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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 14, 1925)
-ffl * Lemmy’s Ghost The Hammer and Coffin Society Edited by Rolf Klep UNDER THE NICOTINE TREE # # # Room—“Say—Where yu’ been. You look as thougji you’d had a fight.” Mate—“Just came back from a field meet. Who wouldn’t be hot.” Room—“Field meet?” Mate—“Yeah. Met that co-ed you told me about. She took me down to the field for a try-out.” • • * Mark—“How does Harriette appeal to you?” Brutus—“It all depends on whether she thinks I have any money to spare or not.” * • • The Mastic Age By Black Mpks, second to Percy Marks His nostril quivering with antilipation, Bandall Woodward climbed the hill which led to the college. Winded as he was by the climb, he was still able to wave the pennant he had purchased at the station and give vent to a few “Whiskies” in honor of his arrival at the fair universitas. College was just as he had pictured it. There was a senior in one of those green rooting caps which seniors always wear! There was a student have a petting party with a dog just as the story books about college had it! Bandall had often wondered why the collegians should designate a dog by such a queer name as “Co-ed,” but had decided that it must be the latest college slang. Anyway ^Randall |v-as determined to get a co-ed of his own and have lots of petting parties. He did so mueh want to be one of the boys. n. Eandall knocked timidly at the door of the room. 3(uoAi ji ‘uMop jpna;,, - open,” cried a voice from within the room. Surprised but not nonplused, Eandall kicked the panel out of the doar and crawled into the room. “I’m Eandall Woodward, your new room mate,” he said as he rose to his feet. “My name is Johnson,” said the lad who confronted him, ex tending his hand, “Put ’er there.” Eandall put his suit case in the outstretched hand, and sitting down on the table with his legs crossed in the ap proved college style, sang the first verse of “Hail, Alma Mater.” III. It, was the second day after Eandall registered that He saw a man belonging to his father’s fraternity. He didn’t dare speal{ to him but he recognized the pin. It was the reproduc tion of the trunk of a tree with the Greek letters, Omega Omi cron Omega on it, or as it look ed to Eandall W. O. W. Ean dall hoped that some day he would be asked to join the or ganization. IV. “Woodward, what kinds of money are there?” Eandall was so pleasantly shocked by this unexpected at tention that he was rendered speechless. He could only strangle over his rapidly devel oping Adams apple, and paw helplessly at the air. However he finally managed to blurt out> “Two kinds, real and counter feit.” Of all his professor, Eandall loved Dr. Jilbert the best. His kindly face reminded Eandall of his dear papa in far off Cot tage Cheese, and the way his hair stuck out over his high stiff collar seemed so intellec tual to Bandall. In fact such was his affection for the , doc tor that he always thought of him as “Dear Dr. Jilbert.” He used to repeat this to himself when he was feeling homesick, and it never failed to help re move the lump from his throat. V. Bandall couldn’t believe his senses. It seemed impossible to him that the men whom he had always idealized could, be guilty of such degradation. These men couldn’t be so un speakable low. He refused to believe it at first, but the truth could not be concealed.—And the wojaen, too. That was what hurt. It was bad enough to learn about the men, but when Bandall dis covered that the women were guilty, too, the blow nearly killed him. The college men, the college women, and even most of the faculty were chewing gum ad dicts! Chicle fiends! The night after Bandall discovered this, he cried in his pillow for hours. Disillusionment hurts so terribly. VI. It was his roommate, Bill Johnson, who started him on the downward path. Bill had repeatedly attempted to get Bandall to try the loathsome stuff. He would plead, “Just try half a stick. That little can’t hurt you.” And Bandall would answer, “No, Bill, I can’t do it. It would break mother’s heart if I ever got the habit.” But one night when Bandall was exhausted from his labors he yielded to Johnson’s sugges tions. “One stick can’t hurt me, and it might help my hali tosis.” The sugary morsel crumbled in ■'his mouth, the warm mint flavor seemed to pervade hns whole system,— and Bandall Woodward joined the mi'ghty legion of the lost! VII. He met her at a Beeman’s Bust, or Wrigley’s Wiggle, as they were sometimes called. She was a pretty little thing, but the bulge on her jaw proclaim ed an addict.* Love was born between them almost immedi ately. They were so sympa thetic in their tastes. She pre ferred Tutti Fruitti, and so did he. The second night after meet ing her he proposed, and she confessed her love for him. “But,” she said, “it wuoldn’t be fair for us to bring little ones into the world who might be chicle fiends also. We must consider the unborn genera tions.” Bandall recognized the truth of her words, and drawing her to his bosom whispered, “My dear, we must break ourselves of this dreadful habit, Love will give us strength.” vn. No longer is the air of the campus tainted with the seduc tive odor of spearmint. No longer do the students’ jaws move with bovine pacidity as they sit in class. No longer do chewing gum wrappers lit ter the grass and sidewalks. The demon chicle has been de feated in battle, and the cham pion is Bandall Vroodward. The great emancipator sat at his window looking out over the campus. It was the night before commencement. A feel ing of contentment stole over him. His work was done, and yet it was only started. As he sipped his evening portion of warm milk, he murmured to himself, “College ain’t so bad after all.” The past ■week was marked by t number of fraternity initiations the April Frolic and the men’s smoker on Saturday evening and the matinee dance given by mem bers of ^tortar Board on Saturday afternoon, but, as a whole, the week was rather a quiet one, due to the nearness of Easter, which was a very joyous occasion. Now that Lent is over there will undoubtedly be a resumption of larger and more formal events for the greater part of the term. Perhaps the most unusual and charming event of the season was the annual Easter breakfast given in the sun parlor of the Osburn ho tel Sunday morning by Epsilon Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta. Special guests were the seniors of I At the Theatres -— — — - -^ HEILIG—Tonight: “Pampered Youth.” .Wednesday night, Western Vaudeville, present ing five Orpheum and Keith acts of quality. Plan to at tend the second • augmented show at nine o’clock. Coming: “That Devil Que mado,” “The Snob,” “The Great Divide,” leading mov ing pictures of the year. The Greenwich Village Follies, with Galligher and Shean comes April 28. Dinner en gagements for principals and 20 artists models can be ar ranged by calling Heilig pub licity manager. THE BEX—Last day: A three feature program; the dramatic success, “Gerald Cranston’s Lady,” a drama of marriage for convenience, with James Kirkwood, Alma Bubens, Mar guerite de la Motte, Bichard Headrick and Walter Mc Grail; the Bex stage novelty, “Badio a la Bex,” featuring the latest invention, “Visible Badio,” with seven stellar soloists and broadcasters, at 7:25 and 9:30 p. m.; Christie comedy, “Don’t Pinch,” with Bobby Vernon; International News Events; LeBoy De Vaney In atmospheric accom paniment on the mighty or gan. Coming: “Beckless Bo mance,” a farce deluxe, with Wanda Hawley, Harry Myers, T. Boy Barnes, Tully Mar shall and star cast. LAST TIMES TODAY A Three-Feature REX Program The Dramatic Success “GERALD CRANSTON’S LADY” with JAMES KIRKWOOD ALMA RUBENS and star cast The Stage Novelty “Radio a la Rex” with seven STELLAR SOLOISTS —at 1:25, 9:30 CHRISTIE COMEDY CLASSES IN BALLET DANCING For University Women Postponed on acount of April Frolic WILL BEGIN Tuesday, April 14 7 p. m. Laraway Hall KATHERINE IRVIN STANG For particulars phbne 163J | the fraternity who are Ivan Hous ton, Victor Bisley, Bobert Hawkins and William Poulsen, while addi tional guests were alumni of the chapter. The table where breakfast was served was arranged in the form of a diamond, the shape of the frater nity pin, and in thq center of the diamond was a huge basket of spring flowers surrounded by moss. •Potted plants, cut flowers and ferns were used about the room. Each guest was presented with a little parchment lamp on which were tiny flower baskets similar to the large one in the center of the table. An orchestra composed of Lois Parker, Lora Teshner and Alberta Potter furnish^} music and Aub rey Furry sang “Smoke Dreams.” * * * Walter Evans Kidd, a student of the school of journalism, recently announced his engagement to Nan cy Pendleton of Glenwood, Wash ington. Mr. Kidd, who is a jun ior in the University, is an ac knowledged poet both on the cam pus and in the world of western lyrics, conducting the “Lyric Bain bow” poetry column of the Emer ald, and having had his work ac cepted by outside publications. Miss Pendleton was a student of the University of Oregon last fall term, of the class of ’26, and ma jored in education. She is attend ing . Washington State Normal school at present. Mr. Kidd is affiliated with Sig ma Pi Tau. No date for the wed ding has been set. An interesting announcement made at the annual Alpha Gamma Delta Easter breakfast was that of the engagement of Crystal West, ’24, to Wayne Meek, ex-’25. Tiny Easter rabbits dressed in fluffy crepe paper skirts carried cards bearing the news. Miss West was a member of Al pha Gamma Delta, Phi Beta Kap pa and Pi Lambda Theta, and Mr. Meek of Kappa Sigma. She is teaching in a Seattle high school this year,, and Mr. Meek is finish ing his college work at the Uni versity of Washington. * * * Of interest to a wide circle of friends is the announcement of Mil dred Smith’s engagement to Ken neth Smith, which was made known at the Pi Beta Phi house at a mid night supper on Saturday after the April Frolic. The center piece for the dining-room table was of roses. Cards found in each girl’s piece of cake told of the betrothal. Miss Smith, who is a major in sociology, has just returned to col lege this term to complete her sen ior year. Her home is at Redmond, Oregon. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Oregon and a member of Delta Tau Delta. At present he is attending medical college in Portland where he is a junior. He is affiliated with Nu Sigma Nu there and Sigma Psi, a national research fraternity. FORMER TEACHER RETURNS FROM VISIT IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. Catherine Cogswell Thorne, formerly an instructor in the dram atic department of the University, and herself an actress who has played the boards in other days with many of the most eminent ac tors of this country, has returned to Eugene after visiting in Los An geles during the winter months. Those who knqw her and wish to renew their acquaintance with her will probably find her often in Guild hall during the rehearsal of plays there, as she has never lost her love for things theatrical. At present she is the guest of Mrs. Idaho Campbell. Girl Delegates to Come To Campus; Woman’s League Meeting to Open (Continued from page one) lems, pan-hellenic questions, and student indifference. College Head to Speak Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhart, president of Mills college, will speak at the weekly student as sembly, which will be held Friday at 11:00 o’clock, instead of Thurs day at that hour. PATRONIZE EMERALD ADVERTISERS PIANO UAZZ WATERMAN METHOD Beginners or Advanced Learn jazz piano in a few lessons, by new improved method of teaching Demonstration Free Winnie Irene Russell 244 7th Ave. East Guaranteed Rebuilt Typewriters Royal Understood Remington Oliver Woodstock L. C. Smith I Prices Banging From $25.00 to $65.00 NEW REMINGTON AND UNDEBWOOD POBTABLES Student Bates—$4.00 down, $4.00 per month COMMERCIAL MIMEOGRAPH WOBK OFFICE MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO. GUARD BUILDING . Phone 148 Oh Boy! Look Who’s Here Genuine Mexican Dishes Enchilades Del Heavo Enchiledes Del Maize Tortico Del Maize Chicken Tamales Texas Tamales (Hot) Chile Con Came Chile Mack Spanish Chicken Pies Frijoles “AND YES” Chinese Chicken Noodles Chinese Pork Noodles _All Above Dishes* Made in Our Kitchen IMPERIAL LUNCH 727 WILLAMETTE STREET The entertainment program -will include, besides the “Old Oregon [Trail’' dinner Wednesday night and jthe following program, feature luncheons at the houses, Thursday noon; a Womeh’s League tea, from 4:00 to 6:00 in Alumni hall, in the afternoon; a glee club concert at 8:00 Thursday evening; a Sunrise Breakfast by Mortar Board, Friday morning at 7:30 at the Anchorage; a luncheon at Hendricks hall Fri day noon; a formal banquet at the Anchorage in the evening, followed by a formal dance at the Woman’s building; and a picnic and dinner at Nimrod Inn, Saturday. All the decorations and other plans are being carried out with the idea of making the whole con ference a? typical of Oregon and the Oregon campus as is possible. Anna DeWitt, newly elected president of the League, will act as junior delegate to the conference, and Edwina Richen has been ap pointed the senior representative. Stepping Right Out This Season? Want the best and latest in shirts and neckwear, of course TStep out at lunch time, and step in and run over our newest shirts, neckwear accessories. You’ll be glad we told you about them. STORE^MEN 713 Willamette Street “Known for Good Clothes’* Famous Yells camera!! Things weren’t going so well. The handsome college devil didn’t look the part—something was lacking. They had tried everything—but it remained for a college man to give them the inside information. The next#day the hero appeared in a Kuppenheimer suit — the new “U” model. That’s why the fel low’s yelling camera—he just can’t wait to start taking the real thing! —■lil ■ I I'll M IIMBI I'— — I I I 'I FDR STYLE QUALITY € ECONOMY —the house of Kuppenheimer good clbthes