New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
\ SOLDIERS MEMORIAL

\ SOLDIERS MEMORIAL
 Almost exactly year ego today
 April ?. 1928. 10 be eNact--the Heral'
 commented editorially on the fact tha
 at last committee had been place'
 in a position to go ahead and mak'
 plans for permanent memorial t'
 New Britain's former service men wht
 died in the great war. All through thi'
 year and even before. we have fel
 keenly the continuing humiliation o
 having no permanent tribute to ths
 memory of those who made the great
 sacrifice. It was only Wednesday night
 that the common council glad 10 meet
 any movement to show the deep feel
 ing Of the community in this matter, passed resolution appropriating s7o0
 for temporary repairs to the present
 Court of Honor. And yesterday the
 Herald presented to the people pie lure or the memorial that will be pro-
 posed.
 There is . sacred solemnity peryad- ing the thoughts Of men and women
 during this week Of emphasizing the
 spiritual. It is fitting that at this time
 thought should be given, too, to the
 form onr expression of tribute to the
 memory of these mon sliail take. Ii is not matter to be treated lightly; not one to be decided upon hastily without thorough unde rtanding Of -what this memorial will mean 10 us pcrsonaly--we who will see 1t every day perhaps-and 10 those who will come after us. It is not matter 10 Dc passed upon after a eursory glance at a fine photograph or nasty inspec- ton Of the models prepared to show what 1t will look like when competed. Nor is 1t time 10 speak lightly Of tho amount of money to be expended. The argument that so large a sum would do moro good if given to the disabled Of the war still living, or to needy ex- service men should not be considered. Our disabled will be taken care of, no matter what scandals may arise con corning the administration of the funds for that purpose. And the for- mer service men will be taken care of no matter how many people and concerns of great influence may dis approve it. The people of the country demand both: both will come.
 And. beyond this, there will be In this city as in every city m the coun- try. a memorial to those who may no longer be benefited by material aid 1 There will be q memorial which will perpetuate the lesson of their sacrifice, ] and, in so perpetuating it. will intcn- slfy the spirit of loyalty and patriotism and fine deeds as shown in the great gift to the world Of those who have fought and died. The memorial will rome. It is our duty 10 make if all hat it should be.
 And it is the duty Of those who will decide upon the form such will take. 10 consult not fana tl,n5,. T..s.,, tia,- .r f,xa.,t,. nnys ,ropriety, but also the wishes of lthers. II is their duty, before adopt ng any plan. 10 find out as nearly as possible what the vast majority Of the 'oopte Of New Britain want. Not 10 lie artistic sense Of a few should this memorial be made 10 appeal. It is not Q be dedicated 10 the artists of the 'orId who might come here and in- pect 1t. having an eye to it's artistic eauty and appropriateness. Ii is 10 represent. as nearly as pos i bte. Inc spIcndor Of the sacrifice of | 1ese men wHo arc no longer in the esh. and to represent this Eplcnd0r , ith tho depth Of feeling inspired in i UT hearts by thought of them. The photograph of line proposed shows beautiful shaft. !, anding at tltc highest point in tha ' ". possibly. dieaii~d and splendid '
 its simplicity II appeals strongly. B an itnpersonaI monument 10 art it |.
 perhaps, as nearly perfect. as aff |, ay conceive. I;ut in planning this aIHOriai we must go beyond artistic auiy. We must consider The human 'peai; the feelings of those. for in- Il ance. who ga often today t0 the s escnt Court Of Honor in Walnut Hill ' TX and pause before one certain ', aft-pause and weep. There are no .