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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1923)
Alumni Publication to b( Issued December 15 CLASS OF ’14 TO GATHEF Feature landed to Create Interdst in Reunion Students are going to have 0 chance on December 15, when the next issue of Old Oregon is' dis tributed, to see how millrace parties were carried on in the days of yore —in the nineties. No, there will be no detailed account, but there will be a picture of several derby hatted men and flowery-chapeauecl women, enjoying the race in—not canoes—but just rowboats. Judging from the picture, the race with its now popular haunts, was not the same then, and the part most en joyed was where the Ninth street bridge now is. Class Pictures Listed There will be a picture of the •class of 1882, and one of the perman ent secretary, Miss Mary E. McCor pack, taken in 1882. The pictures are quaint with their old-fashioned settings and clothes. One of the most interesting articles is one by Herbert Thomp son, ex-’96. The article takes up the teaching of English as it was in his day on this campus. His teacher was Dr. Luella Clay CaT son, Mr. Thompson is a writer for the New York Mail at present, and it is an interesting fact to notice that his article is illustrated by “Compositions” he wrote when he was at Oregon. The third article on deans of the University is about George Eebee, written by Nancy Wilson, ’24. Eebee is dean of the graduate school. He returned this fall from a year’s trip in Europe, where^ he studied several colleges, principally Oxford. ’14 to Have Reunion Len Jordan has written an article on the athletic question with re gard to “Shy” Huntington. A page devoted to athletics, edited by Web ster Jones, and a page of poetry edited by Margaret Skavlan, takes up the student part of the publi cation. The class of ’14, which is putting on a reunion next commencement, rivalling that of the class of ’13. last summer, is printing a list of “personals ’’apart from the person al section. This is for the purpose of getting members of the class in terested in their old classmates. F, Harold Young, of Portland, perman ent , secretary, has charge of the “personal” column. NEED OF MUSEUM URGED BY LEADEP (Continued from page one) every other university and college, the chief building and the center of the campus is the university mus eum. Personally, I am far more interested i(n the doings of tjhe University in, say, the eighties and in the personalities and actions of the students in any year, than in all the foreign notables in the world. Neither Hunk or Hal bears any striking resemblance to Rudolph Valentino, but 20 years hence, I reckon that the student body would sooner have the photos of these two men on view. I know, of course, that a highly efficient student has been selected to look after the varsity doings, and file them in that extraordin ary attic in the library which is called the varsity museum. I know that files of the Emerald and other I papers are kept by the library and | the school of journalism, and I know I that- Dean Sheldon is compiling a history, and knowing him as I do, I know his work will be valuable— but all that is not the point. The ’ indelible sear on our varsity honor is that we have no department to 'preserve our traditions; in fact, that in our mental inertia, we cjuite miss the meaning of the “Oregon Spirit.” One realizes the nature of the .opposition: no money, no space. The first objection is, of course, childish. Savings could be made in other ways, and, anyhow, it need not cost much; as to the second: in the spring of 1918, we had not enough class room space for our student body. In October, 1918, our student body had increased over fifty per cent, and we Iftd three hundred men, in ad dition, in the Oregon’s Officers’ Training Corps. It wras quite a job, ; fitting them all in. In fact it took me nearly an hour’s planning to fit 1 them in comfortably. I suggest now that a campus build ing be dedicated to this high pur pose of preserving traditions; that the strongest man and the best or ganizer on the faculty be made head of this department; that from the members of the faculty who have most spore time, eight should be carefully selected and scheduled to give four hours a day each, until we have caught up; that from the student body two men and two co eds be elected, and that credits to almost any extent should be given them for their work. Thus a de partment could be organized to take this reproach from us. In conclusion, may I point out that foreign criticism, if well meant, is generally valuable, as it is the opinion of a kind of contemporary posterity; that we are in a sense, the Pilgrim Fathers of the Univer sity of Oregon; for example, the initiation of freshman is—I am told —only an aggravated form of the burning of witches; and if the Pil grim Fathers had neglected their history and traditions as we do ours, the United States might be called Topsy-Land now, and you could only surmise that you had “just growed.” DOCTORS CHECK WORK Re-examination to be Made of Cases Noted at First of Year Dr. Bertha Stuart, University physician for women, and assistants in her department are very busy this week adding the finrfl touches to the term’s work and checking up corrective cases whiclf were noted at the beginning of the year. Appointments have been made for freshmen or sophomore women who are underweight, and for all heart and lung cases. All of these are to be re-examined and any improve ments noted. EMERALD TO MAKE LAST APPEARANCE DECEMBER 16 The Emerald will make its last i appearance on the campus this term. Sunday, December 16. There will be no issues during exam week. The j final Emerald for the year 1923 is - to be an eight page paper, and will be composed of news and features. SAY FELLOWS ’ Did you know that we are selling a silk sock for men that is a winner and the price is only 50c a pair. If you don’t, the first time you are down town, drop in and ask to see it. You’ll be agreeably surprised at the value. OREGON MAID HAIR NETS Bigger and better double nets, cap or fringe 10c HOSIERY We carry an excellent line of silk hose for the ladies. We have a won derful full fashioned silk at pair. $2.00 STATIONERY Box papers, a wonderful assortment, 15c to $5.00 Greeting cards that are sure to please—all prices HANDKERCHIEFS For men and women. A most complete line of plain and fancy, import ed and domestic hand kerchiefs. Prices 2 for 5 and up. Try Hill’s Economy Store First We Carry Over 7,000 Different Items PICTURE MOUNTING j STARTS NEXT WEEK Cover Design for Oregana is Decided Upon I Students who have not had their photographs taken for the Oregana may have them done during the re ! mainder of this week and all of next week, is the statement made by Freda Goodrich, editor of the 1924 issue of the publication. “Work is progressing so rapidly ; that picture-mounting will begin next week,” announced Miss Good rich. For that reason it is desirous tlfcit every photograph should be in the hands of those in'charge of the mounting at once. “To date over 1,000 portraits have been taken, but there are still more to be photo graphed within the next week,” she continued. The staff is working diligently on a schedule and the duties of each member are arranged so that a definite amount of work is accom plished every week. The design for the cover of the book has been finally approved of and sent east to be finished. Last i week-end the order for the paper | was placed,. Aibout 1,600 copies ! will be printed this year, which is I about 100 more than last year. The inumber of pages in this year’s is !sue will be 484, exceeding last year’s number by 20. Miss Goodrich stressed the fact that all organizations have not sent in their checks and that they must have them in not later than this week. After that time, no space will be saved for tardy payments. ALL-STAR TEAMS PICKED BY STAFF (Continued from page one) flash, and Percy Locey, of the Ag gies, have both been consistent per formers this season, also. Dick Faville, of Stanford, and Jimmy Bryan, the sorrel topped Waslungtonian, take the first call for the guard berths. Beth of these men have been strong points in their respective lines, spite of the fact that Bryan was handicapped by minor injuries throughout the sea son. Bellman, of Washingon, and Hawkins, of U. S. C., have also done noteworthy work during the past season. i To Hal Chapman, for his ability as a field general and his accuracy as a place kicker, goes the position , of All-Coast quarterback. Close on his heels, however, .is the Stanford : signal barker, Scotchy Campbell, whose ability to run back kicks ' and to skirt ends makes him a I dangerous man at all times. The halfback positions would go to Don | Nichols, of California, and to ■ Johnnie Wilson, of the Huskies, al | though there are a number of men l on the coast, such as Blewett, Cal ifornia; Fitzke, Idaho, and Zeil, Washington, who are backs of ex i ceptional ability. The staff was unanimous in its choice of Ernie Nevers, the Stanford steam roller, for fullback. This big fellow’s line smashes have been the sensa tion of the coast this fall and few indeed are the times he has been stopped in less than .two yardsf. Nichols is Captain This lineup would present a for ward defense that would average I better than 200 pounds from tackle to tackle, and with that a pair of ends who are good pass snatchers and are down under every' kick. Each of the chosen backs are line plug gers of no mean ability, while all except Nevers, excell in op^n field running. Nevers could well take care of the punting, while Chapman is dangerous via the placement route within his own forty yard line. For captain of the team, the selection would go to Don Nichols, who led the Golden Bear to victory this season. The staff realizes that the logical man to select a team of this nature is one who lias officiated at a ma jority of the games, a man of the calibre of Sam Dolan or George Varnell, but since it has become ; siu’li a popular pastime among the scribes, the Eme'r.ald sport scrawlers [‘submit this ^election. The second All-Coast team would be: Ends: Hickey, W. S. C ian, IT. S. C. Tackles: O. A. C.; Kuhn, Wash. Bellman, Wash.; Hawkins, Center. Walters, Wash. Campbell, Stanford; Halves, Fitzke, ] Idaho; Blewett, Cal. Full: Tesreau, Washington. .; Phytli Loeey, I Guards: r. s. c. | Quarter: | BETA THETA PI TO BE INSTALLED AT 0. A. C. Gamma Mu is Name or New Chapter; : University Members Will Attend Ceremony Beta Tlieta Pi, national men’s fraternity, will install a new chap ter at O. A. C. December 8, to be known as the Gamma Mu chapter. Kappa Theta Rlio, the local, was granted a charter at the national convention of Beta Theta Pi last July. It lias about fifty-three active members. All members of the University of The HAT SHOP can supply you with Orna ments for your hair or dresses Hampton Building You Have a Christmas Question We have the answer Come and let us settle your shopping worries now— Don’t wait and get in the jam— FEES DELIVERY The U niversity Pharmacy llth and Alder Phone 114 i • i 1 Equestrians have recognized that the f i sport requires a special manner of dress ^ 9 -—habit. § • BOOTS » I i | Are an essential element. They add g smartness to the appearance. As a part | of Graham’s footwear service we are now | prepared to supply your requirements. I Lutheran Brotherhood LUTHERAN MEN—Are you able to see before you an organized group of 200,000 men with insurance of $100,000,000 in force, writh worthy buildings known as LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD CENTERS in our farger cities? Now wre have the chance to establish such a center right here in Eugene. Come on Friday, December 7, at 6:00 p. m. to the Trinity Lutheran Church Sixth and Pearl Supper Served for 25c The ladies begin serving at 5:30 and keep it up till 6:30. Then the Brotherhood Business Meeting starts. Be sure to be there, and on time, you Lutheran men! . . . . . . . ..B BH* * H ! For Riding f I S Oregon chapter of Beta Theta Pi i will be present at the installation Saturday. Frank J. Ensign, assist- j ant general secretary of the fra ternity, will officiate, assisted bv the district chief, Merle Chessman,! an Oregon alumnus. HEMSTITCH LNG Pleating and Buttons Pleated skirts a specialty. THE BUTTON SHOP ?hone 1158-L 89 E. 7th Av« Cravats What man does not expect to receive Cravats for Christmas? Such anticipation has become a tra dition. They are always welcome gifts, too, provided care is exercised in their selection. We are sure that yon can purchase Cravats at our store that he will be proud to wear, for they are the sort he would choose for himself. Wade Bros. Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes ♦ SEE-PROOF Shoe Water-Proofing An Oregon Product for Oregon Students Ask for FREE SAMPLES at LOVE and BARRETT or JIM the SHOE DOCTOR H. G. See Co., Sole Mfgs. and Guarantors, Portland, Ore. Formal Opening of the College Side Inn TONIGHT Dinner Dance 6 to 8 P. M. Only $1.00 Table D’Hote Dinner No Charge for Dancing Reservations now Phone 1 41 WHAT IT IS: An informal dinner dance, under the management of the College Side Inn; independent of the informal dance later in the evening. From 6 to 8 p. m. ONLY Regular Informal Dance THIS DANCE —is the first of the dances that will be given in this hall by Jack Myer’s Midnite Sons every week-end. Follow ing this dance the regular admission will be 85c. Tlie dance tonight is informal and a separate function from the dinner dance earlier in the evening. Informal Dancing 8:30 to 12 $1.10 Including War Tax i : \ JACK MYERS MID-NITE SONS Songs by Warren Clark Feature by Camille Burton