The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-04-21

other, the whole presenting quite an extended
front parallel with the main road and near the
beach. Bay windows thrown out from the centre
and both wings give 4 finished look 10 the build
ing, and lmpart an air Of Hghtness and comfort
to the rooms. The driveway from the road
passes under al arched gateway, and leads 10
the mdAai entrance 10 the house, and from there
to the stables, which are placed some distance
Of.
The central room in the front of the house
Is fitted mp rs a parlor, having doors on the
right and left opening into the suits of rooms in
either wing. This parlor Is about II K %, and
Is lit by the bay window at one end. The in
terror decorations are rich, and harmonic well
throughout. The hay window is hung with q
rich silk brocade Of a dark wine color, relieved
by 4 trimming of plush fringe. This drapery is
hung by rings from poles of q dark wood sup
ported by brackets. The arched ceiling of the
bay is covered with q handsome paper, whose
colors match well with the drapery. The wood
work of the arch Of the bay is Of a solid white,
and forms a handsome frame fer the whole win
dow. The walls Of the parlor itself have a sur
face Of white, above which is a dado of dark red
and gold, the design being storks and water
lilies. The dadO is headed by a broad band of
clrdlnal-red velvet paper, and the wall paper is
OF a light shade of red. in a pattern of grasses
and leaves picked ont in gold. The cornice is a
rather narrow band of rich paper, the pattern
being niedaliions and birds. The ceiling is
covered with still lighter tinted paper with a
light tTacery pattern. Suspended from the
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prisms, that have 4 very bright, sparkling effect.
floor IS painted in Il dark neutral tint, and
covered to near the edges with q rich rug, whose
prevailing celorS haTmoniZe with the rest of the
room. The room Is furnished with a suite of
rattan furn ture in black edged with gold, that
has Il very rich effect. Some choice pictures, a
superb metal PLAGUE of East India Workman
ship, and another Of Il very rare design-au
etching executed in a light brown tint on a white
NedSeWOod-Ware 8ruund-ornamen the walls.
\ corner of the room is filled by a rich ebony
easel, on which stands a handsome picture.
On the right and left of the parlor are suits of
two rooms, with dressing rooms and clothes
closets. On the right side the rooms are
decorated and furnished throughout in blue.
The wall paper and ceiling are in two shades of
blue, and the drapery, which is a wooden
mummy cloth with plush fringe, is of a delicate
shade of that.color. IN the sitting-room of this
suite Is Il beautiful lounge of the new style
lately i-;roduced here. 1t is so arranged that
it can be converted into a large and comfortable
bed at any time, and at the back a drapery of
mummy cloth is gracefully arranged. under
which hangs the lace curtain, that can be drawn
completely around the lounge or couch.
The bow window in front, as well as the win
dows at the side, are all beautifully draped, and
large handsome rugs of light blue cover the
floor. The two rooms that form the suite are
divided by lace curtains hanging in the archwav.
and the whole effect is charming. The other
suite of rooms on the left of the parIor are
draped, ornamented and upholstered in red.
The general arrangement is the same as in the
81 blue rooms, but the curtain that hangs in
the archway is of a peculiar material, called
Maltese cloth. 1t Is made of a fine network
apparently, overlaid with Moricine medallions
or shields in a number of rich but dulled colors.
The design originated in a French artist noticing
an Algerine beggar's cloak or wrap made up of
n collection of shreds and patches of various
rich materials. The idea as carried out in these
curtains is a good one, the result being a rich
but light material of a decidedly Oriental type.
The pretty clothes closets attached to each
suite of rooms are lined throughout with cedar,
which effectually guard the wearing apparel that
may be hung in them from moths.
Passing out of the g red rooms we come on
to a broad verandah, along one side of which is
the kitchen, with the buffers pantry adjoining
it These offices are fitted with every con-
venience, and a complete look that is wonder
fully suggestive of comfort. Opposite the
kitchen are neat bedrooms and storerooms.
All of these rooms open upon the distinctive
feature OF the house-and, we may say, of these
Lanai. - This is IL large airy apart
ment, forty feet square, with comparatively low
walls, and with broadly projecting caves to
screen the room from the level rays of the sun at
and evening. That portion-all of two
sides and part of a third-not adjoining the
walls OF the house are provided with outside
blinds, which, with window sashes for use in
stormy weather, slide up into n recess formed in
the upper part OF the walls.
The lanai is made in imitation of the Hawaiian
building so named, and corresponds somewhat
to the " bungalow of the East. The one we
are now describing is crossed overhead by
heavy tie beams, and these, as well as the frame
work of the roof. are gay with fans, umbrellas
and colored glass globes. The panels between
the sashes ON the sides are filled in with hand
some japanese and Chinese paintings, and n
hundred knick-knacks and pretty things are dis
posed about the room. The chairs. seats and
lounges are in great variety, and everything is
suggestive of dolce far nienfe.
Adjoining the lanai on one side is q beautiful
biliiard-rOom. The same style of windows and
blinds are used here as in the anai, and the
ceiling being painted in delicate tints, the whole
effect is light and charming.
The billiard table, in the centre of the room.
is furnished with all modern appliances for
playing the game, aud in the same room stands
a very large and powerful telescope with
which to study astronomy or marine subjects.
entrance towards the sea to the lanai is
screened by an awning arranged to be raised or
lowered at will, and still further out on the vel
low sands are seats for those who wish to enjoy
to the full IA moonlight evening by the sea. Near
at hand are bathing-hOuses that would tempt
st. Simon Styiite off his pillar to wash himself.
\ pretty cage near the house contains a pair of
cunning monkeys, whom, as we are told, " it is
fun to watch when they have a live crab with
good strong nippers to play with They get so
intensely interested in it you know Adjoining
the monkeys is an aviary, in which are some
parrots and parroquets, and near the
avlary are a couple of pretty Hawaiian canoes,
fitted for sailing or fishing purposes. We would
mention in this connection that the bathing
place on the beach is a small lagoon with a
beautifully smooth, sandy bottom, at all times
clear of mud or rocks. The stables are now
being built, and from the plans one can judge
that that they will be as complete as possible.
Near the main house is a pretty cottage fitted
most beautifully for v~isitors. Altogether, the
planning of this charming villa shows great
taste on the part of tie designer (Mrs. Macfar-
lane, the Colonel's mother, who took advantage
of his sbsence abroad lately to have the place
fitted up, and the interior decorations that were
entrusted wholly to Mr.. Wood, who is with
Messrs. Lycan & Johnson, reflect great credit
upon his taste and skill. The choice of color,
aud style was left to him, and he has
succeeded in combining the three into one
harmonious whole.