The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-11-19
OPENING OF ART
LEAGUES EXHIBIT
FIRST VIEW FOR MEMBERS OF
CLUB GIVEN LAST
NIGHT.
Commencing With This Morning the
Exhibit viii be Open to the GEN
eraI Public fer Period of Two
Weeks.

ne IOuIls Oh Iue hltOldDd ATt
League were gay last night with pref
tily dressed women and Immediately
attired members of the masculine sex.
lovers of the beautiful as expressed
by the brush. II was large and rep
resentative crowd that attended the
opening reception and view of the an
nual exhibition.
Nearly all the members of the Art
League and many invited guests were
present TO see and discuss the latest
works OF Honolulu artists. The ex-
hibit compares favorably with those
of previous years. and if anything, is
superior in many respects.
Art requires the stimulus of a noble
sentiment to keep it pure and poten-
tial; not delighting in itself alone. but
for the perpetuation OF a grand sym
bolism.
Such an expression of poesy, gran
deur and noble thought is found in
many of the paintings now on the
walls of the League rooms. Whatever
criticisms can be offered, common
place In thought is not among them.
for in originality of conception and
truthful Interpretation of ideas. the
artists are worthy of much commenda-
ton.
II is the inclination of the critics to
smother few conscientious scruples
and deal only in superlatives.
Theodore Wores' Street in Ikao,
Japan is the most exquisite thing in
the Art League rooms. with the excep-
ton. perhaps, of his Beech Woods. :"
To inspire in men the noblest emo.
tions is the aim of every artist; and
the ability to do this lies in the truth
and sincerity of his portrayais. Theo-
dore Wores is possessed of rare ar
tistic soul. The secret of his power
is in his perfect drawing. One search
es in vain for inconsistencies in his
work.
One can be sanely and intelligently
enthusiastic over Miss Anna NJ Up
johns child-pictures. also. Anything
more ideally perfect in this line than
her children" and a Child" Is hard
to ind Her work is unusually bold.
Mrs. Kelley has one lovely cluster of
Hibiscus, the coloring is splendid, but
is il true that there are such Hibiscus
However, il is lovely picture.
Miss Alice NJ. Tabor's Roses" is by
far the best of her work exhibited, and
deserves much praise. Her water
colors OF the old missions in Southern
California and the old vine-coyered
High School gate in Honolulu are
beautifully done.
d. Howard Hitchcock has an afflu-
ence of paintable volcanic ideas, but
they erupt too frequently. In other
words. his paintings show a wide va
l.riety OF thought and subject, as, foT
instance. "Kilauea at Night" Trade
Wind Clouds" Gathering Shells
Canoe Cave" and "Punehbowl from
the End of Judd Street. but they seem
not so satisfactory and finished as
might be possible. Mr.. Hitchcock Is
capable OF exquisite work, but he eyi
IDENTIFY works too fast.
Mrs Mott. Smith Bird has some
1 Sood miniatures. This is her first ex
/ hibit and is exciting considerable IA
vorable comment
/ IL is encouraging 10 see the work o
! Mr.. Hitcheock's pupil Lan Cheons
He has a few things that show remark
able talent.
Mrs. Smiths Twilight in Califor
MIA is good. and Mrs. Pond has on
hit OF nature that gives ones artisu
sool a pleasant thrill. Ii IS "Sunse
from Ala Moana- One loses eourag
10 criticise flaws and weaknesses %
4 fore such beauties" and fine displa
OF talent Judgment should not b
passed from going over this exhibition
once. One should go again and agar
Many pretty bits OF poster wor'
and dainty sketches were on sale 9
the Christmas card table. Some men
Der OF the league hit upon the happ
, thought OF replenishing the funds c
the organization by the sale OF car
paintings and several of the artist
contributed literally. Mrs. Kelly. Mis-
Park and Mr.. Hitchcock have seyeF1
attractive cards on sale. and the pla
was found 10 be quite success las
night. many % the cards being sol
at the view.
The exhibition VIII be open IN
: morning at 9 O'Clock. and win renal
open every day from 3 until 5. an
from until 9 o'clock. during the ne,
two weeks. The public is invited
| visit the league rooms and view Il
exhibit. The visit viii be quite We
! worth the while.