Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1915 volume:

LIBRARY Brigham Young Diversity From 9 0 The question of value, attraction, pulling power, is very important when it comes to Printing. Don’t invest your good gold m nondescript Put it in organized, readable print that compels attention. fje m. 1L. cobille 2441 rant Stbenur OUR ACORN To the students of Weber the word Acorn brings to mind of pleasant hours spent within Weber s walls. Our final issue is a Real Souvenir, of our happy high school days. As we treasure the pictures in the family album or a diary which brings forth pleasant memories of old time associates, so we hope the Acorn will be treasured. In a few years, when Weber proudly occupies a city block, when her magnificient buildings and modern gymnasium are the pride of Ogden, a peep into the Acorn of 191S will recall the small beginnings of the mighty oak. It will bring to mind the entire school year—the pleasant humble building, the trust-worthy Board, the industrious and sympathetic Faculty, the illustrious graduates and the student representatives who bravely carried the purple and white on to victory or defeat. When the world applaudes the work of some noted speaker, statesman, actor, inventor, writer, educator or businessman, it will be with a glosv of pride that we open our Acorn and point to his picture as a classmate at dear old Weber. We hope that the material in this book will be of interest and value now, and that, like family heirlooms, it will become of more value as time rolls on. jpfct If corn VOLUME TWELVE NUMBER FIVE ontornir SDUioii PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WEBER ACADEMY, OGDEN, UTAH literary department EXCHANGE EDITORS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF .....................CORA KASIUS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR ...............LeROY J. LEISHMAN, LITERARY EDITOR.............................GOLDA ENGSTROM, SCHOOL NOTES REPORTER ........lEXNIEBEE CAMPBELL, ATHLETIC REPORTER ..............VICTOR CRITCHLOW. ( ..............EMMA BARLOW. .............NETTIE WATSON. ALUMNI .............................LLOYD MILLAR. ..........................CLARK BARLOW, ............................JOSEPH DIES, ...........................LEON BARRETT, .........................ARLIE CAMPBELL, TYPIST .......................... HUGH ANDERSON, ARTISTS '15 ’15 ’15 ’15 '16 '15 ’15 '14 '16 '17 '16 '16 '15 Reporters; RET A ENSIGN, ’15 EDNA BROWN. '17 ALTA NIELSON. H5 JULIA WADE. MS JBugineas department MANAGER ...........................DAVID GODDARD. ’15 ASSISTANT .............................VERA JONES, M5 ASSISTANT ...........................EL WOOD WINTERS, M7 CONTENTS Seal 1 Our Acorn 2 The Staff 3 Contents 4 Hoard 5 Faculty 6 Staff Pictures 8 Student Body Officers 10 A Bov’s Path 11 Editorial 16 Seniors 17 Pictures 18 Senior Characteristics 30 Debating Team 31 Notes 31 Dramatic Cast 33 Class Picture 33 Senior Romance 34 Juniors 35 Notes 35 Officers 36 Class Picture 37 Junior Romance 38 Sophomore 39 Notes 39 Officers 40 Class Picture 41 Fresh m en 42 Notes 42 Class Picture 41 Officers 43 School Notes 45 Debating 55 Dramatics 57 Athletics 61 Phunisms 6S Thomas LMC Kay Davi O-WKay '■ urtVvtf Chas-ITMkMlgton Jtfoarb Gertrude Earl B ntyne James L. Barker Ada A. Shurtttff Jensen W.O. Ridges Jfacultp Goldie Engstrom__ JL f - 1 V -4 m fMfW 1' Vifl| j ■ « Com Ifosiiifi ■ At LWd Miner irn VictorCritchlow Nettie Watson ? Elwood Winters %, David Goddard Vera Jones taff fttubent $obp Officers Harvey Taylor Spciiccr Collins I .eland Kvans Mary Jacobs Pop's $atfj Alma Pierce had accepted his chance to go to college. He had money enough if he were careful with it. to carry him through that year. The first evening at his new hoarding place, he made the acquaintance of Kent Carl- son. Kent was a man of about twenty-five years. He possessed a strong personality and his expression was that of a polished gentleman. Alma’s first impression of him was that he had passed through much sorrow and dissappointment and was now trying to live on a higher plane. Kent was watched very closely by the people of the boarding house. There was something about him that attracted the attention of nearly every one. and seemed to draw them close to him. There was some mystery about his life that he had not revealed, lie was quiet and seldom spoke, but when he did speak all the house seemed to be hushed to catch each word he ut- tered. Alma, too, found himself often gazing at this man, and watching his actions. Kent always spent his evenings away from the boarding house, lie would go out in a full dress suit, and Alma thought he must be a society man. Alma longed to be a companion to the big man. and go out with him in the evenings, but Kent never once invited him to participate in his pleasures. Alma thought there was some reason for this; maybe it was because he had no dress suit. Well he could buy one. Money was borrowed and a new suit purchased, but this was not hint enough for Kent to ask him to go along. Oh! how he longed just once to accompany his new acquaintance, but was never given the opportunity. One day Kent found himself gazing at lma as he bent over his study. He walked over to him and tapped him on the shoulder. Alma looked straight into the eyes that revealed a big heart and a strong will. Say young man. don t study so hard; you may not get as much good out of it as you think.” Alma was startled at the remark. Kent seldom spoke to him but he had never once said anything like this. ” Yh don’t you get out with the fel- lows, get acquainted and have a good time. he continued. 1 think nearly everyone ought to have a good time and enjoy some luxury. Do you know, litc is an endless search for pleasure, few ever find true pleasure though they search a lite time, so a person should enjoy those pleasures which appeal to him.” Sfte ACORN || | Pa e 12 Those few words were enough for Alma. He loved to associate with people, so his evenings were also spent away from home, but each man went his own way. When they returned from their evening’s enjoyment. Kent would often say, “Why, there's nothing like it. it seems to put spirit into a person. And what is college life anyway without a little pleasure on the side?” Alma had now become acquainted with all the fellows, and was truly enjoying himself. But his money was going fast, lie had no thought of living such a life when he entered school. Then the friend from whom he had borrowed the money, asked that it be returned. He could not pay it back, and he told his story to Kent. “How much money do you need to pay it back?” he asked. “Fortv dollars,” was the reply. “Here take this, it will help some and will work no hardship on me. You can pay it back whenever it is convenient, or I won’t mind if you never pay it back,” and he threw a twenty dollar bill on the table. “Oh! thank you. you are a friend in need.” the young man replied as he grasped the hand of Kent and gave it a warm shake. The moncv was paid on the suit, but there was still a debt of twenty' dollars. Alma must do something. Could he afford to let his name get out among the fellows, that lie was trying to cheat some one? No, he never would, lie would get a job and pay it back as soon as possible. The next day found him in the office of the President of the College. He was going to ask for help. The President would help him get a place. But the President was not there. He would return in a few minutes, so Alma decided to wait. It was after school hours, so he stepped into the President’s reading room, adjoining the office. He picked up the first maga- zine he laid his hand on, and as he raised it he spied a twenty dollar gold piece beneath it. He snatched the money from its place, Ah! ah!” he said. “I'll need no job, I can just pay this money on my suit and be square with the world.” And he left the room by the large hall. Little did he realize the half sneering eyes that gazed through the window from the office, at each movement that had taken place in the room. W hen once out of the building Alma halted to consider the act he had just committed. “Well the thoughts of it will wear off in a day or two. he murmured, trying to justify himself. Then the thoughts of the disgrace of it all. How Page 13 || Sfte ACORN would his people feel if they discovered a thief in the family? Was this the result of the teaching he had received? From whom had he taken the money? Was it from the President of the College? Yes. he had taken it from the man who at the present time was doing more for him than any other person in the world. He whirled to put it hack in its place, but stopped dead still before he had taken ten steps. Maybe the President had returned and discovered the crime. How could he face him and return the money? Who had led him to do this black and evil deed? Could he trace it back to Kent Carlson? Yes, Carlson had said the first word that had started him on his way. Here he resolved to shake off Carlson and live a square and perfect life. Hike a black thief, visiting the place of his most noted crime, he retraced his steps and put the money in its place. He went into the office. Yes, he could do the square thing yet. The President had returned and was examining some books. As Alma entered he turned and looked him square in the face, with searching eyes. Had the President seen him take the money? “What can I do for you. my boy?” he asked. Alma’s voice quivered as he replied, “I’d like to get a job to help me finish my school work.” “Well, you shall have one. Take this card and you can be put to work in the office of Jones Jones any time you like. By the way. we are starting an advanced violin class in school for those who have had training. Would you not like to join?” Alma thanked him and told him he would think about the violin course. With the help of the President he purchased a violin, and the evenings that used to be spent with the fellows was spent in the music studio. 11 is whole soul was thrown into his music, he advanced very rapidly and soon began to write his own compositions. He would take his violin in the liv- ing room in the evenings and there entertain the family. This led Kent to stay at home in the evening. Alma’s music seemed to have a great in- lluence over him. One evening Alma surprised the family by playing his best and latest composition. “The Evening Star. Kent rose from his chair, came slowly over to Alma, and placed his hand on his shoulder. “Don’t play that composition when I'm around; I can’t bear to hear it, it reminds me of home and mother and her parting words, when she said. ‘Live an honest life, my boy. for you have honor in you.’” I his was all he said, and quietly left the room. Very little was seen of him gfte ACORN |[ P� ge 1-4 from that evening, only at his meals, and when lie appeared his brow was heavy and his eyes sunken, lie was working under some heavy strain, lie had become a changed man. One evening he came into the living room, his eyes seemed to be set in their sockets, and there was a tremor in his voice as he addressed his re- marks to Alma. Conic to my room. 1 have something 1 would like you to see.” he said. Alma followed. Entering the room. Kent advanced to the west end. where a sheet hung on the wall, lie lowered the sheet and there Alma beheld the portrait of a woman. She was beautiful and the expression in her eyes seemed to touch his very heart and leave there a feeling of peace. Was Kent the genius who had painted that picture? Was he a master artist? Mv mother.” Kent said, then turned to look out of the window to hide the Hush that came to his face. I'm going to place it in the exhibit tomor- row—you know it must be there. There’s only one man who can place his picture higher in the hall, but he shall never have a chance to do it. Xo man shall place his picture above my mother, for she belongs next to heaven. Alma knew his intent—he would destroy the picture of his competitor and place his own in its stead. But why should Kent fear? Xo picture could triumph ovci the one he beheld before him. That evening Carlson left the house in the direction of the college. Alma followed him. Kent was in the art room when Alma entered, but was so bent upon his purpose, he did not realize the presence of any one in the room. lie lit a match, walked to the picture that hung on the wall, then a half guilty, half satisfied laugh broke from him. Xo, I guess this picture will never hang above my mother. and he raised his arm to cut it into strips. The soft strains of the “Evening Star broke in upon the calm still of the night and the weapon fell to the floor. “My God, would I have done it? Would I have done another deed to match the one when 1 put explosive powder in my friend’s boat that mine might win the race? Is there any honor left?” and the big fellow reeled and sank to the floor. The mystery of his life and been revealed. Alma turned on the lights. Kent got upon his feet. Boy you saved me. he murmured. Then the thoughts of the tempta- tion he had placed in the boy’s life came to him, when he put the money in the President’s reading room, and had watched through the office with satis- Page 15 UAe ACORN lied eyes, as the boy took the money from its place. ” ’Twas more than I dod for you. ' “What do you mean?’’ Alma huricdly asked. “Von name should be carved in the halls of honor. 1 want you to keep that twenty dollars I gave you; it’s the only square things I have ever done in mv life.” Then the awful admission, I placed that money in the I‘resi- dent’s office and would have glorified in your fall.” Alma was stunned for a moment by the man’s confession. Is there any honor in this man?” he said to himself. Then the inner man that speaks said. “Yes, though a man may fall, lift him up; there's good in every soul.” lie reached out his hand, the big man caught it. then grasped the boy to his breast. “I’ve triumphed over sin. and boy, you are the winner.” A life long attachment had been formed, but no more did the young unsullied soul look for light to the man with polished manners, for Alma had become the ideal of the weaker man. Something Accomplished, Something Done.” The greatest joy in life is the joy of accomplishment. The Village lllack- smith found peace and contentment at the close of his day’s work in the completion of his menial task. Everyone receives an amount of joy in direct proportions to his ability to work and his usefulness to his community. At the close of this year we review our work here at Weber with a smile of satisfaction. We who arc deemed worthy to be graduated, to enter upon the various paths of life and represent Weber, feel the joy of accomplish- ment. We feel it a great honor to be thus able to represent an institution of the standing of Weber, since much is required to gain this distinction. Al- though we regret leaving the doors of the building which has come to be as a home to us, yet mingled with our regrets, is the satisfaction of having ac- complished our work. May this be only a beginning. May the graduates and the returning students aspire to still greater things. May they be useful in their sphere of life, may they always be true to the ideals and standards of Weber, and may their first great accomplishment lead to bigger and better work in the future. These are the wishes of the Acorn Staff. Ronald Jensen High School Senior President. School Dramatics, Basketball team. '15. Veil Master ’l l, Declamation ’15. Vera Jones Domestic Science and Arts. Vice President 'I- and ’15. Stall f16. Russell Croft High School School and class dramatics 'la. base- ball. track '15. Florabel Taylor Normal Class Dramatics '15. Lawrence Wilde High School School and Class Dramatics '15, Basketball team '14. '15. Baseball. Irma Bailey Normal Bets ‘ ’ A in I'll vsics. Dances considerabh Howard Wilson Commercial Rae Lofgreen High School Class and school dcbator 13. Class ovator. Story writing '15. Theodore Herberts Commercial Basketball '13. ’l l, 15. School and Class dramatics 15, baseball. Martha Bingham High School Aiming to be a pedagogue. Charles Lindsay Normal School orchestra and band 15. school d ra unities. Golda Engstrom Normal Acorn '14. ’15, ( lass dramatics '15, Declamation ’15. Lorenzo Williamsen High School School orator ’I 5, Class and school dramatics ‘15, I’rest. of orchestra ‘15. Reta Ensign Normal Acorn M-l. '15. Bryan Wright High School School Dramatics, Track. Ellen Scowcroft Literary Declamation ‘15, Valedictorian. John Snedaker High School Orchestra ‘15. Mary Jacobs High School Acorn 'll. '13, School Declamation '13. Vico Brest. Student Body 'I. ). Venice Jones High School Class and school diamatics 'Id, Acorn ’14, Track. Luella Thomas High School Our good lintured photographer. Lcland Heiner High School Class yell master 'Id. member and manager of school play 'Id. Ruth Barker Normal Tats, talks, and takes music lessons. mm Cora Kasius Normal Class and school dramatics '15, Class Sec'y. and Troas. 12, Vice Prcst. Stu- dent Body '14. 'lass and school debutor '12, ’13, '14. 'Ii� ; Class orator '13. '15; Kditor-in-Chief Acorn '15. David Goddard High School Business manager Acorn. School dra- matics. Nettie Watson Domestic Science and Arts Hugh Anderson Commercial Acorn '15. Sec ‘y. and Treas. Class '14. Sec 'y. orchestra and band 15. Emma Barlow Domestic Science and Arts Acorn '15. Crest. Home Economics Club. Scott Lowe High School Florist; semis bouquets to his f riemls. Pearl Wardleigh High School A precious gem. Edwin Baggs High School Drives his motorcycle. Pearl Cross High School Hasn't made up her mind yet. Owen Ridges Commercial Librarian of orchestra and band. Jenniebec Campbell Commercial (Mass debntor MS, School dramatics 'lo. Acorn M-l, Mo. Arthur Stallings High School Baseball M l. 1 5, School dramatics. Marian Reed High School Staff MM. Class and school dramatics Mo. Paul Wright High School School Dramatics Mo. Millie Liunpert High School Still aspires to greater things. Arzon Marshall Two-year Commercial Baseball ’15. Eva Sims Commercial Says little but studies much. Warren Hussey Scientific School Dramatics '15. Clara Bowns Commercial Assistant Sec ’y. and yell master the school. Pratt Wadsworth High School Industrious student. Irene Dahlstrom High School A pleasant and hard working class- mate. Glen Maw Commercial Tennis shark. Maud Wilson Commercial Kfl’icient stenographer. Leo Walker Commercial Specializes in fish and fish stories. Mabel Chugg Commercial Never complains about weather 01 Venice. Myron McEntirc Commercial (Mass Frost. '12. ‘13; Athletic Mgr. ’l l. � 15. Violet Anderson Normal Volney Belnap High School Basketball '13. 11, 15, ( lass and school dramatics; baseball; track. Bertha Workman High School Always true to Weber. Avelan Pearson Mechanics Arts (Mass orator '13. baseball '1 I. hos pita I Mo. f S� g ACORN || W� | Page 30 | Seniors’ Characteristics Kamo Nickname Favorite Expression Pastime and Occupation Hn eh Anderson Mae Gee whiz Mae and the typewriter Violet Anderson Pansy ‘‘Simply great Studying Inna Bailey Miss Bailey ‘ Prepn red ‘ Physics Hull� Barker Kutliie “Say have you heard about Practicing music Emma Barlow Jane “It makes nu tired Flirting Edwin Baggs Ed “Where’s Doe?” Mixing H2S Volney Helnrip Von “The eloek was wrong Being late Martha Bingham Bing “Cheese it Loafing on radiator Clara Howns Brownie “Oh gee. kid’’ In office with Collins Harold Browning Fat “Have you hoard the new Ford joke? Reading jokes Jennici.ee Campbell Jaybee “I never felt so foolish in my life Keeping up with the latest Mabel Chugg Chuggie “I haven't got a lesson Hasn't any Russell Croft Buzz “Hn, ha, ha !'' Making dates with Flo Hea rl Cross Cross Where’s the other Pearl? Riding Ed's motorcycle Irene Dulilstrom Rene “Borrow yer keys, I)oe? Future pedagogue Goldn Kngstrom Golding “f certainly will not Stories Reta Ensign Pete “Yes, f will Going to church David Goddard Diek “On mah wo'd“ Collecting ads Wilford Guthrie WilT “Well, it's this way Getting out of it Roland Ifeiher Heinz “The proposition is— Collecting toothpicks Theo. Herberts Tub I don't know what to say Making speeches Warren Hussey I fuss “Souvenir Programs'' Boy scout work Ronald Jensen Red “Got to get busy. Seniors Flying off the handle Vera Jones Blondy I don't likes to Making pies Venice Jones Tubby “Let's get some hot dogs Eating Mary Jacobs Mrs. Wilson “Dave’' Dave Cora Kasius Mt. Kasius “That’s crude” Dramacorbnting ReRoy Leishnian Quecd “L W. W.—I wifi win Carrying oft' prizes Rae Lofitrotn Lydia Pankburst “Down with the tyrant man” Sleeping? Charles Lindsay Bro. Charles “Outside ‘ Should be furnishing rooms Millie Ruinpert Millie “That's just lovely Working •Scott Loire Scot tie “Sure Sending bouquets Arzon Marshall R. Z. “Nothing special Keeping quiet Glen Maw Mu “I'm too tired Playing tenuis Myron McKntire Mac “Want you all at the game Boosting Avelon Pearson A VO “Funniest thing Queening Marian Read Toss “Oh gee. Red Smiling Owen Ridges Ridge “Do, mi, sol, do” Ploying us out Eva Sims Brains “Nobody homo Thinking Ellen ScowcToft Scot tie “Everybody's doin' it Fussing the fellows John Snedaker Paderewski “Ah. gwan Delving in Chopin, etc. Arthur Stallings Art Expressionless Buggy riding Elorabell Taylor Firehell “What’s the lesson? Getting dates Harvey Taylor Prexey “Those emery senior girls” Worrying Luella Thomas Tommy “One, two, three—picot” Tatting Lorenzo Williamson Ren “You poor piece of cheese” Slumming Nettie Watson Zed “I'm dippy Sporting Byron Wright Squab “Well, I'll tell yeh See Charley Chaplin Paul Wright Jeff “Oh say, we had a great time Chasing Chickens Bertlin Workman Bert “1 came over to see you Teaching school Maud Wilson Just Maud Nobody knows Reading dictionary Howard Wilson Howe I told you so Picking fruit Leo Walker Lee “Ratiocination Writing themes Pearl Wardleigh Peorie “Got a letter front Morgan Prompting the other Pearl Pratt Wadsworth Pratt “Let's go over to Tom's” Reading I-nwrenOe Wilde Join� I bet on America Laughing LcRoy Lcishmnn Com Kasius Senior honors Four years ago, when the class of 1915 entered W eber, every one readily recognized the remarkable ability of the class. The hard study of some and the sound reasoning of others brought favorable comments and predictions °f a bright future. We feel now that these predictions have been fully realized. Our honors have been many and failures few. From our honors Sfte ACORN |[ | Page 32 we have learned lessons that have made us stronger and wiser the next time, and the failures are not real failures. They have inspired us with new de- termination to win and so our list of honors has been lengthened by our few defeats. The success of the class was especially marked during our Junior year. By the hard earnest work of the debating team we won school championship. This gave us the honor of having a 15” placed on the school debating cup. Two members of the team. Cora Kasius and Be Roy Beishman, were mem- bers of the Negative Debating Team for the school. Next we were presented with a beautiful purple and white pennant for winning the championship of the school in basketball. Wilmer Jensen brought honors to the class when he won the Cottle-Henderson gold medal, thus bringing the class first place in oratory. Miss Jennie Harlow, another member of the class repre- sented the school in the State Declamation Contest, and was awarded second place. By the hard work of the entire class, we won a prize of twenty dollars for selling tlv greatest number of tickets for the Weber Academy Lecture Course.” But our last year capped the climax of our four successful years. Again we won school championship in debating and so we are honored with our numerals on the cup twice. This class is the only one. with one exception, to have its numerals on the cup twice. We again won school championship in basketball. We are very proud of our athletes. They have worked hard and long and their efforts have won many games for Weber. The Richards- I’urrington Medal for extemporaneous speaking was won by Be Roy Irish- man. The dramatic ability of the Seniors was shown by the fact that in the Brown of Harvard. many of the parts were taken by Seniors. '1'he Senior Class has produced the four-act comedy. The 'Pouch Down. The play met with general favor and much credit is due to the energetic work of the cast and the coach—Miss Minnie Brown. Cast of Characters Grant Hayden Robert Hayden Alfred Woolfc (Sene Clark Junius Brooks Henry Sunnier George Holman F.ank .Mitchell Wntassa Faulkner Rena Maynard Margery Cassou Dollie Sylvester Kvelyn (Kclio) Sylvester Priscilla Parmelee Harvey Taylor be Roy Leishinan Russell Volt Volnev Belnap Venice Jones Ren Williamson Theodore Herberts Lawrence Wilde Mary Jacobs Marian Read Golda Engstrom Violet Anderson Flornbelle Taylor Cora Kasius 'The Junior Class of 1015 has had a successful year. It is with no quali- fications or exceptions that we offer this statement. While we have not won. in everything, still the success of a school is not wholly dependent on the winning class. What part would Weber have taken in the numerous activi- ties had she not had a loyal, ever-ready class with the fighting spirit—a class that could endure to the end and return as victors under all conditions. We did not succeed in getting our numerals on the cup for debating, but the efficient work of our talented Evans and Pickett have made us think- less of the numerals this year. Miss Thompson has shown a steadfastness as alternate on the school team, which is highly commendable to her, to the Juniors and to Weber. The Juniors name with pride the names of Miss Warner. Sadie Ecclcs. I’ete Anderson. P.rewcr, Barrett. Xixon. Wilkenson. and Critchlow for their excellent work in our school play. The work of these and other Juniors has made us confident of a successful play next year. The story writing contest, conducted by the Acorn Staff, came out in a highly complimentary manner to the Juniors. Several of the Juniors re- sponded with their characteristic, loyal manner to the call of the Staff for stories. Miss Alta Nielsen succeeded in winning the medal awarded to the writer of the second best story. The medals were the gift of Principal James Barker. •'he best players on the school basketball team were Juniors and this ,ves us confidence in our team for next year. junior (Class Officers I.chitul Brewer Clarence Anderson r Irene Seoville In our rack meet, our boys always excel. The result of the meet was 56l i to -15. Xixon was the star of the track meet, winning four first places, two second places and one third place. Sterling Telford won first in the mile, and second in the half mile. Victor Critchlow proved himself a high flyer by winning in the pole vault. Cornelius Sander attained to some high flights by winning second in the high jump and third in the pole vault. President Brewer showed his ability at handing out the goods by winning second in throwing the disc. Abe Stevens went at some swift rate when be- took third place in both the -20 and 440 yard dash. Wilkinson beat all but two in the hundred yard clash and in throwing the hammer. The scholastic attainment of the Juniors is a source of pride to the Prin- cipal and Faculty. Xot only have we been successful mentally and physi- cally. but we have also been successful socially. The boys have no longer found it to their advantage to search in other classes for fair maids, but have been loyal cavaliers to our own damsels. While Xixon has been somewhat a traitor in this respect, we could not help admire his grit when lie escorted one of our own girls to our class parties. Another reason for saying that we have been successful in the strong tie of friendship and mutual dependence that lias developed between the Junior Class as a whole and Brother Barker. We have bad some difficulty in getting acquainted, but our respect for each other strengthens, because a friendship that develops out of difficulties proves to be a truer and more last- ing attachment as the bigger elements of character are brought to light. Page 37 | || e ACORN .Merc words are almost inadequate to express our appreciation for our friend the Principal. A great deal of our success is due to Brother Dixon, our class advisor. A lucky star must have presided over our class when we chose him. lie has attended class meetings and has been a Junior in every respect. We wish to express our love and appreciation for the rest of the Fac- ulty members. Our thanks is due to Brother Wilson. Sister Shurtliff. and Brother Watson for the aid given our several contestants. We finally wish to extend the hand of fellowship to the Seniors, Sopho- mores and Freshmen. While we have contested earnestly, we have felt a great deal of pride when they have put forth their efforts in the .-ante man- ner and direction in which we have worked. We wish to compliment the Freshmen on their activity and encourage the Sophomores in their work and wish them success. It is with pride that we see the Seniors go from Weber. While we shall miss them and their enthusiasm, we are glad that they have remained true to Weber. Our President, Mr. Brewer, and Vice President. Miss Scoville, in con- nection with the other class officers, arc deserving of our confidence and thanks for their untiring efforts. Junior Class ©fce ACORN Page 38 junior Romance Mrs. Ed Harlow, a widow, And-er-son were on their way to Scovillc to spend the day. They had not gone Farr when she stopped short, Felt in her pocket and exclaimed, ‘T� y George, Ed! Why didn’t you tell me I had forgotten the money to pay the Chandler for those candles Had I Be(e)n Young like you, 1 should not have Be(e)n so Green,” and she continued to aliens the Child as they walked down the Hill. A small stream was flowing at the bottom of the Hill, but Mrs. Harlow walked on as though she had not seen it. “Why, ma! what are you going to do? There is a Ditch! “Never mind, I Wil(l)ford it if we get drowned trying it.” Xo sooner was this said than she heard a toot. She turned and saw an automobile coming down the Hill, running from one side of the road to the other. She gave a scream. It was evident that the driver was powerless. The machine was on strike. It was on the other side of the road, but with a quick turn, it switched over and pushed her into the Ditch, then gave another turn. The driver succeeded in inducing the machine to some to a standstill, and rushed back to the unfortunate woman. Me began with soft words to sympathize with her, when she broke out: Xix-on-it! 1 ain’t a Collin’ for no help from you. And such an aBeus! 1 won’t Berret. One might think you had A-bee in your bonnet. Coinin’ down hill like an Earl or King, tootin’ that thing what sounds like a Camp-bell, running over stray Fowles and decent people, and making them Bowns all over. I will get Evan with you, you Brewer-y smcllin’ varmint. 1 will Tel(l)ford about it.” “But, Madam, 1-one this car. I have paid its Price in Sterling silver.” “X'one of your mouth, you Carbuncle. Foulger arms and wait here VI 1 come back with the police.” Then, pointing to the basket. “Pickett up and return that ‘Darrel of the Blessed Isles’ you tried to take.” “But. Madam, I Cant-well wait here. I will tell the police-man that it was accidental and I tried to Warn-’er. My name is Ot Dixon. I will ac- company yon myself.” So Mrs. Barlow compromised and walked with the gentleman to lown. His considerate attitude completely won her and she exclaimed to her son: “Malan. Ed, ain't he swell? I have a mind to Marri-ot myself.” And she did. She had a pretty Chinese maiden fix her Brown “Tressa | and arrange her Batcnburg trimmed dress and she and her Ed-ling came off Victors at last. Hurrah for the Class of '17! The whole school is surprised at the talent that our class has displayed. We have entered into contests with our upper class men and have held our own in many an interesting conflict. in the Essay contest on rug-weaving, Weber won the two first places in the High School division. In the Freshman-Sophomore division one of our bright, unassuming girls. Miss Vera Dailey, carried off first honors and a prize of eight dollars. In the inter-class debating scries, we came out second. We met the mighty Seniors and our small but brave representatives (Ernest Wilkinson and Cedinia Bingham) put up a strong and consistent argument, and nearly succeeded in convincing the judges that there was no need for an increase in armament. The talent displayed was remarkable for a class so young in years. It was greater experience rather than greater ability that won the day for the Seniors. The famous and fascinating operetta. “Sylvia. was produced by the Sophomores on May 7th. The entire cast did excellent work and the pro- duction is a credit to our class as well as our Coach and Advisor, Win. Man- ning. Josephine Shorten, in the leading role of “Sylvia,” did exceptionally well, and Clara Brough, as “Betty,” also charmed the audience. The heavier parts among the men were taken by Elwood Winters, as Prince Lacey; Wilfred Mocnch, as William, the Farmer, and Joseph Dies, as an English Prince. We are proud of our efforts and we feel that Sylvia” was a com- plete success. We have also had a very good baseball team and succeeded in defeat- ,ng the Freshmen several times. We did not succeed in winning any of the extemporaneous speaking con- tests, but our efforts were a decided credit to us. Much talent was displayed which, with a little development, will bring honor to us in the future. We feel sure of a successful year when we return to Weber next fall. As Juniors we will hold an important position in the school. Because of £s opf)omore Officers Eida Kirie Ehvood Winters Prudence Huberts having two years experience in the school, much will be expected of us. The Senior and Junior classes are particularly expected to uphold the tra- ditions of Weber, and represent her in various activities. The Junior class has greater financial burdens than any other class, in giving an elaborate fare- well party to the Seniors. We are determined to have a bank account large enough to permit us to give the best Junior prom ever held in the Weber Academy. We have already elected our officers to lead in the work before us next year. 'They are: President...-...................................... O. I). Jones Vice President ..................................... Josephine Shorten Secretary and Treasurer...................................Vera Bailey Athletic Manager -..................................... Carl Critchlow Acorn Reporter...............................................Elda Rice Next year we hope to enter school as jolly Juniors and see all our school friends back again. We hope everyone has a pleasant vacation and returns to school with a new determination to do better and be a great class next year. We bid the Seniors farewell and wish them success all through their lives. opfjomorc Class jfrcsljman Class Jfresfjman jfresljtsins In the well-known school of Weber, Quite a class of Freshmen dwell: And this little poem's intended To afar their glories tell. Now this mighty class of Freshmen. Tho’ they're young and full of vim, Still are noted for their knowledge. And for members long and slim— For instance, Richards, Seoville, Fete, Who arc hungry, thin and tall. Then you oft will see a shutting Thro' the big Assembly hall. Little chaps and monstrous fatties— All among the class enrolled. And the Freshmen are a jolly crew Of whom a lot is told. They are noted for athletics. And their daring feats of strength. And to win in any combat They will go most any length. Tho' they’ve often been defeated. They’re wonderfully repaid For the talent which their members Have successfully displayed. They went in for debating. And for speaking with a zeal, And also story telling; And they have cause to feel As if their efforts thusly spent Were shown consideration. Berth� Farley Jfrcsljinan Officers Ezra Chancier Franklin Kichards Louis Scoville Sfte ACORN || | Pagf 44 That is why they've cause to show Their loyal and glad elation. They have ha l some jolly parties— This happy merry crew— And all the things that happened— They are numbered with the few. Which stay within their memories Till they're Seniors tall and learned. Although they’re only Freshmen, And often joked and spurned. By their upper classmen—cruel foes, Who have had cause to forget That they were once but Freshmen, And aren't grown up as yet. They will always keep on striving With a purpose firm and strong. To do all within their power To help their friends along. Tho' the gills are rather bashful And the boys are somewhat gay. Vet. they are still progressing. In an excellent, sort of way; And day by day they're striving To do their level best. And tho’ ’tis sometimes very hard They're sure to stand the test. With brilliant hopes for high success. And a purpose great in view. With faith in each succeeding year. They bid you all adieu. ®be 5?ome economics Club The Home Economics Club was organized by Mrs. Lydia II. Tanner, the instructor of Domestic Science, in Weber Academy. 'Phis is the first year that the girls have had a club of this kind in Weber. With the help of Miss Clarie Parrish, of the Agricultural College of Logan, and the lady mem- bers of our Faculty, we have had some very successful meetings and also had many good times. We have had many eminent women of Ogden and other cities of Utah, to speak to the girls of the importance and beneficial re- sults of this club work. Many of our club girls have joined the Woman’s Federation League. Wc wish the next year officers and club members much success with this work; that they might accomplish their ends in the Home Economics Club of the Weber Academy. Phc officers of the Club for 19.15 were chosen bv acclamation, with Emma Harlow, President: Irene Scoville. First Vice President; Elda Ririe, Second Vice President, and Julia Wade. Secretary and Treasurer. ?Cbe Agriculture Club 'Pile Weber Agriculture Club has been quite a live wire this year. Their officers were: Earl Xixon, President; Lawrence Wilde, Nice President; Victor Critchlow. Secretary and Treasurer, and Elvin Wilkinson. Publicity Agem. Much has been accomplished by this club, through the able assist- ance of Brother Manning and others. It was through their efforts and those of the Home Economics Club that we were able to hold a Farmers’ Institute this year. Wc feel that much g od will be derived from having these prominent educators, along the lines f Agriculture and Home Economics, come and instruct us. We hope that be a permanent thing in the future, and that each year we will be a,),e l( have a better Institute. Sfte ACORN |f | Page 46 J£?igf) cf)ool Sap The Seniors certainly enjoyed their visit to the University of Utah, on Friday, May. 14th. the occasion being the third annual High School Day. The purpose of this day is to give all the state high school graduates an op- portunity to see the work and equipment of the University. The special attractions of the day were, debating, oratorical, musical and declamation contests, track meet and a general good time. Contests We have had many successful contests this year. They have undoubtedly done a great deal of good in developing the talents of Weber. A series of extemporaneous speaking contests have been carried on this year between the classes. They have proved very interesting and caused much rivalry between the classes, as the winning class was allowed the privilege of placing their banner on the rostrum until some other class won. There were seven altogether, and the Seniors held the honor more than any other class. These contests were very successful and brought out the fine new material. Through the generosity of our Principal, Brother Barker, the Acorn has been able to carry on a story writing contest this year. The gold medals for the best stories written bv members of the Student Body were awarded to Rae Lofgreen and Alta Xeilson. We wish to thank those who wrote stories. We especially wish to express our appreciation and thanks to Brother Barker, who made this contest possible. Lorenzo Maeser Richards and R. Lee Purrington. of the class of 14, showed their love for their school by presenting a gold medal to the winner of an extemporaneous speaking contest. The contest was held Friday, Feb. 26. Each class had two representatives. The medal was won by LeRoy J. Lieshman. of the Senior Class. Another contest which caused considerable interest among the students was that of the Whittal Carpet Rug Company. They gave cash prizes for the best essays on Whittal methods of making rugs. This contest was between the students of the Ogden High School and Weber Academy. LeRoy ‘Leishman and Miss Vera Bailey won the two first prizes in the Senior-Junior division and Sophomore-Freshmen division, respectively. Hi i5 l)0p {£ppetortting Room Ricf) Contest Perhaps the most interesting contest of the school year is the annual oratorical con- test between Ogden High School and Weber Academy. l)r. Edward I. Rich offers fifty dollars each year to the winners in this in- teresting event. .Mr. LcRoy J. Irishman of the Weber Academy brought honor to himself and the school by winning first place. His oration, '■ merica s Xcw Patriotism.” was an inter- esting theme and he did justice to it. in its writing and presentation. Our other con- testants also did good work and truly rep- resented Weber. To Dr. Rich we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for his interest in this line of work and in the students of Ogden. His way of celebrating his birthday is highly commendable and Weber appreci- ates his annual gift. . Lorenzo Williamsen “True Citizenship.’ Harvey Taylor—“The Unused Dynamo.” Leltoy Leishman—“America’s New Patriotism.” 9rt oom lecture Course The Lecture Course for the year 1914-15 lias certainly been a success from an intellectual standpoint. This course has been the means of bringing to Ogden the best speakers, singers, musicians and entertainers of the coun- try. In hearing these great men and women one derives much benefit. Every number has been of exceptionally high quality. The course was as follows, including two special numbers: 1. Ceorge II. Bradford—Lecture on Fdueation. 2. Appollo Concert Mixed Musical Program. 3. Ross Crane—Cartoonist and Entertainer. 4. Robert Manlove—Impersonator. a. Dr. .1. II. McClaren. C . Prof. Wood—Illustrated Scientific Lecture. 7. Ashton C. Sliallenberger—Lecture. 5. Maud May Babcock—Reader. 0. Russell Con well—Lecturer. 10. Fuller Sisters—Folk Songs and Dances. 11. Sousa's Band. $clen teller Pag® 52 Helen Keller, the optimist, appeared as a special number on the Weber Academy Lecture Course, on April 15, in the New Alhambra Theatre. She was accompanied by her teacher, Mrs. Macey, who gave Miss Keller’s life’s history. She told of her first meeting with Helen and of many interesting incidents in her life. She then told us of many seemingly unsurrmoitntable obstacles she had overcome. Then Miss Keller gave her lecture on ‘‘Happi- ness.’’ Everyone was impressed by what she said and decided that the search for the Blue Bird was not in vain. tate Contests The Northern division held a contest in declamation and extemporane- ous speaking with Weber, Ogden High School, and Box Elder competing. The girls’ division in declamation was won by Miss Ellen Scowcroft of Weber. In the boys’ division, our representative, Ronald Jensen, did not succeed in winning the decision, yet his work was a credit to himself and Weber. Our extemporaneous speakers were LeRoy Leishman and Iceland Evans and our lucky LeRoy Leishman again succeeded in carrying off the honors. The winners go to Salt Lake City, where a final contest for the state championship will be held. The final contests in declamation and extemporaneous speaking were held at Salt Lake City, under the direction of the University of Utah, on High School Day. Weber was exceptionally fortunate in winning first place in the speaking contest. Our representative, Leroy Leishman, delivered his talk in such a manner that the judges decided that he was the winner, and he was awarded a gold medal. 'l'he general subject for discussion was “United States and World-wide Peace.” and Leishman drew the phase, “Is There a Substitute for War.” Me are proud of the fact that we succeeded in winning the state championship in extemporaneous speaking. £ ur irl ifliggtonarjp Weber feels that a great honor has come to her this year in having one of her girl students deemed worthy to be called on a mission. Miss Sylva Barlow, one of Weber's most popualr girls is now laboring in the Eastern States Mission. Her work at school has been a credit to her. She had suc- ceeded in winning a place on the cast of the school play but her call made it necessary for her to give it up. Her qualities as a student, and as a girl, won for her many friends and at her departure Weber felt it an honor to give her a farewell party and present her with a gold watch as a token of their esteem. She is indeed a worthy representative of Weber. We take this means of wishing Miss Barlow every success and joy on her mission, and throughout her entire life. I Tx LaiC _ , r «rl «Ki m hr. ■. V ant.J- M « . 09X Fou. Wh-ft Hop«« - '.7 Tj A Cal t Arm� A Stu. y in A4r+ ct-i. FWyjnwy Cowmo LLp .••JT Affirmative: LeRoy I.eishman, I,eland Evans Negative: Cora Kasius, Ployd Pickett Cfje falling Once upon a midnight dreary, while we pondered, weak and weary. Over many and many a volume of that dry debating lore— While we nodded, darn near napping, there would come a tinny tapping, As of Doc. Lind’s pencil rapping—as it does forevermore. “ Tis that typewriter. we muttered, brother Marker’s constant bore— Typing notes and nothing more. Brother Wiison, sitting lonely, thinking of his Mary only. Was our coach; and all his soul on us and her he did outpour. And to still the anxious beating of our hearts he kept repeating, You have whipped the L’tah Freshics by a three to nothing score— This to Brigham and to High School you must do as 1 implore— This I wish and nothing more. Ah, distinctly I remember what was done by every member. On that night that did diMiiember all our thoughts well known before. Long into the morrow’s dawning. Floyd and Trcssa Scott were yawning In the park, while sense was waning during Cora’s evening snore. And the pranks of Roy and Leland. made them walk the city o’er— Doing this and nothing more ?). Monday night, our fate uncertain, was at stake while we were flirtin’ From our cards the master wisdom of our fine debating lore. Then our past good luck was broken, when the Judges’ minds were spoken And the chairman gave the token that the others won the score,— And that we with High and Brigham needed badly one vote more. Luck like this sure makes you sore. Now we sit engaged in groaning, like those sinning souls atoning In the fires of dismal Hades for their sins of long before. While 1 now this tale am telling, up at Mary’s there is dwelling One who vents his thoughts in spelling so that none may say he swore; One who—known as Bro. Wilson—calls debating quite a bore As he mutters, ‘‘Never Again. ,0EfO£E _ too AF.TFR dramatics Z )t Crrtu Zta |3artp t'lji pm mm T. Earl Pardoe Producer of “Brown and Harvard” Cartwright Marion Brown Thorne dramatics For the first time in years, Weber Academy students have taken part in dramatics Of course there has always been a Senior play, but several long years have elapsed since students from all the classes united their ef- forts in preparing a drama; and never in all Weber's history has a large cast done justice to a production such as “’Brown of Harvard.” until the play of that name was staged on March 24th. Although rehearsals were long and many, the whole cast thoroughly enjoyed them, for the coach. Prof. T. Karl Pardoe. mixed his able criticisms with an abundance of high class wit and humor. But the play itself! The press lauded the praises of the cast, and all of the large audiences was highly pleased with the dramatization, which was one of the most successful amateur productions Ogden has ever wit- nessed. To every member of the cast a dramatic pin has been given as a souvenir of the excellent achievement. Cfje Cast Tom Brown Ronald Jensen Gerald Thorne, stroke oar of “Varsity, ' Voinov Belnap Wilford Kenyon, not his own master Bryan Wright laxton Madden 1 iorenzo Will i a in sen John Cartwright Pete Anderson “Tubby” Anderson Venice Jones Happy Thurston BcRoy Irishman Walter Bernard Victor Critchlow Warren Bierce Elvin Wilkinson Thompson Coyne David Goddard Bud Hall. “Varsity Coach, ' Earl Nixon Vietor Colton, who wants the English crew to win, Boland Hcincr Ellis, manager of Harvard crew. Belaud Brewer Codrington, manager of the English erew. Joseph Deis Captain Hodges Russell Yoft George Selwyn Theodore Herberts .lames Van Ronsaellar Charles Bindsav Con Wilson Boon Barrett Arthur Blake Wilford Guthrie John Kendrick Arthur Stallings “Shorty” Webber Paul Wright Old Clothes Man Theodore Herberts Doorkeeper O'Hara Bawrence Wilde Program Boy Warren Hussey II. A. Dixon, William Manning, Wilford Moench, R. A. Minson, (College Professors and Students) Mrs. Kenyon Cora Kasius Marion Thorne Marian Read Evelyn Kenyon Della Warner Grace Graham Jennibee Campbell Edith Sinclair Sadie Eceles Our Coaclj William Miller, Bill. Ivlvin Wilkinson, r. f., “Swede Ronald Jensen, “Red. Laurence Wilde, r. g., “John. Victor Critchlow, “Crumb.” Leland Brewer. “Jitney. Malcolm Watson, Coach, “Wats, Myron McEntire, Mgr., “Mac baseball The season's outlook for baseball is very promising. The stars of la-I year’s team are still with us and with a few more picked men Weber will take the pennant. With liclnap. Nixon, Guthrie and Xorscth on the mound the chances for the rival teams are very slim. The outfield has a very promising1 bunch of players, consisting of Jones, Marshall. Taylor, Wilkin- son. and Croft. The infield is composed of a bunch of snappy players: 'rub” behind the bat. Dutch” on first. John on second, the war hor.e playing short, and the Clearfield star” on third. The Northern division was begun at K ivsville. April 28. The victory should have been for Weber but the score was in favor of Kaysvillc. The game was led by Weber up until the latter part, when Tub” made two costly errors, letting in three runs. Score: Weber, 1; Kaysvillc. 3. {Crack Owing to the punk condition of the track and men. Weber stands a very good chance for taking the track honors---------? The best material are liclnap, Nixon, Telford. Chandler. Stevens. Wilkinson. Croft. Miller, Sanders. Critchlow. Herberts. Sorenson, and Lindsay. The state records will be smashed this year in the half-mile (Nixon run- ning it in a half day), and in the ICO yard (lielnap running it in 4 hrs--). The class meet was held April 23. at the hair Grounds, the Junior Class winning the cup again. Juniors, ; Seniors. 401 $ ; Soph’s.. “4 ; Fresh- men, 4. e ACORN || | | Page 6C Crack Chart Event First Second Third Time and Hist. 100 yds. i clnap (S) Nixon (J) Wilkinson (.1) 10 1-5 sec. 220 yds. Belnap (S) Wilkinson (J) Stevens (J) 23 2-5 sec. 140 yds. cVolt (S) Belnap (S) Telford (J) Stevens (1) 55 flat. 880 yds. Nixon (J) Sorenson (J) 2:13 min. Milo Telford (J) Chandler (J) Nelson (F) 5:10 min. Discus Nixon (J) Miller (S) Jones (S) 9S ft. 5 in. Hammer Nixon (J) Croft (S) Wilkinson (J) 116 ft. Shot-put Broad jump Belnap (S) Wilkinson (J) Herbert (S) 38 ft. ‘J in. Nixon (J) Croft (S) Belnap (S) 19 ft. High jump Croft (S) Sanders (J) Nixon (J) Belnap (S) 5 ft. 4 in. Pole vault Critchlow (J) Tillotson (F) Nixon, Miller and Sanders 9 ft. in. Relay Seniors Juniors Freshmen 1:40 min. basketball The basketball season closed, Weber being lost but not last. She struggled to the end to place Weber on top, but owing to a few mistakes she only reached second place. Xext year's chances arc still brighter than they were this year, inasmuch as we only loose five of our scrubs” and the cream of the leant remain. To those who leave us we wish to give a hearty farewell (Relnap. Herberts, Jensen, Miller, and Wilson), and those that stay with us we welcome back to another year of “success.” basketball Chart (Preliminary Games.) 35 Wcbe: .. B. V. r. of Provo 43 Weber .. Clearfield 13 Weber ... Morgan 19 Weber . !. 1) s and It S 17 1,. I). S. and B. S 30 Weber .. � .. 1). and B. S Weber .. Morgan 24 Weber B. V. C. of Bogan 52 Weber ... (League Games.) S. II. S 32 Weber ... r 11 s B. E. H. S 28 Weber .. . II. s. 15 Weber . . C. 11. S Weber .. s ' II s P, K IT S. 90 O. 11. S. Weber ... 3fl . 24 ... 48 ... 2f ... 54 • 62 43 2’ .... 30 .... 33 22 Z 24 .... to ... 3$ ... 15 .. 2(5 510 Total 132 Principal Barker once went to a hotel to stay over night, and the waiter took him to his room and said: “Mister, it you find the bed a little buggy and have a nightmare, just hitch the mare to the buggy and drive off.” Oh! Miss! Allow me! What hands! I can only compare them to those of Venus De Milo!” The owner of a small town theatre posted this sign in a conspicuous place: “Remember the Chicago fire, do not smoke.” It brought such good results that he put this one up: Remember the Galveston flood, do not spit.” A Ford owner was driving his Ford down the street with one leg over the door. As he passed a little boy, the boy said, Oh. Mister, you have lost your other roller skate. Two good matured Irishmen on a certain occasion occupied the same bed. In the morning one of them inquired of the other: “Dennis, did you hear the thunder last night? “Xo, Pat, did it raily thunder?” “Yes, it thundered as if hevin and airtli would come together.” Why in the devil, then, didn’t you wake me, for ye know I can’t shape whin it thunders?” LeRoy Leishman (as he chews some old cheese which is inhabited—“Yea, and I’ve killed my thousands and tens of thousands.” Harold 1� .— Yes, and your only weapon is the jawbone of an ass.” Doc. (in Physics, talking about electric currents)— How is a street car started ?” Critchlow—“The conductor rings two bells.” A grocer in Ogden advertises that he has whiskey for sale, that has bee;� drunk bv all the Presidents, from General Jackson down to the present time.—Ex. | Page 69 | || Sfte ACORN | I had a boiled egg served me for breakfast with the name Genevieve on it.” Wow. isn't that romantic?” It didn’t strike me as being so romantic, there was also the date, 1908.” When Rastus Johnsing’s son arrived, Me looked just like his poppy. In fact, the Doctor done declared, Me was a carbon copy. Country host (to arriving guest)— Hello, Jack! Drove over with Miss Cuddles, eh? Ripping sleighing, but cold going, ain’t it?” Jack (cheerfully)— Oh, I didn’t notice it.” Most— All right, then. Come in and thaw that ear-ring out of your mustache!” Mary had a little lamb, she tied it to the well Then went and got a shotgun and blew it------- She found its head on the Blue Ridge mountains and Its tail in the lonesome pine. Ronald was dancing with Marian when the soft strains of music prompted him to express himself in the following way: Darling, until tonight my life has been a desert.” Oh,” broke in the sweet listener, I wondered why you danced so much like a camel.” Freshie—“Have you heard about the girl that was taken to the hos- pital?” Soph.— Xo! What was it?” Freshie— Well, she was so cross-eyed that the tears ran down her back and she had to be operated on for Backtearia.” Fat” Browning was a guest at an eight-course dinner recently. After e tch course toothpicks were passed so as to avoid mixing courses. All went 'veil until the eighth round when Fat” very humbly remonstrated. Xo, thank you.” sead he; I’ve eaten seven of those little sticks al- e� « ACORN |[ | Pa c 70 Vic Critchlow (pounding himself on the head with a hammer . L. Brewer—“What are you doing that for. you poor nut?” Vic.—“Because it feels to nice when 1 stop.” As Ellen rushed through the hall, she accidently dropped her music. Before it could be recovered Andy Poulson stepped squarely on the music roll. “Now I can't play, murmured Ellen, “every one of the notes will be flat.” Everything comes to Nick—even the girl he is waiting for. Customer— Do you keep stationery? Floorwalker—“No. I move about and answer questions. —Ex. Brother Barker was cross-examining a young woman in our morning exercises one day. “How old are you? he asked? The young woman hesitated. “Don't hesitate. said Brother Barker. “The longer you hesi- tate the older you get.” Iceland Evans (in Devotional)—“This morning we will hear from the orators who will represent us in the Rich contest, but first we will have a solo, ‘Peace to Thy Spirit!’” Cora Kasius—“What is it, place cards or placards?” Dave Goddard—“Aren't they those things in the back of girl’s dresses?” Abe Stevens (in shop)—“What is the easiest way to drive a nail with- out smashing your fingers?” Ridges—“Hold the hammer in both hands.” Victor C.—If one fellow, becoming angry with another, ripped the lat- ter’s coat badly, and the affair was taken to court, would it be a case of “Schlitz?”—Ex. Fat B. (in Theology)—“Have you seen our new motto? Squab—“No, what is it? Fat—“Walk on your heels. Squab—“I don’t get you. Fat—“Gee, you’re dense. In other words, save your souls.” Page 71 o ACORN Marian (while studying verbs)—“Read, Red, will have Red.’' Venice (at telephone)—“Send me up three bales of hay and one bag of oats.” “All right; who for?” Veil.—“There now, don’t get gay; for the horse of course.”—Ex. Vera Jones—“What is thunder?” Cora—“Oh. a mild form of cussword.”—Ex. A little Freshman girl, walking down to class with a big Junior said: Did you forget something?” “Undoubtedly,” was the reply. “More than you ever knew.”—Ex. Teacher: “You act like a horse in here.” Student: I came in to stall.”—Ex. Venice—“Open the window, I’m going to throw out my chest.” “This is a nice time of the night for you to be coming home, Roy.” “I know it, but I didn’t have anywhere else to go.”—Ex. Doc (in Chem.)—“What is water?” Ed—“Water is a colorless liquid which turns black as soon as we put in our hands.”—Ex. Mrs. Sl.urtiiff (in English)—“What do you consider a short sentence?” Fat—“Thirty days.”—Ex. Dr.—“You must be operated on at once.” Fete—“I« it very urgent?” Dr.—-“It is: my office rent is over due now.”—Ex. Said Brewer: Ruth rode in my new cycle car, In the seat in back of me. I took a bump at fifty-five And drove on Ruthlessly. —Ex. Frcshie: “How old is that lamp, ma?” Ma: “Oh. about three years.” Freshic'—“Turn it down, it’s too young to smoke.”—Ex. S� g ACORN [T] I Page 72 I Nurse: Oh. my poor man, you were shot in the skirmish?” Pat: No, mum. in me chist.”—Ex. Roy— I believe in free speech.” David— Do you think anyone would pay to hear you?” Judge (to woman asking separation)— Mow long have your relations been unpleasant ?” Woman— Your Honor, my relations have always been pleasant; it's his relations that are the old grouches.”—Ex. They’re teaching math, at the dental now.” You don’t tell me. Why?” So the students can learn to extract roots.”—Ex. Mary—“Has Mrs. Shurtliff taken her Ph. D.?” Wilson— No, but she will if he proposes.” Venice— Oh, listen to my heart. You can hear it go Chugg, Chugg, Chugg.” Laugh and the class laughs with you. Get caught and you leave the room. Teacher: Can anyone tell me the home of the swallow?” Johnny— The home of the swallow is in the stomach.”—Ex. Ron.— 1 had a dreadful fall last night.” Harvey— Tell me about it. Ron.— Marian was talking to me. 1 hung on every word, and then, and then,---' Harvey— Yes, yes, go on.” Ron.— Her voice broke.”—Ex. The orthdox gem. as it flashes. Proclaims to the world in its sheen.— Tis a symbol of things that are hoped for And an evidence of things—not seen. —An extract from Mary’s theme on Diamonds.” Violet— Do you flatter, Ren?” Reta—“Yes. 1 sometimes ask his advice about things.” The Savings Bank Habit Means Sound Sleep Savings soften the pillow. The Savings- Bank Habit means sound sleep, good di- gestion, cool judgment and manly inde- pendence. A Savings-Bank Book is a healthful thing, there are no microbes in it to steal away your peace of mind. It is also a guarantee of good behavior Call today and get yours, one dollar opens an account here. The Ogden Savings Bank 2384 Washington Avenue OGDEN. UTAH Capital and Surplus $100,000.00 OFFICERS: M. S. Browning............President L. R. ECCLES.........Vice-President John Watson......... Vice-President Chas. H. Barton.............Cashier S� q ACORN || | Page 74- Bro. Barker—“I want a pair of button shoes for my wife. Clerk—“This way. Sir. What kind do you wish, Sir? Barker—“Doesn’t matter, jusi so they don’t button in the back.”—Ex. Pastor (at the colored church)—“I hear we got a diamond pin in dc collection this morning, sail.” Treasurer—“You are mistaken, sail. It was a dime and a pin, sail.”—Ex. Mary had a little lamb. She fed it kerosene; One day it got too near the tire, Since then it’s not benzine. Freshibus takibus examintorium, Copy bus from neighborium. Teacher seeibus little cheatorium. Causibus Freshibus to flunkorium. Boy—“I want to get a chicken.” Butcher—“Want a pullet?” The Kid—“No, you mut, I want to carry it.”—Ex. Mabel—“Venice stole a kiss from me!” Violet—“Well, that was only petit larceny.” Mabel—“It wasn’t; it was grand.” He hovered about her a long evening. Failing her velvet cheek; She. the belle of society. He, the aspirant meek; He shyly attempted to kiss her. She struck at him with her fan. And he fell dead! A mosquito, Not a persistent man. Chap about to wed was nervous: To the young best man he said: “Tell me. is it kisstomary For the groom to cuss the bride?” Professor-—“What is your head for?” Student— To keep my necktie from slipping oft'.”—Ex. —Ex. —Ex. In Selecting a Bank Give careful attention to the stability of the institu- tion and its willingness to co-operate with its patrons in the development of their business. Our patrons both value and “bank on” our willing- ness and ability to assist them in every way consistent with safe, sound banking. This is mutually satisfactory and profitable to both bank and patron. Whether your account is large or small we appreciate having it. We shall be pleased to have you open an account with us. Do your banking with us. We pay 4 percent interest on time deposits. OGDEN STATE BANK OGDEN, UTAH Capital..................... 100.000.00 Surplus....................... 150.000.00 Deposits.................... 2.100,000.00 OFFICERS H. C. Bigei.ow, President J. M. Browning, Vice President A. P. Bigei.ow, Cashier F. L. Van Meter, Asst. Cashier g� « acorn'] I I I Page 76 Do you know anything about the Barbaric Tribes?” Edna Brown— Xo, but I know of a family by the name of White; would they do?” First Veteran—‘‘There is an advantage in having wooden legs.” Second Veteran— What is that? First Veteran— You can hold up your socks with thumb tacks.” Timid little Freshman, To “The Acorn” box did come. Put a penny in the bole. And waited for his chewing gum.—Ex. Mistress— Why did you put the alarm clock beside the bread dough, Mary?” Mary— So it would know when to rise, mum.”—Ex. Hint.— How would you like to have a pet monkey?” Her— Oh, dear, this is so sudden! —Ex. 33t5ot- -c-e.t2 T2idg£.js Wai. Now Play js Out All Welcome The Well Dressed Man ' rOTHING gives a man more prestige than to ■ be faultlessly attired. Its value as a profes- sional, business and social asset is generally rec- ognized. At Buchmiller Flowers Co. Store there is solved for you— without need of further thought, perplexity or indecision—what you should wear to be well dressed. We give you a most cordial in- vitation to come in and see our stock of up-to-date apparel for Men and Young Men. Buchmiller P Flowers Co. Dressers of Men on Washington Avenue at 2425 Phone 233 : : Factory 2014 Washington Avenue Crystal Bottling Manufacturing Co. Manufacture of High Grade Soda Water Our Motto: Ginger Ale, Ciders and Punches in all Flavors R. A. Saunders, Mgr. OGDEN, UTAH Wheeler Bakery and Lunch Room Opposite The Library Dainty Cakes served with Ask for Wheeler’s all IceCream and Sundae BIG PERFECTION LOAF Orders Students Be Loyal! Help develop the ACORN. Remember it is a part of Weber. Give next y ear's Staff pour loyal support and the 1915—16 ACORN will sure be a success. TO THE WEBER ACADEMY BOYS AND GIRLS When you have finished your Academy Course, or should you wish to chance to a short practical Bookkeeping- or Steno- graphic course, come and see SMITHSONIAN “ IVe'l Treat You Right m That Clothes Question We cannot emphasize too often that this is a Young Mens Store, run by clothing experts who understand the varied wants of younger fellows. Our clothes are not expensive even though they are so good. They are noted for their fine workmanship. They’re priced with an understanding of what the young fellow has to spend. $15.00, $18.00 and 25.00 Brown-Carlson-T reseder 2421 Washington Avenue Wealth May Be Accumulated by saving a portion of the earnings of industry, and no man can be financially successful unless he does this. This strong bank invites your account which may be opened with a deposit of one dollar or more. Utah National Bank of OGDEN, UTAH South East Corner 24th Street and Washington Excellent— Our Griffon Clothes our space was so limited that we only had room for one word in which to describe GRIFFON CLOTHES, that word would be Excellent. In fabric, in tailoring, in style, color, pattern, in actual all around clothes value they lead by far all other lines in their price field. This store is now ready with the newest spring ideas in GRIFFON CLOTHES. Nothing has been left undone which will go to make selections easy, quick and of lasting satisfaction. “See Us First”. Wat£on= anner Clothing Co. 374 Twenty-fourth Street Safety-Speed-Comfort Three things that are always assured when you travel the sootless, dustless, cinderless ELECTRIC WAY. You’ll use the intertnban lines North and South of Ogden a great deal this coming vacation—our500 mile books, good on all lines, will save you money. Buy the S5.— commutation books for use on all city lines—120 5-cent rides. Safety, speed and comfort when you ride on city or interurban lines of the OGDEN, LOGAN IDAHO RAILWAY COMPANY P. I). KLINE, General Manager Students Attention! |N selecting your wearables kindly remember that there is a great deal of difference in how and where you buy your materials. This store stands for quality and honest dealing. See our Suits, Skirts, Waists and Dresses at Paine 8$ Hurst’s Store There’s Only One Sugar Western consumers have come to know that sugar made at home from beets is 100 percent good; 100 per cent pure—it is perfect for table and preserving purposes. They know further that home sugar creates millions of dollars of new wealth every year, part of which finds its way to every one in Utah. Thats why the wise Utahn always will Buy Sugar Made At Home It’s No Picnic— Unless it includes a goodly supply of those guaranteed goodies in cans, widely known as PIERCE’S Pure Products Fork and beans, hominy, catsup, tomatoes, sauerkraut and other products bearing the name “Pierce’s are always good, always ready— cheaper by the case. They're packed and guaranteed by the Utah Canning Company In Ogden since 1888 Cozy Little Nooks Buy Your Meats Welcome the young men and women of Weber Academy at this up to date, delightful little palace of goodies. The only place in Ogden that serves the newest fancy sundaes- - our own Ice Cream and Sherbets are unex- celled, our Candy is always pure and good. For a graduation token, nothing can be more acceptable than a dainty package of our chocolates. at the Independent Meat Market The Market of Quality Hudson Chocolate Shop R. T (“ole ) Reeve, Prop. 2-P20 Washington Avenue 2419 Hudson Avenue Phone :190—391 Smalley, The Peoples Jeweler 336 Twenty-fifth Street PHONE 300-J The Students Store Boyle Furniture Company The Popular Home Furnishing Store “ When you think of Furniture think of Boyle Get Ready For That Vacation You’ll find ScowcroftV1 NEVER-RIP” over- alls and workclothes will pay for themselves many times over during the summer months. They are union made by Utah union maids and— guaranteed! They have no superior for service and comfort. Buy from your favorite home dealers. “A NEW PAIR IF THEY RIP ’ The Prize is in The Pictures At Ogden’s cool, comfy and homey photoplay theatre THE OGDEN Where the BEST seats cost no more than 5c for kiddies; a dime for grown- ups and where you’re always sure of seeing the world’s greatest photoplays. Ask Those JVho Go— They Know The Utah Agricultural College at Logan offers lo the graduates of the High School exceptional opportuni- ties for advanced training in Agriculture, Home Economics, Ag- ricultural Engineering. Commerce, Mechanic Arts, and General Science. Broad and liberal instruction is given in the natural and physical sciences and in mathematics, English, economics, litera- ture, and languages. The degree of Bachelor of Science is given upon completion of the College courses. Short practical courses are given in all departments of the institution, for those who do not wish, on account of age and other conditions, to take the regular College and high school work. Any man or woman in Utah can take any course given at the Agricultural College which he or she can pursue with profit. The College especially appreciates affiliation with the clean and virile minded young men and women who are to become the leaders of tomorrow. The Giles Photo Engraving Company 503 Boyd Park Building Salt Lake City Quality and Service in Photo Engraving Day ani N'icht Service It’s not a difficult matter to pick out a good pair of shoes here— ’cause they’re all good. Shoes for Tennis, Baseball, Basketball and dressup wear Walk-Over Boot Shop We deal Wholev and Solev in Shoes That is why we are so well prepared to Serve you with Footwear Designed and Constructed for all Occasions. Our Line of Shoes and Pumps are Exquisite for Young: Ladies and Young Mens Graduation. Shoes for (hr whole Family. Hie McCune-Foulger Co. 2462 Washington Ave. Shoe Repair Shop in Connection BROWN’S Ice Cream Co. Makers of the Famous “Delicia” Ice Cream “Not Just as Good hut Better” We carry a full line of FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES. Crushed Fruits, Concentrated Syrups, etc. We use the highest grade of Vanilla Extracts that can be bought. Phone 315 Ogden ’.f Exclusive Hat Shop Hats from Hat Shops sold by Hat Experts Always the Latest Novelties in Hats and Caps Styles up to the minute . 62 Twenty-fifth Street I ET us supply your drug store goods. We ask this privilege only on the basis of superior service and good goods. We feel that we can promote and protect your interest in every way. Come If You Can, Phone If You Can't. E. F. Misch, Drugs Washington Avenue at 25th Street Ogden, Utah JV? don V Vacate in the Summer— GREENWELL’S 356 Twenty-fifth Street CANDY LUNCHES ICE CREAM Students! IVe thank you for your Patronage If Its Prompt and polite Service that lends a smile to the reception of a well-cared-for order of Groceries. Why not keep Smiling? Wilcox Grocery Company For complete satisfaction in the workmanship in all Auto Up- holstering, Window Lights, Slip Covers and New 'Fops, consult J. G. READ BROS. CO. 334 Twenty-fourth Street Ogden, Utah GRADUATION PRESENTS IN GREAT VARIETY BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS and many other suggestions that are suitable Assortments The Best — Brices The Lowest BRAMWELL SSv The Most Advertised The Best Patronized The Least Criticised The Most Eulogized STORE in Ogden is TTb. EVANS COMPANY and There is a Season Dealers in BETA 11. AND WHOLESALE GROCERIES £1 1 WASHINGTON AVENUE I’hone 2277 and 227X We Appreciate The trade which conies to us from W. A. Students MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE PLEASANT AND BENEFICIAL J. S. LEWIS S$ CO. .Ikwki.kk.s Young Men who want the style limit in everything they wear will find their ideal Spring and Summer Clothes and Toggery here all ready for their choosing. YOUR SPRING DRESSES Get another season’s wear out of them. We will dry-clean them carefully and skillfully. The stains and spots will disappear and with out damaging the material in any way. I.et us show YOU what we can do not only in the way of workmanship, but prices as well. YOU will note the Difference. Phone 174 OGDEN STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY 437 TWENTY-FIFTH STKKET To “Play Ball” with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction get your supplies from BROWNING BROS. COMPANY OGDEN, UTAH Quality and Satisfaction combined makes clear THE REASON WHY SPALDING’S are outfitters for champi- ons, whose implements must be invaiiably right 'I he Spalding-Trade Mark repre- ent� year of leadership in the manufacture of athletic equipment Write for A Free Illustrated Catalogue A. G. SPALDING BROS. 27 E. 2nd South Street Sai.t Lake, Utah We have a New and Complete Line of Up-To-Date CHANDELIERS, GLASSWEAR AND TABLE LAMPS Call and See Us 2350 Wash. Avenue Phone 394 Snively Electric Company JAP-A-LAC, WINDOW GLASS AND WALLPAPER CLEANER hi fact Everything that goes on with a Brush Otfden Paint, Oil and Glass Co. 2440 WASHINGTON AVENUE ItHeber Stabemj� The constant aim of the Weber Academy is to train students for the duties, responsibilities and obligations of life. “Conduct ' says Matthew Arnold, “is three-fourths of life.” Conduct has its source in character: and hence right conduct in life is to be secured by the formation of right character in youth. 'J'he school aims to train students in habits of self control and self direction to prepare them to be self-gov- erning men and women. It seeks to give the student the ability to live truly. It not only attempts to train the brain and hand but also includes efficient moral training; through the awakening of right feeling, the quickening of the conscience, the enlightening of the judgment and the training of the will to act habitually from high and worthy motives. The courses of study are as follows: A four-year Scientific course. A four-year Normal course. A four-year Literary course. A four-year Commercial course. A four-year Domestic Arts and Science course. A four-year Mechanic Arts course. A two-year Business course. A six-weeks' M. I. A. course. The Academy offers all the regular courses pre- scribed in the High School curriculum; and these arc so arranged as to prepare the student for advanced work in the higher institutions of learning. The credits gained from completing any of the above courses, including two years of Theology, are accepted without question in any college or university throughout the United States. Get your work done at the Royal Barber AMI� SAVE OrlUp MONEY M. U. SCHOFIELD. Proprietor Hair Cutting; 15c Shampoo 15c (rood Baths 15c Everything 15c TWENTY-FOU RTH STREET 370 Kern's Catering Co. CON FECTION KRY ICE CREAM and Everything; in the Catering; Line far F Protect your Home by using Sun Proof Paint Gr!f£in Paint Company 2310 Washington Avenue Telephone 530 Phone Square Telephone Service CuIIey To maintain a telephone serv- ice that is square means that we give you absolute satisfac- tion in good goods, prompt and efficient service. Phone us and you always get a square deal. Get It CULLEY DRUG COMPANY Quick You never know a good Chocolate until you try Our Purity 35 and 60c per Box SHUPE-WILLIAMS CANDY COMPANY Mechanics Tools Our Stock is Complete Watson-Fly are Hardware Co. WASHINGTON MARKET A. M. MILLER, Prop. S jiev LAUNDRY OGDEN, UTAH Choicest Meats of all kinds. Family trade our specialty. 'T-sJ The Troy Way IS THE Right Way 2458 Washington Avc. TELEPHONES 271-272 Rates to Students The Nogg e Studio Portraits that Please 416 TWENTY FOURTH STREET THE LOFTY COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE OF THE BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY IS ATTRACTING WIDE AND THOUGHTFUL ADMIRATION This feature has been created largely by a Self •Governing; Student Body that does things This Year it has won: The Inter-collegiate Debating Championship of Utah and Nevada. The Inter-collegiate Basket Ball Championship of Utah, and The Inter-collegiate Wrestling Championship of Utah, with other victories in sight. THE DEMAND FOR GRADUATES OF THE CHURCH TEACHERS’ COLLEGE CANNOT BE FILLED Here Is Your Opportunity! Books and Stationery School and Office Supplies A Good Place to Eat KENNEDY’S CAFE 2454 Washington Avenue Ogden, Utah §} Spar o’s Book Store Popular Prices © Fred Massa Picture Framing and Artist’s Material Ford PHOTOGRAPHER M Photo s that satisfy Special Rates to all Students 484 Twenty-fourth Street Telephone 208 W Taking Chances! That is what we all do when buying shoes. Why not eliminate all chances and buy Nobody ever heard of a Packard Shoe giving anything but absolute satisfaction. CLARK’S You arc sure of style—there is not a more up-to-date shoe made—comfort is assured on account of their perfect biting qualities, and their wearing ability is well known. OPPORTUNITIES The West is full uf work to In done. There are opportunities on every hand. The only demand is that your head and hands l e trained. WHAT FIELD DO YOU WISH TO ENTER? BUSINESS? buy the foundation broad. Over 200 courses to choose from in the College of Arts arid Science� . Preparation to make a life as well us a living. ENGINEERING? Thorough tr.iiniug in Mining, Electrical. Civil. Mechanical. Chemical, and General Engineering. An opportunity to study Engineering in the very center of Engineering activity. EDUCATION? Preparation for teaching in all departments of work in common schools, high schools and colleges. LAW? An opportunity to get your law degree without leaving the state. A new school with high sta: «lards and thorough methods. MEDICINE? Von may get two years of medicine, and receive a certificate that will admit you to the Junior year of the best medical colleges in the country. Large libraries, well-equipped laboratories, shops and mills, and the best instruct- ors that can be obtained are at your service. Fuller information may be obtained by application to the UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Salt Lake City, Utah