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Show I OUR FRONT COVER. The scene depicted on our front page is from one of a series of large paintings that H. L. A. Culmer has been working" upon for years, intended to portray the scenic splendors of the mountains and deserts of the West. This one, entitled "A Storm in the Rocky Mountains," Moun-tains," is taken from a scene near Telluride, Colorado, in the very heart of the Rockies, among the gigantic peaks of the San Miguel and Uncompahgrc ranges. It is probably one of the most rugged regions ' in our mountains. The moment chosen is dramatic. An evening glow is flung : upon a great snowy peak, the rosy hues beetling with the gray shadows of a tempest-torn sky. Against a background of thunderous I clouds, the lofty snow-clad peak stands serenely beautiful, with flushed V and smiling face, heedless of the impending blast, even as it has borne them unheeded for thousands of years. In the dark pit of the canyon I below, mist and rain have already gathered among the crags and f pines ; but there is still a faint glow in the foreground where the river j fcmerges from the shadows with a wild dash over its rocky course, . bound for the fertile valley of the Uncompahgre. . . If The whole picture is full of passion and well expresses the V artist's delight in scenes of grandeur. F The editor of this periodical wants to say for Mr. Culmer that we i have always been greatly impressed with his work. We think he has, I as an artist, done splendid work, and has contributed in a remarkable 't,, degree to the development and advancement of art in Utah and the " West. But not only as a producer of delightful works of art has he f been eminently successful but he has directly and indirectly been the i means of attracting the attention and arousing the interest of hun dreds of people to the inspiring scenic beauty of this country. Many iv of these people who came to behold the natural wonders of the land : have seen its limitless material possibilities and have remained to help , in its development and growth. We are candid in expressing our belief that when a complete record of Utah's benefactors is compiled, the name of Harry Culmer 1 will be (ftnbossed thereon in great glittering letters. i ('Note. We are pleased to announce that the original painting "A Storm in the Rocky Mountains," by Mr. Culmer, will be on ex hibition at his studio, suite No. 1, at lBl2 East First South, during all of next week from 2 to 5 o'clock daily, and the public is cordially invited.) in-vited.) ik |