Evening star., 1938-07-31

ground"
Near the back of the shrine in a
floral setting is Shelter Chapel,
reached from the shrine by crossing
handmade stone bridge over a re-
flecting pool. Here flower -bordered
paths lead only few steps to the
chancel, mostly used in rainy weather.
Its sanctuary is gift from the FAM
lily Of DR.. Woodward, and dedicated
to Warner Minor and Mary Stewart
Woodward" his parents.
CTROLLING into the natural tree.
emboWered amphitheater, sur
prise awaits, for in appearance 1t
represents a place of worship CEN
weather-worn and lichens adhere to
stones and MOSES, all growing in pic
turesque formation.
In attending services at Shrine
Mont one feels the influence of its
ascendancy toward the blending Of
nature and art, in expressing the love
of the spirit in this atmosphere.
A visitor once said, 1T is rare
thing to find SO much love expressed
through the work of mems hands and
made manifest in one place. 1t lifts
the heart above the petty cares Of
life"
Throughout the early season OF the
year. Shrine Mont is used in a series
of conferences for church people.
young and old. In May there is a
retreat before ordination Of the senior
class of the Virginia seminary, and
provincial conference Of the Young
Peoples Fellowship. Then in June
the provincial conferences Of tho
Womens Auxiliary and Junior Wom-
ems Auxiliary are succeeded by q
church leaders conference.
Much thought has been given to
recreation in connection with the
shrine a fine outdoor swimming pool
has been built. with wide stone in
closure; it is supplied with tonic min.
eral water from an artesian well.
Other sports enjoyed are tennis, Gro.
quet, golf on nearby course. dancing.
riding, bowling and other entertain
ment Horseback riding is one Of the
most enjoyable sports, for the old trails
have made natural walks through the
woods and mountain paths.
CHRINE MONT. where dwell the
- rector, the Rev Edmund l.. Wood
ward, and his wife for most OF the
year, has become a complete COM
munity. Within its mountain area
are comfortable cottages. with mod
ern water supply, and large kitchen
gardens that supply a plentiful and
excellent menu. In recent years con-
slant improvements have been made,
with ample installation Of bathrooms
and lavatories.
The social hall adjoins the refectory.
1t has been built for all social needs
and takes care of any extra capacity
when necessary, from the refectory
proper, which accommodates 100.
A fine lecture hall, recently COM
pleted, is memorial to Bishop Ar
thur Selden Lloyd, native Virginian.
and Is named Lloyd Hall 1t was
pICoCIlUCo NY GllC 1NCN anu AsA4 ~.
Duvall Chambers of Westover parish.
Roxbury. Va.
DR.. Woodward still plans and
dreams, visioning always something
better Of inspirational art for his fell
lowmen Knowing him, one friend
has said, He builded better than he
knew"
Travellers visiting the shrine have
often said, The charm, beauty and
significance of Shrine oMnt with its
precincts live in the minds Of those
who have visited there and would
gladly mingle again in worshiping at
the shrine, as the swaying shrine bell
calls to service.
BEAUTIFULLY expressed are the
attributes of this rustic sanctu-
AIRY in these lines by DR.. Woodward:
Here verdant loveliness Of lichened.
mossy stone, Of clinging Ivy.
wildwood fern and flower
Here water falls from mountain spring
to pool; majestic trees, blue
heavens vault,
Through beauty, form and color
Glorify the shrine.
Here nature, art and holy aspiration
give Of past and present their
creative best;
The transient shows eternal worth;
And aprehending-man lifts up
His soul tn God"