They Approved The Hew Plans

THEY APPROVED THE NEW PLANS

Knights Templar Pleased with Plans for Re-building

THE SAVINGS BANK BLOCK

An Elevator, Steam Heat, New Arrangement of Rooms and $20,000 Expenditure of Money

The plans for improving the Ann Arbor Savings Bank block, or Masonic Temple, have been submitted to the Masonic bodies for their approval. They call for an increase in the rental of the third floor from $550 to $650, but they supply the third floor with steam heat, so that there is really no increase in rental. They also provide an elevator, which does away with the long climb of stairs and makes the lodge rooms as easy of access to members as the ground floor would be.

The architects of the new plans are Mason & Kahn, of Detroit. They call for the expenditure of $18,000 by the owners of the building in refitting it. The second floor is to be practically torn out and fine new offices to be put in which can be reached by an elevator.

The Masonic bodies are considering re-arranging partitions, fitting up a gallery or balcony in their audience room for spectators, redecorating, etc, and it is understood that $200 will be allowed on rental for this purpose. The plan is for the three Masonic bodies to appropriate $1,500 for these improvements.

The Knights Templar Tuesday night approved of the plans. They will come before the blue lodges this week for their approval.