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Show THE PEOVO POST , The B. Y. U. Our Leading Asset A Great Melting Pot of Refinement The Brigham .Young university is rapidly becoming one of the greatest educational institutions in the entire country. The moral training students receie is of the highest type and in but few institutions in America is there such special interest taken in the moral development of the young man and woman who enters upon a course of study at our big church school The B, Y, U, as an institution has grown from a small private school to its present day greatness through loyal service and philanthropic aid, and under these conditions those at tlm head have always known what it meant to economize and to plan well before moving onward. This spirit of economic development has pervaded the institution with the result that stfulents for the most part are enabled to receive their training at a muchjess cost than in institutions where the state aodgovernment pay thebills anLtheteaclu era devote their attention entirely to courses of study to the neglect of the students financial interests. The courses of study taught at the B, Y, U. equal and in many cases excel the courses of 'similar institutions throughout the country. A love of service on the part of the teachers and a spirit of interest in the students has developed a spirit of devotion that has developed many a diamond in the rough into a splendid scholar and an excellent citizen. Conditions heie are different than those in many places. Parents send their boys from the sheep camp, the cattle herd and the ranch to the B. Y. U. for social as well as educational training. These boys are taken from all classes and under all conditions, and are brought to this great melting pot of refinement. .They return home polished and broadminded, with a better grasp upon life, with ideals that are lofty and with the determination to ac- complish big things in . the communities from which they hail. The spirit pf loyalty and of service each year so completely sweeps over the great student body that few leave the lnstitm-tiotwithout having accomplished, not only great good to themselves, but good for their fellow-ma- The interest taken in the individual stu a n. dent at the B. Y. has been cause for comment among the great educators of the day fend they wonder when they" see"' what is being aceom-plishe- d in the development of character, as well as in, the courses of study marked out in the school curriculum. The B. Y. U. is without doubt Provos greatest benefactor. The amount of money brought into the city each year by the students is more than that spent in the payrolls of. any" factory or business institution, and while business men ap-- . preciate the great benefit derived, few realize that nearly a half a million dollars finds it way into the channels of trade each year through the expenditures of between twelve and fifteen hundred teachers and students. The B. Y. IT. is an institution with a future so great that its influence in the West can scarcely be estimated. Already students of this great institution are leaders in politics and finance jn half a dozen states and a thousand communities in the country. Men in life accredit their sucall walks of and women cesses and their advancement to the early training received at the Brigham Young university under teachers whose lives were clean, whose ideals are of the highest and whose moral training has at all times had its influence over them when students. B. Y. U. ACTIVITIES The Brigham Young university is doing all in its power thig year to prepare its Student-bod- y for active participation in social life. It holds that socials, dancesparties and all legitimate forms of pleasure and relaxation are not in any sense side issues in school life, but are important ey should not be parts of complete schooling.-Thbut relaxation merely permitted as .necessary should be promoted as opportunities to enrich the lives of the students both in school and out. should be esProper habits of pleasure-gettin- g tablished in Btudent life just as much as proper habits of doing business, etc. Making a life than making vital more be to even considered is a living and the university has put great emphasis upon this side of culture during the pres- U. , inter-mounta- in -- ent year. Dances are free to students. Two social hours have been held each week at which the from 'studies, mingle, -- whole school may relax converse, dance and be trained in the very latest terpsichorean step.- - The Art gallery Ihas been fitted up with serving tables for ice cream ' socials and the mens gymnasium for games and' sports. While the democratic spirit of the school remains unbroken, numerous clubs and societies . have been organized and club life as well as class activities and general Student-bod- y spirit is beJ ing engendered. The Brigham Young university has made a definite move toward church-wid- e dancing by offering its large and beautiful ladies "gymnasium free with light and heat to any responsible organization which desires to dance. Various clubs and give a organzations as well as wards and district schools have availed themselves of the splendid offer and every week has seen the dance hall a center where great numbers have enjoyed them- selves without cost. The Brigham Young university social is doing all it can to plaee in the hands of the students. the jery latest and. best forms of amusement. To makethis possible both Miss Armorel Dixon and Director Roberts have each social spent several weeks in the East studying 1 will return Dixon Miss January with dancing. a fund of new and delightful material It la the aim to have the department of social life as and as high class in all details as is possible in university life and the B. Y. U. has succeeded to a gratifying extent thus far this year. " VIEWS OF OUB STUDENT-BODwe are very happy on the As a Student-bod- y eve of our Christmas vacation. Our labors have been steady and diligent in the work, which helps to make us better citizens. Our numbers have not increased greatly over - . those of last year, and we are steadily growing, not only in numbers, but we are becoming permeated with that admirable and desirable spirit of service, which characterizes our Alma Mater. As we glance back at the past three months, which have rushed so hurriedly by, we see a glorious time of our life which has been well used and our hearts are turned to thankfulness for ourYnany blessings. We are thankful for the thrift of our parents, com-mittee " sft-on- g Y for Gods natural and valuable gifts and for the eternal principles of our religion which maj.e possible the existence of our educational palace For it is truly a palace ; not a palace of glittering jewels and marble halls, but a palace of friends and sunshine and enlightenment There never has been a time in the history of our institution when the faculty and the stuheart-throb- dents have worked more harmoniously together-.tfhethe friendly spirit of class rivalry has been more keen, and yet could be so quickly merged into a unified Student-bodis everywhere The attitude of evident sud the example of our school motto Move On is shown by every student. n y. There have been a few mechanical changes in the buildings about our school for the benefit of the students. A new bicycle- shed, which is to provide covering for 125 wheels, has been erected just north of the main high school building. The for use by classArt gallery has been a and es for group socials, complete serving set and several folding tables have been purchased by the school to aid in standardizing group en-The students appreciate - tertainments this greatly, We are very proud of our dance system. The school pays all of the expenses connected with provides the the building and the Student-bod- y cost of the music. Every student is allowed free admittance and all the students and their friends standardized come together in onr democratic, own orchestra plays dancing social, where our music? clas dance high At a recent dancing party an unacquainted spectator remarked, Well, if you had told me I wouldnt have believed it I can easily imagine persons acting aq, they should at dancing parties where groups are smll and under strict supervision, hut to see so many dancers, several hun- dred of them, and every girl a perfect lady, dressed neatly and modestly, and every young man acting the part of a gentleman It is wonderful, I can hardly believe it. Our dancing" parties are ideal. They begin at eight jmd close at eleven p. m. ' are in full activities All Student-bod- y 'swing. The White and Blue has been very ening our school spirit. Mr. Louis Brandley.edi-promand efficient in maintaining and height- - -- pt ( Conti nnedbnPage 8 of This Section. 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