Since the article entitled "My Little Wooden Hut" appeared in our columns much correspondence, some in the nature of inquiries, some informative, has been received by us upon this subject- In the latter category is a letter from Mr. Frederick A. Moody, who gives us some particulars concerning _sectional houses as: supplied from Australia. He also. expresses his Willingness to supply further information to those who are interested in this matter.
Mr. Moody: mentions that he has realized for some time that there is a great future for the sectional houses in China, where they can made into most comfortable homes cither in the settlements or at our holiday resorts. He himself having one sent out to be erected at Chinwangtao. The firms which supply thesn houses publish catalogues with illustrations of various standard types. but there would seem to be no difficulty in getting special designs made up without any very material difference.
When the house arrives in China transportation is quite an easy matter as it can easily be sn* its destination either by road or train. In Australia such houses are used extensively far from railroads or rivers, having been taken by road for some two to three hundred miles. Tt is no uncommon sight in Australia to seo two engines pulling a large house along the road. and this operation is performed without causing much disturbance to the interior of the building.
In comparing the Australian with the Canadian houses, Mr. Moody is of the opinion that the designs and workmanship of the former are superior and that the timber is better and more seasoned. He also states that Inrgo station holders who have made uso of these houses always speak very well of them.
As regards the assembling of the parts, Mr. Moody says that it hardly requires' experienced labour, and that those who like to do a little manual work in their spare time can erect the houses themselves. Prices range from about £200 to £600.
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