26 THE ACORN The Class of '08 The Class '08 have taken the hint from their motto: "Unity is Strength," and the result has proved successful. Two more parties may be added to their list of successes. On December 20, 1906, the first of the two was gained by giving a dancing party in the Royal Dancing Academy. The hall was very artistically decorated in crimson, their class color. In the west end of the hall their banner was hung while on the right side was their motto and on the left, "Class '08", written in crimson with a black back ground and illuminated by electricity. At 8.30 the party met, receiving a warm welcome by members of the class. At 9 the party was admitted to be the great event of the season for it was the largest crowd that had met that Semester. Refreshments were served in the west end of the hall. The party broke up at 12 o'clock amidst a general exclamation, "what a good time we have had!" On January 22, 1907, the second success was accomplished by entertaining the Faculty and Board of Education in the Domestic Arts department of the W. S. A. At 7.30 girls and boys were seen flitting, hither and thither to prepare a worthy entertainment for their beloved teachers. The room chosen for the entertainment was turned into a cosy reception hall by the well chosen drapings of crimson. At 9 the program commenced and was creditably carried through. Songs, musical selections, recitations and games comprised the program given, and then followed a daintily prepared luncheon. Prof. McKay was chosen toast master, and some very pleasant and comical toasts were assigned the different members of the party. In conclusion Prof. McKay paid a very pretty tribute to the class in these words: "There's a beautiful book in the W. S. A., Which contains the record of years; A record of toil, of success and of play, Of pleasure and pain, hopes and fears. Each class has a page in this wonderful book, Where appear all their deeds good and great, To-night we declare 'mongst the choicest of these Stand the deeds of the class of '08." We hope we have proved these words to be true in the past and that we may in the future. Ethel Guild, Class '08. THE ACORN 27 Alumni Party The lonely and dreary aspect of the Academy, during the holidays, sent pity to the hearts of the Alumni; therefore they concluded to enliven the memorable halls with their songs and merry greetings. On the evening of December 27th, were gathered there old acquaintances and friends who had come to wish our Alma Mater and her friends renewed success and prosperity. We were honored with the presence of our beloved principal, David O. McKay, who addressed us on the aim of the Alumni, and encouraged the members to work for the success of the association. James G. Widdison very vividly portrayed the feelings of the homeward-bound pedagogue in his poem, "When We Go Home for Christmas." Several musical selections were rendered by members of the Association. After playing games for a short time, supper was announced, during which the following toasts were rendered: "School life," Annie M. Farr '02; "Real life," Thos. E. McKay; "The Academy, and What We Owe It," MarionBelnap 05; "What the Academy Owes Us," Olive Belnap '06; "Heber vs Ogden," Annie Williams '06; "My Students,'' Prof. L. F. Moench, and specially was Prof. Lind's "Advice to Unmarried Women," appreciated by the school ma'ams, although the reply by Miss Jennette McKay may cause Prof. Lind to make a happy home for some school ma'am who "didnt take" to his advice. As the last echoes of "Auld Lang Syne" died away "good night's" were said and a merry crowd were off for their homes.