standing request of the previous evening, to leave me alone
with the school in the forenoon, so that I could get a
chance to see its every-day working. It is my custom every-
where to address the students during the last half hour
or so in the afternoon, at which occasion the mem-
bers of the Board and patrons of the school are welcome,
but not before. According to all appearance, Bro. ,
is a faithful worker and will grow to be a valuable
acquisition to our corps of teachers. They were 45
students of the 5th & 4th Reader grade registered.
Sevier Stake.
For this Stake I left Monday ^Tuesday,^ Jan. 24, with the afternoon train,
addressed that same evening a public meeting in ,
and on the following evening one at ,
where I was joined by Pres. . On Wednesday ^Thursday^, Jan. 26,
left for , where I visited the
for several hours, and met with the Academy Board.
At the latter meeting, It was concluded, to have the
labors of the Academy Board separated from the
Stake Board and steps to that effect were taken by
the Stake Presidency. The Stake Academy is presided
over by Bro. , assisted by Sister , both teachers of a high order. 150 students
registered, among whom 17 Normals of the Junior Grade.