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THE HONG KONG ART CLUB.
MANY INTERESTING PICTURES OF LOCAL BEAUTY SPORTS.
THE WORK OF NEW MEMBERS.
AN ARTIST'S CANDID CRITICISM.
The Annual Exhibition of the Hong Kong Art Club opened. yesterday on the top floor of Fedder Building and can be visited to-day between the hours of 10.30.4m. and 7 pm.
The are nearly 200 exhibits and the show is perhaps the most interesting that has been given for many years on account of the work of several new members and the inclusion of photographs, wood sculpture and arts and crafts.
"H.E. THE GOVERNOR
HONOURED.
and very clever use has been made|NEWS-FROM-MACAO. of the lines of the paddy fields. It is a very representative picture of the landscape of the New Territories and has been painted with evident caro, and fore. A rather broader. fraer treatment of both composi tion and pigment would improve Mr. Henry's work. Mr. J. H. Hunt has sent in five decorative pen sketches which are all pleasing in their care-Tamagnini Barbosa, Governor of ful workmanship.
Macao, was honoured at a special dinner given in honour of the second anniversary of the date of his arrival in Macas to take up the
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Macao, Dec. 8th. His Excellency Senhor Artur
reins of Government för the second time.
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A Wood Carving. Mr. S. D. Igglesden is, one would judge, a beginner, but his work all shows enthusiasm, and a loose ness of technique which gives pro- mise. Much the same might be said of Miss P. L. Murray's exhibits One of the prime movers in or of which the Arah Sewing," Noganising the dinner was (108), shows close observation and character. No, (119)) is the sort of Fernandes Rodrigues, and experiment which is
valuable than two hundred persons were lesson to the artist as it is built present at the President Hotel op ia solid forms with no attempt to do without draughtsmanship. The which had been specially decorated technique can be seen in No. (119), Portugal and China forming same breakaway from the usual for the occasion, the flags ch of A. M. de Martin. The two church interiors show careful drawing and special feature of the scheme of a good colour sense, though the ornamentation. pheric effect make it one of the
technique is rather dry. Dr. New most interesting as the walls. La ton has sent a surprise in the form No. (16) she has made a real effect of a small wood statuette which is to simplify her technique and No.expressive in line and pose. He (19) also Trees and Clouds" has also has two chalk portrait heads astonishing Treedom and vigour to which are quite living and give the has watched this impression of being good likenesses anyone
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artist's work.
A Mixed Bunch. Dr. Balean has a mixed bunch:
The members of the Club are mass It was a very difficult subject and of them amateurs, and it is a is not entirely successful, but the curious fact that the work of non- | vigour "and freshness with which professional artists is generally pre-it has been tackled, and the atmos ferred by the average person. No better collection of Hong Kong views could be found anywhere by the person who wants a memento either for themselves or a friend. So many different points of view are given expression. Thore are many people, not themselves artists, who, while they are sufficiently educated to appreciate the beauty of, for example, a Monet, yet prefer a sketch of far less artistic merit! which shows some favourite view as they themselves saw it, and not translated into terms of exquisite technique, or the impression of an ether very different mind. Here on the walls of Pedder Building, are pictures of all sorts, and though they differ as widely as Mr. Hunt's decorative pen sketches at one ex treme, and Mrs. MacNair's impres aions in oil at the other, they are all animated by the same spirit, which professionalism is apt to crush, of painting for the sake of preserving the beauty which de lights them.
The Growth Of The Artists. One of the most interesting things about this annual exhibition, from the point of view of the artist, is its growth. Not the growth of membership or of the number of sketches exhibited but the artistic growth of the members themselves. The writer has had the pleasure of reviewing this exhibition for three years in succession, and the ex-
one really exquisite little pencil drawing of a Chinese girl's head (which he has not numbered, a habit of Dr. Ralean's when he has something really good to give us), and two oil colours. One a sunset, was a very difficult subject but something of the wonder which the artist saw has been transferred to his canvas. Mrs. Balcan has five small oils which are marred by a certain timidity but show & sense of composition.
At the conclusion of the dinner Dr. Joao Magalhaes, Colonial Secretary at Maeno, proposed His Excellency's health and expressed the hope that Senhor Barbosa would long continue to guide the
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Excellen: Draughtsmanship. W. L Pattenden has only two exhibits both of which show the value of good draughtsmanship. supporting the toast bighly eulogis- Of the two Palms No. (193) ed the Governor's good government is really delightful in its light and during two very trying years and atmospheric effects. The Cathedral Mr. Hec Cheong, Chinese repre- interior lacks somewhat these quali ties. Misa C. Peyton has a picturesentative on No. (134) which Mrs. Aubrey should ment Council, assured His Excel- study. It is in her own genre but lency of Chinese goodwill towards the reds are exquisitely clear and fresh. Miss Peyton is a versatile the Portuguese administration so artist and has ten pictures how ably conducted by Senhor Barboan, ing. all-water colours No. (131) who
hiraself Mrs. Breyer hasbe Bend of the Path" is parti. a big place in the hearts of the i two water colours which are
cularly well drawn and composed. weakened by poor draughtsmanship; and all her sketches are eminently And Mr. G. H. Band shows eight sketches of very unequal merit. No. (38) a water colour of Fanling with a clever use of greens and of the foundation pencil sketch is nicely composed and a very pleasant little picture. A pencil sketch (No. 1) shows delicacy and sureness of drawing. His pastels are less pleas ing..
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Returning thanks Senhor Bar- bosa, enid he had to express his very great indebtedness to all those who had so loyally supported the Gov- }; Pernment of Macao. 1
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Interesting Pastels, Mrs. Paster is another artist who is well represented, and whose work has improved very greatly. All her
MACAO. RACE CLUB. eleven pastels are full of vigour The Macao Race Club has just and have a breath of outdoors concluded the second of its racing about them. They have force and programme during which period character and are less loase in tech Macao bas had an uninterrupted nique and composition than those series of excellent meetings." she showed last year. Some of them the last meeting of the year Mr. have a really delightful light effect, F. X. A. da Silva, Chairman of notably Nos. (138) (135) and (137). the Macao Municipal Council, No. (141) Hillside " is very signalized his debiut as an owner typically Hong Kong and the bold by winning the first race of the treatment of No. (143), "In a Peak day with his pony Amusement Garden" is very pleasing.
Paz. Mr. NOTESCO de Sive also "Mrs. Solomon shows two water made first essay as an owner with colours both of which are well Cavalier which was first beaten by
Mowgli. drawn. No. (160) is an attractive sketch in every way Mrs. Sayer has changed her style, nor I think Work has been completed on the for the better, but she may win first wharf in the New Port of through to something interesting Macao. This work which has cost
"Gunboats Off Canton," Commander Binney, R.N., another new-comer, is not happy in his frames, which do their best to kill his very pleasing little sketches. (No. 47) Gunboats off "Canton " shows clever use of colous and there is very fresh outdoor atmosphere. Of his drawing of the gunboats all one can say is that to the mere " land lubber artist they look very convincing! No. 44) is Approach to the. Monastery also pleasant in atmosphere and while both the trees and men show
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treme gratification of seeing from year to year, how the candid criticisms, made with a certain reluctance, have been used and made the most of. The reluctance was due to a fear that in a club of this sort, which three years ago gave the impression of having a membership of leisured ladies who were united by a common love of painting, criticism might be resented-justly resented if the sketches were made with no idea weakness of drawing they are full if her vision is clear of what she about $120,000 is an excellent piece falls in love with a German pri-
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Adapted from Hall Caine's novel "The Woman of Knockaloe," the
story deals with a phase of the wat not hitherto touched on the screen. Fols Negrias & girl of Normandy
soner of war, a man who repre- of engineering, and when the shore sents all that she believes the The picture closes approaches are finished. this pier should hats." will be much in demand by vessel with a scene in which former hates and quarrels are forgotten in favour making use of Macao,
From the wharf a fine bund road of a great love. Clive Brook, Einar passes along the port reclamations, Hanson and Charles Lane each give running southwards to connect outstanding performances in their with Praia Grande and thence to respective roles under the sym- the present business centre of the pathetic direction of the eminent town, and northwards past the German director. Erich Pommer,
The Prince Of Pilsen "*" newly-projected Naval Yard and
on
of material gain and werd in a way
of life. Mrs. Cashman makes her wants to do. Mrs. Wyatt shows as personal as the painter's taste in dresa or the, decoration of her first public appearance in Hong four little water colour seascapes home, But it is very evident that Kong as an artist, and it is not which show careful drawing. I this is not so, for blame and praise surprising perhaps that hes paint-Vanwyaick sends in a variety of in- have been accepted in the spirit ng shows some of the qualities of teresting work. The architectural in which they were offered of a her piano playing, although not as training is evident and has helped consistently good. There are two the artist in matters of composition genuine desire to help fellow stud flower studies in oil, Nos. (55) and and draughtsmanship, but too much ents of art. The work of Mrs. Aubrey is, perhaps, the most strik (66) which are very pleasing indeed. variety is, perhaps, not in his best The second though, perhaps less interest The portrait, No. (183), ing example.. Her sketches now show a freshness of touch and clean. successful is the more interesting be-ia the most interesting of the let ness of paint which has technically cause of its restraint and the clever and it is probably along these lines, farther along to the Race Course A screen version of the musical improved them enormously.
"The Prince of Pilsen use which has been made of the or in the field of architecture that and then through the Barrier Gate drapery. The composition of both the artist will do best.
into, Chinese territory on to the comedy The exhibition as a whole shows shows restraint and the influence
uity of Shekki and the important will be shewn at the World from a higher standard of craftsmanship of Japanese prints. Two of her than that of last year, and freshwater colours again are very good,
In one small room are collected towns en route, and later, possibly, to-day to Saturday. It is a farce to Canton, via Kongmoon, dealing with the adventures of a
Cincinnati brower who masquer ground is being broken by many No. (58), the colour scheme is fresh the work of three members whose Chang Chuen, Fatshan, &c. who have outgrown their old style. but subdued and the draughtsman- exhibits may be classed under the
The date of the inauguration of ades as the famous Prince of Pil- title of arts and crafts. Mrs. Berg
sen. The unexpected climax comer Among the new-comers are begin ship all that it should be.
has a number of very clever and the new quay has not yet been de- in the form of a firing squad, be ners and others who have advanced
Flower Studies,
original pictures, composed of small cided, but it will probably take fore which the cheertal imposter is copsiderable way along the lang
to pay the penalty for his decep paths of art. It will, perhaps, be Maut Crawford bas once more water colour figures of Japancee place early in the coming year.
tion, However, he is rescued in the more profitable, however, to revert sent in a large number of water mounted on grey paper. C H.
nick of time. George Sydney, of to the method of previous years colours which fall under two heads, Blason has six really artistic and
"Potash and Perlmutter" fame. and review each artist's work in flower studies and landscapes, The charming photographic studies, five
has the principal part and is well former all show an understanding of which are very typical Hong Kong
supported by a large cast of players. of the principles of decoration and scenes, while Mrs. Danby is showing
The Escape.!! are bright and pretty. The land- Batik and Tie-dye scarves which are
a novelty in the Colony.
Night-club scenes, gun battles, scapes suffer somewhat from a rather dry technique, and the artist might
All recruits of the Chinese and love and a good deal of human in- do better on a smoother grained
To return to the pictures, Mrs. Indian Companies and of the Fly: terest go to make up the big pic ing Squad will attend at Central ture at the Star from. "to-day to "Sunshine."
Koop has a number of pastels, por
"The Escape" tells the traits of dogs and humans, which for Squad Drill etc. on Thursday, Saturday. show bold treatinent and an under. December 13th at 6.30 p.m. instead story of a beautiful young girl who standing of form. There is also a of at 6.45 p.m. as mentioned in is determined to escape the sordid delightful little tinted pencil sketch Werkly Orders dated December surroundings of right-club life. of two dogs. Miss Westland sends 11th, under Sergeant P. Condon. How she manages to do this and win the love of a handsome young two pencil sketches from life which Dress-Mufti.
(8d.) D. L. KING.. man is told in a series of dramatic show observation.
D.S.P. (R.). | scenes with toucher of comedy. Hong Kong, December 12th, 1828. Virginia Valli plays the heroine.
turn."
THE PICTURES. ·
A Dog Lover,
Mr. C. P. Anderson's three sketches are first on the list, and it was pleasing to find him, exhibiting again. Two of the sketches (water paper. colours) are views of Fanling and pleasing in their composition and Miss Griffith's "Sunshine," No. careful drawing. The rather dry (72) is one of the most delightful painting especially in the skys robs exhibits. She has made very clever them, of some interest. Mrs. Knight use of clear greens and her com- Anstey has five small oil colours position has those avenues of escape which all suffer from a rather oily which are so invaluable in land The trunks of the technique. They are pretty little scape work.
Flowers And Landscapes. · pictures of which No. (8) Hong trees in the foreground are admir-
Only two more 'exhibitors remain. Kong from Cheung Chow" is the ably placed and give the strong note most pleasing. All five show a good essential to the third dimensional whose work is among the most sense of composition.
effect. The heavy mass of trees in charming and experienced of the ex- The work of Mrs. Asche is interest-the back ground is also very well hibition, Mrs. Bowes-Smith and is a picture Mrs. Grace MacNair, The former ing and valuable to the Club as it handled. "Sunshine has two qualities which are lacking to live with and which will be agenda three delightful flower studies in many of the other exhibits, constant delight. Unfortunately the in water colour, which are well com- draughtsmanship and a sense of artist cannot spare it for any one posed and full of colour. They composition. Her three sketches of else. No. (72) also is interesting seem to have something of the " Foochow Boats are all delightful, in its delicate and unusual effect, soft crispness and the perfume of the colours being well chosen. No. the third exhibit is marred by heavy the flowers which the artist loves to paint. Her landscapes are not near- (10), in which the tops of the mast use of pigment. are cut off, is, particularly pleasing Miss Harry is another unequal so satisfactory. Miss MacNair, sines it gives an effect of breadth artist, Nos. (79) and (60), are in-ton, has two sides to her art. She The waddland scene, teresting because of their unusual sends four oils in a bold impression- and space: No. 11, "An Old Well, has atmos and courageous composition which istic style, and Eve delicate and charming water colour drawings. phere but is less surely painted. make them very typical of Hong with regard to the oils it might be
Mrs. Aubrey.
Kong scenery. It is, however, the better for Mrs. MacNair if some one tiny (78) a magnolia blossom in a small bowl which is the most attrac stole her favourite cobalt. I ser
pleasing little piece of decoration and Miss Harry should develop het talent along this
line.
Next Mrs. Aubrey. She has made a truly amazing advance. Of her tive; it is a quite favourite garden scenes only two, Nos, (22) and (24), show thickness and dryness of pigment, and then only in the reds and the shadows.
Messrs. Henry And Hunt. Nos. (13, 14), (10) and (16) are all delightfully fresh and have an Mr. Geo. "P. Henry is another outdoor atmosphere. The same new-comer. His work is ambitious qualities are to be found in two and unequal. The two large oils, " and "The Moon Moth,' landscapes, Nos. (25) and (28), but Kurds perhaps the most interesting on ac show a pictorial sense and an in count of ita unusual composition is terest in types: No (14), however, 0 (19) Bamboo-and-Clouds-tercolour is more successful
this in all admiration for her work. which is extraordinarily fresh and pleasing, but in No. (178) for example, the parples for which she has used it are all of the same tone from the distance to the foreground which loosca the perspective sug- geated by her excellent draghtsman. ship. For her water colour draw- inge I have nothing but admiration and delight to express, unless it be the legitimate envy or one artist-for- another's charming gift.-E.M.B.
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