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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 24, 1925)
JEWELER SHOWS WORK OF GRAFT Early Forms of Decoration Traced By Frank Hale HISTORY OF GEMS TOLD Master Touch of Guildsman Shown in Exhibit Jewelry was the subject discus sed by Frank Gardner Hale yester day afternoon in the Museum of the Fine Arts building. Mr. Hale, who holds the title of Master Crafts man, held an exhibit of his work in the evening. Mr. Hale traced the types and making of jewelry from itg earliest years down to the present time. One of the first forms of ornamen tation that later gave birth to jewelry was the tatooing done by the savages, ho explained. This painful but effective method of ornamenting the body gave way to necklaces and head-dresses of feath ers, bones and teeth strung on strips of skin. The first pins were brightly colored thorns and fish fins, and combs followed from these. Barbarous implements of adornment were the pieces of wood, bone or stone that were inserted through the cheeks by cutting slits in the skin, and the earrings were a vestige of that. Stones are Explained From the Etruscans we have the first work in metal jewelry, and these people wore among the first to use cut jewels in cameo. These were even used as seals on Tetters at a later date. The art schools of the medieval days were con nected with the monasteries, as were all institutions of learning, and this accounts for the religious aspect of some of the old pieces of jewelry. Mr. Hale explained the various types of stones and where they were found. Rubies, emeraldB, diamonds, saphires and pearls are the precious stones, the first two being more valuable that the diamonds. He also explained that rubies could be produced artificially that were as perfect as those found in the earth. The emeralds as a class range in color from yellow to deep green, and the aquamarines are one of these classes going under an as sumed name. History of Stones Told The Japanese culture pearls which are “manufactured” by “an noying” the oyster, are now ac cepted as real pearls. Rubies, which are found in a small part of Bur ma, range in color from white to blood red. The name “Pigeon blood,” relating to rubies comes from the fact that the Burmese found thnt. the blood of a slain roy al pigeon is the same color as that of the dark rod rubies. Lnpis lazuli comes from Russia, nnd the finest diamonds, which used to bo found in Brazil and India, are now mined in Africa. Saphires are ono of the longest known stones, and aTe found in all colors. The daTk ones are the male and the light tho female. These are also found in India. * Mr. Hale told how the opal gained its reputation of being a harbinger of bad luck. He said that Catherine of Russia was so fond of the gems she spread the story that they brought bad luck so that all her ladies-in-waiting would discard them and she alone would be bravo enough to wear the evil stones. He said that if an opal is ground up it will show only a colorless powder, and that its flickering flame-like color is pro duced by an oily substance in the stone. That is why a cracked opal, if soaked in olive oil for “t hours will close together. Work of Craftsmen Recognized The old poison rings, used on enemies when you cordially shook hands with them were explained by Mr. Hale, and the old superstition of the wedding ring finger was cleared up. According to Mr. Halo, it was formerly believed that in the ring finger of the left hand there was a tiny vein that directly con nected with the heart and that for this reason they decided that this finger was to be the correct one for the engagement and wedding rings. Mr. Hale told of his course of study at Chipping Campdcn, Eng land, describing the manner of liv ing and the organization of guilds throughout the country. lie said that America is beginning to recog nize and appreciate the work of craftsmen, but that only the wealthy can afford to help the trade by purchasing the craft. It is a trade in which there is little money, according to Mr. Hale, but one that is kept alive by love and hard labor of its workers. SOPHOMORES’ DANCE TO BE NO DATE AFFAIR All that the sophomore girls have to do on Friday evening is to spruce up in their campus clothes, before 8:30. The far-famed cam pus Fords will then drive up to the doors of the Woman’s houses to bear the fair maidens of two years campus experience to the Campa Shoppe, where, with the aid of the best music, the best features and the finest of punch, the sophomore class is planning the most success ful no-date dance of the season. The patrons and patronesses for the affair are Mr. and Mrs. Virgil D. Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Del Ober teuffer, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Mc Clain, annd Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Earl. UPPERCLASSES TO MIX AT LARAWAY’S TONIGHT Campus togs, and no-dates are to be as much in order at the upper class dance at Laraway’s, as at the Campa Shoppe and the Woman’s building. The Pi-id Pipers are to furnish the mus^1. The committee, composed of two juniors and two seniors, has set the time at 8:3(?, to last until 11:30, the latter hour being because the party is held down town. Strawberries and ice cream, has been promised in great quantities. Those in charge of arrangements are Charles Jost, Margaret Dickey, Jerry Gunther, and Delores Pear son. Sport Scribes to Vie With Law School Nine; Game Is Set for May 2 (Continued from page one) This will complete an air tight in field for the writers. A question arose over Skipper Brooks, who is out for varsity, but the lawyers de clared that he couldn't make t the team anyway. Two other steller lawyers will also be absent, Don Husband and Harley Covalt. Both refuse to leave home long enough to play a regulation game. Both teams will provide their own yell staff and singing sections. Marion Dickey, with the assistance of Freddie Travis and Marg Wat son, will inspire the barristers with their silvery noted songs. The probable line-ups were an nounced as follows: Sports Writers: Wilderman . Godfrey, G.. Godfrey, R. Wester . Abramson .rf Ec.kman . 3h Casey ...If Cook . i-.c Laura .s§ Branin .p Miller .sub Syring .sub Sehlick .sub .as .cf lb 2b Lawyers: King . Du Paul Keetch .... Samuels Becker . Bullivant Evans . Es Crow .. Mautz Graham ... Warner .... Husted . Kelly . Ross - We Hunt Wig More Patterson .rf .P .lb .c ......2b .3b .88 .cf .If ...sub . sub .. sub . sub . sub .. sub . sub . sub Unusual Machine Parked On Oregon Campus Causes Great Deal of Commotion (Continued from page one) and with the aid of Dorothy Koopke and the historic, “car,” they soon had some pictures. As for the car, it was a clever production by Paul Krausse. The driver sits on a wooden stool behind his cardboard Rolls-Royce like Coolidge on his hobby-horse, and if he is careful indeed, it may not tip over. FRESHMAN DANCE AT 8:30; AFFAIR TO BE NO DATE The freshman dance will be held in the Woman’s building tonight at eight thirty. Although it will be a no-date affair the boys will be expected to take the girls home. Bob Overstreet is in charge of a Special dancing feature. Commit tees are Frank Ball, cleanup; Ver non Fowler, music; and Gwendolyn Powell, patrons and patronesses. EUTAXIAN ELECTS Eutaxian literary society au\ nounces the election of Ruth New ton, Mary Jo Shelley, Ellen McClel lan, Olga Jackson, Alice Dorman and Gladys Graltt. PLEDGING ANNOUNCEMENE Alpha Gamma Delta announces the pledging of Mizelle Rollwage, of Portland. PLEDGING ANNOUNCEMENT Alpha Chi Omega announces the pledging of Mary Benton of San Pedro, California. ORATORIO SOCIETY OF EUGENE TO SING HAYDN’S “CREATION” Mbre Than 170 University and Townspeople Will Take Part in Well-known Production The Eugene Oratorio society which is composed of over 170 University and townspeople will present “The Creation,” an orator io by Joseph Haydn, May 15 and 16, in the auditorium of the Methodist Episcopal church, under the direc tion of John Stark Evans, assistant dean of the school of music. “The Creation” depicts in beau tiful text as well as music, the various stages of the creation of the world.,It is exceptionally migh ty and dramatic, and demands a great deal of the singers. Prob ably in this country the “Messiah” is heard more often than “The Creation” due to the fact that it is i more singable. “The Creation” consists of three principal parts. The first tells the story of the creation of the earth. Bunning through this are many pas sages from the Bible, which are sung by the chorus and soloists. The most famous aria heard in this part is “The Heavens are Telling” sung by the chorus and trio. “With Ver dure Clad,” a soprano solo, is among the beautiful selections in the oratorio. The creation of Adam and Eve and all moving life upon the earth is the theme of the sec ond part. “On Mighty Pens,” “The Most Beautiful Appear” and “The Lord is Great” sung by the trio and chorus are heard in this part and are very dramatic. The third part is composed of many beautiful solos sung by Adam and Eve praising God for the creation of the world. The Oratorio society is for the purpose of bringing musical people together not only in Eugene, but by eventually organizing musical societies throughout the surround ing country and combining these organizations at least twice a year. Rehearsals are held every Monday night in the auditorium of the school of music and at present there, is a waiting list of 50 desiring mem bership. “It is our hope,” said George H. McMorran, president of the society and prominent merchant of Eu gene, “to make Eugene the musical center of the entire Northwest and this is not impossible considering the advantages Eugene possesses by having the Univerity of Oregon school of music here, one of the best on the Pacific Coast. We are also anticipating putting on a Mu sical Week in the near future, which will bring people from all over the Northwest. It is my opin ion that the Oratorio will grow to be an organization of 200 or 250 in a very short time.” For the presentation of “The Creation” three well-known solo ists will be brought from Portland. The organization is governed by an executive committee, which is com posed of the following: Mr. Mc Morran; C. D. Rorer, president of the Bank of Commerce; John Landsbury, dean of the University school of music and Mrs. A. C. Dixon. Glen Morrow is secretary. HAIRCUT? SURE! The Club Barber Shop Geo.W.Blair 814 Willamette NEW TAILOR MADE FULL-DRESS COAT FOR SALE Also Top-Coats for Half Price Modern University Tailor 1128 ALDER STREET Hat Specials $5, $7, $10 on Famous Brodine and Burlingham Hats • ' , ' • * . / f * Leone Jenkins Opposite Rex Theatre Laraway Bldg. Hats I | THAT COMBINE CHIC AND BEAUTY! « New Millinery is versatile, favoring both large and small jshapes. but advocates simplicity in adornment. Felt, straws and silks are popular fabrics, and an in novation in trimming is the nse of conventional flowers of cut felt. A large selection to pick from gives Milady every op portunity of making a satisfactory choice. Ruth McCallum Carter Phone Over First National Bank TOWN GIRLS I WITH SUSAN CAMPBELL HALL Kappa Omicron Defaults To Alpha Chi Omega Susan Campbell hall baseball team I, came off the field victor ious Wednesday night with a score of 18-12 against the town team, won after five hotly contested in nings in which only the highest type of sportsmanship was evid enced. The town girls gave their rivals a stiff fight throughout the 'entire five innings, taking the for tunes of war in the manner of true sportsmen. Betty Lewis and Mary Ella Mor rison were referees. Ruth Scott and Virginia Gray representing the town team, did highly creditable work. Charlotte LaTourette and Florence Baker played exceptional games for the winning team. 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