Standing on the high ground from which the old church was some time ago removed, and commanding a magnificent view of a surpass- ingly beautiful section of the Province, of which it is the landmark for many miles on all sides, is the new church of St. Malachi, Kinkora. It is certaintly a gem among the Island churches, and it is a fit setting for its lovely surroundings. Such a structure is a credit to the diocese, to the zealous and popular pastor, Rev. John J. MacDonald, and to the people of Kinkora, who are to be congratulated upon having such a fine place of worship.

The new church is cruciform in shape and twelfth century Gothic in style of architect- ure. It is 118 feet in length, 65 feet in width across the transept, and 45 feet across the nave, with a sacristy 36 by 20 feet on the western side of the sanctuary. There is a basement under the whole building, with walls of Island sandstone.

The large central entrance in front has traceried windows above, while on the left is a square tower with round buttresses carried to a height of 20 feet; and surmounting it is the spire, tipped with a Celtic cross finished in gilt. In contrast to the square tower on the left of the entrance is a round tower to the right, about 30 feet high. At the bottom of this tower is the baptistry, and above it the book room.

The features that first strike one on entering are the spaciousness and brightness of the interior. On each side of the nave is a row of very handsome cluster pillars, fin— ished in birch, with carved white wood capitals. The roof is a groined canopy; finished in oiled birch, with ash trimmings and bosses at inter- section of arches, and the effect is indeed most pleasing. The walls are finished with light tints. Immediately over the main entrance is a roomy and well arranged choir gallery, reached by a stairway in the tower.