SOCIETIES
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
The students of the School of Architecture of Columbia University unveiled a portrait of Prof. A. D. F. Hamlin, painted by Mr. J. Redding Kelly in the Avery Library, on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, at 4: 45.
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURAL CLUB.
At the annual meeting of the Chicago Architectural Club the following officers were elected: President, Hermann V. von Holst; First Vice-president, C. H. Hammond; Second Vice-president, Herbert Green; Secretary, Hugo A. Zimmerman; Treasurer, Otto A. Silha.
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS. Among the prizes recently awarded by the Academy were Cresson Scholarships of $1, 500 each for two years’ study in architecture abroad to Edgar Cope and T. Harlan Ellett.
ST. LOUIS ARCHITECTURAL CLUB.
In the contest by students of the Washington University, for a year’s free membership in the Club for the best drawing submitted, Edward L. Gahl won. Other students competing were A. Jensen, H. Z. Dietz, R. O. Chaffee, and S. H. Allen.
The judges in the contest were Professors F. M. Mann, W. T. Trueblood and L. C. Spiering.
E. J. Russell, former president of the
Architectural League of America, reported that the traveling scholarship of the national body, entitling the winner to two years’ study in Europe, was wone by Chaster P. Price. The Harvard scholarships were won by E. L. Plietch and Frank L Dillard.
PERSONALS.
Scranton, Pa. — Charles A. Feeney, of 1317 Vanderventer Boulevard, a young man twenty-one years of age and an architect, employed by John A. Duckworth in the Exchange Building, died at the Scranton Private Hospital, May 14.
Wyomissing, Pa. — The jury in the suit of Henry A. Stetler, architect, vs. E. D. Kains, both of Wyomissing, returned a verdict May 8 in favor of the plaintiff for $26. 50. Mr. Stetler brought suit to recover a balance of $50 due him for services rendered for Mr. Kains in making plans and specifications for a new house. The latter claimed these plans were not satisfactory and refused payment.
San Francisco, Cal. — Charles J. Rousseau, Jr., architect, of 820 Stanyan Street, begs to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has no connection whatever with the firm of Chas. M. Rousseau & Co., architects, or with the troubles of Mrs. Alicia McCone and her building on Turk Street. Chas. J. Rousseau.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The jury in the suit of Otto C. Uehling, architect, against Gustav E, Kahm, a cement work contractor,
returned a verdict for the defendant May 16. Uehling wanted $10, 000 damages, alleging that Kahm had assailed his professional qualifications and personal integrity, thereby bringing him into public scandal and disgrace.
Lincoln, Neb. — The State Board of Public Lands and Buildings has elected George Berlinghof, of Lincoln, State Architect, to draw plans and specifications of all buildings to be erected under the direction of the Board. Mr. Berlinghof will receive as compensation 3½ per cent. of the contract price of the buildings. It will also be his duty to superintend the construction of the buildings.
New York, N. Y. — Alonzo B. Jones, sixty years old, an architect and yachtsman, known well in this city and in Philadelphia, died May 16 in Bellevue Hospital from wounds received when he fell out of bed at his apartment, in No. 140 East Twenty-seventh street. He struck on his head and never regained consciousness.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Judge Williams and a jury are trying the $10, 000 damage suit brought against Emil Sponholz and Gustav E. Kann, contractors, by Otto Uehling, an architect, who alleges slander in connection with remarks made relative to a $23, 000 building which he was erecting in February, 1906.
Fort Pierce, Fla. — Contractor and Mrs. H. I. Klopp are to move to Jacksonville, where they will make their future home. Mr. Klopp will open an architect and builder’s office.
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UR extensive magazine advertising has taught the public to regard Standard Porcelain Enameling over Iron as a new and superior method in the manufacture of plumbing equipment. Therefore in suggesting Standard Fixtures for residence or public building you are merely offering the owner what he already considers
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with Slab, Bowl, Overflow, Back and Ends all in one piece, Nickel-plated “Torrance” pattern Fuller Faucets with China Handles and Indexes, Supply Pipes, Keystone Waste with China Handle and “P” Trap with Waste and Vent to Wall. Designed for use in Alcoves, Closets and Wardrobes in offices, hotels and other public buildings.
PITTSBURGH, PA., U. S. A.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
The students of the School of Architecture of Columbia University unveiled a portrait of Prof. A. D. F. Hamlin, painted by Mr. J. Redding Kelly in the Avery Library, on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, at 4: 45.
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURAL CLUB.
At the annual meeting of the Chicago Architectural Club the following officers were elected: President, Hermann V. von Holst; First Vice-president, C. H. Hammond; Second Vice-president, Herbert Green; Secretary, Hugo A. Zimmerman; Treasurer, Otto A. Silha.
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS. Among the prizes recently awarded by the Academy were Cresson Scholarships of $1, 500 each for two years’ study in architecture abroad to Edgar Cope and T. Harlan Ellett.
ST. LOUIS ARCHITECTURAL CLUB.
In the contest by students of the Washington University, for a year’s free membership in the Club for the best drawing submitted, Edward L. Gahl won. Other students competing were A. Jensen, H. Z. Dietz, R. O. Chaffee, and S. H. Allen.
The judges in the contest were Professors F. M. Mann, W. T. Trueblood and L. C. Spiering.
E. J. Russell, former president of the
Architectural League of America, reported that the traveling scholarship of the national body, entitling the winner to two years’ study in Europe, was wone by Chaster P. Price. The Harvard scholarships were won by E. L. Plietch and Frank L Dillard.
PERSONALS.
Scranton, Pa. — Charles A. Feeney, of 1317 Vanderventer Boulevard, a young man twenty-one years of age and an architect, employed by John A. Duckworth in the Exchange Building, died at the Scranton Private Hospital, May 14.
Wyomissing, Pa. — The jury in the suit of Henry A. Stetler, architect, vs. E. D. Kains, both of Wyomissing, returned a verdict May 8 in favor of the plaintiff for $26. 50. Mr. Stetler brought suit to recover a balance of $50 due him for services rendered for Mr. Kains in making plans and specifications for a new house. The latter claimed these plans were not satisfactory and refused payment.
San Francisco, Cal. — Charles J. Rousseau, Jr., architect, of 820 Stanyan Street, begs to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has no connection whatever with the firm of Chas. M. Rousseau & Co., architects, or with the troubles of Mrs. Alicia McCone and her building on Turk Street. Chas. J. Rousseau.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The jury in the suit of Otto C. Uehling, architect, against Gustav E, Kahm, a cement work contractor,
returned a verdict for the defendant May 16. Uehling wanted $10, 000 damages, alleging that Kahm had assailed his professional qualifications and personal integrity, thereby bringing him into public scandal and disgrace.
Lincoln, Neb. — The State Board of Public Lands and Buildings has elected George Berlinghof, of Lincoln, State Architect, to draw plans and specifications of all buildings to be erected under the direction of the Board. Mr. Berlinghof will receive as compensation 3½ per cent. of the contract price of the buildings. It will also be his duty to superintend the construction of the buildings.
New York, N. Y. — Alonzo B. Jones, sixty years old, an architect and yachtsman, known well in this city and in Philadelphia, died May 16 in Bellevue Hospital from wounds received when he fell out of bed at his apartment, in No. 140 East Twenty-seventh street. He struck on his head and never regained consciousness.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Judge Williams and a jury are trying the $10, 000 damage suit brought against Emil Sponholz and Gustav E. Kann, contractors, by Otto Uehling, an architect, who alleges slander in connection with remarks made relative to a $23, 000 building which he was erecting in February, 1906.
Fort Pierce, Fla. — Contractor and Mrs. H. I. Klopp are to move to Jacksonville, where they will make their future home. Mr. Klopp will open an architect and builder’s office.
Standard”
Fixtures in a Place by Themselves O
UR extensive magazine advertising has taught the public to regard Standard Porcelain Enameling over Iron as a new and superior method in the manufacture of plumbing equipment. Therefore in suggesting Standard Fixtures for residence or public building you are merely offering the owner what he already considers
the best. Standard” Plate P. 545 Porcelain Enameled “Recess” Design Lavatory,
with Slab, Bowl, Overflow, Back and Ends all in one piece, Nickel-plated “Torrance” pattern Fuller Faucets with China Handles and Indexes, Supply Pipes, Keystone Waste with China Handle and “P” Trap with Waste and Vent to Wall. Designed for use in Alcoves, Closets and Wardrobes in offices, hotels and other public buildings.
PITTSBURGH, PA., U. S. A.