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Show THE DIXIE OWL Dixie THE DIXIE OWL Published Monthly by Students of Dixie Normal College Students Free; Others 75 cents the Year Editorial Staff Rachel Moody Editor-in-Chi- ef Assistant Editor Laura Gardner business Manager Literary Editor Fun and Philosophy Debating and Athletics Local Editor ' Grant Graf Venice Hopkins MARCH 15. 1917. The members of the staff, the student body and the school wish to express their heartfelt sympathy to Rena, Kate and Herrick McQuarrie in this sad hour of trial when they are called to part with their dear mother. A few days later, C. L. Chris- tenson, who has lived among the Indians for fourty years, addressed the students. He told many of the Indian legends which go to prove that the Rook of Mormon is true. Lectures of this kind teach We have two events coming: The minstrel show given by the conductors chorus and (he last number of the Lyceum course, the concert given by the Hungarian orchestra. No student should miss either of them for they will be rare treats. We have been very fortunate to have Apostles David 0. McKay and Heber J. Grant address Roth men gave splendid talks which encouraged the students to study harder and so that us. they could build worthy of emulation. lSiil, in U. Snow, October G. S. I,. City. I love the land of Dixie Subscription Rates: Donald Pymm La Verd Watson Reth Gardner Written by Kli.n characters valuable lessons and we feel that the theology time was well spent. We wish to compliment the boys on the fine track they have made. It is a credit to the school and shows what united efforts can accomplish. The D on the Black hill looks fine since it has received a D new coat, of whitewash. day was an enjoyable day and one to be remembered by all who worked, prepared the lunch or attended the student body dance at night. Sister Olive M. Nicholes is one of the most loyal persons that we know. Although Sister Nicholes has three small children to care for she is always willing and ready to help in any way she can and uses her talents to make school life .more successful and pleasant. The Owl is indebted to Mrs. Nicholes for many fine contributions and takes this opportunity to thank her. Our Mountain Dixie land; Where peace is in the atmosphere, And wealth, amid the sand. Ive seen its gorgeous mountains, Of every form and hue; Where huge volcanic craters yawn Upon the Gazers view. Black rocky bods of lava Discolor Natures face The product of. tremendous throes Of hers, in bygone days. Imagination pictures Where Vulcans forge has stood; If burning heat can purify, Our Dixie must be good. Emerging from the rudeness That marks a desert way; Those little Edens to the view, Seem like the break of day. We seek in tiny parcels For things of precious worth; And here between the rocky cliffs, We find rich spots of earth. I love the land of Dixie, The nursery of the vine; Twill yield an independency Of cotton, oil and wine. Tis full of gold and silver As well as wine and oil; The shinning wealth will be brought forth By dint of faith and' toil. Success to loyal Dixie, Fair Utahs sunny land; Wherefaith and industry will soon A mass of wealth combine. |