The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-12
LADIES Up
MONUMENT WORK
Affairs Of Davis Association Now in.
Their Hands.
BOARD OF. DIRECTORS RESIGN
Names Of scu1ptors Suggested and Sites
Discussed at Length in the
Meeting OF the Lady
Board.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESIGN.

The Board of Directors Of the Davis
Monument Association resigned yesterday,
turning the funds and affairs OF the as
ISOLATION over to the ladies OF the Execu-
tive Committee, who at once organized
and set afoot plans for accomplishing the
long delayed work.
a called meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors was held in the morning In the office
OF Mr.. j. Taylor Ellyson. Those present
were: Messrs j. Taylor Ellyson, Joseph
G. Dickerson, George l.. Christian, n. ".
Randolph, D. c. Richardson, John S. Ell
lett Thomas p Campbell and w. D.
Chesterman. Mr.. Ellyson reported that
no legislative action had been taken with
respect to the enabling act, and the sec
rotary announced that Judge Christian
had said none was necessary, that the end
could be accomplished by charging the
Board of Directors
LADIES, DIRECTORY CHOSEN.
The board upon motion resigned and
the ladies We're appointed to I'LL their
places. 1t was also resolved that twenty
five members should constitute the board.
with five for a quorum. Inc following
were chosen as directors: Mesdames S.
Thomas Mccullough, Edwin A. Weed, E.
D. TAYLOR. B. A Blenner. Charles G..
Brown James A. Miller. r. c. Corley,
James. A Rainseville, Basil w. Duke.
r. E. Wilson, Miss Mary Harrison and
Miss e. w. Hall.
Mrs. John p. Allison and Mrs. w. K.
Reed were elected to fill the vacancies
of Mr.. ]. Taylor Ellyson and Major L.
7. D. Myers.
The following ladies were chosen as di-
rectors to fill the vacancies of those re-
signed,: Mesdames A. T. Smith, ]. L.
Latham. M. A. NJ. Rosenberg James Y.
Leigh, W. W. Arnett, James P. Smith
Albert Al1ers, W. J. Bellan and N. v.
Randolph.
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
Tho meeting adjourned to the Confede-
rate Museum. Mrs Mccullough was
elected temporary president and Mrs.
Blenner. secretary. a permanent organi-
cation was effected with Mrs. McCullough
president; Mrs. Edward Weed, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. L. D. Taylor, treasurer and
Mrs. N. V. Randolph. secretary.
The Advisory Board of Veterans chosen
are Messrs. J. Taylor Ellyson. w. D.
Chesterman. John S. Elicit. George l..
Christian. Joseph C. Dickerson. d. c.
Richardson, w. Z. Cutshaw, N. V Ram
dolph, and Joseph Bryan.
The sites for the Davis monument were
for historic Richmond. three for the West
End. either at Monroe Park or an arch
across Franklin and Laurel.
Mrs. Robinson said these places were
as historic as East Richmond. for every
foot and inch in and around Richmond
was historic
Mrs Thomas thought a proper place
the entrance to the Capitol Square on
Grace Street. So Il large majority were
for an arch across Twelfth and Broad
Streets, if Il suitable amount, could be
raised
NAMES OF SCULPTORs.
1t was announced in Memphis that this
monument would be unveiled on June 8.
1902. Mrs. Randolph said a resolution
had then been drafted by Colonel Bush.
IF Alabama. presenting the name of Sir
Moses Ezekiel as the sculptor. Mrs. Ran
dolph said whereas she then had no vote,
she would like now to present the name
If Mr.. Edward Valentine. of this city.
Mrs. Rosenberg. Of Texas. presented the
name of Mr.. LAmetrius. of Washington;
Mrs. r. c. Cooley. Mr.. PLIERS. of jack
sonville. Mrs. w. J. Behan. of Few Or
leans, Miss Montgomery, of New Orleans.
Other names will be presented at Will
mirgton, N. G.. on November 18th.
The new Board of Directors have now
in hand S$3S, COO. Mr.. Joseph Bryan present
ing them yesterday with check for S1CO.
At the close Of the meeting the members
accepted Mrs Valentines invitation to
visit her husbands studio.