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Show W. J. MLttW - It is Located in the Oity of Canajoharis in Eeantiful Central New k " York. A JIAGH IFIOEBT EE3IDEJCE. , i Arkell's Den The Grounds f n-rounding ' This Handsome Besidanca I Marriage Customs. 1 . CAXASOnARIE.Xov.3-f his tiiolnrnennw j Ilttla town is in central New York, in hs heart of the valley of the Mohawk. Here is located the home of one of Xew York's busiest men, V. J. Arkell, proprietor proprie-tor and publisher of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Illus-trated Newspaper and The Judgo. The Journey to aud from the city to Canajo-haric, Canajo-haric, a distance of 200 miles, is made with righteous regularity once a week, and Sat- j nrday and Sunday finds Mr. Arkell with bis family, one of the happiest of men in the happiest of homes. All houses are not homes, but his is typi-- typi-- el of all that is embraced in that expre ; ; RESIDENCE OF W. J. ARKEIX. lve English word home. It is located In his native village, and on the lot In which he ran and romped among the cedars in bis boyhood days. The elevation gives it character rather than boldness, and its quaint architecture savors of the modern English or Elizabethan Eliza-bethan style. The interior, in its modest ' height of ceiling and general plan of build- ' Ing, carries outtheideaa which the ezterioi uggest. An exquisite stained gloss window, win-dow, reminding one of tropical splendor lo butterflies aud cactus bloom, with a daintily dainti-ly decorated blue and gold ceiling, claim! your first attention on entering. Decorator and upholaterer have not had undisputed sway in this home. You recognize rec-ognize in the dainty little conceits which meet you at every turn a woman's presence, pres-ence, and an individuality presents itself "without au introduction" in the person of the lady who originated and superintended superin-tended this part of the work, and who bears tbe honored titles of wife and hostess. host-ess. Through her good taste wealth does not stare at you and impress you with th chasm which lies between it and comfort, but rather it has been made to add to homeliness (to use this word In its original origi-nal meaning) a touch of gratitude and content. The first or ground floor embraces hall, reception room, drawing, music and din-' din-' ing rooms, with well arranged culinary departments de-partments at tbe rear. The dining room is finished in oak, and has a massive sideboard side-board and table in the same wood. Tht hall is nearly square, with a large fireplace and colonial mantel. The broad stairway la lighted by a mosalo glass window in bine and gold. The cosy fire screen, tht dainty little table set with fine porcelain, and by its side the swinging tea kettle, suggests the cheer which welcomes you. The reception room, charming in white and gold, artistically delicate in all its an Tf. 3. ARKELL'S DEM. polntments, is the one place tbe master ol the house lays no claim upon, for strictly ' ipeaking it is "my lady's paradise" no , other room is too good to have a romp in with the children and Major, the big mas-. mas-. ttff. The whole house, with this one room excepted, is his, is yours, it you chance to Visit him. . Mr. Arkell's library is In no sense a workshop; on the second floor and adjoining adjoin-ing the family rooms, it la only a quiet spot in which to write a letter or take a ; . nap. Business is Mr. Arkell's forte, but that is done in ; the city; relaxation from core is the thing he seeks at his homo, and true to Bible prophecy he flnils it. Hi old friends and new ones are alwuys welcomed wel-comed in right good fellowship. Mr. Ar- kell is fond of art, and pictures are In all the rooms. In manner somewhat brusque, lie wins yoa by his confluence and holds jrott by his uprightness. ' ' . j Frances M, Smith. : |