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we1MlttvcAfttWi«0farwnoxi)ilt;miAssumption Church—its Interior Decorations.. ykt It la hardly probable that any one *not * worshipper at tho Catholic church • has any idea of tho, beauty, symmetry, and inspiring grandeur of tho interior of that magnificent edifice, which is nearing completion, after years of unceasing toil, and many self-sacrifices | iti on the part of the projectors,and the real superintendent, Rev, J. J. Smith. I mi Last week reference was made to the j ^ three altars, which are now being built and ore to bo placed in tho church sometime in May, as tho final act oi 1 (r(adornment before tho dedication. Since | a our lost issue a representative of this paper had tho pleasuro of visiting tho I J” church, and is now ready to affirm that at from reports, he had formed bnt a jth feeble conception of tho inspiring boon ty whioh spread out before him as he I 0 entered the massive doors. Of course | •« t ho first thing that attracted our attention, was the painting of Tho Assumption, on the west wall, over the large attar. It is ft raastor piece of art, and cannot fail to inspire hallowed thoughts j q in the breasts of all who gaze upon it. | C The upper part of the altar, when iu plaoe, will form a massive frame around this painting. Our oyes next rested , { pr on the ooliag, which had just passed 0 v. out of the hands of those master artista ( the Messrs, Fioke, of Davenport. One t abort visit is not enough to learn, nor |is one short newspaper article enough 'to desoribo the inspiring lessons of sacred history, which have been put on j I those walls by tho artist’s brush. Tho £ ceiling is divided into sections by tho ( massive trusses and purlines that sup- t port the roof, inside of these sootions 11 are paintings of tho Apostles, and Renowned Saints. The names of these paintings will bo found in the chart published below. The windows of the church are of heavy stained gloss, and ure all memoriallwindows, ind as near as we can remember are os follows:The largo window in the oast end. presented by T. H. Tobin, ooatains paintings of the four Evangelista, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.Over the sanctuary, on tho north aide, is one presented by the Rev. J. J. y Smith, on the south aide, one by the' children of Thomas and Mary A. White,The other windows on the; south aide (commencing at'the west)* are by Rev. J. J. Smith, P. Joyce, children of J. and A. Nolan, Robert Shea, Patrick Nolan and Wm. Jackman.On the north aide, (beginning' at the east end) the windows ore fcom Lott +' LaughUn, Mr and Mrs. Dimtor, J.Neary, and the Mulronoy family. Thesewindows aro alt in memory of departed friends. At tho apex of each window is a scriptural emblem, amonjg.w.hioh we namo tho following, The Trinity Sao* rament, Incense, Cross and Mary, Lamb of God, The Alt Seeing Eye. Tho Dovo representing tho Holy ' Ghost, Heart, Cross and Anohor, and the Ark of the Covenant.
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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Iowa, US
Fri, Dec 21, 1888
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