The Archive · 1927

SIR ROBERT HART'S STATUE

[he Bronze Panels which Will Appear on Sides of the New Pedestal: The Work of the Great I.

A few months ago an interesting article by Mr, "Putnam Weal appeared in the "'North-China, Daily News" describing the new site on the Bund selected by the Council for the Great I, G's statue. Since then much progress has been made, and the removal arrangements are nearing completion, The imposing pedestal, designed by Mr, C, Harpur, of the Public Works Department, la now being erected in the centre of the Bund opposite the House, The two bronze pai which will be heavily embossed' the ans and the. list of honours, shortly arrive in Shanghai. Through the courtesy of the Commissioner of Public Works we Produce pictures of these panels as they will appear when finished, They have been excellently designed, and are in keeping with the dignity of the new pedestal

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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