low throughout the high standards set by these two representative organizations. It will undoubtedly furnish an exceptional educational opportunity not only to the members of the profession throughout the United States, but also to the public, by establishing under one roof a visual contact with every phase of architectural practice and the arts and crafts to which architecture is allied.
CONVENTION NOTES
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HE exhibition of the work of winners of the Institute medals to recognized Schools of Architecture and of the Paris Prize winners of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design, held on the gallery on the floor above the Hemicvcle, was a point of interest during the convention.
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Delegates showed considerable interest in the illustrated lecture by Robert T. Jones who described the work of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau. Mr. Jones’ remarks were illustrated by lantern slides. An illustrated pamphlet, giving a number of designs accompanied by plans and valuable notes, helpful to the man who contemplates building, should be of valuable assistance. This pamphlet may be had by addressing The Octagon, Washington, D. C.
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The reception at the Bureau of Standards by the Hon. Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Burgess, Director of the Bureau, was enjoyed by all the visiting delegates, excepting those who failed to connect with the returning buses.
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Fraternizing among delegates was never more active than at this convention. The efficient work of the get-together committee was largely responsible for this. In fact the social intercourse was so very general that the omission of the formal dinner and the usual junkets did not matter.
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A great many delegates visited the exhibition in the Corcoran and Freer galleries, and were interested observers of the work of the student classes in the Corcoran gallery.
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L. E. Robinson, of Baillie & Robinson, Peoria, was a Central Illinois Chapter delegate. He is building an Ernest Flagg house, the material being furnished by various dealers, as a model house demonstration. Just how they will dispose of it is, as yet, not decided. When it is finished it is hoped that his report of costs and other interesting data will enlighten us more than Cory did in Collier’s.
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At the Friday evening session Goldsmith of Kansas described the parlous state of the brethren in Bleeding Kansas. It seems that the twelve Institute members are beset with a vast number of architects who clamor for the privilege of “submitting sketches” on the least provocation. The same situation obtains in other “hinterlands.” Suggestions were made that the Institute authorize regional groups or chapters to interpret the competition code as the local situation may require. Myron Hunt, Southern California, got into the discussion and incidentally indulged in reminiscions concerning I. K. Pond, Chicago. Everybody looked at Pond. Then that Old Roman unjointed himself and becoming detached from his seat at the top of the amphitheatre, with great dignity descended to the pit. In simple, forceful language he told of the thirty years’ struggle, made by the Institute, to develop the competition code 10 its present state. To permit a chapter or regional group to waive any of its provisions would simply nullify the
work of years and destroy the influence and integrity of the Institute. The Institute might as well close up shop. Those who were, through their sympathy for the Kansans, becoming convinced that a departure was justified, swung back into line for strict adherence to the code.
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When Harry T. Stephens, New Jersey, discussed his report on Architectural Relations, the subject of “pack hunting” came up. Corbett, New York, wanted more light. Chubb, Columbus, made certain explanations of such practices in Columbus and called on Myron Hunt, Southern California, to give more light. Hunt gave a very lucid explanation of the practice. As represented, it seems to be a fine arrangement of defense and offense. The American Architect will give complete details in the near future.
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George Awsumb, Tennessee, said that the Municipal Auditorium (Memphis) would be completed in June and predicts a great success for it.
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D. Ivnickerbacker Boyd, Philadelphia, has a scheme which has been adopted by some organization in Philadelphia, of giving certificates to every one on a building job, from architect to waterboy. Our $18.00 per day bricklayer will now be a diploma and want $28.00 per day for condescending to work for us.
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PI. H. Turner, Grand Rapids, drove over from the Rapids with Mrs. Turner and their son. He figures that a week out of school could not be more profitably spent by the boy. Turner didn’t lose anything himself by attending the convention.
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Charles E. Fox, Chicago, made himself known as befitted a very successful president of the Illinois Society of Architects. They should re-elect him next month to maintain the high standards of Society presidents. Both the Chapter and the Society are lucky to have his active attention.
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Indiana was represented by Foltz, Cannon and Daggett. Harrison was also present. They say that Daggett’s Athletic Club is the “last word.” He can do it.
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Howard Greenley, New York, seemed greatly to enjoy the Magonigle Troubadours who performed so brilliantly Thursday afternoon.
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After the Thursday lunch in the grill room of the Hotel Washington, Robert D. Kohn, New York, arrested the departing delegates by his forceful and eloquent oratory. Pie opened and closed the topic of Building Congresses. W. Stanley Parker, Boyd and Fenner also spoke. It looks as though the Congress has made good. When Kohn as Chairman of the Industrial Relations Committee and an officer of the New York Building Congress gets busy, something happens—and to the good of the Institute and the building industry.
* * * * *
Frank G. Dillard, Chicago, has left the architectural bureau of the M. E. Church and as Rowe, Dillard and Rowe, plans many churches as well as other structures.
* * * * *
Alfred Granger, President Chicago Chapter, was on deck commanding his worthy crew, among whom were Armstrong, Hammond, Dunning, Cheney, Fox, Dillard and other worthies.
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Among the “double duty” men, serving as delegates and as members of various state registration boards, were E. S. Hall, Chicago; Lorch, Michigan; White, Central Illinois; and Arthur Peabody, Wisconsin, who also is State Architect and Acting State Engineer when at home.
CONVENTION NOTES
T
HE exhibition of the work of winners of the Institute medals to recognized Schools of Architecture and of the Paris Prize winners of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design, held on the gallery on the floor above the Hemicvcle, was a point of interest during the convention.
* * * * * * * *
Delegates showed considerable interest in the illustrated lecture by Robert T. Jones who described the work of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau. Mr. Jones’ remarks were illustrated by lantern slides. An illustrated pamphlet, giving a number of designs accompanied by plans and valuable notes, helpful to the man who contemplates building, should be of valuable assistance. This pamphlet may be had by addressing The Octagon, Washington, D. C.
* * * * * * * *
The reception at the Bureau of Standards by the Hon. Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Burgess, Director of the Bureau, was enjoyed by all the visiting delegates, excepting those who failed to connect with the returning buses.
* * * * * *
Fraternizing among delegates was never more active than at this convention. The efficient work of the get-together committee was largely responsible for this. In fact the social intercourse was so very general that the omission of the formal dinner and the usual junkets did not matter.
* * * * * * * *
A great many delegates visited the exhibition in the Corcoran and Freer galleries, and were interested observers of the work of the student classes in the Corcoran gallery.
* * * * * * * *
L. E. Robinson, of Baillie & Robinson, Peoria, was a Central Illinois Chapter delegate. He is building an Ernest Flagg house, the material being furnished by various dealers, as a model house demonstration. Just how they will dispose of it is, as yet, not decided. When it is finished it is hoped that his report of costs and other interesting data will enlighten us more than Cory did in Collier’s.
** * * * * * * * *
At the Friday evening session Goldsmith of Kansas described the parlous state of the brethren in Bleeding Kansas. It seems that the twelve Institute members are beset with a vast number of architects who clamor for the privilege of “submitting sketches” on the least provocation. The same situation obtains in other “hinterlands.” Suggestions were made that the Institute authorize regional groups or chapters to interpret the competition code as the local situation may require. Myron Hunt, Southern California, got into the discussion and incidentally indulged in reminiscions concerning I. K. Pond, Chicago. Everybody looked at Pond. Then that Old Roman unjointed himself and becoming detached from his seat at the top of the amphitheatre, with great dignity descended to the pit. In simple, forceful language he told of the thirty years’ struggle, made by the Institute, to develop the competition code 10 its present state. To permit a chapter or regional group to waive any of its provisions would simply nullify the
work of years and destroy the influence and integrity of the Institute. The Institute might as well close up shop. Those who were, through their sympathy for the Kansans, becoming convinced that a departure was justified, swung back into line for strict adherence to the code.
* * * * *
When Harry T. Stephens, New Jersey, discussed his report on Architectural Relations, the subject of “pack hunting” came up. Corbett, New York, wanted more light. Chubb, Columbus, made certain explanations of such practices in Columbus and called on Myron Hunt, Southern California, to give more light. Hunt gave a very lucid explanation of the practice. As represented, it seems to be a fine arrangement of defense and offense. The American Architect will give complete details in the near future.
* * * * *
George Awsumb, Tennessee, said that the Municipal Auditorium (Memphis) would be completed in June and predicts a great success for it.
* * * * * * * * *
D. Ivnickerbacker Boyd, Philadelphia, has a scheme which has been adopted by some organization in Philadelphia, of giving certificates to every one on a building job, from architect to waterboy. Our $18.00 per day bricklayer will now be a diploma and want $28.00 per day for condescending to work for us.
* * * * * *
PI. H. Turner, Grand Rapids, drove over from the Rapids with Mrs. Turner and their son. He figures that a week out of school could not be more profitably spent by the boy. Turner didn’t lose anything himself by attending the convention.
* * * * * * *
Charles E. Fox, Chicago, made himself known as befitted a very successful president of the Illinois Society of Architects. They should re-elect him next month to maintain the high standards of Society presidents. Both the Chapter and the Society are lucky to have his active attention.
* * * * * * * *
Indiana was represented by Foltz, Cannon and Daggett. Harrison was also present. They say that Daggett’s Athletic Club is the “last word.” He can do it.
* * * * * * * *
Howard Greenley, New York, seemed greatly to enjoy the Magonigle Troubadours who performed so brilliantly Thursday afternoon.
* * * * * * * *
After the Thursday lunch in the grill room of the Hotel Washington, Robert D. Kohn, New York, arrested the departing delegates by his forceful and eloquent oratory. Pie opened and closed the topic of Building Congresses. W. Stanley Parker, Boyd and Fenner also spoke. It looks as though the Congress has made good. When Kohn as Chairman of the Industrial Relations Committee and an officer of the New York Building Congress gets busy, something happens—and to the good of the Institute and the building industry.
* * * * *
Frank G. Dillard, Chicago, has left the architectural bureau of the M. E. Church and as Rowe, Dillard and Rowe, plans many churches as well as other structures.
* * * * *
Alfred Granger, President Chicago Chapter, was on deck commanding his worthy crew, among whom were Armstrong, Hammond, Dunning, Cheney, Fox, Dillard and other worthies.
* * * * *
Among the “double duty” men, serving as delegates and as members of various state registration boards, were E. S. Hall, Chicago; Lorch, Michigan; White, Central Illinois; and Arthur Peabody, Wisconsin, who also is State Architect and Acting State Engineer when at home.