The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-04-28 00:00:00

PDX WELL

CONSECRATION OF FoxvrELL CHURCH.
The pleasant hamlet of Pox well, which, with
Warmwell, constitutes • reetory, hu been provided
through the munilleenes of the Lord of the Manor (.1.
Trenokard Trenehard, Esq., D.C. L), with a beautiful
church, in the place of the old dilapidated 'Atria in
which the inhabitant& previously worshipped. The old
church was in the Early English style, just emereng
from the transitional Norman period, and dated back
probably to the time of the abbots of Cerne, to whom
tbeliving originally belonged. The new structure, which
Is situated on • piece of ground to the eastward of the
site of the old building, is also in the Early English style
of architecture, end is 'most chaste and pleasing example
of that order, which is so preeminently suitable for
small rural rhumbas. The church consists of chum.,
nave with north end south transepts, circular tower
with spire at the west end, porch on the north of the
nave, and vestry on the south of the chaned ; and the
dimensions are, measuring within the walls, 88 feet
front cost to west, and 514 feet from north to south,
while the spire reaches an altitude of 90 feet, the roof
of the chum' and nave, which are of the same height,
being 40 feet from the Roar. The building Is
surrounded by a large open space boundd:La
substantial wall, and we believe it is Intended to t
the ground with shrubs. The wails of the fabric are
built of exultant ashlar work of native stone, with
Bath stone amain" the whole tastefully designed;
but the building would have been for more satisfactory
—the tower particularly—if • competent clerk of the
works bad been employed, to have taken care that the
whole of the walla rase erected perpendicularly, Instead
of as now, in some mara, in gracefelly undulating lines I
The entrache porch is of good direensions with a well
pitched roof, and the archway is supported by rueful
columns, tir ith moulded bursted cereal ups. Ile interior
is peculiarly light and airy, nicest window consists of
three lights, filled with dallied glees by Clayten and
Bell, representing the Ascension. The tracery in the
head is very light and graceful, and in the trefoil/ are
displayed the sacred monogram and the Alpha and
Omega. The mullions are also relieved by beanUful
detached Devoosbire marble shafts with carved capitals,
and the boodmoeld above the window terminates at
each side In head. of our Lord and St. Peter. These
adornments are wrooght in Coeham done. A string course
on the reredos bean the following inscription cured In
relief in old Ohara text :—" In memoriam Jun
Trenehard, Curie Pereuriseima." On each side the
band are emblems of the Eneharist—grape vines and
wheat ears. Underneath this are the Decalegue, the
Belief, and the Lord's Prayer, richly illuminated In
Chores text; and immediately over the holy table is a
swim piece, oontaioing the seared monogram boldly
entertwined about a cross, and emblems of the four
Evangelists at each corner of the compartment. The
whole of the altar scream is illled up with chaste
deeigns, in wbielt the various *Aura beautifully
tummies. This was the work of Mr. Hudson, of
Loudon. The communion table itself is of oak, sup-
ported on clustered columns with moulded caps, and
there •re also oak Glastonbury chairs en each side. The
*helmet roof is opentimbered. On sub side are projecting
eorbels of Gotham stone, rerruenting cherubim end
seraphim, two in the act of devotion and the others
bearing scrolls. From these spring little Devonshire
marble shafts with moulded caps supporting the prin.
,gpiik; and ahem is • very bold cornice in wood, treated
with the passion flower, ko. The junction of the prin.
cipalt at the ridge forms a triangle which is filled
in with trefoil tracery work, and at the intersections
of the rite there are carved bosses of conventional and
natural foliage, those at the apex containing the sacred
monograms and those of the founder. The sacrarium is
laid with Maw's encaustic tam in artistie designs,
and it is bounded by a massive altar rail of oak. The
chancel itself is raised by two Portland stone steps above
the nave, sad in thus are inlaid surestie tiles of the
Royal arms, the roes, shamrock, and thistle, ka. The
chancel arab Is very lofty, rappelled by Devonshire
marble shafts, and the imps are carved hi foliag, GOO.
natioaally arisaid. Oa slaw Ms Yu

tensinsise in the bead of a king and quern crowned, of
large dimensions, and essesding4 well treated. 'The
O'asirP4 welt:. are alio good, being deeply moulded and
guPPorted on pillars with folish d capitals. The bey•
sal inee are mewed out into corhes to iunport the prin.
44.1 of Ito nave so f at 'hie point, nod there are carved
beads at the terminations of the hoodmould. The toil
hero is also op. it thobered, and the supporting corbels
represent the four Ream:palish' and the two Marya The
RS'S is lighted by four broad lancet lights. mould"'
sad adorned with weed bosom, and them are many of
them adornments in the string course that runs round
the building. The transept roofs are differently treated
from the other parts, the prineipals springiog froni
short humour-beams, ears.l to represent angels. Each
"asset ia lighted by a three-light lancet window filled
with neat flowered quarries, and hers ere disi leyed the
arms of the founder's family. On the southern wall is a
brim with the following inaeription

U. honour and glory of Almighty Ood, and to Ills holy
.ofabiO, tide Minch of St. John the Evangelist Is dedicated by
John Trenehard Trenchard, D C. 1.., owner of this and the
Itingstead atlas's, and also patron of the living, at whoops
sole expense this church ban been erected. Ann. Dont

The lower part of the tower forms • little baptistry at
the west end of the nave, and the broad lastest light Is
8115 d in with stained gime having a beautiful aggro of
the patron saint St. John the Evangelist. Here there
is • measles font, consisting of • circular bowl of
Caen stone, round which is carved • wreath of white
lilies, as emblems of purity. This I. supported on •
pier of Caen stone, surrounded by six delicate Devon-
shire =Ade detached abate The prayer desk and
lectern are of oak open work at right angles. On the
opposite side, just in front of the north side of the
obancal, Is a Bee oak pulpit. The form is octagonal,
with the panels appropriately carved, tweet them bearing
the sacred monogram. It is supported on • column of
Coin stone from which spreads out • bold carved capital
forming the base of the pulpit proper. The nave and
transepts are fitted with massive open benches of ,
varnished deal. and the floors are paved with Poole
tiles laid In • particularly excellent manner. The
provision for warming is by a patent stove close
by the south tranrept, end there are very pretty
portable media brackets for lighting. The internal
walls display the mme plain ashler work an the exterior.
Mr. Evans, of VI imborne, is the architect, fir.
R. Reynolds, of Weymouth, the builder, and Mr.
Ormsby, of Doeshester, the varier.
The COOSSaillaioll service was performei on Wednes-
I day, the 22ad, when the Bishop of Sodor and Man
officiated, in the rime's of the Bishop of the Diocese
through indisposition. The day was most unpropitious,
rain tallies heavily all the forenoon. His lordship was
acoompanied to „the church by the Ven. Archdeacon
ttri-sail the regirirar (T. Brodrick, Esq.) They
als the moth porch by the following nicely.
men, who were attired in their surplices —Rs.. Talbot
Baker (acting as the Bishop's ettapioin), %en. Arch-
deacon Buckle (rector of Upwriy), Rev. Sir Jrines B.
Philippe, Bert. (vicar of Oemingtoc). Rev. t Pickard.
Cambridge (rector of Warmwell with Pokenvell), Rev.
Oriavius Pickard-Cambridge (rector of Winterbome
Tomson), Rev. J. A. Cree (Owermoigne), Rev. James
Cree (vicar of Cbaldon Herrint), Rev. J. Stephenson
(Weymouth), ROT. F. W. Welburn. They proceeded to
the chum', and the service commenced, according to
the form used in air diocese. The Bishop preached a
mermen from 2 Cor. vi., and part of the 16th verse.
" For ye ere the temple of the living God ; as God heth
said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I
will be their Gad, and they shall be my People." The
offertory alms were collected by Mr. W. Mayo, the
cburehwarden, and Mr. Treater. The Holy Communion
was then administered. At the rionelngion of the ',retire,
• numerous party was entertained, at the expense of
the founder of the church, at the Manor House, the
residence of Mr. William 'Mayo. The Rector of the
parish presider!, and amongst the guests we obeerved- -
The Bishop of Sodor and Man, Rev. Sir James R.
Philips, Bast.. the Von. Archdeacon Sanctuary, Von.
Archdeacon Buckle and Mrs. Buckle, Rev. Talbot H.
B. Baker, Mrs. and Miss Baker, Rev. John It. Cr..,
Rev. James Cree, Rev. Ostavies Pickard-Cambridge,
Rev. J. Stephenson. Lady Williams, Mrs. Pickard-
Cambridge, Mire Pickard, Charles B. Henning,
Yak Mrs. and Miss Cane, Mr. H. C. Cans,
R. N. Mr. A. A. Cans, O. Evans, Req.
(architeet), Miss Teanant, the Kisses Allen, Miss Foote,
T. Brodrick. Esq.. Mr. W. Mayo and Mrs. Mayo, Mr.
Hutchings, Sc. The Bishop of Sodor and Mita read a
letter which had been sent by J. Trenchard Trenchard,
Esq., expressing his regret at being unable to attend
the service, and he then proposed "the health of the
founder of the Church." The Rev. R. P. Cambridge
remarked that he need hardly toll them that it had
been the cherished wish of has uncle, and his deed/.
lamented aunt Trenehard, to erect • china 'soh as
should be suited to the wants of the pariah, and that
desire they had seen accomplished ay—(applause.)
For the kind way In which the Bishop bed spoken of
Mr. Trenchard, and for the part he had taken in
carrying out the work of to-day, he tendered his
hearty tuid cordial thanks; at the same time they all
regretted the absence of the Lord Bishop of this
diocese, and tro,ted that he would soon be restored
to health armin—(epplana). He had thought there
would be no more toasts proposed ; but they would all
be glad to drink to the "health of the Lord Bishop of
Saliebury."—fapolause).—The Bishop of Sodor and Man
thanked them all very mach on behalf of the Bishop.
He trusted that the diocese would do all it could to
support him in his trouble and not to disturb that rest
which he required, for his health was in such • Mete,
and sant was his desire for work, that unbar be was
prevented from working, or actually made to be idle. he
(the speaker) was afraid his lordship would be laid up
on the shelf for some weeks to some.—The Von.
Archdeacon Sanctuary then proposed the " health of the
Bishop of Bator and Man," with thanks to him for
having so heartily arid worthily undertaken the work
of oar dear Bishop daring his illness.—(appleare). The
Bishop of Fodor and Men briefiy responded and the
company soon afterwardo separated. Mr. Trinchard
had eared he he distribaled amongst the poor • leg of
mutton to each family, with a quantity of good beer.
Mr. W. Mayo also extended • holiday to all the work-
people oa his farm.