SCHOOL NOTES Lecture Course The patrons of the Lecture Course listened to a concert given by the Ogden Tabernacle Choir, as one of the numbers of the course. Assisted by a few other vocalists, the local singers gave a very pleasing entertainment. Another number of the Course consisted of readings of our great authors and poets, and an interpretation of Shakespeare, in "Hamlet." These were all the more interesting because they were given by home talent. The orators were Messrs. Moroni Olson and Earl Pardoe of our city. When presented by Professor Maynard Lee Daggy, who appeared on the Academy Lecture plaform. "The Gospel of the Common Place" proved to be a very interesting subject. Mr. Daggy presented the every-day gospel of the people under the name of the three C's Cheerfulness, Charity and Courtesy. He said that the trouble with the world today was that it could see happiness in riches only; believed fame and notoriety to be a means to that end, and thus were unable to see that the common-place things made up the big ones. Mr. Daggy commanded a constant flow of wit, which he used to illustrate that smiling is a habit, and cheerfulness a test for a man's ability. "We spend too much time doing things today we would like to put off until tomorrow." Mr. Daggy also explained that courtesy was necessary for success in every man's life. In Assembly Every year the Faculty arrange for separate lectures for the boys and girls. On December 5th Dr. Ridge addressed the girls while Dr. Gowans lectured to the boys. Dr. Gowans said: "It is more important to make a life than a living." ACORN 13 Developing the thought of responsibility, the doctor used the following illustration: "We are not responsible for the birds that fly over us, but we should not let them build nests in our hair." Mr. Ned C. Hanks, the optimist, addressed the Student Body in their exercises on January 7th, 1914. Mr. Hanks is totally blind and without arms; yet he has chosen the cheerful side of life and prepared himself for the lecture platform. Through his optimistic lectures he is able to make others happy and more appreciative of their many blessings. The first Musicale of this school year was given on January 22, 1914. The school choir, under the direction of Professor Joseph Ballantyne, and the orchestra, under Professor Nichols, took part in the program. Miss Kate Price, a soprano from Provo, gave several beautiful renditions which received great applause. Other numbers of the program included choruses from the choir with Miss Vera Jones as soloist, and selections from the orchestra. The school auditorium was filled with visitors and students. Superintendent Cummings of the Church Schools was present. In Devotional Miss Iree Handley, a former graduate of Weber, favored the students with several piano selections on January 8th. On the same morning, Von, Herberts, Van, Wilde, Fat, Ferrin and Pretty Face were presented with black "W" sweaters. Principal Henderson made the presentation speeches. Coach Watson and Manager McEntire received theirs at a later date. In this exercise also, the winners in the Oratorical tryout were chosen. These are to contest for the Henderson-Cottle medal. A lecture of rare significence was delivered by Superintendent John M. Mills of the Ogden City Public Schools, on January 14th. His subject was "The History of Mexico." Mr. Mills is an able speaker and is well versed on Mexican history. He gave a very detailed account of the City of Mexico, from the time when the Catholic priest was informed by the bird, to lead his people into that country, until the present disorder. Mr. Mills also told us about the Mexican language. Senior Boastings Every one needs exercise and dancing means a good time to everyone, especially when the dance is given by the Senior class. That's why every one enjoyed the Senior matinee on January 8th.