Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14

those experienced by our hero at Val
ley Forge Greater than his military
however, was his work In reforming the
laws, organizing courts and rounding
schools. Alfred may be said to nave
laid the foundation Of our present
school system. A learned man him
self he instilled into the hearts OF his
people a love for learning, His trans
lations from the Latin and his collec-
lions Of the songs and hymns OF the
Saxons were among his greatest
achievements, In closing, Dr. Brown
emphasized the great influence Of this
king on modern government and liter
allure and gave a brief summary of his
character,
Helen Shepard then sang a solo, For
get-me-not," She responded to an en-
core
In the first year assembly ROOM Miss
Shepard sang the same solos. Amy
Rumel then very creditably played a
plano solo, "The Alpine Star" Mr.
Gillian then introduced Mr. b. S
Young, who chose for his subject La
dies and Gentlemen He traced the
rogin Of the word gentleman to the old
name OF ye0man. one who did not have
to work. Now the term Is used In an
entirely different sense for any man
who possesses strong enduring qualities
is gentleman, Lady" Is an old Sax
on term used for woman who cared
for the home. This, said the speaker
Is the highest office to which women
may aspire--to be home-keapors. Ev-
eryone admires brlllianoy but not all
possess II, Some are not bright, yet
by their noble qualities make many
friends; these will be the makers of
the nation. Goodness attracts good
ness holds goodness wears. These are
the true characteristics OF ladies'. He
advised the pupils to possess goodness
and to establish in their hearts verit-
able garden OF Eden. In closing his
remarks, he reminded the pupils that
they were Freshmen, but hoped they
would remain freshmen In goodness of
heart and purity of purpose, The pro-
gram closed with a violin solo by Roy
Williams, with plano accompaniment
by Maude Williams. He responded to
two enthusiastic encores,
The music for the program was ex-
certloOally good and was furnished en-
tlrely by high school pupils.
a new plano has been placed in the
firPt year assembly room and the pu-
pills row march out TO music played by
Ethel Murphy and Jennie Romney,
On Monday, Miss Clarahan's English
classes held contests in NEUROLOGICAL
mares. titles and symbols Of the Greek
mn ga1I ft..rs
pills were the successful contest
ants First period, Florence Robson
and Rita Jaokman second period Har-
old Berkeley and Elinor Stewart, fourth
period, Grace Bunting and Viola Bur-
rell; NTH period, Catherine Snelgrove
and Fred Hale; sixth period James
Alley and Arthur Moreton, On Wednes-
day at the third period the winners
met for the final contest. Though Ar
thur Moreton and Harold Berkeley de-
serve srecial mention, Rita Jackman
was tho successful contestant In the
five classes.
Miss Moffett's first year English
classes held contests in grammatical err
rors on Friday. Lloyd Brooke held
first place. The pupils have also been
giving talks on Neurological subjects
this week.
Miss Dukes American Literature
class has completed the study of the
House OF Seven Cables" The next
subject TO be taken up Is Lowell. The
members Of the class are now prepar-
Ing note books on Macbeth,
Miss Goddard's third year classes had
their final test on Macbeth Thursday.
Next week themes on various subjects
connected with the play will be writ
ten.
Lulu Taysom of the senior class has
accepted a position as stenographer
with the Utah Plumbing Co. owen
Bullock OF the Sophomore commercial
class has withdrawn from school.
Next week the commercial depart
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