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roche, holds the attention of the observer. 
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The appreciation of Art objects of Oriental origin 
_and design is an ever increasing one amongst American 
Collectors. 
Not the least sought after are the wonder- 
examples of hard stones which are found in so many 
varying colors and which have been so skilfully wrought 
by the artists of the Orient. 
It is seldom one has the opportunity to study at 
close range such superb types as are represented in a 
small collection from Gorer of London and exhibited by 
Dreicer & Company, The Colonnade, Magnolia, Mass- 
achusetts. Harmoniously arranged in a small virtrine 
may be found emerald green jades, blue agate, rose 
erystal, aventurine, sardonyx, crystal de roche, et 
cetera, carved and wrought in symbolic forms and de- 
signs. These pieces were the product of the Eighteenth 
Century and were made during the reign of Kein Lung 
(1736-1795) a great patron of ceramic and glyptiec art 
and under whom many of the greatest examples now in 
European and American collections were made. 
Interesting artistically and historically is a sweet- 
meat box of smoke colored jade, formerly in the collec- 
tion of the late Dowager Empress of (‘hina. It is carved 
in high relief with chrysanthemums and foliage. In 
the centre of the top is depicted the fabulous Feng- 
Huang or Ho Ho bird—the emblem of the Empress. The 
appearance in the sky of this remarkable bird was said 
to portend a long and prosperous reign. A rare and 
beautiful example of green feldspar, carved in the form 
of a carp riding upon the crest of a wave, excites one’s 
admiration. The artist’s inspiration was a happy one, 
as the formation and color of the feldspar suggests the 
translucency and depth of sea water. The carp is sym- 
bolic of power and is frequently depicted in Oriental 
A’ Buddha, carved from one piece of crystal de 
This piece 
is said to be unique. The dignity of line and the repose 
expressed _in the modeling of the face gives the sug- 
gestion of intense introspective thought. Around the 
throat and head-dress is a thin cirelet of beaten gold. 
A remarkable piece of red agate, cut in the form 
of a tree, copies nature so skilfully that one forgets the 
refractory material which the worker had to fashion, 
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earve and polish. The carving is bold, vigorous and 
full of spirit. Clinging to the branches of the tree are 
bats, symbols of immortality, while the tree trunk is the 
emblem of longevity. 
Altogether the collection numbers about twenty 
pieces, each individual example being a veritable art 
object and full of interest. 
The Chinese were masters of form and technique, 
added to which their poetic and imaginative natures 
gave them a power of expression of great breadth and 
value. Their mythology, religion and folklore were the 
source and inspiration of their efforts. We find con- 
stantly expressed in their art the thought uppermost 
in the minds of the people—the desire for long, happy 
and prosperous lives. 
Among hard stones, probably the most sought after 
and appreciated are the examples of brilliant emerald 
green jade which we find wrought in an infinite number 
of forms and objects. In reality, jade is the National 
emblem of good fortune and its possession is desired by 
all who believe in its power to ward off misfortune. 
That American Collectors have not been behind 
hand in their understanding and love of Glyptie Art 
of Oriental workmanship is evidenced by the extensive 
and beautiful collection made by the late Heber Bishop 
and presented to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 
New York. The student may spend many profitable 
hours there and with continually increasing enthusiasm 
and admiration for the beauty and charm expressed in 
these objects. Mr. T. B. Walker of Minneapolis bas 
also made a notable collection of hard stones which in 
many respects is said to surpass any other known col- 
lection. Mr. Walker has spent twenty-five years in 
collecting, studying and perfecting his knowledge of 
this engrossing subject. 
There are many other collections of note, but our 
space is too limited to mention them. 
In conclusion, the student and collector is referred 
to the latest and most extensive work on the subject, 
viz: ‘‘Old Chinese Porcelain & Hard Stones,’’ by J. F. 
Blacker & Edgar Gorer. Some two hundred and fifty- 
four recognized masterpieces of cermic and glyptic art 
are here illustrated in color with full descriptions. 
Many of the Oceanside’s patrons much prefer its 
charms in the early fall to those of summer. Among 
the several families who have been coming to the big ho- 
tel every autumn for several seasons is that of Mr. and 
Mrs. George W. Hewett of Burlington, N. Y. With the 
Hewetts are Miss Annie Pugh and Miss Gertrude Mott, 
who will also stay throughout the season. 
HELP THE BLIND TO 
HELP THEMSELVES 
Handicraft Shop 
for the Blind 
9 BRIDGE ST., MAN- 
CHESTER-BY-THE-SEA 
Hand woven art fabrics and rugs in distinctive designs and colors. 
er’s supplies, braided rugs, hand knitted articles, sweaters, etc., mops, brooms; also baskets, trays and cabinet 
work. Orders taken for mattresses and chair-caning. 
‘<The State can teach the blind to work, but their fellow citizens must furnish the market for their productts.—Helen Keller. 
D. W. Moreland, Miss Marjory Moreland and 
Mrs. W. H. Robinson of Detroit, Mich., are at The 
Oceanside for the remainder of the season. 
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin F. Seaife of Pittsburg are 
registered at The Oceanside until late September. They 
are friends of the Hartleys of Pittsburg, a family that 
comes regularly to The Oceanside. 
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