The Washington herald., 1912-04-21

The surprising announcement that Lady
Beatrice Cecil. eldest daughter of the
Marquis of Salisbury. and her intimate
friend. Miss Angela Manners, one Of the
twin daughters of Lord Manners, are
about to devote themselves to hospital
work by adopting the profession OF
trained nurse, calls attention to the fact
that there are a number Of wealthy per
sons who feel that their lives more or
less are spoiled because their riches pre-
vent them from finding an outlet for
their talents.
Some society girls, after the glamour of
their coming out" has worn OF, grow
weary OF the unCeasing round OF gayety
and become enviOus of the more serious
lives OF their less well-to-do sisters.
Not that they have desire to enter
into competition with these who have to
earn their livelihood. There probbaly
would be a great outCTy were they to do
so. But the more energetic ones deplore
that il they are TO exercise their abilities
at all IL can he done as hobby only.
In the realm Of art there are at least two
members of the royal family whose work,
were il put upon the market, would COM
mand high prices.
The Duchess OF Argyll princess Louisa.
aunt of King George is highly gifted as
q Sculptor ana Il HIOloullN SluatuA VI tie
history Of architecture. She knows to-
day more about applied ornament than
the average art teacher.
Princess Marie of SChleswig- Holstein is
an expert in enameled iewelry, and speCi-
mems Of her work which have been eNhib-
tied publicly. have called forth the high
est admiration.
The Duchess of Rutland has long been
distinguished for her portrait drawings,
ard many OF her friends possess speci-
mems Of her work. Her daughter. Lady
Marjorie Manners. has inherited her
mothers talents in this direction. and
has often been an exhibitor Of sculpture
and pencil drawings al the New Gallery.
She is also clever dressmaker and de-
sIgner.
Another duchess who had made a repu-
tation in the art world is her grace Of
Ruckinghamshire. An exhibition OF pic
lures from her brush recently was held
at a gallery in the Haymarket. a num-
Der of them were sold on that occasion,
but not in the ordinary way Of trade,
the proceeds all going to chariths. Her
Srace has also written a number of
books in verse and prose for children,
which are the delight of the nurseries.
The Duchess of Somerset is a notable
painter in water color. and has produced
some delightful landscapes
Lady Maitland has few equals as a
miniature painter. On visiting America
she was Honized. and was offered more
commissions than she could possibly ex-
ecute.
The Speaker of the House Of Commons
is master OF water color. and. Judging
from the vast number Of works he has
executed, ne must devote most Of his
leisure to the pursuit OF his hobby, Some
of his sketches depict portions Of the
gardens at Campsey House. his seat in
SUFFOLK. the borders, banks OF holly
hooks, delphinium. and peOnies forming
favorite themes for his brush.
Sculpture has many votaries among so
ciety people. notable among whom are
Countess Gleicken, Lady Colebrooke,
Lord Albemarles ard Lady wemyss. The
first named has won fame IN many coun-
tries for her work in bronze and plaster.
LADY Colebrooke maintains q studio in
Paris. near the Quai d'Orsay, where she
does most OF her work
Society vocdlists who are capable Of
earning big incomes. but who never sing
outside the circles Of their friends ex-
ecpt for charities. may be counted by the
score To mention only a few. there are
ord ShaftesbuTy and his sister, Lady
Maud warrender. and Lady Duferin.
The drama has expOnents Of no mean