Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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hikers some few clays before. Ar the base of the pole was buried a glass bottle in which was placed a scroll bearing the names of those who took the hike. The pole, twenty feet in height, was set three feet into solid rock and closely cemented. The pole set, the call to the colors was given and three hundred seventy-five loyal Weberites came to attention while slowly and dramatically the two grandest of flags were flung to the clear autumn breezes. The “Star Spangled Banner” and the “Purple and White were sung as they have never been sung before. A never-to-be-for- gotten program followed, with that honored and beloved Weberite, David O. McKay, as the chief speaker and center of interest. After appropriate remarks, Brother McKay offered the dedicatory prayer, one which will live long in the memory of those who heard it. At five o’clock began the journey homeward. Being much fresh- ened by the long rest the hikers soon reached Malan’s Heights, and the cabin site became a scene of bonfires and rapidly disappearing lunches. A clear sky and a full moon added much to the thrill of the mountain descent. As the curfew called forth the hour of nine, the last weary hiker trudged into the city. Thus ended the most momentous hike in Weber’s history.