A MEMORIAL TO THE LATE ARTHUR GRAY BUTLER.
[TO THE EDITOR Or THE " SPECTATOR."1
SIE,—Amongst your numerous readers there must be some to whom the name of Arthur Gray Butler, the first Head- Master of Haileybury, stands for a strong impulse in that awakened earnestness of life which began in the second half of the last century, and has been so largely developed in the present. May I therefore ask the hospitality of your columns —to which Mr. Butler was himself an occasional contributor— to make it known abroad that a memorial to him is being promoted by a Committee of old Haileyburians ? The move- ment is still in an early stage, and it has been suggested that, although the memorial itself is primarily connected with the school, some persons who are not so might like to join in it. The Committee, as I understand, take the view that they cannot officially invite contributions from any but those who have some association with the school; but at the same time they would gladly welcome any help offered from Mr. Butler's wider circle of friends. Their Oxford secretary (the Rev. H. Couchman, 7 Crick Road, Oxford) is willing to receive such contributions, and to give information as to the proposals of the Committee. It is intended, if possible, to found a scholarship or exhibition, to be held at Haileybury, in Mr.
Butler's name.—I am, Sir, &c., F. W. BOTRDILLON. The Athenaum, S.W.
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