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Oregon Daily Emerald VOLUME XXIV. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE. Wednesday, January 31, 1923 NUMBER 79 ' High School Representative:; Will Arrive This Week for Conference MANY NAMES ARE LISTED Several Cities Sending Large Groups to Take Part in Annual Conclave Practically every corner of the state will be represented by delegates to the dual conference meet on the cam pus, February 2 and 3. It is possible that there will be 50 or more high schools represented this year than last. In addition to the delegates, running sometimes as high as four from a high school, many of the groups will be accompanied by a faculty advisor, and in some cases by friends or relatives. When each visitor arrives on the j campus, he will be met at the train by j one of the Oregon Knights, an organi-1 zation of University underclassmen, and conducted to the Administration building where he will be officially registered in the conference, and com mended to the hospitality either of one of the organizations or a Eugene home. He will also be presented with a badge, bearing his name, his school, and his capacity as a delegate. It is possible that some of the delegates will be met at the station by Oregon men from their own school in former years. Wherever possible, visiting students will be placed with old friends and ac quaintances on the campus. Entertainment is Arranged All of the delegates, outside of the regular curriculum of the conference, will be entertained by a tour of the campus, and a banquet in the Woman’s building Friday evening. Football let ters will be presented to the deserving of the Varsity squad, Friday evening at the annual “ College Night” which is staged for the entertainment of the visitors. Debate trophies will also be presented to the winning organizations in dough nut debates, Susan Campbell hall of residence, and Phi Gamma Delta fra ternity at this time. The following is the list of delegates already signed up, in the alphabetical order of the towns represented. Albany Sends Ten Albany: seven delegates, one faculty advisor, and Olive B. Barker, editor. Alsea: two delegates. Antelope: Oscar Thompson, delegate. Arago: Norman W. Halter, editor. Banks: Everett Drury, president, and Bernice Via, secretary; Florida Parm lev and Albert Edmonsen, editors. Bay City: Two delegates. (Continued on page four.) President of Senate and Acting Speaker J, H. Upton, President C. C. Brownell, Speaker GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB WILL TOUR SOUTHERN OREGON Good Support Promised; Home Concert to be February 16 The Women’s Glee club, directed by John Stark Evans, associate dean of the school of music, has chosen February 16 for the date of its formal home concert, which will preceed their annual trip which is scheduled for spring vacation. Although Mr. Evans has not completed his plans for the program, it will proba bly consist of 12 or 14 songs arranged in groups of four each, with Debussy’s Blesses Dainosel, as the principal num ber. This is the most difficult compo sition the club has ever attempted, and since it has not been heard before in j Eugene it will be made a special feature of the program. Joanna James, soprano, will take the solo parts of the Blessed Damosel. The solos are especially (Continued on page three.) >• May Peterson Charms Audience With Her Voice and Personality By John B. Siefert ^ Monday evening at the Heilig theater, i a Eugene audience was introduced to one of the most charming of all concert art ists, May Peterson, soprano, of the Met-: ropolitan Opera company, whose winsome smile and gracious manner won her aud ience ere a note had been sung. Beauti fully gowned she charmed the eye, while her lovely voice, which fairly scintillated, fell soothingly upon the ear. Her method of singing is one of perfect ease, which enables her to color her voice to any desired shade, but her numbers radiated sunshine to a marked degree. Her first group consisted of the well known aria, Voi Che Sapete, from the Marriage of Figaro, Mozart; an I ar rangement of the old English song, O Dear What Can the Matter Be, Arnold Box; Sigurd Lie's Soft-footed Snow, and the Norwegian Echo Song, Thrane, made famous by Jenny Lind. The num ber which seemed to appeal most, was the third, and the audience would fain have had a repitition so beautifully and daintily was it sung. The quaint Echo Song was also very well received, while the lovely melody of the aria was given with much charm, as was the old Eng lish song. Two of Schubert’s loveliest songs, Die V- Forelle and Fruhlings-glaube, together with Mahler’s cunning Hans and Grete and Marietta’s aria from Die Tode Stadt, Korngold, comprised a group which required daintiness as well as dra matic treatment such as the aria receiv ed. But few songs are lovelier than the Schubert ones, and they were splendidly sung. The quaint humor of the Mahler number was brought out to a splendid degree, and the aria was sung with true appreciation of its splendid possibilities. For a third group Nuit d’Etoile, De bussy, a gorgeous song, with an etherial atmosphere, was one of the high lights of the program, so enehantingly was it interpreted. Daloroze’s Le Coeur De Ma Mie, had to be repeated, so insistant was i the applause. The Little Brown Owl, Buzzi Jeecia. and Hageman’s ultra mod ern At The Well, completed this inter esting group, All the numbers were cap itally done. Four English songs, Mr. Bobin, Kath ’prine Glen, Wings of Night, Wintter Watts, repeated upon the insistant de-1 mand of the audience, Little David Play ; on Your Harp, arranged by Grant Schae fer, and a brilliant number by McFad yen, Homage to Spring was the last group programmed. The Glen song is a pretty conceit, so to speak, and its arch ness was cleverly brought out by the artist. Watts has written a well worth while song in his Wings of Night, and the audience was quick to grasp its mus ical value. The negro spiritual, and the MacFayden number were greatly enjoy ed. Nine encores were given through the program; five at the close, which attest ed to the sincere enjoyment of the art ist’s splendidly given program. Miss Peterson is most sincere in her efforts to please, and she sings with so much spirit that her audience feels imme diately that her singing is also a keen enjoyment to herself. Her ennunciation was a real joy, Charles Touchette proved to be a splen did accompanist, giving the artist excel lent support throughout her program. UNIVERSITY HEAD MADE MEMBER OF PHI BETA KAPPA President Campbell Elected to Honorary Standing‘by Campus Group BY-LAWS ARE ADOPTED Choice of Alumni Foundation Members to be Completed Next Tuesday Dr. P. L. Campbell, president of the University, was yesterday elected to hon orary membership in Phi Beta Kappa by the preliminary organization formed on the campus to arrange for the install ation of the chapter here later in the spring. The vote on the president’s el ection was unanimous. President Campbell is the first honor ary member to be elected by the Oregon organization. He is a Harvard graduate, member of the class of 1886. At the meeting, held in room 8, Com merce building, the constitution and by laws prepared by a committee made up of B. Justin Miller, P. L. Stetson, and Dan E. Clark, was approved. The choice of alumni foundation members will be completed, it is ex pected at the next meeting, Tuesday, February C. Arrangements are now under way for the installation of the new chapter. Thef exact date of the ceremonies will depend somewhat on the convenience of Dr. Henry Band Hatfield, of the faculty of the University of California, who has been designated by the United Chapters as the installing officer. PAN-HELLENIC RULES TO PROHIBIT CORSAGES New Buie Does Not Prevent Sending of Flowers by Men for Their Formats Pan-Hellenic Council took a final vote yesterday afternoon on the ques tion of corsages at women’s formals, the question that has caused a deep sea of discussion for the past two weeks. The vote was 9 to 2 against flowers. The house representatives voted accord ing to the concensus of opinion in the houses, and the results therefore show the decision of the majority of fratern lity women on the campus. There is, however, a considerable I minority, which remain skeptical about the abolition of flowers at their formals, and after the ^results of yesterday’s vote were announced, they issued the j /Warning that the men who have been ] granted an inch were not to take the I I proverbial mile. They henceforth bo ’ 1 over punctilious in every detail, ac-! cording to these conservatives, who,; /though loathe to part with this tradi- j tion, would like to accept the new trend ] ybf things, believing that the “chivalry hi the past” shall not be entirely wiped i out. In the meantime, this rule does not in any way prevent the men from send-; ing flowers on the occasion of their; own formals, and it is believed that even those most radically opposed to flowers at the women’s formals will revel in any that they receive upon the oc-j I easion of the men’s affairs. ,: Officers of Pan-Hellenic believe that the women’s fraternities have taken a progressive step in making this rule, j find that it will win nation-wide ap proval. The rule fosters a spirit of co operation between the men and women ! of the campus. It is doing away with a superfluous though customary pro cedure, and promoting simplicity. CAMPUS HAS VISITORS Two Alaska Robins of Gorgeous Hue Put in Appearance on Campus ,Wliat weather signs are disclosed to the one who believes in the old Indian animal forecastings when Alaska rob ins are seen hopping about the campus at thi3 time of the year? Yesterday, I morning two robins with gorgeous or- ( ange breasts and tipped wings ,ef the same hue introduced themselves to the Oregon campus, seen first, probably, I 'near the Journalism shack, hopping ; about seeking food. These two were !■ distinctive from the ordinary robin redbreast by their orange coloring and I the prominent black crest adorning I their proud breasts. It is not a com I mon sight to see these creatures I around. Many mistake them for the I'common Oregon robin but upon close i i scrutiny the difference can be per : ceived. Both species are of the same ! size and of practically the same habits; | j the actual difference lies in their i color. PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY EXTENDS WELCOME TO LEGISLATORS WHO COME TO CAMPUS TODAY I Visitors from Salem Invited to Approve or Criticize Institution; Plant to Be Shown Lawmakers Iii behalf of the students, the fac ulty, ami the regents, President P. L. Campbell has extended, through the columns of the Emerald, a wel come to the state legislators who will visit, the campus this morning and afternoon. Following is Presi dent Campbell’s message: “The University of Oregon ex tends a most cordial welcome to the members of the House and Sen ate of the legislature of Oregon, and their friends, who are its guests today. “Students, faculty, and regents join alike in this welcome. The deep interest in the institution which is shown by your willingness to take a day out of an over crowded session to visit it is an encouragement and an inspiration to us all. We feel that you believe in the great work of higher educa tion, and that you are expecting the University to show results i which will justify your belief. We shall be glad to make your ac quaintance, as fully as we can within a day, with the people, the I plant, and the plans of the Uni ■t versify. Its work you must judge by the graduates it is sending out intb the life of the state, of whom it has no occasion to be ashamed. More than three thousand of them are busily engaged in the multi tudinous tasks incident to the building up of the wealth and the civilization of a great state. “We hope that the feeling may be deep in the hearts of our visi tors today that the University is theirs—created by their laws, sup ported by their taxes, directed by their representatives and fitted with their sons and daughters. We hope they will approve whore ap proval is due, and criticize where fault may justily be found. “Above all, we hope they will see and realize the great responsi bility which rests on this Univer sity in attempting to perform the duties which have been assigned it, and that in full sympathy with the hopes and aspirations of students and faculty, and regents, they will unite their efforts with ours in building up in Oregon a Univer sity which may ever adequately and faithfully do the work which it has been given to do. “Again, we extend a hearty wel come, and ask that you will tell us the things you most desire to see and know.” ASK LEGISLATURE TO MAKE GOOD EIRE LOSS University Will Finance One Third of Sum Construction, of the allied arts build ing and the journalism building that are to replace the arts and journalism j structures destroyed in the fire of last July is about two-thirds finished, and these two buildings are among those that will be closely inspected by tho members of the 1923 legislature today. Both are located in the rear of Mc Clure hall, on the site of the two that were destroyed The fire was apparently caused by sparks from burning debris on property not far from the campus. A high wind carried the sparks into the cupola of the allied arts building, and only the desperate work of hundreds of helpers and the fine service of the Eugene fire I department averted the loss of perhaps lone-half of the University’s plant. The loss in plant is estimated by the University at $84,000. No insur ance was carried because of the fact that the state carries its own insurance, having provided by statute (Oregon Laws, chapter 5, section 2768) for the replacement of state buildings when burned. The loss was laid before the emer gency board, which advised the Uni versity to go ahead with replacement but to borrow the initial payments from (the 1923 millage, and ask the legis lature for reimbursement. The University thereupon let con tracts, upon the authorization of its regents, for replacem'ent at $74,000, and will have to spend $10,000 on equip ment. It is asking reimbursement to the extent of only two-thirds of the loss, having voluntarily offered to bear one-third. The money to finance the one-third it will raise by postponing certain other construction and by various economies, hi this connection, the recent report of the president of the board of regents, Judge J. W. Hamilton, of Roseburg, to Governor Pierce, read as follows: “The new structures will bo sub stantially the same type of construc tion as those destroyed, and will con tain more floor space. “As this report indicates, the Uni versity is endeavorng to finance one ! third of the required $84,000 from its income, in spite of the increased bur dens which it has had to assume in i other directions during the last two ! years, due to increased enrollment in all department^. The other two-tliirds $50,000, it is asking the legislature to cover by appropriation.” Judge Hamilton added: “The question of insurance on Uni (Continued on page three.) OREGON KNIGHTS TO MEET All Oregon Knights are requested to meet with Dean Bovard at 10:30 today at the Women’s building. Very import ant. Men will be excused from 10 o’clock classes. BASKETBALL SQUAB 0. A. C. Game Saturday Night is Most Crucial of Season I The development of the Orogon basketball team this year has been lit tle short of marvelous, since only one of last year’s squad is on the team, and none of the men had played to gether till the team was picked by Coach George Bohler after the barn storming trip of the Christmas holi days. The developing of the team which has placed the Varsity in a tie for first place honors is an accomplishment of which Coach Bohler should feel proud, for it is very seldom that a first year squad, such as this one, is able to win a high place. The members of the team were all experienced players before the opening of the season, and knew quite a bit of basketball, but the amount of im provement which they have shown in passing and pivoting in the last few games proves that they are learning all the time. Coach Bohler by his study of basket ball has been just as responsible for the winnings Oregon has chalked up this year, as the members of the team. He has a plan of attack worked out before every game which his team plays, and it was his knowledge of the Idaho offense, and style of shooting that enabled him to perfect a defense for the game here that brought the Var sity through on the long end of the score. Members of the team admitted after the game that if they had fol lowed Coach Bohler’s plans for the second half the Vandals would never have been able to come back as they did. Although the Varsity dropped the Washington game by giving the Husk ies two baskets in the .last minute of pjay„ °it was the inexperience of the men that lost the contest. When they were two points In the .lead and only one” minute' to go they should” .have' passed the ball back in their own terri tory in an attempt to hold it in their possession. Instead of this however, they tried to increase their. lead and j consequently lost the game. They all were immediately aware of the mistake | though, and according to Coach Bohler, | “It wiil never happen again.” Probably tin; most crucial game of j the season for both Oregon and 0. A. j C. will be that of Friday night, for ; they are so evenly matched that the j breaks of the contest will no doubt de j termine the winner. The team that j loses this game and the one here next j week will practically be out of the run ning, as Washington seems to be on | the inside track now, for the rest of her hard games with the exception of Idaho, are to be played on the Seattle floor. ELECTION ANNOUNCER G and M society (Condon Club) an nounces the election to full membership of Guy E. Armantrout, Portland, Karl Vonder Ahe, Hood River, and to as sociate membership, Siernon Muller, Vladivostok, Siberia. SPECIAL CARRYING LEGISLATORS ILL ARRIVE AT ELEVEN Dean Straub, Grand Did Man of Oregon, One of Three Who Will Accompany Party OVER 200 ARE EXPECTED Biennial Excursion to Campus From Salem Has Attracted Majority of Solons General Directions Ten o ’clock classes are to be dis missed at 10:45. Students personally notified to meet the legislative special will join tho reception group at the rail way opposite Villard hall. All other students will go at once to the Woman’s building, in order to be seated before 11 o’clock, for the assembly. At conclusion of legislative as sembly, about 12:30, students will disperse first, returning for first afternoon classes, which will be called at 1:30 instead of 1:15. Guides are exempt from afternoon classes, and will meet at Hendricks hall at 1:45. Inspection of build ings is expected to begin a few min utes later. Oregon Knights and orchestra members are excused from 10 o’clock classes. Knights will be as signed to service by their leader. Faculty members are asked to bo in readiness for visitors to either lectures or laboratories. Two hundred and ten persons have signified intention of coming to the University of Oregon this morning on the biennial inspection trip of the Ore gon legislature. Twenty-nve or the 30 members of the Senate and 50 of the 60 members of the house will com prise the center of the excursion. The remaining visitors will be immediate relatives of legislators, newspapermen, bfficials of senate and house, and a Inumber of legislative attaches. The Southorn Pacific special is to leave Salem at 8:45 a. m. Upon it will be General Passenger Agent John M. Scott, who is conducting the special in person so that it may come through on time and also so that no accident may happen to a group as important as the Oregon legislature. The special will also carry one rep resentative of the Eugene chamber of commerce and three representatives of the University of Oregon faculty. For the chamber, Frank L. Chambers will i be aboard, and for the University, Dr. James JI. Gilbert, Vi. K. Newell, and Dr. John Straub. Mr. Chambers and Mr. Newell have been in Salem since Monday morning, 1 distributing the invitations and making 1 other arrangements. Dr. Gilbert was I summoned to Salem by the committee on assessment and taxation as an ad viser, and will return for a day with the excursion. Dr. Straub went down as a special escort. The 45 years that the University’s Grand Old Man has spent on the faculty and in the state have given him an acquaintance with two-thirds or more of any legislature ever elected. No legislative party would be complete without him, for die has made this journey to Salem many a time to accompany the Senate and House to the campus. Trip is Business One No brass band or demonstration will greet the ‘visitors at Villard hall. The University has taken the position that the trip is a business one, during which the legislature will attempt really to get some idea of the educational pro cedure and the financial policies of the establishment. The day’s program will accoi Jingly be rather a quiet one. (Continued on page three.) EMERALD TO BE PLACED ON SPECIAL AT ALBANY Some 200 copies of this issue of the Emerald will bo taken to Albany this morning and placed aboard the special /train carrying the legislators to the University campus. John Anderson, 'senior in the school of journalism and University correspondent for the Port land Telegram, will have charge of the distribution of the campus daily. An 1 derson will interview members of the legislature during the ride from Albany to Eugene and these interviews will be a feature of the special edition of the Emerald, to be printed in time to catch the legislators ’ special this after noon.