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Art Students' Exhibition,
Tub firth annual exhibition of painting and draw
ings by the students in the Viotorian National Gallery
was opbned on Tue:day last, when, in response to a
large number of invitations, several hundred people
assembled in the main picture gallery, to witness the
distribution of prizes by Hia Excellency the Governor
to the successful exhibitors. Mr. Edward Langton
made the opening apeeoh, and, in his capacity as one
of tha trustees, took the opportunity while face to face
with a portion of the art-loving public, to enier into a
lengthy defence of the pictures in the gallary, and
especially of the later additions, which have been the
cause of 'so much dissatisfaction. Sir Henry Loch, in
distributing the prizes, expressed the pleasure it gave
him and Lady Looh to witness the progress whtah the
students have made under Mr. Folingsby's direction,
and hoped that tha next exhibition would hold the
same ratio of development as this present one does to
those of the last four years. The students in the
National Gallery number 202, of whom 178 are in the
drawingsohool, and of the remainder, 25 are exhibiting
paintings. This collection of pictures is noteworthy
for the rapid progross which is being made by the
students, and it not only i* a high tribute to Mr.
Folingaby for his discriminating and exceptional
oapability for instructing the young enthusiasts in art.
but it is also something ot which the oolony may well
feel proud. The prlsso takers tvre nil diligent workors,
oarnest in tho pursuit which they hive taken up-a
requirement, be it remarked, which Mr. Folingsby
insists on eaoh student possessing.
MB, AMY Ai/TSON
has secured the first piisse for figure painting, for '. Tho
Heading of tho Vfill," which ahctwa character and
good judgmont, The four figures, which roprosent the
liumnn element, are well drawn aud effectively
grouped, and tiio facial expression and accessories aro
so happily managed that this young nrMat's oarcer will
bo watohed with intorest, Mr, Aby Altson was born
in Mlddlesboro', Yorkshire, in 1807, and nrrlved in
Melbourne in 188&, For some time ho followod the
saddlery business with his tmole, Mr. D. Altson, but
throe years ago he dovotod himself unramittlngty to a
Btudy of art, At last year's Students' Exhibition, ho
won rooognitlon for his " Fishor Boy," whioh reoelved
wjwolal montion, Mr, Alteon know nothing at all
about painting whon ho plaood h'mielf undor Mr,
JToUngubyi and tho honour for both mastar'and pupil is
all tho grontor that attar so short iv time a prize ploturo
ihas boon palutod, It la onu of the rules of tho
institution that no student can gain two first prices In
buoqqbbIou, and It is Mr, Altuon'H intention to remain
two yoJU'8 longor in tho National Gallery, In ordor to
aompoto for tho soholarshlp for tho third your, whloh,
if ho wins, will anablo htm to proueed to Paris to oon
tlnuo hla studlon in that oity,
Mil. DAVII) DAVXKH,
who has boon awarded tho first prlao for lnndaoapo, is
u native of Halluriit, unci although, boforo oomlug to
Molbourno, ho hud no touching to mulco his vvuy oaHy,
, made ittudlaa of evorythlug that oatno uni\or his
i attention, principally ituulsoapo efforts, which wore
ifirst. noticed by Mr, Junto* Odd Jo and Ur, T'litnoalf, of
jUnllarut, who, to pruotluully provo fcitolr Interest In tliu
;youngmun'n work, purohuttod many of hlti o:irly HtudloH,
*Ouo of | Mr, .Davlos' first lundsoapiM, " A Clroy Day,"
luttraolud MID utUmtlou of,Sir I'Vodorlok Nuplur llioonio,
'Governor ot' Wontum Australia, who iulvinuil this pen*.
i«ovorliig art ntudont to put hluinolf undor Mr,
/li'ollriKHby'H tuition, hii'I ruoolvo nound tmining, Mr,
rD;ivlos luitodoit this udvluo, and fitr Mitt hint two ytinrn
ihau Mtudloil iiii'.KtitiltiKly, Tho prl/.o Iaml«a,ipo " A Hot
#1*)rty," 1» ho thoroughly ohuruuUiilMtlii of tho Imii'mIIIK
isttmntor time In a lazy ouiintry tmvinhlp thai It would
'bo nlnijtluil out iwywlioru una puroly Australian plottm/,
aririKiim df Mr, .Oavlos' ntudlim In "IIhoIc'h llrimk,"
which has loan pnlnteJ to the order of Mr. A. K
CJlarke, of Malvern.
Miss Josisphinui Mxtktz
exhibited a "still life " group last year, but has now
secured the second pri/,9 for figure painting in
'' Weary," a tired mother who has fallen asleep while
watching her sick child. The main features of this
picture are the easy restful posture and the contrast of
colour, which are well worked out, Miss Muntz is the
daughter of T; B. Muntz, the well-known civil
engineer.
Miss Ltrov Walker
haB been awarded two prizes-the third for figure and
the first for flower painting, In " The Little Waif,"
some careful character work is shown, and the attitude
of the old woman as she bends over the siok child is
extremely natural. Miss Walker, who is the daughter
of Mr. J, H. Walker, of Northoote, elso exhibits a good
portrait of the Rev. Dlgby M, Berry, of Moonee Ponds.
This lady has been over two years studying in the
Gallery, and last exhibition sent in a small composi
tion.
MB. LiiKWHiiLYN JONES,'
who, it will be remembered, last year won first prize
for landscape painting, when he sent in eight specimens
of his work, has turned hU attention to figure drawing.
('On S'JSntend," which has gainod third prize, being
the special gift of Mr, Folingity and the judges,
Although this picture is not BO good as the landscape
efforts, there is no want of evidence as to the student's
earnestness aud knowledge of tachuique, Mr. Jonas
started four years ago, having then had no instruction
whatever in art-, and his progress has beau suoh that he
has exhibited good work for the last three years.
Miss SaUA.lt CJokLis
Has gained soaoud prize for " Parting for Mvor," a
clever composition, which represents 'an old man and
child trying to coax a sick dog to eat. This picture
has a pathetic interact quite apart from the subject,
as the young lady was unable to finish her work
owing to sicknass, and is nosv lying dangerously ill at
her father's rosldenaa, fclolmhimt, Brighton, .List
year Mias Oollls sent in, a " still llfo " group,
Misb, LAVINC+TON Kvanb
sends in eight studies, " Helpful Granny" bolug the
most ambitious, although the.picture which Lhh taken ]
socoud prize for (lowers, Is the more perfect, as it is so
realistic that ono aould almost tako hold of tho vnso.
Miss Mvana is the duughtor of Mr, W, B, Iflvans, of
Brighton, and ha<i exhibited for the last throe yours,
Misa MAY Vauw
contributes several efEjrts In Undjoupe, parfcralturo,
flowers, birds, and still life t but the most' notleoablo
U "Tho Labor of Lovo," which has received honorable
mention, Tho dark dress of tho girl as she sits nuking
her bridal voll is cleverly, palnfcod, and tho picture is
striking for its ofljotivo aomp jsifclon. Mlsw Vule, who
is tho daughter of tho Hon. W. M. K, Vale, aturtud in
tho gallory about four yoara ago, but was two yours
absent through lll«hoftlth. Now, howovor, Hhu has
taken up the subjaot with renewod animation, and, lu
addition to her stuclloi, aho has a pointing class of hor
own,
Mu, Vjuunon CJhuuuy,
although not a prliio-takor, souda in u llttlo landscape
so full of promise that it Is ono of tho most intoroHt
Ing plofcuroa ia tho collection, Mr, Oil or ry lias boon
nearly four yours lit tho Institution, but his business
as a photographer provonts him from giving all his
time to what ho VVIhIiu* to inulco a llfo study,
MlMH id,MIt(Y TJIO.M AH
who, last year exhibited " An Unwilling Oaptlvo," In
to Lw montlonoil for11 WhoU It71" whloh, in uompoitl»
tloii and treatment, abundantly nhown tho progress she
in making.
DC tlio.ni whu urn nutlouutilu for gojd uurofitl work,
Mi'. !.'runk INiwnu, of BouMi Molbournn, dlnpluys groat
earnestiiohn in his "Hunuy Hiy mi tho lUmuli," Imi li.i
has not tho opportunity to devote liU wl» do time to
art. Misa Henrietta Irvine, of « The Avenue," Malvern .
I also showB talent in " Unexpected Company," "ivin,!.
particular attention to tlie details, Mr.' Harold i
Squire, oE Parkville, exhibit* for the second time ^
giving proof of continued progress and gaiaing second<
prize for glure painting. Miss Mabel Harvey, of Caul, j
field, has been less than a year at this institution, but
her studies are vary, promising. Mis* Lena Edeaon |
daughter of Mr.iJ, R, EJdcson, the talented organist'
has been prevented from exhibiting this year, owini; to
ill-health, which is regrettable owing to the good
opinions which were formed about her in the last ex
hibition. Miss Hoile'a work is indicative of a desire
to suooeed, and Miss B. Clarke's landscape i3 care,
fully painted, while thegluve picture hag been awarded:
second prize.
Among the crayon drawings the names of Messrs,
Oiewin Haroourfc, Theodore Hansen and Harry Keek^
nail, all priae-takers, stand out prominently for brl»ht
powerful work, and Mr, John 0<iiro has baon specially'
recommended. '
Miss Rae, one of last yoar'a exhibitors, is now In!
Paris, where she has besn studying for twelve months,
but wishing to have a place on the walls oE the present]
collection she has forwarder a glure picture, represent,
ing two poultry buyers in an old kitohen chattering
about the prioe of their goods. The composition of
the picture is good, but the artist's noalin the working
out of her idea has led her into the error of overwork,
ing the accessories.
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TUB Rev. William Wjods was presented byJudgui
Molesworth with an illuminated addross and clu-qua
for 4i2-tS on Monday, October 130, on his retirement!
from Hawthorn. Mrs, WoocU was also the recipient,
of a diamond bracelet, silver card ease and a hamUoma
workbasket.
Mosstmuu Henri Kowalskl informs us tint in ormldl
not come to terms with the OommlsjionoM to perform
at tho Iflxhlbltlon. Arrangements are, howover, in
progress to ail! >rd Monsieur LCowalakl an opportunity
ro give a Friday afternoon concert with Sydnoj/
artists in tha largo Concert Hall.
Thm Owl Club ball-<.ho sixth annual oiitortuuimont
of this kind-took place on Tuesday, November s,a
the Masonlo Hall, when about sixty couples wore pre
aont. The olub ondeavoured to have a iarsfo attund
anoe in fanoy costume, but tho majority of tlioso pro
aont wore in ordinary evening dresi. five prize
wore announced for distribution, but a^ <>»iy f°n
gentlemen oame In aosturae, two of the prizes wer
withdrawn on account of thero being no oomp'.'tUloi
The throe remaining prices wore distributed by Mr. .
LI, Butters. Tho firm-a diamond and s.ippmr
brooch- for tho ra >at handaomely costumud lady, wi
won by Mrs. Tobias, in the oharaotor of " Oo;»il Mio
to the'Osvl Club." Hor dress was of white satin han
painted with owls, short skirt In front, and trained
tho baolc. An holmit was ala> worn, surmounted wit
a Htull'jd owl, and tho lady carried a innmiiot itt'itr "
tho inscription "Good Luok to the Owl
most original ooatume was worn by Mrs. CI, It, m
(MIhh Nellie aroenless), for which »ho re0V1.t"tL,
prl/,o of a gold bangio. Iior attlro simply o<> I
white, but fixed on to tho costume, and onvolo .> n j,
waB a gau/.y frame, Hhapud like .n. m
montod with scraps of ow a, and MoNod * t » >
Miss I'aton, as Yum Yum In "1
and our root make up was avyardod a l ,
glass »h tho prl/,0 hot tho best Hwstul u<l >^.,u
arnut admiration was expvoasud foj MIst ' ' . l (
"Tin, Daughter of tho Wlmonfc,;' »i Ml« 01
Bare lay an " Marguerite. Miss bul
oostunio was also notUioablo foi its ou« ^ .
immpunud of whlto Grecian d\lto other hull'
with' CIroolan key design, Amoiitf t " f,v|
lii'miuiit in oharaotur wore Miss N tiU "<^
Onholla j MImh 'loblaH, Oarujb««i fi«ni1 vj. i l , \|
ffiumm ; mi'h. ()o,u,H aim 1 liZt JffiV »«
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Iflllldt., Hpatilah innolngCiU'l "I Ho if.slUwltr,
Wiu'd, My Hwoothuart, | ^V^^'VilVmtlrn' in M1'1
Mm I lull (Hint ury | ^ I M'm
(Jlu'lnt.o ; MIum Isuok^"< 'If, u \iuMfl l0illi<, iuintrioos
Young Au;.tm la ,
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wure iiiiti'uslnd to Mn '' l'°(A,/l?''A[oIinKUr<i
vtir.v attraotlvi) iirogrumm'u, 'rtl .0 wjL|, uuonuhII
(t out v. iinpoUiul Mm iMfroiiiliaio»t "i|«a«imtt ovoiili'K
so tl.al, aUoKiithor a vory pU u 'w ' ""
Hpimt, and thu foiitlvlfcy
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