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NZ Truth, Issue 124, 2 November 1907, Page 8

"Truth" understands that G, P. Doyle, who guessed the exact number of peas m a bottle at the Labour Day picnic, is dissatisfied with the oil painting, valued at £5 ss, which was set down as the prize. He wants an order to get whatever trophy he pleases. A representative of this journal was requested to view the painting, and did so, and now expresses the opinion that the picture is worth considerably more than five guineas. Frank Barnes is the artist, and the painting represents the Union Company's fine turbine steamer Maheno during heavy weather off the Kaikouras. Had Barnes the reputation he might paint a much inferior picture and command a hundred guineas for it m a larger art centre than Wellington. The Sports Committee were very fortunate m obtaining a valuable painting at a price that must have been a great surprise to the artist, and unappreciative Doyle doesn't deserve to get it for Ms miserable shilling. The Committee, by the way, ran the competition at a loss, ■> '.« receipts amounting to £2 13s sjrAy..