THE CLOCK TOWER.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19731, 23 September 1929, Page 13

THE CLOCK TOWER.

I TO TH* EDITOR O* THX FB*SS ; Sir, —Surely thoso people who suggest such ignominious treatment for tho monument erected by former citizens of Christchurch in commemoration of the glorious reign of one of the noblest women England has produced are sadly deficient in Tevereiice and loyalty. If this monument is abolished or trafficked with another town it will be a grave reproach to those at present in authority. As its structural beauty has become dwarfed and overshadowed in iti present position, I should like to BU £gest its removal to a more spacious environment, and, as a resident in the vicinity of the ueiv Carlton bridge, I think that the junction of Park terrace and Bealey avenue would be an admirable position, and I am prepared to forward a cheque for five pounds towards a thorough overhauling so that may bo brought more into keeping with its new surroundings. If the upkeep of the clock is too great an expense let us do away with it altogether, but do let us retain the tower and fountain. What are the women of Christchurch thinking of that not a single voice has been raised in protest against those who meditate such a glaring act or' disloyalty.—Yours, etc., WAH IKE. September 21st, 1929.