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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1924 FOUR PAGES H i WEBERITES LOSE TO HI CtlLLEGE ffil OPEN 10 SKITS After many months of anxious waiting-, Weber students will have the privilege ofentering- into the Weber College Gymnasium tomorrow night. The first baketball game of the Junior College league will be played by quintets from Weber and the L. D. S. U. Although the students will use the basketball floor for the remainder of this season the gymnasium will not be formally opened to the public until the remaining rooms have been finished. This will be done in the next few months according to present plans. As soon as all the subscriptions have been paid the gym is to be open to the citizens of Ogden and people of the surrounding communities, irrespective of religious or political affiliations. Various kinds of classes, to meet the needs of the people, will be organized, and a capable instructor obtained to direct the proper physical exercises and supervise the various athletic activities Pres. Browning At Weber Friday, January 4, President George E. Browning of the Weber Stake was a visitor in the Weber College Devotional.He spoke for a few minutes on the subject of "Honesty," then discussed the completion of the gymnasium. He told the students that in all that they do, they must be honest, for there are moral laws in business as well as in religion. He gave several examples from his own business experience relating to this subject. He stated that his greatest heritage from his father was a name unsullied by one dishonest deed. He deplored the fact that many men seek after the material things alone, at the risk of losing their honesty in so doing.He concluded his remarks with the announcement that the gymnasium will be ready for our first basketball game which will be held Friday January 11th. He expressed the hope that the remainder of the building would be com pleted within the next few months. "Then," he said, "it will be open to the .business men of the city, to the var ious wards, and to the Ogden High. School. It will be open to people of all religious beliefs and political persua sions. We invite president Browning to return and speak to the students again. ALTON IIALVERSON TO GO ON MISSION Tomorrow night a farewell testimonial will be given at the Fifth Ward in honor of Alton llalverson, who leaves for the British Mission, January 18th. "Plumber" has permanently identified himself with the College thru his participation in the various activities. Altho his absence will be keenly felt, especially in the athletic circles, we are glad that this honor has come to him. We extend our wishes that he may be successful while serving the Church in the mission field. UINTET Low Altitude Hinders Playing of Purple Grid Machine In the fastest, hardest contested game, that has been played in the past football season, the Phoenix Junior College of Phoenix, Arizona defeated the Weber College gridders. The score was 20 to 0. This rather onesided score does not tell of the ter rific battle that was witnessed and enjoyed by the twenty hundred spectators, who were in attendance in the drizzling rain. The low altitude and the humid atmosphere, which the Phoenix men were accustomed to, so affected the breathing of the Weberites that they could do very little fast running. As a consequence their opponents easily took them down in their tracks. Although the Weber team was beaten, the game that they played shall live in the hearts of every Phoenix football fan for months to come. It was declared the best and cleanest game to be played at Phoenix in recent years. The people there know that under better weather conditions the Weber team would have had an equal chance at victory with their opponents. Following is the game by quarters: Weber received and after making several substantial gains was held for downs. Couch kicked. Phoenix refused to carry the ball having made but slight gains through the Weber line. Phoenix booted. Then began a punting duel with honors even, neither team gaining on the returns. Halliday made several long gams on end runs. While Phoenix e-vened the gains with the same play. The Quarter ended with Weber in possesion of the ball in Phoenix territory.Second Quarter: Phoenix began an aerial attack. It was rather successful altho Weber intercepted the majority of the passes. Smith for Weber plucked four consecutive passes from the air. One time, with a clear field ahead, it looked like a touchdown for the Purple and White. It was then that the climate showed its effect. After leaving his opponents for the first ten or fifteen yards it was seen that he was having great dif- (Continued on Page 4) A Real Treat For All Agile Terpsichoreans Weber students always desire to celebrate after a victory. They are not to be disappointed tomorrow night. We understand that L. D. S. is sending a strong quintet, but our faith in the Purple team gives us courage to prognosticate a victory for the Weberites. Then let us say that having won the game we will proceed to celebrate.All the energy not expended in exercising our vocal chords may be spent in the dance. It is arranged that an orchestra of pep will render the necessary selections. The committee in charge understands the heart beats of Weber's jazz hounds and are determined that their appetites for a good time shall be thoroughly appeased. Then do not disappoint them by your absence. V BATTLE L. PHOENIX Literary Journal Needs Support Of Writers Where, oh where, is our Literary Journal? Or, should we call it ours? Surely, we have contributed nothing to its longevity. What reason, then, have we for calling it ours ? In ages past it has come to light four times a year. But in 1923 and 1924 like the proverbial ground hog it was buried in the fall; but unlike that animal, it will not come out in the spring so it seems. Is the name "Literary Journal" to become a part of the past history of this young college? Is it to become a thing of long ago; to be stored a-way with such other relics as "Weber Academy", "Weber High", and "Weber Normal"? Some people are born lazy, and have forever continued so. Some have been born indifferent and thruout life have never felt a change in their constitutions. Now as Weber is a college it is not necessary for us to apply these statements to any of the stu but still you can't always tell. Because of the lack of short stories and poems with sufficient merit to warrant publication, Weber has failed to publish the Literary Journal. Why is not there a sufficient number of good short stories written? Is it because of the lack of literary ability on the part of the students or because of the lack of energy and ambition? Answer for yourself. College Visited By Member of First Faculty Lorenzo Waldran, a member of the first faculty of Weber Academy returned to Weber on Founders' Day and participated in honoring the stalwart educators who foun ded this school. Mr. Waldran is a pioneer educator of the state and has spent a great many years in the classroom. He graduated from the University of Utah Normal course in 1877. In the fall of that year he began his teaching experience in the grade schools, where he spent a number of years. When the Weber Academy was organized in 1889, Pro fessor Waldran was engaged to teach some of the upper grade work. There were only two others on the laculty, Louis F. Moench, principal, who ' assisted in the upper grades, and Professor Edwin Cutler who took charge of the lower grades. Squire Coop was engaged to play the organ.It was this faculty who with less than one hundred students, started the Weber Academy. Professor Waldran was only with the school one year. He stated, however. that Weber is one of the finest schools he has been privileged to teach in. He is a staunch supporter of the Church school system, having had eight children graduate from Rexburg A-cademy. He has the distinction of being the oldest living faculty member of the Weber Academy, and we are pleased to greet him as one of the founders of Weber. League Starts With Tilt On Gym Floor; Team Primed For Action; Dance After Game Tomorrow night on the new Weber Gym floor the Weber quintet will meet the fast L. D. S. team in the first league game of the 1924 season. L. D. S. has a fast well drilled team in harness, many of the last years stars and some well known High School men of experience have been banded together by Coach Stevenson. They have played many practice games in the past few weeks and in all have made an excellent showing. Coach Stevenson is satisfied that his men will be in the league to win the State Championship. On account of the trip to Phoenix, Arizona the Weber men have not had many opportunities to practice. But because of their intensive training for football, they are all in the best of condition and with the past week's practice they will all DR. W. I TERRY ON it J) "It gives me great pleasure this morning' to speak of these men," said Dr. Terry, in introducing Weber's Founders. "I have been associated with them, therefore have had the opportunity of being personally acquainted with each of them." "President Wilford Woodruff wrote a letter urging the church authorities to establish church educational institutions. That was the beginning of Weber College. The Weber Stake Academy, as it was then known, was established in 1889. Elder Lewis W. Shurtliff was the first president of the board, and he lived to be the last member of that board. He always had a kind word for everyone, and will live in the memory of all who knew him." "Charles F. Middleton was another member of the first board. He did all he could for the school until his final illness confined him to his home. "N. C. Flvgare was an ac tive member of the first board and was always helping Weber in every possible way." "Joseph Stanford, chairman of the board of County Com-misioners for many years; was the first secretary of the board. He was known as be ing a very excellent penman.' "Robert McQuarrie was another of the first board members, acting as treasurer." "Thomas J. Stevens, an other founder was Bishop of the Fifth ward. He was known as 'The Smiling Bishop. . "Bishop David McKay, father of David O. and Thos. E. McKay, was another member of the first Board. He was Bishop of the Huntsville ward for many years." "Professor Louis F. Moench was a member of the original Board and the first principal of the school. If it had not been for Brother Moench, there would have been no Weber Academy. He was" a man who stood squarely behind the school from the beginning. Some years great difficulties were encountered. Sometimes he had to teach (Continued on Page 3) be on edge for the game. Coach Wilkinson says, "Our men are showing some excellent form and I am satisfied that with the support of Weber's renowned sixth man we will show L. D. S. the fastest game of the season. We will inaugarate the new floor in a fitting manner." There are many new candidates out who look very good for this early in the season. Parker and Bramwell are showing to good advantage. Hales if he keeps on developing will become one of the best centers in the league. Blackburn is showing a consistent brand of ball. In fact all of the candidates reporting have showed their ability to play the game. The fight for places on the squad will be fierce and hard the results of which we fear to prognosticate. Weber will, with the support of the entire student body, have a banner year in basketball. SUPT. 1 TALKS TO T BODY "I am glad to be back home. I suppose I will have to take a little time to get acquainted with you. There was a time when I could chat very easily with you students, and it seems good to be back. If I could bring to you some of the enthusiasm of the California people, coupled with the enthusiasm of President Tracy, I have no doubt at all that you could build whatever you wanted to build." "I am wondering how much enthusiasm you have. I have been looking over your faces and some of you seem to be alighted with it. If you can sit here and be unconcerned, something is wrong. "I do want to say something about Founders. When we look at these pictures we wonder what it is all about. It is a striking thing. We are on sacred grounds. Do you appreciate the fact that you are sitting in the presence of men who gave all they had for the- founding of. this school? "First of all I want to say that we ought to remember Founders' Day. We appreciate great men on that day, and our desire is to become like them. That is only one reason why we should be respectful to these men. "Another reason why we should honor them is because it is one of the best ways of developing better manhood and womanhood. It won't do them any good; I don't know whether they know what is g'oing on here or not. I would like to think they did. They do not need us to do this for them, we are doing this for ourselves. "The other day I was struck by the remarks of a friend. I called on him in the evening. We were discussing Colleges. He said, 'I am not sure that all. this education is worth while. I have three daughters in school, and when they come home they have just a little feeling that their parents aren't good enough for them. "What have you done for Father and Mother today? It is a wonderful thing to be ap- (Continued on Page 4) N INITIAL GAME OF TRIBUTE Dramatic Students Stage One Act Comedy Monday evening, January 7th, a group of Weber students staged a very delightful one act play in the evening session of the Founders' day program. The play presented was, "The Man From Brandon," a short, snappy farce comedy, with misunderstandings all the way through it, which caused many laughs. The "plot" revolved around the coming of a guest, a cook, and a doctor, all on the same day. The role of the guest, Philip Lester, was taken by Walter Cooley, while Dan Moul-ton, his friend, was played by Henry Zitzman. Heber Jacobs caused much mirth in his part of the doctor, while Dorothy Cortez, as the slangy maid drew applause with her comic speeches. The part of Miss Janet whose main interests were centered on her pet dog, Fido, was well taken by Dorothy Ballantyne. Norma Jensen, as Miss Janet's niece, Bernice, and Lucille Parry, as her friend, Bertha, are to be commended for their excellent playing of their respective parts. Every member of the household is laboring under the delusion that all of the other members are "mentally unbalanced," and there are a number of explanations due when the true identity of all of the players is discovered. The play was directed by Ada Rose and Devorah Hox- College Team Loses First Game To Alumni The fastest team of Weber Alumni Stars ever seen in action easily defeated the college team in their game on Founders' day. The score was 34 to 8. This was the first game played by the Weber aggre gation, and although defeat ed, they showed some promise not expected this year. Their nlavmg as a team was some what poor because of the short time that they have had to practice. For the Alumni, Jones, who is playing at the University of Utah this year, was the best performer, scoring twen ty-two of the thirty-four points made by his team. Couch, also played an excel lent brand of ball, although at times he gave way to foot ball tactics. The other mem bers of the Alumni team were, R. Wilkinson, forward. E. Shreeves, forward, Halli-dav guard. For the Weberites, Barker and Hales were the outstand ing preformers. The Weber lineup was as follows: Hales center, Barker, forward, Hal-verson, forward, Wilkinson guard, Parker, guard. The following substitutions were made, Barker for Wilkinson, Lilywhite for Parker, Poulter for Halverson. The game as a whole was very encouraging and it can be said that Weber with practice and good coaching will be a contender for the League championship this season. Concentration is the first condition of progress Rob't Hoe. PAID TO FOUNDERS Many Students Gather To Do Honor To Alma Mater Founders' Day may be said to have been an absolute success from beginning to end. The day started with a program and pep rally, contin ued with a parade, m which the Board of Trustees, Stake Officers, Kiwanis Club, Fac ulty, Visitors and Students all took part. After lunch a-nother entertaining program was held, with many alumni members, together with out side friends of the institution in attendance. The evening program, consisting of a one act play, several short speeches, songs, and stunts, basket ball game and dance, proved a fitting climax to this great day. Founders Day is probably the biggest and most important day of the year in Weber College,, and according to Sup't Bennion, we are only now beginning to celebrate this day in a manner fitting and proper to do honor to the memory of those men who gave so muchi of their time, labor and money to make this College possible. The programs given during the day were of a nature that showed the feeling that Weber holds for her Founders. The morning program was opened by a prelude, "Nocturne Opus 37, No. 1." by E. F. Oborn, after which Dr. J. G. Lind offered the Invoca tion. The Weber College Or chestra then played Light Cavalry Overture." There have been several new ad ditions made to the orchestra since the beginning of the Winter Quarter, and it is fast developing into a first class organization. President A. W. Tracy made a few remarks concerning the true spirit of Founders Day, and introduced the speakers, Dr. W. Z. Terry and Superintendent A. S. Bennion. Dr Terry addressed the students upon the subject "Our Founders" and introduced them to the students and visitors, from their pictures on the wall. Mr. Bennion spoke (among other things) upon the subject "Why We Should Honor Our Founders." Mr. Bennion's speech was very interesting and he was enthusiastically greeted by the students and faculty. One of Weber's Founders, Dr. G. H. (Continued on Page 3) Kiwanis Show Loyalty To Ogden College Yes, Ogden citizens believe in Weber College. Recall the support of the Kiwanis Club in the parade Monday. Headed by a banner on which was written their support in building a greater Ogden College, a majority of the club members marched behind the Purple and White colors as loyal "Weberites." We know that the Kiwan-ians are men of vision, that they can see the value of a Weber College to Ogden's growth a n d development. They realize that greater progress can be made by men of college calibre, and therefore they intend that this city shall boast of a Junior College of first rank. Weber appreciates the attitude of these men and their efforts in making this a bigger college. SEASON RECOGNITION GOMES TO WEBER COLLEGE Weber has no need to fear concerning her recognition as a Junior College. Utah papers, as the Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake Telegram, Ogden Standard Examiner, admit she is in the lead among the Colleges of junior rank in this State. When Weber went to Arizona she represented Utah. In such a capacity she displayed her true worth and received the hearty support of all true Utahns. Papers from California, Arizonia and Colorado have taken formal notice of the fast eleven which represented the Purple and White. One California paper writing of the team says, "The team holds the Inter-mountain championship of Utah, Idaho and Montana as well as the state championship of Utah." Such recognition as we have received in these papers is of great value to the school, and has materially aided in establishing Weber as the leading Junior College of the State. Basket Ball Schedule The following schedule has been formed in the Junior College League for the State of Utah. Unlike the football league the State Championship will be definitely decided, and it will not have to be a mythical banner the winners will receive at the end of the season. As can be seen by the schedule Weber plays its first game at home on Jan uary the 11th. The second home game being on February 1st with Ricks Normal College of Rexburg, Idaho; then B. Y. C. at Weber February 7. If the team gets the continued support of the student body it will certainly keep well near the top in the League column. The schedule follows: "January 11th. L. D. S. at Weber. January 18th. L. D. S. at B. Y. C. January 24th. Weber at Ricks. January 25th. Weber at B. Y. C. February 1st. Ricks at Weber. February 2nd. Ricks at B. Y. C. Februaray 8th. B. Y. C. at Weber. February 7th. B. Y. C. at L. D. S. February 14th. Weber at L. D. S. February 15th. B. Y. C. at Ricks. CARD OF THANKS FROM THE TEAM We, the football men of Weber College, wish to thank all those who helped in any way to send us to Phoenix, Arizonia. While we did not win the game, we tried to play in a way that would give our school the best of advertisement.We feel that while we were away we gained at least two thousand dollars worth of knowledge and experience. When the time comes for us to help in making another Weber enterprise a success you will not find us lacking. YOUR TEAM. |