Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-17
BEAUTIFUL ExAlSlT ON or CHINA.
Augusta Decorators Club Holding 10 Annual
Exhibit II ciy BsIldlas.

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The exhibition Ct the China Decora-
tors Club In the City building. Is
something fine: better than last years
even, and the members, for that coed
and sufficient reason. are feeling very
proud over 1t.
The exhibit is being held in the City
Government rooms. which have been
taken complete possession Of; and are
made beautiful with tasteful decora-
tions. Rugs and divans give the rooms
comfortable air; and on every hand
there are flowers and ferns. Plano and
table lamps with pretty shades COM
bine with the beautifully decorated
china. to make charmingly attractive
reception rcom for the visitors who
come from far and near. A number
of Gardiner and Hallowell ladies were
present. yesterday, and. today, there
promises to be many more to view the
china.
The work shows exceptional talent.
OF that there is no room for question.
and those who didn't before know 1t.
are fast finding out that the members
are very artistic. The study Of china
decorating is Interesting, and the ex-
tibition Is interesting accordingly.
Fancy pieces, CT all kinds, in as many
shades and colCrs. mostly all from life
or nature, are presented 1t Is a rare
sight.
In the past 10 years. china painting
has made great progress. 1t has beer
on the order of the broad water color
style, in delicate tints. It is develop
ing into more pronounced character
The cclors are being brought out mere
to show detail. Among the newer
shades. which are coming into popular
favor. are green, violet and ruby red
which is very rich. Flowers and fruit
are always attractive. and with harmo-
NOUS background, make appropriate
enough designs for the china vase.
The light In the rooms Is excellent. In
the evening. the exhibition looks es
pecially pretty. with the colored lights
from the shades. The pieces displayed
are various. Below are given a few OF
the more noticeable ones:
Mrs. G. w. Martin, vase with raised
taste dragon. and ruby. purple and
gold decoration; beer tankard with
green and roses.
MIS. TloTdCc ENOTtu, u stIikIlk paint
ing Of a corner Of Melrose Abbey on
porcelain: punch set with blackberries;
and vase in ruby
Mrs. Elias Milliken. tete-a-tete tea
set in new pink and roses; punch bowl
in blackberries with blossoms: Greek
style vase in ruby purple and roses.
Miss Alice G. WEIGH. loving cup with
original designs Of wild blue astCrs:
and rose bowl in ruby purple and roses
Miss Beeman, fish set with shells and
MOSES: and delicate chocolate set.
Mrs. C. L. Marston, table top il
white and purple lilacs; and vase ii
raised paste.
Miss Lena Beane. vase with cupid
and PLAGUE with ocean view.
Miss Winifred Smith, jardiniere and
picture frame.
Miss Katherine p. Weber, fern dish
and vase with thistles.
Mrs. Fred G. Kinsman. fern dish In
pink chrysanthemums, and rose bow
with apple blossoms.
Mrs. w. G. Boothby. punch bowl II |
grapes. with raised paste: and vase
with woman's face. |
In addition to an exhibition of china
painting. including PLAQUES will
scenes of the Kennebec river. and the |
State House. made from sketches. Mrs
c. w. Jones has a beautiful display OF |
which show marked talent |
The faces are very finely done. Amcne |
them are included one of the late Mrs
John F. Hill; Miss Doris. the little
daughter of Governor Powers: Miss |
Seiders of Portland. and the little
n .r1,f r,fN f,. all nit
those of Mrs. Jones' two children.
The exhibition is a worthy one. and |
NEST credftable in every feature.