Evening star., 1932-10-23

perfect relation of tones-atmospheric interpre-
tive. Turning the angle of the chimney place
In the front drawing room one comes suddenly
upon painting produced at Gloucester last
Summer, which has these same qualities of
charm-sentiment without sentimentality, reti-
cent beauty.
And how far afeld she has gone for her sub
jects, how true her renditions are Of place
Here is Brughes with its canals and bridges,
Spain with its red tiled roofs characteristic bits
of Provence and, in the midst of ALL simple
Virginia farm houses beside which stand blos-
somng fruit trees.
Hugo Inden's decorations are clever and en-
gaging particularly his fabrics printed in re-
peated designs, for which he has taken themes
from everyday life-quaint, interesting This
work Is distinctly in the modern mode; it de-
clares itself, it cries aloud, and if this is the
function OF decoration all may be well. But if
on the other hand that which is decorated is
OF more importance than the decoration ITSELF
then it should deport itself, logically with
greater reserve and dignity. There is a primi-
tive element in this decoration which strikes
one in the face and which is purposely crude
and one wonders whether after all, we are re-
turning to savagery, the primitive or only
playing at it. If the latter why waste the
time? If the former, why not call halt? But
let think that to produce decorations
in the modern mode is child's play-it is far
from it,
4 AARGUERI1E P. NEUHAUSER has been
w doing some decorative work along original
lines recently converting shallow cellar or base
ment rooms. given over heretofore to furnaces,
water pipes and the like, into novel play rooms
for young and old. Her first work of this kind
was In her own home at 1847 Kalorama road
and OF this she has given a private view to
friends during the past week The decoration
consists of painted floor with imitation tiles,
pipes hidden by awnings and draperies the in
PRODUCTION Of painted furniture, shaded can
dies, etc. The second venture is in the house
OF Mrs. William c. Sullivan of Chevy Chase
where large play room has been produced in
Turkish style. with suitable wall paintings, ETC.
Near the door Of this play room hangs one of
Mrs. Neuhauser's flower paintings charming
colorful, decorative.
In planning wall decorations etc. in these
two houses, Mrs. Neuhauser has had the CO.
operation of Mr.. linden, with whom she has
worked.
A. E. Newton, the book collector once re-
marked that the world does not go on and
on but round and round" There is not, after
all. such wide difference between some of the
things that We do today and the things that we
did, or would have done, in the much derided
Victorian era. We shall always no doubt enjoy
The game of make believe.
\A/ LESTER STEVENS of Rockport, Mass,
W. and Princeton, is coming to Washington
HeAl WeoHesoay 10 cOnouct lor three weeks
class In painting here. He will give three out
door criticisms a week end one indoor criticism,
as well as talk each Sunday afternoon during
this period The class has been organized by
Mrs Frederick Kepnger. 4305 Battery lane
Bethesda. and there are still opportunities for
enrolment
Mr.. Stevens studied at the Boston Museum
School and is member of the New York Water
Color Club, the North Shore Art Association and
other professional organizations. He was
awarded in 1921 the fourth Clark Prize in the
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