The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-12-28
WITH IMPOSING CEREMONIES.
The Corner stone of the Cath edral of st.
John tbc Divine Laid.

The Corner stone of the Cathedral of st.
JOhn tac Divine Laid.
Nnw YeRx, Dec e0.-The corner stone
Of tho Cathedral Church of ST. John the
Divine was laid yesterdayiafternoon by
the Rt. Rev Henry Potter, D. D., DOL,
Of the Episcopal Diocese Of New York, in
the presence of host of olorgymen and
dikaitaries Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church from all parts of America.
The ceremony took place at O'Clock.
The site of the Cathedral is at West 1l0th
street, on what is known as the Leake
and Watts Orphan Asylum property. The
elevation commands a fine view of the
Hudson river, and many miles of city
and country surrounding.
The scope of the Cathedral, as enun-
ciated by Bishop Potter in reconvening
the trustees, was declared to be that of a
church for the people-all people-and
his aim has been kept constantly in view
in the six years of revivified work, which
has just eliminated i'll the laying of the
corner stone, the first step in the work of
actual construction.
1t is to be noted, in this connection,
that the design for the Cathedral includes
seven 'Chapels of Tongues, in each of
every Sunday, in seven different
languages.
In it's national aspect the Cathedral
project commands attention on account
of its aim and scope.
IL WILL when completed, have cost
fully $40, 1000, 600, and no doubt will be
Americas greatest church.
The ceremonies of yesterday were
| witnessed by an immense throng, which
| filed and surrounded the temporary cru
ciform tent over the foundation.
Invitations had been sent to the Presi-
| dent of the United States and his Cabinet,
/ the Governor and his staff, Mayor Grant
and Mayor-elect Gilroy, Bishops of the
! Episcopal Church and other dignitar-
les
Over a thousand guests were seated un-
der the tent, from the central staff of
| which fioated banner with the arms of
the ancient diocese of New York embossed
on blue silk with a gold border. Two
bright silk American flags floated from
poles at the main entrance.
The proc sion of clergy and guests es-
ccrting th Bishop of New York formed at
the Orpk Il Asylum and marched to the
site,
The programme of the exercises which
was carried out was as follows;
Professional.
Reading from the psalms
Special Office, prepared for the occasion
by Bishop Potter.
Address by the Right Rev. DR.. w. G..
Doane, Bishop of Albany.
Laying of the corner stone by BishoI
Potter.
Recessional hymn.
In the corner was placed large pewter
box containing church books and publica
tions and brick from the first church IN
America, the church erected by Columbus
in 1893 on the island of Hispaniola.
The procession of Bishops in their robes
doctors in scarlet and blue hoods, choil
boys in surplices and divinity students IL
cap and gown was striking.
The music included special anthem
written by Choirmaster Parker of Holy
Trinity, and was sung under the direction
of Richard Henry Warden Of St. Thomas
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