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Rh her "Poma Bride," seated in the midst of the baskets that are her dower, is a picture which curiously attracts and holds the attention. Her compositions are simple, and it can only be a rare skill in their treatment that gives them the value that is generally accorded them by critics, who, while approving them, are all the time conscious of surprise at themselves for doing so, and of an unanswered Why? which persists in presenting itself to their thought when seeing or thinking of these pictures.

Hulbert, Mrs. Katherine Allmond. Born in Sacramento Valley, California. Pupil of the San Francisco School of Design under Virgil Williams; National Academy of Design, New York, under Charles Noel Flagg; Artist Artisan Institute, New York, under John Ward Stimson.

This artist paints in water-colors and her works are much admired. Among the most important are " The Stream, South Egremont," which is in a private gallery in Denver; "In the Woods" belongs to Mr. Whiting, of Great Barrington ; and "Sunlight and Shadow" to Mr. Benedict, Albany, New York. Mrs. Hulbert is also favorably known as an illustrator and decorative designer.

Hunter, Mary Y. Four silver medals at Royal Academy Schools Exhibitions; diploma for silver medal. Woman's International Exhibition, Earl's Court, London. Member of Society of Painters in Tempera. Born in New Zealand. Studied at Royal Academy Schools.

The following list of the titles of Mrs. Hunter's works will give an idea of the subjects she affects: "Dante and