Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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Jfnimlaina Hall rural sights alone, Out rural sound etfjilacatc tfjc spirit, and restore Z,t}c tone of lanqutd nature.” EOT NTAINS HALL is a picturesque mansion in the Jacobean style which was built by Sir Stephen Procter of Wirsell in 1677. The site and adjacent lands were purchased from Fountains Abbe and the builder then appropriated the materials he deemed most available, unscrupulously pulling down tire infirmary and other parts of the monastery, and using the materials for the residence. Much of the fine carved stone work, for which the mansion is noted, was taken from the Abbey. Fountains Hall is located but a short distance from Ripon, adjoining the ruins of Fountains Abbey. [26]

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T. li. Cut, Ripon. tinulond (Hip (Cluitr oft’ babe jopausf botcrcf liftrb fjigf) 'Ctjeir songs of fjcabenlp praise; i?oto oft’ fjabr men tfjrir spirits clcanscb £nb ccccibb tbc consciousness tljat paps.” Choir is graceful and inviting and f admirable proportions. Although ■ 1 it exhibits work of different periods and has been subjected to frequent al- terations, the tout ensemble is very harmonious and pleasing. 'l he Organ was installed in 1877 at a cost of nearlj four thousand pounds. The present instrument displaced one which was built in 1833 in which was retained portions of an earlier organ constructed in 1695. This first was said to have been “one of the sweetest toned organs in Knglnnd.” [-’5]

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gfh.e Crirrurott fj T. E. Cox, Ripon. England (Sarhfus anil Stpmt (£atlu’iu al “tUitt) toftiit commanding majesty tfjr totters fe tanb out relifbrd from tije respectful boughs Of safety trees, tfjdt its firm form embotters; Slnb o’er tfjy city a sense of safety tfjrotts.” XN recent years, because of its beautiful location and healthful climate, Ripon has gained a considerable reputation as a health resort. Its medicinal springs or Spa have caused hundreds to visit the city during the summer months and a large modern hotel has recently been built for the accommodation of the guests. The above picture is a view of the Spa Gardens as taken from the hotel, and shows the Ripon Cathedral in the distance. [271