Marine painter and singer, John R. Larsen, was fifty-nine years old last Tuesday. Mr. Larsen came from Boe, Vesteraalen, Norway. He studied painting in Bergen, Norway, and later continued his studies in Chicago.

For a number of years he has been superintendent of the Mandel Brothers Art Department. He has also won recognition as a marine painter.

In addition, Mr. Larsen is one of the oldest members of the Norwegian Singing Society, and is widely known for his basso voice. He has been elected honorary member of the society.