ole dead. ay particular class. Had it done so, too, in society, some men, some women, And there the poet leaves it like a sbatmight well have doubted the divinity tower aloft like mountain peaks above tered vase. But God, who gave the poet he inspiration which suggested it. It their fellows by reason of superior in- life, that Creator who is greater than His ht then have been considered a mere telligence, by reason of power and posi- creature, takes up the work where the -made custom, and, like its maker tion, hereditary or representative; some, poet leaves off; He gathers up the shinshable. The chief beauty of all true as Shakespeare says, being born great, ing fragments of that shatered vase, and ciples is their breadth, their charity, some achieving greatness, and some hav- remoulds them into a vessel of honor, a r impartial philanthropy. Because ing greatness thrust upon them. There thousand times more beautiful, and takae breadth and extent of this beautiful are kings and princes and presidents ing the lovely flower which once ervance I can see God in it, and can swaying power over millions of their fel- adorned it-which was not destroyed at refore believe it will endure. It low creatures. There are the strong who death, but simply transplanted from a ginated like the flame of a candle, oppress the weak, the rich who grind the lower to a higher garden-He replaces it, fire on the hearth, to give light poor, the proud and haughty despising the self-same flower in the self-same warmth to those only within the the meek and humble. Life is too full of vase, now immortal and imperishable, to se. But now it shines like the sun, contrasts and diversities to convince us shed forth its fragrance and bloom in great lamp which God lit in heaven, that all men are in all respects equal. beauty forever. This, my friends, is hed forth its warmth and brilliance But when the hour comes-the inevita-life; this is death; and this the resurrecr all. This is proper and right, for we are ble hour-to "shuffle off this mortal tion." he children of God, equally His sons coil;" when the king lays aside his crown THE REV. J. B. THRALL, daughters, equally the creatures of and sceptre; when the president descends benevolent care. I rejoice that we from the chair of state; when the judge (Congregationalist) said in submeet here upon the plane of our com- doffs his ermine, and the rich man, strip- stance: Let me first direct n brotherhood and sisterhood, and re-ped of his millions, naked as when he dless of religious or political differ- came into the world, passes away; when the civil war. It is now thirty years your thoughts to that epoch, es, join hands in doing honor to the "with equal steps impartial fate knocks since that event which we celebrate at the palace and the cottage gate," can honor any man who is sincere, and prince and peasant, king took place. Men are not heroes because wever much his opinions may differ and pauper, stand before God to be they died. They are heroes who have What makes man m my own. Sincerity is not always judged, to render an account of their faith in God. ht, but it is always right to be sincere. stewardships, and receive at the hands of a hero is that he has the comprehene hypocrite is despicable, but the sin-a just Judge the reward of the deeds done sion to understand God's purposes. e soul is ever to be admired. I honor in the body-then will it be seen, if not About thirty years ago a small army men who wore the blue, who fought before, that all men are indeed equal be- representing one section of our country, der the stars and stripes, giving their fore their Creator. And when we lay our their hearts if not their feet keeping es in defense of their country's. For bodies down to sleep in these narrow time to God's desire, marched away to believe this nation was founded of chambers, in this silent halls of death, d; that its Constitution was written then too is it seen that all men are equal. battle for their country's rights. What h an inspired pen, that the Almighty For death, like love, "levels all ranks, was there to makes such an epoch glorved the arm of the patriots whose and lays the shepherd's crook beside the ious, lurid and red with blood as it ords and pens carved out the im- sceptre." was, to lift it above common murder rtal legend: "All men are equal"And what is death? To the Christian, and give it a place in the councils of ually entitled to life, liberty and the merely the dissolution, the temporary God? It is true that some of the chief rsuit of happiness. I therefore honor the divorcement, of the spiritual part of man actors in that great drama became vinroes who struggled, and successfully, from the temporal; the return to the ele- dictive, and hated their brethren, when extend in later years the boon of free-ments composing him to their separate in drawing their swords in defense of m and maintain the integrity of the origins. Then shall the dust return to God's purposes they should still have ion founded by our fathers. I believe earth as it was, and the spirit unto God d was in it; that it was written in the who gave it." Our lives are as the rain-loved their opponents. It was to give eat book of destiny that slavery must drops sprinkled upon the hills; they but rish and that the Union should be pre-evaporate to the clouds from which they rved. But I turn from them to lay a fell, or trickle back to the ocean whence rland also upon the grave of the Con- they came. Let those who will be satisderate hero, who, though mistaken in fied with the tinkling poetry of the inhting against the old flag, in seeking fidel's philosophy, that "Life is a narrow shatter the Union, did so in sincerity vale between the barren peaks of d laid down his life to prove the earestness of his convictions. I was orred out of a house in Ohio, a dozen ars after the war, for expressing as uch-that those who fought and died r the South were equally sincere with ose who fought and conquered for the orth. But I do not expect to receive ch treatment here; perhaps it would t again be accorded there; for times ve changed since then and men's minds ave broader grown. I was once walking through a cemery-a private cemetery-in the city of ancaster, Pa. Wandering among the mbs in that silent city of the dead my es chanced to rest upon a stone on hich was the name of Thaddeus evens, once eminent as an American atesman, and a prominent figure of at period of our national history to hich I have referred-the period of the ivil war. Underneath his name were ngraved these words, doubtless penned y his own hand in anticipation of death, 5 form his epitaph: "I repose in this uiet and secluded spot, not from any atural preference for solitude, but findng other cemeteries limited as to race, by harter rules, I have chosen this, that I night illustrate in my death the princiles I advocated in a long life-equality of man before his Creator." Now I do not suppose that the statesman, when he enned those lines, meant that all men re absolutely equal in all things. Life sfull of inequalities. The very face of lature is rife with contrasts. These maestic mountains that tower heavenward ire as unlike as possible the meek and owly valleys upon which they frown. So two eternities." But ascend to these after immortality, and that yearning I The One remains, the many change and pass, to us this grand country and government, which is as the great Lincoln said, 'For the people, by the people and of the people.' The direct cause which led to the great rebellion was the trampling upon the principles of the constitution by certain men. Then slavery obtained a strong footing upon American soil, directly contrary to free government. God decreed it and the stain had to be wiped out with a flood of red blood. The speaker then gave a history of the rise of the war, and traced the course of events down to the present time. In conclusion he said: Let human love, American patriotism, and universal' brotherhood place each year anew, above that stern and rugged period of this nation's history, its fresh crown of laurel, and of rosemary for remembrance and of Weave with reverent hand its garland rue for regret. The Harmony Glee club then sang, "When the swallows homeward fly" in first-rate style. nounced the benediction, and with President Angus M. Cannon prothis the exercises terminated. Professor Evan Stephens presided at one side of the elevated platform from the organ (which was placed on the audience), and also conducted the which the speakers addressed the musical portion of the service. The Harmony Glee Club rendered splendid service, and Held's band was quite a feature. The latter remained in the cemetery until one o'clock and discoursed a good selection of music. At Fort Douglas and elsewhere in the city Memorial day was duly observed. AT DRAPER. HANSON.-At South Cottonwood, Salt Lake county, May 24th, 1891, Emma Caroline, wife A correspondent writes that at Dra-of Martin Hanson; born at Drammen, Norper Memorial Day was well observ-way, October 4th, 1829. She was baptized into Jesus Christ of Latter-day ed, the services in the graveyard be-he Church of Saints in 1857 and emigrated to Utah in 1859, ing rendered more impressive by the crossing the plains in a hand cart company, unveiling of a monument errected to with her husband. She lived and died true to the memory of Absalom Lewis Allen, her faith. She leaves a husband, eight children and fifteen grand children to mourn her who, it will be remembered, sacrificed departure.-[COM. his life to save two little children from drowning. During the decorating of the graves, which lasted about an hour, a band played an appropriate selection of music. After the exercises the multitude went in conveyances to the north of the Rocky Mouth Canyon, where a pic-nic was held and an excellent programme gone through. OBITUARY. SHAW.-The announcement of the death of Harriet Orilla Shaw, which took place May 21, 1891, will be read with sorrow by a host of friends of former days, as well as many who have been intimately acquainted with her in later years. Sister Shaw was widely known in Ogden and vicinity, and was highly respected by all; she was especially endeared to her immediate friends and relatives on account of the many attractive and genial qualities of her noble heart, which eminently qualified her to shine in th domestic circle. She was the eldest daughter of Robert Austin and Harriet Rdodes, and was born Febru severed by the hand of death. CURRENT EVENTS. West Jordan Ward Reorganized. On Sunday evening, May 31st, the presidency of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion met with the members of the West Jordan ward for the purpose of reorganizing the Bishopric in that ward, rendered ecessary by the removal of the former Bishop to another Stake of Zion. The following named brethren were unanimously sustained to fill the John A. Egbert, positions named: Bishop, with Hyrum Goff and Robert Walters as his counselors. The Persecuted Jews. BERLIN, May 31.-The Jewish relief ary 3rd, A. D. 1820, at Bennington, Wyoming committee here state that the daily County, State of New York. She resided with her parents until the 19th day of October, 1838, Average number of expelled Russian when she was united in the bonds of Jews passing through Charlottenburg holy wedlock to her worthy husband, Myrtillo is six hundred, most of whom are goShaw, who has 1 ved to see that sacred tie ing to America. Herr Isaaks, director In the year 1842, while yet in her native town, of the relief committee, says the comSister Shaw heard and embraced the everlast-mittee suffers from no lack of funds, ing Gospel, being baptized by Elder P. H. Young. In 1844 she removed with her husband to Hancock county, Illinois, and there shared her portion of the persecutions incident to the expulsion of the Saints from the State. After sacrificing all she had of an earthly nature in Illinois, she took up her journey with the Saints, sharing in the hardships and privations of that long and tedious exodus from Nauvoo to the valley of the Great Salt Lake, arriving in the latter place but a short time after the Pioneers, crossing the plains in Lorenzo Snow's first company. During ail the trials and privations that the aints were called to pass through during the persecutions of Illinois, and early settlement in this valley, Sister Shaw was never heard to murmur or complain of her lot, but bore up under it all like a heroic noble woman. She is the mother of twelve children, three of whom are dead; she has thirty-seven grand children and six great-grandchildren. Her devotion as a wife and mother was exemplary. and her tender watchfulness, love and devotion for her children approached the sublime. During her protracted illness, Sister Shaw had exhibited a wonderful degree of patience and fortitude; and as she beheld her end ap; proaching she called her children together and with all the fervency of a mother's love earnestly plead with them to never turn their backs upon the Gospel, for she knew that it was true; atter performing this last duty of life she re signed her soul to her Maker, and the last vestige of life departed without an apparent pang. DEATHS. EVANS.-Died, in Salt Lake City, May 26th,of pneumonia, Eliza, wife of the late samuel L. Evans, in the eightieth year of her age. LAMONT.-On the 23rd inst., after a short liness, at his residence in Salt Lake City, of pleurisy, in the 61st year of his age, Robert W. Lamont, son of the late James H. Lamont, of Wallacestone, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Deceased was for twenty years president of the Flkirk Branch. He came to this country money and goods being freely given, while a number of exiles have already been supplied with money. The expulsions continue in St. Petersburg, where groups of Jews, in cluding well-dressed women, are seen in the streets under the escort of gend'armes, going to the police stations before they are started for the frontier. Take Notice. 1889. Elder Brown labored entire in the Middle Tennessee Conference His efforts to promulgate the principles of the Gospel were rewarded with fair success. Many meetings were hel and numerous friends were made. Elder Brown returns to Utah iner cellent health and spirits. The Late Henry Herriman. The following was handed in wi a request to publish: Immediately after the first council Seventies assembled on May 21, 1 Seymour B. Young announced the des of President Henry Herriman, Se president of the council, whereupo following preamble and resolution presented and adopted: Whereas, this council has learned deep regret of the demise of Preside Henry Herriman, senior presiden: the first council of Seventies, at his ree dence in Huntington, Emery count Utah Territory, on the 17th day of Ma 1891; And whereas, President Herriman a member of the first quorum of Seve ties and ordained by the Prophet Jose Smith and Sidney Rigdon, and throug out his long life was noted for his ste ling integrity and faithfulness in the pe formance of his duty as a Seventy, sta has fought the good fight and kept faith, and has now passed away in her And whereas he has been a membe the first council of Seventies for may years, and in that capacity has been faithful, earnest, diligent, wise in counsel's and ever anxious for the great and development of the work of Be it therefore resolved that we, low laborers, recognize in his death departure of a faithful veteran in work of God in the last days; but while we mourn our loss, we realize that be has gone to a wider sphere of usefulness salvation of the human race. where he will continue his labors for the resolutions be recorded in our mines And be it further resolved, that the and entered upon the general records this Council, and that a copy be sen Postmaster Benton is in receipt of his family. the following letter: U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, } I have to say there are no names on the departmental clerk or copyist register of eligibles, and only two on the railway mail clerk register for the Territory of Utah, and the commission will thank you to give notice of this fact through such newspapers of your section as will publish the notice without cost, and to invite persons to make application and be examined at the examination to be held in your city on Friday, June 5. A few blank forms of application are enclosed herewith, which may be given out by you to persons who intend to enter the examination. Very respectfully, T. ROOSEVELT, Acting President. Returned Elders. Elder George E. Woolley, of the Thirteenth ward of this city, returned home from a mission to Australia, on Monday, May 25th. Elder Woolley left for his field of labor October 15, 1888. His time was in the year 1851, and died in full faith of the largely occupied in the missionary dis Gospel. Millennial Star, please copy. LAMONT.-Died of pleuresy, on Saturday, May 23, 1891, at his home in Salt Lake City, Robert Lamont, born at Wallace Stone, Steringshire, Scotland. HEATHCOTE-At 1:30 this morning (June 1st) of measles, Flora, daughter of James S. and Emily Heathcote, of the Twenty-first ward; born March, 20th, 1883. tricts of Victoria, Sydney and Queens land. A general indifference prevails concerning the Gospel, though little or no persecution was encountered. (Signed) JACOB GATES, In behalf of the First Council Seventies" builders and the St. Louis Cathol The London tailors, the Clyde ship priests are raising old Cain. The ta ors and shipbuilders are on strike higher wages, but the priests are stri ing each other. Father Phelan, the editor of an American Catholic paper charges the German priests with cospiracy to ruin America, and make a German province. The Teuton get tleman says that the Irishman lie But the Irish editor has the best of cir cumstantial evidence to sustain his according to recent developments. Georgia has a romance. One of t penitentiary guards eloped with a colored life prisoner. After a hot chase to Atlanta on the 1st inst. The girl they were captured and brought back Eliza Randall, killed her stepfather with an ax. She was sentenced hang, out afterwards the sentence was communted to imprisonment for life with her because I thought she was Holder, the guard, said: "I ran away good girl. She was at the head of the Sunday school at the convict camps and I never thought that justice wa Elder Isaac O. Brown, of Kanab, done her. After leaving the peniter Kane county, Utah, recently returned tiary we went straight on through to from a mission to the Southern States, Gordon county, where we were exp for which he left his home May 8th, 'tured." O God! our help in ages past, the Gospel. A great number of the inand habitants of that city believed and this were baptized and there was great joy in the city. But when the Apostles Gospel, they went down there and heard that Samaria had received the laid their hands on those who had been baptized, aud the result was that these received the Holy Ghost. in perfect harmony with It is evident to all that there are a Prayer was offered by Elder William this one faith, we might possibly be iffiths. The choir sang: We're not ashamed to own our Lord, And worship Him on earth. The Priesthood of the Fourth Ward iciated in the administration of e Lord's Supper. APOSTLE JOHN W. TAYLOR en delivered a discourse of which the In attending meetings of this kind, 'en sire eir acceptable to our Father in heaven. Strangers look upon the Latter-day ints as a peculiar people. Visitors come here to spend an hour long the "Mormons" because they to be able to state to friends at home that ey know everything about "Mor. onism." Now, it is a pleasure us to bave the visitors come, for we lieve that we have a reason for the pe within us, and we are always illing to explain this to those who esire to hear. come united, for I, at least, am willing ment, we find in the narrative of Paul, in speaking of baptism, refers "Repent and be baptized every one of At the day of Pentecost Peter said: you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye Holy Ghost," and that this promise shall receive the gift of the extends throughout all ages and, consequently also to our own time, is manifest from the following: "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." The speaker then referred to the organization of the Church and quoted Ephesians iv, 11-14: "And He gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and and teachers; for the perfecting of the some, evangelists; and some pastors Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son unto of God, unto а perfect man, the measure we henceforth be no stature of the fulness of Christ. That tossed to and fro, and carried about more children, with every wind of doctrine." This organization with Apostles, Prophets etc., is the same in our age and it is given for the same purpose, that the Saints may be one in faith and attain standing of spiritual things. perfection in the knowledge and u der of the Ministers often quote the words: "If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book;" but they omit what follows: "If any man shall this prophecy, God shall take away his take away from the words of the book of part out of the book of life." It appears that it is as dangerous to take anything away as to add anything. Yet, the world has discarded the orin the word of the Almighty. ganization of the Church as revealed scriptures and I can promise all those Our belief is founded on the holy who will comply with the requirements of the word that he shall receive the Holy Spirit. The Gospel believed by the Saints is very simple system of principles, and n be stated in one sentence: "Do I know that God the eternal Father hat is right." We believe everything Referring to the doctrine of the lay- lives, for He has revealed it unto me, at is true and are expected to accept ing on of hands for the imparting of and I know that the principles spoken very truth when the evidence of the Holy Ghost, the speaker read the of today are eternal truths. I testify first seven verses of Ag. xix. The that Joseph Smith was a great Prophet incident here related should be seri- of God, and that Brigham Young ously considered. Paul found some also was a great and mighty prophet. disciples who had been baptized with- I pray that I may continue faithful and, out having received the Holy Ghost. with all the Saints, finally obtain They had evidently been converted by eternal exaltation in the celestial kingsomebody who had no authority to dom. confer that gift. Then Paul laid his hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost and spake with tongues and prophesied. Everyone who desires to become so endowed must have an authorized servant of the Almighty to lay his hands on him. Some will ask whether it is necessary in our time, and my answer is that it is just as important in our age as it ever was. 8 being truth is furnished. I trust I who are here have a desire to arn the truth and to accept it. In ur views about individuals we often nd ourselves mistaken. The same is he case in regard to denominations. [any of those whose tenets we do not now often seem peculiar to us, but on ecoming better acquainted with their octrines we learn, at least, to respect hem, if we cannot believe what they each. The speaker then enumerated some f the fundamental doctrines of the atter-day Saints, referring particularto faith, repentance, baptism, spirital gifts and liberty of conscience. Continuing he said, It is easy for our humble servant to state what he elieves, but it is difficult to demonyou that this belief is rate to Another incident is recorded in the 8th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. Philip, an evangelist, went down to the city of Samaria and preached the The choir sang the anthem: "Let the mountains shout for joy." The congregation joined the choir in singing the Doxology. Benediction by Bishop W. B. Pres ton. a Mrs. Lease, the Kansas Alliance stump speaker, has been elected member of the College of Thinkers. This is a promotion, as she has heretofore trained with a crowd of political tinkers. THE NORTHERN STATES MISSION. I have just completed a tour of about 5,000 miles, mostly by rail, part ly on horseback and in vehicles, and attended three semi-annual conferences, during which about forty discourses were delivered on appropriate subjects. Large congregations of intelligent people gathered to hear the preaching. At the Pennsylvania conference some ministers sought to oppose the Elders, but found they had undertaken too much, they were utterly routed by those whom they assailed. At most of these meetings there were no members of the Church present except the El ders, and yet the strictest order prevalled. Many in attendance expressed themselves thoroughly convinced of the truth of the doctrines taught, and some stated that they would embrace them by entering the waters of baptism at an early day. for and Ogden canyons), and search a great many more of such works the The Elders are now in fair health Much of my journey lay along the B. and O. railroad, with its connections and branch lines. I cannot refrain here from commenting upon the excellent equipment now given this road. On the mountain division are used tenwheel passenger engines weighing sixty-seven and one-half tons, and with these the heaviest express trains climb the steepest grades with ease and rapidity. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT. To the Salt Lake Board of Educat auty and pleasure to submit to y THE ATTENDANCE of students for the year and for the sep Registered during the academic year, Females... Total. of these, attended for the two terms entir For one term.... Total............. Throughout the field I found the The attendance during the first (sixteen weeks) was as follows: Normal Total for the first term Academic Normal FOR THE SECOND TERM. Total for the second term...... Males. Total 15 12 121 150 & This description, however, does not refer to those places which the Elders call "headquarters," at some of which One feature of the investigation now there are small but prosperous branch-going on is quite favorable. Whereas Intermediate Department. es of the Church, and at others good. people were once only willing to hear kind friends, some of them quite well and read what was said about the off, who treat the Elders with great "Mormons," they now want to hear kindness and respect whenever they what the "Mormons" have to say for return from their periodical tours. But themselves, and to learn what is beI allude to the labors of the Elders lieved by them. Speeches of Congressity of the institution was limited to when they leave "headquarters" and men furnish no longer the only literago around their districts opening up ture received by the people visited, but new fields, and carrying the Gospel the "Voice of Warning," "Mormou into the houses of the poor, away from doctrine, Morgan's tracts (Nos. 1 and the cities and towns, and far from 2), the works of Orson Pratt and the railroads, (or any other kind of roads Book of Mormon, are read with a de: except those which resemble Echo gree of avidity, and we have roons for During the first term the seating capa pupils; owing, however, to our crowde condition, and the unhealthful conditions then prevailing generally in the munity, it was deemed wise to subm you a proposition to reduce the attent ance. As a result of your action 'hereon. fifty seats were removed before the o ing of the second term; this change adid HOME ADDRESSES: class work of these combined depart- text books. Testimony meetings, priestments is represented as follows: Classes. gy... t Lake City-First ward, 4; Second SUMMARY: 4; lt Lake City wards, 166; Salt Lake ce country wards, 50; other stakes in 1, 46; outside Utah, 3; total, 265. DEPARTMENTS: 70 3 54 3 J E. Tal 70 1 54 Bible theology.... Physiology 5 10 Theory of teaching.. 25 Domestic science... 19 11 12 11 hood meetings, general theological classes, and monthly fast-day moetings have been held regularly, according to the conditions of my previous reports to you. As during the greater part of the preceding year, we have been favored' during both terms of the fifth academic year with valuable aid from Elder George Reynolds, who has conducted the a cademic class in Book of Mormon study. Our daily sessions of college exercises have been, without exception, opened and closed with singing and prayer. THE SINGING has been under the direction of Instructor Evan Stephens, and we cannot express other than sincere pleasure and satisfaction at the success that has attended the course. The instructor has practically demonstrated wisdom of the training the many rather than the few, even if the general attainment in artistic ability be somewhat lower than would otherwise be the case. With this object 5 W. Done in view, we have refrained from organizing any choir for general service, all the devotional singing having been carried on by the whole congregation of 5 J. Nelson assembled students. During the whole year Brother Clare W. Reid of the Normal department has acted as our efficient organist. According to 6522 11 5 5 Advanced algebra.... surveying. he intermediate department has con- sition.... German.................. Normal drawing.. penmanship.. 15 This list shows a total during the firs term of seventeen classes, holding in all sixty-three weekly sessions, conducted by four instructors; during the second term, twenty classes, seventy-six weekly Isessions, and four teachers. CHURCH STANDING, Students have been recorded as follows: THE LADY STUDENTS. have continued to meet regularly in their special classes, under the tuition and direction of Lady Superintendent Mrs. Camilla Cobb. The class has been subdivided into sections according to the ages of the members, each holding separate sessions. During the course Dr. Romania B. Pratt has ably assisted the good work by delivering special lectures upon topics connected with the hygiene of women. THE STUDENTS' SOCIETY Most of the students in the academic and normal departments have been pursuing definite courses of study, with a view to graduation. Of these, sixteen have completed with success the junior has continued in weekly evening sescourse in normal training, and have sions, under the chairmanship of Inpassed all the examinations required instructor John J. Walton. Twenty-eight the same. They have in consequence re-sessions have been held, each characterceived certificates this day as teachers in ized by a lecture and such other musical the primary grades of the Church School and literary exercises as time would perservice. mit to be given. Beside lectures by memTwo students of the academic depart-bers of the faculty and many prominent ment have taken certificates of graduation in the course in natural science; one in the course of domestic science; two in business courses, and two in phonography. Normal students have been admitted free of charge to the extent of the Church appropriation of means for such purpose Each applicant for admission under such appropriation has been required to make a written declaration of his intentions and purpose in seeking normal training, together with a promise to remain, except under unavoidable circumstances, to the close of the course, or to his successful graduation. students, the following named gentlemen have greatly aided us in our work by delivering lectures upon special topics: 1, Elder John Nicholson; 2, Hon. F. S. Richards; 3, Elder Joseph R. Dean; 4, Elder Andrew Jensen; 5, Elder J. M. Sjodahl; 6, Elder A. M. Musser; 7, Elder C. R. Savage; 8, Lieut. R. W. Young; 9, Don C. Young, C. E.; 10, Elder Wm. J. Silver. THE ROOMS, as before reported, are entirely inadequate for the work of the institution. Upon this subject we have made several reports to you on former occasions, and This being the first year of normal sincerely trust that you will find it pos5 J J. Walton work in this institution, little has been sible to make more ample provisions beattempted beside the branches of the or- fore the beginning of another school dinary curriculum, outside the theory year. I am safe in saying that our work This list shows a total during the first and practice of teaching and object les- has been very materially restricted in m of twenty-four classes, holding in sons. We have sadly felt the need of scope and hindered in execution because our more ample accommodations and facili- of inconvenient and inadequate 108 weekly sessions, conducted by ties for this special and important depart-quarters. ir instructors; during the second term, enty-four classes, 101 weekly recita- ment of our work, and we confidently ns, and four teachers. I am compelled hope for improved conditions at the report, as I have done on former occa-opening of another year. ns, a lack of efficiency on the part of OUR THEOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION any who apply for admission to the termediate grades, but this, we hope, il in a great degree be obviated, as intutions for preparatory study under e system of Church education. grow. The academic and normal departments ve occupied one room conjointly, in arge of Instructor Joseph Nelson. The has continued in full force and operation. OUR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS are again gladly expressed to the many who have so materially assisted us by contributions towards our welfare. We are thankful to the publishers of the following periodicals for current copies: The Deseret Evening News, Salt Lake Daily Herald, Ogden Standard, Provo Enquirer, Saturday Globe, Southern Idaho Independent, Nephi Ensign, Utah Journal, Manti Sentinel, Richfield Advocate, Woman's Exponent, Juvenile |