Mutual Work
Improvement Era, vol. 33, no. 9, July 1930, pp. 641 to 655
Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations
MUTUAL WO =s General Superintendency Y. M. M. I. A. George Albert Smith, Richard R. Lyman, Melvin J. Ballard, Executive Secretary: Oscar A. Kirkham, Executive Department E= 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 NOT since our Jubilee in 1925 have we had quite such a Con- ference as the one just passed. The spirit of the Centennial was in the air and every one of the large number of delegates was actuated by it — the spirit of re-dedication and unspoken pledge to live and maintain Gospel standards and particularly to give de- voted service in the cause of youth. The challenge thrown out by the theme of the Conference — "Onward with Mormon Ideals" — was caught up by the officers and members alike and from the whole-hearted enthusiastic response the Church can be confident that the M. I. A. will do its part nobly in the century which lies ahead. Special effort had been made to make this conference a gathering of young people as well as of leaders and so two sessions were set apart for this purpose — one on the morning of the second day for the younger mem- bers of the organization — Scouts, Van- guards, and Bee-Hive and Junior girls, and one on Sunday evening, the clos- ing meeting, for the M Men and Gleaners. That both of these measured up fully to the expectation of those di- recting them, all who were fortunate to be present will attest. They were both lovely events of a spiritual and educational character and the thou- sands of young men and young wo- men, boys and girls who participated, manifested a fine spirit of loyalty and devotion to the faith of their fathers. Also inspiring was the splendid pro- gram on adult education, which occu- pied one entire afternoon, and the fine general sessions in which messages from the General Superintendent and Presi- dent, stirring appeals on law observance and enforcement, the earnest address on the Slogan, and appeals for spiritual guidance in our leisure hours, were given. Crowning it all were the ad- monitions, encouragement, instruc- tions, and blessings of the First Presi- dency and other leaders of the Church. The Slogan for the new year as adopted at the conference — "We Stand for Loyal Adherence to Latter-day Saint Ideals" — will carry onward throughout the year, the inspiration of this great conference. A full account of the proceedings will appear in the August and ensuing issues of the Era. Program for Joint Evening Session for Sunday Evening, August 3 1. Opening exercises consisting of pre-arranged music and invocation. 2. Notices and announcement of program. 3. Thirty minute review of the centennial message of the First Presi- idency by one or more specially pre- pared persons. Material for prepara- tion follows. The complete message is in the May number of the Era. 4. Other exercises in keeping with M. I. A. Sunday evening objectives. "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" would be a fitting closing hymn and the benediction might be made to correlate with the message. Outline of Message of First Presidency 1. The Salutation. In which the word "beloved" causes one to think of what was said at the baptism of Jesus and brings to mind the introduction of the Son by the Father in the sacred grove. However, the word is not an exaggerated symbol of the feelings of the leaders toward members of the Church. 2. The Preface. The words of him whose Church they lead, the Church which bears his name — words in which he declares himself as the Son of God, the life and light of the world, the one through whom destruction may be es- caped and eternal life secured. The preface places all that follows subordinate to the words of the Re- deemer. The choice of the preface proclaims meekness. 3. The Official Reaffirmation and the Call for Re-dedication. Here the presidency is placed as the servant of the Church, and the Church speaks through its presidency. The reaffirmation breathes trust and loyal- ty. The call for re-dedication is expressive of authority and expecta- tion. It has in it the warmth of an invitation and the strength of a com- mand. 4. The Testimony Concerning Revelation and Inspiration and the Tribute to Science. God is given the glory for all as the source of man's possibilities, and man's efforts to find out and do is appreciated as a factor in making the past one hundred years the miracle century of the ages, in which the path of progress has been divinely illu- minated. There is in this part of the address a broadmindedness that can appreciate the achievements of men without being blind to the power of God. 5. The Historical Review. The life of Jesus is portrayed in a few paragraphs, each one of which is a crystal of knowledge. The strug- gles of the primitive Church, the decline of Christianity and the rule of Pagan Idolatry are presented with a vividness that illuminates the necessity for 6. A New Gospel Dispensation. In this part proof is given that "it was not a thing of chance." That it was preceded by foreseen prepara- tory events, that it was ushered in as a part of God's plan with the agency of man preserved. Attention is called to the fact that "As the Chritian dis- pensation was ushered in the glory
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The Improvement Era for July, 1930 643 Adult Department COMMITTEE A. L. Beeley; Lucy W. Smith, Chairmen J. F. Merrill F. S. Harris L. T. Cannon L. L. Daines R. W. Bennett M. C. Kimball A. M. Cannon A UNIQUE and interesting affair was given by the Adult class of the 18th Ward, Ensign Stake, during the month of May. About sixty members of the group met to enjoy the well prepared program. The get- acquainted idea was stressed effectively so that all present seemed to enter into the spirit of the occasion and lose all restraint. Many interesting games were played, but none achieved more popularity than the pantomime game. Newspapers were passed and each per- son instructed to tear the paper into forms and figures of animals or birds. These were gathered and pinned on room. The room was darkened and a i Industry (Continued from page 639) challenge to the youth of the Church is, in brief, this: "Make a place for yourself in the new industrial life by taking into it: The best training the schools can give you; The full vigor of a manhood unimpaired by intemperance and in- dulgence; and A mind undrugged by liquor and narcotics and unspoiled by sin." To this we would add: Seek to qualify to become a specialist. Learn a vocation wherewith you can make a comfortable livelihood and get for- ward.— The Presiding Bishopric, i -t -f Practical Rules of Living, "VTEVER put off till tomorrow what can be done today. Never trouble others to do what you can do yourself. Never spend your money before you have it. Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap. Pride costs as much as hunger, thirst and cold. We never repent of eating too little. Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly. How much pain those evils cost that never happen. Take things by their smooth handle. When angry, always count ten before you speak. — Decalogue of Thos. Jefferson. light swung back of the sheet, producing a pantomime effect of dancing figures on the sheet, which was most amusing. the back of a sheet hung across the Some of the ladies had responded to a request to wear old fashioned hats, and each in turn came forward and gave a history of her millinery treas- ure, some of which were 50 or 60 years of age — the hats, of course. As a finale to this feature, the ladies passed behind the sheet and staged a shadow fashion show. The program was interspersed with delightful readings and songs. De- licious refreshments were served and the affair pronounced a great success. 1 Recreation in the Home (Continued from page 636) mental urge may be given normal expression today in a more whole- some manner than ever before. This is due to the prevalence of the automobile among the people. Too often owners of cars fail to take advantage of their opportu- nities to travel beyond the limits of their own communities. If par- ents could but realize the untold benefits derived by the entire fam- ily from an occasional extensive automobile trip they would strain every point to give to their chil- dren that advantage. Not just a ride on some holiday along a traffic jammed high-way where nothing can be seen but other cars and oth- er families and nothing can be thought about except to avoid col- lision and where next to get a "hot-dog," but a well-planned leisurely tour off the beaten paths, into the mountains, to a near-by lake, up into the pine trees and the cedars. Let the restless boys do the planning. Make them realize that it is their trip and allow them all the joy possible for them to obtain. Many Latter-day Saint families have taken trips of this sort and the whole-hearted enthu- siasm with which they are plan- ning the next trip is ample proof of the benefits which are to be de- rived. Read the | Reading ! Course j Books ! During the i Summer. i i Here They Are Executive Life of Joseph Smith — Cannon ....$2.50 Special Price to M. I. A., $1.80, cash with the order. Adults Grandmother Brown's 100 Years — Brown 3.00 M Men Light in the Clear- ing— Bachelor 75 Gleaners Bamhi — Salten Junior Girls Life of Schumann- Heink — Lawton .... 2.50 2.50 Bee-Hive Mother Carey's Chickens — Wiggin.. .75 Vanguard On the Bottom — Ellsberg 3.00 Scouts Chad of Knob Hill 2.00 $17.00 Buy the entire list for $15.00 if cash comes with the order, $16.00 if sent C. O. D., or $17.00 if to the Ward account. charged DESERET | COMPANY 44 E. So. Temple < SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH L _<
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All the M Men and Gleaners who were present at the meeting held on Sunday night, June 8, in the Salt Lake Tab- ernacle must have thrilled from tip to toe with the grateful realization of their heritage. To belong to a Church which is the Church of Jesus Christ — the only one to which his name is given — is a privilege not lightly to be regarded. To be one of the youth of that Church, with years of service and understanding ahead, and the pos- sibility of becoming a leader of other youth is one which confronts every worthy member of the Church. Not an organization man-made and man- governed, there exists no aristocracy except that of strong character and splendid manhood and womanhood, and just as likely is one whose pro- genitors were of the working class of some obscure old-world town to become a leader and power for good as is one whose temporal condition is of wealth and prominence. The program of the M Men-Gleaner session was one of inspiration to the young people and of encouragement and promise to their leaders. The songs, "Carry On" and "Hail to the President," were sung with fervor and faith which resounded to the vaulted dome of the great building in which so many beautiful songs have been sung. The pictures of the youth of the past and the present-day leaders set in motion the hope and determina- tion to prove true to all that has gone before. Our progenitors be- queathed to this generation a sacred trust — to carry on the ideals for which they struggled and suffered — and we must not, shall not betray that trust. We must not, shall not, prove un- worthy ! The program began with an in- troduction of the M Men chairman by Supt. Geo. Albert Smith. After the opening exercises, the theme song, "Carry On," was sung, followed by pictorial representations of the Con- tribution of Youth to the Past and The Young People of Today. Faith, The Human Body, The Home, Our Government and Our Religion were thje subjects treated by the young people, and they did it in a most impressive manner. President Heber J. Grant was introduced, in response to which the entire assemblage sang "Hail to Our President." The Presi- dent delivered a brief, forceful ad- dress, and then the song, "Carry On," was repeated. The benediction, offered by a Gleaner Girl, closed one of the most impressive meetings ever held in the M. I. A. During the summer months to come, the program as presented in the Taber- nacle will be printed in detail in the Improvement Era. M Men and Gleaners all over the Church will want to put it on in ward or stake gathering. Prepare it as you are able, and in the early fall, present in your own localities in such a manner as to arouse in every heart the resolve to Carry On! The M. I. A. Slogan for 1930 (Continued from page 611) "Mormonism" has "rolled forth from the mountain" and out of ob- scurity into broad daylight. Our integrity and devotion to this cause depend upon the strength of our testimony, and if we would safe- guard jour spiritual heritage we must do it by gaining a strong in- dividual testimony of the truth of this Gospel. /^\UR duty is not only to pre- ^ serve our heritage, but to en- large upon itr ^Each previous gen- eration has made its heritage great- er by its achievements. We also must accomplish greater things. Thus we will keep our heritage bright and shining and hand it down to the coming generation better than we received it. In conclusion I wish to empha- size the fact that we inhabit a land which is choice above all others. The prophets have decreed that the people who possess this land "shall serve God, or shall be swept off when they are ripe in their iniq- (Continued on page 646)
The Improvement Era for July, 1930 645 Adams Ward M Men Basketball Team What is an M Man? By JACK TREVELLO IT has been the good fortune of the writer to be identified with the M Men in California for the past several years. I have answered the query, "What is an M Man?" hun- dreds of times. Through the various athletic activities of the M Men, a tremendous amount of publicity has come to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Golden Bear state. A potent factor that has gained wide attention and has stimulated great interest is the Calarico Interstake Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Los Angeles Stake M Men. This project was conceived by a group of M Men representing the Adams Ward. Little did they dream that in the space of a few years it would grow to the proportions that it has. At the last interstake tournament, teams from Juarez, old Mexico, Maricopa Stake, Arizona, and Hollywood and Los Angeles Stakes were represented. An enthusiastic crowd of over 750 people witnessed the fast basketball exhibited on the three nights of the tournament. All team men were guests of honor at a huge victory ball at the Stake Auditorium where Stake M Men Pres- ident presented the Adams Ward of the Los Angeles Stake the perpetual trophy, which requires three wins to maintain possession. The Adams Ward M Men team has had a very impressive season, winning over 98 per cent of all games played and defeating some of the fastest quintettes in the city of Los Angeles. This team uses the four-man zig system, which has developed an exceptional fast passing attack. These athletic activities have done much in answering the question, "What is an M Man?" M Men Basket-ball HHHAT basket-ball among the M -*- Men of the Church has reached amazing proportions is clearly shown in the article "Eight out of Eight Thousand" which appeared in the Improvement Era for May, 1929. It is claimed that the M Men basket- ball league is the largest in the world. If you know of one larger, tell us about it! i i K. P. Co. KETTERER & PERSCHON CO. 657 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. 3756 BEGKER'S «ECCP HEALTHFUL and DELICIOUS Keep a supply on hand You can buy BECCO where- ever good drinks are sold Made from a SI, LAGERED BREW- Made and bottled by BECKER PRODUCTS CO. Ogden, Utah
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The Improvement Era for July, 1930 647 WHEN this, the July issue of the Era, appears, our great M. I. A. Conference will be over. We sin- cerely trust that the spirit and theme of this occasion has entered into the heart of every Mutual girl — the spirit to carry on the ideals and achievements of those who have preceded us in this work. May the Junior Committee extend sincere appreciation to all our loyal workers, not alone to those who were near enough to give co- operation and support in making our Junior-Bee-Hive Festival the great suc- cess it was, but to all who have given of their time and effort to bjring successful achievement to our course of lessons and the activity work for the entire year. We feel that greater interest and enthusiasm were shown in Junior Contest work than ever before, and the training in self-control and good sportsmanship must have brought a development that put each participant into the winning class, even though a few may have reached the goal one step ahead of others. The strenuous period of our year's work is finished, but we trust that the summer months may provide many occasions for happy and joyous associ- ation. Just as all good mothers feel the same deep interest in their chil- dren's welfare during vacation time as in the winter months, so all Junior leaders should keep some point of con- tact in the summer time. They need not feel a burden of responsibility, but it should be quite simple for them to develop in the girls a desire to meet once a month or so in some social gathering. An early morning picnic, tennis match, swimming party, or breakfast in some park or wooded spot in the hills nearby would provide an hour or so of pure delight. One who has never been thrilled by the music of birds on an early morning has missed much of life's joy. To hear it with ones you love adds to its loveliness. An afternoon spent with sewing or other hand work, while one of the group gives an interesting review of the Junior book, might afford another profitable diversion. A visit to some spot of historic interest, to see a col- lection of relics, accompanied by a person who knows and will relate early experiences and tell of days in which our "Mormon" towns were surrounded by mud walls as a pro- tection against the Indians, and include some early customs and traditions of both people, would be of inestimable value. Refreshments at gatherings of this kind need not be expensive, but they should be appetizing. Lettuce and egg, or nuts with mayonnaise on let- tuce leaves make delicious sandwiches, and these with seasonable fruit and cookies provide a sufficiency for any occasion. Let the spirit of comrade- ship be featured and the thought of refreshments be secondary. Affairs of this kind will often develop feelings of confidence and friendship between a leader and her group that a whole season of formal lessons may not bring about. What we eat, so long as it is wholesome and good, is not of vital eoncern, but whether we keep hold of these girls and inspire them with high ideals and help them to de- velop the courage necessary to meet the problems of vacation time suc- cessfully is of tremendous import. If we take the trouble to call them by phone occasionally, write them a friendly note when they are out of town for a week or so, or show in any simple manner our personal in- terest in them and their comings and goings, the response, though not al- ways measurable, will far more than justify the effort put forth. / / / Junior Roses HE decorations for the Saturday morning session of June Confer- ence, held in the Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, were beautiful in the ex- treme. Over night the building had in very truth blossomed as the rose, and every possible space was color- fully and harmoniously bedecked. Roses were everywhere — pale pink, deep pink, and rich rose color — and the warmth of the flowers carried into every heart a message of beauty, not alone because of their appearance, but also the spirit which lingered about them. They were not ordinary roses, sent from uninterested hands and beauti- ful only in hue and arrangement; they were glorified flowers, made by the hands of girls whose love of flowers has been developing through the years, and who recognize in them the handi- work of the Creator. To the Junior Girls of the Church, and to their loyal leaders, the General Board extends a sincere expression of love and gratitude. . . also SLieED and Better than ever! Now you can buy Long Royal ready sliced as well as unsliced. In either form the new Long Royal is more delicious, more nourishing and finer than ever before! Made by the makers of those delicious Royal Choc- olate Cup Cakes, Royal Bak- ing Co., Salt Lake City and Ogden. FRESH AT YOUR GROCER'S TWICE A DAY LONG ROYAL better bread better baked Delicious Greaminess Sego Milk is famous for its uniformly fine texture and rich, creamy flavor. 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648 The Improvement Era for July, 1930 a free Encyclopedia of information about farm construction in concrete is yours for the asking. Practical drawings . . . pictures . . . tables . . . charts. Ask for copy of F-10, free! -It H— ill — II — Portland Cement Association McCornick Bldg., Salt Lake City CONCRETE FOR I I PERMANENCE I J You Cannot Afford to be Without a "Caterpillar" Trac- 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 Tractor & Equipment Company Dealers SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Branches Logan, Tremonton, Nephi, Utah — Malad and Preston, Idaho Bee Hive Girls Department Elsie Hogan COMMITTEE Catherine Folsom, Chairman Sarah R. Cannon Vida F. Clawson Glenn J. Beeley "MRS. EVELYN N. WOOD, Bee- •*• * Keeper, Emigration Ward, Liberty- Stake, Salt Lake City, gives a few of the interesting things accomplished by her swarm during the past year. "Bee-Hive work is lovely. How we've all enjoyed it! There is a thrill in finding ourselves and accomplishing things we never thought we could ever do. Our class began in the fall with two members and now we have a swarm of 1 8 lovely girls. For Christmas pres- ents we made 1 8 pillows for our mothers, and sent a basket to one poor family. We assisted our Mutual Presidency by presenting one of the three one-act plays given by our ward. We presented a Bee-Hive operetta, depicting the meaning and plan of Bee-Hive work. We were given the entire evening and had the largest crowd of people ever in attendance at a Sacrament meeting, according to our bishop. We are giving the operetta again for our Swarm Day. We served our swarm and Mutual Presidency to a six course dinner. The girls set the table and served the dinner themselves. We have had several other interesting parties and have organized the girls so that each will have a chance to play the part of a gracious hostess. We have divided ourselves into groups to get our pa- triarchal blessings and quite a number of of the girls now have them. At the dose of Mutual we presented each of our presidency with an organdy- petaled pillow, similar to the ones we made for our mothers. We are all organized for our summer work with many plans for loads of fun ahead. We hope all the girls of the Church have enjoyed their Bee-Hive work as much as we have." Mrs. Reba Hendricks, Mt. Ogden Stake Bee-Keeper writes as follows: "We have been having some most interesting demonstrations and feel quite encouraged with the work being accom- plished in our stake. Last week all of the 'Bees' of the stake met and our Scout Executive gave us a most interest- ing demonstration on First Aid and bandaging. Then we concluded our rally with a demonstration of Ithe contest dance. Two of our swarms in the stake are decorating their class rooms, painting and stenciling their symbols, bees, bee-hive, etc., and we hope it will awaken interest throughout the stake in having nice, appropriate class rooms. "We are en- joying our Bee-Hive work, which we feel is the most interesting part of M. I A." * * * The Bee-Hive Committee wishes to express to all of the stake and ward Bee-Keepers and the girls themselves, appreciation for the splendid work which they have accomplished during the past year. The contest work has gone over splendidly, we feel, and many girls have been given an opportunity of taking part in the various events. We have been more than delighted in visiting many of the stakes and hearing retold stories pre- sented so beautifully by the girls, and in some stakes of hearing many lovely choruses; of seeing the beautiful scrap books and hand work that have been displayed. We believe the holding of fine Swarm Day gatherings has far excelled anything previously held in this capacity. Truly the bees have been working all day long gathering golden honey, and we are sure they have received much joy in so doing. We hope you are all planning to carry on summer activities. Read the suggestions given in our Bee-Hive messages for June. Emery Stake Reports UNDER the direction of their stake officers the Junior and Bee-Hive girls of Emery Stake entertained their mothers at a stake banquet at Castle Dale. Each ward contributed a num- ber to the program. Bee-Hive girls retold story was contested. Two- hundred were present and we feel this was a very successful event for both mothers and girls expressed their appreciation and pleasure. From the Missions WE are always glad to hear of the progress being made in the mis- sions. Sister Eliza W. Tadje, wife of President Tadje of the Swiss-Ger- man Mission, expresses her delight with the beautiful symbolism of Bee- Hive work and states that the girls are very much interested. She says in part: "This year is a happy one for me. One hundred and fifty girls will be re- ceiving their Bee-Hive diplomas at the spring district conferences, and I am looking forward with real pleasure to the exercises I shall be privileged to attend. There is much to do and I am always busy, but I am very happy in the work." Sister Eudora Widtsoe, daughter of President John Widtsoe, writes a
The Improvement Era for July, 1930 649 very interesting article on Bee-Hive work in the April 6th number of the Millennial Star. We quote in part as follows: "A Bee-Hive Girl! What a wonder- ful privilege for the modern girl. A Bee-Hive girl takes her name after the little busy bee. The bee is a very ener- getic insect. When she works, she works very hard. She is happy and cheerful and does her share to make the world a brighter place. "I have the pleasure to announce that these European Missions have upwards of two thousand girls who are actively en- gaged in this wonderful work. This certainly shows that the young woman- hood of the Church here in Europe have taken firm grasp of this helpful work which is so joyous and soul-satisfying. "Bee-Hive girls who are now 'Bee- Hive Mothers' tell us one and all that because of their Bee-Hive work they have been able to respond to their duty and do their work so well that they know beyond doubt that they are better women and better mothers to healthier children than they would have been other- wise. Is not that a goal worth striving for? It is a privilege, this opportunity to become better women, to understand our fellow-men better, to do our part to make this world a happier and sweeter place in which to live, and one which none of us should miss." Sister Widtsoe states that one swarm of Bee-Hive girls engaged a dancing teacher for one night a week and that they have become quite graceful dan- cers. Also that some swarms have organized dramatic and operatic so- cieties and others have done a great deal of Red-cross work. "That's the Berries!" (Continued from page 642) to David, "Boy, you've got some nerve to take a chance on that one after this day's demonstration. If you ever make her mad — blooey goes the digestion!" T, HEIR laughter, ex- cited planning, the gay youth of them met the little dark-skinned huckster as he came down the stairs. He paused to listen, smil- ing, eyes glowing. He had not heard such merry-making since he left his care-free Italy. He had begun to think laughter had no place in this new busy world. It warmed his heart. He swung his crate jauntily to the other shoul- der and lifted his head high. "s Americano say," he chuck- led, "dats de berries! Make a de laugh." Just "RUN DOWN" that 's all Many people are irritable and depressed. Medical examination often reveals a physical and mental condition resulting from constipation and digestive disturbances. Three cakes of Fleischmann's Yeast daily, by relieving constipation, quickly remedy this condition and give new vigor and energy. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST At most grocers, soda fountains and restaurants. 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 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. No. 703 Flat Weave $ .95 610 719 Ribbed Light Weight 1.25 609 792 Fine Quality Cotton 1.50 602 751 Fine Silk Lisle 1.95 614 711 Silk Stripe Med. Wt _ 1.50 605 710 Extra Quality Silk Stripe 1.95 663 714 Med. Wt. Extra Quality 1.75 664 718 Rayon 1.75 620 715 Super Quality Rayon 2.75 680 720 Non-Run Rayon 1.95 660 FOR MEN Ribbed Light Wt $1.25 Fine Light Weight 95 Extra Fine Quality 1.50 Med. Wt. Ex. Quality 1.75 Med. Heavy Cotton 1.50 Med. Heavy Unbleached Cotton.. 1.95 Med. Heavy Wt. Cotton 1.95 Non-Run Rayon 2.75 Extra Heavy Unbleached 2.25 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
650 The Improvement Era for July, 1930 Every article which leaves our shop is not only cleaned and refreshed but also guar- anteed free from objection- able odor of all cleaning ma- terials. Mail orders handled carefully and promptly Salt Lake's Master Cleaners and NO/WXPlOWt STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA* STANDARD OIL products'- Opringtime freshness AIX THE YEAlJ Vanguard Handicraft Projects By A. A. ANDERSON Scout Executive Timpanogos Council, B. S. A. Horse-hair Handicraft "J"* HE art of working horsehair like -*■ leather thong plaiting was known and practiced by the early pioneers and cow-men of the west. In the spring of the year when the horses were brought in from the winter range, they were usually unfit for use until their manes and tails were trimmed out, and the mane and tail assumed proportions considered right. This hair was bundled into gunny-sacks and saved until winter when long evenings afforded opportunity for making new equipment — cinches, ropes, hacka- mores, bridle reins, quirts, hatbands and belts. There are four general types of horsehair construction: (1) Twisted strand hairwork — in which the hair strands are made into rope. (2) Plaited strand work — in which four, eight, twelve and sixteen plaited strands are laid side by side and sewn together through the edges to form a flat strap. (3) Half hitch work — which is built around a core or body of the work for ornamental decoration and to cover joints and fastenings, by mak- ing half hitches with a strand of hair around a twine that is wound around a core as the work progresses. (4) Woven hair work — which is produced by carrying strands of horse hair as warp, and weaving with a two strand weft. Twisted Hair Work A simple twisting apparatus may be made from a piece of wood as shown in sketches a and b. The arrow- shaped stick is placed on a large spike which is passed through a hole in the stick near the arrow barb. The spike serves as a handle and axis for the stick which is rotated as shown in sketch c. To operate re- quires two persons (No. 1 and No. 2 in sketch c) , 1 doing the twisting and backing away as the rope lengthens from No. 2, who holds the strands and does the feeding of hair into the strand as needed. .«;-■,■... «"-•_ »J5**^*W w& ... , ■ ■■■".■. ■: iii0$i Y. The length of the twisted strand should be four times the length of the finished rope. The single strand is doubled, as shown in sketch d, and the strands coil together into a double strand rope, which is doubled again as shown in sketch e. Terminal turks- head knot may be tied in the right hand end. The left hand end does not require a terminal knot since the strands double back upon themselves and are held tightly in place by their tendency to twist together. Plaited Strand Hair Work Horsehair strands to be plaited should be prepared from hair of uni- form length. Place eight to ten horse- hairs together side by side and tie with an overhand knot at the one end. With a slight twist, about three turns will make the hairs into a strand, then tie an overhand knot in the other end. Tie eight of these strands together with a twine at one end. Divide
The Improvement Era for July, 1930 651 four strands on each side, place over a nail and proceed as illustrated in sketches a to h. Cross the two left hand strands over the two right hand ones as in sketch b. The highest strand on the left is brought around behind the strand beneath the two right hand strands, and over two as indicated in sketch b, and in place in sketch c. Change hands and repeat the operation from right to left, as shown in sketches d and e. The principle involved in eight strand-plaiting is the bringing of the highest strand around behind the plait, beneath two and over two. Change hands and repeat, using the highest strand in the opposite side of the plait. Many and varied are the designs produced by using black and white horsehair or other contrasting colors in the plait strand. Horsehair may be dyed to give a variety of colors. The color and arrangement of the hair strands determine the pattern in the plaited strand. These strands may then be used to parallel other strands in such position that the combined pattern results in the design element of the finished work. Pattern k is the result of following strand arrange- ment /'. Arrangement / produces pat- tern m and n pattern o. In using plaited strands of equal number the first strand is folded back along itself as in ( 1 ) . The next strand is laid along the side of the first strand and passes around the end and back on the other side. These are stitched together in this position with a needle and strong thread. Other strands may be added to increase to desired width. In case the desired width of an as- sembled strap requires an odd num- ber of plaited strands, the arrangement shown in sketch 2 is used. The paralleled plaited strands which make up the strap are held in place by stitching together as shown in sketch 5, with strong thread. This thread is sewed through all strands with stitches the length of which are equal to the width of a single plaited strand from which the strap is made. The end of the strap shown in sketch 5 is made rigid by seizing each strand separately with thread, about two turns each, and then seizing all strands with a few turns of thread just back of the seizing threads on the individual strands. Then cover with half hitch work as in sketches 6, 7, and 8. Sliding Knot and Tassel Construc- tion— Adjustable fastenings for horse- hair hatbands, lanyards and other ar- ticles, are similar in construction to those used on leather. Single or double plaited strands may be terminated in a tassel. The ends of the plaited strands are seized with thread as shown in sketches B and C. Strap Assembly — Sketches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, illustrate method commonly used in the assembly of a strap from plaited strands. Sketches 1 and 2 show the method of making the round end for a belt. Short lengths of hair (5 or 6 inches) are placed around the ends of the strands as in D. The seizing thread is carried around the tassel hair as in E. The upper ends of the tassel hair is folded back over the seizing thread as in F, and these are seized in place as in G. The needle is now threaded with Rainbow Mattress Spring-Filled Dobby Ticking Ventilators Puts you to sleep and keeps you there — till morning Sold by most Furniture Stores PIONEER MATTRESS FACTORY 545 3rd North St. Was. 6423 Salt Lake City, Utah WINNING NEW Users Every Day CONOCO GERM PROCESSED PARAFFIN BASE MOTOR OIL
652 The Improvement Era for July, 1930 a strand of horsehair and the end is secured as shown in sketches H and J, These bands of horse hair are used in forming the covering which con- ceals the ends of the tassel. Two styles of tassel end coverings are shown in sketches P and S. Two turns of horsehair are half hitched on each side of the seizing thread as in sketches K, L, and M. The former is made as indicated in N and O, and is adapted to tassels of When You Write To Your Bank YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT When you send your busi- ness to the OGDEN STATE BANK, we under- take to supply the service which you desire and, if it be possible, /to do a little more for you than you ex- pected, and in a little bet- ter way. We are confident that you will derive genuine benefit from a relationship here. OGDEN STATE BANK 41 Years Under One Continuous Management small dimensions, and for best appear- ance the length should be equal to the diameter of the covered tassel. The tassel covering shown in sketch s is built up of several rows of half hitches, woven as shown in sketch R. Woven Horsehair Work — Woven strands of horsehair are made up as shown in sketch V. The ten-warp strands are divided equally, and the two weft strands are passed through the warp strands from opposite directions, the warp is then reversed and the operation is repeated. The weaving is ended as shown in sketch F, and the half hitch covering is applied to conceal the ends of the warp strands. Horsehair of all colors, patterns, constructions and further details on hair work can be procured from Lester Griswold, 623 Park Terrace, Colo- rado Springs, Colo. To Vanguard Leaders MR. VANGUARD LEADER, do you realize that your "Boy Chal- lenge" is to attract the 15 and 16 year old boy, now on the street, into your troop and to so fire his curiosity and interest that the attraction of the street will fade out in comparison to what you introduce for his leisure time occupation, even during the in- terim between troop meetings? Your most effective aid jn this direction is simple hand-crafts. There is something about a rope, string or tool that has a forceful appeal to the boy of this age. Do not pass up this opportunity because you may not be personally adaptable or interested, because it will
The Improvement Era for July, 1930 653 attract 100 per cent of these boys and hold them. If you cannot do this yourself, call in the boy, or, better still, the Old Timer who knows his stuff and carefully coach him to keep pretty well within these suggestions as to the amount fed the troop at each meeting, remembering always that in- terest is killed by over-feeding infor- mation. Always keep them hungry for more. Yes, if you work this right you can empty the streets of 15 and 1 6 year olds. Imagine what would happen i-f you appeared before your troop, equipped with a sharp knife and stick of wood, for a cutting guage, and demonstrated how to cut long thongs from the round discs cut from a pair of old shoes. Tell them of the many useful and ornamental creations which may be made from such material, then follow that by asking each one to remove the laces from his shoes, double them, and then proceed to teach four plait round. Climax this with the promise of the terminal turkshead and sliding knot for next meeting. Sit back and watch the fine interest work. The Improvement Era for this year (January, March and July, 1930) has printed several articles on this subject prepared especially for Vanguards and leaders. This issue explains and il- lustrates horse-hair work, a fascinating craft for boys. Don't fail to take note of this article and put it to use in your work with the young fellows whose hands need occupation and whose hearts and sympathies respond to any interest you take in helping them to find that occupation. Vanguard Song (Theme — "The Stars and Stripes) To My Sons, Conrad, Jay, Jack and Dan We're the Vanguard ranks of Zion, M. I. A. and home rely on Our progression as we try on Service to impart — Youth adventuring, staunch endeavor- ing, Pledging hand and heart. North to south, east to west, the world needs men And is calling on land and ocean, Here are we, glad and free and proud to be At our country's call for service and devotion. The Faith of our Fathers shall lead, Their precepts we prize and obey, Their glory of valor and deed Is the standard of M. I. A. For us they have blazoned the trail, and 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^alfLafce /^Hardware Gb. Salt Lake City, Utah Grand Junction, Colorado Wholesale Exclusively Pocatello, Idaho Boise, Idaho »i)^(]«»()«^(i«»n«»u«»<)«»o^()« ft-04M»
654 The Improvement Era for July, 1930 For us they have builded up the waste- land, Or mountain, or valley and plain — O we will follow where the fathers' steps are leading, (Racket — Great to be a buddy — buddy — buddy, in this good old U. S. A. Great to be a member — member — member — in this good old M. LA.) And we will sentinel the future with its glories all before us, While a thousand wards re-echo as we sing the Vanguard chorus, With our arrowhead turned skyward, Peace our emblem and our by-word, We will pledge the cause that stands for youth, That builds for truth, that lives for right forever, as On and upward and over and go, With colors in joyful array, The Vanguards of Zion enlisting, Are the sentries of M. I. A. From hillside and valley they teem, From mountain and desert they are thronging, The nations' defenders and pride — All hail the Vanguards of the M. I. A. of Zion. — Bertha A. Kleinman. Palmyra Stake Scouts TO better themselves and help to make other people happy, a num- ber of boys are putting in practice some of the many good things they are taught as Deacons and Scouts at their weekly meetings. They believe in being doers as well as hearers of the word, which was demonstrated this year as it has been for many years, by the boys of the Second Ward in rendering their yearly good turn. This year, 25 boys, accompanied by Mark J. Brockbank, John F. Warner, Jr., Walter H. Moore and H. Eugene Hughes, furnished three loads of wood cut up into stove lengths and de- livered to 22 widows of the ward. It gave the officials who accompan- ied the boys a genuine thrill to hear the words of appreciation expressed by the widows to the boys. Much good will be accomplished by the rendering of this kind of service, and many a humble and sincere prayer will ascend to heaven in behalf of these two organizations of boys who are cooperating for the betterment of boys in preparing them for future and greater service. To receive good from training in character development, we should use the agencies we have for the purposes for which they were instituted. Fathers* and Sons' Banquet i«i i«i - - dh ■■» i>i ria lit ^ ■»■ i
The Improvement Era for July, 1930 655 ■ML. Boy Scout Birthday Cake Scouts Active in Woodruff Stake TROOP 162 (formerly Troop 2) of Evanston, Wyo., has held its annual Fathers and Sons' banquet, this being the tenth annual celebration of the organization of the troop in 1920. This event is a project of the troop and is growing each year and giving more stimulus to the boys in the Scout work, and bringing about a fine contact between father and son, and a pledge from both to help with the Scout program for another year. This being the tenth anniversary, the troop invited the mothers also to attend, and it was one of the most inspirational meetings of fathers, mothers and sons imaginable, and was voted the best and most successful of the banquets held during the past ten years. There were one hundred and twenty-five parents and Scouts present, with special guests, making a total of one hundred forty. Song folders were provided for every guest and the singing was an inspiration, for everyone present took part in it. The evening commenced with the regular line formation of the Scouts, followed by the invocation, and then the flag ceremony and pledge of al- legiance to the flag by Scouts and guests. Contest games were played between fathers and sons and mothers and sons, and great enthusiasm pre- vailed. After the contests all repaired to the banquet room and a delightful program was carried out as the meal progressed. A large birthday cake had been prepared and beautifully dec- orated, which served 140 people and left enough over for forty more. A wonderful cake! All lights were turned out while the candles were lighted and the group sang America, followed by one minute of silence with heads bowed in memory of the Scouts who had been called to the great beyond. After grace was said, the following numbers were presented: "Smile Song;" address of welcome; ceremony of cutting birthday cake; a toast by the Bishop; song, "Evanston Scouts," by the boys; Scout Laws, by three Scouts; reading, "A Father's Ten Commandments;" Song "Dads;" toast by a Scout Father; song, "That Won- derful Mother of Mine;" toast by a Scout Mother; reading, "My Mother." m << — at 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 Summer Days Are Ideal Painting Days Clear warm weather * * surfaces completely dried * * pleasant working conditions, make summertime the ideal season for protecting and beautifying your home Bennett's Insurance, PURE PAINTS Enamels and Varnishes Offer a practically unlimited choice of colors and materials for all decorative purposes. The longer you defer the painting of a surface that needs painting, the costlier it is for both materials and labor. * * * It is false economy to avoid using Bennett's Paint Products when they're needed. Bennett Glass & Paint Company 61-65 West First South, Salt Lake City Dealers throughout Utah, Southern Idaho and in Neighboring States