ARTHUR ARMSTRONG. One of the best-known names in the galaxy of artists who adorn the roll of Lancaster county's honored sons is that of Arthur Armstrong, portrait, landscape and historical painter. His is the distinction of being born, rear- ed, educated and living his life among our people. He was

Jacob Eshleman Warfel, Painter. This promising artist, the son of John and Maria Warfel, was born in Paradise township, Lancaster county, on July 21, 1826. He developed a natural inclination towards art at an early age; so much so, indeed, that his youthful efforts in drawing and painting drew the

and A. F. Hostetter, was mailed to a number of gentlemen who, it was believed. would be interested in the formation of such a society as it suggested. The Call. Dear Sir: Lancaster, Penna., Nov. 11, 1886. The undersigned, believing that a systematic effort should be made to gather and preserve the