Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-05-29

|Of Pictures
Is Success

<.,ctions of masterpieces OF paint
~. the first of its kind held in
AaIem, was witnessed on Satur-
8av night at the armory by a
hrge, appreciative audience and
#as the closing event of the more
han successful first annual Will
Annette Valley May Festival. Ac-
.4,lrate in every discernable de-
}ail, correct in type Of figure, de-
en- of costume, coloring, posing,
sroperties and lighting, each pic
hire shown was a testimonial of
Satient, careful and discriminat-
ihg work upon the part Of the
tommittee in charge.
Those responsible for the sue
tess of the exhibition are Mrs. j.
n. Clifford, Miss Elizabeth Lord
IND those who worked with
fhem. The music for the event
Mas furnished by the Salem
6ymphony orchestra, directed by
Dr.. John r. Sites and accompan-
Led by Mrs. Frank Zinn. The
music played was characteristic
Ia the picture to be shown and
furnished a setting for it. Before
he showing sof the first picture
Madonna of the Chair" Mrs. w.
Earlton Smith sang AVE Maria" !"
# Those whose assistance in the
Exhibition was most indispensable
we're F. S. Barton, who did the
Electrical work, and T. J. Elsa
man, who did the carpentry. Ush-
Hrs for the event were boy scouts
Md they were competent and
fDurteous.
One feature of the evening to
Be regretted was the inclination
~ the audience to talk during the
Musical numbers given by the or
Nhestra. Instead of listening to
he music, which was beautiful
md served as setting and atmos-
nhere for the pictures, there was
Xisiting during every picture in
fermission until the voices became
10 audible that they attained al
host to a babble. This was done
no doubt more through thought
lessness than lack of appreciation
of the music and musicians.
y Each of the pictures, though
Eemarkable, seemed to excel in a
different way. Mrs. John r.
Mites as Titian's Artists Daugh-
Ter" was beautiful reproduction
nf the original. Her pose, a most
difficult one, was excellent and
he held 1T perfectly during the
first showing and the several en-
eores which were demanded. Her
Eown seemed an exact reproduc-
Non of the one pictured and her
kFpe, almost perfect.
In Remembrandt's "Cyndics of
Me Guild" posed by six Apollo
HUB members, prominent men of
HE city, who with their big hats,
unusual suits and make up could
6ot be recognized. They held
heir pose wonderfully and SEEM
IA quite as though painted there.
THE Blue Boy" posed by AL
len Adolph, was greeted with ex-
tlamations as we'll as applause.
BE seemed a replica of his pic
lure, so exact was every detail of
costume and color. The boy who
posed was perfect type.
The children in Van Dyck's
FChildren of Charles Stuart"
eould not have been better. Day
Ton Robertson, as Baby Stuart,
WAS the most lovable figure Of the
entire exhibit. He is a tiny child
hnd his pose was held with an ac-
curacy that would have been a
credit to an adult. He did not
display the slightest interest in
the audience, but stood. as in the
picture, an exact profile. His lit
tle costume was a replica of the
One in the picture. Janet Green,
as the quaint Princess Mary, and
William Trindle, as Charles, were
Instrumental in making this pic
ture a success. Their posing was
good and their costumes exact.
The dog, owned by r. w. Niles,
was surprisingly well behaved.
1t seemed that the pictures con
tanning children were the best
liked, and they were all beautiful
ly done. William Sisson and Jack
HARRISON in Murillo's melon
Eaters" were excellent and receiv-
ed much applause. Little Winona
Putnam and Margaret Bell were
loyable in Raphael's Madonna
of the Chair" posed by Mrs.
Ward Willis Long, who was beau
tiful in the part. Little Mildred
Roberts was lovely figure in
Madam Lebrun and Daughter, ;"
posed with Mrs. Harry Brum-
baugh. Mrs. Brumbaugh was a
beautiful type for the part and
the picture was excellent.
Abbey's Quest of the Holy
Grail" was reproduced by stu
dents of Sacred Heart academy
and was the final picture shown.
1t was beautifully done and the
Characteristic music played for 1t
was a lovely setting.
Elizabeth Currie" (Romney)
for which Miss Eugenia Zieber
sat, was a remarkable reproduc-
tion. Miss Zieber was a lovely
type for the part and her posing
could not have been improved
Ier dress rvas a reDIfca ESPECIAL