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Additions to Mr. Minson's private residence rtOpawa are in course of erection. Architect, W. Y. Wilson. :;-. * * * * A residence in Fitzgerald avenue, Christ - cliuich, is in course of erection for Mr. Oscar Mollef . Architect, W. Y. Wilson. ***** Tenders are being called for the erection of buildings for the Miramar Wonderland, tea kiosk and grand stand. Architect, J. S. Swan. J ***** The contract has been signed for a residence at Hataitai for Mr. J. W. Fleming, the price being £625. Architect, J. S. Swan; contractor, J. Moffat. ***** The contract for the erection of a residence at Kelburne for Mr. C. H. Diamond, has been let at £600. Architect, J. S. Swan ; contractors, Jorgensen Bros. ***** The natives of Otaki have decided to have their ancient church repaired to perfect order, and the work will be proceeded with at once. Architect, L. G. West. ***** A two-storied house is being erected at Hereford street, Christchurch, for Mr. T. Priesnail. Architect, Fred J. Barlow, A.R.V. I.A ; contractors, May, Lyons & Co. ***** A two storey brick warehouse and storerooms are being erected in Gloucester street, Christchurch, for Minson & Co., of Colombo street Christchurch. Architect, W. Y. Wilson ***** The extensive alterations and additions to the North Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative premises, Rangiora, have been completed. Architect, Fred J. Barlow, A.R.V.1.A.; contractor C. Calvert, of Christchurch. ***** The new municipal buildings, Rangiora, are just completed and have been handed over to the Council. Architect, Fred J. Barlow, A.R.V. I.A. Christchurch ; Contractors, Vincent & Golding, Rangiora. ***** In Hastings a new brick building containing show room, work shop and offices, with a Trontage of 30ft., is being erected for Mr. Joseph Eddy, plumber, of Napier and Hastings. Architect, C. Tilleard Natusch. ***** The tender of Msssrs. James Trevor & Sons, Ltd., has been accepted by Messrs. Penty & Blake, architects, for the erection of a new four-storey building for the Wellington Trust and Loan Company, whose premises were destroyed by fire in October last. The new offices will have a frontage of 29ft. 6in and a depth of 45ft, will be of pressed brick, with cement facings, and will cost £4990.

Instructions have been given Messrs Penty & Blake, architects, by the Wellington College Governors to call for tenders for the erection of a new building in the college grounds to provide accommodation for

those pupils who have qualified for free places. The new structure will be 70ft by 100 ft, and will contain six class-rooms, three on each of the two rlcors, as well as masters' rooms, library, etc.

Tenders are being called by Mr. J. S. Swan, architect, for the erection of two buildings at St. Patrick's College, Wellington. One building will contain all conveniences, while the other will contain six large class rooms. * * * * * Tenders will shortly be called for the additions to wool stores on West Quay, Port Ahuriri, for Messrs. Dalgety & Co., Ltd. The plans show an extension of 75 feet to West Quay, making a total frontage of 151 feet, by a depth of 150 feet. The same firm's new brick wool store and offices at Dannevirke and the additions to wool store at Gisborne, have now been completed at the cost of about £2,600 and £1,900 respectively. The architect has also in hand the alterations for this firms' offices at Port Ahuriri. ***** The new Presbyterian Church at Hastings has been erected after the old English style of atchitecture and presents a quaint and restful appearance. In the lofty spire of 130 feet there is accommodation for two classrooms, each lift. 6 inches square. Some of the chief dimensions of the building at present are : — length 55ft. by width off 49ft., with a total height from floor to roof of 35ft. The vestibule measures lift, square, but the main body of the church is 40 ft. long by 48ft. wide with a seating accommodation, including that provided, by the galleries which run down the length of the building on either side, for about 500 people. The church is lit by two 3-light and four 2-light windows on each side, and one large 3-light window in the south wall. All the windows are glazed with leadlights manufactured by R. Martin of Wellington. The building was erected at a total cost of £1,836, including the seats,, pulpit, etc. It is anticipated that at an early date an additional bay or two for which provision has been made, will shortly be needed for the increasing congregation. Architect, C. Tilleard Natusch. ***** Messrs. England Bros, report the following contracts as being completed in Christchurch : — N.Z. Insurance Co. (additions) Hereford street, contractor J. Hammett ; T. Crompton & Sons, Tuam street, (two-story show room and factory), contractors, D. Scott & Son ; Two houses Tai Tapu, contractors, A. G. Munns & Taylor Bros.; nine roqmed residence, Dunsandel, contractors, Beanland & Keates ; Grand Stand, Ashburton, Ashburton County Racing Club, contractors, J. Smith & Sons ; shops, Colombo street, contractor, J. Hammet. The tenders of the following have been accepted : — House, Fisher street, contractor, S. Butler & Son ; residence, St. Albans, contractors, S. Butler & Sons ; shop, (T. Gapes & Coy.), Victoria street, contractor, A. Gee ; premises (Dalgety & Coy.) Cathedral square, contractors, Graham & Greig ; premises (Bank of New Zealand), Leeston, contractor W. T. Maher ; residence, Cashel street, contractor, G. Petrie ; residence, Rakaia, contractor, W. T. Maher ; residence, (H. White), Gisborne, contractors, Rupas & Neville ; residence, Wakanui, contractor, P. Gourdie ; Farmers' Co-operative Stores, Cashel street, contractors, D. Scott & Son; residence, Spring'ield road, contractor, P. Wilkinson ; Wesleyan Church, Opawa , contractors, Robinson & Sons. ***** Plans have been passed by the Onslow Borough Council authorising the construction of a bridge at Khandallah about 92ft.

long, 32ft. high, and 12ft. wide. The bridge, be erected on the Sunny Bank estate by that an overhead one, is to carry traffic'over the estate company. The designer is Mr. RounManawatu Railway Company's linefand is to thwaite.