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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1922)
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA IS EXCELLENT John B. Siefert Praises Work of Campus Artists By Jolin B. Siefert The University orchestra, directed by Rex Underwood, gave its lirst “pop” concert Thursday evening in Villard hall. Aurora Potter Underwood, pian ist, was the soloist. Occupying first place on the program was Offenbach’s Overture, “Orpheus in the Underworld,” played in fine fash ion. The orchestra this term surpasses that of last year, one of the most no ticeable feature being the splendid vol ume of tone obtained by these young musicians. Precision, fine adherence to tempos and very good ensemble worn, marked an excellent reading of the overture. A short violin solo in the overture was played very well by Al berta Potter. A delightful ballet suite of three numbers, “Minuett,” “Musette” and “Tambourin ”by Rameau and arranged ‘■'or modern orchestra by Felix Mottl, was the second offering. This charm ing suite pleaseTl the audience immense ly, and particularly effective was the muted violin section in the “Musette.” The “Tambourines^ played with much spirit, was truly a splendid bit of fin ished orchestral work. Brahm’s Hungarian Dance, numbers •1 and 6, given with fine sense of rythm and tone, brought to a close a well bal anced, splendidly played and highly en joyed program, Mr. Underwood is to be congratula ted on the high standard of work his players are capable of producing, and of the finished manner in which his performers played. Mrs. Underwood played in splendid manner Chopin's Waltz in A flat and Ballade in A flat and for an encore rave Friedmann’s Old Viennese Waltz. Her's is a very ample and splendid technique, coupled with excellent execu tive ability, and her splendid success was truly well deserved. She is a most accomplished pianist, and played in a very delightful manner. ORGANIZATIONS AID NEEDY Sororities Have Christmas Parties for Destitute Tots in Eugene Many of the organizations on the : ampus are participating in charity work for the coming holidays. Some houses are having parties and others are sending contributions through Mrs.1 M. S. Ady, Eugene relief worker. The Kappa Alpha Thetas had a Christmas party last night, entertain ing some of the children of Eugene. Tonight the Alpha Chi Omegas and Hendricks hall will have Christmas trees for some little tots. The T'ri Delts are planning a similar affair for Sunday afternoon. A Christmas patty Will be given next week-end by the Gamma Phis. The Alpha Xi Deltas, Delta Gammas and the Kappas are going to hold Christmas parties this week-end, later sending the gifts they receive to chil dren, whose names Mrs. Ady will fur nish. The Chi Omegas are planning to pre pare six Christmas baskets, filled with all the necessities for a Christmas din ner. The Pi Phis will do their usual work in the Pi Beta Phi settlement school besides sending donations to poor families in Eugene. LAWYEES HOLD ELECTION I’hi Delta Phi, national honorary law fraternity, announced the pledging of j ■Tack Schumaker, Los Angeles, Calif ornia; yesterday. Mr. Schumaker is a transfer from Stanford and is a meul- j her of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. The Castle NOW PLAYING A First National Picture * Thomas H. Ince’s “SKIN DEEP’’ with Milton Sills and Florence Vidor * Also “Rapid Fire’’ with Lige Conley # Blitz’ Castle Orchestra # Castle Cushion Chairs The PLAYING TODAY # A Western Thriller— H. H. Van Loan’s “SAGE BRUSH TRAIL with Roy Stewart Marjorie Daw Wallace Beery * And “Bull” Montana ‘A PUNCTURED PRINCE’ . A Royal Laff-fest Hawley and the Mighty Super-Wurlitzer “Paramount” and “First National” Pictures are shown only at the ilex and Castle Theatres Your Christmas Poultry Is Here - Choice young Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Chickens—the finest and best Poultry we could secure — are here awaiting your choice for your Christmas Dinner. If not convenient to come, your phone order will receive our most careful attention. The Home of Government Inspected Meats : D. E. Nebergall Meet Co. , Two Phones, 36 and 37 _ 66 East 9th COSMOPOLITANS TO FROLIC Club Members Not Leaving Campus to Hold New Year Jambouree Rollicking fun, ghostly dances, and plenty of games will mark the night of Monday. January 1, for members of the Cosmopolitan club who do not leave the University for Christmas va cation. according to C. S. Pil, president of the organization. As many of the members are from foreign countries a large attendance is expected. Estimates are that about two-thirds of the membership of 65 will enjoy the bounteous meal to be supplied to the foreigners by the Y. M. C. A. The Filipino club will supply music for the occasion with their stringed band. Those who plan to come to the af fair, scheduled for 7 o'clock in the “Y” hut, should notify Lester Turn baugli at 1162-Y before Friday. BOOTS and SHOES MADE to ORDER High Quality Repair Work PROGRESSIVE SHOE SHOP 73 East 9th Avenue We Will Be Open Every Day during vacation except from I to 5 P. M. We will be pleased to have y o u stay-overs make this your head quarters. Besides our regular meals we al ways have Waffles and Chili. The Lunch Box Our Entire Stock of High-Grade Overcoats Regardless of Former Pr ice $39.50 Your unrestricted choice of any Kuppenheiraer, Styleplus or “Frat” Overcoats in our immense stock at this sale price. This includes coats selling regularly to $52.50. Every Coat Is New This Season Everyone up-to-the-minute in style, coloring, etc.—and every one priced $5.00 to $10 less than similar coats elsewhere. See Them in Our Windows Hundreds of « New Ties 75c to $1.50 Eugene’s Popular Men’s Store Every Coat Guaranteed SERVICE AND QUALITY Domestic Laundry Phone 252 PHONE 452 FOR LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND SLABWOOD The BOOTH-KELLY LUMBER CO. The Spirit of Yuletide The true spirit of Christmas Cheer and Good Wishes is expressed, in the gifts from our store. We have a wonderfully complete stock of practical, useful and pleasing gifts. Snapshot Books .60c to $2.00 Stationery 50c to $4.75 All colors Ivory Mirrors .$2.50 to $9.00 Combs .50c to $1.00 Brushes .$2.00 to $8.00 Powder Boxes .$1.00 to $2.50 Gift Perfumes 50c to $3.00 Fancy Playing Cards Fountain Pens Shaeffer’s .. $2.75 to $8.00 Toilet Sets $3.00 to $10.00 Leather Goods Bill Folds.50c to $5.00 Ladies’ Hand Bags.$1.50 to $10 Vanity Boxes .$1.50 to $10 Vogan’s Candy, Box 50c to $1.50 Christmas Bulk Candy 24c to 39c Military Brushes $2.00 to $6.00 Ash Trays 65c to $5.00 Safety Razors $1.00 to $5.00 W. A. Kuykendall, Inc. The REXALL Store Four Registered Pharmacists at Your Service Do You Leave the Table Hungry? HAVE you ever thought about nourishment in connection with your studies? You know you can’t do good scholastic work if you are un der-nourished. It is up to your house managers to give you the best on tiie market and to see that you have a well-balanced diet. EXAMS will be here in a few days and you will want to put your best best efforts on them. Have the best meals possible then. A prime rib roast of beef, a joint of veal, loin chops of pork, sirloin steak, or veal cutlets— all make wonderful meals. Balance it then with eggs and vegetables, and with fruits for dessert. Remember that coffee is the most important part of your breakfast-—we carry only the leading brands. HOUSEMANGERS—Have the best meals possible during exam week. We can promptly serve you with the best in all kinds of meats and pro visions. Just call 38. The Eugene Packing Co. 675 Willamette Street Telephone 38