The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-28
CHURCH FOR THE PEOPLE.
Corner. Stone of the Cathedral Of st. John the
Divine Laid by Bishop Potter Of New fork.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2Z-The cornerstone OF
the Cathedral Church of st. John the
Divine was laid this afternoon by the RI.
Rev. Henry c. Potter, DID,, ID. G.. l.. of the
Episcopal Diocese of New York. The site
of the cathedral is on West One-hundred-
and-tenth street. md commands O fine
view of the Hudson river and many miles
of city and country surrounding. 1t is In
the center of district rapidly filling M
with residences. In addition, Columbia
College aud ST. Luke's Hospital have late
ly decided to remove to this neIghborhood.
The scope of the cathedral. as enupoiated
by Bishop Potter. was declared 10 be that
OF a church for the people-all peopie-and
this aim has been kept constantly In view
in the particulars of work. which culmi-
mated to-day in the laying OF the corner
stone. the first step in the work of actual
construction. The cathedral will include
seven ''chapels of tongues" in each of
which there will be a service at least every
Sunday in several different languages. In
Its national aspect the cathedral project
commands attention on account of it's AIM
and scope. Already, without any public
appeal. and with very little individual
solicitation, over 81, 000, 900 has been Pub
scribed or bequeathed TO the cathedral.
One of the first aud largest subscriptions
was made by a Presby JeriaD.
luG CtbUouIbi 10 UOb paLb0TUou alJcJ
those of England or the continent. but is
TO be built In accordance with American
needs aud ideas. The s~ittings in the ca
thedral are to be forever free. The Bishop
of New York is to be president Of Its chap.
ter. The land for it's site was purchased
for $3.50. 600, and has since doubled in value.
The cost of the structure Is estimated at
s5,0o0.0OO to $40. o0Q. 600. The foundations
are laid ia solid rock. The entire structure
will measure $50 feet In length and will
have three square towers. the main tower
being at the junction of the nave and
tranSepts.
The ceremonies this afternoon were wit
messed by an immense throng, which filed
and surrounded the temporary cruciform
tent over the foundation. Invitations had
been sent TO the President of the United
States and his Cabinet, the Governor and
his staff. Mayor Grant and Mayor-eleot Gil
roy. bishops of the Episcopal Church
and other dienitaries. Over q Thousand
guests were seated under the tent from tho
central staff of which fioated a burgee with
the arms of the ancient diocese of New
York embossed on blue silk with q gold
border. Two bright silk American flags
floated from poles at the main entrances.
The procession of clerGy and guests escort
ing The Bishop Of New York formed at the
Orphan Asylum, and marched to the site.
The laying of the CORNERSTONE was done
BY Bishop Henry &. Potter. after which q
occasional hymn was sung. In the corner
stone was placed q large pew ter box con-
tanning church books and publications and
America, the church erected by Columbus
in 1893 on the island OF HisDaniola. The
procession. of bishops and other clergy In
their robes. doctors III scarlet and blue
hoods, choir boys IN ufpliccs and divinity
students in cap and gown was striking.