Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05
SOCIETY OUT IN &c
FORCE

The exhibition of the work of local paint
ers, which has been the talk of the studios
and artistic circles of the city for some
time past. formally opened last even
ing in manner to occasion the Hveliest
satisfaction to everybody concerned. AL
though the immense crowd rendered any
thing like satisfactory detailed inspection
of the pictures impossible, a general idea
of their scope and high standard of excel
lence could readily be gathered, and the
majority of those present very philosoph-
ically decided to give their attention to the
great picture presented by the color and
animation in the ever-changing throng that
filed the classic halls and corridors.
There was no formal reception by the
lady patronesses, although hundreds of
their friends sought them out to extend
congratulations on the great success of the
evening. Mrs. John B. Henderson, to whom
the exhibition owes its inception. and to
whose wonderful energy it was carried to
completion. stood near the stairway in
Statuary Hall, and with her We're others of
the patroneSSeS. the full list of which in
Guided Mrs. Hay. Mrs. Mcmillan. Mrs. Wet
more Duchess d'Arcos, Countess Ester
haZy. Mrs. Sprague. Mrs. Stilson Hutchins,
Mrs. Weightman. Mrs. Miles, Mrs. West
inghouse. Mrs. Townsend Mrs Frank b.
Moves. Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. A. l..
Barber. Mrs. Stanley Matthews and Mrs.
Thomas +. Walsh. Close to two thousand
persons were present. among lneIn the
French ambassador, the German am
bassador, the Misses Pauncefote, Sec
rotary and Mrs. Hitchcock. Senator and
Mrs. Foraker. Miss Foraker. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stilson Hutchins. Mr. c. S Noyes.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mr. and
Mrs. Andrews Gen. and Mrs Moore, Com
missioner and Mrs. John &. Wight. Major
and Mrs. Parker, DIR. and Mrs. Barrie. Rep
resentative and Mrs. ThrOpp. Mrs. f. S.
Moore, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. and Miss
Jackson. Mr. Henry Martin, Mrs Vance,
Mrs \. l.. Barber, Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Ham
lin. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles q. Duln. Miss
Virginia Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Halford. Gen.
LGngstreet. Solicitor General and Mrs Rich,
ards, the Turkish minister, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
II. Moses. Col. Kellogg and Miss Kellogg,
Senator and Mrs Gallinger Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Richardson, Mrs. Ffoulke, the
| Spanish minister and Duchess d'Arcos,
Mrs. and Miss Hazeltine, Miss Frances
Mrs. McCleary, Mr.. Boeufve. Mr. Jose Ro-
Nero Judge Emory, Mr.. NJ. G. Emery, Miss
Emery. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Clay Evans. the Misses Evans. Represent
alive and Mrs. Payne, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Glover, Mr.. and Mrs. Godoy, Mr.. Richard
Merrick, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Parker. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Warner Mrs. Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Mcclure. Lieut. and Mrs Marsh,
Mr.. and Mrs W. F. Mattingly, Mr.. Upde-
graf and Miss Anna Westinghouse.
senator Depew's Speech.
\ notable event of the evening was the
formal presentation to the Corcoran Gal
lery of portrait of Gen. U. S. Grant, the
work Of the well-known artist. Mr.. S. Null
Ter Try. Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew de-
livered the presentation address IN his most
eloquent and impressive manner. On the
landing of the grand staircase just in front
of the heroic statue Of Homer, Justice Cox
Introduced the speaker to the awaiting
thTong that filled the connecting flights
either side the main gallery directly below
and The fronting of the atrium.
The portrait occupied flag-draped easel
on the speakers left. Senator Depew re-
ferred first TO the Importance of the occa-
sion and its far-reaching influence on the
future of art in Washington. He referred
to the fact that the great countries of Eu-
rope have their centers of intellectual,
scientific and artistic life, those vital ele-
ments whl"h had ever been the standards
| borne b. fore the marching hosts of Prov
ess, and while the various sections of this
country have their commercial centers
each one of which is worthy to be houored
as London Is honored in England. Paris in
! France. Berlin in Germany and Rome in
Italy. the capital of the great republic
should and must be in reality as in name
| the home of the arts and the depository of
/ the works OF the great masters where the
| student may learn and the scholar enjoy
| without the necessity of turning their steps
| toward tie cities of the old world.
| The rapid material growth of this coun-
I try, he said, has required and absorbed the
| energy of the people in the great struggle
u
| pansion of its civilization. That little time
| had been allowed for the fostering and
| enjoyment Of things intellectual and ar
/ tistiC. but nov the scene has changed
| and our way must be onward and upward
| in all things. Senator Depews eulogy of
General Grant was received with great an
| plause. He referred to the inestima Bile
| services he had rendered to his country
his simplicity and chivalrous consideration
for his foes, and to his ability as a leader
| His reference to Grants great antagonist
| General Robert E. Lee. was touching and
| graceful Many Of General Grants famous
| sayings were effectively and aptly quoted
| his unconditional surrender and his an.
| swer to General Buell., who informed him
| before an engagement that II the army un-
| der him was defeated there was only boats
| enough TO carry one-third of the troops
| across the river in case of a retreat. to
which Grant answered, IF We are defeated
| there will be more than enough boats TO
| carry all that are left" Senator Depew
] spoke Of the value Of the portrait which