AN AMATEUR EXHIBITION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—An effort is being made by a body of amateurs in London, whose names are familiar in connexion with the Exhibitions of the Royal Amateur Arts Society and other Art Clubs in London, to give practical proof of their sympathy with professional artists who fall On evil days. They arc Organizing a special Exhibition of amateurs' work in all its branches at Messrs. Elliott and Fry's Galleries, Baker Street, from November lith to 17th on behalf of the Artists' General Benevolent "Institution.
The Committee consists of Candida Marchioness Tweeddale, C.B.E., The MM. Margaret Amherst, Mrs. Horne, Mini Evelyn Bradshaw, Major Hussey, C.V.O., Mr. A. G. Fcrard, C.B.E. (Hon. Secretary), the Countess Bathurst, the Hon. Lady Mallet (chairinUn), the Hon. Sybil Legh, Mrs. Alfred Sotheby, Miss Buxton, Mr. W: Ward Cook,- Mr. Cyril FitzRoy, Mr. Ernest Thcsiger, who issued invitations to exhibit to a 'large number of amateurs- known to produce good work. The response was so satisfactory that the ,whole of the available space was speedily_ allotted and the organizers -greatly regret, therefore, that they have been compelled to refuse applications from a large number of persons whom they would gladly have included. Admission to the Exhibition will be free, but each exhibitor has to pay an entrance fee of 5s., which will be handed over to the Artists' General Benevolent Institution, together with 15 per cent. on all - articles sold, except in cases where the exhibitor wishes the whole proceeds of sale to accrue to the Charity. A small room will be set apart for some interesting drawings of the late Mrs. Hugh Smith. The general exhibits will include pictures, jewellery, needlework, book-binding, glass, lace, wood carving, and various objects out Of the common, such as a violoncello made by a blacksmith. The list of exhibitors includes H.R.H. the Princess Beatrice, Lady Patricia Ramsay, and the names of many other people well known, not only for what they are, but for what they can do. The Committee are anxious to make it clear that the Exhibition is not being undertaken by any particular Art Society or Club.—I am,
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