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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
THE THEOLOGICAL oRGANIzATIoN

i 10
Our theological exercises have
been conducted on essentially the
same plan as in former terms. Glass
recitations in theology have been
held daily in each department, ac-
cording TO prearranged courses Of
study. In addition 70 the standard
works Of the Church, which have
formed the established text books i'm
these classes, We have found the
series Of leaflets on Bible subjects,
published by the Deseret Sunday
School Union, TO be Of inestimable
service. Indeed we wish that our
work in all theological classes could
be facilitated by similar synoptical
aids.
Once in two weeks the theological
class in each department has been
conducted as testimony meeting,
and students have been free in ex-
pressing themselves regarding the
school and their religion. On the
morning Of the first Thursday OF
every month n fast meeting OF ali
students has been regularly held, /
and deep and pleasing interest has
been manifested on all such occa-
sions. y Priesthood meeting has been
at intervals Of two weeks.
and here voluntary and appointed
addresses have been made, instrtIc-
tions given, and incidentaI questions
answered on matters pertaining 10
the duties Of the Priesthood.
The last formal exercise Of the
week has been general theological
class, nj which n varied programme
has been rendered.
The labOIs Of each day have been
prepared and supplemented with
singing and prayer. According 10
their Church standing our students
have been classified as follows:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
THE CHOIR.

During the early part OF the term
the choir and singing class were
conducted under the leadership OF
Instructor F. Beesley, but after the
resignation Of that gentleman on
Nov. /, the choir was taken in
charge by Elder Edwin Cutler. a
reliable and experienced student
OF the academic department. To
him, as also to Bro. Glare w. Reid.
who has so efficiently acted as
organist during the latter part ofthe
term, to Elder Richard Haag for
ms assistance at the organ during
the former part of the term, and 10
all the members Of the choir who
have 80 faithfully attended the np.
pointed practices and have added so
much 10 the fervor Of our devotional
our acknowledgment and
thanks are rendered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

This shows a total of SIS classes,
holding in all 81 sessions per week.
The German class was conducted
during the early part Of the term by
Elder Richard Haag, and to him
our sincere thanks are due for his
willing assistance. The
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
has been in charge Of Instructor
Joseph Nelson, and the class work
therein performed is shown below:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

! APPARATUS, III.
The Illustrative apparatus and
material provided by the board have
been in constant use, much TO the
advantage Of I'LL concerned. sin.
cerely trust, however, that you will
ind it possible TO add to our equip
nent in this respect at an early
date. There are n number OF Items
with which we should be supplied
during the first part Of the coming
term. The large and valuable cabi-
net OF meteorological, Theological
ana archaeological specimens pro-
vided hy one OF the instructors has
continueiin servicable employ. 1t
Is also my great pleasure TO report
that L have received ASSURANCES from
President Woodruff and others in
authority that they will use their
personal influence in securing to us
the valuable collections In the Desc
ret Museum. This will be TO us OF
inestimable service; though under
existing circumstances the Museum
has been open TO US at convenient
times, through the courtesy Of the
officers in charge.
THE LIBRARY.
The acquisition Of the books and
other property formerly belonging
to the Stake Library Association
was fully explained in my last re-
port. Until a few weeks ago the
library WIS conducted in practically
the same manner as during the
former academic year, and, through
the kindness Of Sipt. Weber Of the
Il. g. NJ. i. a convenient room was
kept at our disposal. The library
has recently been removed to the
Social Hall, however, where the
books are kept, aud from which
they are issued to students and
members Of the old Library Associ-
alton under proper restrictions.
Since my last,repOrt was rendered
we fave acquired, through the Of |
forts OF the executive committee, a
copy OF the ''ERcyclopedia Britain
nica'' and other valuable works, the I
need Of which was formerly greatly |
felt, and the use of which is now /
correspOndingly appreciated. The |
officers Of the Students Society, |
having received some voluntary |
from among the members,
have applied the same 10 the pur-
chase Of an unabridged dictionary |
with n convenient stand for each |
class room. 7'
According 10 the librarians re-
port, there are at present zoos cata-
IOgued volumes. Our thanks are due
he proprietors Of the following
periodicals. for regular copies Of their /
~F
DEsERBT Evening News; Salt
Lake Daily Herald; Ogden Sand
Ird, (daily6 Utah Enquirer (semi-
weekly; Richfield advocate; South
m IDAHO Independent; Utah Jour
Idi; Wondn's Exponent; Juuenile
Young HIomdH's Journal.
Also TO Margetts Bros. for current
'opies Of Puck. Besides these we
ave access to number Ofmaglzines
which have been procured through
and / respectfully ask
I the Board n renewal Of such sub
without delay for the COM
ng year. Through the continued
indness Of Hon. John T. Game our
.brary has been enriched by a great
lumber Of valuable publications
TOM the government offices. In
tructors Nelson and Noyes have
perated as librarian and assistant
brarian respectively TO the satisfac-
on Of the Faculty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

There are in all l6 academic
classes holding eS weekly sessions.
The academic department room is
entirely Inadequate in its aceommo-
dations, number of academic stu
dents being compelled to take places
among the members of the lower
department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
L. d. s. COLLEGE.
4 Highly Satisfactory Showing for
that Excellent Institution.

The exercises incident to the
conclusion Of the first term Of the
fourth academic year Of the
Latter-day Saints College were
held in the Social Hall today, COM
mencing at II am.
A well-rendered selection, CLONE
Of our Youth" by the choir opened
the proceedings, and prayer was
offered by Brother Israel Barlow,
one Of the students.
\ duet, Good bless our Mountain
Home" was given by Miss Mamie
Clark anu Bro. Allen r. Cutler.
with chorus by the choir.
An eloquent address in behalf of
the theological organization was
delivered by Brother Nathan Por-
ter, who dwelt upon the instrIc-
tons given in theology in the vari-
Gus classes and exercises devoted TO
that branch, and paid n beautiful
tribute to the spirit accompanying
such instructions.
he was followed by another
student, Miss Aretta Young, who
spoke in behalf Of the ladies of the
institution. Her address, which
was replete with poetic sentiment,
treated upon the duties Of the daugh-
tiers Of Israel, the attributes they
should possess and those they should
discard, and the noble aspirations
instilled into the hearts of the
young ladies by the instructions
given in the college.
Brother Isaac Hayes expressed
his pleasure in representing his
fellow students, the young men Of
the college. He stated that he had
maize personal inquiries rs to the
sentiments and feelings Of the gen
tlemen students, and they had eX-
pressed themselves as pleased and
grateful, even for the reproofs they
had received from the instructors.
and especially for the teachings
they had heard, which they all
testified were in accord with the
principles Of honor and morality.
he expressed the wish i'm behalf Of |
the gentlemen students that they
might become an honor 10 Zion.
The instructors gave brief report |
Of their labOrs during the term,
a vocal solo, "Song of Triumph. :,
by Miss Libby Bitner. with chorus
by the choir, was followed bv re-
marks by the PRINCIPAL. who an
nounced that the following students
Df the intermediate Department had
passed IN most OF the higher branch
- In that grade, and would bs adj
TO the academic grade.
Carl Bassett, Zina Bennion.
Luella Bitner, Ida Savage and |
Nellie Wallace.
DIR. Talmage then read the follow
ng Principals Report:
To The Stale Board of Education oil
ne SAT- Lake Stake Of ZsDH; E5-
Gg'ct0 Board Of Directors oJ The
Ldtter-ddy SAINTS College:
Dear Brethren:-It once more he
'omes my pleasing duty to submit
o you n report OF the progress and
resent condition Of the Latter.
lay Saints College. The period
herein is known as the
Inst term Of the fourth academic
'ear, which began August ), IsS9.
'nd which closes with the exercises
t today.
TIE GENERAL STATISTICS
attendance during the term are {
S follows:
Registered: I
Intermediate fga,..-...s..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
LADIES' CLASSES.

The lady students have been ar
ranged according to their ages in
two classes, each Of which assem-
bled once per week. Mrs. Camilla
Cobb, our efficient lady superin-
tendent, has had charge OF these
classes, and has given at each SEES
sion appropriate instruction on
topics of special interest and i'm
portance TO the members. Appro-
pirate calisthenic drills have :ormed
a part Of the work Of each meeting.
In all 80 sessions have been held
during the term.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
APPARATUS, ETC.

tory Record, Record of Studies,
Faculty Record and Library Cat
alogue. 80 %
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20


With the exercises Of today close
the scenes Of another semester in
the history OF .oiif Beloved institu-
ton. In years the / ID. 5. College
Is still a youth, though the visible re-
suits OF its inspiring and restraining
influences on the young people who
assemble within its precincts en-
Title It to the respect usually paid 10
n sage. And evidences Of such
regard have not been lacking. The
Instructors have been cheered at
every step in their course Of work
by assunnce nf support and encour-
agement on all sides, and NO time
has been wasted in useless complain
ing. Unwavering unity has marked
the plans and labors Of the Faculty
at all times. Evidences Of Divine
assistance have been Of daily mani
iestation, and We feel to reverently
acknowledge the source Of the I'M
interrupted success which has at
tended us, students and teachers
alike, and We all join in returning
thanks and ascribing praise to the
Father Of true wisdom.
Respectfully your brother.
j. 4. TALSlAGE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20


Elder Elias Morris, Of the Stake
Board, expressed his pleasure
IN listening 10 the exercises
just completed. He spoke of
the success which had at
tended the college in the past, the
difficulties twill have to overcome
In the future, aud the important
position it will take among the peo-
pie. He expressed regret at the
lack OF facilities In the institution,
and dwelt upon the necessity Of an
enlargement in the near future. He
closed by test.fying to the Spirit Of
God, the presence Of which Is felt 81
powerfully here =, -.
Elder VIM. Il. Dougan, OF the
Stake Board, followed in n brief
address OF announcement. Dwell
ing upon the necessity of religious
instruction, he advised a continued
fervor on the part Of the students in
their school duties, and an Increased
care to avoid Che associations Of the
President a. N. Cannon fellcitated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
RAILWAY PRIVILEGES.

Our students have continued to
enjoy the advantages Of reduced
rates so courteously extended by the
railway companies whose lines ap-
proach the city. These are, Of
course, allowed only to students who
do not reside permanently in Salt
Lake City. The Oregon Short Line
4 Utah Northern, the Denver & Rio
Gaude, and the Salt Lake & Fort
Douglass Railway Companies have
so favored US in all cases, and the
City Street Railway Company has
granted half fare transportation TO
all students in travelling between
their residences and the college.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

Soon after the middle of the term
al seats were filled, and since that
time the Inconvenience Of made
quate room, with which we became
so familiar during the preceding
year, have been repeated. During
the hrst part Of the term. however
the attendance was comparatiyely
small, owing to the very early be-
ginning; and this fact has proved
70 US a matter Of serious import.
More than half of the students now
IN attendance entered several weeks
after the opening Of tho term. and
many Of them have expressed sad
regrets at having to BEGIN their
studies at advanced stages. Such
conditions are disadvantageous 10 all
students, and even the most uerse-
vering pupils demonstrate the I'M re-
suits by their comparatively slow
progress and the retaruing Influence
which they exert upon the others
slncerel Y trust that, in future, the
school calendar will be so adjusted
as to enable at least a majority of the
students to enter at the beginning Of
the term.
According 10 their places Of resi-
uence, the students are registered rs
follows:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
TIE BUILDINGS.

The improvements made in the
buildings and surroundings during
the last Summer vacation, are
fully appreciated. The students
working laboratory has proved
Of lasting benefit; though il was
filed 10 its utmost capacity soon
after the opening Of the year. We
are still incOnyenienced,h however, by
lack Of rom in the several de
partmeuts. a number Of applicants
have been refused admission
through thiScause, and ifitis deemed
impracticable TO increase the capac-
ity for another year, respectfully
suggest for yOuSconsideration the
advisability Of dispensing with the
lower divisions OF the intermediate
grade after the present academic
year. Either such course, or the
increasing Of facilities with the en-
gagement Of an additional instruc-
tor, would enable the Faculty to
devote more adequate attention To
the growing pressure Of the higher
grades
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
RECORDS.

The record books in use during
preceding terms have been con.
tlnued. They are all placed before
you, and your attention to them Is
respectfully invited. You will find:
Register, Term Re
cord, Theological Record, Labora-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

Regular class recitations have been
uniformly Of thirty minutes dura-
ton. The programme Of daily ex-
ercises is on record for your inspec-
ton. Written reviews have been
held in each class at intervals of
nve weeks, and a final examination
lasting one week was conducted
toward the close Of the term. Asa
result Of careful examinations, the
instructors feel fully confident that
every student has had all needed
opportunity TO demonstrate his
degree ofability. We are convinced
also OF the necessity of compulsory
entrance examinations in 10th de-
partments. A distinctive feature of |
these final examinations Is that thew
closed some days before the end OF |
the term, so that in each class the
Instructor has been able to meet his |
students after the examination |
work was over, and thus talk with |
them on the propositions submitted.
Interpretations are recorded for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20
THE STUDENTS SOCIETY.

This organization has been under
the presidency Of Instructor Done,
who was aided by Brother Frank
Cutler and Miss Anna Erickson rs
secretaries. Evening meetings have
been nconvened once per week, and
have been marked by the attendance
oil students in great numbers and by
the presence Of many visitors. The
exercises have consisted of lectures,
addresses, essays, readings, recita-
tons and varied musical renditions.
and an unfiagging interest has been
shown in the meetings. On Nov.
10, students party was success
fully conducted under the auspices
Of the society.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-20

As to sex classification, the stu
tents were tabulated thus:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
WON BY THE vALKYRIR.
The Queenstown Regatta Sailed in q
Light Wind.


LONDON, June 1.-THE Queenstown re-
gatta was sailed to-day. The yachts Valky-
rie, Irex and Yarana were among the con-
testants. There was very little wind when
the boats crossed the line. The Valkyrie
led at the start. The Irex went aground
on CORTLAND bank. The wind increased
later in the day. Owing to the lightness of
the wind before the start, the urse was
reduced to twenty-one miles, instead of
forty-one miles. The Valkyrie made a good
start, followed by the Deerhound and
Narana. The Irex was becalmed and was
five minutes behind the others in getting
away. All carried backyard topSails Outside
the harbor the Yarana passed tho Deer
hound in beat for Poorhead, but the
Yarana was headed somewhat by south
wind and had to make one tack more than
the Valkyrie before rounding tho flag boat.
The Valkyrie, in rounding the flag boat,
rapidly increased her lead and won easily.
The official time Is as follows: Valkyrie,
5:02;33; Yarana, 5:17;54; Deerhound,
5:32;45.
PLEASEs THE TIMES.
LONDON, June Is, A. M.-The Times,
referring to the Valkyrie's victory in the
Queenstown regatta, says: sit was just
such weather as the Valkyris is likely TO
sail in for the America cup. Nothing could
be more satisfactory than the way she
acquitted herseltn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
TRIALS OF THE CHARLESTON.
The Cruiser Will Be Ready for Another
in Three Weeks.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-Reports received
here from San Francisco indicate that the
cruiser Charleston will be ready for an
other trial in about three weeks New cross
head slides have been made and are being
fitted, and it is probable that new blades
will be attached TO her propeller, the con-
tractors being impressed with the belief
that the present screw is of a pitch so
sharp that it does not permit the
engines ito work off all of the
steam developed by the boilers. In the
case of the cross head slides, cast iron has
been substituted for steel, and the sides will
be of brass, faced with wuite metal, an ex-
cellent anti-friction combination. 1t would
appear that a structural error has been
mado in the design of the engines
in this particular, which may
avail the contractor as sufficient
reason for remission of the penalties for de-
lay already accrued. These plans were fur
nished by the English shipwrights who built
the Naniwa-Kan, and it now transpires that
exactly the same error in regard to the
cross-head slides was made in the case OF
this ship. The error was corrected las it is
now being corrected in San Francsco) be-
fore the vessel succeeded in making the
necessary horse power.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
SOLDIERS IN THE TENTS.
RAIN MARS THE OPENING DAY AT
ST. SIMONS.


Maj Rawles and Bis staff and the Floyd
Rifles of Macon Arrive in the Morn
ing and the LAGRANGE Boys at Night
"A Fat Purse Lost in the Ocean.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 1.-THE opening
day OF the encampment has been damp, rain
having fallen at intervals during the entire
day. This, however, has not prevented the
soldiers from arriving. and this mornings
train brought in Maj. Rawles and staff, and
the Floyd Rifles Of Macon. They were es-
corted to the island. and were soon mingIing
with their soldier friends. To-nights train
brought in the LaGrange Light Guards,
who are also now on the island. Three
other companies have wired that they would
arrive IN the morning. The Liberty Troop
and other cavalry will be here Wednesday
morning. This will place about ten conn
ponles IN the encampment. The crowds are
increasing with every train, and annie
accommodation has been afforded them.
Altogether the prospects are brighter, and
the absence OF rain Is all that is needed
The wind has changed, however, and it il
probable tnat the balance Of the week will
be fair.
MONEY FOR THE MERMAIDs.
DIR. j. M. Spencer of Wareshcro visited
81. Simons yesterday, and did not know
that bathing suits were furnished bathers.
He utilized his pants for that purpose and
when he came out discovered that his
pocketbook, containing over $500. which
was in one pocket, had slipped out and was
lying at the bottom of the sea. Search was
useless. The money has not been found.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
HARRIsoN's OUTING.
he Returns to Washington and Re-
ports Pleasant Time.


WASHINGTON, June 17.-President Har-
rison and Secretaries Blaine and Window
returned to Washington this morning at
10:30 o'clock from their trip down the Poto-
mac river in Postmaster General Wana-
makers yacht Restless. The vessel an
chored off st. Mary's Md, all day Sunday,
and the President and party went ashore in
the morning and ATTENDED divine service
at st. Mary's Protestant Episcopal
church, where large class of
communicates was confirmed by DR..
Paret, the bishop of the diocese.
The Presidents visit was entirely unexpect-
ed, but was all the more gratifying TO the
church people on that account. After the
services the President accepted an invita-
tion to visit st. Mary's Female seminary
and was warmly welcomed by the young
ladies'
CALLERS ON THE YACHT.
During the day the President received a
visit from number of residents Of Leonard
town who wanted to make amends for the
seeming lack of courtesy to the
President on the occasion of his
The President's..ss.yacht weighed anchor
last night and came direct TO Washington.
The President said to-day that he had had
an exceedingly pleasant trip and felt much
better for it. he expects to spend next
Sunday with Mrs Harrison at Cape May,
and win probably make the trip in the
Restless, leaving here Thursday or Friday
and returning Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
oHARLEsToNs POSTMASTER.
1t Looks as if R. w. Memminger is to
be Appointed.


CHARLESTON, S. c., June 17.-Something
of sensation was created here to-day by
the announcement that President Harrison
was about to appoint r. w. Memminger to
the postoffice in this city. Mr.. Memminger
is a son of the late G. g. Memminger.
secreta y of the treasury of the late con-
federate states. In an interview tonight
with this correspondent he said that the
President and Postmaster General Wana-
maker had advised him to file his papers,
and these had Teen sent on this afternoon.
He said he was white republican in poll
tics and a protectionist, and in
entire accord with the Presidents
southern policy. He has no love for the
negro, and desires to see him relegated to
the rear. His idea is that the best way to
get the negro out of politics is for the south
ern whites to join hands with the capital
lists of the north and west. and thus soiidfy
the white race. Mr.. Memminger is assist
ant rector of Grace Episcopal church of
this city. one of the fashionable parishes,
and is the author of a series OF articles re-
Gently published on the negro pro lem in
the south. The rumor has created quite a
sensation.