The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-30 00:00:00

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.

The new Roman Catholic Church of St. Marv, in
Clayton-street, Newcastle-upon-Tine, was opened
on Wednesday, with great ceremony and magni-
ficence. In the morning, at eleven o'clock, were
assembled seventy priests, with nine bishops, in-
cluding the Revs. Dr. Riddell, of Newcastle, and.
Dr. Briggs, of York. Dr. Riddell celebrated pon-
tifical high mass at the altar, and the Right Rev.
Dr. Gillis, bishop, of the Edinburgh district, de-
livered the sermon. Beethoven's Mass in C was
effectually sung by the choir, including Mrs. Ley-
bourn and Miss Hodgson ; and Mr. Redshaw pre-
sided at the organ, a powerful and fine-toned in-
strument from the manufactory of Mr. Nicholson.
In the afternoon a large body of Catholic clergy
and laity partook of luncheon at the Assembly
' Rooms. Dr. Riddell presided, with the Right Rev.
Dr. Brown, of the Lancashire district, as vice-chair.
man. Vesprs were chanted in the evening, and
a sermon was preached by the Right Rev. Dr.
Morris. Dr. Newsham, President of Ushaw College,
presided at the organ. The congregations both in
the morning and evening were numerous and most
respectable, including several families of distinction
from the neighbouring counties, some local magis-
trates and members of the corporation. The amount
of the collections was 150/. This new ecclasiastical
structure is of stone, and presents a close analogy
to the pure decorative style. The interior is corre-
spondingly elegant. The first objects which will be
noticed are the superb stained windows, the pro-
duction of Mr. Wailes, of Newcastle. The largest
and most striking of these is the gift of G. T. Dunn
and Thomas Dunn, Esqrs., and Mrs. Margaret and
Miss Elizabeth Dunn. The Right Rev. Dr. Riddell
gave another—Geo. Caley, Esq., of Saltwell house,.
a third--others are memorials of the Rev. Worsvpck
and Eyre, deceased—Mr. Wailes contributed a sixth
—and Miss Helen Culey a small one, which is placed
in the south .iae chapel. iliey ar,
various and sacred persons connected with
scripture history. The altar is of stone brought
from Caen in France, and is divided into three
compartments, in which are severally represented
the annunciation, the coronation, and the adoration
of the wise men. The back of the altar is similarly
divided, with over-swelling canopies, mad exhibits
the resurrection, the crucifixion, and the descent of
the Holy Ghost ; and on either side of the altar are
larger figures of St. Paul and St. Peter. The pulpit
and font are both of Caen stone, and exhibit some
fine and tasteful ornament. The corbels are busts of
angels, each playing a different musical instrument,
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yet to be com-
pleted. Mr. Pugin has been the architect.—Tyne
Mercury.

OPERA INTRIGUES.—We have nothing to do with
the squabbles of Italian artistes as far as they are con-
fined to themselves ; but when we discover an organised
measure of spleen directed against an artiste, who has
upheld a proud and high name in her Majesty's Theatre,
in order to pull him down from public approval ; or, at
least endeavour to throw in his way obstructions, that
his talents may not be brought forward to the manifest
disadvantage of another, we can no longer withhold our
pen. If we we informed aright, as we have little doubt
we have, Grisi, after the last representation of Lucretia
Borgia, refused to sing at her Majesty's Theatre with
Moriani, and stipulated in her engagement at Paris next
season, or attempted to enforce, that this artiste
should' not appear at the Theatre Italian. It needs
no ghost to come from the grave to resolve us this riddle.
Grist would have Mario the Re tenore at the Ope.ra ; but
the public will not allow the slightest comparison be-
tween him and Moriani, and naturally insists that the
managers will engage a great singer to supersede a
moderate one. Hereupon Grisi takes fire, and will not
have her idol pulled from his pedestal. But the canta-
trice diva may proceed too far, relying on the general
avoffuercittieon displeases. et it, it is
Grisi favour. The public is arm, whit as fickle an animal as
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member there is such an artiste singing in Italy as Mali-
bran's sister, who, we have very little doubt, could at least
supply her place in the Opera-houses both of London
and Paris. We have a high respect for Grisi as an
artisto, but the moment she allows her individual splenetic
feelings to mingle with her conduct as a public servant,
we lose all regard for her in that capacity.—Maestro.