British Publisher Lord Beaverbrook has traveled far and fast since he left his boyhood home in New Brunswick, Canada, half a century ago. But he has never forgotten the folks at home, has showered them with such gifts as a park, a skating rink, a set of chimes and a 12,000-volume library. Last week Canadians got their first look at the Beaver's latest gift: 80 paintings from the collection that will be turned over to New Brunswick next year, along with a new museum to house it.
Last week's exhibition was mainly devoted to 200 years of British and Canadian painting, plus...
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