BYR)N AND '1111.4 ABBEY.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The letter of the Dean of Westminster, appearing in the Times of last Saturday, would suggest that it is not fitting that a Memorial of Byron should be erected either - in Westminster .Abbey, or in any Christian church, owing to the laxity of his life. The Parish Church of Hucknall, where the remains of the late poet and philanthropist lie buried, is placed in an unhappy position if the Dean's attitude is strictly correct, as a beautiful Memorial in the way of a chancel screen has been designed for erection in the church, and contributions are being received. Thousands of people visit the church every year to pay tribute to Byron's memory ; and doubtless, notwithstanding the strength of the Dean's case, a defence of this project could be sustained.—I am,
Vicar of Hucknall, Notts),
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