14 ACORN be attempted nothing could be expected but confusion. Who can say that the W. A. yell squad is not just such a body? It is true that a few have worked hard and we give them credit for what they have done, but is it not possible that they should have been more successful and accomplished more if the yell squad had been systematically organized. Those who were at the basket-ball game at Brigham City, January 27, saw the result of an organized squad. While they were giving their yells with system and order, our squad were jumbling their yells into a conglomerate mass of words. This should be a hint to our school. Why should we be behind the other high schools of our state? We can do as well as others. Now is the time to get busy. We need an organized yell squad so that we can get the best results. Let us create a sensation that will cause such an organization to be effected. It is time for the school to wake up and come to a unit on this long-needed thing. Some one start the thing rolling. Get the faculty interested. We want a regular time to practice and get some system to what we are trying to do. "The naked truth and a naked lie are shocking alike to society." The Junior class certainly believes in woman suffrage. Never mind, girls, you have a good start. Keep it up. PRIZE CONTEST. In order to put out a souvenir edition that will excel all others, we have decided to offer four cash prizes as follows: For the best story $2.50, for the best poem $2.50, for the best cartoon $1.50, for the best photograph of students or faculty $1.50. This contest will be governed by the following rules: 1. Any student of the Weber Academy may enter it, except members of the Acorn Staff. 2. All contestants must use an assumed name to insure impartiality in awarding prizes. The real names must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with assumed name on the outside. 3. The story must not exceed 3,000 words, nor the poems 120 lines. All material must be on regulation paper, written in ink or typewritten and only on one side of paper. 4. All stories, poems, cartoons and photographs must be in the hands of the editor by April 15, 1911. In case not more than three stories, three poems, five cartoons or ten photographs are entered, no prize will be awarded in that department. 5. The Staff reserves the right to use all stories, poems, cartoons or photographs entered. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Trio Delivers Fifth Number on Lecture Course. Mr. W. H. Hubbard began his lecture, "The Secret of Music's Power," by defining art. He stated that music is no monster, of which we are afraid, and that its power lies in its suggestion to us. He urged that we use the English language in American singing, stating that United States and England are the only nations that do not prohibit the use of foreign languages in singing. The baritone singer and the pianist illustrated the forms of music spoken of by Mr. Hubbard and their interpretation of simple melodies won the applause of the audience. JUNIOR MATINEE A large crowd, filled with the determination to have a good time, was the result of the Junior's boosting and advertising for their matinee, Dec. 12. The Treasurer's pockets were seen bulging and upon being asked the reason, he replied that he had just received the receipts from the matinee. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR On Jan. 12 Dr. John A. Widstoe, president of the U. A. C, visited the different departments of the school. MUSICALE Under the direction of Prof. Joseph Ballantyne, the first musicale was given on Dec. 22. The choir, the orchestra and Miss Myrtle Ballinger rendered the greater part of the program. OFFICERS ELECTED The band was recently organized with Wilford Pyott as President, George Simpson as manager and Clarence McCune as secretary and treasurer. The dance given by the band on Dec. 23rd was poorly attended, but much enjoyed by those present. REWARD OFFERED The Freshmen offer a big reward for the discovery of the thieves who mysteriously disappeared with their refreshments from their class party on Tuesday, Dec. 13. JUNIOR BALL Snow inside and snow outside the decorations for the Junior Ball were certainly appropriate. From the way the refreshments disappeared it is evident that they were of the best. The dance was well attended by the faculty, student body and by friends of the institution.