El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-25
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The 179th birthday anniversary OF
| George Washington was celebrated by
| the art department Of the Woman
club, with what is considered the finest
art exhibit so far held in Ell Paso. Mrs
| w. r. Browns spacious nome was con-
verified into an art gallery, which would
have done credit TO an eastern city.
| Approaching the house patriotism was
aroused by the sight Of the flag, OF
red white and blue, number OF
which floated on each side the en-
trance.
| Inside, one was literally carried into
! the past. yet reminded OF the present,
so many examples of the arts and
crafts of bygone days on one hand. an
old world corner Of Chinese art direct
| ly in front, on the other hand an as
/ tonishing variety Of displays in mod
ern color and form. To yet further con-
fuse one entering this softly lighted
picture bower, group of we danes OF
ye olden times" all in costume be
wigged and bepowdered,' stood ready
to conduct the visitors to each depart
ment
Among those in costume were: Mes
danes w. c. Davis. ]. L. Dwyers I @
Dempsey. ". L. Crockett S. J. Fen
nell, w r. Brown, A W. Foster, +. ).
Meyer, w c. Mccormick, w. H. VII
hanson, George F. Tilton and MISS
Ruth McCurdy.
OF the numerous displays of beauty
and value may be mentioned the OIL
paintings from the Ulman collection.
loaned by Mrs A II. Goldstein; four
canvasses by the famous English color
master, Turner; rare old Paiseley
shawl, which won a medal in Paris
once: a cup, saucer and plate OF Ma
poleon Bonaparte and several silver
teaspoons of Louis w. were other
things loaned by Mrs. Goldstein. a long
gone Mikado of Japan was represented
by silver set of attractive design and
workmanship, and was loaned by MIS-
Roseborough. A pair of hoop earrings,
set with pearls, in the style of 1SVd
attracted much attention and were
loaned by Mrs. J. A. Happier. An old
time brooch, set with amethyst, was
a delight to the eye and was loaned by
Mrs ". R. Brown. Hand carved brace
lets, made of India boggwood; brass
candIestick used by st. Peter while
Imprisoned in Rome; a snuffboX, q
candle snuffer and vanity box were
among the many relics Of long ago ad-
mired by the visitors. Another colIec-
ton of value was the exhibit in mini
atures. tapestry and water colors, sent
by Mrs Miriam F. Gill, Of Paris. fex-'
who is a Texas artist known through
out the east and south A large china |
slab on which was painted the FAIRY |
Chariot" was a work of beauty.
Professor and Mrs. Slevers sent = |
fine collection of prints and sepias. |
one especially admired being the Pc /
trait of the beautiful little Eva, the |
child heroine OF Uncle Toms Cabin |
Two fine paintings in oils were the !
work OF the well known New York |
artist Ben Foster. One was q ROAD
way in spring" and the other fan L
the pines" ]
splendid Rembrandt head and Gut 7
dos Christ heac, thorn crowned,
were so fascinating that one coull
scarce leave them.
In sharp contrast to this cid world
art was the indian curio corner,
UNIQUE Part of which was the leather
banner, containing more than loo flint
arrow heads. gathered in 20 states
loaned by Mrs. T. s. Meyer, as were
several pieces of olive wood from
Jerusalem and Chinese plate, quaint
md rare.
Other interesting objects of this col
lection were a feather robe worn by
the chief on state occasions, giant
warriors bow. loaned by Mrs. J. II
smith.
The display made by local artists
was decidedly gratifying to all, as the
work was artistic, in subject, work
nanship and coloring. Among the many
sending admirable pictures were Miss
Jennie Potter, whose wild Flowers OF
New Mexico" excited great admira-
ion. The two landscapes and the fruit
group of Miss Elsie Lurkins, were pro-
bounced especially good by local art
sts Five high class oils were done
1y Mrs. Windsor. prominent 81 Paso
artist. The work of Miss Laura Maude
,oar-
md was pronounced above the average
work of beginners by competent
Judges. The pen and ink sketches OF
Paul Hermans and Blanche Davis, of
he public schools, were praised Other
.anyasses showing marked ability were
he work of Mrs. Eiwen, Mrs. I. C.
Dempsey, Mrs. ]. d. Love, Miss Grace
logan Miss Kate Krause.
The Chinese art corner was quaint |
.ozy nook, where delicious real Chinese
.ea, made in reaI Chinese teapot. on
/ real Chinese chatting dish, was
served. Miss Barnes, who was hostess
lere, was attired in a Mandarin's robe
# black silk with color relief in group
design. She was assisted by Miss Eli
sabeth Barnes and Miss Hawkins in
beautiful Chinese costumes.
Here were displayed fine Chinese
1rasses of queer design, a very beauti-
/
Many exquisite sil1 scarfs with stem
I'll designs, also hammered brass, the
work of Miss Barnes.
All in all the affair was a splendid
success and the club is most grateful
% each and all the women who so
Kindly loaned their pictures, china and
7aluable tapestries. rare old lace and
,ther heirlooms. The president, Mrs
". r. Brown, the chairman of the art
department.; Mrs. - II. Campbell and
he vice chairman, Mrs. Alice p Thomp-
on, deserve greatest credit for the
uccess of the exhibit The department
wishes to especially thank Mrs. Miriam
FORD Gill for her kindness in sending
Ter fine display which added materi.
lily to the exhibit.
The Daughters of the American Rev
tuition and their guests celebrated
Vashington's birthday anniversary in
he assembly hall Of st. Clements
hurch.
Misses Cole. Giddings, Higgins. Mum
Iy, Holloway and Washburn received
he guests at the head of the stairs.