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EM E R ALD VOL. 19. EUGENE, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918. NO. 56. HOUSE GRADES OUT; ALPHA PHI IN LEAD rSpiller Hall, for First Time in History, Loses Head of List to Woman’s Fraternity. j * ] Phi Gamma Delta at Front in Men’s Houses. Term Average Lower. For the first time in the memory of any student now at the University, Mary Spiller Hall failed to get first place in term house grades. In the list just issued by the registrar’s office, the wo men's dormitory occupies third place, both Alpha Phi and Delta Gamma hav ing higher averages. Alpha Phi, which ia maintaining the same average ic had the previous 'term, leads the list of or ganizations. with a mark of 2.330. Phi Gamma Delta leads the men’s fra ternities for the second successive time, with an average of 1.908. The most marked decrease is in the case of Friendly Hall, which fell from fifth place in the standings, to tenth. Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Gamma, Chi Omega, Gamma Thi Beta, and Kappa Sigma bettered their averages of the term previous, while Mary Spiller, Pi Beta Phi, Friendly Hall, Phi Gamma Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Tau Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Nu, Phi I>elta, Sigma Chi, and Delta Tau Delta have lowered their averages. The list follows. 1. Alpha Phi .2,330 2. Delta Gamma .2.300 3. Mary Spiller .2.279 4. Kappa Alpha Theta.2.250 5. Pi Beta Phi .2.210 6. Delta Delta Delta .2.198 7. Gamma Phi Beta .2.132 S. Chi Omega .2.0S0 9. Kappa Kappa Gamma .2.031 10. Thi Gamma Delta .1.908 11. Friendly Hall .1.907 12. Alpha Tau Omega .1.785 13. Phi Delta Theta .1.76(5 11. Beta Theta Pi .1.765 15. Sigma Chi . 1.764 16. Sigma Nu .1.688 17. Kappa Sigma .1.632 IS. Delta Tau Delta .1.556 Basis for averaging—H-4, S-3, M-2, SP-1. Condition—.9, F-0. Neither in completes nor gymnasium grades are used. General average .1.975 Last term .2.023 BEITHREVIEWSTRDOPS British Major Calls Battalion Best He Has Seen. Marching Said to Resemble Re sult of Long and Steady Training. Major Ian Ha.v Beith’s review of tlie University battalion yesterday noon, is considered by University authorities as one of the most interesting that has been held. It is the first time that the men have had the opportunity of pass ing before a prominent soldier from across the water. As Major Beith stepped into the auto mobile which was to take him to the train, a few minutes later, he expressed his opinion of the men. “This college battalion is far and »way the best I have ever seen. It is a finished product, both in discipline and form. Their marching looked like the result of long and steady training.” A tall slender figure, his plaid, Scotch Highland cap tilted slightly, and his hand holding the Scotch salute, he smiled gra ciously, as the lines filed past, the sm flittering on the trappings of the band as it blared forth its “Mighty Oregon.” Captain Ray Couch was in command of the battalion. Just before the major left, both Captain Couch and Lieutenant Robert Cosgr:ff shook hands with him. and were heartily congratulated upon the excellent work of the battalion, and the able way in yhieh it was com manded. Major Beith, accompanied by Colonel and Mrs. John Leader, left after this short visit, for the 1:50 train, en route to Portland, where Major Beith will speak at the Auditorium. MOTOR ARRIVES; COLLEGE PRESS BEING INSTALLED Workmen Putting Up 8-Ton Printing Machinery in McClure Hall Laboratory. The motor for the Optiraus press, bought from the Portland branch of the American Typefounders comuany, for the use of the University Press, arrived last Saturday. Workmen, supervised uy G. P. Kennedy, expert mechanic sent out by 'the firm, will be busy about a week installing the machinery, said Robert C. Hall, instructor in printing. When ready for us, the press, which weighs about eight tons, will occupy 15 by 25 feet floor space, in the nortu east corner of the pressroom in McClure Hall. It will be large enough to handle Emerald work, although the equipment will not be used for that purpose this year. Mr. Hall gave his printing class the problem of solving the re-arrangement of the other equipment in the press room. It will make things slightly crowded, he says, but thinks that it can be satisfactorily done. The board of regents of the University voted $5000 last spring to buy a large press and a linotype for the equipment of the pressroom. The linotype has /been in use since college opened, hut the press, still crated, has for six weeks been lodged as nearly out of the way as possible behind doors and in the en trance to the basement of McClure Hall, awaiting the motor. “Several University publications will be printed on the press,” said Mr. Hall. “It is a standard make, and is too com plicated for use by the students general ly in the printing classes, though they will be taught the general principles of its operation.” STUDENTS SUBMIT PLANS OF FREAK EXPLOSIVES Col. Leader Now Investigating Bamb That Will Explode in Air at Any Given Distance. Bombs, bridge, and freak explosives are among the many new inventions pre sented to Lieutenant Colonel John Leader by members of the University battalion. “I am now investigating,” said Colonel Leader, *‘a bomb presented by a mem ber of the University battalion. It is something very original, and if it works out, will be able to do a great deal of damage to Fritz. It is planned so that it will burst in the air at any given distance. This is what our airmen need.” A bomb that was to burst sidewise was offered recently by another mem ber of the battalion. The experiment did not work out, but the idea, accord ing to Colonel Leader, was a good one. “I «m very much pleased,” he said, “by the interest the University men are tak ing in all war work.” GIRLS MAY GOTO PORTLAND New Trip Planned for Glee Club in Place of American Lake Jaunt. A girls’ glee club trip*, including Portland and a number of towns, is now being hoped for in place of the trip to American Lake, which was formerly planned, and abandoned because of tne financial impossibility. The club is working hard to get a good trip, and the work they have done this year justi fies their going from Eugene, according to Mrs. Daise Beckett Middleton, direc tor of the club. The financial deficit which resulted from the trip of the men's glee club to Camp Lewis, caused Registrar Tiffany to look up the maiteT carefully when he saw that it would be impossible for the girls to make expenses. He will be able to announce soon whether the trip at present under consideration can be taken. The date for the concert in Eugene has not yet been announced. IAN HAY MAKES $25 GIFT Loving Cup Will Be Procured and Awarded for Fete to Be Decided. After viewing the battalion drill yes terday, Major Ian Hay Beith donatt-d $25, to be used to procure a loving cup which will be given to the company of the University battalion in some con test, to be decided on later. The prize may be given for the most proficient marksmanship, drilling, or may even go to the company which has the best foot ball team. The cup will he known as the Ian Hay trophy. Maison, Grebe, Medley, Sheehy, All Back to Hold Places on Diamond—“U” Chances Good. Pitcher Not Chosen—Dean Walker to Try for Series With U. of W. Baseball season opened with a bang yesterday, when about 30 men appeared upon the field for the first workout. The work was light, the men spending •their time jogging around the field and going through some easy buuting prac tice. A meeting was held Tuesday for the purpose of electing officers and getting started. Jimmie Sheehy was choseu captain, and it is his opinion that Ore gon is going to have a good chance to bat high in "America’s nationnl pastime” this year. Chances Look Good. ‘‘Our hopes are high for a winning team this year,” said Captain Sheehy. “We have four letter men to rely on, and in addition to this, we have picked up a whizz of a catcher, in the person of Ted Duncan.” The letter men in question are Maison, Grebe, Medley, and Sheehy. Dot Medley will not turn out with the squad for some time, owing to the fact that he is holding a position on the Varsity basketball team. Who will do the hurling is still a mystery. There are three candidates, for the place. Art Berg, Chief Wilson, and Haywood. According to the old maxim and Captain Sheehy, “time will tell,” and only through hard practices will the official ‘twirler’ finally be chosen. To practice Nightly. The squad will practice every night under the eye of Coach Walker, and prepare ns fast as possible for the prac tice games that they hope to obtain with Portland tfnd Tacoma shipyards. In regard to a schedule, Coach Walker is going to Seattle this week-end, and while there will try to get Washington to loosen up and play Oregon a series of games. If this fails an eight-game series will probably be played with O. A. C. during the months of April and May. HAYWARD LEAVES FORREST Trainer to Try and Regain Health Lost During Football Season. Bill Hayward left yesterday after noon for a visit with friends near Sil •verton. He has been ill for the past •few days with an attack of what Dr. Southworth pronounces to be gastritis. The doctor advised an operation, but as it would require too much time, Bill de cided to take a rest of a month or six weeks, in order to regain his health. lie •thinks the attack was brought about fy’ mushroom poisoning, which he got while on the football trip to American Lake last November. Since that time he has lost 40 pounds in weight. He expects to be back in time to start coaching the track team for the coming season. Until that time, Oscar Go reczky will have charge. GIRLS’ BAND BUYS HORN Will Give Concert and Dance at Spring field in Near Future. The women’s band has purehased its first instrument, a baritone horn. It is a second-hand one, which the band was previously renting. The girl using the hom will continue paying the rent into the band treasury, and by this moans •the organization hopes in time to be able to buy most of its instruments. The co-eds are now practicing clas sical and popular music for the band concert and dance which they are plan ning to give in Springfield some time in the near future, and will make this trip as'1 soon as a creditable program is prepared. Y. M. BIBLE CLASSES NOT STARTED Work Hheld Up as Necessary Books Have Not Arrived. The Bible classes that are to be start ed under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. cannot be held until the books ordered some time ago arrive, according to Clin ton Tbienes, Y. M. C. A. secretary. LIGHTS OUT: council STICKS TOBUSIIIIESS Junior Week-End Plans Talked Up; Pan-Hellenic Demands Free Admittance to Activities for Guests. Col. Leader Wants New March Sent to His Regiment in France. "Where was the student council when the lights went out?” In Dr. J. II. Gil bert's room in the library, working in the dark. Jimmy Sheehy, president of the student body, said: "Let there be light.” but as cruel fate denied the re quest, Wednesday evening's business was carried on in the dark. Junior week-end plans were discussed, and u committee from Pan Hellenic, con sisting of Gladys Wilkins, Lttrline Brown and Elizabeth Carson, w'ent before the council with the report 'that unless the sorority guests were admitted to nU the activities of the week-end free, rules would be made forbidding the entertain ing of guests at that time. Free Admittance Depends on Finances. The council recommended an investi gation of the financial standing of the student body, before any definite action is taken on the matter. A commitee from the council, composed of Kmmn Wootton Hall. Helene De Lnno, Ray Couch, and Harry Crain, is to meet with the committee from Pan Hellenic, and Mr. Tiffany, Friday at 4 o’clock. At that 'time finances will be investigated, and conditions discussed. The men’s fraternities will entertain guests, what ever the conditions are. The council went on record ns dis favoring the holding of any college func tions that would interfere with the major activities of tho student body. This attitude was n result of the con ditions that existed last Saturday night at the time of the second O. A. C. game, when several dances were held that drew the students away from the game. It is thought that the decrease in attendance and spirit on Saturday night, worked against the team. It is suggested by the council that any dances held on such evenings should be set at a later hour. Colonel Lender wants the march that has been dedicated to him by Albert Perfect, sent to all of his regiment in France, and to all tho cantonments in the United States. The council is to take up 'the proposition of financing this with the University. Rn.y Couch, chairman of the student memorial committee, reported that they had met with Mrs. George Gerlinger, to discuss the most appropriate me morial. Action on this will be 'taken in the near future. JUNIOR WEEK-END PLANS Committee Appointed and Tentative Program to Be Worked Out. A tentative program for junior week end will soon lie ready for publication, according to Paul Slangier, president of the junior class. A meeting of the general program committee is called, to meet at the Gamma Phi Beta house to night, to outline a program that will be presented to the class for final adop tion. The committee, appointed yesterday, has as its chairman Dwight Wilson. The other members are Ella Dews, Roberta Pchuebel, George Taylor. Marion Coffey, Charles Comfort, William Morrison, Dawrence Hershner, Dorothy Flegal, Caroline Alexander, Mary Murdock, Nellis IlamliD, Harold Newton, Helen McDonald, Genevieve Dickey, Helen Downing, Henry English, Harriet Gar ret, Carl Nelson and Harold Gray. WOMEN’S WORK DISCUSSED Pamphlet at Library Tells of War Activi ties of Different Colleges. A brochure on war work of women in colleges telling of suggestive and constructive service of other college women, has been received at the I'ni versity library. This pamphlet is one I of the war information series, and is published by the committee of public ! information. Four divisions are made of the ma ; terial contained. They are: How the I colleges mpt the war emergency; col i lege war courses; student war activi I ties, and employment for college women. PLANS FOR JOKE SECTION SHROUDED IN SECRECY Editor of Oregana Features Says Suc cess Depends on Surprise; Cartoons Ready. “I can’t toll you what the feature section of the Oregana is going to he. because wo think the whole success of it depends on the very strictest secresy.” said Elsie Fitzmaurice, in charge of that section of the year book Snapshots of nearly all the groups on the campus have been collected because the editors of the section want everyone represent d. Stunt picturs especially, and those with clever ideas, will be used. All contributions are welcomed. Lloyd Perkins is drawing a bunch ot cartoons, and Herbert Ileywood is also at work with his brush. Donna Spa cer, who, according to Professor Sehrorf, has been doing good work in the art department, is using her talent in making a plate for the title page. The idea of the whole section is to bo typical of the lighter side of campus life, according to Miss Fitzmaurice, and not one sob or deeply serious thought will he found there, ns she is of the opinion that just now, in these war times, the lighter side must he played up a little more than ever. Miss Fitzmaurice said that she has received many very helpful suggestions from students on the campus, and she wants more. Jokes, anything laugh provoking, are more than welcome, and all new ideas that are given her will be put to good use. OPAL WHITELY, ’20, LEAVES TO CONTINUE NATURE WORK Will Spend Six Months in Catalina, Mo jave Desert, Yosemlte and California Mountains. Opal Whitely, sophomore in the Uni versity, leaves Friday morning for Cali fornia, to work on nature studies and pictures. On the way down, she will stop four days at Oakland to visit. Berkeley and Palo Alto, after which she will go to Bos Angeles, her headquar ters, for the next six months. At Los Angeles she will meet her chaperon, who will accompany her in her nature work, which will take her to the Catilina Islands, the Mohave desert, the Sierra Nevada, San Bernar dino, and the Sierra Madre mountains, the Sequin park, the Yosemite vnlley, and to the cities of Pasadena and Al hambra. She will also work in and about the Saciamento river, Mt. Lassen, and Mt. Shasta. She will also conduct nature classes in Lns Angeles, Pasadena, and Alham bra, while working on nature studies and pictures of birds, moths, butterflies, and flowers, and at the same time will study making films of nature life. She is visiting California and taking up more of the nature work, because Stic wants to prepare herself for the Chau tauqua platform, as she expects soon to he giving lectures on the nature work of Oregon, Washington, and California. “I like my work here so much, and I’m not saying goodby to Oregon,” Miss Whitely said, “because I’m taking it right along with me.” Miss Whitely plana to return to the University next fall. BRIDGE PRINTS ARE SENT Canada, England and United States to Get McAlister Plans. The plans of the portable bridge, re cently designed by Professor E. H. Mc Alister, were sent Tuesday to the war offices of Canada, England, and the United States. "England asked for tho prints,” said Lieutenant Colonel John Leader, “through its agent in Ottawa, Canada,” The plans were mailed Tuesday to >tbo controller of inventions, Princess street, London. ‘^Professor McAlister's bridge,” said Colonel Leader, “is a wonderful thing. The University should feel very proud of it.” JOHNNY WELCH ENLISTS IN ARMY Former Varsity Baseball Star Answers Call to Colors. Johnny Welch, one-time pitcher and captain on the Varsity baseball team, has enlisted in the army. Karl tin thank, secretary to the president, received a letter from Johnny yesterday. Johnny had an enviable record with the lemon yellow, losing but three games in h<s entire pitching career, two of them com ing in the 1015 season. He is a mem ber of Alpha Tau Omega. MSKETHL MEN LEAVE FORSENTTLE Walker Goes as Coach; Hopes to Aid Team's Condition by Sleep On Train Before Game. U. of W. and U. of 0. Contests Close Northwest Confer ence for Both. The Oregon Varsity basketball team left yesterday afternoon at 5:20 o’clock for Seattle, where rt meets th« Uni versity of Washington tonight and to morrow night, in the last games of the season for Oregon in the northwest con ference. The last game for Oregon will be piayed on the return trip, when the Varsity hoopers meet Multnomah club in Portland. Saturday night. Oregon will play the same lineup ia# the same plays used successfully agaiMt Washington in the two-game series played or. the Oregon campus, February 18 and 10. The men making the trip are Medley, Comfort, land, Wilson, Steers, Fowler, and Parsons, substitute. Coach Dean Walker is accompanying tha team because of the illness of Coach Hayward. Walker took charge of the team for the practice Tuesday night, tha last before the trip yesterday. Predlots Same Gama. “Oregon will play the same game, no better and possibly not ns good as in our two victories last week, because of the illness of Coach Hayward,” said Walker, before leaving yesterday. “How ever, we ure getting a through train and the team will be uble to sleep and be in good condition for the game Thursday night.” Washington is at present in the cellar position in the west side division of the northwest conference. Only a double victory, such ns Oregon scored here, will give them anything like a helping hand. Then it will be only a tie for the last position. Like Oregon in these t games, Washington is playing for last time this season. Cook May Play. According to reports from Washi ton, Coach Hunt will put a slightly changed lineup against Oregon in this week’s grimes, in an effort to “come back” against the lemon-yellow team. Considerable reliance is being placed in Cook, who it is said was not at his best while here, owing to an infected arm. Cook plays guard and had atnrred ia the Washington games up to the yhen he played opposite Mcdtey Oregon contests. nrred ia the ti#i*?t*i “T? HUT WORK EXPUIUED Practical Craftsmen Can Be Artistic, Says Speaker. Anna Belle Crocker, Curator of Portland Museum, TeUs of Students’ Efforts. An explanation of the work of atu* dents in the school of the Portland Art association, was given in the studio of Professor A. H. Schroff Tuesday aft ernoon to University art students, by Miss Anna Belle Crocker, curator of the Portland Art Museum, of which the school is a department. Miss Crocker illustrated her talk with 40 drawings displayed on the walls of the studio, and also several photographs of stage settings and costumes designed by the students, “One of the aims of our work,” said Miss Crocker, “is to teach students that practical work is possible in art. For example, there is on display here i a cover design used on the June 30, 1017, “Spectator,” which was drawn by Mis* I.eta Kennedy, a slater of John Kennedy, who is a freshman in the Uni versity. The cover illustrates the fact that certain ideHs may be portrayed without destroying the real art of tha cover. Miss Kennedy combined practical and artistic ideas in her work.” Feeling, according to Miss Crocker, is one of the essential element! fog which the students seek. She called at tention to a life drawing by Lawrence Barnes, of Portland, which she consid-* ers a good example of the portrayal of (Continued on page two)