22 THE ACORN tinct melody is made by the currents of air passing through it. Plato, one of the ancients, said: "We must not judge of music by the pleasure it affords; nor prefer that kind which has no other object than pleasure; but that which contains in itself a resemblance to the beautiful." Plutarch tells us, "The ancient Greek Philosophers and legislators considered music a necessary part of education, as having the power to soften savage qualities of the disposition and give men a sense of propriety." Physicians regard music as a great remedy for mental weaknesses. A few years ago an association was formed in Yew York to introduce music into the hospitals, because physicians claimed that music had a beneficial effect. When a soldier in battle is wakened by the bugle call, he shoulders his arms and marches against the foe to the stirring sound of the fife and drum which puts new courage into his heart. Joseph Jefferson, the noted actor, pays this beautiful tribute to music, "I have always loved music and I would not give away for a great deal the little that I know. I am not at ease with those who have a contempt for music." In all ages it has been known to make the people of the world better wiser, kinder and truer to their fellow men. The excellent work of our Band was shown at a concert given Nov. 20th. Many beautiful selections were rendered and Professor Nichols and the boys deserve great praise. On that night the band was assisted by the Boy's Glee Club, which surprised us all in their exquisite rendering of a most beautiful selection. The choir organization has been completed under Professor Ballan-tyne with Norma Sears, Secretary; West Lindsay and Victor Sears, librarians. With two rehearsals weekly, the choir is progressing and improving continually. "Music is the maple syrup of the soul." Opie Read. THE ACORN 23 An Arabian Proverb He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not; he is a fool, shun him. He who knows not, and knows that he knows not; he is ignorant, teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows; he is asleep, wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows; he is wise, follow him. Contentment They talk erbout their cities With all their noise and din, Of trains a-going out An' ships a-coming in. They talk erbout their ol' resorts, Right near a sunny shore, Whar you'd jes' love to go An' rest fer ever more. They talk erbout their great Alp's Peaks; They say they are so high Thet when you reach the top, You almost touch the sky. They talk erbout the ol' north pole With all its ice, an' snow, An' dogs, an' seals' an' polar bear. An' queer little Eskimo. They talk erbout the sunny south, Near to the equator, Whar natives live on coca-nuts, An' fruit an' alligator. They talk of many other things, I never care to see ; Fer this town among the Rockies Plain Ogden's best fer me. Myrtle Young, '12