New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14

R, Lamb OF J. & R Lamb. this city was intrusted
by the rector and wardens the decorations of the
interior Of the church, including all the choir and
sanctuary furnishings, stained glass. mosaic. mar
Bile and metal work.
The scheme developed by Mr. Lamb in consulta-
ton with the rector and the senior warden. Com
modore EIbridge T. Gerry, has resulted in OF
the most effective and churchy interiors not only
in New-York. but probably in this country" said
an official yesterday. in describing the church.
From a of dark green color. absolutely with
out OrDamentation the decoration has been carried
through the choir into the sanctuary and focused
above the altar with its reredos and its great
panels Of Our Blessed Lord in Glory descending to
His people. The choir arch is enriched by a growth
of the vine. the church, which spreads from the
central cross at the apex of the arch. forming d
background for the text, 'Whosoever will be saved,
before all things it is necessary that he hold the
Catholic faith A massive wrought iron pulpit and
!ecJern, formed OF q growth of oak leaves, sym
parapet. form the Introductory TO the choir Here
in darl, roaIacbife 9rze, ,Tba wills hove 40 IN
harmonious greenish tones. enriched with foliage
being balanced by a large mural painting OF the
patron saint Of the church Edward, Saint and
''The sanctuary arch, forming the connecting link
enrichment the text Except y eat the flesh of the
Son Of Man and drink His blood. ye shall have no
by a vesica. inclosing chaHce and the host. The
Here. from the cool tones of the church and choir
the eye is brought forward to the wildly gold yell
the pure white altar with its golden symbols. and
the great mosaic above of the figure Our Blessed
Lord with attendant angels. The marble steps
supporting the Tetable have been selected with
greeush tones, to act as support to the pure white
Of the altar The words, Incense shall be offered
unto my name and pure Offering have been in
serted on the marble reable on either side of the
tabernacle.
ION the Gospel side the Bishops throne and his
assistants seats have been erected special
marble platforms, while opposite a three seated
sedeIia has been placed. The Credence ana pIscna
I'LL the angle walls Of the sanctuary, and from
the upper part stained glass windows Hood a gold
light upon the tile and marble The altar rail,
with its grape standard is in brilliant gold. The
fix. which stands above the tabernacle, the cross
Of which is blood red. The great mosaica in the
upper reTedos q harmony OF delicate cOlors,
The robes, wings, etc. Of the angelic host
phasize the brilliancy Of the kiugly red robe Of
our Lord. which, deliberately embroidered. is fold
ed behind showing the pure white OF the inner
drtperv, which is revealed the crowned figure,
to greet His people. Behind the entire group Of
figures, which fill the three great panels OF the
canOpied reredos gloria has been set OF brilliant
mosaic while in the panels Of the lower reredoS
deep toned mOsaics act as q background to the
altar furnishings The parish of St Edwards
mas through the loving supervision OF its rector
and senior warden. secured the cooperation OF
the artiet-architect. Mr.. Lamb. scheme of deco
"a lions which is unique preaching in itself the
inc an impression which win enhance the words
humanity personifed by the congregation looks
forward through the church, which symbolizes
The appeal TO Heaven, to the sanctuary. where ths
final offering is made