Doubter Often Better Student Perhaps we are all too busy cram ming for this week's grind of exami nati&ns to relish the real oppor tunity they afford. What-are they-— . these two-hour sessions with blue books and fountain pens? Does the instructor in charge of the course try to see how difficult he can make bis questions? Is he trying to flunk a large percentage of his class for the purpose of showing how high are his standards, Is he trying to find out how much the poor student knows? There is an answer to each of these questions found in the real es sence of Education itself. For what’ purpose have w’e been reading his tory, economics, literature and law? Are we seeking a mass of informa tion? Are we trying to find the key to success spelled with dollar signs? We can learn facts; we can read endless book material and listen to interminable lectures without becom ing educated. But if, in the course of our work, we learn to discrimi nate; if we take the critical atti tude, toward all we do, then we may go into the examination room this week fully expecting to do our very best. If our minds are arbiters of the true and false, the good and bad, the attractive and repulsive, then the period of examinations gives us a chance to exercise the gift of good judgment. Do you know something? Why? Of what use is it? Does it make you happier? Is the informa tion at your command so many cen "classified ads Minimum charge, 1 time, 25c; 2 times, 46c; 3 times, 60c ; 1 week, $1.20. Must be limited to 5 lines ; over this limit 6c per line. Phene 951, or leave copy with Business office of Emerald, in University Press. Office hours, 1 to 4 p. rn. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONLY o-o TYPING — Experienced typest. Phone 768-J or 396. D-6-tf. BOARD AND ROOM—For men students. Ninth and Hilyard. Phone 797-L. ' D-16 LOST—In library, black fountain pen, Friday afternoon. Finder please Phone 1626-R. D-15-16 FOR RENT—Large, light, attrac tive room with heat, use of bath and phone. Suitable for two men students; also sleeping porch ac commodations. Phone 1329-J. 1860 Onyx. D-14-16 BELL Theatre ! SPRINGFIELD THEODORE ROBERTS | in “GRUMPY” Don’t Miss This | Starting at 6 P. M. Running Continuous I tries in a mental catalogue which 1 will fade with disuse, or is that in formation of vital importance to you in determining your attitude to j ward life and its problems? The best doubter is often the best student. lie who works with open mind, trying to fit every new experi ence into the scheme of his being is educating himself. That individual looks forward with pleasure to the examination period, for he can sit down to a blue book and write out the clear impressions which he has formulated during the progress of i his course. Emeralc to (Continued from page one) The certificate is signed by the editor and will have the winner’s name as well as the amount of the prize on it. Emerald O’s will be awarded to the most deserving members of the news and business staff at the time the other prizes are given. It is not necessary to be a mem ber of the staff to enter the con test. Unassigned stories and tips will be counted as credit to anyone. They will also count toward Emerald appointments. Several changes and additions will be made in the staff at the first of the term. A similar contest was conducted last year and prizes totaling $75 were given, while 13 members of the news staff and five members of the business staff received Emerald O’s. Marian Lowry, a sophomore in the school of journalism last year, won two of the major prizes, which totalled $20, the first for efficiency and consistency in reportorial work and the secoud for handing in the most unassigned stories. During the spring term she had 115 stories published in the Emerald. Ted Janes proved to be the most efficient day editor, the last spring term. Taylor Huston was judged: the night editor having the cleanest! paper. George Belknap, a freshman last year, won the tip contest, hand ing in 420 news story suggestions. HEMSTITCHING Pleating and Buttons. Pleated skirts a specialty. THE BUTTON SHOP Phone 1158-L 89 E. 7th Ave. Program for the ! Coming Week | I ■ ■■ . • j MONDAY and TUESDAY _ “The Little Red School House ” with Martha Mansfield, Elmo Lincoln, Sheldon Lewis, Edmunpl Breese A tale of the strangest country school house in the world. THE OUR GANG RASCALS IN NEWS “DERBY DAY” FABLE WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY ^—————————— Mary Carr—Percy Marmont IN “Broadway . Broke” New York’s greatest white way. Its gay night life, brilliant cabarets and fascinating mystery, interwoven with the joys and sorrows of Broad way’s theatrical life as lived behind the scenes and in the homes of its profession. ; FRIDAY and SATURDAY John Gilbert in “A California Romance” 20 CENTS ANY TIME SPECIAL TRAIN to Portland Friday, December 21st Leaves Eugene (S.P. Depot) 1:10 ' p. m. ; Arrives Portland (Union Station) 4:45 P. M. Regular Daily Trains Leave Eugene *3:35 A. M., 10:43 A. M., 3:32 P. M., 4:12 P. M. SPECIAL TRAIN From Portland Tuesday, January 1st, 1924 Leaves Portland Union Station at 7 :00 P. M. Leaves Portland East Morrison Street at 7 :05 P M REGULAR DAILY TRAINS Lv Portland Un. Stn. *1:00 A.M., 8:40 A.M., 9:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M., 8:00 P.M., 9 :00 P.M. •Handle Pullman Standard Sleeper between Eugene and Portland. ♦Eugene City Street Cars will hold for arrival Jan. 2, ’24. LOW ROUND TRIP FARES Agent will gladly furnish any information you may wish. JOHN M. SCOTT Assistant Passenger Traffic Manager Portland, Oregon SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES ■■ ■ -■ — ■ ■ ■' --I Bose La Vogue Beauty Shop Manicuring, Scalp and Face j Treatments. Marcelling Over Campa Shoppe Phone 1592 The feature story prize was won by Monte Byers. Winners of the contests will be chosen by the Emerald editor and the editorial board. Cynic Meditates on Things in General j (Continued From Page One.) ter impossibility of going to church on Sundays. A bad headache New Year’s morning. Then back to school again; a re turn to the institution of scandle sheets; a payment of excessive lab fees and last term’s library fines. r ■ The valueless resolutions to study more and spend less during the coming term. Oh, for the Christmas of twenty years ago, with a jovial red flannel, white, cotton, rope-wdiiskered Santy; the sticky all-day suckers and the jumping monkeys that failed to jump. The fireplace and stockings, the brightly decorated tree and the stomache ache. Problems of the Yuletide, and they call it “Merry Christmas.” SEE BAKER - BUTTON for Albums m Go Home 0. E. FOR THE HOLIDAYS LOW r?rTpd FARES rorttana .$0.70 Corvallis .$2.05 Astoria . $10.25 Baker .-30.39 Ilood River .$10.31 Pendleton ..$21.31 Albany . $2.35 Prineville .... .$24.67 Rainier . $8.00 ji Redmond .$22.53 St. Helens .$7.00 Seattle .$18.91 Spokane .$32.73 Salem . $3.50 Tacoma . $16.17 The Dalles .$11.85 Walla Walla . $23.19 Wenatchee .$30.77 I Woodbnrn . $4.40 ! Yakima .... .$27.61 I iictfets on sale December iy to 25 inclusive, return limit January 7. Proportionate fares to other points on the Oregon Electric | Railway and connections via Portland. SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE Leaving Eugene Friday, and returning after the holidays will be announced during the week. DAILY TRAINS Leave Eugene 7:35 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Arrive Corvallis 8:58 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 3:17 p.m. 6:59 p.m. Arrive Albany 8:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 6:50 p.m. Arrive Salem 9:40 a.m. 1:35 p.m. 3:55 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Arrive Portland 11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:35 p.m. Details will be furnished on request OREGON ELECTRIC RAILWAY Phone 140 F. S. Appelman, Agent An Electric Heater— Will make a lasting Christ mas gift ^for any house hold. For, it is indispens able to every home and, therefore, sure to be ap preciated. Also, many other useful presents. , < White Electric Co. * Fixtures, Wiring, Supplies 870 Willamette Phone 254 | Combination Silver Front Buckle, Butler fnish, with bur nished border and initial, and hand boarded cou hide belt Come and See The PERFECT GIFT HIGKOK BELT and BUCKLES Complete $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 j and more. HICKOK BELTOGRAM $i.oo and more McMORRAN & WASHBURNE j 4 Homo In The Land Of Paradoxes” Sermon-theme of the Rev. Frank Fay Eddy at the UNITARIAN CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING • * * Does the pursuit of philosophical truth always lead us . finally to a paradox? Does our choice lie between bowing to a religion of super naturally imparted authority and a natural religion which leaves us bewildered in a universe as meaningless as an idiot’s dream? # # # The soloist at this service will be Robert McKnight. # # * . Services begin at 10:45 o’clock. The church school fol lows the morning service. There are classes for University men and women. * * # # We stress freedom of opinion for each and tolerance of opinion for all in our “Little Church of the Human Spirit.” A Radio Set is the ideal gift for Christmas. Radio is now the modern form of home entertainment. Or Are You Building Your Own? If so, see us for the necessary parts as we carry a most complete line at prices that suit. We give reliable serv ice in Radio and Electrical work. i Myers Radio and Electric Service ! 691 Willamette Phone 330 ^ I Jewelry Should top your list of most appro priate and timely Christmas Gifts. Appropriate because it produces that lasting remembrance you hope for. Timely because there is no bet ter occasion during the year to give Jewelry than at Christmas time. So, in selecting “His” or “Hell” Gift, we cordially invite you to step in and see our attractive offering. ' 8KHES EUSENE , —Find Sundays Blue? You will be surprised how delightfully the time will pass if you visit the Rainbow for your Sunday evening supper. One of our juicy steaks, a crisp salad or a piece of home made pie, will prove a certain gloom chaser. Remember — Drop into the Rainbow to select your Christmas candies. I The Rainbow HERM BURGOYNE, Proprietor