6 ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. country, hence access is easy and comparatively inexpensive to students-one of the first and most important factors considered by many who attend its schools. The climate is salubrious, and one of the most pleasant, being subject to no changes in atmosphere which might be termed extreme. Again, its surroundings are such as give many opportunities to the aspiring student for broadening his field of knowledge. The surrounding mountains, replete with nature's lessons, give the progressive student of nature chances for profitable study in the natural sciences. Furthermore, the proximity of the city to the famous Salt Lake and the natural phenomena, which are characteristic of Utah, add to the advantages enumerated. BUILDING. Here surrounded by all these advantages stands the stately structure known as the Weber Stake Academy. Convenient and centrally located it faces Ogden's most beautiful park, a fit reflection of its classical and attractive facade. In this day of advanced methods and means, a progressive school like the Academy cannot be behind. Corresponding with this spirit the student finds a building, large and commodious, healthful and in every particular well adapted for its use. The spacious halls and class-rooms, its furniture, the heating, lighting and ventilation apparatus all bespeak comfort and modern design. ADMISSION AND POLICY. The Academy is open to students of either sex, and of any religious denomination or nationality. Candidates for admission must be of good moral character, and must signify their intention to yield obedience to all the rules and regulations of the institution. The aim of the Academy is to provide an education which includes moral culture, as well as mental and physical training. Theological studies are prescribed in all the courses and the Bible and other standard works of the church are systematically studied. The great truths they contain are emphasized with the view of creating in the minds of the students a deep sense of moral responsibility in all their duties of life. Students of other religious denominations may be excused from taking theology, by proper application to the principal. PREPARATION. Candidates for admission to the Preparatory Course must have completed the Sixth Grade as prescribed in the common WEBER STAKE ACADEMY. 7 school course in the State of Utah. Students of maturer age who may be deficient in the common school branches will be given special consideration. EXPENSES. In order to be in harmony with the leading institutions of the state, the tuition fee system was abolished a year ago, and an entrance fee of Ten Dollars was established. The same fee will be charged the coming year. For the Commercial Course and for the course in Phonography and Typewriting an additional fee of Ten Dollars will be added to cover the extra expenses involved in giving these courses. In Chemistry and Physics a deposit of $2.00 is required for the use of chemicals and other articles necessary to successfully teach these subjects. All the above fees are payable strictly in advance. Board and lodging can be secured for from $2.00 to $4.00 per week. By several students clubbing together, the expenses may be much reduced. SOCIETIES. When the student has worked arduously in the daily curriculum of his class recitations, it is a beneficial rest for his mind to enter other fields of thought not regularly followed. For this purpose the Literary Society, which holds evening sessions once a week in the large hall of the Academy, was organized. The best talent of the city and the State has been heard on these occasions in oratory, song, instrumental music, etc. Other societies are organized for special classes to aid students in acquiring a practical knowledge of debating, composition, speech-making, parliamentary rules, etc. Courses of Study, The following courses of study are offered for 1898-99: 1.A two-years Preparatory Course. 2.A two-years Commercial Course. 3.A four-years High School Course. 4.A three-years Normal Course. 5.A three-years Literary Course. 6.A one-year course in Phonography and typewriting.