Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-17
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in one hand, while with the other he holds
his side with laughter near by stands an
other monk, who apparently has just en-
tered and knows nothing of the contents
of the volume, but who is stupidity laugh
| ing from the contagion which jolly laugh
| ter produces. In contrast to the barren
walls and gloomy interior, through an
open window is seen a garden dressed in
| all the bright, rich verdure of
sunny spring day. The two most i'm
portant pictures are placed in the
| hall. and are not only the largest
bat are the only two water-colors exposed.
One is called lie Bat-a-leau," and is by
Printeau it represents stag chased to
the waters brink by both the dogs and
hunters; all are reflected in the limped
stream, the dogs, the stag, and the hun
| tiers on horseback, with their bright red
coats, and horns to their mouths, thus pre-
senting a most animated and brilliant
picture. But the most important of all is
a large aquarelle by Emile Levy 1t repre-
sents a young girl or woman IN the dress
| of the Directoire. with the large white leg
horn hat and feathers, the neck, arms and
shoulders exposed, the long white mittens,
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| ouet of flowers in her hands. The face
without being beautiful is pleasing to be-
hold, and so soft and harmonious are the
colors. and the figure, which is life size, is
go exuuisitely drawn, that one never tires
looking at it. Never have 1 looked upon
such observation-disclosures since the days of
the grand exposition, where were to be seen
the same charming works of art in the Eng
4 L e Tndood ~ at
that time only the French realized that
they either possessed little talent for water
colering, or that it was an art entirely
neglected in their country, and since that
moment many of the first artists have
abandoned their oils to essay their hand IN
the production of aquarelles. They de-
termined to make up for lost time, and I'M
mediately organized society OF water
color painters, and as it was considered
great honor to be member of 1t, large
number of well known artists joined 1t on
presentation of some exquisite work. They
each year have an exhibition and their
numbers continually increase. MIR. Emile
Levy has never been known as an aquarel-
liste until at the present day, but belongs
to that corps of strong artists whose works
line the walls of the Musee of the Luxem-
bourg.
VICTOR HUGO.
The whole country is excited over the
approaching fete of the great poet.
The proposition to celebrate the SOth
birthday of Victor Hugo in anticipation
of the coming year has proved spark
which has kindled a fire from one
part of the land to the other. Every
body seems anxious to contribute his little
mite of admiration on this eventful occa-
sion. All associations, from the literary
and musical societies down to the corpora
ton of furniture dealers, have begged per
mission to join the procession and take
part in the demonstrations. To judge
from the preparations going on, it would
seem the intention of the poets friends OF
rendering him deaf, blind and mu e, for
there will be more presented to his ears
and eyes than any mortal has yet been
able to withstand After the programme
was decided upon, the President OF the
Committee of Organization sent letter to
Louis Blanc and Ernest Renan, notifying
them that they had been nominated hon
orary members of the committee, to which
both distinguished gentlemen answered In
warm. enthusiastic words. During the
meeting of organization, Louis Blanc was
the President of honor, and the committee
was elected by an assembly of the repre-
sentatives of the Partisan press and assocl-
alton of artists. Resolutions were voted
| First, that the fete of Victor Hugo will be
celebrated at Paris, Sunday, the 9th of
| February, 1881 that is to say, the
day on which the poet will enter his
eightieth year; second, that the solemnlty
should not only be Partisan fete but also
a great national fete, and hence delegations
from all the cities of France will be IN
vited to take part in it, besides invitations
are to be addressed to foreigners. Third,
in the name of the population of Paris and
of the delegations, a large natural latrel
tree transformed into an drbre dor, and
on whose branches will be inscribed the
titles of the poets works, will be offered
to Victor Hugo. Fourth, the population
of Paris and the delegations will be in
vited to meet on the 9th, at noon, on the
Place de Pare de Triomphe, where the
procession will be formed by the commits
saries of the fete. They will start down
the avenue d'Eylan, file off before the
house of the poet (No. 100 of the avenuel,
and will throw on an estrada, elevated ex-
pressly for that purpose and where the
laurel tree will be placed, bouquets,
couronnes, natural flowers, palm leaves
and olive branches. Measures will be
taken by the committee of organization
that sufficient quantity of olive and palm
branches may be placed at the disposal of
the public Fifth, the musical and or
pheons societies of Paris and the depart.
ments will be invited to mingle in thu
procession. Sixth, on the same day, at
, o'clock in the afternoon, under the pres
idence of Louis Blanc, grand musical
and literary matinee will take place in the
sale des fetes of the Trocadero, with the
assistance of the principal artists of the
theaters of Paris. Orators will be the in
terpreters of the
ADMIRATION AND LOVE
OF the French people for Victor Hugo.
a poem will be recited in honor of the
poet and the different artists will render
several of his works-poetry, drama and
prose. A certain number of places at
| fixed price viii be placed at the disposal of
the public. Two thousand places will be
distributed gratuitously, and to avoid too
great crowd at the gaze of the Palaie,
tickets of these two thousand places will
be sent in equal numbers to the mayor of
each reimbursement, where the public some
days before the fete can have them deliv-
cred to them. This manner of proceeding
has already been practiced with success.
The programme will be published. Sew
enth-In order to generalize the fete, the
Committee of Organization will have an
understanding with the Directors of the
different theaters of Paris SO as to
succeed in having the works of
Victor Hugo interpreted by the
best artists of the theaters and
added to the programme of the representa-
tions. Eighth-A bronze medal, COM
memorative of the fete of the 9th OF Feb
ruary, will be struck off. 1t will have on
one side the image of the poet, with this
name in exergue "Victor Hugo" and
around the side, lie steele araa deur
ans" 1t will have on the other side,
ale 81 Terrier, 1881, les Francois ont
cele5re la. jetede Victor Hugo This medal
will be placed at the disposal of the public
on the best possible terms. Ninth-In
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