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the ends of the pavilions are identical in each front; but 
those in the center of the entrance front consist of a single 
window to each bay, each with a molded frame; while those 
of the ocean front are in pairs and are without the elaborated 
frames. The simple cornice of the attic is surmounted by a 
balustrade which, as has been stated, veils the third story in 
the central building. Of the remaining external character- 
istics it is sufficient to point out that the wings of the en- 
trance front project further forward than those of the ocean 
front, a distinction of no very great importance save as it 
affects the size and disposition of the rooms within. 
The external adjuncts to these fronts form an essential 
feature of the aspect of the house and add immensely to its 
grace and beauty. Once more there is a similarity in disposi- 
tion, although the effect of each front is highly individual 
and distinctive. “he space between the wings of each front 
constitutes a terrace. Each terrace is reached by a broad 
flight of steps, quite filling the space occupied by three bays 
of the house. Sculptured lions guard the center of these 
steps on the entrance front; here each end of the terrace is 
filled with a flower garden; and splendid bay trees and orna- 
mental vases add to the decorative features which are com- 
pleted by a small fountain directly before the central win- 
dow. A larger fountain plays in the center of the space be- 
low, where the decorations include great marble seats placed 
before clipped hedges. 
The terrace of the ocean front is completely different in 
design. It is somewhat higher than the other, and the ends 
beyond the steps are inclosed within balustrades, the corner 
piers of which are surmounted by vast closed vases. Bay 
trees are arranged around the ends of the terrace, and an 
awning is hung before the three central windows. Immedi- 
ately below, on the lawn, are three impressive groups of 
sculpture. Smaller groups stand on pedestals on either side, 
thus extending the ornamental treatment almost to the ends 
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of the house; and in the center is a noble fountain, the chief 
feature of which is a seated figure of a woman that faces the 
terrace. The ground supporting this fountain constitutes a 
raised terrace surfaced with grass, from which, at the center, 
a flight of steps, with vases at top and bottom, leads to the 
lower lawn. 
Here, then, is a thoroughly charming summer home, one 
built with every outward aspect of magnificence, and yet, as 
the architects will tell you, by no means as costly a structure 
as it seems to be. Whether actually built of marble or not is 
a somewhat immaterial point, since the material used is a 
thoroughly legitimate building material, used, in this in- 
stance, with rare taste in a thoroughly legitimate way. And 
everything that might be brought into service in obtaining 
a fine result has been employed. ‘The elements of the design 
are essentially elegant, and they have been developed in an 
elegant manner, that is to say, witha real feeling for elegance 
artistically developed. ‘The house is large enough to be im- 
pressive as a building, and its external embellishments—the 
garden, terrace, walks, fountains, vases and plants—are all 
arranged and combined to yield the most interesting results. 
The entrance to the house is through the right wing of the 
entrance front. ‘he space immediately within constitutes a 
vestibule; then comes the staircase hall, with the main hall 
beyond, the whole of the right wing being thus given up 
completely to the approach, to hallways and to the stairs. 
The magnificence that is suggested by the sumptuous exterior 
is immediately realized. The entrance-hall and stairs are 
finished in Caen stone, white marble and cement. ‘The walls 
are treated in panels separated by pilasters carrying a cor- 
nice decorated in relief. Engaged columns stand in the angles 
of the doors, whose great decorated arches inclose sculptured 
tympanums. 
The stairs are at right angles to the visitor, and directly 
The Dining-Room is Designed in a Severe Louis XVI. Style 
