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"NAPOLEON." By W. Q. ORCHARDSON, R.A. This work, which was considered at th« time to be perhaps the finest picture ia the Royal Academy of 1880, represents tl\a exiled Emperor talcing his last long look at France. In the uniform •which is peculiarly associated with him, ho stands apart from his suite on tho deck of H.M.S. Bellerophon, 3rd July, 1815, off Cape Ushant. To the left, at a respoctful distance, and bareheaded, are his officers, Col. Planat, General Montholon, Chirgn. Maigaul, Cto. Las Cases (whose son ia leaning over the rail in tho mid-distance), and General Savery, General s Lallemand, and General Bertrand. Thiß is one of the few examples of aa open air Bubject by Mr. Orphardson, who selects more often the interior of a spacious salon with ample space of empty floor. That feature, a peculiar characteristic of his work, is present here, and is more than ever valuable in detaching the hero from his surroundings. The loneliness of the greab warrior is emphasised by this isolation, to the advantage of the picture as a composition and the dramatic force of the incident. Tiio slight roll of the vessel, indicated by the line of the masts, explains the pose of the Emperor, and suggests the movement of the ship, & suggestion which, is also greatly helped by the diagonal lines of the ship's rigging. The straightforward story-telling, with no comment,, no "touching" incidents, and no confusion, is another feature of the artist's work. Here is Napoleon taking his last look at France. Your attention is not called away by any conflicting motives. The work was purchased for £2000 under the terms of the Chantrey Bequest, wheneo it has been reproduced by permission oF tho artist and the President and Council of the Royal Academy. It is now hung 1 at the Tato Gallery with, the rest of the Chantrey Pictures. , A large beautifully framed engraving of thiß picture is on view in th© Showrooms of Messrs. R. and E. Tingey and Co., Ltd., Manners-street. — Advt. BUT RHEUMO CONVINCED HIM. MR. F. J. CHAPMAN is well known in Nelson. Read how RHEUMO cured him. Ho writes: — "Being a -bit sceptical was the reason that I did not try RHEUMO, until you put the experience of others you know and the benefit they i derived. I am no longer a Eceptic after [ what RHEUMO has done for me. I am constantly in draughts in my occupation as Enginedriver at Messrs. Griffen and Son's Factory. I can recommend RHEUMO at a good remedy.— F. J. Chapman, Nelson." Why suffer when RHEUMO will eurja you? At all Stores and Chemists, 2s 6d and 4s 6d. CAN YOU AFFOKP "' ILL HEALTH? If not, a cure is cheap at an/ price, and certain if you usft "EVUEN " NERVE AND BRAIN Only the wealthy can afford to be invalids. They alone are able to bear the expense of constant medical attendance and trained nursing. Your time is your Capital, and whether your daily task is in the home, office, shop, factory, or abroad, you must make every day profitable, or tjecome a burden to yourself and friends.' Weakness is the greatest source of illhealth — weakness of the Nerves, defective or weakened action of the Brain, Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, and Digestive Organs. "EVREN" NERVE AND BRAIN TABLETS are well suited to the needs and requirements of a multitude of people, because they overcome all weakness — first, weakness of the Nerves, and through them, weakness of all the organs of the body. You may require a half-dozen or more boxes of "EVREN "NERVE AND BRAIN TABLETS to make your Nerves strong and well, and send the thrill of Health and Strength through your wasted Nerves and shrivelled Arteries, but they Will do itl Because "EVREN" NERVE AND BRAIN TABLETS are Creators of new Nerve Force, Pure Blood, Healthy and Normal Action of all the Bodily Functions. You can be positive that each box if doing you genuine good — prove this by noting your increase in weight as your Nerves are made strong, and new fimr flesh and tissue is being added to youi body. i POST FREE.— Arsenical Pills, Is 6d; Ceriicura Soap,_ Is; Spring Blossoiz Soap, 6d : "Hawkins's Instant Relic Asthma Powder," Is and 2s tin; Sprin Blossom Ointment, 6d and Is ; Spru Blossom Pills, 6d "and Is ; Bloomine Co Cure, 6d ; Mandarin Laundry Glaze. I and Is. Sold everywhere. Agent Wholesale Druggists. IgCHOLEFIELD, FOR PRESENTS f SCHOLEFIELD, FOR JEWELLERY I SCHOLEFIELD, FOR WATCHES! SCHOLEFIELD, FOR BARGAINS I I GREENSTONE HOUSE, 'j 39, MANNERS-ST (Next to Fielder's). ■

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Evening Post, Volume LXXVI, Issue 142, 15 December 1908, Page 4

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