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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
Advancement

What = great healer hot water is
and what luxury It is to have guam
titles Of II at our instant command
and how awful It would be were We
placed where we were deprived Of il
An We have TO do these days is to turn
sptgot and II we have In our house
Al instantaneous heater the water Is
heated as II runs They ten Us that
the prehistoric savage II he wanted hot
water heated IL by rolling a stone
which had been previous heated, about
in . pool Then the pot hung over an
open fire was the next method OF OBJ
tairtng hot water. Then followed the
time honored teakettle placed on top
OF coal stove or range. Next the
coil and boiler system was installed
and later years have developed the in
Simultaneous heater. We are certainly
luxury loving people and We accep,
me Injuries at our command as a mat
ter Of course and I fear sometimes
don't half appreciate them II looks
rs II We would soon be living entire
y on the touch" system We touch q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
LOTS NEAR BIG FAcToRIE

houses. stores sasassA prizes ls.sonabla
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
Evening Chat
Color Schemes

Color ScnemeE.
saw = shop window recently all
done in burnt orange and It was indeed
a picture and II won AZ least an ad
MIXING glance from every one. As
rfnt on further down the street saw
another window done in scarlet and
he eject was wonderfully fascinating
Everything IN this second window was
scarlet and Like the burnt orange win
low i received its share Of attention
Erom an admfring public.
Have you ever noticed how much
more effective window full of arti-
rles OF one color or shade. is than
,ne where several colors are grouped
together ? The maSstng Of one color
vii attract attention when a window
perhaps decorated with greater care
and displaying more beautiful articles
5ut where little attention has been paid
% color scheme, viii be passed by
1nnotieed-
have observed too, that the group
ng Or ASSEMBLING together Of a num-
Der OF articles Of the same kind o.
wares OF uantfty OF the same arti-
-ies VII Invariably attract more at
.ention than viii a window full Of mis-
-eilaneous articles.
For Instance q window full OF bright
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

button and light flashes forth; We
strike a match and heat Is developed.
We turn q spigot and water. yes and
hot water too. gushes out; We press
our foot TO 4 brake. turn a wheel and
We dash through the air as fast as
power can take rs; We take q recefT-
er from the wall and are connected
with q friend at distance with whom
We converse. / could 80 on and emu
merate hundreds OF similar Injuries
we possess which have been designed
by the hand OF man aided by an un-
seen hand. but we all know all about
them for We use them daily and hour
". Just wonder. however, II We half
appreciate these comforts AZ our COM
mand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
TRADE

$1,000 Ohio farm for Fairnout houses or
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
zInias

I never knew how beautiful a bunch
OF zinlas could be until recently when
saw them giyep the exact setting
they needed to Bring out their charm
Il certainly demonstrated to me that
even flowers though beautiful IN them
selves can have their beauty enhanced
by proper arrangement These zinias
which saw were many tinted and
were arranged in baskets OF somber
green with tall handles. The flowers
looked as though they were growing
there and made wonderfully beauti-
ful picture. These old fashioned bios
SONS have always been abrasive to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
Ten YEARS sEHINp

The ttmes-Does maj strike youI Do
you illuminate your home with pots
onous gas2 Don't gel scared When We
suggest wiring your house for cleo
tricity-We can show you IN five min
rtes that the electric way Is the most
eeonomle-ve do house wiring IN q
mastery manner AZ = modest cost. Let
rs talk IL over. Fatrmont Battery IL
changes. rs Meredith street Phone
11s1-J.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NO CAR EARR

Only minutes walk Of Main street, have
twenty houses for sale IN this section between
Ogden Avenue and Maple avenue for q less
price than you can get the houses built by
throwing IN the lots| VIII give you terms on
monthly payments, no loan required / am
going to make a desirable residence district
on: Of this section-here are some Of the
houses
House No. 224, Norval Street, Price $3.50.
House No. us. Norval street, Price, $3.50. !.
House No 216, Norval street, Price, $1,000.
House No. PA. Norval street. Price, 5000.
House No 212 Norval street, Price 5000.
House No 30, Norval street, Price $4,000.
House No 2o6. NorTal street. Price. $4,000.
House No 205. Howard street. Price $500.
House No 20s. Howard street, Price, $500.
House No EOS. Howard street. Price $500. :
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
WANTED

Operator. for village telephone
exchange Man and wife. or two
women with good intelligence and
without children preferred Good
health required. No objection to
physical disability for doing hard
labor. House furnished Good
wages Steady. employment. Call.
write or eaH upon Dr. C. L How
ell. worthtngton. West Va
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

shiny aluminium ware. a window fun
OF soap or washing powder. q window
fun OF blooms or some other article
VIII cause one TO stop and gaze upon
II when q window full Of all Of these
articles would not attract any atten-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

ne when growing IN an old fashioned
flower garden but I never before saw
them arranged for interior decora-
tons when ! really thought them beau
tfful
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
an LOCUST AVENUE

This handsome S-room frame residence On
Locust Avenue for saIa at a bargain. price
considering the location. joining the Normal
School property, and located on pavei road
and car lines, the lot Is large and level.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
The EAST PARK

Ideal home. located overlooking the river on
tar line, fine level lot. concrete walks com
plete and cellar handsomely finished IN oak
and arranged to suit the most critical house
wife Is this elegant home for sale for less mon
ey than the house alone could be built for CAP
arrange terms No sos.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

Just one lot at the price on the main drain
water. gas sewer. electrical lights, telephone
runs back to 3 foot street, every convenience
ready for your Bungalow. to the first good
buyer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

Opportunity for business cottage house, loes
ted on large corner lot. State street AMI
Tygart-lot 11oxI35 feet. stable and small stort
room, good business location, $500
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NORWOOD HoME

Near the big factories, room house. water
and gas. lot 60x125 feet, the third house from
the corner on Hoult avenue, price $35O0
Must have good cash payment
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

Go to Graham Heights on the hill overlook
ing the city and Hickman Run valIey-and
see the lot with the sign board on 1t for S125.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
COAL RUN PROPERT

EAST PARK. near Camden street, level Il
overlooking the river, $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
SOS 90 MONTHLY

VIII buy a 4-room cottage located Allie
ghany Avenue. Fay Watson Addition 10 TIE
>ty OF Fairmont, the owner desires a small
payment down Of 800.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
ZINE EARM

100 acres On cIarksburg line, suitable m
subdivision Prices and terms reasonable. a
few men can get together and make some
money, placing this farm un the market.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
MOB HILL

3 large level lots on the front street. To-
Gated on the west side Of the street. the fin
est building site IN Mob HILL $1,000 down
and monthly payments, Bonds and Stamps
taken at face value
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z NoRYAI srREE.

nom modern house. newly PAINTED. good
location TiIl have house vacated at once and
pzpered throughout. fo5 sale at $50 month
Small payment down il convenient.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
VACANT STONE HOUSE.

Located on Alexander Place, No. ITO. This
property is for sale at the price Of $500 on
terms as easy as $500 cash The property
viii rent for $50 per month. To rent the
house practically means buying it
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NORWOOD RuNGAIoW

rooms, located In the street car line, one
block from paved street, the house is well
finished and attractive IN appearance. two
lots go with the house sOx12o feet, good cell
lar. large porches, bargain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
FLORIDA AVENUE

rooms modern good finish, slate roof, III,
foundation and celIar-cash payment an
balance as rent al 5000 per month
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NORWOOD LOTS

lots IN one block joining the big Factory
AZ q price which the purchaser can make
either by building houses or 81 alton.
less than $500. Open lot. easy terms. Bonds
and Stamps taken at full value
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CUT OUT THIS AID
SO OGDEN AXENuR

The large green house surrounded with the
shade trees. overlooking the river. suitable
for boarders and roomers, small payment
down and monthly payments for balance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

HAMILTON STREET

Back Of Court House, two houses on lot-a
bargain as rent proposftion-ftne for board
ers and roomsrs, Price $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
COAL MINE

Pittsburgh coal incorporation. fully equipped
cottage house on property-prfee $1,5Oo
There is good money in the property for =
man who has terms or trucks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
MOB HILIIor.

Fine building location in Mob Hll-stght a.
the Keepers plant-one block from car Inc,
only S5OO.-wm arrange terms.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
SNAIL COTTAGE HOUSE
ions NEAR RARRANvuIr

Near State street, on = corner lot. 5oxfea
teet. price $500.
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* MAnN1 Ann AurnIlr

SIX room modern home finished basement
and garage on corner lot TO Alta Vista avenue,
one OF the most complete properties on the
market
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
an RENoNI AVENUE.

The large house with q lot 65x120 feet TO-
Gated In desirable residence district, at
price that Is reasonable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

On paved road and car line. large lots, so
feet front 5000 to $500. Terms as low as
SO per month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
GARAGE SITE

North Fairmont Station. the greatest OPP
po-tunity IN the City for Garage. EASY terms y
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
$f25o-EAsT PARK AvENUE-st2so

Lot on the paved street and car line, 4Ox1oo
feet ON the west side OF street. at street car
switch only S1.25o. which Is $3.50 less than
other prices In the same vicinity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
THERE rs A VACANT HoUsE

at the entrance to Bellevue Avenue. tina: can
be purchased on rent terms. this property
might be the means Of leading a purchaser
TO a better home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
RELLEYIEW IoTs

On the hHl overlooking the beautiful suburb
the sign board marks the lot near the church
on Highland Avenue, each lot $50. easy terms.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
sTORE IOcATIoN

Suburban location for store. the best IN
Fatruont TO the right party, good building
required.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
STATE STREET

room house and about l acre OF land
Good for building or truckng-ss00o.
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4. Spence STREET.

The large new house on the corner Of Graf
ton street, rooms modern and up-to-date
garage in basement, fine for physician or busi
ness man Price $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
JEFFERSON STREET

Residence and Business. suitable for pro-
fessional man, VIII accept small property in
part payment and easy terms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
$50 EASY TERMS

1912 Field street, rooms, water and "a.
in house, large lot. Monthly payments
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

rooms and bath-iarge lot on the pave
street, fine location for schools and for famIl
with automobile No. 111-price $1,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NORWOOD COTTAGE

rooms On car ltie. near paved street. LOT
SoxI3S fset- level and n god euaaffs1a. and
Il spOd =ezdeaee lOczsj@ WI sssi entire
lEspEsE II = HEE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
EpGEMoNT LOT.

On Street car line. near the station, fine
ievel-laying lot, 5exl50 feet, $1150, easy nav
mentS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
GARAGE SIZE

At North Eatrmont Station. best location
about the city. buy it while the price Is low.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

BucLID sTREET-n East Park, on the hflI
to the left Of ear switch. 40x10o feet, $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

6oxI2o feet stone On ground for foundation
near Dr.. Grahan's On Morgzntosn sysuus.
$500 Easy terms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

5ELEVIEW, HESS CORNER.
room modern house, lot 65x16o feet
5000 on easy terms.
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7o4 PALATlNE AVENUE
LOTS.

Cottage, near Morris Store On MorgantoEn
avenue, ROOMS, lot 401l2o feet $500.
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foundation and ceIIar-cash payment and
balance as rent al 5000 per month
EAST PARK. near Camden street, level lot
overlooking the river. $3.50.
COAL Run PROPERTY.
room house and about l acre OF land.
Good for building or truckng-Sso0o.
STATE STREET.
Opportunity for business cottage house loca-
ted on large corner lot. State street and
Tygart-lot 1lox135 feet. stable and small store
room good business location, $500.
MOB HILL LOT.
Fine building location in Mob Hll-Etght at
the Keepers plant-one block from car Inc,
only $S00.-w1l arrange terms
$3.50 EASY TERMS.
1912 Field street, rooms. water and gas
IN house, large lot. Monthly payments
sPEEDwAY-lot 4o1l4O feet on street car line.
$500.
sucLID sTREET-h East Park, on the hnl
to the left Of ear switch. 40x10o feet, $3.50.
EAST PARK AvERUE-on the sand hnl.
fine lots $500 each
OHIO FARM
$40 acres. VIII trade on Fairmont prop
erty. Coal operating plant on timber land.
Call c. C. Denham or Levi B Harr.
NEAR STATE STREET.
sag On street, rooms. modern. small lot.
soxse feet, for sale at less price than it WIN
cost to build the house
LoTa
A few very desirable jackson Addition lots
for sale. On monthly payments.
EAST PARK AVENUE BRICK HOUSE
Corner to Camden street-large modern
brick residence in easy walking distance to
all points about the eity-Ioeation for garage
for sale worth the price asked for It. 81, 900.
LOTS NEAR BIG FACTORIES.
Suitable for business. restaurants, roominE
houses. stores gzragsS prices reasonable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

EAST PARK-and MorgantoEn Ave. corner.
room for houses. now fenced and IN garden
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LOT

Modern, East Fern, near end Of nav
bridge, must be sold first OF week. $500.
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EAST PARK AvENuE-On the sand hnl /.
tine lots $500 each
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
ICES RuN FARM.

distance out Of town on lees Run. so acres OF
land, lays well and Is fine location for Subur-
ban home-wn take Fairmont property In
part payment or sell outright on easy terms
Price SIS, 500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30

sPEEoWhY-lot 401I4O feet on street car line
$500.
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9 EAST FERRY STREET COTTAGES

Two room cottages on East Ferry street
large rooms, bath and cellar, $500 and $3.50
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STATE sTREET

No. S04-LArge house Of rooms, lot 81
feet front. "a feet hack Price {35oo
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q Room MopERN HONE

LaEEe lot, 62s Spring street; this property
Is located on corner lot. the house & a
tirst class condition
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AUTO TRADE
coIIAnE Rooms

Two lots on the Fay Watson I'm. owner
VII trade for small car.
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OHIO FARM.

$40 acres. WIN trade on Fairmont prop
erty. Coal operating plant on timber land
Call C. C. Denham or Levi b Harr.
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HANDSOME BRICK.
Residence. South Side. good lot. $4,000.
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LOTS
A few very desirable jackson Addition lots
for sale. On monthly payments.
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EAST PARK AVENUE BRICK HOUSE

Corner to Camden street-large modern
brick residence in easy walking distance to
all points about the city-loeation for garage
for sale worth the price asked for it $1,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
MARYLAND AVENUE

room. modern home, highly improved lot
Concrete cellar. and basement stone founda-
ton, hardwood finish, level lot, an for less
money that Il would require to replace I'M
movements, $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
NEAR STATE sTREu

$40 On street, rooms. modern, small lot,
soxso feet, for sale at less price than 1t vin
cost to build the house
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-30
LOTS FOR SALE, EpoEWAN,

LOTS FOR SALE, EpeEwAN.
Lot "a. Block D, $3.50
Lot %, Block A. $500.
Lot "A. Block A. $500
Lot IS. Block A, $500
Lot Is. Block B, $50
Lot Is, Block D. 800
Lot %. Block B, $3.50.
Lot 70, Block D. $500.
Lot 81. Block D. $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Those Who Have Lost Sons.

The Yankees are especially popula r
with the families who have lost their
own boys in the war, and their num-
Der is legion throughout England. Be
reaved mothers seem to take the
Americans to their hearts al once. and
it is now no uncommon eight to see
whole family at a railway station
bidding goodbye to Yankee eGests the
mother frankly weeping a losing the
boys she has learned TO love in the
short time they have been in her
home.
There is an old Scotch gentleman
living up near the southern shores OF
Loeb Lomond who has been a delight
to hundreds of American soldiers and
sailors. Three times a week the Amer
lean Y, NJ. c. A. in Glasgow takes
sightseeing parties up TO the north
end by rail, then down the entire
length Of the Ioch by boat
Very frequently the old gentleman
accompanies them, pointing out the
interesting sights with which he has
been familiar all his life and getting
acquainted with the boys. At the end
of the journey he gives them an invf-
tation to his home. which is nearby.
for a cup Of tea. Will the boys go?
They will
When they arrive at the house they
always find that the old gentleman
has sent word ahead and that his wife
by phone. has managed to get a pretty
Scotch lassie for each boy, which turns
the tea into a feast that inyariab bly,
lasts until the older heads in the party
have to take charge and drag the rest
away almost by main force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
FAVORS SLIDING SCALE
IN WRONG VOTE TEST
Chicago Security League Official
Testifies Approach of War
Changed Loyalty Standard.

CHICAGO, February 1.-The con-
gressional committee investigating
the National Security League con-
Guided it's hearing in Chicago today
and adjourned to meet in Washing
ton
Today's witnesses were Willet NJ.
Spooner. secretary of the Milwaukee
branch of the league: august n.
Vogel. president of the Milwaukee
branch: Peter $. Lambros, Chicago. a
member of the committee of the Chi
ca go branch which investigated into
the qualifications of certain congress
sional candida les last fall. and Edgar
a. Bancroft. chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Chicago branch.
The Milwaukee men testified that
their league adopted resolution in
soIutely clear of politics. and adhered
scrupulously to it.
The allegation of members of the
congressional committee that the
acid test chart of the New York
branch of the Security League was
unjust received some support in an
individual opinion elected from Mr..
Bancroft Whereas the chart sketched
eight war measures on which the
congressman. according to the chart.
voted right" or wrong" as viewed
b. the chart makers. and on the face
of it gave the vote on each measure
equal value, Mr.. Bancroft thought the
vote as a test of loyalty became more
and more important as the United
States drew closer to war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
BRUSSELS EAGER TO GIVE
BIG VIII SON RECEPTION

PARIS. February 1.-"Bruss-ls is
anxiously awaiting the fixing OF the
date of President Wilson's visit" said
Paul Hymans, the Belgian foreign
minister and peace dele -2te, to the
Associated Press this afternoon. Your
President may bc sure o. one of the
greatest receptions OF his visit to Ed
rope. 1t nray. peIhapg lie small <
regards the number OF people, CON
pared with Paris and London. but in
enthusiasm and love II Will be second
10 none. The Belgians know what a
great friend of Belgium the President
is and has been throy 81 ct the wa
and are eager for an opportunity 70
show their gratitude"
The date of President Wilson's Wis :
has not yet been officially announced,
but il is expected that he viii leave here
on February s and remain in Brusse,
during the 9th and 10,h, IS be mus
return to Paris to attend a gala nigh
at the opera to be given T.. his homo
February IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

logic value OF all modern English
portraitists Orpen is the most pro-
found student of character. AS he
himself has said. England has found
her national expression in portrait
ture. Certainly no one can doubt
who sees this collection that he is one
of its supreme masters. He was once
asked why he did not paint a por-
trsit of Augusta Rodin. the French
sculptor. Nothing would please me
more" he replied. did 1 only live in
Paris, but it would take me whole
year to study him. No artist can
paint such a man offhand- Even
could I give the time. Rodin would
never consent to pose as often as
would need him" This shows how
profoundly he studies the character
of the person whom he portrays. That
he can and does work rapidly is
proved by more than 100 paintings
and drawings in this exhibition. They
are witnesses of his ability to seize-
Instantly the salient features of a
scene and to reproduce them with
lightning-like rapidity.
While "OPENS technique reveals the
Influence of Manet. which he freely