28 JUNE 1884, Page 14

A CURIOUS EPITAPH.

[TO THE EDITOR OP TES "SPECTATOR."]

Sut,—The epitaph printed in the Spectator of the 14th, on p. 788, reminds me of one in Bakewell churchyard, between Matlock and Buxton, which I give from memory. After the name and date it proceeds :— " The vocal powers here let us mark,

Of Philip, our late parish clerk.

In church was never heard a layman

With a clearer voice say amen.

The choir lament his vocal tones; The town—so soon lie here his bones.

Sleep undisturbed beneath the peaceful shrine, Till angels wake thee with such notes as thine."

I fear some of the lines have dropped out of my recollection.— I am, Sir, dm.