Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10

The first Photographic exhibition I'M
der the auspices of the Norfolk Art
League. opened yesterday morning. and
1t will continue to-day and tomorrow.
The Art League rooms will be open to
visitors, free. from IL n. m. to p. M
and p. m to p. IN.
The exhibit includes several hundred
pictures contributed by about thirty To-
cal amateurs. These pictures include a
wide range of subjects, landscapes. por-
traits and general subjects. Several coll
iections of pictures were sent in by peo-
ton. Among these were Miss Neville
ana Mr.. Nc l<immie. of Norfolk
RULES OF THE COMPETITION.
Under the rules OF the competition,
only the work of amateurs was con-
s;dored. In the first three classes at
least six pictures were required. and in
the Juvenile class two were required.
CLASSES AND PRIZES
The first class included those who did
all the work themselves exposing de-
veloping. printing. toning, mounting)
The prize for this class was Il camera.
donated by ]. V. Alfriend
expose and develop for themselves
The prize for this. offered by Mr.
Charles Greenwood. was an y, Il. c
outfit.
The third class included those who
only make the eXposurc-press the but
ton.
The prize was n set of photographers
chemicals, supplied by Mr.. George d.
Levy
The Juvenile class included those un-
der IL years of age who did not feel
tEey could compete with more adj
vnnccd amateurs.
The prize was an album for kodak
prints, offered by Mir. s. L. Nusbaum.
y sweepstakes prize was given to
each of the four classes for the best COL
lection Of pictures not taking the frs,
prize.
These prizes consisted of n camera,
material, photograph book, with name
In gold, and Il fine picture. They were
| given by Burrow Il Martin. Nickery n
| Co. Gemmcll Art Co and Nusbaum,
| Of CRANKY street.
| Certificates OF honorable mention
were accorded to the second best work
in each class.
THE POINTS CONSIDERED.
The points considered by the judges
| were:
| Picturesque qualities (such as high
light. light and shade, choice of scene,
pleasing subjects, things that make for
| works OF art.)
Technical qualities EQUALITY of mega
| tive for definition. printing quality. the
| print itself as reSads printing. toning
and finishing)
The Judges were Mr.. F. T. Read. of
the Gemmell Art Company; Mr.. J. H.
| Faber. the photographer, and Mr.. Eu-
gene l.. Graves, the printer.
The entries were all sent in with a
| private mark, with an envelope con-
tanning the owners name. Each envel-
ope bore IA private mark on the outside
| Thus the judges were uninhucnced by
any personal knowledge of the exhib-
itor, and the pictures were judged sole
IL on their merits.
THE WINNERS.
The first prize in the first class went
to Mr. j. Il. Young. Jr.. who exhibited
about fifty PICTURES. These embraced all
| classes of subjects.
The honorable mention in this class
was Won by Miss Margaret II. Roper,
who also had about fifty pictures
The sweepstakes in this class was
| won by Mr.. Downing, of Portsmouth,
! ,1iiiit seitie+@ed- ahaut-thirty specimens OF
| his work.
THE SECOND CLASS.
There was but one exhibit in the sec
ond class. AS there was no COMPETE
| lion, no first prize was gwen, but an
| honorable mention was awarded to the
exhibitor, Master A. r. Hodgson, who
showed about ten pictures.
THE THIRD CLASS.
| The first prize In the third class went
TO Mr.. IL. II. Trice who exhibited about
| ten pictures of various kinds
| The honorable mention in this class
was awarded to Miss Nellie Mason, who
showed about six handsome landscapes
and one especially fine portrait
| The sweepstakes in this class was
won by Mr.. y. =. Warrington. who ex-
hibited about twenty views taken
! by him in Florida. Switzerland and
elsewhere. Some of his pictures OF AL
pine scenery attracted most favora BILE
comment.
THE JUVENILE CLASS.
The first place IN the juvenile class
was won by Miss Eloisc Haydn. who
| showed Il series of small pocket kodak
! pictures.
The honorable mention in this class
was awarded To Miss Lottie .Iernigan,
! gYho showed a number Of pleasing land
scapes, groups of children and other
! subjects.
The general character OF The exhibits
! was remarkably fine, and the event
| gives great encouragement to our local
! amateurs. II is probable that the con-
| test will give added interest to amateur
| exhibitions OF this character will pro
| baby be given later under the auspices
of the Norfolk Art League.
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Richmond Street Fair
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