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 to execute her design, in a public building. This was the third time that such a commission was given to a prize student, and the first time it was accorded to a woman. More recently Miss Hammond has illustrated books and magazines; in 1902 she illustrated the "Virginians" in a new American edition of Thackeray's novels. At the Academy, 1903, she exhibited "A Reading from Plato."

Harding, Charlotte. George W, Childs gold medal at Philadelphia School of Design for Women ; silver medal at Women's Exposition, London, 1900. Born in Newark, New Jersey, 1873. Pupil of Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts and School of Design for Women. In the latter was awarded the Horstman fellowship. Miss Harding is an illustrator whose works are seen in a number of the principal magazines.

Hart, Letitia B. Dodge prize. National Academy of Design, 1898. Born in New York, 1857. Pupil of her father, James M. Hart, and Edgar M, Ward. Her principal works are "The Keepsake," "Unwinding the Skein," "In Silk Attire," and "The Bride's Bouquet."

Havens, Belle. Awarded third Hallgarten prize at National Academy of Design, winter of 1903. Born in Franklin County, Ohio. Studied at Art Students' League, New York, and at Colarossi Atelier, Paris. In New York Miss Havens was directed by William Chase, and by Whistler in Paris. In Holland she studied landscape under Hitchcock, and a picture called "Going Home" was accepted at the Salon and later exhibited at the Philadelphia Academy; it is owned by Mr. Caldwell, of Pittsburg.