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in all directions. A Latin cross is
formed by the nave. the transept and
the sanctuary. Sixteen massive COL
umns of pure Bedford stone give
dignity and grandeur. Of these, eight
are in the lave, four on either side.
The other eight form two clusters of four
each in the transept. These columns
divide the ceiling into three series of
vaulted domes, those in the center,
over the main aisle, being much the
higher.
The transept is-also a series of arched
domes with one. large one where the
nave and transept join.
In the center of the sanctuary is an
other immense dome, with a smaller
one on either side. This arrangement
OF vaulted ceilings and columns gives
the church much the effect of a cathe-
dral.
BEAUTIFUL FREScoES
The coloring and design of the fres-
Going are difficult to describe. There is
no one special tint used but the whole
effect is so harmonizing and so skilfully
handled that the wonderful blending of
colors produces a pleasing effect on the
senses. Rich warm tones are used, in
~Romanesque patterns, into which many
Of the Catholic symbols have been
cleverly worked. The whole frescoing
is richly Illuminated with gold.
In the center of each arch is a medal
lion with a painting, representing the
twelve apostles and the early fathers of
the Roman church. There are "a of these
portraits, each one a work of art, show
ing in bright colors. the heads of these
famous saints and fathers. They are
the work of Imre Boos of Milwaukee.
The vaulted domes are richly illumi-
mated in gold and when equipped with
the many chandeliers, will CLEAN like
stars in the heavens. The whole interior
is deliberately ornamented with stucco
work in symbolic designs.
HAS SEVEN AFFAIRS
Much of the beauty of St. Mary's
church lies in it's affairs, of which there
are seven in all, each made of stone
and finished to look like imported white
marble. All of the affairs are richly
carved and ornamented with graceful
columns and arches, statues in natural
colorines, and beautiful oil paintings.
The main altar is a thing of rare
beauty. 1t is in the center of the sane
tuary, directly under the high dome.
This altar has, as a striking feature, a
panel set into the base. 1t is carved
out of stone and represents the famous
painting, THE Last Supper" 1t is in
rich colorings. Two figures of angels,
in delicately tinted tones, also adorn
the altar. The furnishings are to be of
gold and in striking contrast with the
pure white of the marble finish.
Over the entire altar is a MAGNIFICENT
canopy, called a baldachin. This is
Of wood very richly carved in intricate
design with lace fretwork. This bald
achin extends quite a distance above
the altar and is to be entirely covered
with gold leaf. When this work, which
will take many weeks, is completed.
the effect will he very gorgeous.
On either side of the main altar, are
two smaller affairs, both of a digniied
simplicity in design. The n on the
right has q very beautiful statuary group
OF the Crucifixion, in colors. while the
n on the left represents that impress
siye classic, the mater Dolorosa.
ia front Of these affairs, within the
sanctuary, are two affairs corresponding