Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17

IS that Of any American trust All goods
going to South Africa must be sent by GER
tam lines and at certain rates. The exist
ing companies always retain in their pos
session Il per cent of the value OF the goods
which they carry. and If the sender or
these goods in any way violates the terms
OF his contract with them that sum is for
feited. This means that If he sent single
ton of goods by another steamer he would
lose all the money belonging TO him in the
hands of the steamship companies which
command trade to South Africa. This fact
which have on the highest authority. Is "A
proof that combinations of a very strong
kind exist in this country as well as Ia the
United States.
Statue of Edward, the Black Prince.
1t is not often that the patrons OF Bur-
lington House are permitted to see how
sculptured successes are manipulated. But
Mr.. Brock has just finished fine equestrian
statue of Edward the Black Prince tthe
bronze replica OF which is intended | he-
lieve, for erection IN a northern town.. aud
the plaster cast may now be seen on a
huge pedestal in the academy quadrangle,
1t is an extremely imposing piece of work.
gllded all over. and induces many way
farers in Piccadilly to stop FOR glance at
Its goodly proportions. Yet on "Wednesday
last the prince and his charger could only
be described as so many chunks of plaster
of paris.
In reality the steed and rider were pre-
pared IN sections and lay in a strangely
muddled heap beneath the portico But
after the horses barrel was Joined ,Ip IL
was lifted into position. and the head. legs
and tail added with surprising ease and
accuracy. After this the prince was
manipulated I'm similar fashion. FIRST came
the portions from thigh to spurs then tho
skirt and seat and after this the rnaU-,la1
body and helmeted head. Looked at today
there Is not a scar or Joint visible Tho
fingers seem bright enough to be \ r-r.st
big nugget and gives one an impression Of
strength. solidity and beauty that no
knowledge OF its mechanism or composition
can quite dispel.
Black and White Art Exhibition.
Among many excellent shows provided
for the LONDON season. one OF tho rnost
edifying is to be found at the Woodbury.
Gallery in New Bond street II embraces
nearly 80 drawings in black and Whit, bv
the staff of Mr. Punch" and VIII enable
the public to scrutmlze the original OF
many droll or sarcastic scenes over which
they have already enjoyed hearty laughter.
Each member of a goodly fraternity can
be seen at his best-from LinIev Sambourna
to Reginald Cleaver. from f. T Reed to
Phil May. In treatment. of course their
styles are vastly different. Many of them
seem to get splendid effects with n few
rough scratches OF the pen while others
work delicacy of touch and "A wealth Of
detailed manipulation that Is really sur
pristng.
Yet when reduced in size and reproduced
in cold print one is driven TO the conclusion
that much careful toll has been expended
to very little purpose as the chief charm
of picture Is not unfrequently lost An
excellent catalogue has been arranged for
this exhibition. in which the latter press
attached 20 the drawings is fully recorded.
We thus get collection OF jokes
wheezes" and sarcasms-political or per-
sonal-that can be chuclled over at leisure
They are talking here just now about the
creation Of garden cities, and there does
really seem a fair prospect that some OF
these schemes may get beyond the vision
airy stage. The question is being approach
ed in a commercial and business-like man
ner in London, which gives more promise
of success than philanthropy even at > per
cent. At Chiswick, on the Thames a large
tract of land is to be laid out In the most
approved manner. in order to create an
Arcadia In the METROPOLIS. Now Mr. How
ard, the originator OF the garden CITY idea
is TO the fore with a much more ambitions
scheme. He is going to obtain a site Of
5000 acres within easy reach Of London
but only 1000 acres of which are to be
built on, all the rest being retained for
gardens. fields, roads and open spaces The
town is to be a self-contained community
of 10000 souls, and the Fundamental princi-
shall belong to the community. and that
all buildings and Improvements shall be-
long TO the tenants. J.. H. MOORE.