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periodical: Improvement Era
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# Mutual Work

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General Superintendency Y. M. M. I. A. George Albert Smith, Richard R. Lyman, Melvin J. Ballard. Executive Secretary : Oscar A: Kirkham, Executive Department Gen'l Offices Y. M. M. I. A. 47 East South Temple Street Gen'l Offices Y. L. M. I. A. 33 Bishop's Building SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH General Presidency Y. L. M. I. A. Ruth May Fox, Lucy Grant Cannon, Clarissa A. Beesley. Secretary : Elsie Hogan A; S another New Year dawns it is fitting that we who are en- gaged in the noble cause of Mu- tual Improvement should lift our hearts in praise and gratitude to the Lord who has given us the privilege of being identified with this great movement. We thank him for the earnest work, happy play, high spiritual ideals which are embodied in this organization. The General Superintendency and Presidency express again at this time their pleasure in being as- sociated with the splendid men and women who are carrying forward the work in wards and stakes. These officers have proven their worth by their sincerity of pur- pose, their faithfulness to duty, their eager desire to promote the welfare of youth. May joy come to them in large measure for their untiring devotion. '"THE year now beginning is the -*- centennial year of the Church. Every officer, every young man and woman, every boy and girl, must rejoice in the thought of what the Lord has accomplished in the century. On that Aprilday one hundred years ago, only six mem- bers comprised the Church organ- ization; today it has grown to such proportions that it is known and known favorably, in many parts of the world. Thousands upon thou- sands have heard the message of truth and have had their lives made glad thereby. Those who began this work laid foundations strong and true on which we may build. They have left us a heritage of which we may justly be proud. It is for us now at the com- mencement of the second century to do our work as well. We are Greetings laying now the foundation for those who shall come after. The fundamental doctrines of the Church for which the founders struggled and died are our doc- trines; they must form the back- ground for all our teachings and all our activities. The standards for which the Church has always stood — of prayer, of cleanliness of life, of abstinence from things in- jurious to the body, of honesty, of brotherly kindness — are our standards. The necessity of the times calls for men and women who will live according to these standards; it calls for youth — strong, clean youth — to stand for the right and defend the faith. TF those early members of the ■*■ Church were valiant in estab- lishing these principles, so must we be valiant in maintaining them; if they made sacrifices that "Mor- monism" might find a place in the earth, so must we make sacrifices, if need be, to hold that place and carry on to greater heights. And as their joy was great so will ours be ; peace and satisfaction will be our reward and high hope as we look forward to the marvel- ous things which the new century promises. May the coming year bring suc- cess and happiness to all our workers ! / / / Monthly Adminis- tration Meeting, ALL ward officers should read ■**■ again carefully the note in the December Era for plan of holding the monthly administration meet- ing to take care of both the class studies and the special recreational activities. Those who have the plan working are delighted with the division of responsibility to counselors. Stake officers will ad- just the plan for Union meetings so as to meet the needs of both groups. The Project — Home . Recreation HTHE project for the combined -*■ group of community activity committee and department activity leaders is Home Recreation. As material for the basis of study for this project, we are beginning in this issue of the Era, a series of ar- ticles on Recreation in the Home. These will be not only educational in a general way but will provide practical help for all committees and for parents and children in all the homes of the Church. Fast Sunday Evening Program HTHE splendid outlines which are ■*- being published to guide the programs for the Sunday evening joint meetings are prepared by an advisory committee of the General Board especially appointed by the executives. The committee is a general one only, and it is not ex- pected that it shall be paralleled in stake or ward organization. As announced, ward executives will direct these meetings, and it is sug- gested that so far as possible the programs planned by the general Advisory committee be carried out.

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 223 The Reading Course The Doctrine and Covenants THIS book contains the revelations of God the Father to Joseph Smith and other prophets in this dispensation. It tells about the restoration of the great plan of salvation for the human race and like the sacred books of the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon, it makes God and immortality subjects of faith. * * * The book opens by telling of a mighty work that is about to be ushered into the world — the restoration of the Gospel, with the holy Priesthood as it existed in the days of the prophets of Israel and at the time of Christ. * * * It adapts itself to the daily life of man and explains ethical prin- ciples that every follower of Christ must obey." — Levi Edgar Young. TT is sincerely hoped that every ■*■ officer and leader in the M. I. A. and many of the members will read this book, one of the standard works of the Church, before the end of the season. They will find great joy and satisfaction in so do- ing and their faith in the Gospel will be increased. If any have not yet commenced the book, we urge them to begin at once. April is the month in which the report on the Reading Course is called for. At least 10% of the association must have read the Doc- trine and Covenants and 20% of each department must have read its department book in order to re- port "yes" under this item. Of- ficers should check now, as failure in any one department will prevent the entire association from report- ing. Contest Dance 'TTHE time is approaching when ■*■ the contest dance should be get- ting into full swing. The Glean- ers and M Men are more directly concerned with this activity than is any other group. If you would like a little change in the optional program it might be an excellent idea to have in the class several Hand Book Supplements, and practice a few of the difficult steps in the Gold and Green Caprice. It would not be necessary to have the floor cleared for dancing, but have one or two girls at a time stand in front of the class and work out a demonstration of a particular step. In this way they could gradually become familiar with all the steps, and when the contests begin, they would already be partially pre- pared to enter. (See "Dancing" January Era, page 226.) ADVISORY COMMITTEE George H. Brimhall and Emma Goddard, Chairmen N. G. Morgan Junius F. Wells Hyrum G. Smith Hugh J. Cannon J. Reuben Clark Program for Sunday Evening, Joint Meeting, for March 2, 1930 General Theme : President Joseph F. Smith HIS CHARACTER "It was John Locke, the great charac- teristic English philosopher, who, at the age of thirty, wrote: " 'I no sooner perceived myself in the world, but I found myself in a storm which has lasted hitherto.' "To Joseph F. Smith, who is among the greatest and most unique and notable individuals of that particular people, the Latter-day Saints, this sentence of Locke's is especially applicable. Only his life was enveloped in storm before he could perceive." — Edward H. Anderson. TOSEPH F. SMITH was born J November 13, 1838, at Far West, Missouri, while his father was a prisoner with the Prophet Joseph and others in the hands of the mob militia that had decreed their death. He was but a few days old when a mob ransacked his mother's house and brutally- smothered the babe until life was almost despaired of when he was found. From that time until his closing years he passed through trial, tribulation, hardship and un- told and unjustifiable abuse. Yet he died beloved by the Saints and respected by enemies because of his honesty, integrity and love of jus- tice and right. I. Outstanding Characteris- tics: 1. Love and Affection for Children. His love and affection for little children was unsurpassed. Not only were his tender feelings drawn out towards his own, but to all little ones. His own children learned to love him for his tender- ness and sympathy for them. He was a champion of the rights of all children and resented the injustices frequently meted out to them by their elders. Once while attending meeting in a crowded house in which all the seats apparently were taken, he saw a strong able-bodied man come to and, seeing a child sitting on a chair, rudely moved him and took the seat. President Smith, who was indignant, called the boy to him and shared his seat with him on the stand. While traveling on the train to fill an appointment he saw a young mother struggling with her small children who had become tired af- ter the long day's ride. The mother had more than she could do to look after the wants of her chil- dren. President Smith endeavored to entertain them and finally took the crying babe from the mother's arms and singing gently rocked it to sleep as he was accustomed to do with his own. President Charles W. Nibley says of him: "His love for little children was un- bounded. During the trip we took last year (1917) down through the southern settlements to St. George and return, when the troops of little children were paraded before him, it was beautiful to see how he adored these little ones. It was my duty to try and get the company started, to make time to the next settlement where the crowds would be waiting for us, but it was a difficult task to pull him away from the little children. He wanted to shake hands with and talk to every one of them. * * * I have visited at his home when one of his children was down sick. I have seen him come home from his work at night tired, as he naturally would be, and yet he would walk the floor for hours with that little one in his arms, petting it and loving it, encourag- ing it in every way with such tenderness and such a soul of pity and love as not one mother in a thousand would show." 2. Sympathy for the Unfortu- nate. His tenderness and mercy for those who were in distress was ever manifest. This trait he inherited from his father, one of the most tender and sympathetic of men. In fact Joseph F. Smith combined in his nature the rugged strength and fire of the Prophet Joseph and the

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224 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 tender mercy of his own father. He was always ready to plead the cause of the unfortunate; but would not tolerate sin or un- righteousness. Sister Emma Goddard writes of him: "Many years ago a woman was seen by him as she was rushing along the street. He stopped his carriage and asked why she was hurrying so. She exclaimed, 'I have a great many places to go to finish my work for the M. I. A. social and I am so fatigued.' He asked her to get in the carnage and he got out saying he would walk to his destination, and told the driver to take the sister wherever she desired to go." 3. Love of Justice and Truth. In all his dealings with his fel- lows he was just and demanded the same of others. When speak- ing to his family a few days before his death, he said: "I have always had to watch my 'pY and 'q's', so to say, for fear I would do something that would diminish my stand- ing and involve my honor and my word. If there is anything on earth I have tried to do as much as anything else, it is to keep my word, my promise, my integ- rity to do what it was my duty to do." 4. The Spirit of Forgiveness. Since the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith no official member of the Church has been more ma- liciously and wickedly abused and lied about than President Joseph F. Smith. Each day for years one of the newspapers of Salt Lake City was filled with malicious false- hoods and President Joseph F. Smith was pictured before the peo- ple as a monster in human form. Other papers throughout this land and in other nations also took up the hue and cry, for the Church was then passing through a storm of opposition and hatred stirred up by ambitious and wicked men. Yet during all this tirade of abuse no word of retaliation or attempt to answer the false accusations came from the lips of President Smith. He restrained his sons and told them to be patient for the Lord was just and truth would tri- umph. His only answer to these falsehoods was: "I feel in my heart to forgive all men in the broad sense that God requires of me to forgive all men, and I desire to love my neighbor as myself; and to this extent I bear no malice towards any of the children of my Father. But there are enemies of the work of the Lord, as there were enemies to the Son of God. There are those who speak only evil of the Latter- day Saints. There are those — and they abound largely in our midst — who will shut their eyes to every virtue and to every good thing connected with this Latter-day work, and will put out floods of false- hood and misrepresentation against the people of God. I forgive them for this. I leave them in the hands of a just Judge. Let him deal with them as seemeth him good, but they are not and cannot become my bosom companions. I cannot conde- scend to that. While I would not harm a hair of their head, while I would not throw a straw in their path to hinder them from turning from the error of their way to the light of truth; I would as soon think of taking a centipede or a scorpion, or any poisonous reptile and putting it into my bosom, as I would think of be- coming a companion or an associate of such men." 5 . Courage. The courage of Joseph F. Smith was put to the test on many occa- sions, but perhaps the most severe test was given him while yet a youth returning from the Ha- waiian Islands. The incident is related in Gospel Doctrine, pages 672-4. 6. Faith in and Loyalty to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Perhaps no man ever manifested greater faith in the mission of Jo- seph Smith, the Prophet, than did his nephew, Joseph F. Smith. This was one of his frequent themes. He loved all men who loved and were loyal to Joseph Smith. See Gospel Doctrine, pages 604-634. 7. Faith in the Mission of Jesus Christ. It is quite generally conceded throughout the Church that since the Prophet Joseph Smith no man has surpassed Joseph F. Smith in the clear and comprehensive under- standing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His discourses on Gospel principles and the mission of our Lord are clear and simple, yet in the depth of knowledge and of meaning they are most profound. His chief theme, and the thought which permeated every fiber of his being, was, "I know that my Re- deemer liveth." This thread ran through and connected all his dis- courses. His faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement by which we are redeemed from death was stamped upon his very soul. Often he has expressed the thought that the Father had revealed to him through the Holy Spirit this fundamental truth, which he could not and would not deny; also that Joseph Smith was divinely called as a prophet to establish the Church of the Most High. "I believe with all my soul in God the Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe with all my might, mind and strength in the Savior of the world, and in the principle of redemption from death and sin. I believe in the di- vine mission of Joseph Smith. * * * I believe that the Lord has revealed to the children of men all that they know. I'do not believe that any man has discovered any principle of science, or art, in mechan- ism, or mathematics, or anything else, that God did not know before man did. Man is indebted to the Source of intelli- gence and truth, for the knowledge that he possesses; and all who will yield obe- dience to the prompting of the spirit, which leads to virtue, to honor, to the love of God and man, and to the love of truth and that which is ennobling and en- larging to the soul, will get a cleaner, a more expansive, and a more direct and conclusive knowledge of God's truth than anyone else can obtain." Gospel Doctrine, page 7. "President Joseph F. Smith" "A man whom we could not but know As brother, father, friend'; A rock of strength, a fire aglow; A power to make and mend. "A soul that ran but did not flee, Commanded, yet obeyed, Bowed not to wrong, yet on his knee For erring ones he prayed. "A guide that never once forgot The way to faith and cheer, He nobly wore without a spot The mantle of a seer." — George H. Brimhall. II. His Contributions. (a) Some of his sayings: 1 . I dare not tamper with strong drink. I am not brave enough for that. "The above words were uttered in the old Utah Stake Tabernacle by Joseph F. Smith at one of the stake conferences. They thrilled me, and his attitude seemed the very personification of courage and strength when he spoke them. I thought at the time that if that man fears strong drink the average man is a fool to tamper with it." — George H. Brimhall. 2. Do your best and you can leave the rest to the Lord. 3. I believe in asking the Lord for what we want and then willingly leaving the granting of our requests to him. 4. Let no officer in this Church suppose that he is exempt from the laws govern- ing the humblest member. 5. Woman is the complement of man. 6. The doctrine of predestination is a damnable one. 7. Whosoever thinks to escape the con- sequences of his sins by believing in an- nihilation will find himself sadly mistaken. 8. There is no science, no philosophy, that can supersede God's truth. 9. The greatest achievement mankind can make in this world is to familiarize themselves with divine truth, so thorough- ly, so perfectly, that the example or con- duct of no creature living in the world can ever turn them away from the knowl- edge that they have obtained. 10. I know of but One in all the world

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 225 who can be taken as the first and only perfect standard for us to follow, and he is the only Begotten Son of God. 11. I submit, as a proposition that cannot be controverted, that no man can be exalted in the presence of God and attain to a fulness of glory and happiness in his kingdom and presence, save and except he will obey the plan that God has devised and revealed. 12. One thing about this so-called philosophy of religion that is very unde- sirable lies in the fact that as soon as we convert our religion into a system of phil- osophy, none but philosophers can under- stand, appreciate, or enjoy it. God, in his revelation to man, has made his word so simple that the humblest of men, with- out especial training, may enjoy great faith, comprehend the teachings of the Gospel, and enjoy undisturbed their re- ligious convictions. For that reason we are adverse to the discussion of certain philosophical theories in our religious in- structions. 13. My standing in the Church is worth to me more than this life — ten thousand times. For in this I have life everlasting. In this I have the glorious promise of the association of my loved ones throughout eternity. 14. No man who claims to be a mem- ber of the Church in good standing, can rise above or become independent of this authority that the Lord has established in his Church, 15. When a little child bows down in its perfect simplicity and asks the Father for a blessing, the Father hears the voice, and will answer in blessings upon his head, because the child is innocent and asks in full trust and confidence. (b) His discourses: Selected ex- tracts of which make up a volume of 685 pages, under title of Gos- pel Doctrines. (c) His example: He was a peerless example of domestic lead- ership. Elder James E. Talmage said of him: "He was a man of strong convictions, but always tolerant of another's honest opinion or belief. In giving counsel and encourage- ment he was effective through his mildness, for he was not only a gentleman, but a gentle man; yet in denouncing sin he was a very lion in force and determination. President Smith was a great man, not simply a big one. The Gospel he professed and preached was the essence of his life and being. I cannot conceive of him now, in the realm of spirits, as otherwise than busy in service. I know he still lives, and works, and teaches both by word and example; and the dominant hope of my heart * * * is that I may meet him again and be permitted to labor under his presidency in the world beyond the grave. COMMITTEE Geo. Q. Morris and Rachel Grant Taylor, Chairmen; Hugh J. Cannon, J. D. Giles, S. A. Stevens, L. W. Smith, E. H. Higgs. E. T. Brandley A Plan for Placing, the Era in Every Home by April 6, 1930 HTHE time has come in our Era ■*■ Campaign for subscriptions for quiet, systematic work. Keep A Record Each ward officer should have a complete alphabetic card index of every family in the ward that does not take the Era. The names and addresses that can be obtained readily from the ward record can be checked against an up-to-date subscription list of the ward, which will be furnished each month by the stake chairman. The families that do not take the Era can then be invited to do so. Where families are inaccessible for visits, they should be reached by cor- respondence. The Union Meeting The committees of Finance and Publication, under the leadership of the Stake Chairman, form a separate department in the M. I. A. They should have a separate class in the Union Meetings of each Stake. These meetings pre- sent an excellent opportunity for the discussion of problems and the formation of plans. It is desired to have these committees work as a definite department of the M. I. A. Real Work Ahead It is presumed with the reach- ing of the 7 J/2 % quota that all the easy subscriptions have been obtained — that the more active families of the Church have sub- scribed. The aspect that presents itself now is one of real missionary labor. And it should be borne in mind that when this missionary faith-promoting magazine finds its way, month after month, into the home, that home will become more active, send more missionaries, pay more tithing, and build more churches. We can do no greater or more distinctive missionary service in commemoration of the Hun- dredth Anniversary of our Church than by putting the Era in every Latter-day Saint Home by April 6, 1930. The real spirit of the Campaign is expressed by Sister Velm'a Mel- drum of the Alberta Stake: "I am very enthusiastic about this work, for I truly know the great value of this splendid magazine. I felt its influence and power for good in my recent missionary ex- periences in the Northern States Mission and I know that it will be just as valuable and is needed as a missionary organ in every home in this Church. I am so glad that the Church as a whole has this aim in view. It will be a great means of strengthening the faith and testimonies of all concerned. We have encountered some diffi- culties here and actually find it as hard to place the magazine in the homes of some of our people as it is to distribute some Books of Mormon. Success then will be a real accomplishment and some- thing worth working for. * * * We are determined to go forward until we accomplish the big aim and are desirous of co-operating in every way possible." The Era should be sold to the people by virtue of its merit alone and never from any sense of duty. The work from now on should not assume the proportion or as- pect of a campaign, but should be carried on quietly, systematically, and effectively, in a true missionary spirit, for without question it is a missionary work. The Era will be full of faith-promoting material which should do much to counter- balance the flood of skeptical ideas which sweep over the country in magazine form from month to month.

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226 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 Community Activity Department E. E. Ericksen, Emily C. Adams, Chairmen; H. C. Iverson, J. H. Tay- lor, W. O. Robinson, D. Wood, J. F. Smith, J. S. Cornwall, Charlotte Stewart, E. T. Brandley, K. C. Jensen, E. T. Beesley, E. S. Anderson Reading Course For the month of January, read "The Spirit of the Home" by Elsie C. Carroll, Young Woman's Journal, Sept., 1929, page 638. Project The project "An evening of one-act plays in every ward, the three best to tour the stake," has been carried out with amazing and gratifying thoroughness, according to reports. The General Commit- tee would appreciate information from each stake as to which plays were used in the wards, and which ones were presented to the entire stake. Mail lists to 33 Bishop's Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. The Tuesday Evening Study Period Many of the wards are just now getting into the routine of a Tues- day evening study period for the Community Activity Committee. The first parts of the course of study have not been given consider- ation in all associations, and for that reason a brief review is sug- gested for January, and here out- lined for the benefit of ward com- mittees. Course of Study LEISURE-TIME GUIDANCE I. Objectives and Leadership (For January 7) Text: M. I. A. Handbook, chapters 2 and 4; also Handbook Supplement. 1. In what year and under whose direction was the Y. M. M. I. A. organized? The Y. L. M. I. A.? Read the assignment of Brigham Young to both associa- tions. 2. What is the dual purpose of theM. I. A.? 3. Name some aims which might be accomplished more com- pletely through activity than through study alone? 4. Name and discuss objectives in the leisure-time program of the Church. (Handbook, pp. 19-21.) Drama (For January 14) 1 . The immediate objectives in the study of drama in the M. I. A. are: a. To develop ability in self- expression. b. To increase appreciation for the best in dramatic art and literature. c. To develop sympathy for types and characters through understanding and acting their parts. d. To develop a deeper and broader philosophy of life. 2. Discuss the situation in drama in your community along the following lines: Dramatic di- rector; facilities for presenta- tion ; responsive audience. 3. Do you use the try-out method in casting a play, or are the various roles merely handed out? Discuss the relative merits of the two methods. 4. What are your prospects for ex- tensive participation in the con- test play this year? What ef- fect will the Community Activ- ity Project have upon partici- pation in contest drama, in your opinion? 5. Have one member of the class briefly review the material on pages 691-92 of Young Wom- an's Journal for Oct., 1929. 6. If you used "Soul Mates" or "Conversion" for project pur- poses, go into a brief discus- sion as outlined in October Journal, page 693. If not, analyze one of the plays you did present in a similar way. Motion Pictures (For January 21) The study of conditions existing in connection with the motion pic- ture problem is of vital impor- tance in the recreational life of the present day. If you have a motion picture machine in your ward, your problem is slightly different than others, but whether or not you have ward movies, you have the problem, and a certain responsibil- ity devolves upon you in solving it. Many wards have accomplished something in the way of commu- nity service through cooperating with commercial picture-show managers, and arranging to select the picture for one evening a week, advertise it, and share in the pro- ceeds. Questions 1. What, in your opinion, makes a good movie; a bad one? 2. How can people be educated to like good movies as well as other good things? 3. What do you think of the recently published survey which states that about 90% of the chil- dren approached on tiki matter, said they preferred movies to books? 4. Are you doing anything to- ward getting better pictures for your community? 5. Do you have good order or bad at your moving picture shows? 6. Discuss pictures shown in your town during the last month. Would they have a tendency to bring out the best or the worst in the young people who viewed them? (For approved lists of pictures see Improvement Era for Nov., 1929, pages 78-9.) Dancing (For January 28) Read Community Activity De- partment in the Era, Dec, 1929. 1. Of what standard do you consider the dancing in your com- munity? 2. Has the contest dance had any effect toward improving the style of the waltz and fox-trot? 3. It is suggested that for every couple in the ward knowing and dancing the fox-trot from the Gold and Green Caprice, credit be taken in the Mass Participation contest. The same would hold with the

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 227 waltz. It is not supposed that all dance learned by a few, the purpose ■dancers in every ward will be fa- of the contest is achieved, miliar with the entire contest 4. Practice steps of Gold and dance, but if the fundamental steps Green Caprice. (See Handbook are mastered by many, and the supplement for description.) Star Valley Stake M. I. A. Mass Participation CTAR Valley stake is entering *-* the Mass Participation Con- test in earnest. The following reg- ulations have been printed in a neat form and sent to all wards. It will be noted that they have en- larged upon the general plan, (which is to give one point credit for each individual who partici- pates once) by giving points for first appearances. LIST OF EVENTS AND POSSIBLE SCORE 1st 2nd Event Appr. Appr. Music Solo, Vocal - 10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 40 15 50 150 10 50 150 50 50 75 50 10 15 15 50 10 5 5 Solo, Instrumental . 5 Duet, Vocal . 8 Duet, Instrumental . _ 8 Trio, Vocal '_ ' __ 12 Trio, Instrumental 12 Quartette, Vocal _ - 15 Quartette, Instrumental 15 Quartette. Double Mixed, Vocal _. 20 Chorus, Vocal _ _ 25 Orchestra or Band . ?5 Opera (No score for matinee) Community Singing (At least three songs from M. I. A. Song folder to be sung con- secutively) Every practice__ Drama Three One Act Plays (If those recommended by General Board are not used any other must be approved by stake committee. No score for matinee. Each play scores One Three Act Play (If "Success" is not presented, any other must be approved by stake committee. No score for matinee 100 30 100 Dances Harvest Ball Christmas Cheer Week Gold and Green Ball ___ Valentine Ball Sociability Mixers to be used during dances or parties. Every time used in M. I. A. community work ■ PUBLIC SPEAKIN Public Speaking „ 10 Retold Stories - 10 Debates (No comic) „ . Readings - . 5 (score once for each vidual) - indi- 1st 2nd Appr. Appr. Event Attendance at Meetings Ward M. I. A. Officers weekly meetings (Each officer score) Ward administrative monthly meeting (Each person score) Stake Priesthood monthly meetings (Each officer score) Opening and closing M. I. A. 1 1 2 )ing Course Class Read. Ind. per Read. pers. Doctrine and Covenants | The Life of Karl G. Maeserj (Adult Dept.) The Lantern in Her Hand] (Gleaner Dept.) | The Lantern in Her Hand (Junior Dept.) The Dove in the Eagle's Nest (Beehive Dept.) The Book Nobody Knows (M. Men Dept.) Southerner (Vanguards) . Three Points of Honor (Scouts) , Monthly articles in Era under Community Activity 10 2 2 Time for Mass Participation, from November 1, until March 1. All Mass Participation is under the direction of the Administrative committee of the ward, headed by the executive officers. It is interesting to note that extra credit is given for first appearance. Calendar for January Adult Women Jan. 7 — Notable Mothers of the Bible; Lesson IV — Rachel. Jan. 14 — Abundant Life for the Adult Woman; Lesson IV — Goiter. Jan. 21 — The Home. Jan. 28 — Society and Person- ality; Lesson III — The Influence of Groups Upon Personality. Note: All of these lessons ex- cept that on The Home zrz found in the Adult Women's Manual. The Home lesson is in the Young Woman's Journal for September, 1929, page 642. Delicious LONG ROYAL Bread j Long Royal is baked with a more generous amount of energy producing ingredi- ents and for that reason it has a finer flavor. Long Royal is conveniently shaped — not so high nor so thick, !but longer. You get more slices per loaf. Fresh Every Day At Your Grocer's Made by the makers of | Royal Optimistic Doughnuts and Royal Loaf Cakes. j Royal Baking I Company Salt Lake City and Ogden GAS! GAS! GAS! Everywhere you go you are reminded that this winter .... THOUSANDS WILL HEAT THEIR HOMES WITH GAS! Remember! ! — We can either convert your Coal Furnace into a Gas Furnace or install a new .... Rudy Gas Furnace ti N—in i u — i) i i ■■■ if— it Sugar House Lumber & Hardware Company "If It Goes In The Building We Sell It" Phone Hyland 555 M. O. Ashton, Mgr.

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228 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 A Puddings Pies and Custards ( Creams Rival | At All Grocers j r i CITY COAL COMPANY Exclusive Agents For *< Sweet's Gordon | Creek | COAL ! Not a Clinker in a Car Load 1242 South West Temple j i Hybrid 3131 j PlJ-«H»U COMMITTEE A. L. Beeley; Lucy W. Smith, Chairmen J. F. Merrill F. S. Harris L. T. Cannon L. L. Daines R. W. Bennett M. C. Kimball A. M. Cannon Suggested Outline for Discussion of Adult Project '"THE following statistics are QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION ■*■ taken from a survey made in a representative city. It may or may 1. Why are there so many more not fit your local situation, but in delinquent boys than delinquent any case it should prove helpful girls? Is it because boys are more in guiding study and discussion. It criminalistic than girls? is suggested for consideration on 2. What offenses are the most the first Tuesday in February, frequent amongst boys and girls re- Adult workers in stakes and wards spectively? will do well to familiarize them- 3. What is the explanation of selves with the statistics by con- tjje fact tjjat gfris are apparently sidering the questions carefully. more incorrigible, more immoral, and oftener truant than boys? Number and p«K«l Dj^0"^' 4. What is significant about the cording to Offense and Sex or Uut- e> ■ Court'' cases (i. e. by the Probation De- delmquentcy called malicious mis- partment and without formal Court hear- chief?" ing) for 5 year period: 5. Do facts such as these have „, , . .- , „ any significance for the intelligent Total Number Con- . ' ? c\ ■ „■ -> sidered Boys, 3783; Girls 490 control of leisure time? Per Cent Per Cent Larceny - 41.9 11.0 Number and per cent distribution, ac- Malicious Mischief* 21.5 4.3 cording to age and sex of "put-court" Truancy 11-7 25.5 cases, Juvenile delinquents during a five- Incorrigibilfty ZZ_ 8.5 41.2 year period: Trespassing __ 3.2 0.6 AGE BOYg GIRLS Burglary 2.4 .U.Z Nq_ p£r Cent No> per Cent Drunkenness 1.6 1.3 To(al 3783 100Q 49Q 10Q Q Immorality 1.5 14.Z 9 Years -139 3.6 5 1.0 Smoking T_- 1.5 U.J 10 Years _. 272 7.2 9 1.8 Violation of Traffic Ordi- „ Years _ ng g 4 {7 35 nances l.Z 12 Years __ 437 11.8 24 4.9 Forgery u./ 13 Years .-515 13.6 40 8.2 All other Offenses** 4.5 1.4 14 years 625 16.5 80 16.3 lix.u- • «. Annrin,, 1 5 Years .. 5 7 6 15.2 102 20.8 *e. g. Matchmg pennies; shooting ^ through windows; breaking windows ^ with snowballs or stones jWagnj i 8 Years „ 82 2.2 13 2.6 walls; striking another person; using bow and arrow and flipper; gun; spending money stolen by companion; using vile QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION language; placing tacks in alley to destroy tires; chopping down trees; lying; de- 1. Why does delinquency stroying property; disturbing the peace; amongst boys and girls begin to sounding false fire alarm; building fires; ff f sixteen vears? fighting; inducing others to fight; play- taP?r °"arter slx^en year.s- ing dice; playing slot machine; letting air 2. Why are delinquencies listed out of tires; hazing; climbing fire escapes, by boys and girls nineteen years of impersonating an officer and flagging au- age"* noTetc^ CU"inS aerbl WkeS: inddnS 3' -What is,th.e age Hmit of the *'* t u i vt, ,f („„jc, Juvenile Court's jurisdiction in case **e. g. Issuing checks without tunas; £ . t j i* ■> injuring child by reckless driving; associ- Of juvenile delinquents? ating with bad companions; marrying 4. What is the reason that four- without consent of legal guardian; keep- teen is the age at which more boys ing girls out late at night; failing ; tb sup- ^ delinquent than at any Other port a child; frequenting pool halls; gam- * .? A ' bling; perpetrating a robbery; violating age, while Sixteen IS the age at court order; violating game laws; having which girls are most frequently de- and using firearms; charging merchandise linquent? to another's account; violating _ coasting 5> y^hat fa facts like these im- ordinance; attempting to enlist in U. S. * r *.i_ ; *. n: ~ - i~; » «-:~, , Army when under age; assaulting a par- pi? for the intelligent leisure time ent. ere. guidance of boys and girls?

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 229 M Men - Gleaners Department COMMITTEE Combined M Men and Gleaners Committees The Unwritten Law in Athletics n^HERE has been comment made by some concerning the advis- ability of expanding the eligibility rules for M Men Basket Ball, so as to include restrictions prohibiting boys who smoke and drink from participating. Each year this mat- ter is discussed and it is the general opinion of the group that these matters should be left in the hands of each ward supervisor and the boys and that they should look upon such matters as unwritten law. Any supervisor who would allow a boy to represent his ward who smokes or drinks is certainly lowering the standard of athletics as there are no athletic coaches who would allow such a boy to partici- pate for his team. Coaches of uni- versities and high schools all pro- hibit such actions, but there are no rules set up in written form to pro- hibit it. Surely M Men in the Latter-day Saints Church should be so instructed and supervised that these habits would not be formed. It should, therefore, be understood by both the M Men and the super- visor that the standards are high and that the unwritten code of a true athlete should be endorsed and followed by all. The Road to Success CUCCESS is not attained by sud- *^ den flight" — it comes only by being willing to work and wait, having an ambition to reach the desired objective. What the ma- jority of young people need today is vision of opportunities ahead, quite far distant from what they are now doing. Vision is neces- sary; without it the people perish, and with no forward look, work becomes mere drudgery. But if there is nothing in mind but this far distant view, this dreamland, the person never lights on his feet at all. One should constantly look ahead, but one should also know where he is at the present time, that is, succeed just where he is before stepping forward. "Don't spurn to be a rush light Because you are not a star, But brighten some bit of darkness By shining just where you are." ! rTTHIS does not mean that one -*- should not have an ambition to be greater, to do something nobler, but it means that what- ever the work is that one chooses one should have an ambition to succeed there. Of course, there are degrees of success. There is the highest round of the ladder, and there is the round next to it. One may not be able to reach the former but may reach the latter. One may be successful in a particular thing and yet not be the best; one may be eminent as a violinist for instance, and yet not become a Fritz Kreisler. But never before has there been such an op- portunity to compete for prizes as there is today. There never was so much room for the best as now. Never be idle. If your hands can- not be employed, cultivate your mind. But establish good charac- ter above all else, and rem?mber it cannot be essentially injured except by your own acts. Following these suggestions will lead along the road to success. Keep them in mind as you endeavor to carry out the M Men-Gleaner project; Each day I will contribute to the honor and happiness of my home. The material for discussion at the joint M Men -Gleaner session on Feb. 4, is published elsewhere in this magazine. \CatiUof I Gas and Oil Co. ^- 1 ffT Service JL£3 Stations in Salt Lake County Owned and Operated Entirely by Salt Lake People 701 W. 8th So. Was. 1501-2 M.adam here's our. best seller / I Ufardic ! FILLET of HADDOCK j It's Packed in the Sanitary Package \ish recipes Clip this coupon and send it in for a delicious Fish and Oyster recipes. Name Address City State j Distributors NORDIC 1 DISTRIBUTING CO. 525 South 4th West Salt Lake City, Utah Phone Was. 3113

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230 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 Utanut and | Vitanut j Utah's Health Nuti Margarines j are ideal as spreads for bread, hot rolls and muffins. They are the finest, most healthful j shortenings. Buy them and build Utah Home Industry. j Your grocer will supply you, or call the factory direct. Deseret Foods Corporation j 2246 Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah r 04NfrO4M»04BHfrO^B-O-«»<»«M-O'^M-C>« _ EBERHARDTS | MOOREST I SPRING FILLED l MATTRESS i The finest spring filled mattress it is possible to build — made in Utah. Inner construction of re- welded and re-tempered, hour glass shape springs covered with finest cot- ton felt and damask in- ter-laced by our own process. This mattress is an in- vestment in long satisfac- tion and rest. Get it at leading furniture stores. "Invest in Rest" ( Salt Lake Mattress & Mfg. Co. Salt Lake City, Utah Gleaner Girls Department COMMITTEE Emily H. Higgs, Chairman Rachel G. Taylor Martha G. Smith A New Year Wish HTHE many Gleaner Girls ■*• throughout the Church cannot all know each other personally but because they are engaged in the same activities, and devoting them- selves to the same project, they know each other's ideals and ambi- tions. It would be a lovely thing if every Gleaner Girl could send a card to every other in the world, but in view of the difficulties which present themselves, the General Committee is taking the liberty of extending the greeting for each of you to each of the rest of you. May your New Year be the hap- piest and most soul-satisfying you have ever known, and be but a promise of the more beautiful years ahead of you. The members of the General Board, at the dawn of the great Centennial year assure you of their love and confidence; and knowing that the future of this great Church depends upon you, they feel no fear, for they know you will meas- ure up to the best that is in you. A Happy New Year! Your January Inventory t ' (ORGANIZATIONS of various ^ kinds, and in all parts of the country are taking stock during the month of January. They have had an objective set ahead of them during the past year, and now must find out how nearly that aim has been realized. Some will find that they have fallen short of what they hoped for themselves, while others will rejoice in the fact that their accomplishments have exceeded their expectations. Business firms feel that this an- nual accounting is indispensable to progress and growth; that only by acknowledging their deficiencies and recognizing their powers can they hope for steady, consistent improvement. As individuals it would be won- derfully helpful to make some such survey of ourselves. To set an ideal ahead of us and plan and work for its accomplishment dur- ing the year would make definite in our minds the steps to be taken, and give an incentive strong enough to lead us over the difficult places. Each one of us may need a different sort of training; some may want to check up on friendli- ness; some on health habits; some on mental training; some on hon- esty; some on cultural develop- ment; some on physical exercises; some on soul-strength; some on combinations of all these things- Whatever your need is, set it as the goal to which you will aspire dur- ing the year, and then go ahead to win! The Gleaner Sheaf of years past has been an influence in this direc- tion. This year the Sheaf and project are combined — I will con- tribute each day to the honor and happiness of my home. Let this thought be with you every hour, that no temptation, no desire to try forbidden things may have power to swerve you from your purpose. The honor and happiness of your home depend upon the strength and fidelity to right which are yours, and only through your ac- tions and words can you prove them. Gleaner Calendar for February FEB. 4 — 1st period: Lesson VR. Latter-day Saint Ideals of Home and Home life. Care of the Baby. (Gleaner Manual.) 2nd period: Meet with M Men to consider Social Customs in For- eign Lands. (Jan. Era, page 204.) Feb. 11 — 1st period: Lesson 19 — Child Management. (Glean- er Manual.) 2nd period: Ques- tion Box.

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 231 If the girls are not responding to the opportunity to ask questions, the leader can ask questions her- self and let the girls discuss the answers. In this way spirituality may be put into the evening, for the leader would have considered the matter beforehand and project- ed only such questions as would be conducive to beneficial discussions. (See Question "What is Beauty" on page 182, Jan. Era.) Feb. 18 — 1st period: Lesson 20 — Child Management, contin- ued. (Gleaner Manual.) 2nd period: Music. (The February Era will contain material on music.) The "Talkies" are causing the- ater owners to dispense with real musicians, and let the music of the film take its place. What effect is this likely to have on the music appreciation of the public if it is allowed to keep up? Do you think the public could do anything to save music from becoming com- pletely mechanical? Feb. 25 — 1st period: Lesson 21 — Child Management, contin- ued. (Gleaner Manual.) 2nd period: Optional. Some Gleaner girls may feel that they are too young to be studying the problems of marriage, home and children, but youth is the very time to establish ideals along these lines. Many of their grand- mothers were married and raising families at seventeen; surely the girls of today can learn how to do it, even though the time to put the knowledge into practice comes a little later in life. Leslie Murphy, Genevieve Pond. Waunetta Peterson, David Eardley These young people have just been awarded Typewriters by the Remington Typewriter Co., New York City, for writing 65 words or more per minute for fifteen minutes without error, in test given by Local Representative of the Company. This makes a total of 22 Typewriters won to date, in local and national contests. Start the New Year Right by Enrolling Now in a School With a National Reputation. New Students Starting Each Week. None of Our Graduates Out of Employment. See our School in Session. — Visitors Welcome. Call, Write or Phone for Information Henager's Business College Phone Wasatch 2753 J. C. HENAGER— D. B. MOENCH BEST EQUIPPED SCHOOL IN I NTERMOUNTAIN TERRITORY 45 East Broadway

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232 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 MliT 3mpm£d Trombone Beginners and Profes- sional Players find the KING meets the re- quirements of all occa- sions in a very superior manner. EASY TERMS Sousaphotae King offers one of the finest and most complete lines of basses in the world today. One for every player and every need. Let us point out to you, the mer- its that have placed King Sousaphones in the lead. MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY Consolidated Music Co., 121 So. Main, Salt Lake, Utah. Send me KING catalogs, prices and easy terms. No obligation to me. Name ., Address i FIRST OF ALL RELIABILITY v COASOLIDftTED MUSIC COMPftNY ROYAL W. DAVNES. M»n* 121 So. Main, Salt Lake COMMITTEE May Booth Talmage, Chairman Laura P. Nicholson Agnes S. Knowlton Julia S. Baxter Marie C. Thomas Project : Flowers. Appreciation of the Beautiful through the Raising of New Year's Greeting T 930! A year of tremendous im- **■ port, marking as it does the hundredth milestone since the Church of Jesus Christ was organ- ized. To all our Junior girls, to their officers and leaders the com- mittee sends appreciation, love and greetings. May the magnitude of the work that was ushered in by our beloved prophet, Joseph Smith, be unfolded to your minds, and its message be impressed upon your souls. Reading Course T) EMEMBER that at least one- ■^ fifth of the Junior Girls must have read the book individually in order that the Association may score on the monthly report for April. A Suggestion A SPLENE>ID way in which "^ the Junior girls might dem- onstrate their idea of unselfishness would be to assist the Gleaner Girls and M Men in making decorations for their Valentine Ball. Card- board covered with bright red pa- per, cut in the shape of hearts and strung on red cord, gives a decora- tive touch which would be greatly appreciated by those who are try- ing to make the Valentine a beau- tiful affair. It is by means of such little acts of thoughtfulness that good fellowship is developed. Calendar For February "CEB. 4 — First period: Lesson 18 — Right Reading and Study Habits. Second period: Drama- tization, the Book; the Retold Story. (While the retold story is in progress, or a chapter from the book is being discussed, the girls might be fashioning heart-shaped hot dish holders from bright red material, to present to their moth- ers to hang near the stove. Moth- ers are older and we don't always think of them on Valentine's Day; but that is the very reason they would appreciate a little token of our love and thoughtfulness.) Feb. 11 — First period: Lesson 19 — The Importance of having definite Aims and Ideals. Second period: The Question Box. (See Nov. Era) . Feb. 18 — First period: Lesson 20 — The Girl and her Profession. Second period: The Travelogue. (See notes following) . Feb. 25 — First period: Lesson 21 — Learning to Cooperate: an Ideal. Second period: Music, dancing, etc. The Travelogue CEVERAL requests have come ^ for outlines of the successful demonstration of the Travelogue given at the Institute which fol- lowed the M. I. A. conference last June. The program was presented to show the possibilities of the plan and therefore many numbers were crowded in, even though the limit- ed time necessitated that each one be very short. In wards, however, where missionaries or converts are few, it would be advisable to de- vote at least one evening or more to the same country — educational, economic, cultural, or physical features on different nights. The Committee's idea in sug- gesting this course was not that people who had never been in other countries should prepare talks

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The Improvement Era for January , 1930 233 from books, as we have been in- formed has been done in some of our associations, but the plan as definitely set forth in the Septem- ber Journal for 1928 was to em- phasize the following features: 1. To afford opportunity for mission- aries of recent or former years to tell of the people and countries among whom they labored, and to enrich the lives of others by recounting the usual experiences that come to those who live in foreign lands. 2. To seek out and encourage talent among converts, many of whom are gifted and educated but who are shy because of the environment, but who might if pos- sible dress in costume and demonstrate the folk dances of their homeland, or furnish music for occasions and tell of scenes and incidents with which even missionaries might not be familiar. 3. To get the tourists' viewpoint, should there be some in a ward who have been fortunate enough to take trips abroad. HTHE main idea to keep in mind, A however, is that there must be enthusiastic cooperation between the class and the ones who are on the program and a definite under- standing that the Travelogue is not merely to interest those who listen, but is part of a plan that affords educational development for all. The Travelogue program as given at the Institute was full of interest and demonstrated the won- derful possibilities of this course. The first number was a paper Im- pressions of Greece, by a teacher in one of the Salt Lake City schools, who had visited this historic land. The intelligent observations of this traveler, and the very evident care given to the preparation of the pa- per made its contents most valu- able. A returned missionary told en- tertainingly of tulip time in Hol- land. His talk, however, was not confined to tulips, but included bulb production in* general. This industry has made Holland famous throughout the world. The talk brought much enlightenment. Next a Belgian convert, with a voice of unusual beauty, sang a song from the opera Manon, in French. This was followed by another topic "The Importance of the Cocoanut to Natives of the South Seas," graphically explained by a long-ago missionary to the Islands. Another young elder who recently returned from a visit to the Holy Land, following his re- lease from the French Mission, gave his impressions of conditions there. A glimpse into the heart of Mex- ico was most vividly given by a young lady who had labored as a missionary in that country. She was dressed in native costume, and seemed to captivate her audience as she took them with her through that land of tragedy and romance. Vocal selections of Mexican music, with her own accompaniment on the guitar, added greatly to the at- mosphere of her talk, and carried the spirit of Mexico into the hearts of her listeners. The wife of a former President of the French Mission gave a most illuminating discussion and display of real laces and tapestries. Samples which had come from many dif- ferent countries were exquisite. Her young daughter who was a student in Switzerland for three years, sang a group of folk-songs which con- cluded the most delightful and ed- ucational Travelogue program. AT HOME! Let us tell you how you can quickly and easily learn to play your favorite instrument, right in your own home and in your spare time. Music will make you popular, welcomed every- where, and offer many big-money opportunities. Easy as A-B-C You need know nothing about music to begin. We give you personal, individual instruction right from the start and guarantee your satisfaction. You will be surprised and delighted that music can be made so easy and fascinating. Courses in Piano, Violin, Voice,Trumpet, Mando- lin, Organ, Banjo, Tenor Banjo, Spanish Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar. Surprisingly low cost; easy terms. 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234 The Improvement Era for January 9 1930 I Winter Comfort with KNIGHT Spring Canyon COAL There is the minimum of hard work and a maximum of heat •comfort for our customers in every ton of Knight Spring Can- yon Coal. Each lump breaks with the straight clean grain, assuring you of little slack. Each lump burns hotly and long with but few ashes. These are some of the qualities which have made Knight Spring Canyon Coal one of the leaders in Utah. ) See Your Dealer Today KNIGHT ! FUEL I CO, | L. E. ADAMS, Gen'l Mgr. General Offices I 818 Newhouse Building SALT LAKE CITY I ( Vanguard Program "D EPORTS of accomplishments ■^ which are being sent to the general office from various stakes indicate the fact that the Vanguard department is becoming more popular, even in many of the smaller stakes. This may be due to any of several causes. Many leaders are coming into it with new spirit and devotion. The Vanguard program is one designed to interest the older boys of the Church in activities which supplement and re-enforce their quorum activities, and the char- acteristics of the older boy have been given careful consideration. The program is an interpretation of Scouting originating with the Latter-day Saints, and developed to its present state with the full approval of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The watchword is Be Prepared. The insignia is the Upturned Arrowhead. The traditions are Advance- ment, Fellowship and Service. The Vanguard name signifies explorers of unconquered regions, adventurers in new fields of con- quest. The name was suggested by a picture in which the artist had depicted a group of sturdy ex- plorers standing on the summit of a rugged mountain, gazing for the first time on a beautiful but mysterious valley never before vis- ited by white men. Registered Scouts of fifteen years and above may be known as Van- guards, with the privilege of wear- ing the insignia and participating in the program. 3ft ifS 3f£ The Vanguard department has a number of details to consider in putting over the program for the current year. Some of special in- terest and importance are as fol- lows: 1. Field of Study — Leisure-time guid- ance for middle adolescence. 2. Tuesday Night Meetings — Merit badge program. 3. Reading Course Book — The South- erner, by Thomas Dixon. 4. Project — To qualify in camping as outlined in camping Merit Badge re- quirements. 5. Special Recreational Event — Fathers and Sons' Outing. ■f 1 Vanguard Leather Stunts DEAR in mind that the greatest danger to successful Vanguard- Scout leadership is overfeeding with information. Give just enough at each feeding to keep them hungry for more, by never spreading another meal of informa- tion until the previous one is di- gested. The information found on page 21 2 is to supply material for one month, the first lesson to be leather thong cutting and plait- ing; the second, the second divi- sion, etc. By the third evening, if you have fed wisely, you have reached the place where you are an established source of information that springs "great stuff" every meeting. Now do not get care- less and think it easy because of your success. Be Prepared! Be- ware of procrastinating. By the time you have completed your fourth installment of in- struction in leather-thong plaiting, if you have followed the outlines carefully in every detail, you will have created a great deal of inter- est. Any who desire to go further in leather-thong plaiting, includ- ing quirts, riding bridles, etc., will do well to purchase the Handbook of Craftwork, by Lester Griswold, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Price 50c.) At the close of the meeting spent in leather-thong plaiting, promise instruction on square, spiral, spiral reverse and flat plaiting for next meeting. - At next meeting, promise in- struction in the neckerchief knot, two-strap turkshead and three- bight knot.

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 235 Bee-Hive Charm VW HAT is the fascinating thing do not now possess this book, let atout Bee-Hive work — that them, while waiting for its arrival, subtle something that makes it different from ordinary class study and from ordinary activity; that delightful spirit that lends to it its sweetness, its airy, fairy loveliness? It is its symbolic representation of that marvelous bit of Nature whence comes its name — a hive of bees. To one who knows noth- ing of this close connection, Bee- Hive work is merely a routine of requirements, a rather drab affair of guides and exercises, but to one who feels its charm and sees in every step of the way its spiritual significance, it is a constant delight, rich in possibilities, full of life, a thing of beauty. What is it to you? Do you see the cells of your character struc- ture grow as you build in the hive each day? Do you see in the filling of each cell, the gathering of the nectar of experience? Do all those splendid qualities — industry, thor- oughness, cleanliness, order, love of the race, and many others — so manifest in the insect city, find de- velopment in your lives? Above all, does the "Spirit of the Hive" permeate the activity of your swarm and lend its gentle influence in guiding you towards woman- hood? It is obvious that one cannot imbibe this understanding of the underlying principles of this work without reading something of the Life of the Bee. How fortunate we are that Maurice Maeterlinck wrote his delightful account of the little winged people. The swarm should not be content without a •copy (or two swarms may share in its possession.) Would it not be a lovely thing to purchase this book with the purpose in view of enjoying it to the full during the two years' activity of the swarm and then passing it on to the groups which come after? An ef- fective little ceremony might be worked out for bequeathing it to the next "generation" of Bee-Hive girls. If any swarms there be who read and re-read the review of the Life of the Bee, in the August, (1929) Young Woman's Journal, i i i Outline for Study of the "Life of the Bee" Suggested by Ensign Stake The five great episodes of the Hive: 1. Formation of swarm; departure of swarm. 2. Foundation of a new city. 3. The birth combat, and nuptial flight of young queens. 4. The massacre of the males. 5. The return of the sleep of winter. Twelve Divisions for study : 1. Bees enter new hive (pgs. 49, 50, 112, 113, 132, 133, 135). 2. Cells (pgs. 86, 180, 182, 184). 3. Workers (pgs. 68, 80, 283). 4. Queens (pgs. 80-88, 97, 98, 100, 245, 246). 5. Drones (pgs. 347, 348). 6. Spirit of Hive (pgs. 39, 40, 41). 7. Day of Swarm (pgs. 56-60; 121- of Queens (pgs. 304, 123). 8. Birth. Combat 134, 253, 256). 9. Nuptial Flight (pgs. 304, 305, 316). 10. Massacre of Males (pgs. 350, 351, 353). 11. Preparation for Winter (pgs. 357, 358). 12, Symbolism. Warm — Comfortable — Soft — Beautiful The BLUE-BIRD MATTRESS Pioneer Mattress Factory, Salt Lake City, Utah ! I'-*^"-"** Wi*».n«^( »«■»< >W»n «»'i-W<>-^» 0-^M-< i «H»0'W»<>-aH»'> ^^iiMMlMWO «M»<]«»(i«»o«»l?<i»!>4»!iV»i].^llVB»ri1^<]J YOU CAN ASSIST In the DEVELOPMENT of YOUR COMMUNITY by Patronizing your LOCAL DEALER REMEMBER— Your HOME MERCHANT is a Convenience as well as a Necessity. You can See and Inspect your Purchases from Him and Receive his GUARANTEE of SATISFACTION. He Contributes Largely to the Support of Local Churches, Schools, Colleges, Charitable and Public Institutions. MONEY— Which you send to Distant Points for Supplies NEVER RETURNS to BENEFIT YOU or YOUR HOME TOWN. The II jJ^alfLafee /^cHandware Co. Salt Lake City, Utah Grand Junction, Colorado Wholesale Exclusively Pocatello, Idaho Boise, Idaho

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236 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 Cleaning &Dijeing C<* j Every article which leaves our shop is not only cleaned and refreshed but also guar- anteed free from objection- able odor of all cleaning ma- terials. The Ideal Folding Chair For Home, Church, School This Chair Has Been Chosen by the Largest Users in the State. Chosen For Lincoln Ward The New Granite Stake House The Salt Lake City Schools Granite School District Jordan School District PEMBROKE'S 24 E. Broadway A Modern Betty Blue (Continued from page 203) running so fast that one of her slippers fell with a sharp click on the gravel. Borden ran and picked it up. He went to the cloak room and put it safely in his over- coat pocket before returning to the ball room. In the street Viola giggled. There were some circulars to be printed on Monday for the Pea- body Mercantile Company. Spike and Viola were busy at the press. Viola, quite unintentionally, al- ways impersonated a boy when working with the type. It was no job for a lady, anyway. She watched the front door. It opened presently under the hand of Mr. Leslie Borden. Viola added an- other inkspot to her countenance and continued her work. Cus- tomers at the Bugle office took care of themselves. Generally they stumbled over either Spike or Viola after a while if they were persist- ent. Mr. Borden was. He greeted the boys cheerfully. He stood by and watched them a few minutes, undiscouraged. "By the way, where's the ed- itor?" he asked presently. "She's it," Spike jerked a thumb toward his companion. Borden's face went blank. His eyes told him he beheld a comely but rather delicately built boy of about fifteen. The other boy told him otherwise. "She!" he exploded at last, star- ing at Viola. "If you please." She dropped a demure curtsey. "Why — ah — yes. I came about that advertisement regarding the lost shoe." "Oh, yes, I remember. Was it you who lost it? We haven't heard anything yet." Borden looked at her sharply. Was she making fun of him? The ad had distinctly said: Losf, lady's black satin slipper with red satin heel. Finder please return to Bugle office and receive reward. "I found it." He produced it from his coat pocket. Vi B< (ORDEN'S face flamed. She didn't laugh but he felt she wanted to. Her mouth dimpled. Borden's hat came off. "I sin- cerely beg your pardon. I'm sor- ry, but I very stupidly mistook you for a printer's devil, too." "You're perfectly excusable. I guess this is a devilish looking make-up." Borden liked the way she went all twinkles and dimples. Hm — m. Maybe this was the Poole girl he'd heard about, who'd made old Collier clean up his rooming house awhile back. Gritty girl, folks said. Well, he'd be careful. "Anything I can do for you?" Viola asked tardily. IOLA glanced up. "Oh, it was a lady's shoe, wasn't it? I remember. Hm. A regular Cinderella size." She half smiled. She was wiping her fingers on a huge rag that had seen previous service. "I know the owner will be glad to have it found. If you'll just come up front now, I think there was a reward offered, wasn't there, Spike?" "A dollar and a half." Viola led the way, kicking the long ridiculous duck apron at every step. She rummaged through the desk until she found the envelope she sought. "Here it is. You may leave the shoe here and the owner will probably call for it." She shook out of the envelope a limp dollar bill and a silver half and proffered them. Borden retreated, shaking his head. "Take a reward for return- ing a lady's shoe? You must know I couldn't. But — see here, I would like very much to know whose shoe it is. The letter tells, doesn't it?" Vi IOLA unfolded the sheet and handed it to him. "No, you see it doesn't. I suppose the owner expected to call here for it. Borden's disappointed face brightened. 'Then of course you will know who it is? I wonder if you'll let me know? You see, it's important that I learn who she is." He wondered, futilely, if he were making an ass of himself. "I see no reason why I shouldn't tell you that. I assume you have no dark design, on the owner?"

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 237 She was twinkling at him again, at the same time removing the canvas cap that bore red letters blatantly calling attention to the merits of Cottonwool Flour. She shook her short black hair into a semblance of order. "Quite the contrary, I assure you," he smiled. 'Then I suggest you run in after a day or two and perhaps I shall have news for you." "I'll do so. It's very kind of you to do this Miss — " "Viola Poole," she supplied. So it was the Poole girl! "Borden is my name." (How well she already knew it-0 "Then I'll leave it here." He passed it over reluctantly. "I'll take the best care of it," she assured him, and for the first time she really smiled. OHE was quite an at- tractive little (printer's) devil! -DY a supreme effort of the will Borden managed to wait until the second day to return to the Bugle office. He found Viola at the desk, pounding the type- writer, all traces of ink miracu- lously removed, her small dark head smooth as a bird's wing. She wore a plain cloth frock of dark red. "Good afternoon, Mr. Borden. Will you be seated?" He would, his eye on the shoe on the desk. "Still here?" There was evident disappointment in his voice. "I'm sorry, but such is the case. I'm afraid the owner doesn't want it as badly as she thought. Or- dinarily we are tormented to death by phone calls about lost articles, but we haven't had a whisper about this." "But there is no way for her to get it but to come or send, since you can't send it to her." Viola nodded. "She'll come for it, I feel sure. Perhaps tomorrow." B< •ORDEN felt cheered. He stayed on to talk shop. Viola wanted to know more about the workings of the attorney's office. She led him on, punctuating his talk with pungent remarks and questions. It was quite late when he took himself off. I DOCTORS WILL TELL | I YOU j j Physicians are agreed that constipation is at the root of most digestive disturbances, and is the cause of pimples, boils and. other skin troubles. Fleischmann's Yeast-for-Health relieves j constipation and its attendant ills. Ask your grocer for Yeast-for-Health. His stock is always fresh j FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST At all Grocers' j »()«»[)«»{)**t)«»{)4 onder Bread lt!S SLO-BAKED MADE OF FINE INGREDIENTS and RICHER IN MILK IT'S SLOW BAKED! i i \ TO BRING OUT THE GOODNESS OF IT ALL. »(»«»f)^t)1»U^U1 ►"-™» ■>-«»- !>*»<>« Lt)4^o«» '■nmmm-t. >-mmm-^m MISS-LOU SHRIMP just the thing for parties As charming in coloring as in flavor, shrimps lend themselves admirably to the decorative arrangements, their pink con- trasting pleasingly with the green of let- tuce or parsley. Once you try Miss-Lou Shrimp you will appreciate the wide utility no less than their attraction as a food and the ease with which they may be served. SHRIMP SALAD Season one can of Miss-Lou Shrimp well with salt and pepper ; chop a few pieces celery well with a little onion, and add. Pour over this mayonnaise sauce, and garnish with sliced hard boiled eggs, lemon, beets and celery tops. Write Us for Recipe Booklet Merrill-Keyser Company Manufacturer's Agents — Merchandise Brokers 328 West 2nd South Salt Lake City, Utah

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238 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 NEWEST STYLES Wedding Announcements and Invitations V Printed Process Embossed Or Engraved Mail Orders Given Special Attention ■f -r 1 Ask for Samples and Prices i -t i Prompt Service The DESERET NEWS PRESS 29 Richards Street Salt Lake City BE INDEPENDENT No Other Vocation So Profitable! ENROLL NOW For a Complete Course at the Quish School of Beauty Culture The Best in the West 304-9 Ezra Thompson BIdg. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH % For Further Information and Catalog Call Wasatch 7560 or Fill in This Coupon. Two days later he was back again. They grinned at each other by way of greeting, and both glanced at the desk. The shoe was still there. "If it stays here much longer we'll have to put it in a glass case and label it Exhibit Number One," she laughed. "If it stays here much longer I'm going to believe the wearer was just a dream or a myth, and never really existed at all." "But the shoe is tangible proof!" "Well, I'll try to believe it a day or two longer, anyway." " 'Little Betty Blue lost her tittle shoe; What can little Betty do? Advertise for another, To match the other, and then she can dance in two1/' she quoted, laughing. She wrapped the little shoe in tis- sue and replaced it. Still Borden seemed content to stay. When time for closing came he was still there. He walked home with Viola in the gathering twilight. And there was no evidence that he was shocked at her Bottle Street home! Viola did not feel triumphant. It was too deep for that. Oi !N the following Monday he was there again. Vi- ola was in the rear with Spike, examining cuts for handbills they were preparing for the theater. She came forward, seeing him at the desk. "So she came at last, did she?" There was expectancy in his voice. He had searched under the papers and had not found the shoe. "Why, no, not that I've seen," she replied, joining him in the search. The shoe was not there. The search spread to desk drawers and cubby holes; to paper tables and envelope boxes. The desk was moved. It was neither in, nor on, nor under. "Spike, what became of the shoe?" "I don't know, Viola. I haven't seen it since Saturday morning. If anybody came for it I didn't know it." "Mr. Borden, I'm terribly sorry. Somebody must have slipped in while Spike was busy. I don't know how to apologize. I guess I might have kept it in a safer place, but I didn't dream — " "It's perfectly all right, Miss Poole. I don't blame you in the least, though, naturally I am dis- appointed. And I do appreciate your effort. To prove it, I'd love to take you to the theater tonight, if I may? I believe there's some- thing good promised." "I'm sure I should enjoy it, Mr. Borden." Within the next two weeks she saw him occasionally, but the other crowd was rushing him bard now. The man had scarcely a moment out of office hours that he could call his own. And Viola suffered. She must not lose the ground she had gained! She must plan anew to intrigue his fancy; and she had. had an idea in her mind for a long time. OHE called on Mr. Hempstead one day and outlined a plan. It was for a home talent affair for the purpose of raising funds to establish and equip a play park for the children of Biddle- boro. Mr. Hempstead was en- thusiastic. "I'll donate those vacant lots," he said, "and we'll put it up to the other citizens to buy the equip- ment. They can do it, and wilE and then there will be no need for the benefit." "But, Mr. Hempstead, the idea is this: let everybody in Biddle- boro be given a chance to help by attending the benefit. By your plan only a few of the more sub- stantial citizens will be called on. This way everybody in Bottle Street and Tin Can alley can feel that they, too, have had a part in establishing the park and that it is part theirs. Besides, I think the get-together will be a good thing. I'm sure Mr. Tomlinson will let you use his theater and you know we've plenty of talent, and it will give us an opportunity to appreciate it." "You're right! Exactly right! Go to work with my blessing." "But you are to do this! It's your idea! I'm merely on the side lines. I take care of the publicity, you drum the talent. I'll draft the plans, you carry them through." Hempstead laughed delightedly. "My idea, huh! Me do the work, huh? Oh, all right. Anything you say goes with me." 'Thank you, Mr. Hempstead. Then you won't mention my

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The Improvement Era for January, 1930 239 name in connection, please. And there are a few details to discuss." One of the details proved to be that the performers were to occupy seats in the audience until and after their performance. The reason seemed vague. Some said the lights were off back stage. Others that the heat was off. An- other detail was that the orchestra was to render a certain number as a finale. The theater was crowded. Bid- dleboro preened herself in the face of her songsters, her violinist, her dramatic readers, her pianists, her dancers. Ti HE program drew to a close. The lights flashed on. They half rose in their seats. The last number had been rendered. Still the orchestra was playing again. And then on the stage a girl appeared in a Spanish cos- tume. She wore slippers with high red heels. Leslie Borden sat forward, a look of stern determination on his face. It softened as the dance pro- ceeded. The dancer was smiling. Her mouth was vivid. Her teeth were pearls. The dance ended. The dancer turned her eyes full upon Leslie Borden and ran. There was a red- heeled slipper in the middle of the stage where she had stood. A deafening cheer rent the air. They waited for her re- turn— all but Borden. He was making his way frantically to the front. He bounded up the ladder- like stair at the side of the stage. He ran and caught up the shoe and disappeared through the cur- tained exit at the rear of the stage where the girl had gone. The crowd cheered madly. She was waiting there in the semi-darkness. His arms found her. He caught her hands, but in a moment footsteps clattered on the stage stair. She broke from his grip. 'They are coming! Go, quickly, and stop them! Go!" OHE shrank into deep- er shadow, and Borden leaped to obey. He would pretend he had not found her. Then, presently, he would return. He flung out his hands as he ! 223 So For Descriptive Literature Write FRANCIS M. McKINNEY, INC. State St. Salt Lake City, Utah Multi-fone Trade Mark Registered RADIO EXTENSION I SPEAKER AND SET CONTROL Brings your radio to every room of your home. The Multi-Fone is easily connected to any Radio Set. | Small Cost — Great Convenience Dealers Wanted _„„.__ „, SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES OFFER SPECIAL WINTER EXCURSION FARES $58.00 FROM SALT LAKE CITY OR OGDEN TO LOS ANGELES AND RETURN BOTH WAYS VIA dJCA PA SAN FRANCISCO Vw"»wU TO LOS ANGELES VIA SAN FRANCISCO RETURNING DIRECT OR ROUTE REVERSED Proportionately low fares from all other points in UTAH, IDAHO and MONTANA STOPOVERS ALLOWED AT ALL POINTS TICKETS ON SALE DAILY COMMENCING OCTOBER 1st FINAL RETURN LIMIT 8 MONTHS FROM DATE OF SALE For further information CALL, WRITE or PHONE PRESS BANCROFT, GENERAL AGENT 41 SO. MAIN ST. SALT LAKE CITY PHONE WASATCH 3008 — 3078 LATTER-DAY SAINT GARMENTS Save Agent's Commission— Buy Direct from Onr Modern Factory Made individual to order, OLD or NEW Style. Samples submitted on request. For LADIES IV o. 81 Flat Weave $ .05 82 Ribbed Light Weight.... 1.25 83 Fine Quality Cotton 1.50 863 Fine Mercerized Lisle—. 1.95 822 Silk Stripe, Med. Wt. 1.50 821 Extra Fine Silk Stripe.. 1.95 870 Silk Stripe, Part Wool.. 2.50 829 Rayon 1.95 820 Super Quality Rayon 2.75 For MEN No. 12 Ribbed Med. Light $1.25 93 Ribbed Extra Fine 1.50 16 Med. Heavy Cotton 1.50 925 Med. Wt. Extra Qual... 1.75 074 Med. Heavy Unbleached Cotton 1.95 975 Med. Heavy Wt. Cotton 1.75 930 Non-Run Rayon 2.50 90 Extra Hvy. Coarse Cot. 2.25 970 Med, Light Silk Stripe.. 2.50 9107 Wool and Cotton Mix.... 3.75 Be SURE to specify OLD or NEW Style, as light weights are usually made with short sleeve and three-quarter legs, the heavy weigbts are regularly made with long sleeves and long legs. In ordering, to insure good fit, give bust measure, height and weight. We prepay postage to all parts of United States. Quality Highest — Prices Lowest SALT LAKE KNITTING STORE ro Main Street, Salt Lake City Oldest Knitting Store in Utah I

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240 The Improvement Era for January, 1930 met them, eager young folks over- run with curiosity. "I'd give a dollar," he declared, with far less fervor than he felt, "to know who she is." "She's hiding back there some- where. Let's find her," they shout- ed. They would not be denied. Bor- den pretended to join in the search, but not a trace of the dancer was found. And though he bribed the jan- itor and waited until midnight. his vigil was unrewarded. The little shoe was his only clue and consolation. It reposed in the pocket of his coat. i HE episode did not leave him in the best of spirits. He was a haunted man. By day it seemed so ufireal, like the mem- ory of a dream. But it wasn't a dream. He kept the shoe in his pocket for two days so that, when the reality eluded him, he could recall it to him by touching the bit of silk and leather and wood. He worked slavishly for two days. After he closed his office on the Index to Advertisers Beneficial Life Insurance Co Back Cover Butter Krust Baking Co 237 Capitol Gas 8 Oil Co 229 City Coal Company 228 Consolidated Music Co 232 Daynes-Beebe Music Co 178 Deseret Foods Corporation 230 Deseret News Press 238 Fleischmann Yeast Co. 237 First Securities Corporation Inside Front Cover Francis M. McKinney, Inc.______23 9 Henager's Business College 231 Knight Fuel Company 234 Merrill-Keyser Co. 237 Nordic Distributing Co 229 National Academy of Music___.233 Pembroke Company 236 Pioneer Mattress Factory 235 Quish School of Beauty Cul- ture . 238 Regal Cleaning S Dyeing Co.- 23 6 Royal Baking Company 227 Salt Lake Mattress Co 1 230 Salt Lake Knitting Store 239 Salt Lake Hardware Co 235 Salt Lake Pressed Brick Co 177 Southern Pacific R. R 239 Sugar House Lumber Co. 227 Sego Milk Company 228 Skaggs, O. P 233 Utah Gas &> Coke Company Inside Back Cover Utah Home Fire Insurance Co. 233 Utah Oil Refining Company—- 180 1 second afternoon he wandered out on the street, aimlessly. It was later than he had thought. Lights were on in the streets and shops. A light burned in the window of the Bugle office. He turned his footsteps toward it. Perhaps Vi- ola was still there, and she was such a comfort. Not that he said as much to himself. He just felt the sudden need of her compan- ionship. She was covering the typewriter when he entered. She looked up and smiled. Neither spoke. He merely came and laid the shoe on the desk. "I guess you know about it," he said leadenly. "Everybody does by now, I guess." "Yes. I'm sorry." She laid her hand on his, sympathetically, as it lay on the desk. It was like an electric shock. She had never touched him before. He looked at her as if seeing .her clearly for the first time. "Viola — Viola!" Incredibly his hands rested on her shoulders. He was bending toward her. "Wait! Leslie, what about the dancer?" H .IS fingers relaxed their grip upon her and his arms dropped to his sides. Ah, the dancer! He had forgotten, mo- mentarily. He looked at Viola. "I wish I knew!" he said mis- erably. "I wish you'd try to tell me how you feel about her, Leslie — about — both of us." The dancer! How was he to say it? It was. scarcely articulate to himself. And Viola! Such a little comrade she was; a pal. She would make a loyal wife through all the years. Her love would be like a deep, smoothly-flowing stream, cool and clear. Cool! That was it. Viola was cool and impersonal. The dancer ! Her love would be like a stream with plung- ing, sparkling waterfalls that crashed in joyful splendor on its way. Intensity and color! That was the dancer. And Viola — yes, he loved her for the stable and sterling qualities that made her a gentlewoman. He tried, blunderingly to tell her his thoughts, to make her un- derstand. "I think I do, Leslie," she said quietly. "If I had the dancer's depth of feeling, or if you were sure she had my more sober quali- ties— in other words, if you could merge the two personalities — ?" 1 ES, that was it! Ex- actly. He did not note the warm fires that had kindled in her eyes. She reached for the shoe. She kicked off her oxford and slipped it on. From a drawer in the desk she produced a bundle and out of the bundle, the mate to the shoe. It, too, went on. She shook out a silken shawl and draped it about her shoulders and waist. A spread- ing comb was thrust in her hair and the black lace draped over it. She turned to Borden who had not moved nor spoken. "Do I need this, and this?" she asked, touching the scarlet skirt and the domino. ' 'Viola — you — you — ?" "Yes." The dark head drooped; her eyes smiled up through long lashes. He was laughing, happily, ex- ultantly, as he folded her to him. "Sweetheart!" "Beloved!" Her mouth was soft and sweet and responsive. Slim arms crept about his neck. A small hand ca- ressed his cheek. Five inkstained fingers threaded his hair. Dancing, A MERICA bids fair to become '**■ an art producing center, but in the meantime there is a hopeless jumble of taste. Paintings of merit are hung next to monstrosities; orchestras of great skill are playing cannibal orgies; designs in every field are beautiful or hideous. In dancing are these cross-cur- rents most pronounced. Duncan and Pavlowa have raised the stan- dard high, but in ballroom and cabaret is seen degeneracy. Modern dancing is not wrong; it is merelv silly. Dancing has three possible pur- poses: exercise, grace and sensu- ality. When the first two are paramount, joy results; when the last one, the opposite. Normal youth expresses itself in gaiety, dancing and fun. Cultivated youth is interested in the mastery of dif- ficult technique, and if social em- phasis were placed on folk-dances, youth would respond. One com- munity, one group of any kind could introduce a figure dance with the most delightful results. — Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale.