Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-23
HoNoEs TO GEN. STA My.
4 Pleasing Entertainment at Fott OCH,
AT which His Portrait Is In sL.

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4 Pleasing Entertainment AZ Fott OCH,
at which His Portrait Is Inv sL.
A brilliant and large gathering Of
officers and ladies' assembled a Capt.
Balances quarters at For K-ogn on
Friday evening ny invitation to par
take Of that officers bJuntiful hOspi-
tality and to view a recent oil portrait
Of Gen. ID. s.. Stanley. Besides mem
ters of the garrison there were several
guests from Miles City 10 atten. ance,
and although the assemblage was a
large one, a charming arrangement Of
rooms, with canvas stretched around
the porch and ove The lawn, provided
spacious accommodation for all.
At 10 o'clock IL was announced that
the 20; trait would be unveiled, aud eli
of the guests having been brought
temporarily together 10 the hail where
they could Obtain a favorable view Of
the portrait when il was uncov red,
Col. p. T Swaine stepped to the front
Of the easel, and as Gen. Stanley
successor in command Of the lighting
twenty-seeOnd, made s0me telling
and appropriate remarks, dwelling not
upon the work II the artist 50 much as
emphasizing the exalted character and
brilliant military genius and caree Of
him who we saw IN counterfeit pre-
sentiment before ". a hearty rOuud
Of applause greeted the conclusion Of
Col. Swaine'- remarks. and the guests
then broke ranks as 10 were. and
avsiied them-elves o. the opportunity
10 examine more critically he portrait.
The painting is by Gen. Stsnley's
daughter, Miss Anna, 81 whom the
world has beard before through the
creations Of her LTu-h. and who has
80 geral lines enjoyed the distinction
Of having her productions admitted to
the Paris salon. The opportunity Of
this specimen OF her work wa
priced AID enjoyed by all, and
many were the euthusiastic and COM
planetary remarks made by those
who know Geh. Stanley a. 10 the en-
fidelity OF the portrait. its strik
ing, alm 81 Speaking resemb ance 10
original. A. 10 It's artistic quail
.ies, IN the abstract 20 can be said that
will compare favorsbly ia technique
vi h the hest portrait work Of Ameri-
IAN aud European s.udios. Ia hand
ing and color scheme the influence Of
he French school IL apparent, but il
las seemed only to express the more
'avorably the strength and individu
,llty Of the artist. The feeling Of lex
.ure IL admirably rendered b. bold.
but skillful DISHES q color, a close in
showing entire absence Of
.abored pencilings and freedom from
hard contour lines. The shadows aud
'emi-iones are rendered with transpar.
mt effect Throughout, and the work Of
.mparting has been performed by a
hand. II can certainly be said
hat Miss Stanley Possesses more than -.
ordinary talent in the difficult special
~ Of porirAiture, and Ii is confidently
expected that the future will ind her
NNAhgAhk = sun nlbiH uuelANuoue 4
place In the ranks OF American artists. |
Alter this intert sting incident the
host bad a pleasing must
al programme arranged, which was
artistieally rendered by members Of
the garrison. Miss Harvey and Mis-
Powell each sang a dainty ballad with
'weetntss and feeling, Miss Bachelor =
the accomplishments, all OF '
which were thoroughly enjoyed. The !
string orchestra disc1ursed several :
well chosen selections during the
evening, and the entertainment was 1
pleasantly rounded on by a loothsome
collation., served on small individual =
Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Thorne re-
seived the guests. and most gracefully f,
performed this duty, for which they .
ire specially fitted by afibility aud
ready repartee. :
Asa fitting and suggestive finale to
his most peasant occasion, the bard Z
"Auld Lang Syne," as the !
guests were departing homeward. :