Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
Of Fine Workmanship.

The posters are said to be of the finest
workmanship that can be produced in the
United States. They are twenty feet long
by nine and one-haif feet high, and are
In twelve colors, printed by new proc
eSs.
The associated photographers of the
country have entered into the project with
the poster printers and bill posters, and,
as a result of the combined efforts of
these forces, the posters, it is said, Will
far surpass the present highest types OF
outdoor displays and will establish a
new standard in photographic art
1t is announced that the entire cost OF
designing, cost of the paper, the litho-
graphic work and the posting will be
borne by the poster printers and bill
posters associations. 1t is said that the
expense will run into thousands of dol
lars.
The completion of the project is the
result of a series of meetings held by
the associations during the past two
months. When the matter was first con-
sidered, it was decided TO enlist the aid of
wealthy phiianthropists. inasmuch as the
scheme was one intended for the nation s
benefit. Later 1t was decided that the
organization should stand the whole ex-
pense of the enterprise and assume Its
full direction.
For the Christmas Season.
The design for the posters which will
be put up Tuesday was seiected because
it was considered the most appropriate
for the first of the religious pictures, in
view of the approach of the Christmas
season.
The picture shows the Christ Child
held in the arms of the Virgin Mary,
with Joseph standing beside the manager.
The shepherds from the hills of Beth
Lob, itryda ~ 1<,Y ~
fore the infant Savior. while the three
wise men of the east are offering their
gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The traditional OK and ass appear in
fiocks are within the stable gazing
mu teiy on the scene. Outside the en-
trance to the stable can be seen the
servants and camels of the wise men,
while off in the distance the ''star OF
the east is casting it's light over the
entire exterior scene. 1t is said that
several clergymen who have seen the
poster declare it to be one of the finest
pictures of the birth of Christ created
in recent years.
Life of Grant Illustrated.
The first historical poster will be the
life of Grant in three pictures. The
first part of the poster shows a log
cabin, Grants home. Grant is shown
chopping trees in forest. Under this
portion of the. poster is an inscription:
Grants start" The center Of the
poster. will appear the words, What
directing his troops in battle, under
which are the words, Grants work. ="
The last portion shows Il picture of the
White House and the Capitol, with
Grant President OF the United States.
Under this appears, Grants reward"
In heavy and conspicuous letters, run
ming across the entire bottom of the
poster. will appear the words: What
one poor boy accomplished. What are
you doing, with better opportunities"
1t is considered probable that subse-
quent posters will embrace such pic
lures as Christ in the Temple" Christ
Blessing the Children Christ in
Gethsemane" and other scenes In the
life and passion of the Savior.
Among the historical posters consid-
cred will be scenes in the life of Wash
ington, and number of the greatest
Presidents.