roof is a simple Gothic, groined one of intersecting arches, the ribs springing from columns and capitals in the four angles of the arch and nave arch rib capitals. The sweep of the roof ceiling arch, being struck from the same centering as the sanctuary arch and nave roof ribs, give to all the curved lines of the interior roofing an effect of unity and harmony with each other. The altar is constructed of walnut, richly decorated with carving in the solid wood, having three circular panels in front, which are to be filled with oil paintings. The lower part of the side sanctuary walls are filled with carved panellings, bases and wall strings, and the upper parts with arcaded arch panellings, all in walnut. The reredos completely covers the east wall of the sanctuary above and at the sides of the altar. The lower part is panelled, the central portion above the altar treated with pillars and arches forming panels, in which statues are to placed. The upper portion is richly panelled and carved, and a large circular panel about six feet in diameter forms the central feature of the upper portion of the reredos. An exquisite oil painting, by Mr. Robert Harris , R.C.A . occupies the panel, representing Christ's ascension into heaven, with arms and hands extended in the act of blessing. In conception and skill of execution, this noble picture cannot fail to enhance even the already great reputation of the artist. The painting was done in the Chapel: hence it agrees with the color and richness of the dark walnut woodwork and red stone, also in tone with the peculiarly beautiful dim effect of the light. The whole work was designed by Mr. W.C. Harris , jr. of this city, and executed by the firm of the brothers Lowe, who are rapidly coming to the front as capable, painstaking and successful contractors. The carving, we believe, is the work of Mr. Walter Doull . We are sure that, whether considered as a whole, or in its separate details, the splendid work herein before described could neither have been enhanced, designed, or executed with greater excellence and success anywhere in Europe — and higher praise than this we cannot bestow.123 Problems at the Mission Parishes. Unfortunately, things did not go altogether smoothly at the outlying Mission Parishes. The Reverend Fred E . J. Lloyd had been forced to seek a raise in his stipend as Priest-in- Charge of Georgetown and Cherry Valley in 1889, asking that his salary of $335.00 be increased to $435.00 annually. This came at a bad time as the S.P.G . grants which had helped support Priests in many of the smaller outreach parishes, were gradually being phased out. Additionally, the small congregations had been hit by a combination of deaths and relocations, thus reducing their capabilities to even maintain their annual contribution towards the salary of the Priest-in- Charge . 123. Ibid. May 14th, 1890. 106