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One of the principal attractions at Vancouver during the celebration (Ed.: Dominion Day), was the
exhibition of the Vancouver Art Association's loan collections. Many choice
paintings, both in oil and water colors, as well as handsome pieces of fancy work, adorned
the walls. One of the finest oil paintings noticed was a scene in the Rocky Mountains, from
the brush of L.R. O'Brien, President of the Canadian Art
Association. Amongst provincial artists, Mr. S. Maclure, had a
number of beautiful water color sketches on view, which are equally as noteworthy as the
former pictures by this artist. J. Bamford (sic), also of Victoria,
was well represented by some very clever paintings. There was on exhibition a magnificent
piece of tapestry, the property of Mrs. Cook, which is said to be over three hundred and
fifty years old. The association has made a most creditable beginning, which is largely due
to the energy displayed by Mrs. Wm. Webster, who has been the
principal worker in the movement, and to whom the thanks of the public are due for the
successful launching of the association.
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