Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-10-26

( with our means OF conveyance 10 the re-
splendent classic Palace OF Art, where
time is all too short for our Intellectual at
tempt TO sufficiently enjoy the long-an
ticipateo, much aspired-to realm OF a
dreamer's natural element, the Ideal.
In the halls OF sculpture, under the mag
nificent dome, how buoyantly ones mind
scars, communes and sustains itself in the
grandeur of the prevailing sentiment pro-
duced by the intermingling OF the tri-
umphant, the heroic, the realistic and the
IDEAL
What matters it whose hands fashioned
I this model, whose faci,e chisel produced
this work? That was the exquisite touch
OF genius which deiineated the placid
naturnlness Of that little child in marble; /;
what could better portray the unassumz.
ing majesty OF the rsfermer than this
Again, how the 8erce naSdihood of that
/ bronze warrior moves usi And ever our
admiration is on the qui vive down
through the whole catalogue, which. by
the way, to say the least, is replete with
/ inaccuracies.
Our steps now turn to the wings, con-
/ tanning the national arrangements of
i paintings, passing from the large and
creditable exhibit of our own country to
+ the galleries OF the representative works
/ OF Great Britain, France, Germany and
/ the rest How surprised the majority OF
/ people are To learn that the Russian artists
occupy so high position in the scale OF
merrill
We looked in vain for the names of the
/ famous old masters, until it dawned upon
us that tnis is convocation OF represen-
tstive modern art; then we were quite
satisfied 10 do justice to the Whistlers, the
Corots and the Millets.
What peculiar traits do we notice in
Japanese ART SO ond that IL hardly appears
Us artl such gaudy eoloring, and yet to
what science have they reduced the art
of shades, particularly in their statusry.
Throughout the different sections what
wonderful atmospheric effects ars eoict-
ed, hoN ailuring the grace on the various
signed canvases; how IL presents possibil-
titles beyond any before dreamed,
When one turns from the contemplation
OF this balanced and blended harmony,
how gtieved he rs, how shocked with the
asperity OF the non- believer! He feels ar
gninentative: for the brief space OF
thought, he longs TO throttle the author
of that adverse criticism.
IL there is anything to learn, IL there is
onr poise OF the human form nude more
to lie ADMIRED tnan another, by ii meals
let us cultivate the study OF possibilities
under the sklllful leadership OF those art
lists who nave given their devoted atten-
tion to idealized anatomy. IL the iauit
lies with ourselves, II we fail to reSch the |
hig gh level OF the educational, refining in
fiurnce OF tnis art-teeming atmosphere, let |
us at least respect the rights OF the free 4
opinion and forever hold our peace, or else |
come forth with double set OF green |
goggles.
let one comparatively ignorant in the
rud'ments OF art go through the Art Pal
ace VITA his eH es open, his senses alert,
care not what his station, then be remcv
ed TO the old nary environments OF hum
drum life, he will be conscious OF a closer
ofh hx,u "a ha ~
have a broader conception of the ideal,
which to the artist is reality, and he must
be more sensitive to impressions which
essentially aid in perfecting happiness.
Lingeringly ana lovingly we retrace our
footsteps through the main portals, in
dream, maze,
Like one Who wraps the drlpery of his
couch about MIN
And lies down to pleasant Dreams
II we must descend To the consideration
OF ways and means, we " ill at least insist
On being romantic; to this end we avail
OF n proffsred gondola, tricked
ont in gorgs Gus yellow. OF the ondoliers,
Ons, ligr onp X oned, sin. wy t. To-
Is resplenG. ut vita bHny-blu, Ilobons
dangling from his hat, and yellow sash:
be IL is y DO acquaintance teaches Us con
cerning the prevalence of certain Chica-
90 and Milwaukee product.
While engaged in watching his dexter
nearly overlooked that we were being car
ned past the Fountain landing to which
We had signified our desire to be convey
I'd. I've forgotten whether we called him
iaribaldi or Paderewski but know that
We gained his attention and motioned We
Fountain" he smilingly en-
Iuires. Yes" His vague smile deepens
% positive as he turns his beaming
towards us, without varying
be steady dip, dip OF the oar, ana frankly
forgot too much beer-my
no good!"
His plea for tip when we landed near
Y finished us for our sphere OF usefulness
through mirth; he naively extended his
'alm, saying, "No more beer?" l shook
ny head in order to observe the unswerv-
ng politensss OF his sssank-yous,' with
be mental obseI vation, II fancy you've
ao all that is good for you OF that already,
~ fellow" but when we had scram bled,
un ana otherwise fastened to the bridge
nder which be must pass, he responded
D he timely whistle with a merry glance
I rrcog milton or perhaps of anticipation
[ the expt cted shekelsl Certain il is that
be most improved kooak would fail to
o irsiire TO his profusion of "sank yous'
nj
" zen onr party met at dinner that even
lg, - rneo thsitwo adventurous Lib
a.- had alre dy penetrated the mysteries
{ A. faay PiaiseDce. Many the highly
m be.lished tales which were now added
, q be already lengthy list of wonders OF
nal cosmoro.iian pleasure groundl
We more conservative people smiled
llerantly at their enthusiasm while we
iScou-s~d on art and science; our curl
sity bein aroused ct lat, We were met by
lysieIsvus LOOKS and the significant au-
ice. ~ ait and see."
1 am SLOW TO forget that evening spent
Dgether In jolly repartee and happy real
.atiun OF anticipated pleasure: again we