| Show THE INTERIOR the stability and grandeur of the building as noted from the outside are found to be ba supplemented on the inside by the qualities nf of richness and convenience nothing that could contribute to its comfort and elegance has teen been neglected it ft amazes by its massive solidity and charms charma its exquisite beauty by the ingenuity and 0 molet eness of its appointments it delights the most practical and in its perfection of taste and harmony it dazzles the most moat artistic and refined enter with us ua its portals and let jet us lead you along the ard corridors and through the stately rooms following the route that will betaken betoken by probably fifty thou thousand jand saints during the next two weeks we approach from then thea west across the broad esp esplanade lanade beneath which is ig the macnia ery room containing four engines and dynamos with a capacity of two thousand electric ele otrio lights as well weil as the pumps boilers boi lere etc and the motive alwer for the two handsome elevators that operate in the central west tower directly in front of us to our left a hundred yris distant is tile the boiler house from which a twelve inch pipe connecting with the building supplies a most perfect hot water myslem of heating we learn also that hat qually squally complete are the arrangements for ventilation during warm weather the pi pressing essing of an electric button tb throws bowis open various transoms and starts sixteen fans each of one half horse power with less jess interest in these theme details because of our anxiety to cross the threshold of the building itself we hasten up the broad flight of stone steps leading to the south southwest wet entrance the massive doors which open to us are of heavy sold oak with beveled plate glass in the transoms and upper panels and graceful grills grille in the form of beehives on the lower panels the hardware here as in the entire building has bee made maae specially to order tur ing to the right we reach the circular stairway in the sour hwesi esiL corner tower and follow its winding steps to the basement this stairway which la in but one of four each corner tower being similarly supplied given ea an a excellent exo ellent idea of the stability of the structure extending from the basement baa ement to the very top the steps upwards of two hundred bundred in number are of solid gri jrr anite out cut by hand band built into the massive walls walla und and the gigantic newel po post st of solid masonry the only woodwork la Is A ot heavy oak crowned with and relieved by shand a handrail hand rail the whole bivin a ai i impression ot of the ible cailles of the middle aree ages built toja top tand without crack or quiver for or a thousand years yearn moving northeasterly from the foot of this staircase a large room divided into a series of compartments is passed and we enter the spacious font roum room soler yet graceful impressive yet arti artistic itic in ill all its appointments the minutes the perfection of these arrangements arrange menta suggests sug gesta a thought as to the ingenuity employed in other plumbing appliances and we now examine more closely the numerous colossal bath tube tuba that are located in the contiguous apartments hot and colo cola water are of course at easy reach there are also improved appliances as to the overflow smaller basins within the larger tubs etc il iii this connection too due attention should be pait pal 1 the exquisite onyx washstands wash standS of which the various floors of the build lug jug contain fifteen each is of rare beauty and convoys conveys the impression of an immense gem equally unique an aua costly are five drinking drin kina fountains in various s var variegated legated onyx being the material employed the sanitary arrangements throughout are faultless the grand staircase broad rich and elegant and done in solid cherry by this staircase we mount from the basement to the first floor and notice on the right as aa we ascend a large oil painting feet representing christ preaching to the Neph Nep itea hites 02 the opposite wall is adorned with two paintings representing the crucifixion and the descent from the cross crone to the left from the upper corridor we enter another the southwest room of the size of the two last described like the others it to is seated mated and carpeted it too is gorgeously frescoed and in its harmony of color ing and accuracy of drawing is as enchanting as a dream its general adornment and furnishings are more beautiful than any yet seen on this thin most wonderful and entrancing jour A ax 0 map WHIM floor is entirely tiled in white marble which material also serves for the base of the woodwork the latter lg 19 handsomely painted and grained io in skillful imitation of bir bield pd eye maple all this escapes us however as we gaze with profound admiration at the lont font which elliptical lu in form occupies the center cente of the room lt it is in ot iron Is reached by a short flight of iron at either end an I 1 rests upon the back of twelve life size 1 1 bronzed oxen which stand within a railed called enclosure su eu k some throe three tout feet bebow the main mcfain floor A genuine masterpiece of the artificer is this tout g it efrom from what whatsoever oever W we 0 may for it la is large without neing oppressive and pleases not lea le a with the massiveness of iti it 0 obstruction than witt with the chaste elegance of its design by the simplest sort sore ot a cuts COB tr ivance it can be filled with water or the water being in ili it can be emptied the entire proceeding requiring but sixteen prom from the he font room we paw pass across a long high corridor which connects by a passage with the annex to the north of the temple and enter a large room in the northeast corner ot or the building this room about 40 by 45 feet in siz BIZ 1 la Is comparatively plain in its decorations a 0 furnishings it is IE carpeted in green aua aej to is supplied with perma permanent tient adjustable chair i S x large jare chaale liers frodi the high ceiling the next room reached by crossin t toward the southeast is f almos the sa aa ue size as ae the one just juat described it also alao is ia appropriately carlete i and seated but bui the art has baa been agreeably dippl and walls an on ani i ceiling ce iliou are luminous with warm aud and natural effects in landscape beasts and tards five splendid sp lendil i chandeliers kive give evidence that by night the picture would be quite as pleasing as toy y day E toward the west from this roba we ree reenter re e enter i i ter the corridor or 3 crossed I 1 in n leaving the font room and come upon ney of ours this advancement being noticed in every particular from the chandeliers down to the smallest emal lesl detail next we enter a large room in the northwestern north western part of the building this ia 18 decorated in white and gold through out but I 1 judicious taste in the selection of the blue and green carpet the he richly upholstered seats the curtains cur taina and other furnishings remove all suggestion ot of too dazzling brightness it is ie a scene of rare loveliness pure restful and aid exalting from its vaulted ceiling hang bang three grard gracd chandeliers ohan deliere nut numerous incandescent lights will shed their effulgence laCe from various points in ceiling cornice and column illuminated it must present a flight eight of indescribable splendor an art treasure on the boutu wall Is ig a large dark painting pain tinK by one of the old masters joeeph interpreting pharaohs Phara dream P 1 on either side of ithan it hangs gsa a glowing scene from the holy jund bind and I 1 in a the western wester a end of the room is a mammoth mirror the next room a few steps higher than the one just described anu anil scarcely separated epa rated from it by an archway occupies the northeast part of the building this room is beyond all comparison bomp irison the grandest and loveliest in the entire structure its ita overhead and side doo decorations orations are a perfect ecstasy of delicate and luxurious color its magnificent ceiling a sight eight worth a voyage round the world to see eee no tongue can express no pen depict in IaD language guage the marvelous marve luus work that has here been accomplished like an inspiration spira it defies mans beat endeavors 00 spying ying semicircular semi circular alcoves to the east and high enough to give a fine effect are two choice paintings one represent representing in 9 the hill cumorah Cumo rab the other adam ondi ahman the chandeliers are ot 0 themselves works of the highest art the flour floor is richly car eted the furniture is among the finest ever produced on the continent the prevailing color bulur of the walls walla is a warm brown and the effect produced by the contrast with the colors of the twenty grecian columns that adorn the atia sides is effective in the extreme all these columns all the woodwork indeed furnish evidence of superb skill in hando hand arving earving bracket chandeliers oban dellere from the columns and abundance of light from reflected an aal 1 cleverly arranged lamps cause the hail ball illuminated to take on au an appearance of overwhelming loveliness two tw colossal triple mirrors occupy places in the east end and ascending from this point a narrow flight of stairs leads to an apartment at the extreme east appropriately furnished and designed fur for the use of the president of the temple but we are not yet ready to leave this enchanting part of the building and three smaller rooms leading oft off to the ahe south from the main room attract our atte attention ution the first to which we ascend by a few steps is decorated in rose pink and gold it its 1 workmanship throughout to is costly the brackets co columns lumus etc being handcar hande arved ved and the mirror being one of the largest and purest in the building an art glass window of great siz aud and beauty adorns the wall it represents moroni delivering the plates to joseph smith and the graceful pose of the angel as well as the eager yet timid expectancy ot or the aw youth are presented with wonder wonderful lul accuracy the furniture of this room to Is mahogany another small room reached by a short ascent from the main floor is a vision of almost supernatural beauty itle it la circular inform in form and resplendent in blue and gold with borders an and d panels of red silk velvet it Is paved with an artistically designed native hardwood hard wood mosaic the blocks being mostly no more than an inch square finely hed through the dome 0 which furnishes the ceiling the light streams through seventeen circular and semicircular semi circular jeweled win owe taking a thousand hues as softened and subdued it reaches the interior the large art window to which the south side aide of this exquisite little room is given is a work of surpassing loveliness 6 it represents the moment I 1 in a be life of joseph smith when be trusting in the words of the apostle james j sought ought wisdom of the lorland Lor dand received receive as an answer the visitation of two heavenly beings one of whom pointing to the other said this to ia my beloved sou sod hear bear hicel the benignant benigua nl expression of the two divine personages their compassionate yet noble attitude altitude the posture of the lad half in adoration and halt half shrinking in child ich fear are all delineated with consummate and charming fidelity the third small room leading by a couple of steps ascent from the main room Is ia done in sage green and golu gold with furniture anti and trimmings to match it also has an art window a large plate mirro orand raud is in all respects as handsome and perfect a little spot as ante basle and skill can make it in these three small rooms last described the most sacred ordinances for the living and thedeas the dead are performed passing now finally from the main I 1 irge room previously referred to we enter the southeast reception room ruo muot not a large but a most charmingly colored apartment cornice and carpet are deep aud rich in tone and the contrast with some of the mure more delicate hues of which we have seen so much is restful and pleasing its woodwork Is massive aud and beautiful three other rooms a suite extending westward toward the main corridor and staircase answer the gurp obe boi ot additional reception rooms room 0 o in one w 0 them will be noticed a handsome mantelpiece of birdseye birds eye maple with bane baise and facings of utah onyx mayx making our way now to the southeast tower and again essayan saying es g the circular stone stairway we ascend to the second floor of the edifice and enter a large light comfortable but plain room to be used as the library and recorders room it la is homelike in ite appointments has sight eight silver chandeliers and a good old fashioned homemade home made carpet upon the floor three semicircular semi circular windows to the north hung bung with rare silk curtains give us a nearer glimpse ol of the splendid ceila ceiling ng 0 of the large northeast room on the lower floor previously described and here we find the proverb contradicted it is 18 proximity not distance that lends enchantment to the view from the library we enter a long corridor leading to the we twanging along the rides of which are six rooms elegantly carpeted and furnished for the presidency of the various quorums of the priesthood the most striking ot these are the rooms of the first presidency on the right and of the twelve apostles Apo atles on the left of the corridor in one of the former apartments is the art rt window representing the temple a and u d bea hearing ri ng th the 0 I 1 inscriptions usell iona which we have used as a text in the beginning of this article turning to the right in another short abort corr corridor idor we note two other roo rooms me also tor for the use of quorums in the priesthood we are now at the northwest corner and again climb the tower stairs noticing that in this tower every floor is supplied with fire hose conveniently disposed so that in case the unexpected we might almos tsay the inn possible should happen adequate remedy and protection would be at hand in the top ot of the opposite tower beyond the elevator is a permanent reserve tank with a capacity of seven thousand gallons of water deac reaching jug the next landing stag ethe third thir flor we weener ener at once the upper or grand assembly room which occupies the whole extent of the build ing except the towers being feet clig 80 leet feet hiie and 36 feet high with a seating beating capacity of about 2200 per sois a the gallery is of grace lul ful sweep adeep it la Is railed with bronze and is ie reached by circular stairways la each of the four corners could surpass the beauteous grandeur of 0 this vast hall ball the elevated seats for the priesthood at either end the choice hand carved decorations of dais daia and balcony the broad auditorium the artistically panelled panel led ceiling and d f itze with innumerable per manent lights mingled in the curnice cu roice and five dependent oban deli ra ni sij all combine in presenting to the mind min d a V scene that will be equally imposing b by y day or by night the seats in the body of the hall are reversible so no that the audience can face the speaker from either stand the latter are white anti and gold with red velvet trimmings and 4 seats here the dedic atory services will be held tomorrow and on the succeeding days according to the program published and from here when each service is elded the audience will descend again by the stairway in the northeast and northwest towers to the first floor and thence into the open air the exit from the ground being by the east and north gates of the block we take leave of our readers now feels feel ing assured that if they have followed d us attentively and have observed the various points of |
