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Oregon Daily Emerald Member Pacific Intercollegiate Press Assedatlon Floyd Maxwell Webster Ruble Editor Manager_ Official publication of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, issued daily except Sunday and Monday, during the college year,____ NEWS EDITOR KENNETH YOUEL Daily News Editors Margaret Scott Ruth Austin John Anderson Arthur Rudd Phil Brogan Sports Editor .. Edwin Hoyt Sports Writers—Kenneth Cooper, Harold Shirley, Edwin Fraser, George Stewart. Night Editor* Earle Voorhies George H. Godfrey Ernest Richter Dan Lyons New» Service Editor - Alfred Erickcon Exchanges .... Eunice Zimmerman Special Writers..John Dierdorff, Ernest Haycox New. Staff— Nancy Wilson. Mabel Gilham. Owen Callaway. 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Advertising rates upon application. _ Editor 666 fHONES Business Manager 961 Daily News Editor This Issue John Anderson Night Editor This IsBue Dan Lyons Men and Machines “Amid the growing complexities and perplexities of technical ed ucation there has been, and is, a steady and strong temptation to in troduce more detailed technical courses at the expense of other back ground-building studies,” President Nichols of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has declared in announcing his intention to continue the institution’s broad cultural policy. “This temptation," he continues, “ weighty as are the arguments for yielding to it, must nevertheless be steadily and firmly resisted. . . We cannot afford to sacrifice the breadth of a man to create a too narrowly efficient machine.” President Nichols might have said more—that “We cannot af ford to sacrifice the MAN to create a machine,” for truly there is a tendency in modern civilization, which by the nature of it requires specialization, to make machines of men. Machines may be efficiuet but they hold nothing of beauty. Mrs. Humphrey Ward has.someone in one of her novels say, “1 only want to be sure that the beauty and the leisure and the freshness are somewhere and not lost out of the world. ’ ’ To further the present educational policy of this university there have been created certain “service courses” which are devised to offer to the student in one department or college the best in the other col leges and departments of the institution, a bird’s-eye view, perhaps. And thus it is made possible that the major in commerce who desires; more of a knowledge of literature than can be gleaned from indi vidual courses in the number of which he is perforce limited and •which are in their own scope purposely designed to cover intensely but one small pattern in all the larger scheme, may take World Liter ature and, in the course of a year, survey and read largely in all the literature of the world. World History is comparable, and other courses which are now being projected in other departments, law and many others. This is the University of Oregon’s answer to the technical needs of the age for which it will needless to say continue to fit men and women in capable fashion. And so, when you register next year, remember the service courses and remember that too there are many far recesses in your brain into which yet surely await dvelopment to make you a man, not a machine. The Noxious Weed President Emeritus Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California has made the following statement, “Men who are running out between classes to get in their half hour’s smoke are building up a slavery which later on in life they will have a struggle to undo.” He said also, “The majority of warnings against smoking that go out to young men are purposely exaggerated in order to induce boys to keep within bounds. The question is one, not of right and wrong, but the moderation.” And he said further, “Smoking is not for most men deleterious unless carried to extremes.” All of which is inter esting. Take it or leave it. Oregon and 0. A. C. are sistor state institutions. They have much in common and a great friendship may reasonably grow between them without any impairment whatsoever to the spirit of keen rivalry be tween them or to the personality and distinction of either. The move of student body officials of the two schools in promoting harmony and understanding by friendly visits is highly commendable. “The Laughing Horse,” from the Hazzberry Press at the state in stitution to the south gave this as its creed, “Our aim is frankly des tructive. We are not reformers; we are the wrecking gang, hurlers of brickbats, tossers of custard pies.” Such frankness is charming to the point to being refreshing. It might serve as a slogan for the cam pus political campaign which is about to get under way. GOLFERS ACTIVE AT \Y. S. C. Washington State College. April 21 (V. I N S.)- If golf enthusiast* have their way, the sport ulay take its p'aeo among the minor sports at Washington State this spring. The “two hole course” on lingers t'ielil lias proven in adequate atnl arrangements are being made by Physical Director P. Holder whereby students may joiu the local golf club at reduced membership fees. If enough interest is shown matches will be scheduled this spring. IDAHO WORKOUTS DELAYED University of Idaho, April 111 p, 1. V S. Idaho's track squad had their iuitial outside workout on the eaiupus last week. Much l>ad weather and snow had held them indoors and has handicapped them in every wav pos sible. The last few days the men have been going through the nuteh needed practice ef starting, sprinting and hur dliug. The squad is just beginning to show the benefits derived from the months of inside work. BULLETIN BOARD Notices will be printed in this column for two issues only. Copy must be in the office by 4:30 o'clock of the dny on which it is to be published and must bs limited to 25 words. “Some Forces that Hinder Social Prog ress” will be the theme of an address by the University pastor, Mr. Giffen, at the Central Presbyterian church at the 11 o’clock service Sunday. Checker Tourney—Playing will end to night. Men with less than six matches played will be excluded from final score. Chess finals this after noon. Visitors welcome. All men of the class of 1920 are urged to meet in room 101 Commerce build ing Tuesday, April 25, to arrange for a class get-together. Life Service Club—Meeting Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Y. W. C. A. Bungalow. All members requested to attend. Y. W. C. A. Finance committee—Meet ing this morning at 9 o’clock in the Bungalow. All members please come. Congregational Ladies—Food sale and bazaar Saturday, April 22, in the Sanford, 625 Willamette street. Oregon Club—Baseball men meet on Freshman field Monday evening, 6 o ’clock. Important — Sculpture club meeting; election of officers; Tuesday, 4:15. Phi Mu Alpha meets Sunday, 2:15 p. m., Music building. PAPERS ENTHUSIASTIC OVER ORCHESTRA WORK Comments in Nine Towns Give High Praise “There has been nothing but unstint ed praise of this fine combination and the splendid music presented. The pro gram was well selected.” This excerpt from the Hood River News is character istic of the opinions of the papers in all of the towns included in the recent itinerary of tho Unversify Symphony Orchestra, which will give its annual home concert Friday night, April 28, at the Armory. Over .'10 members will take part. During its trip through eastern Ore gon the orchestra gave nine concerts. The great enthusiasm of the public and the notices of the press are evidences of appreciation. In the recognition by tho press, appreciation was shown of the fact that the orchestra did not play down to its audiences. “The presentation of the concert pro gram, which was characterized by un usual interpretation, brilliant execution, evidenced the results of most efficient training,” writes the Fendleton Tri bune. “Rex Underwood, director of the orchestra, deserves high praise for the professional quality of work which he has developed in this organiztaion.” The Baker Democrat also voiced its approval. “Every number on the pro gram was heartily received.” Another appreciation coming from the Hood River Glacier said: “The orchestra completely won the hearts of Hood River.” The skeleton of the program to be presented at the Armory will be prac tically the same as that of the one given on the tour. “William Tell” Overture and the “March of the Bov ards” by Halvorsen, which were so well received before, will be played again. One change will be in the substitu tion of a Chinese act for one of the fea ture numbers. University Troubadours, novelty orchestra, augmented by two or three new members, will furnish a comedy touch to the program. The Troubadours come in for their share of comment. They will play for the dance following the concert. Of Alberta Potter, who is appearing as the violin soloist, the Hood River Glacier said: “The cheering of the audience repeatedly brought back Miss Alberta Potter, violinist.” SHOW CASES ARE ORDERED A carload of show cases to be used for displaying the Mary Warner collec tion of Japanese art has been ordered by W. K. Newell, superintendent of properties. The cases were ordered from a Portland firm and are expected to arrive here within a few days. Upon their arrival they will be set up in the Woman‘s building where the art col lection is to be displayed. WOMEN TO SERVE LUNCH Food prepared at the various women’s houses will be served at 10 o'clock to day to the junior men who arc working on the bleachers being erected on tho mill race for the canoe fete, according to plans made at a meeting of the girls Thursday. Hallie Smith presided as chairman and appointed a representa tive from each house to make recessary arrangements. BOAT RACES POSTPONED Boat races between the Universitv of Washington and University of Califor nin crews, which were to have been held yesterday, were postponed until this morning A stiff wind churned the surface of Lake Washington vesterd v and made it impossible to hold the events. Students read the classified ads; trv using them. 21 Years Ago News of Early Days of the TJniver sity Clipped From the Files of the Oregon Weekly, April 22, 1901. Professor John Straub, of the depart J ment of Greek, will leave for his East ern trip about May 1st. The Presby i terian Assembly to which he is a dele-; gate convenes in Philadelphia, May 12. While East, Professor Straub will also attend the twenty-fifth reunion of the ! class of '76, of Mercersburg (Pa.) col lege, of which he is a member. Ts not our worthy institute losing i some of its dignity when the president of the student body is seen wheeling one of the senior girls through the streets in a wheelbarrow? At the last meeting of Eutaxian so ciety, it was decided to holcf sessions every other week for the remainder of the year. Debates will be given once n month. • * * The Junior Annual is a college enter prise that commands the support of | every loyal student. The editors and managers are certainly doing their part ; i of the work. Let the other student-, Ido likewise and the annual for 1901 I will be a howling success. ! The graduating class this year will 1 consist of 35 students and commence ment day will be Wednesday, June 1.— O. A. C. Barometer. Professor Sweetser, head of the bio logical department at Pacific Univer sity, gave a lecture last Tuesday night and though one on a scientific subject, was greatly interesting even to those whose inclinations do not lie in that direction. STUDENT DANCE TONIGHT Funds Will Be Used to Help Juniors in j Erecting Bleachers on Bace A student body dance given under the auspices of the junior class will be I given in the Woman’s building this evening. Funds derived from the dance will be used by the juniors to help de fray the cost of constructing the new j bleachers along the mill race. Good music will be the feature of | the evening, according to Tom Wyatt, president of the junior class. Among those in the orchestra will be Helen Harper, violinist, and Tom Gloss, saxo phonist. A Portland pianist, said to have great musical ability, has been secured to play for the occasion. The ! extensive program of the junior class has caused a heavy strain on their treasury, and Wyatt expects a dance given by the class to give considerable financial aid. Wyatt further calls at tention to the fact that only one more student body dance will be given during the school year. The usual price of 75 cents will be charged for admission and the dance will begin at 8:30 j o ’clock. STAR IN “FOOLISH WIVES” Cqich VON S’TQOHCIM (tw/'m Several hundred prominent San Fran ciseo society folk played roles as hum ble “extras” in “Foolish Wives,” the million dollar picture to be seen at the Castle treatre Monday. The “million aire extras” were used to give tone to the promenade scenes which picture the wealthy crowds surging along the walks and terraces at Monte Carlo. The Universal Film company, in or der to reproduce these scenes, built an immense set at Point Hobos, near Mon terey, California. The ocean side of Monte Carlo’s famous casino, the band stand, and the sea side promenades of the Riviera resort were duplicated. Participation by San Francisco's Four Hundred was obtained by Carl T aemnile, president of Universal, as the result of a handsome contribution to a worthy San Francisco charity. The wealthy Golden Gate blue-biftods mo tored to Monterey for the week-end and devoted Sunday to strolling around the Monte Carlo set, acting naturally, just as if they were strolling around at Monte Carlo. Meanwhile the cameras clicked, and certain bits of action for the picture were enacted, against this millionaire background, by Krieh von Stroheim and the other principals in the regular cast. “The Brightest Spot in Town” Tonight and ( Every Night, 1 Naturally Varsity MUSIC TONIGHT and SUNDAY EVENING W. A. Edwards, ’ 18 J. W. Sheahan. ’ 1 7 ___ •_ ____ ■ LIFE is a social complex, says the philosopher; a sea of trouble says the pessimist; an illusion suggests the mystic; a stage says SHAKESPEARE, and he adds that “men and women are but players on it.” So true is the psychology of Shakespeare that we can take his mimic world as a reflection of that of actuality. “Life—as Shakespeare Interprets” will be the sermon theme of the lev. Frank Fay Eddy on Sunday Morning at the First Unitarian Church East 11th and Ferry Streets Ralph Poston Will Be the Soloist A welcome to all at “The Little Church of the Human Spirit.” The service begins at 10:45 o’clock. The Elkins Art & Gift Shop “The Shop of Quality” Attractive, Unique Gifts for General and Special Occasions Pictures, Books, Pottery Stationery