Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-29

expected. His wife and the other members
of his family were with him and stood al
the bedside when the spark of life fled.
DR.. Barbarin became in January 6 of this
year and had been confined to his bed ever
since. He suffered excruciatingly from the
pain accompanying his illness. He received
the best Of medical attention, but the skill
of man was of no avail. The hour of death
may have been delayed and the pain slight
ly diminished, but that was ALL
The deceased was sixty-seven years of
age. He was born in the fort at Newport,
r. l., his father being then an officer in
the regular army. He came to Washing
ton many years ago, studied dentistry, and,
after graduating, commenced the practice
of his profession He opened an office on
M street and built up lucrative practice
by his skill. He gave up his practice how
ever to accept position under the cura or
opened to the public. Subsequently, on the
death of Dr. Mcleod, he was appointed
curator, and for many years he has held
that position, to the satisfaction of every
one. In this connection he made a wide cir
Gle of acquaintances and was known in art
circles all over the country and throughout
the world.
Prominence In Art Circles
His long connection with the art gallery
and his association with artists and art
critics gave him a prominence enjoyed by
very few people, and his views of various
subjects in that line were eagerly sought.
From his earliest boyhood he was interested
in art. and the appointment as curator gave
him in after life chance to develop the
talents that had SO long been dormant His
artistic taste made his services invaluable
at the gallery. e,
When the present new home of the art
gallery was completed the work of remov-
ing the various treasures devolved upon
Dr.. Barbarin. Every picture in the old gal
lery and every piece of statuary was re-
moved under the direction of the curator.
and under his observation were placed in
the new gallery. The result can be best
judged by the existing satisfactory arrange
ments OF the paintings, the hanging Of
which to produce the best possible effects
required taste and skill. The magnitude OF
the work can hardly be appreciated by one
not familiar with the collection in the gall
lery.
DR.. Barbarin was married twenty-three
years ago to Miss Jane Oliver Abbot, who
was the daughter of a well-known George
town family His widow survives him.
Three sisters, two of whom are in Wash
1ngton and the third a resident of Philadel-
phia. also survive him By first wife the
deceased had several children.
Quiet and Unostentatious.
DIR. Barbarin was Of an extremely quiet
nature and studiously avoided display and
ostentation. He possessed kind nature
and desire to help every one. He never
refused those who came to him for assist
ance, and was always ready to extend
helping hand to those who needed succor.
He was particular friend of the young
artists struggling for fame and recogni-
ton, and by advice and practical assistance
helped them along toward the path of sue
cess. %
The deceased belonged to no orders, se-
cret or social. He was strict member of
st. Johns Episcopal Church. corner Of o
and Potomac streets. and was one of the
Vestrymen Of the church, He was also an
ardent musician, devoted to music in all It's
phases, and was a performer of considerable
merit on the cello, His passion for art
was only equaled by his fondness for
music.
The funeral will be held Saturday after
noon from his late residence. Rev. Frank
Barton. pastor of St. Johns Church. and
Rev Albert r. Stuart, ID, rector of Christ
Episcopal Church, corner Of 31st and o
streets. will conduct the Services. The in
terment will be at Oak Hill cemetery