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Show A BIG SEXTON.-The decease of the late sexton of Grace Church brings to mind the long-time sexton of old Trinity, David Lyoos, who died some twenty years ago, and who, like Browne, was quite large in bodily diameter, and very well known in his day. In decorating the church one Christmas he caused a canopy supported by four wreath twined posts to be erected over the lecturn, giving it vary much the appearance of a parrot cage. As a finishing touch to this work of art he proposed an inscription in German text for its front. He thought it best, however, to consult one of the clergy before adding this final embellishment; and it was well that he did, as the sequel will show. To the question, "What do you propose for the inscription?" he replied that inasmuch as the lecturn held the sacred Scriptures, he thought, "The Bible, the biggest Book in the World," would be eminently appropriate. |