New-York tribune., 1899-11-19

New-Yorker Reynoldss portrait OF the Mar
chioness of Lothian. one Of the most famous OF
his works in this department and a spiehdid eA
ample Of his art. is also here. although owned
by another American.
Another recent American purchase Is no
carths "Ladys Last Stake" for which Mrs.
Thrale was reputed to have been the ar'is'
model A rich Canadian owns the two i'm
portant works of Bennington. the Coast OF
Normandy with Fishermen" and the Peasant
and Donkey" and Turner's Venice with the
Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute, which
recently brought $1,000 at Christie's. Another
fine Turner is the Rockets and Blue Lights
One OF the gems OF the collection is Hoppnere
Mrs. Jordan as Hyppolta," most brilliant
example Of the art Of portrait painting. There
are three Romneys and five portraits by Rey-
nolds including a charming one OF Mrs Goslng
All but one Of these twenty pictures have re-
Gently passed through the hands Of Agnews ana
that is Raeburns portrait OF Francis James
Scott. which is now owned by them.
The New English Art Club exhibits series
Of pictures remarkable for freshness. II not Tor
briancy OF style. Mr.. Byam Shaw has one Oh
the best with a grateful child as foil TOT
loudly dressed lady. whose cheeks are oe-
smearcd with rouge. Harold Knight mas
frank but effective impressionist picture OF
fish sale. There is an abundance or iresh air
and vitality in Wilson Steers work and VIM
reris and Brentnall have strong work. with the
sense of movement.
The best addition to London art is Mr.
Thornycroft's statue of Cromwell. which is wen
placed on a lofty pedestal. where Mr.. Labou-
chere can take off his hat 10 II whenever lie
leaves the front door of the House The erect
ie mo
was when 1t was exhibited in Burlington House
The chief literary event OF the week mas oeeh
the publication Of Stevensons Letters Tor which
the public demand was so pressing tnat sec
ond edition was rendered necessary in four
days The book has been reviewed In great ue
tan and with unfaing sympathy by the daily
and weekly press. Mr.. Baxter one OF stevenson
executors has confirmed the statement that the
family will never consent to the removal OF MS
body from Samoa. He has explained that not
on,v the ground where Stevenson was buried Is
IN the possession Of the family. but also the
right Of way TO II from the house, which mas
heen sold 10 a rich German Stevenson gave
the strictest directions respecting his burial IN
Samoa when England had no territorial rights
there and when he expected that Germany
would ultimately gain possession Of the group
and moving pathos at Wyndham's Theatre; the
cast is strong but Mr. Wyndham is the lie OF
the play and has never been in finer form. Inc
theatre is a beautiful one with a delicate
scheme Of color in the decorations furnishing
white without too much gold In the walls ana
ceiling and turquoise blue in the hangngs and
cushions.
Mr. Charles Hawtrey will produce on Wednes-
day Mr. Richard Ganthony's Message from
Mars" at the Avenue Theatre. with Mr.. u. 3
Titheradge as his chief support. The play In
wolves one surprise; this is the introduction dur
ing the second act Of Mr.. Hawtrey himself, VINO
is usually dressed as a we'll groomed Englsh
dandy. in the new role Of tramp in rags
Mrs Campbels new venture at the Prince
OF Wales's Theatre. The Canary, IS not
comedy. but superficial satire degenerating
into burlesque
The new opera at the Savoy Theatre Will come
on next week. The musical season Is now IN
full progress but without striking novelties
Herr Moritz Moszkowski under Mr.. Ernest Ca
YOURS direction, has been giving series OF
brilliant piano recitals at ST. James's Hall.
l. N. F.