MEMORIALS TO THE FALLEN.
[TO THE EDITOR Of THE " SPECTATOR."]
Sm,—May I bring to your readers' notice a form of memorial which has for some months been in use in Somerset ? It was felt that something was needed more durable than mere lists of names on perishable church tablets, and more intimate than the bare regimental records. To this end an empty stone building on the summit of Langport Hill has been dedioatod which will ultimately revert to the National Trust, and a form of card has been designed with spaces for age, relationship, regi- ment, and many further particulars of the fallen soldier, sailor, nurse, or other. The card in question is filled out by the bereaved family or friends and posted to the building, accompanied (optionally) by a portrait ; and when once delivered there, the card and portrait will be, so far as can humanly be foreseen, archived for reference by many future generations. A specimen card with copy of the directions would be sent by the printers (The Commercial Art Press, 4 Cross Street, Reading) to any of your readers who would enclose a halfpenny stamp for postage. Or should any be disposed to help in the movement, twenty- three cards, counterparts and directions would be furnished post free for distribution on receipt of a postal order for eightpence.—I am,
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