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Show The 17th of March, a sketch of "Jane" was given in the assembly. And father, I want to tell you how I suffered under the strain of seeing Liza Ann kissed by Grant Ellis. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, with the exception of myself and I swore I would seek revenge, and had it not been for Eliza Ann I know I would have lost control of myself and made a scene. However, she explained to me that all actors had to do that way, and that they were only playing. So with that explanation and her telling me she loved me most, I decided it was all right even tho I wasn't in favor of it. Eliza Ann made a striking impression, however, and an even greater one in the debate with the teachers' college which debate was held the 19th of March. The Colorado girls are all right, but even tho they did win they don't;begin to compare with the Weber girls-especially one. Altho Weber did lose twice in debating, she didn't stay behind very long, for in the debate with Ricks College, Leonard Judkins and "Pug" Mouritson made the judges agree that "Congress was justified in reducing the income tax." Not long after that, the Frosh challenged the Sophomores to a ticket selling contest for "Jane" which was played at Weber the 25th, 26th, and 27th of March. Some of us Freshie's got even with Rigby Jacobs and the rest of the Sophs, tho. You know, they were almost certain of winning in the ticket contest, so we played a little joke on them. One day we got Rig Jacobs-the Soph's president-and had to treat him kind of ferociously to sell him some tickets for "Jane"--we sold almost a hundred of our tickets to him and also a black eye and several bruises. He decided it didn't pay to resist the Frosh for he walked around on crutches for a week after- wards. During all this time, spring was gradually approaching. Jump the rope and marbles became the favorite out-door sports, while on the other hand, parkology was the most interesting school subject. Our teachers realized our need for a rest, so on the 2nd of April the school was closed for a spring vacation. Eliza purchased a new easter bonnet and we went down to Salt Lake to conference. About the 9th of April, the institution was visited by a missionary, Horace Thackery, who "promulgated" the theory that all Sophomores should give five minute speeches before leaving the school. That made all the Sophs uneasy and gave them a pessimistic attitude. To add to the troubles of the Sophs, chemistry classes were held from two to five, which did not allow for any "matinees" or afternoon walks. However, they did their work willingly, for on April 23rd, Dr. Lind left for Spain, bidding the school a sad adieu. The 24th of April, the invitational track meet was held at Provo. Altho "us track fellers" hadn't done much practicing, we came out in pretty good style. Pete, "Star," Donnel, Monk, and I made a remarkable showing. Altho Monk didn't have any nails in his shoes he came through first class in the races. All of us "fellers" got blistered in the hot sun, but the swell eats we got was worth it. They served us dinner in the cafeteria, and then afterwards invited us to a dance, but Steve wouldn't let us stay cause it was too far to go home. Tuesday, the Sophs decided to give us our treat for winning the ticket selling contest, so we had our moonlight hike up to Malan's canyon. While we were singing, an "Indian Chief" came out from behind the rocks and told us the history of his tribe. At first, we thought he was going to fight with Rigby, because Rigby said the chief was a coward, but after awhile he became very friendly and even sang for us. After- wards we sang and toasted marshmallows. A few couples wandered off" higher into the mountains. It was a lovely moonlight night and the winding path to the peak of Malan's brought romance. Eliza Ann and I found a lonely little spot and there I admitted my love for her. I could not withhold any longer, and so there and then I asked her to be mine for keeps. After that, Eliza Ann and I were inseparable. I took her everywhere with me. Girls' Day I found my- self very lonely. Eliza Ann had drawn another fellow's name and so I had to be sport enough to let her go with him. But I had a lot of fun anyway. I only wish that Girls' Day would come more often. My thoughts began gradually to drift toward the days that had past. The Baccaleurate sermon was given Sunday, May 23rd, and I knew that it wouldn't be any time before I had to leave all my old friends. Each day grows dearer and dearer to me now. I'm sure that Weber is the right college; don't you think it has done wonders for me? Ma, I'm going to get Percy and Wilbur to come to school here next year. Will you say something to them? Our commencement exercises are going to be held the 28th day of May. I'm going to buy, Liza Ann some flowers to wear with her new graduation dress. And listen, folks, I'd like to have you come down here if you can to the graduation exercises. In the meantime pop, will you send me some money for the Acorn? When I get back on the farm I'll try to work hard to repay you. Do you think I can come back here again next year, pop? I'd surely like to. Hoping to hear from you soon, Your devoted son, Emo. Autographs |