The New York herald., 1922-12-24

Some remarkable pieces OF antique
Gather work from the collection of
VI. j. kilmartin are shown. The most
important is large painted leathei
screen OF Dutch origin. showing the
Chinese influence with coloring that
ilas been delightfully."- meiiowed by time
There are also some antique Venetian
ainted leather panels Marian Moore
Pringle Is showing some modern decora-
live wall panels; there Is jewelry by
Il. Weir and Chinese curios and neck
laces from the collection of Mrs Charles
II. Smith.
In Sir John Fraser's article in the
December number of Arts aud Dscora-
ton there Is this hint of a possible
change In the London scene:
'One of the most fascinating bits of
old London Is the Adelphi, just off the
Strand. Adelphi Terrace. overlooking
the Thames. was built by the great
Adams a century ago, and in design was
intended to be like the Palace OF Dio-
cletian on the Bay Of Spalatro. 1t has
always been associated with the arts.
though there is a certain drabness about
the buildings which are a mixture OF
offices, clubs and flats. From one door
way you see emerging a shy little man
going off to a chophouse to have a lovely
meal That Is Sir James NJ. Barrie, the
playwright. A rough clad. whiskered
man comes swinging by with long
strides. That Is George Bernard Shaw.
Close by 10 the Savage Club. the most
bohemian OF our coteries. where the live
liest speeches are delivered at the Satur-
day night dinner. There Is not a ce-
lebrity who does not think It an honor
to dine at the Savage. King Edward
as Prince Of Wales was a frequent Wis
itor and thoroughly enjoyed himself.
Now there Is proposal that the
Adelphi as 1t exists to-day be swept
away and on the site be erected a great
Masonic temple In consequence there
are ructions. We Londoners are con-
stantly divided between our desire TO
keep pace with modern times In up to
date architecture and our sentimental af-
lection for buildings which remind us of
easfergoing other days. George Bernard
Shaw is kicking his hardest against the
possibility Of eviction. He says the
Adelphi is an ideal place residentlally.
He appreciates that on the Adams site
skyscraper could be put up, but, he says.
owing to the waste Of space for life
(elevators) skyscrapers are really un-
economical and they are also extremely
dangerous Still there are lots OF
houses In the vicinity which should be
Knocked down, and @. B. S. declares that
what is wanted In good many cases
Is an energetic bombardment'
Mr. Phillip Stretton. the celebrated
animal painter, will arrive In New York
just before Christmas 10 execute severa;
important commissions for painting
dogs. Mr.. Strettons work is very
wI0alX knnwn uyha
painted the portraits of many hundreds
OF favorite dogs and prize winners and
exhibited at all the chief exhibitions In
london and Paris,
To THE NEW York HERALD: / see
breakers ahead. The plan of the New
Central Gallery Is very faulty after a
closer scrutiny.
The whole affair does not benefit the
artist members at all. Who would be
foolish enough to give three paintings
each year TO the lay members. without
receiving a guarantee that some works
Of the artist find a buyer?
The society stipulates a maximum price
of 5000 for the painting This means
that only artists of fame can exhibit
Where does the unknown artist come
in who has no painting worth $500 to
give, surely he must be considered as
we'll. This smacks OF favoritism.
Again, the circular states that there
win be invitations sent to special artists,
who do not need a gift OF a painting
to the gallery II that is so. then what
is the use Of being a member at all {,
Each artist does better TO wait until
he is invited. No, I will not be a mem
Ter.
Furthermore, I notice that there will
be a jury on selection. This is In ao-
cordance with the academy ruling II is
un-American. Let art be free. What Is
the use TO have two academy galleries?
One IL quite sufficient. This gallery Is
10 see every artists work. not the Sc
lection of two or three biased. ignorant