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Show WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1922. THE WEBER HERALD FIRST FOUNDERS' DAY ISJUCCES (Continned from Page One) year 191819. now attends the University of Chicago. Mr. Stanley Rhees of 1919-20 is filling a mission for the church in the eastern states. The leader of ihe student association of 1920-21, Mr. Dplbert Wright. is an employe of the Ogden Packing 1 ,he 8cnool. One of the members, Sis-and Provision company of Ogden I ter Lury Ferrin, was 111. The stu-Presldent or the association this clpn,! united in fasting and prayer in school year. Mr. Melbourne DouslaB. ' her be,lalf- Through the strength of .'recently returned from a mission in i thpl1 Players she was instantly healed ithe eastern states. Mr. Douglas has!antl waB abie to aUend on the fo1" 'the "colleee spirit" and the college ! lowing day. It was a testimony to all cannot but grow with the aid of his i influence. ALUMNI PRESIDENTS. John Bowman. 1901-02-03. Carrie V. Rapp, 1903-04. William D. Clegg, 1904-05-06. Williams J. Woods, time not known. Lizzie McKay Hill, time not known. Leroy E. Cowles, 1910-11. William McKay, 1911-12. Peter Knsius, 1913 14. William Critchlow, 191415-1 6. Lawrence Richards. 1916-17-18. Cora Kasius, 1919-20. Hyrum Pelnap, 1920-21. Aaron W. Tracy, 1921-22 During the period from the founding of the school until 1901 there was no 1 alumni association. Information con-! cernlng the time from 1906 to 1910 is ! ' somewhat vague. i Following the reports. Mr. Tracy j eave a short, speech. He said that ! In May of the present, year an alumni banquet would be arranged and that at this banquet detail plans of Incorporation would be presented. Mr. Tracy Introduced Mr. Delbert F. Wright, student association president of the preceding year who presented the meaning of incorporation. Mr. Wright stated I hat we were in need of some kind of an organization that would bring us closer together. -"Our interest must not he alone on what we can do but on what wn arej going to do." he said. "We must all unite our efforts and so do something! that will aid Weber in material way." He told us that, if we succeeded in forming a plan of incorpnral ion vp would create a different spirit toward our own Bchool and would become Imore willing to perform our own parts. ,Mv. Wright stated that at the ban quet in May the alumni would prob- ! ably be able lo arrive at a definite; Weber's band was planed in the agreement concerning incorporation. Mend and was followed in line by the He endorsed Mr. lie-union's statement j ffenei T.l authorities, the alumni, the that the question really is "What do i '.you want, to do?" and ended by ear-'nestly urging the attendance of the 'Uumni at the May gathering. President Tracy then said that he ihoped that the gymnasium would be ready by the fall of 1922. At this the parade a memorable event of the point he gave the alumni members a day. The class adornments and . abort time for voluntary expressions. school colors were very attractive and Mr. -Hyrum Delnap, president of last i imposing. The red, white and blue .year's alumni, was the first to express! with the purple and white were car-his sentiments. He admitted thai Ihe i tied in the lead. Unterest shown by former Weberltes at j The college carried a flag with the ,the meeting was by far greater than j school colors and silver and green ny he had experienced. The first j crepe, strung from the boys in the : thousand dollars raised for the gym-' center of the line to Cue Rlrls on the inasium had been secured through the! outside. Large letters spelling "col- fcefforts of only twelve alumni who un idertook to stage a nlav. This presen ilation, "The Big Idea," was at first Icoached by Mrs. Brimhall and later by I.Mr. Blanco Kendall McKey. The Veceipts of the play were $1700 and, after $700 had been paid out for expenses, the remainder was given to the gym treasury. When a few other brief expressions had boen made by various members, three resolutions in regard to the future were carried. One was, "Resolved. "That the former students In each Vward work in conjunction with their bishop to raise each ward quota." Another, "Resolved, That the gymnasium be completed by the next fall open-4ing of the school." And the other, "Resolved, That a business meeting of the elumni members be held in the completed gymnasium one year from tonight." The resolutions presented received more than duo sanction by the assembly. Here the time was turned over to LApostle McKay who introduced his .remarks by presenting five of his old I masculine actiuaiuuiiices. i uvy weie, ' ne earn, uimuiar iu nun u ny as m a- Washington to the Tabernacle, and .bands" of the various misses as he fro nlthPre nack t0 Twenty-fifth street. ,had known them. Apostle McKay gavel S(n.enll ca!;g and srlloo, vels were very interesting touches from his re;Klven bj, thc, proc(,s!!,on anc, while cent worm tour auu cxpiesaeu ut" iJiglu in lauurmg in uie cause ui c ber. It was announced that the basket 4ame formerly decided to be played would necessarily have to be postponed until the following afternoon on account of the lateness of the hour. When the meeting adjourned when ""Ihe curtnin had fnllen on the first "act" of the "drama" there prevailed a favorable tide of enthusiasm. No doubt all Telt that something worth while had bees accomplished. ,4 MOHXIXO FItCXiHAM IJVF.LY. Tho meeting held Friday morning opened at 9:80, with a splendid show of enthusiasm on the part of the present Weber students, in clans groupings, flourishing class colors and floating balloons of appropriate hues. Among the distinguished guests were Squire Coop and Frank Francis; former presidents of the sahool, Henderson and Pixun.-and Apostle D. O. McKay. The omslandinL;' features of the morning assembly were tho talks given by ohn Watson, a prominent student of ISS'.i; a beautiful Founders' Day poem by Jcanetle McKay Mor-rell. and the excellent music rendered by the Albert Krickson string quartet. lr. Wntson. having been connected with the schools of the city since 1SS9 and having been an active worker on the Weber school board for twenty-one years, was able to give to those 'Resembled a very comprehensive ketch of Weber's past. 11c said that it was necessary In founding the school to borrow money. He explained These potior were directed by Profes-clearly that our financial condition of sor Manning. At this point the hon-the present time was very murh bet- ored gueetp of the occasion took their tor than ut either the time of found lny or the period of the construction of tho euatorn section of our present buildiny. Mr. Watson as.su red the whoitf-heartod support of tho school hoard in making a bigger and bettor Weber. Mr. L-arUin, add resins the nssom- hly next, spoke of the ent IniNinsm of; with two very well rendered violin' church dchooK such as Weber, ihatjsolo?. 'ZanRare?e" and 'Humor i not present In Mate institutions and'eque." accompanied by her lister.' gave several interesting touches from the school's history. He described the conditions of the school at the time of its foundation. He received the inspiration for his life from President Louis K. Moench, he stated, while attending the institution. It is certainly a worthy attribute of the first students that not one of their names appears in the annals of the police courts. Mr. Larkin said. "There is one thing in Weber different from other scholos." he declared. "It Is the fact that faith in Jesus Christ iH taught the boys and girls. This faith has been exercised in behalf of many." He related an incident that happened while he was in attendance at stud"nt3 that Kreat "'ns9 may re- ward sincere prayer. Mr. Elijah Larkin continued his education at the old school until 1893. ; He was present when the school wafl i moved from its first home in the Sec-I ond ward to the Fifth ward and thence to the east portion of the present j building. ! In conclusion he called our atten-j tlon to the fact that some of the most prominent men of the state passed j through the Weber institution and ; attributed their success in large part j to their training here. iir. .squire coop was asKea oy i'resi- 'lent Tracy of the Alumni association, 'o lead the Song, "Our Weber," but asked that instead of this he might be allowed to bear his testimony and then play the accompaniment to the sinking. In his testimony he . stated that of all music he liked religious music host and that it seemed to draw him as a magnet draws steel. Mr. Coop said that while sitting on the rostrum during the passing occasion it occurred to him that this liking was probably a result of the splendid religious training received at Weber. The accompaniment of the song he played in a very masterly manner IWK-YDK FORMED. At the conclusion of the morning program, about 11 o'clock. Mr. Stokes announced the outline of the parade which was to begin as soon as those who participated could meet out in front of the building. With tittle confusion in clearing the au.lil nriuni and forming in line on the !n'ci't, the parade was ready to -start. The order maintained was a result of careful planning in class meetings be fore the outftne was unnounced by Mr. stokes faculty and the four classes, college. seniors, juniors and sophomores, each occupying a definite place in the formation.The line formation was perfect and was a feature which helped to make le-e" wrapped in the college colors and banners expressing Weber's attitude toward a college, and a gymnasium In ogden. were carried by the single line of boys, while silver and green crepe was strung from the letters.The senior class was led by soldiers and an Indian who carried a banner with a large block "W." The boys of the class wore purple and white, a red and white rosette and many of the girls wore white rough-neck sweaters. All were flying red and white balloons. The juniors were adorned with largo white "Quaker" collars with purple bow ties. Gold and blue balloons represented their class colors. The sophomores followed a large class banner. Even- member of the class wore a white and blue paper cap and carried a blue balloon. leaving Weber, the parade went down Twenty-fifth street to Grant avenue and over to the Second ward chapel, where it paused for a few min utes while the hand rendered a selec- ton It continued to Twenty-fifth street and Washington avenue, down passing stores which had advertised Founders' Day. manifestations of thnnks were expressed by yells for the stores. Leaving Twenty-fifth street tile parade proceeded along Washington to Twenty-sixth street, turned up to Madison and stopped for a short time In front of the Fifth ward chapel. It returned from that point to the school, where the marching ended. The first prire for class displays was awarded to the college, the second to the sophomores. The conduct of the students while marching, their decorations and their yelling received highly commendable remarks from several prominent men who viewed the parade. nANQT FTT OPPORTI XF. After returning from the lengthy march the guests of the occasion, the alumni, together with the faculty members, were greeted with invitations to dine. None denied the fact that the Invitations were timely. The menu, in three appetizing courses, was indeed relished. Those present gave the hostesses, the domestic science girls, compliments on the success of the banquet. Mayor Frank Francis said that if the "way to a man'i heart is through his stomach." the girls had certainly readied his heart. Lunches were served at 15 cents each to those not qualified lo attend the banquet. The students began the afternoon with the singing of "America" the southern melody Dixie Land." and the school song, Purple and White places on the rostrum The ftrf t number of the program was a beautiful cornet solo, "On the Banks of I.och Lomond" by Lorinp Nichols. As an encore lie gave 'o Sole M io." Miss Prances O'Neill ! Mary Fisher supplied the next number Katherine. Following this, Mr. William S. Wright gave two splendid vocal solos. Tbey were "I'm Dreaming of Home at Twilight" and "Gray Days." The music of the program certainly accomplished the purpose of placing the listeners "in tune" wiih the occasion. APOSTLE McKAY SPEAKS. Then "the greatest alumnus of the schoool," Apostle Divid O. McKay, arose to address the assembly. He paid several compliments to the school and said that it was his most earnest wish that it "go on forever." The students present accepted with cheering his compliment concerning the parade. "I have never seen a student body march through a city in such order as did the students of Weber," Apostle McKay- said. The future of the Weber Normal college is what the students make it. according to the great aluminus. Just as the "Weber Academy" was changed to the "Weber Normal college," so the latter may be made a leading institution it its students aspire to make it such. What the spirit Is to the body the students are to the school. "We are here." said Apostle McKay, "to learn three things: to laugh, to iove and to pray." He stated that we must learn to love one another; to love our neighbor; and to love our God. God is love. The students attend Weber to learn to love righteousness for righteousness' sake and to be chaste in word, thought and action. The world is ever in search of a body of people of whom it might be said: "Their souls, their bodies are the result of chaste living." To learn to seek true joy is another reason for the young people to be students of Weber. "Man is that he might have joy." Lastly, students learn to pray with profound sincerity and faith while attending their alma mater. Apostle McKay assured those in attendance that while the future of the institution may at times be shrouded in darkness as it has been during certain periods In the past, the heads of the school and the church will not be troubled for they will know that each outcome rests in the hands of God. In closing he expressed his iesire that the students might all radiate good throughout the world and, by following Jesus's example meet at the gates to hear "Well done, my good Samaritans, pass' oh." Superintendent A dam S. Bennion of the church schools was then called on to address the assembly. A very remarkable feature in his talk was Ills unique Interpretation of the letters of the word "Weber." "W" he said, "stands for 'will to achieve,' 'e' for ihe earnestness of devotion.' 'b' for the beauty of purity,' 'e' for 'earnest of devotion,' 'b' for the 'beauty or purity,' 'e' for 'eternity which is your God' and 'r' for the 'reverence for the divinity God has given you.' " Concerning the "will to achieve," Mr. Eeunion said he believed the students of Weber to be ambitious, industrious, deserious of reaching great heights In accomplishments and determined to push forward. "Earnestness of devotion" is a very true characteristic of Weber men and women. It embraces devotion to studies and to Ihe moral and religious principles for which all Church schools stand. The "beauty of purity" expresses the one standard of our individual, school and church life. It means vastly more than mere knowledge. Superintendent Bennion said he had faith that "eternity" is the "God" of Weber's men and women. There is an instinct within that raises them from carnal desires and forbids them defiling those holy tabernacles, their bodies either physically or mentally. That Instinct, he asserted is the "reverence" the students "have for the divinity." When Mr. Bennion had finished speaking, former presidents Dixon and Henderson gave brief talks on their affections for the school. The fireworks of the making of gym donations was begun when Mr. T. Earl Pardoe gave a short speech and concluded by presenting to the alumni a check for one hundred dollars to be cashed when the first work on the gymnasium should begin. None too much praise ca nbe given to the donors for their loyal support in their alma mater's time of need. Some of them were obliged to make considerable sacrifices. Thomas E. McKay, for example, signified his intentions of soiling one of his Holstein cows that he might add the proceeds of the sale to the gym fund. Donations were made as follows: Present senior class $110 Class of 1913 100 Class of 1905 400 Present junior class 35 (In addition to $65 already given) Mrs. Rosella Larkin 100 Mrs. Flora Douglas 100 Mrs. Katherine Ricks 100 Mrs. Rich 60 Mrs. Jennie Lloyd 100 Ogden City school board 300 Mr. Dixon 75 Superintendent Fowler 100 Mr. Hodge 300 Mr. D. R. Wheelwright 100 Mr. J. Q. Blaylock 100 Mr. D. O. McKay 100 Mr. J. Bluth 100 Miss Betty Noble pledged to add enough to what she had already given to make $50. President Browning volunteered monthly payments. Shortly after the donations had all been made the program was brought to close with a feeling in the hearts of all that alumni were really out to do big things. Weber spirit is now at a much high- j er pitch than ever before. Let it; thrive! MONEY! MONEY! As T went home Friday afternoon I saw a most wonderful building erected on the foundation at the .south of Weber. It. was a most pleasing sight; but the happy voices that sailed from the open windows sounded better than the building looked. tfut alos, as I looked the second time it waa gone; the old foundation hurt my eyes. If everything goes well the gymnas ium will be completed and in ue at this time next year. j The Founders' lJay celebration was' an overwhelming success. As the par- 1 ado passed through the streets of! Ogden the sleepiest peoole in town I rubbed their eves anl rm.lned their 1 neighbors to a sir what excitement had' to in e i n town. 'Hie pri va d had f v- ery one' s ciir;n:;y a rou.ei ; mo reov,-. I it impressed each one that there was ! a Weber college in Ugufn. j The programs were snappy andev-ei-yone enjoyed them. The majority I of the speakers during the afternoon sessior? concentrated on the gymnas-; ium to be. Brother Aaron W. Tracy. ' a member of the class of '07. arose jand in behalf of his class offered $300 ! to the gymnasium cause. One can i imagine the applause that followd. I Leon Bush, the dignified president of ! the class of "11. as introduced and in 'behalf of his class offered J100 to ihe i support of the gym. President Bluth 'offered $100. Amid the exuberant hand-clapping Apostle P. O. McKay-arose and with his everlastingly happy smile on his face gave $100. Mrs. McKey promised $1,000 from future plays to be put on by the students. The class of '05 promised $400. Miss Noble. $35 and $5.50. and Mrs. Ricks. $50. "Winks" McKay, president of the class of '23. gave $35. The class of '13 promised $100. One could see the old foundation forming walls. Mrs. Flora Douglas, a member of the college class, gave $100. Mrs. Ricks added $100. Mr. Elijah Larkin $100. Mr. Hodge started the roof by giving $3 00. Mr. Dixon, one of Weber's former presidents, offered $100. President Thomas E. McKay gave one of his prize Holstein cows. Mrs. Jennie Lloyd, a Weber teacher, gave $100. Mr. D. R. Wheelwright, $100. Our dear Brother Blaylock gave $100 Our dear Brother Blaylock gave $100 and Bishop Browning offered monthly payments. After all this money promised the gymnasium seemed a reality and not a dream. Moreover, when it becomes a reality it Will seem more like a dream. LECTURE SERIES TO BE GIVEN GIRLS Tuesday, January 17, during the de votional period. Mrs. Jennie Lloyd lec tured to the girls of the institution on the subject of dress. She stated that woman's dreBs, in relation to morality, is one of the most important problems confronting the nation today. Apostle Ballard, in an address before an assembly of two or three hundred boys in Salt Lake City some time ago, asked them what evil troubled them most. Their answer was "unclean thoughts." When they were asked the cause their reply was "the immediate dress of the girls." .ul 123456 7890$.. 7890$.. 7890$ 789 After relating the preceding incident Mrs. Lloyd put the following question before the Weber girls, "Can we, as girls, afford to dress in such a manner that a sensuous thought is engendered in a young man's mind?" Mrs. Lloyd emphatically stated that all party dresses to be worjt to the junior prom this year must be made within the bounds of modesty. Many of the mothers have voiced their sentiments In favor of the action to be taken in this regard. This lecture marked the opening of a series of personal hygiene talks to be given to the college and fourth year girls every Tuesday morning. At a meeting held in the afternoon at which representatives of all the classes were present, the girls decided unanimously that no Bleeveless gowns, immodestly low necked nor uncom monly short dresses be worn at any of the college parties and voiced the sentiment that the girls of Weber stand for the higher ideals of dress and behavior on all occasions. BRIEF MENTION MRS. LLOYD TALKS. Mrs. Jennie L. Lloyd, dean of women at the Weber college, delivered a lecture on temple marriages to the Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement association of the Twelfth ward on January 11. Her talk was an inspiration to the young ladies. Mr. Owen Ridges, son of Bishop Ridges and former student of this institution, left Friday, January 6, for the Swiss-German mission of the L. D. S. church. He was given a rousing farewell on the Friday before that of hie departure. This took place in the Ninth ward amusement hall. Two showers were alBO given in his honor. Mr. Karl Bjorklund, a graduate of class '21, left Ogden last Tuesday to fill a mission in the interests of the church. A farewell party was given in the Eighth ward on the Friday preceding his departure. , SOCIETY GIRLS' DANCE. For the first time on record in the history of the schools, the girls of Ogden and Weber staged a "leap year" ball. This was given a week ago last Friday at the Berthana. The purpose of the dance was to create better sentiment between the institutions. We are glad to be able to say that Weber was well represented at the affair and that "wall flowers" were scarce as hen's teeth. Mayor Francis seemed to be enjoying himself (Also Melbourne Douglas or the H. S. girls which, Melbourne?) Taking all into consideration, the dance was a great success. We hope it will become an annual event. COLLEGE SOPHS GIVE PARTIES. During the Christmas holidays the, college sophomore class staged two1 very suecesRful parties, one at the home of Miss Gladys Brown and the1 other at the home of Miss Hilma Mole, j On January 12. Dr. and Mrs. Morrell entertained the McKay family in the dining room at. Weber. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Ricks, Mr. and Mr?. Farr of Smithfield, Mrs. Cannon of Salt Lake, and Mr. and M.w. j. McKay. A fiv course luncheon was served y the Misses Bernice Harding, Marga ret McFarland, Naomi Thurgood and Lois Barrett. Red carnations formed the centerpiece. I A five course luncheon waa serred by the domestic science dt parrment on Founders' day, January fi. Those present were President D. O. McKay and the members of the board, Superintendent A. S. Bennion, Mayor Frank Francis, members of the faculty and the former students of Weber. If a eirl s;?gSej at cvery;h:r.s a man ays, it is a s-cn tha ?he l;ks h.m pretty !. Ex- the sale of years suits and overcoats $28.50 $38.50 $48.50 Ogden's Best Assortment Books, Stationery, Kodak Albums, Eversharp Pencils, Fountain Pens and everything for school and office. 1 BRAMWELL'S JOY NOTE. Pruneville, Ga. Dear Sweetpotato: I wish you were here with your nose blotter to comfort me. Oh, say, let me tell you about the town's new woman. She blew in yesterday, lookin' like a wet sock, but we passed 'er up like a yard of pump water. Say, Bo, when it. comes to clothes, she actually looks like a horse and buggy. K. C. Jinks, the junk man, was t.ellin' us how he saw her go in the confec', take off her ground-grippers and plant her mud hooks under the telephone booth as though Bhe was goin' to call up somebody. Gee, you should a hung a lamp on her carcass. She had on a pair of hand-shoes that knocked him dead. Have I got a date with her? Well, you poor ham, I hope to tell you, no! I ain't that kind of a boy! Yours with gums full of glee, DOC. MY CUTIIi. I have an awful habit Of staring at the dames, It does me no particular good, But still the fact remains I have a taste for something sweet Or sour. as you may say, The one I shall describe to you, I see on every day. Her hair is brown A light brown, it is true; She combs it back, all in a bunch 'Til It fairly daEzles you. She isn't tall, and her age, I'd never tell, I'm afraid if I should ask her, She'd say, "You go to grass." Her eye is always soft as silk, A very pleasaing hue, And in it, should you see your reflection,It would appear all colored blue. Of course, there's times, when angered,Those eyes look hard and cruel, Which only goes to prove, my dear, There's an exception to every rule. Her face is like the illy pads, So soft and white and sleek; Except when there's anger in her eye. There's a cherry in her cheek. She's always pretty well dressed up. Believe me, she looks right pert, When she wears her knitted sweater To the tune of her striped skirt. She drives me through my education At a mile-a-minute speed, Till I begin, at once, to think I've got more than I need. And now my short description's o'er. I admit it's an easy quizz, But if I should come and question you. Could you tell me who she is? Edwin Stoker. SKATING is excellent at Shupe's Rink One block east of Ogden River Bridge, South Side. Phone 1025-J HAIR CUTS Adults 35c Children 25s AH Tonics 15c THE NEW Service Barber Shop Is Now Open West of Utah Power & Light. Under Commercial National Bank We Cater to Weber Students i i ! THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND THE OGDEN SAVINGS BANK OF OGDEN, UTAH Members of Federal Reserve Bank Combined Capital. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $702,176.23; Resources, $6,000,000 Start Your Career by Opening a Bank Account 4 Interest Paid on Savings Accounts Compounded Quarterly WHAT HAPPENS when you start saving money every week? You begin learning how to get more for your money. You may learn to get even more for your money than when you spent it all. Open a savings account here; make a deposit here every pay day; and you will prove it within six months. We pay 4 per cent interest compounded quarterly. The National Bank of Commerce OGDEN. UTAH CHAS. H. BARTON, President UTAH NATIONAL BANK OF OGDEN Capital and Surplus $600,000.00 Established in 1883 OFFICERS M. S. BROWNING, President WARREN L. WATTIS. Acitve Vice President CHAS. E. KAISER, Vice President A. V. MclNTOSH, Cashier WM. H. LOOS, Assistant Cashier Resources $3,971,031.24 MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM EVENTUALLY PAINE & HURST FOR GOOD THINGS TO WEAR "Where the Women Trade" WHY NOT NOW? Watson-FIygare Hardware Company the fVMCff5TR stork World's Standard Hardware 2414 Washington Avenue Phone 90 Commercial National Rank MONEY TALKS LOUD and to the point, when you need it and HAVE it. Expenses talk louder when you haven't money to meet them. 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