The Morning Herald from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 10

The Morning Weekender Fridoy, August 16, 1974--TEN Jonathan Hager Crafts Day set for Sunday at City Park Hornsmith Roland Cad If carved powder horn as Pholo by Slivt Sagl smooths down a entile horn to be made into an intricately part of Jonathan Hager Frontier Crafts Day this Sunday. Visitors to Hagerstown on Sunday, August 18, will be treated to a "frontier" experience as a host of craftsmen fill the north end of Hagerstown City Park for the final Jonathan Hager Frontier Crafts Day. A the a who will be demonstrating their talents throughout the day will be a housewright, who will prepare logs and shingles for building, a hdrnsmith, who will carve meticulous designs on powder horns and utensils, fur trappers, weavers, broom makers, and other craftsmen of the Colonial period. The Allegheny Mountaineers will also take part in the Crafts Day, setting up a camp complete with' Indian teepees and demonstrating tomahawk throwing, musketry, making fires with flint, and more. Members of the Artisans Craft Guild, ted by Dana Ingram, will be on hand for a quilting bea.

Throughout the afternoon, visitors may not only marvel at the fine handmade quilts which will be on display but also learn how they are made with instruction and demonstrations by members of the Craft Guild during their annual quilting bea which is being held this year in conjunction with the Jonathan Hager Frontier Crafts Day. Infantrymen of the First Maryland Regi-, ment organized to authentically portray! Maryland Continental troops, will also be at the 1 park to provide an insight into the military life! of the 18th century. They will show the and accoutements of the private solider of the day, in addition to demonstrating button and bullet molding. All of the craftsmen will be selling their wares, giving visitors a fine opportunity to do some early Christinas shopping and to bring home some unique, hand-crafted items. Among the items which will be for sale are handmade belts, silver or porcelain jewelry, folk toys, braided rugs, wooden statues, hand-dipped candles, dried flower arrangements, and patchwork quilts.

Music will also be a part of the August Crafts Day. with J.R. Kustomaires and the Grass Fire Express sending strains of country music through the Park. Music is provided by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Funds', a public service organization created and financed by the Recording Industries under agreements with the American Federation of Musicians. The grant was obtained with the cooperation of Local 770.

A.F. of M. The Jonathan Hager House, home of tte founder of Hagerstown, will also be open to the public on Sunday. The Hager Museum to the rear of the house displays artifacts of the 18th century life in Hagerstown. Admission to the Hager House is fifty cents for adults and children free.

The program, which runs from 1 p.m. to p.m., is sponsored by the Potomac Valley Hostt, and will take place on the lawn surrounding the Hager House. Admission is by donation. Food, fried chicken, ham sandwiches, and beverages will be on sale throughout the afternoon. There are picnic tables available and ample free parking.

Hagerstown is reachable via 70 and 81. For further information about these and other activities in Washington County, phone or write the Washington County Department of Tourism, 40 Summit 731-0110. extension 203. Maxfield Parrish exhibit currently at Chadds Ford, Pa. CHADDS FORD, Pa.

The Maxfield Parrish revival is on. The artist, one of America's foremost illustrators for three generations, has been the subject of a recent spate of articles, a major book, a collection of Parrish posters, and now an extensive retrospective exhibit at the Brandywine River. Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to run through September 2. Parrish's period of obscurity was remarkably short, thirty years, from the 'beginning of War II i his "rediscovery" around 1966.

Much of Parrish's early work was done in pen and ink. Then, at the turn of the century, the artist had a bout with tuberculosis and spent a winter at a sanitarium in Saranac Lake, N.Y. At that time, the treatment of tuberculosis involved exposing the patient to lots of very cold air. The result was that his inks froze and Parrish turned to oils that remained liquid at low temperatures. He applied very thin glazes of pure color, straight out of the tube and mixed with a thinner such as linseed oil, to prepared paper backgrounds.

Most oil paintings today are done as if all the clors were opaque, seen only by reflected light. In Parrish's technique, the oil glazes were thin and transparent, coloring the light transmitted back through the a i by the i background. Each layer of paint was covered with a transparent varnish and dried thoroughly in sunlight or under heat lamps, before the next layer was applied. The technique enabled Parrish to achieve brilliant color effects and to mix colors without muddiness. Very few brush strokes are found in any of Parrish's oils.

His glazes were applied with a pounce, a type of brush used vertically to apply a dot or paint at the end of each bristle. The result was either a pure uniform color, or an effect similar to the blow-ups of photographic half-tones. a i also used photography extensively and imaginatively. Photographs of hand-set type projected with a magic lantern onto the painting helped in relating type size to the rest of the composition. After 1931, Parrish painted many landscapes of rural scenes, which appeared on seven, million calendars, three milliqn, greeting cards, and one million prints.

Many are still in existence. Good examples of the artist's work can be seen in many book His fairytale drawings adorned editions of Mother Goose in Prose, Dream Days, Knickerbocker's History of New York, Italian Villas and their Gardens, and the Arabian Nights, plus many more. As if this were not enough, Parrish also did posters and advertisements of General Electric Mazda Bulbs, Fisk Tires, and Jello. Parrish murals also can be seen in public places, such as Old King Cole at the St. Regis Hotel in New York and the Mask and Wig in Philadelphia, Pa.

More than 100 sketches, drawings, watercolors, and finished paintings are included in the Brandywine exhibit. A catalogue for this comprehensive exhibition is available at the museum, containing a valuable description of the artist's techniques by his son, Maxfield Parrish Jr. ttvities Montgomery County Fair to run for one week Calendar of events Activities GAITHERSBURG The Montgomery County Fair will apen on Monday, August 19, on the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds, twelve miles northwest of Washington, D.C., just off Route 70-S. The Fair will run through Saturday, August 24, with an Arabian Horse Show scheduled for Sunday, August 18, preceding the official opening. Dairy goats were at the first Montgomery County Fair 26 years ago, and will be on hand again this year.

More than 300 entries of these hardy animals day of the Fair in one of the largest goat shows in the east. The show is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The 4-H Dairy Goat Department, a comparative newcomer, will hold Us show on Friday, August 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m. A light note is added with a "Pretty Goat" contest in which unusual costumes are the rule rather than the exception. And health is added at the Dairy Goat Milk Bar, which sells goats' milk.

Children's Day at the Fair will be observed on Tuesday, August 20. with a turtle race (bring your own turtle), a frog race (bring your own frog), a needle-in-a-haystack contest, and a pie-eating contest. Events are scheduled to get underway at noon. The Fair will host its fifth year of complete tractor pull contests on Thursday, August 22, on a new, specially-built 300- foot course on the ball diamond at the fairgrounds. There will be twelve classes, comprised of from thirty to 1,500 horsepower tractors stock farm, hot rod, super stock, gas, and diesel.

The contests will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 10:30 p.m. 4-H boys and girls, as well as seasoned farmers, are expected to compete for the $2,500 in prize money. The Arabian Horse Show, which will precede the Fair on August 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will consist of thirty classes, including eighteen breeding classes and twelve performance classes (English, Western, Park, Driving).

Exhibitors will be eligible for Legion Merit points, the a i a a i i Classes, and Blue Ridge High Point awards. Flea market and barbecue planned at Museum WESTMINSTER The Ninth Annual Flea Market Barbecue, and Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum here on Saturday. August 17. from noon to 5 p.m Over forty flea market exhibitors from across the state are expected to participate. The gates will open at 8 a.m.

for the exhibitors who may choose their location on a first- come basis. The Flea Market will open at 10 a.m. and the in- tercomplex of the Museum grounds will open at noon. The Antique Motor Club of Greater Baltimore will be represented by approximately twentyfive antique cars, which will line the driveway during the afternoon Horse and wagon rides will be taking place throughout the day. along with assorted games the youngsters.

Young and old alike will enjoy the contests to be held, including a pie eating contest for men 21 years of age and older, and a watermelon eating con test for the eight to twelve year old group. Crafts will be demonstrated during the afternoon and tours of the main farm house will be given by costumed guides. Children will enjoy visiting i the i farrr. animals, including two Belgian draft horses and their colts. Fresh picked corn on the cob with plenty of hot butter and red ripe tomatoes will be on sale, as well as the famous barbecupd chicken.

Lemons with peppermint sticks and ice cream will also be available. The Farm Museum also has a gift shop filled with assorted hand-crafted items. There are plenty of picnic tables under shade trees, where visitors can enjoy the good food and cool country air. The Farm Museum is located one mile south of Westminster on Center Street. The Flea Market is free: however, a nominal admission is charged to the Museum grounds.

Turf Club to host antiques snow and sale CHARLES TOWN, W. Va. The Old Opera House Theatre Company here will sponsor the Fifth Annual Racetrack Antiques Show and Sale to be held at the Charles Town Turf Club on August 16 Lhrough August 18. A special preview party has been planned for Thursday, August 15, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Selected exhibitors are ex- peeled from Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New. Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the Stale of Israel. The antiques show has gained in stature since its inception five years ago and this year will bring to the public an extensive collection of antique furniture and accessories running Jhe gamut from early 18th century to Art Nouveau. The air-conditioned club house will accommodate more than fifty booths, offering a selection of period and country i a a i accessories. Included in the collection will be heirloom silver, art glass, cut glass, jewelry, porcelains, Oriental a i i i and carpets, nautical items, maps, toys, antique advertising, etc.

The show will run from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. A snack bar will be available along with ample free parking. A $29 i certificate, redeemable at any booth, will be awarded daily.

BUS TOURS, a four and a half-hour guided tour of historic spots in Washington Countysponsoredby the Washington County Tourism Department, Saturday afternoons through October 12. Bus departs from the Sheraton Motor Inn on Route 40 at 12:30 p.m. Further information about the tours may be obtained from the Washington County Tourism Division, 731-0110, extension 203. JONATHAN HAGER FRONTIER CRAFT DAY, Sunday, August 18'. on the lawn surrounding the Hager House at Hagerstown City Park, 1 p.m.

to 6 p.m. Demonstrations and the sale of frontier crafts will take place sponsored by the Potomac Valley Hosts. Inc. RACETRACK ANTIQUES SHOW, sponsored by the Old Opera House Theatre Company of Charles Town, W. August 18 through August 18, at the Charles Town Turf Club.

The hours are noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. FLEA MARKET AND BARBECUE DAY, Saturday, August 17. at the Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster.

27TH ANNUAL STATE CRAFT FAIR AND EXHIBIT, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Guild College, Gettysburg, Pa. Fair and exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 14-16, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on August 17. Admission is $1.00 for adults and children free, accompanied by an adult. Open to the public. Entertainment THREE DOG NIGHT in concert, Friday, August 16,8 p.m. at the Capital Centre in Largo.

Tickets available at the Capital Centre Box Office. For additional information, telephone 3503900 KOOL AND THE GANG. Wednesday, August 21, and Sunday, August 25. the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington. D.

both evenings: All seats reserved. For ticket information, telephone 783-2300. THE PRISONER OF SECOND Neil Simor comedy, starring Wil Love and Margaret Winn, August I through August 17. Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville, Pa Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. For ticket information, telephone 3522164 MAXFIELD PARRISH EXHIBIT, featuring 130 items from Parrish's childhood sketches to the work of his old age, on display through September 2 at the Brandywine River Museum at Chadds Ford, Pa.

SEX PLEASE, WE'RE August 19 through August 31, at the Totem Pole Playhouse, Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville, Pa. Evening performances are 8:30 p.m.; with a Wednesday and Saturday matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Ticket information available by telephoning 3S2-2164. BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL, August 16 through August 18, at the Crazy Horse Campground, two miles west of Gettysburg, on Pennsylvania Rt. 116; appearing will be the Osboroe Brothers, Country Gentlemen, Blue Sky Boys, Seldom Scene, Charlie Monroe, Bill McCory and the Dixie Pals, Mother Mabel Carter and the Carter Family, Bottle Hill, and Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys.

ALL-SINGING CALL SQUARE DANCE, Saturday, August 17, 8 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Parish House, Lappaiu Crossroads, sponsored by the Gad-Abouts Square Dance Club; open to the public. RIVER REGATTA, sponsored by the Potomac Fish and Game Club, Sunday, August 18, 2 p.m., clubgrounds at Williamsport; featuring a Cypress Garden-style water show, the regatta will include music by the "Country Men" and a skydiving exhibition. Admission is $1.50 for adults, fifty cents for children eight to fourteen years of age, while children under eight will be admitted free. Gate prizes will be awarded.

The rain date is August 25. SEMI-ANNUAL INTERSTATE COIN CLUB SHOW, August 31 through September 1, at the Venice Motel Ballroom, Dual Highway; hours of the show are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is free. STEAM SHOW DAYS, September through Septembers, at the Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, featuring an exhibit of old steam equipment all in running condition, and country food prepared by the Steam Society. 'FAMILY Sunday, August 18, at Hagerstown Junior College, featuring the Pickwick Players Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. and an aerobic dancing demonstration at 3:30 p.m. Open (a the public, free of charge.

LAWN FESTIVAL, sponsored by the Women of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg, Saturday, August 17, beginning at 4 p.m. Country ham sandwiches and fried chicken with a choice of vegetables, desserts, and salads will be served. The event will be held rain or shine. Cultural AREA ARTISTRY, exhibit of representative works by Lee of Hagerstown, on display in the Hagerstown Junior College Library, August 26 through September 20.

The library open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited.

BOOK REVIEW AND FILM, a review of "Tlie Exorcist: Demon or Delusion?" by Gilbert P. Hull, professor of Psychology at Hagerstown Junior College, Friday, September 13, 8 p.m. in the'campus auditorium. Professor Hull will give a critical analysis and show the film, "Inner Spaces," narrated by astronaut Edgar Mitchell. The public is welcome to attend, free of charge.

MINI-LOUVRE EXHIBIT, featuring a host of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and art objects drawn from the Museum's permanent collection, through September 2, at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. CONCERT. Hagerstown Municipal Band, Sunday, August 18, 8 p.m. Admission is free. EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS EXHIBIT, selected pieces from the Washington Museum's permanent collection of American glass, on view in the Ceramics Room through Labor Day.

September 2, at the Washington County Museum of Fine Art. PIANO FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION, August 9 through Auguts 15 at the Tawes Fine Arts Theatre, the University of Maryland. College Park, beginning at 8:30 p.m..