MONTHLY LETTER January 1956 THE CHRISTMAS DINNER ...

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THE LIBRARY cont'd
parish church of the period 1608-1760. There are 51 photographs and 6 drawings.
3) Canadian Art, by Graham Mclnnes. This work is a revised and expanded version
of the author's A Short History of Canadian Art. In addition to painting, the
book covers the fields of sculpture, architecture, handicrafts, industrial design,
films, art in the theatre, etc. There are 37 illustrations as well as 4 informative
appendices. 4) Romancero du Canada, by the noted Canadian anthologist
Marius Barbeau. This collection of 50 songs was published in 1937; words and
music are given, as well as backgrounds, the rythmic formulae, and analyses of
the music. The entire work is in the French language.
Additional purchases include The Book of Costume, by Milia Davenport.
This great work, now published in one volume, is probably the most complete,
authoritative, and enjoyable work on the subject of costumes. It contains a comprehensive
account of dress, jewelry, coiffure, arms, heraldry, etc., as well as
a specially designed appendix containing bibliographical and documentary material.
There are 3,000 illustrations, many being reproductions of famous works of art.
The World we Live In is an unusual book which was reproduced by the editorial
staff of Life magazine. It contains over 300 illustrations, most in full colour
and, as might be expected, only with Life's facilities could such a work be published
at such a reasonable price. Artists, photographers, and those fond of
science should be particularly interested in this pictorial review of five billion
years of the earth's natural history.
Two donations to the library have recently been received. One is
Canadian Paintings in Hart House, sent by the Warden, Joseph McCulley, as the
gift of Hart House. In four sections, the book contains 78 reproductions, nine
of which are in full colour; selection, arrangement and notes are by J. Russell
Harper. The works of a number of Club members are to be found hanging among
these paintings, while other members have helped in a variety of ways over the
past 35 years to form this important collection.
The second donation to the library is a collection of poems titled
Drifting Boats. This booklet was sent from England by the authors, Sidney and
Marion Arnold.
NEW MEMBERS
DONALD T. BARBER. Mr. Barber is the son of a former member, Mr. Frank Barber,
who from 1915 to 1930, was in the Club, and who from time to time introduced
his son to its amenities. Donald is now a non-pro member interested in music and
painting. By vocation he is a management consultant.
JOSEPH BARFOOT. Mr. Barfoot enters the Club as a non-pro member who is deeply
interested in music, painting and sculpture. He is a nephew of the late Owen
Staples (a former well known member whose voice was an asset to the Club choir).
He has been a member of the Saturday Club for 30 years; is treasurer of the
Potters' Guild and a member of the Toronto Field Naturalists 1 Society. His
special hobby is Pottery, specimens of which he has exhibited and for which he
has won prizes.
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