14 ACORN School Spirit School spirit is a quality that makes the school. It snows itself in debating, in athletics, in the school paper; in fact, wherever Weber's reputation is at stake. The student and school spirit should always go together. The latter is the result of the former's activity. If each student contributed his share of spirit, Weber would be known for its progressiveness. One student, however, cannot make up the necessary spirit for a good, lively school. It requires the co-operation of every individual. It inspires confidence in our various representative teams and shows that the student body is behind them. Seniors, have you done anything this year to show that you are alive? Juniors, why don't you think of something besides making money for the Junior Prom? Sophomores and Freshmen, why don't you shake off that verdant hue and manifest a real school spirit. Let us get together on this and not wait until the basket ball season begins. Let us be ready at the first game to properly support those who defend the Purple and White. You are never, too old to support school activities. Do you recall the basket ball game of a few years ago when our principal carried the banner and Professor Hansen led the yelling squad and other members of the faculty became conspicuous by their actions? The basket ball games of this year were better attended than ever before or since. Why not have another such, or even a greater season? The fact that a number of our alumni are members of our faculty leads us to believe that students and instructors will be more closely associated this year. The Set of Shakespeare Mr. Stanley A. Purrington,a member of Weber Alumni Association, has offered a complete set (13 volumes) of Shakespeare to the student who best supports the Literary Department of the Acorn. This means that your contribution must be of such merit that it will be published. Rules of the contest: All Acorn staff, members and alumni, are barred. The person must be a subscriber to the Acorn. Only poems and stories are to be counted. The judges to be selected from the faculty. Hand in contributions with an assumed name. These books can be seen by calling at the office. Now students, here is a chance to get a full set of Shakespeare for a very little effort. SCHOOL NOTES Lecture Course Grace Lewis appeared Saturday evening, October 25, 1913, as the first number of the Lecture Course. The members of the company were very entertaining and long applause followed each number. Visitors of Note Patriarch L. J. Taylor of Harrisville addressed the students at the daily devotional exercises. He expressed his deep interest in.the school and complimented the students for the high standard of morality that reigns at Weber. Another visitor of interest was Commissioner T. Samuel Browning. The fact that Mr. Browning's subject was appreciated was made manifest by the attentiveness of his listeners. On October 29, William A. Morten, one of the most expressive speakers in Utah, delivered an excellent discourse. His Irish jokes succeeded in holding the interest of his audience. Faculty Reception Every one, from the little green Freshman to the dignified Senior, attended the faculty reception. All of the girls were present, because every boy selected his fair maiden. It was rumored that one of our most popular Senior girls was the recipient of the attentions of a gallant Freshman. It was overheard, too, that Dr. Lind asked to escort Miss Cragun. The entire Faculty wore their best smiles and succeeded in making their guests welcome. In return the student body made extensive preparations for their dance to make the Faculty feel equally as welcome.