The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

had % De sent back 90 be duplicated.
Eut for this mishap the imposing and
beautiful structure would now be we'll
nigh complete.
The MausOuem was commenced about
four months ago, and is now about two
thirds complete 10 is located I'm the
Ginter family csction. which occupies
20 beautiful site ON the Southern slope
overlooking the river and that pictures
que surrounding landscape.
10 SIS expected that Major Ginters re-
mains will Dee placed in the receptacle
made for them as soon as the mausoluem
Is complete. There will probably be some
simple religious exercise On connection
with the removal of the remains.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MAUSOLEUM.
The building was especially designed
by G.. T. Talntor d Co. 239 Broadway.
New York. 90 occupy the Ginter lot I'm
Hollywood cmetery IL is so designed
that 10 will show well from all points, as
virtually AN sides are alike. The gene
raj style of the building is GTecian, and
the general plan is square; elaborated at
each corner making 10 octagon. At each
corner viii be two columns surmountcd
by CoTinthiun capitals that rests upon
three rows OF steps running around tho
building which forms an octagon around
the building Tho second section is ella
boratcd With carved consul at each
corner over the columns. The top part
of the building represents large coTro-
gated dome cut from one piece OF gram
itc and resting upon 30 Us large stone
reprcsenting cOuocated bell and "a
final resting upon 20. The beauty Of the
construction OF this building is that
thcrc are very few exposed joints as each
side Of the building contains wide ASHER
running from side 10 side, and locked
back of each plaster with protected v
Joints which prevents discoloraiion. ana
the construction of The top ~ the build
ing are solid stones covering the Whole
structure with no vertical joints. ON me
Intel oy,r. the door Is carving represent
ing the flight of time.
ENTRANCE.
A. tho entrance of the building Will be
pair OF heavy bronze doors. which were
designed and manufactured by the Cor
ham Manufacturing Company. Of New
York The upper part Of the doors VIII
have n large open grille which viii admit
lieht and air I'm the building and az the
back Of each door viii be heavy plate
class shutter i'm a bronze frame which
can be closed I'm winter 10 keep out the
storm AZ desired and az the same time
will admit light and enable one 20 look
into the building which gives more
cheerful appearance Than the old style
of shutters on maus0leum doors. me
granite in this building Be- the finest
grade OF Barre from the quarries OF &.
r. Tavntor q Co. Barre, VI The IN
terror of the building IS TO be trimmed
with mink Tennessee marble with double
pilastcrs at each corner similar 10 the
exterior with heavy moulded coTnice and
panel roof. which will give massive ana
rich appearance and the same construc-
lion of ceiling the walls as the construc-
ton ON tine outside Of the building. The
floor will have a border Of pink marble
filled I'm with marble Mosaic. giving 1t
bright appearance At the back OF the
interior viii rest fine sarophagus. the
design being very similar 10 that OF Ma
poleon's which IS i'm the hotel OF the
Invalids in Paris. II Is large enough TO
contain the casket Of Mr.. Ginter. his In
scription will be cut upon the side and
on the top Of sarcophagus will be carved
q palm branch.
THE WINDOWS.
There are 10 pc three windows. In the
rear widow will Doe a fine figure. the de-
sign. renresenting the angel OF resurrec-
ton. on either side viii be a window
Of a rich floral design These windows are
designed and manufactured by the Tff-
fanny Glass and Decorating Company of
New York city. At the back OF each
window will be heavy bronze grille set
firmly In the granite to protect the win