The decision of an influential mecting at the Mansion House in London, that the memorial to the late King George V should take the form of a statue of His late Majesty in London in some noble sotting, and a philanthropic scheme of a specific character for the benefit of the whole country, seems to be an eminently wise one, It Is probable that, if the Into King could be consulted on the project, even now he might turn from the first part of the plan because of that great humility which Was his, but the Empire owes it not only {o'him, but to itself that there shall "be some lasting and visible memorial of a monarch who served 0 well, What form the philanthropic scheme' would take remains to be seen, though it is unlikely that the rear needs of the hospitals will be overlooked, In view of the diMeulties Which some of the institutions are encountering from time to time it might be well worth while considering the establishment of a large' central fund for the purpose of assisting them in their lean years, not, perhaps, by out-and-out grants, but by the making of loans on favourable terms to be repaid when the fortunes of the borrowing hospital permitted. That and the furthering of medical research seem to be two of the most Aesirable schemes, though there are many others which should prove attractive to those who will support the appeal for funds which must oventually be made. There is much room for more work to be done amongst the youth of the nation, in the promotion of greater happiness, but the re-Met and prevention of suffering will always have an appeal which it is dificult to deny.
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