The Tomahawk., 1917-01-04

ton of the cathedral was commenced
in 1912. 1t was completed in due
course, but in 1914 it's interior was
partially destroyed by fire, many Of
it's rich treasures paintings, and other
possessions being lost. The rebuild
ing took 20 years, and four years after
it's restoration it again suffered some
damage from the terrible earthquake
of 1868. The structure faces the Plaza
de ArmaS, its facade measuring $50
feet in length. 1t las three entrances
and the building is supported by 20
large columns of composite Ionic and
Doric style, lending it massive and
splendid appearance. The interior Is
divided into three naves, separated by
superb columns that support the great
arches above with harmonious effect.
The main altar is of marble, and the
pulpit of beautifully carved wood.
Hunnuco, capital of the department
| of the same name, was made an epis-
copnl see in 1865. The once large pop
ulation Of the city has dwindled since
the discovery Of the famous copper
mines ut Cerro de Pasco until now
there are perhaps about 5000 left.
The cathedral witch fronts the plaza.
| is chiefly remarkable for it's solid con
struction, having stone arches and
high and pointed steeple. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that severe
earthquakes have never visited this i'm
mediate section.
Chachapoyas has been a bishOpric
&c, II,
pie one-stOry structure of brick, hav-
ing two square towers to relieve the
plainness Of the facade.
AyacuchO, Il bishOpric since 1909, has
q cathedral OF more prctentious archi-
lecture built of volcanic rock from
the PicOtn mountains.
Puno, raised to a bishOpric in 1861.
has cathedral which is well con-
structed and quite ornate in architcc-
tural establishment. The space of
the facade between the two towers is
highly Ornalnented and has number
Of fine statues of saints placed in open
inches as an unusual feature.
Trujillo's Two Large Towers.
Trujillo, an episcopal see since 1877.
has large and substantial cathedral
! whose architectural features are two.
! large towers with cupola over the
center of the building. Many fine,
paintings decorate the sacristy. The
general plan of the building is similar
to that of the cathedral of Lima, but
ON a smaller scale.
CuzcO the ancient capital of the In
cas-, was made Il bishopric as early as
1885, Construction of the cathedral
was begun the same year, but for one
reason and another the building was
not completed until 90 years there
| after. 1t is in the style of the Span
| ish renaissance and was built Of stone
ut tremendous cost. The interior
! consists Of three navcS separated by
stone pillars which support the high
| vaultcd arches. In the central nave is
the choir, the carving Of which
is superb. In front of it stands
| the high altar, covered with silver.
| Two fine organs fill the church with
the music Of their rich tones on Sun
days and feast days. Among the most
valuable of it's treasures is d painting.
Gel Senior de Ia Agonia," said to be-
one of Van Dyck's masterpieces. In
the sacristy are portraits of the popes
and of all the bishops of CuZcO. One
OF the most precious possessions Of
the cathedral is the moHStrance, which
is ornamented with pearls, diamonds.
cmeralds, rubies, and other precious
stones of great value.
Huaraz was made an episcopal see
in 1899 and the erection of a nev' Ca
| thedral is being contemplated.