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Show Boost For Game Vol. 10 No. i Weber Wins Right To Play $ 4. .5. .;. .fr .j ASSEMBLY RENOVATION Many Improvements To Be Made In College Auditorium SUGt TO BE REMODELED, NEW SEATS, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS The information comes from the office that the long wished-for improvements in the auditorium are at last to be made. Definite arrangements have been concluded with carpenters and painters and work is to be begun immediately. An extensive program of reconstruction and renovation is contemplated vhich ".11 transform our present assembly hall into a fine place worthy of the Weber student body. The plans include an almost complete change of the stage and ceiling. The stage is to be raised almost a foot and a half, and the old steps at the back of it removed. This will afford a larger space on the stage, and will make it more nearly the standard of what a stage should be. Dressing rooms will be built on either , i 3: t x at i side, affording entrance to the stage from two directions. A complete stage-lighting system will be installed which will provide effective and artistic lighting for all productions. To add the finishing touching to the stage, a beautiful curtain will be hung, probably of plain velvet in a dark color, lending a richness compatible with the other improvements.To better the acoustics of the room, the heavy cross beams and posts are to be removed. This will also remove any obstruction to a perfect view of th estage from any position in the hall. The entire ceiling is to be remodeled and arranged so that there will be no possible interference with sound. To replace the battered chairs at present in use, new opera chairs have been purchased. They have already arrived, and await unpacking and installation. These seats are the best that could be purchased, comfortable and sturdy. When the chairs j save been put in, carpets will ; be laid down the aisles, so that one will be able to pass clown the hall between the rows of chairs without creating a great disturbance. The final touch will be the decorating. The walls and ceiling are to be tinted and decorated in a tasteful and quiet manner. An indirect lighting system will be installed, which may be turned partly or completely off, to suit any demands. The completed result will be as fine a place for theatricals, or meetings as can be found anywhere in the city. The old make-shift gym and auditorium will be gone forever, you won't know the old place. But, to quote President Tracy: "This is only the beginning. Watch us grow !" FRESHMEN LEAD IN For the next few weeks school interest will be centered in the Barker Extemporaneous Speaking Contests. Professor Barker, at present head of the modem languages department at the University, was formerly president of the Weber Academy. He instituted the contests at that time to develop among the students who do not usually go out for oratory talent along this line. The first contest was held i Friday, October 31, on the subject, The Presidential Election and the Supreme Court." Miss Ella Robinson, sophomore, won first place; second and third places going to freshmen. The second contest was held Tuesday, November 4, the subject being "The World War That the World Gained." Mr. Gean Greenwell fresh- man, took first place in this, second and third places going j i. to sophomores The two classes being even in the two contests, centered great effort on the third contest, held Friday, November 7. The subject of this contest was "Fundamentalism vs. Modernism in Religion." Miss Althea Thomas, freshman, was awarded first place in this, second and third places going to trie sophomore ana freshman classes respectively. There are four preliminary contests yet to be conducted, m which the classes will en deavor to capture as many points as possible. Then, as a final contest, the two best speakers of the whole contest one freshman and one sopho more, will contest for the personal award. The prize awarded to the best speakers is ten dollars in cash, the honor of winning the contest going to the class which has the most points. EAST Mr. Eugene Roberts, director of the Weber gymnasium, returned last week from the East, where he has been inspecting gymnasiums and equipments. Mr. Roberts made the trip for the express purpose of investigating how Eastern schools equip and conduct their gymnasium, with an eye to obtaining the very best apparatus possible for our new building. Immediately upon his return, the school and church officials met and ordered the equipment. They cannot, as yet, announce an opening date, but anticpate having the gymnasium ready in time to begin the physical education courses in the winter quarter. ORATORICAL CONTEST ON NOVEMBER 21 PLANS COMPLETED EAR The Grant Oratorical Contest is to be held on the 21st of November. This date is considerably later than the regular time, but owing to the great number of student body affairs, it has been impossible to get this event in before now. The contest is sponsored by President Grant to stimulate interest in the religious as well as oratory. The subjects j have usually been on ' religious topics. This year President Grant has announced that the subject shall be "The Real Evidences of a Religious Life." Try-outs will be held the last of this week or the first of next week. Entrants to the contest will therefore have to have their speeches written and memorized by that time. It is permitted that the contestants have their speeches criticized by their English in structors, and that they revise them after the tryouts. Every .student who takes theology will be required to write a theme on the subject of the contest. The theme must be long enough to thoroughly cover the subject. It is possible that this will bring out more contestants, for if they have to prepare the theme they might as well memorize it and take part in the contest. The speeches must take only fifteen minutes in delivery, and as this makes the address a very short one, every student who is interested in oratory should not fail to at least try out. The judges of the contest have not as yet been chosen, but no doubt they will be men i outside of school who are well fitted for the positions. Professor Farley, who has charge of the contest, will also select the judges. He will announce further details of importance to contestants. To the winner of the contest will be awarded a book autographed by President Grant. It is hoped that the President will find it possible to be present to award the prize, but this is doubtful, as he is very busy at the present time. WEBER DEFEATS WEST- Playing on a muddy field against a comparatively weak prep-school team, the "W" men had little difficulty in trouncing the Salt Lake Parsons in a 24 to 0 game at Lorin Farr Park. The whole Weber squad showed nicks, but gave promise of rounding into the championship con-from Coach Stevenson. MONDAY, NOVEMBER io, 1924 itiiist pnpp S 100 IS GREAT JISSET TO ENGLISH DEPT: Among the valuable additions to the faculty of Weber this year is Miss Grace S. Wood of the English department.Miss Wood is a graduate of the University of Utah. While at this institution she made an enviable record, participating in many activities, being a member of the Oasis club, Honorary Debating Society, Trotters club, Euterpean Honorary Poets Society, Lamda Phi Lambdi Social Sorority and Dedication Editor of the 1923 Utonian. In the fall of 1923 Miss Wood entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. The following spring she received her Master's degree, being the only one of five hundred students to win such an honor. This accomplishment alone is exemplary of the brilliancy of Miss Wood. While at the University of Michigan she studied under three of the most prominent authorities, in their depart ments, in America. She stud ied the Development of the Novel under Dr. Strauss, head of the English department, English Literature under Dr. Hanford, America's greatest authority of Milton and public speaking under Professor Hollister. Miss Wood also studied under other eminent men and comes to us fully competent to uphold and raise the standard set by the department she is in. While in the East she visited many of the larger cities as well as many points in Canada. On her way home she was accompanied by her brother. They motored home by way of the old Mormon trail, joining it at Council Bluffs and thence westward to Salt Lake City. Miss Wood is at present the faculty advisor on the Herald staff and Freshman class advisor.We may feel very fortunate in having one of such ability and with so splendid a record course that cannot be sur-join us. passed in the state. STARTED LAST FRIDAY WEBER p E BETTER ALL COMPARE WELL WITH U. OF II. AND 111 C. There is a notion current that because of Weber being a small college, that it is unable to give competent instruction, but such is not the case as seen by a comparison of the training of the Weber College instructors and the training of those at the University of Utah and Agricultural Col lege, which was made recently. ' After a survey of the I the teaching staffs for the at the two larger institutions of the state it was found that, taking it by an average, the instructors at Weber have had either equal or higher train-teaching staffs for the ing. In the English department Professor Farley has an A. B. degree, Miss Wood has a mas ter s degree, and Miss Read has an A. B. degree. In this department the . University of Utah and the Utah Agri cultural College present instructors with training just about equal to that of the Weber's instructors. In the physical science department our rank is higher than that of the other two schools. Both of our instructors have Ph. D. degrees. Among the faculty at the other two schools, lower degrees than those held by the professors at Weber College are the rule. The same is the case in the department ' of History and Political Science. Pro- lessor Blaylock possesses a Master of Arts degree, while the instructors for undergraduate work at the Utah Agricultural College and at the University of Utah generally hold lower degrees. Professor Winsor of the Psychology and Education Department also possesses a Master of Arts degree, which makes him of superior standing to those of the other two schools. In the mathematics department Professor Stevenson compares very favorably with those of his department at the University and the U. A. C. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree and has had a great deal of experience as well as having had some extension work. We need not say more after the foregoing facts have been adduced concerning the standing of teaching Weber College presents. Those who have been prejudiced toward high class of work obtainable at Weber have not been acquainted with these facts and a consideration of them should allay their bias on this point. It can be said very truthfully that Weber College can present a two-year college TRAINING For Qi According to annuncements from the classes, dramatics will be prominently featured in the social and activity calendar for the coming winter. No doubt, the remodeling of the auditorium is directly responsible for this stimulation in the field of dramatics. To formally open the audi torium to the students and the. public, the Freshman class will present a clever vau deville bill, capped with a one-act play. Work on the stunts has already been started, and as soon as a cast for the play is selected rehearsals will be begun. About three weeks after the Freshmen present their entertainment, the Sophomores will put on something of a similar nature, which will be announced soon. There is a great deal of talent in this class, some of its members having been in "The Charm School" last year. It is the intention of the classes to present these enter tainments at frequent intervals, to stimulate interest in dramatics, contribute to the student body funds, and de velop talent for the school play, which will be produced in April. The English department will supervise class as well as school dramatics, so we may expect productions of a very high order. E TO WEBERFIELD At the meeting of the nesday, November 5, the question of enlarging Weber's campus was discussed. W. H. Wright and Sons' Company have offered at a very reasonable price, certain property on the Weber block, which, if, purchased, will form a very considerable addition to the school grounds. Weber is bound to grow, nothing short of fire or flood can stop her progress, and now is the time to provide for her expansion. The offer made by the Wright family is very generous, it almost gives the school the privilege of naming her own price. If the board can see its way to make this purchase, the first great step toward a greater Weber will have been made. With a newly remodeled auditorium, the new gymn and some new property to boast of as evidences of the steady growth of the school in scarcely two years of existence, what cannot be expected in "the next few years which will mark as a permanent addition to higher education in this state, Weber College. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES TO GIVE PLAYS PROSPECTIV ADDITION .ampionsmp B.Y.C. Decisively Beaten In Crucial Contest Last Saturday Brigham Young College was handed a decisive defeat by the score of 23 to 0 in the football game played at Lorin Farr Park last Saturday against Weber College. By winning this game Weber receives the right to play the Arizona Junior College for the junior college national championship. The field was in fairly good condition considering the snows recently and except for a few spots of mud permitted a fairly fast brand of ball to be played. The weather was ideal for football, although a little cold for the fans. The B. Y. C. student body was well represented and much to their credit, had a band of twenty-two members there. In all, there were over seventy B. Y. C. students, and the support given their team was commendable. A!mo3t the entire student body from Weber was present and the spirit they carried throughout the whole game was beyond criticism. One remarkable feature of this spirit was that the greatest part of the cheer ing was done when the B. Y. C. team made its only advance of the game upon Weber terri tory. The Weber band was also present and aided to ke.jp up the college spirit. The towns-people came out in greater numbers this time and we are sure that they were thrilled with the splendid work of Weber and the support given the team. At the end of the first quarter it looked like it was going to be a hard-fought affair. Weber came within scoring distance several times and then failed to put the pigskin over when the B. Y. C. line held firmly. During this quarter neither team resorted to forward passing to any ex tent, but later in the game the air tactics were used to considerable advantage. Late in the quarter Couch registered a pretty place kick from the thirty-five yard line which ;gave Weber her first points, During the second quarter Weber seemed to . gain her stride and by a series of line plunges and end runs put the ball over for the first touch down of the game, Halliday carrying the ball. B. Y. C. came back strong in the sec ond half and made an advance which netted them three first downs, but were held when they came within scoring dis tance. Weber retaliated, came back and the rest of the quarter held B. Y. C. in her own territory. The fourth quarter saw Weber in full bloom. Two touchdowns were made in this quarter, resulting from wonderful open field running and forward passing. Couch carried the ball over for one touchdown and Halliday for the other. This brought the total score to twenty-three for Weber and nothing for B. Y. C. Picking stars of the game would be difficult because of the excellent team work displayed. In the Weber back-field every man deserves credit. The kicking of Couch, as well as his plunging, featured the game. Doxy got away for S e Grant Oratorial Contest Nov. 2 1 st is FOUR PAGES several long runs and was a great strength in breaking up plays on the defensive. Halliday also featured in many sensational plays and played a heady and consistent game throughout. Vest figured in some excellent line plunging and made nicmy-gtcirts .lnxmgii clever twisting and side stepping. On the defense Vest was a tower of strength. We cannot praise those who worked on the line too highly. Zinn and Barker at nd positions worked in admirable fashion, especially the last half. At tackle positions Mor ris and White stood up under some rough treatment and opened big gaps in the B. Y. C. line for the backfield. White played his first game of football in this game and stayed the whole game work ing consistently all the time. At guard McGregor and Parker stood the brunt of the de fense. Except for two short periods in the game there was nothing made over these positions and when in danger they held like a stone wall. It was over these positions and tac kle that the ball was carried for two touchdowns and these men opened the holes to make scoring possible. Van Tanner and Cortez each worked at center very effectively, and both on offensive and defensive showed up in great style. Bramwell, who substituted for Vest, filled up the gap creditably. Bybee, quarterback for the B. Y. C, showed up well and was responsible for most of the gains for his team. Those who worked in the backfield with him did some good work and in fact the whole team is worthy of commendation for the fight they put up even after defeat was certain. The main plays by quarters is as follows : First quarter: B. Y. C. C. kicks off to Weber thirty yard line. B. Y. C. penalized five yards for off side. Weber plunges over for first downs. Weber held and punted to B. Y. C. ten yard line. B. Y. C. returns punt to Weber, Halliday returning the ball to the sixty yard line. Weber punts to B. Y. C. fifteen yard line and B. Y. C. exchanges the punt. Halliday carries a forward pass to B. Y. C. thirty-five line. Halliday again carries the ball to B. Y. C. five yard line and B. Y. C. holds and punts out of danger. Halliday takes the ball to the fifteen yard line. Vest plunges to seven yard line and the B. Y. C. again holds and (Continued on Tage Four) |