The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-25

richly trussed, with aisles on either side.
The nave is two stories in height, which
can be opened up in connection with the
nave, thus making the entirety one audi
torium, or dividing off for class purposes
by sliding partitions.
In the galleries above are the library
room of the Sunday-school, facing the
platform end of the chapel, and that on
the East side is devoted to the ladies' par
lor. The kitchen is the basement, and is
connected with the ladies' rooms by
dumb waiter.
These galleries, as we'll as the aisles be.
meath them, are so arranged that by
means Of the movable partitions before
mentioned, they can be thrown into the
main school.room or divided into large
or small class-rooms, as occasion may re
quire. This is most ingenious arrange
ment, resulting in the greatest conven-
ience and at the same time utilizing every
foot of space. Indeed one notable
feature OF the whole building is the econ
omical use Of the entire lot upon which it
stands. There is also large room un-
der the main body of the church as yet
unfinished, which can be utilized for a
reading room, or for large gatherings
which require table arrangements beyond
the capacity of the regular ladies' par
Tor. --'s's'
The chapel has been occupied by the
congregation since October of 1887.
1t is of itself beautiful and commodious
church, and since it has been occupied,
the congregations have felt very much at
roundings have rendered it exceedingly
pleasant for the congregation. 1t is, in
fact, a aseparate building from the church,
and its entire cost-about $11,000-has
been paid by two generous friends of st.
Paul's church, Messrs. Charles l.. Hut
Crimson and Harlow N. Higginbotham.
The interior of the church is crucif prm
is shape, the center or lantern effect form
ing a square produced by four massive
arches spanning the entire width, formed
OF terra Gotta. These arches are sur
mounted by the lantern, which takes the
form of an octagon with richly trussed
roof The nave and tr8nsept have hand
some trussed roof. with wooden ceilings
The entire main walls are covered with
terra Gotta, producing a notably rich ef-
feet. The south gable is pierced with
series of small windows, similar to those
in the dome. The entrance from the
South transept to the main cloister and
entrance from the north transept to the
minor cloister on the north side of the
building admit Of easy access and egress
to the congregation. The chsncel arch
spans the ppsnng oenea;h The large arch
and is richly decorated. The chancel is
rich in effect, with the organ and choir at
its rear. All woodwork is of cherry, and
warm and rich effect is produced
throughout the entire building.
The splendid organ of the Michigan
avenue church has been removed to is
new place and arranged as a part of ne
general effect Of the church. 1t is one "
the finest instruments in the city, nj
will grow more valuable with age.
The furnishings of the church a. il
general harmony with the solid ana
unique structure. Everything is in keep
ing Gas arrangements, carpets, pews
and cushions, pulpit, are al in keeping
with the general style of the edifice. The
frescomR is subdued in color, and gener-
ally Of a deep rich terra Gotta. The "lau-
tern" effect IS subiu'd, but very fne.
There are no large windows in the church
but several series of windows, long and
narrow, are in the dome and III the west
gable. These are filled with richly col
ored glass; the cioister windows are
also cathedral glass. The windows ID the
main body Of the church are designed for
memorials. They are at present tlled
temporarily with delicately tlnted glass
The frescoes on the dome are not yet
ready but will be placed there in few
months. The total cost Of the lot, the
church and chapel is in the neighhorhood
OF 100000 The organ is not included In
this estimate, nor many NJ the furnish
ings of the chapel Burling & White
honse, Chicago, are the architects.
Tho interior OF the church to one stand
ing in the cloister and looking forward to
the chancel, reminds one Of some Of the
old ebthe trails. The bnildmP Is as unique
in the interior as it is externally. 1t has