The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-28
FIRST VIEW Of
ART EXHIBITION
Works of Art Placed Before
Public by kilohana Art
League.

| Art League opened with first view
| for members Tuesday evening. TIL
| inspiration that has come to the League
in its new quarters was reflected il
| the attendance. A very large proper
ton of the members of the league
were present at this first view. AND
| they were well rewarded in an eXhibi
| ton that excels anything that the
| league has shown for several years.
d. Howard Hitchcock has contrib
uted a larger number of canvases thar
any other artist, and throughout they
show a surer technique, and a mort
comprehensive grasp of subject, than
his previous work, In number of his
pictures he has presented some of the
results of his last summers stay in
the Waimea region of Kauai, and these
are a revelation in Hawaiian scenery
to most of US. in the depth and magni-
tude of canyon and gorge effect they
present To all but the few who have
penetrated these somewhat inaccessi-
bic regions, il was known that these
islands presented such effects. rivalins
in gorge and precipice, though OF
course not in extent, such things as
the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. In
these Waimea pictures, besides MAX
ing a contribution to art, he has done
a real service to Hawaii.
Otto Wix is another prolific contrib
utor who has become enamored OF
the enhancing beauty of Hawaiian
scenery. He delights more in the re-
poseful and gentler aspects of the
scenery, and in the detail of wanton
luxuriance of vegetation, than Hitch
cock does, and in this field he has pre-
scented some delightful canvases.
Grace Robertson displays a larger
number of pictures than she has ever
done before at any of these exhibit
tions, and she, too, has shown a
growth both in power and method. One
of her canvases, Under the Old Hau
Tree is done in a style that ought
to make it prize for any magazine
publisher as a cover design.
Mrs Lila c. Marshall is another
contributor upon whom league can
depend. She limits her brush to still
life. but in the realm of that branch
of art she does serious, capable work.
Mrs H NJ. Won Holt has presented a
view of her beloved Waianae noun
tains, of whose purple Robert Louis
Stevenson spoke SO lovingly, and she
has given an interesting study of a
mountain stream.
James A. Wilder is represented in
portraiture, and there is, as in all his
work, psychological power that gives
his work nobility and rank.
u nfS Ma n.y. in
tain moods with fidelity and sim
certify.
In plastic art, Mr.. J. Rosenstein has
two or three examples that are wor-
thy
S. Decoto is represented by Ha-
waiian scene, entirely creditable.
In decorative art there is a much
better collection than has been seen
for several previous exhibits. There
are several really fine collections of
decorated. china. Miss l. McStocker
exhibits a large number of pieces,
some of which are exquisite. Mrs.
J. l.. Moore is the largest contributor
in this department, and she has a
large number of really admirable
things. Miss A. Low and Mrs. w M.
Graham are also contributors who
show taste and skill.
Miss A. H. Parke's collection of IL
Illuminated and decorative Christmas
cards are effective in design and in
coloring.
A collection of Miss Colman's
sachets and calendars is very at
tractive and much sought after. Her
miniature picture of the Pail is al
pleasing souvenir of the spot.
At the request of many members,
the plans for the Mckinley park or
pavilion were exhibited for inspection
and were objects of great interest, es-
pecially the design for the rough stone
entrance suggested by a number of
gentlemen interested in the project
The exhibit as a whole is indeed we'll
worth visiting.
Mr.. Hitchcock and Miss Parke were
both unable to attend the reception.
The Pictorial Circle was represented
by the following ladies, who received
the guests on behalf of the artists:
Mrs. D. Howard Hitchcock. Mrs. H. |
NJ. Won Holt. Mrs. w. NJ. Graham, Miss
Lydia McStocker and Miss Grace Rob- |
ertson. Miss de Lartigue and Miss
Hall served lemonade
During the exhibition, which closes |
Thursday, December 5, afternoon tea
will be served by different ladies of
the league as hostesses between the
hours of to 5.
The exhibition is open to the pub
lie each day from 8 to 5: each evening
except Friday from 7:30 to 9. No adj
mission is charged and all are cordial
ly invited to attend.
The complete list of exhibits and ex-
hibitors is as follows:
Mystery of Evening-D. H. Hitchcock
sand and Sea-D. H. Hitchcock.
Under the Old Hau Tree-Grace Rob
ertson.
Evening Shadows on the Cliffs-D. H.
Hitchcock.
A Study of Hibiscus-Mrs. L. G. Mar
shall.
Volcanic Sunset, Kona-D. H. Hitch
cock.
Ma Keiki a Naiwi, Kauaf-D. n.
Hitchcock.
A Study of Mangoes-Mrs. L. G.. Mar |
shall
A Study OF Roses-Mrs. l. G. Marshall |
of Judge X-J a Wilder