A venerable institution little known to the U. S. public is the American Academy of Arts & Letters in Manhattan. Last week members and their guests assembled to hear an oration from President Nicholas Murray Butler honoring the centenary, of Charter Member Thomas Bailey Aldrich, an organ recital, more speeches by amiable Critic William Lyon Phelps and ruby-nosed retired Editor Robert ("Droch") Bridges of Scribner's Magazine. Then one and all adjourned to view a collection of 170 sculptures by the only ; female sculptor in the Academy, capable, unassuming Anna Hyatt Huntmgton, 60.
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