The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-29

Arrangements are now completed
for this important exhibition in Kins-
sley. 1t will be held in what is known
as the old Charles Read brick building
on Sixth street, now owned by DR.
Peaeson. Largely through the gene
rosity of this philosophical citizen
this arts and crafts exhibit has been
made possible for Edwards county.
He gave the use of the building for a
week and has put into it such repairs
as are possible in a short time.
In addition to the art side of the
exhibit which will contain one 800
collection of reproductions of the
worlds great pictures, there will
consisting of oil paintings, pastels,
water colors, pen, ink and crayon
drawings, artistic photographs, cal
enders and posters. An exhibit of
burnt woodwork, laces, drawn work.
handkerchiefs, embroiders in white
and colors, stationery and hand
bound books, rugs, baskets, articles
made of horns, quilts, ceramics,
school drawings, old brasses, Japan
csc work, Mexican and Indian work,
and all sorts of curios and valuable
heirlooms will be given. For as many
as possible of these articles made in
Edwards county prizes will be given
by the business men of Kinsley.
People do not know how many ar
ticles having both an artistic
and a useful value are made in their
midst until some such thing as this
exhibition is given. There is a for
tune for Edwards county in the max
ing of artistic baskets from the gras-
ses that grow in the valley of the Ar
kansas river. Basketry is ono Of The
important handicrafts. Who knows
but what in our Gumbo soil pottery
clay may be found. if only our people
may be inspired with a love for the
handicrafts and desire to develop
the possibilities within themselves.
Especial attention will be given to
all articles made by our people and
prizes given for as many of them as
possible. No matter what you make
at home do not be ashamed of it,
bring. it to the exhibit. Personally
the writer of this article will care
more for something of use made-in
Edwards county showing originality
of design and painstaking. workman
ship, than for any article made by
some one outside. We must not how
ever lose sight of the value to 1.-The
community of seeing beautiful, pic
lures, the towering of the artistic
spirit, which has its root in all ages
in honest haudiwork of craftsm anship.-
The exhibit will be open one week.,
opening Monday, February 8, at three
o'clock p. IN. and closing Saturday
at 10 p. m. The price of season tick
cts. good for all the time, is 80 cents
for adults and % cents for children.
Single admission, adults % cents aud
children 10 cents.
A number of entertainments will be
given in the evenings and season
tickets will entiLle owners to admission
to everything.
The exhibit will be open afternoons
probably from 2 to 3 O'Clock to &; in
the evenings from seven to $3.50.
The Methodist church friends will
give the program Tuesday evening,
February 9, and it is hoped the friends
in the Christian and Congregational
churches will each have a program
one evening. Their evenings will be
given next week.
Articles of value which will be
loaned or entered for contest may be
left with Mesdames John Wire, Z. N.
B. Hobbs, w. Fl. Hills, F. N. Cole,
S. B. Marsh, Edward Sellers or Miss
Bidwell.
The exhibit will be insured, and
every precaution taken for the care of
the thugs by the ladies in charge,
but in case of loss by theft, or from
any cause no one will be entitled to
payment for articles. Owners must
take risks except from loss by fire or
storm.
PREMIUM LIST.
The following business men of Kins-
L. <ba