That comer of Kiukiang and Kiangse Roads which is immediately opposite the Cathedral has for the past six months been the scene of building operations. By the Ist of June, 1903, should the fates be propitious and the contractor energetic, wwo shall seo at that point a fine building erected, the New alee." Lhroughou: the world there must now: be many to whom Kalee is a familiar name, and Mrs. George Clarke a well-known personality, so that the erection of a new and modern" building "for—her—occupation is a matter of considerable interest. even outside Shanghai. The ground on which this building is to be erected is some 4} mow in extent, with a frontage to the Kiukiang Road of about 930 feet and to the Kiangse Road of about 188 fect. Upon this land there is to go up a building in the Renaissance style, of six storeys, and a height from the parement to the eaves of 90 feet. The facing is to be of red brick with green Ninepo stone dressings. The block is to comprise a large boarding-house with two suites of offices, and four six-roomed flats with servants' quarters attached. The boarding-house will contain on the ground floor an entrance hall and staircase, with passenger and luggage lifts; a large dining room 60 feet by 44 feet. with smaller pri-vote dining rooms adjoining; and large drawing, smoking, and card rooms. On the upper floors there will be 90 bed, sitting, and bath rooms, wherein the modern English style will be followed as regards the fittings—hot and cold water English baths in the bath rooms, electric Tight. fans. and so on. The nower which makes the electric light. the fans. and the Jifts possible will come from a private plant installed in the outbuildings. The import ance here of a good southern exposure will beg not be neglected, and a large courtyard Monnisox, Gratrox axv Scorn, Architects,
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