Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1935, Page 14

A—14 BRITAIN.ENIOYING BUILDING BOOM Real Estate Trade Keeps Pace With Growth of Construction. This is one of a series of articles ®y Mr. Fawcett, written in the course of a recent trip to Europe and recording his impressions and observations. Other articles in this series will appear from time to time in The Star. BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT. Building opeiations commonly are a measuring stick for economic and so- cial progress, and evidence of return- ing prosperity may be discerned in Great Britain this Summer in the number of ccnstruction enterprises under way. From Lands End to Dover and from | the Isle of Wight to Berwick, at the mouth of the Tweed, new houses, apartment buildings, hotels, taverns, factories and warehouses are being erected. The southern counties espe- cially are enjoying an unprecedented bcom. Carpenters, bricklayers, plas- | terers, roofers and glaziers are “in | work” as never before in many years. | The real estate trade to all appear- ances is entering an expansion period | of unparalleled dimensions. Doubtless, it is true that natural causes are involved. England was underbuilt before the World War, the country emerged from the conflict into a veritable housing famine: David Lloyd George, it may be remembered, employed the need of the people for| shelter in his “Hang the Kaiser” cam- paign of December, 1918, but his pro- gram of “houses fit for heroes” had to be abandoned in 1921. Spasmodic in- dependent efforts were initiated with fair consistency during the next decade. The problem, however, re- mained unsolved until a coalition of the forces of Remsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin brought the so-called | national government into power. Then | & iresh start was made and the fruits, of that plantinc now are conspicuously obvious. The English landscape lit-| erally is blosscming with domestic and | industrial architecture. | Modernistic Trend Evident. | And the designs=are credible. Small houses customarily are sketched in consonance with Tudor conceptions | and Anne Hathaway's cottage at Strat- ford is being duplicated multitudinous- ly everywhere The idea “fits into” | existing skylires unobtrusively. Near | London several fine ‘“garden cities” | have been constructed after Eliza- bethan models, and within the metro- | politan area—at Goulders Green, for | instance—whole streets of apartments | have been built in the same mode. | The vast housing projects of West- minster. however, reflect the modern- | tstic tastes of similar developments on | the continent. Entire blocks of cube- shaped “flats” with gray brick walls | and criss-cross windows have been | raised between the Abbey and the Tate Gallery at Millbank. But wor- thier examples of the latter-day style | are the new department stores, shops, motor show rooms and restaurants of Piccadilly, Bond street, Regent street and Oxford street. The Cumberland Hotel at the Marble Arch and the new Corner House cafes of the Lyons #yndicate are the “latest word” in futurism, ecnvenience and comfort— judged “unnecessarily radical” by the conservative critics of architecture, but frankly appreciated by “those who like that sort of thing.” At Staines and in other suburbs of London new ausomobile assembly plants, food products factories and other industrial establishments mir- ror the changing point of view of the people with regard to pragmatic building. Scientific notions of heat- ing, lighting and ventilation are man- ifest in each separate structure, with green lawns and colorful beds of flowers to “adorn the tale.” Slum Clearance Next. But the end is not yet. Mr. Bald- win, succeeding Mr. MacDonald, has on his agenda the business of demol- iching 270,000 slum dwellings and the replacing of them with 286,000 new homes to accommodate 1,250,000 per- sons. The goal is nothing less than %2 permanent raising of our standard of civilization,” as Sir Hilton Young expressed it. Necessary capital will be found by the government and the *“local authorities” co-operatively. Meanwhile, private enterprise is being stimuvlated and the,renovation of hundreds of properties amenable to salvage is being undertaken. The Houses of Parligment are undergoing & process of refacement, the Henry VIII chapel of the Abbey recently has been cleaned and redecorated, the €ome of St. Paul’s is being reinforced, 2 new wing is being added to the Tate Gallery, several bady needed annexes to the Briiish Museum have been completed at Kensington, the Royal Geographic Society has built a new home, a dozen or more new hospitals ere prejected and new schools, col- lege and university halls are crop- ping up overnight. But it is worthy of mention that no experimental restoration work and no edventurous innovations are being | epproved. The ministry of health a few weeks ago proclaimed’'a ban on skyscrapers as “unnecessary and un- desirable.” It also has stipulated that none but good materials are to 80 into subsidized enterprises. Another “watchdog” is the London County Council which recently an- nounced a plan for a new housing estate to be constructed on a 50-acre portion of the White City exhibition grounds at Shepherds Bush. A com- mitee of experts will examine de- signs, check up on materials and keep an eye on labor. FAIRFAX PROGRAM IN FETE DISCUSSED| | Queen and Attendants for Ma- nassas Festival Will Be Chosen in That County. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRPAX, Va., August 24—Plans for Fairfax County’s participation in the Piedmont Dairy Pestival at Ma- nassas, tentatively scheduled for Sep- tember 27, were outlined last night at a committee meeting in the office of County Agricultural Agent H. B. Derr. Because the queen is slated to be selected from Fairfax this year, along with her maids of honor and train bearers, it was decided that all activi- ties of the county should be featured #s much as possible in the festival. Mrs. Robert M. Smith of Manassas, assistant manager and director of the dairy fete, explained that plans are going forward to make the cwrent festival the largest held. Iel Shop Hert— High-grade 2-pc. Living Room Suite It is that smart, comfortable, inviting London Club model— and it is rightly made, through and through. Covered in genuine mohair frieze—offered in a variety of rich hand- some shades. It’s all value—scrutinize it closely—and see. 4-piece Colonial Bed Room Suite The design is indicative of the superior character of this suite. Made of Philippine mahogany—and finished in the Colonial red its type suggests. You expect to live a long time with your Bed Room Suite—and you’ll be happy with this one. ’ THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, AUGUST 25, 1933—PART ONE. When You Buy Furniture Remember This— House & Herrmann Welcomes “CAREFUL” BUYERS The furniture customer who is interested in getting the UTMOST in VALUE and QUALITY for every dollar spent, is the one we are glad to see. The more searching the scrutiny—the keener the dis- crimination—the more positive the competition, the greater the triumph for HOUSE 8 HERRMANN—and WE AL- WAYS win when value is the determining consideration. LAST WEEK OF THE AUGUST SALE! ¥ L Imposing 9-pc. Dining Suite Its design presents a pleasing interpretation of a popular period and its construction confirms all that is claimed for “Furniture of Merit.” Burl walnut veneers, given that deep rich walnut flms’h. You cannot be too critical in your inspection of this suite. It win you! 117 384 94 If the customer puts terms above VALUE, or imakes price paramount to QUALITY—then we may lose the sale. But the purchaser loses what he specially seeks— SATISFACTION. But remember—when VALUE, based on QUALITY, is the one and final consideration—then HOUSE HERRMANN makes not only that particular sale, but makes a permanent customer as well. 2-pc. Custom-built Living Room Suite The mahogany base and the hand rests are effectively carved. The filling is real hair; with seat cushion and reversible loose $ pillow back cushions, down filled. Upholstered in green bro- catelle—or other dependable fabric. Handsome 4-pc. Bed Room Suite Best of the moderne school—not garishly extreme; but re- ¥ finedly new and effective. Beautiful burl walnut veneers— $ skilled craftsmanship. A wonderful group that only the August Sale could offer at this price. 114114 Colonial Is the Motif of This Dining Suite Full ten pieces (including server which is not in the picture), double pedestal table, big china closet, comfortable and ornate $ chairs—and “guality built” in every detail of wood and workmanship, Choice of walnut or mahogany. NOTHING EXTRA FOR CONVENIENT CREDIT With a Philco Radio You can “get the world.” Come in for a demonstra- tion. Easy terms. HOUSE Seventh at Eye Street & “Furniture of Merit’ 8433-35 Georgia Avenue Sleep on an Ostermoor Mattress —and you'll “sleep like a top”—and wake up com- pletely rested. Special terms. AUGUST SALE Regular $33.50 Studio Couch $22.50 "AUGUST SALE Regular $15 Inner Spring Mattress $10-50 AUGUST SALE Regular $89 4-pc. Walnut Veneer Bedroom Suite $57.50 AUGUST SALE Regular $19.50 5-Piece / Breakfast Suite $1445 AUGUST SALE Regular $19.50 Occasional Chair $14-50 AUGUST SALE Regular $119 Solid Maple 4-{’:, Bedroom Suite 584 AUGUST SALE Regular $7.95 Maple Boudoir Chair $5.95 AUGUST SALE Regular $12.50 Mahogany or Walnut Coffee Table $7.50 AUGUST SALE Regular $59.50 Solid Mahogany or Walnut Gov. Winthrop Secretary $43.50 AUGUST SALE Regular $29.95 Walnut-Finished Cedar Chest $19.95 AUGUST SALE Regular $6.75 Folding Baby Carriage (Beach Cart Style) $3.95 _AUGUST SALE_ Regular $27.50 Mahogany Drop Leaf Table (Dunean Phrfe) $17.50 AUGUST SALE Regular $34.50 Axminster Rugs $27.50 AUGUST SALE Regular $135 Fine Wilton Rugs $79.50