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Show TRUTH. line la gratefully received. The picture pies, Bess McGllton, guards. Miss Wilof Muller's Lady of the Lake" would liams, who for some time coached one be especially helpful. of the basket ball teams at Bryn Mawr, has kindly consented to coach for the sophomore team. The girls have decided on suits made in the school colors, The Literary society of the Washing- red and black. ton school had a debate yesterday afternoon: The question was: Which Mr. Harwoods pupils have made a was the greatest, Washington or NaCarwere Those poleon? taking part good beginning iri sketching, and have rie Atkins, Wler Cassidy, Zitella spent drawing time" yln the school Marie Thomas, Emma Margetts grounds this week. and Elva Gundry. Educational a recent meeting At of the city discussed subjects principals brought forth the comparative value of oral and written expression for the child. While the great value of pertinent written expression was not overlthat ooked, the general opinion was correct do not did enough the child the schoolroom to fit him talking in work. for future In regard to punishments and their effects, it was the general opinion that exnulsion is of all means the poorest by which to discipline the bad boy." The superintendent congratulated the printhe teachers cipals and through them so few cases are there that fact onthe or explusions of corporal punishment in the city schools. the Spelling' seems to be Heil-stro- m, and everybody else connected with the public schools. It contains 118 pages, including a very comprehensive index and a number of quotations from the Constitution and statutes never before included in such o work. One thousand copies will be distributed. ' ' Pearl Rothschild of the sophomore class took a prominent part in Miss Flanders recital given at the Congregational church Thursday evening. Miss Lillian Connelly has completed a The high school is appreciative of the A parents meeting was held at the study of chrysanthemums in oil that Is recent gift of Superintendent ChristenJackson school Tuesday afternoon. Su- a creditable piece of work. sen, to the library, "The Biography of perintendent Christensen delivered an address and a number of musical selec- William McKinley," by McClure and Morris. William A. Wetzell, the new supervisor of music, was born in Virginia in A number of new dictionaries have 1854, and received his early education At a recent meeting of the Webster in that State. Most of his life has been been placed in the assembly and recitateachers Mrs. Alice Merrill Horne gave passed as a musical teacher, special at- tion rooms. a very enjoyable and instructive talk trition being given by him to the train-n- g of childrens voices. He went to to the teachers on. Local Art. Miss Alice Goodwin of the sophomore 'some Mrs. Horne showed class will spend the winter in San ways in which to judge a painting and to ilFrancisco and other California points. lustrate a color schome presented three little girls in artitsic costumes. A number of the local artists received mention Miss Christine Kanters goes to New and their work was dwelt on to some Tork soon to enter one of the State extent, among them being Harwood, normal schools. Hafen, Evans, Taggart and the late intions were rendered. an Important feature of work in nearly all of the schools at" the present time. The children are so interested that besides the regular time for spelling all the spare time is devoted to getting familiar with everyday words, and at the same time preparing for a contest. and-Artist- ' s. structor, Haag. The Jackson Literary society was or-- , ganized last Friday afternoon in room Mrs. Elliotts Saturday morning class eleven. The following were elected as officers: Bertha Jenkins, president; Etfor the benefit of new teachers, especita Rich, secretary; Inez Bult, treasurer; ally of the upper grades, is doing most Gillespie, satisfactory work. Joseph Lawrence, Ernest Katie Bishop, Ruth Emery, programme Rooms ten and twelve committee. have also organized their societies. The Sumner school parents meeting was held yesterday afternoon. The Utah Art Institute prizes offered, to the pupils of the fourth, fifth, sixth Miss Dysart of the Fremont gave an and eight grades for the best drawings instructive and entertaining talk on from the fall subjects, to be completed Rembrandt at the teachers meeting before the middle of this month, creates week. The study of the works of of work last branch much interest in this is being followed throughRembrandt must a be There the among pupils. out the building for the two ensuing certain number of drawings submitted-froeach room competing, ' and a weeks. committee will judge of the work. The prizes are donated by the Cleofan club. two The Union school basket ball teams. The first is known The work in drawing is especially at- as The Union Blues," and is composed tractive at this season of the year. The of Kate RIppeto, captain; Leona Cowrich autumn tints of the flowers, fruits' ley, Lila Farrell, Phyllis Dwyer, Vera Merna Wilcox, Josephine Wiland vegetables abundantly distributed Dean, Matilda Mumford, Myrtle Brown liams, about the classrooms during the draw- and Abbie Cowley. In the second team ing lessons suggest the gay festivities are Ellen Howell, captain; Sadie Grow, of the harvest home feasts. Nellie Bocher, Lucy Kimball, Elsie Darmes, Annabelle Bocher, Nellie Has-laZola McCoy, Mary Burton Howell. Miss Lucy Van Cott of the Lowell has had fine results in her drawing, color work and sewing. Some of her The boys of the Hamilton school baswork was on exhibition at one of the third grade meetings with Mrs. Elliott, ket ball team have a challenge out for and elicited much commendation. any team in the city of the same average weight and height.100 The average pounds and weight of the team is five feet. the height The Lincoln teachers and patrons held the first of a series of entertainments for the piano fund last week at The high school cadets have taken up the home of Mrs. Poulton. While in the drill with enthusiasm, and already the nature of a reception, a short prowas gramme rendered, consisting of go through the maneuvres in good form. musical numbers and recitations by the, Fifteen more of the freshmen boys have Misses Poulton, Tessie Smith, Minnie enrolled for drill. The cadets were Smith and Lucile Brittle. measured for their new uniforms on Monday. has-organize- m, and-Berth- a The Pathfinder," a literary society, The American literature class has was recently organized in the Fremont been studying the literary associations eighth grade. The officers are Ida of Concord and Brook Farm, preparaLobinson, president; Arthur Burton, to taking up the study of EmerVenlco Burton, treas-xue- r; tory son. A large number of pictures, colFrank Mayol, secretary; Gilbert lected by Miss Dukes during her visi Amos, sergeant-at-arm- s; Ethel Seddon, to Concord this summer, has added Lurrlne (j,'rge Mayol, Miles, pro- greatly to the Interest In the subject. s' vice-preside- nt; - lamme committee. teams show much' in- The basket ball the Hamilton, in terest in the practice; positions have Connection with their study of "The been assigned as follows: First team I idy of the Lake, are making a study Mary Hodgson, center; Clara Gilson, The eighth grade of Scottish life and scenery. They have receiving from their friends bearing on these subjects, and s 'iythlng that may be of interest in that 01 b'fen pic-t!.:r- p.s Ida Jaensch, forwards; Ada Whittlesey, Jennie Glaser, guards. Second team Edna Evans, center; Daphne Bateman, Blanche Sparling, forwards; Hattie Sta . Four new pupils have recently been enrolled. Max Schick and Johanna Schick have entered the junior and frehsman classes, respectively. Will Rotzler of Ogden and Jennie Rostron of Moroni have registered in the commercial course of the freshman year. ' Chapel exercises a,t the University were conducted during the week by Prof. J. E. Talmage and Attorney F. B. Stephens. , Portland, Or.,' in 1884, and has beenmu-in the West ever since, following his came sical and educational work. He here three years ago with his wife, Mrs. Ella Cummings Wetzell, who is a prominent vocalist of the city. He has been engaged in school work during his stay here, and has made many friends. . The pupils of the United States history class have given talks on the social, political and religious conditions of the colonies. well-prepar- ed The principal feature of the Zeta Gamma society meeting last week was the address by Gov. Heber Wells, which was listened to most attentively. He eulogized the usefulness of debating societies and encouraged the young men to maintain their society on a high standard. He recalled the' days when, as a University student, he was a member of the Zeta Gamma and the keen interest he took in the debates. The rest of the programme consisted of a recitation by Miss Angle Holbrook and a guitar duet by J. R. and Stanley Parish. Beginning next Friday evening, the boys of the Zeta Gamma will hold thedr weekly meetings In the T. M. CL A. parlors, for the greater convenience to members. ' The University Mandolin and Guitar Clarahans freshir an English club has had its first lesson with Mr. talks on current C. D. Schettler as Instructor. classes had Miss two-minu- te events Monday. The Dramatic club has had reading The large number of pupils studying rehearsals under the direction of Miss physiology has necessitated another Babcock. She completed the cast of class in that department. It is under characters this week. Miss Bains instruction. ' Prof. Richard R. Lyman addressed The Junior class completed the election the Engineering society at Sts meeting of officers last week.. Earl Smith was oh Tuesday. Will Castle-to- n chosen sergeant-at-arm- s; and Percy Brown, deputies; ElizaAll the students who expect to be Phoebe Hardin and John beth Palmer, Jensen, auditing committee. The class graduated in any of the departments meeting's are to be held regularly the of the University this year are supposed first Thursday of each month. to have had their petitions for graduation in the hands of the graduating committee a week ago. Prof. Marshall that there will be about a hundred says Wilclass At the sophomore meeting petitions altogether. liam Fowler was elected president; . EleaMadeline Milliron, nor Engler, secretary; Lisle Smith, At the meeting of the Board of Edutreasurer; Paul Nelden, sergeant-at-arm- s. cation on Wednesday evening, Prof. W. A. Wetzell was chosen supervisor A revised edition of the school law of of music in the city schools at a salary $125 a month, to begin the new duties Utah has just been issued by State Su- of on Monday next. The vacancy caused perintendent of Schools Nelson and his by the transference of Prof. Wetzell chief clerk, A. C. Matheson, which will from the principalship of the Riverside prove invaluable to teachers, trustees school will be filled by Mr. David A. vice-preside- nt; |