The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
SEES THE MODEL
IN PROVIDENCE
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ton in the great modelling room at the
works, Sculptor Moynihan's work being
practically complete. The work was crit
ically viewed from all ssdes and COM
mented upon by all the committee. The
model is of heroic size being fully fifteen
feet in height. High on the dashing
charger sits the stern, yet alert, figure
of the great commander. His horse.
quickly and tightly refined in, sets off
It's gallant rider. giving conception of
dignity and force. AS whole, the model
was most pleasing to all. Only minor
details were criticised, and the commits
tee was most favorably Impressed.
After short view of the works. the
automobiles were called into use again.
Soon the party We're whisked away to
the grand marble State Capitol, conceded
to be one of the finest of its kind in the
country. Within the legislative hall His
Excellency Governor George H. Utter,
received each guest with the greatest
cordiality. They We're shown through the
building and given a peep into the gor-
geous State chamber, the finest room in
any State building in America. The
guests We're presented to General Charles
r. Brayton. distinguished Rhode Island
veteran Of the war, who greeted each
cordially.
Next the party visited the City Hall,
where His Honor, Mayor Elisha Dyer.
received them officially. Pleasant re-
marks were in order, and none was so
impressive with kindly "Reminiscences as
was the short address of Judge Garrett.
who with words of warmth, gave evil
dence OF the qualification of all at their
reception.
Al Hone Club.
The members of the committee later
became the guests of Colonel George u.
shepley, leading business man Of the
city. who royalty entertained them at the
Hope Club. Dinner was served at
o'clock and among those who sat down
were the Adiutant General of the State
militia. Frederick NJ sackett; General
Elisha r. Rhodes. commander OF the
G. A. r. In Rhode Island; Ex-Governor
William Ames and others. The dinner
proved a most happy feature,
After dinner some Of the party again
visited Gorhamn and made tour of the
works.
The statue at present Is in the clay. 1t
Will be ready for the first plaster cast In
about ten days and SIX weeks will be
occupied in this work. The final cast
IN bronze will require considerable Pc
lIca. 1t ~ estliaateu the bronze eques-
trian will weigh about 1900 pounds. Ship
mem Of so large sta,ne is c task re-
quring great skill In handling.
The sculptor, MI. Fred Moynihgn is
q man about sixty-f!ye years OF age.
i.ondoner by birth and OF Celtic parentage.
he Is d most sklllfu artist and the
model gives evidence OF his genius. Other
noted works OF Mr.. Moynihans are the
General Steadman statue Ut Hartford, the
Captain Brown statue for the State OF
Vermont. AT Gettysburg, and the Con-
federate statue OF the State OF Georgia
at Ch!ehamauga. As a modc!ler OF force
and dellnea;or OF character the
sculptor Of the Stuart memorial gives
ample testimony.
The trip OF tie committee WAS most
cventtul ono and ably conducted aud fill-
ed With many pleasant associations,
Willie at the Gorhan, Works, Captain
GsGrsc y i!s,D, III tbs it!tu aaoGa Ia
land csvplti', 1'as with the Marcy lt-was
In the doorway OF Tho worlss wien CO..
Gordon was presented to Captain Bliss
SAID soIno ono of Tho party. nWhg. /
know who you fellows were Of the First
Cavalry, We wcre right IN the grass
when you came UP, and we captured u