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PORTSMOUTH. 
Shortly before relinquishing command of the Southern District, General H.R.H. 
the Duke of Connaught issued a circular letter on the subject of a systematic 
arrangement of future memorials in the Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth ; 
the work proposed to be carried out is described in the architect’s words, as 
follow :— 
cc It is proposed to arcade the south aisle wall from the western porch door 
to the existing break in the string-course near the single lancet window, 
and reaching from within 3 feet 6 inches of the floor to the string- 
under the aisle windows. 
“ This arcade would be formed in the wall to a depth of nine inches, and be 
constructed of Caen stone, the single shaft dividing the bays into 
lancets being of Purbeck marble. In the back and head of each lancet, 
slabs of alabaster would be let flush with a margin of freestone of a 
warm brown colour, to harmonise with the slabs, which would be in¬ 
scribed in gilded letters. 
“ By coupling the lancets under an enclosing arch the series would be less 
monotonous than if composed of single lancets, and the alternation of 
the single dividing column with the groups of triple stone columns would 
further diversify the composition agreeably. 
“ The general treatment is common to most of our Englisli mediaeval Chapter 
Houses attached to the great Cathedrals. 
“ Provision for 78 memorials would be secured, and this could hereafter be 
doubled by using the north aisle in the same way.” 
With reference to the foregoing, it is proposed that the Poyal Artillery should 
purchase one arcade bay or arch, at a cost of £40, or thereabouts. 
The names to be inscribed thereon should be limited to those officers of Royal 
Artillery who have died whilst serving in the Portsmouth Garrison. 
The names to be inscribed thereon should be selected by the D.-A.-G., R.A., 
Director of Artillery, and C.H.A., Southern District. 
A sketch of the proposed Memorial Arcade can be lent to anyone applying to 
the Secretary, R.A. Institution, Woolwich. 
If carried out the following would be among the names to be inscribed :— 
Major-General G. Gambier, c.b. 
Colonel E. Wodeliouse, c.b. 
Major C. C. Young. 
„ N. S. K. Bayly. 
,, E. B. Knox. 
Donations will be received by Grant and Maddison’s Union Banking Company, 
High Street, Portsmouth, or by the Treasurer, Major G. Barker, R.E., 9, Western 
Parade, Southsea ; in sending donations officers should notify their wish for the 
money to be devoted to the Royal Artillery Arch. 
