Show STUDENT LIFE Department of Mechanic Arts recently presented a Morris chair to President McCornick as a token of appreciation of the interest he has taken in the growth and This welfare of the department chair is made of oak and was on exhibition at the Portland Fair thus escaping the fire which destroyed the Mechanic Arts building It was made by one of the students and is representative of the work of the department In order that the presentation might be made before there were any changes on the Board of Trustees the chair was shipped before the cushions and foot-stowere finished The letter of acceptance of chair and cushions are as follows : The ol Salt Lake City Utah Mr Joseph Manual Arts My Dear ic March 18 1907 Jenson Director of Training and MechanLogan Utah Mr Jenson — I am in 227 receipt of your favor of the 12th inst notifying me of the shipment of a Morris chair the handiwork of one of the students and a gift of the Department of Mechanic Arts the cost of the material of which was contributed entirely by the students of said department Replying I beg to say that I am placed in a rather embarrassing po-- itii u as I am at a loss to think of anything adequate to express my appreciation to the donors thereof as I regard the token far above its intrinsic value and will therefore content myself with plain thanks from the bottom of my heart I congratulate the boys in the Mechanic Arts Department and their worthy instructor on their splendid work and efficiency With kindest regards and best wishes believe me as ever Sincerely yours IV S McCornick (Signed) t Professor Jenson Agricultural Col- lege Logan Utah Dear Mr Jenson— I have your esteemed favor of the 6th inst notifying me that the cushions and foot stool for the Morris chair recently received have been shipped to me This generous act has placed me under additional obligations to you and the pupils of the Mechanic Arts Department Every day I regret more and more that it became necessary7 to sever myr connection with the college I had hoped to remain with the institution for a cou- - |