Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1919. FOXTON SOLDIERS' AND PEACE MEMORIAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 2048, 30 October 1919, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1919. FOXTON SOLDIERS' AND PEACE MEMORIAL.

A I’FBLIC meeting is convenod by tlie Mayor for Tuesday evening next, :il jlie Council Chamber,' to discuss ways and nieans of erecting ii suitable memorial, to those who took part in the Great War. and to commemorate*!he signing of: Peace. The Mayor Ims given this subject a good deal of thought, and Ims been in communication with monumental masons to ascertain the cost of a suitable monument; Mr Chrystall is anxious that Foxton should not be behind other towns in doing something wbieh will murk the great sacrifices made by our boys —many of whom made the supreme sacrifice— and to inspire a feeling of loyalty and patriotism in generations to eome. The lirst point to consider is the nature of the memorial and its location. Jt has been suggested in those columns that an obelisk be erected on tlie commanding site in the old cemetery. Other suggestions are .memorial gates leading to the ground donated by .Mr Easton as a park, and a Band Rotunda. With respect to the site, we believe the old cemetery should be chosen for obvious reasons. The acquisition of this site by the Council is a mere matter of form, and claim to ownership, if any, by the Natives could be easily adjusted. Details of this nature will be discussed and settled at Tuesday night’s meeting, when i> is hoped there will be a large and representative gathering in attendance.