The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-18

the founder and Also chancellor at the
time of his death.
Many of Mr. Reddys friends. outside OF
the societies. were anx Gus TO contribute
to the memorial, but It was deemed aG-
vsahe TO have 1t conducted strictly as q
society matter.
This Monument Committee, TO whom was
entrusted the selection Of design ana thc
erection OF the same. was composer OF
Jas. ]. Creamsr. chairman: Jno. c. Hagan.
secretary and treasurer; Chas. f. Taylor,
Jr., and Jno. y. Haley.
TEE DESIGN.
The design selected by the committee IS
an original Celtic Gross, very few OF wiiIcn
are seen in this country. and poss bly, tffa
first one erected in the vicinity Of Rich
rond It is modelled after q famous
monument now standing in the city OF
Dublin, and Is distinctly of II sn origin.
Tha monument consists Of the die ana
two bases, standing sixteen feet high, the
cross itself being eleven feet. The ring
ana arms of the cross are beautifully
moulded, and monogram at the junction
of the arms and body presents fne aI-
pearance. The letters I. 4 S. on tbs
monogram are interviewer most delicatelF
and artist cally. The clearness Of the
moulded work is~particularly striking Inc
die contains the inscription III beautiful
raised pollsnad letters: The second base
but artistic raised letters. It is built or
Richmond blue granite, which has a ma
! t.cnal reputation as a material Tor uonu-
mental purposes; for uniformity. coinF
and durability, it has no equal Ihe
monument was designed. quarr.ed and cut
az the granite works OF Mr.. Jno. Nc
Gowan, in Chesterfield county. Va.
HON. W. F: REDDY.
William F. Reddy came to Richmond
al IL q n
here TO establish himself in the practice
Of his profession as lawyer, having pre-
, vious,v taken q course at the University
Of Virginia His ability in his business
was soon recognized by the people and his
co-workers in law, and as result he
soon built up a splendid practice In all
OF his business matters. as well as IN So
cial affairs, his word was his bond. his
friends soon recognized the sterling quail
ties Of this bright young man. and often
did they beseech him to give them an OPP
portunity to show their devotion to him
by allowing his name to be used Tor pubic
office FIe finally consented TO become
candidate for the Legislature i've years
ago. He was elected by a splendid vote,
and the qualities of the man were shown
there to the public in ali their force, SO
much SO that at the following election ne
was returned by an increased vote, and
had he not been compelled from declining
health to retire at the last Legislative
election he would no doubt have LED the
ticket. During all hts course in public life
he gained friends and retained them.
During his second term he was the pat
ron of the Employers Liability bill. and
the speech he made at the passage OF the
bill In the House was the grandest effort
heard In many years in that body HAD
his health been spared to him few years
longer there IS no doubt that he would
have received high honor5 at the hands
Of the people of his adopted city. 1t was.
therefore. fitting and proper that his So
ciety associa ties. who were nearest and
dearest to him. should have keeuiy felt
the loss of this man. from whom they had
always received earnest and weil-ttn1ed
advice. NO social gathering was COM
nlete without him. no discussion was
thorough that he did not participate In.
and no trouble was more wisely adjusted
than through the kind advice he was
nir-n~e lady to give. He was leader
ennoag usr.
Though ne was possessed OF the quail
ties that have made great statesmen. he
was as plain and ur stunning In his man
ner as child K.nd 1nval. steadfast
ana true. William F. Reddy's death was
a loss to this community and to his
frienae Hi~ mace will not be filed IN a
long time. if ever
In keeping with what 1t Is believed his
wishes would be. this simple inscriution
appears upon the monument erected at
his grave:
WILLIAM FRANCIS REDDY,
Born in Waterfront Ireland.
April 10th. 1862
Died in Richmond, Va,
Jan. oath. 1900
Reuuiescat in Pace.
Erected in loving memory by his friends.
On account of the many friends who