Bags @ THR TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS Laie, 2.0, Thursday, April 18, 4054, Member Of Famed Group Of Seven Has For Nearly 50 Nearly fifty years of painting has been mar A. Y. Jackson, famous Canadian artist who is visiting at the Onward Ranch, home of Mrs. V. E. Cowan. Although he is almost 72 years of age, this genial white-haired gentle- Man still puts in a full day of work at his profession. He claims to be on holiday at the moment, but in the Past week has found time to turn out six vivid canvasses of the Cariboo countryside, This is his fourth visit since 1945. In that year, he aud Mrs. Cowan plan- ned the beginnings of the local Cari- boo Art Society which later branched out to Quesnel. Mrs. Cowan, an artist of merit in her own right. had been a student of Dr. Jackson’s at the Banff Summer School of Fine Arts and had persuad- ed the artist to see the Cariboo for himself. Dr. Jackson termed the Cariboo “a painter's country.” “There is so much variety with the open rolling fields and wooded hills above. Much better than mountains,” he chuckled. “Mountains all look alike and be- sides, they are hard to get into a picture. You sometimes have to cut off the top, or lower them down.” Although he had not seen an ex- hibition of local art on his trip, Dr. Jackson had previously found some promising artists among the group He felt that the proposed new art centre would be a fine thing; that it Was very important to have a place to meet and talk over problems. Dr. Jackson started his career as a commercial artist back in the 1890's, then he went to Paris to study draw- ing and sketching. At that time he had no idea of becoming a painter. In Canada an artist was considered “funny”, there-was something wrong with them. But Paris was a mecca for artists, and in two years Jackson had decided to become a full-fledged painter. “I don’t regret it,” he smiled “ex- cept when sales are bad.” Dr. Jackson is one of the surviving Been Painting Years ed up by Dr. members of the original Group of Seven. the famous group of painters who banded together in 1920 to pre- sent Canadian landscapes in a new and vigorous style. Up to this time there had been no such thing as Can- adian art, the country was considered too crude and cold. At home, the group's first efforts were met with hostile criticism and it wasn’t until their work had been ac- claimed in Britain and the United States, that they began to be accepted in Canada. At the recent showing at the Van- couver Art Gallery of work of the Group of Seven, Dr. Jackson remind- ed visitors of this early hostility when he read clippings from a Vancouver paper of their first showing there 1 1932. At that time they were termed “a menace to any sane communi This time the show with many of the same pictures included was described as “an exciting artistic event and one of historical importance.” --- WITH IRENE I see by a recent news report in the local paper that the Sta mpede As- sociation actually has some money on the black side of the ledger. And afler taking a ride through the Stampede grounds the other Sunday, I can think of lots of improvements they could make with that money. They probably have their own idea. 3 but as no-one has give them mine. First of all, the so-called restrooin tacilities are a horrible eyesore and trom what I understand, an infinite- ly more horrible edifice to actually patronize, It does not seem fair to those who attend the annual show that ade- quate decent facilities are not pro- vided. As a mother with a small child, I can appreciate the embarass- ment and annoyance that must over- take parents who are saddled with a whimpering child who must either be brought up-town, or found the dubious shelter of a parked ear, Ana then there are the many work- ars from town organizatons who run che various concessions, and the Stampede Association’s own workers Many of them stay down at the grounds for hours on end and must find it inconvenient, to say the least. { know there are problems in Although he makes his home at Toronto, Dr. Jackson has travelled extensively throughout Canada, painting scenes in almost every prov- ince. He has also made several trips into the Arctic. 4 retrospective showing of his art was held recently at Toronto, Mont- real and Ottawa. At the Toronto showing which was opened by the | Governor-General. over 22,000 peo- ple visited the gallery. A large reception was held last | Thursday evening by Mrs. Cowan for | members of the local Art Society to | meet and talk with Dr. Jackson who - has been honorary president since its inception. More than one-fifth of Canada’s total mileage -- 9,000 miles — of rail- way track is in Saskatchewan. occasional chairs —- in this Finery —- fabric in Beautiful Boucle Frieze YOU'LL LIKE THE PRICE TOO NEW SAMPLES FOR SPRING See these new Coverings for Chesterfields and you'll agree your old furniture will look as Bright as Spring dressed AVALON -— A nylon cloth in shades of Grey, Green, Red Chartreuse, Beige LA FRANCE --- A nylon JAN MIKLER For over 30 years Manufacturer of Exclusive Upholstered Furniture maintaining decent restrooms at the grounds in view of the wandering populace at other times of the year who would defile any structure, But could not some attempt pe made to protect them with stout locks and frequent checks by some association member made during the other months of the year? At the time of the Stampede, they could be cleaned and possibly white- washed if needed, and a worker ap- pointed to keep his eye on them dur- ing the actual days of the Stampede. Another disgrace to the landscape is the decrepit platform that passes for the Indian dancehall. I realize that $1000 cannot work miracles, but even if the plank walls were re- paired and replaced, it would present a uniform appearance to the world. And then if there is any money left, there are the concession«stanas which could stand some fixing up... or even brand new ones. It seems to me I heard some mention of this a couple of years ago .... The government has evidently giv- en up all hope of making a decent lady again out of the course “Effect- ive Living’’. The cause of raised eye- brows and brunt of many jokes, the course has been re-named “Health and Personal Development”, accord- ing to a bulletin from the Depart- ment of Education. = In the course of newspaper work, emanating from the recent badminton club play-offs. One junior was not Spring Tea HOME COOKING NEEDLE WORK DAFFODILS Saturday, April 24 2:30 to 5 p.m. : ST. PETER’S HALL Sponsored by the Anglican Women’s Auxiliary -- Tops For department. Sleeveless styles as well as the popular long and short sleeved shirts are shown in blue, rose, lime, aqua, scarlet, white, lavender and black. Cemmunion and Confirmation Spring Crisp new blouses to top all your shirt and slack ensembles are the latest features of our sportswear +++. see our complete pastel gloves, costume veiling and flowers . EASTER ACCESSORIES It’s the little things that complete your ensemble .. We also have a complete millinery line for ladies and girls. selection of white and jewellery, scarves, hat GIFTS LINEN FLOWERS Our Easter flowers and potted plants will be in Saturday morning, April 17 LEE’S LADIES’ WEAR CHILDREN’S WEAR CHINA First Avenue we have a nice stock of these Dresses - also headbands and EOE DRESSES veils ed me, I will, we attend many meetings and become familiar with the proper way in which they should he conducted. }iut not all meetings roll along smoothly and it must be very frustrating to the mem- bership to sit through one where the president fumbles his way along, not even knowing the main procedure in Presenting a motion to the members. I realize there have been, and are many good “working” presidents: that is, they do a good job at worl ing for the organization but are los: at actual meetings. But it seems to me that with a little study or help, they could and should attempt to bring some leadership to,their meet- ings by knowing some parliamentary procedure, ‘There are booklets that can be oh- tained on this, but failing that, there are many local people who would be more than glad to help out a new officer. It is only fair to find out if your members are “all in favour’, rath than taking it for granted. I got a good laugh out of a story making much progress, baving wou absolutely nothing. so he approached one.of the officials “When do the mixed singles come up?” he asked. It wa § explained that tere was no such thing as “mixed single: After all,” said the official, “it wouldn't be fair for you to play against girls.” “I don't know why not,” growled the youngster, “a fellow has to win somehow.” Galloping Teas Next A novel way of raising money wil! be tried out this month by the La- dies Guild of the United Chureh when they stage a series of “gallop- ing” teas. 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