The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-05

Mrs. DR.. Espy is decorating some china plates.
Miss Sebert is commencing some landscape
pieces-"Views on the Isle of Wight"
Mrs. Ferry closes her studio on Tuesday for
the summer. She begins two weeks term In
Spencer on Wednesday.
Miss Jameson has finished portrait in grey
of W Wallace. Portraits in grey tones are ex-
ceedlngly soft and beautiful.
Mrs. Phipps has executed a copy of the head
of the Laughing Peasant Girl" The piece has
been very highly complimented
Mrs. Dr. Bradley has completed two small
marine scenes. One is view ''Of Newport, "
the other is called Out at Sea-"
Winona p. Klinger is a lady of unusual talent
as an artist She particularly excels in flower
designs. Herlast effort is group of butterflies.
Mrs. Ferry, with thirteen Of her pupils, visited
White river on Tuesday last. Each one made
some sketch from nature. Many Of them evinced
great talent
A daughter of Rev. Rose and wife. who is at
present residing in Urbana, O., has carved a
mantel in n most elaborate design. she is
making close study of wood carving, and has
achieved quite local reputation for her beauti-
full work.
Mrs. Luddington gave a most credtable art
reception during the week The display at
tracted large number of visitors, who were en-
thusiastc in their praise of many Of the pictures
Among the most pleasing We're IAN English
Farm Scene" several California scenes, por-
trait of Colonel William NJ. French, "A View
Above Split Rock Rapids in Canada" Crossing
the Brook, and "Shawenagen Falls" Several
fruit and flower studies were admired Mrs
Beardsley entertained the visitors with selections
upon the guitar Other music, both vocal and
instrumental, was rendered. Mrs Luddineton
is a conscientious worker, and deserves the sue
cess that attends her efforts.
The reception given to Mr.. T. C. Steele by the
Art Association at the house Of its president
Rev. n. A. Hyde, was attended by the art lovers
OF the city who are always glad to assemble to-
gether for a chat on art and cognate topics. Two
large rooms We're mostly clear Of furniture
(chars for those wishing to be seated were placed
in other rooms and therein were hung four
large, pictures by Mr.. Steele. One hung
before the entrace that was very remarkable
Seeing it is like walking into a thawing March
day half geld pools rejecting the March sky a
long Withdrawing road, cheerful, warmly clad
people chatting in group on the road, the walls
and houses Of an old city in
the near distance, and fresh, breezy
spring atmosphere and wonderful March day
light make the picture. Another picture was
the far perspective of a sunlit stream flowing
through summer moorland. and people gather
ing rushes in this quiet place. Mr. Steele is a
real and great artist, and it is an honor 10 have
him among He paints landscapes, Interiors
those present were Rev. e. A. Bradley and wife,
Mrs, Billiard. Mr.. and Mrs. Hale, Mr., and Mrs
John NJ. Judah, Dr. and Mrs. Hussey, Mr. and
Mrs. John Carey Mr. and Mrs. Harry Milligan,
Mr. and Miss Elder, Mrs. Cilley, Miss Mary
Dean, Miss Mary Rariden, Mr. William Wallace,
Gen. John Coburn and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Nc
Cuoch, ex Governor Porter and wife, Judge
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bradshaw Mr.. and Mrs. q.
a. Wells and others,