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that ha would consecrate the church aud the burial- 
ground thereto belonging. The petition having been read, 
aud the bishop having signified his intention of consecrating 
the church and the burial-ground, he, with the clergy, and 
others attending upon him, proceeded up the aisle towards 
the communion-table, repeating the 24th Psalm alternately 
as thay proceeded, the bishop commencing. 
The organ which was situated in the tower, immediately 
over Colonel Waugh’s family pew, was beautifully played 
by E. Brown, Esq., aud the choir was composed of the 
young ladies from the castle, together with Sir Ivor Quest, 
Mis3 Guest, and a few friends. Jackson's “To Deuin," 
aud Crotch's “ Sanctus,” was very well performed. 
The following hymn, composed expressly for the occasion 
by Miss Maxwell, and to which K Brown, Esq., set the 
music, was sung. 
Within the courts of God’s own house 
Wo meet on this auspicious day, 
To celebrate tho finished work 
Where we may praiao God’s namo ami pray. 
Tho solemn consecration u or, 
With true devotion let us sing 
Hosannah to the Lord on High, 
Glory to Christ our Heavenly lting. 
Now with thank-offerings of joy 
Let great Jehovah's nuinu ho praised, 
for dedicated here to Him 
A temple to the Lord is raised. 
May holy love within our hearts 
Burn with a bright and heavenly tlurne, 
And ever in our island church 
Adored be our Redeemer's namo. 
The consecration servioo is in itself a most beautiful one, 
and befits tho dignity of tho occasion of dedicating a temple 
to our God, and we were deeply impressod witli the whole 
scene and service. The bishop, in lull canonicals, supported 
aud assisted by thirty clergymen, was in itself impressive, 
aud the beautiful edifioe, crowded to the very porch, aud the 
assembled worshippers hushed iuto profouud silence, attuned 
the feelings to the holy service. All was in perfect har- 
mony, the measured touo of the clergy swelling through the 
space where never before such sacred words had been heard, 
the organ aud choir filling church, aud nave, aud tower, with 
devout harmouious sounds. 
The lord bishop's sermon was befitting the occasion, 
and the solernu, earnest, powerful delivery was indeed soul- 
stirring. It was from 1st Corinthians, ii. 2, “But it is written, 
aye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into 
the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for 
them that love him.” 
From the beginning, when tho whole worshippers marched 
in solernu procession from the castle to the holy temple, a 
part of the oeremouy which struck us a3 peculiarly beautiful, 
aud of which we heard many expressions of admiration — to 
the conclusion when the bishop and numerous clergy passed 
over the grouud, dedicated to burial, aud consecrating it, 
fiuishcd the oereuiony, all was in perfect accord with the 
occasion. 
Description of tue Church. 
The church, built by Mr. Blanchard, of Poole, is undoubtedly 
one of the handsomest iu tho diocese of Sarum. Everything 
throughout it is of the richest and most costly character, 
and evidences that no expense has been spared in making 
it a place worthy of the worship of God, aud tho beautiful 
island aud picturesque scenery which surround it. 
It is a neat Gothic building, with squaro towors, sur- 
mounted with a small octagon turret. It is built we believe, 
to accommodate about 150 persons though on Wednesday 
30G tickets of admission were taken at the doors. 
On entering the sacred edifice the stranger is particularly 
struck with the richness aud beauty of the windows. Those 
of our readers who visited the Great Exhibition may recol- 
lect (for who thatsaw it could forget ? ) au clegaut painting ex- 
hibited by Mr. E. Buillie, representing Shnkspeare iu the 
act of readiug one of his plays to Queen Elizabeth ; the 
richness of the colouring, beautiful softness of the shades, 
the combinations of light aud shade, and the exact perspective, 
marked it out its a work that oould have but few to rival it. 
Mr, Baillie aud his partner, Mr. Mayer, are the artists whom 
Col. Waugh has selected to furnish the stained windows, of 
which the following account, though brief, may suffice to give 
some idea of their magnificence. The windows are iu that 
style called the decorative Gothic, which, more than auy other 
of the Gothic styles, exhibits the most graceful Hues and 
affords the best play for tho imagination of the decorator. 
The east window, which, for its extreme beauty, is the first 
that strikes us on our entrance, has four openings, each 
opening being devoted to the illustration of a scene iu the 
life of Christ. The first represents the Transfiguration, on 
which the brilliancy of the light poured through the 
halo has an effect altogether unique. The second 
represents the Crucifixion, and here, as also in the third, 
which pourtrays tho Descent from the Cross, the artists have 
beeu as effective iu their shades as in the first they were 
in their lights. The fourth ag.iiu is one that, exhibiting the 
Ascension of our Lord, affords opportunity for brilliancy of 
colouring. The grouping, therefore, of the four drawings is 
such as to give them the best effect. Nor have the traceries 
above, which give such an opportunity for sotting off the 
lower part of the window, boon forgotten. Besides ornamental 
lights, which can only be appreciated by a consideration of 
the general effect they produce on tho whole, one of those 
openings is devoted to a representation of the dove descend- 
ing surrounded by glory, and another to allegorical emblems 
of Alpha aud Omega. Turning to the south chaucel window, 
with its two opeuiugs, we have somewhat different designs 
presented. Here are tho Four Evangelists, with their emble- 
matical devices, introduced iu a geometrical pattern of vino 
leaves, which is finely softened by a chequered back ground. 
Around the medallions runs a richly-beaded border, like 
jets of light, giving to the whole a plcasiug effect. If one 
thing more than auother iu this window struck us, it was the 
richness of the drapery, which we do not think the east win- 
dow excels. Tiie west window has threo openiugs, one sub- 
ect, that of Christ Blessing Little Children, being made to 
extend over the whole three. Here, again, we see tho band 
of a master. The traceries are very appropriately filled by 
the arms of tho family of Colonel Waugh. 
The nave windows, which are not of course intended 
or required to be greatly ornamented, have geometrical 
patterns of various kinds, with emblematical devices at 
the head. Of these we may say they were necessary to give 
effect to the others, and they serve well this office. Over 
the tower at tho entrance will be observed a largo 
quatre-foil beautiful for its brilliancy aud richness. 
1 here are similar perforations, similarly adorned, in various 
parts of the tower. On *the whole, tho window decora- 
tions reflect the highest credit on the artists who have 
designed and executed them with such tasto aud skill. 
At the west cud of the church, directly under tho tower, 
is situated the castle family pew, which is 13 feet square. 
It is divided from the navo by a most handsomely carved 
perforated oak screen. Iu the pew are ton carved oak 
chairs — on the backs of five of them is beautifully executed 
the arms of tho family of Mrs. Waugh, and on tho other 
five, the arms of tho gallant colouel — and iu tho middle of 
the pew is a carved octagon table. It may bo interesting 
to thq stranger visiting this place to know that tho roof 
of this pew is composed of part of the roof of tho couucil 
chamber of Crosby Hall, London; the council chamber 
of Richard III., and the gothic tracery there displayed, 
cannot but arrest the attention of tho most unobservant. 
The walls of the pew are of carved oak puunols. The 
effect, on the whole, is greatly heightened by tho very 
splendid fire-place aud the admirable oil painting of the 
Crucifixion, tho value of which we are unable to learu, 
but it is undoubtedly of great worth. Around the pointlug 
is an inscription, inserted within tho openings of tho tracery, 
as follows : — “ When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of 
death, thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all 
believers.” Wo also noticed here two groups of figures, in 
carved oak, one representing “ Susannah and the Elders," 
“ Offering of tho Wise Men." 
Tho nave is fitted with carved open seats, and in the 
south-west corner, is a very beautiful purbcck marble font 
of considerable size, with oak oover. Tho pulpit in the 
north-east corner, and the reading-desk iu tho south-east 
corner, of the nave are also flue specimens of workmauship. 
They are very handsomely carved, and the pulpit cushion is 
of crimson velvet richly embroidered with gold fringe. 
Before leaving the navo, we would also notice that over each 
of the porches, doorways, and windows aro texts of Scripture 
painted iu a decorative style, in church text. Tho length of 
the nave, between the two screens, is about 40 feet. 
The chancel is divided from the nave by a similar screen 
to that which divides the castle pew from tho nave. Tho 
chancel walls are of carved oak, paunelled. Tho pavement 
is of purbeck marble and tesselated pavement. The com- 
munion rail is of carved oak tracery, and two fine executed 
altar chairs are here placed ; on the back of oue of them are 
the letters I.H.S. on the other a wreath of thorns and throe 
nails. The cloth of the communion table is composed of 
handsome silk scarlet velvet, embroidered with gold ; over 
the table aro four tablets mounted in carved oak frames, on 
which are inscribed in old English letters the Apostles' Creed, 
tho Ten Commandments, and the Lord’s Prayer, aud, as a 
finish to the above, we may mention a very handsome Com- 
munion Service which has beeu given by the colonel and his 
lady, presented for the service of the church. The chancel is 
about 14 feet square. 
The vestry adjoins the chancel and is separated by a 
handsomely carved door. The room is small, but the fittings 
here are quite iu accordance with the other parts of the 
edifice. 
The carvings were executed by Mr, G wvnno, aud the tablets, 
inscriptions. &c., by Messrs. Baillie and Mayer, who prepared 
tho splendid windows of the church. 
* The Dejeuner. 
Iu the large billiarcl-room at the top of tho c us tie, was 
laid out a most sumptuous repast. Tho banquet had every- 
thing that taste aud elegauco could bestow on the most 
favoured guests, the room was sploudidly adapted for such a 
reception. 
The fresco roof, the tapestry walls, made the mind recur 
back to olden times, when such tapestry was new, and per- 
haps had, had the same scenes of refection iu other bauds 
enacted before it, hundreds of years now passed and gone. 
On the repast being over, Colouel Waugh rose and pro- 
posed the first loyal toast — the Queen, which was received 
in the most patriotic manner by the assembled guests. 
Colonel Waugh then rose and said, that bo did not wish 
to make the present an occasion of giving toasts, but ho con- 
ceived it to be bis duty to thus publicly thank the Lord 
Bishop of tho diocese for his kiuduess iu assisting Mrs. 
Waugh and himself to cairy out their views aud wishes re- 
lative to the consecration of this their little island church. 
But a short year since, and a gallant chief was here present 
to lay the foundation stone of this edifice, tho finishing stone 
of which has been set a 3eal to this day by consecration, at 
the hands of the right reverend prelate. For the warm sup- 
port ho had received from the lord bishop in his official 
capacity, and for his kindness, if he might say so, as a 
friend, he begged to tender him tho warmest thanks of Mrs. 
Waugh and himself. It would ill become him, iu tho pre- 
sence of ills lordship, to expatiate on his many virtues aud 
on his high endowments, he having attained to nearly the 
highest position that a dignitary of tho church can aspire to ; 
but they all knew that he looked to a far higher reward in 
the world to come. He (the gallant colonel) requested tho 
company to charge their glasses, aud begged of them to 
empty them in drinking “ health, long life, and prosperity 
to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Salisbury.'' 
The toast having beeu duly honoured, 
The Lord Bishoi* rose and said that lie bogged to express 
liis warmest thanks for the kiudly feeling expressed toward* 
him by Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Waugh. This was 
hardly a time for bandying compliments, but still ho could 
not pass over the present occasion without making some such 
remarks. It seldom occurred, ho said, that the munificence 
of oue individual hud beeu so evinced as it lmd been now by 
the erection of such a beautiful church as tlmt to which he 
had set his seal to to-day, aud by so doing the colonel had 
wiped away the disgrace of former ownera of this island, by 
providing at his solo expense what was to conduce to tho 
honour of God, and to tho spiritual beuolit and education 
of nil the residents on the island, so complete iu all its parts, 
that he might firmly say, that from oue end to the other then- 
was nothiug but of the most worthy character, showing, as it 
did, that he had thought nothing too good to be dedicated to 
God's service. Sir H. Smith had laid the fouudation-stono, 
yet the finishing one it had been bis privilege to seal to-day 
iu his office of head of the diocese. It was a great pleasure 
to him to feel that Colonel Waugh had served his count ry as 
a soldier; yet he had not forgotten the service he owed to his 
Heavenly Master, aud he must say that he had acted through- 
out in the most friendly, sober, and straightforward manner 
possible, and if others would follow his example, the burden 
of his office, would be very much lightened, and he earnestly 
hoped that the clergy and lay members of his diocese would 
profit by the zeal and devoteduess to the cause of our com- 
mon religion, which they had seen so nobly evinced iu the 
present instance. 
Admiral Brown rose and proposed the health of General 
Sir Harry Smith, Bart., G.C.B., which was reooived by the 
company. ^ 
Colonel Waugh [was about to return thanks, but was 
prevented from tho want of time. The night Betting in, aud 
the weather becoming somewhat boisterous, the assembly 
were anxious to move, 
D- 1>. Seymour, Esq., M.I\, then rose aud said that 
Lolonel \\ augli had wished him, ns lie was somewhat con- 
nected with this locality, to propose the health of the rev. 
gentlemen who was to bo the future minister of the beau- 
tiful church which they had that day mot to consecrate. 
He thought, from the auspicious circumstances which had 
hitherto attended this place, tlmt tho duties of the rev. 
gentleman would be very pleasant, and he hoped that he 
would long live to fulfil tho duties wldoh would devolve 
upon him, and tlmt tho youth of the Island would be trained 
up by him. 
Tub Rkv Mh. Louth, in replying, expressed his earnest 
thunks tor the kind expressions which had been made 
towards lum. Ho did not think tlmt ho should Imvobcen 
culled upon to speak m public farther than his ministration 
m tho morning, though ho had heard a hint of the kiud 
He expressed his gratitude to the Colonel and Mrs. Waugh 
lor the kindness shown towards him. He was the minister 
of one of tho most splendid islands and temples iu the 
country, aud ho hoped that he should bring up tho young 
who would ho committed to his charge iu the “ nurture and 
admonition of the Lord." 
During the dtjcunci', Cases hand took up their station In 
front of tho onsite, nud performed Handel's ■' Hallelujah 
Chorus;" Haydn's “The heavens are tolling the glory of 
God " Before Jehovah's awful tlirono “ Luther's 
hymns," “ Russia" “ Poland," Ao. 
There was an abundant supply of rounds and surloius of 
beet, veal, pios, &e. k iu neveral of the rooms below, which 
w as purtukon of by a number of tho visitors, tradesmen, aud 
mechanics. 
We feel our incapacity to do justice to tho noble, high- 
minded proprietors of Branksea Island, Colouel and Mrs. 
\\ uugh, who, having many donondants under their care, and 
provided for by them, deemed it right and fit, and a snored 
duty, to provide also a church for the growing community, 
thus wiping away the reproach tlmt hiul ho long hung over this 
otherwise favoured isle. Now, through tln-ir generous uiuui- 
ficcucc, a temple 1ms been raised, worthy of being dedicated 
to tho Most High, where their happy depeudnuts will houce- 
torth meet to hour tho glad tidings of salvation preached; 
and, when years have passed by, and Colouel and Mrs. Waugh 
are gathered to their forefathers, wlmt grander monument 
oould he erected over thorn, to toil of their virtues, than the 
good deed of building “ a habitation to the Lord," where 
generations, yet uuboru, may loam tlmt devotion which may 
fit and prepare them to become inhabitants of heaven ? All 
who were favoured like ourselves by heiug present at tho 
consecration ot St. Mary's Church, would not rcudily forget 
that day. 
The service was performed on the following Sabbath by the 
now incumbent, tho Uov. A. Louth, who preached a most ap- 
propriate aud affecting sermon with his wonted fine powerful 
delivery. Tho bells rang for the first time ou the Lord's 
day on Bruuksou Island, and tho little knots of inhabitants 
passing along under the shade of tho noble trees made one 
almost faucy that it was some old village church whose bells 
called its worshippers Sabbath after Sabbath, under its roof- 
troc to worship, whereas last. Sunday was the first during 
all time that the rich-touod boll had called tho dwellers 
around to prayer. 
The Band of tub Imperial Regiment of Guides at 
Windsor Castle.- A treat of tho most gratifying character 
was experienced on the grand promenade at Windsor Castle 
terrace on Sunday afternoon. The baud of the Imperial 
Guides, fifty-six in number, ataspeeiul invitation of her Miyesty, 
came to Windsor at one o'clock by a special train of first- 
class carriages from thy Waterloo station, whither they were 
attended by Sergeant Marion, of tho Fusilier Guards, who 
acted as their interpreter ; they were also attended by six 
privates of the Imperial Guides. Tho band was under tho 
directorship of Captain Mohr, their bandmaster. On their 
arrival at tho Castle they were conducted to the Queen's 
Riding School, which had been tilted up for their reception, 
aud where they partook of luncheon. At three o'clock they 
assembled ou tho terrace, aud played alternately with tho 
band of tho Royal Horse Guards, uudor the directorship of 
Mr. Tutton, their master. After the performance of two or 
three pieces, her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince 
Albert, with the Prince of Wales, tho Princess Royal, and 
tho other junior branches of tho Royal family, inado their 
appearance on tho eastern terrace. The bond of tho Guides 
immediately Htruck up tho National Anthem, which wua 
rendered in a very effective manner. Her Majesty was 
accompanied by his Soreno Highueas Prince Nicholas of 
Nassau, tho Earl of Aberdeen, Colonel Seymour, Colonel 
Drummond, Colonel Biddulph, Lady Emily Seymour, and 
others of tho Royal suite. Tho Queen, observing the Baron 
do Vcrdi&ro, Captain of tho Emperor's staff', and the Baron 
Videl, one of tho officers of tho Guidos, with the band, sent 
Colonel Biddulph, to request their attendance, and they 
were most graciously received by her Majesty and tho Prince, 
witli whom they conversed some time, and afterwards joined 
the Royal auito iu tho promenade. These gentlemen had 
tho honour of being invited to dine with her Majesty iu tho 
evening. Tho Queen remained on tho terrace until half 
past four o'clock, when she came amongst the company ou 
tho grand parterre, aud afterwards proceeded into the park 
by the southern archway, the Guides playiug the National 
Anthem, and the Royal Horse Guards playiug the French 
melody of “ Part ant pour la Syrie." The terrace was 
crowded to excess. Tho Guidos, fraternising with Mr. Tut- 
ton, of the Royal Horse Guards, then left for the Riding 
School, where they deposited their instruments, and after- 
wards went to the Castle, and partook of a sumptuous 
repast iu tho pages’ room, whore they drank the healths of 
the Queeu aud tho Emporor, aud at half-past six returned 
to town. 
Formation of a Permanent Camp. — It is intended to 
construct forthwith a permanent camp at Aldershot, near to 
tho site of the Chubham camp of last year, and also to erect 
some important artillery defences to Portsmouth ami the 
adjacent coast. The camp at Aldershot will comprise bar- 
racks, mugaziuts, and other buildings necessary for tho 
accommodation oflO.OOO men. This will iuoludo two regiment* 
of cavalry, detacbineut of horse aud foot artillery, and 
infantry. The works are t<> be proceeded with with all dis- 
patch, ami it is reported that A-'l^ODO will be spent upon 
this camp by March next. 
Winslow Bowlinu-orekn Dinner — The members of the 
