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tssss!rrm" in"- ART AT SVVANSEA. INTERESTING LECTURE AT THE FREE LIBRARY. There was a good attendance at the Swan- sea Public Library on Thursday evening, when Mr. Percy Shuttlawood, M.R.S.A., delivered a lecture on the subject of Dutch Ait," under the auspices of the Local Education Authorities. His Worship the Mayor of Swansea (Aid. T. T. Corker), who presided, in introducing [he lecturer. cbserved that Mr. Shuttle- wood was for some years a student at the Swansea Schools of \rt and Crafts, and had been awarded the studentship of the British School at Rome. His efforts in the direc- tion of research work had been recognised by the Dutch Governnisut-, and as an art. critic Mr. Shultlewood had contributed to the most important art publications of the world. His Worship, dealing with the lec- turer's career, alluded to his forthcoming book on the' subject of Dutch art, to be issued by the Official Department of Public Information the prominent part he has taken in art matters generally, and the interesting fact 11 i-at he is now preparing reports on art administration for the ill; of the Imperial Japanese Government. Mr. Shuttlewood, who was well received, proceeded to deal in a manner which ap- pealed to those present with the snb- ject of his lecture, which was of an interest compelling nature. From earliest times he traced the art activity of the quaint Dutch folk, and the charming iimelight 4slides de- picting crumbling .and romantic ruins, and elegant castles, were very attractive. There, too, were examples of the characteristic Dutch furniture. Dealing with this. the lecturer showed to how great 8.n. extent thft Dutch craftsmen inilnenced the design of the English workmanship. At the close the Mayor, from the chair, moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer. He was sure Mr. Shuttlewood had a brilliant future. The lecture had been a masterly one, and showed hew very thoroughly he ha-d studied the subject. Mr. Suttiewood would, he was sure, prove a great credit to his native town. Mr. lltid Thomas. J.P.. in seconding the vote of thanks, said that the lecture had been a brilliant one, and he was sure that when in the near future Mr Shuttlewoo'l lectured on the Comment, he would reflect country. The motion wis carried amid applause. Mr. Shuttlewood briefly returned thanks.

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