Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-28

to have grasped the difficult subject WIN
all the genius of gifted professional
imparting to Il all the force ana soHlpte
beauty OF that ancient scene as dsscr'peu
I'm the much admired Ben Hur. Mouh-
talns In Colorado" by Miss May Deiizier'
is n magnificent landscape In pastel snow
ing q glimpse of those wonderful scenes
familiar only to those who have been go
fortunate as TO visit Colorado. The placid
mountain lake, locked In by majestic
peaks. and the deep valleys and ravlnes
between the resplendent mountain sides
strike forcibly on the Imagination, ana
lead It on, on to that faint point where
the lofty peaks seem TO be lost In the
fieecy clouds. Miss DenZler also EXHIBITS
the charming companion pictures, Might
on the Atlantic" and Morning on the
Atlantic scenes OF striking beauty
known to all who have enjoyed water
trip to Gotham" Miss Carrie Flick Is
happily represented IN an idyllic portrait
Of o beautiful. dark haired girl robed IN
a dress OF purest and softest white, whose
claspcd hands, calm and earnest express
sion show her to be engaged in Morning
Prayer" storm at Sea-" 10y Miss Pearl
Phelps, Ia an Oil-painting Of unquestion-
able merit. showing handsome snip
tossed about on an angry sea. st. John
River" by Mrs. John West, was one or
the finest oil specimens in the gallery.
The whole painting IL pervaded with the
sweetness and light OF the outdoor at
mosphere, and the details are character
tied by breadth Of conception and a sym
pathetic appreciation OF the subject.
Fails on the Mohawk" by Miss Rosa
Cooper, a handsome pastel. attracted par
ticular notice bearing a strong touch Of
the sublime and growing more Interesting
on association. In Memoram." by Miss
Maggie Ryan, Il a beautiful crayOn, re-
fleeing a touching selection from the I'M
mortal TennysOn. Miss Ryan also pro-
duced the charming Grace Darling"
SO much admired. sunset in Ireland"
By Miss jamie Pretlow. is Il peculiarly
charming view. Miss Pretlow also shows
r. pretty winter Scene and Il fine oil
portrait CT her father "FGemonts
Peak" By Miss Annie Estes, Of Black
stone. Va, is a very handsome view in
oil. Sunset on the sound" by Miss Lula
Jones. IS a very pleasing study Of shadow.
sky. and stream. showing a fine blending
OF color vigorously painted. THE well
como Beacon" by Miss Florence Evans.
Is an exquisite production, suggestive OF
the happy feeling OF meeting with dear
and familiar friend. True artistic sympa-
thy has brought out strong points OF
merit In this delightful view. making it
AlIilcsL ~ ild0LEi liN'-s Afi"''4ii@hN va
the Kentucky" and "OT on the Berwick
Coast" by Miss May Hughes. are strong
and beautiful works Country Scene"
By Miss Katie Davis Is a picturesque
view of much merit. The sky IS serene.
but the meadows, trees, and fading green
cry show that autumn IL at hand.
Mountain Stream" by Miss Katie Ca
toenl. Is very rrctty-poetic In idea, and
artistic In finish. Solitude" by Miss
Mamie Byrnes. Is a s0mbre, thoughtful
study OF much real beauty. IAN English
Scene" b. little Miss Blanche Mcintyre,
IL exceptionally fne-thOroughly English
in subject and treatment. surf at Mar
ragansett Pier" "Wlllam Tells Chapel"
"Pharoah's Horses" THE Hunt" Scene
TT Woodstock" Dolly. the Household
Pet" "Corbellle de Roses" "Old MIL in
Winter" and Country Church." are
some Of the other views. II is absolutely
impossible in our limited space to even
name all the views much less describe
them and analyze their eXcellencies.
We cannot however. leave 81. Joseph's
Gallery without waiting passing COM
pliment TO its exhibit OF classwork. The
display here was elaborate and varied.
embracing every branch OF study. Most
conspicuous, however were those won
drous history charts, which captured the
Worlds Fair prize. They were histories
Of England, France and Virginia. dl-
yiied into the dlferen. periods, and
handled separately. Artistic pen-p!ctures
of the various rulers Of the different
places. flags. coats OF arms. maps, etc,
accompanied tn. graphic descriptions 50
beautifully written. The maps were mar
vels Of neatness and accuracy. The lite
rary exhibit showed deep research
and most refined taste. while the specl-
mems OF mineral analysis were simply
executions of the highest order, reject
ing deep and solid knowledge.
ST. PATRIcKS ACADEMY.
The 81. Patrick's Gallery, typically
draped in two shades OF pale green, was
next in line to strike the sauntering con-
nosseur's rambling eye. and though the
collection was not 50 large as that or
her twin sister, 81. JCseph's, It was just
as pleasing, and peculiarly fascinating,
while it proudly waved more blue RIB
bons. Moonlight on the Lake" u cnarm-
mgly poetic view, by Miss Julia Hogan
bright little l3-year-Older, was unlues-
tionably the Excelsior in that realm or
beauty. The large. full moon In lumi-
nous sky was 50 wildly reflected IN ne
clear. placid stream as 10 steal away the
IMAGINATION and carry It OF unul one
almost felt himself under the heavenly
influence Oh AitD4-AlS'ie
axe" s.. Joho the Baptist by
SIi-s Mary Mcsweeny, is a small but rich
gem of art, showing the master touch III
treatment and finish. Miss McSWeeny
also produced the beautiful hre-screen
(ral roses. which won a blue ribbon.
Mss Ella Mar.Is's artistic vein was hap
rily reflected in a fine crayon portrait Of
har father. Mater Dolorosa, and
"Ecce Homo" \ very beautiful fire
screen Ulnk rosos), by Miss Nina Ma
honey. won many compliments, as II
showed the genuine artist IN conception
taste. svlnuathy. tOu"n. and finish This
bright little gallery abounded IN portrt.S
of familiar faces. among them Mr.. VIII
liam Disney. by Miss Katie Disney. and
Sir. Thomas Mccarthy. by Miss McCar-
thy. There were also some excellent land
scapes and other interesting studies. as
wcu as a fire display Of embroidery
among which was noticed blue ribbon
The DISPLAY OF class work prepared in
book form was splendid. but limited
space stops further comment. except that
it also captured the World STAIR prize.
MONTE MARIA ACADEMY.
Last but not least comes the Monte
Maria gallery. Monte Maria in large,
artistic. pilt letters standing out in bod
relief above to show Us whore We We're.
IIe COlltti.ou OF PAINTINGS AtIF vas NV
so large as that of either Of the galleries
lust named, but came up TO their stan
dard q merit while the needle-wOrk dis
play, the feature Of the gallery, far sur
uassed any Of the kind AT the Exposition.
This work was so very fine and intricate
as 10 cciae beyond the humble writer's
capacity 10 describe. and ranks among
the things which must be seen and un-
GerstoCd 20 be appreciated. 1t would
surely have won first honors had II been
entered in the prize competition. Most OF
the paintings in this charming little gal
lery were excellent In finish and religious
in suhiect-Sacrod Heart. "Ecce Homo"
and Madonna, Blessed Sacrament above
the woi 4. This is . very large and eX-
quislte oil painting, and the profess
s!onaPs brush Is detected all through II.
There were some handsome landscapes.
&c. but, again. limited space forces
hasty and reluctant "au revOir."
Billy Wilson for President.