DEBATING We are constantly at it. The debating society has greatly increased its attendance by holding its meetings in the study hall, by arranging excellent musical and literary programs, and by securing the best informed men in Ogden to speak before the assembled students. The first speaker was Attorney Skeen, and the second, two weeks later, was Mr. Ed. M. Rowe, acting superintendent of the Industrial School. Their talks were full of highly appreciated advice and an enthusiasm that pushed us on. The class try-outs have been held, and the interclass contests will soon begin. The first will be held before the society, and the one for the championship, before the entire school in the Assembly Room. T. Earl Pardoe's classes in extemporaneous speaking are being held twice a week, and a new class, alternately taking up debating and public speaking, has been organized to be held every Monday. There was a young man from Perth, Who was born on the date of his birth. He got married, they say, on his wife's wedding day, And died on his last day on earth. Ex. Chas. Lindsay "That girl who just passed smiled at me." Ren. W. "That's nothing. The first time I saw you I laughed outright." Ex. If Wilson takes Mary home on a rainy day, would you call him a rainbow? Ex. Ereshie "Oh, bughouse!" Shocked Senior "My, my! You should say 'insect, garage.'" Alumni Serious and Frivolous Facts about the Great and the Near Great. On December 26th our unsuspecting librarian fell a victim to the cunning designs of Ross H. McCune. You can never trust a salesman especially one who deals in "soles." Of course, Leone was loath to forsake such classic friends as Milton, Shakespeare and Dry-den, for those like Heinz, Swift and Kellog, who merely contribute to our gastronomic happiness. Mrs. McCune has reluctantly consented to remain at her desk for the remainder of the year, while all domestic work has been delegated to "hubby," who will be ably assisted by the Gold Dust Twins. "Variation" seems to be the slogan of Weber's illustrious. Those not engaged in making their "natural selections" are in the midst of the economic "struggle for existence." Their thorough preparation insures their success in the "survival of the fittest." Our Alumni president is one of the town's business "lights." If there is an overcharge on the monthly light bill, curse "Bill." One of prexy's subordinates is the versatile Irvin Porter. Being at present immune from "fussitis," we hope to see him move forward by "meters," and probably by "decimeters." Marcus (Areleus) Critchlow's phenomenal ascent in the city's commercial life, during the past two years, has been even more remarkable than that of his sedate brother. Having harnessed his impulsive nature, he is now directing his flow of energy into lucrative channels. It is too bad that Horatio Alger is not alive to immortalize Mark's brilliant career. "From Errand Boy to Head Accountant" would certainly make a luring title for the ambitious youth of America. A recent Ogden visitor was G. H. Ballantyne, who was business manager of the "Acorn" in 1912. "Gib" is at present engaged in the lumber business in his home state Oregon. The purpose of his visit was a matter of speculation among many of his friends, but the sardonic smile that graced his countenance just prior to his departure gave rise to the rumor that his mission had not been entirely in vain. Do not be surprised if he soon returns to consummate his plans.