The Dean and Chapter have not shown themselves hitherto insensible to the primary claim which the Cathedral has upon them, nor are they likely to do so in the completion of the great work which they have now had in hand so long. But the Cathedral has claims upon others beside the Capitular body. It has claims, which it is believed will be once more acknowledged by the wealthy landowners of the Diocese, by the Colleges of Cambridge, several of which are intimately connected with Ely, and finally by lovers of architectural beauty and ecclesiastical propriety throughout the country. To all persons, therefore, who take an interest in Ely Cathedral on Diocesan or any other grounds, an appeal is now made, and they are respectfully urged to make one final effort for the purpose of completing a work which has been so well begun, and hitherto so prosperously carried out. H. GOODWIN." "_The Deanery, Ely, January, 1866._" Since the issue of the foregoing memorandum further progress has been made in the Restoration of the Cathedral. 1. The Nave and Aisles have been re-paved. 2. The great Western doors have been repaired and decorated. 3. The Cathedral has been warmed and lighted. 4. Many stained windows have been inserted in the Choir. 5. The fourth large window in the Octagon has been filled with painted glass. 6. The foundation of the south side of the Choir and the south-eastern Transept have been underpinned and thoroughly repaired. 7. The great Western Tower has been braced with iron bands, and, it is believed, effectually secured. 8. The stone pulpit in the Octagon has been erected. 9. Many figures in wood have been placed on the Choir screen, the decoration of which is now completed. 10. Nine stone figures have been placed in the ancient niches in the Octagon; three more are needed to complete the design. 11. The whole of the carved panels over the stalls in the Choir have been completed. * * * * * Several works still remain to be effected before the restoration can be considered as complete. 1. The paving of the Octagon and Transepts. The cost of the paving of the Nave has much exceeded the sum anticipated. The completion of this work will cost from L1000 to L2000 additional. 2. The re-paving of the aisles of the Choir, a work of no pressing importance at present, but which will demand great care and consideration whenever it is undertaken. 3. The decoration of the blank space of wall beneath the great East Window, on which there remain some traces of painted figures. If these are found too faint and uncertain for restoration, the space might perhaps be covered with a copy of some appropriate painting in mosaic.