Star.
London, England, 1826-01-27 00:00:00

ST. SAVIOUR'S CHURCH.

Yesterday a numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of St.
Saviour's Parish was held in Vestry-meeting, convened
on some business respecting fees; but there was an un-
usually respectable assemblage, for the purpose, as we
understooJ, of rescinding a re.olution, passed at the last
Vestry, in favour of the demolition of the nave and
other portions of the ancient edifice.
On the minutes of the proceedings of the former Vestry btjng
read for confirmation, _ _

Mr. T. SAUNDERS ruse and moved for thwe parts
which respected the pulling down and rebuilding the
ancient structures should be rescinded. He stated that
since the. lust Vestry Mieting was held, he vras happy
to find ihat a consideruble change had taken place on
this subject, which-was so important for the credit of
the pari-h, and so interesting to all persons of taste and
the public at large. Not only had the public dis-
cussion which had arisen created a considerable change
of feeling in favour of the ancient edifice, but the
sight of the Choir in its state of beau:iful reitoration, as
it was first thrown open to public inspection on Sunday
last, had wrought conviction in the minds of many who
might not have been expected to appreciate its merits.
On Sunday, a number of the Council of the Anti•
quarian Siciety, and other indsviduals of high raids and
acquirements, had visited the Church, for the purpose
of inspecting it, and they all concurred in expressing
their admiration at the manner'in which one portion of
it hid been restored, and of concern at the danger with
which the remainder was menaced. The edifice was
unanimously agreed to be the finest specimen, in the
metropolis, or the whole kingdom, of the English pointed
style of architecture of the 11th and 12th centuries.
Mr. Soma seconded the motion.

Mr. HARRIS wished to know from Mr. Gwilt, the
architect, what would be the probable expense of re-
storing the nave, and what'number of persons the new
seats would accommodate?

Mr. GWILT replied, that the expense of restoration
would probably be one-third less than the expense of
rebuilding—(Hear, hear). The number which the re-
stored Church would accommodate was 1000, or about
double the number. who now attend Divine Service.

Mr. &us warmly opposed the restoration ; he yid,
that by rebuilding they might obtain a gallery, and ac-
commodation for 2,000 persons; they might also have a
vault, and more warmth and comfort than in this great
edifice, which would always be cold and expensive.
Notwithstanding what the newspapers said, he would
still say that this was an old, heavy, cumbersome, ugly,
and monastic building. They did not copy the old
style of building with ships; then why should they with
IChurches?—(Langhter.) Min in garrets. with ink and
Ilpaper, might dictate to Kings and Churchwardens
as well as chimney-sweepers; but it did n.,t follow,
that either Kings or Churchwardens should attend to
them—(l.aughter).
Mr. HAMM moved, as an amendment. that the consideration of
the subject should be adjourned to that day six months.
Mr. BARCLAY, Mr. Porrs, and a number of most
respectable inhabitants, supported the original motion,
which was carrie I by a 14rge majority, as was also a
resolution in favour of the strict restoration of the old
Church. The edifice is, therefore, safe for the present,
it the friends of the ancient remains are on the alert
agairbt surprise or re-action.