The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-08
FOR MONTE
VISTA SCHOOLS

This exhibition of pictures Is one
of more than ordinary interest. 1t
consists of carbon photographs and
engravings, loaned by the Elson Art
Co. The collection Is a large one and
contains only the very best reproduc-
sions of the masterpieces of art Of
different countries and periods. Near
ly every gallery and country In the
world would have to be visited to see
the original pictures which are here
brought together in one collection.
The collection comprises two hun
dred subjects representing all the
principal schools of art and including
many reproductions of sculpture.
architecture and views from nature.
Few collections have ever been
brought together which so complete
ly cover the history of art of all
times as this. An illustrated catalog
will be on sale at the exhibition hall.
No city or town should be indiffer-
ent to the culture and refinement of
its people. 1t Is part of the school
work to inculcate these qualities In
the children through whatever means
1t has as its disposal. The whole
some and refining influence of pic
lures of the right sort on the school
walls is now generally recognized as
one of the most valuable means of
securing this end. The funds for
purchasing such pictures as well as
an opportunity to make a selection
from very large number, is secured
by means of the exhibition. The
larger the attendance, the greater
the number of pictures that can be
secured for the schools.
One of the most conspicuous needs
Of the Monte Vista school rooms Is a
collection of well-selected. framed
pictures. The contrast in this re-
spect between our own schools and
those of our neighbors, including
Alamosa and Del Norte, was con-
spicuous to the teachers who have
visited the schools of those places.
ITO know good pictures broadens the
lives of children, encourages their
powers of observations, aids them to
better language work, and Is re-
fning influence only equaled by that
of good literature"
This exhibit will afford public
spirited citizens the opportunity to
contribute toward remedying this de-
feet by buying season tickets. An
advance canvas will be made, and
prize pictures, now on exhibition in
the window of Morgan's store, will
be given to the classes that are most
successful in this sale.
The Art Exhibit
Much enthusiasm Is exhibited by
the committees in charge OF the ex-
hibit. Tickets are to go on sale to-
day (Friday) as follows
Season ticket good for any num-
Der of admittances for one adult. 75c.
Season ticket for school children,
35c.
Single admittance, adults. 20c
Single admittance, child, 10c.
To the grade or high school class
selling the greatest number will be
given a very handsome prize picture,
two of which may be seen at Nor
gan's Art Store.
To secure a fund for class pic
ture, homemade candy will be on
sale on each day OF the exhibit.
Most interesting programs, short
but good to hear, have been arranged
for afternoon and evening OF each
day OF the exhibit. These programs
will be published next week.
Everyone is urged to buy season
ticket and attend every day. Good
pictures. good music, good entertain
ment for all will bring many pictures
to hang on the school room walls.