Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-03-05

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long delayed and anxiously expected, but at last 1t
reached lis hnyen safely. The Illustration how
ever, Ii taken from the clay as 1t finally left Sir
Georges hands. The attitude is one Of simple
dignity The features show lcalmi deternlna ton.
The gaze of this cergyman's daughter Is directed
with steadfastness towards the Church of st. Mar
tin-prototype of charity to the poor and suffering
fine conception has been amply realized. Yet
1t is almost surpassed by the perfection of the
terminal figure. expressive of the whole spirit OF
humanity. Imperturbable serenity. eternal kinC!i-
ness flow from every line and f. ture. The one
draped arm half enfolds ard protects nesting
babe. emblematc of small states and idowntrodden
races. The other is uplifted In the attitude OF
benediction. The specialized purpose of the monu-
ment-that Of memorial to the devotion of bur
snurses-is Indicated BY thee red teross TINT
stretches across the robe ~ cr ". aeaqel n "A
The British lion is trampling the, snake of envy
and malice, malice and treachery. up l9ngg pan
egyric is set below the statue, The telling, un-
forgettable words are Edith Cayell: BRUSSELS
Dawn; October II, 1915" Boldly iettered on the
sides of the monument are Sacrifice and de,
voton." Faithful Unto Death ',Fortitude." i
For King and Country find appropriate place
The monument commentaries u solemn cpl
sode of solemn time Any approach 10 the ex-
uberant movement the dramatic poses Of the
baroque style, would have been utterly cont of
place and has been absolutely avoided, The
impressiveness of repose of dignity restfui but
strong, of form perfect but simple Of sculpture
expressive but cam--shch has been the aim and
achievement of the creator of this most excellent
4 ~ 4!lst 7777,e 90 os..,,,s, ODD ~.
Miss Edith Cayell. an English woman--head~ of~
a training school for nurses in Brussels Belgium.
wns arrested there BY the Germans zueust B.
1aa5.I sentenced 10 death and exeeuted. October
12ssNThe scharge aeainA der WIS Ntbas he bad
6,,0sf IL 4trA.
Eelgars Of military age and had assisted them
TO- escape from Belgium m order Ito lj4In f1e
folors sAiisssCave was tfe dauglt& of an Eng
iish ceFgymap the r9tf Rev. FREDERICK bCateh,
vicar of Swardeston. near Norwich. She received
her training at the London hospital.
D Brand whItlock, sAlnergcap MINISTER at, Hnsselss
made strong efforts 70 ssaave Mss Caveii from from
October II he sent By d messenger the following
note 70 the 9Gef'narn ssvspes Baton sde Bdsi
1 f.ary dear ear9n, linn sss sek to preSsst aAs
request myself, but ! appeal to your generosity
sfs beart TO- SUPPORT AtsaFd say f9m A<tu {his
unhappy woman. Have pity on her!
rs Minister whaoeR tAlsAAbksd Ijctobers a2s Is
Anrbassador Page In London: Miss CayelI vas
sentenced Yesterday aas executed &tl2b'<ocks thls
morning despite our best-efforts, continued until
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