The Art League Chronicle du lieu suivant : Leavenworth, Kansas • 2

THE ART LEAGUE CHRONICLE. Oflloial Organ of the Kansas State Social Boience Federation. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, APRIL, MM. Mrs. FLORENCE M.

HOPKINS, Editor. Entered at the Leavenworth poslolllee bh second cIhhb matltT. (Mrh.O. J.Chaim.in, MANAGERS. Mits.O.

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His whole attitude seems to say to anyone attempting to tako his flag from him or to dishonor it in any way, "Here I am, ready to fight for my flag; don't touch it." The figure, with a few details of flowers and shrubs, fills the foreground. The outlines of mountains show in tho background, just enough to bring out the figure in bold relief. Altogether the composition is simple but very effective, and just at this timo a subject especially attractive and appropriate. The picture will undoubtedly, as its donor hopes, appeal to the patriotism of the pupils and lead them to resolve always to stand up for the flag, and fight for it if necessary. It is hung in a very prominent place on the south wall of the hall adjoining tho auditorium, where it cannot fail to attract the attention of every ono passing through tho room.

Mr. Cretors, the artist, is a man seventy-six years old, a fact which adds to the merit of this admirable piece of work. M. IN MEMOBIAM. OFFICERS.

J. W. tHt Vice President. J.O. Vice-President.

J. W. Ckancmi, ad Vice-President. Fkank Piiei.I'h, Hecrelary. J.

T.Taymii, Treasurer. MltH. its. MllH. MltH.

Mkh, Mkh. Mkh. Mkh, hh. Mmh, Mhh, MltH, Mhh, ,1 W. 1 1 A I'KHKIIM A a mil wr, W.

A. 1'oktkk, Librarian. EXECUTI VE COM ITTEE. Miw. Hour.

Wkht, Chairman, RAMI. O.tTON, F. IM I A It lS, KH. K. H.

A KH. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mim. Jnd.Bovi), Clmlrnian, Flll-ll IlAKVKV, (lK0- KIKHHTKAI), l' MllH.E.W.BNYDMt, II. W.

Il.K, MBH.J.NiJ0BIMJKK. ART SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Mkh. J. W.YotJNO, Chairman.

Hour, ('it a hi, Mhh. F. M. Hoi-kins. ART SCHOOL.

Mb. Gko.U. Sash, Teacher. HONORARY MEMBERS. Emily Byinoton, Mkh.

.1. A. McOonioi.e, It MltH. C. M.

Taku. KH, Miss Bertha White. Daughter of Hon. W. H.

White, founder of the Council Qrove Library Association. MltH KH. DkFohkht Faimciiii.d, Mkh. Urn. VV.NKU.fa.

KH. MltH. U. J. BMI1II.

LIFE MEMBER. MltH. SK'IDKN WlI.KY JONKH. Art Meets every Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the League rooniN. gcvsomtl Mrs.

J. C. McClintock, president of the Slate Federation, has requested Mrs. Mary T. Gray, of Kansas City, Kansas, to prcsido ovora memorial service, to bo In-Ill at tho Ottawa assembly for the lato 0.

II. Cushing. Council Grove Shakespeare Club, and was a young lady of refined literary tastes, and was much interested in tho recent library and reading room movement in this city. In the last number of this paper there appeared an account of the interesting dedicatory services of Library Hall and free reading room, which her father had so generously given to the public. How vividly we all remember her presentation address, delivered in her father's absence, and with what favor it was received by the large audience present.

Little did we think that her opening of this worthy movement was to be the closing public act of her brief life's drama. Shortly after this she went to Kansas City for special treatment, and to the surprise and sorrow of all did not survive the complications that arose. Fully conscious of the certainty of death, some time before her friends had lost hope, she witnessed a remarkable death-bed experience. Although an ambitious person, of rare promise for a useful and brilliant future, she talked fullv and freely of ber complete resignation to the will of God, and professed such abiding faith in Christ that death seemed to be robbed of all its terrors. Her only regret in departing was the sorrow she knew she left behind.

She remembered many of her close friends and relatives by gifts, and one of her last acts was to request her father to give $500 to the Council Grove Library Association money which she was saving for a trip to the Paris Exposition in 1900. Her mind dwelt thoughtfully on the needs of an institution that, only a few days before, she had formally opened for the use of the public. This substantial bequest, with her prominent part in opening the library, will ever link her name to this institution, and be a "more enduring monument to her memory than a costly shaft of marble or granite. After selecting the text for the funeral address, John xiv. 1-3, the hymns to be sung and even the singers, and bidding her parents and friends that long, last farewell, she approached the end, "Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him and lies down to pleasant dreams." If there are distinctions in heaven, "Birdie" White will reign among the brightest and sweetest spirits.

Her thoughtful nature, her warm, loving heart, her keen appreciative mind rendered her life attractive here, and, her purity, goodness and unfaltering faith must exalt her there. How often have we watched her upward striving through. school and college to a point where her usefulness in life was just blossoming out like a rose, and thought of the great possibilities in that gracious life; but "the finger of death touched her and she slept." She had obeyed the summons in that beautiful song she had selected for a friend to sing, "Flee as a Bird to its Mountain," for the Savior had called her to another life, where her character will find new expression and her noble aspirations new fruition. Rov. L.

Armsby of the Congregational Church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. W.E. Mack, of the Presbyterian Church, and J. D. Hewett, D.

president of Emporia College, who, with a number of students of that institution, attended. A noble, genial, Christian spirit has gone to its reward, and while we mourn the loss, her influence is ours forever. "Sweet as the tender fragrance that survives, When martyred flowers breathe out their lives, Sweet as the song that once consoled our pain, But never will be sung to us again, Is thy remembrance. Now the hour of rest Hath come to thee rest on, it is best." G.D.M. Council Grove, Feb.

6, 1898. You should not send out of the city for engraved visiting cards or wedding invitations. You can get them just as cheap, and workman A Fine pic tube for the High School. On Friday afternoon, April 1st, a very interesting and inspiring incident occurred at the Leavenworth High School. It was tho presentation to the school of a picture, "Don't Touch My Flag," which was pain tod and donated to the pupils by Mr.

John Cretors, an old and respected citizen of Leavenworth. At tho regular timo tho exercises of tho Alpha Omega socioty took placo, after which Prof. Evans mado a few interesting and patriotic remarks concerning national affairs and their very serious and war like condition at tho present timo. They wero very appropriate for tho timo and a fitting introduction to the presentation of tho picturo whoso subject is intended to stir tho patriotic emotions. At tho request of Prof.

Evans, the following letter from the donor was read by Miss Jleasoncr, ono of tho high schoolteachers: "Leavenworth, April 1, 1808. "To the Pupils of tho Leavenworth High School: Being desirous of helping in tho good work of inculcating in tho minds of our youth tho principles of patriotism, and inspiring them with a spirit of devotion to tho American flag, I conceived tho idea of painting and presenting to tho bors and girls of tho high school of Leavenworth, this picture, 'Don't Touch My Flag' as an object lesson in patriotism and loyalty to our country. Perhaps this act may lead some to think that I underestimate the spirit of patriotism in tho school. Not so, especially sinco listening to tho loyal and noblo utterances on the question, 'Is the American Spirit by ono of your number at your recent contest. But I thought having such a picturo before you would bo an inspiration and would instill into your hearts a yet deeper and truer lovo for our country und its flag.

May tou ono and all be so imbued with tho spirit of devotion to our country that whenever its honor is assailod or its flag insulted, you will (like tho youth in tho picture) bo ready to do battlo for it, and if over an cnomy of our country should attempt to trail its sacrod folds in tho dust, you will stand firm, as ho stands, and with flashing eyes and determined voico say, 'Don't Touch My "Boys and girls of tho high school, accept this picturo in tho spirit in which it is given a spirit of love and devotion to our country and its flag. From one who followed it with Sherman in his 'March to tho John Cretor9. Mr. Thomas Braid wood, president of tho senior clas9, responded and accepted tho picturo on behalf of the school. He expressed gratitude to tho donor with assurances that tho Leavenworth pupils would always lovo and stand up for tho flag.

The school then rose, and under tho direction of Miss Dudley, sang with groat fervor tho song," Flag of thoFrco." Tho picturo which was undraped dur-ing tho reading of Mr. Cretors' letter showed to good advantage on the plat-form'and was much admired by all who saw it. Tho pupils are very much pleasod with it and 'take great pride in its possession, not only for the patriotic sentiment contained in tho subjoct, but becauso it is a fino work of art. Tho picturo is seven feet long and four feet wide, and is framed very handsomely. It represents a youth standing on a flat rock on a slight elevation.

In his arms is a largo flag-r-tho stars and stripes of the United States. Tho end of the polo rests on tho ground and the flag hangs over his right shoulder, with tho end twined around his left arm. He stands in a defiant attitude, with his arms thrust forward and his hands clenched. His head is thrown back, his eyes aro flashing and his lips firmly The many friends of Mrs. Jones (our old president) will bo pleased to lenow that she intends making Leavenworth a visit some time very soon.

At tho official meeting for election of now officers Mrs. Jones was made a lifo member Of tho Leavenworth Art League. Death takes us by surprise, It stays our hurrying feet, The great design unfinished lies, Our lives are incomplete; But in the great unknown Perfect the circle seems, Even as a bridge's arch of stone Is rounded by the stream." So everyone thought this bright Kansas winter afternoon as they followed in tho largest funeral procession that ever wended its way to the silent city of the dead in the western limits of Council Grove. The servicos were held at the beautiful White homestead north of our city, where "Birdie," as everybody know her, had lived from earliest childhood. All classes of people from the town and surrounding country, rich and poor, old and young, thronged the spacious rooms and crowded around the house of mourning to listen to tho services, while many, under the lawn trees, patiently waited without to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of their departed friend.

Miss Bertha White, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. White, whose bright young life bad been so suddenly blighted, though young in years was prominent in influence and good deeds.

She was a favorite with all who knew her and was an accomplished and talented young lady. Being the only daughter of kind and devoted parents, every advantage had been given her. Although somewhat delicate in health, she was very active and energetic, an expert in riding and driving to' and from their beautiful country homestead a couple of miles out from the city. Thore, surrounded by all tho beauties of nature, her books, music, pictures and Mrs. L.

V. Young, chairman of tho Ait School committee, is certainly entitled to I ho appreciation of tho Loaguo for her valuable services in her department. She gives not only her interest, but much timo and personal attention to tho do-tails of tho Art School. Some of our sister clubs aro making quito a specialty of "Current Events." This department is not neglected in tho League, and those who wero present at our last session in this department, under tho leadership of Mrs. Harvey Idc, enjoyed it greatly and pronounced it a great success.

all the refinements of one of tho most Tho now president of tho Art League, Mrs. Wm. J)ill, assumed tho duties of her responsible office very gracefully, giving a short address which was admirable, and to the point. Tho Chronicle extends to her tho best wishes for a pleasant term of office, and to tho Leaguo its congratulations on its excellent choico of a pro. siding officer.

delightful and cultured homes in the lovoly Neosho Valley, she had grown to womanhood. There, in the old orchards, tho stately native groves along the river, in tho fields and. meadows, beside the brook and among her plants and flowers, she developed all the traits of a noble Christian character and love for the true and beautiful. Being a great reader and closo student, her thirst for knowledge led her to an Eastern institution of learning and to tho College of Emporia, where last summer she graduated with honor. Sinco that time she had taken an increased interest in the welfare of her native homo.

She was a member of the The Land of Sunshine, ono of tho best of maga.incs, every pago filled with interesting matter, comes to us from California. To us it is doubly welcome, be-tttuso our much loved old Federation president, Mrs. Willis Lord Moore edits ono of its departments, viz: that of "Tho Woman' Club." Tho article entitled "Pros and Cons," in our March issue, was from her pen. ship the very best, from Ketcheson Burbank..