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Show n n n n mtm mm M Aid the Red Cross and the Xmas Issue Vol. II PROF. BARKER BAN QUETS CAST MEMBERS FEED ON PRINCIPAL FORMER The feature of the last night's performance of "Strongheart," for the cast at least, was the satisfying of that instinct which is so necessary for our self-preservation. The satisfying of this the most delightful sense we possess, was made possible thru the generosity of ourEx-Principal Prof. Barker. Prof. Barker was so enthused with the success cf the school play that between the r.cts those behind the curtain were notified that they were to be his gucsls at a "feed" after the last curtain. It took no argument to convince tl:e::i thr.t they should accept.Hence, after the show they appeased their imaginative hunger and the strain on Prof. Barker's pocket was somewhat lessened. Prof. Pardoe and his wife down to Reade "the grind" were present and all felt somewhat proud of their having been in the show. At any rate, the feed was worth the effort put forth. Our former principal was especial-enthusiastic over the play itself. "Best play I've seen for a long while" was his oft-repeated comment. Then he congratulated the student body for fixing up our social room and he commended all students who helped to tear down the galleries adding that the Freshmen could now sit anywhere in the gallery they want to. He was the came old "James L." full of life, enthusiasm and spirit and recalling the many student body activities he had enjoyed when he was here. Members of the cast accompanied him to his train and there he finally was allowed to board his train after promising to speak soon in one of our ftudent body meetings. F. A. CLUB ENJOYS MISS PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN UALITY Miss Elva Littlefield entertained the Fine Arts club at its weekly meeting held last Thursday. Miss Littlefield read Oscar Wilde's four-i'.ct drama, "Lady Windermere's Fan." Her splendid interpretation held the interest of the students throughout the entire rendition. An enthusiastic applause greeted her efforts. The musical treat was furnished by Mrs. Lucian Ray, w'ho sang "The Little Gray Home in the West," and "Dutch Lullaby," with piano accompaniment by Miss Florence Jepper-son.In the regular time set aside for educational purposes, the great painters now being under discussion, reviews of the lives of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Millet were given by the Misses Mattie Stone and Sara Harmar. At the next meeting of the club Miss Olive Belnap, instructor in art, will lecture on the subject of "Art in Europe." Miss Belnap spent some time in the art centers of Europe and an interesting talk isanticipated. OGDEN, CALLS FOR DEBATERSKASIUS HAS HIS EYES ON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Another activity is to be started immediately. Last Friday Coach Kas-ius announced the joyous news that debating was to be carried on as usual, with the exception that the debators must this year be first-class students in all their classes. Nuf-said.The question for this year's state debates has not been selected yet. The high schools of the state have submitted their suggested questions to the state official who has charge of this work and an answer telling the question chosen is expected any day. Among the questions submitted by Coach Kasius are the following:Resolved, "That the single tax on land should be substituted for all taxes state and local;" Resolved, "That cabinet members should be granted the privilege of appearing before Congress assembled and urging the adoption of any law;" Resolved, "That the Preside nt of the U. S. should be elected by direct vote of thte people;" Prof. Kasius prefors the first question. As soon as the question arrives, active work will be begun. The reputation gained by the debating team of two years ago when it won the state championship, is at stake again and this year we expect to win it. Our coach has had a great deal of experience in the work, having represented the University of Utah in debating for three years, and his popu larity warrants the conclusion that plenty of material will show up for the try-outs. Among the prospective material can be found Andrew Kasius, Derrah Van Dyke, Chas. Linford and David L. McKay, without mentioning those who have not entered into debating in previous years and who no doubt are just as good debators. "Pete" has made it clear that those who make the team this year will do so because of the record they make this year that one's popularity gained in other years, does not count. This gives everyone a square deal, and speaks well for the debating outlook for this year. Let's get out and get some good intellectual gymnastic exercise in debating support the coach and win the state championship. FLEET ENLISTS Parker Van Fleet, last year graduate, was in Ogden Saturday for a short time previous to going to Salt Lake City, where he went to investigate the positions in the signal corps or navy. If it is impossible to enlist in the signal corps he will enlist in the navy. "Park" spent the larger part of his vacation in a Salt Lake hospital where he was confined with appendicitis. He has been convalescing at his home in Garland the past two months. He promised to pay the school a visit before entering the government service. Prof. Barker accompanied him to Salt Lake. UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1917 SCHOOL STAGE ASSURED IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IMM E-DIATELYNow that the galleries are out, the school play is over, our social room is fixed up and other improvements are going on, Weber is going to have her stage built. The financial success of "Strongheart" assures its immediate construction. In view of the many needed improvements and the willingness of the student body to do its share in building such, the board of education has promised $175 toward the erection of the stage. A sum almost as great as this will be taken from the profits of the school play. So the stage is certain. It is going to be constructed at once, similar to our efficient initiative in other affairs this year. Probably before this Herald makes its appearance, the contract for its construction will be let and then it will be but a matter of a few days before it shall be ready for use. The amount of money ready for its construction warrants the prediction that it will be a first-class college stage in every way. Curtains and scenery also come with it, the curtrin to be similar to the one at the Orpheum. This materializes anotherlong-hoped-for improvement. We can now have our own plays at "home." The board of education, the faculty and especially Prof. Pardoe need to be congratulated for materializing this necessity for student body affairs. FRESHMEN LEAD IN EXTEMPO JUNIORS WIN THIRD CONTEST The third extemporaneous contest of the series of twelve which is being held to decide the inter-class championship was won by the Junior class. The Freshmen won second place and the Seniors third. The general topic for discussion was "Raising the American Army." The sub-divisions of this topic follow together with the students who discussed them, in their order of excellence as announced by the judges, Peter Kasius, Henry Savage and William McKay. Means of Feeding the U. S. Army in France Derrah Van Dyke. The Aeroplane Its Importance in War Ruth Matthews. American Encampments and Their Strategic Value Lucille Thomas. The Value of the Home Guard Movement Clarence Brown. The competition in the contest was exceedingly keen and the judges in rendering their decision separated all the speakers by a percentage of only four. Thru lack of efficiency in the Sophomore class, their officially appointed representative did not appear. The class needs a little more life. At the last moment, however, Clarence Brown volunteered and his discussion of the subject was purely extemporaneous. At that he gave the other contestants a close "rub" and set a good example for other members of the class. As a result of the first three con-ests the milklings now leod with 6 points, the Seniors are second with 5 points, the Juniors third with 4 points, and the Sophs are the "tail-enders" with 2 points SUCCESS GREETS SCHOOL PLAY "STRONGHEART" PLEASES PATRONS, PARDOE AND PARTICIPANTSAnother successful school play has passed into the history of Weber. It night be entered on the books thus: "School play, 'Strongheart,' at the Orpheum theatre December 3rd and 4th, 1917. Successful from every standpoint."You have the story in a nutshell, but let's open it for discussion. Hits at both performances were as numerous as those recorded at some cf the baseball games in which the Salt Lake team participated last season. Russell Petty scored the first hit with his make-up and splendid interpretation of his character, that of Reade, a grind. We don't know hardly how to say this, but we mean no insult w:hen we say that the actions of a "sissy" were so well displayed that we wonder if "Russ' hasn't been coming to school in disguise. E. L. Wilkinson got the next hit with his portrayal of the character of Ross, a Freshman. His diminutive size and high aspirations, both prime essentials of a Freshman, were always on display. He even aspired to escort some of the ladies home from rehearsals. May his aspirations heighten. It remained, however, for Miss Mary Woolley, as Molly Livingston, and Theron Jones, as Billy Saunders, to knock the home run for the comedy team of the cast. Some students rate Jones as the better of the pair and others attribute this honor to Miss Woolley. The honor is inseparable, as both contributed to each other's success. This was Theron's first appearance in the glare of the footlights and he is to be congratulated. He says he feels repaid for his efforts even if he did have to lift her up with his sore arm. Llewellyn, not Lew, Roberts, as Thorn, interpreted the part of the unpopular members, in a very able manner. This was Robert's first big attempt and credit is due him for his work. By the way, did the "h's" turn to "k's?" Frank Newman's speech as Buckley, head coach, and Stanley Rhees as Black Eagle, are worthy of special mention for their work. It remained, again as in the comedy parts, for Wilford Moench as Strongheart, and Miss Grace Stone as Dorthy Nelson, to carry the more se-(Continued on page 2 cols. 2 and 3.) XMAS ISSUE OF THE HERALD The next issue of the Herald will appear December 21st. It will be known as the Christmas issue and will contain the prize winning story of the Herald's contest, as well as other holiday topics. The students and faculty, especially the English department, are requested to co-operate with the staff in editing this issue. We would appreciate material along Christmas topics, such as editorials on the spirit of the holidays, some original poems or verses along any line, and above all, good snappy, original jokes. Our school contains some good artists who could produce a good cartoon w:hich would add improvement to the paper. No. G STUDENTS REMOVE THE BALCONIES METAMORPHOSIS RESULTS IN GOOD HALL "The timber sure did fly." This is the expression used by one of the participants in describing the removal of the balconies in the auditorium. And, to substantiate this fact, we ask you to look on the south and southwest sides of the building. The Strongheart cast was busy with a rehearsal on the evening of Nov. 28 when Pres. D. O. McKay, John i Watson and other members of the I board appeared and informed Prof. Pardoe that they had decided to remove the balconies. Prof. Pardoe im mediately recruited the services of the entire cast for the coming Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. For the rest of the school these two days were holidays, but the cast met I at school and donned overalls and old I clothes and the timber began to fly. Hammers, crow-bars and such tools were Dusuy engaged m ripping up the floor and supports. When the girls of the cast, who had been engaged in preparing the dinner in the kitchen, announced the meal ready, a bunch of hungry laborers gathered around the table. The boys approved the feast as being the most tasty and delicious they had ever purchased.Work was resumed in the afternoon and by six o'clock the largest portion of the task had been accomplished. The next day a small number took up the labors and almost finished . the work. The following Monday the manual training department removed the remaining supports.We now have an enlarged basket ball floor and a better lighted auditorium. The accoustics of (the hall have been greatly improved by the renovation. The work was accomplished under the supervision of Coach Watson, Profs. Pardoe and Holton. RESURRECTION OF ATHLETIC SPIRIT BASKET BALL BEGINS IN DEAD EARNEST Have you talked to "Male" Watson the last weeli? If not, do so. It will change your view point as regards athletics. When the "leavings" of the balcony hit the floor "Male's" grin burst into a laugh. It thrilled him as nothing else ever did. He had a floor for basket ball that was regulation size. He could now once more have a championship team. So "Male" worked harder than anyone else to remove the cumbersome barriers. And material has since responded to "Wat's" call. Every night practice it going on in dead earnest. Probably before this paper appears the team will be chosen. At any rate "Wats" intends to do things this year. He has our support. Notice, also, that every night between 5 and 6 o'clock the College plays the - Faculty. The College is always 100 per cent. Perhaps this accounts for the "pep" of our instructors the last week. |