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Permanent decorative and sanitary qualities are assured by the individual clay tiles formed in a variety of sizes and designs in beautiful, everâ€" lasting colors and «sextures, and burnâ€" ed in the pottery kiln to produce a material that is unaffected by destrucâ€" tive elements. Mosaic designing with ceramic tlles provides unlimited artistic opportunâ€" ity for interior and exterior features. such as fountains, bird baths, sun dial gardens, and terraces. Small tiles ranging in size from threeâ€"eights inth square to two inch hexagon Can be ascembled in colour to create interestâ€" ing expressions of the owner‘s indiâ€" viduality. Contrast of colour and conâ€" trasits of texture in tile designing afâ€" ford wide latitude for decorative purâ€" pose!. The gneral popularicy of tile is due to its beauty and sanitary value. In addition tile is fireproof, weatherprcof, inodgrous, resistant to abrasion, molsâ€" ture, chemicals and stains, and daoes not dcteriorate, These qualities have brought to the architect and builder an ideal material for store front deâ€" sizn and exterior service requiring reâ€" sistance ¢o severe climatic conditions. application is notable in modern oil and gas service station design.: The ease with which oil and grease stains are removed from the impervious tile surface is evidenced by the smart cleanliness of these modern starions. Toâ€"day colorful decorative tiles proâ€" vide the popular floor and wall covâ€" erings for bathrooms, kitchens, corriâ€" dors, vestibules, fireplaces and all surâ€" faces where permanent fire and weathâ€" erproof qualities are desired. Colourful TiHles Now are Available to All The ancient art of the potter and clay, combined with the marvels of the presers age of manufacture, have produced tiles for the home owner of moderate means which at one time only nobility could enjoy. No room is more a product of the modern age than the bathroom and the kitchen. PFloors of ceramic tiles, beautifully patterned, absolutely nonâ€" absorbert, nonâ€"staining and odorless, assure sanitary conditions .so essential to these rooms. Permanent decorated walls with distinct indiÂ¥iduality of effect can be obtained by cthe blending of size and shape of tiles in various colours. Architectural features are available for framing door and window openings. Complete enclosure of the plumbing fixtures with wall tile proâ€" vides security from water damage, and a surface cleaned without effort. Th greneral use of tile for fireplace facing and hearth is natural, as the tiles are themselves a product of the high temperature of the potters‘ kiln and capable of withstanding rapid temperature changes. Voelvety neutral colors to blend with the scheme of deâ€" coration make the genial hearth one of the features of the livinz room. THURSDAY, MAY 12TH] 1938 Once They Were Only in Reach of the Nobility. J. E, H. CHATEAUVERT who aided materially in the camâ€" paign for better homes in Timmins and district. He was chairman of the local committee last year that did suchâ€"effective work in popularâ€" izing thhs Home Improvement Plan in the Porcupine. HELPED TO BETTER HOMES Chimneys Carelessly Built Often Cause Fires ards can be easily prevented. A little thought, a litile care, will accomplish wonders, Every fire starts becaus> someone was cargless and the prevenâ€" vion of fires is an individual matter. Permanent fire hazards can be made or avoided at the time a house is built. * Carelessly built chimneys are one of the ccmmonss: causes of nesdless loss. The use of vitrified clay flue linings will eliminate this danger at low cost. Vitrified clay flue lining is not alâ€" Fire is the greatest danger that faces Ahs average home. Yet most fire hazâ€" P LUn Coâ€"operating with the Home Improvement ’ oÂ¥ t4, > h /-:\:l“‘ Consider our position to supply you with Building products. From the time the rough lumber comes to our plant until it is dressed and cut into required measurements, we have one thought in mindâ€"Quality Lumber at most Reaâ€" sonable Prices. Whatever your needs may hbe Roy‘s Planing Mill is runâ€" ning day after day to give you the best lumber obtainable. Get an estimate for your building from us toâ€"day. LET‘S GET TOGETHER Build â€" Repair â€" Remodel You‘ll want to be sure that what you do is right, that the materials and workâ€" manship may justify any expenditure you may make. You‘ll want your own ideas carried out, but you realize they may not be practical, and want them checked by an advisor. That‘s where we come in, because we are organized to give you full coâ€"operation. We handle first quality building materials for every practical purpose. We‘li plan your building, arrange for the financing and handle every detail to your entire hdtmtactmn All this is yours when you deal with us. HIGHEST QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS Spun Rock Wool Insulation Barret Shingles n GET OUR ESTIMATE FIRST THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO lfected by smoke fumes, gases, oils or neat, Once it is properly set in place in a chimney it is peétmanent and does not deteriorate,. Its hard burned surâ€" iase gives an exceptionally somoth inâ€" terioy. surface which allows a good free draft and minimizes the accumuâ€" latio:n of soot. Another factor in favour of vitriâ€" fied clay flue lining is that it has only one joint in every two fret with no possibility of es of drafs. Brick has nine joints every two feet, the heat of the chimney cracks off the mortar jJoints and causes loss of draftt and danger of fire through open joints, Brickwork parged or unparged inâ€" side che chimnev ootructs smoke SECOQNHD AVENUE and BAIBAM STREET P. ROY PLANING MILL PRODUCTS Plascle accessories in home interiors am the newest wrinkle in Canadian home construction, New homes, parâ€" ticularly thase of very modern design, are being brightened up by the use of red, pink, blue and green plastle doorâ€" knabs, light sawitches and other atâ€" ‘achments. New plastics are being deâ€" veloped constantly by chemical comâ€" panlés who seek to make life brighter aAs well asa more efficient. Plastile Accessories for Interiors of New Homes om wood ind on HOMEs EDNTTIHON dgrafts and creates an acâ€" of soot ard saticky vapou and other fuels.