The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-17

4 The contributions Of Mrs. Alfred
/ Willis are very modest II size and en-
/ brace some original Hawaiian studies
! as well as a few hints Of her recent
/ "trip abroad, cleaned while she was on
! the wing. One or two were actually
/ take from the steamer deck, as the
/ interesting tiller lead one TO infer,
/ namely. Entrance to SueZ Canal, y
| No 90, and "Of the Straits Of Mes
sina." If all the other absent or trav-
! cling members of the League would
! but do as we'll en- route, it would add
] very much TO the enjoyment of those
| who stay at home, as well as TO the
| traveller. Other gIimpses of foreign
! scenery are shown by Mrs. II. VI. Won
! Holt. in a Bit of GrumwaId, near
| Berlin and "On the Island Of Rugen, -
numbered respectively 81 and 81. 1t Is
! pleasant that members of the Island
community have been able to CLEAN so
| far from home. and these two pieces
| in oil colors show the possibility of
what lies close at hand. But chief
among those on the oil color side of
! the gallery are three canvasses by Mr..
| S. Decoto stopping first at the Mag
nolias," No. 80, and then at the land
scape showing a scene in the quaint
"KiIipak Village, Lahaina, one
pauses before No. As, for it is one of the
most attractive pictures on the wall.
Few of the exhibitors are not strug-
Cling for advancement in technique
and the artist who gives Threaten
ing" is among them, but the force and
feeling of course in question surpasses
any that she has contributed. 1t is
an especial credit to one whose time
is mostly spent at a distance from
even such little nucleus of artists as
Honolulu affords, and the effect of
cloud and sea herein DETECTED are filled
with thoughtful meaning.
While at the oils the viewer can
pass if not careful small one in a
simple frame by Fred. Yates. 1t is
designated Quiet" and all through it's
composition and it's tone is bespeaks
it's name. Mr.. Yates treatment Of
landscape is quite unique, and the
ability which produced this bit is a
great lesson to the beginner or the
reaIist who leaves all the soul out Of
a canvass while striving to depict its
body.
There is great vitality in the con-
tributions of Mrs. Belle Jones, No. 81,
IAN Impression is an example of dar-
ing simplicity, and has dash and
freedom which should underlie all art.
1t is simply what it's title calls for, but
from such impressions rightly develop
ed grow sturdy and substantial re-
suits in the way of pictures. Mrs.
Jones "Oleanders' will be an attrac-
ton to a great many who may be a
little at a loss to interpret the former
one.
The space between the windows are
occupied by architectural work in
which is recognized the we'll known
hand of Mr.. VIM. Diokey. Some of
these are a little fOretaste of what
may be realized around Honolulu in
more substantial form, both in pic
turesque cottage and stately mansion.
Do not fail to mark those designated
as l1oa halls; happy is the man who
can design and execute on paper such
artistic effects and happy are those
who can carry the ideas on to their
final intention and have reproduced
for their homes these beautiful forms
in the materials best suited for their
permancy. In the same line, and IN
color also in frames, are the work OF
Mr.. G. z. McCrea. This gentleman
exhibits for the first time in the
League, but with an impression that
will be lasting one. Here, as in the
art of the hypnotist, is shown the
power of suggestion" and the direct
ness and force of Mr.. McCrea's techni-
cal skill are very much to be admired.
The absence of anything Overdone is
mos. essential, and for this artist the
hope is that before the next exhibition
he will have been let free among the
rocks and hills, by the water side and
among the sunsets, for much can be
expected from what his brush will be
able to accomplish under the inspira-
ton of nature.
The work of Mrs 4. B. Tucker is
much missed from the walls on this
occasion. 1t would be very pleasant
if she could have sent number of
pieces as charming as her one glimpse
of 'sIdlewiId," No. u. The youngest
this time is Miss Florence
Hall. who will be found represented
in the corner cabinet of the alcove,
by a prettily decorated dessert set, and
one or two other pieces. In another
cabinet near by is portion OF work
in the same line by Miss TOwne. This
lazy mas given InlCn plCcloblC III IN
noIulu during the past six months and
many have been glad to avail them
selves Of her instruction, with the
prospect of accomplishing dainty and
beautiful chinaware like that which
she has on view at this time, although
her best pieces had flown to the pos
session of others before the exhibition
opened On a large table, and on the
walls back oft, is the rare work of Miss
Herrick in the line ceramic. Miss Her
rick is a sojourner from San Francisco
and it is very pleasant that it could
be arranged that her fine and exquisite
productions could add to the Art
League attractions at this season. One
will Iinger long over the graceful
forms which have been so beautifully
decorated in this alcove, which is an
annex to the main exhibit, and as
Miss Herrick is also imparting her