I am glad to say that a subscription has been set on foot (started by Mr. Jackson) to erect some memorial to the late Misses Ireland and Higgin (Sisters Gertrude and Agnes), who recently fell victims to their devotion to daty in nursing plague patients. Their work at the Government Civil Hospital extended over some eight years and aiter doing much good service there and during the plague epidemic in 1894, they eventually lost their lives in the performance of their arduous duties. A general response is being made to the appeal, and I am sure there will be a sufficient sum raised to provide a fitting and worthy memorial of these amiable and estimable Indies. Mrs Wilsone Black, Lady Carrington, and Mrs. Holland are all engaged in collecting subscriptions. I do not know what rin the memorial is likely to take, but would suggest either a lofty granite obelisk or a stained window in St, Join's Cathedral. The former, if placed in a conspicuous position, would perhaps be the most suitable, for it would then be seen of all men, especially the Chinese, who should and probably will subscribe towards
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