Middletown transcript., 1910-04-23
SUMMER COTTAGES
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just now everyone has bungalow fever,
either in the incipient stage, where one
listens, interestedly, to the plans of ones
friends and reads surreptitiously those
enticing advertisements that present the
Joys and advantages obtainable in nearby
bungalow settlements, for an amazingly
moderate cost. Where the microbe has
more fully developed, one frankly avows
a purpose to obtain somewhere, summer
home, and is eagerly consulting time
tables, and making little journeys hither
and yon, to compare the various entice.
ments offered, and then is not far from
full-Aedged bungaIoperdom.
Results may not quite equal the ideal
conditions painted, but on the whole this
craze is at bottom sane and sensible, has
Increased the joy of life to many thous.
ands, and is effectively drawing people
back to the soil even where che means Of
subsistence must be found in labor in the
nearby city.
Tent Cities
Ten: cities have sprung up at Rockaway
and Staten Island, at Pelham Park and
along the banks of the Hudson that house
hundreds of families in this heaIthful If
primitive fashion, and the new domain
presented to the state by Mrs. E. Il. Har.
riman and others will open up still more
delectable camping grounds for the null
titude, within easy reach of the city's
activities.
Concrete Construction
The use of concrete, and OF hollow tiles
has helped to makes easy the construction
of simple roomy houses of very moderate
cost, that are substantial, cool in summer
and warm in winter. Bungalow dwellers
usually contriye to lengthen their stay in
their comfortable houses until they be.
come practically the year round home.
The idea of simple spaciousness, few par.
titions, and ample opportunity to let the
sweet outdoor air premate the house, has
modified every other style of cottage,
from the semi-bungalow with it's complete
second story, to more pretentious sGruc-
lures that claim no alliance with this
type.
Sturdy Simplicity
The sturdy simplicity of the bungalow
demands corresponding fittings and man.
ufacturers and decorators have not failed
to respond adequately. Furniture on
simple craftsman lines can now be had In
many different varieties that accord pet-
Iectly with bungalow interiors. Comfort.
able substantial chairs and seats, tables
hat stand firmly, and afford sufficient
'oom for magazines, etc. Desks, that
while artiatically designed, have a prac.
ical amplitude of leaf and drawer space,
Ind other articles throughout the house
hat answer as perfectly to the needs of
he family.
Wall Finishes and Hangings
Material as satisfactory is to be found
or interior fnishings and wall hangings.
3eamed ceilings with rough plaster are
Ised very largely in the newest houses,
n living rooms, balls and dining rooms,
nd people who appreciate the value of
inc colorings that do not change with
be sun or with atmospheric conditions
re using ''Sanitas'' the most durable wall
angiDg in existence, which has been
volved from table oilcloth and has the
lean, substantial qualities of that familiar
oyering, but comes in finishes that en-
city resemble painted walls, burIaps,
all papers, leather or tiles. This goes
q well over rough plaster and does not
now the cracks sure to come as the new
ouse settles, and as everyone knows it
In be cleaned with a damp cloth or
,onge restoring its freshness indefinitely.
Easy Housekeeping
The ease with which house 80 built
I'd furnished, can be cared for appeals
every housekeeper, while the clean
Teetness ofthe atmosphere in the model
lngaloW makes for the good health and
sppiness of the familyn Wise mothers
vide the work so that everyone has q
rtain appointed portion and no one,
It even the cook, is overburdenedi
tasks faithfully performed are
eat character builders, while cheerful
.lpers are always in demand, outside the
me or in it. ELEANOR FRANCIS.
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