Luis Chan Comments On
TWO ART EXHIBITIONS
art exhibitions have follow- Another was
Ted one, on the other in quick "Pine Trees with
titled pictures. In Danhas, however, spoils the rendering of a well by Miss she failed to suggest the move round hill and which should call her "Lo- ment of the wind, thus causing
colour values and in edges. But when it comes to such a spontan- eous sketch as Nos. 5 and 42 when
succession, revealing the activity in Hung Pil Sheung local art circles.
tus** little study of "Seven Pigs reveal- per flowers. The trio of sisters, the Misses ed a keen observation on the part Hung Pik Sheung, Hung Yiu of the artist. The Melons paint- The Exhibition of watercolours the artist forgot that he was paint- Sheung and Hung Pui Sheung held ed by the same hand, although de by M. Francois Geoffroy-Dechaune ing at all
was no less "harmenious. The them to look rather like twisted par more subtlety both in tone and
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but rather feeling the the result
a joint exhibition of Chinese tradi- cisive and direct, seemed to lack at the French Bank Building under subject with his brush tional paintings at the Hop Yat the necessary weight to render the patronage of Monsieur le Con- is generally happier and more live- Church, and there was a particu- them solid.
sul de France was indeed distinct ly. larly interesting show by a visit-
ly personal. Essentially M. Geof ing French exponent.
There was much talent shown in froy-Dechamme is not a parist And last but not least is the col- the work of youngest sister, Miss though. "Macao" (32) is painted lection of figure and animal studies Of special interest at the Hop Hung Pur Sheung, in her rendering without a touch of body colour. In ranging from an academic study Yat Church were a few of the pic of clusters of Hydrangea. In some some cases, his technique has some such as "Fiddle Player (37) to a tures painted in co-operation by the cases her rendering of Pine Trees affinity to if not influence of, free and spontaneous sketch such Hung sisters. notably the flower was magnificent, and in her paint- Chinese art notably Waterfall as Nos. 1 and 2 "Lacandon Indian.” piece bought by Mme. Wu Te Chen ing on grey paper, she produced in Lushan" (44), while in No. 34 In the studies of “Hakka” in which which was painted on grey paper.
some most harmonious and effective "Grass Cutters the artist seems to solid dark tones of the dress are
JOHN KYOTO TEAMED WITH "SAPAJOU”
ART THEFT FROM LEIPZIG MUSEUM
Leipzig, To-day.
Some ten to fifteen years ago, readers of the "China Mail" and
One of the most valuable trea- occasionally, the "South China Morning Post" were delighted by fsures of the Leipzig Museum, a the versifying of a young Ameri-painting representing Moses with can who wrote under the pseu- the Ten Commandments, was donym of "John Kyoto," conceal-stolen on Saturday afternoon. ing the identity of Mr. Shamus A'Rabbitt
be under the influence of Henry contrasted with the thick light flesh Matisse in that the rendering is colours, certain rigidity is felt. In most symbolic and decorative, short, the artist is more successful a when he tackles his subject boldly "Usumacinta River" (5) has sense of tranquility, retaining at than when he wants to retain the same
time vitality by sheer quality of delicateness in his work. force of bold and direct draftsman- On the whole, the Exhibition cer- ship. In No. 10 the texture is sug- tainly gave one a good impression gestive of both light and foliage and great pleasure.
In most of the landscapes shown there is a cool and clear air. "View from Stanley Road” (15) has a mas- terful display of foliage in the fore- is ground, while No. 33 "Macao" formal in composition and sure in treatment.
VISITORS MARRY AT CATHEDRAL
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Of unusual interest is "Veran-
Miss Helena Carey, eldest daugh- dah” (30) where the employment of
ter of Mrs. F. W. Carey, of Shang- thick impasto of body colour re- lieves the picture from being flat hai, was married to Mr. Andrew The alarm was promptly given and dull. In the study of a Rick Robert Kinross, of Hankow, at St. Pleasing and forcible in manner to all police stations in Germany shaw Coolie (27) such impasto is John's Cathedral yesterday after- of expression, and highly indivi-and abroad.
also used to telling effect. Indeed noon, the Reverend H. W. Baines dual, the poems, slight things in The painting was finally dis-his use of thick impasto of body officiating. themselves. had a unique appeal in covered on Sunday evening in the colour generally lends a sparkling their subtle conveyance of the post office on Leipzig railway sta-effect to his pictures. glamour and atmosphere of the tion, where the unknown thief, of Orient.
whom no trace has been found, had placed it in a wastepaper basket. notony of treatment of flat, definite was held at the Gloucester Hotel,
The painting had been carefully and hard-edged washes such wrapped in brown paper and was not damaged Trans-Ocean.
These somewhat fugitive pieces have now been garnered and edit- ed, cleverly illustrated by the inimitable “Sapajou" of the "North China Daily News, and are soon to be published as a collection for the first time by Mr. A. R. Hager of Shanghai. One of the most at- tractive features of the publica- tion, printed by the Willow Pattern Press in Shanghai is the striking. format, which has à colour, charm and spirit which will carry noth- ing but delight for those who ap- preciate art in book design and printing for itself.
ARAB LEADERS SENT TO SEYCHELLES
Cairo, To-day.
Five Arab leaders in Palestine,
While John Kyoto's work may who were arrested and deported by not be of great literary importance, the Palestine Government, have ar- his poetic efforts have a leisurely rived at the Seychelles, in the In- humour and mellow - wisdom, that dian Ocean, according to press re- make them valuable, while Sapaĵon ports.
and Mr. Hager have put them into The men in question are the Ma- an environment that imparts a disyor of Jerusalem, Dr. Hussein tinctly new relish. A highly suc- Khaldi, the Secretary of the Arab cessful appearance in the book Higher Committee. Achmet Hilmi Arab shops (shortly) is a safe predie-Pasha, the manager of the tion.
Bank at Haita, Rashid Haj Ibrahim, and the leader of the Arab youth organisation in Palestine, Yacub Hussein Trans-OceanTM
W. J. K
CHINESE COUPLE MARRIED AT
THE REGISTRY
Miss Jeanette - Lorna Lowe, of
Melbourne, To-day. scientist attached to the Meteorological Institute of Aus tralia has been selected 28 -21063- ber of the scientific staff of the
ship Discovery II in her,
Messrs. Mode. Elite, was married forthcoming Antarctic expedition.
to Mr Jack Dong, wireless opera
tor of the 8.8. Gustav Diederich-
sen,
Reuter
at the Registry this morning of Marriages, in the presence of The ceremony was conducted by Mrs. K. Y. Lee and Mr. T. Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Registrar Wong.
In some cases there is some mo-
The bride was given away by Mr. F. Stafford Smith and Mr. J. C. M. Grenham was the best man.
After the ceremony a reception
as after which the newly-wed left for Nos. 16 and 20 which generally Repulse Bay for their honeymoon.
Open air draughts played on large draughtsboards în Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen, have proved immensely popular. Two boards are in continual use throughout the day. The players are watched by large
Aberdonians, who enjoy "free" shows of any sort. Photo shows mes in progress. (Fox Copyright).
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