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Show DIXIE OWL, ST. GEORGE, UTAH 18 From a Trainers Viewpoint Behold, it came to pass on the sixth day of January in the first year of the reign of the critics, there entered the halls of the Wooward, twenty quaking young pedagogues, in search of great knowledge which they might impart for the edification of the young and rising generation. And it came to pass that as they entered, they were confronted by six egotistic encyclopaedias, who did pour forth a multitude of Dos and Donts, which swept through the minds of the terrified pedagogues like a cyclone. And lo, the scattered fragments of knowledge which they did formerly possess were swept from their minds by the terrific blast. Yea, and it came to pass that on the morrow the Trainers did muster their courage and taking their plans did march before the critical, expectant urchins who were to be their victims, with the sublime courage of martyrs, but lo, this courage did quickly vanish as the first stammering syllabi s did call forth mighty laughter from the im- pudent youngsters. Third Grade of the Training School When schoorcommenced last Fall, We came together, one and all. Only one teacher now we had, But after Christmas 0, Me ! We hardly knew who our teacher would be. Two, who came in their own sweet way, Taught us reading, day by day. Another taught us to multiply, Then one the cubic inch did try. The Art Teacher certainly did her part, Trying to teach us each one art. We were taught bye and bye How vapor was drawn to the sky, And fell back in raindrops As water for springs, At last we were taught of the beautiful birds Who sing but never speak words. This is only a portion of what was given, But it will show how hard the trainers have striven. Mariam Ahlstrom The Humming Bird. Wee little humming bird, Flitting through the air, Sipping sweet from roses And the lilacs fair. Bessie Thurston. Yea, and it came to pass that after many days of embarrassing blunders and many sleepless nights of excruciating agony the hearts of the children were softened ; but not until the hearts of the critics did again return to matrimonial prospects, so that they did often desert their posts and leave them unguarded, did the Trainers resume their normal equilibrium and go forth as confident, self-respecti- ng humans. And behold, as the last days of the reign of the Critics did approach, the Trainers did begin to make merry and become exceeding proud and d as they were brought, one by one, before the Chief Judge, Bentley, and instructed concerning their future prospects. The prospects whereby they might become the rightful owners of the enormous sum of FIFTY dollars per month. And it came to pass that their joy was exceeding great for they rested secure in the belief that they could flourish and grow wealthy in a land flowing with milk and honey, for the remainder of their days ( ?) . stiff-necke- I like Miss Clark, Cause she teaches art, She never sheds any tears And isnt afraid to pull our earsWesley Thompson. I like my trainers, big and small, Some are slim and some are tall. My trainers are very kind to me If I am good, dont you see! Dorothy Nelson. When the trainers first came to us, They shook and gasped and made a fuss. But now theyve been here quite a while Theyre not so good for they lessons pile. Fourth Grade Girls. - THE SEVENTH GRADE. We are working, bravely working, For a higher aim in life; Trusting man and being trusted In our brave heroic strife. Never tiring, pushing onward, Working bravely day by day ; Striving for a mark of honor. On our steep and rocky way. Were working, patiently working, Step by step, we near our goal ; For were pushing onward, upward, Striving with our strength of soul. Ruth Walker, 7th Grade. (Continued on Page 24) |