LANTERN OF THE DEAD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1920, Page 3

LANTERN OF THE DEAD.

GRAND FRENCH MONUMENT. WHEHE AIANir DIGGERS LIE.* London, August 17. Hie Times' correspondent at Paris states that arrangements are in progress for the erection of a grand monument to the Allied dead at Lorette, Artois, where thousands of Frenchmen, ■British, and ~ Australians laid down their lives. ihe spot selected is a notable hill-top, visible for miles. ihej plans are being designed by M, Urdonnier, a member of the Institute. Ihe monument will be, a domed basilica, resembling the Paptheon, with two wmgs attached, in w,hicli the remains 0 J honoured dead will be entombed. The building will Tbe approached l»y a handsome avenue, girded with verdant lawns. It will have a graceful belfry tmyer overtopping the dome, in which will shine the lantern of , the dead, visible at Douai, Lille, Hazebrouck, and Casse. Marshal hoch, the French President, and other influential men, are taking the keenest interest in the work, -The building will not be ready for some lime, but a religious and patriotic ceremon}' will be conducted by Cardinal Amette on September 12, to wliich all the survivors of the Battle of Lorette will be invited.