Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-02
nv t,NING STAR
Local Intelligence.

School OF DzsIGN-The closing exercises
OF the winter term Of the Metropolitan Me-
chanics' School Of Art and Design took place
en- Friday evening An appropriate address
was delivered by Prof Whitaker, the princi
pal Of the school
He hrst spoke Of his own relation to the
school, Of the unusual interest manifested by
the pupils, and said that, although the mum
Der in attendance had been les, than the pre.
csding winter term, yet the result of their Ia
bors had been of q highly satisfactory and
pleasing character, displaying, in many In.
stances, rapid advancement in individuals
who, hitherto, had known little or notbina
Of art.
He next spoke Of the relation existine IA.
tween Science and Art, and showed the d.
Pendence Of ono upon the other; said that NJ.
though Science may make deep researches
may dsveisFe many hidden mysteries, may
discover new truths, yet when she wishes to
delineate these facts, sho must call to her aid
the msnipulations Of Art; whether il be the
geologist describing the structure of the earth,
the machinist exhibiting his skill in mechan-
Ism, or the astronomer with his far seeing eye
stretching outward through infinite space. On
the other hand, Art is dependent upon Science
Tor much Of her success, as in the preparation
Of color BY the chemist, and in the manufac-
ture Of suitable instruments to perform her
labor with. In short, they are tWin-children,
born Of the same parent, and essential to each
others growth and development
In speaking Of the past and present of Art,
and Of the enthusiasm manifested for works OF
ancient times, he said that the productions of
that period were not adapted to the wants Of
the present age; inasmuch az We live under
different government, and in widely different
circumstances; that they had their use, nor.
m nd L.
study than subjects for imitation. Then. art
was was for the few-the aristccrstic portion
Of the community and the artists were few
also, confined to men of rare genius only. For
modern times, aud for this ooantry, it must be
for the people and thoroughly democratic in
fs chi rsoter. To US, as people, II Ia neces.
sary in every department. of life. We need it
In the workshop, in the manufactures in our
places Of worship, in our halls of legislation.
and especially In our homes. How much mo re
valuable become even the commonest things of
use, whom art, with her magic wand. inyesta
them with bith beauty and elegance. How
much more delightful and happy are those
homes which TEEN with works OF art. How
powerful the influence of some quiet scene
perhaps, OF the home Of our childhood. 10 oueli
the fury Of passion and soothe the disturbod
Pirit. Who can estimate the influence the
picture ofsome dear departed friend may ex
err over our minds and hearts, reminding us
Oh happier scenes and happier days.
He was not afr aid Of maxim art too common
Let the people be educated in it, lot it enter
the school-room and become regular branch
OF study, and the tastes Of the people will 30
improved, and the artist will End sympathy
and support He may be obliged to make
greaeer proficiency, because tho tastes OF tho
people will demand il; but his works will be
appreciated, and himself become great and
noble through his effort
He then closed by urging upon all a more
careful attention to the elements of art. and
20 greater proficiency in their calling rather
tasn 70 desire 10 produce great pictures,
which only few might possess Among the
geniuses o! the present time no most happily
alluded to Clark Mills as an example of what
may be done BY genius and perseverance oom-
bined. He was q man in humble life, a me-
shanic by profession, stepping forth from his
obscure position and solving for the world tho
long contested problem, whether a self-sup-
porting statue might not be made This is
but one example Of what may be done by
America, with her wonderful power of ipven-
ton, her indomitable perseverance, her exten-
sive country with its sublime and varied
scenery and almost Unlimited resources.
After the lecture. distribution of awards
nom the principal took place. Specimens of
the work OF the pupils were exhibited in va
rious parts Of the room, and certainly told
we'll Ter the school and We we're heartily glad
70 see some notice taken Of these truly merit,
orious productions
To Miss Lydia Kesley, for water color paint
ings, was awarded Canova's Gracee Master
John Key, for drawings from the model: Rs.
Phasls Head Of Christ. Master David Burr.
Tor drawings from models aud psncilings; .
volume Of Clsrk's Drawing and Painting
Master Eugene b. Burr, for pencilipg; Row
bottoms Sketching from Nature Jas. Hogan,
Tor water color painting and crayons; Rs-
phsel's Head Of Christ. Mr.. Curtis for archi-
tectural designs; Raphael's Head of Christ.
Mr.: Miller, for designs; coloIed engraving
hilbert ToWiei, for designs; Houses of Par.
silas Moore, for designs; colored engravipgs
TIE ABsEITIsG JURoR-We mentioned. ON
Saturday, that William Wise, ono of the
jurors in the poisoning case-the United States
against Phsrnells Skinker and Della Hazel
escaped from the jury room, since which time
the Criminal Court has caused the following
minute to be entered on the record:
William Wise, having been sworn On the
18Th instant as juror in the case against
Pharnella Skinner and Della Hazel, aud the
jury having been confined In their room until
TINS morning, when they were brought into
e-N uPon oetnS Cdllou over, IL appeared
that the said William Wise was absent. hay.
ing escaped from the jary room sometime
during the night, against the will and Efforts
OF the bsilif who had the jury in Oh arge, com
planning that be WA sick The Court there.
upon commented vita Each severity upon the
conduct Of Mr. Wise, and remarked that he
was not only sEtjeci % summary punishment
BY nne and imprisonment a; the discretion of
the Court but was, perhaps, liable to indiet-
ment for thus obstructing, as far as depended
on him, the course Of justice There was, az
it happened other pending indictments for tho
same offence, in one of which 80 remaining
another jury had been sworn this morning
The Court concluded by directing tho name Of
the said William Wise 10 be stricken from the
llss Of petit jurors for the remainder Of the
term"
bURsIsa OF TEE PEsIrKSrIAaY WgARP
Mr. Editor: Permit me to state, for the iHfor-
nation Of the readers Of the Star, and to
prevent misappreh ensior and misunders,and.
ing IN relation to the burning Of the old and
dllapidated wharf attached to this institution,
That 1t caught fire to-day from the sparks from
q passing steamboat, "a 1t had often done be-