The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-18


ihc solidity and stability OF the work OF our
which, when all was consum-
mated, elected from Washington the nota-
bic exclamation, "The work is well
lonelv
STATUES.
At Fifth and Main streets stands statue
of the Goddess of Liberty, twelve feet in
height, on q pedestal Of fifteen feet, her
right hand holding spear and her left
resting on the national shield, modelled
md erected by Hr. John A. Elder. The
lame Of this artist as q painter Is long since
far and wide, but this maiden
Effort in the plastic art is 70 successful rs
10 excite surprise no less than admiration.
On Libby Hill, facing the length Of Main
street, Immediately in front Of this one,
stands another statue OF Peace, with arm
erected, lighting the world with torch,
by the same skilful hand. The pose OF this
one Is even better than the other, and the
Of the classic drapery superior.
As the novelty OF this artistic Kind Of
decoration has excited no little comment
and inquiry, It may be as well TO satisfy the
Of many by explaining to some
extent the DiOdus oDerdpdi in producing
the same. The head and arms are legiti-
mately and artistically modelled and cast
after the manner Of all statuaries. The one
ie placed on and the Others attached 70 lay
figure, which is then draped by an artistic
hand, and the whole covered by plaster OF
Paris, and then you have the deceptive
OF marble statue. The rarity
Of this kind Of decoration is the best evil
1ence Of the artistic skill requisite TO its
production.
Mr.. ANGLE.
The gentlemen engaged in this under
taking speak in the warmest terms OF the
assistance they have received
from 1Ir. MOntrose Angle, whose mechani-
cal skill and resource in cases Of emer-
gency, interest, and diligence throughout
the progress Of these designs rendered him
indispensable to their success.
Signor Aloise illustrated his usual artistic
skill in making the casts for these statues.
Nr. Charles w. Allen, the builder, gave
great satisfaction i'm his erection Of the
Of these decorations.
The work of Mcssrs. Elder, Sheppard,
and Daniel has been well done. There is
appropriateness, and elegance
IN their designs and in the execution there
Of. Their labor has been chiefly that OF
love, as the contracts made by them with
the committee leave no adequate margin OF
profit.
II is to be regretted that the committee
did not contract with them TO construct
some decoration commemorative OF Baron
Steuben's devotion to our cause. These
three artists being now pretty well through
with their other work, could start on such
a thing at once and finish it in time, and
thus supply an omission, which though UNI
may be misunderstood.
The Programme for To-Day.
The Fair will be in full operation to-day.
The bicycle race is leading feature.
The steamer Gratitude, with Aaron
Wilkes Post, No. %, Grand Army OF the
Republic, from New Jersey, will arrive at
12 NJ, and will be received at Rockets by
the Old First Virginia infantry, Otey Bat
terry, Howitzer Association, and others. Mr..
Kelley will deliver the welcome address at
Singer Halle.
The Richmond military will leave fol-
Yorktown this morning, with the eXcep-
ton Of Company c, which viii leave to-
morrow evening.
The Siegel chorus win leave this morning
for Yorktown on the York River railroad
train which leaves Twenty-fOurth street al
7:45 o'clock.
yorktown To-Day.
Outdoor concert at the monument site
and the military camp at A. VI. by mill
tary bands. At II O'Clock the Governor OF
will receive the President OF the
United States and Cabinet, the guests of tho
nation, the Diplomatic Corps, the Congress.
sIonal Commission, and the Governors OF
the States at Lafayette Hall.
The chairman OF the Joint Commission OF
Congress, Hon. John w. Johnston, United
States senator from the State Of Virginia
will call the assembly to order at II O'Clock
noon, at the monument site.
Prayer by the Rev. Robert Nelson, grand
son OF Governor Nelson, OF Virginia, who
commanded the Virginia militia during the
siege OF Yorktown.
"The star-Spangled Banner" by three
voices, under the leadership OF
Professor Charles l.. Siegel, Of Richmond,
Va. the accompaniment by the Marine
band. At its conclusion the United State'
flag will be mfurled aud saluted by tho
land batteries and war-yessels in the har'
Dor.
Address of welcome by his EXcellency
L. w. NJ. Holiday, Governor Of Virginia
"The Marseillaise Hymn" by the chorus
Of voices under the leadership OF Professor
Siegel. The accompaniment by the Marine
band.
Remarks by the chairman Of the com.
Hon. j. w. Johnston, OF Nir-
ginia.
"IIail Columbia" by the chorus Of
voices led by Professor Siegel. The ac.
by the Marine band.
LAYING the cornerstone OF the monu'
ment by the Masonic Grand Master ol
assisted by the Grand Masters oi
the thirteen original States.
Grand Eantasia-"' International Con-
gress," (Sousa,) by the Marine band, con-
Quoted by Professor j. Philip Sousa.
At 4 Z. NJ. there will he outdoor con-
certs by the military bands.
At s z. VI. there will be a pyrotechnic
display from Il boat moored in the York
river.
At $3.50 p. NJ. there viii be a promenade
concert and hop 1t the Reception Hal.
Music by the Second United States Artil-
ery band.
yorktown TO-HOrrOw.
At $3.50 A. n. there will be Open-air con-
,eIts by military bands at the monument
site and at the military camp.
The assembly will be called to order at
II A. N. by Hon. John w. Johnston,
chairman OF the Yorktown Centennial
Overture, ale Caid," AMBROSE Thomas,
Dy the Marine band, conducted by Protes-
'or j. Philip Sousa.
Prayer by the Right Rev. Bishop Harris,
II the Methodist Episcopal Church Of New
York.
Centennial Hymn Words by Charles
Poindcxter; music by J. +. Schneider,
.endered by the chorus Of three hundred
,oices. under Professor c. L. Siegel, ac-
by the Marine band.
Address by the President OF the United
States.
posnorsas bv renresentatiyes OF our