The Washington times., 1894-09-09
Some Further Descriptions of Church
Windows In Washington.
THE MEMORIAL TO GEN. LANDER
A Refined and well-sxecutsd Idea-Ths
Eastern Presbyterian Church Rich in
Windows-0ther Houses Of Worship
Celebrated for Their Beautiful Designs.

in THE TIMES on tho church windows of
Washington, many churches have been as yet
unmentioned. st. Dominic's, In South Wash
ington, ST. Peters and st. Marks, on Capitol
Hill, and the Eastern Presbyterian all have
beautiful examples of decorative art.
st. Dominic's controls the largest parish
In South Washington, and the white stone
structure which has been built over the ruins
of the first church. which was burned few
years ago, is very handsome building OF the
gothic type, with four side chapels built out
from each side OF the main building.
The main altar Is Of Carara marble, and tho
finest specimen Of gothic work on any altar
10 be seen In the city. A large crucifx hangs
over the sacred receptacle for the host On
the lower pannel of this altar is bas-relief in
representation of the Lords Supper after Le-
norda Divinies.
The windows In the gothic dome above tho
high altar represent st. Dominick, st.
Thomas Aquirimus the Blessed Virgin, st.
John the Evangelist and st. Joseph. The
four side chapels have richly colored win
dows OF conventional pattern with round tops.
st. Peters Church, Capitol Hill, on the cor
ner OF c. and Second streets, is built OF white
marble, and is now the place OF worship OF
olic parishes in the District and an ornament
to East Washington where only few years
ago prosperous churches were few and far
between.
st. Peters KEYS are in relief over the wide
entrance on Second street.
The interior is light and pleasing in effect,
as its finishing is in such correct taste. the
groined vase especially flne The professional
pictures ON the side walls are of terra Gotta
bas-relefs from Paris. The main altar is of
pure white marble.
The windows in this church are all tho
work of the lie Due mandatory near Paris.
There are five over the high altar.
The color and drapery in the attitudes OF
the figures have each much 10 recommend
them 10 the cultivated taste and 10 ins plre re-
ligious feryor.
On either side OF the high altar is the altar
OF the Blessed Virgin and st. Joseph. Over
the main altar on the central window is por-
trayed the figure OF the Sacred Heart. This
memorial is the gift of Mr.. Owen DOneily;
the 81. Paul window, Mr.. George Harvey; st.
Peters. Miss jeanette Carroll; ST. John, the
beloved disciple Miss Julia Smith.
The altar Of the Blessed Virgin was donated
by Father Mat thews assistant pastor AZ the
time the church was erected. The Blessed
Virgin window represents q beautiful figure
draped in white, with the hands clasped over
the bosom in prayer A blue cloak floats
from the shoulders. and the upliited face il
gentle, sweet, and full of deyout feeling. 81.
Joachim. father of the Blessed Virgin Is rep
resented on one side and St. Ann on the other.
The altar OF ST. Joseph was contributed by
Mr.. ShIgrue and also the window above II.
The memorial OF 81. Aloysius was the gilt of
Shrugue. ST. Vincent de Paul was given by
Father Sauin, and ST. Patrick's window by
William Leech.
The Eastern Presbyterian Church, on Sixth
street northeast, with its round stone tower
and open lower windows, and pointed roof
OVERCOMING the tower is one of the most
picturesque churches in the CITY. with no rival.
except it may be the handsome front AID open
tower of the Church of the Covenant. 1t has
five gables--than which nothing adds
much to the appearance of public building
i'll which as in this, there Is a harmonious
selection or blending OF several forms OF ar
chitecture.
There are several memorial windows in the
Eastern Presbyterian Church. but these, with
the exception Of one. are of conYentIonalized
pattern. The exception window is medal
lion memorial of Jessie VI. Blair with an in
scripton: by members of her Sabbath
school class wreath of blue acanthus
leaves surround it, with ricn border of
gayly colored autumn leaves. and it is set
with jewels OF turquoise, amber. and crystal.
1t is a Tiffany window.
The cosy little st. Marks Episcopal
Church. corner OF and Third streets, East
washington,
ing an addition made TO the main audience
room. which will nearly double its present
seating capacity. new Sunday-scheoI build
ing is being added, and the belfry tower is
being completed. In all the Improvements
will cost about S25, ,OGO.
The windows on Third street are all memo
rial ones. At the end of tho nave on A street
is IL window which contains within its limits
the most wonderful story and suggestions OF
anything have hitherto seen, relating to the
life OF Christ The only inscription on it is
the one conveying the richest aud rarest hope
vouchsRied 10 mortal maa in these prophetic
words: And /, il be lifted up, will draw
all men unto me-" t''FrCm the earth" Is
omitted from the quotatiOn.)
The central figure Is that of Christ leaving
the temple OF justice, where neither Herod
nor Plate could find anything worthy OF
death in him" The scene depicted is this:
Christ still in the gorgeous robe" in which
''the men of war had arrayed him, is de-
scending the steps of the Judgment hall going
to his crucifxion. In the foreground at the
foot of the steps is st. Simon, ION whom they
laid the cross, " and "a great company OF peo-
pie OF men and women which also bewailed
and lamented him Perhaps it was the
moment when Jesus turning unto them said:
Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me-
but weep for yourselves ana for your chill
dren."
The general tone of the picture is dark, for
bidding, tragic, though nature suffered
with him; but upon the Christ the smile of
God seems TO fall from behind the heavy
clouds above him, Illuminating his figure.
1t is strong, suggestive motive handled as
in an oil painting. 1t speaks OF cruel
death, and propheses of q bright immortal
ity, something oyerruling all this anguish of
body and mind.
Mrs. Jean Lander, the retired actress, con-
tributed this noble window. l was told by
one of our local artists the other day that Mrs.
Lander gave great care and unwearied at
! tention 10 the selection of the model before
she found any suggestion that approached
| her ideal of what was fitting and appropriate.
In what it does not say las memorial OF
| Gen. Lander" as we'll as in its significant
suggestion of victory over death, its concep-
| tion is very refined and full of feeling that
does honor TO Mrs. Landers judgment OF
| head and heart.
AS Mrs. Lander Is now in Europe. and the
rector of the parish Is also taking vacation,
| l was unable to find out who the fervid artist
was, or where the window was made.
On the west wall of st. Marks the first
memorial is of Rear Admiral Ray, who died
here only last year. The pictured window
represents Christ walking on tho water, and
the disciples in a boat, who, seeing him. are
afraid, thinking he is "a spirit" which is the