25 MARCH 1911, Page 3

If the suspension bridge is thought to be too shabby

for its surroundings, by all means let Mr. Lutyens de- sign a graceful one-arch bridge in marble which might be dedicated to the King's memory as the "Edward Bridge." For ourselves we cannot help thinking that the large sum of money at the disposal of the Committee would be far better employed in helping to secure the Crystal Palace as a Peace Memorial to King Edward. A fine site, un- hampered by competitive surroundings, could easily be secured there for a statuary group in memory of the King. Great monuments want space and air, and should not jostle each other in a kind of tasteless profusion.