THE QUEEN'S STATUE.
Sir,—lt was with feelings oi regret 1 v ead the report of tho City Engineer to tne City Council, viz., the suggested raising of the Queen's Statue. Notwithstanding Jlr. Morton's expression of opinion, I believe tho dignilied appearance of tho figure would be improved if the base were elevated about livo feet abovo it's present level. Mr. Morton spoko of not attempting to cliangc tho design of such an eminent artist as -Mr. Drury. Now, I contend that it is not a case of trying to alter tho design, but an effort toniako tho statue agree with ils surroundings which, after all, is the essence of good design. I should liko the Council to give this matter earnest consideration before it is too late. At the samo time it must bo admitted that tho new site in Kent Tcrraco is, in some respects, preferable to the unsatisfactory setting which obtained on Customhouse Square, where tho background left a great deal to bo desired. Unfortunately a number of public monuments at llome, show evidence of having been invented in tho studio, without regard to the ultimato position they wcro intended to occupy when completed.—l am, ctc v JOSEPH ELLIS, Modelling Master.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1222, 2 September 1911, Page 14
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