The interior of the sacristy is finished in the same style as the interior of the church, and it is most con- veniently and neatly arranged, with dust—proof closets for vestments and altar equipment. There will also be an altar for Parochial Mass. The church will be heated throughout with steam, and will be very comfortable.

Mr. VV.C. Harris was architect. Mr. Allan McDonald of Kinkora built the foundation and base- ment walls. Mr. Francis Bradley, Kelly’s Cross, was contractor for the superstructure, with Mr. Clovis Arsenault, Miscouche, as foreman. Mr. D. Macken— zie of Tryon was the painter, and performed the work in an excellent manner. Mr. Peter Quigley of Summer—

side did the lawn grading.

The grounds about the church and the parochial house, which is a hundred feet or so to the west of the church and which is a handsome cottage, are really beautiful. There are hedges and wind-breaks of spruce and hardwood, with ornamental and shade trees of maple and elm. In the rear of the church is the graveyard where the pioneers of Kinkora sleep their last long sleep; and adjoining it on the west is a large orchard. The view on all sides is especially fine, Kinkora and the adjoining districts forming one of the most thriving and attractive sections of the Pro-

vince. . . . It is a matter of congratulations to Rev. 1.]. Mac-

Donald and his parishioners, that the new church although undertaken only a year ago, is now entirely paid for. At the dedication ceremonies the handsome collection of $360. was taken, which goes towards the furnishing of the church ..... 3

The high, main altar, a gift from the women in the parish, was completed in 1903 by a popular Island carver,

Bernard Creamer; it is described below.

The altar is 26 feet, 6 inches high, and 13 feet, 5 inches wide; it is carved from white—wood and will be finish- ed in gold and white enamel. There are 932 pieces of carving including crocket on the square and 59 spires.

In the center of the altar is a revolving baldachino* fitted with bevelled mirrors, presenting one side for the Mass and the other for Benediction. On either side is a small niche in which a statue is placed, and each niche is surmounted by a spire running into the canopy. The balachino is also surmounted by a canopy under which is a statue of the patron saint of the church, St. Malachi (sic). On the outside wings of the structure are canopied statues. The construc- tion of the work occupied Mr. Creamer siX months. 4

* a vaulted canopy supported by four columns

Total cost of constructing the church was approximately $20,000.5 It was paid for at the time of dedication, from the profits of various fund—raising events such as tea par-

Monument to Dr. Michael Wall (Author’s Collection)

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