Vol. VI, No. 11 
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
Marcli J 905 
HE results of the first monthly 
competition have been unusually 
gratif jnng. The work was far above 
the average and the reallj' unin- 
interesting efforts much in the 
minority. We have the benefit of 
the criticism of Mr. Hugo Froelich 
on the entire competitive work as 
well as his decision in regard to the 
distribution of prizes and mentions. 
We have devoted a large portion of this number to the designs 
from the Cicada, given in miniature as illustration to the in- 
valuable criticism of Mr. Froehlich and as an object lesson in 
design. 
It will be readily understood by our contributors, that it 
would be impracticable to purchase so many designs from the 
same motif. Therefore, the Keramic Studio announces that 
the monthlj^ competitions \vill be held with the understanding 
that with the exception of prizes and mentions, no designs will 
be purchased, but if needed to illustrate a lesson on design 
from Mr. Froehlich thej^ will be reproduced in miniature and 
the originals- returned to owners. The names of designers will 
be given when the criticism is favorable, otherwise the names 
will be omitted. 
Hereafter no design will be considered for a prize if mi- 
accompanied by at least a section executed in color. 
In this respect we wish especialty to commend the work 
of Miss Sabella Randolph. Everj- design was neatlj^ and 
carefully executed and accompanied by a water color sketch 
of the cup giving unusually good and refined color schemes. 
The prizes were awarded as follows: 
First prize — Miss Austin Rosser, Butler, Missouri. 
Second prize — Miss Sabella Randolph, Alfred, N. Y. 
Second prize — Miss Ophelia Foley, Owensboro, Kentucky. 
1st mention — ^Miss Marj^ Overbeck, Cambridge City, Ind. 
2nd nietition — Miss Hannah O^^erbeck, Cambridge Citj-, 
Indiana. 
3rd mention — Miss Sabella Randolph, Alfred, N. Y. 
4th mention — Mrs. Martha Dinsmore, Enfield, New Hamp- 
shire. 
5th mention — Miss Minna Meinke, Rockville Center, Long 
Island. 
6th mention — Miss Mary Overbeck, Cambridge City, Ind. 
7th mention — Miss Maud Mej^ers, Auburn, N. Y. 
The N. Y. S. K. A. will hold its annual exhibit in the 
galleries of the National Arts Club from April 19th to May 2d. 
American pottery and porcelains will be shown at the same 
time and it is hoped and expected that this will be the most 
interesting affair yet given by the Society. 
It is gratifying to note that the New York Society has 
taken the initiative in holding an exhibition which is not 
primarily a sale. Numbers but no sale prices will be marked 
on the pieces exhibited, although anyone wishing to purchase 
can receive information at the of&ce of the National Arts Club. 
The work will be verj^ carefuUy selected in order that the 
National Arts Club may feel that it has admitted to its galleries 
a craft worthy''of respect and admiration. 
The problem of the July competition, closing May 15th, 
will be a study of some Spring flower. In these studies, care- 
ful note must be made of the balance of masses, spacing, har- 
mony of beauty, arrangement of dark and light, as explained 
by Mr. Hugo Froehlich in his articles on design in Keramic 
Studio. These studies should be made in India ink, wash 
drawing, accompanied by details in pen and ink, and treatments 
for mineral or watercolors or both. First prize, $8.00; second 
prize, $5.00. It is to be hoped that the lovers of the natural- 
istic will make a more earnest effort than they did for the 
April competition just closed. 
The National League has been well represented in the 
sales made at the St. Louis Exposition. According to the 
official lists the following direct sales were made for members 
of the New York, Chicago and Kansas City clubs. Subse- 
quent sales also must be understood as resulting. This shoidd 
be a great encouragement to those desiring to raise the standard 
of work exhibited and especially to those demanding strict 
juries and high class exhibitions as in the case of the New 
York vSociety exhibiting next April at the National Arts Club. 
It is no easy matter to give up a life long style of decoration 
and one that has been found lucrative, but in the end the 
New York Society will find itself repaid in every way. 
SALES AT ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION. 
Neii) York Society: — 
Marshal Fry — ^Tea jar with cover, potter3^ 
Anna B. Leonard — Tea set, ladles, overglaze decoration. 
Adelaide A. Robineau — ^Two vases, porcelains. 
Charles Volkmar — Vase and cider set, pottery. 
Chicago Societies: — 
Eva E. Adams — ^IVIayonnaise Bowl, overglaze decoration. 
Mable C. Dibble — Soki Pot, overglaze decoration. 
Beulah L. Frazer — ^Milk Pitcher, overglaze decoration. 
Kansas City Society: — 
Laura Ward Fuller — Vase, overglaze decoration. 
Mrs. A. J. McDonald — Vase and plate, overglaze decoration. 
The March issue of Keramic Studio has been somewhat 
delayed by a fire in our office building, which although not as 
disastrous as it might have been, was severe enough. The 
loss consisted of a large number of magazines and studies 
spoiled by water. We regret to say that the stock on hand 
of the February issue has been more or less damaged and that 
this number will soon be out of print, also that many Rose 
Books have been destroyed, and as the issue of these Rose 
Books was limited, and they are in good demand, it will prob- 
ably be exhausted before long. A revised list of back num- 
bers will soon be issued for the benefit of those who desire to 
complete their files. 
We are beginning to prepare a " Book of Fruit," which 
will appear next fall and contain the best fruit designs pub- 
lished in Keramic Studio, besides a number of new studies. 
Among the latter are two fine panels of Apples and Oranges 
by Miss Maud Mason. 
