The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-03
ART IN PENSACOLA.
(By Mrs. c. M. Wilson, Jr.)

(By Mrs. G. NJ. Wilson, Jr.)
From a standpoint of natural setting
Pensacola is ideally artistic One recalls
TO mind Bayou Texar on the east side.
Big and Little Bayou on the west, and
our wonderful harbor with Santa Rosa
looming in the distance with its glisten-
ing white sand and rolling hills. What
a natural wealth. Recall the glorious
sunsets which are not eclipsed by those
of sunny Europe. What a pity Pensa-
cola does not avail herself of this ma
tural beauty. She can and she will, be-
cause her people have the progressive
spirit and through her organizations
many things will be accomplished.
/ Let us see what has been done al
ready: In the last 10 years we have
made great strides; our parks have
been improved, trees planted, streets
paved and artistically illuminated, old
unsightly buildings removed and new
roads built. The accomplishment of all
this stimulated tree and shrubbery
planting which adds to the scenic beau
ty.
At the same time we must be on our
guard lest objects be out Of harmony
with the otherwise dignifed view of our
streets. | have in mind the building
at the corner OF Baylen and Garden
streets. formerly church, now used for
commercial purposes. A committee from
this department has been to see about
the removal Of the steeple and some
satisfaction has been given.
Some say the bill boards hide ugliness;
but why haze ugliness? 1t will be inter
esting TO note the response of the Pos
ter Advertising association to recent agi-
ton on the question. At hearing in
Boston on March IA, 1920, the secretary
Of the Poster Advertising association,
who came from Chicago, mentioned three
rules which he said the association rigid
~ enforced on its members: First-To
protect beauty spots; second-to avoid
high class residence district; third-to
avoid public buildings, parks, boulevards,
etc.
He added that not all people in the
business have the same sense of hon
esty of purpose and that some violate
the rules. Now here are three good
rules and as start in this direction we
might try and persuade the Poster Ad-
vertlsing company of this city to COM
ply with the same. The artist, Joseph
Pennell, han quite a strong article against
bill boards in the Literary Digest a year
ago, which caused a great deal of dis
cussion.
Flower planting is steadily increasing
and this winter many very beautiful
japonicas were to be seen in all parts
OF the city. This flower is especially
admired by tourists and even valued
considerably by some, and one in par
ticular offered an old negress $15 for a
small japonica shrub in fun bloom. but
the offer was flatly refused, saying no
money can buy that BUSH
A man who quietly wends his way in
this city leaving beauty where he works,
is Mr.. Kemble who has charge of our
parks and If only God can make d
tree" Mr.. Kemble knows how to take
care of them.
There is one person in particular who
has worked hard to inculcate love of
nature in her pupils and she has sue
ceeded to a marked degree. I refer to
Miss Emma Chandler, who is so We'll
known she' needs no introduction. She
studied in Philadelphia. Miss Chandler
came home and began teaching. The
"class" was composed of one pupil. Re
turning north she pursued her studies
and after winning the Geo. w. chiids
medal, again came south, opened a
studio. organized n sketch club for the
out door work, etc.
In 1896 tentative courses in music and
drawing were put in the public schools
OF Pensacola the last two months OF
the term. Mrs. Ingraham of Michigan
having charge of the music and Miss
Chandler the drawing.
That June the first summer school
for teachers was opened in Pensacola
and Or Walker of Milton. afterwards
president of Palmer college, and Pro-
lessor Knibloe of Tallahassee. and Miss
Emma Chandler of Pensacola. were on
the faculty.
teacher OF the grammar school, Miss
Chandler taught three years and was
made supervisor Of drawing in the pri-