12 THE ACORN true that it is better to kill a serpent in the egg, for we know what it will become; but Brutus was not justified in killing Caesar for this because he knew nothing of what Caesar would be when crowned. Yet Brutus was conscientious, and believed he was right. Another proof of Brutus' practical failure was his speech. It proved nothing; but was simply a flowery display of words, and his only argument was let pass with no emphasis; while Antony used his one point the will to gain the hearts of his countrymen. Thus we might cite many other instances showing Brutus' weakness but we shall have to admit that he never at any time fell short of his ideal. We have insights to his gentler nature in the scenes with his wife and servant. He was kind and considerate to his inferiors, as shown in his remark to his page, "Get thee to bed again; for it is not yet day." As a conclusion to the life of this idealist, we have the words of his enemy, Antony: "This was the noblest Roman of them all; All the conspirators, save only he, Did that they did in envy of great Caesar; He only, in general honest thought And common good to all, made one of them. His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him that nature might stand up And say to all the world, 'This was a man.' " In the dramatic reading of the drama Paola and Francesca, Prof. Clark held his audience in rapture; his melodious voice and facial expressions were nothing short of charming. His able deliverance of his drama made it a simple task for the imagination of his listeners to supply the necessary stage settings. The interpretive recital of King Lear was most excellent. The most important parts wherein were brought out the characters of Lear or Cordelia, were read and analyzed, giving us an idea of how to get the deep underlying thoughts from the few intimations given. The story of Lear brings out the tragedy of sacrifice. Cordelia was driven from home with her father's curse just for an old man's whim, and her hypocritical sisters were given Cordelia's share of the kingdom. Then these sisters treated their poor old father so cruelly by driving him away from their homes that he went mad, and made a most pitiful sight out in the storm weaving himself a crown of twigs and leaves. Then Cordelia the one who owed her father nothing, since he had disclaimed her mustered an army in France, where she had become queen, and came to the rescue of her father. It was this ideal love that changed Lear's life altogether. Heretofore he had commanded the love of his subjects and family, and had received the hate of his two eldest daughters. Now he realized the value of the true love of Cordelia, and in the depth of his sorrow, he was made as happy as a lark by this love, and was ready to sing within the walls of a lonesome dungeon. The last of this literary feast was the recital on Henry V., the transformed Merry Prince Hal. Henry V., Shakespeare's hero king, was consideration personified. Every part of anything he undertook was carefully weighed and considered; and after this he showed good common sense in carrying it out. Thus it took a great deal THE ACORN 13 of proof that he was entitled to that little strip of land in France before he would think of going to war to obtain it. He realized what a terrible strain on a country a war is, and his rebuke to his cousin just before the battle of Agincourt showed his consideration for his countrymen. Westmoreland expresed a wish of having ten thousand more men; but King Henry replied: "What's he that wishes so? My cousin Moreland? No, my my fair cousin. If we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss; and if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor." Even in his love Henry used his consideration and common sense; this is more remarkable because of its being a general thing for men to lose sight of these qualities in such cases. But as shown in one of his speeches to the fair Katherine, the king lived up to his ideal. He said: "I speak to thee plain soldier; if thou canst love me for this, take me; if not, to say to thee that I shall die is true; but, for your love, by the Lord, no; yet I love thee, too." Prof. Clark departed with the good will of the students, and of the people in general; and we feel more forcibly than ever the truth of Tennyson's words: "To look on noble forms makes noble, thro' the sensuous organism that which is higher." O. W. ALUMNI. It has always been a difficult matter for the institution to keep in touch with those who have completed their courses and gone out into the different vocations of life. The graduates themselves had no way of keeping together; true, they had their class or- ganizations, and although these were strong, they were dropped after Commencement Day. The graduates were still loyal to the Institution, but they had no way of showing their love. Through the efforts of the class of '03 an Alumni Meeting was called and a Society organized, which will meet at the call of the President. Leroy E. Cowles, '03, was married last week to Miss Etta Brown of this city. He is teaching in Heber City. Mr. and Mrs. Cowles will make their home at that place. Ephraim Manning, '03, has accepted a school in Idaho. William J. Mitchell and James G. Widdison are fulfilling missions in the Northewstern States. They were both members of the Class '03, Mr. Widdison being Class Poet. A number of the Alumni visited the Academy last week. They were in the city to attend the Clark lectures. Miss Pearl Terry is teaching in Huntsville. About the middle of last year the Class of '03 established a Theological Library in the school. They added a number of valuable volumes to the library during the year, and as Alumni they are going to continue the good work. Miss Carrie Rapp, president of the Alumni Association, is now teaching in one of the city schools. Miss Edna Cordon, secretary of the Association, paid the Academy a short visit one day last week. The smile on her face showed that she felt at home. Father Stimson is going to the University of Utah next fall. If conditions had remained as they were last week, he wouldn't need a diploma- he could travel on his cheek.