Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 44

“GIRL AND BLACK CAT.” BY CECILIA BEAUX. A PAINTING PURCHASED BY THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART. < exhibition AST Wedne its cuirent bienn its permanent vollection. as well of taree pictures to pri- ate individual of the \ases, all of ady published. Washington painter. a Indian. By Miss Catherine Critcher. Miss Criteher has no less than th paintings in this exhibl- tlon and all three conform to a high standard Catherine Cart Aaughter of the Alexandria n Scl as the su allery’s p have been work by & an Corcoran which picture of Carter teher is the itcher studied first at Art. under E. f Paris. At her style was rather academic toneful, but in past. During her tha the early spirit of period. Paris salon. A few changed he gan doing work of a colorful nature under the in of what may be called the Provincetown school. A ear ago she Taos and ~ last sum has painted in this interest artistic little southwestarn city paintings by now in the Show the impri A combination tha modern Indians, broadiy feeling, impressive in drawn, colorful. virile HB Corcoran Gallery of Art hon- itself by securing for its collection Cecilia Beaux' Black (¢ a replica of which & few years ago wus purchased by the swernment for its national gallery. Th one of Miss Beaux's carlier but best works. [t shows her pre-eminently a master of technique and capable, as few have been or are capable, of ren- dering with amazing simplicity the exquisite gradations of tone of white “a masterly painting. to be counted among the really great works pro- duced in the last double decade in America, and_one to which the trus- tees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art will always be able to point with pride. 1t is a matter of rejolcing to know that this picture will al- ways remain henceforth in Washing- ton. Years ago uence st ain t The coran Gallery of Art ss of the Taos school. of the academic and They are ail three of rendered, strong In effect,” well ored permane Girl and rench * ok % % HE National Gallery accepted last week, of appreciation, four bequeathed by the late George H. Stor Backhuysen, “The Storm™; a Delacroix, “Figure of a Turk,” and two delightful paintings by Gilbert Stuart, a portrait of John Head and an unfinished study of & : also a most interesting sketch by Nicholax Poussin, made for his large Dlcture, “The Philistines At- tacked With Plague,” now in the Youvre, the gift of William H. the director of the gallery ollection of twenty-two por- traits and portait groups in pastel— seventy portraits in all—of Federal Confederato veterans of the civil ar, by Walter Beck, the gift of the artist. These gifts emphasize anew the generosity of the artists and art lov- ers and the necessity of a bullding in the near future to house the na- tional art collections, in order to ade- quately care for such gifts and ex- hibit them appropriately. * k. ok K AT the Arts Club of Washington, in the upper galleries, from De- cember 15 to 28, a collection of ofl paintings by Mrs. Cherry Ford White and of water colors by Charles Biesel of Chicago will be found on view. Mrs. Ford's paintings, which inclede portraits, landscapes and still-life subjects, are in the front room. Mr. Blesel's water colors, which are land- scapes and boat piclures, are in the library. of Art for- with paintings %ok ok N the library of the Corcoran Gal- lery of Art is to be seen at this time & portrait of the Chief Justice by Emily Burling ‘Waite of Worces- ter, which was received too late to be submitted to the jury of the bien- nial exhibition. It is a large canva and shows the Chief Justice seated in his library, the well filled book shelves of which serve as a back- ground. It is a striking work and as llkeness has recelved commenda- tion. Miss Walite is spending the winter in Washington and has her studio at ‘Willard Courts on 17th street. * % % X I¥ the atrium of the Corcoran Gal- lery at present is to be seen, in the cases usually given over to etshings, = very interesting collection of draw- ings in pastel and silyer point by Thomas W, Dewing, who s so fully represented in the Freer Gallery, and who shows also two oil paintings in the Corcoran Gallery’s bhiennial. leity | histc however, her paintings | Broboues to were exhibited by and shown In the | she | le completely and be- | went to | hich she is represented | | | {examp! known | | | | in be given later in these * % & % IAMS, president of the ty of Miniature Paint- ers, England, and well known in this is holding an exhibition of his | miniatures in the sculpture gallery x the Corcoran Gallery of Art at this time. JMr. William's style is tially that of the traditional E school @nd his work has that e quisite daintiness for which th school Is famous. Among the most || pleasing of his present exhibits a l A LYY WL X Royal ssen- glish portraits of the little Meade Moore of this ci liams' own father, a Britisk scientist. and his mother-in- law, Mrs. Dorsey. formerly of Balti- | more. In connection with the ex-1 hibitien, an interesting little book- | let on miniature portraiture, the and revival of the art, pre- || pared by Mr. Williams, has been and | is beiag distributed. Mr. Willlams is temporarily occu- pying & studio at 1616 H street, and Droposies to spend several weeks in distingus * ox o ¥ I conjunction with Mr. Williams miniatures, a group of unique min- ! fature works in sculpture by a Mr Rosenthal of London is being shown. These are tiny little thinge, some lesy than an inch in height, and Yet representing equestrian statues and Broups. They are modeled in | wax with the utmost care and skill, and recall classic works of some- chat similar character to be seen in the Naples Museum of Art. They are curious. remarkable, if not perhaps, primarily plastic. 1 * Ok ok ok | i [¥PIA BUSH-BROWN. who *now || has a studio in New York, | is spending the winter holidays with her distinguished father and mother, | and in their studio will show in- formal during the prese week of some of her rece works—hangingg and decorative tex- | tiles M Bush-Brown seems to] have an Inexhaustible supply of orig- | inality in the matter of design and | her latest work is said to be her best. * x % % ATTENTION may well again be called to the exhibition of etch- ings by Willlam Meyerowitz of New York, no won view at the Smithsonlan Institution. Thess comprize works both in black and white and color and of an extremely interesting and meritorious sort. The subjects In- clude figure compositions, landscapes, architectural themes and portraits, Among the last are likenesses of Einstein, the scientist; of Phillp Hale, the painter, and the late Ralph Cross Johnson, the well known connoisseur | and collector. [¥ the mew Vandyck galieries on Connecticut avenue is now on view a group of sixteen water colors by Jullan Delbos, an Englishman: some decorative flower paintings by Felicie Waldo Howell. not previously shown in this city, ‘and_the lately completed painting of “A Mother and Child,” by George de Forest Brush. * % ¥ % i THE Washington Public Library, in co-operation with the Corcoran Gallery of Art, has prepared a helpful reference list of books and periodicals on many of the exhibitots in the Cor- coran Gallery's current exhibition. Much of the material listed is'to be found in magazines, and it is difficult to trace except through some such source as this. Those who are mak- ing a study of the exhibition and of the painters represented will find this list, ‘which is distributed at the gal- lery free of charge, of great value and assistance. * koK ok THE little city of Emporia, Kah., has started a permanent art collec- tion through the purchase of a paint- ing by Willlam P. Silva, formerly of this city, now of California, which re- celved honorable mention when shown In the Paris Salon a couple of years ago-and 18 now Included in a one-man exhibition touring the coun- try. Mr. Silva Is now at-his perma- nent home, Carmel-by-the-Sea, but having been appointed a member of the jury for the annual exhibition of the Works of southernartists, to be held next March in Savannah, he is planning to come east at that time, and later stop for a while in Charles. tno. LEILA MECHLIN, S S i ) HELD IN AUTO THEFT. Two Colored Youths Bound. Over Under $1,500 Bail. ‘John J. Jacksen-and-D:-E. “Wilton Johnson, ‘colored boys, charged with stealing’ an automobile, were_given & ‘preliminary hearing in the United Rates branch of Police Court yes. tapday befors Judge McMahon and hel@ for the action of the grand jruy, Thylr bonds were fixed at $1,600 each, car was the property of Bar- rety Knock and was taken from 10th strest and Pennsylvania. avenue, stectives | Wrank: Alligoed ugene Dayis of the automobile squad arrested the bovas. A lot of * ok ok ox il A | tools and accessories on the car were fuller notice of this charming col-§missiug, the owner claimed. ' e by when Smith aptain here the trict and was sent to Camp Hancock and Camp Devins, signed as regimental supply officer of the 33d Engineers —_— THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 23, 1923_PART 2 in Myron D. Smith is the new commander-elect of Equality-Walter Reed Post, |of'Foreign Wars. He will be installed Department Commander Coontz the department staff make their annual visitation to this post, at Pyth- lan Temple, 9th street, ary 3. Commander-elect is a Har- ivard graduate of | the ciass of 1901 engineering, since has or less connected With government construction work. commissioned | of engi- neers in the Army No. 284, of the Veterans oficials and 1012 Janu- and time more was 1917, Dis” where he was as- He proceeded that unit for duty In on June 30. 1918 on eas he wis placed in of general construction work section N nited St No. 5. He returned s on July 5, 1819, 13, 1919, 3 i the United c health service and be- ntendent of construction, itinued in that work until his i division taken over by the Ve CAPT. M. D. SMITH. erans’ Bureau on the reorganization on April 29, 1921. He is now an offi- cial in the’ constructlon and repairs division of the United States Veter- ans’ Bureau. He joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars a little over a year ago and became one of its most energetic and euthusiastic workers. At the last de- partment encampment, held in June, 1923, he was elected as a miember of the department council of adminis- tration. He has served on numerou: committees In the department and is extremely well known and well thought "of. He Is a unanimous choice of his post for the position of Post commander. Officers of the James E. Walker Post, No. 26, the American Legion, who were elected at the last meeting of the post, are to be installed at a meeting to be held next Thursday night at the 12th street branch of the Y. M. C. A. The Christmas beneft dance given by the auxiliary of George Washing- ton Post, No. 1, the American Legion, last Wednesday night at the Willard Hotel was deciared a success. Arthur §. Witcomb gave & cornet solo, little Florence Embrey presented a dance and W. F. Bantelmann violin solo. The audlence sang several pa- triotic numbers. Dr. Kate Waller Earrett, past national president of the American Leglon Auxiliary, was the gubst of honor and made a brief address. The auxillary sent a check for $100 to Commander L. S. Mohler of George Washington Post as its contribution to the Christmas work of the post. Lieut. Kenneth L. Coontz, U. S. N.. department commander, Veterans of Forelgn Wars. sent_h h There’s a method of a general or: of all wars as “What could be & more appropriate time in the year than the Christm: season In which for the veterahs o all wars to extend to each other Christmas greetings, warmest sym- Pathy and unity of purpose. “Comradeship with all {ts warmth of heartiness and wealth ‘of mean- ing is & symbol of Christmas. Ex- service men of whatever creed, calling or organization have a kin- dred feeling born of service. Many of the veteran organizations today and during this coming week are planning to bring good happiness to the hearts of some of our less fortunate comrades in hos- pitals and in the homes. Just as they in former days offered their lives for the Integrity of their countr. are they exemplifying the dedication of their lives to the less fortunate comrades and their dependents. “May all the wealth of Christmas and my very hest wishes for a more prosperous, “happy and healthy New Year be yours.” Reorganization of the central board of appeals of the Veterans' recently ordered by Director, T. Hines, will be in absoluté accord with the suggestions of the American Legion, Lemuel Bolies, national ad- Jutant of the legion, has declared. Under- the proposed increase of board members from seven to seven- teen, the cases of approximately 50,- 000 disabled men may be expected to pass through the hands of the appeal board. Heretofore the legion est mates that less than 12,000 cases re- ceived consideration The fifth annual convention of the legion passed a resolution calling for an Increase in the personnel of the board In order that while certain cases were being reviewed by part of the board, other members might pre- pare those next in turn, expediting adjudication. agnus Johnson of Mi enator cheer and | ne- the principal epeaker at the meeting of the Sergeant Jasper Post, No. 13, the American Legion, held at the City Club, “Thursday evening, The senator atated specifically his reasons for standing in favor of the passage of the adjusted compensation bill, and added: “I do.not like to call it a gift, a bonus, because we do not want to give the veterans & gift." A large number of the members of the post attended this.meeting, which was the last for the yWar. Commander Thomas J. Frailey presided. The post bowling team won flve straight games by defeating the Henry C. Spanglet Post, Thursday at King Pin alleys. ,The schedule of games for the Legion League has been discontinued for the hollday season, but will be resumed in Jan- uary. 'The Sergeant Jasper Post is now In the 100 per cent paid up col- umn in department headquarters and by the end of December the post will have 183 members in good standing. This equals the record established in 1922 and is a considerable gain over preceding years. Commander Thomas J. Frailey was elected chef de train of the Soclete Des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux at the meeting held at the Washington Ho- tel, Monday evening. The chef de train is equivalent to first command- er In the American Legion, of which La Societe is an Internal organization. Now members admitted at the recent meeting Include the following: Wel- lington M. Garnsey, Joseph B. Fitz- patrick, Cyril B. Smith, Percy Talley, John . Zeller, Comrade Cyril B. Smith served in the Champagne- Marne, Oisé offensive, battle of the Somme, Olse-Alsne sector and was decorated with medaille commenartif and croix de guerre. Comrade Talley also served with distinction in the American expeditionary forces. Commander Charles Riemer of the Stuart Walcott Post. No. 10, American Legion, has received telegrams, tele- phone calls and letters from all parts of the country congratulating the in this sale, after the mad- ness of holiday shopping. It gives you, at January clearance prices, oppor- tunity to select the new coat and frock most need- ed for the holiday invita- tions crowding in. And even an optimistic shopper never expected such coats at $48. Coats selected for their depth of velvety fabric, and the rich furs which distin- guish them: Taupe wolf Black wolf Beaver Caracul Viatka squirrel Natural squirre Every favored silhou- ette, and- the colors se- lected by well dressed women most, are here. Sizes for women and misses. A Broum pile fabric, red fox z’llar. B Lustrous black cloth, black wolf collar. C Frock of navy taffeta i A conducted at ! last Tuesday post’ on the affair 1% Central High School evening. Members of other leglon posts in the District had words of highest praise for the affair, which will go down in history as one of tha gret- est ever held by the leglon in th city and one of the largest ever con- ducted by any post of the American Leglon in the country. Commander Riemer today expressed his thanks to Senator Magnus John- son of Minnesota, Mary Bowie, Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler, Ambrose Durkin, Happy Walker's Golden Pheasant | Orchestra and the United States Ma- |rine Band for their efforts to make Ithe affair a success, and also to U business men of Washington who co- operated with the post. Heury Lans- burgh presented a silk American flag to the post, which was accepted by | Commander Riemer on behalf of the vost At the election of Costello I'ost Drum Corps Thursday night the fol- lowing were elected: President, Hai ry Smith; vice president, Miles W Bell; adjutant, Willlam Gunn; quar- termaster, James Allen, and trustees, C. W. Murphy and Joseph Meinb Sergt. Henry Loveless was elect. leader of the corps. Thursday night the drum corps in charge of Sergt Loveless will furnish music at t banquet of the Bureau of Engraving Post, American Legion. The drum corps has started its St. Paul c ventlon fund and expects to represent the Capital City with & corps of thirty five pleces at the next annual Amer- fcan Legion convention at St. Paul next October. In order to act finally upon a num- ber of applications for chapters of | the Disabled American Veterans in Maryland and Virginia, J. R. McDon- ald ‘of this city, national executive committeeman for this district, will make a tour of the two states next month to decide upon the desirability of expanding. ocational trainers in__ Georget! Holiday frocks, just ar- rived, 400 strong. That means not merely num- bers but wonderful selec- tion from dozens of styles. From party and after- noon frocks, street and sport frocks, strictly tai- lored business frocks. All sonew in style and dainty trimming, nothing quite like them has been seen before. The materials alone take such frocks out of the $15 class— Taffeta ‘Chiffon velvet Crepe satin and lace Poiret twill Georgette crepe Novelty checks There basque effects, Tiered and straightline. Circu- lar and Sizes misses. are bouffant and pleated models. for women and Natural squirrel col- lar on navy pile fab- ric. Cocoa brown canton crepe, novelty velvet trimming. Beige silk crepe, - broidered in Spanish shawl effect. Washington University are anxious to become affiliated with the D. A. V and a petition for a charter is now being circulated. As soon as this in llation takes place McDonald will up the Maryland and Virginia situations t is n anned to call in gen eral conferen o representatives of the D. A. V. in the fourth district to consider pl; before the delegations for the national convention at Salt Lake Clty next summer, Thus far Congress has taken up con- stderation of four items on the Dis abled American Veterans' legislative program. Measures have been pre- sented for the formation of a perma- nent committes in the Houss to handle all veterans' affairs, of ex tending the same retirement privileges to the permanently disabled emer- gency officers of the Army as go to reserve officers of the Navy and Ma- rines, a liberalization of the terms of the laws affecting reinstatement of war insurance and completion of the permanent hospital program. The last bill, introduced last week, calls fo an appropriation of $5.000,000 and has the backing of t erans’ Bureau, Six months ago the Distbled Ameri- A Veterans conducted an extensive ampalgn against epurious magazines that were obtaining money claiming it was going to the assistance of the disabled. Since then most of thess magazines have ceased publication With the coming of Christmas the Disabled American Veterans cal tantion of the authorities o a ntimber of money-raising plans that are now under investigatio Immediately after the holida James A. McFa com mander of the Di merfcan Veterans, will return to Washingtor to assist in expediting action on sev eral pieces of legislation in which he disabled are interested Holiday Shopping-A Sale of “