International studio (35.1908)

Boston Jewelry Exhibition


NECKLACE AND BRACELET IN STONES AND SILVER
occupied the greater part of one end of the exhibi-
tion gallery. They revealed in Mr. Hale a crafts-
man with an interest in very definite, symmetrical
design, which he executes with patience and en-
thusiasm. The structural side of jewelry making
is strongly emphasized in his work. The setting of
a stone, for example, is primarily to hold it in place;
hence, with due economy of materials, each gem is
firmly bedded in its place. Those qualities of good
drawing and good workmanship, which the admis-
sion jury of the Society of Arts and Crafts has been
preaching for many years, seem to be preeminent
in his chains and pendants. F. W. C.

BY MISS FLORENCE A. RICHMOND
The house at Lowell, Mass., in which James
McNeill Whistler was born has recently been ac-
quired by the Lowell Art Association, whose pur-
pose is to make the house an art center and a me-
morial worthy of the distinguished artist. The
house is to be used as the home of the association,
where meetings and exhibitions may be held, lec-
tures and instruction given and arts and crafts en-
couraged. Ten thousand dollars is still needed to
make the plans complete. Contributions and com-
munications relative to the memorial may be sent to
the president of the association, Joseph A. Nesmith,
229 Andover Street, Lowell, Mass., or other officers.

LXXXVII