The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-29

| work. the artist never for a moment 1 dreaming of selling the same design to 1 more than one purchaser. Thus the pur- l chaser is assured of having something not 1 to be found elsewhere, and pays accord l ingly for the privilege. This is as it l should be to encourage originality and in- 1 dividuahty in work. Our home artists are l becoming wide-awake to this fact and one l can safely predict that at the third an- nual art exhibit the jury will be able to pronounce all china work entered as l satisfactory along these lines. 1 Among the pictures the work of Miss l Alice Rumph universally admired. 1 Her series of landscapes were surprise | to her many admirers and credit to the | exhibit. Miss Dryer, whose work in last years exhibit was considered the best, 1 followed this year an entirely different 1 line, a water scene from Provincetown l and a fruit stand, Provincetown, being | most admired Mrs. Joseph Montgomery's work showed the touch of the true artist the outcome of talent and conscientious work. Her illustrations in black and white were pronounced masterful. The landscapes of Miss Mahan of Briar- field received the approval of some of the best ronnosseurs, among them the English author and traveller, Sir Henry Johnston. Miss Mahan works with equal success in both oils and water colors. Her
 
 portrait study by Miss Dorothy Orr showed individuality in handling the subject that surprised all artists and called forth many predictions as to her future work. Her sketches showed this same individuality.
 Miss Emmie Barnetts versatility in painting is quite unusual. portrait of her brother, beautifully executed. some charming water colors done on last sum- mer's outing and some dainty bits of china were illustrative of this fact.
 Perhaps the most admired of the DOT trait sketches were those of Miss Mary Kirkpatrick Miss Kirkpatricks technique and decided artistic treatment of the sub ject were unusually fine in one who considers herself a beginner in art. Great things are expected of her in the future
 The best fruit study was one of pome- granates and grapes by Miss Margaret McAdory. Miss McAdory's work is always of the best type.
 Miss Elolse Montgomery's work showed the touch of a professional. Her success as an artist is assured.
 Among the most charming pieces in water color were those of Mrs. Mary Tip ton. Mrs. Tipton's work was purchased almost as soon as exhibited.
 MT. Welton's work was superb and did much to educate the popular mind to the fact that art and architecture are closely akin, if not identical. His Italian sketch was much praised.
 The china painting of Mrs J. B. Raul ston Is a credit to the exhibit and Bir- mingham, illustrating both originality of design and skill in execution. A tea set with tray in silver and white Japanese designs of wild cherries was universally admired. A bouillon cup in silver and white was exquisite, as was her wisterla vase.
 Miss Reece's work was also excellent, among the most admired of her pieces being a plate in conventional design in cream and gold A pitcher in silver also was beautiful.
 Miss Moseley's china work was much admired, as 1t always is.
 A table of unusual interest to all wis., itors, and particularly to those who knew the artist, was that containing the work of Mrs. Holman, whose 10 years have not found her too old to begin the study of china painting with a zeal that would put to shame many younger artist. Mrs. Holman Is the mother of Mrs. J. H. Phillips.
 The miniature work of Mrs. Darwin of Huntsville needs no comment. They were in themselves an exhibit that many would go again to see. Alabama may well be proud of claiming her among it's artists.
 One beautiful miniature by Miss Marie Boyd showed so much talent and ability tflaI IL IS nOpeu HtAt ycdi iiOiC CA 4Si work will be seen.
 An exquisite miniature by Mrs. H. Snowden Marshall of New York was ad- mired by artists as well as visitors Mrs. Marshall is a sister of Mrs. w. s. Lowell, and the club is indebted to her for lend- ing it to the exhibit.
 The work in arts and crafts was high ly creditahle to the exhibit. The work of Miss Mary c. Hood was indeed proof that the useful and beautiful may and should be combined Her stenciled and stamped work upon curtains and pillow cover was admirable.
 Hiss Beth Aliens basket work was greatly admired by all. It is hoped that more work from her delft hands will be shown next year.
 The candle shades of decorated Dutch linen. done by Miss Mildred Rumph, were quite an innovation. This young artist shows decided talent in craft work.
 There will be a called meeting of Bir-