Farnsworth, of Teachers’ College; Profs. Young and Olcott, representing classical archæology; Prof. Hirth, of the Chinese Department, and Frederick Dielman, President of the National Academy of Design. The right to nominate for professorships is vested in the Council of the National Academy of Design.
CINCINNATI CHAPTER, A. I. A.
Messrs. James E. Martin, Fred Leeker, George H. Cleveland, George Meinshauser, Jr., Thomas B. Punshon and J. C. Lemon were elected members of the Chapter at the February meeting.
ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
On the evenings of February 21, 22 and 23 the Architectural Society of the University of Pennsylvania presented their annual play, entitled “A Dinner Engagement, ” an “Architectural Comedy, ” written especially for the occasion by Edwin B. Morris, of the class of 1904. All the scenery for the play was made and painted by the undergraduate members of the Society. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Architectural Building Fund.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Olean, N. Y. — Mr. Harry Brickell, of Bradford, has come to this city to open an architect’s office.
Salem, Ore. — Mr. Ludwig Engelmann has arrived in Salem front Brooklyn, N. Y., and will take up his residence here, where he hopes to practice his profession of architect and structural engineer.
Springfield, Mass. — F. S. Newman, for many years an architect in this city and designer of many well-known buildings here, died at Manchester, N. H., the 6th inst.
Mr. Newman was born in Maine about 58 years ago. He learned the carpenter’s trade, and came to this city to practice his trade in 1883. Later, after studying architecture in the office of E. C. Gardner, he went into business as an architect and contractor on his own account. During his activity here he planned many buildings. For two years he was in Philadelphia, and made the plans for the big Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Building there. He also planned several buildings in Hartford, Conn.
Colorado Springs, Col. — Feeling that he has received a call, Mr. A. J. Smith, for 10 years a member of the architectural profession, in this city, has given up his work to engage in evangelical teaching. Mr. Smith designed the Court-Houses of El Paso and Teller County, and many costly private buildings.
New Haven, Conn. — It is announced that Mr. Henry Rutger Marshall, architect of New York City, has been appointed special lecturer in aesthetics and psychology at Yale.
Fitchburg, Mass. — Frederick W. Page, architect, contractor and builder, died March 12.
St. Louis, Mo. — Henry E Roach an architect and building contractor, died suddenly at his office in the Carleton building on March 8. Mr. Roach was a native of Pike County, Mo. He was born in 1843. He served in the Union Army toward the
close of the war, returning with the rank of sergeant. In 1866 he came to St. Louis.
In 1870 he built a court-house at Tupelo, Miss., after which he returned to St. Louis. In 1902 Mr. Roach retired to his farm in Pike County, with the intention of spending the remainder of his life there. He soon tired of farm life, and at the expiration of a year returned to St. Louis and again engaged in the contracting business.
CATALOGUES.
“The Best Way to Prevent Rust” is the title of a small pamphlet published by the Detroit Graphite Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. While devoted largely to presenting the special claims of their Superior Graphite Paint as a protective covering for structural steel, it also contains interesting general information about rust and its formation. The company offers to send color cards on request and to answer questions relating to any special requirements.
The Potteries Selling Co., of Trenton, N. J., tell about the construction and working of their “Sy-Clo” closets in an attractive little pamphlet called “Household Health. ” The principal points mentioned in favor of this closet are that it combines the washout and syphon systems; that it has no open vent; that the outlet is entirely covered with water, so that there is absolute security against odors and sewer gas and the closet is practically self-cleansing.
“Asbestolith” is the name given by the Simpson Bros. ’ Corporation, Boston, Mass., to a flooring material which is especially suited for application where a seamless sanitary floor is required. The illustrations in the “1906” catalogue show that it has frequently been applied in hospitals. It is, however, by no means confined to this use and views are given which show floors of this material in churches, kitchens, conservatories and even on U. S. warships. It is also recommended for offices, bankingrooms, schools, libraries, cafes, etc. The material is laid only one-half inch thick and may be laid on concrete, steel or wood. It is claimed to be noiseless, non-slippery and more durable than earthen tile or stone.
NOTES AND CLIPPINGS.
Some Curious Bits of Real Estate. — A few days ago some of the papers printed a cable from London to the effect that a certain judge had refused to entertain the charge of larceny against a workman who had stolen some lead gutters from the roof of a house, on the ground that the lead was part of the freehold, and as such was real estate and could not be stolen. The report stirred an old Boston lawyer, who is visiting in this city, to comment on a similar case that is a “cause célébre” in the legal annals of the Bay State.
“It was an almost identical case that laid the foundation of the late Benjamin F. Butler’s legal reputation, ” said the old lawyer. “One of his earliest cases was to defend a man who had been charged with ‘breaking and entering, ’ as the old legal form ran. The prisoner had been found in a store late at night. He had not stolen anything — he was caught before he had a chance. He had used no violence in getting
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430 Pages. 260 Illustrations. Part II. — CARPENTERS’ WORK.
550 Pages. 530 Illustrations.
Part III. — TRUSSED ROOFS AND ROOF TRUSSES. 300 Pages. 306 Illustrations.
Each Volume 7 × 9¾ inches, substantial Cloth Binding.
Price for Parts I. and II., $4 each. Price for Part III., $3.
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Churches and Chapels
By F. E. KIDDER, Architect
THIRD EDITION.
This edition has been thoroughly revised by the author, and enlarged, many new designs being added, including several new designs for Catholic churches. There are 120 illustrations in the text and 67 FULL-PAGE PLATES. The book contains a large number of plans and perspectives of churches of varying costs. Besides this there is much concise and practical information relating to planning and seating, details of Construction, Heating and Ventilation, Acoustics, etc., making it in its present form
THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON
Church Design and Construction
One oblong quarto volume, cloth. Price, $3. 00.
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and terms of membership.
The four books by Mr. Kidder in this list may be included in club orders.
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PUBLISHER 23 Warren St.
NEW YORK
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CINCINNATI CHAPTER, A. I. A.
Messrs. James E. Martin, Fred Leeker, George H. Cleveland, George Meinshauser, Jr., Thomas B. Punshon and J. C. Lemon were elected members of the Chapter at the February meeting.
ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
On the evenings of February 21, 22 and 23 the Architectural Society of the University of Pennsylvania presented their annual play, entitled “A Dinner Engagement, ” an “Architectural Comedy, ” written especially for the occasion by Edwin B. Morris, of the class of 1904. All the scenery for the play was made and painted by the undergraduate members of the Society. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Architectural Building Fund.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Olean, N. Y. — Mr. Harry Brickell, of Bradford, has come to this city to open an architect’s office.
Salem, Ore. — Mr. Ludwig Engelmann has arrived in Salem front Brooklyn, N. Y., and will take up his residence here, where he hopes to practice his profession of architect and structural engineer.
Springfield, Mass. — F. S. Newman, for many years an architect in this city and designer of many well-known buildings here, died at Manchester, N. H., the 6th inst.
Mr. Newman was born in Maine about 58 years ago. He learned the carpenter’s trade, and came to this city to practice his trade in 1883. Later, after studying architecture in the office of E. C. Gardner, he went into business as an architect and contractor on his own account. During his activity here he planned many buildings. For two years he was in Philadelphia, and made the plans for the big Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Building there. He also planned several buildings in Hartford, Conn.
Colorado Springs, Col. — Feeling that he has received a call, Mr. A. J. Smith, for 10 years a member of the architectural profession, in this city, has given up his work to engage in evangelical teaching. Mr. Smith designed the Court-Houses of El Paso and Teller County, and many costly private buildings.
New Haven, Conn. — It is announced that Mr. Henry Rutger Marshall, architect of New York City, has been appointed special lecturer in aesthetics and psychology at Yale.
Fitchburg, Mass. — Frederick W. Page, architect, contractor and builder, died March 12.
St. Louis, Mo. — Henry E Roach an architect and building contractor, died suddenly at his office in the Carleton building on March 8. Mr. Roach was a native of Pike County, Mo. He was born in 1843. He served in the Union Army toward the
close of the war, returning with the rank of sergeant. In 1866 he came to St. Louis.
In 1870 he built a court-house at Tupelo, Miss., after which he returned to St. Louis. In 1902 Mr. Roach retired to his farm in Pike County, with the intention of spending the remainder of his life there. He soon tired of farm life, and at the expiration of a year returned to St. Louis and again engaged in the contracting business.
CATALOGUES.
“The Best Way to Prevent Rust” is the title of a small pamphlet published by the Detroit Graphite Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. While devoted largely to presenting the special claims of their Superior Graphite Paint as a protective covering for structural steel, it also contains interesting general information about rust and its formation. The company offers to send color cards on request and to answer questions relating to any special requirements.
The Potteries Selling Co., of Trenton, N. J., tell about the construction and working of their “Sy-Clo” closets in an attractive little pamphlet called “Household Health. ” The principal points mentioned in favor of this closet are that it combines the washout and syphon systems; that it has no open vent; that the outlet is entirely covered with water, so that there is absolute security against odors and sewer gas and the closet is practically self-cleansing.
“Asbestolith” is the name given by the Simpson Bros. ’ Corporation, Boston, Mass., to a flooring material which is especially suited for application where a seamless sanitary floor is required. The illustrations in the “1906” catalogue show that it has frequently been applied in hospitals. It is, however, by no means confined to this use and views are given which show floors of this material in churches, kitchens, conservatories and even on U. S. warships. It is also recommended for offices, bankingrooms, schools, libraries, cafes, etc. The material is laid only one-half inch thick and may be laid on concrete, steel or wood. It is claimed to be noiseless, non-slippery and more durable than earthen tile or stone.
NOTES AND CLIPPINGS.
Some Curious Bits of Real Estate. — A few days ago some of the papers printed a cable from London to the effect that a certain judge had refused to entertain the charge of larceny against a workman who had stolen some lead gutters from the roof of a house, on the ground that the lead was part of the freehold, and as such was real estate and could not be stolen. The report stirred an old Boston lawyer, who is visiting in this city, to comment on a similar case that is a “cause célébre” in the legal annals of the Bay State.
“It was an almost identical case that laid the foundation of the late Benjamin F. Butler’s legal reputation, ” said the old lawyer. “One of his earliest cases was to defend a man who had been charged with ‘breaking and entering, ’ as the old legal form ran. The prisoner had been found in a store late at night. He had not stolen anything — he was caught before he had a chance. He had used no violence in getting
Standard Books
JUST PUBLISHED
Building, Construction and Superintendence
By F. E. KIDDER, Ph. D., F. A. I. A.
Consulting Architect and Author of
“The Architects’ and Builders’ Pocket Book. ” Part I. — MASONS’ WORK.
430 Pages. 260 Illustrations. Part II. — CARPENTERS’ WORK.
550 Pages. 530 Illustrations.
Part III. — TRUSSED ROOFS AND ROOF TRUSSES. 300 Pages. 306 Illustrations.
Each Volume 7 × 9¾ inches, substantial Cloth Binding.
Price for Parts I. and II., $4 each. Price for Part III., $3.
Sold separately.
Churches and Chapels
By F. E. KIDDER, Architect
THIRD EDITION.
This edition has been thoroughly revised by the author, and enlarged, many new designs being added, including several new designs for Catholic churches. There are 120 illustrations in the text and 67 FULL-PAGE PLATES. The book contains a large number of plans and perspectives of churches of varying costs. Besides this there is much concise and practical information relating to planning and seating, details of Construction, Heating and Ventilation, Acoustics, etc., making it in its present form
THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON
Church Design and Construction
One oblong quarto volume, cloth. Price, $3. 00.
SEND FOR PARTICULARS REGARDING
The Studentsʼ and Draftsmenʼs Library Club.
This Club offers its members SPECIAL OP PORTUNITIES IN PURCHASING BOOKS, and those desiring to procure an Architectural or Mechanical Libary on easy terms of payment, should send for
My Special Club Catalogue
and terms of membership.
The four books by Mr. Kidder in this list may be included in club orders.
IN PRESS
Twin and Two-family Houses Fire-places
Hand-book on Estimating
WILLIAM T. COMSTOCK
PUBLISHER 23 Warren St.
NEW YORK
Send for last Catalogue of Architectural,
Scientific and Technical Books.