The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-06-16

eye, his shaggy hair, and the evident STUB
bornness of the donkey in drawing his load,
are brought out in a remarkable way. Editn
Stevens, of Edesville, has charcoal drawing,
original in design, which has many merits
1t was catalogued ''In the Studio. Inc
objects of the picture are only a palette ana a
pot with brushes against dark drapery, ~, pat
its simplicity was one OF its charms. We
must not omit to mention its smoothness and
accuracy of shadow. In going on down the
catalogue we come next to the medal piece,
by Clara V. Underhill, of Baltimore. 1t Is
an original design, made up of books, rolls OF
manuscript, spectacles and candle, called
''Study Hour and done in charcoal. Liihe
Woodward, of Westminster, had charcoal
drawings of her s'Puppy Bob and PUSSY
Mig which elected very favorable com;
ments. Harvey Grow, of Frederick, ana
Geo. Sharrer, OF Westminster, each had good
pencil drawings, and the former u much
admired crayon drawing of Il violin.
WATER coLoRs.
'sHigh Tea and "There was Once Boat
on Bilow,n two sepias in brown and white,
are remarkable for clear washes They are
the work of Mary Fisher. Nettie Shriver, OF
Westminster, had a fine collection OF water
colors, the most of which were flowers painted
from nature. OF all her pieces her chrysan-
admired The next collection was by Z. May
Wallis, of Bell Buckle, Tenn, member OF
the graduating class, and who expects to make
art profession She has been q most sue
cessful student, and her pictures show the
work of true artist. Her original design
picture of sold Friends was awarded the
gold medal in this branch. 1t is collection
of well-worn books, one of which we could
readily imagine was the Bible. "The Bell
Buckle,'' yachting scene, is truly thing OF
beauty The combination of delicate tints
produces most pleasing effect; Two pasteis,
itEvening'' and 1.-The Roadside" are, in the
opinion Of the writer, the finest things on ex-
hbition. They are particularly forcible in
atmospheric effects and in rich harmonizing
greens. Few school exhibitions could show
anything as fine as these.
oHPATNTiNGs.
Gertrude F. Beeks has very faithful pic ]
ture of a branch of magnolia; Lucille Dodd, of
WE Mills, panel of ''La France roses;
Miss Erb, of isGolden Rod and Thistle;"
Miss Griffin, of Denton, large canvass en-
titled ''The Mill on the Floss" Laura Jones,
of Chesapeake City, also large canvass, and
panels of peoples, flags and June roses; Cora
SeIlman, of Warfieldsburg, had several pieces;
Jennie Smith, May Wallis and Lille Wood
ward also have some good paintings.
DECORATIVE PAINTING.
Miss Lucille Dodd has very dainty set of
chocolate cups; Miss Nettie Shriver, an ex-
uuisite scarf of boiling cloth painted from
nature in pansies and apple blossoms. She
also has a very rich silk screen painted in
appropriate designs. 1t is impossible to give
anything like fair account of the beautiful
and valuable work in this branch.
ART NEEDLEwoRK.
A very prominent object in the room is
handsome screen by Mrs. Chas. Billingslea,
of Westminster. The embroidery was done
on brown and dark blue satin sheeting, and
the panels set in frame of mahogany. The
panel on which the design was Cherokee
roses was especially admired. Mrs. Billings
lea has also sofa cushion embroidered in
silk and gold cord in arabesque pattern. Miss
I. Z. Caulk, of Sassafras, has very pretty
table scarf of light green felt embroidered in
pattern of lilies and dogwood. Miss Lucille
Dodd's mantel lambrequin ofterra Gotta satin,
and sofa cushion of steel blue, embroidered
with old pink rope silk, are two of the hand
soonest articles shown. The medal article in
this branch is a sofa cushion of terra Gotta
satin sheeting, embroidered in white and
green in italian stitch, and backed with terra
Gotta plush. Miss Fisher has also rich
mantel lambrequin of ecclesiastical green en-
broidered in filagree of gold thread and old
pink. Miss Iva Lowe, of Greensboro, exhib-
tied two chair scarfs of great beauty, one on
Persian silk, pale blue in color and decorated
with pink roses; the other light sea wafer
green and done in Japanese pattern. Miss
Fannie Sappington, Of Rock Hall, has buffet
scarf which was admired by all. tits of linen
duck, embroidered in pattern of oranges and
with handsomely knotted fringe. Miss Sell
H. Il. # 1.,nl
white and old blue, with beautifully tied
fringe. Miss Ada Smith, of Westminster, has
several beautiful articles-a sofa cushion of
green sage satin sheeting with japanese pat
tern, done in Italian stitch in shades of pink
and maroon; buffet scarf foot rest and
bracket lambrequin, the latter of rich red
plush done with gold cord in coaching stitch.
Miss C. V. Underhill has table cover of sage
green yelours done in Persian pattern that
attracted much attention, as did also her towel
rack cover embroidered in morning glories.
Another very beautiful article of hers is
bureau scarf of French sheeting done in cord
stitch with different shades of yellow.
And yet all these are but few of the many
beautiful things that filled the room and were
SO artistically arranged.
Great credit is due to the teachers, Miss
Olivia Rinehart in drawing and painting and
Miss Iiottie Qwings in embroidery, far such
an excellent and in every way handsome ex-
hibition.
The decision as to the merits of the paint
ings and drawings was made by Miss Anna C.
Volck, of the Maryland Institute of Art and
Design, who came up specially for that pur
pose.
PROGRAM.
PART FIRST
Piano Duet Overture to Masaniello..
Prof Rinehart and Miss Mills.
Vocal Duct: THE Mountain Riders, Bordese
Misses Stem and Harlan
Piano Solo Sonata r oP R aG No. beethoven
Vocal Solo when the Heart is Young" ...... Buck
Mrs. A. j. CarneS.
Piano Trio Coronation Meyerbeer
Misses Wilmington, Kendall and underhill.
PART SECOND.
Chorus Fond Hearts conconc
Piano Duet: Second and Last Movements from First
Prof Rinehart and Miss Stem.
Vocal Trio Sweet Daisy" Curschmann
Misses Hyde franklin and stevens.
Piano Solo: "Bubblng Spring ............Rive-Kin
Miss A. Shriver.
Miss Wilmer, Prof Rinehart and Miss Beeks.
Evening
We give the above program of the annual
CONCERT of the De partment of MUSIC in order
that the reader may get comprehensive idea
from the selections and the composers repre-.
scented of the high standard of the entertain.
ment on Monday night. Auber's celebrated
Overture to Masaniello was a very happy intro.
duction to the rich musical feast which was to
follow. It was bright and sparkling, in parts
brilliant, Nothing pore need be said for its
execution than that II was played by the pro-
lessor himself and the medalist of the depart
ment The young ladies giving the vocal duet
which followed possess vocal talent above the
average, their voices blended beautifully and
showed their cultivation to good effect
The next number was one of the choicest of
tha program. Beethoven's music never fails
to thrift the trHe Egsie- loyers With ecstatic
pleasure. and Wheii It is played in such fault
less manner as it was on this occasion The
pleasure is all the more enhancing, There
is much more in Prof Rineheart's playing