At that time this building was the manse, or minister’s residence, for Islington’s Methodist Church. The scene is a light-hearted portrayal of The Manse Committee which advised the minister’s wife on décor and conducted periodic inspections to make sure the residence was kept acceptably clean. Reverend Richard Bowles is shown having tea with the Committee Chair while his wife prepares food in the kitchen and Committee members conduct a white-gloved inspection of the premises.

The mural depicts a typical late Victorian residence with furniture that would have been available in Toronto in the 1880s. The floor plan, construction methods and interior were depicted according to building practices at the time.
This mural is unique as it appears to be cut out from the wall and gives an apparent three dimensional view of what is inside of the building.