Show Student Life while the steep rocky sides of the canyon hovered close —so that they seemed to bend over him listening for the words that came from his i lips : “What a Christmas Evel I close -- suppose they will have a high old time in the Gym to-nig- Well no ht matter” He drew out his watch and held it up close to his face in order that he might see the time As he did so the leather He took fob caught his eye the bronze monogram that swung at the end of it in his hand and traced out the insignia “A” “A” stands for Affection too” he mused Silently he retraced his steps up the path Four hours later a young i 9 man sat in a warm comfortable car going rapidly south- ward across the line into Utah As he leaned toward the window his coat fell apart revealing a large white “A” on a sweater of plain blue He was earnestly watching the foothills on the eastern side of the valley Suddenly his eyes brightened as he pressed his face against the pane for there above the sleeping valley above the twinkling lights of the town a large glowing “A” hung suspended in the air His lips moved as he placed his hand on the letter on his breast “I swear by the A” he whispered “And A stands for Achievement and Jack old man it i stands for Always!” -- (Chriotmao Glorious vision lowly shepherds Patient guardians of the sheep To your trusting souls unfolded While the ivorld was hushed in sleep From celestial realms the Angels Brought the tidings of great joy To this race teas born a Savior Who woidd one day death destroy “ Peace good will to men” the music Floated gently on the air Words which still remain a comfort all mortals in despair With the cattle was He cradled But this humble circumstance From its contrast only brightened Every step of His advance Now each year returning Christmas Brings the same good will and peace All the world attempts to pattern From the King who brought release To |