Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
FEW FROM THE SOUTH.

All parts Of the United States are rep
resented by exhibitors, but comparatively
few, 1 regretted to see, were from the
South, for to me it seems most excellent
opportunity for some OF the talented
southern artists TO bring themselves be-
fore the notice of the public, and at the
same time dispose of their work. Among
SO much merit IL was difficult for me. not
an artist. to distinguish in the exhibition
the strikingly good work, but an artist
friend pointed out several pictures which
she said were worthy OF study. "Por-
trait OF My Father" by Ellen w. Ahrens,
Philadelphia; THE Visit Of Nicodemus to
Christ" Effect of Lamplight and Moon
light" by John La Fargo, New York;
portrait by Carl Newman, Philadelphia;
Moorish Fountain Santa Maria De
L'Alhambra," by Humphreys Johnston,
New York; "Cohasset Mass" by George
II. Smile. New York.
In sculpture especially favorable criti-
cism was given bust OF zone OF New
ports Old-Time Salts" by w. Clark No
BILE, New York; "a Study" by John j.
BOYLE, Philadelphia, and bust by Her
bert Adams, Brooklyn.
FREE ACCESS.
The art-rooms are so arranged that ac-
cess can be gained to them without pass
which are separated by heavy velvet
hangings.
The entrance fee Is 800. but artists have
the privilege of paying their entrance fee
either in money or by contribution of
original sketches. or other works Of art If
accepted by the Board Of Directors.
NEW GOWNS.
Yesterday was an ideal winters day,
h. 10 rNrifn ont
1t seemed TO me every woman l met
must have just received a new gown,
fresh and span from her modste, so up
to-date did all Of them look / spent the
morning and iunched with a friend from
New York, who was over for the day. and
the afternoon was spent al the Art Club.
The rooms were thrOnged with the gay
and fashionable world, and some of the
women on the floor were az much pictures
to me as were those on the wall
Bright colors are so in evidence this
winter for the street that / decided upon
black for my street gown. not being able
to afford more than one well-made street
frock The skirt Paquin style is Of fine
black broadcloth, flaring in the most ap-
proved way at the hem, with the pipe
organ back. The waist, or blouse, Is Of
black and white velvet in hair-line stripes
with enormous sleeves. My cape is Of the
broadcloth. In two sections; has no orna-
ment. save geometrical figures in the cut
out lapped-segm style, so popular in these
capes. A standing collar Of broad-tail
finishes this garment. While my hat IL a
black felt, trimmed with innumerable
ostrich tips. 1 usually wear a jack rose
tucked In to give a touch OF color.
a LONDON FROCK.
In contrast 10 my Quaker garb was
that of a London importation which
saw Of fine ladies' cloth Of the new shade
called "brun fain." which. combined with
bottle-green silk, gives most charming
effect. The skirt is quite full. but
very plain the bodice is made with two
full folds Of the green silk going over
the shoulders, back and front, and end
ing at the waist. Lapels Of green velvet.
fastened with cut-steel buttons, relieve
the front. A collar Of velvet and a twist
Of the same at the waist completes this
effective gown, which did not look as II
it had cost all the money which 1 know
IL did.
Tomorrow expect to spend the day in
the shops with a friend who is blessed
with much of this worlds goods. We
are both bent upon the same Grand
Christmas shopping-and In my next let
ter / will tell you what can be done
with big money and little money.
VIRGINIA DARE.