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Italian Palace Restored

GENOA.-The dead past is COM
ing to life down on the Isle Of Elba.
where the italian government has
plans afoot to restore the house Ma
poleon occupied during his exile there.
When Napoleon arrived at Elba he
set out house hunting. What he
found became the Mulini Palace, a
country home in the hills above
Portoferraio.
The windmills which had given the
house its name of "Mulini" were
promptly removed; a garden of flower
beds and gravel paths was laid out
and guard houses we're converted into
a small theater for amateur per-
formances. A certain amount Of
splendor was introduced into the
home by personal possessions. The
Mulini Palace, now under renovation.
will house a collection of Napoleonio
relics. making it museum for travel
ers to Elba.
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Woman Member of House
Bought Stock in Fa-
nous Artist.
By RiUa Schroeder.

w YHEN Representative Caroline
W. O'Day heard that Rockwell
Y Y Kent had been selected as
one Of the artists to do the
murals for the magnificent new Post
Once Building in Washington she
must have felt inclined to pat herself
on the back.
For Artist Kent's appointment put
the crowning touch on career which
has more than amply justified Mrs.
ODay's judgment of his work in the
days when he was a hardly known and
struggling artist.
Mrs. ODay can be excused If she
feels a certain preparatory interest in
Kent's achievements. For once be 1t
known, she owned helf interest in the
artist himself, sharing with George
Palmer Putnam, a near neighbor Of the
Congresswoman- at large in Rye, N. Y,
all the shares in Rockwell Kent. Inc.
Mr.. Kent is the first artist on record
to incorporate himself and sell shares
in his future. He knew he was great
artist and he longed to go to Green
land to study and paint but lacked the
necessary funds. Instead Of repining
he conceived the bright idea that there
might be others equally confident OF
his ability. George Putnam, keener
perhaps on exploration than art, was
the first person he approached. Put
nam took the matter up with Mrs.
ODay, herself an artist and person
of discernment. The matter was as
good as settled. Mrs. ODay knew OF
Kent's work and admired 1t tremen-
dously. She felt certain a great fu-
ture awaited him. He felt he could
paint better pictures in Greenland
Therefore he would 90 to Greenland
Kent got the money and WAGON 70 the
land If his hearts desire.
Why the artist mas such . craving
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the Tiffany Foundation fellowships,
and gone to Oyster Bay. Long Island,
for two months residence and work
in this interesting and unique associa-
ton. The Tiffany Foundation was
established by Louis C. Tiffany in 1919,
with the purpose of giving promis-
ing young artists opportunity for in
dependent work under the most favor
able conditions. Studios were built
on the Tiffany estate at Oyster Bay,
and after Mr.. Tiffanys death, his
house also was turned over to the
Foundation Mr.. Tiffary was, it will
be remembered. the inventor Of the
famous favrile glass manufactured by
the Tiffany Company OF New York,
q great lover of art and an accom-
plished craftsman. The resident di-
rector of the Tiffany Foundation at
the present time is Hobart Nichols,
formerly Of this city. and vice presi-
dent of the National Academy of De-
sign. Mr.. Darlington is well known in
Washington by his landscape paintings
shown from time to time in the local
exhibitions, works well composed,
freshly and skillfully rendered.
Annual Meeting of the
American Federation OF Arts.
THE American Federation of Arts
L will hold its 9th annual con-
vention in this city at the Mayfiower
Hotel on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday Of the coming week Sessions
will be held each morning at 10
O'Clock, and presumably open to the
public. At the opening session there
will be an address by the president,
F. A. Whiting, on American Re-
sources in Art" and by Melvin E.
Haggerty. dean of education, Univer-
sity OF Minnesota, on Art a Way of
Life" At the Thursday session. over
which Frederick P. Keppel, president
Of the Carnegie Corporation of New
York. will preside, American Re-
sources in the Arts of Architecture,
Landscape Architecture. Painting and
Sculpture" will be discussed. respec-
lively, by Francis Sullivan, architect;
Fletcher Steele, landscape architect:
Richard Lahey. painter, and Paul
Manship. sculptor, after which Hol-
ger Cahill, Director of the Federal Art
Project, will make an address on The
Governments Index of American De-
sign"
That same evening there will be a
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BULLETIN OF EXHIBITIONS.

CORCORAN GALLERY OF
ART-Permanent collection. Ex-
hibition of paintings, prints and
models of ships and other marine
subjects. lent by the President of
the United States. Exhibition of
etchings by Seymour -Haden.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
ART, UNITED STATES Ma
TIONAL MUSEUM-Permanent
collections; Evans, Gellatiy.
johnson and others.
SMITHSONIAN BUILDING
Exhibition of etchings by Ruth
Doris SWEET; meZzotintS and
aquatints by Alexander Mastro-
Valerie.
FREER GALLERY OF ART
Permanent collections, paintings,
etchings. drawings by Whistler,
the Peacock room; Oriental paint
ings, bronzes, sculpture, pottery,
Persian miniature, etc.
PHILLIPS MEMORIAL GAL
LERY - Permanent collection.
Paintings by old masters and
modern artists.
STUDIO HOUSE-Exhibition
of prints by contemporary print
makers and by Blake, Gauguin,
Goya and Manet. Also Audubon
prints.
TEXTILE MUSEUM OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Permanent collection of rare and
beautiful textiles. rugs and en-
broideries, chiefly of the Near
East.
ARTS CLUB OF WASHING
TON--Paintings by Julius Del
hos. Photographs of national
parks by Ansei Adams.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Prints and drawings from per-
manent collection. Special exhi-
bition Of original illustrations by
Alice Barber Stevens, from Cabi-
net of American Illustration.
PUBLIC LIBRARY - Main
building. Cartoons by Washing
ton cartoonists.
MOUNT PLEASANT BRANCH
PUBLIC LIBRARY - Architec-
tural work done by students in
the Central High School, Depart
ment OF Architecture.
GEORGETOWN ANCH
PUBLIC LIBRARY-Oil paint
ings by Catherine c. Critcher
and Eusen Geisz.
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American Society of Painters, Sculp-
tors and Gravers-is made up Of art
lists of the so-called modern school"
to which the Museum Of Modern Art
has given great encouragement.
Sales Made From the Independ-
ent Exhibition.
AS a result of the independent ex-
hibition held recently in eight depart-
ment stores in this city, 81 paintings
and prints and one work in sculpture
were sold. Thirty of these works we're
purchased by the stores wherein they
were shown in fulfllment of a promise
to acquire 500 worth from each sec
ton of the Greater Washington Ex-
hibition. The Hecht Co. purchased
single painting priced at S100 but the
seven other cooperating firms ac-
Quired several at less cost, in each
| instance, in order TO benefit as many
of the exhibiting artists as possible.
At each place in which the exhibits
were shown the public was asked to
vote for the work which made the
greatest personal appeal and the type
of picture preferred-viz, academic,
conservative or modern? The result
of this balloting was an overwhelming
expression in favor of the conserve tive,
and, in the choice of particular works.
genuine interest in that which had
measure of picturesqueness but also
strength in rendering. With only a
single exception were works receiving
the popular vote sold, which would
seem as though the voters were not
buyers. Lillian NJ Abbott sold two Of
her flower paintings, Margaret Yard
sold one painting and received the
popular vote for another, Gertrude
Brown sold two water colors, Elizabeth
Muhlhofer received popular vote for
her painting of Cosmos" and tied
with J. C. Claghorn for first place in
one of the other groups The single
work in sculpture sold was head by
Carl Nose. shown at w. & j. Sloanes.
and the purchaser was Mr.. Andrew
Mellon, whose knowledge and love Of
art are so great that such acquisition
carries with it great distinction. This
was unquestionably an outstanding
work.
No prizes were given this year but
the trustees of the Corcoran Gallery
of Art in order to encourage the enter
prise voted S100 to be expended for
work or works included in this eXhibi-
ton. The selection. which was as
follows, was announced on Wednesday
afternoon. An oil painting, New
England Landscape" by Oke Nord-
gren; water color. Southern France"
by Barbara MacFarlane; water color,
Street Scene. No. e." by David L.
Morris, and block print. by the
Lake" by James L. Wells. All Of
these works are to be hung in the
Corcoran School of Art.
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panel discussion Of "The Handi-
crafts" following an informal dinner
The morning session on Friday will
be devoted to annual reports Of the
president and staff. with discussion
of the future Of the organization, by
Philip N. Youtz. speaking for the
Board Of Trustees, of which he is a
member. Jonas Lie, president of the
National Academy of Design, will be
the speaker at the concluding ban
quet Friday evening, his subject being
Roads to Rome"
An American Exhibition in Paris.
THE Museum of Modern Art, New
L York. announces acceptance Of
the Official invitation Of the French
tive exhibition of American Art. to be
held In the Museum Of the Jeu de
Paume, Paris, during the summer Of
1887, coincidentally with the World S
Fair in that city.
This exhibition, according to the an
nouncement, will include examples Of
paintings and sculpture by American
artists from Colonial times to the
present day. About one-third of the
exhibition will be historic. and two
thirds contemporary art. 1t is planned
also to devote several rooms to dis
play of American architecture. The
art museums of the country. as weS
as private collectors, will, it is under
stood. generously support this under
taking by lending of their best.
This matter, it is stated, has been
under discussion between the Louvre
and the Museum Of Modern Art for
over two years; its elimination in the
very cordial invitation by NJ. Henri
Verne, director of the National
Museums and of the Louvre. is sig
nali0ed by expressions of great graft
fication.
The Museum OF Modern Art, in
making the present announcement.
takes opportunity to declare its origi-
nal and continuing purpose to be not
that of local or even a national or
ganization, but rather international,
bringing European works to America
and sending American works abroad
1t will be interesting to know later,
how the question Of rental fees to
artists will be handled in connection
with this proposed exhibition in Paris,
especially inasmuch as the organiza-
ton sponsoring this demand-the
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for the frozen North is not exactly
clear. Perhaps . psychiatrist could
explain. Whatever the reason, Kent
departed for Greenland with ample
funds to rest his soul and paint. He
went as ofice boy, clerical staff and
manager of Rockwell Kent, Inc, with a
salary suficient to carry along the
struggling corporation.
The business was on its financial
legs In no time. The Greenlanders,
igloos and so forth inspired the artist
to grand conceptions. The world be-
gan to take more than q casual interest
in Rockwell Kent and his works. His
salary was raised by eviry boat and
shortly he was buying Elmself back
from the incorporators.
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Mr.. Weisz' in the room to the east.
Neither is as comprehensive as space
would have permitted, nor as might
be desired. Mr.. Weisz shows oil paint
ings on one wall and water colors on
the other. both painted in big way
and broadly. Miss Critcher exhibits
only oils.
Among the most interesting Of Mr..
Weisz' exhibits is self-portrait, un-
fiattering, but striking as likeness and
very well felt and seen. This, If We
are not mistaken, was shown in the
Corcoran Gallery's most recent bien-
nial exhibition and much commendeN
by artists in attendance.
With his teaching and his lecturing,
Mr.. Weisz has had little time during
the past year, or more, for individual
work. He modestly insists that he
does not think Of himself as painter,
but as q student, one who is still
learning, and for whom there is
much to strive. But his work is even
now very sound. He has an excellent
and open mind, knowledge and re-
Spect for tradition. but also freedom
and originality Of expression. He
should go far.
At present Mr.. Weisz is making
arrangements for a Summer class in
painting. beginning June and con-
tinuing through July IS. meeting daily
and painting, whenever the weather
permits, out-of-doors.
Miss Critcher has for a consid-
cradle number of years been one of
the outstanding artists of Washing
ton, exhibiting with the leading art
organizations Of the country, invaria-
bly, represented in the Corcoran BIZ
ennial exhibitions. When little more
than a student herself. she started
an art school for American students
in Paris, associating with her Richard
H. Miller in this venture, which proved
very successful. During her residence
in Paris she exhibited in the Salon
and received favorable notice. At
that time she painted in the tradi-
tional, academic manner, but, as
changes came in art, she, too, changed,
accepting the best, rejecting the
merely superficial. keeping breast Of
the times.
One or more Summers spent in
New Mexico brought her into contact
with the art of our Southwest and
led to her election as a member of
the Taos Society of Artists. an honor
accorded to no other woman. Por-
trait studies of Indians, one OF which
was purchased by the Corcoran Gal
lery of Art for its permanent collec-
tion, another Of which is now on
view in the Georgetown Library, are
souvenirs Of this sojourn. During re-
cent years Miss Critcher has conducted
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teresting collection Of material on the
history of the city. There are rows Of
books on Washington's past and pres
ent, and cases containing originals or
copies of almost all the maps of the
District ever made. In long files Of
scrap-books are gathered newspaper
clippings dealing with Washington
events and personalities through the
years. An inquiring reader may look
at file Of clippings dealing with the
life and time Of Dolly Madison, or at
newly compiled set telling the story
Of the flood Of 1886.
The Public Library, in the manifold
service it lenders to Washington,
rounds OF ftingly the unequaled IL
brary facilities Of the National Capital.
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GREENLAND proved everything
~ Kent had dreamed. So in

GREENLAND proved everything
~ Kent had dreamed. So in
fatuated did he become with that land
Of ice and snow and light hearted ma
tives that he has returned again ard
again. When the United States Gov
ernment wanted him to do the Post
once murals they had to radio Green
land to find out IL he would do them.
They wanted Kent especially because
the murals were to show the expan-
sion Of the post Office system in the
arctics and tropics. Art and the arc
tics naturally brought Kent to mind.
Kent consented, somewhat reluc-
family. as it meant leaving Greenland
just as he was cozily settled in his
igloo for the Winter. and back he
came. He since has made visit to
Alaska-he had always wanted to 90
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orderliuess, but heightened perception
of the finer things wrought by the
hand and mind of man.
Seward Rathbun, who has devel-
oped this course himself, is the son
of the late Richard Rathbun. for
many years secretary of the United
States National Museum He is not
only a practic:ug architect, but a
capable water colorist, and upon occa-
sion an illustrator. He is the author
of Background to Architecture" pub
lished a few years ago by the Yale
Press, an excellent handbook on the
subject for laymen as well as students.
Paintings by Eugen Weisz
and C. C. Critcher.
TWO one-man shows are to be seen
this month in the Georgetown
Branch of the Public Library. These
are of paintings by Eugen Weisz
and by Catherine c. Critcher. Miss
Critchers are shown in the west room,
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an art school here in Washington dur
ing the Winter and in the mountains
of Virginia during the Summer. This
year, however, Miss Critcher will spend
the months from June to October in
Mexico, accompanied by a number of
advanced students to whom she will
give criticisms.
Photographs BY
AnSel E1Ston Adams.
THE photographs of National Parks
and other subjects by Ansel
Easton Adams OF San Francisco
which were to have been placed on
view in the Arts Club fortnight ago
were late in arriving. and therefore
not displayed until the first of this
week. They are comparatively small
but very explicit, and cover in sub
matter a wide range-fiowers. still
life, figures, building and landscape.
Il am a 'purist' in photography" Mr..
Adams writes, "All of my prints are
made from unretouched and unma-
nipulated negatives-relying on the
purely Photographic qualities. Much
photography today, Mr.. Adams insists,
is bad because the limitations of the
cemeras are not understood. There is
much striving to initiate other art
forms, and the results are Intellectual.
Few realize what a simple, direct ex-
preston may be obtained through an
honest use of the machine"
The simple, honest use of the ma
chine, which Mr.. Adams refers to. in
cludes, it should be remembered, a
great many things which may be
called art-Such as choice OF subject,
quality of light, arrangement of light
and shadow. to say nothing OF length
Of exposure, but he Is undoubtedly
correct in the supposition that in the
use of any medium limitations, as well
as potentialities, must be taken into
consideration If one would hope for
success. Miss Frances Benjamin john
ston, one Of our foremost pictorial
photographers, likewise emphasizes the
importance of attaining results
through mechanical means, intelli-
gently used, rather than by manipu-
lation of the plate.
Mr.. Adams prints of Yosemite VAL
ley in sunshine and storm are espe-
cially notable for beauty of transcript
ton. These photographs and the
paintings by Julius Delbos, reviewed
last week in these columns. will re-
main on view in the Arts Club until
May 16.
Omar H. Cdrrington Wins
Tiffany Fellowship.
OMAR H. cARRINGToN. member
of the Landscape Club. Society Of
WaShinptnn Artists and Washington
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instance, are his Sunset in Ireland"
"Mytton Hall" Early Morning, Rich
mond," Out of Study Window" Sun
set on the Thames" and "Kilgaren
Castle" to mention only a few. In
THE Towing Path" the figure of a
lady leading little dog is skillfully in
troduced, but as rule Haden kept to
pure landscape. One single-fgure sub
ject is shown-a full-length figure of
boy, Thomas Haden," after paint
ing by Wright, which was in all prob
ability etched for reasons of family
feeling and affection.
Most charming is Haden's treatment
of trees, with the combined lightness
and strength of his touch in indicating
foliage. About whatever he etched
there is a sense of "rightness," con-
viction that so and only so could it
have been. And yet one feels not ar
rogance but humility in the artist S
attitude toward both Nature and his
art. Evidently the plates he MADE
were done with the desire to capture
and retain for all time that beauty
which stirred his emotions most pleas
urably and profoundly. And viewing
his works after all these years, these
same emotions are aroused in us, these
same feelings Of joy and admiration
authentically handed down.
This distinguished surgeon, whose
days were given to saving life and re-
lieving suffering, is said to have done
much through writings and lectures to
arouse the interest of the public in the
graphic arts. In 1880 he founded the
Society of Painter -Etchers. It was as
an etcher that he was knighted. He
was elected in his old age to member
ship in the Institut de France. His
hobby brought him honor as well as
pleasure, and when he died, in 1910,
at the great age of SO, his fame as one
Of the greatest masters of etching was
secure.
Like beauty, art cannot we'll be de-
fined, but manifests itself unmistak-
ably. In the presence of the etchings
Of Seymour -Haden doubts and bubbles
fade away. To return to them now and
then is Strengthening and reassuring.
Their recurrent exhibition does not
turn the clock back, for art of this
quality is timeless.
Architectural Studies by
High School Students.
DRAWINGS. plans and models by
students Of architecture in the
Central High School, department of
architecture, under the direction of
Seward Rathbun, are now on view
in the Mount Pleasant branch of the
Public Library. The purpose of this
particular teaching may lead in any
one of three directions, viz, toward
college, toward the architects ofice,
toward appreciation of the advantages
In more orderly environment. The
instruction begins with precise ele-
mentary drawing of projections, and
extends through the making of castles
in Spain. And why not? Architecture
Is not only an art of actuality, sub
stantial and sound, but also one al
lowing vast play of imagination and
boundless opportunity for original ex-
preston. It Is the substantial side
Of architecture, the necessity of max
ing things stand up, that keeps the
professional architects feet on the
ground, even while his head may be
in the clouds. So here In these high
school classes, apparently, the stu-
dents are first taught to draw prosaic
things, like bolts and screws; then
comes perpective, and then planning.
The orders have their place, but as
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Photographs BY
nSel EdStOn Adams

Omar H. Darlington Wins
Tiffany Fellowship.
OMAR H. cARRINGToN. member
of the Landscape Club. Society Of
Washington Artists, and Washington
Landscape Club, has received one OF
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They found that Duncy's guess
was right, and it was quite pretty
sight to see the kangaroo leap forth
and win the funny race.
The little deer then picked up
speed and Scouty cried. That's all
you need" The whole race then was
over, with the deer in second place.
Just then the hunter shouted,
Run and hide! I'm going to have
some fun" The TIMES dropped be-
hind a hill. The hunter climbed a
tree.
Two real long ~necked CRATES
I've spied, and l will lasso them"
he cried. You'll see funny stunt,
if you will keep your eyes on me-"
The two giraffes came closer and
the hunter thought, twill work out
grand. AS they got right below
him, irto the air he threw his rope
1t dropped around their necks and
they tried very hard to get away
The hunter cried, You're captured,
but you are not hurt, I hope"
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JAN. %, 1896 .

The race between the kangaroo
and bear and deer was something
new. The TIMES sure enjoyed it.
They were thrilled as they could be.
Wee Copy shouted, Come on,
bear Show both the others you
are there. think you are the fast
est, and we'll very shortly see"
Jaw, my bets on the little deer.
I'd think that you could see from
here that he is the most graceful, "
Wildly said. Hes going 20 win.
THE kangaroos clumsy sort,
but he is giving us real sport" The
kangaroo then started jumping. This
made Quincy grin.
"Ah, there's my choice" the lad
cried out. He knows what racing's
all about, and even though he
kicked me, I am pulling for him
strong.
He has a lot of strength in store,
and he can jump six feet or more.
II he just keeps on going, I am
sure he can't go wrong"
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Williams
BY BlOsser
BY Crane
BY Hamlin
Martin

Ell try" declared Doc, Say Big Boy" he adj
dressed the chief: do you savvy Englsh?" Tho
black scowled and poured forth torrent of words
in a Bantu dialect. Had the boys been less ignor-
ant of African ways, they might have seen the
CLINT of menace in his shifty eyesl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-23
secretary. and Virginia Cotton
treasurer.
CLASS TO SEE MOVIES
Presbyterian Church Group to View
West Coast Pictures.

D. j. Angus is to present motion
pictures he took on the west coast
at the meeting of the Mems Bible
Class of the Seventh Presbyterian
Church Monday night. Feb. 8.
Samuel E. Garrison. teacher, Is to
speak Sunday on AN Announced
Purpose