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Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 28, 1 February 1919, Page 9

A MILITARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL. WELLINGTON'S NEW CATHEDRAL. When peace has become a reality and the world begins to re-adjust itself after the stress and strain of war, it will be everyone's desire, even more than now, to have a permanent memorial of1 the sacrifice which our heroes made in' the cause of freedom, and justice. In the new Anglican Cathedral which it is proposed to build in Wellington, provision is beings made for such a memorial. In the west wing, which will be a military memorial chapel, will be shown in letters of gold on> the marble walls the names of all of New Zealand's sons, irrespective of church and creed, ,\vho fell during the war. This impressive roll of honour will be accessible to the public practically at all times, and will be, in itself, most inspiring to the present generation and of national historic interest and value in the years to come. Such a record of valour and glory will intensify in our people that pride of country and tradition of faithfulness unto death, which have made the British people honoured before all the world. New Zealanders are British, they ara proud of it; yet it is no reason why they should not have, here in their own country, something to stand through the ages which will carry forward the stories of what will be the heroic past. In no better or nobler way could this be done than by building a cathedral which will lift its towers and spires towards the stars and direct men's thoughts to the higher thoughts and achievements. In the west wing, which will so grandly commemorate the fallen soldiers c£ this country, every decoration on lofty pillars and walls and vaulted roof will depict in religions symbolism, scenes from every war zone in which New Zealand soldiers fought; and the memorial windows will immortalise such war-deeds too. Through the years to come these things will stand, as a lasting memory iv the building of which every man and woman should be proud to bear a share. Thoss '.vho wish to do so should communicate with the Hon. Organising SetTotary, Ray._ C. F.. Askew, St. Mwk''« Vicarage, Wellington.-—Advt.