This fall members of the Tea Leaf Club International will once again be gathering for their Annual Convention. The weekend of September 21-23, 2007 the lovers of Tea Leaf and copper lustre-decorated ironstone wares will be assembling at the Doubletree Hotel in Columbus/Worthington, Ohio.  It will be a full weekend of fun and exciting activities and the chance to see many old friends and make new ones.
   For those arriving early, there is a very special event planned for Thursday evening ­ a special Open House & Tour of one of the largest and most varied collections of Tea Leaf chinawares found anywhere. This member, one of the original and most active members of the club, is inviting attendees to view his extensive private collections.
  Saturday is the busiest day of the weekend and features the all-important Tea Leaf Auction where hundreds of choice pieces will be up on the block beginning at 10:15 in the morning. Following dinner two special programs are planned ­ an informative presentation of Bath Wares by club member and leading authority, Adele Armbruster followed by the always-popular program on Tea Leaf Treasures presented by Maxine Johnson. Closing out the weekend are Sunday Morning Table Sales where club members will have one final opportunity to purchase beautiful Tea Leaf pieces.
  This exciting weekend of shopping and sharing is open to all Tea Leaf Club International members who have pre-registered. If you’re not yet a member and would like to learn more about the convention and the club and it’s various programs please contact Maxine Johnson, Membership Chair, P.O. Box 377, Belton, MO 64012.

 SeasonS at Calmore  will host its 3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts and Antique Show on Saturday, Sept. 29th, 10am-5pm, rain or shine, on the grounds of Calmore in the center  of historic Dunstable, MA. This year owner, Mary Dacquino, is pleased to share a portion of the proceeds with the Nashua River Watershed Association, a group formed in 1969 whose mission is to protect the river and the water quality of the  31communities within the watershed.
   Artists and antique dealers from several states in New England will set up among the gardens of Calmore. Refreshments can be enjoyed fireside on the patio while listening to live music.  This intimate country show is becoming a favorite Autumn event for many. For information please contact Mary at 978-649-8882 or visit our website at www.seasonsatcalmore.com

The 28th Anniversary of the Northeast Marble Meet will be held Sat. & Sun., Oct. 6 & 7 at the Marriot Courtyard (formerly known as the Radisson Hotel) at 75 Felton St. in Marlborough, MA. Call now to make reservations if you are staying over at 508-480-0015 and be sure to mention the Marble Meet for the special room rate. For more info about the show, check out www.marblebert.com

HANOVER, N.H. — Dartmouth College has acquired a celebrated portrait of its great benefactor, William Legge, the second Earl of Dartmouth (1731-1801), after whom the college was named.  The three-quarter-length portrait in oil on canvas, completed in 1756, represents the sitter leaning to one side on a pedestal situated in a portico-like setting.  The painting was purchased by the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, at Sotheby's London auction on 6 June 2007, with funds generously given by Jane Dance and David Dance D'40, T'41, Jonathan L. Cohen D'60, T'61, Frederick Whittemore D'53, T'54, Barbara Dau Southwell ’78 and David Southwell T'88, Raphael Bernstein DP, and an anonymous donor.. Admission to the Hood Museum is free. Operating hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.  www.hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu