the Society, the project being
also warmly supported by Mr. R. Gunton. A subscription list was opened,
plans and estimates obtained, and the foundation stone of a fabric was
laid, Sep. 16, 1872. The appeal for support concluded with these words:
"This will be the first house of worship constructed in the County of
Lincoln, for the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only God." This
was signed by W. Hall, Treasurer, and Edwin Dawson, Secretary.

The Chapel was opened Jan. 29, 1873, being dedicated by the Rev. Dr.
Bayley, Minister of the Chapel in Argyle Square, London; who had given a
series of lectures in aid of the Society four years before (November,
1869) in the Corn Exchange; and, after the dedication, he again gave
addresses, which were continued by Revs. P. Ramage, R. Storry, C. H.
Wilkins, Mr. R. Gunton, and others, usually morning and evening.

We will now describe the Croft Street fabric, opened under these
favourable auspices. It consists of a square oblong, standing north and
south, 40-ft. by 20-ft.; the architect was Mr. Gosling of London, the
builder Mr. Chas. Blyton of Horncastle, the material being red and white
brick. There is accommodation for 150 persons; the cost of the structure
was 350 pounds. The fittings, which had formerly belonged to a chapel in
Cross Street, Hatton Gardens, London, were presented by Mr. William
Pickstone. At the south end there is an apsidal recess with three lancet
windows, the central one having coloured glass, with the figure of the
Good Shepherd and an inscription at the bottom stating that it was
"Presented by J. W Fishleigh and Fanny his wife, in memoriam, Feb.,
1901," being in memory of their only daughter, who died in London, the
mother having been brought up in this connection.

Within this apse there is a platform, with polished oak rail in front,
resting on carved pillars. On this is a Reading Desk and Communion
Table. The carpet and communion cushion were presented by the late Mr.
T. Tapling, carpet manufacturer, of London, who was a native of
Lincolnshire. In the centre of the apse is a carved oak chair, having
the monogram I.H.S., which was given by Mr. C. Blyton. In front,
standing on the Chapel floor, is a harmonium by Alexandre & Sons, of
Paris; it is a fine instrument, having four sets of vibrators and 14
stops. It was obtained partly at the cost of the congregation, and
partly by a donation of the late Mr. John Jobson, from Mr. Thomas Gunton