1869.] .Descriptions. 487 chief divisions are formed by two large mullions ; and each division is again separated into three lights, whilst all the upper part, from the springing of the arch, is fitted into compartments, half the breadth of the principal lights. On the south side of the choir are three chapels or vestries ; the first of these is paved with small tiles, some of which show traces of painting. Beneath the altar is a small crypt, entered, by eight steps, from the aisles of the choir; and four more steps descend into the body of it. This crypt has four aisles, from east to west, each of three arches, supported by short columns : the sweep of the arches, on the eastern side, is cut off by the solid part of the foundation of the altar- screen. In this very cursory view of the great Minster of York, we have endeavored to display its leading features, as we did in the inspection of Canterbury ; and, in concluding, we cannot but regret that England's other great Minster, Lincoln, cannot yet have a share in our special notice. Not that it deserves less than its beautiful compeers ; but that our space will not permit us to do justice to it at present. America can never expect to rear such stupendous monuments of ecclesiastical power. We are satisfied to admire them, as mighty works of art ; but not to bear them as a burtheu of ages of endurance. DESCRIPTIONS. STORE: Medi^val-gothic. IN further continuation of our pur- pose, expressed in previous num- bers, to give, from time to time, various designs calculated for City Stores, and Dwellings of different styles and dimen- sions, in the present number we exhibit one for a Store Front, which has been designed in the Medieval- Gothic style. The structure, as will be perceived, consists of four stories, with an attic within the roof. On the first or ground story, there are four entrance doors with lights of plate glass, all having light, segment-headed hoods over the openings, supported by light, rusticated Gothic columns. These doors, thus arranged, are well adapted for the requirements of a large whole- sale establishment, and form a promi- nent feature in the external design. The second story windows are all equally large ; and have square hoods. In the third story they are segment- headed, with heavy segment hoods, ter- minating in ornamented corbels. Di- viding the third and fourth stories is a string-belt with zig-zag or Saxon orna- mentation. On the fourth story there are four twin-windows, mullioned, with pointed and cusped heads. Above this story is a dentiled cornice, with a rosetted string-course. In the Mansard roof, there are four dormer windows, in the Tudor style. We will not attempt any more length- ened remarks, upon the present design ; but, leaving it to the judgment of our readers, will add a few notes on a sub- ject, which is intimately connected with the internal arrangement and comfort, not to mention the sanitary condition of our stores, and other public as well as private buildings, that is : — AIDS TO VENTILATION. ALTHOUGH we are now fully alive to the fact, that an impure and un- ventilated atmosphere is one of the most prolific and certain sources of discomfort and disease, and the subject of ventila- tion is one, that is, at the present time, receiving the most serious consideration
