The morning times., 1895-11-09

Washington has a right to point with
pride to the many handsome aud eommod-
ious churches that have been erected
within its borders during the past decade,
as forcible Illustration of the growth
OF religious sentiment
Almost all of its beautiful streets and
avenues are adorned with structures whose
spires point to heaven. Perhaps no church
edifce in the city is more beautiful from
an architectural point of view OF commands
more attention, than the new st. Paurs
recently completed at the corner of Eff
teeDth and " streets northwest. This
church, although built in a remarkably
short space of time, Ia credit to the
city, and monument to the congregation
through whose efforts it was made possible.
The exterior is pleasing, while the in.
terror is arranged for the comfort of its pew
holders. CHIEF among its many attractive
features are the memorial windows, which
are placed on either side of the building,
aDdsurrouDd thesanctuary. These windows
were all presented by members OF st.
Paurs congregation in memory of departed
relatives and friends, and are marvels
of artistic skill
With one exception they were all made
in this country, and speak volumes for
the manufacturers
The windows on the right hand side
in the natural life OF Christ, from his birth
In the manger To his Crucurixion on Mount
Calvary.
MUELLER'S PAINTING REPRODUCED.
THE Birth of Christ" as Illustrated
in the first window on entering tine church,
is a reproduction of Carl MueIIer's famous
painting, Holy Night" the original be-
ing on exhibition at the celebrated Dresden
Gallery Of Art. 1t represents the child
in the arms of its mother, its head bathed in
light, with the shepherds grouped around,
looking adoringiy on the scene.
Adjoining this picture is a window which
represents the Child in the Temple in the
midst Of the doctors. There is a marked
contrast. which is notieeably brought out
by the artist in this picttfe, between ths
face OF the child. fun OF simplicity and hon.
esty, and the keen cast depicted on the
counuenances of the doctors and learned
men.
The next window represents Christ in
the house of Martha and Mary. Mary Is
represented sitting at his feet, while Martha
serves him. The figures are brought out
in bold relief and most effectively.
Then there is a window in which st.
Paul and st. Thomas are pictured, bear
ing the emblems of their martyrdom, st.
Paul with the sword, and st. Thomas hold
ing a lance.
IDeGe are I1Ne WlDOOWs IN t0e sanctuary
which were presented by Mrs. Justice
White. The first represents "our Lords
Agony in the Garden" after Plockhorst's
celebrated painting, an which Christ Is
pictured kneeling upon rock.
The other windows show the Resurreo-
ton. Good Shepherd, and pictures of ths
Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph.
HOLY FAMILY IN EGYPT.
On the north side of the church there is
a picture representing the Holy Family in
Egypt, with the pyramids in the distance.
Another showing Christ in the act OF rails
ing the daughter OF Jairus. Underneath
the picture is The inscription taken from
the scriptures, she is not dead, but sleep
eth"
Another memorial window that occu-
pies quite a prominent place in the audi
torium is a picture OF Christ appearing
in the form of an infant TO Saint Anthony.
This picture is a work OF art ON account
OF the wonderful perspective shown.
Then there is a large window OF Opales-
cent glass, which is situated in the gaF
lery.
In addition 10 the handsome memorial
but briefly described, which go
TO ornament the church, there are four
teen stations, as are usually found on the
walls of every Roman Catholic Church.
These stations are intended TO portray the
ton by Pontius Plate to His death on
the cross.
They were presented TO st. Paurs by
a lady who wishes to have her name with
held. They We're made in Munich. As Yet
they have not been placed, but will be ap-
framed and hung in a short
time on the walls of the church.
These stations are marvelously beau
tiful, being of delicateiy tinted bisque, tho
st a udiDu ntt in hold raliaf
a background of gold, and have been much
admired by all who have had the good for
tune to see them.
An artist is now engaged in making de-
signs for the frames which are to sur
round these new stations. These will
probably be made of some costly compost
ton.
A new pulpit has been presented by
member of the congregation. Altogether
the windows and stations of New st.
'arl's are most interesting and narvelously
beautiful.