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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1923)
COMMUNICATIONS Letter* to the Emerald from student* and faculty members are welcomed, but nust be signed and worded concisely If it is desired, the writer's name will be kept out of print. It must be understood that the editor reserves the right to reject communications. ME. ANONYMOUS—ATTENTION To Mr. Anonymous— You have flooded the Emerald of fice with letters lately, Mr. Anony mous; some of them have been good and some worthless. They have all found the wastebasket because they were unsigned. Space conditions prevent many let ters, though signed, from being printed. Often there is not room for a single one. Preference has to be given to those under 275 words which treat of real problems. Our campus is small so personalities Bhould be avoided. A writer who is willing to have his name published is more likely to have his article printed than one who hides behind a nomme de plume. However, names can be withheld if the letter is worth printing—provided we have your name on file. THE EDITOR. THE GREEN GODDESS To The Editor of the Emerald— Apart from the systematic British propaganda carried on in this country with the intention of misleading the people about the actual political con ditions and the method of Administra tion in India, I find that there has been a great deal of misrepresentation of the social customs and manners of the Hindus. The movies are having their own share in the matter, and a plot woven around Indian surround ings invariably ends in the exposition of the so-called Oriental witchcraft and trickery. The “Green Goddess,” which is go ing to be staged on the campus, is an instance of the kind. The plot centers around an Indian king, who is shown at tempting to offer two European travel lers as human sacrifices to the Green Goddess. No one denies that there are many social customs in India that are hindering their progress, apart from their political subjugation, but that ought not to give any one’s im agination a free scope to weave plots that entirely misrepresent the national characteristics of the people. It is tragic to see that a university, perhaps unconsciously, is helping to circulate such misrepresenation. Indian history is peculiarly free from any bloodshed carried on in the name of religion. There never was an in stitution like the “inquisition,” or “lynching,” much less “human sacri fices,” in any authentic period of Indi Umbrellas REPAIRED and RECOVERED at Hendershotts Next to Ye Towne Shoppe *$'HicTT SHOE L2SKS .LIKE YSVKSL OLD SHOES MADE NEW First Class Shoe Repairing University Shoe Shop B. D. SMITH & SON East 13th & Patterson IF THEY GO UP IN SMOKE Your clothes, books, musi cal instruments are valuable. It costs real money for new ones. ITS up to me to pay a large sum if you’ll give me a little sum. MY TREAT if you lose them. I write any kind of insurance. j. h. McKinley Rm. 22, 1st Nat. Bank Bid an history. The Sati was the only in stitution that does bring disgrace to India, but even then one ought not to forget that his voluntary self-immola tion was the outgrowth of the political conditions of India in the 16th and 17th century, was restricted to a small part of India where foreign persecu tion was severe, and to the upper class alone. It had a very heoric beginning into the details of which I cannot enter here. India expects the moral support of the Americans in her struggle for free dom from the yoke of a foreign gov ernment. It pains me to see that a vast majority of the people of this most progressive nation are steeped in deep ignorance about India. Why then, in the name of fairplay, one might ask, are such untruthful plays staged in institutions which are essentially ed ucational ? V. V. OAK. DEAN ESTERLY TO RECEIVE Informal Teas at Home of Dean Esterly May Become Weekly Events v - The home of Mrs. Virginia Judy Esterly, dean of women, will again be the gathering place for all University women who accept her cordial invita tion to tea tomorrow afternoon from four until six o’clock. Mrs. Esterly’s first reception to students last week was very popular, to judge from the large number of girls who “dropped in” for tea by the ample fireside at 667 East 12th street. The event promises to be a weekly custom and it is hoped that as many women as possible will take advantage of this regular opportunity to meet and know their dean in this informal man ner. ABE! VOTAHIT WE MAKE IN COLLEGE! The Scream of the Screen A FIRST NATIONAL PICTURE! Also “Her Dangerous PATH’’ TODAY and WEDNESDAY THE CASTLE —of the Best CHIROPRACTIC for all chronic diseases, stom ach, liver, kidney, intestinal troubles, rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, constipation, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and lung troubles yield readily to Chiropractic and Electro Therapy. For quick and per manent results call at my office, 681 Willamette Street, opposite Heilig theatre. Phone 860 DR. M. ASHTON Evenings by appointment. U. H. S. SENIORS TO FROLIC Music for Hallowe’en Party Friday to be Obtained by Radio The seniors of the University high school will frolic Friday night at the Anchorage at a hard time Hallowe 'en party. Music for dancing will be ob tained by radio, which Fred Burton is installing. The room will be decorated as for a rustic barn dance, with corn stalks, pumpkins and spider-webs. A bar from which liquid refreshments will be served is expected to play a promin ent part in the evening’s entertain ment. | DIRECTORY TO BE OUT SOON Names, Addresses and Telephone Num bers of Every Student Olven Soon all piggers can drop the worn slogan, “I met you at open house, I think, but I don’t believe I got your name.” Plans are being completed in Jack Benefiel’s office to provide all those with poor memories with a guido to the names, addresses, yes, and even telephone numbers of eveTy student in the University. The student directory, which promises to be a very complete little book, will be ready to go to press today. It is hoped that it will be ready to give out about Wednesday. PLEDGING ANNOUNCED Kappa Delta Phi announces the pledging of Emerson Edwards of The Dalles, Oregon. CLASSIFIED ADS Minimum charge, 1 time 26c: 2 time*, 45c ; 3 time* 60c; 1 week, $1.20. Must be limited to 6 lines; over this limit 6c per line. Phone 961, 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—Delta.. Gamma., anchor., pin. Finder please call 125. 49-023-25 Will the person who found small sized imitation leather note book containing notes of “High school problems,” Lat in, French, etc., return notes to Main RRJNGr US We are running a prescription de partment that can give you the best of service. We will call for and deliver pre scriptions and get them out in the shortest time possible. When in need of a drug store, think of us first and then come or call and we will do the rest. The University Pharmacy Eleventh and Alder Free Delivery Phone 114 Visitor's Week at Domestic Laundry Consider this a personal invitation to visit our laundry during this week. See how your clothes are laundered. No doubt you will discover facts you neve* real ized before. We want you to know the methods by which your clothes are made clean and lovely. J. T. SNELSON. Domestic Laundry 133 Seventh Avenue, West The Place to Eat • • • Meals at all hours • • i Soda Fountain • • • Confectionery • • • French Pastry Our Specialty • • • First Class Service Ye Towne Shoppe Ernest Seute, Proprietor Hot Sundaes These cold, drizzly days tend to cause one to have the blues. Let us drive those blues away with our hot sundaes—special in Hot Fudge, Maple and Bittersweet. Ye Campa Shoppe Ilerschel Taylor, Proprietor library or call 177Y. They may keep the cover. 52-023 For Bent—Ford cars without drivers. Phone 481, Harold Goedecke, Sigma Nu. 50-023-25 Lost—Amparo Spanish novel and black note book. Finder please call Mary Lucille McLain, 1317, 51-023 Lost—Purple silk umbrella left in Professor Barnett’s 10 o’clock modern government class. Finder please re turn to Emerald office. Eeward. 48-023-24 Terminal Barber Shop Has Changed Management Also Prices: Haircuts .35 cents Shaves .20 cents Haircut and shave ....50 cents Come and See Us i “If Winter Comes” . . . and with it the chills of drizzling rain or cold, clouded skies. Get some cheer from a good hot * cup of Java or velvety chocolate at The OREGANA 11 th and Alder Lunches Confections Now Comes Hallowe’en Parties Pumpkin Pies, Golden Brown Doughnuts, Big Bed Apples, Pop Corn, Fresh Apple Cider—and many other good things we might suggest. The old-fashioned Hallowe’en party is coming into its own again, judging by the many special orders this week for the above tasty good things to eat. If you are planning a party and will call on us, we may have just the right suggestion to make. NEW CROP NUTS OREGON WALNUTS are noted for their fine, sweet flavor. The new crop nuts are of good size, with soft shell and well filled with white meat. OREGON CHESTNUTS—They’re a real treat when roasted right. OREGON FILBERTS—Large nuts, sweet meat and a home product. ALMONDS—From California comes the fresh crop paper shell almonds. BRAZIL NUTS—Fresh shipment new Brazils—the big ones the children call “nigger toes.” PEANUTS—Fresh roasted Jumbo Peanuts. VOGAN’S AND IMPERIAL CANDIES The sales of our candies are showing a big increase due, we think, to our large assortment of the better hard finished candies and the many flavors shown in the Imperial hand-dipped chocolates. All at popular prices. Dice Grocery Co. Eighth and Olive 3 Phones, 183 Best Tailor Made Suits "^X^IIY pay $35.00 or more for a ready-made suiC when you can order a tailor-made suit that fits you well at our special price of $35 YM’E HAVE just received a large shipment of the finest quality of woolens. In order to introduce to our new customers, we will make you a t'uit for $35 and upwards. This means that, you get a big bargain. Starting Monday, the gigantic sale will last ONLY FOR TEN DAYS JJUNDREDS of our customers are * satisfied with our workmanship and service. Our fashions are the same as worn in New York. Place your or der while the ordering is good and we will do the rest. Yes,, the tailor made suits do wear We do cleaning, pressing and repair ing at reduced prices. H. R. LARSEN, Tailor 720 Willamette St. Upstairs over Griffin Hdw.