FOR HONOUR AND FREEDOM

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9721, 25 July 1917, Page 6

FOR HONOUR AND FREEDOM

SUGGESTED BRONZE MEMORIAL PLAQUE.

IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT OFFER PRIZES.’

His Excellency the Govcrnor : General (the Earl of Liverpool) has received the following telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies which he requests should be published for general information: — “His Majesty’s Government offer prizes amounting in all to not loss than £SOO Tin proportion to bo suibsequently decided) for a limited, number of the most successful models for a small memorial plaque in bronzo to be given to next-of-kin of those membersof His Majesty’s Naval and Military Forces who have fallen in tho war. Tho names of competitors will not bo revealed to the judges and tho name of the promiated artist or artists* alone will be published. All competitors must be British-born subjects. I should be glad if yoUr Ministers would arrange for announcement in New Zealand press and for affording information to intending competitors. Prints of information to competitors will follow by post, and will bo published when they arrive. “Memorial to bo bronzo plaque with area of as near as possible eighteen square inches. Plaque produced by casting from model which be finished with precision. xill designs submitted must be actual models in relief in wax or plaster of size indicated. No competitor may submit more than., two models. Design should comprehend subject and brief inscription. It is suggested that symbolical figure subject should he chosen, blit following inscription must form part of design ‘He Died for Freedom and Honour.’ Since surname and initials are to bo engraved on plaque design should be arranged to leave space for name within dimensions mentioned>vJn case of rectangular design this space should be at the base. If design is circular, margin surrounding or partially surrounding it should ho left free. Design should be essentially simple and easily intelligible. No frame models accepted, but model to be packed in small box and delivered to Director National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, not later than November Ist next. Model must not be signed, but should he marked on back with motto or pseudonym, which should also bo written in sealed envelope containing competitor’s name and address. Models to which prizes arc awarded shall bo sole property of Government, who will arrange for artist’s signature or initials on plaque.”