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Show Acorn's Gaunt VOL. 2 Freshman Shirley Poulton, sec, Glen Brewer, pres., Rama Eyre, vice pres. Photo bv Leonard Robbins Miss Barker Plays Francesca Nancy Barker wears the attire of an Italian maid as she steps on the stage of the Little Theatre Guild in the "Echantcd April.'' The play was written by Elizabeth; it is directed by Kathryn Northrup. It was presented last night and will be presented again tonight and Friday night at 8 :30 o'clock. Miss Barker, Weber college instructor in linguistics, member of Theta Alpha Phi, interpreted varied roles at the University of Michigan during her two years' leave of ab-.sencc.Students of Weber, We'd like to present Prof. I. M. Quizzical, A famous old gent. His questions you'll see Are really quite sensible, But the answers he gets Are incomprehensible. You'll find them mostly Without rime or reason, L'.ut this we can blame On the Halloween season. Step back, everybody, Relieve the congestion. Come out, Prof. Quizzical, And ask the first question. Prof. : Hello, you Wcberites. Pleased to be with you. Our first contender is Mr. Valentine Goddard. What is your occupation? Yal: 1 Miner in Botany and Maher in Jim. Pro.: Indeed! Now in real Ernest, Mr. Goddard, what is the device that can inflate tires but not egos ? Yal: Well, I'm not sure, but I think a pump-kin. Prof.: That is correct. . . . All right, Miss La Yenna Marble, step up and draw your question. . . . Who composed the "Moonlight Sonata?" I. a Yenna: You can't scare me ltat-hoven was the man. Prof. : That's absolutely cracked. Miss Marble. . . . Now comes John Silver Lindquist. Here is your question, sir. What world-famous sporting event is a great gamble ? (Continued on Page Two) Officers Frosh Frexy Outlines Aims The freshmen program as outlined by Mr. Brewer, newly appointed frosh president, will consist of three assemblies, featuring some of the best talent in the state. They shall also promote one radio program and two dances. The first dance will be held February 3, 1938. The class ofticers plan to donate one hundred dollars out of the freshman fund which is now over two hundred dollars, towards improving the mixed lounge. Also planned is the purchase of a speaker stand and a "mike" for the auditorium. These improvements and purchases, however, are to be definitely decided on in a public hearing on the budget which will be held in the near future. In concluding, Mr. Brewer commented, "We are proud to represent a class with such enthusiasm and it is our scincere desire to merit your support throughout' the Adult Education Started Monday "evening in the vocational building, room 204, night classes for professionals were organized and a special assembly was held. The crowd filled the meeting place and overflowed into the hall. One hundred and fifty people were there. Dr. Dixon was in charge. The theme of the his speech was : "Industry needs experts and will pay well for them." He also said that learning ability increases until about forty-five. At that age it is as good as it was at eighteen. The education is provided chiefly for workers who have jobs and those out of work temporarily. Mr. Ralphs, state representative of adult education, said that teachers also were selected from occupations and would therefore be able to teach from a practical side. All of the teachers are to be as highly trained as is possible to get. One of the most popular classes was welding. It had an interested group of forty-five people. Mr. Le Roy Blazer and Mr. Guy Hurst arc to be in charge of the vocational work. Mr. Blazer gave a peroration concerning the aims and methods of vocational training. The other day Guard Milton Berglund and Fullback Glen Clark-were passing along the street when a small dog (only six inches from the ground) came out to inspect. Mr. Clark gave a deep growl to show his disapproval, whereupon the small dog returned the compliment with intentions to gnaw. Mr. Berglund, having done interference before for Mr. Clark, faced the raging critter while Mr. Clark "took off." Yerna Watts. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER OGDEN, UTAH, OCTOBER 28, 1938 LYCEUM SPONSORS IMPERIAL ARTISTS Novitiate, Barker Extempe To Be Held Money, Medals, - Travel Awards For Extempe Ten dollars, gold and silver keys, and a trip to Tacoma, Wash., arc the awards for successful competi tion in the Novitiate extempe con test for freshmen and the James L. Barker extempe for treshmen and sophomores. Qualifying rounds of the Novitiate are under way in the freshmen English classes this week and next, according to Mr. C. M. Nilsson, director. Gold and silver kevs will be awarded Novitiate win ners. The Barker contest will be held subsequently in assembly, probably Nov. 15, between the two winners of the Novitiate and the two qualify ing sophomores. A cup goes to the winning class, ten dollars donated by Professor Barker of the U. of U. to the best speaker. This speaker will, according to Mr. Thatcher Allied, director of student body extempe, compete at Tacoma, Nov. 21-22. Mr. Allred may ask this contestant to qualify in oratory also. Preparatory rounds in sophomore extempe are in the care of Bob Bagley, sophomore president. Women Compete Competition for the traveling trophy will be very keen this year. The cup is now in possession of Norma Standing's team. Contests have been started in volley ball, tennis, and Softball. Other contests will be arranged during the vear. Rounds Sounds Yearbook Knell Maybe f v i i 1 Jean Morrison, Doris Bybse, "Now or never, do you want a yearbook?" For the last time, this question is being asked Weber students. "Come with a yes or no answer Monday," savs Kent Rounds, campaign chairman, "and bring your evidence of good faith in U. S. legal tender. One buck proves you're a man that slams it en the line and says, 'Show me 1' " Five hundred books will have to be sold before the book can be under way. At present there are only one hundred and seventy sold. This means that three hundred and thirty more will have to go on the block. The last day for subscribing is Wednesday, Nov. 2. Prices for the books are : $3.00 if paid in installments, $2.50 if Son of College Founder Passes Louis Frederic Moench, Jr., 58, died at his home in Logan, Sunday, October 16. He was the son of Louis F. Moench, the founder and COLLEGE Faculty To Give Program The faculty plans to present an assembly on November fourth. Mr. C. M. Nilsson has been appointed b the program committee as master of ceremonies. "However," says Mr. Nilsson, "I assume no responsibility for any high-jinks that the teachers may enact right there before your eyes. For one thing, I haven't seen the Parthenon yet. For another, my life insurance has run out. Ferron Losee is the man you want." Bullfrog Quartet Mr. Losee, chairman of the committee, reports that a program has been arranged that may or may not include the following numbers : a male quartet by four bullfrogs, a lecture on courtship methods by Mr. Trevithick, a dance by Miss Stewart and Air. Markham, an instrumental duet by Mr. Parry and Mr. Johnson, played upon a pitchfork and a large platter, as far as is now known ; a Scotch story by Mr. McCormac, a downright funny skit by Mr. Young, Mr. Child, Mrs. Tanner, and Mrs. Miner. Mr. Losee added a parting invitation : "Come anyway." he said. "Miss Stewart will be a real attraction. It is expected that Markham himself will be so interested that he'll just gaze." Others responsible for this program are Mr. Allred, Mr. Markham, and Miss Stewart, committee members. 6? t St v! Kent Rounds, Glen Brewer Photo bv Leonard Robbins paid in full. If the book is not published, the money will be rescinded. The last day is Wednesday, Nov. 2. Acorns may be purchased from Doris Bybee. Nadine Madscn, Jean Morrison, Glen Brewer, Kent Rounds, Beulah Romans, David Trevithick. Because of pre-publication to-do about alluring coed pictures for Scribulus, Glen Brewer says,,. "We offer every girl opportunity to have her portrait beautifully presented on one of the ten yearbook pages it is nbw planned will be used for that purpose if we have a yearbook."The last dav is Wednesday, Nov. 2. first president of Weber 'college, then Weber academy. Mr. Moench was born April 14. 1880, in Ogden, nine years before his father founded the Moench building NO. 4 Singers to Appear November 1 In Auditorium A male ensemble, such as Ogden audiences have not heard in years, is promised for members of Weber college student body and the public who have tickets, when the Welsh Imperial Singers appear in concert November 1, 1938, at 8:00 p. m. in the college auditorium, says Lyceum Chairman Guy Hurst. This ensemble marie its initial annearancc in the United Stnfr July, 1930, before thousands of Rotarians at the Silver Jubilee of the International Rotary at Chicago. Every member of the ensemble is a soloist, some of tlmm being opera and radio stars. With a repertoire ot more than 100 songs, the Welsh Imperial Singers have thrilled many audiences. Their brilliant leader and conductor, R. festyne Davies, is said to 'nave all the attributes nf StoL- and Whiteman. Chicago Daily News Many are the favorable coirjments coming from Great Britain, Canada, and the United States . . . Wales' Llandudno Advertiser: "It is not without just cause that they have attained the reputation of" being the premier male ensemble in this country's musical world." . . . Halifax Daily Star: "Superb music, which kept the large audience in a high state of excitement." . . . Liverpool Daily Post: "The singing is spirited and expressive. Balance excellent." . . . Chicago Daily News: "Under the able direction of Festyne Davies the tone shading and nuances in phrasing and color keep up the interest of the listeners from start to finish." The Welsh Imperial Singers made their roval appearance before King George YI of London. He ivnkes the following comment about them: "A wonderful nartv: a credit tn Vr,lc " This pron-ram is the second to be C'ven on the Lyceum series and promises to be one of I lip mnii outstanding. Sigma Delta Phi "Boosting Weber's activities is the most constructive purpose towards which we could direct our energy," said Mr. McFarland, president and charter member of Sigma Delta Phi, in staling the new club's objective today. "S;gma Delia Phi is a new club organized by enthusiastic freshmen who have made up their minds to aid and cooperate with the student and faculty administration towards gaining for Wcbcr college all the favorable publicity possible." Air. David Trevithick of the faculty has been chosen as the club adviser. The members are John McFarland, president; Ward Willis, Junior Bramwcll, Karl Yarrington, Thomas Toyn, Keith Hawkins, Paul Cowley, Conrad Pcarce, Dick Sceg-miller, and Robert Davis. 7W JaiU To Cleopatra, To Caesar But not to Antony Stars in the time-torn drama are Cleopatra in the female lead, Caesar in the male. Antony plays the Beery role, but his heart is mush. Look into the darkness of the backstage. You see Caesar pilfering his goods from the unwilling world the hard way: by the grinding heel, by dissipating human lives, by subtle industry in politics. Then when the curtain crashes suddenly in the middle of his act, you behold Antony wedge his athlete's shoulders into the narrow opening at the left. He strides to the center, then thunders blended pain and triumph into the hearts of the bewildered rabble. His cadences rise and fall and by slow degrees bring new confidence. (Continued on Page Four) |