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Memorial to
King Edward VII.
44. In continuation of our last Annual Report (page 36) we
have to report that the Borough Memorial to His
late Majesty King Edward VII., at Tooting Broadway,
was unveiled by the Mayor on the 4th
November, and the following is a copy of a telegram sent to the
King on the occasion, and of His Majesty's reply; viz.:—
"To His Gracious Majesty The King, Sandringham.
"May it please your Majesty. We have this clay unveiled,
at Tooting Broadway, in the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth, a
noble statue to His late Majesty King Edward VII. Your devoted
subjects here humbly bid you and Her Majesty God speed on your visit
to India, and a safe and happy return home.
"The Mayor, Wandsworth."
"To The Mayor, Wandsworth.
"The King is much gratified to hear that you have to-day unveiled
a statue to King Edward, which the people of Wandsworth have erectcd
to his dear memory. His Majesty sincerely thanks you and those who
join with you for the kind sentiments and good wishes to which your
telegram gives expression.
"C. Wigram."
45. The Memorial consists of a bronze statue of His late Majesty
King Edward VII. in regal robes, seven feet six inches in height,
standing upon a pedestal of polished red granite nine feet four
inches in height. The pedestal bears the following inscription,
viz.:—
EDWARD VII.
and on the lower plinth in front:—
Erected by Public Subscription.
1911.
Alderman Archibald Davis Dawnay, J.P., Mayor.
The sculptor is Mr. Louis Fritz Roselieb, of Clapham.
46. Mounted and bound photographs of the Statue were
forwarded to His Majesty King George V., and to Her Majesty
Queen Alexandra.
47. The Committee who had the matter in hand expressed their
entire satisfaction with the Memorial, and the subscriptions received
were sufficient to meet the expenses.
C