On the other hand, huge kitchens and bath-rooms of proportions that should put Hollywood producer of Society Drama to shame (page Mr. C. B. De Mille) have disappeared in the newer—buildings. Architects of today's partments do not waste space, After all, a kitchen need not be large enough for the boy to entertain all his friends—at once. And terrace suggestion and at least two downtown buildings have a certain number of rooms or apartments so equipped. Reports from those indulging in luxury are highly favourable and it seems Ukely that the plan will be followed elsewhere.
Pent-houses, however, are rare to-day. Synonymous abroad with' the ultra-modern, with the nouveau riche, the pent-house brings back the famous ost spaciousness to the owner, the limitless freedom of the upper air, broken only by reflections of dazzling electric signs, far below, and perhaps the whirl of a trans-Continenta: plane—if one in to believe the films.
Perhaps the best version of the penthouse theme was supplied by Miss Katharine Brush in last season's best seller, "Red-Headed Woman". Breaches the predatory heroine to the inevitable "girl friend "I's w penthouse!
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