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About Oregon emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1920)
1523 STUDENTS HERE; ENROLLMENT FALLS 26 FROM LAST TERN 805 Men, 718 Women Register Commerce Leads In Numbers The registration thus far this quar ter has not reached the mark ex pected, the number being only 1523 At this time last year there were 1108 students. There are 87 more men than wo men. The total number of men is 805; the number of women, 718. Students now registered who were not here last quarter total 164, but ol these 87 have been enrolled in the University previously. The most popular courses in the University seem to be commerce zoology, English and journalism. There are six fewer majors in the school of commerce this quarter than were registered the second quarter of last year. In zoology there are 58 more, making a total of 226. The school of journalism has about 120 majors, about twice as many as were registered last year. Multnomah, with 442, has more stu dents "than any other county. Fifty one are newly registered this quarter. Lane ranks next, with 41 new stu dents, and a total of 398. After that the number drops down to Marion county with 5 new students and 65 altogether, and Jackson with 3 and a total of 54. A few of the counties have only one student, as Curry and Harney. Wheeler had only one until this quarter when a new student registered. Washington ranks first among the outside states in number of students. Six new students came from the nor thern state this term. California ranks next, having in the University 30 students, of whom two are new this term. There are 26 from Idaho, three of whom are new, and two from British Columbia, one of whom is new. Two of the new students this quarter are from Bavaria. NEW COURSES START WORLD PROBLEMS WILL BE STUDIED NEXT WEEK Idea is Fostered by Y. M. and Y. W. Under Direction of Student Volunteer Delegation In response to a need felt on the campus for a deeper "knowledge of world problems and facts, a series of courses deeling with these prob lems will be offered under the aus pices of the Y. M. C. A. and Y- W. C. A. and under the leadership of the student volunteer band and the dele gates to the Des Moines convention. These courses will be outlined and ex plained ut the Vesper service Sun day and the first course will open Tuesday evening, January 20, from 7 to 7 o’clock. The two courses offered for women will be given Tuesday and Wednes day evenings from 7 to 8 o'clock. The textbook for the Tuesday evening course will be, “South American Problems,’’ by Robert E. Speer and will be given under the leadership of Ethel Wakefield. The Wednesday evening course will be "World Facts and America’s Responsibility” It will be given under the leadership of Louise Davis. Under this course special attention will be placed on Women’s place in America’s respon sibility. "The Call of a World Task, by J. L. Murray will be the text book used for the men’s class which will be under the leadership of Dr. War ren D. Smith and William Moll Case. This class will be held Wednesday evening from 7 to 8. In addition fo these separate classes two classes for men and women both have been planned. One a course in Medical Missions to be given Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 in the biology lecture room in Deady Hall by Pro fessor A. R. Sweetser- The other course for both men and women will be given Sunday afternoons from t to 5 o’clock in the Y hut and will be a Forum discussion group dealing with general problems led by the Des Moines delegation. Roy Veatch will act as chairman for these discus sions. These courses will last eight weeks and for the evening classes every ef fort will be made to start the classes promptly at 7 and to close promptly at 8. Kodak Finishing and Enlarging — Anderson's Film Shop. opp. Rex. WATER POLO TEAM WILL BE ORGANIZED F. L. Howard, Member of A. E. F. anc American Aquatic Organizations, Will Play and Coach That a water polo team will be or ganized and games scheduled with Multnomah club of Portland anc , other teams In this vicinity, provid ' ing enough students take the propei interest in the game, was announced yesterday by Joe Hedges, swimming I instructor at the University gym. I “There is an excellent possibilitj with the material out to have a fine representative team in the field,” de dared Mr. Hedges, “and we are go ing to attempt to get enough interest ; up in the proposition.” P. L. Howard, a student in the Uni ; versity, who was a member of the ' A. E. F. water polo team and later a member of the American water polo ; team in the inter-allied games held i in Paris last June, has signified his intention of aiding in coaching the ! team and he will in all probability . play a position on the team. Water [ polo has never been inaugurated at I the University and the organization of the team will prove more or less of an experiment. A special hour at which the prospective workouts by the aspirants will be held will be an Inounced in the near future, i The gym tank has been under going some repairs of late but will be filled and ready for the classes in swimming by the first of the week. Over 80 men have registered to take up swimming this semester and classes will be held on Wednesday and Monday mornings and on Tues day and Thursday afternoons. ORCHESTRA TO PLAY SOON Members Prepare for First Concert Jan. 25— Personnel Enlarged Members of the University orchest tra are now working overtime in pre paration for their first concert to be held in Villard Hall January 25, according to Rex Underwood, direc tor. Members playing stringed in struments will meet Tuesday evening at Mr. Underwood's studio, and the entire orchestra will rehearse Thurs day in Villard Hall The six new members added to the personnel this term are: clarinet Nor man Byrne and Grace Potter; celo, John Anderson; violin, Jennie Me guire and Gayle Roberts; cornet, Ma ire Ridings. MEN SINGERS PLAN TRIP I j Eastern Oregon Tour in Doubt—Coos Bay Towns May Be Visited j The men’s glee club Is now plan | ning for its spring trip. The extreme j ly cold weather made the holiday trip impossible and the schedule- was cancelled. There may be some dif ficulty in arranging another tour for the eastern part of the state on ac count of the O. A. C. warblers having lined up the eastern section for that | time. If Bend, Prineville and other [ eastern Oregon points cannot be ; reached, the club will make its spring | trip into the Coos Bay country. “We plan to sing In Roseburg on February i) as a number on the ly ceum course,” said Curtiss Peterson, president of the club, “and all mem bers must attend the meetings on Monday and Thursday afternoons at 6 o'clock." There are two vacancies on the club, and announcements re garding tryouts for these will appear later. CRAFTSMEN TO MEET The Craftsmen, organization of all Masons on the camuus, will meet at a banquet at the Oshurn hotel Tuesday evening at il:30. All Masons who ran attend are asked to leave their names at the Y. M. C. A. I PLAYERS PICKED FOR WOMEN’S INTERGLASS BASKETBALL GAMES Competition For Possession of Hayward Cup Keen Among Teams I ! The women's basketball class teams were chosen Thursday evening. Miss | Emma Waterman, basketball coach,! said that owing to the amount of! good material in the freshman and sophomore classes, two teams were | picked from each of these classes, while the junior and senior classes have only one team apiece. The winner of the inter-class games will receive the Hayward cup and ■ have their name and numerals en- i graved on it. i J he preliminary games will be j played in the women’s outdoor gym,: beginning at 5 o’clock sharp. Two ; games will be played each afternoon. On Wednesday, January 21, the jun ior-freshman team will play the sen ior-sophomore team. Tuesday, Janu ary 27, the junior-sophomore, the freshman-senior and Wednesday, Jan j uary 28, the junior-senior, the fresh man-sophomore. The two winning j teams will play the final game in the men’s.gymnasium. The date has not as yet been decided upon. “Every woman in the University should be out to support her class team. The games will be fast and good,” said Miss Waterman. The personnel of the teams are as follows: Senior, Mary Mathes, Jean nette Moss, forwards; Eva Hansen, jumping center, Jean Geisler, side center, Cecile Barnes, running cen ter; Naomi Robbins and Jessie Todd, guards. Sophomore first team: Dorothy Reed and Caroline Canning, forwards; Maurine Elrod, jumping center, Flor ence Casey, side center; Mildren Van Nuys and Ruth Flegal, guards. Sec ond team: Frances Habersham and j Dorothy Dickey, forwards; Echo Bald-, eree, jumping center; Florence Furu-1 set, side center; Marjorie Stout and' Winifred Hopson, guards. Freshmen first team: Charlotte ! Howells and Rita Ridings, forwards;; Lelah Stone, jumping center; Sue | Stewart, running center; Dorothy Mc Kee and Emily Peery, guards. Sec and team: Gladys Melsnes and Lucy J Vander Steers forwards; Esther Pike,! jumping center; Katherine Harding, side center; Dorothy Cushman and; Gertrude Tolle, guards. Officials for the tournament have' not yet been picked with the excep tion that Miss Waterman will be um pire during the preliminary games. There will be special team prac tice Monday and Tuesday afternoons. EUGENE GETS NEW MENS STORE; R. Wayne Green Takes Over the Haberdasher Mr. R. Wayne Green, the new pro j prietor of the store formerly known as The Haberdasher, is remodeling the place and from all appearances he will have a very attractive men’s shop. The store will be known in future as Green’s “Men’s Wear Shop”, and will cater especially to the needs of the young men, in the matter of their ! clothing, hats and furnishings. Mr- Green is exceedingly anxious to get the trade of the men of the University and for that reason he will carry a most exclusive and at tractive line. He is after the business in the right sort of way and should be given liberal patronage.—Adv. We are Receiving Daily by express, THE NEWEST in all Latest Styles in Ladies’ Spring Dresses, Coats, Suits and Blouses Also New Styles in Spring Shoes are arriving. J. C. PENNY & CO. 942-946 Willamette St. A NATION-WIDE INSTITUTION. CROSS MOT SOOR TEAMS FROM NORTHWEST TO MEET IN PORTLAND FEB. 21 Hayward to Choose Squad From Men Showing up Best in Next Few Weeks' Practice Five members of the University of Oregon track squad who show up the best within the next few weeks will be sent to Portland on February 21 to take part in a cross country race between a number of the larger in stitutions in the Northwest, accord ing to the present plans of Trainer Bill Hayward. Few particulars are available yet as to the complete plans for the race, but it is planned to hold it on the paved streets, accord ing to word brought back from Port land by Hayward. A beautiful trophy cup will be presented to the winner of the race and a banner will be presented to the winning team. No selection has been made of the team to represent the lemon-yellow yet but it is almost certain that Glen Walkey, who won first place in the cross country race between Oregon and G. A. C. held during homecoming week last fall, will be one of the mainstays of the team. Among the other aspirants who are out for a place on the squad are Emerald Sloan, Bill Coleman, Don Davis, Lester Gale, Victor Bradeson and A1 Combes. The fine weather of the past week has allowed outdoor practice for the distance runners and it is expected that more will join the squad next week ih an effort to make a place on the team going to Portland. WHY NOT? Charley’s Crispetts Shop Across from the Rex Homemade Candy, Peanuts, Popcorn—Fresh Daily. Heavy BROGUE OXFORDS THE CLASSIEST OUT FOR COLLEGE MEN’S WEAR Durden & Graham ?.i Clothes $45 $75 JUST THE THING FOR COLLEGE MEN. COME IN AND LOOK ’EM OYER—GUARANTEED SATISFACTION. JEWELER The Store that can meet your party needs BUCKLES BAGS BROOCHES