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©regmt Hatlg Upiversity of Oregon, Eugene iBOt, ABRAMSON, Ed!,or EARL W. SLOCUM, Manager EDITORIAL BOARD May Nash ... Managing Editor Harold Mangum . Sport* Editor PhiJlipa Sherman, Feature Editor Newd and Editor Phones, 655 DAT EDITORS: Claudia Fletcher, Beatrice Harden, Bob Galloway, Genevieve Morgan, Minnie Fisher. Alternates: Flossie Radabaugh, Grace Fisher. MIGHT EDITORS: Larry Thielan, Bill Haggerty, Bob Hall, Clarence Curtis, Wayne Morgan. .SPORTS STAFF: Jack O’Meara, Dick Syring, Art Schoeni, Charles Burton, Harry Van Dine. f STATURE WRITERS: Donald Johnston, Joe Sweyd, Ruth Corey, A1 Clarke, Sam Finley, John Butler. OPTER NEWS STAFF: Jane Dudley, Alice Kracft, Edith Dodge, Frances Bourhill. MEWS STAFF: Helen Shank, Grace Taylor, William Schulze, Herbert Lundy, Marian Sten, Dorothy Baker, Kenneth Roduner, Cleta McKennon, Betty Schultze, Elaine Crawford, Frances Cherry, Margaret Long, Mary McLean, Barbara Blythe, Bess Duke, Winston Lake, Lela Forrest, Ruth Newman, Miriam Shepard, bred Schultze, Lucile Carroll, Betty Schmecr, Pauline Stewart, Maudie Loomis, Dick Jones, Ruth Newton, Dan Cheney. BUSINESS STAFF Calvin Horn . Associate Manager Milton George . Advertising Manager Sam Kinley . Advertising Manager E. Edwin Ross .. Foreign Advertising Mgr. Herbert Lewis .... Ass’t. Advertising Mgr. Francis McKenna . Circulation Manager Bob Dutton .... Ass’t. Circulation Manager Ruth Corey . Specialty Advertising Alice McGrath . Specialty Advertising Roberta Wells . Office Administration Advertising Assistants: Joe Neil, Ruth Street, John Allen, Jflossie xtaciaDaugn, rrea- | crick LaFolIette, Maurine Lombard, Charles Reed. Office Administration: Dorothy Davis, Irene Bowlsby, Ed Sullivan, William Miller, Lou Anne Chase, Ruth Field. Day Editor This Issue—Bee Harden 'light Editor This Issue—Larry Thielen Assistant-— Eugene Laird The Oregon Daily Emerald, official publication of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, Eugene, issued daily except Sunday and Monday during the college year. Member of Pacific Intercollegiate Press. Entered in the postoffice at Eugene, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscription rates, $2.60 per year. Adver tising rates upon application. Residence phone, editor, 2293-L; manager, 1320. Business office phone, 1895. Unsigned comment in this column is written by the editor. Full responsibility is assumed by the editor for nil editorial opinion. THE capacity of a human be ing for any good is strictly limited.—Charles C. Josey. Spiritual Realities Versus Football Fame FROM Centre college, in Danville, Kentucky, comes a new refrain for the old “over-emphasis of ath letics’’ song. Instead of the usual complaint that sports are overshad owing things cultural, the new-old wail charges that religion is getting tho worst of it. Soveral points must be made elear at once. First, speaking in general terms, we are pretty much in agreement with those who charge that tho tendency in Ameri can colleges is toward undue stress on athletics. We have no desire to ridicule this view. Second, Centre college is a sectarian school, “own ed’’ and controlled by tho Presby terian church. Third, despite its academic unimportance, it has pro duced many formidable football teams. Tho Presbyterian Synod, now in session, has decided to investigate tho “affairs” of the institution, make effort to minimize the in fluence of tho football enthusiasts among tho alumni, keep control of tho college in the hands of the church board and not in thoso of alumni who serve only as alumni, and has recommended “the choice of a man for tho presidency whoso emphasis shall be soundly upon tho moral and spiritual aspects of col lege life instead of upon the athletic and who shall be profoundly con vinced that this is a Presbyterian church institution and should re main so. ’ ’ Opinion of the governing board was, in general, that “no college the size of Centre has any right to maintain a football team able to compete with Harvard.” Bogging the pardon of the board, we cannot refrain from mentioning that until “Bo” McMillan came to ■Centre and led his football team to smashing victories over tho big eastern teams, we had never heard ■of the institution. Of course that is neither hero nor there in this problem, but really wo don’t remem ber having heard any cries of over emphasis of athletics several years ago when the McMillans were gain ing Centre more publicity than a thousand paid agents might have been able to engineer. But times do change. Wo do not attempt to settle tho problem. The fame of the “ Pray ing Colonels” was too much for tho institution, and has proven to be a boomeraug. The denials of tho Cento, eollego newspaper, are rather weak. Besides a front page editor ial denying tho charges, page one carries five stories on athletics, and the remaining two columns are devoted to tho story of the Synod’s meeting. The loud editorial on the inside page also deals with foot ball. Over-eniphasisf Oh no. And wliat is the answer to the chargesf The usual “no founda tion” stories, and so on. But all this is relatively unim portant. The unusual part of the proceedings is the sudden and tardy charge that religion is being neg lected, while nothing is mentioned about neglect of goncral educational matters. Perhaps the “spiritual realities,’’ one of the most am biguous terms ever coined, is meant to include this. In any event, there was no mention of it. If the Centre college officials are attempting to force religion onto the students in the same degree that the students are willingly accepting football, there is danger of more over-em phasis, this time of the spiritual. This may be gross heresy, es pecially in reference to a sectarian school. But we feel that wholesale attempts at making religious mat ters more acceptable than football aro futile. Thero is more appeal in a rough-and-tumblo fight, formerly approved by the Synod, than in all the moral inspiration it now of fers. The blame, we say, is the board’s Evidently, it found it necessary to wait until puny Oglethorpe had beaten tho “Praying Colonels’’ 12 to nothing, before suggesting a change. Buck action would have been decidedly out of place in the days of “Bo’’ McMillan, for the religious gentlemen evidently are able to keep separate their recogni tion of “spiritual realities’’ on the one hand and the value of publi city on the other. Give Us Light, ^ Educators IN THE very interesting symposi um on adult education, methods for further democratizing education were suggested. President Crane propounded what he considers a very radical move: •namely that all high school graduates bo given the chance of a university education, regardless of their previous record. Btich a move might be held to be unwise at present and will be so, until, as President Crane suggests, wo have courses of a year or even shorter. This ideal conceives that instead of educating the man for the job exclusively, we educate the man to be a man in the fullest sense. Such a plan would entail such a tremendous waste of the taxpayers’, students’ and parents’ money that we recommend, instead of less stringent entrance require ments, more exacting requirements for admission. Yes, college educa tion should be a privilege, but not one too lightly earned, lest there be no appreciation of the oppor tunity. And so democracy goes marching on in our state universities and in our scramble to provide an educa tional suit for everyone we give an occasional man a very poor fit. Here and there may bo a man who can work faster than others on account of special ability or inter est, but he must lag with the rest, take tho same required courses, for must we not provide equal oppor tunity for allf Yea, though we lean backwards. And the slow man must hobble along ns best he can and must keep up with the crowd. The time has come in education as in industry, to give a man work he can do and enjoys doing. Wo put it squarely up to the educators. Show us the way.—1). T. Portland Orchestra Leader to Address Musical Symposium The address to be given by Wil lem van Hoogstraten «t the music symposium this morning at nine o’clock will be “not only intellig ible but fascinating even to one un familiar with musical terms,” said John Stark Evans, assistant dean of the school of music. Mr. Van Hoogstraten, who re turned recently from Europe to at tend the celebration, is the con ductor of the Portland Symphony orchestra. This summer ho acted as guest conductor at the Stadium Con ference in Now York City, and at the Hollywood Bowl. The Underwood String Quartette, 'accompanied by Mrs. Jane Thaeh er, will open the musical program, which precedes the address, with Cesar Franck's “Allegro.” Mrs. Prudence Clark will sing a contralto solo, (Iroig’s "Autumn Storm;” Bean John J. Landsbury, pianist, will play I.iszt's "Polonaise in E Major;” and John Stark Evans will present an organ solo, “Piece Ileroique,” by Cesar Franck. Tft SEVEN 4 SEERS - * WE SURELY AGREE WITH THE MEN THAT SLEEP ON THE PARK BENCHES THAT THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE SUM MER. I • • • Abnormal Nothings By .TOE SWEYD A Winnegat sang in a Wiffen pooph tree A song of the days of yore, When side by side with his lady fair He strode the Squeedonk shore. “Oh” said the Winnegat. “Just to be, Where the zephers tickle the Humdrum tree. Just for the love of a fishes scale, I’d like to chew the foot of a whale. Twould thrill my heart once again, To be wet by the sonp in a fountain pen. His call was heard by a cuckoo bird, Who sat in a dried up well, “The pleasure you seek is that of the weak, Look for your fun in Hell.” “Them’s cruel words, brother ” The Winnegat said, But never theless my condition Benders me fit, to chew and spit And laf at the Hell of Perdi tion.” Off he went with the pack on his hip. Swaggering to and hence. Till he reached the spot where a little “blot” Was peeking thru the fence. “ Hie thee over, git outa me way or I’ll sock yuh on the point.” “Dont get tuf youh great big stiff, Who in Hell owns this joint?” “Damdifino” the Winnegat said. “Lets run and get the la dies. ” “Ats the dope” the little blot said. “Cant raise the devil in Ha des.” » » * THOUGHT If it weren’t autumn I’d think it was spring, and try to got a mill race date—but it is autumn, aint it? Bun Baby Byeington Papa’s gone to Washington To get a nice full flasfe of gin To put a lot of nothing in. CUPID’S CUSPIDOR Dear Mr. McHoehandle: I must confess that I am a Sophomore. But what gets me down most is that last year I had to help build the bon- j lire iu the rain. This year Jupe is going back ou us and my room mate who, by the way, is 6ft. by 200 lbs., just landed a hot date for the week end wont let me pray for rain. Thanking you for any suggestions, I am your most obedient servant, PBKPLKXED. i "You say there’s a simp who owes me four dollars?” “110. I say where’s the sym posia for scholars?” * “A little of this goes a long *| * ways,” cried the monkey as he * * spit tobacco juice over the cliff. •! **••**«•»•• A senior was asked what she thought of the Mexican situation. She replied that she thought it a shame that President Suzzallo was ticked out. “LAUGH THAT OFF,’’ SAID THE WARBEN AS HE ADJUST ED THE STRAIGHT JACKET. SEVEN SEERS Theaters > __ McDonald—First day: “The Mid night Sun,” a gorgeous, thrilling drama of love—a handsome Russian officer’s fascination for sc beautiful “Dancing Doll” slave girl, who brought a kingdom to her feet, then laughed at love—until a great crisis turned laughter into fear—and hap piness. The large cast is headed by Laura LaPlante, Pat O ’Malley, Ray-1 mond Keane, George Siegmann and other favorites; on the stage, those mirth-provoking, syncopating enter- \ tainers, “Sharky” Moore and his happy, sanppy “Merry-Macks,” in; their own new fun fest, “Homeeom-I ing Harmonies,” with Jack Wald ron, harmonica wizard unique, night ly at 9; (tonight only) second big weekly “Discovery Night,”, present ing a score of local talent in songs, dances and solos; Frank D. C. .Al exander in marvelous musical set ting, and offering another “song car-tune,” “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” assisted by Ko-Ko, on the screen; Webfoot Weekly news from all over Oregon. Coming—Corinne Griffith in “In to Her Kingdom,” a glorious rom ance of a modern duchess, who gave up regal luxury for an American bungalow—priceless jewels for a sales girl’s freedom—to be really loved; and, a new stage presenta tion, “A Night in a Chinese Den,” with “Sharky” Moore and his in imitable “Merry-Macks,” offering the latest in syncopated Oriental symphonies, nightly. Rex—Last day: The epochal drama of the west, “The Last Fron tier,” with William Boyd, Marguer ite de la Motte, Jack Hoxie and star cast; Kinograin news events; Clif ton Emmel in special musical score to the picture on the organ. Coming—-“The Runaway Express,” the last word in melodramatic thrillers; Bert Lytell and Billie Dove in “The Lone Wolf Returns;” Lewis Stone and Shirley Mason in “Don Juan’s Three Nights;” “The Yellow Back.” • Ileilig—Today, Association vaud eville with five featured acts with a special orchestration by the new Heilig concert orchestra under the leadership of Charles Runyan. Friday and Saturday—Special comedy drama, “The Waning Sex,” with Norma Shearer enacting the leading role. This is a clever film version with Miss Shearer appear ing in another of her famous roles such as that in “His Secretary,” her first really starring vehicle. Coming attractions—-Next week— “Bigger Than Barnum’s,” a history of life under the “big tent.” Reg ular Association vaudeville bill on Thursday, and other added attrac tions. Military Department Has New Equipment ; Will Help Rifle Team The military department has re ceived twenty new 22 caliber rifles for gallery practice. These rifles are patterned after the United States caliber 30 magazine rifles of which the R. O. T. C. now have 500. The new 22 caliber rifles will be of especial use to the R. O. T. C. rifle team which, according to Cap tain Frank L. Culin, executive of ficer of the military department, will be formed sometime in the near future. In the past Oregon’s rifle team has held telegraphic matches with colleges in all parts of the United States, and has made a very creditable showing. This summer at Camp Lewis William Kidwell, presi dent of the Oregon rifle team, miss ed making expert .rifleman by three points. Cash rewards will be given the ten men making the highest re cord. Sergeant T. R. Powers, who is in charge of the equipment of the R. O. T. C., requests that those mem bers of the University band who were issued uniforms and equip ment for the trip to Portland for the Oregon-Washington game, turn them in to him as soon as possible. Pi Lambda Theta Name Bueler Treasurer At the regular business meeting of Pi Lambda Theta, national educa tional honorary for women, held yesterday, Janet Bueler was ap pointed treasurer and Lois Inman keeper of records. Plans were also formulated for the entertainment of Miss Lois Brown, national officer of the *r ganiiation, some time in the latter part of November. Diversions On a Penny Whistle “The Matriarch,” by G. B. Stem Reviewed by M. J. Shelley Stimulated, no doubt, by “For sythe Saga” and “Growth of the Soil,” American novelists have dis covered lately the epically con ceived novel. Most American novels .so stimulated have been inferior to “The Matriarch,” which has ^ rich and somewhat unusual theme. It traces the development of a cos mopolitan Israelite family, the pro gress of whose inomadic nationalism with roots in the ghetto of Vienna in the latter 17th century, spreads and branches through the great European capitols and centralizes in London where their history is carried to a time just^ after the world war. Through their collective migrations they assume the lan guage and customs of their differ ent settling places but persist al ways, not antagonistically but in trinsically, in their fertile, vital, tribal individuality. In the family Raponitz, a mat riarchy prevails, represented in the matriarch of the title, who comes of the strain built up by Raponitz men, generous, debonair, unreliable; and highly feminine, highly forceful, Raponitz women. The persistence of the typical Raponitz face—blue eyes, straight, delicate nose, cres cent mouth—and the elegance, straight dealing and “mannificence’1 of these traders in pigeon blood rubies and Burmese sapphires, marl them as the cultivated Hebrew of continental type. The literally dozens of characters each deftly individualized and each contributing to the wearing pat tern of “the family;” the gorgeous exotic confusion of setting with its rich Hebraic flavor and display of taste in fine things; the careful au thenticity of hereditary and racial influences; the drama, humor, and subtlety of the action form a back ground for the dominant figures oi the matriarch and Toni, her grand daughter and 20th century counter jiart. The book is lucid and sustained in spite of its complexity of detail Its consti'uction evinces acute dra matic selections; and it is delivered in vivid, cogent prose. Without be ing either profound or searching, ii is swift, colorful and absorbing. Ink Holds Lure for Oregon Girl Filling College Job in East “I like the part of my job, whicl savours of printers ink,” writes Velma Ruth Farnham, ’25, a for mer journalism student, in a lettei to Professor G. Turnbull, of tht school of journalism. Miss Farnhan is registrar of the Highland Manor a girls junior college at Tarrvtown on-Hudson, New York, and super visor of student publications. “I was thrilled with New Yorl when I was there,” she adds, “bu I’m sorry to be away from it; thi crowded subways, the people, but : am still close enough to go into thi I city for plays and to visit the mu i seisms or a class at Columbia Uni I versity.” While on the campus, Miss Farn ham was a member of Gamma Ph ! Beta and Theta Sigma Phi. Afte her graduation in 1925, she was em | ployed by the Sheridan Sun am j later by the Tillamook Herald. ! CAMPUS’ ! 1 'Mil Meeting of Senior smoker com mittee 5 o’clock today. 105 Ad building. Very important. Following freshman on the alum ni smoker committee please meet at College Side at 1 p. m. today: Dar old Belshe, Steadman Shaw, Don Stevens, Ed Hagen, Kirby Kittoe, Harold Kelly, Bill Barry, Don Van Atta, Dick Bogue, Dick Corbett, Les Elmori, Ted Harris, Owen Price, Clair Carlton, Bob Porter, Bill Kuy kendall, Ernie Masters, Gred Shultz, Lovd Sherrell, Fred Powell, George Thompson, Fred Osmund, Randall Hammond, Walt Mathers, Clarence Kiney, John Schaser, Dick Laffol lette. Signed, Pete Ermler, member of smoker directorate. ....Alpha Delta Sigma medts Thurs day noon at the Anchorage. Rifle practice—Every girl coming out must be at R. O. T. C. Barracks upstairs Thursday 2 p. m. prompt ly. Be sure to bring 50 cents. Freshmen Vigilance Committee meets at foot of Skinner’s butte at 1 p. m. today. Wear working clothes. Orchesis practice today at five o’clock in the Woman’s building. Homecoming Luncheon Committee meet in room 1 Johnson hall at 5 p. m. today. Important. Homecoming Directorate meet An chorage today noon.' ....FOUND — A., black.. Waterman fountain pen between Deady hall and Villard Tuesday afternoon. Loser inquire at Lost and Found de partment. Sophomore Informal committee chairmen meet today at 4 p. m. in the Administration building. ALPHA DELTA SIGMA meets -- today noon at the Anchorage. Frank Jenkins, editor of the Eugene Reg ister, will speak on advertising. All members please attend. Tie Education club will meet this evening at 7:30 o’clock, room 2, Education building. Student Directories to be sold for thirtyfive cents, instead of twenty five cents, as was announced today. —Jack Benefel’s office. Donut basketball. No games un til Monday. Watch Emerald for re scheduling this week. Pacific International Live Stock Exposi tion, Portland, Oct. 30-Nov. 6 to Portland s5^° Roundtrip weekend fare t Other tares and. limits to suit your plans. Save 10% to 40% —buy rqundtrip tickets. Eugene-Portland Pullman leaves Eugene 2:20 a. m. Arrives Portland 7:00 a. m. Returning—leaves Portland 1:00 a. m. Arrives Eugene 5 JO a. m. (Ready for occupancy at 9JO p. m.) Southern Pacific F.G. LEWIS, Ticket Agent. Phone 220tf « " No- 43 - m Ten-glower model, wroMh Iron and hammered burnt fimilh Warmth and Beauty for Your Home •"PHIS newest Welsbach Radiant Heater has all A the decorative charm and picturesque associ ations that only wrought iron can convey. The snug coziness of an English inn are suggested in its design and finish—and carried out in the tingling, cheering warmth that pours from its in candescent glowers at a twist of its self-lighter key. Warmth so welcome, so handy, beauty so appeal ing; surely these are worth having in your home. 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