Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

poses for which 1t was originally intend
ed viz: the exhibition of works of art not
owned by or connected with the gallery
and for lectures on art. architecture. and
kindred subjects. The improvements or
more properly the additions contemplated
include a new floor on a level with the
New York avenue door, which will be the
entrance to the hall, and aTomplete equip
ment of electric lights, provided with the
Frink reflectors and shades. 1t is hoped
that the new quarters thus secured will be
ready for occupancy within a month from
this date, but whether this hope will be
realized or not must depend upon mechan-
icai circumstances beyond the control Of
the trustees. The understanding is that
the opening of the hall will be marked by 4
comprehensive exhibit of work by local ar
lists, under most favorable auspices. and
that the display will probably occupy all
the available wall space. something over
two thousand square feet in extent.
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Mr.. Carl Weller has recently finished a
number of landscapes, and is devoting con-
siderable attention to the introduction of
sheep and cattle into his work.
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Washington lost during the present week
an important working quantity In the de-
parture of Mr.. L. Hoist, who returns to his
London studio. Mr. Hoist and his wife have
been spending the winter here. where his
marine work has received deserved notice.
Several of his canvases are to be seen at
Veerhoff's. The most finished is a study Of
breaking waves. with CLASSY curves and
foaming crests, while beyond the distant
water stretches in a thin purple line to the
horizon.
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The regular monthly meeting of the So
ciety Of Washington Artists was held in
their gallery on Tuesday evening, with
President Miller in the chair. The regular
business Of the society was transacted. AMI
Miss Leslie Jackson was unanimously elect
ed to membership. Matters relating to the
coming exhibition were discussed, and the
a general interchange of ideas and Bo-
hemian luncheon.
Mr.. U. S. ]. Dunbar has recently COM
pleted sketch bust Of Edward Moran the
veteran marine painter. The strong face
of the sitter has given the artist an op-
portunity for vigorous Interpretation. AT
the base Of the short pedestal there Is sug-
gested breaking wave. Mr.. Dunbar is at
his best in his sketch heads, and the pres
emf example is very successful.
MIR. Lucien Powell has ready for the COM
Eng exhibition large canvas showing the
ltstless, rolling life of midocean. 1t is a
study OF vastness. and Is an impressive pic
ture. Another large work Of Mr.. PowelTs
is a view in Venice. in which the Doges'
Palace and the Lions of ST. Mark show
through the misty atmosphere. The warm
color of the buildings is reflected in the
md IN, fIa la<k -
ruddy sailed fishing boats lie under the
shadow of towering wall.
Mr.. E. C. Messer has been working during
the winter in his Anacostia studio, giving
form and expression to the impressions
gathered during his summer and autumn
soJourn in the fields.
The jury Of the Society of Washington
Artists has decided the fate. of the works
submitted for the spring exhibition, which
opens on the Goth instant. 1t has been the
endeavor to maintain a high standard of ex-
cellence in the pictures accepted. and the
art-loving public may be assured Of a cred
liable display.
The board of managers of the Water
Color Club for the ensuing year. who we're
elected at the last meeting. are Mr. Will
liam Fuller Curtis, Mr.. Robert Coleman
Child and Mss Bertha Perrie.
Miss Matilda smedley. the founder of the
American National Institute In Paris. ar
rived in America last week. She Is enthu-
siastic oyer the prospects for the success Of
the project. The plans for the building
have been prepared. and the municipality
of Paris leases the site to the United States
for twenty cents a year In perpetuity. Miss
Smedieys idea is the endowment of a home
and a school of instruction for American
teachers will be employed and pupils will
have the advantage of careful and frequent
criticism. Miss Smedley bears a letter of
greeting to President Mckinley signed by
the members Of the Institute de France
A, somewhat singular oversight was obser-
vable In the several addresses delivered at
the Longfeliow memorial entertainment at
the Lafayette Theater yesterday Every
one of the eloquent gentlemen was warmly
in favor Of the erection in Washington Of
statues or monuments in honor OF iistin-
gGished Americans. thus appropriately
identifying the national capital. and at the
same time teaching lessons OF patriotism
and gratitude. All the speakers seemed to
think that between those we have and
those now in course Of execution there
will be quite enough linen on horseback
here. and they furthermore agreed that
1t Is full time for the country to honor
In that way at least some Of the men
who have won distinction and added to the
glory of the American name In other walks
OF life than by the bearing Of arms Elo-
quent pleas were therefore made in behalf
nf cko ur1f ~
of romance. philanthropists. inventors and
orators In the forum and in the pulpit but
not single word was uttered asking recoe-
milton for the other man, who has also