Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-04

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10. "Rock of Ages"
IL. "Appolo and Calliope."
IL. Faith Hope and Charity"
ART LEAGUE NOTES.
The date of the art auction has been
iiNed for Tuesday night December 18th.
"A beautiful contribution to this auc-
ton has been sent, with a very cor
ulal note, by MIR. L. Il. Douthitt, the
well-known decorator of Fifth avenue
New York. He is man who has done
wonders in improving American taste
IN house decorations, and shows as
deep an interest in the artistic right
ness and harmonious color-scheme of
cottage home as in the most preten-
tious mass OF granite. marble. shingles
and plate glass. His gift and good
wishes to the league are especially felt
and appreciated.
The free scholarships announced in
last Sundays paper were all applied
for early Monday, and the new stu
dents will soon be at work proving, by
their advancement, their fitness for the
privilege. After ALL it's all a matter
OF work and grit and determination
the taste and the talent only count
when the foundation has been put in
by heavy hammering.
An acceptable gift of art calendars
was sent the league at a recent enter
tainment by Major Meyers, a helpful
honorary member. They were accom-
panied by an interesting sketch of the
artist De Monvels and proved n pleas
ant feature of an art afternoon.
The life-class has been skctching the
puZZlesome poses of childhood of late
two attractive children with attitudes
and features of their own being the
models.
1t is expected a young man from
league for foundation study before go
ing TO the Chase school in New York.
s.ar
Freeman, the artist. is exhibiting at
Nusbaum's, CRANKY street. a we'll
drawn painting in oil. called "rhanlSs-
giving Morning in Old Virginia" 1t
represents an aged darkey returning
from successful hunt laden with tur-
keys. The grouping of dog and per-
spectlve is especially good.
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The pupils of the art department of
the Conservatory are progressing Splen-
didly. The younger set have taken eH-
cclient advantage of their opportuni-
ties and their Improvement Is marked
at each lesson. The Illustrating class
promises to be the most successful one,
only the still life being used at present.
The class will take up illustrating
from life early in the coming year.
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a number of New York artists are on
n busy sietching tour down at Dismal
Swamp. y vast number OF sketches
have been made. which they will work
up ut their different studios A num-
her OF pictures of this noted region
have been sent to the magazines.
$50
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the busy amateurs are eagerly at work
sketching and designing artistic things
for their friends Christmas presents.
$50
The seed that has been sown by the
late Miss Eugenia Hendren, who was
one of Norfok's greatest artists, is
bearing four-fold reward, her love and
devotion To art being unusually rare.
Her scholars have been rewarded for
their labors under her care, and among
them is one who will very probably be
her very worthy successor
Y. NJ. c. A. STAR COURSE.
Seat reservation for the entire course
opens Tuesday, December 4th, at a.
m. Tickets now on sale at the build
ing; no extra charge for reserved
seats.
The metropolitan Star Quintette
opens the course on December IL. The
company is composed of five young
ladies, each of whom is an artist. The
Cecelian2 trio is composed of three
we'll -known vocalists Miss Anna
Louise Ciillies. Miss Nellie a. Goodwin,
sopranos. and Hiss Geraldine Epps,
contralto, who, in addition to their en-
semble work are soloists. Miss Nellie
Ames Horr has pleased her audiences
wherever she has appeared and is
favorite in Norfolk. Miss Helen Reed,
40 tNnr tot to 1Vti
known in Norfolk. Her Scotch airs
are especially appreciated. The second
attraction, Mr.. Montavile Flowers,
the monologuist. will give Dickens
Christmas Carol" The Katharine
Ridgeway Concert Company, which
follows is headed by Miss Ridgeway,
who is a native of Atlanta. Ga. She is
supported by Mr.. U. S. Kee, basso
Viola Campbell Whaterhouse. soprano,
and franklin Bouch, pianist, all artists
of no mean reputation. The Grace FL
bridge Illustrated Concert Company is
something new, giving an excellent
concert and n unique and attractive
program, embracing illuminated posing
and scarf tableaux work, Illustrated
songs and character sketches, and
songs in costume, all of which is illu
minated with magnificent colored
lights. The closing is the Temple Male
Quartette. who are assisted by Miss
Eivie Burnett. reciter. This combina-
ton is a favorite all over the United
States, and well-known in Norfolk.
Seat reservation opens Tuesday, De-
cember ith, at q. m. No person in
line will be allowed to select seats for
more than one subscriber. Subscribers
are requested to call at the building
and get their tickets before Tuesday
morning.