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A group of eight paiutings from Miss AVilliamson, of Marsh- 

 field, showed marked industry, patience and skill Her snow 

 scene, with the house, the two large old trees, and the water so 

 lovel}^ shadowy, soft and still, was the finest piece of work in 

 tlie collection ; the others were excellent. 



Another Marshfield artist, Mrs. Damon, contributed five paint- 

 ings, one of which was particularly attractive. It represented 

 the figures of two l)03^s, delicate, blue-eyed blondes, with long, 

 golden hair, which fell over garnet velvet doublets, and made a 

 fine coiiti'.ist to the darker colors in the picture. This subject 

 was treated most happily, and "the brothers of blue blood" 

 were the principal theme of conversation for much time. From 

 Miss Davie, of Kingston, came six oil paintings and three gems 

 in china. Tlii» dog's head was far superior to work of that kind 

 generall}' ; one could see intelligence in Bruno's eyes and almost 

 expected him to express his joy at being recognized. Miss Davie 

 is a thorough artist, and everything she undertakes is performed 

 in the best possible manner. There was a painting of a deep, 

 rocky chasm, with a swift, foaming stream at the bottom. Half 

 way down the chasm a spring bul)bled from the rocks, and lower 

 down the stream tumbled over a rocky declivity in a succession 

 of cascades. Tliis scrap of nature was refreshing in its sim- 

 plicity and beauty. 



Miss H. Hall, of E. Marshfield, displayed two oil paintings. 

 One, a jar of roses, resting against heavy blue drapery, while 

 two roses had fallen, was very effective. Her other flower-piece 

 was likewise attractive. 



We continually hear complaints because we have no Art De- 

 partment connected with our Fair. Would it not be wise to 

 attempt it? Will not those in au thority consider this .^ Should 

 we not equally encourage all ? 



H. M. A. 



