THE WRECK OF THE STELLA.'
[TO THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR...) SIR,—May I take this opportunity of pointing out that at least one attempt is now being made in London to com- memorate the names of those obscurer heroes whose memory we feel to be one of the permanent possessions of the people ? In the churchyard—now a garden—of St. Botolph's, Alders- gate, frequented daily by thousands of people, Mr. G. F. Watts, R.A., has offered to erect a covered way where memorial tablets recording brave lives and deeds can be affixed to the wall. We have already applied to the Chancellor of the Diocese for permission to erect this way, and have for some time been awaiting his decision. Should it be favour- able, as no doubt it will be, the work will be at once com- menced. To extend and complete the garden itself some 0,000 more are needed, and donations for that purpose would be welcomed by us. We believe that to set these memorials where they will be seen daily by so many eyes, will he one way, at any rate, of pointing out to the beholders the " fate of duty " and self-sacrifice.—I am, Sir, &c., H. R. GAMBLE,
Vicar of St. Botolph's, Aldersgate, E.C. 11 Charterhouse Square, E.C.
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