Mutual Work

MUTUAL WORK General Superintendencv Y. M. M. I. A. George Albert Smith, Richard R. Lyman, Melvin J. Ballard, Executive Secretary: Oscar A. Kirkham, 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 The June Conference "THE annual Conference of the * Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Associations will be held in Salt Lake City on Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday, June 6, 7, 8. Preparations for the program are progressing steadily and there is every evidence that this will be an outstand- ing convention. The spirit of the oc- casion will be in keeping with the Centennial anniversary of the Church. Program for the Conference The general theme of the Conference is "Onward with Mormon Ideals." This theme will color the proceedings of each session, all of which will be general, excepting brief luncheon pe- riods and period on Saturday morning, from 9 to 10 o'clock. Friday, June 6 Assembly Hall — 10:00 a. m. Joint opening session- — under the direction of the Executive Officers. At this meeting will be presented various exercises in keeping with the theme and also a dramatization representing the Improvement Era. 12:15 a. m. Special group meetings: Bee-Keepers. Junior Leaders. 4:30 p. m. M. I. A. Outing Saturday, June 7 9:00 a. m. Separate Department Meetings: Executives. Secretaries. Music Department. Associated Activities Department. Adult Department. M Men-Gleaner Department. Finance and Publications Depart- ment. M Men-Gleaner Theme Song Carry On By Ruth May Fox P -A IRM as the mountain around us, Stalwart and brave we stand, On the rock our fathers planted For us in this goodly land. The rock of honor and virtue. Of faith in the living Cod, They raised his banner triumphant Over the desert sod. Chorus And we hear the desert singing. Carry on, carry on, carry on. Hills and vales and mountains ring- ing, Carry on, carry on, carry on: Holding aloft our colors We march in the glorious dawn. O youth, of the noble birthright. Carry on, carry on. carry on. We'll build on the rock they planted A palace to the king; Into its shining corridors Our songs of praise we'll bring. For the heritage they left us. Not of gold or worldly wealth. But a blessing everlasting Of love and joy and health. Assembly Hall — 10:00 a. m. Vanguard-Scout Meeting. Tabernacle 10:00 a. m. Festival of Bee-Hive and Junior Girls: Demonstrations of the varied activ- ities of both departments. All Junior and Bee-Hive Girls of the Church invited to participate. This will be a general session for all Y. L. M. I. A. workers. 12:15 p. m. Stake Superintendents and Stake Presidents will be special guests of the General Boards at luncheon. Afternoon Semi-finals in all contest events. Swarm Day Demonstrations. Bee-Hive Girls. Evening Demonstrations and final contests. Sunday, June 8 Assembly Hall — 8:00 a. m. Joint Officers testimony meeting. Tabernacle- General Session- mary Association. -10:00 a. m. -M. I. A. and Pri- Tabernacle — 2:00 p. m. General Session under the direc- tion of First Presidency of the Church. Tabernacle — 7:00 p. m. General Session of M Men and Gleaners. Following the Conference, on Mon- day, June 9, there will be held a Music convention. All music directors of both the Y. M. and Y. L. M. I. A. are cordially invited to attend. Also, on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, will be held the usual Y. L. M. I. A. Institute for leaders of all departments. On Thursday, June 5, will occur the contests for Divisions 2 and 3 and District 3. Secretaries The month of May marks the close of the intensive season of M. I. A. work. The report for this year is not a scoring report, but a record of your achievements. If you have kept a duplicate copy as recommended, you now have on file a complete record of the main features of work ac- complished during the year. How has the present form met your needs, We shall appreciate receiving comments from stake or ward secre- taries.

574 The Improvement Era for June, 1930 Attendance Contest — Aaronic Piresthood (Continued from page 572) months — October, November and De- cember. Brother Wallace E. Potter, super- visor of the Hillcrest ward, accepted the challenge for the bishopric. The conditions agreed upon were: The contest to begin October 1st and end December 31st; the ward having the best attendance record to be treated to a banquet and party by the other ward; the attendance to be based on the entire ward Aaronic Priesthood enrollment, including absent mem- bers, older men, etc. The methods adopted in Hillcrest ward to promote attendance were as follows: Our supervisor, together with the class leaders, visited each man or boy in the ward who was not reg- ularly attending, advised him of the contest, and asked for his cooperation by attendance at Priesthood and Sun- day School meetings, and by attend- ance at the banquet. If he agreed, that was sufficient. But if any member would not promise, the bishopric paid him a visit and sought his coopera- tion. If, thereafter, any boy was ab- sent, the quorum presidency would visit him before the following Sunday. For instance, one young man, an ordained teacher, who had not been at a quorum meeting for a year or more, promised that he would attend. Sunday came but the young man was not present. After the class had com- menced, the Teachers' Quorum Pres- idency left the meeting. They went to his home and succeeded in getting him to come to meeting. This oc- curred twice. As a result, this young man is preparing himself to be or- dained a priest. At the close of the contest, the attendance record for the period was as follows: priests — 86%; teachers — 74%; deacons — 89%; or an average of 83%. However, the Central Park ward showed an average attendance of 8 7 J/2 %, thereby winning the competition. We arranged, therefore, for the banquet in our ward on Sat- urday, Feb. 1, 1930, at 7:30 p. m. Our banquet hall was beautifully decorated in pink and white, with one table 84 feet long and an extra table 14 feet long. The members were served with a delicious hot supper. In addition to the bishoprics, ward clerks and their wives, and the supervisors, and 155 members of the Aaronic Priesthood of the two wards, there were present Bishop David A. Smith of the Presiding Bishopric and the Stake Aaronic Priesthood Committee of Grant stake. Following the ban- quet, suitable games were played. Monthly Report of Accomplishments March, 1930 Y. M. M. I. A. tendance Avg. At- Week by Week Program ±1 ;>> OS y ft O STAKES 3 ft a n t3 u 1 3 be s 3 > 4a 3 o o w s;S Si 3 o£ Boise Cottonwood Granite Grant 30 40 20 50 50 55 30 23 24 20 36 60 70 30 78 80 66 60 56 89 40 36 40 60 30 86 80 55 50 34 49 30 24 40 30 20 50 80 22 10 34 8 0 0 60 60 40 100 100 55 50 45 89 30 36 30 50 0 7 16 22 30 23 55 30 0 10 30 0 43 48 22 10 12 0 0 0 100 70 40 86 North Davis Oneida 100 77 Pioneer 70 Portneuf Salt Lake 56 100 Tooe'e 70 Uintah 36 WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO BE A WINNER, TOO? ■. These Young People Have Won 24 Typewriters in Local and National Contest's SUMMER TERM STARTS JUNE 2 Taking advantage of Summer School will put you in a position two or three months sooner. Difference in earnings will pay for a course. A position secured for every graduate. We have had more positions than we could fill. Call, write, or phone for information. Visitors welcome. HENAGER'S BUSINESS COLLEGE J. C. Henager 45 Kast Broadway D, B. Moench Wasatch 275II ENROLL IN A SCHOOL WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION .»■ nt» nn<

The Improvement Era for June, 1930 575 Y. L. M. I. A. STAKES 4 V < a i hn 13 > C < 01 Week by Week Program Alpine Bannock Bear Lake Bear River Benson Boise Boxelder JCache Carbon Cassia Cottonwood Deseret East Jordan Emery Ensign Fremont Garfield Granite Grant , Gunnison Hollywood Hyrum Idaho 2Idaho Falls Juarez ■ Kanab Kolob Lehi Liberty Los Angeles Lost River Lyman Malad Maricopa 3Millard —. Minidoka Moapa Montpelier Morgan Moroni Nebo 4North Sanpete North Sevier North Weber Ogden - Oneida Oquirrh Panguitch Parowan Pioneer Pocatello Raft River Roosevelt Snowflake South Davis South Sevier "Star Valley Sharon St. Johns St. Joseph 5Salt Lake Taylor Timpanogos 'Tintic Tooele Twin Falls Uintah : Utah 'Wasatch "Weber 10West Jordan Woodruff "Yellowstone Young Zion Park 12California Mission lnEastern States Mission .. "Northern State 3 Mission 67 44 45 81 43 40 81 100 42 20 50 33 50 28 45 42 50 40 71 69 36 100 17 80 50 50 80 83 73 60 25 67 38 70 33 24 56 49 37 60 84 60 50 65 73 55 83 40 30 70 30 32 30 22 75 50 36 100 0 21 50 60 67 25 85 40 36 78 66 55 85 100 70 50 50 30 43 56 43 < M a (S V 5 Junior 100 40 83 44 22 22 73 64 37 76 57 76 100 76 90 70 70 10 88 81 60 100 100 100 71 67 28 80 67 100 70 80 80 50 67 50 50 80 80 71 56 71 50 73 73 85 42 72 50 25 12 50 90 80 70 86 78 69 56 66 100 91 45 100 50 0 69 69 62 100 100 80 50 40 100 66 33 33 100 100 100 100 100 83 89 100 100 80 90 60 25 25 0 67 60 60 50 50 73 80 80 80 100 83 100 36 12 24 67 83 100 57 71 7 86 24 37 60 80 60 89 89 55 100 100 100 100 75 100 50 60 43 82 91 91 73 64 27 100 83 100 40 25 17 80 50 60 80 90 80 100 90 70 17 32 32 60 60 30 55 44 22 100 100 87 50 63 36 45 82 45 100 100 100 56 56 28 50 36 36 92 92 75 80 80 60 100 67 100 75 75 50 24 61 24 100 40 60 60 85 12 67 89 89 100 100 100 77 77 88 85 85 73 100 100 20 50 50 37 50 50 25 83 50 17 60 50 27 37 0 0 43 12 12 i > 40 33 64 82 85 70 100 100 67 40 80 50 90 71 73 72 12 90 93 66 82 50 54 100 50 66 60 100 100 90 25 67 63 70 100 24 78 57 50 60 89 80 75 65 100 73 83 25 40 100 80 32 40 44 87 85 54 71 28 57 92 60 100 50 73 40 73 89 100 88 87 100 60 50 50 33 6 0 "O « <!P4 a O ■-■! goj 40 0 33 22 55 27 40 0 64 0 40 10 53 74 23 0 0 14 20 0 30 20 42 0 40 0 28 0 36 9 57 42 0 12 20 0 0 21 71 0 36 9 25 0 38 17 60 0 50 17 50 17 60 20 32 17 46 0 70 0 25 0 33 0 50 24 60 30 83 17 12 12 67 11 7 0 60 12 40 20 44 0 80 0 75 25 7 7 27 0 18 27 66 0 17 0 30 20 50 0 70 40 32 17 20 0 33 0 75 37 23 0 54 0 28 0 0 14 43 43 53 0 20 0 17 0 0 0 36 0 20 40 60 24 22 0 100 0 66 0 25 0 100 60 50 20 25 0 50 17 42 27 0 0 18 0 :Road Shows given in place of opera on stake basis. One ward completed drama. 2One ward completed drama. 'One ward presenting opera April 1st. 4Three wards held Sunday School Convention on conjoint Sunday. 5Two wards will present opera in April — three wards will give drama. 8One ward has completed all back work. 7One ward held Gleaner party — one Gold and Green Ball. Two wards to present opera. sOpera to be presented in one ward soon. "Three wards have completed drama. Two wards to present opera, 13Two wards have completed drama. J2One play given. "One Gleaner party given — one dance — four socials. "One branch completed three one-act plays. 100 33 73 100 92 80 100 100 71 60 80 0 80 0 100 100 60 80 93 69 91 100 78 80 50 83 100 100 100 100 50 67 0 100 0 50 89 64 100 60 89 40 100 91 91 73 100 40 50 100 100 17 80 55 100 74 82 100 42 50 100 100 100 0 61 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 60 100 83 72 0 50 A venerable man is pleased when admired; in these days there are no venerable women to ad- mire. The stingy man is usually gen- erous with advice. The loudest cackler in the yard does not always lay the largest egg. A man with poverty as his pace- maker often makes a world's rec- ord. — Dorothy C. Retsloff. Kewanee Kewanee Steel Firebox Boilers are Universally Adopted for L. D. S. Chapels and all Other Representative Buildings KE.WAJNEE. 5o| LEU CPRP9RATI9N HAWLEY-RICHARDSON- WILLIAMS CO. District Representatives 204 Dooly Bldg. Salt Lake City IJbra- DIAMOND ipOYD PARKqua/i// Set in a TRAUB penuine Orange Blossom Ring "Wedding Ring to Match BOTO PARK JEWELERS f/' 16<5 MAIM STREET SALT LAKE CITY $t writ no moreto buy from Boyd FbrL CWEDrr IP PtSIMD-* «

576 The Improvement Era for June, 1930 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 Cornwall, Charlotte Stewart, Elsie T. Brandley, Katie C. Jensen, Evangeline T. Beesley, Ethel S. Anderson Motion Pictures Children and the Movies THE problem of children's connec- tion with the movies is one which is challenging the attention of thinking people everywhere. Many Parent- Teachers' Associations have taken up the matter, with the result that mati- nees in school buildings or regular show-houses are being given especially for children, with pictures chosen which are appropriate. Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, in the "Motion Picture" tells of what one man accomplished in this respect. Sixteen months ago, Mr. K. took over the management of a theater in a hard- working, God-fearing community of many children to the home, a community where there was not much money, but very much suspicion of the theater as an in- strument of the devil. Life had neither abundant culture nor much leisure, but it had a strict adherence to duty, and after all, when you make friends with folks like that, they are more worthwhile than the easy-come-easy-go variety. Things did not look hopeful for the new manager. Though he had an un- usually lovely little building, it was play- ing to half empty benches. He saw the children as his chief hope, unpreju- diced small souls open to real human touch, impartial judges, who are going to measure the theater by what it really gives them. And he knew that you can't fool a child any more than you can an animal by a false friendliness. It has to be the genuine thing. Well, he did not have to pretend to like children. He honestly did. So there was a basis on which to build prosperity. Already driblets of children were coming to Sat- urday matinees, not very enthusiastic small people, to be sure, but where else could they go? But the new manager began his reign by standing in the lobby these afternoons, and saying a word to each child, not a remote grown-uppy word, but a good fellow greeting that even went so far as to comment on a pretty new dress worn by a small girl, or a pat on the shoulder with a grin at a boy. Then began choice of such pictures as were really interesting to boys and girls, stories with the kinds of emotions and adventures that they could under- stand and enjoy. Soon the matinees added singing contests (and what people of any age can resist the infection of singing together?) or unexpected turns that had the charm of novelty. Then a surprise prize for the boy whose appearance was the neatest — a free admission. You mothers would be as- tounded to see the change in scores of kids from one week to another. We noted them all carefully as they came each week, tousled heads were slicked up and feet washed, (for we have many little barefoots) where the kindest mater- nal admonitions had failed. Confidence and affection were to be built up, reaching parents through their children. And who can say where busi- ness left off and friendship began? We humans are conglomerations and do not always know our own motives, perhaps because mixjed motives 'are not really contradictory motives but just fusions of our several parts. This asset of children's confidence and affection has made itself felt in our re- lations with the whole community, and as a result, we have enjoyed a largely increased attendance and a large measure of respect from their parents. This naturally opened the door for us to assist in many civic movements and to enlist the support of our friends and patrons in carrying out movements inaugurated by ourselves. Parent-Teachers Associations and Clubs and Daughters of all kinds with which we are familiar began to use the theater for benefits. The Orphan Asylum came. The Old Ladies' Home had motors sent for them and carrying them back with tender care. "The youngest was 75 and the oldest told me she was only 94 years old, and the only one in the Home who had any sense." Said Mr. K. : "In my hands I hold a white rose and a package of fruit. They were given me yesterday by two children. They are a symbol of success priceless beyond words. At the same time these gifts are a subtle warning that woe betide if in my personal life or the conduct of the theater, we do aught which will grieve the spirit that prompted those little ones in making these gifts." No. it is not a piece of fiction. It is the actual story of a real managei in a rather sordid suburb of a big city. The community theater is a part of every day life. Not every manager has the clearness of vision of this one, perhaps, but all of them are human, and human differences and antagonisms usually fade when sus- picions come face to face and find out of what flimsy material they are made. It was good business for the manager. It is still better business for mothers and teachers to make sure that such under- standing grows up in the places to which their children are flocking that the ex- hibitor does not dare to violate the trust that is placed in him. At this same conference, another man- ager said: "I get more pleasure out of watching the children at a Saturday af- ternoon matinee than from any other performance of the week." And still another: "Any junior matinee is profit- able if it is the right show for children, regardless of its financial income." 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The Improvement Era for June, 1930 577 The Church and its Respon- sibility Various religious denominations are realizing the importance of the mo- tion picture in the lives of their mem- bers, and the Responsibility of the church in regulating it. In no other such group, perhaps, is there the op- portunity which we have in our Church, for in every stake and ward an organization is effected which pro- vides avenues of attack. Surely we should not lag behind other religious bodies in this matter, and the follow- ing is a statement of the attitude taken by many of them: "The motion picture has improved steadily in the past eight years. Future improvement depends primarily on the intelligence and willingness on the part of the church and other community groups to do some work with the in- dustry instead of futilely hunting for ev- ery possible atom of evil, and magnifying that evil as if it were the whole screen. Wherever the church forsakes its proper purpose of introducing high standards of life and fine behavior by persuasion and by example, and wherever the church appeals to laws and politically admin- istered boards to . do by force the work which it should do by instruction and leadership, the church fatally falls down. We have seen this demonstrated in more than one reform where we thought we had achieved victory, merely by the pas- sage of a law. * * * "Censorship will not work. It will not give us clean pictures. It will not bring about continuing improvement in the product. The only means by which we can achieve such continuing improve ment is, on the one hand, to lead our people to appreciate and desire the best, and on the other hand, to make the motion picture industry realize that they can have the full support of the ministry and the community in so far as the industry will respond to this desire for high quality product." One of the most perplexing ques- tions which present themselves in the matter of motion pictures, is the one "Which pictures are worthwhile?" Many lists are to be had, but approved lists are not so plentiful. It is a dif- ficult thing to preview pictures per- sonally, and the next best thing is to use lists previewed by interested groups throughout the country and recom- mended by dependable people. The following are films selected by the Library Committee, particularly suitable for children: Book Adaptations Adventures of Maya„_Klein Corporation (Life and adventures of Maya) As No Man Has Loved Fox (Hale's Historical classic 'The Man With- out a Country') Black Beauty Warner The Blue Bird Paramount Captain January Principal Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Fox The Cricket on the Hearth Edited The Deerslayer Edited Evangeline L United Artists Freckles R. K. O. The Harvester -—.. R. K. O. Keeper of the Bees . R. K. O. A Kiss for Cinderella Paramount Laddie R. K. O. The Little Minister Paramount Little Women Paramount The Magic Garden R. K. O. Molly Make-Believe Paramount Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Paramount Pollyanna United Artists Ramona United Artists Robinson Crusoe Amefanglo The Taming of the Shrew__United Artists The Three Musketeers United Artists Tide of Empire Metro Goldwyn Mayer Treasure Island Fox (Continued on page 582) WHITE FAWN FLOUR LEADS THEM ALL ASK FOR NEW RED CROSS HEALTH PRODUCTS. INSIST ON WHITE FAWN FLOUR. Offices and Warehouse 722 State Street Wasatch 1922 Salt Lake City, Utah 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 > I I e—mii-tamni-m r MANTI TEMPLE ENDORSES IRON FIREMAN Automatic coal burner maintains even heat and cuts fuel bills. After two years of Iron Fireman operation, Lewis Anderson, president of the Manti Temple, of Manti, Utah, writes: "Our Iron Fireman has given splendid satisfaction. Our engineer re- ports that the maintaining of uniform heat throughout the building is made much easier than the old style of firing. We also notice a marked saving1 in fuel. Although we have two boilers, only one is needed with Iron Fireman." Thousands of Iron Fireman users have had the same pleasant expe- rience as the Manti Temple. Replacing old fashioned methods of firing with an Iron Fireman automatic coal burner means reduction of fuel costs from 15% to 50%, reduction in labor costs, elimination of the smoke nui- sance, and the maintenance of even heat and power at all times. £ For further information, see your Iron Fireman agent, or wTrite or phone Mayne Read, district representative, IRON FIREMAN MANUFAC- TURING COMPANY, 1C23 Yale Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah. I IRON FIREMAN j AUTOMATIC COAL BURNER jj THE MACHINE THAT MADE COAL AN AUTOMATIC FUEL —* i

578 The Improvement Era for June, 1930 fro«Hfr(»^»-<>^»^j« DISTINCTIVE ! LIGHTING | FIXTURES i j For Residential or Church Purposes Send for Catalog i i j Elder Bros. Electric 1 136 East Broadway Salt Lake City Branch Stores at I ■ Ogden j ' 233 7 Washington Ave. : Provo j 215 West Center St. ! - i WINNING NEW Users Every Day CONOCO GERM PROCESSED PARAFFIN BASE MOTOR OIL M Men - Gleaners Department COMMITTEE Combined M Men and Gleaners Committees THE plans for the great Gleaner Girl-M Men Meeting in the Tab- ernacle on Sunday evening of June Conference are being worked out by a number of committees. The key-note of the program will be to inspire an appreciation for the work of the foun- ders of our Church and to stir every- one up with an enthusiastic desire to carry on the good work in the future. Part of the program will take place on the huge stage erected for the pag- eant while the remainder of it will be in the nature of singing and speaking by the M Men and Gleaners. Ac- cording to all reports, the whole lower floor of the Tabernacle and most of the stage will be occupied by M Men and Gleaners, while in the gallery will be seated officers and teach- ers of the M. I. A. organization. Because of our inability to accom- modate all who will desire to attend this meeting, no one will be admitted except by tickets which will be dis- tributed first to M Men and Gleaners and then to stake and ward officers and teachers, and third to the public. These tickets will be given out during the June Conference. The Tabernacle will be decorated with banners from all of the stakes in the Church together with other appropriate decorations and everything is being done to make this meeting the most successful and spectacular gathering of young men and women in the history of our Church. Every ward and stake in the Church should advertise the meeting widely and to do all in their power to have as many M Men and Gleaners as possible attend the meeting. Program Herbert B. Maw, Chairman Thomas A. Beal Emily H. Higgs Rachel G. Taylor Floyd G. Eyre, Ogden Eula Waldram, Ogden Helen S. Williams, Salt Lake Werner Kiepe, Salt Lake Clarence S. Boyle, Provo Leona Durrant, Provo Advertising Oscar W. Carlson, Chairman Martha G. Smith Allen Brockbank, Salt Lake Ruth Tanner, Ogden LeRoy Olsen, Provo Decoration Alma C. Clayton, Chairman Grace C. Neslen Lillian Booth, American Fork D. R. Forsha, Ogden Mildred Morgan, Salt Lake Housing Homer Warner, Chairman Martha G. Smith T. F. Williams, Ogden A. P. Warnick, Provo James W. Fitches, Salt Lake The M Men-Gleaner Banquet A S everybody knows, there are ban- 4 * quets, and banquets, and the difference doesn't lie 'in the food served but in the atmosphere of the occasion. Flowers, lights, pretty clothes awaken the artistic sense. Add to these the elevation of thought and feeling which is inspired by a few words of grace simply, but sincerely, uttered; by beautiful music; by com- munity singing of well-known M. I. A. songs, and the best emotions of the heart are aroused. A delightful banquet and ball was held in the Hotel Bigelow, Ogden, Utah, by the M Men and Gleaner Girls of the Mount Ogden Stake, un- der the direction of the M. I. A. Stake Presidency. Two hundred and thirty-one guests were served. Each ward planned and arranged its own table decorations, the result being a harmonious display of beautiful flowers. An interesting feature of the de- lightful program was the toast "To the Gleaner Girls," by Art Farley, an M Man, and its response "To the M Men," by Eula Waldram, a Gleaner girl. At the close of the dinner, when the large gathering rose to its feet and sang: Dear M. I. A., it was with swelling hearts. In the ballroom the dance program featured the Gold and Green Caprice, danced by six sets from the different wards. Master of ceremonies Floyd Eyre introduced Edvenia Jeppson of the Stake Board, who had trained the dancers together with one hundred and fifty other dancers. The demonstra- tion was very beautiful and enjoyed by all.

The Improvement Era for June, 1930 579 Summer-time VW"HAT is so rare as a day in ** June?" the poet asks, and the answer is simple: nothing — unless it be the glorious vacation days that fol- low after. Mountain and seashore and park are calling, and in the glorious freedom of the summer some of the old feelings vanish and new, wonder- ful ones take their place. Romance is in the air, borne on the fragrance of flowers; youth is exemplified in the loveliness of nature, and hearts are light. It is right and natural that girls should enjoy life, particularly the beautiful seasons; but it is right, too, that they should realize that just as spring and summer are only a part of the year, so is girlhood just a part of life. Years lie ahead, years that should and can be the "best of life for which the first was made," and every act and thought of girlhood will remain as a part of womanhood. Make the summer lovely in itself, and twice lovely in the memories it will create. Remember that a serious mis-step never can be undone, and that from the care-free, impulsive girl you are today, you will grow into the thoughtful, purposeful woman of to- morrow. May every day of your summer vacation become a happy and blessed memory! Contribute to the honor and happi- ness of your home by being to your parents what you hope your children someday may be to you! Gleaner Banquets THE Gleaner banquet idea has grown from a small one to a very big and interesting one. Members of the General Board who have visited on such occasions are delighted with the success attending them, and the joy created by them: Various schemes of color and arrangement are used, and most interesting programs are pre- sented. Ensign Stake THE report of the Ensign Stake Ban- juet is one which will doubtless be of interest to all stakes and suggestions for next year might develop from it. The banquet was planned many weeks ahead, and efforts put forth to raise sufficient money that every Gleaner girl in the stake might attend. Plays, vaudeville skits, candy sales, etc., were carried on, and before the appointed date every single girl was assured of a place. The affair was held at the Hotel Utah, and beautiful decorations lent an air of festivity be- fore the banquet began. The girls, as they arrived in their colorful dresses, suggested the gathering of a bouquet, {Continued on page 583) The Utah High School of Beauty \ Culture 331 Clift Bldg., Salt Lake \ Learn a profession that would make ' vou independent for the rest of j your life. Write for catalog. ■ Mail this Coupon. Name I Address | City We can provide room and board to students out of town. M. I. A. OUTING— ALWAYS THE GREATEST DAY IN JUNE! A trip to Saltair is always the big fun feature of your visit in Salt Lake City. Utah's incomparable pleasure resort opens May 30 for an all-summer run. Come out with your friends on M. I. A. Day — enjoy the unique program Friday, June 6. ELECTRIC TRAINS EVERY HALF HOUR TWO FINE MOTOR WAYS

580 The Improvement Era for June, 1930 ^o«Mfr< )^WI^»<)^<)«»O^I) •»< i * The n Blue-Bird MATTRESS Points of Superiority COMFORT, BEAUTY, QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP, ENDURANCE, LOW COST, SERVICE. Most Furniture Stores Sell It PIONEER MATTRESS FACTORY " i Salt Lake City, Utah j ' i I You Cannot Afford j [ to be Without a "Caterpillar" Trac- l tor During 1930! Make your profit by lowering operating costs and increasing pro- duction. The "Caterpillar" Tractor is the only sure way of doing this. We have a size for you at a price you can pay. Landes & Company Dealers SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Branches Logan, Tremonton, Nephi, Utah — Malad and Preston, Idaho ! COMMITTEE May Booth Talmage, Chairman Laura P. Nicholson Agnes S. Knowlton Julia S. Baxter Marie C. Thomas tomimmmmi THROUGH lack of space some notes on June Conference were not printed in the May Era. Will you kindly, therefore, re-read our letter of April 1, and also all general informa- tion concerning the Conference, in this Era? There are a few points we de- sire especially to emphasize: 1. The separate meeting for Junior leaders on Friday, June 6, after the general morning session, when our next year's work will be presented, problems discussed, and information of present interest given out. Refresh- ments will be served. 2. The Junior-Bee-Hive Festival on Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 a. m. in the Tabernacle. (All Y. L. M. I. A. officers are ex- pected to attend this session. We trust the Tabernacle will be filled by mem- bers and friends, and that their hearts will be touched by the message and achievements of our lovely young girls) . 3. Leadership Institute. (It is hoped that as many Junior Leaders as can arrange to do so, will remain for the two-day Institute following the Con- ference. This will be in the nature of a school and each session will be of great value in preparing leaders for their responsible positions) . Attendance at the Conference in June is recognized as of paramount im- portance in developing efficient lead- ership. A trite but expressive figure of speech likens this occasion to the re- charging of a battery. Those officers who attend are sure to find renewed strength and courage for their work. Careful planning may enable many to avail themselves of this great oppor- tunity for spiritual uplift and devel- opment. Items to be Sent at Once to Ward Junior Leaders JUNIOR members who can conven- iently do so, are asked to wear white or cream colored suits or dresses with a rose colored rose or corsage. This request, however, must not in any way deter any girl from attending because she cannot procure a special costume. Cooperation of all Junior girls is desired in demontrating our Project by decorating the Tabernacle. In ad- dition to making her own rose or corsage, may we hope to get an ad- ditional rose contributed from each girl in the class, and at least a yard of roses from the group as a whole to form a huge wreath or garland for decorative purposes. The roses should be somewhat open and not too small. Perfection of detail is not essential; rather keep in mind the decorative effect to be achieved in that immense auditorium. Crepe paper must be some shade of rose color, but not neces- sarily of the best quality. It may be purchased in any store where such ma- terials are carried. Stems for single roses should be about 12 inches long and may be made either with Den- nison's or radio wire. Roses for the wreath may be fastened on Dennison's or cotton clothes wire. Leaves should not be purchased, but made of ordi- nary crepe paper. Flowers should be sent to the Y. L. M. I. A. General Board Office, 33 Bishop's Building. Salt Lake City, Utah, and should reach the committee before conference. Urge every Junior girl to memorize the words and music of our two Junior songs: It's Joy to be a Junior Girt and Junior Roses, so they may be sung with spirit and uniformity. We desire to emphasize the thought that all departments are part of the great M. I. A. movement; so, for the opening and closing numbers we shall sing M. I. A. We Hail Thee, and M. I. A., Our M. I. A., and these also should be thoroughly practiced and memorized. All of these selections will be found in the middle section of the M. I. A. Song Book. Junior Girls Join M-Men and Gleaners in Banquet /^\NE of the most delightful events of ^~S the Minidoka Stake season was the banquet held, at which about one hundred and sixty M Men, Gleaners and Junior girls were present. The program and dance were under the direction of the M. I. A. Stake Of- ficers. Daffodils gracing the table and shamrocks used as favors combined to carry out the Gold and Green color scheme of the M. I. A. M. I. A. and other songs were sung by the entire group as the opening number on the program, followed by an address of welcome by Amy Har- rison, Stake Gleaner Girl leader, a Junior Girls' chorus and vocal trio, instrumental trio selections and short talks by Stake Superintendent A. L. May and Ralph McCloy, stake M Men President. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing, and most delightful the affair proved to be.

The Improvement Era for June, 1930 581 Bee-Hive Messages "V\7E have closed our season's inten- ^' sive work and have arrived at the vacation period. The hand books, scrap books, etc., show how com- pletely and efficiently the girls have reached their goal. The joy in each heart testifies to the effort expended, the service rendered, and the growth marked. The schools are dismissed and the Bee-Hive girls have a great deal of leisure time on their hands and we feel that the Bee-Keepers now have a real opportunity for service. What are you going to do to help the girls use their time profitably? We are sure they will be very enthusi- astic if you call them together and plan a nice summer program. This pro- gram should be full of various kinds of activities. We suggest the follow- ing: hiking, boating, swimming, lawn parties, home parties, handcrafts, out- ings, gardening, etc. All your activi- ties should be planned with the view toward cell filling. The summer pe- riod is a good time for the girls to earn bee-lines and merit badges. Plan at least one good hike. Every hike should be taken with a purpose — have your girls remember they are Bee- Hive girls; sing your Bee-Hive songs, make original songs using your swarm name and symbol. Study the bees, birds, trees, wild flowers, formation of rocks, etc., along the way. Many cells can be filled — in mountain climbing cells 620, 624, 625; for nature study, cells 515, 517, 580, 581, 582 and others; and for your lunch, cells 105, 106, 111. The girls will enjoy a nice lawn party, either at some home or at a suitable park where they can play all kinds of out-door games, such as are suggested in the Field of Health under "Dancing and Games." All programs should be well planned and carried out so that your time will be profit- ably spent and enjoyable. The girls should find a great deal of interest in all sorts of handwork. The vacation period is a good time for the girls to make Christmas presents and in painting old furniture. It is sur- prising the many lovely ways in which old materials and scraps of silk around the home can be made into rugs, pil- lows, tied and dyed articles, lamp shades, etc. The girls should be en- couraged to read good books and it may be interesting for one girl to read while the others work. We would refer you to reading course lists as pub- lished in the M. I. A. Hand Book pages 129 to 132 inclusive. We ask that you cooperate with your stake and ward in putting over a successful Mothers and Daughters' (Continued on page 583) K. P. Co. Ketterer & Perschon Co. 65 7 Washington Street Salt Lake City, Utah Interior Decorating, Painting, Paperhanging in Private Homes, Churches, Amusement Halls Right Prices — High Quality — Satisfaction Assured SKETCHES ON REQUEST Phone Was. 2797 Phone Hy. 375i M* Improvement in the appearance of painted surfaces in the home, outside and inside, is assured by the use of "Property Life Insur- ance" products. A new, popular one is Bennett's Troprw insurance. Quick Enamel — an excellent utility enamel in eight bright colors. It dries quickly to a high, durable gloss. Suitable for furniture and dec- orative purposes. Made by the makers of Bennett's Pure Paints Bennett Glass & Paint Co. 65 West First South Salt Lake City

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The Improvement Era for June, 1930 583 Gleaner Girls (Continued from page 579) and no flower garden was ever more bright than their happy faces. Having worked for the success of the occasion, they were ready to enjoy it to a de- gree never reached without effort. The Program TTHE theme of the evening was "In ■■ Life's Garden" and a series of short talks was given, introduced by rhymed explanations, which put into the affair the spirit of ideal gleaning. "Preparing the Garden" was the sub- ject treated by President Ruth May Fox. "Planting the Seeds" was the subject of the next one, given by Ber- tha S. Stevenson, Stake President of the Y. L. M. I. A. A Gleaner leader, Ethel Evans, discussed "Cultivating the Garden," and a Gleaner girl, Dorothy Iverson, "Reaping the Har- vest." Following these came short toasts on "Binding the Sheaves" in which was considered the year's activ- ity program. "Music" by the girls of the 21st ward; "Questions" by an- other girl; "Men" by Gladys Cragun and "Literature" by Mary Shindler presented in an interesting and enlight- ening way the experiences, real and imaginary, of the various groups. A beautiful banquet it was, but not more beautiful than the thoughts it aroused of the wonderful things awaiting the lovely girls who partici- pated. In view of the accomplish- ments of the girls, their systematic carrying out of plans long made and the faces lit by the light of faith and friendship, it would indeed be a pessi- mist who could foresee in the future aught but joy and glory. Bee-Hive Girls (Continued from page 581) Day. You should do whatever you can to make this a really enjoyable day for all the mothers and daughters of M. I. A. We remind you again of the M. I. A. Institute to be held following June Conference at which helpful sugges- tions will be given on handcraft and other phases of summer work suggest- ed herein. In the stakes having summer camps, we encourage Bee-Keepers to organize the girls and spend a few days in camp. We are sure you could not plan a more enjoyable time for your- selves. ARE YOU j USING THE AIR? I You Can Contribute to the Upbuilding ! of Air Transportation only by Making I Use of its Possibilities. ! ARE YOU SENDING YOUR CORRESPOND- | ENCE AIR MAIL? j HAVE YOU MADE A TRIP BY AIR? \ For Full Information On Air Mail — Air Travel [ — Air Express ] Write ! NATIONAL PARKS AIRWAYS, Inc. j 119 So. Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah | i »<< iim <»<: * t > -mm- t>mwm'<m ^H«Bf)4^[|^^« K !«» <>««»■(•• i CONSOLIDATED WAGON 8 MACHINE COMPANY UTAH AND IDAHO Leading Implement and Hardware Dealers 40 Branch Houses and 35 Agencies located to best serve the trade WE STOCK NONE BUT THE HIGHEST GRADE MERCHANDISE Guarantee the best of service at prices as low as quality of merchandise and service will permit »t!«»4)«B<>^')« »«)«H»t>«^< M^MM This Chocolate is Balanced for Health and Flavo ♦ Ghirardelli s Ground Chocolate is richer than cocoa . . . but not as rich as"bar"choc- olate. That's why teachers and mothers of the West prefer it for children and for their own tables. It's balanced Tor nutrition values . . . and for the full, fine flavor that nothing but chocolate can supply. FREE Write for "Sweet Sixteen" Recipe Packet No. 2, D. Ghirardelli Co., 914 North Point St., San Francisco, Calif. GHIRARD ELLI'S m CHOCOLATE Say "Gear-ar-delly" 328

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The Improvement Era for June, 1930 585 feet though seemingly trifling gave him a great amount of trouble. Coach Haugland, however, was patient, working with him day after day in the most painstaking manner until at last the stroke was mastered. Then Bill set about lowering his record for the middle distances. He wanted to be exactly on edge for the Andover meet. The con- test would mean much to him and his Shadows, for it would be his one opportunity of the year to prove that he was a worthy de- scendant of theirs. Besides, Rad Bowen was entered in the two- twenty, his own particular race — Rad of the flaming "W" and the arrogant father. i\T last the long ex- pected day arrived. The gallery for spectators in the tank room was packed to the doors when Bill, wearing the Staeger Gold and Blue, poised for his take-off in the two- twenty free style. On Bill's left he found an And- over man; on his right, Rad Bowen whose thick lips twisted into a smile of confidence, Bill thought, as he waved his recog- nition. Beyond Rad was Jim Tate, his own Staeger team mate. When the starter barked his command to get ready, Bill toed the edge of the tank eager for the plunge. Though he looked straight ahead at the place on the water where he expected to land, he was vividly conscious of his competi- tors, especially Rad Bowen. i\S the gun cracked. Bill shot into the water, his body splitting the waves and gliding far out like a flung harpoon. Then he struck into his two-twenty pace. He saw Rad Bowen reach the end of the pool and turn and spring back, his pointed fingers cleaving the water before him. Bill did likewise, giving stroke for stroke. Just then he felt that he would rather defeat Rad Bowen than any other man in the world. He knew that the course was five lengths of the pool. Up and back and up and back again the four swimmers flashed, Bill all the time keeping a close check on Bowen. He knew Rad's time, and was confident of victory. He timed his own stroke so that the two touched the end of the pool almost at the same instant — one TEMPLE BRAND GARMENTS Of superior quality and workmanship manufactured for the SALT LAKE KNITTING STORE And sold at prices defying competition. When ordering; from us remember We Pay Postage FOR LADIES No. 703 Flat Weave $ .95 719 Ribbed Light Weight 1.25 792 Fine Quality Cotton 1.50 751 Fine Silk Lisle 1.95 711 Silk Stripe Med. Wt 1.50 710 Extra Quality Silk Stripe 1.95 714 Med. Wt. Extra Quality 1.75 718 Rayon 1.75 715 Super Quality Rayon 2.75 720 Non-Run Rayon 1.95 FOR MEN No. 610 Ribbed Light Wt $1.25 601 Ribbed Med. Wt 1.25 602 Extra Fine Quality 1.50 614..Med. Wt. Ex. Quality 1.75 605 Med. Heavy Cotton 1.50 663 Med. Heavy Unbleached Cotton.. 1.95 664 Med. Heavy Wt. Cotton 1.95 620 Non-Run Rayon 2.50 680 Extra Heavy Unbleached 2.25 660 Med. Wt. Silk and Wool 2.50 20% Extra Charge For Sizes Over 46 Do not fail to specify New or Old Style and if for Man or Woman, also state if long or short sleeve, short or long legs are wanted. Give accurate Bust Measurement, Height and Weight. Samples Sent Upon Request. SALT LAKE KNITTING STORE 70 So. Main St., Salt Lake City, Utah— OLDEST KNITTING STORE IN UTAH r " SERVING THE PUBLIC With their PLUMBING wants for a generation where you can save and every purchase is a bargain Yours Plumbingly Stirling Supply Corporation MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS 350 South State -o-aHB-o-w»<! 2225 South 5th East SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES OFFER SPECIAL SUMMER VACATION FARES From Salt Lake Gity or Ogden TO LOS ANGELES AND RETURN BOTH WAYS (IA A A VIA SAN FRANCISCO 1_ qrlV.VU TO LOS ANGELES VIA SAN FRANCISCO RE- d»AH TA TURNING DIRECT OR ROUTE REVERSED <PTl««JV Proportionately low fares from all other points in UTAH, IDAHO and MONTANA STOPOVERS ALLOWED AT ALL POINTS TICKETS ON SALE DAILY COMMENCING MAY 15 th FINAL RETURN LIMIT OCTOBER 31st For further information CALL, WRITE or PHONE D. R. OWEN, GENERAL AGENT 41 SO. MAIN ST. SALT LAKE CITY PHONE WASATCH 3008—3078

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The Improvement Era for June, 1930 587 his room and threw the door open. "Dad!" he exclaimed when he had found his voice. "How did you get here?" William Gardner rose from his chair. Bill seized his outstretched hand. "Gee, I'm glad to see you!" he exclaimed. "Of course you'll be at the meet tomorrow night?" Gardner smiled. "Probably." Bill turned to his companions. "Coach — Jim — this is Dad." Then pulling the coach forward. "Dad, this is Coach Haugland, the man who has been trying to make a swimmer out a me." The two shook hands, Haug- land's face for the moment becom- ing the "sun's only rival." "Awfully glad to see you, Mr. Gardner," he warbled. "You must stay for the meet." "This doesn't look any too good." Gardner held up the pa- per he had been reading. "Neither of these boys won his race to- night." I HE coach nearly ex- ploded trying to keep his feet on the floor. 'There's a reason," he twitter- ed, leaning over toward the vis- itor. "I told 'em to take it easy — there's strategy in swimming, Mr. Gardner — a lot of strategy. Make the other fellow think you're easy. Staeger's day is tomorrow night." The football veteran smiled at that but he was unconvinced. "In amateur sports, the best man always wins," he said, voic- ing his code. "Not in the preliminaries — not in the preliminaries, Mr. Gard- ner," Coach Haugland chirped. 'The best man will win tomor- row night — here are two of them." He placed his arms af- fectionately around the two boys. "Then I'll stay," Gardner re- plied. "Came a purpose, in fact." "I'll simply have to win with you here," Bill said whimsically, "even if Reed Morrow, last year's champion, is entered in my race. Rad Bowen is also swimming it, so I'll need all the help I can get from my — Shadows." "Your what?" Gardner, senior, asked. Bill smiled through his blush. "From the wagon train bosses — the pioneers," he said, grinning 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 ^SalfLafce /^cflardware Co. Salt Lake City, Utah Grand Junction, Colorado Wholesale Exclusively Pocatello, Idaho Boise, Idaho r INSURE Your registered stock and dairy herds against death from any cause. INSURE Your animals while in transit to market. Let us quote you rates. HEBER J. GRANT & COMPANY 20 Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah B-O-^M-O-M»0« Buy With Confidence Wear With Satisfaction Where Savings Are Greatest LOGAN GARMENT COMWOT LOGAN.UTAH Where Q,wnlity and Workman- ship Are Sold At Moderate Prices OTTO MEHR, Manager Med. weight. Cotton $1.25 High Grade Combed Peeler Cotton. Lt. wt. Extra fine, either style 2.20 X104B. High grade Combed Peeler Cotton. Lt. wt. Extra fine Bleached. Either style 2.40 Pure Silk and Wool Gar- ment 5.95 400. X104. 420. X304B. Heavy wt. Carded Cotton. Bleached. Either style $1.85 Silk and French spun worsted. Wool mixed. Med. wt. Either style 2.70 The best grade Dulenza Silk Garments. New style 2.05 Silk stripe, cotton mix 1.85 Extra heavy worsted wool and cot. mix. Either style 4.60 304. 374. t:04. 741. 10% extra for sizes larger than 44 bust, or "double backs." Write for Samples Use enclosed coupon when ordering direct. Made to Measure LOGAN GARMENT CO., Logan Utah. Please send me the following suits of L. D. S. ( larments : Price Quantity | Style No. Sex | Bust Length | Sleeve | Height Weight i • | Name "treet City. State

588 The Improvement Era for June, 1930 *n-}-+mm-'.:-m I I It's the fine INGREDIENTS I j . the way they're » BAKED j Fine, selected ingredients. ... = chosen for their highly nour- - ishing qualities. Expert baking ' by the Master Royal bakers! ^ These two combined give you B LONG ROYAL bread. = Ask for LONG ROYAL by j name. It's made by the bakers of those delicious Royal Choco- late Cup Cakes. Royal Baking Co., Salt Lake City and Ogden. A Puddings Pies "'"'Custards I I Fresh Every Day at Your Grocer's ! { i I LONG ROYAL Better Bread — Better Baked i . . . smooth, creamy and delicious. For every milk or cream need. y AT YOUR GROCER'S j sheepishly. "Had no idea you'd come." Wi ILLIAM Gardner looked into his son's wistful face. For the first time he caught some inkling of what his constant harp- ing on the subject of football had meant to him. "Of course I'd come," he ex- claimed. "Why, boy, I—" Then his voice failed him. To hide his emotion he stepped close and in his old way spanned his great hands across his son's waist line. "Built like a blue racer," he rumbled hoarsely. , "Ought a have speed in the water— don't need much else for — swimming." The little coach was immediate- ly on the firing line. "Don't, eh?" he queried. "Let me tell you, Mr. Gardner, that it takes gizzard to win a swimming match. Speed alone will never win tomorrow night — it will take gizzard. Why, do you realize there'll be a national champion in every event? And champions have gizzard as well as speed. You'll know what I mean tomorrow night." "All right, we'll see," the elder Gardner laughed. "Now I guess I'd better get out so these hell- divers can get a little rest. Sleep is great medicine; it helps the giz- zard." He moved to the door. "Saw Coach Winston in the lob- by—I want ,to chin a bit with him," he announced as he went out. 0] 'N the following eve- ning when young Bill Gardner took his place ready for the take- off in the two-twenty free style, he glanced up at the sea of faces above him in the gallery. He knew that up there somewhere was a square-jawed man to whom this race meant as much as it did to him or to Coach Haugland, per- haps more. His Shadows were very real as he awaited the signal to start. He knew that he would need not only his own reserve but theirs as well, for on one side he was flanked by the two-twenty champion of the United States and on the other by Rad Bowen, of Andover. Beyond was Joe Winters of some college in Illinois. At the crack of the gun,. Bill shot into the water. He knew he had eleven lengths of the pool to go, and he also knew that he would have to sprint all eleven against this competition. There would be no watching of his op- ponents this time. He had learn- ed his lesson in the conference meet. B ACK and forth the quartet flashed like long white fish, their arms and feet churning the water into foam. Bill sensed that the champion and he were gradually pulling into the lead as the crowd began to roar its excite- ment. Discovering that his wind was holding out better even than he had anticipated, Bill was sweeping up the pool on his ninth lap when he came into contact with flailing arms. He veered to one side, but in that second he caught sight of Rad Bowen's surprised face. The collision was slight, but Bill knew it would give the champion a slight advantage. Throwing cau- tion to the winds, forgetting ev- erything but victory, Bill struck into his fastest sprint. He'd have to last to the finish, that was all. Up in the gallery William Gard- ner saw the collision and groaned. "Now for the gizzard," he mut- tered, remembering Coach Haug- land's pet .expression. "Most men'd be licked right now." He LE was electrified at Bill's response. He saw the blonde head splitting the waters like the prow of a speed boat, as two long, sinewy arms hooked out and into the waves with the rapidity of flashes of lightning, and two long, fin-like feet beat the water into foam behind him. He glanced at his companion. Old Coach Win- ston was crouched in his seat, his eyes glued upon the water below. But young Bill Gardner did not think of gizzard — he thought only that a collision had defeated him once before. He knew that up above him somewhere two deep eyes were looking down upon what appeared to be a defeated son. Bill reached the wall at last. He saw the champion shoot out as he jack-knifed ready to spring. Then with every nerve, every muscle tense and straining, he shot to- ward the finish in the wake of his opponent. He'd win or — die. Bill's Shadows hovered beside him — -urged him on. He literally leaped over the water. He was keyed up, buoyant. He felt as if

The Improvement Era for June, 1930 589 he were a tiny speed boat driven by a thousand horse power motor. 1HEN his long hand reached out and he touched the finish wall. With bursting lungs and heart he lay upon the surface of the pool until he felt hands lifting him from the water. "You won! You won!" Coach Haugland was screeching like a parrakeet. Bill followed the coach as he pushed his way through the con- testants and coaches at the end of the pool and sought the dressing room. A roar that seemed to shake the building followed them. A moment later William Gardner burst in. "Boy!" BiU caught the thrill in his father's voice as unmindful of his wet suit he hugged the new champion to his breast. "You're wonderful! You've got speed!" "Gizzard, you mean, Mr. Gard- ner," the little coach responded happily. "That kind of races are won by gizzard. That fool Bowen fouled him or Bill'd a won by two yards. Broke the national record as it was." Bill stretched out on a training table was trying to recover his breath. "Better go — up — Dad, and see — the other — races," he panted. "Not just yet — -couldn't see 'em just yet, Bill," the senior Gardner replied as he brushed the back of a thick hand across his eyes. "Steam in there's awfully hard on the eyes," he apologized sheepish- ly. After a moment he spoke again. 'That was Rad Bowen that fouled you, wasn't it?" "Yeah," Bill replied. "Didn't mean to — got lost — I guess." "Lost, nothing," Coach Haug- land exploded. "Did just the same thing his team-mate did when Rad beat you in the conference meet. Couldn't stand to see you beat him, that's all." Wi ILLIAM GARDNER stooped over his son. "Did something like that hap- pen when Rad beat you before?" he asked. "Well, I guess!" the coach chirped. "Only the collision was lots worse. Bill had Rad by more than a yard when it happened. How else did you suppose Rad Bowen ever beat Bill Gardner?" MISS-LOU SHRIMP just the thing for parties Mi§S*3L 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 ran of Miss-Lou Shrimp well with salt and pepper ; chop a few pieces celery well with a little onion, and C'dd. 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 j Manufacturer's Agents — Merchandise Brokers 328 West 2nd South Salt Lake City, Utah L_. . VISITORS TO SALT LAKE CITY WELCOME TO MEET AT r — j The UNION DENTAL CO., 212 MAIN ST. i i Utah's Oldest and Largest Dental Office EXAMINATION FREE Complete X-Ray Service — Modem Sterilising Equipment Painless Extraction of Teeth — 50c Extractions Under Gas — $2 to $4 — and 50c per Tooth extracted FREE EXTRACTION WHEN PLATES OR BRIDGE WORK IS ORDERED Vulcanite Plate, With Trubyte Teeth — $10 22-K Gold Crown and Bridge Work — $5 Per Tooth UNION DENTAL CO., 212 MAIN ST. Same Management anrl Location for Over 28 Years SALT LAKE CITY ELPS YOU to be always at your best Constipation, indigestion and other stom- ach disorders lower your vitality and slow you up generally. Fleischmann's Yeast, containing the tonic Vitamins B and D, cor- rects this condition and makes you fit. Three cakes daily will help you to be al- ways at your best. Fleischmann's Yeast At most grocers, soda fountains and restaurants.

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PLAYS, of all publishers. The very latest productions. Opera Scores, Librettos, Stage Guides, and Orches- trations. Scores loaned for one week for inspection before making your choice of the Opera that you wish to produce. Velour curtains, Cycloramas, and stage scenery. MAKEUP, all the latest and new BtOCK. I NON EXPLOSIVE s STANDARD OIL products' - V pringtime freshness ALL THE YEAR.F Gardner, senior, pressed one of Bill's hands. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked. Bill had partly recovered from his swim but his heart was too near his larynx for him to speak clear- 'The Shadows," he grinned. "Those pioneer chaps, you know. They didn't have any one to listen to their hard luck stories and so they didn't learn how to tell 'em, I think I've heard you say. I'm tryin' to forget myself." Ti W HEN the four-forty was called, Bill still felt a bit shaky. The shorter race had been a tremendous strain. He knew, however, that once in the water he would lose most of his nervous- ness. As he stood waiting on the brink of the tank, he glanced ap- praisingly at Jim Tate, his team mate. This was Jim's specialty. Coach Haugland had said to Bill just before he left the dressing room: "Don't overstrain. If Jim takes first or second and you even a third, fourth, or fifth, Staeger will have a rating well up among the leading universities." Bill, however, had made reser- vations when he noded assent. He was determined to win if he could. Besides Tate had excused himself for not making a better showing in his heat of the two-twenty by declaring that he was slowed down by a cramp in his right leg. Bill feared that the longer race, twenty- two lengths of the pool, would be a strain that would tax limbs and hearts in the best of condition. At the crack of the gun Bill once more shot into the water. He knew that despite the length of the race, that the man who won against this competition would have to make excellent time on ev- ery lap. Working his arms easily, he glided through the waves keeping abreast of the other swimmers, but not crowding the pace. He felt that his sprint was equal to that of the best of them. When, how- ever, Jeff Bowles, the national champion, stretched into a faster clip, Bill allowed all three men to slide ahead. He had swum the distance too many times not to know that they were already close to national time. HE eighteenth lap found Jim Tate trailing the cham- pion by a length; Jones of Michi- gan, trailing Tate. Bill was a good length behind Jones, but he knew that only super-swimmers could stand the terrific strain the entire remaining distance. He was con- fidently expecting one or all to break. He was skimming up the pool on the nineteenth lap expecting to break into his sprint at the turn when suddenly he found Jim Tate beside him. "All in," Tate gasped. "Cramps again — will never finish — It's up to you — ." But Bill Gardner did not wait to hear the conclusion of the sen- tence. Shooting his long fins in- to the water he was off on the trail of Jeff Bowles. Coach Haugland on the brink of the pool saw Tate hesitate and drop back. He screeched in his bird-like way, croaking over and over something about gizzards. Then he saw Bill Gardner break into his matchless sprint just as if he had not finished the greatest two-twenty in inter-collegiate his- tory less than a half hour before; as if there were not several yards to make up against the famous Jeff Bowles. But to Bill Gardner just then the little coach did not exist. The universe had suddenly dropped away and had left two beings like meteors whizzing through the blue waves of the pool. He was one of them and must win. Doggedly he swam, clawing the water back with arms that ached, but could not resist his will. UNCE more he was super-man. He was his great- grandfather sweeping over the plains like a hurricane; his grand- father striking madly about him felling the giant pines in every di- rection; he was his father, an oval ball tucked under his arm and thundering through a field of eleven giants — twenty-two clutch- ing hands! Up in the seats old Bill Gard- ner's jaws were set and his eyes had in them the light of battle as he leaned forward in his seat. He was down there in spirit fighting with his son. "C'mon, boy! C'mon, boy!" he coaxed. "He'll never make it." It was

The Improvement Era for June, 1930 591 Rad Bowen speaking. He had dressed after his race and was sit- ting in the gallery with his father. Gardner, senior, whirled upon him. "He's making it, can't you see?" he growled. Then once more he turned back to the pool. But neither Bill nor Bowles could hear. Their minds were focussed on one thing — the goal ahead. end of the pool. Blindly he lunged forward with his last remaining ounce of strength, his long arms pointing straight ahead. With the feel of tile against his flesh, the world seemed to cave in. Once more he felt trembling hands dragging him from the water, and felt strong arms around Ti HEN came the last turn. The champion was a full yard ahead when he reached the end, whirled and started back. Bill felt a great calmness come over him as he jack-knifed. Then his legs shot out sending him like a tor- pedo for the goal. "For Staeger and Father — Shad- ows; for Staeger and Father- — Shadows!" was hammering over and over in his mind as he forced his long fins out to gather another two yards of water to fling behind. He dimly knew that the crowd to the last person was on their feet cheering and bellowing madly as he flashed up the final stretch. Steadily he drew up on Bowles a foot — two feet — a yard! Before him as through a mist he saw the ! LAGOON him as he was carried to the dress- ing room. Half unconscious, he felt himself stretched out on a training table. A jumble of voices was in his ears. Then from what seemed a great distance he heard the voice of Coach Haugland. "You won again! You won again! YOU WON AGAIN!" It , . ,__ The FUN SPOT of Utah^Z) XvX-x-x-x-xox:-x-x;:v::-:x ■x-Xxi-x-x x-" x-x ---v.x-x :ox-x-x-x- :v:->:v:-:-:-:'V-:-:.:-:-x-::v>:X-:':-:v:-x-":-Xv: ;:::?H::;;;::';K;:«S:sS!ljSS¥ffi SWIM IN THE LARGEST FILTERED FRESH WATER BATHING POOL IN THE WEST OPENS MAY 30, 1930 THERE'S NO END TO WHAT IT DOES! Electric service in the home drives away the hard work and leaves mother the time she needs for the other things she wants to do — reading, recreation, social visits and the care of her children. COMBINATION RATES You have heard before of our combination rates for the home use of Electric Service — call at any of our stores and let us talk to you about them. In such combinations as you may have there may be a real saving to you. We want you to receive service at the minimum cost applicable to your requirements. ELECTRIC COOKING — Nothing cooks to perfection except the Electric Range. ELECTRIC WATER HEATING— The last word in convenience. ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION— Refrigeration with automatic control. These Constitute the "Great Triumvirate" Convenient Monthly Payments UTAH LIGHT 8 POWER CO. Efficient Public Service