to cost about £870; builders, Messrs F. Livock & Son. Butter factory at Opotiki for Messrs. Mason, Struthers & Co., Ltd. Tenders are beiiv; " for shortly by the above architect for a bungalow at Mount Eden. A new theatre is shortly to be erected here for Messrs. Fuller & Son, the successful tenderer being Mr. W. E. Hutchison, at £7777. Mr. E. Bartley is the architect. Mr. John Routly is preparing plans of a villa at Remuera for Mrs. McElwain. Mr. B. C. Chilwell is carrying out alterations, in brick and eternit, to Mr. W. Coleman's house in Princes Street. Contract, about £1600. Builder, Mr. James Webster.

This lias been erected by the architect. Basil B Hooper, A.R.1.8.A , for hnnseli. and m the design an attempt has been made to study simplicity ot detail, with picturesqueness of grouping. No useless wood mouldings to deteriorate by the weather have been allowed, and a quiet restful solidity has been aimed at The hou^e i> of brick throughout, the exterior from the plinth upwards being- roughcast white. Bands of chipped clinker bricks have been introduced in the plinth, which give a variety in tone. The roof is covered with green' slates, with lead ridging The accommodation consists of seven rooms, exclusive of offires. The general contractor was Mr. "W. Henderson

lloubc iii Henot Road, Dunedin, ioi Mi W. Grindley. Contiact price, £1000. A. Dempstei, building coutiactoi. Shops, olhc-cb and hall, coinei of Geoi^e and Hanovei Sheets, foi Mi. T. Smith. Contract puce, £4700. Ciawford and Watson, contractois. Mr. Hoopei has plans in propitiation ±01 lesidence in Bishop's Couit for Mr. C. a White. Estimated cost, £1000. Also alterations and additions to the Selwjn College University Students' Hostel. Estimated cost, £300. Messis. Sahuond and Vanes repoit the following: Tendeis will shoitly be called for a hotel at Suva ±01 the Union Steamship Co., also for a laundiy at Wellington for the same Company.

Also for additions and alterations to the "Otago Daily Times" Company's premises, Dunedin. Also for additions to residence in High St., Dunedin. Mr. j L. Salmond, of Dunedin, has now taken into paitnersliip his former pupil, Mr. R. Newton Vanes, A.E.1.8.A. Mr. Vanes returned from London in January. He spent tin ce years abroad, most of the time in Lon^ don, wheie ho obtained practical experience in seveial architects 7 offices, and also attended classes in design at the London University. On the way out he bpent several weeks on the Continent sketching in France and Italy. Mi Hdnmnd Anscoinbe, aichitect, leports: — That the new Otago Girls High School building is well under way. It appears to be a voiy fine example of school architecture. At |uesonl only a section of the school is being elected. The building, which is of red brick, with Oamaiu stone trimmings, will be strictly modern in cvciy lespect The artificial heating will bo by hot water, lighting by electiKilv, while ;i veiy complete ventilation plant is being installed. The contract price is £<S")(SS 11s ,;d. Contr.ictoi, Mr. Orr Campbell. The lighting is being done by Turnbull and JoiKs, heating l>v .John Chambers and Son, ventilation bv Mi. Jl. 1 U. Ross The building on the comer of Adam and "Russell Stioets n block of six two-storied houses "Five of these have six rooms and one h,is i ovcn When < ompletc the> will be a great improvement to this locality. The contract pine is £3181 10s. 9d. Contiactor, Mr. Robert Mcikle, Junr. The building of a laige, up-to-date carriage fattoiy in Cumberland St. for Mr. Thomas S(iui. The building, which is of brick, two stories, is 95ft. x 53ft. Contact price, £1392 ss. The contractor is Mr. John Wood. The appioaching completion at the corner of George and Park streets of a large and veiy imposing brick structuie. It is being elected ioi Mi. Thomas TTogg, dental surgeon. The building, winch is flat iron in shape, has a basement, two stories, and a large attic The dental looms aie situated in tht north end on the ground floor, while the lomainder is given ovei to lesulential apaitments. Contract piice is £2736 15b. The contractor is Mr. OrrC'ampbell. Buck olhtCb aie being elected for A. E. Usheiwood and Co., soap manufacturers, Lowei Rattray Street. Contiactor, Mr. C. Bragg. A contract for a biick residence in Cumberland Street for Mr. Ivory. Contract price, £1188. Contractor Mi. C. Bragg.

The letting of a contract for a bungalow residence in Roslyn for the Rev. James Chisholm Contractor, Nicholson and O'Gonnell. Price, £540. The election of a very attractive brick bungalow residence at Newington for Professor Wateis. Contract price, £1105. Contractor Mr. -John Wood. The partnership between Mesbis. Walden and Barton architects, of Dunedm, has been disso'ved, both membeis of the firm having staited in separate businesses. Mr. Ansi-ombo begun practising aichitectuie in Dunedm nearly three years ago, after spending five years in the United (States of Ameuca He has won the following competitions. — New Mining School building at the University of Otago. Otago Uirls' High School building, and the new building for the Voting Men's Cluistian Association, Dunedin Owing lo nicieasmg business he h:is extended his offices at ]J4 Punccs Street, and with an int leased stall of assistants is now in a position to bettei (<)]>o v.'ith his work.

tiono are of concrete, superstructure of brickwork with reinforced concrete bands running round the building at the level of the joists on every floor. Attractiveness is given to its appearance by a finishing on the two facades of red face brickwork and cement finished cornices, while the fact of the pilasters being carried up to the fuil height gives it a solid and bold appearance. The floors are carried on massive Jarra columns and Oregon beams with a steel flitch between the beams. The ceilings are panelled and the walls are finished plain, tne wall space being required for fittings for the display of goods. The bond and packing rooms arc on the basement floor and the offices on the ground floor with frontage to Stuait SStveet. The remainder of this floor and all the othei iloois will be fitted up as .show rooms, and some idea of the s ze of the building may bo obtained iiom the fact that the total floor space is equal to an acie and a quarter. Two electric lifts aie being installed, one for goodb ■i nd the other ioi passengers

Mi AiiMombo miouiib us that as soon as pluiib ( iin be completed he will call tenders foi two buck lesidonces, a laige factoiy building in King Stieet, additions and alterations to a warehouse, and a combined shop and residential building. Messis. Mason and Wales have designed and are putting up a building for Messrs. P. Hayman and Co. m Stuart Street, which is fast becoming one of the city's busiest thoroughfaies, and a gieat deal of activity has of late been shown theie in the election of buildings. The largest ot these is the above mentioned building for Messis. P Hayman and Co., and gives promise of being a very imposing structuie. Tt has a fiontage to Stuart Stieet 01 132 ft., and 88V_»ft to Moiay Place, and is five stoieys in height, the basement floor being sft. below the pavement, and the ceiling 6ft. above, thus giving ample light The founda

We have leceived infoimation to the effect that Messis. J. Barton and Son, architects, have commenced practice of tlieii piorebsion. at 1 Lowci High St., Dunedin.