' VOLUME XXVII
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1926
NUMBER 55
CAPTAIN McEWAN ARRIVES TOD A Y:
CAMPUS TO GREET FOOTBALL COACH
Northwest
Hoop Outlook
Is Summarized
Other Teams Are Strong
But Edge Favors Web
footers; 0. A. C. Dope
Indicates Good Season
By H. M.
A survey of the teams that will
vie for northwest basketball honors
this winter finds Oregon in an ad
vantageous position with five let
termen and a host of gbod substi
tutes. Barring accidents, the Web
footers should be high in the run
ning, and finish one-two. Men like
Okerberg, Westergren, Hobson, Jost,
and Gunther would delight any bas
ketball mentor.
* * *
O. A. C., 1925 leaders, lost four
first-stringers but there is ev
ery reason to believe that they will
finish high, and may possibly dup
licate their previous success. Cap
tain Loris Baker is back at for
ward, and will again serve as king
pin of the Aggie percentage sys
tem. From present indications,
Fred Diwoky will pair with Baker
in the forward berths, with Bill
Burr and Bay Graap as guards.
Pinkerton will play center. Graap
and Diwoky are 1925 subs. Burr,
a graduate from last winter’s fresh-1
man team, is a comer, and deadly I
accurate under opposing (basl^ejts^ I
Pinkerton is a senior without pre-1
vious experience, but his height and
reach admirably fit him for the tip- j
off position. Coach Hager has spent i
a great deal of time with his squad, i
and the men look fine. I
On paper, Washington does not
appear to be up to previous stand
ards. The Huskies have been en- i
joying considerable success with Se-!
attle City League teams, but this
opposition is weak. Gratton Hale,
the only regular left, is captain,
and will play one guard, probably
pairing with Johnny Dahlquist.
Johnson and St. John will be .un
derstudies. Earl Jewell, a 1925 sub,
has been working at center, with
Propst in reserve. A1 Schuss, let
“terman, has one forward cinched,
while Francis Van Strelen and Alfie
James are contending for the other
berth.
“Watch Idaho” is the sentiment '
that has been going the rounds
among coaches. Idaho started in
with green men last year, and was '
coming like a prairie fire when the
season ended. The iVandals em
ploy an attack much like that of
the Aggies, minus the stalling tac
tics. If they can start in where
they left off, they will make ev
erybody hustle to beat them.
Their squad suffered a severe
loss when big Erickson, their reg
ular center, broke his leg in foot- 1
ball, and was lost for the maple
court season. However, they are
grooming a long boy named Kyle
for the place, and have Nelson, a '
corking good guard, in reserve for
the pivot job. Nedros and Miles,
last year’s regulars, will be back
for the front assignments, with
Jacobs as alternate. Lamphere and
Canine will divide the guard du
ties with Nelson. Fields is also a
guard prospect.
* * *
The Washington State Cougars,
as usual look mediocre, and will
continue, to do so until Doe Bohler
catches up with the modern trend
of the game. They have a number
of lettermen on tie job, but have
been taking regular trimmings from
neighboring semi pro outfits. Mor
gan, 1925 forward, and Gehrke, ex
center, are playing the guard posi
tions, but are encountering opposi
tion from Smith and Averill, soph
omores. Brumlay, a new man, is
at center, with Burpee and Nol
lan, lettermen, in the running. Nol
lan is a potential star in either a
center or forward berth. Schultz,
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ORIGINAL PLAYS
TO BE PRODUCED
IN GUILD BALL
Two Comedies and Tragedy
By Students Scheduled
For Mid - Term Showing
K. Buchanan, K. Kressman,
H. Webber Are Authors
Of Single - Act Dramas
Three original one-act plays are
to be produced sometime the mid
dle of this term by the Guild Thea
tre company. This is the first time
that plays have been presented on
the University of Oregon stage that
were written by the students. The
plays were written by members of
Mrs. K. H. Ernst’s play writing
class.
“The Kiss,” written by Kee
Buchanan, is a comedy. The scene
is at dusk. A silver light is shin
ing through the two long windows
and the door, making the scene
quite bright. The white pillars of
the porch and shrubbery cast deep
shadows here and there on the dark
green lawn and gravel green walk.
“The Kiss” is Comedy
The leading characters are Cyn
thia, age 15, and Koxy, age 13. The
two girls are standing outside the
window watching their 20-year old
sister entertaining a beau, and with
the hope of the “teens” they wish
they were 20 also. It is a light
comedy, which brings out very ef
fectively a “much human” phase
of life.
“The Kingdom of America,” by
Helen Webber, is also a comedy. |
The scene, as the title implies, is
laid in America. The characters
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HOUSEHOLD COURSE
PLANNED FOR MEN
Upholding modern freedom of
conversation concerning marriage,
Miss Lilian Tingle, head of the de
partment of household art, has un
folded a plan to admit men to a
course hitherto open only to women.
This course, now called household
management, she would enlarge
and' rename economic problems of
the household.
By allowing and encouraging dis
cussion between men and women en
rolled in such a course, Miss Tingle
believes that the students would
learn the opinions and attitudes of
the opposite sex about household
difficulties, and so be better pre
pared to take over the management
of a home.
In this way, Miss Tingle thinks
the course would prompt a proper
respect and understanding of the
attitude of the marital partner to
ward economic problems of the
home.
Besides helping a person in mar
riage, greater personal efficiency in
handling one’s own affairs would
be reached. Miss Tingle declares
that she would include what the in
dividual should know "about the
cost of living. So far, no definite
arrangement for such a course has
been made.
TEACHERS CHANGE CLASSES
Prof. George Turnbnll, a member
of the school of journalism faculty,
is to teach the Portland extension
class in newswritng this term every
Friday evening. Prof. (Ralph D.
Casey had the class in newswriting
at Portland last term.
VESPER SERVICE JAN. 17
The first vesper service this term
will be Sunday, January 17. The
program will be announced later.
There will be no service next Sun
day.
i
Van Doren List
of Twenty-Eight
1925 Best Books
Put in Library
A list of “the 28 interesting
books of 1925, selected by Mark
Van Doren, is posted at the li
brary circulation desk. Some of
the books on this list are on the
rent collection and seven-day
shelf; the others are chtalogiied
in the general collection.
“Two Lives,” by William El
lery Leonard, named in this list,
is a book which has receive^ a
great deal of comment. The New
York Times says of the author:
“He is a scholar and a thinker,
and his poetry reflects both scho
larship and thought. But these
weightier materials are irradi
ated with a fine play of color
and light and rqjnlered less pon
derable by the author’s graceful
lyricism.”
Some other books listed are:
“The New Negro,” by Alain
Locke; “A Chinese Mirror,” by
Florence Ayscough; “Skin for
Skin,” by Llewelyn Powys; and
“Dark Laughter,” by Sherwood
Anderson.
WELL TO APPEAR
IN ROLE OF SHYLOCK
Shakespearian Play To Be
Presented Monday
At the request of the English
ind dramatic departments of the
University, Robert B. Mantel!, not
od Shakespearean actor, will pre
sent “The Merchant of Venice,” as
his offering from his repertoire, at
the Heilig theatre Monday night,
it is announced.
Mr. Mantell can present but one
play here, so he requested that this
be named by University people and
others interested. “The Merchant
of Venice,” was the unanimous
ohoice, since in this Mr. Mantell
plays his most famous role, that
of “Shylock.”
Supporting Mr. Mantell will be
the greatest cast of Shakespearean
rotors ever assembled, it is stated.
Genevieve Hamper heads this bril
liant cast, in which are the names
of John Burke, Elizabeth Zachery,
Elwyn Eaton, Mary Glover, Arthur
Fox, Theresa Larkin, Hfirry South
orn, Bruee Adams, James Neill, and
others.
The company carries full scenery
for the repertoire, and the settings
ore as artistic and fitting as can
be made.
Mr. Mamtell has manifested a
genuine interest in the University,
bis advance manager states, since
be is a personal friend of Fergus
Reddie, former head of the (drama
tics department here. College dra
matics are to be depended upon for
the survival of the really worth
while drama, says Mr. Mantell,
since the advent of so much musi
oal comedy and theatricals of the
lighter vein.
This will be Mr. Mantell’s fare
well tour, and will be the last time
be will be seen here.
JANUARY 20-30 DATE
FOR PAYMENT OF FEES
Already the students who have
completed the registration require
ments are beginning to think of
still another requisite to University
attendance, that of fee payment,
with the announcement from the
cashier *8 office that January 20 to
30 will be the official time this
term for fee payment.
A penalty of $3.00 fot the first
day of late fee payment and an ad
ditional charge of 25 cents for each
extra late day will be added to. the
fees of those students who fail to
meet the time requirements.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Alpha Omicron Pi announces the
pledging of Marguerite Hill of The
Dalles, Oregon.
VARSITY FACES
CLUB HOOPSTERS
AT MULTNOMAH
Oregon Fans Offered First
Opportunity to Watch
Webfoot Team in Action
Reinhart’s Men Declared In
Fine Mettle; Anxious To
Start Season With Win
Tentative Lineups:
Oregon ....vs.... Multnomah
Hobson .f .Stinson
Gunther .f .Froude
Okerberg .c. Gowans
Westergren .g. Cole
Jost .g. Steele
Oregon sports followers will have
their first opportunity to teeo a
1926 team representing the Univer
sity in action, when the Webfoot
hoopsters tangle with the Multno
mah cagers on the club floor at
Portland this evening. Coach Billy
Reinhart’s proteges are in fine fet
tle, and anxious to start the new
year off with a win.
The following players are mak
ing the trip: Howard Hobson, Algol
Westergren, Charles Jost, Roy Ok
erberg, Jerome Gunther, Ray Mur
ray, Arnold ' Kiminki and Ray Ed
wards. The first five are letter
men.
Multnomah is Strong
Coach Ccivey, of the clubmen,
has lined up a formidable aggre
gation and will make every effort
to halt the collegians. His men
are cx-college players and each has
had the allotted three years of par
ticipation.
Dick Stinson and Carlos Steele
are former O. A. C. court captains
and are anxious to renew the hos
tilities in which they have shared
in past years. Russ Gowans should
need no introduction.
Chet Froude is a former Univer
sity of Washington star, while Irve
Cole obtained his college experience
in Kansas. All five of these men
are long on experience, which of
ten proves to be a valuable asset
at this stage of the season.
Men Show up Well
Last night the first team lined
up for scrimmage against a quin
tet composed of Chiles, Beeney,
Eberhart, Joy, and Hutchinson.
With the exception of Chiles, these
men comprised last year’s freshman
combination, and have the advan
tage of working together for a year.
They took the offensive and tried
everything in Ithe game—(ong
passes, short passes, lonig shots,
short shots, trickery, and power—
with negligible results. Jost show
ed up particularly well in the var
sity’s defensive play.
On the offense, the speed and
team work were a revelation, show
ing the benefits derived from the
gruelling barnstorming expedition.
Often a player, without looking,
tossed the ball into a seeming open
space, but a team mate appeared
magically to receive it. Sometimes
a player would fake a shot, feint a
pass to a team mate, and then loop
a goal. This takes quick thinking,
quicker acting, and looks good from
the sidelines. It is basketball.
Okerberg gave a great exhibition
of close-in work under the basket,
seeming unable to miss the circlet.
The entire team had its eye on the
basket, and looped goals from all
angles with the monotonous regu
larity of hailstones hammering on a
tin roof.
When Captain McEwan arrives-1
| tomorrow, the best possible init- J
j ial reception that can be given {
j him wonld be an informal stu- j
| dent welcome at the train. It {
| would not be necessary or wise I
| to have a rally. A student body |
| to welcome him at the train' will \
| give him a mighty good first I
| j impression of the type of school j
[ he has to work with. Let's have i
| a hundred per cent turnout.
(Signed) Walter Malcolm j
School of Arts
Plans Jury Day
Celebration For
Exhibit of Work
Students of the school of art
and architecture are beginning to
prepare for Jury Day, which will
take place January 21.
This celebration consists of an
exhibit of work done by all
branches and departments of the
school. Judges from outside, who
are interested in art and are of
ten thomselves artists, will judge
the work.
Very likely a few stunts will
be given, and other forms of en
tertainment will be provided.
This will be the first year that
this affair will be conducted in
accordance with a schedule. The
schedule and list of judges will
be published as soon as decided.
STUFF
BY
Dearth of Pictures Noted in
Humor Section
The humor section of the 1926
Oregana will include many snap
shots, but so far very few have
been turned in. Anyono having
snapshots of a humorous nature and
wishing to contribute them should
see Betty Cady, at her office, or
call Bob Keeney, editbr of the hu
mor section at 940. Also any other
novel campus pictures will be wel
comed.
All new members of the Junior
Week-end directorate are reminded
to order -an extra folio for the Ore
gana, at the Kennell-Ellis studio.
There are a number of students
who are juniors on the campus, but
because all requirements for a jun
ior certificate have not been filled,
are registered as sophomores. Those
students should see Alice Kraoft, or
call her at 688, in order to have
their pictures placed in the junior
section.
Students associated with honor
ary organizations or committees,
whose pictures are to appear in the
year book, are urged to have therii
taken for this purpose, if they are
not connected with a campus living
organization or have already done
so. New students on the campus,
as well as those who failed to at
tend to it last term, must make
their appointments for pictures at
the Kennell-Ellis studio at once.
Organizations that have spoken
for space in the Oregana, but have
not made their payments, are asked
to have their checks in by January
15, the final date for reservations
and payments.
The art section still needs talent,
and artists who wish to try their
hands at such work as lettering,
cartooning or designing are urged
to see Wayne Leland. All work
contributed will be carefully exam
ined and judged.
The new assignment chart will
be ready for use Monday, and will
be posted outside the Oregana of
fice on the second floor of the jour
nalism building for the benefit of
staff members.
Many new and interesting fea
tures and improvements in the year
book are promised this year by the
staff.
GEORGIANA GERLINGER
VISITOR ON CAMPUS
Georgiana Gerlinger, former stu
dent at the University of Ore., was
a visitor on the campus yesterday,
oil her way to the University of j
California, where she is a Benior.
Miss Gerlinger is a member of j
Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Sig
ma Phi, women’s national honorary
journalism fraternity. She major-1
ed in journalism while here and
was assistant journalism instructor
dm ing the summer school session.
She was head of the Big Sister
movement in California this year
and is a member of Mortar Board.
Alumni Entertain
New Gridiron Chief
At Rousing Banquet
Oregon Students and Officials Escort West
point Man from Portland; Rooters
To Meet Train at 1 :42
By HAROLD MANGUM
John J. McEwan, coach, author, and scholar—is scheduled
to arrive in Eugene this afternoon on the 1:42 train. This is
the word received last night by telegram from Walter Malcolm,
president of the Associated Students. It is expected that the
entire student body, and several hundred townspeople will be
at the Southern Pacific depot to greet him, and to accord him
a typical Oregon demonstration. He arrived in Portland last
Yearlings Are Victorious by
Score of 32 to 10
The Oregon frosh basketeers de
feated Franklin high school here to
day by a score of 32 to 10. Franklin
is rated ns having one of the best
teams in the Portland high schotol
league. Coach Karl “Spike” Leslie
left Eugene early this morning to
moot the Franklin team. Among
the ten frosh hoopsters who appear
ed hero were Epps, Scallon, and
Pope, all former Franklin stars.
“Tuffy” Chastain, all-state for
ward from Medford, recent high
point man in doughnut basketball
on the Oregon campus; “Gtord”
Hidings, cousin of the notable “Red
Hidings,” of O. A. C., famo, who
has shown the same whirlwind stylo
of his cousin; “Scotty” Milligan
all-state guard.from Eugene; Keith
Emmons, Bernard Hummelt, and
Donald McCormick appeared here.
Another game that is expected to
be bitterly contested will come off
between the Oregon frosh and Jef
ferson high school tomorrow night.
UNIVERSITY HIGH GETS
DRAMATIC EQUIPMENT
The University high school stage
and auditorium is now in the pro
cess of a thorough remodeling and
enlarging, because of the practice
teaching in dramatics by Univer
sity students at this school. The
changes will allow more room for
extensive work and better condi
tions for dramatic coaching and
teaching.
Miss Margaret Booth, who re
mains at the high school this term,
as dramatic coach, will present a
series of one act plays.
The play “Penrod,” by Booth
Tarkington, presented under the di
rection of Mrs. Edna Assenhiemer
who was assisted by Miss Booth,
will be repeated this term. The
play will be reproduced' as there
are a number of people who were
unable to be present at the first
showing, particularly University
students. The former presentation
took place during examination
week.
R. 0. T. C. RIFLE TEAM
PROGRAM IS ISSUED
The B. O. T. C. rifle team has
a full program before it this winter
and spring. The varsity men have
not been pieked yet, but the team
will be announced as soon as pos
sible.
The season’s schedule follows:
February 13, Oklahoma A & M;
February 20, Washington State;
West Virginia Military Institute;
February 27, O. A. C.; ithode Island
State College; Northwestern Uni
versity; March 6, West Virginia
University; University of Ciucinat
ti; University of Missouri; March
13, University of Delaware; West
ern Maryland College.
mgnr at / :id ana spent the
evening as the guest of the
alumni. A committee of Ore
gon students and officials, in
cluding Virgil Earl, Walter
Malcolm, Jack Benefiel, Ken
Stephenson, Freddy Martin,
and Sam Wilderman, journey
ed to the Rose city yesterday
to welcome him, and to serve as an
escort on the road to Eugene. His
wife and children are accompanying
him.
Oskies to Greet Coach
Rooters and Oregon athletic fans
havo their first opportunity to see
the new coach today. And the men
tor will receive his first conception
of Oregon spirit in the “Oskies”
broken by the student body.
His first official appearance on
the campus will be at tho next reg
ular assembly. In tho interim he
plans to investigate all phases of
the athletic situation of Oregon. He
will hold conferences with Virgil
Earl, director of athleties, and with
members of tho staff of tho physi
cal education department.
Formal Banquets Planned
The executive council of the Uni
versity will formally welcome hint
at a banquet planned in his honor.
The annual football team banquet,
which had been postponed to await
his arrival, will bo held soon. Later,
Captain McEwan will be the guest
of the Order of the “O” in Port
land.
His first few days will be filled
in meeting tho men who will form
his future elevens, posing for a few
pictures, and getting located in gen
eral. It is his intention to make
his homo at Eugene.
RETURNS FROM ORIENT
Allen B. Seidel, a sophomore in
pre-law, has returned to the cam
pus after being out during the fall
term. Seidel has just returned
from a trip to the Orient, where
he spent several weeks aboard s
United States shipping board boat.
He signed up as a fireman for the
trip last summer. He expects to
return to China and other countries
next summer in the same capacity.
PROFESSOR ZANE HAS
PROFITABLE VACATION
Prof. N. B. Zane, instructor it
normal art, spent his Christmas int
ention in a wav that was not only
profitable to himself but to the
school as well.
A trip to San Francisco, with
visits to the University of Califor
nia and Stanford, proved enjoyable
as well as very interesting, he de
clared when interviewed.
Professor Zane renewed old ac
quaintances and made' new ones^
while he looked into the new ideaa
of art and artists.
“We like to keep the school in
touch with the advancement of art
and help it to advance too,” Pro
fessor Zane stated. “Through my
trip, I succeeded in having inter
views and visits with some of the
artists of the great art center, Ban
Francisco.” At the two universi
ties lie observed their methods of
teaching art.
Among the men he saw while in
San Francisco were Maynard Dix
on, an artist who specializes in dec
orative studies of desert landscape
and the picture phases of Indian
life, and Arthur Mathey, whose de
corations are found in the state cap
ital and in court houses throughout
the state.