The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-24
A PLEASANT OCCASION.
Visit of the Indianapolis Art Association to
Crawfordsville-A Remarkable Painting.

The Indianapolis Art Association went to
Charlottesville yesterday, in response to an invi-
tation of Mrs. Lew Wallace to spend the day at
her home, and more particularly to view very
handsome painting presented to General Wallace
by the Sultan of Turkey. The ride to Craw-
louisville was delightful. The l., b. g. w. gave
the'party two bright, new cars for their special
use All on board being in the best of spirits the
time passed most pleasantly Arriving at their
destination the party found carriages awaiting
them, furnished by the citizens Prof. John
Coulter gave them the freedom of the beautiful
college and museum. President Tuttle and
Professors Campbell, Lewis and Coulter, with
their families, were very attentive, and con-
tributed toward making the stay in
the college a pleasant one. The visitors were
particularly pleased with the museum, the IL
brary and the campus Luncheon was enjoyed
in various places. Some partook of their repast
in the museum, others on the campus while
others wandered to the woods near by.
Mrs. Lew Wallace made, the visit to her
beautiful home one long to be remembered
The grounds around her residence are particu-
larly fine, and bear, like the house itself, an
air of the greatest refinement that always
argues the presiding presence of cultured wo-
man. The painting, to see which was the
principal object of the excursion. is of Turk
IA.
Muller, and presented to General Wallace by
the Sultan. tits "a fulllength picture, of a lovely
child, about ten years of age, sit
ting on divan, with red velvet cushion at her
back, and tiger skin thrown across the end of
the divan over the head of which, in wonder
fully life-like position, her arm is thrown. The
face is beautiful one, the eyes being strangely
thoughtful and the attitude is one Of languid
repose The garment of the princess, Of which
a marvellous yellow is the dominant color, con-
tributes its full share to the general effect.
Mrs. Wallace entertained the visitors In a
charming manner Her house vas open, with
all its curious and beautiful souvenirs of travel
and distinguished associations, to the free use of
the guests Refreshments were served in the
dining room Many of the party. visited
tiers, Mrs Henry Lane, Mrs. Braden
and Mrs Smith, which, with that of Mrs.
Wallace. formed the old Elstun estate,
and are as lovely spots as are to be seen in the
State. Mr. Henry Wallace and his wife as
sisted Mrs Wallace'in receiving the guests Mr..
Maurice Thompson was present, also Miss Mary
Krout and Mrs. G. S. Hildebrand. Among
those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Sewall,
Miss Mary Dean, Messrs. John and Will Dean,
Revs. John Baltzly and Hyde. the Misses Ritz
niger, Mrs. Hussey, Dr. Thompson, wife and
daughter. Mrs. Austin H. Brown. Mrs. J. j.
Cooper and Miss Cooper, Miss Mary Elder, Miss
Bright. Master Judah, Master Wallace, Misses
Paddock, LeMonde, Laird, Poan, Farrand,
Koontz, Apologize, Browning. Billiard, Mrs.
Baker, Mrs. Hale, the Misses Bradshaw, Miss
Colgan, Mrs. Adams, Miss Lamb, Mrs. Hibben,
Miss Haley and Mrs. Lamb. The Crawfords-
vile people Joined the party in the pleasures of
the day, and did all within their power to make
the visit Almost enjoyable one.