The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

pleIiOn OF the San Pedro the incoming
Of the Moffat line to furnish shorter
and more direct communication with
Denver, the construction of the West
ern Pacific TO furnish another outlet to
the coast, and the many extensions and
improvements of the Oregon Short Line
system to the north are expected to do
wonders for Salt Lake as a business
center.
Work of the Schools.
Marked advance has been made in the
establishment on a firmer basis of Salt
Lake as an educational center for a
large section of the western half of the
continent. The University of Utah has
moved up during the year to a higher
standard than ever attained before
1t has made it's influence felt through
out larger territory and attracted
students-fro all parts of Utah. as we'll
as from number of the surrounding
states The school of mines has been
one of the chief magnets here. To it
have come ambitious young men from
al quarters TO secure that technical
education that is required in modern
mining. Not less important to the flu
ture welfare of the city is the splendid
system of public schools. The Lafay-
cite, the largest and best school build
ing in the city, was opened during the
year and filled to the doors with happy
children from surrounding homes.
the city for the accommodation of the
ever increasing army of children and
the best that could be secured in the
way Of instructors and equipment have
been none too good in the estimation of
those who have this important part of
the citys welfare in hand. The intro
ductiOn of manual training TO give boys
and girls practical ideas of bread win
ming has proved popular and profitable,
as has also the establishment of the
East Side high school The introduc-
ton of night schools in connection with
the public schools for the aecommoda-
ton of boys and girls who must devote
their days to work promises TO be an
important and valuable innovation.
The nigh standard of the public schools
of the city continues to attract good
people from all sides, people whose best
ambition is to give their children the
educational advantages that the city
affords. This in itself is proving an
important factor in making Salt Lake
city of beautiful homes. In making
selection of schools in which to place
their children, parents are by no means
confined to the university and the city
schools. The Latter-day Saints uni
versity, All Hailows college. st. Marys
academy, Rowland hall, the Collegiate
institute and the many other institu-
tons furnish a variety that is valu-
able asset in the wealth of the city.
Churches Enough For All.
1t is but natural that, people should
consider the question of religion when
considering the advantages city pre-
-sents as a place of permanent abode.
Here, as we'll as in The matter of
schools, Salt Lake has many claims TO
advance. From the beginning the city
has. of course, been he heart OF the
Mormon church Such it promises TO
be for all time because of the great
temple, the musical advantages and the
church schools. But il IS not to be
supposed that other denominations are
Eeglecting this important element in
the life of the city. Every denomina-
ton represented is moving forward.
luilding churches. strengthening the
schools and laying plans for more sys-
( tematic charitable and religious work
IN the future. The work that has been
done on ST. Mary's cathedral and the
First Presbyterian church on Brigham
street illustrates the spirit that ami
mates the religious people OF all denom-
! nations,
For Pleasure and Health.
The fame of Salt Lake as a pleasure
resort has Travelled far. 1t has been
said that in this respect few other cities
are better known At no time in her
history was Salt Lake entitled to rank
higher as a resort of health and pleas
ure than during the year just closed.
Saitair. thu Lagoon. Callers, Fort
Douglas. the salt Palace and the huh
dred lovely hooks in the mountains just
outside the city We're patronized most
generously. Thousands OF pleasure
seekers rolled In on excursion trains
from all directions, giving a foretaste
of what may be expected in the flu
ture. 1t is doubtful il the variety of
attractions presented in and around the
city can be duplicated on the continent
The high altitude, dry, pGre air and
abundant sunshine Will always attract
people in search OF rest and heanh the
salt water bathing that is not sur
passed anywhere. and the cool spots in
the mountains are bat the introduction
/ 10 the advantages held out Jy the city
On every side within "A few minutes
ride. or few hours at most there are
enthusiasm of the most jaded traveller
In addition to the other recreations
Salt Lake during the past year pre-
sented baseball and horse racing of a
superior quality: and in the fail the
University of Utah assumed her right
ful place in the front rank in the foot
han world. Closely allied to the sports
and rzcreations is the position the city
is taking as retreat for those worn
out in the battle of life and in search
of spot in which to recover lost health
and strength. The movement now Gull
minating to build up in the city a great
sanitaTium will be the means or herald
ing to the world what Salt Lake has 10
offer in this direction.
Challenge For All Others.
1t would not be possible in a brief ar
ticle To outline ali that Salt Lake has
70 offer in the way of advantages. So
cially and Intellectually the city has
much to offer. Lovers OF music turn 10
Salt Lake naturally. and in this field
alone the city is exeTting a wide in
fluence. In the world of books the con-
ditiOns are similar. The beautiful pub
lie library building now nearing com
pletion viii accentuate this fact In
every element of city life that makes
for the health, happiness, prosperity
and progress of the citizen. Salt Lake
confidently stands forth anG issues her
challenge to every other city in her
class on the American continent