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Show 1" MEET ME p " iT 1 Jf j W " "j SUPP0T WEDNESDAY fe aadjlsJt - b 11 lWiL . Sffi FORYOU VOL. 8 No. 2 ANNUAL "MERCHANT OF VENICE" OCT. 16 First Alumni Play Under the Direction of Professor L. B. C. Josephs The Merchant of Venice, a drama written by William Shakespeare, is one of the classics of our English literature. It is also valuable from a historical standpoint, because, vivid portraying of characters in the play gives us examples of personalities, customs and action in olden times. The cast of characters is as follows:Prince of Morocco Irvin Poulter The Duke of Venice Wallace Budge Antonio, a merchant of Venice Laurence Evans Bassanio, his friend. ...Wilford Moench Salanio Ernest McKay Salarino Olin Rirre Gratiano Grant Dahlstrom Lorenzo Harvey Taylor Shylock L. B. C. Josephs Tubal Frank Douglas Launcelot Gobbo Llewelyn McKay Old Gobbo Harold Silver Balthasar Leland Gibson Portia Ellen Scowcroft Nerissa Ida Scowcroft Jessica Pauline Malan Evans "ABE LINCOLN" GRAND SUCCESS Students Excused in Order That They May Attend Noted Attraction An event of especial interest to students was the performance at the Orphenm September 26 and 27 of John Drinkwater's noted play, "Abraham Lincoln." with Frank McGlynn in the title role. The producers of "Abraham Lincoln" claim that it ia tho most widely discussed play in theEnglish-speaking world. Certain it is that for a season or two it has been widely read and commented upon from rostrum, platform and in club assemblies. It was first produced in Birmingham and then presented in a tiny theater on the outskirts of London, where it won sensational recognition and was moved into the metropolis, its run there continuing for more than a year. William Harris, Jr., purchased the American rights and the first performance in this country was given at Washington, where it was accorded a triumphant reception. At the Cort theater opening, in New York, play and author were cheered heartily. The New York run lasted through two seasons, followed by a long, successful engagement in Chicago.There have been no "road" companies, so the west is having the pleasure of enjoying the New York cast. Although Mr. Drinkwater does not claim to have written a modern play, "Abraham Lincoln" is a dramatic triumph, achieving as it does in its series of six scenes that which is the purpose of all drama the stirring of the emotions. The play appeals to the best in the emotional make-up of human nature. Tears of tenderness spring to the eyes as the auditors behold the unfolding of incidents depicting the noble, unselfish, prayerful, intensely human and appealingiy lovable nature of the man who saved our union. The play abounds in characteristic speeches. In Scene Three a negro preacher calls at the White House. The president requests him to be seated. The old negro replies that "black is black." whereupon Lincoln says: "Be seated. We are just two old men talking together." Scene Five discloses Grant's quarters near Appamattox on the eve of Lee's surrender. The president, tired almost to the point of exhaustion through the strain of the last days of war, is told the story of a Vermont youth who is to die at sunrise for neglect of duty. Thinking deeply the president quietly remarks. "It won't do him any good to be shot." Too much praise cannot be given Frank McGlynn and the supporting company. Mr. McGlynn's portrayal of Lincoln is a notable achievement; the strong company well balanced; the make-up of those essaying historical characters clever in the extreme. A blot upon the schools of Ogden was the confusion in the gallery during the student matinee Wednesday. Weber students may be wholly innocent of offense, but a share of the blame will be laid at our door. That there be no repetition of such disgraceful behavior in the future it is here suggested that, in the event of another student matinee. Manager Goss, President Tracy, Superintendent Hopkins and Principal Merrill formulate the following rules to be strictly adhered to: 1. That no child under 12 years of age be admitted to the theater unattended.2. That any persons caught talking, shuffling feet, throwing papers into the lower house or in any way (Continued on Page Four) f- J V ATHENIAN OATH FOR WEBERITES Fellow students of Weber, citizens of Ogden or Weber county and of the state of Utah, would it not be well to take this oath concerning the state of Utah? 1. We will never bring disgrace on this, our city, by an act of dishonesty or cowardice. 2. We will fight for the ideals and sacred things of the city. 3. We will revere and obey the city's laws, and we will do our best to incite a like reverence and respect in those above us who are prone to annul them or set them at naught. We will strive incessantly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty. 4. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit the city not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. Consider this, students, keep it in mind, and we'll combine to take it to heart. For will it not create, establish and develop a better, a greater and more beautiful Weber ? M. P. SABE WILL MAS Enthusiastic Support of Ogden Business Men Is Promised The following letter was received by President Tracy a few days ago. It clearly shows that other business men of the city are watching and are interested in the progress of Weber. "Brother Eabe, we wish to have a pictorial record of W'eber College from its infancy up to the present day." It was President Tracy who thus spoke to me a short time "ago. 1 went to work and made a photograph of the Second ward meeting house in which what was then called Weber Stake Academy, was started. Then I made a photograph of the tabernacle to which the school moved a short time later, due to its rapid growth. From there, the school was moved to the Fifth ward educational institute in 1889, of which I also made a photo, and finally one of the present front building of the Weber College. In my mind, I made the moves of the school to these different locations while making these photographs and could not help but admire the wonderful growth Weber College has made. I understand that the church authorities are going to back Weber College to the extent of 500 students. I believe I express the sentiment of all business and professional men of Ogden when I say: "Good luck to you. Weber College." (Signed) FRED C. RABE. P. S. We also intend to make a pictorial record of the "Weber Gymnasium," of which two have been made so far. TAYLOR NOW ON CONTROL BOARD Professor Also Made President 1922-23 Weber Alumni Association At the first meeting of the board of control Professor Taylor was elected a member to succeecd President Tracy. He is the member of the faculty who works for the interests of the associated students, representing the faculty. His election is a wise choice, as Professor Taylor has proved himself a student by his successful supervision of the second year High School students of last year. Professor Taylor will now become the active president of the Weber Alumni association since Professor Tracy, the president of the association, has become the president of Weber College. Professor Taylor's being president of the Alumni association and at the sam3 time a member of the board of control is fortunate because a greater working unity is thereby brought about between the student association and the alumni. K T7 v ! TO WEBER has good football prospects in store for this year, according to Coach Malcolm Watson. A fine array of fifty-five men is out for practice every night. . Coach Watson expects severe competition this year, and desires the loyal support of the entire school. He states that the students will support the men by coming out for scrimmage and encouraging them on. Above is pictured some excellent material for this year's team. Although the first squad has not yet been picked, there seems to be excellent material to choose from. Captain Anderson, Burton, Couch, Porter, Halliday, Vest, Hickman, Passey, Parry, Taylor, Ekins, Seifort, Poulson, Barker, Ballif, Chandler, McKay, Clark, Bram-well, Anderson, Stewart, Ross, Moore, Jacobs, Hales, Parker and Halmes are back for work this season. Following is the schedule : September 29 Weber vs. Westminister College at Salt Lake. October 5 Weber vs. B. Y. U. at Ogden. October 13 Weber vs. L. D. S. U. at Salt Lake. October 20 Weber vs. Bear River High at Tremonton. October 27 Weber vs. Davis High at Davis. November 3 Weber vs. Box Elder High at Ogden. November 11 Weber vs. Ogden High at Ogden. WEBER DEBATING PROSPECTS GOOD Enthusiasm Evident; Many New Students Expected io Enter Contests It is expected that the Weber students will engage in a great number of intellectual activities this year, especially in public speaking and debating. Of the regular public speaking contests there will be the Barker and Lewis extemporaneous contests, the Rich oratorical, the Grant oratorical and the Sons of the American Revolution oratorical contests. The James L. Barker extemporaneous speaking contest is fostered by Professor Barker, a former principal of Weber. To the class of the Senior High school attaining the greatest number of credits during this contest, the James L. Barker cup is awarded, and to the students receiving first place a cash prize of $10 is given by Professor Barker. The J. S. Lewis extemporaneous speaking contest is open to all Weber College students, the J. S. Lewis medal being awarded to the winner. In the Grant oratorical contest President Heber J. Grant presents an autographed book to the winner. This contest is open to both the Weber College and the Weber Senior High school students. The Edward I. Rich oratorical contest is between the students of the Ogden High school and the Weber High school. It is usually the most exciting contest of the year because of the keen competition for first honors.A comparatively recent addition to the roll of the regular contests has been the Sons of the American Revolution oratorical contest, which is fostered by an association known as the Sons of the American Revolution. This contest is also between the students of the Ogden High school and the Weber High school. Although no debates are as yet scheduled, and will not be until next spring, it is certain that we will engage in several series of debates, for Weber is a member of the church school debating leagues, both college and high school, and she may become a member of the State High school league. BOARD MEMBERS TO CLIMB MOUNT At a recent meeting of the board of trustees it was voted unanimously to lay aside the routine of every-day toil and join with Weber in her annual hike to Mt. Ogden. This again is an expression of the keen interest and kindly feeling these splendid men have for our institution. They love Weber as w-e do, and delight in our new project, therefore will share with us in helping to place Wreber "on the top." President David O. McKay, a Wre-berite of the purest type, will place the first cement at the base of the pole, which will cover the names of those who reach the top. He will also make the main address after the pole is set. We are honored to have such men with us. They add dignity and confidence to ouradventure. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1922 MOUNT OGDEN TOMORROW TRAIL BLAZED TO MT. OGDEN Pioneer Hikers Complete Final Preparations tor Setting Steel Pole At 5:00 a. m. Saturday the still morning air about Weber was thrown into chaos by the tramping feet of anxious horses ready for the climb. Upon these brave mounts were seven sturdy "mountaineers," each dressed in khaki and shouldering pick, shovel and ax trail-blazers of the first order. "To Taylor's canyon," came the command. Soon the little party entered the canyon, where engulfed in the mystic charms of an Indian summer morning it made its way up the rugged mountain trail. Progress was slow, however; miniature bridges must be built and great rocks dragged from the trail to make the way easier for those who were to follow. On reaching Malan's Heights a rest was called which was apparently much appreciated by the tired steeds. At the Cabin Site the party again rested while the horses cropped the tender mountain grasses. A rustic old character (sheepherder) entertained the group with stories related to his conception of world problems. His three dogs, the while, heaped their affections upon the guests of their master, much to the despair of the guests. Again mounting, the party made its way through, brush, over rocks and gullies toward the famous peak. A lonely hawk, or an occasional blue grouse, or the sharp "chaw" of the jay mingled with grating of steel horseshoes against the rocks, and the whole softened by the wind-moved pines, created an atmosphere of respect and reverence for God's great creations. The noon whistle echoed forth to empty stomachs just as the little group, hungry and leg-weary, reached the top. After a meal of badly-used sandwiches and imaginary water, preparations were made to blast a hole in the solid rock large enough to permit the proper setting of the flagpole. Each took his turn of 100 strokes with a five-pound sledge hammer. After several turns each the hole was proclaimed deep enough. This was filled with T.N.T., a fuse attached, the match applied. Then followed a moment of suspense. Soon a mighty roar, and into the air was thrown a great mass of dirt and rocks. Hurrying back to the scene, the group was delighted to find a hole in the mountain deep enough to plant the great steel flagpole. The journey homeward was uneventful except for; the occasional stumbling of a horse or the quick, sharp tongue of a rider reproving his mount. At 5:00 o'clock p. m. the party reached Ogden, tired but happy. The party was made up of L. McKay, president of the student body: Tom Woods, athletic manager; Ted Woods, president of the Junior class; Floyd Barnett of the college; Ted McGregor, Junior, and Harvey Taylor, of the faculty. "Well, how many orders did you get yesterday?" "I got two orders in one place." "That's the stuff! What were they?" "One was to get out and the other was to stay out." STANDARD examiner 'istAppi ' PHOTO J. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SUCCESS 1. Work hard. Hard work is the best investment a man can make. 2. Study hard. Knowledge enables a man to work more intelligently and effectively. 3. Have initiative. Ruts often deepen into graves. 4. Love your work. Then you will find pleasure in mastering it. 5. Be exact. Slip-shop methods bring only slip-shod results. 6. Have the spirit of conquest. Thus you can successfully battle and overcome difficulties. 7. Cultivate personality. Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower. 8. Help and share with others. The real test of business greatness is giving opportunity to others. 9. Be democratic. Unless you feel right towards your fellow men you can never be a successful leader of men. 10. In all things do your best. The man who has done his best has done everything. The man who has done less than this best has done nothing. M. P. "BOHEMIAN GIRL" IS COMING SOON Music Department Will Present Balfe Masterpiece; Cast Already Chosen We are now looking to the College Glee club. So far only two boys and twelve girls have registered. We are wondering if the college will make as great a success of their Glee club as the High "School will, or whether the High School music department will advertise the college. Balfe's opera, "The Bohemian Girl," one of the most musical and live operas -ever written, is to be presented by the College School of Music under the direction of W. S. Manning and E. F. Osborn. The choruses are nearly all learned, and-the principals are fast preparing their respective roles. It is a fact to be proud of that most of those taking part are special students of .-the college, and are rapidly developing into the foremost singers of Ogden. The cast of principals, leading sopranos, is as follows: Melba Douglas, Eva Porter, and Adelaide Ashton; contraltos, Mrs. Pauline Waterfall and Myra Wright; leading baritone, Wallace Budge; leading bases, Wayne Grow and David Johnson; leading tenor, Mr. Wright; comedian tenors, Heber Jacobs and James Lindsey. These, together with a number of understudies, make up a fine trained chorus. Another big boost to the school is the fact that the music faculty offers free scholarships to the most eligible students. Monday evening, September 18, the vocal and piano departments gave three scholarships to young musicians showing the best possibilities for musical study. Several applied for the piano scholarship, which was won by Aura Bennett. Oriel Blackburn and Carma Douglas tied for the scholarship in voice, so Professor Manning gave a scholarship to each. WEBER TO LOSE BOARD PRESIDENT President David O. McKay will leave Ogden October 17 for Liverpool, England, where he has taken over the duties of president of the European mission. He will succeed Apostle Orsen F. Whitney, who has presided over the mission since May 24, 1921. Apostle Whitney is returning home owing to ill health. He underwent an operation several months ago and it is thought he will improve in health when he arrives in his native state. President McKay has promised to be with us several times before he leaves and we are anxiously looking forward to his visits. IIF, DID Dentist (prodding a patient's gum in search of a fragment of tooth) That's funny I don't seem to fee! it. Patient (ironically) You are lucky. TO PLANT FLAG POLE ON MOUNT Board of Trustees, Faculty, Alumni and Five Hundred Students to Make First Pilgrimage Wednesday, October 4, for the annual hike to famous peak. "When are we going? When are we going?" is the question asked hundreds of times each day. Already so much interest is shown in Weber's first big school hike, one might easily predict that 400 or more will make the memorable trip. Mt. Ogden is fast becoming one of our most popular western peaks. Six hundred people have reached its summit during the past summer. Because of its height and especially favorable location, one can see Salt Lake City, Logan and on a very clear day into neighboring, western states. The peak should be crowned with a flagpole from which can float the great emblem of our nation. It is to be a signal honor for Weber to place such a monument as a gift to future generations. Plan to go, students; have your name with the rest buried at the foot of the pole as a sign that you love your school and shared in her gift to those that are to follow. Plans for the hike are as follows: Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 a big hike rally in the assembly hall. Wednesday morning, 5:00 o'clock, students, faculty and alumni to meet at the mouth of Taylor's canyon. Take the Twenty-fifth street car to the end of the line. Automobiles will BAND IS MAKING RAPID PROGRESS Best Musical Organization Ever In Weber Promised by Prof. Nichols During the history of Weber her. most successful years have been those in which she has had a good band. Therefore, if past observations count for anything, this should be Weber's most successful year, for we have the beginning of the most promising band in the history of the institution. Under the able leadership of Professor Nichols, the band is progressing wonderfully. It is in a good financial condition and now the one more thing it needs is the constant support of the students. It is eagerly urged that all students who play instruments join the band. It promises to be one of the big factors in helping Weber to win her games, and all the students that support it will be fighting for Weber. The band has been graded into two groups, the advanced, and the beginning players. The advanced band has an enrollment of about thirty members at present, and it is hoped that the forty mark will be reached soon. The advanced band class has a full period each day for practice, and a half unit a year is given all band members. The advanced band is composed of the professional musicians of the school, while the beginners' class is made up of those students who are just beginning instruction. Both departments are progressing rapidly, and will continue to progress if the students will support and show the band members that they are interested in them and their work. NEW OFFICERS FOR GIRLS' ASSN. Expect to Do Many Things This Year; Yelling Contest Planned This year the Girls' association has started out right by electing some very energetic and lively students as their officers. Last Monday morning elections were held in the Assembly hall. Those elected for the coming year were Nan Emmett, president; Ruth Wright, vice-president; Myra Wright, secretary and treasurer; Glorius Mortensen, yell master; Erma Galbraith, athletic manager, and Irna Cram, reported. With such capable and "peppy" students this association cannot help but raise to the very top. Among the many other things the girls hope to put over his year is a yelling contest between the boys and themselves. The girls are planning to learn to yell the new yells which are to be given out soon, and are going to put the fellows in thj background. j The girls are going to do all in their ! power to send our boys to the tour nament, and as yelling is one ot the main things necessary, we are going to lead. "A-No. 1." So watch out, boys! You will have to keep up some to beat the girls this year! FOUR PAGES be left in charge of an attendant. They will be safe. The band selections, class roll-call and assignment of responsibility for the trip. Sophomores Cement and sand. Juniors Flag pole. Seniors Manning cement, setting pole. College Raising first flag. Faculty, S. B. Officers Splicing pole. Class presidents will have the full responsibility for the work assigned to their respective classes. Each person will provide his own lunch enough for two meals and also some container to carry water. It will be necessary to wear good shoes. From Taylor's canyon the trail will lead to Malon's Heights, thencq to the Cabin Site and on to the peak. Provision will be made for those who do not care to go to the peak to remain at the site until the main party returns from the top. On reaching Mt. Ogden an unusual program will be given, including fitting flag-raising ceremonies for the red, white and blue, and also for the purple and white. Musical solos, vocal and instrumental numbers, speeches by Apostle D. O. McKay and others members of the board, will be special features of the program. BALLARD SPEAKS ON GENEALOGY Elder Discourses on the Three Degrees of Glory at Meeting Sept. 21 Thursday evening, September 21, Elder Melvin J. Ballard of the Quorum of Twelve addressed a genealogical meeting held in commemoration of the ninty-ninth anniversary of the visitation of the Angel Moroni to the Prophet Joseph Smith. The apostle spoke for two hours in explaining the three degrees of glory, using as a text the seventy-sixth section of the Doctrine and Covenants, beginning with the fiftieth verse. Elder Ballard destroyed many theories advanced by various men in the church and brought forth many new points in doctrine. He began by telling the terms and conditions of admittance into the celestial kingdom, among which are baptism, the reception of the Holy Ghost, and marriage for time and all eternity. The distinction between the ordinances and conditions for admittance into the celestial kingdom, and the other kingdoms, was drawn by saying that these ordinances are for admittance into the celestial glory only, but if performed for one worthy of one of the other glories they are still of effect in that kingdom, but do not make him a candidate for the celestial glory. One theory advanced by men in the church was destroyed for all time by Elder Ballard saying that it is unnecessary for a man to have more than one wife to become a God or reach the height of perfection in the celestial kingdom. "Before we can be resurrected we must throw off the sins of the flesh," was a point advanced by Elder Ballard; further, we can overcome our sins and weaknesses faster here than in the other world because we have both the spirit and the body here to unite in casting off our imperfections, but there we will have only the spirit. "It will take a thousand years in the spirit world to do what we can do here in four score ten." In concluding his speech Elder Ballard stated that it is impossible for a person to advance from one glory to another because the resurrected bodies are different according to the glory in which they are assigned, and nowhere does Christ say that a body once resurrected will be or can be changed to endure the glory above the one in which they reside. He finished his discourse by reference to the parable of the five wise men and five foolish virgins, who went to meet the bridegroom, saying that this parable had reference to Latter-Day Saints only, and not thn whole world as popularly believed. In other words, when the Lord comes he will find one-half of His children asleep or unprepared for his coming. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Mt. Ogden and Ogden State Genealogical committees. The urogram consisted of the congregation singing "Beautiful Zion Built Above," pravcr bv President James McFarland of the' Mt. Ogden stake, a duet. "Beyond the Shadows." congregational -singing, "Oh My Father," . and benediction by Samuel G. Dye of the Ogden stake. |