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Progress, Volume XII, Issue 11, 1 July 1917, Page 1019

depression, which must be created by such a memorial as this. We would remind “Layout” that simplicity and directness of plan arc the first essentials in any town planning schemes as with purity of design. The approaches to high and low levels are well arranged, defined and inviting, but when we come to 25 steps without a break we are inclined 1o think that even a youth would look askance and call for a “lift.” It is generally recognized that 9 to 11 steps to a flight are ample in such works. Although “Layout’s” drawing is sketchy, it is a very plucky attempt to fact' the problem, and deserves great credit, but it is very questionable if

such an heroic scheme would ever be entertained by a local authority of any sea-side town. We are very sorry that no other schemes were submitted for comparison with “Layout.” We feel that possibly the magnitude of the work debarred the younger members from competing.” Yours faithfully, CHI L WELL & TREVITHICK, A.A.R.1.8.A., Architects. According to Habit. —An absent-minded salesman in a London sporting-goods house recently lost the firm a good customer. The buyer asked to see some dog-collars, selected one and paid for it. Just then the absent-minded one spoiled it all by asking: “Shall I wrap it up and send it, or will you wear it?”— Tit-Bits.