[from Cubbon - Bibliography, Vol 1, 1933]

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Fine Arts and Recreation

ART.

Catalogue of the First Exhibition of Pictures and Watercolour Drawings, etc., at Douglas, with original notes by Professor [John] Ruskin. Second edn. B. & S. 1880. pp. 20. 135x105. [637, C 18]
There are 10 exhibits by J. M. Nicholson, 2 by Sir F. Leighton, 1 by Briton Revière, 1 by E. H. Corbould, 1 by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 3 by Bartolozzi, 4 of J. M. W. Turner, and several by Birket Foster, Wm. Hunt, Meissonier, J. E. Millais, E. Burne-Jones, Richard Wane, Hubert Herkomer, Swinnerton, and J. C. Bradshaw.

__ Fourth edition. B. & S. [C 18]

Catalogue of the Industrial and Loan Exhibition (in connection with the Literary Institute), Castletown, 1883. S. K. B. 1883. pp. 50. 155x120. 3d. [542, C 18]
Contained exhibits in archæology, art, books and bookbinding, building, furniture, leather work, models and machinery, metal work, mining, natural history, needlework, pottery and glass, shipping, stonecutting, woodcarving, woollen manufacture.

Pictures by J. M. Nicholson sold at the Abel Lewis sale, with prices. In Mx Note Book, ii, 45-6. [L 6]

Catalogue of the Paintings, Engravings, etc., belonging to the estate of Bishop Hill, arranged for sale by auction by Mr. Thomson. B. & S. 1887. pp. 44. 212x130. [4360, vol. i, C 18]

Catalogue of the Loan Exhibition of Pictures and Drawings by J. M. Nicholson. G. & R. Johnson. 1889. pp. 12. 140x110. [C 18]

Exhibition held in connection with St. Thomas' Bazaar. Catalogue of the Art' Section in the Isle of Man Inter. Exhibition of Industry, Science and Art, 1892. Manchester: Emmison Bros. pp. 77-97. 185x120.[1989, C 18]
In the Catalogue are the names of several Manx artists as exhibitors.

KNOX (Archibald). The Isle of Man as a Sketching Ground. (Illus.) In The Studio, No. 37, 1896. London 4to. Not in Library,

GILL (William H.). Drawings of Tree and Plant Leaves. c. 1900. pp. 16. [415, C 18]

Richard Wane, artist, with portrait. In Manx Sun, 23rd Jan. 1904. [C 18]

Catalogue of the Loan Exhibition in connection with the Coronation Bazaar, 1911, at St. Matthew's. B. & S. pp. 20. 185x 120. [ 1974, C 18]

Catalogue of the Exhibition of Paintings by John M. Nicholson (1840-1913). pp. 12. 150x110. [1459, C 18]

There are 108 paintings listed in Catalogue by various owners. Frontispiece in half-tone of a Douglas harbour scene by Nicholson.

KNOX (Archibald). John Miller Nicholson; brief: memoir. In Mannin. 1913. Portrait from photo by W. H. Warburton. [C 18]

K[NOX] A [ rchibald ]. George Sheffield in Douglas. In Mannin, 184-6, 1914. [L6]

SWYNNERTON (Frederick). A Manx Sculptor and his Work: Joseph William Swynnerton. In Mannin, 129-137. Three plates. 1914.

Archibald Knox, by W. T. In Mannin, 1916, p. 318. [C 18]

Professor Edward Forbes as an Artist, by G. W. Wood. In Mx Quart., April 1919. [C 18]

The Art of J. M. Nicholson : the Purchase of a Nicholson Collection with the Baume Trust monies, by Fred Leach. In Mx Quart. xx, 1919. [L6]

Ruskin and the Isle of Man, by Frank Gale. In Mx Quart., July 1920. [C 18]

Catalogue of the Exhibition of Pictures by Edward Christian Quayle, in Villa Marina, illustrating the beauties of Mona. December, 1921. B. & S. pp. 4. 170x100. [304, C 18]

Catalogue of the Work by A. Knox in the Whitechapel Art Gallery Knox Guild Exhibition, 1921. London: Penny & Hull. pp. 19-20. 185x110. [1906, C 18]
Contains a list of 106 watercolours by A. Knox.

__1923. London: Penny & Hull. pp. 19-20. [C 18] Contains a list of 106 watercolours by A. Knox.

__1925. London: Penny & Hull. pp. 19. [C 18] Contains a list of 80 watercolours by A. Knox.

DOUGLAS (Joseph E.). John Millar Nicholson, 18401913. Vic. Press. 1931. pp. 94. 208x140. [6303, C 18]
The author modestly omits to place his name on the title page of this Memoir of the Island's greatest artist. There is a portrait of Nicholson and excellent reproductions, in half-tone, of eight paintings, all but one being in the Manx Museum.

Catalogue of the Exhibition of Pictures and Sculptures, the work of resident artists. In Manx Museum, 2nd Nov. 1931, to 31st March, 1932. Vic. Press. 1931. pp. 8. 230x145. [6386, C 18]

SCHOOL OF ART.

Isle of Man School of Art: [First] Exhibition of students' work. Dec. 1881. B. & S. pp. 8. 210x140. 2d. [639, C 18],

__ B. & S. 1882. pp. 24. 150x120. [640, C 18] Joseph Swinnerton exhibited his busts of Dr. Ring and James Brown.

__B. & S. 1884. pp. 16. 150x120. [641, C 18]

Loan Pictures and Students' Work. B. & S. 1885. pp. 16. 155x120. 3d. [642, C 18]

Report of the Committee for year ending Sept. 30, 1888, and for each year to March 31, 1908. B. & S. pp. 8. 215x135. [1817, C 18]
The School was opened on 22nd November, 1880.

FINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL GUILD.

The Fine Arts and Industrial Guild : Catalogue of the First Annual Prize Exhibition, Masonic Hall, Douglas, Dec. 5-8, 1888. B. & S. pp. 16. 150x120. [4226, C 18]
Oilpaintings, watercolours, black and white, knitting, crochet, leather, fretwork, carving.

__Second Exhib., Dec. 11-14,1889. B. & S. pp. 24. 150x120. [643, C 18]
__Third Exhib., Dec. 10-13, 1890. B. & S. pp. 32.150x120. [120, 644, C 18]
__ Fourth Exhib. in The Palace, Dec. 2-5. 1891,B. & S. pp. 32. 150x120. [645, 1963, C 18]
__ Fifth Exhib., Dec. 7-10, 1892. B. & S. pp. 40.150x120: [646, C 18]
__Sixth Exhib., Dec. 6-9, 1893. B. & S.pp. 40.150x120. 3d. [647 C 18,
__ Seventh Exhib., Dec. 3-6, 1894, B. & S. pp. 40.150x120. 3d. [1864, 1964, C 18]
__ Eighth Exhib., Dec. 9-12, 1895. B. & S[649 C 18] 52. 150x120. 3d.
__ Ninth Exhib., Dec. 7-10, 1896. C. & F. pp. 50. 150x120. [1966, 3918, C 18]
__Tenth Exhib., Feb. 14-17,1898. S. K. B. pp. 50. 150x120. 3d. [651, 4204, C 18]
__Eleventh Exhib., Dec. 5-7, 1899. B. & S. pp. 60. 150x120. 3d. [652, 1967, C 18]
__ Twelfth Exhib., Dec. 3-5, 1901. B. & S. pp. 80. 150x120. 3d. [1968, 653, C 18]
__ Thirteenth Exhib., Dec. 1-3, 1903. S. K. B. pp. 80. 150x120. [1969, 654, C 18]
__ Fourteenth Exhib., Dec. 5-7, ]905. B. & S.pp. 80. 150x120. 3d. [655, C 18]
__ Fifteenth Exhib., Dec. 3-5, 1907. C. & F. pp. 80.150x120. 3d. [656, C 18]
__ Sixteenth Exhib. Dec. 7-9, 1909. C. & F. pp. 80.150x120. 3d. [657, C 18]
__ Seventeenth Exhib., Dec. 5-7, 1911. C. & F.pp. 106. 150x120. 3d. [658, C 18]
__ Eighteenth Exhib., Dec. 2-4, 1913. C. & F. pp. 96.150x120. 3d. [1970, 4186, C 18]
This was the last exhibition organised by the Fine Arts Guild. They were organised by Miss E. Moore, of Cronkbourne.

GAMES AND SPORTS.

A Compilation of the different Statements of a late Duel in the Isle of Man between Sir John Piers, Bart, and John Meredith, Esq, 1807. Douglas. 8vo. pp. 20. [C 494] Not in Library,

Prospectus of the Isle of Man Regatta, 1830. Douglas G. Jefferson. p. 1. 450x180. [4120, C 494] .

Rivalry of Archers' Societies in Rushen, Castletown and Peel. Verses in Manx Sun, July 13th, 20th, and 27th, 1830. [C 494]

BLUETT (J. C.). Duelling and the laws of Honour examined upon Principles of Common Sense and revealed Truth. First edition. Seeley & Burnside. 1835. xvi,136. 170x105. [2086, C 494]

__Second edition. London: Seeley & Burnside. 1836. xvi,160. 160x95. [1299, C 494] The author, who was High-Bailiff of Douglas and a member of the Manx Bar, states that " the profits of this work are bestowed upon the Mariners' Church in the town of Douglas."

Peel Castle Fancy Fair, organised in aid of the preservation of the ruins of Peel Castle and St. German's Cathedral; reprinted from Mona's Herald, 17th Aug., 1859. Robt. Fargher. Broadside. 455x235. [623, F 74]

Peel Bay Regatta, 1892. Programme of Events. Peel. 4to.[C 494]Not in Library.

The Links of the Douglas and Ramsey Golf Clubs. Illus. of Port ny Shee and Milntown, and portraits of George Drinkwater, Gen. Brereton, S. Wilson, and Rev. R. B. Baron. In Illus. Sport and Dramatic News, 9th July, 1892. [3031, L 6]

Douglas Bay Regatta Programme, 24th and 25th June, 1895. [ C 494]

Race: Aeroplanes v. Steamer. Programme, Map and Chart, 1911. Douglas. [C 494] Not in Library.

CLUCAS (G. Fred., S.H.K.). Three Celebrated Walks. In Mx Quar. xii, 1913. [L 6]

JOUGHINr (J. J.). Peel Street Games. In Mannin, pp. 489 and 530. [C494]

Howstrake Golf Links (and Hotel), Douglas: Official Handbook. Cheltenham: E. J. Burrow & Co. 1923.pp. 40. 170x105. [4848, C 494]

Kirk Malew : Prog. of Grand Fancy Fair and Fête, 20th Aug., 1924. Vic. Press. 1924. pp. 16. 215x135. [5134, C 494]

Programme of Marathon Race, Push-bike T.T., Parish Walk and Junior Marathon Race. B. & S. 1924. pp. 8. 245x155. [1858, C494]

Ye Royal Sport of Horse Racing. In Daily Mail, June 2, 1931. [6277, C 494]

Sport in 1700. In A. W. M. Notes and Docs., 49-50. [758, F 64];

Festivities at Castle Rushen, 1643-4. In Mx Soc. x, 81 123. [L 6]

The Manx Derby, 1669-1688. In Mx Soc. xxi, 183-7. [F 64]

The Isle of Man Derby: Copy of a 1687 Document. In. Manxman. [ Hartley. ] 5th June, 1897. [L6]

KNEEN (John J.). Feasts and Sports in connection with Fairs and Saints' Festivals. In Proc. iii, 38 et seq. [ C 494]

CYCLING.

[All C 494]

Cycling: Tours in the Isle of Man. In Brit. Road Book; 1897, pp. 431-438. The Cycling Tours were continued in subsequent editions. Not to Library.

Cycling Tours in C.T.C. Road Book, 1900, with Maps showing the routes. In Cycling Touring Clubs Road Book. pp. 3.
Maps showing -
__ Route 107 Ramsey, Quarterbridge, Port Erin.
__ 108: Ramsey, Snaefell, Douglas.
__ 109: Peel, St. John's, Douglas.
__ 110: Ramsey, Kirk Michael, Castletown.

PERRY (Haydon). Douglas to Peel: Cycling Tour 441 in Road Book. In C.T.C. Gazette, June 1901. pp. 253-257.
Excellently illustrated by the sketches of W., Palmer ; his subjects are Kirk Braddan, Braddan Crosses, Peel Castle, Peel Harbour.

__Peel to Ramsey : Cycling Tour 446 in Road Book. In C.T.C. Gazette, Sept. 1901, pp. 359-366. Illustrations : St. German's, Ramsey, Sulby, Rhenass.

__Ramsey to Point of Ayre : Cycling Tour 448 in Road Book. In C.T.C. Gazette, July 1902, pp. 325-330. Illustrations, sketches based on photographs taken by G. B. Cowen : Michael Brows, Kirk Michael, Kirk Andreas, Old Ballaugh Church, Ballaugh Curraghs.

__Douglas to Ramsey : Cycling Tour 440 in Road Book. In C.T.C. Gazette, April 1905, pp. 179-185. Illustrations (by A. R. Q.) : Douglas Bay ; Groudle ; Laxey ; Snaefell ; Dhoon.

__Douglas to Castletown : Cycling Tour 442 in Road Book. In C.T.C. Gazette, January 1906, pp. 7-12. Illustrations (by A. R. Q.) : Port Soderick ; Monks' Bridge ; The College ; Castle Rushen.

FOOTBALL.

Manx Football Handbook. Douglas: W. Newby. 1897 and succeeding seasons. pp. 64. 105x70. [3769, C 494]

The Isle of Man Times Football Annual, 1908-9, and succeeding seasons, compiled by " Grasshopper." 1117x77. [2085, C 494]

IM. Examiner Annual. Various seasons to 1931. [5938, C 494]

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