14 ACORN The Misses Charlotte Stallings and Pearl Cragun entertained a number of friends and a few members of the faculty in honor of Miss Zina R. Larkin, the former Domestic Arts' instructor, who recently left for California in hopes of recovering her health. The students all hope that she will return much improved. As it was necessary for the teachers to attend the annual teachers' convention in Salt Lake City, school was adjourned for the entire week, much to the delight of the students, who enjoyed a happy vacation. Debating How many of the students realize the value of the development they receive from debating? Only those who have tried it. None can afford to pass the opportunity that is given to all who are not afraid of a little work .The debating season is rapidly drawing near, and every one should be ready to enter the tryouts. Don't go into it in a half-hearted way-go into it for all you are worth, and with the determination to make the class team. Do something for your class. Don't think you can't, because any one can if he has the time. Who'll Win the Cup "We'll win that cup," said the Freshie; "And so will we," said the Soph. "Don't be so sure," warned the Junior; The Senior just laughed and walked off. On December 10th, Weber was honored by a visit from Mrs. Christina Tingling and Mrs. Lula Shepherd, of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Tingling gave a very interesting and beneficial talk on liquor and tobacco. She had several charts which illustrated the points she made. She pointed out and proved exactly what harm intoxicants and tobacco have on the brain and other organs of the body. We sincerely hope that if there be any students at Weber who indulge in such dangerous stimulants that they will realize what they are doing and stop such habits. Mrs. Shepherd spoke for a few minutes about her visit to a certain eastern college and told how en- ACORN 15 thusiastically the young men grasped her message. We are all looking forward with pleasure to the time when a representative of the W. C. T. U. will visit Weber again. The fourth year English class is working along the line of oratory, and many good talks have been given in devotional exercises. The result shows a large number of excellent public speakers in the Senior class. The students appreciate the efforts of their school mates. On the 20th of November the first of the series of programs on American authors was given by the students at their regular semimonthly meeting. This was in conformity with a plan adopted to have a life sketch of one author, the chief characteristics of his writings and some illustrative readings given at successive meetings throughout the winter. These literary meetings will be held as often as other business will permit. America's negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, was the subject of the first program. We feel that on this occasion the undertaking was successfully begun, and before the school year is ended we hope to have awakened among us a greater appreciation for our native authors. By the proposed plan we believe that much good will result to all; to the participating students, by giving them practice in speaking and reading, and to the remaining number by awakening a greater love for their own authors, literature and country. Senior Class Notes We, the class of '13, have long been noted for our good times, but on November 1st we gave the best class party ever given at Weber. All present declared that they had never seen such a sociable, jolly crowd. During the evening we indulged in games and dancing, after which a delicious supper was served. Professor Cowles showed his ability in the line of oratory and fancy dancing, and the Senior quartette did their part in making the evening enjoyable. The party was so successful that we are busily planning for another. The Senior class is rejoicing over the victory of its basketball team. Through the efforts of the boys on the team they succeeded in winning the beautiful pennant. Four games were played, two with the Juniors and two with the Sophomores. The Seniors won every game, running the score high in each. Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, beware! The Seniors intend to win the Kasius-Nelson medal, which is to be given to the best public speaker.