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Show THE DIXIE NEWS THE DIXIE NEWS D. C. Published Once Every Three Weeks by the Students of the cents per year. Subscription price fifty EDITORIAL STAFF Irma Nelson - - Maurice J. Miles Mary Graham Vervene Neagle A. K- Hafen Wendell Robinson Editor ; - - Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Advisory Editor Business Manager Class Reporters LaRue Nelson, Edith Harris, Bernice Benson, Nina Nisson, Mary Nelson and George Snow Other contributors to this issue are : Miss Bryner, Mrs. Pulsi Mr. Smith, pher, Pres. Jensen, Mrs. Josephine Miles, ' Mary Nelson, Mr. Harrison. OUR CONDUCT The conduct of many students, while not bad, is not strictly the proper thing. There are many students whose love of freedom is leading them to conduct themselves in such a way that they are becoming chronic loafers. This is probably because they are either getting their school expenses paid by parents or because they have become unconscious of the fact that there is a cheaper time to loaf than when going to school. Furthermore they are not only limiting their own possibilities for success but they are also injuring the school by lowering its standard of scholarship. Many of these drifting students argue that it is their business whether or not they loaf. This argument is the same as saying they have a right to injure themselves and the school. There is another group that entertain distorted ideas concerning conduct. These students fill the back benches in devotional and believe in doing many things that cause a disturbance. Their chief sport is shoving members of the Executive Board off the end of the bench on to the floor. Again these students do not mean to mar the spirit of our devotional exercises, but are led, by the desire to have a good laugh. This group should bear in mind that devotional is not a time for play and their conduct is a blotch on the distinctive characteristics of the devotional exercises. Worse than either of the two foregoing classes is the class that are continually ridiculing student body officers, the executive board in particular. Their faults are like the restin the respect that they would be remedied if they could only be brought to realize that they are contributing to the destruction of the Dixie spirit, and thereby harming the school. The last group that are injuring the school by their conduct is the group that make it a point to tease small children on the streets. Their fault is also a result of not stopping to think. If these students could be brought to realize that they might cause a permanent injury to the smaller students, they too would be more careful of their conduct. If these students will stop to count the cost of their poor conduct, they will see the need of a change and the school will be benefited. NOW The most prominent drawback that the majority of the people in the world are compelled to contend with is procrastination. It seems to be a human tendency to put off or defer a thing from time to time. This they do with the thot that some future time will do equally as well as the present, and that they will do it ' later. This however, in Shakespeares words, is the rub. Will some other time be as appropriate as now, will we do it later? now, will we do it later? Now. Do it now. Dont put off until tomorrow what you This is a well can do today. known quotation but is it taken as seriously as it should be? Now. Small word tho it is, it holds a wealth of meaning. Now is the time to do the tasks of today; each tomorrow will bring its new ones. Now, work with a will and tomorrow will take care of itself. If we do now, what we might otherwise put off until the morrow we will be constantly up with and ahead of the game and not always just behind. There is' never any time so good as the present in which to accomplish a thing. Every individual would be more successful in life if he would just keep in mind the well known adage that there is no tomorrow theres only today. CHRONIC LOAFERS Who is it that adorns the halls of the Dixie? Who absorbs. so much of the heat from the accommodating radiators ? Who is it that makes leaning posts of the banisters, window sills, and banister posts? Who chatters glibly in the library and uses the auditorium for a rendezvous in which to make and get dates ? Who, other than the chronic Loafers! But lo, what disastrous and desvastating thing has come to clear the building of these fair adornments? What has so mysteriously swooped upon the Dixie and caused these personages so suddenly to disappear? And lastly, why has the executive board become busy to the utmost degree caring for the great influx of lengthy themes ? These perplexing questions seem to be extremely puzzling; but be not dismayed; the answer is simple. The executive board and the Chronic Loafers merely staged a little bout recently in which the former was victorious. ed THE MEASURE OF A MAN Not How did he die? But How did he live? Not But What did he gain? What did he give? Not But What was his station? Had he a heart? And How did he play his God-give- n part ? Not What was his church ? Nor But What was his creed ? Had he befriended those in need? Not What did his sketch in the newspaper say? But How many were sorry when he passed away? MRS. ROSE H. WIDTSOE BONES Mrs. Rose H. Widtsoe contributed largely to the success of Leadership Week. The large and appreciative group of women following her lecture testified to her popularity and their appreciation of the splendid work given. The subject of Infant Feeding was treated in a very instructive manner in one lecture, followed by a talk on Nutrition in the General Assembly, which showed its importance and her mastery of the subject. Most of her lectures, however, were on the subjects of Home making and Budgeting in Farm Communities. Many valuable ideas were given on the conservation of time and energy in housework and the equipment necessary. The lecture on Budgeting and its possibilities in character building were also interesting and instructive; they showed that a fundamental rule of the family budget is that all members of the family shall know the family income and shall assist in determining its distribution, which makes necessary the establishment of a family coun- When we speak of bones we always think of that part of the anatomy of higher animals which gives rigidity. In the human body there are bones, plus several others that have never been found by dissection, but we know of their presence by their function. For example, no anatomist ever reported the funnybone, but many fortunate people possess one. What a miserable world for the individual who in his has not a funny-bon- e make-up- ! One cannot laugh or even smile without it. If you have not one cultivate one before all the ossious tissues turn Book on the installment plan. Something different April, 2. wail-bon- If this happens e. jou will be like the man who wails because the summer is too hot, the winter too cold, spring too wet and the autumn too dry. He wails until all his friends can bear it no' longer, then wails because he is friendless. Other persons who grind on ones nerves are those who have too much Where ever all the time. they go they jaw Whoever they go with they jaw and whoever they know they jaw about. Samson used the e of an ass to slay the jaw-bon- e. the report of Superintendent Bennion, the Dixie College is one of the most secure of the institutions in the Church School system. It is felt that the school is filling a real need and that there is a purpose for its continuing. Superintendent Bennion was well pleased with conditions in general at the school as he observed them. He felt that our library and our laboratory facilities were well taken care of and that the work in the classes as a whole was very satisfactory. According to IS LEADERSHIP WEEK WORTH WHILE? If we could follow the hundreds of ward delegates back to their homes, and thus check on their activities, there would be an answer to the question. There were, in all, over One thousand people who listened to the inspiring lectures. With such noble incentive and such enthusiasm how can they help being of greater service to their various communities. Reports are already in regarding the young peoples recreational groups. They are putting the program over to their associates. Meetings have been called in many wards for the purpose of teaching the new dances. Several demands have been made for repetition of Leadership-Wee- k talks, to be rein wards. peated the With a representation from 10 stakes and 27 wards who is able to estimate the influences of these delegates ? The whole of Southern Utah and Northen Arizona will be touched. Then our friends from Nevada will also play their part in spreading the good things of the week. This, however, is not the extent of the influence. Records show people in attendance from Canada and from Ogden. There were also visitors from Utah, Kanab and Deseret Stakes. If all these people tell of the good things they experienced, if they repeat the lessons to their friends and associate workers, the good resulting therefrom will be gratifying. Dixie College will stand for a bigger and better Leadership Week in the future. Rightly interpreted, the budget is more concerned with Philistines and asses have been character than with cash. It slaying and flaying the rest of also sets up standards for fam- us with ever since. I am not very well acquainted ily living in a very concrete way. We hope Mrs. Widtsoe will with green-bonbut I fear come again. skeletal systems must be many made up of it. Some people are so green that if they sat down in RAIN a cabbage patch and looked naOne of the most needed, most tural they could decoy rabbits. Some folks always have bones welcomed, and most disagreeto pick, and they are in hot waable things that human beings are compelled to accept is that ter all the time. If such would troublesome thing called rain. only be satisified to pick their When the first drops descend own bones, all would be well. from the clouds, cleansing the But no, carrion like, they pick atmosphere and brightening the others until devoid of flesh. An English friend of mine earth, smiles appear on the had an If only more faces of the people. But as the were the persons happy possesrain drops continue to fall, and of sors to be able to an wet a the earth becomes anJ I and that I am am, say, to on proud which slippery place tread, there issues forth, from the in- what I am, who I am, and where habitants, a mild complaint I am. Now a word about the fellow which, as the day goes by, fina wish-bonwith always ally merges into a veritable protest against the laws of na- dreaming of things he wished ture. The streets become soft he had, wasting his energy and plashly like, thus causing wishing he was this, that or the the chauffeur much trouble, other; wishing he had the fame while at the same time the tot- the other fellow worked so hard If wishes were tering pedestrian slides glibly to achieve. he fishes would have some one arm with extended for along balacing purposes and the other fry, or if dollars he would be a holding an umbrella high in mid multimillionaire. The person we all respect is air. fellow with the back-bonthe When the rain finally ceases, You 1926 DIXIE may push him down but up however, and the sun is seen once more, again there is a gen- he comes. You may bend him, The campaign for subscriperal brightening of faces and an but release the pressure and he exclamation of, My, what a re- straightens out again. If there tions for the year book was reis a load to pack, he packs it. ceived passively, by the stufreshing shower When storms come he bows his dent body. At present, only one head and the winds blow over hundred and sixty subscriptions THE YEAR BOOK him. Then when their force is have been received, about one back-bon- e straightens half of the number contracted Your 1926 Dixie is twelve spent the out again and he faces the world for. This does not speak very pages larger than last year. well for a student body of over It will have a beautiful blue unafraid. Some in fail this life and upon four hundred. The staff has colver. careful we very find considered the financial condianalysis It will be dedicated to the two causes. Either major they tions of the students and for that scenic beauty of Dixie. have no funny-bon- e or they have reason the students are getting wish-bon- e where their back- their 1926 Dixie for $2.75 The essential things that dis- a while the cost per book is over bone should be. tinguish one individual from anfour dollars. Although it reJ. W. H. other, which give one man a quires many added hours of higher place among his fellows and another a lower, are Blest be the tongue that speaks bookkeeping, students are being just permitted to pay for their antwo: First of all, perseverance no ill, nuals by means of the installthe ability to keep everlasting Whose words are always true, ment plan. Hence, by paying a a t it ; and, secondly, imagination That keeps the law of kindness few cents at a time, especial or vision the ability to see bestill sacrifice will not need to be yond the present moment, and Whatever others do. to understand that the work at Blest be the hands that toil to made. This method was used last year and many students hand reaches beyond the presaid were assisted materially by it in ent moment, and so is worth The great worlds ceaseless for their books. If the paying while. need seems staff to be persistent in The hands that never are afraid Gifford Pinchot. their efforts to obtain subscripTo do a kindly deed.' tions, do not be resentful. Courtesy is the eye which Anon. Their interests are yours yours overlooks your friends broken are theirs. Once you get your gateway, but sees the rose which Its no use to grumble and combook you will wonder blossoms in his garden. why you plain. hesitated. There will be twelve Anon. It s just as cheerful and easy to or thirteen full page tinted rejoice ; scenes from beauty spots in Coming! Old Age When God sorts out the weather Dixie. The staff solicits subMemories Going and sends rain, Year Book will save them! scriptions from individuals outWhy rains my choice! side as well as in school. Send J. W, Riley. orders to Business Manager of Biggest Affair in 1926 on the 1926 Dixie. 2. April, ' Everybody invited April, 2. You will be more than satis- cil. jaw-bon- jaw-bon- es e, far-reachi- am-bon- e. am-bon- e, e, Just as essential to our school as funds or instructors, is a school spirit a spirit of good fellowship and cooperation, it is most vital to all advancement and progression within the school. Without it, without a mutual understanding and interest in school affairs, school lifg would be monotonous indeed; a mere factory in which students were placed to be run through certain courses of study ina very mechanical sort of way Without it, without pep and enthusiasm, school life would be a daily drudge. Such a school Devoid of all school feelings or spirit, could nqt exist. Where there is no interest there is no learning, and it is certain that with out school spirit, there would be no interest. A school spirit is most essential! The spirit that should ever animate our school should be one of good fellowship and cooperation; one of joint action and profit sharing. In every field, in every undertaking, this spirit should always and invariably be present. With this spirit always evident, much may be accomplished, without it nothing. With unified and compa- nionable participation, success is assured. With a school spirit always obviously manifested, victory is inevitable. A BEAUTY SPOT Sunday, Jan. 10, J. ! M. StewBus- art, Cummings Gardner, Manager of the Year Book, Ralph Whipple, and A. Herman, took a hike into a portion of Dixies scenic wonderland Snows Canyon. The trip was made for the purpose of getting pictures for the Year Book. Some very beautiful scenes were procured. The Giant Organ-A- nvil Natural Bridge Natural Corral Volcanoes. The mystic shapes and colors rival those of Zion Park. Two or three days would be required to penetrate into the depths of the iness canyon. Mr. Stewart has made several trips into the canyon and is enthusiastic about it. He will copyright several of the scenes. The grandeur of sunsets is unsurpassed anywhere in the couThe Vermillion and white ntry. sandstone cliffs gives Snows Canyon a mystic touch. C. G. e. ! It is easy to get Your Year to THE SCHOOL SPIRIT STANDING OF THE DIXIE COLLEGE SMOKING Smoking is detrimental, as statistics taken at many American colleges show with apparent conclusiveness. The use of tobacco is physically and mentally harmful inasmuch as smokers lose in lung capacity, they are stunted slightly in their growth, they are lessened in their endurance, they develop eye and nerve troubles, and they furnish far less than their proportion of scholarship men. The fact that the habitual smoker is handicapped in every field is very evident when there is competition with In these cases, because of the harm done through the use rates of tobacco, the non-smok- er highest. These facts should be proof enough that smoking is detrimental. English 1. L. N. A $4.00 book for $2.75. THE GO-GETTE- R The goes till he gets what he goes for; The works till he reaps what he sows for. He fixes a goal and resolves when he sets it The way to the prize is to go till he gets it. Go-gett- er Go-gett- er Exchange. Coming! Apr. 2. ified with your 1926 Dixie. C. G. |