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OREGON EMERALD UNIVERSITY OF OREGON VOL. XIII. EUGENE, OREGON, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 11, 1911. No. 5 PRES. TAFT TO SPEAK AT DEPOT THURSDAY NATION’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE WILL NOT PASS UP UNIVER ITY TOWN TIME OF ARRIVAL ABOUT 2:30 O’CLOCK Classes Will be Dismissed in Time for Students to Reach the Station President Taft will speak to the as sembled crowds of University students and town people from the platform of his private car for about fifteen min utes Thursday afternoon. The time of* his arrival has not been definitely learned as yet, but Representative Hawley stated that 2:30 will proba bly be the time set. He will speak at the depot park and the University classes will be dismissed, giving ev eryone a chance to hear him. President Taft is now touring the United States in an effort to become better acquainted with the country whose needs he is trying to satisfy, and to ascertain, perhaps, some idea of his chances of re-election. His re ception at the places at which he has stopped has been cordial and befitting the chief executive of one of the larg est nations of the world. The people of Eugene and the Uni versity were disappointed two years ago when Mr. (Taft made a tour of the West that he did not stop here. Some four thousand of them were as sembled at the depot, only to see his train pass by at full speed. He has, however, promised to stop for a few minutes this year and address us on some current topic. Mr. Taft is a college man and a member of a fraternity. He is a loyal supporter of higher education and in sympathy with college life. “Busher” Brown and his band of Oregon spout ers will be on hand to deliver some Oregon spirit in the form of “Oskey, Wow Wow.” Miss Marie Zimmerman has been speding the past week in Portland at tending the wedding of her brother. 15 SHOWS SMALL GAIN Obstacles in Way of University Cut Down Usual Increase In Enrollment. Inasmuch as the registration files of the Freshman class have not been completed, it is impossible to obtain a very exact estimate of the number of new recruits. Registrar Xiffany states the pres ent Freshman class is a little larger than last year’s. Evidently the cus tomary increase of ten per cent did not occur this fall. Had such been the case the present enrollment would be between 250 and 275. based on last year’s enrollment. A perusal of the list of names of Freshmen at the new Reed Institute shows that the majority of them are from the Portland High Schools, the largest single source of Oregon stu dents. Also the crowded condition of the University and the uncertainty as to the appropriation may have kept away a large number. The files so far as completed show 110 seniors, 121 Juniors, and 156 Sophomores, a dropping off of the last of over 60. In the light of avail able present in formation, 250 fresh men is probably a correct estimate. SOPH. MASTICATES FRESHMAN WITHOUT FEAR OF FACULTY A spirited hazing: bout occurred last Sunday morning when “Sophomore Satan,” a pet bull dog belonging to Miss Mary Roach, keyed down “Grouchy Punch, ’15,” the Tri Delta Mascot. The Mephistophelean “purp” lay concealed behind a hedge in wait for the yearling and sprang out upon him with true devilish malignity, amid the hysterical ejaculations of “stop it” and “quit it, you mean thing.” Luckily, Kappa Sig Frosh ap peared on the scene and, with the as sistance of a lever, pried Satan loose from his board and lodging. At least five dollars worth of pedigreed dog meat remained in his posession after the conclusion of the fracas. A facul ty investigation is rumored. FROSH GET ACQUAINTED Gamma Delta House Filled to Over flowing With Beaming Freshmen The Fearless, Ferocious and Foolish Order of Frosh heid its annual ac quaintance party and Nabisco-eating contest at the Gamma Delta Gamma house last Friday evening. A large number of members of the 1915 class took advantage of the op portunity to enjoy the mutual bene fits of each other’s society, and all de clare that the Gamma Delta girls are royal entertainers. The first part of the evening was spent in getting ac quainted, which was accomplished by means of paper slips bearing part of the title of some popular song. One half of the title was written on the slip given to some one of the sterner sex, while the other half was supposed to be held by a member of the fem inine portion of the gathering. A few mistakes naturally were made in giv ing out the slips, resulting in some would-be Romeo finding after a long and persevering search that his “af finity” was a member of his own sex. However, these incidents only added to the merriment, and by lunch time all the freshmen were duly mated. Lunch consisted of ice cream and wafers, after which Miss Florence Avery fav ored the company with a vocal solo. The tripping of the light fantastic toe was then indulged in until the chaste summons of “Papa” Straub called the revelers away at 11 o’clock. Y. W. C. A. OFFICES FILLED AND PROGRAM PLANNED Jean Allison has Peen elected vice president of the Y. H. C.A., to fill the vacancy caused by Ermel Miller’s re i signation. The gaps left in the Cab inet have also been filled and affairs are now in shape to begin active work. Those holding cabinet positions for this year are Florence Cleveland, so cial committee; Ruby Hammerstrom, music; Elizabeth Busch, meetings; Lena Newton, Missionary; Ella Moul ton, information; Edna Messenger, in ter-collegiate; Jessie Bibee, Bible study; Elizabeth Lewis, publicity. During the course of the regular meetings a Science and Religion series ! will be given. Among the speakers will be Prof. Reddie on College Life and Religion; Dr. Bennett on Ethics and Religion; Prof. Sweetser on Biol ogy and Religion; Dr. Conklin on ; Psycology and Religion. Senator Booth addressed the last meeting. His subject, “Potential Energy,” was well explained and much enjoyed by his audience. Mrs. John Carson, of Salem, and Mrs. F. B. Kendall, of Portland, were recent guests of the Gamma Phi Betas. OREGON SPIRIT AROUSED AT SIGHT OF 1915 SIGN FRESHMEN CIIMB SKINNERS BUTTE AND ERECT LARGE SIGN THERE UNIQUE PROCESSION MARCHES TO HILL Freshmen Made to Apologize for Desecration of LTniversity “O.” Considerable excitement prevailed on the campus Monday morning, when it was discovered that during the night the Freshmen had ascended Skinner's Butte and placed above the “O” a huge “1915” sign board. Busy Sophomores raced about in quest of fellowclassmen. Juniors and Seniors whispered advice and encouragement with joy in their hearts. Groups of Freshmen stood about giggling to themselves. Short lived was the peace and joy of the Frosh. Plans were quickly formulated and at noon a procession started from the campus down 11th street. In the center of the street, headed by the president, marched a solemn line of Freshmen, trousers rolled up and “left foot high.” By their side strolled an ascort of Sopho mores, and behind trailed an inter ested crowd of Juniors and Seniors. The procession gained in numbers and interest as it proceeded. Now and then a Freshman, atttracted by the crowd, upon being more or less gently urged to join his comrades, swelled the marching horde. Passing down Willamette street, tne march was continued across the track and up the trail on the Butte to where “1915,” torn from its high position, lay in the grass, half way down the hill. The Freshmen were quickly as sembled around their fallen advertis ing device, and there, with bared heads, practised a few Oregon “oskey wows.” “Busher” Brown then led the crowd in some good lively yells, after which Bob Kellogg and Burns Powell made short talks, praising the Fresh men for the spirit and good sports manship they had displayed, and cau tioning them to avoid any rowdyism which might hurt the University at this critical time. After some moments of persuasion, which but for the constant interfer ence of the upperclassmen might have developed into a small brawl, the Freshmen lifted the fallen sign to their shoulders and carried it to Kin caid Field, where it will be burned. SOPHS ORGANIZE TEAM Issue Challenge to Freshmen and Gather Forces to Back Up Wild Threats. The Sophomore class has issued a formal challenge to the Freshman class for a football game, to be played on Kincaid field on the custom ary second Saturday in October, which will be next Saturday, October 15th, at 1:30 o’clock. The gate re ceipts to be divided, sixty percent go ing to the winners and fifty percent to the losers. No man who has taken part in Varsity scrimmage will be al lowed to participate in the contest. It is generally held by upper class men about the campus that a battle royal will take place next Saturday, if the challenge is accepted. Accom panied. of course, by the spilling of gore and the cruel crunching of cran lums. LAUREANS FIRST LITERARY MEETING PROVES BUSY ONE Over thirty active and prospective members were present at the first literary meeting of the Laureans last Saturday evening. After extempore talks by Bailey, Stastney and Yaden, the debate, "Resolved, that street paving should be paid for by the municipality,” was faught out, Zim merman and Himes, affirmative, winning from Crockett and Pickett by a 2 to 1 decision. The proposed addition to the Inter state Oratorical League of three col leges—W. S. C., Whitman, and O. A. C.—was discussed, and the Laureans went on record as not being in favor of the admission of the applicants. Bill Cass, appointed temporary cen sor, filled the position in his usual witty way. 1.0. A. BECOMES POPULAR Whitman, O. A. C., and Washington State Anxious to Meet Oregon in Forensics. One of the most important move ments in connection with forensics in the University is now before the com mittee on oratory and debate, namely, the application of Washington State College, Whitman, and O. A. C., for membership in the Inter-state Ora torical Association, which now in cludes Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Just who is too decide on the ap plications seems to be a matter of doubt. Whether it is up to the King County Bar Association of Wash ington, who donated the seventy five dollars which is the annual in centive for the orators, or whether it is up to the association as a whole to decide upon the applications, seems to be very uncertain. So far no action has been taken on any of them by the committee on oratory and debate. They have writ ten to the Bar Association to deter mine their position on the enlarge ment of the Inter-state Association, but have received no word from them. Neither have the other states been heard from. It is evident, however, that their colleges are anxious to become mem bers of the association, and they will no doubt fight hard for an opportun ity to compete with the three state universities. EUTAXIANS WRESTLE WITH URGENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS The Eutaxian Literary Society held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday even ing in Dr. Shafer’s room. A very in teresting program was given and a long list of new names were handed to the membership committee. The social problems of todav and the lives and works of the great lead ers who are attempting to solve these problems, will be studied and dis cussed by the Eutaxian Society during the semester. Besides this, instruc tive talks will be given from time to time by different women of the fac ulty. CO-EDS WILL MAKE MERRY OCTOBER TWENTY-FIRST -. A committe of the Women’s Coun cil has been appointed and is at present making plans for a card par j ty to be held October 21, in the women’s gymnasium. The exact na ‘ ture of the affair has not been de cided upon, but it will be strictly for the eternal feminine and will be car ried out somewhat upon the lines of the co-ed dance and baby party, which have been held for the past two ! years. GLASS CELEBRATION AND CONTEST AGREED UPON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21. WILL BE GIVEN OVER TO PUSH BALL CONTEST AN1) HOP CLASSES TO PARADE FROM VILLARDHALL Trophy Cup to bo Presented to the Class Winning the Highest Score In a meeting held yesterday between a faculty committee and representa tive members of the junior class, it was decided to hold a push ball con test and track meet on the afternoon of the twenty-first to decide the rela tive merits of the sophomore and freshman classes. Other schemes, such as a tying up contest or cane rush were also considered, but the push ball was finally selected as being most suited to the best interests of the school. According to the plans laid out by the committee, the entire Saturday afternoon will be given over to the competition. At two o’clock the lower classmen, both men and women, will march into Kincaid Field and the girls will be safely placed in the grand stand. A competitive rooting exhi bition will then be held which will af ford opportunity for much original ity in yells and plans of marching. Various track events will be pulled off, following which will appear the big feature of the day, the push ball contest. A committee of the junior class, acting in conjunction with the faculty, will prescribe rules govern ing the various games and will award points to the victors in each of the contests. Aside from the mere physical vic tory, the class proving its superiority will receive a handsome trophy, prob ably a cup, which will become the permanent property of the winning class. Beginning at 8:15 p. m. a very in formal hop will be held in the men’s gym, where the warring classes will meet to forget for a time, their quarrels. If the day proves asuccess the faculty intend to make it an an nual affair. H. GEORGE JR. TO TALK By Earnest Efforts of Local Associa tion, Noted Speaker Obtained for Monday Night. The Henry George Association met Monday evening and discussed plans for the lecture by Henry George, Jr., which is to be given in Villard Hall, Monday evening, Oct. 16, at 7:15 o’clock. The association regrets that Mr. George could not be secured for an assembly address, but Monday is the only day he can be in Eugene. Real izing that on Monday night it is dif ficult to get an audience, the associa tion requests the co-operation of the townpeople, students and faculty in making the meeting a success. Mr. George is a widely known lecturer and his fee will be paid by subscrip tion, thus making the lecture free to the public. Those wishing to sub scribe toward the expense, may do so by calling on Mr. Bert Prescott in Villard, or seeing Walter Bailey, Thad Wentworth, or Edward Himes, Mr. George is a member of the House of Representatives from New York, and comes to Eugene as a guest of the University.