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being drawn from a sketch of an ancient tomb now 

 existing close to Jerusalem. Bordering the side windows 

 is some stained glass. The fittings of the church have 

 been carried out satisfactorily. The reading-desk and 

 lectern, as also the seats, are of oak, the latter having 

 carved ends and poppy-heads. Tracery work and carv- 

 ing enrich the reading-desk and lectern, the book-board 

 of the latter being supported by a beautifully executed 

 carved eagle. The stone carving including the carved 

 bosses has been executed by Messrs. Boulton & Son, 

 of Cheltenham, and in the most satisfactory manner is 

 their work accomplished. Mr. A. H. Green, the 

 builder, constructed the seats and the reading-desk. 

 The carving of the lectern was entrusted to Mr. J. 

 Forsyth, sculptor, of London. The lectern is in the 

 Gothic style, the emblems of the four Evangelists being 

 represented on the base. The south sacrarium window 

 is filled with stained glass by Messrs. Heaton, Butler & 

 Bayne, the subject represented being cc Dorcas distribut- 

 ing clothes to the poor ". On the altar-shelf is an oak 

 cross, made from a portion of the old chancel roof. A 

 piece of the " Boundary Oak " an old tree between 

 Bloxworth and Bere Regis was used to bind the service- 

 book on the litany desk. This tree is said to be 5-00 

 years old. Having noticed the chief points of interest 

 in the sacred edifice as restored, it now remains for us 

 to report the proceedings at the opening service, which 

 took place on Thursday week. There was morning 



