THE DE LA GUERRA MANSION 
T he glamor of romance and the mysterious influence of 
antiquity cling to the old home of Don Jose Antonia 
de la Guerra, the Spanish grandee who was the flrst 
military commandant under Spanish rule of what is now 
California. The house is still standing in Santa Barbara and 
the hand-made tile of the roof as well as the paving tile of the 
corridors are in most part still serving their purposes. Its 
quaint furnishings and its historical associations are 
written of by Catherine Robertson Hamlin and photo¬ 
graphs are reproduced which tell of much that is unwritten in 
the text. 
THE TREATMENT OF COLONIAL HALLS 
Myrtle Hyde Darling contributes an interesting paper in 
which she describes the development of the entrance hall and 
its reaching the full height of its artistic triumph in the years 
following the Revolution. She describes and illustrates 
several charming examples of the genuinely artistic finishing 
of the stairways and halls of that period, which plainly 
indicate the conscientious work of the artisans of the times 
both in design and execution. 
TYPICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES OF THE TWENTIETH 
CENTURY 
Elizabeth Foster writes entertainingly and helpfully of 
“Typical Lighting Fixtures of the Twentieth Century.” 
The question of the selection of appropriate fixtures for the 
various rooms of a house, is one which is not easily settled 
without some guidance from an experienced person. This 
article will supply help which will be applicable to many 
types of houses built to-day. 
MODERN WALL COVERINGS 
“ Modern Wall Coverings” is an article which will be found 
of particular and timely interest. This will be fully illus¬ 
trated. The article is from the pen of Mrs. Louise King who 
is a recognized authority in this line. 
THE SMALL HOUSE WHICH IS GOOD 
A house which is particularly good though not so small is 
described by Rev. George H. Ottaway. It is called “The 
Manse.” The architect, Mr. C. E. Barott has evolved a 
plan which is very commodious and livable and enclosed it 
with a design at once picturesque and inviting. Details of 
cost of the bouse, as well as of its furnishings, are given in 
tabular form which will prove to be useful guides to others 
about to build or furnish. 
JAPANESE GARDENS IN AMERICA 
The second garden to be described by Mrs. Phebe West- 
cott Humphreys in this series is that of Mr. Charles T. 
Pilling at Lansdowne, Pa. In a most fascinating way she 
describes the beauties of green draperies of trailing growths, 
of boulder outlined creeks and ponds, of the Wistaria 
arbors hung with vines and masses of the pendulous blooms, 
of the brilliant maples and azaleas which clothe the sides 
of the miniature mountains; all providing sufficient excuse 
for the presence of the many shaped lanterns to light the 
secluded walks among these dense growths. Charming 
photographs illustrate the text. 
REPAIRS BY THE ROADSIDE 
In an interesting recital of the things that may happen to 
the motorist en route, Mr. Fred D. Paylor suggests useful 
expedients to employ in dealing with them when they arise. 
The careful man however will find most useful his suggestions 
of what to do before starting so as to minimize the chance 
of trouble on the way, exemplifying the old adage, “An 
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 
SOME TREASURES OF A COLLECTOR 
Under the above caption a series of illustrations of Old 
Furniture, Old Silver, Pewter, Pottery, China, etc., will be 
published from time to time with detailed descriptive matter 
regarding the individual pieces. In the October issue, some 
fine old pieces in the collection of Mr. j. L. Schwartz, will 
be illustrated. These with many others are housed in his 
beautiful home “Hillcrest,” Port Hope, Ontario. Each 
piece is authenticated. 
FURNISHING A HOUSE OF SEVEN ROOMS FOR $1500 
In the October number, will appear the initial article of a 
series written by a decorator, under the heading of “ Furnish¬ 
ing a House of Seven Rooms for $1500.” This will include 
wall decorations, floor coverings and all furniture, the house 
comprising a living-room, dining-room, two bedrooms, nur¬ 
sery, bath and kitchen. Each article will deal with a single 
room, beginning with the living-room. The suggestions 
offered will be absolutely practical and the prices quoted, 
correct. 
DOMESTIC RUGS 
H. James Johnson writes of “ Domestic Rugs, ” handling 
his subject in a way which is most interesting and practical as 
it lays before the readers careful descriptions illustrated with 
cuts of rugs now to be found upon which definite prices are 
quoted. 
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