HOKITIKA NOTES.

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 August 1920, Page 7

HOKITIKA NOTES.

(Own Correspondent.) THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. I am pleased to report that there are indications that the influenza outbreak has almost spent itself. V ery few fresh cases were repoited during- ' the past few days, and many familiar faces are appearing on the street again. They are ail more or less weak, and contend that there is nothing "mild" about the "flu." Dr Teiehelmann has been somewhat indisposed for a day or so, and has arranged for Dr Simpson to act as his locum teneus for a time. Dr Simpson arrived last night. The little township of Kanieri, which has had rather a severe visitation of the 'flu', is now al-

most free again. ART EST KANIERI. It has again been my pleasure and privilege, as well as that of many others, to view the work by pencil and brush of the pupils of Miss Learmont, of Kanieri. " For some years Miss Learmont has given an exhibition of the work of

her pupils, and during the season of the exhibition Mrs Learmont's residence becomes a kind of Mecca to lovers of art. Success brings success, so with the studio at Kanieri. This year the number of pupils has increased, and as a consequence the number of pictures exhibited is also greater, and former pupils have shown marked improvement in their work. Some of the oil work and crayon or pencil work is especially well done, whilst all on exhibition are certainly above the average. There is a general absence of that stiffness which usually characterises the work of beginners, and the subjects chosen have a wide range. Landscapes and seascapes appear to be favourite subjects with some pupils, whilst others make a fine study of Nature from flowers. There are half-a-dozen pictures of the latter, which are really fine work, and are a credit to the pupils as well as to the teacher. The black and white studies are decidedly good, and these embrace subjects from eom-

mem cooking utensils to a stormlashed rocky coast of the Shetwintei\seenes, and sporting* subjects. There is a thoroughness shown in the entire exhibition which at once gives a spectator the impression that the tutor is thorough and is particular about small things. For instance, in the exhibits of flpwer pictures fallen petals and discoloured grub-eaten leaves are discernible, giving a natural effect. Perspective is also a strong point in Miss Learmont's pupils, perfect angles, soft colouring, with such a pleasing effect that one can put in a couple of very pleasant hours examining the exhibits and come away regretting that he cannot become possessed of the lot. The pictures have been seen by many persons qualified to judge as to their merits, and all are delighted with the exhibition and do not fail to pass the advice on to their friends to go out to Konieri to view them. I sincerely congratulate Miss Learmont on tlie success of her tuition and her pupils on the aptitude they have shown* I, among others, suggest that the. exhibition be brought into Hokitika to some convenient room, where all who take an interest in art may share the pleasure of tho«e who have <rone out to TTf,rneri. The names of'fhe chief exhibitors are Mis«es Evelyn Millrev, A. Nancekivell, R. Eavill. B. Chosterman. E. M'anson, M. Kackell, Lulu Millner. Cathie Manson, Bettv Yarrnll. Yv* Rtoor,, Masters E. Wells, E. Selby, M. Hutchison.