Vol. VI, No. 12 
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
April J 905 
HE surprise at finding so few in- 
terested in the naturalistic compe- 
tition closing February 15th, and 
the disappointment of finding this 
class of work as a whole so far be- 
low the average^ had almost made 
us decide to give up this class of 
competition. We have so often 
been given to imderstand that the 
majoiitj^ of our readers preferred 
the naturalistic, that we expected this problem to surpass all 
others in variety and merit, especially as we offered higher 
prizes than for the others. However, the season of the year 
may haxe been at fault so we will trj^ once more, later. No 
studj^ was found worthy of first prize. The second prize was 
awarded to Mrs. Enuua Armstrong Ervin. Mention, Miss 
Mary Burnett. 
The Problem for the August competiti(ni, closing June 
15th, will Ijc a conventionalized border in black and white for 
a fish platter, one section at least to be given in color and the 
design to be accompanied by a treatment in mineral colors. 
The platter to be 20 inches in length. Studies of fish with 
conventionalizations by French artists will be found in this 
issue. First prize, $10.00; Second prize, $8.00; Third prize, 
$5.00. 
The approaching exhibition of the New York Society' of 
Keramic Arts which will be held at the National Arts Club, 37 
West 34th street, from April 1 9th to May 8th, is awakening much 
interest and enthusiasm. The President, Mrs. Aima B. Leonard 
is using every effort to make it a success beyond all former 
years, and all keramic workers including the inembers of the 
societj^ are expecting great things. The exhibition of American 
Pottery and Porcelain to be held in connection with it will 
be of miusual interest also. 
THE following progranmie has been arranged for the 
twelfth annual exhibition of the National League of 
Mineral Painters, to be held at the Art Institute, Chicago, 
May 9th, 1905. The exliibition will open with an evening 
reception in the galleries of the Institute. 
WEDNESDAY, MAY lOTH 
10:30 A. M. — Business Meeting. 
2:30 p. M. — Address of welcome by Director Wm. R. 
French of the Art Institute. Miss Mary Chase 
Perry, Detroit. 
THURSDAY MAY IITH 
10:30 A. M. — Election of Officers. 
2:30 p. M. — Address by Louis J. Millett of the Art In- 
stitute. Mr. W. D. Gates, American Terra Cotta 
and Ceramic Co. 
There will be many other attractive features added to 
this programme for the entertainment of all who may visit 
the exhibition, the details of which have not been completed. 
We hope to have all members of the League who can possibly 
arrange to visit Chicago during this time, to do sO, as we cherish 
many happy reminiscences of the hearty response from all 
clubs from California to New York during the exhibition of 1 899 
We have secured space in the Lewis & Clark Centeimial 
Exposition at Portland, Oregon, in the Fine Arts Building — 
if erected — if not, our exhibit will be in the Liberal Arts Build- 
ing. We have all arrangements made for cases and have been 
foi-tunate in securing the assistance of Mrs. Parish in looking 
after our exhibit whilst there, so that all exhibits will be 
given the best of care in placing, arranging and packing after 
the exhibition is over-. Mrs. Parish is the newly elected 
President of the Oregon Club. 
I hope to have a letter in a day or two giving more details 
as regards plans, arrangements, etc., and would ask all mem- 
bers to send at least a few pieces that we may make a credi- 
table showing and I am sure whoever will make the effort 
will feel more than repaid by the appreciation of the Western 
artists and visitors to the Exposition. 
Nellie A. Cross, Chairman. 
Exhibition N. S. M. P. 
1217 Farwell Ave., Rogers Park, Chicago, 111. 
The annual meeting of the National League of Mineral 
Painters will be held in FuUerton Hall, The Art Institute, 
Chicago, on Wednesday and Thursday, May loth and llth.1905. 
We wish every affiliated club wovdd be represented by a 
delegate, prepared to give a recital of their failures and suc- 
cesses during the past year. These deputies would then enter 
into the spirit of affairs with more enthusiasm, carry home 
the very essence of the meeting, and thus rouse greater in- 
terest for next year's study course. 
There will be the election of Advisory Board members, 
and the discussion of the duties, privileges, expenses, etc., of 
individual members, proxies, the Comparative Travelling 
exhibition, and judges, and such other matters as will aid the 
Board and chairmen of committees in furthering the interests 
of the League. 
We call especial attention to the above questions that 
have become an unwritten law through usage, and desire to 
add them to the constitution if it is the pleasure of the con- 
vention. 
Belle Barnett Vesey, 
President, 
Grace P. McMurtry, Cor. Secretar3^ 
Lulu C. Bergen, Chairman Transportation, 
7404 Harvard Avenue, Chicago, 111. 
