A Free Course in Architectural Design Conducted by The Society of Beaux Arts Architects Twenty-First Season-Aug. to July, inclusive. The Course is open to draughtsmen and students of architectural schools in any city of the United States or Canada, modeled on the principles of instruction at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. It consists of thirty-five (35) competitions divided into two classes supplemented by prize competitions, to enter any of which an annual Registration Fee of $2.00 is required. Address applications for circulars of information and calendars for season 1913-14. Wendell P. Blagden, Chairman, Committee on Education 437 5th Avenue New York City The UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA offers courses in ARCHITECTURE as follows: 1. A four year course, leading to the degree of B. S. in Arch. An option in architectural engineering may be elected. 2. Graduate courses of one year permitting specialization in design, construction, or history; leading to the degree of M. S. in Arch. 3. A special two year course for qualified draftsmen with options in design or construction. Leading to a professional certificate. 4. Summer School instruction in architectural subjects. For circular giving complete information regarding the courses, requirements of admission, advanced standing, summer school, fellowships and scholarships, etc., address DEAN OF THE TOWNE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. JUFKINE THE LUFKIN RULE CO. Measuring Tapes and Rules are Dependable SAGINAW MICH. The Home of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, a representative Club House of the Pacific Coast, is furnished throughout with Whittall Rugs and Carpets These floor coverings were selected because from the great variety of designs it was possible to carry out in perfect harmony the color scheme and decorative plan of the architect. The constant and most trying wear to which any floor covering can be subjected is in a public building of this description, but the name WHITTALLS THE MARK OF QUALITY REG. U. S. PAT. OFF, woven into the back of every rug and yard of carpet, is a well known guarantee of those qualities that give long and satisfactory service. Our booklet "Oriental Art in Whittall Rugs" will tell you all about Whittall fabrics and their artistic possibilities. M. J. Whittall Worcester, Mass. NEW YORK USA Dept. A. R. If An Antique Mantel Could Speak Jacobson & Company it would say: "Reproduce me if you will, but reproduce me faithfully. You will alone find true beauty in true replica. Prize my marks of time as the soldier does his scars. They are a part of my present self." We, as reproducers, recognize this silent plea. We preserve the real antiquity in Chimneypiece reproductions of our selections-selections made from the Halls and Drawing Rooms of the oldest Castles and most famous Chateaux of England and Continental Europe. Their beauty and faithfulness appeal to the true art lover. The beautiful, practical Chimneypiece is the attractive feature of every well designed Hall, Dining Room and Drawing Room. Architects who have included them in their specifications have been surprised at their reasonable cost. Designers and Craftsmen Studios and Establishment, 241 East 44th Street, New York City RED GUM (AMERICA'S FINEST CABINET WOOD) Designed and executed by E. Jackson Casse, Chicago Finished samples of selected RED GUM may The Gum Lumber Manufacturers' Association 1303 BANK OF COMMERCE BUILDING Memphis, Tennessee BIRCH U. S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 12 says: Flooring and Finish "Birch is a satisfactory wood for flooring, whether the purpose is ornament or long service, or both. The wood is handsome, it stands well when thoroughly seasoned, and it lasts a long time. Large quantities of this flooring are made in the Lake States and it finds service in houses of the better class in practically all of the Eastern and some of the Western states. "Ornamental columns of birch find place indoors. Newel posts of the same wood and the associated rails, spindles, and steps of stairways belong in the same class along with brackets, capitals, chairboards, moldings, grills and mantels. Window frames, door frames, and blinds of birch are exquisite finish when a dark, rich effect is desired. Birch doors are a special article that is, particular pains are taken to finish them in the most attractive style, after selecting choice material. Curly birch is often seen to best advantage in this class of work. The wavy grains and figures are matched in the panels, stiles, rails, and mullions. The curly wood is frequently cut into veneer for the double purpose of making it go farther and securing better seasoning. It is not uncommon to equip birch doors with knobs of the same wood. Many birch knobs, however, are used elsewhere than on doors; furniture makers find many places for them. Ceiling is little less important than flooring in the quality of birch used. A considerable amount of the birch ceiling listed is intended for porches. The wood shows to good advantage in wainscoting, where the dark wood of the heart is sometimes alternated with a white wood such as maple. Floors and ceilings are often made in the same way. |