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Show "Triumph of Tomorrow " MRS. MCKEY'S Pageant-Masque, "The Triumph of Tomorrow," the first pageant ever presented by the Weber Normal College, was vivid with the light of hope in the future, with faith in tomorrow founded upon the high courage, the great achievements of the pathfinders of our nation-the pioneers of the East and the West. The pageant was produced in honor of the Pilgrims on the ter- centenary of their landing at Plymouth on December 21st, 1620, and the first two episodes deal with their history. More than one hundred and fifty students took part in the pageant. The prologue interpreted the theme of the pageant, Marion Clark appearing as the Herald, Ada Wright as the Spirit of 1620, Cora Mortenson as the Spirit of 1847 and Ella Robinson as the Spirit of 1920. In the interlude the symbolic character, Anglo-Saxon Will, portrayed by Robert Newman, promised to shield the Torch of Progress, Ruth Scowcroft. Two episodes showing the significant events of Pilgrim history followed. The speaking parts were vividly portrayed by Leon Bush as William Brewster, Gladys Hunter as Mary Brewster, his wife; Leona Warner as Mistress Goodman, Elija Clawson as Master Brad- ford, Wallace Budge as Master John Robinson, their Pastor; Frances O'Neill as Mistress Holden, May Pickett as Mistress Bridget Robinson, Audrey Clark as little Mercy Robinson, Rulon Peterson as Master Richard Cushman, Paul Cragun as Master Marshall, and Ira Terry as Master Gray. Many others appeared as Pilgrims and the scenes, particularly that of the landing, were vivid and realistic. In the interlude, Faith, represented by Gladys Green, joins Will and Progress. The second eposide shows the high faith of the Pilgrims-faith in God, in man, and in the promise of tomorrow. Elwood Barker was Massassoit; Ada Wright, Mistress Thomas; Carl Ballantyne, Governor Carver; Frank Robinson, Squanto; and Elwood Burrows, Grant Dahlstrom and Leland Johnson were braves. In the third interlude, Education, Joseph Jeppson, joins the group of symbolic characters, and all start upon a long journey to the land of High Endeavor. Scene one of the third episode symbolized in dances by MaeBelle Hoist, Tottie Hart and others, the Awakening of the Desert. Scenes on the plains followed and several of our own pioneers, Mrs. Martha Ferrin, Mrs. Minerva Shaw, Mrs. Kate Toponce, Mrs. Sarah Jane |
