Vol. V, No. 9 
SYRACUSE NEW YORK 
January 1904 
N ^dew of the approaching exliibit 
of the National League of Mineral 
Painters at St. Louis the exliibition 
of the New York Societj^ \\'as not a 
little disappointing. Two or three 
only have fulfilled the promise of 
last year. A smaller number than 
ever before exhibited, and few w^ere 
striking out on individual lines. 
Apart, however, from this considera- 
tion the worlv general^ was encouraging as it showed, in almost 
every instance, a striving for better art in design and color. 
The detailed accoimt of the exhibition will be of necessity 
postponed until the February number on account of the diffi- 
culty in procuring illustrations in time for this issue. 
It is hoped that the League Avork, at least, will make a more 
impressive showing than that of the individual worker, other- 
wise all the trouble of having overglaze decoration judged 
under the art section will have been in vain. 
It was also a matter of disappointment that so httle potters- 
was shown. However, the Society is to be congratulated, in 
that the really talented members are willing to take so much 
trouble to prepare an exliibit, for the influence it may have on 
the other workers. Surely that is their only reward, for such 
work is lost and out of. place in a fashionable hotel. 
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After all, there is no reason for despondency in respect to 
Keramic decorative art. When it is considered how few really 
good pictures are hung at the annual art exhibitions, there is 
cause for congratulation, that proportionately to the number 
of exhibitors, the good work is much more in evidence at the 
New York Societj-'s display. 
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SPRING COMPETITION 
Open to every one — closed March 15, 1904 
I. Decorati\-e Stud}' of a Flower subject. First 
S25.00, second prize $15.00. 
This calls for an arrangement of some flower form in a 
panel 9 x 12, executed in India inl<, wash drawing, flat tones 
with or without outlines. Special atention is called to the 
decorative lines of the plant growth, avoiding too much detail, 
and to an agreeable division of the space. This study must be 
accompanied by a pen and ink detail drawing of the flower 
and an application in 2 to 5 colors to some keramic form other 
than a plate. L^se a smooth water paper for the wash draw- 
ing and color scheme and Bristol board for pen and ink work. 
II. Design for Child's Set of 3 jDieces. First prize S15. 00, 
second prize $10.00. 
This may be either a bread and milk set of bowl, plate and 
nmg or pitcher, or wash bowl, pitcher and rectangular tray. 
To be executed vx India ink on Bristol board and accompanied 
by a color scheme of 2 to 5 colors. 
III. Design for Tiles for fire-place and hearth in child's 
room. First prize $15.00, second prize $10.00. 
This may be either a design fitting the fire-place or a single 
tile design and border for repeat. To be executed in wash 
drawing and accompanied by a color scheme in 2 to 5 tones. 
IV. Tile design for Teapot or Flower pot stand. First 
prize S6.00, second prize $4.00. To be executed in black and 
prize 
white and accompanied by a color scheme in 2 to 5 tones. 
The jury reserves the right to withdraw anj- prize for 
w'hich there is no sufficienth' worthy" design. 
A symbolic treatment of the child subjects is suggested. 
No one is excluded from the competition. Non-subscri- 
bers, foreigners, former prize winners, are eligible. Mark with 
fictitious name or sign, same to be on envelope enclosing name 
and address of competitor. Designs must not be traceable 
to any existing jjattern. All work submitted should be mailed 
flat. Designs receiving mention will be considered for pur- 
chase. 
If each design is made separate^ and not overlapping 
another, it will be more likely to attract favorable attention. 
Strive for simplicity and appropriateness of design. K\\\ 
number of designs can be submitted by one person. 
Special attention will be paid to shapes of dishes decorated. 
Designs from foreign countries should be sent by mail, 
not by exjDress. Registering insures perfect safety of mail 
delivery. 
J. J. 
AT the last Advisory Board meeting of the League, the 
business connected with the St. Louis Exposition was 
transacted as far as possible in the absence of definite dates. 
Circumstances require committees for both St. Louis and New 
York, and Mrs. Ralph Buchanan of St. Louis was elected to act 
ill that place, other members to be added to that committee 
later. 
The present Transportation Committee, Mrs. S. E. Price, 
Mrs. L. \^ance PhiUips and Mrs. W. C. Hibler, will act in New 
York. Mrs. Worth Osgood was made Committee on Cases. 
Members will please take notice that there will be two 
classes of work in the League exhibition, one consisting of 
work done on the lines of the study course, to be installed in the 
Liberal Arts Building, and the other of original pieces which 
must lie submitted to the official committee. This exhibition 
will be installed in the Arts Building. This committee is as 
follows : 
New York — William Couper, John La Farge, Frederick 
S. Lamb, Louis C. Tiffanj^, Stanford White, Douglas Volk. 
Philadelphia — Herbert E. Everett, Gustav Ketterer, Miss 
Emily Sartain. 
Boston — J. Templeman Coolidge, Mrs. Sarah C. Sears, 
C. Howard Walker. 
Western — Charles Percj^ Davis. 
We are unable as y&X. to secure dates, but members are 
urged to hold themselves in readiness as this committee will 
probably not meet later than Februarv. 
Ida a. Johnson, 
President N. L. M. P. 
