the Bditor of the "Nonru-Cinwa Dany News"
St—At the present time, when, 50 much interest ig being shown in the centenary of John Constable, it may Interest your readers to know that Ulus great Suffolk artist is not for-Gotten in the village of his. birth, East Bergholt. Some two years ago (twas decided to erect a memorial to John Consiable, and, as a good village hall.and playing fold are badly needed in the village, it was considered that a "Constable Mem torial Hall" would be both a fttiog and useful form of remembrance, A fund was therefore started with ti object in view, and a sum of approximately £1,500 wil be required. Owing to the nature of the memorial our collection has been confined to the village, and up to date we have been able to purchase a suitable feld, and in addition, have nearly £500 in hand towards the hall, should have liked to commence building in the centenary year, but funds do not permit of this, As there appears to be no other form of remembrance organised 'Suffol, 1 think there may be those among your readers who would like to subscribe to this memorial, par-Ucularly among those who ome to East Bergholt and Flatford 'Mill to spend their holidays, and see the country which gave' inspiration to many of Constable's most famous paintings, Our Commitice will be most grateful for'any help, and those who may wish to subscribe should communlcate with the Secretary, Constable Memorial Hall Fund, Orvis House, East Bergholt. T should like to add that a book containing the names of all subscribers is being kept and will be preserved in the hall when built, R. C, Doveson (Lieut.-Colonel), Chairman, Constable Memorial all Committee, ast Bergholt, Apr. 90, Suxee April 1, when the national income tax bureau for the provinces of Hopel and Charher was inaugural in Tientsin, more than 30,000 firms fand individuals required to pay tax have led their returns,
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