The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-13
THEIR WORK
IS DEFINED
Davis Memorial to Be Of Joint
Production.
THE SITE UNDETERMINED
Much Will Depend on the General Char
acter Of the Memorial, and Judg-
ment Of Messrs. Valentine and
holland Will Go Far. D.

The selection of site for the Davis
memorial is yet to be made. The direc-
tors Of the Monument Association. ac-
companied by Messrs. L. V. Valentine.
sculptor. and William c. holland. archl-
tcct. drove over the city yesterday morn
Ing. looking at various localities which
have been suggested. Twelfth and
Broad Streets ana Monroe Park STOOD
out most prominently In the minds OF
all, but no decision was reached. me
ladies will be guided, to some extent, ny
the character of the memorial designed
by Messrs. Valentine and Noland but as
tho shape, size and exact nature or II
are not known no decision can yet be
reached. The surroundings must be suit
a BILE TO the memorial and Will have TO be
selected with that thought first In the
minds OF those TO whom this duty is en-
trusted.
Each Has His Share.
Tho work OF Messrs. Valentine and
holland is quite clearly defined Mr.. Val
~ntine will make the cast OF Mr.. Davis,
which Is to be moulded into bronze. he
is to make any other figures Wmch tue
two gentlemen may decide to employ Tor
the establishment of the general struc-
turc. In designing the general form OF
the memorial the two Will be likely TO
"get together" though in this matter
II would not be surprising X Mr.. Noland
takes the Initiative. He exhibited to the
assembled directors and advisory board
on Thursday night drawings showing
his Idea of a suitable memorial which
excited considerable admiration and In
the main was considered satisfactory.
There is no doubt that In the design
which will be submitted to the directors
November 10th next. when they meet IN
Charleston, will in its main features be
very similar to that shown by Mr. No
land Thursday night and Of which cut
was printed In The Times Dispatch not
long since. Mr.. holland will give the
contract for the erection Of all the me-
mortal save the figure OF Mr.. Davis. the
COMPACT for the casting OF which Mr..
Valentine will award.
Cost Sixty Thousand.
The cost OF the entire memorial Is not
to exceed 10000 This is about 500 short
OF the sum In the hands Of the associa-
ton. but money will be needed for incl
dental expenses and this contingent fund
is reserved.
The design will be prepared as soon as
possible, and sent to Mrs. Mccullough.
president. and by her forwarded to all
members OF the board. Each will thus be
given an opportunity to make any sug-
'gestions or change she may see mt. The
plans. revised II necessary. will be sub
United to tho beard assembled In Char
lesion, 8. c., November 10th next. the
day preceding the annual meeting Of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy. II the de-
sign be approved by the directors It will
be presented in the session OF the con-
trolling body the next day. and as soon
AZ possible after approval Is gained from
that high and last tribunal, work OF put
ting It into marble and bronze will be
begun.
Select Unanimously.
The action Thursday night in selecting
Messrs Valentine and holland is under
stood to be unanimous. But the <'cision
to have no competition. reached at the
morning session. came about by the pres
dents vote, when five votes had been
cast for competition and ave against 1t.
Mrs. Augustine I. Smythe. OF South
Carolina, offered a site for the monu-
ment In Charleston. but this was prompt
~ declined with thanks.
The visitors are now leaving for their
homes.
IT is. doubtful If any Official commune
cation will be sent Mrs. Davis. NOTIFYING
her OF this action. She will learn 1t off,
cially when the new design has been
adopted.