Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-17
MUSIC AND ART.
Stretching Classes Picture Pre-
sensations Concerts RecitaIs
Norfolk Art League is Active in slsetching
Work Young Daughters of Conrcdcracy
to Present Painting of General Lee to
Public Schools : Testimonial Farewell
Recital to Prof. Fitz.

Sketching classes from the Norfolk
Art League can be seen almost any
Gay along the water fronts and in the
deal of interest is being shown in this
deparement of the Leagues work
The Young Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will on next Friday, Commence
ment Day. present to each public school
a splendid engraving of General Rob
ert f. Lee. The enSravings are now
at Nusbaum's establishment on CRANKY
street and are splendid specimens of
workmanship. The frames are of eb
ony. Mrs. Frank Wake, chairman of
the Young Daughters, has Inspected the
pictures. The presentation will be
made by the Camp of Sons of Veterans
y committee of young ladies will be at
each OF the nine schools.
On Monday evening. at the FIRST
Baptist Church, the former pupils and
friends Of Prof. Newton F'itz will make
maj arrangements for the farewell tes-
timonial recital to be given at the
church on Tuesday, June 26th, at S:15
p. m. The next day Prof. and Mrs Fitz
VIII leave for Boston. The recital Will
be under the direction OF Prof. \. l..
Koerner.
The Conservatory Art Class closed
last Friday. y feature of the work dur
ing the year has been the regular eNhi-
btion of work done in the studio for
free criticism and comparison among
the students. Wednesday has been the
usual reception day. and many visitors
nave called at the ConServa tory rooms
The instructor feels that he has had
very successful year in Norfolk. and
that he has started some new impulses
that will grow. especially along the line
OF acknowledgements. lie has noticed
that Southern young ladies show u re-
markable degree of high art instinct
This. from n man who has travelled
much and seen more, means Il great
deal.
There seems to be little doubt that
Prof, Womersley will he retained in the
public school musical work next year.
His work has been highly appreciated
by the people of Norfolk, for they rec
osnize the advantage of musical train
ing in the matter of articulation, enun-
citation and deep breathing.
The concert for the benefit of Mr.. ].
II. Mock, the blind musician, will take
place "Wednesday, June 20. The pro-
gram has been published. and its per-
sonnet insures an enjoyable evening.
$50
Miss Mary Eiley, of Portsmouth who
studied ut the Pennsylvania Academy
OF Fine Arts, in Philadelphia, has paint
ed several successful portraits. and is
interested in developing new schemes
of water colors ana autographs
sketches.
There will be an organ recital at Lee
Kies Memorial Church on Thursday.
June 2S. Mr.. William Wall Whlddit,
Jr., organist and choirmaster at the
First Presbyterian Church; Miss Nicely.
soprano; Miss Oliver, contralto, and
Mr.. Richards. bass will assist.
The friends of Mr.. Marlborough Den
mis- are much grieved to know of his
illness. He expects to so soon to the
mountains to recuperate. Mr.. Dennis
work has shown marked Improvement
during the year. Perhaps the piece of
work that sums up most of his best
points is the painting OF the Reina
Mercedes.
The RICHMOND Carnival Narch,7 by
Mr.. Walter G.. Wilmarth of Washing
ton. seems To be having quite n run of
popularity, especially in Washington.
The march is becoming popular in
R!cnmonu, dealers having many calls
for ii. The catchy air fingers in ones
head, and one always wants to hear it
gain.
Miss Gray. of the Art Department of
Mary Washington College. is spending
few days at Virginia Beach.
"-:-*
Miss Staff, from Pennsylvania, and
Miss Stone. from Ohio. both musicians
OF unusal ability, are visiting DR.. Coke
Smiths daughter. Miss Mary Louise.