— 336 — after allowing for the différence of nature and éducation. We mention this because if Mr. Christie has proved in his beautiful work in the Livadia just alluded to, that he is allied in mind and style to the artists of the i8th. century, he has none the less sympathy with the Japanese and has availed himself largely of a new medium for introduction into his schemes of décoration ; this is the Japanese lea- ther paper that harmonises with most styles, because it is without associations linking it to any particular one. We hâve seen in one ail the features of old spanish leather of the best time while others possess a detail elaborated in the highest degree, and their variety in design and colour pro duces the greatest effect wherever décoration is introduced, besides being practically indestructible. It is to Mr. Christie that the development to sufficien size for English use is due, and having practically the entire control of its manufacture in Japan he has never ceased to impress on the native workmen the necessity of adhering to the old designs and colours which is the only method of preventing its debasement and conséquent abandonment. For efficient accomplishment of an architect’s design, we can confidently recommend Mr. Christie, who unités dis crétion with « savoir-faire. »