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Show m II r I II l a SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS VOL. IV OGDEN, UTAH, MONDAY, MAY 17, 1920 NO. 15 FIRST OPERABYWEBER STUDENTSSUCCESS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SCORES HIT AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE BEFORE A LARGE AUDIENCE GOOD WORK BY ENTIRE CAST PRINCIPAL PARTS TAKEN BY STUDENTS OF EXCELLENT ABILITY. RECEIVE MUCH PRAISE. Webers' initial opera was a decided success from all standpoints. Praises for the performance were numerous and well given. Weber can be proud of the work of the students who were responsible for the remarkable outcome of this new activity. Wm. H. Manning probably deserves greater credit than any one else for his able and consistent work in making "A Nautical Knot" a success Hp -n"-iKiifr much of hi.? valuable time in order that Weber might gain a reputation in the. musical branch of education. It was only through his coaching that the parts of the opera were so well characterized. Miss Lottie Hammer, portraying the part of "Julia, the haughty belle Barnstapoole," contributed largely to the delightful outcome of the production.Likewise, Miss Luella Nicholas, as Nance, a gentle damsel, did commendable work. Both of these characters received the hearty approval of the audience. A decide hit was scored by Wallace Budge, who characterized the part of Bill Salt, an ancient mariner, in a manner that won him considerable praise. Mr. Budge's work gives unlimited promise of future development.Both Golden Bingham and Bert Leishman did remarkable work in the parts of Joe Stout and Barnabas Lee, respectively. Both of these characters were difficult parts, but they were easily handled by these two students. One of the factors which made the opera decidedly interesting was the dancing by Janette Key and Leslie Foutz, two Weber students. Their interpretation of the "Sailor's Hornpipe" proved to be of a high standard besides being very fascinating. The work of the numerous chor-ouses is worthy of comment, especially the Barnstapoole girls and sailors aboard the "Bounding Billow." All the students who participated in these minor parts deserve credit for the time and effort they have contributed.The orchestra also must be given credit for their work. They were directed by Prof. Earnest W. Nichols and handled the work assigned them well. To all those who gave the opera financial support, thanks is clue. We feel, however, that a larger percentage of students could have attended the performance, had they so desired. The play itself, "A Nautical Knot" has an interesting plot, and was (Continued on Page 3) SENIORS SHOW MONDAY NIGHT "CHRISTOPHER JUNIOR' TO BE PRESENTED BY GRADUATING CLASS Next Monday night the Seniors will produce "Christopher Junior," a four act comedy drama, in Weber's auditorium. The cast has been working extremely hard during the last month to give the students a good entertainment. The various parts are being handled by students of a very competent nature. "Christopher Junior" is a four act comedy drama, written by Madeline Lucette Ryley, author of "Mice and Men,7 which was produced by the students of this school last year. The play has been recognized as one of the best of its kind wherever it has been shown. Th students are being directed by Mrs. McKey. Through her efforts the characters will be able to portray their parts in a manner that can only receive praise. All persons who attend the Senior play can look forward to an excellent show. Remember the date May 17, 1920. "The night of real entertainment." Characters: Christopher Jedbury, an East Indian Merchant, Leslie Foutz. Mrs. Jedbury, his wife, Louise Rrov,-nir-. (Continued on Page 3) ALUMNI REUNION TO BE HELD HERE THURS- BANQUET HAS BEEN ARRANGED AT THE HERMITAGE HOTEL FOR MAY 20 The Annual Weber Alumni Reunion and Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 20th. The circumstances under which it is to be held should make it the alumni convocation "De Luxe." The present unprecedented growth of Weber, the visible vision of future growth, to say nothing about the Gymnasium, are sure to draw forth discussion from, Weber's "have beens." The officers of the association have plans underway to make it the grand "Home Coming" events of Webers' history. They stress the fact that "conditions warrant a glorious celebration." "Why," said one, "we dreamed, worked, and fought for a gym before some of Weber's present students were born. Like the stars of the morning we are going to "leap with joy." At the Reunion definite plans will be broached with respect to active cooperation by and support from those who look to Weber as their educational parent. And in conclusion the officer requested "Give this S. O. S. call in the Flerald:" 1. Evtry Alumni or Alumna is expected to be present. No excuse will be acceptable. 2. Every student please hand the addresses of all Alumni known to Miss Lettie Ririe or others to be announced later. 3. Failure to attend because of the non-receipt of an invitation is a misdemeanor and Alumni attorneys are authorized to prosecute those (Continued on Page 3) PRES. DIXON ACCEPTS POSITION AT HEAD OF WEBER NORMAL COLLEGE SEVERS RELATIONS AFTER SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK SUCCESSOR TO BE NAMED SOON DIXON WILL BE SUPERINTENDENT OF PROVO SCHOOL- SYSTEM NEXT YEAR i J 1 1. It is with a spirit of deep regret that we announce the resignation of Henry A. Dixon as President of this institution. We cannot praise the work of President Dixon too highly. We made' the statement in 'our first issue of this paper that "Weber will surely advance with Aldous Dixon at the helm," and we believe that this prediction has come true. He has held ilie-interests of this school as paramount in all his transactions this year. "Weber's welfare" has been his watchword and we believe we express the sentiments of the entire student body when we say that to President Dixon belongs the responsibility of this year's success. President Dixon is leaving with the utmost confidence and good will of the church school board, after a most successful year's work. Next year he will be located at Provo City, having accepted the position of superintendent of the schools of that city. He is making the change because of the opportunity offered him in the new position. He will accept his new duties at Provo, July 1st. We extend our hearty congratulations to President Dixon upon his new accomplishment and wish him the utmost success in his endeavors. DAVIS DEFEATED SECOND TIME After having been defeated on their own diamonds, the Davis High team met our men on our field with a determination to win. This determination, however, was knocked skyward when the final count read, Weber 11; Davis 8. The second, clash between these two teams was as thrilling as the first. Both teams played strong and fast ball, but the Weber lineup was too strong for the Kaysville players. Our men gained the lead at the beginning of the game and held it throughout. Again our stellar captain. Clifford Doxey, proved to be the "Waterloo" of the farmers' hopes. The men supported him in a (Continued on Page 3) WEBER WINS FIRST GAME BASEBALL TEAM TRAVELS TO KAYSVILLE AND RETURNS WITH THE BACON. Weber's diamond stars took their initial baseball contest this year when they defeated the Davis team by the score of 9-7 The Kaysville players were apparently more experienced than were our men, but with Doxey and Hill as our battries, experience was worth nothing. Doxey struck out 13 men in the game besides scoring three runs for us. The entire team, played consistent ball, and supported Doxey in an excellent manner. The lineup and summary follows: Weber Davis Doxey, .p C. Adams Hill, c Bishop Lindsay, 1 Sidingham Linford, 2 Monseller Critchlow, 3 Saunders Watkins, ss P. Adams Halliday, c. f ".. Day Brewer, 1. f Roberts Walberg, r f l: .Danson Runs Weber, Doxey 3; Lindsay 1; Halliday 2; Linford 1; Brewer 1; Hill 1 Davis Lidingham 2; Day 1; O. Adams 1; Saunders 1; Danson 1; :v!:.:j i. i ui.ai, ' w , Lmv'is 7. STUDENTS' DREAMS ARE REALIZED WHEN MEN BREAK GROUND FOR THE SITE And it came ,to pass that on the tenth day after the talk of King Aldous H. urging the students to hang a crepe on the door of Architecs Jensen and Woods, if they failed to commence work on the Gymnasium within ten days, it rained. Thus it came to pass that Woods did say to his men: "This day it has rained, therefore we shalt be patient and give the architects one more day to commence the work on the struture." On the eleventh day the sun shone brightly on the prospective spot and the sand)' ground commenced turning turtle. Herod's band thus had lived to see the accomplishment of their wishes without showing their impatience by treating the architects office door roughly. Such is the context of the paragraph which will be put down in the pages of Weber's Bible forever. Our dreams are beginning to be realized. The basement has been dug, cement mixers are arriving on the scene ol action and old brick buildings are taking their last glance at the beaming world. If the people of Ogden will but do their duty and contribute their allotment the Gymnasium will be completed by fall, is the remarks of John Watson, Treasurer of the I'.oard of Ed ucation. "I rose with great alarcity To offer her my seat; 'Twas a question whether she or I Should stand upon my feet." Exchange. HONOR STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR YEAR'S REWARD STUDENTS ARE GIVEN AWARDS FOR ACTUAL PARTICIPATION IN STUDENT ACTIVITIESAWARD SYSTEM IS REVISED LIST OF HONOR MEN EXCEEDS FORMER YEARS BY LARGE MAJORITY. BANNER YEAR FOR ACTIVITIES. Once more Weber's Annual Honor Day swung round. The occasion was celebrated on April 3, 1920. The day was one of merriment and joy throughout, while the Honor Students were guests during the entire day. The student body's Honor Roll is larger this year than at any other previous time, because of the initiating of two new contests in the footlights of the student body's activities. ' Foothill 'is well i- the O--.-, t , V;1. Contest, fostered by the Sons of the American Revolution, has crept in our midst and will no doubt become an annual contest. The Honor Students were arrayed before the ej'es of the student body on the stated day and given their respective awards according to the activities they had entered. Miss Ruth Scowcroft undertook the part of presenting the Football Sweaters to all men who played in one game or more on the gridiron field. The block "W" signifies that the wearer has upheld the school's honor in one contest or more. The Honor Men were as follows: Mr. Joseph Brewer, captain quarterback; Mr. Phil Jeppson, fullback; Claude Lidsay, left half back; Mr. Steve Halliday, right half back; Mr. Syd Wilcox, full back; Mr. "Jit" Critchlow, end; Dan Hickman, end; Mr. Clifford Doxey, tackle; "Pink" Davis, tackle; "Tom" Woods, tackle; Golden Bingham, guard; Lester Foutz, guard; "Lemon" Lindford, guard; Jack Croft, center. Miss Cleone Lindsay presented the sweaters with block "W." engraved on them to all men who were participants in one game or more on the diamonds. The following received awards: Clifford Doxey, pitch and captain; Kenneth Farley, pitch; Jack Croft, phch; Vern Hill, catch; John Price, catch; Claude Lindsay, first; Elmon Lindford, second base; Stewart Halliday, short stop; "Jet" Critchlow, third base; "Joe" Brewer, left field; Rollo Watkins, center field; Gilbert Walberg, left field. Miss Cora Mortenson fittingly presented; the basketball sweaters. The following received the sweaters: Phil Jeppson, guard and captain; Claude Lindsay, guard; Elmon Lindford, center; Clifford Doxey, forward; John Critchlow, forward, John Croft, guard; Joe Brewer, forwai'd. Miss I r v i 1 1 a Parry gave the dramatic pins to the leading characters in the school play. They were as follows: Stanley Rhces, Pat Chamberlain, Kenneth Farley, Viiani Kasius, Delbert Wright, John Croft, Cora Mortenson, Georgia Tate, Walter Stevenson, Olin Ririe, Floyd Stewart. Golden Bingham. Lcroy (Continued on Page 3) |