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Show ... j The College ( Germ Has Sprouted. S Help It Grow! 4 Winter Quarter Commences m Soon 9j j t . l Ogden mi VOL. 8 No. 4 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1922 FOUR PAGES PRES. McKAY LEAVES FOR EUROPEAN MISSION WEBER CLASHES WITH OLD RIVALS ARMISTICE DAY Life's History Shows Leadership in Affairs Both At Home and Abroad Connected With Weber as and President of In the calling of Elder David O. McKay to preside over the European Mission, the Weber college loses the active service of . the President of the Board of Trustees, and a lifelong friend of the school. We must console ourselves with the thought that he is needed elsewhere and that after all our greatest allegiance is to the church. When the church calls for the services of a man, all other considerations are swept aside. Accordingly we wish Brother McKay an earnest farewell, and wish him. success in his important calling. -. In doing this, however, it might be profitable for us to review some of the outstanding incidents which connect the history of Weber and the life of David O. McKay. Brother McKay first entered Weber as a preparatory student in the fall of 1889, the second year of the Weber Stake academy, then occupying the Second ward institute. Later Brother McKay attended the University of Utah, graduated from the Normal course, and took up the work as a teacher. Very soon he was called on a mission to Great Britain. Here his active, energetic life asserted itself and soon he found himself presiding over the Scottish conference. Upon his return home he was appointed a teacher in Weber, entering the school as the head of the English department. He labored as a teacher in the school for three years, then became the princicpal of the institution, in 1902. The seven years during which Brother McKay was principal were years of remarkable growth for the school. Soon the build EARLY COMPLETION OF "GYM" ASSURED With the erection of the gymnasium walls comes strength to many a doubting Thomas, and as a result the funds are being paid into the treasury more liberally, perhaps, than before. The business men's drive for $30,000 from general contributions is being very generously subscribed to and the Committee feels assured that its efforts will soon be rewarded with success. Now that the crops are being harvested and money is more plentiful, the allotments made in the various wards throughout the country arc being generously paid. If the payments continue to come in as they have done during the last month, the Board of Trustees has every confidence that the building of the gym will go on without delay to its completion.In the college of Hard Knocks, one of them is sure to be from opportunity. Student, Teacher, Principal, Board of Trustees ing was entirely outgrown. Classes had to be held on the stairways and in the halls. Something had to be done in order to provide more room. But the Board remembered the hard time which they had had in raising the money to pay for the first building. Naturally they hesitated. They did not like to undertake a new burden. In this crisis the energy and soul of Brother McKay asserted themselves. He went before the Board of Education with the proposition that the teachers would build an addition onto the old building if they were given permission to soliccit funds. Permission was granted. Brother McKay became the central figure in a campaign for money. The teachers rallied to him and assisted in the work. The money . was collected. The church assisted out of the tithing funds. Individual contributions ranging from one dollar to five thousand dollars in one case, were received. The building was built and paid for. While this campaign was on, Brother McKay was chosen a member of the Twelve but he remained as principal of Weber until after the new building was completed. Since that time Brother McKay has served the school continually as president of the Board of Trustees. Although his duties as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve have taken most of his time, yet he has always found ways and means to boost for Weber. Weber is dear to the heart of Brother McKay. He loves the school, and in return is beloved by Weber and by every boy and girl who has attended the school. May God bless him as he goes from us to his new field of labor. John M. Mills Is Speaker At College Meet Suggests Effort as Requirement Necessary to Bring Weber to Front as College Superintendent John M. Mills of the State Industrial Schools spoke to the college students in their devotional Wednesday. Choosing as his theme, "The development of colleges," he gave as examples the Brigham Young College and the University of Chicago, both of which he said he attended when they were in their infancy. Their remarkable growth he attributed to effort. Weber college has the same opportunity to become a college of reputable standing if enough effort can be brought into the enterprise.He expressed the hope of every student attending college would aim to make Weber such a school. nH. Addresses Students Candidate for Congress Emphasizes Citizenship and Education Milton H. Welling, Democratic candidate for United States Representative, addressed Weber students on October 30, on the essentials of citizenship. He emphasized the necessity of standing up for our country and our country's laws; for putting men in office who will uphold these principles. In both the Democratic and Republican parties," said Mr. Welling, "there are unscrupulous men, men who are working for their own interests and not. for the public benefit. These men should be eliminated from politics for to have them in office' would be a menace to the country. In a talk to the college students he spoke of the advantages of a college education. He compared the path of life tht-t led thru the school and the path of life that went around the school. Perhaps, he said, they might arrive at the same destination but the one was more rugged and thrust upon its wayfarers many more discouragements. He then told of the vast problems in the development of the resources in Utah and of the urgent need for men who were masters of science, chemistry, and engineering to solve the problems of nature. He expressed himself as glad that the name of this institution had been changed from the Weber Normal college to Weber college, and giving as his reason the facet that the word "Normal" suggested that only normal courses were given. The road to happiness seems just wide enough for single folks to travel. The chief difference between any two men is usually a woman. t - x ' . 3 J College Hallowe'en Party Artistic Affair The Devil and his assistants, the Ghosts, held full sway at Weber on Monday, Nov. 30. All of the characters from Julius Caeser down to the modern flappers, cake-eaters, queen Anns and Mary-Anns were greeted by ghosts who led them thru a dark by-way, only to be catta pulted down the Devil's own slide into the infernal regions, which creaked with bones of skeletons. The hot breath of the fiery furnace scorched and with brimstone and ghostly moans filled the air. Here the Devil himself with his long-handlled spiked-fork prodded the guest thru Hades, where they drank of mystic potions, shook hands with fleshless skeletons and swore to abide by Weber to all eternity. The return to earth was made brilliant by the bright lights, and gorgeous costumes of the dancers. The ballroom was artistically decorated with cornstalks and pumpkin faces. Lighted Jack o' Lanterns surrounded the hall ; the lights were shaded in orange and black ; and large paper pumpkins covered with cats and bats hung from the corners. The college Hallowe'en party was in every detail a success. LET'S GO! Well by jing we're in the swim, the school year's goin' fine. We've got a darn good football team that boasts a heavy line. We have an opree comin' soon, they say she's sure a bird ; we have a pack of singers here, the best you ever heard. Our " grads loomed fourth in Shakespeare roles, they did the thing up brown, it only goes to show this Berg, we ought to run the town. There's only one thing that we lack in workin' up our rep, and that's a few more ginks around to shoot a little pep. We've got the goods, it's here by heck; we ain't a goin' wrong; we're goin' to polish off the deck, and do it with a song. Leslie Christensen To FiU Mission Editor of Herald and Journal Called ' for Swiss-German Mission Weber is soon to lose one of her best men. Elder Leslie J. Christensen leaves in the near future for the Swiss-German mission. He came to Weber college as a graduate of the Ogden high school, class of 1920. He attended the college during the winter quarter of the year 1920-21, but was unable to remain at school the remainder of the year. However he returned at the opening of the following school term. Because of Mr. Christensen's remarkable literary ability, President Tracy, then professor of English, suggested that he take charge of the publication of the Weber Herald and the Weber Literary Journal. This suggestion was accepted and immediate steps were taken to put out the first issue of the paper, which was published during the first part of October. Prior to this .the Herald had been looked upon as a paper of high school calibre. However, since Weber was rapidly developing into a college it was decided that the time had come for a college paper. The first edition published was a seven column paper instead of the five column size which had prevailed during the preceding year. The superior workmanship of the editor is clearly shown in both the Herald and Literary Journal. Back of our former editor's quiet manner stands intellect, character, and ability. His" future career is clearly mapped out. Weber whole-heartedly wishes him success. This evening a farewell party will be given for him in the Seventh Ward amusement hall. The students of Weber will also tender a farewell for their former editor. It will be given in the school auditorium Friday, November 17. Elder Christensen expects to leave Ogden Saturday the 18th, for Montreal, from which port he will sail November 24th. The best of good wishes attend hint on his long journey. It is the wish of those who know him that he may return in safety to his native land. Courses for Winter Quarter Announced Studies Standard College Work; Small Classes Advantageous Weber is giving at the present time college courses in History, Sociology, Economics, Ethics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. These courses are all standard college courses using the same texts as such schools as the University of Chicago, University of Virginia, and University of California. Under this arrangement of studies a student can do two full years of college work. (Continued on Page 3) Largest Crowd in History Of Foot Ball to Witness Traditional Batttle Nov. 11 Purple and White Line-up Looks Favorable for Weber Victory Over Ogden High Four years ago next Saturday, November 11th, Ogden was ablaze with enthusiasm. Bells were rung, flags flung to the forewinds ; men hugged men ; women hugged women ; people danced, laughed, sang beat tin tubs, built bonfires, and almost became inhuman with, gaiety; and why ? Because the allies had won what may well be called the greatest contest of all time. How fitting it is that on this memorable date should be matched Ogden's two powerful gridiron teams, each backed by a great high school of loyal devoted students. With the kick-off Saturday, will be set into motion two of the finest teams Ogden has ever produced ; each filled with the same determination to win and each about evenly matched. Never before have people of Ogden shown such keen interest in football as in the coming contest. Stores and business houses are to be closed ; mayor, city council, school officials, doctors, lawyers, all are to be at the game to boost for the team of their choice. Already "requests have come from down town people for copies of Weber's yells. Banners are flying announcing the game. The paper is boosting in every issue. The Weber-Ogden High school game is being claimed by Ogden City as an event worthy of commendation. Now Weberites, how will you view the game next Saturday? Will you see it thru the eyes of skeptics, cynics, or faultfinders? Will you get it over the telephone from some "W" men more JOSEPHINE RHEES CHOSEN FOR LEAD IN SCHOOL PLAY Miss Josephine Rhees won the title role in "Merely Mary Ann" in the final try-out held last Monday. Thirty girls entered the preliminary tryout, and all but five were eliminated. At the succeeding tryout Josephine Rhees, Helen Wilson, and Myra Wright retained their places in the contest. In the finals Josephine Rhees was awarded first place. ....Next week will see the entire play cast. The play calls for a beautiful singer and an accompanist, nine men characters, ten women, and guests. "Merely Mary Ann," from the pen of Israel Zangwill, is one of the best modern plays. It was released for stock a year or two ago, but published only this fall. Properly cast it will be one of Weber's best offerings. Mrs. McKey and the faculty members who are judging are sparing no pains to locate the best students for the different roles. Elopoments are certainly the rage. Just this morning we read of a horse running away with a young widow. loyal than yourself, or will you read it from the newspaper only? Will the Purple and White be lost covered up forced out by the Orange and Black. Oh no: that isn't Weber. Six hundred students filled with the spirit of Weber and a determination to win are invincible against any force which Ogden High might send against us. Already this year we have won two of the three league games played; we lost the third by a very narrow margin due largely to a very heavy field. Losing this game however has lessened but little our possibilities for a championship. If Weber beats Ogden Saturday, then Box Elder-Ogden and Weber are tied for first place. We have a fine chance to win on Armistice day. Our fast back field, Andy, Monk, Pete and Larry showed what they could do on a good field in the Davis game. Two more weeks of training and two additional games have added strength to this division of the interference. Tom and Vest on the ends, Parry and Passey as tackles, Poulsen and Price guards and Hales center, will offer opposition clean cut and distinctive. To have made a record such as our team has made this year with only four years' experience shows what patience and diligent drill can do. Let's give them our best in that game! Let's be there six hundred strong, Weber! Let's keep the Purple and White where it has a right to be On Top. Congressman Colton Is Visitor At Weber Narrates Return of Unknown Soldiers to Arlington, Va. One of the finest talks Weber students have heard this year was given by Representative Don B. Colton last Thursday morning.Mr. Colton made his point by telling the story of the burial of the unknown soldier. The fact that Mr. Colton witnessed the services while he was in Washington made his recital doubly effective. After three years of rest from perhaps the greatest conflict in history, America decided to pay tribute to those who had given their lives for Democracy, not the soldiers mourned for by loving friends and parents but the man whose life was sacrificed on the bloody altars of war unknown, unsung. From among the thousands one man's body was taken and with the ceremony meant for all those dead was placed on one of our most modern men of war and started on (Continued on Page 3) |