September, 1923 
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Gillies 
The front of this house of stucco, stone and slate is unusually U’cl! designed 
both in its general proportions and relationship of parts, and in its use 
of materials. Slate as a roofing material is seen at its best, and the technique 
of ihe stone masonry in the chimney is the best of its kind. Half-timbering 
has been properly used in the gable projection for decorative rynphasis, and 
has been kept splendidly and sympathetically in character with the rest of house 
The true test of skillful planning is often found in the arrangement of the 
second floor, where personal requirements and space restrictions are more in 
evidence than opportunities for purely architectural effects. Here a maximum 
use has been made of all the available space, and everything has been provided 
for without unduly cramping the upstairs hall. The large bath, with both tub 
andshower, is a feature which will commend itself to many prospective builders 
An alcove with casement windows 
provides a quiet retiring spot in the 
corner of the living room to the left 
of the fireplace. The design of this 
sort of architectural incident, which 
has contributed greatly to the charm 
of English country house interiors, 
is well adapted here. The doors at 
the left of the picture lead to the en¬ 
closed porch opening onto the terrace 
