We say advisedly that we think Ogden and Utah could not possibly do a better thing right now than to send this band to Chicago to show the world what sort of young people we have in Utah. What do you think about it, people? CONTEST TONIGHT The annual Sons of the American Revolution oratory contest tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the high school should attract a good-sized audience. Five, bright, studious young men will deliver well-prepared addresses on patriotic subjects in a most creditable manner. They will reflect the excellent training that is given in the high school in public speaking and all connected with the school are anxious that the people should know. We put out a good product not only in athletics, music, marksmanship, dramatics, debating, but also in public speaking and other lines. We are proud of the many fine things. SPRING'S FIRST TULIP As I watch the tulip unfold in the spring, When the sun begins to arise in the sky, I cannot but think of our powerful king. On account of His power it is not a thing, But possesses a soul; can I this deny As I watch the tulip unfold in the spring? As the riot of color in a rainbow-hued ring Forms a radiant vision to capture our eye, I cannot but think of our heavenly king. Even the birds stop to pause and sing, And the bees with their wings make a buzzing reply, As I watch the tulip unfold in the spring. When to the heavens its color does fling To challenge those realms in silent outcry, I cannot but think of our heavenly king. In the death of a tulip there, too, is a sting; 'Tis sad to think it must wither and die. As I watch the tulip unfold in the spring, I cannot but think of our heavenly king. -Bill Moore. CHANDLER WINS ORATORY MEDAL Mon 11-26 ‘Toleration’ Is Subject In High School’s S.A.R. Contest WITH an address dealing with "Tolerance," and presenting as his thesis the argument that civilization has grown with the exercise of virtue, and been impaired by its lack, Grant Chandler received the award of the judges as the winner of the annual patriotic oration contest for the Sons of the American Revolution, held at the Ogden High school Wednesday evening. The winner received the votes of two of the judges, while Garff Wilson, with an oration entitled "The Keys of Peace," received the vote of the third. Other contestants were Edwin Hall, who spoke on "The Patriotism of Abraham Lincoln"; Frank Rose, who chose for his subject "To Right the Wrongs of the Red Man," and David Camp, who discussed "Alexander Hamilton and the Constitution." The contest took place at the library of the high school, which was crowded. All of the addresses were well received, and after the end of the contest, those taking part and Miss Reva Beck, under whom the boys had trained, received many congratulations. The judges were members of the Utah society, Sons of the American Revolution, Robert C. Nye, Thefon R. Littlefield and Claude V. Zinn acting in that capacity, while the president of the Utah society, Stuart P. Dobbs, presided. The contest is an annual affair. 3-12-26 OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NOTES "While individuals strive to follow the teachings of Christ, no nation or other great group has ever made a consistent effort to do so. Every war, every strike, every oppression is a back-sliding and a denial."—Colliers. BEING UNKIND It doesn't pay to be unkind. It is not at all difficult to say unkind things about people—sometimes one may give another a good jibe under the mask of humor—but the little satisfaction one gets from such doesn't pay. It reacts upon character and injures the one who indulges. No one needs to be aligned with any sect to appreciate the beauty and efficiency of the "Golden Rule" in human relationship. A school that fails to secure, conscientiously or unconscientiously, the attitude of good will, of fairness, justice, magnanimity, in both teachers and pupils, loses one of its big opportunities. BANKING TALKS On Tuesday Mr. Budge of the Commercial-Security bank gave an interesting talk on negotiable instruments before the economics class in 215. On Wednesday Mr. Barker of the Ogden State bank gave a very instructive talk on the subject, "Workings of a Bank," before the same class. HIGH ATTENDANCE Wednesday's attendance reached the high mark of the semester. There were fewer absences than on any day since the semester began. The average daily absence for the month just closing is 7 per cent, due in large measure to the great amount of illness. TEACHER ILL Claude Coray, instructor in mathematics, is confined to his bed this week with a throat affection, which physicians say is quite prevalent in Ogden at the present time. Mr. Coray will not be able to return to his work during the present week. Junior Petterson, a student of Weber college, is substituting in Mr. Co-ray's place. TO SPEAK AT JORDAN The dean of girls, Mrs. Gertrude C. Irwin, will speak at Jordan High school at Sandy on Friday morning on the subject of "The Dean of Girls Work in High School." Mrs. Irwin made an address on this subject before the state teachers' association last fall and made quite an impression upon school principals. Since that time deans of girls have been appointed in several high schools. REPORT CARDS OUT The report cards for first term, second semester, were issued Wednesday. TOO MUCH BAND The only ones who get too much "band" at high school are the teachers who attempt to conduct classes during the band period. One such teacher asks, "Does history repeat itself?" on a clipping from Tuesday's paper which reads, "When the Billings municipal band started its weekly practice on the top floor of the city hall, a prisoner in the basement became violently insane and had to be placed in a padded cell." QUEEN COSTUMES Mrs. Etta N. Hart went to Salt Lake Wednesday and secured the queen's costume for the Classicalia. Mrs. Hart secured costumes also for the six maids and pages, and also made arrangements whereby other students may secure appropriate costumes for the grand Classicalia. GATHERS MOMENTUM People who heretofore have been silent on the subject of a new high school are beginning to express themselves. They are beginning to realize how badly the school is needed and are talking of ways and means. Ogden has shown many times that where there is a need there's a way, and we can look confidently ahead to the securing of this imperative need in the near future. Several people have said recently, "I have no children now to educate, but I am interested in the boys and girls of Ogden—the citizens of tomorrow—and I have an obligation to them." We think they have the proper idea. The schools belong to all the people of Ogden, and every citizen must do his part to see that they are not neglected. THE BAND MUST GO Everyone says the band must go to Gary. All are united in thinking we have a wonderful aggregation of young musicians. All agree that Ogden couldn't possibly get better advertising than this band would give us—but— but—but—no one has volunteered to finance the trip. Here's where somebody has a chance to shine. Why don't some of Ogden's multimillionaires stand up and say, "Get ready, boys; I'll put up the dough to meet the expenses." THE SPRING CLASSICUM We point with pride to the Spring Classicum, issued Wednesday. We say to all our friends, "Read it from kiver to kiver, and we're dead sure that you will agree with us that it is a very creditable publication." Not a salacious thing in it, hot a coarse thing, hardly an uncomplimentary thing—a bit of veiled irony, perhaps, that might well have been omitted—but who "expects a perfect issue? We'll compare it with any school magazine—high school or college—and will not be ashamed. No use saying "It's the best in the country," but we do say "It's comparable with the best." It contains a good editorial or two, a wealth of good essay material, considerable acceptable poetry, a dash of humor, complete reports of clubs, organization, society, athletics, etc. It is about as representative as any large school magazine could hope to be. MANY CONTRIBUTE In the editorial columns the following students are represented: Winnifred McConnell and anonymous, Winfield Hancock, Harper Culley, Garff Wilson, Mildred McKay, Margaret Hellewell, Arleen Larsen, Wilma Bailey, Donald Corey, Frances Bryant, Beth Winkler, Dorothy Wheelwright, Robert Gwin, Helen Grace are represented by essays—formal, informal and descriptive. David Camp and Warren Cross have Short stories. Margaret Ward tries her hand at dramatic literature; William Osmond and Anna Muehl each do well with literature's most difficult form—the sonnet. Maud Milne gives a taste of dialect; various forms of poems are credited to Bella Herscovitz, Marie Stephens, Jean Warner, Eugene Maher, Alene McDonald, Klea Passey, Nolan Taylor, Dorothy Jensen, Bertha Agren, Eleanor Weeks, Lucy King, Eleanor Ford and Laura Walker. The art work is done by J. C. Gibby, Max Stephens, Nolan Taylor, Waldo Blaylock. Clubs and organizations are ably reported by Fern Davis, Adelaide Smith, Ruth Craven, Robert True, Helen Wilcox, Warren Cross, Hal Armstrong, Mabel Reynolds and Bill Stratford. Ogden business men show their interest and faith again in the school by a good bit of advertising. So we say again, we are proud of this issue of the Classicum, and extend congratulations to the managers editors, advisors, and all who helped to get out this spring number of the Classicum. 3-13-26 "Teaching is an art—an art s great and so difficult to master that a man or woman can spend a long life at it, without realizing much more than his limitations and mistakes and his distance from the idea."—William Lyon Phelps. THE QUEEN CONTEST. The queen campaign is ended. The usual advertising, scrapping, fighting, boosting, yelling, characterized the campaign. The ballot were cast today, but no one know yet whether its Queen Jean or Queen Marian. For a few days a least this must remain a mystery-- we do so love the suspense! SCHOOL IN SPRING. Budding trees—smiling faces--seed catalogs—talk of moving--new spring "duds"—rides in th< country—desire to work—house cleaning—excuses — unprepared lessons—sleepy students — moss; banks, popping questions—examinations— farewells — vacation — summer!—Mildred McKay. And yet the teachers say that every sentence must have a verb or predicate. CONCERNING DRILL. Sometimes students desire to discontinue drill during the year This is not feasible because the government furnishes uniform equipment and instruction with the distinct understanding that the student will complete at least the year's work. The government regulation concerning this reads as follows: "(2) That any student who enters upon the prescribed course of military training will be required to continue the training for the remainder of that acadamic year . . . unless excused therefrom for physical disability, which fact will be established by a certificate from a reputable physician to that effect." DAUGHTERS' CONTEST. The National Society of Colonial Daughters is offering again a medal to the Ogden High school student who will write the best essay on some patriotic subject. In addition to this a certificate of merit will be given to the student writing the second best essay. The subjects recommended for this year's essays are: (1) The World Court. (2) Advantages of Summer Military Training. (3) Peace Hath Her Victories. (4) What America Can Do for the World. (5) Washington's Farewell Address. Students, however, are not limited to these subjects. We shall have pleasure in entering. SENIOR COMMITTEES. The senior class has appointed the following committee on Classicalia: Selling committee—James Ure, chairman; Mondell Bennett, Edwin Hall, Harry Rubin, Carmyn Critch-low, Norma Freeman, Mary Hinckley. Booth committee—Marian Mattsen, chairman; Morris Allen, Reede Ames, David Camp, Albert Droesbeke, Francis Hales, Earl Rushmer. Max Stevens, Herbert Verheek, Ruth Fisher, Blanche Scowcroft. Favor committee — Dorothy Israelson, chairman; Winfield Hancock, Alma Lowe, Blanche Coray, Ruth Craner, Janet Farnswortli, Maud Forsha, Phyllis Huss, May Jack, Ruth Mark, Maud Milne, Klea Passey, Winnifred Riley, Berneice Taggart, Lorene Wattis, Lor-na Wattis, Katherine Riley, Inez Taylor, Freda Raethal. D. A. R. CONTEST. This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the annual D. A. R. contest will be held at the home of Mrs. J. H. DeVine at 9 03 Twenty-fourth street. Orations on patriotic subjects will be given by Winnifred