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HASTINGS SISTERS BEAUTY PARLOR . XL BRANCHES OF WORK WE GIVE SATISFACTION Room 1 Register Bldg. Phone R. 64S1 ZU Store that saves you money Linn Drug Co. EASTMAN KODAK AGENTS 530 Willamette Street Overton Wall Paper and Paint Co. Paint for All Purposes WE FRAME PICTURES 16-18 West Seventh St. Phone Red 1161 Exclusive Agent for Eugene W. A. KUYKENDALL DRUGGIST 588 Willamette Street. " ” ■ . ! . Brass ware. We have just receivedJ’the largest line of Brassware ever brought to Eugene —new and nifty things Laraway — Jeweler EUGENE TRANSFER CO. W. W. Purdy Baggage and General Hauling 24 W. Seventh St. Phone, Main 160 Eugene, Oregon FINE CUTLERY J. W. HARTLEY Wholesale and Retail Dealer in HIGH GRADE CIGARS AND TOBACCOS 595 Willamette Street. for Pianos flO to A. 5. Draper Expert Tuner and Rebullder With the Wiley B. Allen Co., 25 East; Ninth Street. W. M. Renshaw Wholesale and Retail CIGARS AND TOBACCOS 513 Willamette Street. Eugene Dye Works Everything Possible in Cleaning and Dyeing 125 E. Ninth St. Main 122 Miss Brehm Gives Talk on Sci entific Aspects of the Liquor Question ihat the development of the human brain and nervous faculties is one of the most important tasks before men, and that the use of alcohol and other narcotics is the greatest enemy of such development, was set forth in the dis cussion of “Scientific Temperance” by Miss Marie C. Brehm at the assembly this morning. Miss Brehm adhered to the scientific side of the question throughout, and showed an intimate knowledge of the principles involved. “There is a general awakening all over the world to the value of the indi vidual,” she asserted. “Anything which hinders the development of the individ ual must be cast out, just as the gar dener must destroy the insects which injure the roses. Our social problems need better methods, but can never be solved without better men. Brain cap ital is more important than monetary capital,” she quoted from an eminent authority on psychology', “and alcohol is the great enemy of brain capital.” English and American 'authorities were quoted in showing the disastrous effect of alcohol on the delicate tissues or the nerve cells, ihe most interest ing proof submitted, however, was an account of a series of experiments con ducted by a professor in Heidelberg University. Yielding to the plea that experiments conducted upon the lower animals did not prove facts in the case of men, this professor decided to ex periment upon students. For this pur pose lie selected several of the strongest and brightest and worked with them for three months. During the first half of this period they abstained entirely from alcohol. Every day the professor tested not only their mental processes, but also the various senses, using the latest scientific methods. During the latter half of the three months the same tests were made, but the students were given moderate doses of alcohol, be ginning with a few drops and gradually increasing. The result was a great loss in mental efficiency and in sensitiveness in sight, hearing, etc. The loss wa* as much as fifty per cent in some cases. “The introduction of alcohol into the finely adjusted, highly sensitive human body,” said the speaker, “is as injuri ous as the introduction of sand into the mechanism of a watch.” Her closing admonition was: “If you would reach your best and serve your generation best, keep clean.” Before the lecture, Miss Ethel Evans, of the faculty in the Department of Music, played a piano solo, “Ihe Faun,” Chaminade. GERMAN CLUB TAKES IN MANY NEW MEMBERS At the meeting of the German Club last night, at the Alpha Tau Omega house, twenty-four new members were j admitted into the organization. With this large number added, the club now boasts of nearly fifty members. Last night the following program was given: Vocal solo, Beatrice Bugh. Piano solo. Ethel Evans. Address, Prof. Schmidt. Recitation, Edith Baker. Reading, Elizabeth Busch. Vocal solo, Mr. Metschenbacher. After an interesting talk in the way of a critic’s report, by Mr. Lusske, the meeting adjourned and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Emerald Staff Will Meet There will be an important meeting of the Emerald staff, in the office, on Thursday at 4:00. All reporters are asked to attend. I Y. M. MAKES SUCCESSFUL BIBLE STUDY CAMPAIGN As a result of the Thursday evening campaign of the committee of the Y. M. C. A. for the enrollment of men in the courses of Bible Study that are to be offered this year, more than one hun dred men have signified their intention of taking one of the courses. At the close of the meeting twenty live men started out by twos to call on the men of the University. Perhaps half of the men were not at home, but from those who were interviewed, the com mittee members reported a cordial wel come and a real interest in the propo sition which the committee had ‘o pre sent. Every one of the Fraternity and Club houses were visited, and arrange ments were definitely made in a number of them for a class, while in others the men asked for a little time to consider the matter, and requested the commit tee men to call later for their decision. This summer the University of Penn sylvania defeated Amsterdam Univer sity in chess. The match was held in Europe. Two jyears ago a similar match was held at Oxford, in which Pennsylvania was the winner. L. Peck at Oregon Agricultural College. He will have charge of the floriculture and landscape work. Adele Goff, '09, is living in Portland. C. W. Edmunds, M. D. Surgical Specialist EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Suite 201-204 White Temple. Main 767 [Eugene, Ore. WE PLEASE The most fastidious tasts with our excellent line of SUPERIOR FOOTWEAR Burden & Graham CttllSl l Si Hardware TOLLMAN STUDIO HEADQUARTERS FOR COLLEGE WORK 518 Willamette. Red 1321 KODAKS, SIUDENf SUPPLIES Drawing materials Waterman's ideal fountain Pen Cry tbeir Self Tiller C. ScbwarzscMId J. F. Sterner Dealer in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES Fresh Vegetables 20 Eas? Ninth. Phone Mainl2 The Oak Shoe Store Walk Over Shoes 587 Willamette St. Oregon! Mere’s Success To You! The House Furnishers 475 Willamette St., near postoffice Pioneer Shining Parlors Grateful for Student Patronage F. BERRY DUNN’S BAKERY Bread, Pies, Cakes and Confectionery; also Ice Cream and Fruits. 4 E. Ninth St. Phone, Main 72 When your Watch needs repairing, take it to H. D. SMARTT AT THE Watch Hospital With Dillon’s Drug Store. W EMPEROR COPYRIGHT 1910 3Y THE I SYSTEM Dignified College Clothes $15 - $40 ATTERBIJRY and L SYSTEM Clothes are clever in design, made of snappy patterns and by the best tailors in the world. These are the reasons why every suit bearing our label is Positively Guaranteed ONE YEAR Oregon Rooter Turbans, Pennants Sweaters - - Jeisier Caps Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits and Complete Line Full Dress Furnishings COPYRKiHT 1910 BY THE I SYSTEM The McMORRAN & WASHBURNE Store Student’s Headquarters 538-540 Willamette Street College Supplies