ART IN WELLINGTON.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 865, 11 July 1910, Page 6

ART IN WELLINGTON.

ABE WE TO HAVE A NATIONAL GALLEIIY? There was a large gathering of members i:i the social ha]] of the Arts Club on Saturday evening, when Sir Josoph Ward, who presided, reiterated his proniiso, made at a former meeting or tho club, that the Government would by every legitimate means support liw proposal for the establishment in Wellington of a National .Gallery. A site highly suitable- for tho erection of a building would be pkctd at the disposal of Wellington . citizens, who would, however, called upon to maku some effort for themselves and would have to provide funds. Other cities of the Dominion must not, however, bo allowed to think that Wellington wts being moro favourably treated than themselves. With regard U, the provision of building sites for art galleries, he would sm that land was provided for such purposes in every case where possible, but the claims (.1 Wellington for the establishment of a National Art Gallery were paramount.

The Prims Minister's statement was received by the ciub with every demonstration of appreciation, and upon the conclusion of his speech hearty cheers were given for the Primo Minister and Lady Ward, who was also present. It is understood that the club will take active steps in connection with the matter.