| Show EDUCATION AMONG THE MORMONS tinas THE erection of a fine structure in mill creek ward as a church seminary la Is a mark 0 of f the enterprise of the people in that district and of the interest which is being taken by the latter day saints in educational interests it has been built since last july the site ite is excellent it commands a view of the greater part of salt lake county and to is in a quiet spot with nothing to disturb the pupils in their studies the land was a free gift from the boam estate and consists of ten acres of good soll soil the building is of brick two stories high plainly but taets fully designed and conveniently arranged with class rooms in both departments it was built by the saints of south cottonwood cotton wood union mill creek big cottonwood east mill creek and granite wards and under the supervision of brother james B R miller of mill creek to whose energy and push its rapid completion is largely due it will be used for the central seminary a church academy under the board of education of the salt lake stake where pupils advanced from the district schools may receive higher education and that religious training which is so necessary new mary that a seat scattered agricultural community in addition to paying the taxes levied for the public schools have erected this structure at a cost of and will further pay for the tuition of their children in a sufficient amount to remunerate competent preceptors precept ors to is a demonstration that such a people are loathe ot the barbarians which the 6 mor cmor mons are pictured to be by their detractors tractors rs the scene that was presented on monday at the dedication of the building if it could have been witnessed by the world would have been an object lesson in mormon civilization intelligence order devotion culture were exhibited to a marked degree the building itself the musical exercises the personal appearance of parents and children all gave evidence of progress most encouraging to lovers of humanity the mill creek brass band composed of fine looking young men dressed in handsome uniform with a splendid banner the handiwork of mill creek young ladle ladie sand executing rich music in artistic style was worthy of special notice in this connection the seminary choir too so 90 well trained was an accompanying indication of culture and refinement many of the older people of that district never had bad the advantages of more than a common education but that they appreciate the value of higher tuition and of that religious teaching which is ip essential to true progress is placed beyond doubt by the erection of this worthy institution more are needed in this county and should be established as fast as practicable throughout the land of zion the steps that have been taken are praiseworthy the cause of education is moving onward and the advancement it will make will soon force the world to change its judgment concerning the intelligence and progress of the mormon people |
