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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
THE VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA ROAD.
Chamber OF Commerce Board Commend
the Enterprise 20 Our P.onl.

ths Enterprise 90 Oar People.
a called meeting Of the Board Of Direct
ors OF the Richmond Chamber az Com
nefce was held yesterday evening M a
o'clock. Present.; Hon. George r.. Chris
elhn' hrst yice-president: Mr.. 3. II. Halves,
second vice;;president; and Messrs. John
~ SSaITy, Arthur i. Clarke. II. b. Taliaferro,
In tho absence Of the President. Hon
george l.. Christian occupied the char,
- Excuses were offered for the absence of
Coionel Purcell and Mr.. Wallerstein. who
were detained at home by sickness.
WHY CALLED TOGETHER.
The object of the meeting being TO con-
n1deI report OF the Committee on Inland
Trade upon the feasibility Of the Champer
taking some action 10 promote the con-
struetlon OF the Virginia and Carolina rail.
road, MT. ,. W. Travers. chairman of that
committee, after stating the Investigation
ana confederation which had been given to
the subject. submitted the following re-
port adopted at meeting of his committee
on tho 18th instant:
~ whereas 1t IS represented 10 the Inland
Trace Committee of the Chamber of Com
merce that unless twenty miles OF the Viz
GINA ana North Carolina railroad are built
oy June z, 1891, serious delay NAV arise.
resulting IN the abandonment of the work
for some years; and whereas this commit
tee IS OF the opinion that the building of
TINS road would prove of the utmost benefit
to the trade and commerce of Richmond.
glyAg 1t a third trunk line to the South,
hFsotped, That this committee recon-
mend to the Chamber that they request
our citizens TO examine the scheme care
fully, and II feasible lend 1T their support
ana AID. s. w. TRAvEBs chairman,
G. b. BARBEE,
4. II. CHRISTIAN, JR.,
i. III. DEANE.
l.. G. YOUNGER,
o. J.. CoTTRHL,
Q. b. ANTRIM,
J. r. TUCKER, JR.,
u. q. LEON, JB.,
III. Il. TALIAFERRo.
QUITE IMPORTANT.
The Importance Of the construction OF
this new line to the South, connecting at
Ridgoway, N. G., MA Petersburg with the
Sop board Air Lime wqa fullv discuaaad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19


TRUSTEES SALE OF A VERY
l. VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND NEAR THE
CITY OF MANCHESTER, AT PUBLIC AUG
TION; ALSO PERSONAL PROPERTY.-By yir-
tue OF a certain deed Of trust dated August %,
1887, duly recorded In Chesterfield County
Court, In Decd Book "A, page 419 default hay-
ing been made In the payment Of certain sums
Of money thereby secured, and being 20 required
by the beneficiary hereunder, we she'll sell by
public auction 20 the highest bidder, On tho
premises, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 90, 1891,
at 12 o'clock NJ, that certain TRACT OR PAR.
GEL OF LAND known as tho William Langford
Estate, lying and being in the countyof Chester
field, and State Of Virginia, about three miles
from the city Of Manchester, containing 227
ACRES, be the came more or less. Said land lies
on the North side Of Midlothian turnpike, adtoin-
ing the lands OF Foltaire, Schultz, Belnans-
dorfer, and others, and being the same land
conveyed to A. T. Pullam by Charles w. Turner
and wife. Also, the following personal property
TO wit, NINE MULES.
This land is only one and a half miles from
Forest-Hlll Park and "a property In this vicinity
Is rapidly enhancing In value investors should
not fail TO attend this SALE
TERMS: Enough In cash 10 defray the expenses
Of the sale and 20 pay OF and discharge a balance
Of S605 due on a note, with interest thereon
from April 2, 1890, and also 70 pay OF and dis
charge two other notes OF 800 each, with inter-
est thereon from August 20, 1887, until paid,
and upon the following credts-to wit: 1893,
payable August %, 1891 $3.50, payable Febrl-
AIRY 20, 1892; 500, payable August 20. 1892
and the residue, II any, upon such terms ~ may
DO announced nc the sale.
J. w. BR0NAUGH, JR., Trnstees.
III. l.. STAPLES q Co., Auctioneefs. ap IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
We will, on

We will. on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1901,
commencing at O'Clock p NJ, cell BY anction,
on the premises, and IN the order named below,
tho following PR0PERTY-to wit:
LOT 22xl30 feet 10 alley, with TWO-STORY
BRICK DWELLING OF about eight rooms, on
Leigh between Second aud Third streets-So.
202.
LOT 2lx130 feet, with Two-sToRY FRANZ
DWELLING Of about i've rooms, situated on
Third between Leigh and jackson streets-No.
6l2.
LOT 25xI30 fee. 10 alley with Two-sToRY
FRAME DWELLING OF about aye rooms, In good
order, situated corner Third and Bates streets
No. zoos north Third street.
LOT o2xI30 feet, With TWO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING, situated on Second between Jack
son and DuvAl streets--No. 72o.
LOT 20L5E100 feet, with SMALL FRAMH
DWELLING, situated on jackson street be-
tween ST. James and First streets-No. 10 ADD
THURSDAY, APRIL 90, 1891,
| commencing at o'clock, wo viii sell or the
promises, ard In the following order, the follow
for 45xiee feet, with two Two-sToRY
BRICK DWELLINGS,, situated corner 1t. James
aud jackson streots-Nos. and 4
LOT 30x13o feet, with TWO-SToRY FRAMK
DWELLING, situated on ST. James street, be-
| tween Baker and Ch0rity streets-N0. e07.
VACANT LOr on Shocks alley between Duvai
and Baker streets, Of irregular shape, fronting
100 feet and running back a good depth
LOT 2oxl00 feet 70 alley, With TWO-STORY
FRAME STORE and DWELLING, situated cor.
| ner Leigh and Munford strests-Ho. 200.
These sales offer an opportunity 10 secure PAY
| ing Investments, and as the property must be
| sold special attention is asked Bais VIII begin
| promptly at O'Clock.
TEESs; one third in cash +; residue in three
| equal payments nc SIX, twelve, and eighteen
months, for noteo, with interest added and title
| retained antil all tho purchase money u paid
and conveyance ordered BY the Court.
HILL CARTER.
Is. o. JAMES,
Il. IL. CALDWELL,
Commissioners.
WILLIAM A. WooDsoN AND WYE, PLAfsTIYyA
AGAINST JAMES II. l.. TAYLOR AND Ala, DE-
FEsDAsTs-Is THE CHAscEkY Cou8f o. Tan
CITY on RICHMOND.
!, Charles w. Goddin, clerk OF saId court, Ger
tify that tho bond required OF tho special COM
mlssioners by the decree IN said cause of MArch
| ~ 1891, has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 14th day o. April
1891. CHARLES w. GODDIN,
ap17 Clark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
By Ii. Seldom Taylor & Son,
and
n. W. BOwe,
Real Estate Auctloneers.
UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE RESI-
DENCE LOTS
on HARRISON STREET BETWEEN FRANK
LIN STREET AND PARK AVENUE
ATAUCTIoN.

We will sell by auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 80, 1891,
Mt O'Clock p. NJ, the MAGNIFICENT BUILD
ING LOTS above referred 10, fronting together
1855 feot and situated on the east side OF Harri-
son street between Franklin street and Park
avenue, In the midst Of the choicest sur
rouniings, and with future as free from the
likelihood OF unpleasant or injurious happen
ings as any portion Of the city, being In tmme-
diate proximity 70 a great number Of recently
built, handsome, and in many eases expensive
residences.
IL Is only necessary 10 examine these lots 70
appreciate their advantages Of location and sur
roundings. We can candidly say that this sale
presents the unusual opportunity for buying
residence lots very close to- and almost as good
rs, Franklin-street lots at half the cost; and re-
member that Harrison street is not "cross
street" In the ordinary acceptation Of that term.
This property will be divided into lots OF 211s
feet each. and they have depth of $50 feet 70 a
wide allev. For plat showing particulars, &C.,
call ON either Of the auctiOneers.
TERMS: Reasonable, and at sale.
n. w. BOWIE,
II. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON,
ap 1921 ,23&td AuctiOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
BusINEss oPPoRTUNITIEs.
CTEAM LAUNCH FOR SALE.-Al

~ ELEGANT LITTLE STEAM LAUNCH, 80
feet long, feet beam, with boiler, engine, nt-
tings and equipments, complete. Price $3.50.
VIII carry twelve persons A ban-dozen could
club In and buy and maintain her at trihing
cost. Address Post-onlce Box "a, Hampton,
Va ep 1D-l0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19

ByGeorge w. Mayo, Auctioneer,
ONO. L. Laughton, Jr.. saiesmanJ
Nos. 22 and "a Ninth street.
ROGERS TOP-WAGON, HOUSE
III HOLD FURNITURE POOL AND Bill.
ITIRD-TABLES, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FUR-
NTTURE, AND MISCELLANEOUS GooDS AT
AUCTIoN.-My
MONDAYS SALE
Includes many desirable consignments Inc
sales commence at 1880 A. NJ.
I'GtSPoCEi;S TOP-WAGON IN nice order;
HIiR-CL 9TH PARLoR SUlf-as good as new |;
: pARI OR SUIT OF pieces-little used
! GRuCRR'S TOP DELINERl-WAGON;
: pOOI-TABLE, with balls and cues;
I NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. beds
! GAME-TABI.E-name UNKNOWN
handsome WALNUT REFRIGERATOR;
I ICE-CHEST, new--cost SIO;
EXTENsION-TA
Mony MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
sales positive and goods masI pS rSm hyo AZ
once. uhoh"N '" .an,1onesr
apI9 -------------- ee.sS-.e -. :
4 UCTTON SALE OF BANANAS,
N ORANGES, AND LEMoNs.--We VIII sen
MONDAY, AFnL 10th,
at 1890 O'Clock
so bunches CHOICE BANANAS. ,,o,e
50 boxes CHolCE FLORIDA ORANGES.
81 boxes CHOICk MESsINA 0hAAokESS; rs
25 half-boxes CHOICE hEssiNA oi'A-''N-''
20 poAes WIIIIAM JENKINS a. SON,
10 l44o east Main street.
nAN1NAS Ar AUCTION. = WE
X In am ~ auction TOMORROW nionday)
oNE CAR RIPE BANANAS
Produce Commission Merchants,
,o-,. 1910 east Cary street.
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By w. b. Frayser, Auctioneer,
(F. X. Ellis, salesman.)

bg W. d. ICtJb huNbiOhocit
OF. X. Ellis, salesman.)
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF BAR AND
Il RESTAURANT-FIXTURES, WINES, IL
QUORS, T0BACCOS AND CIGARS, HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE, &c.-I will sell at ii and
l6 north Seventeenth street on
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1891,
commencing at 1880, the stock Of, Imported and
and Domestic Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and
Cigars, Bar-Counter and Ber-Fixtures, = Budets,
l Beer-pump, / Stoam-TaDle with Dishes and
Covers, l Chnn-Press, Marble-Top and Dining
Tables, Chairs, Crockory, Suver-Plated Knives,
Forks, COok-Stoye and Utensils, 2 Chamber Suits,
Bureaus, l coed Carpet and Rugs, Pictures; /
Electric Motor, Fixtures, and Fans; / well-bred
Mare and Colt, very fine; l TOp-Buggy, nearly
new; several sots Harness, one very fine; Gem
tleman's Saddle, / Race-HOrse Machine, Show
Case, and many miscellaneous articles not mem
toned above. sale positive and without reserve.
The above goods are being sold 20 satisfy
claims in the hands Of Messrs. Davenport Il
Morris. 6. z. HAW, Trustee.
w. b. FRAYsER, Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19

We will on
MONDAY, APRIL %, 1891,
at 5IS o'clock p. NJ, offer for sale at public auc.
ton, on the promises, that TRULY VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE above mentioned.
The STORE Is a substantial brick building,
two stories and attic above cellar, with seven
rooms: and at n small cost II can be moderniled
and mnde 90 yield n good rental. Tho lot IL oc-
cuples fronts 22x142 feet 20 an alley.
The vacant lot Is about the best on the nofth
side Of Broad street, and It fronts 26xl42 feet
TO a wide alley.
= on the north side Of Broad street west Of
Brook avenue there are moro good stores than
on the south slde and all Of them yield satisfac-
tory rents. -
We do not hesitate TO recommend this proper
ty 70 investors. No one ever lost anything by
buying west Broad-street property, but on the
contrary all have made money.
This property will be sold as whole or In two
parcels as may be deemed best ut tho hour oil
sale.
Terms: One third cash balance at six, twelve,
and eighteen months, for notes, with interest
added and secured by a deed Of trust.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR & son,
ap19 AuctiOneers.
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,,..r. srnArED. AxD soUHp.

LOST, ssAsIise.-.s.s - $3.50
r osT A BLACK POCKET E<Z
pooK Friday arm on Fifth jlsss{l
stree, between Baker and Jacksoa - - -
containing s1523 liberal rew1, s W. "a "a
II LETT 81 siSss n'''A AZ le-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND In
- LOUISA COUNTY, ON CHEsAPEAKE AND
OHIO RAILWAY.-By virtue OF a deed Of trust
from Henry Payne 10 me, dated the 10th OF jan
uary, 1872, and duly recorded IN Louisa County
Court, default having been made In the payment
OF the last six notes secured thereby and being
50 required by the holders thereof, ahan on
WEDNESDAY, APRM 30, 1891,
at 2:30 O'Clock +. NJ, sell by public auction, upon
the premises, the PROPERTY AND ESTATE
conveyed In said deed, and described as |" the
tracts Of land lying In Louisa county near Mel
tons turnout, on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way, designated on the map as Lots Nos. 10, "a,
is, 10, 20, and q, z, =, O. and 10, containing al
together 102 ACRES, and bounded by the lands
OF +. J. Falconer, r. z. Hawkins, and Arch
Shlfet.D This land, IL is said, lies directly upon
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, Immediately
az n eltons turnout station that Il is very yalu-
able and desirable both for agricultural and
building purposes, and mat IL has upon II q Eice
stOrehouBe and dwelling.
Terms OP SALE: Cgsh as 10 30 much Of the pro.
ceeds Of sale az will pay OH the unpaid notes,
amounting, principal and interest, to about
81, 100, and Sue balance, II any, upon such terms
as the grantor, his executor administrator or as
signOr may prescribe; or, In case Of their failure
10 prescribe, then upon such terms as viii DO
announced by the trustee on day OF sale.
apis JOHN A. COKE, Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
QUITE IMPORTANT,

The Importance Of the construction OF
this new line to the South, connecting at
Ridgoway, N. G., MA Petersburg with the
Seeboard Airline. was fully discussed,
and the preamble and resolution. as re-
ported by the committee, were adopted by
Tho hoard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
THE
JACK FROSl. FREEZER

ICE-CREAM IN THIRTY Sc
COMBS, or in the same time it takes to
pour a cup Of tea.
Time. ice, and labor saved. Does its
work instantly and keeps cream frozen
longer than any other known freezer.
The little machine is an ornament for
the dining-room. Can be operated by a
child. Makes sherbet as quickly as
cream.
Practical exhibition by the manufac-
turer, commencing tomorrow Mon
day.. You are invited to take taste OF
the cream.
Main Floor, Centre aisle.
n, 3,I5, anlI7 east BH02lStreet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
ap 5,s,12, 9,2l
By r b. Chatln d CO.,
Real Estate Auc;ioneors,
No. 1 north Tenth street.
URUsTEEy AUCTION SALE OF

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF
4 HOUSE AND LOT on fHE NORTH LINZ
OF MOORE STREET NEARNoRTON hTkEbIi
LOT FRONTING 20 fEBT AND RUNNING
BACK 100 FRET TO AN ALLEY.--By virtue 81
two deeds OF trust tho nrrt dated May7, 1890,
and the second dated May o. 1890, recorded re-
spectiyely IN Deadlock 140 Is, page 3l3, and
Deed Book 14O b, Si5, Richmond Chancery Cours
Clerks Office, and at the request OF benchciares,
default having been made In payment Of debts
secured, we Will sell by public auction, on tho
premises, ON
WEDNESDAY, April 90, 1891,
az 4 O'Clock p. IL, tho PROPERTY described In
seld deeds, as all that lot OF Land with improve
ments thereon, lying and being In tho city OF
Richmond, Va, ON the north limo Of Moore street,
beginning nj a point on the northern line OF
Moore street 100 feet inches cas-. OF its inter-
section with tho eastern limo OF Norton street,
thence running eastward and along Moore street
and fronting thereon 20 feet and extending back
northward from said front between perellellines
100 feot TO an alley In common 10 feet wide.
TERMS: Whilst the deeds require cash as 70
debts due, by consent more liberal terms VIII DO
JULIUS sTRAUs,
W. j. WESrWOoD,
r. h. CHAPLIN,
Trustees IN First Deed.
WILLIAM L0yENSTEIN,
Trustee In Second Deed.
r. b. CHAFFN & Co, Auctioneers apl 10
BY George s. yashon & Son
and
Denoon, Upper q Co,
Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
By Chewing a Rose.
Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers. and Brokers,
No. 8 north Tenth street.

Fox Guardlan) In tho chancery Court Of the City
10. Of Richmond. Decroe OF Feb
Fox ct al ruary 10Th, 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19

BY request OF the owner, shall sell by public
auction, on the premises, ON
MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 20, 1891,
at O'Clock Z. NJ, the aboye-named, Well-known,
and valuable PROPERTY, the lot fronting about
35l6 feet on Rockets street and extending back
within parallel lines TO Water street. The house
Is a most substantial one, containing eleven
rooms besides the bar-rooin, with very large dry
cellar, admirably arranged for business and resi-
denoe, having all the modern convenience, and
the entire premises in nice order a profitable
business has long been and Is now conducted on
this property, and this sale affords an unusual
opportunity TO a live man.
The TERMS will be very LIBERAL and announced
at sale.
Possession within twenty days. Go TO see the
property and attend the sale.
ap16 ). b. ELAN, Auclloneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
BY r. b. Chafin q Co,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
No. / north Tenth street.
BY Henry L. Staples & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioncers,
No. l0S north Ninth Street.

R.B. cuAyris & Co., Auctionecrs. spI7
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-11-10

The following business was trans.
acted before Judge Bartch yesterday
Estate OF John I.ecs, deceased; petit
ton for family allowance came on
without notice. Mrs. Recs sworn and
examined. Order made for allowance
Of $50 per month from death OF de.
ceased.
Estate OF Andrew Miner, deceased;
petition for revocation Of order sp-
pointing Lizzie NJ. Felt administrators,
and asking for the appointmsutoi Hilda
Rees. Proof Of posting approved. De-
murTer and answer submitted. De-
murrer overruled. Order made for
setting aside order appointing Lizzie
NJ. Felt administratrix. Exception
taken by attorney for the latter. Con-
tinned ~ December 4.
Estate Of Henry Moore, deceased;
order made fixing December 3, 1891, Ia
hear hpal account and petition for dis
irritation.
Estate Of Walton q. Sawyer, deceased;
order made fixing November IL TO re-
turn under citation made on /. NJ.
WAddcl and II. w. briggs.
II IA ordered that In all es'stes which
which have been open two or more
years and not closed that the clerh
shall give notice 10 all administrator,
ofsuoh estates TO appear In court and
show cause why said estates should mol
be- closed; and that the clerk shall sci
from day 10 day 20 many Of these cassi
us can be conveniently heard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-11-10

Attic son Of Janitor Parry, of Mears
hall, Scranton, was put TO bed shortly
after 10 o'clock ON Thursday night np.
parently In good health. Some time
later tile father went into the room aud
found tho child stretched ont sufl aud
cold a. u dead. lie WIS almost frantic
with grief ut the supposed loss " his
child. aud his lamentations were painful
10 hear. The mother hurried 20 the bod.
side VI her boy aud elapsed him 10 her
breast The little fellow opened his
eyes aud resumed his breathing. while
the mother was tondorly kissing his
ashon lips. OF a sudden the color came
back to his checks, his limb. relaxed
their ngidity aud ia a few minutes no
was ~ lively 40 ever before.
The cause Of tlI. sudden &c ssntion of
life, ~ u seemed, Is attributed u stag
nation Of the blood. The fond mothers
cgrsscs srut the life current again
courtug through the child's veins, start.
I'll tho pulsaiious of the heart aud
brought the virtually dead child bacl,
TO lie Mr.. and Mrs. Parry were over
joycd beyond measure when they became
aware II tho fact that their beloved
child whom they had thought dead was
only affected with u temporary cessation
Of vitality. Scranton Republican.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-11-10


Aiteat ton has recently been drAwn In
England to species II fraud which is
becoming somewhat common in this
country. 1t appears that hundreds Of
planes are annually brought over from
Germany Tor the purpose only of being
sold by auction Occasionally they bcar
real names. and often purely npocryphal
ones. But many u them boast name
labels. which closely resemble those Of
eminent manufacturers. The pianos are
Usually shipped without names and the
name labels are put ON In London. There
are makers In Berlin and other German
titles who will ship any number Of
shoddy pianos without names ut about
eighty dollars each aud with them will
nd gross or morc u assorted name
labels. 80 that the dealers. or, for thu
matter Of that, the purchaser can choose
any makers name he plensos.
Some eminent German firms who
have agencies Ia London now take steps
to prevent any imitation Of their name.
But unless the firms Themselves take
action the pianos 20 TO the docks by doz.
ems. and nobody seems to care that a
fraud ia being permitted upon the pub
lie. It Is satisfactory 10 know that tho
piano manufacturers " this country are
becoming alive % tho necessity Of taking
.teIr 10 prevent this injury 20 the public
and to themselves Not long ago well
known New York firm had occasion to
take action ~ a caso Of this kind. and
had the satisfaction OF securing yer.
dict calculated TO ciicctually prevent a
repetition Of the oflense. Chicago Nows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-11-10

Artistic Japan has suffered another
great loss In the death Of Mir. Shibatn
juno, commonly known ~ Ieshin, who
expired ON the 18Th II July, ~ the rip'
aye Of cighiy.dvc A greater worker Ia
lacquer probably never lived than this
remarkable artist. Everything that
came from his hands was of the most
beautiful aud refined character, aud TO-.
pcatedly during Oh, last ten years he
gave practical demonstrations Of the
fact that the capacity of modern Japan.
ESQ artisans 20 produce lacquer Of the
highest quality 10 In no respect Inferior
TO the capacity Of the great masters of
former times.
Zeshin was among the ten artists
chosen last year to receive the special
protection Of tho imperial household,
aud he had obtained morn than dozen
gold. silver and copper medals for work
shown by him ~ various exhibitions,
lie was u finished expert In every process
Of lacquer manufacture, aud his dccorn.
tive skill, exercised chiefly after the
fashioI Of the shiio school, perpctually
furnished novel and exquisite examples.
Japan Mail.