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Show DEDICATED 7r5fc?V S. - . , THE FEEED0M W j3lla II . v .... 13 PRESS Ty' COLLEGE ' w araQs&ri t . - - - , s U VOL. IV OGDEN, UTAH, THURSDAY FEB RUARY 12, 1920 No. 10 OLD RIVALS MEET "FORTUNE HUNTER" AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE FEB. 24-25 The School Drama has been postponed Until Later Date Because of Influenza Epidemic Regular rehearsals for the school play have been held during the last few weeks. Each night the cast meet and go through their parts under the able direction of Mrs. M'Key. I, Due to the Influenza epidemic the performance has been postponed from February 16-17, to February 24-25. The extra time given pr rehearsals will definitely assure success of the play . "The Fortune Hunter" is a very unique drama, possessing humor as well as seriousness sufficient to please every one. Written by the noted playwriter, Winchell Smith, the "Fortune Hunter" has been welcomed wherever it has been produced. It has received nation-wide praise and its acceptance in this community is assured. The' part of the fortune hunter, namely Nathaniel Duncan, will be portrayed by Stanley Rhees. Mr. Rhees' experience in dramatics is well known. We feel that this part will be handled successfully. Robert Newman, will take the part of a rising financier, Henry Kelloff, who is responsible for the action taken by the fortune hunter. Jim and Larry, two young men and friends of Kellogg-s, will be daved bv Sidnev Wilcox and Olin -. - , . , . . i is.il it, respectively. , The Millionaire's son, Willie Bart-lett, has fallen upon Floyd Stuart to portray, while the part of Robbins the servant, 'is taken by Albert Hoggan. The very difficult part of Sam Graham, the druggist, is performed by John Croft, while Mr. Lockwood, the banker, fits Walter Stephenson very well. 'William Kasius will attempt to handle the part of Tracey Tanner, the liveryman's son. The part of Pete Willing, the sheriff, is very well taken by Leroy Johnson. The role of M;r. Sperry, the drummer, falls upon Wallace Budge. "Watty," the tailor, "Hi," the old inhabitant, and Herman, the errand boy, are acted by Delbert Wright, Ira Terry and Robert Wilkinson, respectively. Grant 'Dalstrom enacts the part of Roland Barnette, the "village slicker." Betty Graham, the druggist's daughter, is very well portrayed by Cora Mortenson. Judging from the rehearsals this part will be dramatized in a highly commendable manner. Georgia Tate acts the role of Josephine Lockwood excellently, and last, but not least, is the part of An-gie, a friend of Josie's, which will be played by Pat Chamberlain. Students, this is your play. The cast is doing all in their power to make it a success. They are devoting several hours each day toward its success. All that remains now is to have a capacity attendance at all the performances. Advertise this play, and most all of all, see it. Professor James L. Barker formally of Weber, is asked to write book for Government ,: Professor James L. Barker, of the Modern Language Department of the University of Utah, recently returned from the Eastern States, where he attended a modern language convention in Columbus, Ohio. Professor Barker was President of this Institution, years ago, while the students of Weber shall never forget his splendid work while in the Institution. Joyful friendship exists between James L. Barker and the Students. Professor Barker received exceptional recognition while in the East after attending the Convention he visited Washington, D. C, where he was allowed the privilege of demonstrating the Phoenic method of teaching English in the government's Phoenic laboratories. The demonstration was considered very excellent; he was TRYOUTS FOR DEBATES TRYOUTS to determine who shall represent us in the Junior College Debates this year will be held very soon. Through the efforts of our able debating coach, E. B. Snell, a triangle with the Brigham Young College and the Ricks Normal College has been arranged. Both these institutions are of the same rank as we are, that of normal colleges. The tryouts will be conducted on a purely competitive basis. All students' may and are urged to tryout. The question is: "Resolved, the Federal Government should pass laws providing for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes which affect the public at large, constitutionality conceded." The debates with these institutions are dated for March 5th. Our affirmative team will travel to Rexburg, Idaho, the negative team remaining here. SENIORS WIN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST Initial Intellectual Contest Promotes Class Spirit. Upper-. classmen Successful in Winning. With a quiet thoughtful attitude prevailing during devotional exercises the first effective speaking contest of the school year took part Tuesday, January 20, 1920. Stanley Rhees, the student body president, presided. For the first time in the history of the school five class representatives took active part. The growth of the college class accounts for the fifth contestant. Former President James L.- Barker of our Institution made possible the annual contests by the presenting of a silver Loving Cup for the Encouragement of Effective Speaking. Golden Bingham, the Senior Class representative, ran away with first place. Robert Newman of the Junior Class, and Lewellj'n M'Kay, the Freshmen representative, took second and third places respectively. Lester Young and Floyd Campbell were the other speakers. Golden Bingham discussed '"The Uniqueness of the Mormon Battalion." Mr. Bingham brought forth the manner of patriotism which they showed in enlisting after they had been so ridiculed by some of the states of the Government. He also brought forth the fact that though they were suffering from the worst of conditions they, true to their friends and family, sent their wages back to their people whom they had left on that far-away frontier. Furthermore Golden Bingham compared the march Continued on page 2 Col. 4. asked by the government to write a book on the system. When the book is completed the government will distribute them freely among all foreigners applying for citizenship. This will be of great advantage to them in learning the English language. Professor Barker was also given the privilege to speak on the workings of his Phoenic system at Columbia University. Professor Barker was once more royally welcomed and recognized as a modern educator when he arrived at the Chicago University with a splendid letter of introduction from Professor Weeks of the Columbian University. Here, at the conclusion of his stay, he was invited to return in the summer and give courses in French and phoenic system during the summer season. IN ANNUAL Ogden High School Game will be played Tomorrow night in Weber's Auditorium, 8 p.m. "Ye olde Tymme rivalles" line ui once again in a hoop battle tomorrow night in Weber's auditorium. Ogden High School and Webei Normal College students have been anticipating this game for a lonj: time. Each school has looked for; ward to this date with hopeful expectancy. From all appearances this game will prove a hotly contested one. Judging from the reports that issue forth from the O. H. S. they in tend this year to "get our goat," or siniilar words carrying that thought1. It' is not our intention in the least to discourage such optimistc tendence". of our friends up the street, but our unbiased convictions lead us to believe that the Purple and White hoop-sters will emerge from the battle with the long end of the score. This year Ogden has practically th. same team that she had last year. DAVIS HIGH WINS IN FAST GAME WITH . . - , - o With nearly one thousand specta tors witnessing the game, the Weber basket ball team met their first defeat this season, when the Davis quint from the south won by a nar row margin, It was one of the best games that has ever been played on our floor. Both teams playing and both schools supporting their teams to the utmost made the walls of Weber's gym fairly tremble. The game started out with a rush the playing being about equal. Davis maintained the lead throughout this half, the score ending 14-10. .The passing of both squads was very ex ceptional. During this part of the game both Jeppson and Lindsay were injured. Phil received a broken nose and Claude a sprained ankle, but in spite of this both men continued to play throughout the entire game. The second half was a victory for Weber. Our men completely out- oassed the Davis team. They had many more free throwers at the basket and managed to maintain - the lead until the last few minutes of the game, when Davis had a streak of luck and succeeded in nosing us out of victory by a three point lead. The quint from the south was much more heavier than our team. The injury of both our guards was one of the reasons for their victory. The second half revealed what our men really could do. We feel certain that they will be victorious in our next game with Kaysville, if the proper support is given . The dance following the game was enjoyed by all. The lineup and summary follows: Continued on Page 2, Col. 4 DEAF SCHOOL AGAIN DEFEATED BY WEBER Again the "Dummies" w-ere forced to go. down to defeat before the Weber hoopsters. The game was played in the Deaf School's gymnasium on January 30, in the afternoon. A very small crowd was in attendance, but considering the one-sidedness of the game we cannot condemn tiie students for not attending. As usual the game was exceptionally slow, but in spite of this our men succeeded in running up a large score on the Dummies. The first half ended 14-8, in our favor .and the second period was a complete walk-away. When one considers the fact that the Deaf School players easily defeated the O. R. S. Continued on Page 2, Col. 4 They have an entire set of letter men on their main squad. 'Through hard practice they may be able to put up a stiff fight, but we feel that the Weber combination will spell defeat to their hopes. It is quite probable that restrictive measures will be enforced as far as crowds are concerned. The most feasible plan would be to limit the number of students attending the game to a certain amount, that is, have each school equally represented. However, no matter how many are allowed to attend the game, give the team your moral support. Those who are privileged to attend the game should utilize their yelling powers co a miximum. Let Weber maintain the enviable record she established last year, of not only having the best team in the state, but also the best supporting student body. WEBER'S FACULTY IN- I CREASED BY Because of the increased -attendance due to the registration of mid-year students, which has been exceedingly large, the Institutions' faculty has increased in numbers, three teachers having been employed in order to accommodate the overflowing classes. It is anticipated that more teachers will likely be employed. The new facutly attendants are: Mrs. Dora Beck Barlow, B. S., Miss Aurelia Bennion, B. A., and Charles Barrett, B. S., all of these teachers are graduates of the University of Utah, having splendid records. Airs. Barlow and Miss Bennion will work in the English Department, helping the crowded situation considerable. Mr. Barrett will assist in the Science Department. These new additions causes us to look in a spirit of wonderment over the ever-growing faculty. Speaking in a jovial way we may say that the school choir and faculty will soon be bending to battle for seating room on the rostrum, as it cannot be acquired other places. The factulty ;has increased in numbers considerable over last year, eight new members have been added to its enrollment.It is almost certain that such a conflict as has been insinuated would take place next year if it were not for future hopes of rising buildings. With the $250,000 gymnasium, together with a class room building of about thirty or forty rooms, which is being anticipated, the school will continue to widely increase. The registration mark has reached the 900 mark without available efforts, it will easily reach the 1200 mark next year. 1500 students are anticipated to be enrolled. Is it any wonder that our faculty continues to grow? MORTON DELIVERS IMPRESSIVE SPEECH Brother William Morton gave a very effective talk during Devotional Exercises recently. His testimonies as to the truth of the gospel were very passionate and interesting. Brother Morton, as a usual rule, visits us annually, speaking on religious topics. President Dixon stated that the student body and faculty would be better satisfied if he could arrange to visit us oftener. His talk was based on the wonderful testimony which he has bared since childhood, he having been lifted to an elevating peak among our people as compared with the miserable conditions prevailing around him in h!s childhood, through his beliefs and Continued on Page 2, Col. 4 ET BALL CLASS DEBATES STARTED THE class debating series will begin this week with the two upperclasses and the two underclasses clashing with each other. The question that will be discussed is: "Resolved that the Federal Government should pass legislation providing for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in all public utilities, constitutionality conceded."The debates are scheduled for Friday, February 6, at 4 P. M. We urge all those interested in this forensic pursuit to be present. The classes should express their appreciation for the work of their representatives by attending these meetings.The winners of these, two debates will meet next Monday in a final contest to determine which class shall have the honor of engraving their enum-erals on the debating cup given by Class 1905 to encourage this kind of activity. BOYS' ATHLETIC CARNIVAL DISPLAY TALENT OF PUGILISTS Fistic Ability of Male Members of Institution Shown in Ring Before Large Audience One of the most novel -ana highly appreciated events of the year was the recent Athletic Carnival staged by the Boys' Association. The show was a complete success from start to finish. Such exclamations as "great stuff," "some battle," "Uaock 'em dead," etc., were heard as the fellows dispersed. One male faculty member wdien commenting on the "battle royal," said, "It's the best laugh I've had in five years." Through the efforts of a few live members of the Association, an excellent ring was erected on the stage, and surrounded by ringside seats. The performance started about 8:15. Referee Frank Wheelwright was introduced. After giving the boxers his instructions, Mr. Wheelwright started the first contest, between Byron Porter and Kid Dussey for the gas weight championship of the school. After three rounds of hard "scrapping" a "draw" decision was rendered. Next was a four-round battle between "Fighting" Dan Hickman and "The Terrible Swede," or Leon Erickson. The hardest fought bout of the evening was between "Fritz" Hinkley and "Gob" Ekens. This lasted four rounds. No decisions were rendered on any of the matches. Two wrestling matches were then staged. The first was between Dave Bybee and George Fuller. This was a draw. In the second Elmer Mer-riott easily pinned Ten Warren's Continued on Page 2, Col. 4 Weber Students will Present Comic Opera at Orpheum Theatre early in March The school opera this year is one of the fnest pieces of work ever produced for voices of high school age. Its music is rollicking, full of tuneful melodies, for its solos and its quartets and choruses have a wonderful charm that make the singers love to sing them. The plot is humorous and interesting. The setting is at Barnstapool, a seaport village whose inhabitants are proud of two things in their sailor boys and their village belle Julia. The first act opens on a busy scene, on the quay, where preparations are being made for the departure of the "Bounding Billow" for a year's cruse. As the time for the "all aboard" approaches. Joe Stout, a stalwart mate of the ship, is compelled to go aboard without bidding his sweetheart, Nance CONTEST A NEW CLASS ROOM BUILDING TO BE BUILT HERE THIS SUMMER School Board Realizes Our Need and Recommend That New Class Building be Erected We have seen the brightening and assurances of the gymnasium structure which plans, replans and expectations have been the most dreamed of article or subject by students of the Institution for the last fifteen years. This building has now been insured and assurance which we are devotedly thankful for. During the past month or so we have been anticipating that a new clsas room building was to fling its towers in the air at Weber. Since then the subject has somewhat subsided, nothing being suggested as to the plans, but it has not in the least bit passed censorship by the Board of Education. Plans have been perfected and are ready for approval by the General Board. We anxiously hoped that this movement will not be another prolonged struggle which' may be compared with the gymnasium's history. "Give Us Room That We May Live," would be an adequate slogan for the students in urging on the campaign. Do we not need such a structure in order to expand and continue to live? Yes, would be the re- lips of every true Weberite. This answer, however, you may take it, could never be rebuked, is altoegther truthful concerning our present conditions. With base rooms in the building, counting the assembly hall, we have an enrollment of 900 students. If you will but size up the present conditions you will notice that classes are holding forth in the halls thanks for spring as we may linger forth and perhaps hold class in the modern parkology style. Present plane are now concluded which calls for a building of 25 or 30 rooms. Accordingly, the brick household building which has been adopted as the "Weber Normal College School of Music" will be removed, the new structure taking its place, and joining its walls with our present building and with the finishing touch form a "V" shaped building. This structure will also join walls with the gymnasium. Such are! their plans which are surely endorsed by the student body with all its youthful hopes and aspirations. Youth comes but once while High School days rank high in those fond memories. "Oh, give us room that we may grow," and in future years, when looking back over the fond memories of the past we hope to be able to look pleasingly upon Weber and the ways and service we rendered in doing our "bit" towards its growth. A new class room building will mean the fulfilling of these hopes. good-bye, and asking her to wait the year for him. So he asks his old friend, Bill Salt, an old seaman, to tell her for him, giving Bill a very detailed description of her. Bill sets out and meets Julia. He is enraptured with her dash and beauty, and forgetting the description delivers Joe's mesage to her. Julia feels that some mistake has been made but wants to play the game, even though it hurts her friend, Nance, and so the knot of the Nautical Knot is tied. When the ship returns a year later and the mistake is discovered, Jo& forces Bill to go to Julia and set things right, but Julia's pride is hurt and she tells Bill she will marry him, much to the old bacheor's discomfort. Continued on Page 2, Col. 4 |