National Republican., 1883-05-12

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pied by figures Of sower and reaper. The
outside windows have in ornamental letters
INC tno text Vther men labored; ye have en-
tered into their labors."
The church is oarpeted throughout with a
modest pattern of Ingram in garnet and old
| gold. The cushions are of maroon rep, and
| give pleasure TO the eye, as we'll as comfort to
the body. Back Of the pulpit and under the
line of tho choir gallery are damask curtains
ahording rich background for the speaker,
and pleasant object for the eye TO rest on.
some $1,000 have been raised and expended
by the Womans Centenary association and
by the ladies Of the parish, and more is needed.
The chairs for the pulpit are the gift Of
Mrs Pullman, of New York. The commus
nion table and chairs, of Mrs. Dean, of Massa-
chusetts The pulpit is of oak and was de-
signed by Mr.. Schulze (of Cluss & Schulze), and
was made in the shop of DIr. Marsh, of Chi
cargo: 1t is admirable in design, and oxoel-
lent in Workmanship. It is the gift Of Mr..
Fullman, OF Chicago. The entrance doors
are also worthy Of special remark, for beauty
and excellence. They TOO were designed
by MIR. Sohulze and made by Mr.. Marsh, Of
Chicago They are the gift Of Mrs. Marsh
OTHER BUILDINGS,
The handsome property in the hands of
Messrs Fitch, Fox & Brown. on New Hamp-
shire avenue, between $ street and Oregon
avenue, cut Of which will be seen in
"hVbhOi 10 boOn 10 DO improved DX
the erection Of q number Of very elegant
residences, each having an abundance Of
ground about thom, which will greatly add
to the attractivencss of that locality. New
Hampshire avenue should be one of the most
beautiful residence thoroughfares in the city,
being capable of continuous improvements
from the Washington circle to the
boundary. If the ground south Of
the property of Messrs. Fitch, Fox & Brown
should be improved, as IL Is proposed 20 i'm
prove that the harmony of appearance would
be preserved, and that locality would be the
admiration Of visitors and tho pride of the
residents. The most prominent lot in this
square has been purchased by Mr.. Walter
Paris, the artist aud architect, who has per-
fected the plans for an elegant residence, tho
erection Of which will shortly DO commenced,
The house will be Of brick with terra Gotta
trimmings and ornamentation, and will have
windows ON all four sides. The eastern facade,
where the main entrance will be, faces that
part Of tho lot on New Hampshire avenue. The
building will be three.stories aud basement
and of domestic architecture Of q gothic
character. The entrance on the eastern side
Will be through Q verandnh porch, and the
ample vestibule will connect with the main
staircase and hall. To the right will be the
dining room and butlors pantry connecting
with tho back staircase TO the kitchen. ON
tho opposite aide of the hall will be the draw.
ing room and library, and back of the latter
Will be closets. In the second story there
will be four bed rooms, two dressing rooms,
bath room, and closets, and an aloove six feet
deep from tho top of the verandah,
which may be used as a conservatory, On
tho third floor will be three bed
rooms, trunk room, and roomy closets.
In .thc basement Twill be the furnace room,
Kitchen, laundry or servants hall, and soul
'lery, with large area for fuel. Electric bells
and speaking tubes will bo placed throughout
tlC Ontira lOuaQ. Tho lnt contains
square feet Of ground, aud in the design of the
front Mr.. Paris has exhibited artistic taste.
The dining room and drawing room have bay
windows and on tho tops of these are arranged
stands where flower pots can be placed. Ar
rangeements for the placing of growing plants
arc also placed at the windows OF the third
story, so that the esthetid astes of the owner
may have full play. Altogether the house
will be one Of the finest In the city.
Many prominent persons have also bought
lots IN tins property, among whom may be
mentioned Col. Rockwell, Mr.. Charles Bell,
Lieut.. Mills, DIR. Brown, Of the navy, and
Gen. Card. Some of these gentlemen have
determined to build without delay, aud the
plans are now boing prepared.
In connection with this property IL may
be stated that two of the lots facing on
Oregon avenue, In the rear of Mr.. Paris's
ground, will be laid of as lawn tennis court.
- Mr.. A, Il. Bateman has just concluded tho
purchase OF four lots in square 176, at the COR.
ner OF New Hampshire avenue and I street,
giving him piece of ground 80 feet square,
and will erect handsome residence thereon.
The land Is very elegantly situated, and, as
there are two reservations in front, there will
be an uninterrupted view down both New
Hampshire avenue aud Seventeenth streets
The syndicate Of New York gentlemen, for
whom Mr.. Bateman bought block 81 in the
Stone estate property, have determined to
commence tho immediate erection Of four
residences of villa style. Thoy will be taste
ful in point OF architecture, and will havo
every modern convenience. Messrs. G, II.
Read and Walter Paris are preparing the
plans.
Messrs, Middleton & Co., tho bankers, W Il
shortly commence the erection Of hanusume
banking house next to that of Bateman &
Go. Tho building will be 30 by 80 feet, with
gable front, and be OF brick with terra Gotta,
nodded brick, and Hummelstown stone
trimmings and ornaments. 1t will be three
stories in height. The lower floor will be
used by the firm as their banking house, and
Will be elegantly fitted up for the convenience
OF tho transaction of their business. Beyond
the tellers desks, will be.reception and stock
rooms and also private offices for the men,
bers Of the firm. Tho upper floors will be
lifted up for offices The plans. for this inn
provement are being prepared by Messrs. G.
IL. Read and Walter Paris.
Mr.. l.. M. Hubby has determined to re-
model the two buildings Nos. 1888 aud 1885
+ street, known ~ the old Adams property,
and to make upon the lower floors two hand
some stores similar to that of Mr.. Burchell
The buildings will have four stories above
the stores, which will be fitted up as apart
ments en- suite. Messrs. Gray and Page are
now preparing the plans for this improve
ment, which will decidedly enhance the ap-
pearance Of that square.
On New Jersey avenue, between Massachu-
setts avenue aud Il street, quite q boom In
building is in progress, no less than six build
ings being in process Of erection. They are
all Of good size, of modern style, with bay
windows, and the latest improved convent
ences in their internal arrangements.
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