South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-05
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Woman S Club
Win Praise

wonderfully posed child pictures I
and finished reproductions OF fam |
Gus mural and figure paintings made (
the art exhibit presented Tuesday
evening before the members Of the
South Bend Woman's club at an
open meeting under the direction of
the art department., an occasion
worthy Of a place in the club history
as one of the finest undertakings
yet accomplished. a large audience
greeted with real pleasure each sue
ceeding number on the program.
which was arranged and enacted
entirely by club members and chill
dren. and a still larger attendance is
assured at the repetition Of the ex-
hibit, which will occur on Thursday
evening of this week, because Of the
enthusiasm with which those present
al the initial performance will as
suredly refer to the success.
Probably the most impressive fac
tor in reviewing the exhibit would
be the admirable part which the
juvenile members of the group Of
models contributed to the program.
In every pose the "kiddies" assumed
their roles with assurance and made
thoroughly delightful the picture in
which they were appearing. Espec
tally may this said TO be the case in
my First Sermon" posed by little
Miss Janet Lee, who was indeed a
picture in her scarlet cape and little
cap, sitting in an attitude OF patient
obedience while listening TO the old
time minister. and in Cherry Ripe"
by j. r. Millais posed by diminu-
tive Virginia westerland, in white
dress and high cap, with cherry sash
and ribbons. and holding aloft
punches of cherries still to be con-
sumed. The Misses Mary Baker and
Caroline Miller were also seen 70
great advantage when posing as the
elves of Reward and Promise. with
Mrs. Karl King in Melpomene (muse
of tragedy.
II would be a difficult matter TO
attempt decisions as TO the most eff
fective of the IA pictures, for each
number selected for presentation was
cordially received. In the opening
group Of murals Hope and Mem
ory" with it's study of light and shade
was beautifully posed by Mrs. r. c.
Shanklin and Mrs. Ralph Hutchin-
son, while Reflections" by Mrs. W.
IT. Miller and little Carol Miller.
THE Boy of Winander" by Miss
Margaret Welinton, May Music
by Mrs NJ. T. Calf, Miss Hazel
Streeter and Miss Bertha Galloway.
and "Our Country" with Justice and
Liberty enacted by Mrs. Walter East,
Tradition, by Mrs. Clifford LontZ,
and Plenty by Mrs. Alfred Mailing, |
all took their places as worthy copies
Of the famous originals.
In the famous picture group !
Madame LaBrun and Daughter"
posed by Miss Marion Goodman and
little Leah Studebaker, Mrs. Sheri- |
dam" one OF Gainsboroughs most |
noted portraits, posed by Mrs. Gran
Vile Ziegler and the we'll known |
and always popular "Angelus" by
Millet. posed by Mrs. c. E. Francis !
and Mrs. V. r. Mauer. were wonder
full representations. During the lat
ter the AVE Maria" was read and |
played, providing a fitting setting for
the exquisite picture. Earning de-
served enthusiasms were also "Por- |
trait OF Young Man" posed by Miss |
Ada Collmer. Hope" enacted by |
Mrs. r. c. Shanklin and Portrait |
of Mrs. Alexander Pratt" posed by |
Mrs. William Renfranz.
Adding greatly TO the pleasure of
the program were the descriptions |
OF the pictures and short biographies
of the artists, given before each pre-
sertation, by Mrs. 3. d. Coons. presi- |
dent of the club, and the delightful
music. appropriately chosen. render
ed by Mrs. Dan Pyle, pianist, and |
Frances Pyle, violinist. The exhibit
was arranged by Mrs. w. II. Sher- |
man. Mrs. +. L. Sims and Mrs 9.
E. Francis 70 whom "A great deal !
Of the credit for the performance Is
due.