The Portland daily press., 1885-01-29
PORTLAND SOCIETY OFART.
The Annual Meeting and Election of on
GERS.

The annual meeting of the Society OF Art
was held last evening in the art building.
In the absence af the secretary, Mr.. William
S. Lowell was chosen secretary pro tenn, The
following named persons wsre elected to men,
bership in the Society: Mrs. e E. Vail, Mrs.
&. L. Stanwood, Mrs. R. B. Swift, Mr.. w. s,
Hanson.
The report OF the secretary, Mr.. George D.
Rand. was read by Mr. W. S. Lowell The
following is an abstract OF the report:
sECRETARY's REPORT.
The new house of the SocIsty was OPENED
February 14th, Matters in connection with
the building OF the house were all noticed
properly at the club meetings. The house has
given much pleasure to all. 1t wal wisely
kept open during the summer. The collection
OF casts has been made with care and iudg-
ment Some additions to the furniture of
the house are needed, as well for the proper
care OF articles OF value as for tho convenience
OF members. The social e.ement has been on
couraged. About three hundred were present
at the opening aud the house was frtinely dec
GRATED. The reception TO MIR. Arnold Oh Feb
fuary 2lst was well atteEds d. Informal re-
ceptions have been given with success.
At the occupation of the house classes were
formed. The SocietY life class, with mem
bership OF sixteen, met twice u week. and a
sketching class hes held regular meetings
These classes are under great obligation to DR..
+. IL. Gerrish for lecture on artistic aua,-
omy. Five classes now meet regularly and
one other was discontinued January 18th on
account Of the Illness of its teacher, Mr..
Hewes.
The spring and fall exhibitions have become
one OF the features of the Society. The first
contained 125 works and the second Ill. Both
were largely attended. At the second exhibit
ton prizes we're given. There has also been
given an exhibition of needle. work, and COL
lectlonlof SIX etches from the Century Company
has been shown. The use of the rooms was
given to the Portland Soldiers and Sailors
Monument Association for the art exhibition
In connection with their fair. This exhibition
was very fine.
Nine regular meetings have been held dur
ing the year and there have been nine meet
ings OF the board of manage ment.
The present membership is 33l, an increase
of l20 during the year.
Some amendments and additions to the by
laws are needed.
During the year the society has co-operated
with other art clubs to secure the repeal of
duties on works of art.
The secretary feels that in closing he must
congratulate the society on the prosperity of
the year just passed. The achievements of the
chief officials are q sufficient recompense for
their arduous labor.
TREAsUREE's REPORT.
The report of the treasurer, Mr.. Thomas j.
Little, showed the finances to be in a prosper
ous condition. Two of the bonds of the
society have been retired and large sum has
been spent In improving the house and
grounds.
The society acknowledge with thanks the
receipt of bronze ink stand from Mr.. L. S.
Short.
LIBRARIANS REPORT.
Mr.. III. W. Bryant, the librarian, reported
that during the year the society had received
donations from varions persons of fifty.three
volumes. From tbs proceeds of the sale of
the album OF drawings and water colors pre-
sented by artist members ten fire volumes
have been purchased. The society has sub-
scribed to many OF the standard periodicals
The cooperation OF the friends of the society
in increasing the size and usefulness of the
library is asked.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The report of the nominating committee
was read aud approved and the meeting pro-
ceeded to ballot for officers for the ensuing
year with the following results:
Presdent-Wm, e. Gould.
Vice Presidents-James p Baxter Harry
B. Brown.
Secretary-Gso. D. Rand.
Treasurer-Thos. j. Little.
Librarian-Fred A. Tompson.
Executive Committee.-C. r. Davis, G. Il,
Libby, W. 8. Lowell, 9. G. Haines, O. r.
Kimball, Geo N. Moore. John G. Stevens,
Mrs. Lewis I. Brown, Mrs. j. E. Blabon,
Miss Inez A. Blanchard.