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PAGE4 THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1944

SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE HOSTESS HOUSE-Reading fr.om left to right: the landscape-Frank Pointer, S1c·; Tom Brown, S1c; John Wilkins, S1c. BOTTOM ROW
TOP ROW-Hospital patients enjoying the sun at the South Terrace, B. N. Janes, -Shadow and light as depicted by this rest scene, shot from the steps -of the South
AMM2c; A. A. Baclawski, Marine Corporal; J. T. Myers, Y3c, and S. J. Macioch, S1c, Terrace. On-e of the many excellent shots picked by -our cameraman-The man behind
with Red Crioss Worker, Miss Baxa. Miss J-ean Bates of the Welfare and Recreation the scenes, Lt. Davies, landscape architect, with his supervisors and tree surgeons ex-
Department, is the charming host-The Palm Court, an oasis of peace and seclusion. plaining the landscape .plans to A. A. Mc Daniels, MoM M3c; L. J. Jacklitsch, BM2c; C.
CENTER ROW-North Side, view of the Hostess House, note ceiling height windows- Garrett, AE1c; W. J. La Combe, SW1c, and B .C. Allred, CM3c, who were invaluable as
Inset oval-Some of the enlisted personnel r-esponsible for the excellent condition of c-o-workers.

Commodore R. W. Cary the Hostess House to give the feel- ness to work by them. According tess House. The window box facing Chesterfields and chairs are honey
ing of warmth, informal comfort, to him the credit of this under- the front is filled with a solid mass colored maple upholstered in vari-
Opens Hostess House peace and serenity of a country taking should go to the enlisted of red Martha Washington gerani- ous shades of green and copper.
home.
men.
ums and blue ·Ageratums.
Every effort has been made to pro-
(Continued from page 1) 8000 Man Hours Donated by Hostess. House has Beautiful Spacious Main Lounge vide ease and comfort. The large
beauty of A Home of Relaxation Enlisted Personnel Grounds On entering the Hostess House, bricked in fireplace with the easy
for the enlisted personnel. The enlisted men of all activities The walks approaching the one cannot but be impressed with chairs around it gives one a nostal-
Salute to Lt. Davies on Treasure Island willingly do- Hostess House are bordered with the home-like atmosphere of the gic touch of home. A Steinway
To Lieutenant Davies, (landscape nated their spare hours in helping fragrant allysum, marigolds and interior. The Main Lounge is what piano looks inviting for community
architect) fell the task of furnish- Lt. Davies with the grounds, trees marguerites. The famous palm and you see first. The arresting beauty singing, or if you prefer recorded
ing the landscape of the grounds and shrubbery. Mr. Davies was olive trees left over from the of it fills you with a tranquil feel- music (from Bach to Gershwin)
surrounding the Hostess House. voluminous with his praise of the World Exposition, gives the en- ing of being at home. there are specially located sound
Many was the night that he burned enlisted men's efforts who labored trance a majestic appearance; as The color scheme of the room is cabinets that waft fine music
the midnight oil, envisioning and with a will. He was especially im- the shadow of the sun throws an a subdued blend of silver green through the spacious lounge. There
planning the grounds surrounding pressed with the care and willing- interesting silhouette on the Hos- of the Olive. The comfortable (Continued on page 6)