The Paris Salon

Last Thursday night the Art Club, or the Art League, as it is properly called, held its second meeting of the year at the home of Miss Douglas on Huron street. James Wm. Pattison of the Art School gave a very interesting lecture on "The Paris Salon." As Mr. Pattison has been numbered among those fortúnate enough to have pictures on exhibition in the salon, he knows 'whereof he speaks.' After describing the salons, the court with its beautiful statuary, and other interesting points, Mr. Pattison told how the salon is furnished with pictures. Any artist aspiring for fame sends his picture or pictures to the salon. After these are all received, possibly 1800 or more, the president with a jury of forty men, passes before the pictures and "sorts out the rubbish." Tho word of the president decides but if one of the jury objects it is re-considered. Next day the pictures are asain caretully examined and graded according to their respective values. The grade decides where the picture is to be hung ih the salon. Those of the hihest grade are placed in a position of honor, which is in a conspicious place and thoso of the lowest grade are "skyed." Members of the Art League not only derive much benefit from these lectures which will be held every fortnight, but are also given the use of the studio one day in each week.