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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 302 words

John Bolton, of Pelham. Over the central lancet, in the chancel, and in the middle of the west gable, are triangular, trifoliated lights, with colored glass." Frank Wills, of New York, was the architect, and the cost of the entire edifice is put by Mr. Bolton as about five thousand dollars; but this is probably too small, as much labor and material were contributed by individuals which are probably not j included in the above estimate. The following description of the communion service is likewise taken from Bolton's " History of "Westchester : " " The communion service, presented on the day of consecration, consists of the following articles: A flagon, inscribed ' The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all Sin;' two silver chalices, each having the following inscription: ' I will receive the cup of Salvation;' a \ paten, with the legend ' I will otter unto Thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving ; ' and a silver alms-basin." The bishop's chair, bearing on the back the symbol of the episcopal office -- the bishop's mitre -- was the | gift of the builder, Henry Cornell, while the altarcloth and linen, as well as the service-books, were ,

likewise presented by friends. The triplet, which lighted the chancel, was subsequently filled with beautiful, stained-glass windows, in memory of Miss Cornelia H. Guion.

The central lancet contained a representation of the Saviour holding in his arms the Sacramental Loaf. The glass of the left lancet represented St. Philip, and that of the right, St. James the Less. The large bell, cast by Meneely, of Troy, was a present to the parish, and, as it was found to be too large for the small beUry at the summit of the west gable, it was put in position near the porch, upon the ground.