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[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."] Sna,—May I add

my testimony to that of many bereaved mothers who are so troubled at the proposal of the Graves Commission to permit only a memorial in the shape of a "milestone"? Surely a cross of the some size as the proposed headstone might be offered as an alternative. One would have thought every consideration would have been given to the wishes of the relatives of those who have given their Baas for their country, instead of which they are allowed no chairs in the matter. Even the lines are to be censored, and HMI/ would like to put a verse of four lines, but cafinot do so as

only three are permitted.—I am, Sir, &c., M. B. S.