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MAURICE HILL WINS IN ORATORY TRYOUT “Socialism vs. Idealism," Is His Theme—Two Tie for Second. Three for Third Place. Maurice B. Hill, T5, declaiming on “Socialism vs. Idealism," was awarded first place at Villard Hall this morn ing in the preliminary try-out for the University of Oregon representative to the Inter-collegiate oratorical con test to be held at Newberg in March. Otto Heider, ’14, and Bert Lombard. I WINNER IN PRELIMINARY ORATORICAL TRY-OUT Maurice B. Hill. ’15, tied for second place, while C. , A. Simkins, ’16, Maurice Terpening, ’14, and James Donald, ’15, tied for • third place. The judges were Professor E. A. 'Thurber, and Professor W. Smith. Assistant Professor Robert Prescott conducted the try-out. The final try-out, in which all six preliminary contestants may enter, •has been set for next Friday, at 8 p. m. ' The theme of Hill’s oration was the /‘Substitution of a Practical Ideal,” which he formulated as the perfection /‘of our chosen form of government until the distribution of wealth will •be made according to the earning capacity of the individual,” in the ‘place of the impractical ideal, “So cialism.” TRIPLE D SOCIETY ELECTS Miss Louise Bailey Heads New * Organization—Committees to be Appointed. , “I know what A. A. A., the new Freshman society, stands for,” said a Freshman with a gleam of intelli gence shining in her childish face. “It means Amalgamated Association pf Athletes.” “Ah, no it doesn’t,” said another, “it means Ardent Athletic Admirers.” Officers of the new organization '■ere elected yesterday afternoon at a ■neeting held at the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Those elected were: - Louise Bailey, president; Edith Slusher, vice-president; May Smith, Secretary; Evelyn Harding, treasurer; Myrtle Gram, editor, and Charlie Benton, Sergeant-at-arms. , Miss Bailey has appointed Edith Slusher chairman of the pin commit \?ee. The remainder of this commit tee will be appointed by the chair inan. In addition to the officers, i^Clara Heisler and Leola Ball form the executive committee of the so ciety. \ V A/ COMING!!! COMING!!! « REX THEATRE Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 27 and 28. t _ t PHOTOPLAYS Two-Reel Eclair Drama. HTHE RETURN OF LADY LINDA” A notable feature in point of costume, ? atmosphere, scenic effects and t good acting. Two other selected reels. ■ - VAUDEVILLE « MELNOTT-LENOLE TROUPE European Wire Performers. Four World’s Champions. formerly the feature of Ringlings’ circus—rjow Pantagie^ hea<|linens « in acts of thrilling daring on the the tight wire. Madame Lotta Othick. A Operatic soprano in new songs. ©ur acts for the coming week are up to the standard of the past week— * what more need be said! Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 29-30. 4 ‘‘THE MESSENGER AND THE MAID” Hodge-Podge of Mirth and Melody. Admission 15c. Loge Seats, 23c. TWO FROSH TEAMS PLA1 Oregon Infants Schedule Two (Tame \\ ith Aggies, and One With Washington High. The Freshman basketball team which won third place in the recen inter-class series, has four game scheduled with out of town teams Austin Brownell, of Gardiner, ha been elected manager of the team an< is completing arrangements for th< contests. Two of the games are with Wash ington High School of Portland while the other two are with the 0 A. C. Freshmen. The first game wil be with Washington High, Februar; 7, and will be played in Eugene. Thi following week the second game wil be played, with the O. A. C. Fresh men. No definite dates have beei settled on as yet for the other con tests. The second game with W. H S. is scheduled, however, for thi week following the close of the inter scholastic season in Portland. Thi personnel of the team which wil represent the Freshmen is as yet un known. The captain of the team Chester Fee, is now on the Varsit; squad, and it is doubtful whether h< will be allowed to play. Try-outs fo the team will be held during the nex two weeks, beginning this afternooi at 2 o’clock. LESTER SUMMERLIN SPEAKS BEFORE ENGINEER’S CLUI Tuesday evening, in Deady Hall, thi Engineering Club was addressed b; Lester Summerlin, ’16, on his exper iences with the Alaska-Yukon Bound ary Survey. Summerlin has been em ployed by the Government the pas two seasons in this work, and gave i graphic and entertaining review o the work and surroundings. He plans to return to Alaska earl; in the summer to resume work witl his party, north of Chilcoot Pass. “You can’t make yourself big b; making others small.”—William Han ley. I 375 Willamette Phone Main 886 Depot Lunch Counter R. H. BAKER, Proprietor s Chicken Tamales and Chili Con Cam made dai^y. The Largest Sand wiches and best Tamales and Chili Con Carne in the city. Home Made Pies and Good Coffee We have all the best of STAPLE AND FANCY I GROCERIES G. E. METCALF, 583 Willamette I OF 1 HE t i i CALIFORNIA The Land of SUNSHINE AND FLOWERS Reached by 4he LOW ROUND TRIP FARES From PORTLAND ALBANY ROSEBURG OREGON CITY CORVALLIS GRANTS PASS woodburn McMinnville medford SALEM EUGENE ASHLAND and from other Main Line and Branch Line Points to Los Angeles, Colton, Pasadena, Riverside, San Barnadino and other California points with stop-overs in either direction and long return limit. THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE DAILY San Francisco Express: With Observation Car, Pullman Standard and Tourist Sleeping Car and all-teel high back seat day coaches and dining car. California Express: With Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, all steel high back seat day coaches and dining car. All trains connect at San Francisco with through Eastern trains via Ogden or south through Los Angeles and the Sunset Route. For fares, sleeping car accommodations, tickets, or literature on California, call on nearest Agent, or write John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. >*---*--— Big January Sale i HAMPTON’S - SHOE EDUCATION - Just as your teachers and professors are expert in your stu dies. So are we experts in fitting shoes. In many cases foot trouble results from poorly fitting shoes. Whether Freshman, Sophomore. Junior or Senior, vour feet have their peculiarities, and unless these peculiarities are known and taken into account when buying a pair of shoes, von are harming your feet. BURDEN N: GRAHAM’S personal service insures you shoes that fit. Our sole aim is not to sell you some kind of a shoe and get the money. Our first and last thought is to sell the shoe that tits your particular foot. No other kind of service is permitted here. Isn't that the kind of a shoe store you want to trade at? BURDEN & GRAHAM - EUGENE’S SHOE HEADQUARTERS - Luckey’s Jewelry Store 1 STUDENTS ATTENTION You will save money by buying your Jewelry at this store. We have one of the finest and largest stocks of Jewelry in the city. We have full lines of every sort of mer chandise usually found in the largest stores. Prices in Plain Fignres. This Ptlicy Saves Money For You. Luckey’s, 563 Willamette Street THE HABERDASHER Next Door to Otto’s Oregon Students Welcome We want you to feel that we will appreciate your business, large or small. We believe in wu>wing only the latest ideas in men’s wearing apparel. Men Buy at the Haberdasher 505 Willamette SUITS We make ’em to Order George Sovem Proprietor. COMBINATION BARBER SHOP 61t Willamette St Phoae #41-. OMAB B. CULUON, M. D. BYE, BAR, NOBB AND TBBOAT OflUa Hours, 10 to It; I to 4, oo4 By Appointment. 104 White Temple. Phono Main 117. “A pessimist is boiled-down, con densed narrowness.”—William Han ley. ‘‘Optimism is the study and crea tion of life.’’-—William Hanley. r *V