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Show Page G THE SIGNPOST "VAGABOND KING" PLAYS TO CAPACITY AUDIENCES Davidson, Parry, Quinn And Others Praised By Ye Firstnighter Weber musicians pleased varied audiences in a three-day run of Friml's 'hh1)oiiI KIii Inst weekend. If director Roland Parry heard their comments, lie felt repaid for the regiment he and his assistants and his students exacted or themselves. Everyone who saw the opera had a word of praise verging upon extravagance. As a unit, the interpretation showed improvement from night to night. The first performance was spotted, but then first nights often are. No doubt the audience response seemed uninspiring. But an audience made up of the actors' fathers and mothers and sisters and brothers feels that reticence is the only decorous way to modesty. Yet while there were no wild volleys of applause to warm the actors to their work, the listeners were genuinely appreciative. Repeated murmurs of approval spread through tne hall; and these were significant emotional barometers.The second night, people had become aware of the excellence of the production. They realized that they were hearing singing of a kind it takes years to develop. By Friday the news was known, the audience was howling; and Saturday the house was packed and ready. The vocal power of Bernard Quinn, Bernice Criddle, Margene Peterson, and Celinda Davidson ably supported by the chorus not only marked a high in Weber College opera but also promised musical achievement for the future, for themselves and for the school. If one had to select superior actors, he would name Wayne Bundy, James Andrews, Celinda Davidson. Their singing aside, When Its Christmas Candy . . . Site Deserves tlie Best at JOHN'S 406 25th Street .xxAj.AXAi, A A L A A A A A A A A With Gifts in Mind . . . Think of . . . Shirteraft Airmail Shirts and Botany Wrinkleproof Ties 4 these three project themselves across the footlights by impersonation alone. Howard Randall's interpretation of the royal figurehead also merits honorable mention. The horrific chorus, it is alleged, frightened juveniles and .strangers. Perhaps it is too much to say as one qualified musician said that the Vugabond Kini is the best thing Ogden has done, but all critics agree that it attains distinction by its sustained excellence in acting and singing. Mr. Parry's work was made possible by Mr. Thatcher Allred's supervision of dramatics and Mr Clair Anderson's and Mr. Clair Johnson's work with the accompaniment, and by the orchestra itself. Opinions of the opera: High school student: "All of us from Ogden high certainly enjoyed it. They were all talking about it up there." College instructor: "Whoever made up Pat Quinn has got something to answer for." Professional man: "Taking it as an amateur production, the opera was very good indeed. I don't remember seeing a Weber production I enjoyed as much." Club woman: "We were pleased with Margene. She struck the high notes so perfectly and was always at ease. You felt it in the audience." Co-ed: "I didn't know Robert Blair was sway-backed." Visiting sour puss: "No, we didn't like it at all. We got too much for our money two shows in one. That couple in front of us got so overcome with the love theme that my wife said she might as well be sitting in back of a pillar. Quinn and Criddle went to their heads like Taylor and Garbo." Barker Contest (Continued from page one) effects upon the farmer of a possible blockade in China and the New Deal agricultural legislation. Barney maintained that Japan was engaged in red-ink imperialism and that a United States of Asia is impossible in his "After China Falls". Holding that business and the New Deal will never really come to terms, Allen spoke on "Business vs. the New Deal". Erma Chadwick played an organ solo, James Andrews sang a vocal solo, and Herman Green concluded the program with a violin solo. THE STORE OF GREATER VALUTJ LETTER HOME LAUDS WEBER W. C. Termed "Scholastic Utopia" Dear Louie, My dear, I know I've been terribly slow answering your delightful letter, but college is keeping me too busy for anything else. I went home Saturday night with a lump in my chest (and it wasn't pneumonia symptoms either!) The last performance of "The Vagabond King" had been given, the cast duly congratulated, a ton of doughnuts consumed and some of our grease paint removed. I've been wandering about with black circles under my eyes for a month now (a result of too many after-midnight practices), but I'm still sorry it is over. With Bernard and Bernice and Celinda and Margene and Blair and Bundy we really astounded the house! A success such as W'eber has never before attained and a climax to twelve weeks of hard work. You know, pal, you made a big mistake in not coming to Weber. Maybe you don't know that W. C. offers the most complete, novel, and altogether gigantic dance program available anywhere. (I don't remember who, but I was probably quoting someone.) To mention only a few of the dances, up to date we have had theget-acquainted dance, the Hallowe'en dance, the Girl's dance, (which gave the girls, or was it the boys) a break. Bart Wolthius as Jack Frost represented the ideal boy of the school! The Turkey Truck, (where we didn't expect everything but got it.) The Sophomore's advice to the Frosh to bring a towel to the Sophomore outing and River Dip proved to be sound. The poor Freshmen tried three times to overcome their opponents. They also failed three times. Maybe I am prone to alibi, but there were more Sophs. After their bath the Frosh made up with their elder brothers, and a dance was held in the college the same evening. You know what? I'm working as a cub reporter on the Signpost. What, you never heard of it? My dear child, I fear that an important part of your education has been neglected. The Signpost is a news bulletin that for two years was placed in the main hall of the Moench building. For the first time, this year it is being distributed every two weeks in newspaper form. It gives students a chance to display their writing ability real or imagined. (Quite often I fear mine is the latter.) We aiso published a handbook which contains songs, yells, and other valuable information. It also contains the names and addresses, and phone numbers of all students. Many students tell me that they have found the latter information very helpful you know what I mean. Oh-h-h you Weber W-I, W-I, W-I-L-D Yeah Wildcats, we want a touchdown! Don't get alarmed. It was just a sudden burst of school spirit. You'd have it, too, if you had been to the pep rallies we have had. For Truly Beautiful Christmas Gifts see . . . Our first rally began with a bonfire, built of wood which the Sophomores kindly consented to let the Frosh gather. A snake dance through town stopped traffic for seven or eight blocks. (This may be a slight exaggeration, but that's what Pat Q. told me.) Our next rally was held in a theater and we had the pleasure of disturbing the peace of the other patrons . . . Fight, fight, fight. Eat 'em up. (Just a hangover.) Dear old Weber certainly held her own in football this year. Our team won the Intermountain Junior College title and placed three players on the all star team. They were Charles Clark, John Paul Jones, and Jack Thomas. The players journeyed to Compton, where although they were defeated, still made a good showing. Weber tied with Ricks, in a game at Ogden. During the half the sand-bag rush between Sophs and Frosh was held. The air was filled with sand and the stands party with effeminate students who seemed afraid to soil their hands or white collars. The Sophomores won according to the Sophomore count. Weber defeated Westminster on Armistice day. The game ended with the fierce blowing away of hats, dirt and peanut shells. (Excelsior certainly did a lot help peanut producers) caused by a sudden windstorm. And then just to prove that Weber College has some brains as well as brawn, the debaters and Mr. Monson went to the tournament at Bakersfield, California, and came back with the first and third places. Pat Quinn and Howard Coray won first place with 9 out of 10 debates and Frank Mc-Quown and Robert Polidor won third place with 7 out of 9 decisions. James Andrews entered the extempore contest. The results were really surprising, for to Alcibiades, "Crooning seemed to be the main diversion of the debaters going and coming from Bakersfield. Trouble was that they seldom knew whether they were coming or going." We have had many interesting assemblies with such prominent men as Senator Thomas, Burton K. Farnsworth, and Frank Francis.. Student talent has largely contributed to the program. Professor Allred and Wayne Bundy are helping to make Weber a larger place on the map by means of radio. Two programs are presented each week by fac- Aimouncing our New Gift Line Gifts for SHOWERS - BRIDGE PRIZES and ETC. ARTISTIC FLORAL 2454 Washington Blvd. Phone 611 A Gift from . . . THORSTENSON'S Means More Gifts for the Whole Family (Continued from page one) ' I'm going to make my resolutions right now for next year, not to envy Mr. Monson's sense of humor. Mr. Allred's vocabulary. Miss Browning's hair. Mr. Parry's disposition. Miss Stewart's figure. Mr. Child's personality. Mrs. Tanner's sweetness, and Mr. Johnson's kindness. I predict that next year: Bernard Quinn will be the ladies choice. Weber fellows will discover what a lot of good-looking and intelligent girls there are around school. People will notice Jim Andrew's "cute" profile. W Club Selects Pins (continued from page one) satisfactory sweaters are so high, a small gold W with a bar under it on which is written "Club" should be the ensignia of the organization. This selection stands to be approved by the award committee and the board of control. A committee with Paul Grogger as chairman, is at the present time writing a constitution for the W-Club.Delmar Young was elected secretary after the resignation of Margene Peterson, who is to be married, was accepted. Other officers are Max Carruth, president; Helen Abbott, vice-president, and Buster Bingham, treasurer. ulty members and students over KLO, an educational program on Monday at 3:00 p. m. Tune in on 'em. I can't quite understand It, but it seems that we have dogs or something in our library. At any rate I've been Phoenix pledges come in the library, whistle, and look under the tables. Excelsior pledges turned into angels. Well they'd have to be to stand the treatment they received. La Diau-eda reverted back to childhood days. The pledges came dressed as nursery rime characters. Iota Tau Kappa must have been extremely hard up, though, for they turned their pledges to begging in Salvation Army guise. The initiations accustomed me so to novelties that I believe that if the roof had fallen in I should, take it calmly and assume that it was more antics of pledges. If I have sounded a little wild in some places, please consider that today ends examination week. I'm surprised that I can write at all. Thoughts of English, Geology, Philosophy, keep turning up to plague me. The Snow Ball is to be held tonight. I suppose that we are expected to forget all about exams and enjoy ourselves, but I can't. I'm so exhausted that I feel that I could sleep forever. Oh, well, vacation here' an-d we'll have time to build up our resistance to next quarter's grind. Anyway, it's been a lot of fun. So long pal. I suppose that I have left you green with envy, but you can always register for next quarter at Weber. It may be a trite saying, but I mean it sincerely. A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year to you. Your pal (or am I assuming too much? ) , Joe Budge. ' ill iTi ill ill ill ii Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry GEO. F. VAUGHN JEWELER Watch and Clock Rkpairinc All Work Guaranteed 418 25th Street Ogden, Utah |