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Show we may have the opportunity of hearing him again soon. FRANCES PURRINGTON. NOONDAY DISPLAY Anybody passing down Twenty- fifth street at noon any school day will see a very interesting display at the intersection of Monroe of colors, suits, dresses, personalities, latest styles, fads, moods, occa-sionally raincoats, kinetic energy, Fords and automobiles. The school grounds and the famed drug store have furnished very desir¬able places (in the students' esti¬mation) of spending their spare time. The grounds around this insti¬tution have been dotted with many care-free boys and girls engaged in everything from making love to amateur football practice, but now with the cold weather on hand the students have sought temporary shelter in the school and amuse themselves with the various indoor sports previously mentioned. But with the coming of the most wel¬come snow many of the hardy students will venture out, and we'll promise some interesting snowball fights, especially between the sen¬iors and the juniors. All arrange¬ments pending. ELROY W. MCGREGOR. SPECIAL ASSEMBLY On Monday afternoon a special assembly was given to us. Mad¬ame Streeter explained music ap-preciation. We can say. honestly that today we' were taught for the first time to really listen and appreciate classical music. Mme. Streeter has an inimitable manner for putting beautiful music across in an interesting way. She helped us visualize the scene that the music was painting by her timely but slight pantomime. But almost better than this was that we have learned how to spell Tchaikowsky. AUNT JANE Dear Aunt Jane: How many dramas are presented at Ogden High school each year? How many operas? ANYBODY. Dear Anybody: Only one drama is presented each year, but that one is always very fine. One op¬era, also, is presented. Several se¬ries of one-act plays are presented, however, by the drama class. Also, the music department makes it a point to present a musicale for the assembly and a Christmas cantata. You are welcome. AUNT JANE. DECEMBER 13, 1928, "Great spenders are bad lenders." —Franklin. "THE PATSY" Miss Irvine has introduced the cast. The cast is making its final rehearsals. The programs are be¬ing printed. The tickets are on sale. The words are on everybody's tongue. And it won't be long now! OUR TEACHERS Jesse E. Beeson was graduated from De Pauw university, Green Castle, Ind., in 1888, with Ph. D. and LL. B. degrees. Mr. Beeson taught school to pay his way through college. He came to Og¬den in 1906 and has been here since. Mr. Beeson taught three years. He was principal of Ogden High school from 1914 to 1920. Mr. Beeson was the king and Moroni Olsen the queen of the first annual Classicalia in 1915. He has taught in Indiana, Arizona, Oregon and Utah. At present he teaches plane geometry, solid geometry, advanced algebra and trigonometry. The proficiency of his mathematics classes tell more than could be told in a couple of books. He has made a hobby of tutoring candidates for West Point and Annapolis, and the success of his tutoring has been proved by more than one stellar cadet or middie. Call him "Dad," students, he doesn't mind. 12 THINGS TO REMEMBER The value of time. The success of perseverance. The pleasure of working. The dignity of simplicity. The worth of character. The pow¬er of kindness. The influence of example. The obligation of duty. The wisdom of economy. The vir¬tue of patience. The improvement of talent. The joy of originating. —Marshall Field. HAM-AND SHOW This is just a hint, so do not get excited when I whisper that Ham-And might have a radio show. Negotiations are now in order. Ham-And held a radio show a few years ago and we are contin¬ually coming in contact with someone who remembers it. This show was the most advertised event that my club ever sponsored. Another scalp to hang on our antenna. We have room for just a few more members, so hurry up and join. And forever more when you girl calls you a ham, you won't get sore. —Harold H. Holmes. TIMES HAVE CHANGED How times have changed can be seen by this joke which was taken from the December, 1905, issue of the Classicum: "Why do they call a locomotive a "she"? "Because a man runs it." CONGRESS Monday night we had a waiting list debate, and I'm here to tell you that it was fine. The question that caused so much discussion was "Resolved, That the five-day week should be adopted in American in-dustries." The affirmative was up¬held by Jessie McKinley and Ethel Thomas, two juniors, and the nega-tive by Fern Hinchcliff and Blanche Heed, junior and senior, respec¬tively. The decision was a tie, so we just left it that way. After our regular meeting we de¬cided to take in two new members, and our decision was in favor of two juniors, Jessie McKinley and Ethel Thomas. Now juniors or se¬niors, don't be discouraged, because there are still some more members to be taken in. Come, try, and listen, it may help you. Next week you will hear four senators debate. We promise it will be good. Be sure and be there. —Ruth Falck. NEW RECORDS Ralph Peterson, head of the music department, has just secur¬ed some new records, reproduc¬tions of "From the New World," by Dvorak, and are recorded by the Philadelphia symphony orches¬tra under the leadership of Leo¬pold Stokowski. Stokowski, as an introduction to the series, plays the principal themes on the piano. High school is very glad to ob¬tain these splendid recordings, and we think we can enjoy them even more because of Madame Streeter. NEW BAND LEADER Lester Hinchcliff, instructor of music at Weber college, is the new permanent band leader of the R. O. T. C. band, relieving Hy Lam¬mers. Mr. Hinchcliff is well equipped to handle this new assignment, as he has been engaged in music practically all his life. He served as a band director in the army, and in 1921 he organized the first R. O. T. C. band at Ogden High to wear the uniform. Pie was a drummer in his band, recording and playing with the cadets. Suc¬cess to our new faculty member! DELAY ENCOUNTERED Because of the necessity for printing the mothers' tea invita¬tions. "The Patsy" and the holly hop tickets, productions of "The Midnight Son" has been delayed to the point where the copy now on press is hopelessly out of date. We wish to thank the multigraph de¬partment for the labor expended. However, a new copy will be is¬sued immediately on our private mimeograph. The exact date of release will be announced as soon as the necessary arrangements are completed. We also wish to thank the stu¬dents for so patiently awaiting their promised treat and we intend 1 to make it worth their while as soon as conditions will allow. —Editors of "The Midnite Son. FORUM In the meeting Monday night we witnessed one of the best debates of the year. The question discuss-ed is of local interest, namely, "Re¬solved: That Grant avenue should be opened from Riverdale to Harrisville." The debaters showed some keen stuff. The affirmative was supported by Mr. Bramwell and Mr. Nebeker. Mr. Carver and Mr. McConnell upheld the nega¬tive. The negative won the de¬cision. We spent a good deal of time in discussion of the annual Forum as¬sembly. Forum has a fine repu¬tation for its past assemblies and the one this year is best yet. —T. J. AUNT JANE Dear Aunt Jane: What day do we return to school after the holi¬days?—Vacation Vic. Dear Vacation Vic: School op¬ens Wednesday, January 2. En¬joy your vacation, for school will proceed relentlessly on until May. AUNT JANE. GIRLS' ASSEMBLY An interesting assembly was given Wednesday morning by the junior class under the direction of Ada Sailer and Charlene Scow- croft. The program was well prepared and I am sure every one enjoyed it. Forecasting the Christmas spirit, Mrs. Joan W. Emmett gave us a Christmas reading and a rep¬resentative of the women's organ¬ization for charitable work in Og¬den talked on the Christmas giv¬ing. Numbers included: Piano duet by Guinevere Hess and Marjorie Faris; song by , Rachel Medoway and a duet by Bobby Pingree and Sabra Wright. The program was excellent. Keep it up, juniors! DECEMBER 14. 1928. "We'll do our part. If you'll do i'ours what a wonderful time all will enjoy." —Miss Irvine. CONDUCT Students, tonight the school play will be presented. The cast has been working hard for six weeks in an effort to entertain us In a high class manner, and they deserve our sincerest attention and cooperation. We can raise the standards of O. H. S. a thousand degrees in the eyes of the public, of which you must remember there will be a large number in at¬tendance, if we control ourselves; in a manner becoming to people , of our age. Another point, students, the floor space of the Egyptian is considerably larger than that of the Orpheum and therefore It will be much more difficult to hear, so please let's be considerate of the players who are entertaining and of the audience that wants to be entertained. Imagine yourself in the place of the players, and then give them the support you would like. Sen¬iors, here's a splendid opportunity to set an example for the juniors. MEET THE CAST If there is any doubt lingering in your mind as to the who and the why for of the cast for the annual school play, let's clear it up now. Eleanor Stevens is Patricia Har¬rington. You'll remember her longer, though, as Patsy or Pat. She is a junior, the leading lady, and when you see her you'll agree, too, that she's the picture of "Little Perfection." Keith Corry Is Tony Anderson, the boy friend, the leading man, and—well, you know Keith. H« will attract our attention tonight with something more attractive than a wooden hammer, however. Rebecca Ririe is Mrs. Harring¬ton, the wife of Mr. Harrington, by the way, and a girl well versed in dramatics and elocution. Rebecca has been assigned the difficult task of portraying the mother, and we know it is a well deserved assign¬ment. Richard McKey, Mr. Plarrington, the old man, husband of the wife, and father of the. daughters. Dick's also a junior, and all he has to do is act real fatherly and be called "papa" for three acts. Lyzena Payne you will recognize as Grace, the sister of Patsy : and the villainess of the whole show. She's not an office girl but her troubles are just as numerous. Kent Bramwell, if you can imagine, is O'Flaugherty, a rollick¬ing, fat Irishman and a loving cup winner. Appearing before the public will be nothing new in Kent's young life as you who, saw him in last year's play or opera know. Bernice Larson will smile sweet¬ly even if you call her Sadie. If you can feature that you have a fair idea of this sweet girl's per¬sonality. When it comes time for the flowers we'll gladly extend Bernice her's. Charles Houseley, whose Egyptian name is Billy, js the only other performer who has faced the limelight for Ogden High before. "Chuck" was in the prologue of "Mary the Third" last year, but he's through bowing between the acts, and will assume his new role as a regular. Walton Foulger is Trip Busty if that will help you any. He doesn't trip any one and he doesn't bust, but you'll have to see him to know all he does do. (Note: Reserved seats are now on sale at the school office.) "OUR TEACHERS" Dorothy Irvine was graduated from the U. of U. with an A. B. degree. She took one year of post graduate work at Cornell univer¬sity, New York. When she was at the University of Utah she was a member of the Babcock Varsity Players, a company of 10 students that toured the states of Idaho, Wyoming and Utah for a period of three months, producing plays. Miss Irvine directed the very suc¬cessful school play, "Mary the Third," last year and she is di¬recting "The Patsy," which is to be presented tonight. "The Patsy" is a clever comedy by Barrie Conners. It's sure to be a success. Such honor as it will receive wall reflect back to its director, "Teach¬er." Miss Irvine's pleasing per¬sonality has won her way into the hearts of the students, and she can stay here as long as she wishes. ANNOUNCEMENT The new form of amusement which we promised the radiator lizards and good looking sheiks is to be held next Wednesday in the forn of a "tie trade." Instructions: Get your oldest and worst tie, put it on, come to school, and when you see someone with a better tie on—it is yours for the asking. This is an excellent chance to get rid of one of those awful ties which you get from women for presents. FOR CANTATA Orchestra books for the Christ¬mas cantata have arrived. These musicians are hard at work. Not all pieces will be accompanied by the full orchestra. Violin and piano will accompany all the pieces. Full orchestra will be used for the heav¬ier selections. Soloists are hard at work per¬fecting their numbers. Don't forget our cantata. It will be very worth while. Wednesday, December 19. ART ACHIEVEMENTS The cover of the Classicum Quar¬terly is ready. It certainly is clever. Watch for it, Friday after next. Interesting work such as plaques of deers and forests are being done by Leona Davidson; pastel draw-ings by Florence Jorgenson; char¬coal reproductions from casts by Ruth Jensen, and still life draw¬ings by Marian Poulter and Charles Hetzel. READ THIS Life is a story in volumes three The past, the present, the yet- to-be, The first is finished and laid away, The second we're reading day by day, The third and last of the vol¬umes three It locked from sight, God keep¬ing the key. Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be As more of heaven in each we see. JOIE FRANCAIS Monday at 3:15 p. m. the French club met in Miss Irvine's room for its weekly meeting. After the busi-ness was discussed, Ada Sailor gave a very interesting paper on one of the most outstanding Frenchmen. At this time, there are only two vacancies in the club, and anyone who wishes to become a member is required to write a paper on Al¬fred de Musset or Moliere, and be ready to submit it to the club at the next meeting. B. H. COUNCIL President Corry called Council to order, and the minutes were read and approved. President Nebeker of the junior class read the report of the Thanks¬giving dance. His report was ac-cepted by a motion. The chairman of the committee appointed to form a standard for clubs asked permission to defer his report until the following week. Permission was granted, and a mo¬tion to table for one week all dis-cussion concerning clubs was car¬ried. Ham And was given permission to hold a radio show in the near future. We Thirteen, the new aeronautic club, will hold its initiation next Saturday. Council then adjourned. JEANNETTE MORRELL, Secretary. AUNT JANE Dear Aunt Jane: There are some teachers in the Ogden high school who do not give their students the half period in double period classes to which they are entitled for study. I hope this may be corrected because it is not fair on the part of the teachers. TROD-UNDER. Dear Trod-Under: Teachers should let you have your study hour if it is rightfully yours. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to prolong the classes, so don't blame the teachers. Just stand by them. AUNT JANE. SATURDAY EVENING STUDENT PLAY VERY PLEASING High School Troupe Makes Hit With Comedy, ‘The Patsy' "Admirably cast, splendidly acted and exceptionally well received, the Ogden High school presented "The Patsy" in the Egyptian theatre Friday night before a large num¬ber of school mates, friends and townspeople. "The Patsy," a three-act comedy, depicts the struggles in the Wil¬liam Harrington household, with the mother and older daughter, Grace, allied against the father and younger daughter, Patricia. Miss Eleanor Stevens, as Patricia Harrington, captivated the audi¬ence with her work. Blonde, boy¬ish, with appealing mannerisms, Miss Stevens gave a splendid per¬formance. The humor, based mostly on the play of words, was centered around her conversation and she carried laugh after laugh with smooth abandon. OTHERS DO WELL Miss Stevens was closely follow¬ed by the work of Richard McKey, the harassed father. He gave an excellent performance, as did Re¬becca Ririe, cast as Mrs. Harring¬ton, the nervous, hysterical moth¬er. Lyzena Payne, as Grace Har¬rington, the older, selfish, egotis¬tical daughter, gave such a con¬vincing performance that the audi¬ence involuntarily burst into ap¬plause at her every discomfort. Keith Corry, as Tony Anderson, defeated suitor for Grace's hand, gave a splendid showing.' He has an easy stage manner and a good personality. Billy Caldwell, played by Charles Houseley; Sadie Buchanan, played by Bernice Larson; Francis Patrick O'Flaherty, played by Kent Bram¬well, and "Trip" Busty, played by |