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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1923)
RARE OLD BORAS ARE SEEN ABROAD — Bodleian Collection at Oxford Viewed by Mrs. McClain OLD COPIES ARE CHAINED Campus Librarian Also Visits Bibliotheque in France Library books were chained heavily to the tables in the Bodleian library in Oxford in former days, according to Mrs. M. E. McClain, circulation li brarian, who has just returned from a trip abroad where she visited sev eral European libraries. “Some of the most valuable books there, are still chained,” said Mrs. Mc Clain. “A lifetime or two was put I into the making of some of the old books. They were written by hand by | monks and the process was very slow. | Among the most valuable books and manuscripts is a copy of a fourth I century writing. It is only two byj three inches in size and is on vellum, j The little copy is kept in a glass, case.” Library Pounded In 1400 “The Bodleian library was founded in 1400 and now has two million books and manuscripts. None of the books are circulated and it is a very grave offense to ‘borrow’ books there, al though 20 or 40 a year are lost some times. Among other rare copies is a Latin gospel writton by Macgreal, a bishop who died in 820.” While in Paris Mrs. McClain visited the Bibliotheque Nationale, the largest library in France and one of the larg est in the world. There are more than five million volumes and manuscripts there, many which are extremely val uable. A copy of one of Charlemagne's manuscripts and a bible that belonged to Charles the Bald among these. “One reason why the Bibliotheque has acquired such an unusual collection of books is that the early kings of France took an interest in collections of literature,” explained Mrs. McClain. “Also about the 16th century a law was passed that a copy of every book printed in France be presented to the library. This law still exists.” Original was Hotel “The Bibliotheque was started in the middle of the 17th century by a man named Mazarin. The original li brary building was a hotel and the present library is in the same place and liaB been built on from year to year until the library has become unique in the size and value of its collection.” Because of the great foar that fire would destroy these cherished books and manuscripts, there are no electric lights of any kind in the whole build ing. The library closed at 4:00 o’clock in the afternoou. No one is allowed in the stacks and most of the books are not circulated at all. The libraries in France do not use the Dewey deci mal system but have a method of class ification all their own. Thoy have a peculiar alphabetical system of com bined letters. In most of the libraries there is an American Section with works of most of the old standard, American authors. Old Bibles Seen Mrs. McClain saw an amusing thing while visiting the Vatican library in Borne, one of the most beautiful li braries in the world on account of its famous frescos and exquisite carvings of interior decorations. A collection of very rare old bibles is kopt in ono room. Many of these bibles are bound in vellum and inlaid with precious jewels. Right in the midst of this beautiful collection, garbed in limp leather, was an American book en titled “Sitting Bull.” This tale of the Indian chief had evidently been sent to the Pope from some admiring American as a gift. While in Italy, Mrs. McClain visited the remains of the home of Christopher Columbus in Genoa. -Say Hello First-* “RESOURCES OF OREGON” LOMAX LECTURE TOPIC i Third of Series of Radio Talks Sent From Oregonian Station; Course Open for Enrollment A. L. Lomax, professor of Foreign Trade of the school of Business Ad ministration, gave his third radio lecture last night from the Oregonian station—KGW. This lecture, “Diver sity vs. Adversity,” is the third of a series given every Friday night until and including December 21. The first lecture was an explanation of the field covered by all the follow ing talks: "The Resources of Oregon.” The second was on the horticultural advantages of Oregon and the talk last night covered the importance of small fruits and vegetables to the state. It took up the erop diversification as an asset to Oregon and emphasized that advantage should bo taken of this fact. He entered into a discussion on truck gardening and said that this phase of agriculture was relatively un developed, though the climate and soil of the Willamette valley are highly adapted to gardening. Lomax ended his lecture with a summary of the ad vantages of the Oregon canneries. The Kxtensien Division has put out a folder explaining the purpose of this course of lectures. It reads: “This is the first consecutive series of University lectures to be broad casted from this station. The course is not for credit, but regular auditors will be recognized by the issuance of a certificate of enrollment which in ad dition to its value as a souvenir of participation in this pioneer educational effort through radio telephony will en title the holder to full answers by cor respondence to any questions he may address to the University or to the Oregonian concerning the resources of Oregon. To obtain this certificate of enrollment, simply notify the Univer sity of Oregon, Portland office, 651 Courthouse, Main 3735 or the Oregon ian, Main 7070—ask for the radio de partment—of your intention to listen to the lectures.” -Say Hello First W. A. A. HIKE TO START AT 10 O’CLOCK SUNDAY Trampers to Leave Prom Villard and Follow Elver Trail East; Every Mile Counts The first W. A. A. hike of the year will be made Sunday, October 21, when all the girls who are interested in this phase of athletics will assemble in front of Villard hall at 10 o’clock, lunch boxes in hand. The hike will lead along the river toward Spring field. “This first trip is going to be al most entirely a trail hike,” said Janet Wood, head of hiking. “It will always give one more of the spirit of hiking ts keep off the main highways and to follow paths leading through the woods along the river banks.” Every mile of hiking counts for those who are trying to make points towards winning a letter sweater. In dividual points also count in do-nut competition for the Mazama hiking cup, which was awarded this year to Tau Nu. -Say Hello First LANGUAGE TEACHERS ENJOY SUMMER ABROAD Henriette Guoy and Carmen Espinosa Tell of Visits to Famous Spots * in France and Spain The Alhambra by moonlight, where ghosts of old Arab kings still keep lonely vigil in the deserted Court of the Lions, and where spirits of beauti ful gypsy maidens ’pick, small blue flowers along the pool’s edge in the Court of the Myrtles—this is only one of the spots of mystery and romance visited by Miss Carmen Espinosa, Uni versity Spanish teacher, during three months spent abroad this summer. A visit to the Alhambra at night is an unusual privilege to be accorded an American tourist, and is only allowed if the visitor is accompanied by some honored private citizen. At the college of the Pyrenees in Barcelona, Miss Espinosa with a group of other American students, took courses in the history of Spain and Spanish literature. She also visited in France and Italy. A trip to Monte Carlo, famous for its gambling and cosmopolitan populace, was also includ ed in Miss Espinosa’s summer itinerary. “I bathed in beauty all summer,” Miss Henriette Gouy of the Bomance We Invite U 0 to our store, where we have many attrac tions—the latest merchandise at lowest prices. Girls will find just what they need in yardage of latest design to make into garments which the season and oc casion demand. Our ready-to-wear department is com plete and we can fit you out in hosiery, underwear, bloom ers, slipons, gowns, dresses, skirts, sweater coats, etc. MEN’S SPECIALS, Saturday, Oct. 20th 25c Garters . . . 35c Garters . . . 50c Garters . . . 50c Belts. $2.50 Sport Sox Star Ties . .. . . . . 19c Pair . .29c Pair . .39c Pair .39c Each $1.98 Pair . 69c Each We can supply you with shirts, underwear, hosiery, ther mo jackets, caps, etc. BEARD’S 856 Willamette St. Obak’s Kollege Krier ORAK Wallace, Publisher E. A. Volume 3 C. S. service S-:-J Office boy and editor Number 2 SATURDAY, A. M. MJIH JONGG WILL NOT OUST POOL sms HEAD Fear of Fantastic Costume Given as Reason Contrary to certain statements said to have been expounded by the well-dressed individuals that appeared on the library steps Thursday morning, \Y. K. Wallace mnouueed today that Mali Jongg wSll not take the place of pool and billiards n h:s practical courses for college men. “After a period of research on several generations of college men, 1 have found that there can be no substitute for these grimes of the green-felt table,” he said today when interviewed by the Krier’s nosey reporter. “Furthermore,” he adds, “while we have always been very l;beral in dress restrictions at our in stitution, we deem it necessary at this one to take all precaution against the nthrobe danger." The courses in pool and billards have been unusually popular this fall, due erha’s, to the work of the “Greater Ohak Committee” that has been doing fate wide work during the summer. HISTORIC ART COLLECTION WILL BE UNVEILED TODAY l'ho formal opening of the famous Obak ■ rt gallery w>ll be held in the ma'n aud torium of Obak Kollege Saturday after noon and evening. While these pictures have noon on display during the ent;re •ear this is the first time that there has boon an offie;al unveiling. Free men who are interested in the ancient t— t >rv course in Oregon athletics are re quested to be present. Senior Men Seek Aid When Anxious Women Ask for Extra Dates As is always the custom during senior leap-week, Obak’s has been the refuge of both the over-popular and the un popular oldtimers during the last few days. The information department of j this paper has been over-run with quer- i ies of just what to do and why, when a blushing maid asks you for a date. In cases like this, as in most all af- I fairs of the heart, it has been found that one of Obak's pipes offers the sur est and most satisfactory consolation. Many senior men have adopted the slo gan: “Get a good pipe, boys, it’ll al ways be your friend.” There have also been drastic cases of j men who were almost starving to death because of having so many phone calls | during the meal hour. These found joyful relief at Obak’s snow-white luncheonette. After all, the week has been a big success, and many senior men have dis covered that after all there is no satis ' iction like the companionship of the Obak gang. Fledging Announced: Obak announces the pledging of: A. no S ort, Ima Prince, “Happy” Days, Income, and several freshmen. j language department, said. She also; spent her summer vacation in Europe, sailing on the steamship Paris on June 18 last. She spent the greater part of the summer at her home in Marseilles. In that city, Miss Gouy says there are many operas given during the summer in a Greek theater on the shore of the ocean, and during her vacation this year she was able to attend a number of these affairs. Of the scenery in the Pyrenees, Miss Gouy says, “I have never seen anything more beautiful. I had not expected them to be as lovely as the Canadian Rockies, but they were. “I am glad to get back, but I am in an awful situation, for I do not like to leave my friends here nor do I like to leave my friends and family in Prance.” -Say Hello First Read the Classified Ad column. CLASSIFIED ADS Minimum charge, 1 time 25c; 2 times, 45c; 3 times 60c; 1 week, $1.20. Must be limited to 5 lines; over this limit 6c per line. Phone 951, or leave copy with Bus iness office of Emerald, in University Press. Office hours. 1 to 4 p. m. PAY ABLE IN ADVANCE ONLY. Lost— Waterman fountain pen with gold clip in or on the Library steps. Finder please call 700. 46-020 Lost—Grey bag containing $13 in bills and small change. Finder call Frances Morse, 575R. Reward. 41-019-20 Lost—Black imitation leather note book possibly in Oregon building. Con tains notes in Latin, Spanish, French etc. Finder call 177Y 47-020-21 Six University Men—Desiring a home with all home privileges, use of dress ing rooms and sleeping porch, call at 513 East Ninth. Mrs. Howells, Phone 1180L. Board if desired. 44-019-21 Learn to Dance Private Lessons Daily 10:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. WE GUARANTEE TO TEACH YOU Everything taught from the first primary steps to ad vanced Ball Room, Exhibition and Ballet. Business Men's Exercise Dancing .. Newest Methods—Latest .. Steps Dreamland Temporary Phone, Moose Hall, 1673 Arah Hoy t Rae (Paris and New York) Teacher of the art and science of singing Voices tested without charge Telephone 526 Studio 938 Jefferson Laundry Service Caters to University students. All work returned in two days. WE CALL AND DELIVER Domestic Laundry Phone 252 , Bright, New FURNITURE You Will Like Priced Right! We are always pleased to show you through our big fine stock of Furniture and quote you prices. No matter what your requirements are you should not fail to see us and get our prices. SEE the Beautiful Little Hamilton Piano The World-Wide Favorite. BEST PRICES ON HEATERS We bought our heaters early at the right prices and are selling them the same way. In fact, we are making the best prices in the city. Buy on Credit BERRY'S PIANO & FURNITURE CO. 740 Willamete Street Phone 1470 SEE IT TODAY! ENID BENNETT BARBARA LA MARR and MATT MOORE Hidden Treasures—Russian Vamps —Pirate Gold. From modem London to the Span ish main. In a rollicking riot of dashing ad venture. The CASTLE Today, Last Day COMEDY SNUB POLLARD “THE OLD SEA DOG”