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Show j ivSw i Jit l h?Lzzz?l Lily r. Vol. II OG DEN, UTAH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1917 No. 2 NOT A GYMNASIUM-- STUDENT BODY DREAMS COME TRUE We have dreamed of, talked about, and worked for a gymnasium ever since we were or could be called Freshmen. We then merely did what our Weuer posterity had been doing for years. That has been the dream nearest the hearts of us all, but it is a dream that is slow to materialize. The jolt that could hardly be stood, tho, was the announcement that all big games, all championship games could not be played on our present gym floor because it had been condemned. That was the straw which broke the camel's back. ' But, now listen! The gym can be seen in the distance, but at present we have the assurance that it is no longer necessary to play our big games on a strange floor. Just last week Architect S. Charles Woods was kind enough to pay us a visit to plan our stage that is to be. In doing so he took time to examine the structure and conditions of the building. Mr. Woods reported the glorious news that by eliminating the two side galleries in the assembly hall, that many of Weber's fondest dreams could be realized. Tho . 'Vvn cf &ec two ride galleries would make it possible for any game to be played on the floor at Weber, because the floor for such purposes would be commended instead of condemned. It is these two useless barriers that make a distinction between a safe floor and a dangerous one. Consistency, therefore, demands that "Safety First" be the slogan and that these unnecessary impediments be removed.They serve no purpose, anyway, and are a greater detriment than value. The lumber that can be saved in tearing them down can he used to make temporary side-jackets for seats for the games and other activities. In this way the shortest of Freshmen can view whatever is going on with the same ease as a rof. Kas-ius. The seating capacity will be much greater than that of the present side balcony. Then we will be able to get together, and show "our real power as a student body. It will be a real basket ball hall in which Coach Watson can have his learn play ball instead of chasing the ball as it bounds into those old time appendages to the hall. There wiil be more room for more of us to engage in athletics. The acoustics of the hall, according to Architect Wood, will be improved, and speaking will be a pleasure instead of an encumbrance. The seating capacity of the lower hall can be greatly enlarged because there will be no "dead space" and sound will be able to penertate every inch of space. Such an improvement will, if erected, enhance the appearance of our stage, this being the realization of anothei dream. The only necessary action for the fulfillment of all these dreams is the remova of the side galleries, and as soon as it is done, we can truthfully siv we. are progressing, for then we (Continued on Page 4.) FINE ARTS CLUB ORGANIZED ENTERTAINMENT PARAMOUNT PURPOSE An organization has been perfected in the school which will undoubtedly takes its place among the leading activities of the school and lead them all in the line of entertainment combined with education. The organization fittingly bears the name of the Fine Arts club, which perhaps suggests an idea of the purpose of its founding. The personnel of the club consists of the members of Prof. Pardoe's dramatic art and public speaking classes of former years as well as those of this semester. At its first meeting held Oct. 4, Prof. Pardoe became the incumbent of the office of president. Mary Woolley was elected vice president, and Lettie Ririe and Dale Phillips were chosen secretary and treasurer, respectively. The purpose of the club as stated at that meeting, was to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the great the fines will be used along this and masters and to provied programs and entertainments for its members. Membership is voluntary; but attendance at its meetings is compulsory under penalty of fine for absence without excuse, and failure to pay the imposed fines calls for the forfeiture of membership. The club intends to aid in the proposed improvements of room 12. and the funds derived from the fines will be used along this and other lines. The club anticipates several dances and parties as well as selections and talks from prominent readers, speakers, and musicians. Plans are now under way for the organization of several musical organizations, such as a glee club, ladies' chorus and quartets.Those who desire to join the Fine Arts club are urged to attend the meeting of the club this afternoon at 4 p. m. in room 12, as after today no other members will be accepted. Join now. SHREEVES INJURED IN ACCIDENT BASKET BALL PLAYER LEG. BREAKS Ernest Shreeves, last year basket ball star, and this year, secretary and treasurer of the Senior class, is confined to his home as a result of an accident which occured in Ogden canyon October 6. "Ern in company of Phil Jeppson and Ira Brown was driving thru the canyon. Shreeves was stretched out on the back seat, apparently asleep, with his legs protruding over the side of the car. As they neared the dam in the canyon they approached a hay rack going in the same direction. It is the law that vehicles take the mountain side in (he canyon and Brown sounded his horn thinking that the rack would turn in and give them the river side. The farmer failed to do this and as a result Brown had to make a short turn around the wagon to avoid hitting it. Shreeves' leg struck the corner of the rack and fractured both hones. He displayed his grit, so often exhibited in the games of last year, and was rushed home without losing consciousness. The latest report from his home is that the leg is in a cast and he is about the house on crutches. But the accident has robbed us of an indispensable basket ball player, as the doctor stated it would be three months before the leg could be used. DAY PROMOTES SPIRIT CLASSES INDULGE IN CONTESTS VARIOUS Weber's Class Day A thing of the past. Fond Remembrances ever present. Imagination Revenge is sweet. Speculation "Wait till next time." But even at that it was 'some time' and good clean-cut rivalry. At 1 p. m. every loyal member of the student body congregated in the Assembly hall. Then, after a few minor adjustments in the program of sports that was to follow, it was announced that the Honorable Mayor had granted us the privilege of using the park, and accordingly a movement was started in that direction.The first professional event was the football game between the Seniors and Juniors. All doubt as to wheth er there was to be a game vanished with the appearance of T. Earle Par- doe as referee and Mrs. Ida A. Shurt-liff as pectator. With the blowing of the whistle the game began. It started with the score of 0 to 0, and it ended with the score of 0 to 0. Needless to say, it was a harder fought game than some had expected and a higher class game than any had contemplated. Individual stars were numerous and "football dope" and "meat" abounded in heaps. Among the sensational stuff pulled off was the "touchdown to be" of Shurtliffs for the Juniors and the 'colored" routing of Kimball Young. A whistle then blew and the Senior and Junior girls got on their marks for the relay race. In view of the eyes of many admirers and in ;he midst of many photo taking machines the race was run in record time. By the way, however, the Juniors were the fleetest of foot and came off the field as winners of the race(?) The next event was a tug of war between the Sophomores and the Freshmen boys. The liquid punishment was willingly inflicted by Ernest L. Wilkinson and Eli Holton; and something "green" was changed to something "wet." The line tug between the Soph and Frosh girls came next, and after much plotting, deliberation and feinting action began. Altho the Sophs pulled the most tonnage over, they found that in doing so they were de ceived by the military tactics of the enemy and as a result they lost their members first and hence the decision.The sports of the faculty next lined up. A suit case rusn negan, uny iu end when Profs. Dixon and Savage were declared the winners over Profs. Ricks and Watson. The speed of the contest proved that all con testants had had a great deal of for mer experience, the winning team in putting them on, and the former team in taking them off. The tennis match was awarded to the college boys by default. All in all, it was some time. KAISER KILLERS We publish below some additions to the list appearing in our last issue of former Weber students and graduates under government orders. We still feel that the list is incomplete. If you know ot any more Kinaiy urop their names in the Herald box, as the staff desires to obtain a complete list: Lester Collins.. Baiter B Earl Ballantyne, Battery B Venice Jones, Cavalry John Visser, Asst. Band Master Robt. Jones, Infantry Ray Bassett, Cal. Field Artillery Wallace Norton, Quartermaster Lyman Gowans, Aviation Andrew Wheeler, Selective Army. SOCIALS HUGH SUCCESS STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY BOTH ENTERTAINED If good socials are a criterion of good fellowship and joyous recreation Weber has them both. Already two very successful receptions have been given. The evening of Tuesday. Oct. 2, was wisely spent in holding the students' reception to the faculty and one Friday, October 12, the faculty royally entertained the students. Breaking all precedents, the student body got off with a whirlwind start and gave one of the most successful dances ever given by the students. The afternoon had been to stir up a little rivalry between the classes and that night practically every student turned out to greet their worthy "Profs." The hall was appropriately decorated with the school colors and the Lillian Thatcher orchestra, which eclipsed its former record for artistic music, was handsomely entrenched behind a massive wall of ferns. As soon as the crowd had all arrived members of the Board of Control lined up on one side of the Gym.(?) and the other students passed by and informally made their acquaintance. When the students thus became acquainted with each other they welcomed the .'acuity with vigorous handshakes and rai'PSSPsf'1 Tho nrnir.m pf dances, as well as the "punch" was enjoyed by all, especially Prof. Savage. The dying strains of music aeld sway, in the vernacular of the pedagogues, for many days and the students' courses were, as a result, enjoyous and simplified. Proving that they were not dead to amu.ement and that they were not going to be eclipsed by the students, the faculty on Oct. 12 retaliated with one of the most thoroughly arranged socials that Weber has known. From the issuing of invitations to the playing of "Home, Sweet Home." every arrangement that could add to the enjoyment of the guests was promptly made. Having had previous experience with the students' appetites refreshments were served accordingly and even the Freshmen adjourned satisfied. Dancing to the tune of the well chosen orchestra, and under the elegant decorations caused even the most meek of students to joyously voice their rapturous appreciation of the sport-manlike attitude and liberality of the pleasure loving faculty. By the way, however, there is a rumor that the open hearts of those in charge has threatened a legal procedure in the form of "Bankruptcy." CLUB GIRLS ORGANIZED TO MONOPOLIZE DATES Monday, October first, a Girls' club was organized for the purpose of creating amusements. One of the most competent girls of the school. Mary Woolley was elected president, with a lively Junior, Josephine Volker, as vice president; Cleone Lindsay, secretary, and Lu-ella Nichols as yell master. The hoys may be surprised at this sudden calamity, but nevertheless, we must have a same backer, as the plans in clude a basket ball team. The definite object of this society is to manifest a lively interest for tho climax, "Girls' Day," to take place in the early spring. From all appearances this has no attraction for boys, but wiil probably draw on their pocket books in the future. Cleone Lindsay. PRETENTIOUS PLOTJEVEALED GIRLS DISPLAY GERMAN KULTUR A plot, more pretentious and horrible than any Germon conspiracy has been discovered within the confines of this noble institution. The failure of a popular young lady of this chool to keep her usual Friday evening "date" with her "steady" resulted in the uncovering of this most gigantic and fearless plot on the part of the female members of Weber. The disclosure came about in this manner: On the morning of October S the girls were called into the private assembly by Miss Mary Woolley, vice president of the student body. Little attention was paid to this meeting as the purpose of it was supposedly to co-operate with some ladies' organization of the city in knitting of socks or performing some other relief work for our boys in khaki. This supposi- tion seemed affirmed when Myrtle Peterson, Vilate Jacobs, as well as others, appeared at school the following day with their yarn and sticks. The curious seemed satisfied until the report came that Miss failed to accompnay Mr. to their usual Friday evening's place of amusement, the Ly ceum. Mr. , fearful of losine his fair one and his thots and reason being consumed by the "green-eyed monster" called ur.nn T. f?nvmr testor, and engaged his services to search out the cause of the flat refusal. Let it here be stated that all lion or for the disco verey is due I. Spyum, who with the aid of small clues and par excellent hearing Was able to lay open the preponderate plan herein related. From small bits of conversation picked up in the halls and the discussion in room 12 on the afternoon of Oct. 9, he was able to make his startling report to his employer, Mr. , who immediately gave it to this paper, that the implications of the plot be brought to the public's attention. I. Spyum's Report. "I am pleased to report to you, Mr. , that the attentions and affections of Miss : have not been usurped by another. In fact, I think if you were to say the fatal words she would consent. X say that the cause of her refusal to accompany you to the Lyceum tomorrow night, Oct. 19. is due to the fact that the girls of the Weber college have decided to dissipate in the frivolities of a costume party, where vaudeville, dancing and a Dutch lunch will be the paramount attractions of the evening. Be it understood, Mr. , that no members of the opposite sex will be allowed to attend. Just why the girls should exclude the boys from this affair is unknown at present. The boys have committed no crime which calls for such an un just punishment. The girls have a voice in the affairs of the school; in fact the dominating voice when it comes to whispering in the study hall. Any measure that the girls decided to pass, it would be for the boys to oppose. The righe to vote is the big cause of contention on the part of the women of the world. Weber girls have this right. What more do they demand? If the punishment comes as a result of the failure of the boys fo make "dates" for either of the first two dances of the season, we still maintain it is unjust. Give us time to get acquainted. The decree has been passed and the punishment must be meeted out; but revenge is sweet. May your party be a success is our wish. Next time, don't make it so mysterious. |