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 1868.J Descriptions. 307 gable. The apex of the gable is also frequently crowned by the introduction of a slight octagonal shaft, with pinna- cle, enriched with ornamental mould- ings. The high roof is one more pecu- liarity, which we may name; and, although this scarcely admitted much ornament, it was not, however, neg- lected. Relief from sameness was ob- tained by the emploj'ment of shingles, tiles, or, as in this case, slate of different shapes, producing a pleasing alterna- tion of lines. We have hurriedly noticed the most striking differences, which exist in the Gothic Style, according to its application. This subject, neverthe- less, deserves a more extended consider- ation. This Villa is intended to be con- structed of Brick, of an ordinary quality, laid to a smooth even surface, with flat joints ; will be two stories high, with an attic story within the roof; and painted French Gray, or some neutral tint. We will now proceed to explain the references on the ground-plans. In the first story : — A is the Vestibule, with rounded corners and tile floor, having glass doors, opening into the Hall B. These doors are made in pairs, and equal in width to the front doors. The Hall B, entered through these Ves- tibule Doors, is six (6) feet wide by eighteen feet six inches (18 feet 6 inches) long, with a return, towards the front, of eight feet wide. This latter portion contains the Main Stairway C, is semi- circular on the front, and is continued up above the roof, forming a circular tower, a most effective and striking fea- ture in the design. Passing through the Hall, we enter the Parlor D, an apartment nineteen (19) feet long by fourteen (14) wide, with two baj'-windows. The one on the side is octagonal, containing three divisions, and that in front is square. This latter projects two feet six inches