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Show t Page 6 : THE DESERET Salt Lake City, Utafi Til f Wednesday, June 4, 1941 NEWS Former Students Attend BYU Reunion Pioneers Praised By Sutherland Mrs . Amy Brown Lyman Is Speaker At Annual Banquet Of Alumni Of School Here Are, CKief Points In BYU PROVO, June 4. More than" 250 former students of the Brigham Young University attended the annual alumni banquet Tuesday night, feature event of the alumni reunion, held in J. Grant Library Building, with Briant S. Hinckley of the class of 1895, president of the Alumni association, toastmaster of the function. the-Heb- Message hts from (Following are Ml U. ad- Justice Sutherlands B. dress). Justice Sutherland told of beage of a few ing broughVat-th- e r" months, to Springville in 1863 when Utah "was a thinly settled territory. forming part of a Mvast inhospitable wilderness . . . H could not call himself "pioneer1 he commented, because that term has been specifically bestowed "the faithful and courage- upon - ous band of exiles who came in 1847, but he thought perhaps he might be called a The decade before the Brigham Young Academy began in 1875 he described as the "closing epoch of thau struggle against the - forces of nature which began with the Pioneers." It was a period when life was very simple but, as I can bear testimony, very hard as measured by present dav standards. The average boy of ten worked and often worked very hard along with the older members to support the family. There was never any surplus of food. Too often there was a scarcity. No one thought of a bonus as a means of curtailing 'production , , , "Society was not --divided Into the idle rich and the worthy poor. There were no rich, idle or otherwise. Everybody was poor and everybody worked A Work began when it Was light enough to see and ended when it Honored guests t the Y alumni banquet are, left to right: first row, Mrs. Grant, President Heber J. Grant, Mrs. Horace W. Bond, Pres. Rudger Clawbecame too dark , . , Among the was there son, Mrs. Richards Elder Stephen L Richards; Mrs. West, and Dr. Franklin L. West; second row, Elder B. S. Hinckley, Mrs. Hinckley; Elder Richard people discomfort, hardship, lack of medicines for R. Lyman ,Mrs. Lyman, Mrs. Harris and Dr. Franklin S. Harris. the sick . , . But the people met of food as they met Church, shortages MaeserS day. "They came knowother hardships with courage "As long as there are people what they wanted and detering and faith In Cod. and Institutions perpetuating the mined to obtain it In full measThey were a devdht and pray great creative Ideas of our heriture, however severe the effort. erful people these Pioneers and How well they succeeded is disage such as the dignity and those of the same faith who- worth of mah, the importance of closed by the history of the which-thI have al way e the spirit and, mind, the antlNauon, in and as they believed in the of knowledge names of so many of them will be found on the loll of honpower and goodness of God and beauty, and a faith in God, huL in the efficacy of prayer. And man happiness must ultimately or and high service. to He ended with a tribute by prayer I do not mean that triumph, he said. at college and In speaking of war, Mr. Rice friends formed empty recital of pious words j 70ftl declared that the real tragedy of whicn Is a mere movement of the friendship - in general: Ufriends! Old friends! The very the conflict is that "our heritage lips, signifying nothing. I mean of virtue, faith, beauty and tterance of the words brings a !T the form of prayer which finds and sourcfc in the Innermost self lose knowledge frequently glow of warmth to the heart They ground. whetherKbe a simple prayer bids us have faith that mortal An immense throng jammed do not die, Nor lose their expressing devotion to God and althe new building, as soon as the sympathy, Nor change to us, asking His guidance and aid in re-- t doors yrere opened at 9.15, the though! they change. spect of our everyday affairs, the "In spite of povetty and other , effect of which is to entire north wing being thrown strengthen however, education t our own inward forces and open for the public, while the bring hindrances, was not neglected. The people center front section was reserved , comfort to our hearts, .or that sua for the graduates. preme appeal for help in some had then, as they still have, The academic procession of the dire extremity, when we can no fine passion for learning; and and board of trustees, faculty and - longer summon powers of our they built school houses own to help ourselves graduates was routed from the employed teachers, meeting the Maeser Memorial Building at the "So when the families of these expense of building, more often west pnd of the upper campus than not, with donations of labor early days knelt in the morning, along the south side of the Heand material, and paying the they uttered prayers of thanksber J. Grant Library to the mam teachers with the fruits of the giving and devotion and asked entrance of the Smith Building. that their simple wants be satis- soil rather than with money were w hen it was hard to come by, as Heading the1' procession fied. When they said Give us President Franklin S. Harris, was. this day our daily bread, it generally they members of the L. D. S. general did not seek an abnormal exer"Speaking of the origin of authorities and members of the cise of Gods power while they BYU, Justue Sutherland declar-eboard of trustees. "As I look back to the constood idly by. They looked for The exercises were preceded the answer in their own efforts, ditions then prevailing, I marvel by sn outdoor band concert with that such a school as it soon strengthened by prayer and a Professor Robert Sauer, directcame to be could function at all; faith. How ing. - I case of the Pioneers! different the I the as have said, people for, the as the academic procession enmenace of famine, theFacing were poor and the expense of sky dark tered the building, the universl-tr-y , with an overwhelming multitude maintaining a. boy or girl away orchestra plaved a prelude, of ravenous insects, their from home often involved a burwith Professor LeRoy J. Roberton became an exigent cry for prayer and Sacrifice of den Divine son, director. intervention to avert disaster the part of those who remained The university mixed chorus, to against which human power behind that was very hard Dr, Franklin Madsen, director, Elder Richard R. Lyman of the Council of the Twelve, right, presents certificates of. was of no avail. as bore it But bear. they they y sang for the opening numoer, "To me it is a --matter membership to the newly formed Emeritns Alumni Club, of which he was elected preshad borne their earlier burdens ex- "Glory to God in the Highest," treme satisfaction that the of S. Class of without and Class phllo-soph- y of 82, left, R, Thurman, '77, right, ( were complaint ident, X. Ja Nelson. stoutly and and following the invocation, "I of Dr. Maeser has of Utah's youth Know Not What the Future Hath. always And the flower featured speakers during the ceremonies. prevailed and- - still prevails in eagerly flocked to the advanced of Marvel or Surprise. this University, with the result school, as they have continued An inspiring feature of the exknow this world, those who that an unusually large propor- to do ever since. B. Y, V, school will have little trouble in ercises was the presentation of s tion of its young men, and womthe degrees and diplomas to respect of your moral qualities," en have gone forth to the world he said. Your diploma will conthe graduates, including 17 mascharacter permanently es- ters' degrees, 342 bachelors destitute, prima facie, a certificate tablished and made safe against of good character. If here and and 55 normal diplomas grees impairment. The had inquiry the recommendation there it shall turn out otherwise, after C. In to read service God and From One) will George address, by Page your (Continued make In passing arshlp pared yh'ch been made bv each of the deans W'e may be sure the blame will 'of '21, of class Ballif the expressrecommenJudgment upon you, I imagine, through the rest with the individual and of the colleges comprising the will not be, how far have vou erosity of the Church and its country, ed his gratitude for the honor dation of the board of trustees, not w'lth the school. university. leaders. conferred him. gone in higher upon mathematics, The chorus sang for Its final I hardly need remind you that In which we and by the authority vested in This how many languages have an It is not often honor now had you meet the building have the education number, ,"Go Ye Forth With My you Gi ant Library, J. universiHeber me of the as but president mastered; what is your charby' th University, and, is not the end of intellectual Word, words frmo the 84th is a symbol of your lifelong deacter. ty, I confer' upon you the hontheie(oie, all the more to be prizsection of the Doctrine and Coveffort; it is, in truth, only the votion to the great mission of Your diploma will constitute, ed. Among those who authorized enants and music by Dr. Florence The end will -- never orary degree of Doctor of Laws fit. is beginning. It truth. disseminating a facie, prima certificate of good it are Cherished friends of many come as long as you choose to go Jepperson Madsen of the univerwith all rights, honors, and privicharacter. If here and there it ting that this treasure house of years' standing; and so I take the on. The important thing you will sity music department. The solo truth and temple of learnng shall turn out otherwise, wemay leges appertaining thereunto. was suns bv Mrs. Alene Peterson. liberty of saying what I know have gained from your indoor exuhiversi--fFTSis- o should bear the name of a man be sure the blame will rest the In honoring you with they will confirm that the honhere' is a trained intelperience whe- - has given away tens of thouthe Individual and not with the honors Itself. We pray or, great in itself, is in a more lect which will enable you to sands of books to further the that the choicest blessings of the school. intimate sense a token of our mulearn more readily and thoroughus "I hardly need remind you cause of the Gospel. , all of you Father mayattend tual affection; that precious imthe lessons that are set for you ly t "In conclusion, we appreciate , that the education you have 1 always. ponderable which, though (pouroutside. durthe fact that at great incon- of the . now had is not the end of intel- university Progress ed forth unceasingly, has the WORK HELD VITAL veniente you have appeared freJectual effort; it is, in truth, only I ing ttie past year was told by mystic quality of still remaining annual functions-Harris nt inhis President Here you have par rtiniversity quently i undiminished r in the treasure the and have spoken powerfully to report at the conclusion the moot encounters of the class . intellect is house of the soul. v not"A merely brilliant there you will find yourinspire many audiences here. It services. attainments enough. Solid The eminent jurist, student of room; is our earnest prayer that you DESCRIBES GROWTH and work, always work are the selves engaged in the real, school 60 the years ago, in the though bloodless battle, where will be granted many more years "Students from 3? states and vie--f for ; Indispensable requisites was when known an as it days in which-tcontest is keen and quarter lcad us- - iii- - the great seven countries were registered lory.- to the not academyVriaKf high-tribu- te in the institution during the past "This University has an en-7- " work of disseminating the truth always be. given, A may G. callw Dr. Maeser Karl horn he brilliant intellect is not viable standing wherever it is and advancing God's purposes in year," he sa.d merely the ed soul of this schpol. known. Two years These included 2,741 college thp world." enough. Solid attainments and ago, upon Dr. Maesers ability to teach The tiibute to President Harwork always work are the in- the invitation of President Harstudents; 502 summer school stulearnfield of covered the entire school 412 was as I ris follow's: a was dents: conrequisites for .vic.dcpflnahiB ris, training delegate to the ing, including that of teaching vocation In Washington extension students,' total tory. approaclLthe close. 4tnd.-3.Hlmof your twentieth year of servJustice Sutherland spoke highin 4,016. r others to teach; but far more he University in celeof portant than anything else, ice as president of Brigham of the enviable standing bration of its 150th anniversary. The president reported phely was a a teacher of goodness and Young University nomenal growth of the Heber J. the Brigham Delegates were there from most Young University, we wish to exbuMUer believed He of character. of the large universities, some of whereever it Is known. He relatGiant Library, with a total of press our deep, appreciation for thaTscholastic attainments were whom I already knew; and from your splendid leadership. 120,628 books now accesslbned, ed, in this connection that two betbut better than riches, that these came words of such high "Under your administration," Moie than 100,000 or these have years ago when he was a delewere ter than either faith, love. to. the convention in Washbeen added in the past 20 years. commendation of our University with the stong spiritual and ft gate thinkclean Charity; clean living, that I was made very happy. I nancial support of the Church, ington of the Georgetown UniReferring to the completion ing, loyalty, tolerance and all the versity in celebration of its 150th am proud of the school; proud of the new Joseph Smith Buildthe institution has grow'n greatcombine other attributes that he met delegates of Its history, its growth and its ly in sizand influence. Regisanniversary, ing in w'hich the exercises were to constitute that most precious from most of the large universiheld. Dr. Harris stated that the achievements; and especially am tration has risen from approxiall of possessions, good character, I. proud to be one of its alumni. ties, some of whom he already mately 400 college students In Prophet Joseph Smith was the came PRAISES STUDENTS ' knew, and front these 1921 to nearly 2900 in 1941. Handfounder of the Church as well quality and the words of such nigh commenda. He praised the quality and the as of institutions of learning and students of some and spacious buildings have diligence of the was been added and other facilities introduced the gospel in the lat(ft diligence of the students of Dr. tion of the university that he ter days. Maesers U3y, and paid glowing made "very happy. have been added and vastly imand proved despite such difficulties "I am proud of the school;,, tribute to thfe friendships formSince religion is emphasized as a persistent financial depresed at the academy. proud of its history, its growth heie and since this is the Church and ession. Books have been added to Addressing himself to the grad- .and its achievements be University, it is appropriate that one of pecially am I proud to this center of religious activity uates, Jlistice Sutherland conHeber J. Grant Library until 8t ftp, Vim the alumni." should be named for him," Presii- It compares favorably .with ligratulated them upon their its Fssl Yaungar - In his valedictory address; but reminded braries in other universities ie dent Harris said. achievement, M Mr Shew Aid He writ! Tl 7H Mr. Rice declared that "In the them that their intellectual efOJ.D He expressed appreciation for our situation. Mtaoticd. ruodowft But Omtui prove pep feel younger ' Fdvtr Shew. presence of uncertainty regardfort is us( beginning. Unblem"Therefore we are grateful for the many contributions of labor Vatfo TesUe TthJeu comets mate itlaeuleet Med uftef 4ft by poftiee lerktnj troa, technical assistance and ished character jind hard work," ing the future we should like and the and the infinite vlsloh, labor, ? eeirmm, phoapborua nuiBte Bt to express a faith in the ultimate he named as immportant requisfrom a great many persons MM now oaij 300. tan te got i ga TObir the heartening leadership which means ite for success. triumphs of the standards- - of connected with the erection of for sola el Wa!jrn', Par Xn Drue you have contributed since you offer your services goodness, truth, love, and beauty the building,, you came to the campus as president cod ell etcftg good drug JWhen or professional set up by the university and the Justice Sutherland in his pre- , , 1921, ' ' ' "s, "pro-nearl- heart-breakin- ii Church And School Leaders Attend nnual -Alumni Ban quet - v Elder Lyman Named Head Of Mrs, Amjr Brown Lyman of Salt Lake, class of 1890, a former member of the faculty and now president of the National Women's Relief Society, was the principal speaker at the banquet. She paid tribute to the accomplishments of the graduates --of the university and the mission' for which the school was estafr lished by Its founder, Brigham Young. She- - also- - lauded the contributions made by the schools first president. Dr. Karl G. Maeser. to President Heber J. Grant, whp is also chairman of the boaid of trustees, and Dr, Franklin S. Hams, president of the university, were read at the banquet. Prominent church officials who attended the banquet in addition to President and Mrs. Grant, Elder and Mrs. Richard R. Lyman were Pres. Rudger Clawson, Elder amj Mrs. Stephen L Richards Elder and Mrs. Thomas E. McKay, and Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Empritus Club- Students Of 50 Years Ago Again Gather AtY PROVO, June 4. Elder Richard R. Lyman of the Council of the Twelve was named president of the Brigham Young University Alumni Emeritus club organized Tuesday, during the annual Alumni reunion events The Emeritus club Is comprised of former students who attended the university 50 years or more - ago. Elder Lyman who is a member of thedass --of 1891 to the post" by the dlrec-tor- a ot lheAlumnl association and unanimously approved by the enelre group of more than e 150 students who gathered in response to the invitations sent out for more than a month. The meeting was held in the new Joseph Smith building. Mrs. Cora Groesbeck' Snow of Salt Lake City, also a memoer of the class of 1891 was nomin- ated by Dr. Lyman as secretary and elected by acclamation. Talks were made in reminisof cences by Joseph the class of '92 anfd Judge S. R. both Thurman of the class of '77, of whom paid glowing-tribu- te to the memory of Dr. Karl G. LrWesfc- - was-"nam- Following the banquet the Alumni balk-- final event of the. day, was held in the recreation hall of the new Joseph Smith building. old-tim- Briant S. Hinckley of Salt Lake City, class of 95, president of the Alumni association, was tn charge of the session. A box luncheon was served at noon, after which the veteran attended the " general 'alumni the Josmeeting In the chapel of eph Smith building. " A feature of the reunion was the presence of six members of the originat class who attended the Brigham Young academy at the time of its beginning in 1876. They were Mrs. Diantha Billings Worsley, Mrs. Emma Stubbs Taylor and Mrs. Alice Smoot Newell of Provo; Mrs. Mary E. ciuff Little of Ogden; Charles Albert Glazier of Los Angeles and Samuel D. 'Moore of Payson. Election of six board members terms was to serve two-yeannounced as follows: Farrell Collett, 32, Ogden; A Sherman Christensen, 27, Provo; Edna Ball Culmsee, 30, Provo: J. Will Knight, 04, Provo; George Albert Smith, 83, Salt Lake City, and Mary Woolley, 21, Ogden. 89, Bayard W. Mendenhall, Salt Lake, was elected to fill an unexpired term of one year. Measer. fol--lo- ed-th- em, fjts -- d, self-deni- Tribute- - Elder Lyman Prese nts Certificates To Alumni Graduation Held At B YU jf Lake Mead To Flow Over Spillways Soon WASHINGTON, June 4. (AP) Reclamation Commiss loner yesterJohn C. Page reported day that late snows in the mounwaRiver of Colorado the tains tershed had altered conditions so that Lake Mead was expected to spill through the spillways at Boulder Dam for the first time this year The commissioner advised Secretary Ickes that storage in Lake Mead had reached a new high level of 28,000,000 acre-feet. A Gift & & see such beauties? Henry designer Dreyfujs, world-famou- s team! created this smooth-writin- g Press the mtgie button of the Erersharp Repeating Pencil with your thumb and click! 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