Vol. IX, No. 5 
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
September, J 907 
E take pleasure in presenting the 
work of Mrs. Teana McLennan 
Hinman of New York. Her 
water color studies are so well 
known to readers of Keramic 
Studio that her work needs no 
comment. It is sufficient to say 
that her studies in opaque water 
color are among the most popular 
of those presented by Keramic 
Studio. The lovers of conventional design will find inter- 
esting motifs and will, we hope, be unselfish enough to 
gladly give up one number to lovers of naturalistic studies. 
The study of cyclamen which was published in April 
number without the name of designer is by Miss Carrie E. 
Williams, of Dunkirk, N. Y. 
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In our Class Room competition for Figure Painting, 
the first prize was awarded to Emma S. Timlin, of Kansas 
City, Mo., and the second prize to Nellie F. Du Bois Hen- 
derson, of Herkimer, N. Y. 
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The next issue will be mostly of decorative designs. 
November Keramic Studio will be edited by Miss Jeanne 
Stewart of Chicago, and the January California number by 
Miss Leta Horlocker will be the last of our special editions. 
LEAGUE NOTES 
AT different stages of mental growth we require different 
standards. Beauty is said to be external, that is, 
outside ourselves and we become acquainted with it through 
our senses. A thing is said to be beautiful which is pleas- 
ing to the mind; it is evident then that our standard of beauty 
must change with the development of the mind. The paint 
patches on the face of the Indian are beautiful to him but 
not to us. 
In our work as students of design adapted to keramic 
forms we find this true, that our standard is constantly 
changing with our education and we have outgrown the 
things which pleased us once. Each day we are aiming at 
a higher standard. We no longer paint nature studies on a 
surface which distorts them, yet we do study nature faith- 
fully and apply her principles to our designs. The better 
we understand and apply these principles the better our 
work will be, for it will illustrate the principles of Fitness, 
Proportion and Harmony derived from our study of Nature. 
Members are urged not to neglect this study of nature. If 
you have not already made the pencil sketches of "Facts 
from Roses" problem one, there is still time. A few hours 
work direct from nature will give one his own interpreta- 
tion of the facts, the application of them will differ from 
that of others and the work will be original and have a style 
of its own. If one constantly studies the work of any 
designer he acquires his style but variety in nature is 
infinite and your work from it cannot resemble any one 
else's if you state the facts as you see them. 
Fine studies of flowers and plant forms are frequently 
reproduced in the Keramic Studio and are a great help to 
the student of design for reference, but if you desire to ad- 
vance rapidly do not depend entirely on them but have your 
own sketch book to refer to. See League Notes in July 
number of Keramic Studio for what is meant by "Facts 
from Roses." 
The designs for Problem II are also to be sent in for 
correction by October ist. The drawings may be made, if 
desired, several times the size required for the finished 
design but try and keep them exact in scale so that they 
can be easily reduced when applied to the china. 
Mrs. Nellie A. Cross, chairman of Exhibition Committee 
and Mrs. Lula C. Bergen, chairman of Transportation Com- 
mittee have not yet completed the schedule of the route for 
the travelling exhibition because some clubs are slow in 
replying and the committee desires to hear from all. As 
far as arrangements can be made at present it is planned to 
have it leave Chicago, October 20, going first to Pittsburg, 
Pa. The complete schedule will be published later. 
Miss M. Ellen Iglehart, our vice-president, has kindly 
offered her studio, 100 Auditorium Bldg. and her services 
to League members visiting Chicago, arid will gladly give 
them information desired in regard to the League and place 
them in telephonic communication with other officers of the 
League. The central location of her studio will make it 
very convenient for visitors having only a short time in 
the city. 
Club members and individual members are asked to 
send in suggestions of interest to the League before the 
October meeting so that action may be taken upon them 
at that time. 
Presidents of affiliated clubs by virtue of that office 
are honorary vice-presidents of the League and members of 
the council and are expected to aid the Advisory Board in 
the management of League affairs by giving them the benefit 
of their judgment and experience. The officers of the 
League are willing to do all that is possible for the League 
but success depends on the support given by the clubs. 
The newer clubs need the support of the older and stronger 
ones. By aiding others we ourselves are benefitted. 
Send all communications in regard to the study course 
to 
Mary A. Farrington, Pres. of League 
1 108 Norwood Ave., Chicago. 
STUDIO NOTES 
Miss M. Helen E. Montfort will reopen her studio in 
October after a most delightful summer in Italy. 
Mr. Marshal Fry's summer class at Southampton closed 
the middle of August. 
Mrs. Vance-Phillips has just closed successfully her last 
season at Chautauqua. She is intending to reside in the 
future in California, 
