Grant Oratorical Contest S the students entered devotional on November twenty-fourth, they looked hopefully upon the stand to see if anyone besides the faculty members were there. They noticed the sober faces of Jetta Barker, Elmer Gibson, and Leah Farr; all three had an anomalous stare in their eyes, and the students, with knowing looks, declared that they were reviewing memorized speeches. This declaration was confirmed after prelude and prayer when it was announced that the time would be used for the annual Grant Oratorical Contest. The contestants had been limited to three in class competition, and the students wondered which one would become the possessor of the Book of Mormon autographed and presented by President Heber J. Grant. Jetta Barker delivered the first of the three addresses on "Evidences of the Prophetic Powers of Joseph Smith;" Leah Farr spoke second; and Elmer Gibson last. The speeches were all well given, making the contest a difficult one to decide. First place was finally rendered in favor of Miss Farr for her convincing arguments and delivery. To evince that Joseph Smith had prophetic power she defined the term, "prophecy," as "a representation of something future," and then followed with three arguments to show that he did have such power. On May 18, 1843, Joseph Smith made a famous prophecy concerning Stephen A. Douglas, saying, "Judge, you will aspire to the presidency of the United States, but if ever you raise your hand against me or the Latter-day Saints, you will feel the hand of Almighty God upon you, and you will live to know and see that I spoke the truth to you this day, for this conversation will stick to you through life.' In 1 8 5 6, Douglas hoped to be nominated for the presidency, but the Democratic party disagreed on his platform and Buchanan received the nomination. In 1857, the Mormon people found public sentiment against them; Douglas thought that he might increase his chances of nomination in 1860 by speaking in opposition to the Latter-day Saints, and on June 12, 1857 delivered a barbed speech denouncing them. In 1860, he was nominated, but at a "critical moment in the campaign the Democratic party split and put two more candidates in the field." When the electoral votes came in, Lincoln received 180, Brechenridire 72. Bell 39, and Douglas with his twelve, knew that the hand of Almighty God had fallen upon him. Miss Farr advanced her second proof upon another of Joseph Smith's prophecies concerning the destination of the Mormon people. "In the official Church history written by Joseph Smith himself, under the entry of August 6, 1842, is found the following: "Today I prophecied that the Saints would continue to suffer much affliction and that they would be driven to the Rocky Mountains. Many would apostatize, others would lose their lives, but some would live to go and assist in making settle-ments and see the Saints become a mighty people in the midst of the Rocky Mountains." "When the prophecy was made, the Saints had no intention of going west. They were settled at Nauvoo and were enjoying a period of peace. Joseph Smith knew nothing of the western country, for the Missouri river was the extreme frontier." But true to Joseph Smith's prediction the Mormons later suffered such affliction at Nauvoo that they finally came to the Rocky Mountains and transformed a barren land into a commercial and social center. The third prophecy of Joseph Smith considered by Miss Farr is the one on the coming years. "On December 2 5, 1 832, Joseph Smith prophecied that beginning with the rebellion of South Carolina wars would come to pass that would terminate in the death and misery of many souls, for the Southern States would call on other nations, even Great Britain, and that they in turn should call upon other nations to defend themselves against other nations. Then war should be poured out on all nations, and the inhabitants of the earth would mourn with bloodshed, famine, and plague." This prophecy was printed in three publications before the event actually took place. The Civil War did begin with the rebellion of South Carolina, and within six weeks after the South severed all political bands the Confederacy called upon England and France for aid. In 1914, Europe was plunged into a great war, and many of the nations sought assistance. England asked for money and munition from the United States; France asked Italy for help, and even China and Japan were called upon. The whole world was engaged in war. The prophecy also said that there should be bloodshed, famine, and plague. During the Civil War one million men lost their lives. Eight million were killed in action during the World War, but the total death rate was forty million due to famine and plague. Hunger was a common word; all nations knew want. After the war a great plague swept the earth so terrible that in the British Isles alone it took one hundred thousand lives. Scientists and doctors could not control the epidemic, and the "Flu" swept the country with fury, taking the lives of millions. "The three great prophecies have been fulfilled. Time has proved them to be the truth and Joseph Smith is triumphant." Leah Farr Educational Week NATIONAL Education Week was commemorated again this year. Five addresses were delivered in assembly. Fawn McKay spoke on the "School of Yesterday"; Ruth Zuppann, "Schools of Today"; Glen Marston, "What the Schools Have Helped America to Achieve"; Verle Shaw, "What the Schools have Helped the Individual to Achieve"; and Maurine Israelson, "The Schools of Tomorrow and the Future of America." The subjects, perfected in their correlation, not only conveyed to the students a realization of the value of education but of the great progress that the schools have made in the past. others played bridge, worked puzzles or listened to Tex Wilson's orations on his pal, Abraham Lincoln. Evening, and President Tracy was host at dinner, and then Steve guided the reluctant football team (still in training) back to the deserted pullman. Those who were not scared to sleep by Bill Smiley's bedtime stories awakened those who were, and so on through the night, until the next morning revealed "Sunny California" with the sun obscured by heavy fog. Oakland was reached at eight and soon the ferry-boat was providing many with their first "sea voyage". Arriving in San Francisco at 9:15 the party was On to Santa Rosa; Oh the Seagulls They Fly High; Freddie's Gang; Toe Stubbers; Coach DeGroot; "Taps;" Our Renowned Girls' Chorus. SANTA ROSA EXCURSION Tuesday morning, December second, found the train at the Ogden Depot loaded with its gay party of football players and students, waving goodbye to an anxious station throng of fond parents and friends, and locating suitcases, parcels, and traveler's whatnots for the westward journey. President Tracy, smothered with advice and encouragement in connection with the caring for such a large family, was soon in the midst of a mad rush for prized seats; and the long-Iooked-forward-to-trip to Santa Rosa was becoming an actuality. Eighty were in the party and some had chosen the automobile as means to such a glorious end. At noon, those who were not too excited obeyed Coach Stevenson's announcement of "time out" and left the chair car in favor of the diner. Afternoon found the football boys entertaining the ladies while met by the courteous gentleman, Mr. Bud De Groot, coach of Menlo, who escorted the girls on a glorious sightseeing afternoon that they only and individually could amply relate. When all were again assembled at one place in this vast new city the delightful voyage across the bay to Sausalitic was begun, and finally the train for Santa Rosa was boarded. The reception in Santa Rosa exceeded everything that anyone had ever hoped or dreamed. In a haze of hospitality, representatives of the Santa Rosa College welcomed our entire group, presenting each one of us with a corsage of white violets and daisies tied with purple and white satin ribbons and hurrying us away in a string of beautiful cars through the streets of cheering crowds to our hotel where we were presented with the keys to the city of Santa Rosa. That evening the American Legion Post, Number 21, was our host at the American Legion Chateau