. Construction : a journal for the architectural engineering and contracting interests of Canada . O Z H (^ Z < O - O ~ O ... H o Z < O ;^ X a O w ^ i o < ^ o Z 2. ^ 7 he cathedral spirit of to-dav which wiU pro-duce edifices rivaUin^ the better examples ofthe middle ases. THE AGE of cathedral building in Europe hasbeen and always will be a remarkable epoch to theartist world. We have grown to recognize thatpenod as one of monumental growth in the ecclesi-astical world and can scarcely believe that our mod-ern tendencies could permit of structures which wouirival the glories of the mi
. Construction : a journal for the architectural engineering and contracting interests of Canada . O Z H (^ Z < O - O ~ O ... H o Z < O ;^ X a O w ^ i o < ^ o Z 2. ^ 7 he cathedral spirit of to-dav which wiU pro-duce edifices rivaUin^ the better examples ofthe middle ases. THE AGE of cathedral building in Europe hasbeen and always will be a remarkable epoch to theartist world. We have grown to recognize thatpenod as one of monumental growth in the ecclesi-astical world and can scarcely believe that our mod-ern tendencies could permit of structures which wouirival the glories of the middle ages. Still the tendencyIS towards democracy and the cathedral is a demo-cratic institution. The people look upon the churchas an expression of truth and wish it to embody thenfeeings for everything that is noble and inspirins;.They are awakening to the realization that a beauti-ful home, a lofty edifice, an ornate structure, is essen-tial to the free worship of God. Cnce imbued withthis spirit nothing can prevent the places of worship inthe new world from surpassing the wonders of theold. There are evidences already that we ha\eentered into an era which demand
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