Evening star., 1928-03-17
CH|LDREN'S CHAPEL
AT THE CATHEDRAL
PhiIadeIphian Makes Gift OF
$4,000 for Its Con.
StruCti0n.

Plans for chapel for children on
the main floor OF Washington Cathedral
were made public today with the an.
nouncement by Arthur w. Thompson
member OF the executive committee fol
the cathedral that Roland L. Taylor oi
Philadelphia had contributed $4,000
or its construction.
MIR. Thompson represents Philadel-
phia on the executive committee In the
Nation wide campaign now being con-
Quoted to hasten the completion and
adequate endowment OF the cathedral
and its associated institutions. Gen
John J. PerShing is national chairman
former Senator George Wharton Pepper
is executive chairman. and Secretary
Andrew w. Mellon is treasurer.
The new chapel will be known as the
Children's Chapel and will be located
close II the heart OF the cathedral
fabric in the salient which marks the
intersection of the choir and south
transept. 1t will be used for special
services for children. religious exercises
OF the pupils OF the cathedral schools
classes in Bible study. and instruction
Of confirmation classes, 1t was said.
One Other Such Chapel.
Although It Is customary in many
cathedrals to designate certain parts OF
the fabric as children's corners or chill
dren'S arches. only one other cathedral
is known to have set apart an entire
chapel for the use of children, the
Washington Cathedral authorities de-
clared In connection with the announce
ment.
The chapel has been conceived as A
distinct unit and will have an archi-
tectural character especially appropriate
to Its meaning and purposes. Its archi-
tectural style will be OF a slightly later
type Of fourteenth century English
gothic than other portions OF the edifice
provide pleasing contrast with the
choir and transept aisles from which
the chapel will be entered.
The design also will permit for smaller
scale and great richness OF detail. espe-
Cially in the vaulting. where lightness
and grace will be attempted by employ
ing what is almost fifteenth century fan
vaulting. II was stated. A richly sculp-
tured reredos will be an important ele-
ment In the scheme OF symbolism which
provides for perturbation of Christ 4
love for children. and Of the divine
attributes which He ascribed 10 child
hood. PersonaHes. best known for their
solicitude for little children. selected
either from Scripture or history. also
will be portrayed in the chapel carvings.
Special Furnishings Planned.
According TO present plans, provision
will be made in furnishing the chapel
for small chairs, a small pipe organ and
for table for the display OF childrens
books and pictures. as we'll as an altar,
clergy chairs, lectern, communion rail
and credence table. The chapel is an
integral part Of the next step in the
cathedral building program which pro-
vides for the completion OF the choir
and crossing. and the construction of
the north and south transepts. The
raising Of adequate funds for this work
Is the immediate objective Of the pres
ent campaign In behalf OF the great
church structure.
Right Rev. James E. Freeman. Bishop
OF Washington said TO children with
their innate sensitiveness To atmosphere
and surroundings. the Children's Chapel
because OF Its beauty and the richness
OF its symbolism, will be place where
tne teachings OF our Lord will take on
clearer meaning and an added love-
ilness. and TO the tens OF thousands of
visitors and worshipers who come an
nually to Washington Cathedral, tn.
Children's Chapel will bring a MESA nr
OF greatest spiritual power. For none
VIII enter without being reimpressed
with the thought OF Christs tender
solicitude for the welfare OF the little
ones OF earth"