Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-04


shadow Of one of the great palaces OF our
aristocracy is divided into about thirty
flats. each containing two good-sized rooms.
a small scuIery, with water laid on. and
gas on the penny-in-the-slot system The
sanitary arrangements are excellent each
pair of flats enjoying half share in the
use thereof. The rent for this accommodate
ton is Is. Cd. tS1.I5) week
Zone OF these flats was let to respect
able Woodworking man. No happier home
existed in the West End When they went
into residence they had two little boys. They
were warned on taking the fiat that on the
advent of another child they would have to
go. A child was born, but. the birth being
premature, the child died, and they were UNI
disturbed.
The same thing happened again, and thus
good tenants escaped discharge only by the
adoption of means which imperifed the life
of the mother and consigned two children
10 death. Responsibility for much fnfanti-
eide rests. not on the parents, but on the
land system which places the laws OF prop
erty on a higher level than the law Of life.
An International Exhibit.
A considerable number OF articles Of at
tire and personal adornment, widely differ
ing In description and Of varied interest,
have been brought together by many lands
In the international exhibition of dress and
clothing. which was open at the Crystal
Palace on Saturday There is much to at
lections, some portions of which contrast
oddly with the modern costumes to be seen
upon the stalls OF present day outfitters and
milliners.
In foot coverings. for example, one may
see examples of twentieth century boots
side by side With Lancashire clogs. Cinga-
lese shoes OF plated straw, the footwear
of North American Indians, and a pair OF
sandals. which, together with shawl and
the modest stool of state Of King Prempeh,
were brought back by some who partici-
pated In the Benin expedition.
There are several handsome specimens of
the embroidered and brocadd attire worn
by men Of fashion in the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries. and some of the OBJ
jests may be said to possess historical in
terest by reason of the well-known per-
sonageS by whom they were worm
One such item Is silver embroidered cos
tune worn by Charles OF Spain and an
other is dress presented by the Duke of
Cumberland to his sister, the Princess
Sophia
Included in a collection of wigs lent by
Mr.. William Clarkson are some that have
been worn by famous actors and actresses.
past and present. in part with which their
names are indissolubly linked In the history
of the stage, well as such relic as the
wig worn by Louis XIV at his coronation.
In one section may be seen specimens OF
most Of the costumes worn in Europe, in
another there is fascinating collection Of
costumes of the seventeen century, lent by
Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Berens. Fans, ORR
entail embroideries. Chinese dresses, Japan
csc armor, laces, ,igs, etc, are to be stu
died in pleasing yit..iety.
1t is just half century since Mr. Holman
Hunt then young man of twenty-seven.
exhibited his picture. THE Light of the
World" at the Royal Academy, and with it
at once established his own reputation and
founded the modern school of religious art
NO picture of our own day is better KNOWN
In reproduction at least, to the general pub
lie than this elaborate allegorical illustra-
ton of the text from Revelation: Behold
stand at the door and knock
But the original hangs in keble College
Chapel and Mr.. Holman Hunt has long
felt that his picture should be more accessi-
BILE to the general public than it can be in
the semi-priTacy of an Oxford College To
this end Mr. Hunt has just completed an
enlarged replica of his picture which is
about to be exhibited in public at the Fine
Art Society's in New Bond street.
A Veteran Artists Work.
Ii is highly interesting to see the veteran
painters new version of the work of his
youth. 1t Is about twice as large as the
original, so that the figure of Christ is
now about the size of life The handling.
too is much broader and simpler than 1t
was in the painting of 1851 Also the head
OF christ Is now more erect and more Wig
crous in expression; it has not that look
of hesitation which weakens the effect of
the original.
Christ with a lantern, coming through
1noonlit orchard to knock al a disused door
overgrown with creepers. the door, as the
commentator explains. of the human SOUL
is essentially the same as that which has
long been admired by all for it's religious
ferVori and for its execution by those who
share Ruskin's views on art The picture
will be exhibited in the United States and
all over the world.
1t Is the unexpected that happens in the
atrical matters. After the boom" In Ger
man drama with odd Heidelberg it was
supposed that Mr.. George Alexander was
on safe ground with Loves Carnival"
which. as "Rosenmcntag." has been one
of the greatest successes known in the
IA therland, much greater than ALT Heidel-
berg. But Loves Carnival has failed
at st. James, and Mr.. Alexan-
der took it off last night. This four nights
run is unique experience for Mr.. Alexan-
der
1t means, of course, a heavy loss in
and also in advance booking, of
which there is always a considerable
amount for any theater with the reputa-
ton of the ST. James, but he is wise in
cutting his losses instead of persisting,
as most managers do in similar circum-
in an unsuccessful venture, and
forcing piece on an apathetic public.
The reason of the failure Is undoubtedly
the intimate German nature of the play.
coupled with all unsatisfactory English
version which leaves audiences in obscur-
ity about a great deal familiar enough to
TeutCnic playgoers. After Friday Little
Mary" having exhausted the staying prop
critics of a spool diet. also comes off.
At the sale OF the late Lady Ashburton's
art possessions yesterday set of five
splendid panels of the old Beauvais tapes
try, wonderful in color. realized 1890 guf-
meas An old Chinese porcelain cistern,
KEN Lung dynasty, fetched 30 guineas,
Louis XVI oval work table, inlaid with
Sevres laques. $50 guineas. and a Louis
XIV marquesterie writing table GOO guineas.
l.. II. MOORE.
Tame RUNNING Birds.