The Washington times., 1922-04-16
Rubcns' descent From Cross" In Fine Copy
byRelgian Artist, is Reminiscent of Easter
Original, Hanging I'm Antwerp Cathedral,
Has Converted Many.

tells us that II was used in the
"whislfey Boy Rebellion"
''Tho museum 10 fortunate"
Father shandelle points out. ..in
possessing one OF the only two
complete sets of Pontifical Medals
in this country. Tho other set is
in the Philadelphia Mint"
Among the ecclesiastical OBJ
Jects. which are many. is q
fourteenth century chalice donated
by Mrs. Thomas #. Ryan. who
was ths foundress of the Ida
Barry Ryan Hall.
An interesting antique here. re-
miniscent of happier days. is the
old wine chest of George Wash
ington. which was presented to
Georgetown by q member of the
Warrington family.
Another priced mementc In the
rosary Of gray beads used by
the mother Of Archbishop Carroll.
the founder of Georgetown Uni
versity. and found In the old MARI
borough Manor.
Passing now into tho annex Of
the Riggs Library. we IND q
charming reception-room. where
no doubt the faculties often meet
for formal and. informal discus
sion An enhancing view of the
Potomac river, and the Francis
Scott Key Bridge, may be had
from tho window, and nearer at
hand Georgetown students en-
gagged In athletics. Attractive
boys they are, and most reverent
in their attitude toward the facul-
ty,, of whom Father Shandelle is
undoubtedly one of their favorites.
Tho annex. where we now find
ourselves. In so richly furnished In
mahogany that the decorator has
turned even the ceiling orna-
mentatfon into a mahogany effect.
Names of church fathers and
other literary celebrities adorn the
walls: ST. Chrysostom, Thomas
Aquinas, st. Teresa. A case of
rare objects here includes a glove
worn by Queen Elizabeth, which
10 \ fowier's gauntlet. the left. on
which q hawk used to sit; lar
gnette that belong to Queen Marie
Antoinette. a purse worked by the
Empress Josephine. a copy of tho
smallest Bible In the world.
handkerchief that once belonged
to Cardinal Gibbons. with his
name embroidered by feminine
fingers, q bracelet of brass but
tons from old Southern uniforms
Of tho war between the States. pre-
scnted TO Minnie Sherman by
generals and admirals of the war
and recently donated to George
town by her daughter, Miss
Eleanor sherman Fitch.
SHOWS RARE COLLECTION.
A mosaic Of the 'Castls war
DER by r. r. q. Patri, and q oos-
lection Of rare fans and iaoa.
Chantf1ly. ana other vsiuabiss hold
US win their interest. but Father
shandere beckons us on to the
Riggs Memorial Library upstairs,
where new attractions are to be
seen.
Before We 30, let rs observe Shs
large collection Of paintings by
Lucien Powell, In his usual brfI-
liant colorins and grace of com
position, the "Grand Canyon"
Venice Mount Holy CrosA-
some fifty in all. loaned by Mira
Florence Powell Hardenstcin.
In the Riggs Memorial Library.
Father shandelIs will show us rare
bindings and old volumes. complete
sets which. in many cases. he has
personally collected, prints and
photographs, old costumes, price
less treasures. Several fine bronzes
oAo Va hihVtCcAt Gdpptus tto
Greek poetress, and Hero" who
vainly awaits her Leandsr, while
the light In her cresset has also
expired.
Two brasso-relievo marbles OF
value are by Simmons. OF Rome.
and represent Mrs. Bliss, a bene-
factress, and an ideal figure called
the Morning Star"
Perhaps Father shandelle win
permit us a glimpse of the archives
In the basement. where we may
surprise group of the faculty.
entertaining perhaps some clerical
friends from Boston, and they will
welcome us with a delightful cor
diality. while our guide, with a
twinkle In his eye, win be explain
ing new curios of still another
collection.
TELLS UNIVERSITY HISTORY.
Many more Interesting details
he viii tell us of the story of
Georgetown and its traditions. Of
the beauty of It's architecture.
which In Rhenish Romanesquc,
~ ha nj