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Show THE DIXIE OWI 8 NEWS OF TUB TENNIS CLUB ATHLETICS A The question as to which of the Questions asked by parties in the interest of the tennis club, will re- three schools, Dixie, B. A C. or ceive prompt attention Murdock, is best for raising large, expert basket-bal- l players has been Will you kindly inform me wheth- much debated. This indeed has been er or not the D. N. C. neglected or- in the past no easy matter to settle. ganizing a tennis club during 18 Of course one may tell you to try and 19? them out, but even this has not settled the question to the satisfaction Freshie, I am surprised that you have not of all. It seems however that the B. heard from us. No doubt this was A. C. crop this year exceeds the othdue to our inexperienced stenograph- ers not only in size but also in their er.. Had you known of our enthusi- playing ability. This does not mean, astic club 1 am certain that ycur however, that the others, and especiname would have appeared on our ally the Dixie team, are of inferior books. quality. Their only fault is their age. The club was organized in 18 They are all young but will certainly with Mr. Joseph K. Nicholes as presi- be a help to the school when they get dent, and Miss Kate McQuarrie as their growth. We do not infer, however, that Stephen and Will will grow secretary and treasurer. ) Senlimenf s of the E. T. Tell me not, in idle jingle, Marriage is an empty dream, For the girl is dead thats single. And things are not what they seem. ( Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each Nearer brings the wedding-daIn the worlds broad field of battle, In the bivouac of life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a woman, be a wife! y. Trust no Future howeer pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act, act in the living Present; Heart withdrawn, and Man ahead. " Why hasnt the sporting news been reported? G. P. account of the fact that the games have been so embarrasing; three LOVE games in one set. On Has Gordon Mathis succeeded Mr. Nicholes as president of your successful club? If so, why? P. A. Yes, Mr. Mathis is the present. our president at Nicholes could no longer assume the responsibility both as president of the club and champion in the tennis world. Has the club made any improvements? Is the property assessed high his year? Although W. W. M. we have made improve- ments, the assessments are no higher than those of the previous seasons. The club members have purchased new tape , tennis rackets, and balls. The court was raked, rolled, sprinkled; and the tape stretched down. We are pleased to inform you that the club is entirely free from debt. Do you anticipate having a tennis tournament? Faculty. There is no reason why we could not have a tournament. Flu conditions are improved, the weather is delightful, and tennis sharks are numerous. 20. much bigger. Our coach, Davis, had a poor outlook for a ball team when he first He noticed that started last fall. Will was the only last years star left. The remainder of the team must be new men. Not so new though as might at first sight appear, for when the class series started Glen, Robert, Irvin, Orval, Stephen and Alma prov- ed that they, although not last years players, knew a great deal about the n game. So with the seven giants the coach set to work to make, in the short time left, the team which represents excellently the D. N. C. They scored the first victory for the school when they defeated Murdock Monday Feb. 2 4. We must here lend praise to the latter because they played us so close a game, the difference in the score was only three The next game however, points. that with B. A. C. played Mar. the first proved to be a vast defeat for us, which we however are not ashamed of, for among other things we have learned to take defeat with a grin. Our husky little seven were not to be barfled, and fought a fight to be proud of. We met B. A. C. on their home floor Sat. Mar. 8th. The game this time was of much the same nature as the former one with them, an enormous defeat for us. Dont look to the dark side however for Dixie is bound to gain a victory once in a while. Another victory scored Mon Feb. 10, when our team met Parowan on their floor. Parowan fell an easy victim. But in the game with Murdock Wed. Mar. 12, we were defeat- - PSALM OF LIFE Let us then be up and doing, With the heart and head begin; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor, and to win! ed by a narrow margin. ence was only Beaver. 5 The differin favor of points From this trip our team has not returned but we are anxiously awaiting to welcome them. SPRING half-grow- j The wondrous fairy, Bright and merry, From the mountains steep, Comes a tripping, Lightly skipping, To waken nature from her sleep. The wondrous fairy, Bright and merry, Whispers to the trees, And they unheeding, Spring comes speeding. Laughing, dancing on the breeze. The wondrous fairy, Bright and merry. Wipes away our tears. From our slumber, We awake with wonder, When spring in festive robe appears. Zelma Sullivan. Mama. said Cummings, Anna mustnt such doesn't tell the truth. Why you say things. reproved his mother. Well, last night I heard her sa.v Alma, if you do that again I'll call papa, and he did, and she didn't call. |