The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-06
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THE ART EXHIBITION.
While the attendance at the exhibition of
paintings at the Art Building has been good it
has not equalled the anticipations of those who
knew how rarely so fine a collection can be
seen in Portland. But two more days remain
before the pictures will be sent back to the
owners and those opportunities should be in.
stantly improved.
e. M. Bannister is q New Brunswicker who
studied at the Lowell Institute, Boston. he
now resides in Providence His picture "Un-
der the Oaks" was awarded frst-class medal
at the exposition of 1876. His "Evening" is
large picture suppressed with that mellow
light so characteristic of the Tilton pictures.
A large grove of oaks stands in the middle
distance. In the foreground is CLASSY pool in
which cattle are bathing and drinking There
is breadth and poetic sentiment to the pic
ture which is strongly brought out by the con-
trast with Schanck's winter scene which hangs
just below it.
"Fisher oirls'' by Billet is thoroughly
French The artist is medallist of 73 and
IA. He had a warm friend in Jules Bseton,
and his picture of "a Fisher Girl" took the
public taste in 1867. The composition in this
exhibition represents long sandy beach with
Slup6oS Ol LILO SOD uoyOuuy Wl1l0 q lIGl6 lUl6t
makes up in the foreground. A sturdy Briton
lass stands leaning on her upright net pole,
while close at hand a companion is stretched,
full length, upon the sand. The figure of the
upright woman ID very strong and has the full
flavor of the sea about it.
Baugniet's "Boudoir Scene" is one of class
of pictures that seem hardly worth painting
They mean nothing and are merely instru-
ments to display the artists skill at portraying
dress or the minutiae of rooms decoration.
In this picture young woman is reclining in
deep high backed chair before an old fash
Toned fire place. A table stands at her elbow
and high screen protects her from drafts of
cold air. Her pose is easy but there is nothing
specially re markable in the painting of cos
tune or accessories. Baugniet is a Brussels
artist, q knight of Christ of Portugal, Isabel
the Catholic, Ernestine of SAKE and Leopold
Benson says 'his pictures are remarkable for
exquisite finish, purity of tone, and admirable
rendering of the texture of silks and satins of
marble and gold"
In Nos. 9 and 10 are two good little Venetian
scenes by W. G. Bunce. Hartford artist, and
graduate OF the Musical Academy
Lott. OF London, in No. 46, 1.-THE North
Walk" reminds one of Harry Brown. In the
foreground is high cliff on the verge of which
old ocean and in the misty distance stands out
high promontories Of basaltic rock.
During the remainder Of the week the exhi-
bition at the Art Club rooms will be opened at
O'Clock o. M, one hour earlier than hereto
fore.
EVENING,
Larger thsn ever was the crowd that visited
City Hall in the evening, so large in fact that
it was very difficult in getting about. Chan
der furnished the music. None of the inter-
est manifested at the first has been lost, and
the usual hum and hustle of business still goes
on. There were fourstsblsaus presented upon
the stage, the most elaborate of which was
"Onr Flag" Floating high among the clouds
was the flag of our country, with two angels
holding the staff below; while fourteen other
angels arranged in the figure of crescent
stood around them. The Goddess of Liberty
was also represented, while war with his ar
NOR on reposed at her feet.
"Benevolence, a tableax displaying less art
was finely carried ont as also were "Remem-
brsnce" and "a MinatureSailors Monument"
The yacht "Issa" of the Portland club takes
the lead with IS votes.
Miss Mamie Briggs drew the plush toilet
case numbered 10, ann Mr.. A. Keith of the
firm of j. A. Merrill & Co., won the plush
wall pocket and wisk broom.
NOTES
AHo L oTesI Olty 0teamDoaG company will
run special steamer to the islands Friday and
Saturday evenings at the close of the fair
leaving Custom House wharf at 1918 for all
landings on Peaks, Little and Great Diamond
islands.
The visitors from the Bath Soldiers Home
enjoyed the fair yesterday, and were furnished
presents from the various departments
The fancy goods department report selling
about 200 boxes of fancy goods Wednesday
and last evenings.
Two hundred tickets have been sold on
chair No. 8, at 10 cents each.
special entertainment has been arranged
for the children for Saturday afternoon.
The High School Cadets are to drill tonight.
Additional Contributions.
George E. Sawyer Portland, 8 boxes confection.
cry; A. S. & j Brown & Co., Boston, L box oranges;
A: III. Haskell, Portland, 2 boxes confectionery
Alexander Bros 81 Co., Boston, boxes oranges;
Thomas Briggs Portland, 80 boxes chewing candy;
Geo. II. Cushman, Portland, bananas and candy;
Chase & Co., Boston, 25 boxes mixed candy; L. S.
Bean, Portland bunch bananas; pairs fine hand
sewed gents patent leather, fancy top boots dona-
ton from Walker, Strong g. Carroll, through Wyer
Green IL Co., $25; case of corn from j. WinsoW
Jones Miss A. s. Colbreth of Saco sent through Ar
gus, a library OF poetry and song, Bryant; Legrow
Bros, lumber, 1888, received bill of lumber
bought for use in hall; use of telephone by Tele-
phone Exchange.
Cash contribution reported Tuesday night should
be Geo. f. Gould. instead of Geo. III. as reported.
There were POOP paid tickets received at the door
Thursday.