Arizona republican., 1910-12-30

bergs in mid Atlantic. They are so realistic the observer unconsciously imagines himself in their very pres ence. The picture is by Thomas Moran, regarded as the foremost liv- ing American scenic painter. One of his most notable pictures is that of the Grand Canyon.
 A smaller calendar entirely in con- trast is street scene of a bunch of typical newsboys. against the back ground of a large building. each striving to reach the next likely GUS toner first This is a reproduction of Karl Witkowski's picture. "The Hustlers.' It is a fine picture of real red -blooded American boys The third calendar presented by the Val ley Bank is exclusively for ''milady." and it is almost if not quite as deli cate and sweet as she is At least it is as nearly SO as an artist can make an imitation in very small picture. delicate brown ribbon running through the tinted cards and beneath the little calendar about the size of a postage stamp. adds to the daintiness of the creation. UnfOrtu nately. this stock is exhausted also Frank Griebel. the grocer, sent out very modest appearing calendar but nevertheless one that appeals to all Americans. for the picture was representation of the immortal Lin coin in the days of his obscurity, tall. gaunt. but active. engaged in the very arduous and in that day very timely work of splitting rails.
 The calendar of A. l.. BOehmer's Busy Drug Store" is one that appeals not only to lovers of art but to pat riots as well It is a wonderful re- production of a painting of Mount Vernon at Sunset" by Edward Lama sure.
 Mount Vernon. as every American knows, was the home of George Wash- ington. This painting by Lamasure is a view of the simple, tasteful old build ing with the surrounding trees and grounds, The picture itself is 26 by 10 inches and the calendar but slight ly larger. Following is the essential portion of the accompanying eXplana- tion:
 Tn Mt. Vernon at Sunset Mir. Lamasure has furnished us I perfect and faithful portrait of the scene it purports to represent The foreground is occupied by the Washington home stead. a hallowed spot to every pat riotic American. Surrounding the house is the beautiful lawn, fringed with trees. magnificent in summer fol- iage. and in the distance the silvery Potomoc wends i-s way. The hack ground of glorious sunset is worthy of f- nna If thngn splendid glowing effects which one often sees on summer evenings. and which few artists can adequately tram scribe"
 Incidentally it may be stated that the reproduction of this masterpiece of the painters art is a masterpiece of the printers art.
 No one can help falling in love with the harvest maid of Talbot S Hub bard Harvest Time" is the title of the picture. which is of a beautiful young woman bearing an armful of wheat This picture is in black and white. with a background of trees and hills. The calendar is 1 large one and one of the prettiest which has come to The Republican office.
  can sit and gaze at for hours is that of the Phoenix Bottling Works. Ruth" is the name of the ravishing maiden who peeps with roguish eyes from be- hind a parasol of filmy. bewildering chiffon. Ruth Is in street costume with a bouquet of roses. She Is a tall young woman. dressed in the height of fashion and with face that would make almost any man leave his happy home should Ruth bec<on with one of her daintily glOved hands. The picture is so lifelike that that is what one momentarily expects her to do. X dainty. doll-like little maid is the central figure of Red Roses Elvey & Huletts beautiful calendar. This Is d red calendar Even the card upon which the picture is mounted Is a bright scarlet. while the girl is dress cd in a red dress. wears a red hat and has her arms on each side of an enormous bunch of enormous red roses.
 The National Bank of Arizona's New Year remembrance for its patrons carries lesson for all young couples. The central picture is a painting of a handsome young man and his beauti- ful wife. They are counting several packages of currency. which lie upon the table. while the wife is looking at check book upon which National Bank of Arizona" has been lettered. This picture is an excellent example of modern art.
 One of the finest of the large calen- dars is that of the Phoenix Flour Mills It is a painting entitled. Morn ing in the Vale of Treignac. France. ." The interest of the viewer is divided between a broad. placid river and an old castle on the bank.
 Massie & Sons have selected con- ventional portrait of young woman at a telephone, presumably calling their furniture store. She is beau ty and no mistake. while the entire picture radiates cheerful. homelike atmosphere.
 Probably the most uniquely arrang- ed of the calendars is that of the Lamson Business College. The picture is of young woman and Is on raised card in the center of the larger card. "A Summer Morning" is the title and it Is particularly appro- priate. for the girl carries in her arms a bunch of red roses while the back ground is d riot of summer color. J.
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