February, 1916 
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The two rooms 
shown on this page 
are from the resi¬ 
dence of H. P. Dil¬ 
lon, Esq., at Tope¬ 
ka, Kansas; Charles 
E. Birge, architect. 
The dining-room is 
finished in Flemish 
oak and hung with 
a tapestry in which 
the predominant 
note is blue. Deco¬ 
rations of blue and 
silver carry out the 
scheme. A carved 
Caen stone mantel 
adds interest 
A square hall of 
panelled oak occu¬ 
pies the center of 
the house. Its gen¬ 
erous fireplace and 
large chairs give an 
air of hospitality. 
Large north win¬ 
dows on the stair 
landing, with panel 
pictures from Ar¬ 
thurian legends, 
lend a cloistered 
lighting to the hall¬ 
way and the bal¬ 
cony above 
