An exceptionally handsome ex: ample of ecclesiastical interior de-
The vino leaf tracery makes a lovely dignified lino the ceration will shortly be seen in the Charecl of Holy Trinity Cathedea, which, under the stipulations of' the Henry Lester, will have its old choir-stalls replaced by mew ones more in keeping with present day nees. Choir stalls, bishop's throne, the dean's chair and two chairs for choir-boys' book rosta und at the bback of the men's stalls the pierced panels are an effective bit.
Teak is the wood on which the Gothic designs are being carved The woodwork is of lighter tone-in ts present state than the existing choir-stalls at the Cathedral. The the clergy together with a screen Jcomprise the group, made possible through Mr. Lester's generosity, and other alterations will include' the latter attest to age's mellowing and darkening qualities, and their polish through usage is a harmonious note The mew stalls will not be stained, beautiful window in his memory, the south transept of the Cathedral. Certain alterations in the elevations only waxed and polished and the natural beauties of the wood will be brought out in the course of time of the Chancel and in the floor and with use. there are also included in plans of the architects, Messrs. Stewartson, Spence & Watson.
The stalls are at present being carved and joined at the Kiaochow Road factory of Messrs. Arts Crafts, Ltd. It is hoped to have them completed within another, two months and as the stained glass morial window is expected rive from England in June," the changes may possibly be complete! inside the Cathedral early in the Among the other details of the carving is a tracery of letters f Biblical quotations, around the backs of the stalls, 'A low screen, across the front the Chancel will follow the same Gothic traditions, and the bishop's throne to replace the present one will also have the simple dignity of this type of architecture. The Dean's chair and kneeler and two chairs for the clergy, like wi edher to the dignity of Gothic in summer months.
The new stalls and chairs have enn in process of making for a considerable time and_uncertaint must necessarily attach to their completion. according to Arts Crafts, owing to, the exceedingly painstaking natufo of the beautiful Gothic exrving which will decorate them when finished. The best traditions of classic Gothic are being carried out under skilled supervision, and the whole process, may be said to bear a resemblaned to that careful artisanshiv which characterized the decorating.of cathe drals in days. past
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