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 565 TMB ARTS masculine competitor for a fine rendering of " Mammon," and in 1908 the much-coveted prize was won by Miss Winifred PhilUp. The pictures for the most part are carried out on the large scale which befits the im- portant nature of the subjects set, the present rule as to size for a prize competition being " not less than four feet by three feet." The subject for the prize picture is given out at least six months in advance. Thus students have plenty of time to plan out their ideas before the summer holidays, when the pictures, as a rule, are painted. This year the subject set was " Jephtha's Daughter," and several of the pictures sent in for competition, and hanging ready to be judged in one of the studios, showed much daring originality of treatment. The picture which subsequently won the prize showed an astonishing knowledge of anatomy. The prize offered amounts to about /40 in money, and in addition the winner has the glory of being numbered amongst those whose prize pictures, painted in former years, adorn the walls of the staircase and corridors. While it is impossible in such a school of art as the Slade to give any official attention to landscape painting, students are en- couraged both by Professor Brown and his staff to bring any landscape work done in the holidays for criticism, and they also ar ange that the Compo- sition Classes shall include one land- scape subject each month, when holi- day work is eligible for competition. The set subjects for January, 191 1, consist of Special Figure. Figure. Animal. Land- scape. Lear Cursing his Daughters. Hooligans. Cap- tivity. Open. The sketches, which must be marked only with the member's number, are hung up round one of the studios, and criti- cised by Professor Brown or Assistant- Prof essor T o n k s , and prizes are awarded. A special Melville-Nettleship prize of the value of who submits the best set of three sketches which have been executed, and have received marks during the year. The surroundings of the Slade School are delightful. In the centre of the quad- rangle lie wide-spreading green turfed lawns bordered with trees and flower-beds, and surrounded by a broad, stone-flagged walk. where a large number of girl art-students, clad in workmanlike painting overalls of various soft artistic hues, may be seen strolling to- gether on sunny days during the breaks which occur in the class-rooms while the models rest. Inside, the building is a very fine one ; the studios are magnificently lighted, and very airy. The Woman's Life Room and the An- tique Room — the only one in which men and women students work together — are both very large, and capable of accommodating immense classes. Smaller studios are pro- vided for painting from the head or costume model. Students work from 9.30 to 5 every day. with a break for luncheon, except on Satur- days, when all classes cease at i p.m. Both figure and draped models pose every day in the Women's Life Classes. The college provides seats and easels, but studentr. must furnish themselves with the other materials and appliances they require. The Slade School is one of the largest in London ; there are 125 women students working there during the present session, and 54 men. Intending students should communicate with Professor Brown before entering the school, and those living at a distance should not arrange to come up to town before being assured that there is a vacancy. It is, moreover, a rule that all women students should be recommended by the lady super- In the Antique Room. A magnificently lighted room, capable of accommodating a large class of students intendent. Miss Morison, and that they should produce a satisfactory reference or introduction before entering the college. Students' fees at the Slade School are as follows : Sessional fees for the session be- ginning in October each year and lasting for three terms. • ;^2i o o For the term (6 days a week). . 880 For the term (3 days a week). . 5 5 o
 * ^3 10s. is bestowed annually upon the student