The Statue of Our
Lady and Child, by Alfred Southwick, was provided by the Guild of S.
Barnabas for Trained Nurses, and is just below the organ parapet.
The Oak Sedilia on the south side of the High Altar arc the gift of
Miss Walton and Mrs. Whitfield.
The Pulpit, a specially original and charming conception, was given
by Mr. Herbert Frankling, a well-known Harrogate surgeon, in memory
of his wife.
The Choir Stalls were contributed by fourteen people whose names are
beneath the folding scats or " misericords."
The Lectern, by Miss Kite and specially designed for the church, is
a very fine example of work in " armour bright " metal.
The Font of Verona marble was given by Mr. A. F.. Archer. It looks
unfinished, but is awaiting its painted and crocketed cover of wood,
the original drawing of which by Temple Moore shows what the
completed whole with stalls, would look like.
The High Altar and Sanctuary Fittings are massive and dignified. The
candlesticks on the Altar, and the great standard lights are of
pewter.
The Seven Hanging Lights, signifying the seven gifts of the Spirit
and based on Revelation iv, 5, were specially designed and made, and
are very fine examples of the silversmith's art.
The Altar Cross is very rich and beautiful and was given by 157
Communicants in 1914.
The Processional Cross is another great treasure possessed by the
church and was given by Mrs. Haggie in memory of her husband. It is
one of the finest modern ones in existence and can be shown to
visitors on application.
The Silver Sanctuary Lamp in the Lady Chapel was donated by Miss
Trotter, and is a copy of an old Florence example.
S. Wilfrid's Banner was first used at
Christmas, 1929, and the work was done mainly by the Sisters of
Bethany, London.
The Oak Kneelers were presented by Mrs. Bradbury, the Misses
Caldwell, and Dr. A. L. Bastable, and were executed by Thompson of
Kilburn.
The Echo-Correction and Amplifying System has satisfied a long-felt
want. When the celebrant is facing East, as he does for the major
proportion of the Holy Eucharist, the arches behind the High Altar
absorb most of his voice, and the music from the organ across the
transepts acts as a barrier to the singing of the choir. We owe the
installation of this electrical equipment to Miss G. W. F. M.
Shettle who gave it in memory of her father, the Rev. Canon G. T
Shettle.
The Stations of the Cross are in memory of Edmund Vernon Taylor and
were presented to the Church by his widow and son. They blend
beautifully with the walls, and thus in no way detract from the
beauty of the reliefs executed by Miss Francis Darlington.
(It is hoped to print separately, in the near future, a more
complete list of the many beautiful gifts that have been made to
this exceedingly beautiful church.) |