Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1921, Page 31

] ARCHITECT’S DRAWING OF THE ST. PETER ND ST. PAUL I Notes of Art and Artists = An exhibition of enlarged photo-ymer home in the Catskill mountains, graphs of cathedrals in Great Bri(z\in’ and on the continent of Europe will be opened in the Corcoran Gallery of Art Thursday afternoon with private view and reception. This exhibition has been assembled and will be set forth under the aus- pices of the National Cathedral As-| sociation, and will have as its central | feature a group of photographs from | the architect’s drawings of the grr:u; cathedral of St Peter and St. Paul, which is to stand on Mount St. Alban | in this city, witnessing, as do the| . great cathedrals of the past, to the Christian faith of its builders, provid-| ing a place of worship for ail people| and keeping guard, as it were, over our national city as the cathedrals of the old world do over the cities in which they have been erected. The cathedrals of Europe are great| monuments of art, and by their sheer| beauty attract not merely worship- ers, but visitors from all parts of the world. Chartres, Rouen, Rheims and Amiens are, or were, busy towns, centers of industry, but they are chiefly famous on account of their great cathedrals, the most splendid ex- ample of Gothic art. Gothic art was to a great extent! the aftermath of the crusades. impulse which sent men to the Holy Lands in the face of the greatest dan- gers and difficulties to seek for the Holy Grail found expression later in the great Gothic structures reared by com- munal effort to the glory of God. The development was in a measure| logical and was called forth by the need of the time. The style, too, was evolved from the old Romanesque through the introduction of the pointed arch, probably suggested by Byzantine structures and to meet the requirements of the materials which were avallable. On the other hand. however, the Gothic style of architecture differs from all that went before and was an out-flower- ing such as had not occurred since the n age of Greece. The cathedrals of France erected during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries are evidence to one of the greatest democratic move- ments that the world has ever known, the people of the several communities in which they stood all taking part in the upbuilding. English Cathedrals, which in some in- stances show the art carried to even greater perfection, were reared in what might be termed a more aristocratic manner through the instrumentality and under the patronage of the religious or- ders and the crown. In most instances it will be found that the English cathe- drals stand apart and are surrounded with grounds which give them exquisite | setting. The rench cathedrals are in the midst of the towns, the people live and perform their daily tasks literally beneath their shadows. It “will be interesting to note in these photographs of cathedrals that are to be shown the different forms of architectural expression which % Gothic style took on in France, Ger- many, Italy and England; how there is certain similarity and at the same time originality in the various mani- festations: how the pointed style gave way to the decorated style and later 10 the flamboyant style. It will als be interesting to trace thas develop- ment from the Norman to the Gothic, the gradual refinement in line and the . rearrangement of openings, the latter largely in order to increase light in the interfors and give opportunity for the introduction of the stained °glass which was one of the glories of the medieval period. These Gothic cathedrals were liter- « slly composite works of art. including 1n their fabric sculpture, wood carving, metal work and stained glass of the highest order of merit. Both at Chartres and at Amiens scriptural stories are pictorially told in stone, the one unfolding the life of the Virgin as legend relates, the other the tragedy of John the Baptist as set forth in the New Testament. The sculptors who wrought these works were artists of no mean ability, and they lsbored with fervor, as well as | comprehension of the essential prin- ciples of all art. The photographs making up this Interesting exhibition have been chosen with the utmost care to show thase featurss of the various thedrals which are of most interest historically as well as artistically. To those who have had the privilege of seeing the cathedrals themselves they will be most significant. To those who | have not, they should give intimation | of what' thess great cathedrals are Chartres, and Amiens, and Rouen, and Rheims, the last, alas, now in_ruins; Milan, Cologns, Burgos, Toledo: in Parle, Notre Dame, and in Engiand, Canterbury, Gloucester, York, Litch- field, Lincoln, Ely, Exefer, and others equally as famous will be shown. The exhibition will continue free to the public under the usual regulations overning admission to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, from April 15 to 30, inclusive. x=x ® % E. H. Miller, who passed away last week at the venerable age of nin wase the first artist of real d ction to permanently establish is home and =tudio in this city, and he was the last of @ notable groud who for many vears lent distinction to life at our Nutional Capital. The other members of this group were E. H. Messer, Richard N. Brooke and Max Weyl, a splendid quartet, men of high ideals, of gentle disposition. of unusual artistic_insight and ability. Mr. Miller, in his early days, gave erable time to fllustrative work. Sor Robert Burns' ‘“Tam O'Shanter’ 1. made a series of illustrations which were handsomely brought out by one ©f the then leading publishers. Mr. ller was best known for his land- « work. his paintings in water and his etchings, but the human « +lways keen with him ~d in introduc i positi inte deitgh ito his with | fields_and al little | | years of age. | th and there many of his best water col- ors were painted, picturing open woodiand paths as well as broad fields of country rolling up to the great hills. None loved his art more truly than he. It was a peren- nial delight to him, an unfailing in- terest. He had. moreover, great ap- preciation for art in its various man- ifestations. He was a great reader, a lover of poetry. He had not only a happy disposition, but a nature which created an atmosphere of happiness. Like Inness, he found greatest pleas. ure in the himself to its interpretation. Some of his etchings rank high in merit, and though it is questionable if he ever satisfled himself, yet he was always striving happily for larger and better accomplishment. To the very last he retained his youthful spirit, his interest in what was happening in the world and his enjoyment in beauty. He was a true artist, a boon companion and reverent friend. * Kk k% The Landscape Club of Washington is holding an exhibition at the Public Library which is not only creditable, but very attractive and enjoyable. The pictures, the majority simply framed, are shown on the north wail opposite the stairway, and in the ad- jacent upright exhibition cases. All of the work shown is by members of the club and the majority of the themes set forth are scenes in the vicinity of Washington. Hence this exhibition serves a double purpose, evidencing the merit of local work and also the picturesqueness of home surroundings. Willlam H. Holmes, director of the National Gallery of Art, who is an honorary member of the Landscape Club. has contributed guite gene- rousiy and his work undoubtedly lends distinction to the showing. Mr. Holmes, club, however, is occupied during the day and only gives his holidays wnd play times to his painting. That under these restrictions such excel- lent results have been attained should etimulate still others to effort. Granville Barker once said it was participation in the arts which alone created general appreciation. That concert going by itself, for instance, did not sigmnify that a people were musical. In the same way those who make pictures themselves are most interested in pictures, most tolerant critics, most intelligent in apprecia- tion, as well as most sensitive and open-eyed to the beauty of nature. ‘There are many excellent little pic- tures in this exhibition—pictures truly interpreting nature, sincerely handing on its message, and offering a source of lasting pleasure. The members of this club have made a big stride forward in the last year for which they deserve the highest commendation. * ¥ ¥ *x On the 1st of May two notable exhibitions are to be opened in this city. One a collection of handicrafts by British craftsmen, the other a col- lection of portraits of great leaders of the several nations during the re- cent war, painted by eminent Ameri- can artists sent abroad for the pur- pose by a national art committee and purposed as a nucleus for a national portrait gallery. The former will be shown in the Corcoran Gallery of Art under the auspices of the Washington Society of the Fine Arts, the latter in the National Museum, in that portion given over to the National Gallery, under the auspices of the American Federation of Arts. It is not often that such notable exhibitions as these are to be seen here 50 late in the sea £on. but arrangements for these have been made in the interest of the an- nual meetings of the American Insti- tute of Architecture and the Ame can Federation of Arts, both of which will be held in Washington in May. * X X ¥ Albert Sterner, the well known painter and illustrator, is directing the tableaux which aré to be given at the Russian embassy on the after- noons of April 14 and 15 for the bene- fit of the Ru ~fugees These tableux will r sian scenes, such as a R Easter in Russia mous paintin; interpretation of the print. Mr. Stermer was born in England, but came to this country when sixteen 3 He studied both here and in Paris and has won distinction as an illustrator and a painter. He has held high office in several of the leading professional art organizations and he has won some of the most coveted prizes given. In recent years he has been especially interested in the relation of art to the drama and has most successfgully designed scenes and arranged and conducted tableaux. That artists of such dis- tinction as Mr. Sterner should give nselves to such work is most gratifying and fortunate. * ok ok x The Metropolitan Museum of Art will place on exhibition the latter part of this month, to remain on hibition during the summer, a collec- tion of modern FKrench paintings loanel by private collectors. This ex- hibition will include, it is said, works by Cezanne Pissarro, Renoir, Manet, Degas, Gauguin and Van Gough and other’ important painters. Gauguin and Van Gough were, as every one now knows, the forerunners or in ventors of the so-called post-Impres- sionists and their inclusion in_this museum exhibit with the leaders of the impressionistic school _would scem to indicate on the part of those who are assembling the exhibi- tion a relationship. Whether this is | S0 or mot, the public will at least | have opportunity to see and decide ! for themselves. * ¥ * *x In the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest and most ssian Market, ctc., as well as fa- s and works of art, an of an It an painting Annunciation and a Japanese one of his . a in the midst sof a daisy fleld. _dd one _time Mr, Miller had a sum- conservative art institution in thi: country. will be shown this month an exhibition of modern art represent- ing the extremists alopg so-called L] unshine of life and gave| like other members of the| ATHEDRAL, WHICH IS BEING CONSTRUOTED AT MOUNT ST. ALBA modern lines. Undoubtedly the Penn- sylvania Academy is of the belief that such a display will lead to dis- cussion of a helpful sort. Whether it may not also lead to confusion re- mains to be seen. A Column Devated to the The necessity of a service bureau of the American Legion was empha- sized strongly within the past few days, when several hundred claims for assistance from the government were filed by veterans of the world war with Albert E. Haan, the newly appointed national service director. Offices were opened at 1723 I street northwest Wednesday morning, and in less than three days more than 1.000 claims were received by the director and his assistants. The im- portance of the new bureau was further recognized at a largely at- tended meeting of representatives of the various civic and welfare organi- zations in the District Friday night at the District buflding, when the national service bureau was designat- ed as the clearing house for ail dis- itressed and stranded veterans who come to Washington with a view to forcing their claims. = After observing the work of Albert E. Haan, a charter member of George ! Washington Post, No. 1, of the Dis- trict of Columbia department, who, for the past year, has been fieid representative for the war risk bureau jin the state of Michigan, National Commander F. W. Galbraith selected him as the new national director in this city. His familiarity and service within the war risk bureau during the past two years will be of material {assistance to veterans who desire information and action on their claims for compensation. He is also familiar { with ‘the procedure in other govern- {ment departments and is considered one of the most capable men for the position. As an instance of the work of the new director the fact that he insisted on a dozen hospitals being closed in the national commander of his decp {interest in the welfare of those who | fought in the world war. The insani- tary conditions attracted his atten- tion and he secured the backing of the proper authorities, and the result was that the men were removed to more up-to-date institutions and the old structures closed. He was severely wounded on the western front and his long experience in hospitals in France and this country while re- covering from his wounds peculiarly fits him for his new position, He is al- ady securing the indorsement of numerous large organizations who have known of his ability and knowl- Jedge in this line, and recognize in him the proper official to handle the affairs of men who have not received the prompt action they were entitled to. The work of the new bureau will not be limited to looking after claims of the veteran, but will follow up re- quests for victory medals, locating of graves for relatives, arrangement for vocational training or any other re- quests which may come to the atten- tion of the director or his assistants from those entitled to it. He has se- cured several capable assistants who formerly were employed in the war risk bureau and other government de- partments, so that the veterans may expect to secure prompt action from experienced persons famillar with iV government routine. The meeting of the various welfare organizations of the District at the Dis- trict building Friday night showed the necessity of caring for veterans who Journey to the National Capital to seek assistance from the government. While here many of them have becomo strand- fed waiting for action on their cases, with the result that it has been neces- sary to secure funds to send them home. Several of the organizations have as- ed in this work, and in order to have a more centralized method the American Legion national lected comm the log A special € to look after the relief of the was appointed recently by arunent Commander James A, , with instructions to arrange definite plan and tuke action. This com- mittee consisted of Paul E. Twyman, commander, Henry C. Spengler Post, rman; Howard S. Fisk, commander, orge Washington Post; William F. Franklin, commander, Vincent B, Cos- tello Post; William Wolft Smith, Com. mander, National Press Club P Earl H. Smith, department historian, and J. P. Kohen, sergeant-at-arms, de- partment executive committee. President Harding and Marshal Foch of France may be in attend- ance at the national convention of .lhc Ameri n Legion at Kansas City, Mo., next October, according to word re: d here from that city, To Hold Ladies’ Night, The meeting of George Washington Post, No. 1, the American Legion, scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, will be ladies’ night, being the first affair of its kind held by the post. The event will take place at Com- munity Service Hall, 918 10th street northwest. The program of the evening includes a prom- inent speaker from Congress. A play, entitled “The Old Guard,” is to be presented, concluding with danc- ing until midnight. The play will be staged by professionals, under the supervision of Charles B. Hanford, the well known Shakespearean actor, who served in the Navy during the world war, and is chairman of the entertainment committee of the post. “A feature of the meeting last Tues- day was an addrss by Albert . Haan, | the newly appointed national servic: director of the American Legion, who d the work of the national division, with offices at 1723 1 street northwest. He told of th conditions in the various hospltals ithe state which he found unsuitable! for sick and disabled men, impressed | A collection of Swiss art assembled and sent to this éountry under the | auspices of the Swiss government will | | be shown in the Pennsylvania Acad- |emy of the Fino Arts at the same time. LEILA MECHLIN. VETERANS OF GREAT WAR Interests of the Men Who Defended the Nation on Land‘ and Sez. throughout the country and of the interest of the legion to see that every ex-service man receives the proper treatment, whether ill or well. The work of the new division will be to co-operate in every way with the government and secure results. The peik of the disabled men will not be reached for a few years yet, he stat- ed, but it is with a view to preparing for this situation when the time does arrive that the burean was formed. Many of the members of the post will attend the meeting to be held today at the Belasco Theater under the auspices of the Salvation Army, and presided over by Gen. John J. Pershing. The post will give a Navy night in the near future, at which a number of prominent Navy represent- atives will be present. The following were elected to membership: Arthur E. Foote, Maynard J. Simmons, Sid- ney L. Parker, Charles J. Painter, Charles L. Brockaway, Robert A. Al- len, Walter D. Aicher, Paul Anderson, Rudolph 8. Collins, Harry M. Hart, Harold R. Bartlett, Guy Withers, Mor- ris Swartz. Retired Men Entert: The United States Retired Enlisted Men's Association entertained several hundred members and their friends at i an open meeting recgntly in Pythian | Temple. The program consisted of | monologues, songs, instrumental mu- | sic and dancing, furnished by local talent. Refreshments wers served. The next meeting, at which busincss | only will be conducted, will be held at Pythian Temple, May 7. — ! To Celebrate Anniversary. | The entertainment committee of Na- | tional Capital Post, No. 127, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, has_completed its program for the | celebration of the second anniversary | of the post, which is to be held at! Carroll Institute Hall, 914 10th street | northwest, Tuesday evening, April 12. Rev. J. Carroll Moore, national chaplain of the organization, is to de- liver an address. Following the en- | tertainment there will be a smoker. | All members are instructed to bring thelr gas masks for the smoker. The next regular meeting of the post is to be held April 26, when a large class of recruits will be ini- tiated. Representative Robertson Speaks. Representative Alice M. Robertson of | Oklahoma was the guest of honor of the District of Columbia Chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans, at a meeting Monday evening their E_street dugout. President Edwin J. Stubbs, who was chairman, introduced the guest of honor. He recalled the fact that her state had been represented in the 42d Division by the 167th Ambulance Com- pany. Representative Robertson gave a brief account of activities and ex- periences during the Indian frontier days, the ciyil war, the Spanish-Amer- ican’ war, the Mexican border cam- paign, and the world war. i She remarked she was sorry she! was not eligible for membership in | the auxiliaries of the American Le- glon, but stated she intended to do constructive work for the veterans| of the recent war while in Congress, | She made a strong plea for veterans associations to place the care and aid of their disabled comrades first on their programs. She said that once ! these heroes were being properly cared for it would then be sufficient time to consider the question of ad- | justed compensation, or the so-called | soldiers’ bonus. Reports were made by chalrmen of several committees. Announcement | was made that the program for the | exposition to be given under the di- | rection of the chapter, beginning April | 25, on the lots facing the Union sta- | tion plaza is nearing completion. The | proceeds will be used to aid and com- abled soldicrs in the District. Mulford mude a_report | s visit last Sunday to Walter d Hospital, when he called on the Rainbow veterans there. willle Text mecting of the chapter V] e held at 8 o'clock a 18, in the dugout. Sondry;ApHl Capital Post Officers Meet. _Officers of National Capital Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, met last week for the purpose of discussing important business of Interest to the organization. It was decided that these officers will constitute the executive committee and serve as a medium through which all matters ! pertainini to the war risk insurance, { vocational training, hospitalization, i {bonus and traveling pay for former soldiers will be mailed to cach mem- { ber in the District of Columbia. The officers have prepared a questionnaire, { which is to be sent to members, by { which they hope to become acquainte {€d with the needs and conditions of the members. Because of the lack of available halls in the District where meetings of veteran organizations can be held it was voted to enlist the aid of oth- er organizations in an effort to se- cure a building as a meeting place solely for veterans. Second Division Smoker. Arrangements are being completed by the District of Colucbia Branch of | the Second Division Association, which | has temporary headquarters at 913 | { Jefferson street, for the first smoker of the organization, which is to be ! held at the Ruleigh Hotel Saturdiy night, April 16, at 7:45 o'clock. The | committee in charge of the arrans ments consists of Licut. Col. Harry U. S. M. C.. chairman; Robert G. MacCartee, Lawrence Batson, Johu Petrie, Sergt. Mal. Domey and Frank, Maxwell First Anniversary THESE PRICES ARE NOT HERE TO STAY, BUT MERELY ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS And in sincerest manner we are showing in this peop'e’s appreciation of our efforts. 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