Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-11

one had only to be ones SELF Perhaps he was
right.
THE exhibition of paintings by Minor s.
Jameson at the Arts Club is especially de-
lightful to those who love art and nature
Mr.. Jameson follows tradition paints in the
manner Of the expressionists Of a double decade
ago. interprets not merely facts of, but mood in,
nature, and with great subtlety and skill. His
pictures of which IS are included in this show
ing, are almost all Of simple landscape-woods,
hills, fields and streams-but in every instance
they interpret beauty which is Of the hour
rather than evidence mere skill in the matter
of representation. The same identical place
will look quite different in different lights. A
beautiful composition in the glare Of a mid
day sun under drab sky may be utterly unin-
tereSting, but seen in the light of early Spring
or late afternoon thrill with its beauty. Mr..
Jameson seems to recognize this fact and to
have chosen in each instance his time wisely.
In this respect he has followed the lead Of
the French impressionists. But he has evidently
not forgotten that before one can record an
impression it is necessary to know fact His
little studies of trees and Of bits of nature
evidence excellent craftsmanship, profound
study. His landscapes of Winter, Of Spring
and OF Summer, Of morning, evening and mid
day, evidence his own sensitiveness to beauty
and remarkable mastery of medium
Pictures of this sort open ones eyes to beauty
therefore of enduring worth.
by special invitation the Landscape Club Of
Washington is holding an exhibition at
Arlington Hall Junior College for Girls Glen
wood, Va, May z to Is, inclusive, which is
open to the public daily from to 10 pm. This
exhibition opened with private view on Tues
day evening, May g. at which DR.. and Mrs
William E. Martin, principals of the school,
were hosts. A short talk was given on 1.-THE
Influence of Art IN the Community" by j. c.
Claghorn, following a brief talk on art in
general by DR.. Martin. A musical program
was presented by students of Arlington Hall, at
the conclusion of which an inspection of the
exhibits followed There were about 200 in
attendance from Washington, Alexandria and
Arlington County. Great appreciation of the
exhibits and of DR.. and Mrs. Martins hoSpi-
tally was expressed.
A N exhibition of art work done during the
year In public schools, divisions 10 to 10
Negro), under the direction of Rosa Nixon
Hampton, supervisor. was held during the past
week at the Myrtilla Miner Normal School
Examples were shown by students from the
lowest TO the highest classes the Kindergarten
through teachers college. This was the first
display Of so inclusive nature The work was
In drawing and design, clay modelling and
sculpture In soap. painting, wood carving and
crafts of many Sorts
The craft work produced by students of the
Armstrong High School, under W. N Buckner
was perhaps most notable It consisted of
Jewelry In silver and colored stones and articles
OF utility, such as tea strainers, ash trays etc
In various metals. The teachers college exhibit
was likewise strong in weaving. pottery, hand
made toys, etc.
This was more than a creditable showing
IL evidenced the importance of training hand
and eye simultaneously, of cultivating a love
OF beauty, in order to give to everyday life
greater significance. That work of this sort is
being done here in our public schools is a matter
of real qualification.