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SKETCH ILLUSTRATING THE ADAPTATION OF THE MISSION STYLE OP ARCHITECTURE TO A CEMETERY ENTRANCE. 
which will be original, unique, expressive 
of construction, and perhaps become na- 
tional. Some of the work of these pio- 
neers is very interesting. No doubt they 
are talented students of pure design, but 
with the example of the past century still 
so vividly in our minds it will be well to 
adopt innovations slowly. The originality 
of the work (one of the principal claims 
for it) will, of course, automatically fade 
it the style becomes general. At least the 
work to date would seem to be unsuited in 
cemetery buildings. 
The Gothic style in its several forms 
deserves particular mention. It seems, on 
account of its religious association, to be 
especially suited for cemetery buildings, 
and it might be added that good taste is 
largely a matter of fitness. This type can- 
not, however, be successfully used on 
flimsy or inexpensive construction. .By its 
very nature it expresses permanence and 
solidity. 
The classic styles in the various orders 
seem especially suited to small private 
vaults and mausoleums. 
Somewhat akin to the Gothic because of 
religious association, but more especially 
adapted to the warmer and sunnier por- 
tions of the country, is the type commonly 
known as Mission, which owes its origin 
to the historic missions of California, 
Texas and Old Mexico. This, like the 
Gothic, lends itself admirably to effective 
grouping and picturesque compositions 
with walls and cloister walks connecting 
piers and buildings. In addition, the Mis- 
sion style admits of the use of pergolas 
and arbors in simple forms, which add a 
note of interest. 
The opportunity to create a favorable 
first impression at the entrance should not 
be overlooked, otherwise a good after im- 
pression within the grounds will be doubly 
difficult. A previous chapter mentioned 
Copyright 1914 by Lazzarl & Barton Co. 
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF REFINED ORNAMENT AND GOOD LINES IN A CEMETERY ME- 
MORIAL. 
