THE NEW CHURCH, POPLAR.

THIS neat little edifice is one of the handsomest new churches erected in the vicinity of the metropolis; many parts are chaste and beautiful, and do infinite credit to Mr. Hollis, the architect. The plinth and area of the western entrance is of Granite; the rest of Portland stone. The portico is of the Ionic order, supported by four columns; the basement of the tower is rusticated, from whence arises the beauties of Corinthian order: above this is the place appropriated for the dial, which is rusticated also; on this part stands a colonnade of sixteen composite columns, rather wanting in height to appear graceful, yet, upon the whole, they have a pleasing effect; on the entablature of these columns are several circular plinths or bases, one above another, gradually diminishing upwards; the light and beautiful spire springing from the top one, terminates with the vane, which is 160 feet from the ground. The north and south western entrances are of the same order as the portico: there is a richness in the tower and spire. Beneath one of the windows is a descent by a flight of steps leading to the cemeteries for the dead under the church, which are admirably arranged in three aisles. The interior of the church exhibits little of architectural beauty; the pewing of the gallery rises too abruptly; a second gallery for children almost against the ceiling is not graceful: there is nothing in the pulpit to admire, but considerable pains have been taken to enrich the altar; at the front of the recess two beautiful Corinthian columns with corresponding pilasters of scagliola in imitation of Sienna marble are introduced, with a richly ornamented entablature; these, in the manner in which they stand, are the only obstruction the eye meets with inside the church; this may be discovered on taking a seat in the most remote place from the pulpit; it is in other respects well adapted for the whole congregation to see and hear from any part. The painted window is under an entablature supported by pilasters of scagliola, in imitation of verd antique: there is not height in the window to admit the figure (Christ preaching) to be graceful. The organ, by Russell, is a fine, full-toned, powerful instrument, and few can excel it: the drapery and cushions deviate in colour from what is generally seen in churches: viz. from crimson to dark blue; the sombre appearance of which forms a striking contrast to the general character of the internal arrangement, which is exceeding light and lively. It is warmed by flues beneath the pavement connected with stoves under the church. There is a set of ten bells. The whole is encompassed by a spacious church-yard, enclosed with lofty iron railings. The parsonage house is neat, and conveniently situated at the west end, on the opposite side of a newly formed street.

In conclusion, we cannot but recommend the curious in fruit and flowers to the various exhibitions in the season, which abound about London, which may be viewed for a small expence or gratuity; and in taking leave, say our next shall be an attempt at an improvement on this.

FINIS.