Lively Subjects Bring Interest To Conference Economists Admit Gain For Prohibition, Says Dr. J. H. Gilbert Meets Many Oregonians While Away “Contrary to popular notion, the program of the American Economic Association did not deal with ab stract theory but with vital, press ing and controversial matters such as the economics of prohibition,” said Dr. James H. Gilbert, acting dean of the college of literature, science and the arts, who returned Tuesday night from St. Louis, where he attended the meeting of the association. “The problem of the farm surplus, the standard of living, the work of the Internation al Labor office, and the motor truck as a competitor of the railway were also considered. “The round table on the eco nomics of prohibition developed the fact that no economist in the United States could be found to deny the economic gains of prohibition. Some did venture the opinion that Irving Fisher and Blackman claimed too much for prohibition in the way of economic gains. Fisher’s claim that prohibition has meant an economic gain of six billion dollars a year was questioned by some. General con sensus of opinion was that a sub stantial share of prosperity in re cent years, especially the improved condition of the worker, is due to prohibition, the increased steadiness and dependability of workmen and the transfer of purchasing power to legitimate lines of business. Fanner’s Plight Reviewed “More attention was devoted to the farmer’s situation especially in the eorn and cotton belts, than to any other problem. Increased ef ficiency in agricultural methods, creating a surplus, failure of foreign demand and deflation of the cur rency, Hvere held responsible for the farmer’s plight. The tariff, which had built up manufactures at the expense of agriculture, also came in for a share of the blame. “The '.onference was not hope ful about the future of agriculture. Belief will come, if at all, very slowly, and the near ruin of agri culture will have to deplete the country population before the sal vation of agriculture can be accom plished. With the exception of Frank O. Lowden, speakers had little faith in remedial measures such as farm relief legislation.” Oh his way to St. Louis Dr. Gil bert met Justin Miller, former mem ber of Oregon law faculty, and now professor at Berkeley. At St. Louis he met Earl Kilpatrick, former dean of the extension division who is now with the Bed Cross in Missouri. He had recently been doing relief work in the neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. He also met Glenn Hoover and Kimball Young, one time members of the Oregon faculty. On his re turn he stopped at Stanford and visited for a few hours with Charles N. Reynolds, former secretary of the medical school, who is finishing his work for a doctor’s degree in sociology. He also met another Ore gon ptofessor, now on the staff of Stanford school of education. Girls Glee Concert Planned for Feb. 9; Program Is Varied The University Girls’ Glee club, which will give a concert on the A. S. U. O. series February 9 at the Woman’s building, is completing its preparation for the presentation. The program is not too difficult to be done well, and yet it is of sueh variety that it should appeal to most everyone, according to Eugene Carr, the director. Last year a separate concert was not given, the two Glee clubs com bining to give the well-received mus ical version, Alfred Noyes’ “The Highwayman.” A big effort is be ing put forth to make this year’s 1 REX NEW SHOW TODAY “THE STOLEN RANCH” A new twist in mystery melodramas, that sweeps acfoss the western plains in a whirlwind of thrills, chills, romance and adventure. AND Arthur B. Reeve’s “The Radio Detective” program attractive, with the addi tion of several clever features. The first part of the program will contain serious classical numbers by the Glee club and soloists. An ef fort is being made to obtain as solo ist a young artist who has proven popular on the campus. Following will be a Spanish feat ure based upon the story told in the song “In Old Madrid.’’ This will be done with a Spanish balcony, Spanish costumes, and appropriate lighting effects. The final part is given over to songs and stunts of a less serious nature, including a ladies’ quartet, a Dutch doll trio in costume, piano logues, and college songs in which the club has arranged to appear in collegiate costume. High School Journal Just Issued; Copies Sent to Principals The December issue of “The High School,” a magazine published by the University school of education, 1 features visual instruction. It is a double issue being twice as large as the usual book which is published four times during the school year. “The High School” is issued in the interests of secondary education in Oregon and in the northwest and is mailed free upon request to all high school teachers, principals, and sup erintendents in Oregon. The book is edited by Harl R. Douglass, pro fessor of education and director of University high school, and the staff is composed of instructors in that high school who aTe in charge of various departments. The last issue contains ten articles of considerable length dealing with the various departments represented in the high school. They are: “Ver balism versus Concrete Teaching” by Professor Douglass; “Visual Aids to Instruction in Science” and “Pro jection Equipment for Visual In struction” by Edgar R. Means, head of the science department; “Con crete Images for Blurred Impres sions” by Margaret Goodall, Eng lish supervisor; “Examples of Vis ual Instruction in Languages” by Edith B. Pattee, head of depart ment of foreign languages; “Visual Instruction in Commercial Subjects” by, Ruby Baugh, head of the com mercial department; “Visualizing Geometry” by Peter L. Speneer, Oregon Normal School, and B. U. Moore, principal of University high school; “Sources of Visual Instruc tion in History” by F. C- Wooton, head of the department of history and social science, and LaVerne Lamb, a graduate student; “Visual Aids for the School Library” by Cora Turnidge, high school librarian; “Visual Service of the Extension Division,” W. G. Beattie of the Ex tension Division. Beside these articles the magazine contains news notes of interest in the field of education, editorial, and reviews of publications of interest to high school teache'rs and prin cipals. “Rig Vida” to be Read At Vespers, Sunday Two hymns from the “Rig Vida,” the earliest piece of Arian religious writing, which is now extant, will be read by Warren D. Smith to a musical accompaniment on the pipe organ, at Vespers next Sunday. John Stark Evans will play the organ. The two hymns are called the “Creation Hymn” and “Hymn to an Unknown God,” and were written between the years 1500 and 2000. Vespers will begin at the regular hour of 4-30. Underclassmen To Study Grid F undanientals McEwan, Vidal io Offer Indoor Winter Courses All freshman and sophomore gym students will have a chance to se cure football fundamental work this term and receive regular credit. Captain John J. MeEwan. head foot ball coach, and Gene Vidal, baek field coach, will give primary in struction to all who can arrange their gym work to come between 10 and 11 o’clock in the morning, and two to three o’clock in the afternoon, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday*. This is not a coaehing class, but one intended to give new men an idea of the inner workings of foot ball training and possibly to un cover new talent that may not know its own strength. This is the first time such a course has been under taken at Oregon. All interested are requested to sign with Harry Scott now, shifting their gym hours to Conform with the periods of instruc tion, as work will start Monday. The linemen will work on the wrestling mat with various blocks, tackles, charges, and holds. Exer cises will also be given to develop certain muscles required for foot ball. The backs and ends will work with the forward pass, various shifts, and formation drills. A telegram has been sent to Gene Vidal, who is wintering in Los An geles, and he is expected to reach the campus next week. Vidal's re tention is highly gratifying to Mc Ewan, as he is but little short of a head coach in ability. Spring football practice will start early next month, and continue until McEwan is satisfied that he has a line on the ability of the various candidates. He hopes to complete the work this term. Conference ks smart every day of its unusually long life — in hats the best is real economy. STETSON HATS Styled for young men Wade Bros. Exclusive Stetson Dealers EUGENE Sheridan. Larsen is an alumnus of last year’s frosh splashers and the other three are experienced varsity men. For the 220 and 440-yard grinds Abercrombie has McCook, Frank Reid, Hambo, Greulich, Woodworth and Ed Johnson all trying out. The breast-strokers are Smith, Fletcher, Newbegin and probably Bill Mc Gregor. Fletcher, Kaer and Smith form the back stroke entries and Perry Davis, Thompson, Joe Brown and Byerly tend to the “jumping off a board into the water” end of it. On paper this year’s freshman team looks better than tho varsity, Abercrombie avers, with the addi tion of Bob McAlpin, backstroke, and Taylor Eccles, free style, new additions from Multnomah club. The scheduled meets for Aber crombie’s paddlers are: January 22—Multnomah club at Portland. February 5—Multnomah club at 3ugene. February 11—University of Cali ’ornia at Athens club at Oakland. February 12—Stanford Univer lity at Palo Alto. The dates for the two O. A. C. neets have not been set yet but will probably come before and after the southern invasion. Pledging Announcement Sigma Phi Epsilon announces the pledging of Fred Meeds, of Glad stone, Oregon. Phi Delta Phi. international law fraternity, announces the election of Max Hubbs, Silver ton; William Adams, Milwaukie; Ralph Bailey, Salem; Chris H. 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