Her Day of Glory

Her Day of Glory E JUPHEMIA Gray — Femie, for short — slammed the door shut almost viciously upon the departing guest. "Blab, blab, blab!" she scolded to sleepy-eyed puss, snuggly ensconced on the cre- tonne rocker. "Nothin' but talk 'bout their husbands and children; I'm sick and tired o' listenin'." She sat down on a blue break- fast-set chair and began to unlace her high shoes — concession to com- pany. Thank heaven, the Y. P. S. C. wouldn't meet at her home for another six months. Femie straightened suddenly and sat up half-smiling. Her lips, narrow and pale red, looked almost pretty when she smiled — they had such whimsical, tender curves. "My lands," she exclaimed aloud. 'Young People's Sewing Circle! Never thought how funny that sounds now. Grace is fifty-two; Alma, forty-seven, and I'm," she started at the painful figure, forty- six! Le's see, nearly thirty-five years sence we begun that sewing circle." one bit of difference between her crooning tones and Grace's that af- ternoon when she had hushed little Lillian to sleep. Mi A GREAT heaviness descended upon Femie as she arose to tackle the huge pile of dinner dishes left from the company. She attributed this depression quite naturally to her stomach — didn't all ailments originate there? — but a psychologist might have told her that it came from her mind. Year after year she'd seen her girl friends get married, have babies, and •eventually fling great tidings of grandmotherhood at her. Month after month, she had heard the sly hints, the open sarcasm, the search- ing questions as to why she had never married. Only today Grace had said, "Didn't anybody want yuh, Femie?" Cheery uttered a plaintive cry. Into the faded blue eyes beneath scant light brows and straggly sil- ver-gray hair crept a new expres- sion. "Poor 'ittle birdie, did Femie forget to give you seed 'count o' stufnV a lot of good-for-nothin' friends?" And really there wasn't ITZI brushed her lazy fur across the ankle-long brown gingham print as Femie stood before the cage, as though a bit jealous of Cheery's monopoly. "Goodness," laughed Femie, the storm-clouds evaporating, "you hungry, too? Just a minute." The dissatisfaction returned, however, as the spinster unfolded the sunrise patch-work quilt to creep into bed. Vaguely rebellious and disquieted as she often was, it never occurred to her to use the weapons of rebuttal or reprisal at her command. Grace's sarcastic remark might easily have been parried with an "I can't see as you're any better off with a drunkard husband and sponging daughter." Alma's giggling, "You be the only old maid 'mongst the bunch," merited a "Yes, but I don't have to stretch curtains 'cause my man earns next to noth- in'." No, poor Femie received agonizingly all the darts and shafts of her friends and she never saw the whole quiver of nice, long sharp arrows at her disposal. The house, for instance, was her own, four large cozy rooms on Middleton's most pleasant street. A bank book, discreetly hidden, contained astonishingly large bal- ances. And Femie had the finest dressmaking trade in Middleton; for she knew how to sew, though you'd never guess it from the ugly blue, brown and pink gingham dresses she wore. C>HE knelt down to pray, an old-fashioned habit she q3y ANNA E. BENSON had acquired as a child of three, centuries ago, it seemed. Two thin braids quivered on the white mus- lin back with intensity of emotion. The flat breasts pressed against the iron bedstead shook with desire. "Oh, Lord," she prayed, unortho- doxically, "help me to do some- thin' so great I kin crow over Grace, Alma, Alice and the rest!" A neat dark green mail box hung to the right of Femie's door. As eagerly as though for twenty years she had never received any- thing but advertising circulars, blotters, dodgers and folders, Femie stood in the early morning sun- shine peering into its black inte- rior. "Pooh," she ejaculated crossly, "nothin' but — well, my sakes alive — " she broke off weakly, "here's that fool grocer Wilkins givin' a airplane ride with a hundred dol- lars wuth o' groceries! Who in tunket could use all that stuff, and who" — her eyes widened — "would durst go up in the air?" 1 HE circular, adver- tising a free hundred-mile ride, overcame her so completely that she almost forgot to look at the thin envelope in her hand. She went inside and sat down in a big red leather rocker. "Lawyer August Evans, Portland Block, Middle- ton," read the upper left-hand corner. Femie's trembling hands refused for a while to open the ter- rifying bit of paper. Lawyers were an unknown species of humanity to Femie; mostly connected with policemen and criminals. At last a small note was extracted from within. She read the message somehow. But the accumulation of exciting mail proved too much. Her hands became limp, her eyes stared unseeingly, a great buzzing sounded in her ears; for the first time in her well-ordered existence she fainted. Shivering back into conscious- ness she stumbled through the (Continued on page 440)

410 The Improvement Era for April, 1930 r frp^i o-mmKi-m Ogden State Bank— | Our service and facili- ties are arranged for your j convenience. I Those wishing to transact their banking business by mail will be j given the same prompt j and careful attention ! s i j through our Mail De- f partment, as if they called in person. j 4% Interest Paid on j Savings i i t LIBERTY ! i A Better Utah j COAL ! Preparation to suit any purpose Try a ton j Jeremy Fuel and | i Grain Company i ! G. W. ANDRUS, Manager j I Office 18 East South Temple j Phones Wasatch 4111-4443 j I , , ,_, __j l» ■ ■■■ *m ^pxiyr MUTUAL WORK ^ cI\e June Conference XI OT since our Jubilee year, 1925, ± has our June Conference been so outstanding an event as the one this year promises to be. It is the centen- nial year of the Church and every feat- ure connected with Church activities will take on the spirit and color of the great occasion. The dates set for the conference are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 6, 7, 8. The preparations have not yet been completed in detail but the various committees have been at work for several weeks and are enthusiastic- ally making their arrangements to pro- vide a program of unusual interest. All are agreed that the gathering this year must be truly a young people's confer- ence; the spirit of youth and the place of youth in the great latter-day Church is to shape the activities which will be carried on. In every stake and ward the spirit of enthusiasm will run high; both of- ficers and members will want to be in attendance to participate in the fine program and to attest their love and loyalty for the M. I. A. cause and for the Church. As the weeks go by announcements will appear frequently in the newspa- pers and the program in full will ap- pear in the May and June issues of the Era. We hope that all of our workers and members will make their plans early to be present upon this joyous occasion. 111 No Lading, of Interest NOW is the time of year when pres- idents, secretaries and class lead- ers should check up on attendance. Many of our members will be inter- ested in contest work, which will add to their interest, but what about those who do not take part in the contest events? Are you putting forth every effort to make the lessons just as inter- esting, or even more so, during the remainder of the season? Let us all carry on to a glorious climax, feeling that we have throughout touched the life of all young persons within our reach and held their interest to the end. Community Activity Department E. E. Ericksen, Emily C Adams, Chairmen; Heber C. Iverson, John H. Taylor, W. O. Robinson, Don Wood, Jos. F. Smith, J. Spencer Corwall, Charlotte Stewart, Elsie T. Brandley, Katie C. Jensen, Evangeline T. Beesley, Ethel S. Anderson Gold and Green Balls Juab Stake The Mutual Improvement Associa- tions of the three wards of Nephi, as- sisted by the Juab Stake Board, co- operated in the presentation of the 1930 Gold and Green Ball at Nephi. The ball was held in the Arlington Pavilion, which was decorated with the M. I. A. colors with an artistic canopied throne in gold and green for the Queen of Colors. The Queen was chosen by ballot of the guests arriving before nine thirty p. m., it being a rule of Juab Stake that the Queen shall not be chosen by tardy guests. The coronation was an artistic and impressive ceremony. The Queen was preceded in her entrance into the hall by a tiny but dignified crown bearer carrying the jeweled crown on a green

The Improvement Era for April, 1930 411 satin cushion, while tiny flower girls in butterfly dresses scattered flowers along the line of march. Her Ma- jesty was accompanied by her ladies in waiting, while tiny train bearers held the flowing train of her green satin robe. At the conclusion of the coronation the Queen and her ladies were presented with bouquets of sweet peas and rose buds. Fremont Stake One of the most successful and en- joyable events of the season was the 1930 Gold and Green Ball given by the four wards of Rexburg and the M. I. A. Stake Boards. The hall was artistically decorated by the ward and stake committees. The special lighting effect with gold and green lights was beautiful. The members of the different wards as well as those of the Stake Boards could easily be distinguished by their insig- nia. The young men from one ward wore gold colored shirts with green ties, and the ladies gold and green col- lars and cuffs. Another ward carried gold and green balloons, and the other two wards wore gold flowers with green leaves. The Stake Board's in- signia was a gold and green ball pen- dant on gold and green ribbon. An outstanding feature of the evening was the crowning of four queens. Each ward had chosen a queen and two at- tendants. At 10:30 these were escort- ed by their attendants to a platform in a beautifully decorated alcove where each in turn was crowned. The Stake Superintendent H. H. Cutler then announced that the added honor of Queen of Attendance would be bestowed upon the queen of the ward having the greatest number pres- ent according to membership. Miss Maurine Romney, queen of the fourth ward, received this honor and was pre- sented with the Stake Board insignia by President Ethel Schwendiman. Another very attractive feature was the demonstration of the Gold and Green Caprice by six graceful couples. The spirit of friendship and socia- bility for which the M. I. A. stands was enjoyed by all present. East Jordan Stake The East Jordan Stake Gold and Green Ball was a pleasing success, be- ing the most oustanding social event of the year so far, being held at Union, in the beautiful amusement hall which has recently been constructed. The royal procession of the wards was presented in a picturesque way, with striking features in color schemes and arrangement. As soon as the ward picture was finished the participants marched down the steps and took their places in the center of the dance floor in such a posi- tion as to form the letters E. J. From this position the Gold and Green march was led by the winning ward whose queen became the Queen of the evening. A feeling of cheer and good-will pervaded and without doubt the over- whelming success of the party was due to the loyal support and hearty coop- eration of the wards of East Jordan Stake. California Mission The San Jose Branch of California, enjoyed one of the finest social func- tions of the season, upon the occasion of the annual Gold and Green Ball. Budget tickets admitted all branch members, who also were permitted to invite personal friends as their guests. The Palo Alto and Monterey branches were invited and a large number came as a party. The Gypsy chorus, a high class musical organization of San Jose, attended as a body, many of our young people belonging to that group. The Redmond Co. — a dramatic organiza- tion of San Jose were also guests, they having put on "The Patsy" and several other dramas in our amusement hall during this season, free of charge. It took place in the Palm Garden, one of the most beautiful ballrooms in California. The music was furnished by their regular orchestra and our own members. Punch was served. About 250 were in attendance and a very fine time was enjoyed by all. The entire affair was financed by our budget system, there being no door charges — our budget has practic- ally eliminated all our financial worries in our mutual work. No advertising of any sort is necessary, but we always have a fine enthusiastic, appreciative attendance. Twin Falls Stake In spite of sub-zero weather, the 1930 Gold and Green Ball, held in the Latter-day Saints recreation hall at Twin Falls, was a most successful event. The decorations were carried out effectively in the M. I. A. colors, and refreshments in gold and green color scheme were served. A delight- ful spirit of cooperation and harmony characterized the affair, and all present had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. General Board members in attendance pronounced it a most successful occa- sion— one which exemplified in every detail the fine spirit of M. I. A. The Era is happy to receive reports of activities and events held in the various stakes, and to print as many as possible. 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412 The Improvement Era for April, 1930 Course of Study Johns-Man ville Will End Your Roofing Expense forever! Curtis Zarr Roofing Co. Tel. Was. 3091 401 Dooly Block APPROVED ROOFING CONTRACTOR For JOHNS-MANVILLE MATERIALS RIGID ASBESTOS SHINGLES BUILT-UP ASBESTOS ROOFING PIPE AND BOILER INSULATION »(i<»ii«tlif C'(i«»l)«»ll4 ► <>-^K»-0-« Outfit the Whole j Family For Spring At Collins ! Buy on Payments Your Credit is O. K. Let it bring the whole family the keen enjoyment of knowing that they are completely well dressed this spring! Select now what you need — we'll arrange the terms to suit your income. Men's Clothing and Furnishings Boys' Wear Women's Coats, Dresses and Millinery I. „ „, „,_ i Physical Activities (April 1) Prepare for discussion, Handbook, pages 9, 440-445. Handbook Sup- plement pages 29-31. The problem of choosing physical activities for different groups, classi- fying according to age, height, weight classifications and physical fitness, also according to ability, should be deter- mined by group leaders selected from the group. GROUP ACTIVITIES For Pubescent or Adolescent Girls I. Games A. Approved: 1. Volley-ball. 2. Captain-ball. 3. Captain-basketball. 4. Newcomb. 5. Endball. 6. Punch ball. 7. Drive ball. 8. Long ball. 9. Giant volley-ball. 10. Pin ball. 1 1 . Nine court basket-ball. 12. Field Hockey. 13. Indoor baseball. 14. Handball. 15. Bowling. 16. Tennis. 17. Golf. 18. Quoits. 19. Archery. 20. Tenikoit. 21. Paddle Tennis. B. Doubtful: 1 . Basket-ball — in competition (dur- ing early adolescence) . 2. Soccer (during early adolescence). 3. Outdoor baseball. C. To be condemned: 1. Football. 2. Basket-ball — boys' rules. 3. Soccer — boys' rules. II. Track and Field Events A. Approved: 1. Short dashes (up to 50 yds.). 2. Throwing events. 3. Jumping events for form, (with soft pit) . 4. Hurdling for form. 5. Hurdling for speed (short distances — low hurdles — 18")- 6. Walking for speed (short distances) . 7. Obstacle races. 8. Short relay races. 9. Novelty events. B. Doubtful: 1 . High jump for height. 2. Broad jump for distance. C. Condemned: 1. Long runs for speed. 2. Throwing heavy weights. 3. High jump for height in competi- tion. 4. All jumps for height or distance indoors. 5. High hurdles. 6. Cross-country running. 7. Pole vault. 8. Shot put. 9. Broad jump for distance in com- petition. III. Swimming A. Approved: 1. Short distances for speed (20 to 40 yds. indoors, 20 to 60 yds. outdoors) . 2. Strokes for form. 3. Dives. 4. Plunge for distance (30 sec). 5. Novelty events. 6. Stunts. 7. Relays (20 yds.). 8. Life-saving events for form. 9. Water games — not strenuous ones B. Doubtful: 1. Plunge longer than 30 seconds. 2. Under-water swimming. C. Condemned: 1. Swimming long distances for speed. 2. Water polo. 3. High Diving. IV. Miscellaneous A. Approved: 1. Hiking, climbing. 2. Skating and winter sports. 3. Horseback riding. 4. Paddling. 5. Rowing. 6. Bicycling. 7. Roller-skating. B. Doubtful: 1. Hikes longer than 15 miles. C. Condemned: 1. Paddling or rowing long distances, especially for speed. For Mature Girl All sports, games and events approved for pubescent girl, and in addition: I. Games A. Approved: 1 . Basketball (girls' rules) . 2. Soccer — (modified rules). B. Condemned: 1. Football. II. Track and Field A. Approved: 1. Dashes up to 75 yds. 2. Jumping for form. 3. High jump with soft pit. 4. Hurdling for form. 5. Hurdling for speed to 60 yds. Hurdles 2'. 6. Short walking races for speed. 7. Throwing events, for form, dis- tance, accuracy. 8. Obstacle races. / 9. Relay races. 10. Novelty events. B. Doubtful: 1. High jump for height in competi- tion. 2. Broad jump for distance. C. Condemned: 1 . Long runs for speed. 2. Long walks for speed. 3. High jump indoors for height. 4. Broad jump for distance indoors. III. Swimming A. Approved: 1. For speed — 75 yds.

The Improvement Era for April, 1930 413 2. Strokes for form. 3. Dives. 4. Plunge for distance, 45 sec. 5. Novelty events. 6. Stunts. 7. Relays — 40 yds. 8. Red Cross life-saving. 9. Water games. B. Doubtful: 1. Under- water swimming. 2. High diving. C. Condemned: 1. Long distance for speed. 2. Water polo (men's rules). For Boys of Junior High School Age Self Testing Stunts as: 1 Backward roll. 2 Head stand. 3 Rocking horse. 4 Crab race. 5 Ankle toss. 6 Hand ball. 7. Soccer. 8. Basketball. 9. Ice hockey. 10. Volley ball. 11. Tennis. 12. Golf. 13. Indoor (playground baseball) Physical Games as: 1. Army ball. 2. Team basketball. 3. Hop toad. 4. Scramble ball. 5. Hiking. 6. Swimming. 7. Winter sports. 8. Camping. Track and Field: 1. Short and Simplified events. . IV. Miscellaneous 1. Fencing. For Boys of Senior High School l. Handball. 2. Soccer. 3. Basketball. 4. Ice hockey. 5. Volley ball. 6. Mass or service ball. 7. Tennis. 8. Football. 9. Golf. 10. Baseball. P/jysi cat Social Games as: 1. Bear in Pit. 2. Bull in Ring. 3. Mount ball. 4. Carry to base. 5. Grand Chase. 6. Poison tag. Stunts as: 1. Hand Flip. 2. Head Spring. 3. Shoulder Spring. Boxing and Wrestling. Hiking. Swimming. Boating. W< iter Sports. Horsemanship. Age of College Men . Many Physically Active Games as: 1. Bombardment. 2. Dodgeball. 3. Bat ball. 4. Net ball. 5. Bear in Pit. 6. Captain ball. 7. Bull in ring. 8. Wrestling. 9. Boxing. 10. Stunts. 11. Volley ball. 12. Basketball. 13. Baseball. 14. Football. 15. Soccer. 1 6. Tennis. 1 7. Swimming. 18. Handball. Track and Field Events: Simple, if they have not had training and Physical Examination. Recreational Physical Activities Adult Women : 1. Walking. 2. Hiking. 3. Camping. 4. Fishing. 5. Hunting. 6. Tennis. 7. Golf. 8. Handball. 9. Volley ball. 10. Skating. 11. Skiing. 12. Tobogganing 13. Swimming. 14. Boating. 15. Life-saving. 16. Gardening. 17. Riding. 18. Dancing. dult Men: 1. Hiking. 2. Camping. 3. Fishing. 4. Hunting. 5. Tennis. 6. Volley ball. ►<> «»■<>'•» »>«»<>■«■»-<> ■»<!■►< >■«»■< I, 1^0«l »o^n«»o«»(i«w<)«»o«»[)«»(i«»i)4Mn^» -a modern shop for modern shoppers COATS i SUITS ! DRESSES MILLINERY | FURS j "Open a Charge Account" \ j Utah's | Oldest j Fur ! Store! 238 MAIN ««>•. frO-^»O^B»0«»<l-^M-O^H»04i »<>^^B-O^Hft-t>«Mfr0^1»0-ai»0«H»<)^H»<>«Hfrnl»O^H»< | WHY DON'T YOU LIVE THE "WORD OF WISDOM"? i | It is a truth— that very few members of the Church really live the Word of Wisdom I as given in Doc. and Cov. Sec. 89. | "For this reason many are sick among you, and many sleep," said Paul. Health, Vitality, Endurance and Longlife are promised those who live according to Natural Laws as outlined therein. I »w "?at?r£;?VJay" ,™odern Health Service is a Sensible and Practical Application of the s Word of Wisdom. | j Eat With Us When You Come To Conference | CAFE— HEALTH FOOD STORE] — DIETETIC SERVICE- i BOOKS— FREE LECTURES 29-29^ West 1st South Straight down Richards Street from AS** ^> Ajfr N^ $ >1 &«•' At ©25 .ce uLiaiguL uuwu xvicnarus street from Vs • s c>jj^^ aN^rV1 fj Templc B.oc, SoUth C»s ^«^%V ^^0&JS&&< oe

414 The Improvement Era for April, 1930 Was. 4180— Was. 4181 "More than 40 Years of Knowing How" KELLY COMPANY STATIONERS BOOKBINDERS PRINTERS 23 West First South Salt Lake City, Utah J RKO ORPHEUM Week Starting Wednesday April 2nd "THE CASE OF SERGEANT GRISCHA" The Most Powerful Drama Ever Shown on the Talking Screen — Also — RKO Greater Vaudeville 7. Handball. 8. Golf. 9. Skating. 10. Skiing. 1 1. Tobogganing. 12. Swimming. 13. Boating. 14. Life-saving. 15. Bowling. 16. Boxing. 17. Wrestling. 18. Dancing. 19. Horseshoe Pitching. 20. Lawn Bowling. 21. Women's basketball. 22. Indoor baseball. It is important that activities of physical (strenuous) nature should be limited and restricted in regard to time or endurance unless participants have had thorough health examinations and a recent heart test. Strenuous physical activity is very unwise after a recent acute infection of any kind. It is there- fore very important to have frequent heart tests and classify group according to age and physical ability. (See articles in May Era — Why Women Should Supervise Girls' Activities and Why a Medical Examination and What Kind.) Consider the following: Questions Do the M Men in basketball have heart tests? Why not just as much fun if ^ the time of competition is cut down or limited? Why would you not have men coach girls in physical activities? Why should group and mass physical activities be fostered rather than special- ized team play? Why is tennis possibly the best sport for adolescent boys and girls? How can hiking and camping be made accessible to more young boys and girls? Bibliography : Organization of Play aid Recreation, J. B. Nash, A. S. Barnes Co. New Physical Education, Wood 6J Ossidy, McMillan Co. Education Through Physical Education, Wayman, Leo Febiget Co. Physical Activities for H. S. Girls, Bell 8 Others, A. S. Barnes Co. Athletic Activities for Women and Girls, Spalding, No. 115 R. Conduct of Physical Activities, Bowen, A. S. Barnes « Co. (April 8) Facilities Needed for Conduct of Physical Activities Age classification of activities listed above. Take classification and check those the people in your ward can participate in — Within ward.* Within community.** Schools. City or community organizations. Private that may be used. What could be provided that is not on your own ward property? Horseshoe courts Volley ball Croquet Basket ball Tennis Court lighted? Mats for stunts Golf Putting Check up vacant space in your ward and see how some of it might be used. Formulate some plan for increasing facilities in home yards, school, church or community areas. Draw a map of a mile or one-half mile radius, showing all the possible facilities that might be used for group or mass participation. Bibliography. Layout and Equipment of Playgrounds. Recreation Asso. of Amer., 315, 4th Ave., N. Y. Play Areas, Playground and Recreation Asso., A. S. Barnes & Co. Preparation of Grounds for Athletic Events, Phys. Ed. Series No. 1 (Price 5c) Dept. Interior, Bur. of Edu. Organization of Play and Recreation. J. B. Nash, A. S. Barnes Co. (April 15) How to organize and further use existing facilities of public school or church for: Tournaments. Hikes. Teaching Tennis. Teaching Golf. Mass Participation in group com- petition. Illustration of things to do in ward group or gathering outdoors. Divide group according to departments into 4 teams representing Yellows, Reds, Or- anges, Greens. Have each class team compete as follows: Boy Scouts (6 to 8) Broad Jump. Total feet. Bee Hive Girls (8) Basketball Throw. 2 throws each. Total Distance. Vanguards (8) 60 yd. Dash, Average Time. Junior Girls, Indoor Baseball Throw. Total Distance. Gleaners, Volley ball, Serve 3 tries, 1 point each time ball clears net and falls within court bounds. Total Points. M Men, Basketball, Pitching — 3 pitches from foul line, 1 point each basket, Total Points. Adult Men, Horseshoe Pitching, Total Points. Adult Women. Walking Race, 30 ft.. Average time. Determine 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th place in each group, giving 12, 10, 8, 6 points respectively for score. If more are on team make score possibly greater. Then have teams total points to determine winning team. Work out three other events that might be suitable to each group for outdoor gathering, also three events each that might be used by group indoors. Work out score sheets fot such mass participations.

The Improvement Era for April, 1930 415 Keep your suggestions for actual use. (April 22) This is the night when department activity leaders meet with Community Activity Committee under direction of Counselors in charge of activities to discuss physical social activities suitable for each group. 1st — Make out suggestive list for each group ot A — rest or intermission purposes. B — Social purposes. C — Physical development of individ- uals. 2d — Make out suggestive list of games for each department that may be taught in the department and which may be introduced by department members into their homes and may become part of a program in home recreation. 3d — Round table discussion on ac- tivity problems of each department with questions and suggestions for their possible solution. Bibliography : See Handbook, pp. 3 62-368. "Home Play," "What Can We Do?" "Recreational Games and Programs," "Rural and Small Community Recrea- tion." "Fun for Everyone," Playground and Recreation Asso. of America, 315 4th Ave., N. Y. "Ice Breakers," "Getting Together," Geister, J. P. Doran S Co., N. Y~ (April 27) Building a social-physical program for a ward reunion, a ward picnic, an all mutual party. Organization and planning. Suitable games and activities. Equipment needed. Supplies needed. Each member of committee bring suggestions for non-dance program for a mutual recreation party. A. Indoors. B. Outdoors. Have suggestions more social in na- ture than those planned as a physical activity mass participation program outlined for April 15 night. Make out list for indoor recreation kit. Make out list for outdoor recreation kit. Criticize lists included below. Social Party Ki No. 1 24 paper caps. 50 paper sacks. 1 2 cloth scarfs. 1 whistle. 1 ball twine. 100 colored paper strips. 4 hoops. 4 Indian club pins. 2 Books — Community Songs. 2 Books — Community Games. Picnic Kit (Outdoors) No. 1 1 indoor baseball. 1 indoor baseball bat. 1 volley ball. 1 volley ball net. Pans. 2 horseshoe pegs. Hammers. 1 hammer. Horseshoes. 4 horseshoes. Horseshoe Stakes. 4 Indian clubs. Megaphones. 8 burlap sacks for races. Sticks. 1 first aid kit. Sacks. 8 bean bags. Tape (Length) . 1 set checkers. Trowels. 1 set rook. T. of W. Rope. 1 rope (tug of war) . Volley Standards. Volley Nets. Picnic Kit (Outdoors) Volley Balls. No. 2 Suggestive Picnic Games for Mixed Basketballs. Groups Bats (indoor). Baseballs (indoor) . Special Stunts: Bean Bags. Guessing Contests.' Ad's, nails, peas, Blocks. etc. fr<> ■»(i«w>(i-i»r)winf« ARE YOU BUILDING? If you are, you want the best materials obtainable — for the best cost less in the long run. Specify our — WASHED SAND AND GRAVEL AND CRUSHED ROCK Our screened and crushed bank run materials add to the strength and durability of many of Utah's finest public buildings and homes. Order a load of our KLEEN KIDDIE PLAY SAND Heavy hauling, excavating, grading and compressor-and "Jackhammer" Work "Look for the orange and black dump trucks" J. B. 8 R. E. WALKER Trucking Contractors 203 East 5th So. Phone Was. 5604 Salt Lake City VACUUM CLEANER The Eureka Cleans by "High Va- cuum" Nothing Less than "Wash- ing" things With Air No cleaning method is more thorough — none more gentle — no belts or brushes to contend with — "Eureka" in its 21st Year of Leadership. The "Grand Prize" Cleaner of Them All Free Trial — Call Today for Particulars Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. Phone Wasatch 4764 177 East Broadway, Salt Lake City