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as if in search of food, was particularly good. The faces were 

 painted with much detail, the flesh coloring, showing warm, 

 reddish tones approaching brown. 



Two roads merging into one in a bare, dreary land without 

 relief, may not seem a promising subject, but Mrs. Bates made 

 out of this simple scene a picture not at all monotonous, but 

 displaying a freedom of drawing not often seen in amateurs. 



Miss Williamson and Miss Watkins sent landscapes of un- 

 common richness of tone and general merit, while Miss 

 Augusta Sampson and Mrs. F. E. Chandler gave us superior 



gems of bright color. 



Miss H. Hall's jar of violets and bowl of pansies are painted 

 with exquisite taste as regards arrangement, refinement of 

 drawing and coloring. Her bold, strong landscape with only a 

 fence, an open gate, some vivid green grass and bright yellow 

 sun flowers, makes us recognize the artist's experience and 

 power, besides quickening the imagination. It is a picture that 

 grows upon one and becomes a fascination. 



Miss Ella Davie's collection are admirable examples of ex- 

 pressive drawing and of the preservation of accurate values. 

 Imagine a broad expanse of water, with only the sky for a 

 back ground, veiled by the silvery mist of early morning. A 

 little out from land is seen a fishing boat, and the figures of 

 two men in oil coats are busily engaged in their work. Having 

 seen this as we did, you will stand and watch for the sun to 

 break through. In a second picture the water has taken on a 

 delightfully warm hue, reflected from the setting sun ; from 

 horizon to zenith this flood of color is perceptible. There was 

 a charming scrap of still life and two other fine pieces. 



Miss Carrie Arnold sent only one landscape — a snow scene — 

 but that was exceptionally well done. 



If our neighbors will continue as they have begun, do the 

 best that in them lies, we shall never have cause to be ashamed 

 of our Marshfield Fair. H. M. ALDEN 



