16 ACORN PRESIDENT TAFT VISITS OGDEN. The visit of President Taft to Ogden is an event to be long remembered. Early in the afternoon the students marched to the station and there welcomed the Nation's Chief Executive. His remarks were confined to some of the questions of the nation. The crowd, although wearied by the delay of the president's train, responded to his remarks with storms of applause. The accompanying photo was taken immediately after the president's arrival. SOCIAL LIFE AT SCHOOL. The afternoon of October 4 marked the beginning of jollification at Weber for the present school term. The class of '12 gave a dancing matinee which was well attended and enjoyed by all present. Faculty Reception. The reception given by the faculty at which the students were the guests was the most successful dancing party ever given in the Academy. Nearly every student was present and all partook of the spirit of get-acquainted-and-have-a-good-time. A very interesting-feature of the evening was the opportunity given the ladies to choose partners for every other dance. This made it possible for the lady members of the faculty to enjoy themselves to the utmost. Some of the bashful young men were also pleased with the arrangement. The Sophomore class party, October 17, was voted a complete success by all present. The president has announced his intention of organizing a body guard for future protection, as it is far beneath his dignity to have his collar destroyed. ACORN 17 The Juniors say they enjoyed their class party in spite of the rosin on the floor. There are, however, five boys, who upon returning home, came to the conclusion that the evening was rather chilly for October. This may have been due to the fact that they discarded their coats. The spirit of the Athletic Association was exhibited in the lively Hallowe'en party given October 27. One of the principles, that of "entering into the spirit of the occasion every moment," so characteristic of our basket-ball team was apparently applied, for every one seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost. Cornstalks, autumn leaves and jack o'lanterns were conspicuous in the decorations. Each class arranged a corner, that of the Juniors being most attractive. Coach McKay, in handling the proceeds, said: "It looks like new outfits for the team." MUSIC. The Academy orchestra, choir and band are organized and are working very hard to attain that degree of perfection that has characterized these organizations in the past. The choir has an enrollment of about one hundred and thirty-five members. Prospects are very favorable for a successful season. A number of recitals will be given and a cantata will be rendered at the commencement exercises. The Chorister's training class resumed work Friday, November 3, at 7:30 p. m. We are informed by Prof. Ballantyne that a short time will be devoted to a general review of all the principles gone over, so that a perfect understanding may be had of all past work. He also advises us that in order to finish the prescribed course this season, the utmost devotion must be given to the preparation of subjects. "Begin, live, aspire, realize the best ideal of the moment; and this earnest effort shall lead the way to greater achievement." H. W. Dresser.