Our Illustrations

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11, 15 September 1906, Page 44

Our Illustrations

NEW STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AT ST. MATTHEW’S. The new stained glass windows placed in the baptistry of St. Matthew’s Church have added greatly to the adornment of the building. They are the gift of Mrs. Burton, wife of Colonel Burton, of Takapuna, in memory of her father. The work was designed by Messrs. Clayton and Bell, the well-known artists, in stained glass, and has been carried out by them to the complete satisfaction of Mrs. Burton and the Church authorities. The windows comprise a set of four pictures: the principal ones being figures of Noah and St. John Baptist. At the foot of these two figures are scenes representing the entrance to the Ark and the Baptism of Christ in Jordan. A cross memorial tablet underneath the .windows bears the inscription, “ To the Glory of God and in loving memory of William Hobson, merchant of this eity, one of the earliest parishioners of St. 'Matthew’s, who died and was buried at .sea, 25th January, 18C7. aged 50 years. Erected by his only child. The windows are in harmony with the stained glass windows of the morning chapel, also the work of Messrs. < layton and Bell. St. Matthew’s is likely to l>e richly endowed with stained glass. Mrs. Jones, widow of the eloquent Itev. David Jones, 8.A., a former incumbent, has promised to fill the three chancel windows to the memory of her husband. Messrs. Clayton and Beil have submitted a design for these winaows also.