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Show It was on top of this ledge that old Two Toes made his way. Coming in through the dense underbrush at the back of the ledge he avoided making any scent near the spring that would alarm the deer. He peered over the ledge at the pool a scant dozen feet below, then stretched out to wait. The moon, sifting itself through the clouds, turned the world below into an exquisite fairyland of shimmering light and fantastic shadows, then slipped back into the cloak of billowing clouds. Far away on a distant hill came the yip-yippy-yoo-u-o chorus of a coyote family. From an adjacent hill came an answering solo, weird, spine-tingling music of the night. The minutes slowly passed. A faint, delicate tinge of color was forming against the eastern horizon. The coyotes gave a farewell howl and slunk away to hidden retreats. The big cat, hungry from his extended fast, was watchfully alert. Faint sounds and smells denoted the coming of the nimble footed ones. The clatter of a single rock as one carelessly misplaced a foot in coming down the trail, a sharp, sucking sound as another withdrew a foot from the mire below the spring. Dim shapes could be faintly seen. The leader, a wise old veteran ,well schooled in the laws of the hunted, paused below the spring. His large ears drew in every sound. His keen, moist nose tested and re-tested every passing breeze. An impatient fawn tried to pass under and was neatly nipped for its pains. Then slowly the leader stepped forward. Picking his way cautiously, ever ready to whirl and flee at the first suspicious sound or smell. He stopped a few feet away from the spring, ever the watchful one as the others pushed forward to dip daintily into the sweet coldness of the spring. The big cat grew taut, his eyes burned, as he launched himself from the ledge A blurred, evil shadow of destruction. Panic-stricken, the herd scattered. Driving away into the semi-darkness on wings of the wind, all but one. Landing flush on a yearling doe, the big cat raked her back with deep blood-giving gashes from his long, curved claws. His yellow teeth cut deeply into the pain-crazed animal's neck. Almost grounded by the terrific impact, the doe tried frantically to rid itself of the fury on her back. A few short, unsteady steps and she dropped- lifeless. The big cat's teeth had found a vital spot. At last, belly heavy from the feast, the puma raised its head. It was almost daylight. A porcupine, his face wrinkled like a tired old man's, lumbered across the meadow. High overhead an early morning songster scattered cheer and welcome to the newborn day, seemingly unaware of the crimson tragedy that had unfolded itself at the spring. The big cat licked a blood stained paw, sniffed at the fresh morning air. then rising, bounded heavily away for the protecting recess of the distant cave. To the Business Men "In the education of its people lies the safety of the home, the state, and the nation." The safety of these institutions lies not in the acquisition of facts during an educational period of life in any institution of learning, but in the skill and judgment with which these facts are applied to the individual and community life. The economic, social, and spiritual foundation upon which a community rests determines its safety from political intrigue and social evil in, and foreign, to the com-munity. Then the factors which supply this foundation to life's securities are the most essential elements in the development of man. Second only to the guidance of Diety is the school system as an educational scheme for the progress of man. All schools and particularly the higher institutions, furnish man a working tool with which he can develop every phase of his life while in peace, and defend those things which are sacred to him, when in jeopardy. Then anything which makes possible higher education and broader social contacts is a force for good, the value of which cannot be measured by any standard. Weber College has ventured far in an athletic and forensic way. These two methods of education are two of the finest possible. They furnish social contact which is the basis of civilization. In this way, as a higher institution of learning, Weber has been very successful in educating the people of its own and other communities to live life in its fullest way. One of the great contributing factors in the success of this extensive educational program has been the united support and encouragement from the business men of Ogden. It has been said that no community can rise above the type of educational institutions it fosters. Ogden's leaders of commerce have recognized this truth, and have done all in their power to aid Weber College in carrying out the educational program it has attempted. So if Ogden develops, in a cultural as well as a material way, it will be due, in a large way, to the business leaders of the city. As an institution established and dedicated to the uplifting of community life, Weber College wishes to sincerely thank all those in the community who have helped in the struggle to attain this ideal. -Weber College. |