The Progress., 1893-04-22

short time learned Of this bright
5N Young artist. much about per-
spective, and the technique of shapes
and shadows. Miss Egan's talent is
varied and remarkably correct along
every line of study--and She possesses
the rare trait of transmitting her
knowledge almost unconsciously. A
casual conversation about her pictures
is lesson well taught and her pupils
must learn with very little effort
Among some very fine paintings,
noted one Of the Madonna, done from a
COPY of an original by Guido. lis APP
parent great age attracted my atten-
ton as much IA the beauty and pcrfcc-
ton OF the finish. and | could scarcely
realize that it had really been done
only few months. | also saw some
EXQUISITE paintings on China. and the
modus operandi Of burning it. some
burnt wood and charcoal sketches. and
many beautiful Spe linens Of art ihat
[ cannot here describe. Shreveport
has sent out Of her schools some very
bright minds, into various intellectual
fields, but among them, no artist the
peer Of Miss Lavinia Egan.
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Only short stretch of the imagina-
tion and ! find myself writing in
garden Of roses" Beautiful roses they
are too, from the garden of Mrs. Ben f..
Gilliland and sincerely appreciated by
"Myrna, for whom they were gather
ed, 50 reads the card that | found with
them on the desk of my sanctum.
am also indebted to Mr.. J. II. Shep-
herd for very beautiful collection of
roses. | have not seen such a number
and variety Of roses in one bouquet
since the days Of childhood. The re-
fined and ever delightful fragrance re-
yived sweet memories of the ''Old |
Home" and a garden cultured by my
mother.
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We were pleased to meet Hon. n. G. |
Blanchard and receive hearty hand |
shake. He is looking extremely well |
and unusually ''wcighty." | congrat-
ulated him upon his robust and hand
some physique, and suggested that he
owed debt to the balmy sea breezes Of
Florida. He said mo: The debt is due
the air of Washington City, aided by
the tonic of hard work and "a clear con-
science | congratulated him again
upon the possession of so unusual a
combination for politician.
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Mr.. X. X. Hayden. cashier of the
First National Bank, Lincoln. Neh.. is
making short visit TO his wife's sis
ters, Mrs. NJ. L. Scovell and Mrs. ).
N. Kerley. Mr. Hayden is an energet-
tc and progressive business man. and
we hope will spend his short vacation
most pleasantly among us.
Mrs. Hayden who has been greatly
benefited by the curative waters of
Hot Springs will join him here, and
remain with her sisters until warmer
weather makes it prudent for her to
return to her Western home.
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As regards the number and character
OF attractions presented, "The Fringe
OF Society" closed the best theatrical ,
season Shreveport has ever en-
Joyed; but, as regards patronage, the
poorest and most discouraging to the
energetic manager. 1t requires great ,
skill and business tact 10 secure some
!" the line troupes that.have played
here this season, and Manager Carter
certainly deserves greater appreciation
oi his efforts. Dullness of business and 9
the general financial depression
osccasioned by the terrible overHows,
loss OF last years crop, etc., doubtless
enected this market, as it certainly did
All Others in this section. The three
last performances were especially good g
ana eorrespondingly poorly attended. S
inis VIII, OF course, effect the status OF 5
shreveport with the theatrical world, t
out we have such confidence in Mr.. Car d
'ers executive ability, thatwe feel sure \
ne will overcome this difficulty and e
give us even better attractions next j
season. r
In this connection am authorized to n
s's'e that MIR. Victor Grosiean and Mr.. a
carter will combine upon one particu- p
iar attraction that will eclipse all
others hoped for Seats will range
from " 80 to s., and ''S. X. o." cards r
wlli DC prominently displayed. This is n
Official.
WI Ii
sitting on my quiet little suburban d
gallery and watching the busy loco a
'nouve engines of the Texas and Pacific, ii