1903-04 Volume 28 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

244 THE SCROLL.large fire-place similar to the one in the smoking room. It isfinished throughout in mahogany. The cushions on thewindow seats are of black leather to match the heavy leatherchairs. The rest of the furniture consists of mahogany bookcases,chairs, and a large governor's table. In the back ofthe house is the raatron's-room with a bath adjoining. Therooms have been so arranged that the main floor lends itselffinely for receptions and dances. With the exception of thelibrary the entire space can be thrown into one immenseroom, giving a floor space of about 1700 square feet.The second floor affords, with six suites, accommodationsfor twelve men. Of the six studies, four have two exposures,THE THIRD FLOOR.while the other two face Washtenaw avenue. A linen closet and abath room complete this floor. The bathroom is provided witha tub, shower, closet, four wash-bowls, and a clothes chute.The third-floor with its four suites is sought by those of artistictendencies, as the gabled roof gives an opportunity for cleverdecorations. This floor with its four suites accommodateseight men. It also contains a trunk room and a bath roomsimilar to the one on the second floor. On this floor is founda single room, dubbed the "Alumni room," which has beenset aside especially for the benefit of visiting alumni. Underno circumstances will an undergraduate be permitted to useit, and we hope that many Phis will have occasion to use it.The floors throughout the house are of hard wood. Thehouse is heated by steam and lighted by both gas and electricity.CARL H. UPMEYER.