The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-24
The Honors Were
Well Divided.

The artistically inclined people o
Astoria enjoyed a rare treat yesterda.
afternoon and evening in the exhibl
tion of the work of the pupils of Mis-
Laing. The library room was crowded
to overlooking in the evening, anC
many were the compliments paid botl
the teacher and pupils. over 400 piece;
were on exhibition as the result Of the
winter class work. A delicate tea sci
in Royal Worcester and a jardiniere
both the work Of Mrs. c. w. Fulton
Were much admired, and showed both
artistic taste and highly meritorious
work. Miss Rosetta Sherman had in
the exhibit chocolate set that shared
with a similar set by Mrs. p. A Stokes
the unbounded admiration of the la
dies. Probably the prettiest bit of
work in the exhibition was dainty
tea service, the work of Mrs. B. s.
Worsley. A jardiniere by Mrs. w. L.
Robb displayed matchless taste In
color-blending, together with consid-
cradle skill in painting. Among the
ladies 1t was thought that a cracker
jar by Miss Dora Badollet was among
the very choicest work exhibited. Mrs.
Bert. Dunbar's contribution was din
ner service in white and gold, and de-
served the encomiums showered upon it
A chocolate set in Royal Worcester by
Mrs. F. r. Stokes was the subject Of
much admiration, as were also a num-
ber of beautiful articles, including
bread and butter plates, by Mrs. H. G.
Thompson. Mrs. G. Wingates work
was represented by number of very
beautiful articles, which were much
admired. Mrs. j. C. Dement, had on
exhibition Royal Worcester jardin-
iere of a rare design, and painted in
an exquisite manner Miss Nellie Sher-
man showed a preference for the Ber-
lin style Of decoration, and her work
was deserving of the lavish praise it
received. Mrs. Frank Dunbar's Dres-
den berry set was among the most
beautiful of the exhibits, and Mrs. Her
man Prael displayed exquisite taste
and ability Of a high order in the ex-
ecution of the several articles which
had been exhibited by her. There was
one other exhibitor whose work indi-
Gated the possession of very great abil-
ity. He was Robert Folks, and while
he has been painting but ashort time,
he has made rapid strides toward per-
fection. Indeed, it was remarked that
the most capable Of the ladies would
soon be equalled if not eclipsed by the
young painter.
Throughout the exhibition the music
of the harp and violin was heard, and
served to increase the enjoyment, while
the ice cream was, of course, another
important factor in adding to the gen.
eral appreciation of the surroundings. |
Many beautiful palms were secured |
to assist in the decorations, and these,
with the handsome tables, rugs and |
cabinets so kindly placed at the dis
posal of the association by Mr.. o.
added materially to the taste
'ul and elegant appearance of the
-ooms.
Miss Laing is about to depart for
Ter home in Chicago, but leaves many
warm friends here who look forward
With the kindliest feelings to a re-
lewal of their studies under her, while
he, in leaving Astoria, will carry with
Ter the conviction that for its popula-
ion this city has as much artistic
alent of high order as can be found
n any city in the country.