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Show LEMUEL B. JOSEPHS THE JOSEPHS TRADITION LEMUEL B. JOSEPHS came to Ogden when the idea of a Weber College was just formulating, having been invited by Mrs. Bertha Eccles Wright in the interest of the annual alumni drama in which he not only interpreted the lead but also directed the cast, rendering his services as a contribution to the campus fund. Harvey L. Taylor was a member of this cast. Inspired by Mr. Josephs, Mr. Taylor continued study of the drama with him in New York City, after which he served for two years as department head, interpreting the Josephs art. This year Mr. Taylor was made president of Gila College, Arizona, and Mrs. Wright continued the tradition, the message of which Mr. Josephs, himself, has perpetuated by instructing in Weber for a part of five consecutive years. Aside from the service of Mr. Josephs in the field of his particular interest, his larger philosophy has been a strength to Weber in a difficult period of transition. He came recognizing a native dramatic tradition, interpreting the soul of that tradition, and projecting its interests. He early vindicated the faith of Weber in that which she desired to do in dramatic art particularly; his wholesome confidence inspired a program which has forecast the Weber Little Theatre. He vindicated her educational philosophy that there is no growth without expression, but he made her realize that the greatest growth is toward those things hovering just above the heads of the people keeping them always looking up for a fuller enjoyment of life. He early recognized the individuality of Weber and has, in refined graceful service, set a standard for that individuality in her drama. "LOOKING FOR MARY JANE" Roland Manning Reede Ames Business Managers Carma Francis Rulon Budge Directors PLAYERS John. Merrifield . . .... . . . Jack Craven Augustus Merrifield.......Casper Woods Charles Barnes........Roland Manning Berkley Crane ..........Rulon Budge Ambrose Paddington . . . . ... . Reede Ames Gustave Schultz........Keith Wangsgard Wing Tu . . . . . . . . Smith Jacobs Pauline Wentworth........Jessie Durrant Marie Varney.........Beth Winkler Carlita Romagna Schultz...... Dorothy Israelson Gladys ...........Fern Davis JACOBS MANNING WANGSGARD AMES CRAVEN DURRANT ISRAELSON WINKLER DAVIS |