Douglas Island news., 1920-05-28
COMMISSION MEN
 PRESENT GIFTS
Retiring Chiefs of Railway Commis. sion Given Beautiful On Paint
 ngs of Alaska

The selection ol two magnificent paintings .u oI O. Mount Mckinley for presentation ,o Hon Franklin K Lanc. former Secretary ot che .u- ter.or and william q. Elcs former chairman oC tbe Alaskan Engineering Commission by thc employee, ol the Alaskan Engineering Commission renders am admirable and ae.-mer- red rr.bu.. to Che individuality ot the recipients oI these artistic ol.r mes a. ucu as to lhc personality and genius ol Sydney Laurence Che artist who created fham II would be dI6cu.t Co decided which paut- mr has tbe most merit from an ar c-.ucs point of view. HoWe,e. H U M HssIns. ol Che drafting de- uartmerl vHo.e ability ln judge and crIuc.sc artistic creations o. thu character Is uuquosuonoi. was requested to examine Che paintings and give br.et description ol tae artistic treatment and color .omo.u- auoas found lu Che work Mr. He- gus description of the two pa.ut- nes follows
 rhc panuns un he presented ,0 fhr Hon Franklin N Lam. T. H r". uc1ary happy choice suggesting as it does a pIcssaut analogy n che massive and enduring achievements ot thc former Secretary during th. .rduous times when He stood at Iro holm ot tbe Department ol thc In. teror crowned bs ,ae sunshine ol ha personality on Che owe ol hts ro- uramont
 Tho mountain s shown at Che end ot bauum summer day hl.h.. in tt, glow ol ta. .eruue sum. the artistic treatment ol which show a ms,crt conception of Che ru. srue ol complimentary colon. The composition of lhr n.m. win m. Iolh,edly have a peculiar appeal and charm to th. former sere.Hr. O. lI. Interior. whose love of nature. or l.e b.- white .uaoes who's. broad vision. ary noa.r. win uud keen and intending drush, in tae study otthc mystery and majesty ot ths ma. s.ge and rugged sun.r-.rucurc from Che Tokebua River flowing from ia b1.. t1 tf. non.eanue1 peak above Che .ofuet peas ou tbe Am- er.eau continent
 Tde painting to be presented .o Mr. w C EIcs. former chairman o. che Alaskan Engineering CommIs. siou. gives m equally wonderful study of Che majesty of th.s mau.t- .ceut mountain. presenting a. |. doa. tdc grandeur and beauty ot ths na- uonai land mark n thc mu ra- shine Of an Alaskan summer day. Tho artistic merit of tas picture lies I'm Che exceptionally clover and rare color combinations witch which Che arts, has given splendid p.r rcctye yame to the composition as a whole Tho strict attention to de- tau with vary.ng alternating views of sunshine and shade gives a study which win undoubtedly afford man, hours Of contemplation and mquat med pleasure to tle recipient or tht appropriate e..t"
 The employee. ol Che AIa.aaa En rluccr.ng Commission orc to be con- graduated for hc.r good taste and Judgment tor lasting e.ft Of an artistic character and ber good fortune which enabled tbem to hav. an artist Of Mr. Lauro1ees under standing and ability. give expression to the regard and esteem In whicl .hey hold Hon Franklin R. Lan. and former Chairman William c Eies The public is invited 10 view
 these paintings which win bc on OK hbaon for few days at Hotel An ,houre Alaska Railroad Record