s. All these parts are filled with mosaic of varying patterns and
colours. At each end of this bay is a long panel of overlapping circles,
filled in with rich mosaic. The panel on the altar pace and the three
panels on the altar dais are in the same mosaic, each of a different
design; the long plaques of marble in the upper panel are red and green
of rich dark marbles. The two panels at the side of the dais are in opus
sectile, a design of hexagons of Pavonazzo, with diamonds of Vert des
Alpes between them. The broad band of red, the whole length of the
chancel on the outsides of the pavement, is of Levanto marble, forming a
finish to the work."

=The Screens=, enclosing the four eastern bays of the choir, were given
as a public memorial to Dean Argles. They are of very admirable
wrought-iron. The same may be said of the choir gates. The former are
the work of White & Son, of London; the latter of Singer & Son, of
Frome. The short pillars that support the choir gates, and the
unrelieved backs of the returned stalls, have at present the
unsatisfactory appearance of all unfinished work. A drawing of the
complete design is exhibited in a frame on an adjacent pillar.

The single ancient object among the fittings in the choir is the brass
eagle Lectern. This was given to the monastery by William Ramsey, Abbot,
and John Malden, Prior; it is consequently of late fifteenth century
date. An inscription recording the names of the donors, in two Latin
lines, was engraved round a projection in the middle of the stem.
Centuries of hard scouring have obliterated this; but the upper and
lower ends of most of the letters can just be traced. An expert can
satisfy himself that the inscription as preserved by Gunton is
practically correct. It seems to have been this, though it is not
possible to vouch for every letter.

_Haec tibi lectrina dant Petre metallica bina
Iohes Malden prior et Wills de Ramiseya_.

Besides the donors already named, the following became contributors for
special objects, many of them having in addition given substantial
assistance in money to the restoration fund. The choir pulpit, Bishop's
throne, and the cost of cleaning the whitewash from the nave were given
by Dean Argles. Enlargement of foot-pace, and extension of mosaic
pavement, by Mrs Argles. Decoration of ceiling of lantern tower, and new
frames for the bells, by Mr H.P. Gates, Chapter Clerk. Litany desk, by
Mrs Rigg. Altar ornaments, by Canon