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Show FACULTY OF BRIGHAM Y0UN6 COLLEGE Gives Delightful Social Function for the Students of the Institution, The faculty of the Rrigham Young College tendered a reception to the students of the Institution Tuesday evening that will ever be pleasantly remembered by those present. President Presi-dent Llnford licllcves in cultivating the social side of the student, and on this occasion, he, together with the other members of the faculty, had made every arrangement necessary to the social pleasure of the students and guests. The largo assembly room was the scene of the greater part of the exercises, exer-cises, and the spacious hall with its overlow of happy youth presented a charming picture. President Joseph P. Smith was an honored gueston this occasion and as ho in company with President Llnflcld and others, made his appearance, the assembly arose and rendered a verse of "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet." Following Follow-ing this, the students, thoroughly alive to their privileges and opportunities, opportun-ities, sang their College song In a very acceptable manner. W. C. Parkinson, president of the Ilyrum Stako then offered prayer and was followed by tho College choir which rendered a selection selec-tion In a creditable manner. President Llnford took opportunity at this time to welcome the students and guests. In a short speech he indicated a solicitude solici-tude for the happiness and pleasure of those assembled, and Insisted that they should feel freo to enjoy the pleasures of the evening without stint. He expressed the regard of the faculty for the student body and assured them of the confidence and love in which they were held by their Instructors. Prof. C. M. Harris rendered a most delightful violin solo and was so roundly applauded that It became nccccssary to respond. The class of 11)03 made itself evident at this timo and sang a rousing class song that was well received. An encore was forthcoming and the class then gave a production that "brought down the house." The College orchestra composed of six members of the school rendered some delightful selections and were tendered a hearty reception. The orchestra was organised at the beginning begin-ning of this term, and although having hav-ing had but little practice, acquitted itself In such style as to bring forth more than a little favorable comment. This organization bids fair to attain more than just a reputation conllncd to the R. Y. C. President Smith addressed the students stu-dents In a short but forcible speech. He congratulated them upon their favorable surroundings and expressed pleasure at what he had seen and heard during tho evening. Among other things urged the students to be true to themselves. He also urged the students to not tamper with sin for it would become the master. "He true to yourself and you cannot lie false to anyone," said president Smith, and "take the great Nazarcnc for your model, and strive in your daily life to emulate Ills example." His words were attentively listened to and well received. Prof. W. C. Robinson, music instructor in-structor at the College, rendered a highly pleasing vocal selection and was enthusiastically encored. His voice is splendid and his icndltlons were thoroughly appreciated. The audience was then dismissed and tho students given an opportunity to Ihj presented to Pres. Smith, Rlshop W. H. Preston and J. M. Tanner, Supt. of Church Schools. The students afterwards went to tho gymnasium and there as the "music arose with Its voluptuous swell, danced on the Joyous hours; soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again, and fairest bosoms heaved happily beneath the winter roses' bloom; and It Is well; youth has Its time." In the basement had been prepared a magnificent feast of dainties calculated cal-culated to appeal to tho Inner parts of the physical structure, and that this part of the entertainment rccelv ed careful attention Is not doubted. As a whole tho reception was a happy success. Faculty and students were brought Into such relation with each other and In such a pleasant way that It must bear good fruit. |