Our 54th Competition

Progress, Volume XII, Issue 12, 1 August 1917, Page 1050

Our 54th Competition

A Soldier’s Club The only drawing sent in, i.e., that of “Pace,” by C. B. Watkin, with Messrs Holman and Moses, Architects of Auckland, is reproduced herewith at the suggestion of the judges, Messrs Vautier and Anderson of Hamilton, whose report runs as follows: “Considering such an interesting subject as the above, it is very disappointing that only one competitor submitted a design namely, “PACE.” The elevation and perspective of this design are very creditable indeed, and show that the author has studied the Neo Grec style well. The planning has not received much attention. Too many bathrooms, and lavatory, etc., accommodation could have been much better arranged. The dwarfed caretaker’s quarters are not in keeping with the generous nature of the design, as the caretaker’s rooms are too small. Kitchen entrance from lounge too prominent and the seevery and counter too small and badly placed. The lounge has too many doors, and would not give much accommodation for couches. One door to cafe also to writing room would have been better. The arcade on first floor would have been much better carried across the front. The internal walls are unnecessarily thick. We presume the external Avails are intended to be built of stone. The entrance loggia should be deeper. The windows are rather large. Generally we would advise “PACE” to give planning more consideration.” VAUTIER & ANDERSON, F.F.N.Z.I.A. The Latest Reason.—Teacher—“Noav children, what was the cause of the decline of the Roman Empire ? ” Bright Boy — “I know. It was due to too much militarism on the part of outsiders.”-— Puck. Sensitive.—Assistant (to old lady who has handed in a badly spelled telegram)—“What’s this word, please?” Old Lady —“ Never mind that, miss; it’s none of your business. They’ll know at the other end.” Passing Show.