National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-04
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THE NEW wEST-STREF- rr

80. . go, & PRESBYTE-
This beautiful temple, Nh n,,,d,,o
since last summer on Hnieh mas Ueen 49, .ss
narson, gs oTtbe D. West street, between tne
street. cSonel :. -esbyterian church ana WET
1o-Uoa1I,, -. q now completed, and VIII De
w oP' Led to the public and the congregs-
oH crow morning at eleven o'clock, when
via begin. description Of the church
eIO he plans has before been published IN TIE
- .ATreNAL IKPUBLrcAN, but, on account of the
deep iaferest felt by all in the matten we give
tAss naorning description Of the building as is
nov completed.
The front oftfe church is bufIt of press brick,
with handsome and massive coplngs of Seneca
stone, and reminds Us much OF the new Hamline
NJ. Z. church.
On the left-hand side are two mnarees, which
stand out boldly, and make quite q charming con-
trast with the fat portion of the unfinished tower
which, when completed, will resemble that of the
Metropolitan NJ. L. church. In tho front are
handsome stained gfxss windows, which must be
viewed from the inside to gain any conception OF
their beauty.
Along the front ind across the roof Of the church
| running from end to end is Q handsome railing.
The steeple, when completed, will be $50 feet
high and the bell will not DO placed IN it until 1t
is finished. Temporary steps have been con-
structed for month or SO, which will be replaced
by large and spacious steps Of Seneca stone.
| Passing into the vestibule through the three
large doors, the first thing that attracts atten-
ton is the gas fixture Immediately overhead. 1t
| is blue and gold, and has a large globe through
which the light from the three jets falls In soft,
| subdued manner. The EestIbule is covered with
| cocoa mating In 1t are three doors leading into
the church. At the west end is q largo recess, In
| which are two beautiful windows. at the east
end the walnut stairway leads up to the church
parlor, which is carpeted with rcd and
| black three-ply carpet. In this parlor il
also beautiful stained glass windows. This
is divided from the audience room BY
several Windows in which are beautiful ground
glass. The vestibule will soon be furnished, as 1t
| is reported, with a drinking fountain and wash
stand, where any one can make the toilet. In
this end Of the vestibule is stairway leading to
largo airy cellar where are two large furnaces,
| by which the church is heated.
The ventilation is elegant; It is, perhaps, the
| Differentiated building in the District The
plaster is not laid on the brick wall, but upon
lathes, between which current OF air freely flows
communicating with registers oil round tn walls,
to regulate the current of air according to the
temperature. A double floor is laid, between
which e large amount Of mortar is laid to prevent
foul air arising from the cellar and to deaden the
sound made in walking.
The ceiling is fat, and is very beautifully fres-
coed; light gothic work, and not heavy; In the
centre is large CIRCLE The walls are nicely
frescoed in keeping with the ceiling. The church
ia lighted by means OF ave large reiectors in the
ceiling and by four jets, like those in the Foundry
church, of blue and gold, two on each wall mid
way between the pulpit and entrance; the other
two are on each side OF the organ.
Five large stained glass windows adorn each
WALL and the borders to them are alternately blue
and green. On each side OF tho pulpit are two
doors leading to two small retiring rooms Over
these doors are two additional stained glass win.
dows.
The pews were rented last night. They mum.
Der one hundred and twenty, and cover the fool
OF the audience-room, one large block being i'm
mediately in front of the pulpit, with two blocks
of smaller pews on each side. The pews are all
walnut, and the ends are very massive. They
have red cushions. The carpet is a red and black
mixed three-ply pattern, and reflects great credit
on the ladies who have the furnishing of the
church in hand. The pulpit is on q direct level
with the backs Of the pews, and is very spacious
one. The desk is being made in Baltimore, and
will be of black walnut. This desk is presented
by the Sunday school. Immediately in front Of
the pulpit is q large and handsome communion
table, on the front OF which is inscribed the words
"In remembrance Of me-"
The choir is elevated at the back of the pulpit
In it has been placed the organ from the old
church, which has been changed IN color to con-
| form with the walnut throughout the building.
No doubt on the morrow some charming music
will be rendered by the late addition to tho al
ready good choir. We refer to Miss Mygatt, who
has q sweet soprano voice that is improving all
the time. The congregation has engaged her as
| soprano for the choir, and are very much pleased
| with the charming music she renders.
The congregation cordially invite the public tC
| the service tomorrow, when q discourse, we be
lieve, will be rendered by the eloquent pastor o.
the church, Rev. S. H. Howe.
The church is 90 feet in length by IS wide, and
the height from the ceiling to the floor is 81 feet
| Inches, and the vestibule is from 10 to II feel
wide-the whole structure rejecting much credit
upon the building committee and the contractors
Messrs. Young keenan,.
The church was opened Thursday evening for
the purpose OF renting the pews, and was largely
| attended. FiTty-four pews were rented at prices
ranging from AlO To s15 a0prerating a. $40.