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 May 31, 1872. fi THE BUILDING NEWS. 447 ee ————— ee Huilding Tntelligence. —>—_ CHURCHES AND CHAPELS, Epinpurcu.—A new Congregational Church was opened on Sunday in Edinburgh, bearing the title of “Dalry Congregational Church.” The cost of the building, including the purchase of the site, is up- wards of £3,000. The style is Gothic. The doorway is flanked by granite columns, and above it there is a large mullioned window, filled in with tracery at the top. A spire, containing a belfry, springs from the south-west corner, and rises to a height of 100ft. The church is seated for 530 persons. The building was designed by Mr. Alexander Heron. Hartow.—The plans by Mr. Woodyer for the complete restoration of S. Mary’s Church, Harlow, have been generally approved of, and Mr. Chappel, of Tring, Herts, has undertaken the work for the sum of £4,885, besides architect’s commission, &c. One of the principal features will be a new spire, reaching to the height of 140ft. Kir«ixtittocu.—The memorial stone of a new Free Church was laid at Kirkintilloch, on Saturday. The building is in theE arly Gothic style, and is being built with red and white stone. It consists of a large central gable, two lower wings, flanked with a tower and spire 90ft. in height. The main gable, which terminates the nave, is perforated by a large mullioned window, filled in with tracery. The in- terior is divided into a nave and side aisles, separated by colonnades, without galleries. The church will contain 570 sittings, costing £2,100. The archi- tects are Messrs. Clarke & Bell, West Nile-street, Glasgow. S. Micuarr, Curpury, Sarorsurre. — This parish church was reopened on the 22nd ult., after restoration. The church, built by the Austin Friars, consists of an extremely wide and lofty Early Eng- lish nave, with narrow north and south aisles, ex- tending to within 5ft. of the east end, and a western tower of later date. There is no sign of a separate chancel ever haying been intended ; in fact, it was evi- dent that a modern chancel arch, put in when the small brick chancel was built in 1733, oceupied the place of the old east window, which was then re- moyed into it. Previous to the recent restoration of the church, the south aisle walls were in a dange- rous state, and huge round-headed modern windows disfigured the walls; the fine roof over the nave, as well as those of the north and south aisles, was con- cealed by a modern ceiling. High pews, and a west gallery, also the small chancel arch with plaster mouldings, marred the effect of the interior, and the east gable of the nave, above the wall-plate level, consisted of a lath-and-plaster partition. A wide and lofty stone chancel arch has now been substi- tuted for that described, the wall above has been carried up in stone, and stone coping and gable cross have been added. The south aisle walls have been rebuilt, with new buttresses and windows; the old lancet two-light window has been reset at the west end, and the north aisle provided with windows of similar character to those in the south. The roofs have been opened out, restored where needful, and plastered between the rafters, iron ties having been inserted at the level of the nave wall-plate. New wood and tile floors have been provided, also oak open seats placed 3ft. apart in the clear. A chancel has been formed by taking in the easternmost bay of the nave, and this is marked by a pierced stone sereen next the nave, and high oak screens next the north and south chancel aisles, in the former of which is placed the organ; the latter is occupied by the school children. The chancel thus formed is fitted with oak stalls for the clergy and choir, and the modern brick chancel has been, for the present, retained and improved by means of a gable cross, and the opening out of theroof; it is also furnished with a new altar raised six steps above the nave, oak sedilia, credence, &c.; the pulpit and lectern are of oak. There is provision for 370 persons. The archi- tect is Mr. E. Haycock, of Shrewsbury, and the builders are Messrs Bowdler & Darlington; the glazing of the windows was executed by Messrs. Done & Davies; the carving by Mr. G. Landucci; and the warming apparatus was provided by Mr. W. Dodwell, of Shrewsbury. The total cost of the work is about £1,700. 8S. Mary’s, Brrsron, Norrouxk.—During the thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon, this church was set on fire by lightning, and destroyed. It was a fine specimen of the fourteenth century. Sreyrxeron.—The parish church of Stevington, Beds, was reopened on Wednesday week, after exten- sive restoration. New roofshave been placed over the north and south aisles andthe chancel. The nave roof has been restored to its original state. The chancel has been fitted up with open benches in oak, and the space within the altar rails laid with Maw & Co.’s encaustic tiles. In removing the plaster from the walls of the tower a Saxon doorway and two windows were discovered, indicating the great antiquity of the building. On the eastern side of the south porch door an ‘ancient stoup was dis- covered, and over the door a fresco representing a distinguished person in a sitting posture, and a procession passing before him, with an elaborately- designed medallion, bearing an inscription. Near to the east end of the south aisle a lancet doorway was discovered, likewise a stone stair, which ap- parently at some period formed an approach to the rood loft. Inthe wall on the north aisle a very interesting and most perfect relic was found—viz., a “low-side window,” conjectured by some to have been used for confessional purposes. By others, from their supposed connection with mortuary services, these windows have been called lynchno- scopes. In the south wall of the chancel a traceried window with a squint has been brought to view, likewise the arches connecting the chapels with the church and chancel. The lower portion of the ancient rood screen, with its painted panels, has been placed for preservation against the west wallof the north aisle. The work has been carried out by Mr. Robert Tooley, of Bury S. Edmunds, under the superintendence of Mr. Usher, architect, Bedford. TuretneruAM.—On Thursday week the parish church of Thelnetham, Suffolk, was reopened, after restoration. The original structure is supposed to have been erected in the fourteenth century. The high pews have been removed, a new altar rail fixed, and the entire surface of the nave, aisles, and chancel has been paved with Minton’s encaustic tiles. Theoldaltar stone has been discovered, and been placed in its original position. The walls of the nave have been rough stuccoed. The arches, columns, and ancient font have been restored and refaced. The stonework of the windows has been thoroughly cleaned. Thework has been carried out by Messrs. Bishop & Son, of Diss. Mr. R. M. Phipson, of Nor- wich, was the architect. Woopprincr.—A new Wesleyan Chapel at Wood- bridge, Suffolk, was opened on Monday last. The chapel is built of white brick, and is semi-Italian in style. The length inside is 59ft. 6in., width 37ft., height to ceiling, 28ft. It is fitted with fir benches, stained and varnished, and is capable of containing 350 persons. Adjoining the chapel is a school-room, 35ft by 21ft. The entire cost has been about £1,900. Messrs. Cattermole & Eade were the archi- tects, and Mr. John Fosdike the builder. BUILDINGS. Newrort. — The foundation stone of a new national schools was laid at Newport, Salop, last week. Mr. Ladds, of Bedford-row, London, is the architect ; and Mr, John Turnbull, of Cheswardine, is the builder. The schools will be built to accom- modate 250 children. In addition will be a master’s house, with sitting-room, kitchen, scullery, three lobbies, and a bedroom. The premises will be built in the Domestic Gothic style. The facings will be of pressed bricks from Donnington Wood, with white and blue bricks for the bands and arches. The amount of the contract is £1,493. Romsey.—On Monday afternoon a new National School for boys’ was opened at Romsey by the Bishop of Winchester. The new building, which is of the Domestic Gothic type, will accommodate 200 boys. The school-room is airy and well-lighted, and measures 71ft. by 19ft. In addition there’is a class-room 20ft. by 17ft. Gin. The total cost of the building will be upwards of £1,500. The builder was Mr. Wheeler, of Romsey, and the architect Mr. W. Eden, of London. Werymoutn.—The new buildings of the Royal Weymouth Hospital and Dispensary were opened on Saturday, the 18th inst. For in-patients separate wards have been provided, both in the case of men and women, for accidents and medical cases. The wards are lofty and well-lighted, and great attention has been paid to the warming and ventilating arrangements. Entering at the principal and central door a wide and well-lighted corridor, on the right is the females’ accident ward for two beds, and the male accident ward for four beds. At the end of the corridor are a convenient kitchen and offices. On the first floor-—approached by stairs and corridor of fire-proof construction—are a females’ medical ward for five beds, males’ medical ward for four beds, bath-rooms, library, matron’s room, and committee room; and on the second floor are two bedrooms and a linen room. For out-door patients there are a waiting room, consulting room, and dispensary, so arranged that they do not interfere with the in- patients. The building is faced with red bricks pointed with black, and the front next School-streetis treated with red and black bricks and Doulting stone. The architect is Mr. G. R. Crickmay, of Weymouth, and Messrs. England & Innes were the builders. Weymourn.—The new Weymouth and Dorset County Royal Eye Infirmary was opened on Satur- day, the 18th instant. It isa substantial building of Gothic character, freely treated, and built with Portland stone. The wards are lofty, commodious, well lighted, and efficiently ventilated, the heating beiug accomplished in all cases by means of open fireplaces. On the ground floor are the waiting- room, consulting-room, dispensary, bath room, matron’s room, kitchen, and offices. The firgt and second floors are appropriated to convenient wards, with accommodation for 22 patients. Mr. G. R. Crickmay, of Weyu.outh, is the architect, and Mr. Samuel Stevens, of Southampton, is the builder. ———————— LAND AND BUILDING SOCIETIES. BuRSLEM AND TUNSTALL PERMANENT Firty Pounps Brnerit Burmpinc AND INVFSTMENT Socrery.— lhe members of this society held their twenty-third annual meeting on Saturday week. The number of members on the books is now 998, holding 2,711 shares. A notable circumstance in the history of this society is the small amount of manage- ment expenses, being only £220 18s. 9d. for the year, whilst no less asum than £21,075 has passed through the treasurers hands. Members withdrawing during the year have received £6,070 1s. 9d., and of this sum £1,829 5s. 1d. has been paid as interest and bonuses. Nortu STArFoRDSHIRE PERMANENT EcoNomIc Benerit BuiwprnG Socrery.—The eighth annual report of this society has beenissued. ‘“ The receipts during the year (exclusive of redemptions) have amounted to £14,842 5s. 4d., being an average of £285 per week, and an increase of £1,700 over last year. The amount received from depositors has been £4,059 3s. 11d., which is nearly £250 in excess of the sum received on this account last year. Ad- vances, amounting to £8,804 8s. 6d., haye been made in respect of 137 shares. In addition to this £336 13s. 4d, has been advanced on the special tables, making a total of £9,171 1s. 10d., which is upwards of £2,750 more than was advanced last year. The committee therefore recommend that a dividend of 2 per cent. upon the amount of subscriptions received be paid to those members entitled thereto, until the next annual meeting.” Tur CALEDONIAN BenErirt BurLpine Socrery.— The Master of the Rolls on Monday dismissed with costs a petition for an order to wind up compulsorily the above-named company. Warrincton. — On Tuesday week the annual meeting of the Warrington Working Men’s Perma- nent Building Society was held. The number of shareholders in the society is 155, and the number of shares taken up 325. The bonuses upon advances made during the year have amounted to £162 9s. 1d., being an average of £15 19s. 11d. per £100 paid by borrowers. ‘The year having been a most successful and satisfactory one, the managers have pleasure in declaring a dividend of £8 per cent. to shareholders upon their investments. This will require the sum of £54, after which there will be left a balance of £85 17s. 3d. to be carried to the reserve fund. WESTERN EQuiTaBLE PERMANENT MUTUAL Buitpine Sociery. — This society, the most im- portant association of the kind in the West of Eng- land (with head-quarters at Plymouth), has been compelled to suspend payment of withdrawals of money held on deposit notes. A rumour, too well founded, nad spread that Mr. I. C. Radford was a debtor to the society to the extent of upwards of £3,000, and, he being a bankrupt, depositors made a “run” on the society's finances. Its funds, however, being locked up in house propezty, cannot be im- mediately realised, and the directors have, therefore, convened a special meeting of members to arrange a method of paying such of the depositors as have ceased to have confidence in the society. ————o~—— SraTuaRy FoR THE Braprorp Town Hati.— Round the exterior of the new Town Hall, now in course of erection at Bradford, are a number of canopied niches. It was suggested that these niches should be filled with statues of the Kings and Queens of England, from the Conqueror down to the present, including that of Oliver Cromwell, Last week the General Purposes Committee recommended the Town Council to appropriate a sum of money, esti- mated at about £2,000, to defray the cost of the statuary. ‘lhe works are being pushed forward with all speed, the central tower is progressing, and the masonry of the grand entrance is nearly all in its place. - The central pediment will be surmounted with the figure of an angel, carved in stone, and blowing a trumpet. Below the stone hood, and over the projecting window, will be four griffins, bearing shields carved with the arms of the four principal towns in Yorkshire.