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General Architectural Intelligence.
The cost of the building , inclusive of the site , is estimated at about £ 1000 . Last week the corner-stone of the new Congregational church now in the course of erection in Victoria Park , Harrogate , was laid . This chapel , which is intended to supersede the one in James-street , will stand at the west entrance of Victoria Park , and front West Park on one side ,
and Avenue-road on the other . The edifice is in the Decorated Gothic style , with a tower and spire 130 ft . high . The new church will seat 700 , and it will also be provided with ample and well-ventilated class and school rooms . A new synagogue was lately consecrated in Belgravestreet , Leeds , in the presence of a numerous congregation . The foundation-stone was laid in July , 1860 , the synagogue
being built at a cost of about £ 1200 , of which £ 900 has been already raised by the voluntary contributions of the town and neighbourhood , assisted by members of the Jewish persuasion in London and various xiarts of the country . The ceremony was somewhat peculiar and deeply interesting . The committee and members of thc congregation met in the committee room at four o ' clockwhere a procession was
, formed , consisting of the wardens and oldest members of the congregation , who walked to thc principal entrance . The keys of the synagogue were carried on a silk velvet cushion , and the laws of Moses beneath a canopy , supported by four of the oldest members . On reaching the door of the synagogue , which had been locked after the congregation had got seatedthe chief wardenMr . Brown and Mr . M .
, , Cohen , knocked for admission , and the door being opened , the procession entered , and the service commenced . After going up to the ark , the procession walked round the synagogue seven times , the xxx ., xlii ., xliii ., exxx ., c , and xxiv . Psalms being chanted by the reader and congregation . The laws were then deposited in the ark by Mr . M . Ansell ,
the xxix . Psalm being chanted by the reader . A prayer , specially prepared by the chief rabbi , was next read , after which the presiding minister , the Rev . D . B . Albu , addressed the congregation . A collection was afterwards made , daring which an ode was sung , and a prayer was then offered up for the Queen and Royal Family , the service being brought to a close by the chanting of Psalm cl .
The chapel in Buckingham Palace is to be pulled down and entirely reconstructed on a larger scale . The chapel about to be pulled down is itself a great enlargement of the original chapel , and all its furniture , fittings , the mode of lighting and decoration were altered and adapted with the latest improvements to its enlarged size . The fitting up of the Chapel RoyalSt . James ' sfor the marriage of the
, , Princess Royal was found to be very expensive , and the arrangements not convenient , therefore the entire rebuilding of the chapel at Buckingham Palace may be from a view to remedy this evil . The new church of Ballintemple , Dundrum , county Tipperary , built by tho Ecclesiastical Commissioners , was lately consecrated by the bishop of the diocese . The plan
ofthe church is cruciform , consisting of nave , 59 ft . by 27 ft . ; chancel , 18 ft . by lift . ; transepts , 19 ft . by 10 ft . 6 in . The north transept is shut off from the church by a screen wall , and is divided into a porch and vestry-room . The height of the nave from the floor level to wall-plate is 17 ft ., and height to ridge , 37 ft . ; height of chancel to ridge , 33 ft . ; height of transepts to rid 31 ft . 6 in . A tower 14 ft .
ge , , square —external dimensions—stands at the south-ivesfc angle ; is 30 ft . to bed moulding of spire , which is 32 ft . high ; the total height of tower and spire from the ground being 62 ft . The church accommodates 240 worshippers . The amount of contract was £ 1600 .
A new convent has just been opened at Letterkenny . The building consists of a spacious and extensive facade of Gothic character ; lofty halls , dormitories , refectory , cells , and chapel on the western side , flanked by a tower . There is a stained-glass window over the altar , containing representations of Our Lord , the Virgin Mary , and St . Joseph , from Messrs . Barf and CoDublin
., . A considerable body of workmen have been engaged for some time at the new works at Holyrood , Edinburgh . The alterations and improvements within the palace have for their object the adaptation of the apartments lately ceded to her Majesty by the Duke of Argyle and the Marquis of
Breadalbane , by connecting them with the range of royal apartments on the south and east sides . The requirements of modern ideas of convenience and comfort have led to the introduction of central corridors , from which the other apartments will be entered separately . These alterations , with a slight exception , according to the Scotsman , do nob affect the ancient ornamental ceilings or the carved oak
finishings , nor interfere with tho external appearance of the palace , except as regards the substitution of plate-glass windows for the present largo barred and small panes . The new works , however , properly speaking , are opposite the chief gateway of the palace . The old brewery and redtiled tenements in front of the quadrangle were recently purchased by Government -, and on their site are a series of
structures , far advanced . towards completion , for the military guard ; and , in addition and in connection with these , a building for the accommodation of the royal stud , containing stalls for about twenty horses , with coach-houses , & c . Towards the palace quadrangle the elevation is baronial in character , having a broad centre gateway , flanked by towers .
Workmen have commenced to finish the Free College Church , Glasgow , according to the architect ' s original design . From regard to ecomony the two towers , which the design embraced , were let unfinished when the church was opened for public worship , fully three years ago . The want of these towers disfigured , to some extent , not only the church itself , but the adjacent college ; as its lofty campanile , and the smaller towers of tho church , were designed to harmonise ; the whole device being architecturally one , Towards the completion of the church towers , the late Dr . Clark , of
Wester-Moffat , the founder of the college , left £ 400 . The cost , however , will be about £ 1208 , and the £ 800 required have been recently subscribed . The rebuilding of the church of Aberlour , Banffshire , which was burnt down in the month of January last , is being proceeded with . The foundation-stone was laid a few weeks ago , ancl the walls are now 6 ft . to 8 ft . in height . It is to be in with the tower
the Norman style , in order to be in keeping ; and will be considerably broader , shorter , and higher than the old church . The building is to be 66 ft . by 47 ft , and the height of the side walls 24 ft , while the roof is to be as high as it can possibly be made , without interfering with the dial of the clock . The restoration of St . Sepulchre ' s Church , Northampton ,
which is one of the only four round churches in England , is progressing . The enlarged nave , to which the celebration of divine service is to be transformed , and which occupies the site of the former chancel , together with the new chancel and aisles , is nearly completed . The funds , however , are not sufficient to carry out Mr . Scott ' s designs entirely . U the work already done there has been expended a sum
pon of £ 3100 ; but , in order to connect the new roof with the old one , it will be necessary to expend £ 250 in repairing the old roof over the former " chancel . The architect would , however , prefer to construct an entirely new roof , to harmonise in style and appearance with the buildings ; and to do this would cost about £ 1000 . If the seating and many other details are carried out according to the designs , a further
outlay of £ 1500 will be required . It is intended that the round church , when restored , shall serve as a vestible to the new buildings , A meeting will be held on the 7 th of September , on the subject of means for carrying out the
restorations . On the north side of Worcester Cathedral , from the east to the west transept , the work of restoration is now being carried on . At the angle of the west transept , as the workmen were engaged in ascerfcaing the safety of the foundation , they came upon a series of early Norman arches and pillars , corresponding with those of the crypt , and from a doorway communicated to the portion just discovered , proving that )
St . Wulstan ' s crypt must have extended further towards the north than it does at present . The vaulting of the roof was gone , but fragments of it were left at one point or two where it sprung from tho shafts . Another discovery has been made [ at the east transept , on the south side of the cathedral . The steps which led down from the aisle , at the rear of Prince Arthur ' s tomb , were being carried further back , in order to show the bases of the columns at the angle
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General Architectural Intelligence.
The cost of the building , inclusive of the site , is estimated at about £ 1000 . Last week the corner-stone of the new Congregational church now in the course of erection in Victoria Park , Harrogate , was laid . This chapel , which is intended to supersede the one in James-street , will stand at the west entrance of Victoria Park , and front West Park on one side ,
and Avenue-road on the other . The edifice is in the Decorated Gothic style , with a tower and spire 130 ft . high . The new church will seat 700 , and it will also be provided with ample and well-ventilated class and school rooms . A new synagogue was lately consecrated in Belgravestreet , Leeds , in the presence of a numerous congregation . The foundation-stone was laid in July , 1860 , the synagogue
being built at a cost of about £ 1200 , of which £ 900 has been already raised by the voluntary contributions of the town and neighbourhood , assisted by members of the Jewish persuasion in London and various xiarts of the country . The ceremony was somewhat peculiar and deeply interesting . The committee and members of thc congregation met in the committee room at four o ' clockwhere a procession was
, formed , consisting of the wardens and oldest members of the congregation , who walked to thc principal entrance . The keys of the synagogue were carried on a silk velvet cushion , and the laws of Moses beneath a canopy , supported by four of the oldest members . On reaching the door of the synagogue , which had been locked after the congregation had got seatedthe chief wardenMr . Brown and Mr . M .
, , Cohen , knocked for admission , and the door being opened , the procession entered , and the service commenced . After going up to the ark , the procession walked round the synagogue seven times , the xxx ., xlii ., xliii ., exxx ., c , and xxiv . Psalms being chanted by the reader and congregation . The laws were then deposited in the ark by Mr . M . Ansell ,
the xxix . Psalm being chanted by the reader . A prayer , specially prepared by the chief rabbi , was next read , after which the presiding minister , the Rev . D . B . Albu , addressed the congregation . A collection was afterwards made , daring which an ode was sung , and a prayer was then offered up for the Queen and Royal Family , the service being brought to a close by the chanting of Psalm cl .
The chapel in Buckingham Palace is to be pulled down and entirely reconstructed on a larger scale . The chapel about to be pulled down is itself a great enlargement of the original chapel , and all its furniture , fittings , the mode of lighting and decoration were altered and adapted with the latest improvements to its enlarged size . The fitting up of the Chapel RoyalSt . James ' sfor the marriage of the
, , Princess Royal was found to be very expensive , and the arrangements not convenient , therefore the entire rebuilding of the chapel at Buckingham Palace may be from a view to remedy this evil . The new church of Ballintemple , Dundrum , county Tipperary , built by tho Ecclesiastical Commissioners , was lately consecrated by the bishop of the diocese . The plan
ofthe church is cruciform , consisting of nave , 59 ft . by 27 ft . ; chancel , 18 ft . by lift . ; transepts , 19 ft . by 10 ft . 6 in . The north transept is shut off from the church by a screen wall , and is divided into a porch and vestry-room . The height of the nave from the floor level to wall-plate is 17 ft ., and height to ridge , 37 ft . ; height of chancel to ridge , 33 ft . ; height of transepts to rid 31 ft . 6 in . A tower 14 ft .
ge , , square —external dimensions—stands at the south-ivesfc angle ; is 30 ft . to bed moulding of spire , which is 32 ft . high ; the total height of tower and spire from the ground being 62 ft . The church accommodates 240 worshippers . The amount of contract was £ 1600 .
A new convent has just been opened at Letterkenny . The building consists of a spacious and extensive facade of Gothic character ; lofty halls , dormitories , refectory , cells , and chapel on the western side , flanked by a tower . There is a stained-glass window over the altar , containing representations of Our Lord , the Virgin Mary , and St . Joseph , from Messrs . Barf and CoDublin
., . A considerable body of workmen have been engaged for some time at the new works at Holyrood , Edinburgh . The alterations and improvements within the palace have for their object the adaptation of the apartments lately ceded to her Majesty by the Duke of Argyle and the Marquis of
Breadalbane , by connecting them with the range of royal apartments on the south and east sides . The requirements of modern ideas of convenience and comfort have led to the introduction of central corridors , from which the other apartments will be entered separately . These alterations , with a slight exception , according to the Scotsman , do nob affect the ancient ornamental ceilings or the carved oak
finishings , nor interfere with tho external appearance of the palace , except as regards the substitution of plate-glass windows for the present largo barred and small panes . The new works , however , properly speaking , are opposite the chief gateway of the palace . The old brewery and redtiled tenements in front of the quadrangle were recently purchased by Government -, and on their site are a series of
structures , far advanced . towards completion , for the military guard ; and , in addition and in connection with these , a building for the accommodation of the royal stud , containing stalls for about twenty horses , with coach-houses , & c . Towards the palace quadrangle the elevation is baronial in character , having a broad centre gateway , flanked by towers .
Workmen have commenced to finish the Free College Church , Glasgow , according to the architect ' s original design . From regard to ecomony the two towers , which the design embraced , were let unfinished when the church was opened for public worship , fully three years ago . The want of these towers disfigured , to some extent , not only the church itself , but the adjacent college ; as its lofty campanile , and the smaller towers of tho church , were designed to harmonise ; the whole device being architecturally one , Towards the completion of the church towers , the late Dr . Clark , of
Wester-Moffat , the founder of the college , left £ 400 . The cost , however , will be about £ 1208 , and the £ 800 required have been recently subscribed . The rebuilding of the church of Aberlour , Banffshire , which was burnt down in the month of January last , is being proceeded with . The foundation-stone was laid a few weeks ago , ancl the walls are now 6 ft . to 8 ft . in height . It is to be in with the tower
the Norman style , in order to be in keeping ; and will be considerably broader , shorter , and higher than the old church . The building is to be 66 ft . by 47 ft , and the height of the side walls 24 ft , while the roof is to be as high as it can possibly be made , without interfering with the dial of the clock . The restoration of St . Sepulchre ' s Church , Northampton ,
which is one of the only four round churches in England , is progressing . The enlarged nave , to which the celebration of divine service is to be transformed , and which occupies the site of the former chancel , together with the new chancel and aisles , is nearly completed . The funds , however , are not sufficient to carry out Mr . Scott ' s designs entirely . U the work already done there has been expended a sum
pon of £ 3100 ; but , in order to connect the new roof with the old one , it will be necessary to expend £ 250 in repairing the old roof over the former " chancel . The architect would , however , prefer to construct an entirely new roof , to harmonise in style and appearance with the buildings ; and to do this would cost about £ 1000 . If the seating and many other details are carried out according to the designs , a further
outlay of £ 1500 will be required . It is intended that the round church , when restored , shall serve as a vestible to the new buildings , A meeting will be held on the 7 th of September , on the subject of means for carrying out the
restorations . On the north side of Worcester Cathedral , from the east to the west transept , the work of restoration is now being carried on . At the angle of the west transept , as the workmen were engaged in ascerfcaing the safety of the foundation , they came upon a series of early Norman arches and pillars , corresponding with those of the crypt , and from a doorway communicated to the portion just discovered , proving that )
St . Wulstan ' s crypt must have extended further towards the north than it does at present . The vaulting of the roof was gone , but fragments of it were left at one point or two where it sprung from tho shafts . Another discovery has been made [ at the east transept , on the south side of the cathedral . The steps which led down from the aisle , at the rear of Prince Arthur ' s tomb , were being carried further back , in order to show the bases of the columns at the angle