EDITORIAL The Brigham Incident We regret very much that our Brigham friends cannot stick to facts in presenting their grievance against us; we feel that we have been done a great injustice by our friends' slanderous remarks about the regrettable incident. We would like to put the case clearly and exonerate ourselves from the unjust charges made against us. We did make an investigation, but only after the ugly rumors had become prevalent. There is nothing unusual in making such an investigation; in fact, it is a common occurrence. But we would like to state that Weber was in no way responsible for the report in the Ogden Morning Examiner. In fact, our principal telephoned the papers and had the erroneous statement denied. We also emphatically told the students that the Academy was not responsible for the article and that the reporters had merely printed an unfounded rumor. More than this, if Brigham will use their memory, they will remember that Principal Barker telephoned to the principal of B. E. H. S. and explained Weber's attitude. We regret very much that this misunderstanding has arisen, but we hope that we shall have friendly rivalry between these schools in the future. Hats A person's character is expressed by his outward attire; especially by his choice of hats. Not so much the style of headgear as the way it is worn, expresses the character of the individual. The high silk hat is as representative of a class as is the gaudy cap placed at a certain angle over one eye. We can picture, in the mind's eye, the face under a gigantic purple hat trimmed with waving lavender plumes as easily as we can one under a trim black sailor. The hat is representative of what is under it. But that which is under it determines what the hat shall be. ACORN 16 Beans Beans yes, there are several kinds of them. There are the Boston kind, there are the kind that single men jingle in their pockets, the kind that wear skirts, and also the kind that surmount the shoulders of thinking people. All varieties are necessary, very necessary. But the "bean" that does the thinking is perhaps more important than the rest. It is not a vegetable, but a wonderful machine. Every person should make it his hobby, and should ride that hobby hard. This mental machine must be kept well oiled, so that it will always be free from friction, for its uses are so varied that we need it every minute. What would you think of a man that would carry a closed umbrella in a rainstorm? That is practically what most every one does when the storms of fear and discouragement are upon them. The right management of the head keeps these storms away, and enables one to dwell in opulence and optimism. When anything goes wrong, that is a sign that the brain is not working right. Keep the machine in order, eliminate the friction, and approach 100% efficiency. Right Now When the world was made it was so arranged that eternity would be dished out in small quantities. We do not get it all at once; we get but a day at a time. We are given exactly as much time as John D. Rockefeller is given. The Socialists admit that there is no monopoly here. Now that we see that time comes in rations, our problem is clearly nothing more or less than one of handling the day as it comes. Here are a few suggestions on time economy: Don't spend three-quarters of an hour thinking about going to bed. Either go, or get busy making time count. Utilize the study period and the time between school and supper. Systematize your work, and be sure and remember that work is the secret of all human achievement. "The man with a system accomplishes more in a day than the hard-working sloven does in a week." Edison attributes one per cent of his success to inspiration, and the other ninety-nine to perspiration. Take heed, and begin right now.