NATIONAL HIGHWAY
FOR TRAIL URGED
Plans for Perpetuation of Pio
neer’s Way Told by
Walter Meacham
‘‘The Old Oregon Trail is the most
historic highway in the world,” said
Walter Meacham, secretary of the Bak
er Chamber of Commerce, and presi
dent of the Old Oregon Trail associa
tion, addressing an audience in the Uni
versity high school last evening. “The
story of the conquest of the Oregon
country is a story of human vision, hu
man endeavor, and human accomplish
ments.” Mr. Meacham traced the story
of the Oregon country from the first
time that an Englishman, Captain
Drake, sailed up the Old Oregon in the
good ship Columbia, in 1759, from the
later establishment of the post in As
toria in 1811, through the gradual set
tlement of the west, from the Mormon
caravans which stopped in Utah, and
the thousands who came with the Calif
ornia gold rush in ’49. The speaker told
of the perseverence and courage of the
pioneers, and of the enduring sentiment
which belongs to the citizens of Ore
gon by divine right, which cannot be
purchased, and which is ours through
the memory of the pioneer^ and their
achievements in saving the great Ore
gon country, which then included Ore
gon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and
western Wyoming, to the "United States,
Among those recently connected with
the story of the Oregon trail, Mr. Mea
cham told of Ezra Meeker, a man who,
at the age of 76, left Puyallup, Wash
ington, in 1906, with a prairie schooner,
and placed stones along every mile of
tlie Oregon Tra^l to perpetuate the
trail. He is now, at the age of 92 in
New York city, and will go to Wash
ington soon to induce congress to recog
nize the Trail as a national highway,
and to get a Now York motion picture
concern to make a great American pic
ture, depicting the journey of the pio
neers into the Oregon country.
“ The old Santa Fe Trail was only
the way of traders, but the Oregon
Trail was made by the feet of home
seekers, the hoofs of cattle, and the
dent of wagon wheels. This was the
way of the empire builders.” Mr. Mea
cham continued, “Seventeen people per
mile laid down their lives on this jour
ney. ”
The Oregon Trail association, of
which Mr. Meacham is president, has
for its purpose the perpetuation of the
Trail and the names of those who first
came to the Oregon country.
“Oregon has an unequaled opportun
ity to have its name attached to a great
national highway, if we would but real
ize it. The Trail is the shortest route
to the great northwest, and should be
laid out, and used as a national high
way. If this opportunity came to Cal
ifornia for the advertisement of her
state, she would immediately appropri
ate $100,000 for the carrying out of
the project. From my observation, I
find the .sentiment is keener in favor
of the idea in Idaho than in Oregon,
Even Wyoming is enthusiastic, Since
in Wyoming is Independence Bock, the j
registration place for all who took the 1
trail.” According to the speaker, the
route is one of scenic beauty, and
should attract, motorists from the east. .
“I like your ‘Hello’ tradition. It,
is distinctly western.” In speaking to
the students present, Mr. Meacham urg
ed 'a wider interest in Oregon’s back
ground. “You cannot be proud o? your
University, unless you are proud of
your state, and the history of your
state.”
Mr. Meacham is in Eugene as the
guest of Dean Bobbins of the school of
business administration.
UNDERWOOD ARRANGES
SERIES OF RECITAfeS
“Silhouettes” by Composer of Modern
Russian School Included in
Classical Program
One of the innovations of the school
of music is a series of chamber or salon
recitals, arranged by Rex Underwood,
the first of which is to be given dur
ing the early part of this‘month in the
Woman's building.
The program is to be /severely classi
cal with the exception of “Silhouettes”
by Paul Juron, whp is one of the most |
brilliant composers of the modern Rus
sian school of music. “Silhouettes”
was picked up by Mr. Underwood while
he was in Chicago this summer and it
is one of the few pieces written for
violins and piano that is unusual aud
beautiful. This will be' the first time
; that “Silhouettes” has been heard in
Eugene, for it is one of the German
- publications which were held up dur
ing the war and which are just com
ing into this country.
Th» recital is to be complimentary
to faculty members, town people, and
students who care to attend and who
are interested in the more serious forms
of music.
The program will consist of a Schu
mann trio played by Mrs. Aurora Un
derwood, piano, Lora Teshner, cello,
and Rex Underwood, violin; Juron’s
“Silhouettes,” Mrs. Aurora Under
wood, piano, Alberta Potter, and Rex
Underwood, violins, and a Beethoven
j piano quartette which will be given
: by I)r. John Landsbury, piano, Lora
, T'eshner, cello, Alberta Potter, violin,
land Jane O’Reilly, viola.
A definite date for the concert is
to be announced later.
LUCILLE ELROD TO GIVE
Aubrey Furry to Assist With
Music Program
Lucille Elrod, a senior in the music
department of the University will give
her graduation recital on pipe organ,
at the Methodist church on Tuesday
evening, December 12 at 8:15. Aubrey
Furry, a member of the men’s glee club
will assist oh the program with two
vocal selections. #
For four years Miss Elrod has stud
ied under Professor John Stark Evans
at the University. Before coming to
the campus she played in the churches
of Portland.
The program next Tuesday will be
divided into three groups as follows:
Group one—Prelude in C major, Fu
gue in G minor, ’Bach; Sonata, Mendels
sohn.
Group two—Pigmy Surte, two selec
tions. by B. S. Stroughton, Pool, Pirene;
The Largo, from the New World Sym
phony, by Dvorak; Midsummer Caprice,
Johnston. s '
Group three—Elgie, tfoeal sol<*.-bv Au
brey Furry; Over the Bellowy Sea, vo
cal'solo by Aubrly Furry, Smith; To
catta, organ, Lueile Elrod, Widor.
FACULTY MEN TO PLAY
WOMEN IN VOLLEYBALL
Championship to Be Decided Tomorrow;
Dark Horses Will Feature in
Lineup of Game
Challenged by the women members
of the faculty, the men of the faculty
have agreed to play the challengers
for the faculty volleyball “champeen
ship” in the women’s gymnasium at
4:45 tomorrow afternoon. The mem
bers of the women’s team are as yet
all dark horses, but the men’s team
will be composed of the following: Jus
tin Miller, captain and manager, C. E.
Carpenter, R. J. Williams, M. K. Cam
eron, E. H. Decker, Donald Barnes, and
W E. Milne.
On Tuesday afternoon, December 12,
at the Eugene Y. M. C. A., two faculty
teams will do volleyball battle with
the business and professional men of
the ei$y. Following are the "faculty
teams:
Team 1—Justin Miller, captain, C. E.
Carpenter, R. J. Williams, M*tK. Deck
er, Donald Barnes, W. E. Milne and
A1 Lomax.
Team 2-—J. H. Gilbert, captain, E. C. |
Robbins, E. E. DeCou, A. B. Stillman,
F. A. Nagley, H. A. Clark, C. L. Kelly,
H. B. Yocum and Karl Ontliank
FOOTBALL TEAM LOSES
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tion playing for the Multnomah Club,
many of whom were former Oregon
stars. Coach Huntington at present is
hoping for a game with one of the
California teams next year, to be plaved
in Portland or on Hayward field/ as
the Oregon teams have done all the
traveling for the last two or three
years.
The schedule for next year will be
drawn up at the meeting of t{]£ Con
ference to be held in Portland this
wreek-end.
The
Castle
FIRST TIMES TODAY
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America’s Foremost Actor
JOHN
BARRYMORE
in
"SHERLOCK HOLMES’’
Sir Conan Doyle’s famed
classic of mystery and ro
mance brought to life by an \
artist unrivaled.
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Britz’ Cattle Orchestra
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Matinee 30c; Night 50c
Castle Air Cushion Seats
The
REX
LAST TIMES TODAY
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The Beautiful Star
ANITA STEWART
in,“Rose o’ the Sea”
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Rex Torchy Comedy
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Hawley and the Super Organ
Starting Tomorrow—
Mary Miles Minter
'an<J Tom Moore
in “The Cowboy
and the Lady”
“Paramount” and “First National” Pictures are shown only at the Rex
and Castle Theatres
ROAD MEN VISIT
AND INSPECT CAMPUS
Woman’s Building and Murray
Warner Gift Admired
For the purpose of getting first-hand'
information about the University of
Oregon, twelve railroad men, including
those most directly responsible for the
success of the $1,000,000 advertising
campaign launched by the Burlington
Route, the Great Northern and the
1 Northern Pacific, visited the campus
Tuesday. -
The visitors spent an hour at the
University, going first to administra
tive offices in Johnson hall, and later
to the Woman’s building. Here they
admired the Murray Warner collection
of Oriental art? pieces. The artistic
significance of the collection was dis
cussed by Mrs. Lucy Perkins and Miss
Maude I. Kerns, head of the Normal
Arts department.
The entire building waf* inspected,
the party remaining vfor a time in
'Alumni liall. Afterwards they toured
the campus,, and the Northern Pacific
railway men in particular expressed
interest in Villard hall. The building
was named in honor of Henry Villard,
the builder of the Northern Pacific
railroad, and was constructed as a
result of a $50,000 gift made to the
| University in 1885.
Included in the party was Harlan
Smith, special representative of the
roads and a well-known writer. The
I roads plan to tell in the great national
> magazines the story of the Northwest,'
its history; its development; its
| economic position and its economic
possibilities.
Among the visitors were K. H.
Crozier, assistant general passenger
agent of the Spokane, Portland and Se
attle Bailway with headquarters in
Portland; Fred W. Graham, assistant
general .agricultural and immigration '
agent of. the Great Northern, Seattle,
and B. W. Foster, general agent of
the Burlington, Portland.
The party visited industrial plants
in Eugene. At noon the visitors were
entertained by the Eugene Chamber of
Commerce at a luncheon in the Os
burn hotel. ^
When You
Learn to Dance
You should choose a, school
with an established reputa
tion, thereby assuring your
self of results.
With professional dancing
instructors capable of teach
ing everything from the
first steps to advanced
technique; with a system
that makes you dance like
everybody else—not teach
ing useless, unnecessary
steps and dances which you
will never use; where your
lessons are private, in
which you receive the per
sonal touch and enthusiasm
of the teacher.—one private
lesson is worth more than
six class lessons.
A trial will convince you.
Phone 1303
Full Course Six Dollars
THE EUGENE
DANCING ACADEMY
Dreamland
Luncheon
Dinner
and
Afternoon
Service
The
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Anchorage
Sales of Christmas Neckwear \
75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00
“Give him a couple of good ties!’’ That’s the answer
to the man problem on your Christmas shopping list.
This sale of Christmas neckwear, divided into four big
groups at popular prices, makes your task of selecting
the kind of ties lie likes, at the amount you wish to pay,
quite simple.
You’ll find the values in this event really remarkable.
The finest qualities of domestic and imported silks—hand
some patterns in all color combinations—good, substan
tial workmanship—(for these ties are from our regular
makers. And we’ll pack them in Christmas boxes, if
you want, free of charge.
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Are Sure to Please the Man
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We don’t know of anything that
gives a home-loving sort of a chap
more pleasure than a pair of house
slippers! Men sort of make a pet
of them. We have them in felt and
in leather: they are
$2.00 and $4.00
If you want to give some
thing a bit more substan
tial you’ll find that a
sweater always makes a
mighty welcome gift.
Coat sweaters, slip-over
sweaters, V neck sweat
ers, angora sweaters—all
colors and in heather mix
tures.
$4.00 to $12.50
Nearly every man
has a fancy for
good looking reef
ers—they use them
to keep their col
lars from being
soiled, as well as to
keep their throats
warm.
llVe have them in
all silk and brush
ed wool, accordion
knit and flannel
squares, at prices
ranging from
$2.00 to $5.00
Gloves and wool hose are two gifts
that are useful as Avell as ornamental.
Wo have all kinds of gloves—walk
ing gloves, automobile gloves, gaunt
lets. They are $2.00 to $4.50. The
wool hose, domestic and imported,
plain and embroidered, are
75c to $2.50
If you want to be sure he gets what he likes, let him select his own gifts.
We issue merchandise orders in any amount you want.
Wade Brothers
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New Management
Mrs. Blade in charge.
Marcells and water waves a
specialty.
Madame Shaffer’s
Hair Dressing Parlors
Phone 888
YOU’LL HAVE NO REGRETS
at the .
PALACE BARBER SHOP
Next door to Smeed Hotel
“He profits most, who serves best”
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