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Q., cf...fL.,.. One of the most emblematic spots of our city is the statue of Saint Louis on the top of Art Hill. This statue which stands directly in front of the Art Museum, seems to lead our city on to bigger things. Built as a monument to King Louis the Ninth, a patron saint, it portrays Saint Louis riding off to the Crusades with a challenge, a challenge to unbelievers. With the hilt of his sword held high in salute, while sitting tall and proud on his beautiful horse, he seems to be blessing our city, which stretches off in the distance. Behind this statue stands our Art Museum, impressive and beautiful, its portals open at all times to those who would enter. Within these walls is enclosed a collection of art which is fast gaining prominence for it is one of the finest in the world. It seems fitting that an institution which is so rapidly advancing be led by as noble a saint as Saint Louis. At sunrise the spot is loveliest. As the first rays of light streak the eastern horizon, the statue stands a beautiful black silhouette on a grayish red sky. Below it, stretched in silent slumber, lies the lagoon, the stately trees, and far to the north, the city. Now and then a soft breeze blows through the trees causing them to sigh to the waters which answer by little ripples but the statue remains immovable, straight, and strong. To see this sight in the early morning, is like putting the Amen to a prayer, so breathtaking is the beauty of it. So perfect is the sculpturing of the statue, that while admiring the view from an angle directly to the side, the sword is just a thin, straight line. As the sun rises higher in the sky, the statue in turn lights up in full glory and seems to shine forth in a reddish brown hue. Off to the right are some japanese cherry trees. The soft pink blossoms whisper in the morning breeze and send forth delicious odors of a fresh spring morning, just below are a clump of white skirted birches that seem to lend themselves to the coming of day, and sway exultantly with the rising winds. A brown thrush answers her mate's call in the dis- tance. And looking out over all this peaceful scene is Saint Louis, an impressive statue challenging us, the citizens of this city. Yes, our city must look upward and onward, for Saint Louis with his head high, and sword held up in the air, seems to be shouting, Follow me to bigger and better under- takings. Follow me toward the more beautiful things in life. Follow me toward a better understanding of humanity, a fellowship of mankind, a spiritual peace, a sublime contentment. CLAIRE MOORE 13 Photograph by Alexander Piaget
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