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SIR W. C. TREVELYAN.

Cambo, Northumberland. About the year 1882 a fountain was erected by Sir Chas. Trevelyan in memory of Sir Walter C. Trevelyan, Bart. It is constructed of granite, and represents a large dolphin, from whose capacious mouth the water issues. It is thus inscribed in gold letters :

FVTVBI HAVD IMMEMOB MVI.

GEORGE CHARLTON.

Gateshead. In Saltwell Park is a fountain of elaborate design, constructed in free- stone. The base contains four drinking- basins, and troughs for dogs. The main part of the superstructure is square in shape, each face terminating in a gable. From the centre rises a crocketed spire. Under the front gable is inserted a white marble portrait medallion. Over the basins is the following inscription :

To George Charlton, Esq., J.P.,

Mayor of Gateshead 1874-1875.

In recognition of his labours

in the cause of Social Reform.

It was erected by public subscription, and unveiled on Sept. 5, 1876, by Dr. B. Spence Watson.

GEORGE HAWKES.

Gateshead. A white marble statue, de- signed by J. Craggs, was erected in 1865. On the pedestal are the Borough arms, and also the following inscription :

George Hawkes J.P., and D.L., First Mayor of

Gateshead

Born January 7th, 1801

Died October 15th, 1863.

Erected by his friends

and workmen of the

Gateshead Iron Works

of which he was the

fifth senior partner

of the same name

and family October 2nd. 1865.

DUKE OF QUEENSBERRY.

Dumfries. In the square in the centre of the town was erected in 1780 a fine column of the Doric order to the third Duke of Queensberry. It contains the following inscription :

" This column, sacred to the memory of Charles, Duke of Queensberry and Dover, was erected by the county of Dumfries, as a monument of their veneration for the character of that illustrious nobleman, whose exalted virtues rendered him the ornament of society, and whose numerous acts of public beneficence and private charity endeared him to his country. Ob. 22nd Oct : 1778, set. 80."

Sm WM. GRAY.

West Hartlepool. This memorial consists of a bronze statue designed by W. D. Key- worth. It was unveiled on March 26, 1898, and is thus inscribed :

Sir William Gray

J.P., D.L., First Mayor of West Hartlepool

1887-88 Erected by Public Subscription.

R. W. JACKSON.

West Hartlepool. This bronze statue,, the work of E. Onslow Ford, R.A., was un- veiled by Lord Londonderry, June 12, 1897. The pedestal is of Portland stone, and on. two sides are carved the Borough and Jack- son arms. The other two sides contain, the following inscriptions :

1. " Ralph Ward Jackson, Founder of this Town, and first M.P. for the Hartlepools. Born June 7th, 1806, died August 6th, 1880."

2. " This statue was presented to the town ol West Hartlepool by Col. Cameron, V.D., J.P, in the Jubilee year of the opening of the first harbour and dock, as a tribute of admiration for the enterprise and perseverance of its founder, June, 1897."

PHILIP MTTSGRAVE.

Penrith, Cumberland. In a prominent position on the Market Square is a hand- some stone Clock Tower, erected by public subscription in 1861. On it is the following- inscription :

" In sympathy with the great sorrow which befell the family of Edenhall in the death of their eldest son, Philip Musgrave, Esq., May 17th, 1859, at Madrid, in the 29th year of his age, this memorial was erected May, 1861, as a tribute,, in the town and neighbourhood, of high regard and esteem for Sir George and Lady Musgrave."

GEORGE LEEMAN.

York. This memorial is placed near the railway station. It consists of a white marble statue on a granite pedestal. It i& thus inscribed :

George Leeman, M.P.

1809-1882.

Twice Lord Mayor and Chairman of the North Eastern Railway. See 11 S. v. 234.

WILLIAM RIPPON.

Burnopfield, co. Durham. This drinking- fountain, opened in 1906, is inscribed as follows :

" Erected by Miss Rippon in remembrance of her brother William Rippon, of his lifelong interest in the village and his kindness to dumb- animals. Presented to the public and inhabitants of Burnopfield, 1906."