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perfectly charming. We were unable to say whicji were best, all 

 were so good. No one could see "little Sophie's" baby face or 

 Wille Eddie's sweet boyish countenance, but to admire them. 



OIL PAINTINGS. 



The exhibit of oil paintings was very slight. The beautiful 

 view of "Whalom" sketched from nature by Miss Addie Sawyer, 

 a noted artist, elicited many pleasing comments and was a 

 charming picture. "Mount King" showed skill in the arrange- 

 ment of colors as well as in the use of the pencil. 



CRAYON DRAWINGS. 



The crayon head of a little boy with hat resting jauntily 

 upon it, was also by Miss Sawyer, and was a beautiful picture. 

 The expression was so full of life and intelligence we could 

 scarcely refrain from speaking to the little fellow. 



The portrait of Hon. Ohio Whitney of Ashburnham, by 

 Mrs. Geo. L. Dix, was a success. The "Beauty of '76," was 

 indeed a beauty and seemed beyond criticism. These were exe- 

 cuted by one who had received little or no instruction in the art, 

 consequently their author can be no less than a genius. 



PENCIL DRAWINGS. 



The specimen presented by Miss Carrie Works, was one of 

 rare beauty and of very delicate finish. 



BEST SPECIMENS OK PENMANSHIP. 



C. J. Becker presented the only specimens of penmanship, 

 which were excellent. Some of his pen and ink sketches dis- 

 played much ingenuity. 



A few India ink sketches were sent in by Mr. W. Fred 

 White. In them we found much to admire. 



PAINTINGS IN WATER COLORS. 



The display in this department was quite unusual and very in- 

 teresting. Miss E. May Caldwell's flowers were simply exquisite. 



