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About Oregon emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 10, 1916)
OREGON EMERALD MINT CUSS GIFTS FROM M TO 1913 NOW NORN CAMPOS i Bust of Wendell Phillips Gone, and One tree Dead; Other Memorials Intact. 21CLASSES IN DEBT, NO GIFT Trees, Pictures, Busts, Tablets, | a Pulpit, a Fountain, In cluded, in List. Except that Wendell Phillips has dis appeared from his shelf in Villard hall, and that a fir tree planted by the class of 1886 is dead, the memories left by the senior classes from 1881 to 1913 are still intact on the campus. The gifts of these classes include shrubbery, trees, pictures, tablets, busts, a pencil, a pulpit, a fountain, a bronze seal, and a loan fund. The classes of 1914 and 1915 were cumbered by their Oregana debts and left no gifts to the University. Nearly All Classes Represented pearly eveTy class that has been grad uated from the University of Oregon ha£ left some substantial memorial on the campus or in some one of the build ings. Through the efforts of the students in &dvanced newswriting, the alumni sec tioli of the Emerald is able to present herewith information concerning most of the memorials with special reference to their present condition. The alumni section will gladly receive communications making suggestions as to the best method of keeping class mem orials in good condition. Some have sug gested the appointment of a committee of | the general alumni associotion. Whether the first class, that of 1878, leff a class memorial cannot at the pres ent be determined. Mrs. Ellen Condon McCornack whose address is Eugene R. F. D. No. 3, says: “The class of 1878 was the first to be graduated from the University. The custom of having class memorials had not been instituted and I guess no one thought of them. There were only five in the class. Information Lacking Information concerning the classes of 1879 and ’80 is also lacking. The class of ’81, of which there were seven mem bers planted a Cedar of Lebanon tree about sixty feet southwest of the West entrance of Deady hall. The .tree has grown to be large and tall and at pres ent! needs to be topped. Miss Ann Whit eoker, the only woman member of the class, named the tree at planting. The class of 1882 planted a Lawson cypress tree in the grove southwest of 'Pendy hall. This tree is still standing, ^n elm tree was planted on the lower eampus by the class of 1883. This tree is situated about one hundred feet south west of Villard hall. It has grown to be thirty-five feet high and measures eight inches in diameter at its base. The nor mal class that was graduated the same yealr built an iron archway and planted evergreen vines which now entirely cover the arch. These are situated on the low er campus near the elm tree. Members of the class of 1884 left a memorial in form of a cedar tree 12^ feet northwest of Deady hall. Several trees were planted before one was found tha|t grew. This class tree is 40 feet in height and measures more than one foot in diameter at the base. It still beans part of the brass numerals which thef class affixed to it at the time of planting. Four ’85 Grads Give Trees There were four members of the class of :L885. Each one contributed two dol larsi to a class memorial. For $8.00 they hired Mr. Hill, an old resident of Eugene to take his wagon and go up the Mc Kenzie for two little trees. Mr. Hill brougth back two sugar-pines, plant ing one on the north side of Villard ond' one in a box. The one on the lawn w>as so small that it was cut down by a lawk mower so the other was put in its place. This tree is in thriving condition. T*he class of 1£86 after two unsuccess ful efforts to make a tree grow, plant ed a small Noble fir west of Villard. It was, grown from a seed by Mrs. A. C. Collier, wife of one of the first profes soH. Its botanical name is Abies Nobilis. This tree grew to be quite large, but within the last year it has died and been cut down. The class of 1888 planted a mountain redwood! (sequoia gigantea) northeast of Villard hall. Today it is one of the tallest trees on the campus. The class of 1888 planted a mountoin larch just north of Villard holl on the west side of the walk. It is now a sturdy little tree. The class of 1SS9 planted an arbor vitae tree, species Thuya, 90 feet south east of Villard hall. The tree was se cured from one of the Willamette valley nurseries. It is now about 45 feet in height and is an upright evergreen of dens|e compact habit, having a natural pryr|amidal growth. The foliage is light green. The class of 1890 planted a hemlock tree, species Tsuga Merte Nsiana. 60 feet due east of the south end of Villard hall. It is the first tree to the right of the path between Villard and the school of commerce building, going from Villard. The tree was secured from Mr. Settiemeir, a Woodburn nursury man. ‘It jaLnow about 30 feet is height. The class of 1 895 planted the linden tree on the southwest corner of Villa rd hall. This class is also responsible for the initiation of„tlfe fern and flower pro cession that Has been a„part°of every commencement exercise since that year. The eight girls in this class organized a secret society inown as the “F. F. S.” and planted ferns around the steps of Villard, under the personal direction of Dr. Luella Clay Carson. At the 1895 commencement these ferns were carried by the senior girls in'the fern and flow er procession. The class of 897 dedicated what is now the largest cjak on the campus. The tree stands 100 feet northeast of Villard. Aweather-worn brass plate affixed to the trunk marks the memorial. Members of the class take pride in an abundance of mistletoe, which yearly covers the top branches. at the northwest The myrtle now versity with three of paintings, whic Largest Oak Is Gift The class of 1898 planted one and one half foot myrtle tree on a spot 50 feet from the then existing duck pond corner of the campus, stands 12 feet high. A heavy stone, chisled “1898” has rest ed at its base since dedication day. Clyde V. Fogel and Mrs. Theresa Friendly Wachenheimer, both now residents of New York city, led in the dedication cere monies. The class of lf399 presented the Uni pictures, reproductions h now hang in the low er hall of Villard. Mrs. R. S. Bryson, wife of the Eugene city recorder, pre sented the gift, following her class day oration. The class of 1900 dedicated the smal ler of the two big oak trees northeast of Villard hall. On it they placed a heavy steel plate engraved, “Class of 1900.” The plate today is in a splendid state of preservation. Homer D. Angell, now o lawyer in Portland, was president of the ’OO’ers. Joseph F, Tyree was class ora tor. The class of 1901 placed at the stair landing between the first and second floors of McClure hall a maTble plate in which was cut out the inscription: “In Memory of Prof. S. E. McClure by the Class of 1901." The tablet looks as new as it did 15 years ago. Portrait of First President An enlarged portrait of John W. John son, first president of the University, memorial of the class was left as the of 19902. It is 24x26 inches. Today it hangs in the offi Campbell directly From it has bee taken in 1902 by pher of Eugene. ce of President P. L. above the latter’s desk, n painted a large oil picture which hangs in the assembly room In Villard Jiall. The portrait was Winters, a photogra Statue Has uisappeareo The class of 1903 gave to the Univer sity as a memorial four pieces of stat uary; busts of Daniel Webster, Wendell Phillips, Henry W. Longfellow and Chief Justice John Moore. These pieces, ex cepting that of Wendell Phillips, which has disappeared, are mounted on plaster pedestals in the assembly room in Vil lard hall. A committee composed of Miss Elmo. Hendricks, Mrs. Kay Goodrich and Dr. J. H. Gilbert are making an effort to have the inscription “Presented by the class of 1903” placed upon each piece. The classes of 1903 and 1904 gave the “Holy Grail” pictures, which hang in the lower corridor of Villard As far as can be determined the class of 1906 left no memorial. Money was col lected during the latter part of the year for this purpose, but there is no record of the use to which it was put. Class of IU07 Unrecorded The class of 1907 entered upon an agreement by which every member was to contribute $10,00 to the student fund; if every member did not contribute this amount, the money would be returned to those who did. The last of the money has been returned by the Registrar as some of the class failed to give their part. The class of 1908 left the tall clock in the library as its memoriol. The clock is in excellent condition and keeps good time. The class of 1909 left as a memorial the Gilbert pulpit now in use on the platform in Villard hall. Senior Benoh Presented by ’10-ers The class of 1910 presented the “Sen ior Bench” to the} University. The class of 1911 each donated $10 which was to be used as a loan fund. The interest on tie amount was to be available for the use of needy and de serving students. The fund iB now in the hands of Comptroller L. H. Johnson. The class of 1912 gave the University of Oregon seal that is laid in the cement walk at the north entrance to Villard hall. The seal was planned by the engin eering students, who had it cast in Port land. The class of 1913 contributed the foun tain on the campus between the library and Deady hall. The classes of 1914 and 19915 gave nothing to the University, for large debts were banging over their heads because of the Oregana deficits for those years. These debts were partly paid 'by indi vidual contributions from the members of the classes. Y. M. WILL ISSUE EMERALD DeWItt Gilbert Will Edit Paper Which Will Exploit Association. February 15 has been definitely decid ed upon as the day for publication of ths Y. M. C. A. Emerald according to editor in-chief DeWitt Gilbert. Gilbert was elected to fill this position at a recent meeting of the Y. M. C. A. cabinet and it was decided tha<: the managerial staff e control of the pres sterfield. The rest be the same as reg should be under th ent manager, We of the staff will ularly. The Y. M. C. A. issue Is a regular an nual event. It contains a resume of the association’s work 11 be written bv Dr. Conklin of the advisory board and gent efitfee Universty. for the year. Articles by W. K. Newell, re ALUMNI SINKING FUND MAY PROVIDE MONEY FOR NEEDY STUDENTS More Than One Thousand Dol lars Now on Hand; Gradual Increase Expected,, LIFE MEMBERS MAIN SOURCE 122 Graduates Have Paid the $20 Entitling Them to All Privileges. More than one thousand dollars stands in the sinking fund of the Alumni associ ation of the University of Oregon. Most of this money has been collected for life membership, or has come in as accrued interest under the management of E. O. Potter, who has for many years been trustee of this fund. While the fund is not yet large enough for any significant work, Judge Potter hopes that by a gradual increase it will grow to a point where considerable as sistance can be rendered to needy stu dents by employing the fund an a loan fund. The arrangement concerning life membership is that whenever $20 has been paid in to the alumni treasurer all dues cease. The person who pays in that amount becomes automatically a life member of the association. Whenever more is paid in at one time than :ls neces sary to cover dues for the current year the excess is turned over to the trusteee. Whenever $20 is paid in one lump sum hy a new graduate, the whole amount is turned in to the treasurer of the Alum ni sinking fund. Those of the Alumni association who have paid up their life membership to date, are: Earl Abbett, 590 E. Burnside street, Portland, Ore. Robert *' Bean, 665 Elliott street, Portland, Ore. Whitney L. Boise, 308-9 Chamber of Commerce, Portland. Benjamin B. Beekman, 308 Commercial block, Portland, Ore. Daniel W. Bass, McMurray, Wash.' Mrs. Willa Hanna Beattie, Juneau, Mrs. Kate S. Kelly Brown, E>64 Lin coln street, Eugene, Ore. W. Gilbert Beattie, box 146, Juneau, Alaska. G. H. Billings, Ashland, Ore. Mrs. Elsie D. Bond, Moscow, Idaho, cae urniversity. W. W. Bristow, 516 Monroe street, Eugene, Ore. Darwin Bristow, 414 Lawrence street, Eugene, Ore. Mrs. Carrie Hovey Burden, 388 Sev enth avenue east, Eugene, Ore. Mrs. aMrgaret S. Conn, 3783 M street, San Diego, Calif. Herbert T. Condon, 4616 Twenty-first avenue northeast, Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Laura B. Carter, Oregon City, ure. Mrs. Edith Kearns Chambers, 729 Eleventh avenue east, Eugene, Ore. George R. Campbell, Olympia, Wsh. Gene Crawford, 414 College street, Portland, Ore. Lula Wynne Currin, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Vanda Ruth Coffey, Fairbanks, Alas ka. \Sophie (M. Catlin, 1209 Ohemeketa street, Salem, Ore. Alwilda E. Dunn, Corvallis, Ore., R. F. D. No. 2. Frederic Stanley Dunn, 1410 Alder street, Eugene, Ore. Mrs. Isabella Brown Dearborn, Cor vallis, Ore. Carl H. Davis, Chicago, 111. Airs. Ella Travis Edmunson, 84 Sine teeth avenue West, Bugehe, Ore. Mrs. Jessie Chase Eaatham, 2 Prescott Btreet, Cambridge, Mass. Claude R. Fountain, Athens, Cla. Will Grimes, Harrisburg, Ore., R F. D. So. 1, box 7. Charles V. Galloway, Capitol building, Salem, Ore. Mrs. Ruby Hendricks Goodrich, 263 Ninth avenue west, Eugene, Ore. Ray Goodrich, 263 Ninth avenue west, Eugene, Ore. David M. Graham, 828 Willamette street,' Eugene, Ore. Milton B. Germond, 531 Flower street, Roseburg, Ore. Verner A. Gilles, Helena, Montana. L. Raphael Geisler, 1415 Dewey avenue, Baker, Ore. Charles A. Guerne, Athens, Ore. Claiborne M. Hill, 2g09 Hillegrass avenue, Berkeley, Cal. Anna Pengra Hill, 2509 Hillegrass avenue, Berkeley, CaL Mrs. Emma Dorris Hardy, River Toad, Eugene, Ore. Albert G. Hovey, Jr., 722 Lincoln street, Eugene Ore. I^wrence T. Harris, Salem, Ore. Charles E. Henderson, Bloomfield, In diana. (Continued on page four) | THE MOST STARTLING STOCK REDUCING Sacrifice This City Has Known for a Long, Lonig Time Hart Schaffner & Marx and Stein-Bloch Finest Overcoats and Suits At the Lowest Prices Ever Quoted in Town That may be a bold assertion for us to make, but a careful reading of the pricings will quickly convince you that the sale is a real, genuine, dollar-saving opportunity. 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