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Hongkong, 29th March, 1897.

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sponse to the invitation of suggestions: 68 what anent Memorial to Her Majesty in this colony I beg to offer the

First Finish the Jubilee Statue of Her Majesty

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To do this I suggest that the bronze statue hould be gilded, and as an instance of a bronze tue under a canopy being gilded I refer you the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. The four corner bronzes should also be fixed, and these in my opinion should be four rampant lions, defending the statue of Her Majesty. the pedestals are too small for anything in nature of groups of figures. A low orna- wrought iron railing should also be und the top step of the base, These additions would transform the ap- earance of the monument entirely, which at t is anything but pleasing, and if this tunity of completing it is not taken ad- age of it may remain a very long time in present unfinished condition. The cost would not be large and might come at of the general subscription fund. į

Second As a permanent memorial of the present occasion, I beg to suggest that a really fine Clook Tower, with a good clock and bell, should be built at a suitable point on the new Praya Reclamation, where it could be seen and heard from any part of the city as well as the arbour. This would not only be a permanent and suitable form of monument to commemorate

be named the Victoria Tower.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS..

The following letter have been addressed the Editor of the Daily Press

Dear Sir, As a permanent memorial of Her Most Gracions Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee Reign, I beg to suggest the following

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1.-A Diamond College of Medicine for Chi nese. I need not dwell upon the benefits of such an institution. China's millions are sorely! in need of men and women trained in Western medicine, surgery, and midwifery. In future days who will not bless the founders of this grand institution? I say it will be a magnifi cent memorial, and one that the colony should apt children are be proud to possess.

2-A Diamond Scholarship. This scholar- ship should be an annual one, and would be an inducement to the ambitious youths of our colleges and schools. The fund or endowment should be large enough to enable the lucky recipient to pursue his studies in England It is clear that the poor aspiring scholars of the colony need encouragement and support. as the matter has been so often voiced in the local papers."

I have not suggested universities or industrial academies, as the colony appears to be too small for such grand institutions. And another thing, wealthy people would rather send their children to Europe for an advanced education As for the needs of the colony, I believe the existing colleges and schools are quite ample. Yours truly,

Hongkong, 26th March, 1897.

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casion but would also fill a real want and add to the general appearance of the city front.mond Jubilee are in favour of some permanen

I would propose that it should be built at Pedder's Wharf and could be placed clear of the Prays so as not to obstruct the traffic, and the lower portion could be designed to form an arch leading to the wharf. A stone describing e object for which the tower was erected could be built in and the clock should be illu- minated so as to be seen by night as well as by day.

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memorial, I would suggest that a large sum of money should be set apart from the Fund to be raised and that a scholarship should be established. From that scholarship every three years a boy of any nationality from the public school should be sent to England for further study there of any useful science. The advant age of the scholarship should not be restricted to one particular nationality, but be open to the Chinese, the Portuguese, or European boys. I think the above suggestion will be a fitting permanent memorial to celebrate the comple- tion of the sixtieth year of the Queen's reign. Yours faithfully,

Canton, 26th March, 1897.

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