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VOLUME XXVH UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1927 NUMBER 1±9- \X5~ Scandal Sheet IV Be Passed k On by Faculty Four Motions Up for Vote At Important Meeting This Afternoon Liberal Arts and Law Coordination Proposed Language Requirement Changes Suggested MOTIONS effecting foreign lan guage requirements for de grees, the scandal sheet, and the first year’s work in the law school will be brought before the faculty mieeting this afternoon for consider ation. The motions were first pre sented at the meeting of April 13 and are to be voted on today. Requirements May be Changed Should the motion proposed by Dr. F. G. Schmidt, head of Germanic languages and literature, be passed on favorably, the news bulletin popularly known as the scandal sheet, will be used for the last time at the close of this term, and a less public and simplified plan will take its place in the fall. Modification of the measure, passed in November, which pro vided for the abolishment of the foreign language requirement for the bachelor of science degree is embodied in a motion presented by Dr. W. P. Boynton, head of the de partment of physics,# Dr. George Rdbee, dean of the graduate school, is "the author of a motion which would have the same requirements for the bachelor of arts and bache lor of science degrees. Both mo tions were referred to the junior college advisoiy committee at the last meeting and will be reported on today. Credits To Be Weighted Students entering the law school after three years of work in the college of liberal arts will be able to obtain a bachelor of arts degrees after jme year of work in the law school if the motion presented by Dean William G. Hale, of the law school, should be passed. At present, many who take first year law work during their fourth year in the University are unable to get a degree at the end of the four years because of carrying but th 14 hours a term allowed in law school and thus not having the 186 hours required for graduation. Dean Hale has proposed that this be changed by allowing 42 hours of law courses, representing a full year’s work in first-year law, to be considered as the equal of 46 hours in liberal arts courses. College Graduates Offered Opportunity In Accounting Field College men who intend to go into business but have not definitely se lected a particular line of activity may obtain a wide comprehension of the organization and administra tion of various industrial and com mercial enterprises by experience i in public accounting, according to a pamphlet received by the school of business administration from the American Institutes of Accountants, a national organization of profes sional accountants. The bureau of placements of the institute undertakes to provide po sitions with reputable accounting firms for qualified college graduates. Previous study of accounting sub jects is not required to enter the profession, according to the book let, but a study of elementary ac- j counting will be helpful to the stu- j dent. Students who obtain positions ; through the bureau of placements ! are paid not less than $125 a month at the start, and they are practic- j ally assured of continued employ- : ment for at least three years. Any students interested in ac countancy may obtain copies of the pamphlet from Professor C. L. Kel- J ly of the school of business admin- ! istration. Berezovsky Accepts Position in Portland George Berezovsky, who graduat ed from the University at the close of the winter term, has recently ac cepted a position with the Barnett Importing company of Portland, ac cording to Harry Hawkins, profes sor of business administration. Mr. Berezovsky is a native of Kussia and lived in the Orient before coming to the United States. Civil Strife in China a Result of War Chief’s Misuse of Democracy Westerners in Orient Enjoy Many Privileges; Also Misuse Many o f Their Rights (Editor’s note: “What is. happening: in China?” The following: article, the first of a series of two, is a first hand view. It was written by E. D. Yen, graduate of the University of Chicago and Colum bia university, no a city official in Shang hai, for Amos Burg, his friend, a student in the University. Mr. Yen writes neither as Northern nor Southern partisan. The concluding article will be published to morrow. ) Since the Chinese revolution of 1911, for more than 14 years, dhina has suffered greatly from unneces sary civil strife between a group of military leaders. It has almost cre ated an impression on part of the foreign powers that the republican form of government is not workable in China. Some one has even gone still farther to consider the Chinese as a people unqualified for political autonomy. It should be remembered, how ever, that the civil strife in China started from the top, among the of ficers, has remained there, and has never extended to the people at the bottom. The ordinary Chinese people have never actively partic ipated in such armed conflict. Nor have they ever been in full sym pathy with the militarists. True the vast territory of China has been torn into many pieces and submit ted under the control of different military factions, but the people in China as a whole have always pre served a national unity. In fact, the remarkable growth of national consciousness from the bottom up ward has characterized the recent history of this country. The chief reason of the Chinese internal war is found in the ex planation that the military chiefs of the old regime have not been accus tomed to the work of a new govern ment which was established after the revolution upon the principle of modern democracy. The remedy can be secured only when these military chiefs come to realize that they are the public servants of the people and not the rulers of the country, but the realization of such a prin ciple by this old type of militarists is a rather slow and painful process. To organize an effective anil intel ligent public opinion for the popu lar control of the government by giving the Chinese people a civic education will probably serve as the most efficient way to attain that end. The Chinese are by nature a (Continued on page four) B. MeCroskey Places Second In O. A. C. Contest LJ. S. C. Orator to Represent Pacific Coast in Finals At Los Angeles Arthur Syvertson, University of Southern California, placed first, and Benoit MeCroskey, Oregon’s representative, second in the Pacific roast finals of the Intercollegiate Constitutional contest held yester lay before the Oregon Agricultural College assembly. As a result of the contest yester lay, Syvertson will represent the Pacific coast as one of the seven regional speakers at the national inals in Los Angeles, June 24. Prizes for the winners of the na tional finals range from $300 to &2000. MeCroskey won the right to repre sent the state colleges in the con test held in the Music building last Friday. J. Stanley Gray, oratory roach, and Walter Durgan, debate manager, accompanied MeCroskey to O. A. C. Although defeated, MeCroskey aided to his laurels as a three year lebater, Oregon’s representative in oratory for two years, and president of Sigma Delta Bho, national hon orary debating fraternity. While ittending Salem high school, he olaced second in a national inter scholastic oratorical contest on the 'onstitution. Jack Maguire represented Oregon n the national intercollegiate con test two years ago, taking fourth olaee and an award of $400. Sophomore R. O. T. C. Men to Give Dance; Committees Selected The sophomore R. O. T. C. men ire optimistic for they announce the date of their sport dance as Fri day, May 13. The dance is be ing given under the auspices of the non-commissioned officers club md is to be held at the Campa Shoppe. The committees for the dance have been appointed by Everett MeC’ut chan, general chairman. Lester Johnson has been chosen as assist ant chairman. The decorations are to be arranged l»y John Cusick, chairman of the decorations com mittee, Lawrence Shaw, and John ailbert. The other committees are is follows: music, William Craw ford, chairman, Ed Crowley; pro gram, Ray Jost, Fred Meeds; fea :ures, George Burnell, Alex Scott, Phil Smith; refreshments, Joe Bal ly; patrons, Carl Klippel and Bob Byington; floor committee, Bob Eynd, Bill Haggerty, David Bau man. Mary Dallera III With Poison Oak Miss Mary Dallera, instructor in the Romance language department, is confined to the Pacific Christian hospital with poison oak. She prob ably will be unable to meet her classes for about two weeks. Ticket Sale for Junior Revue Begins Friday Students Will Have Choice Of Seats; Canvassing Can Begin Today The Junior Kevue ticket sale opens Friday noon, according to Donald McCook, manager of the show, in an an Donald McCook nouncement at a meeting of the house representa tives, yesterday. The junior in each house selling tickets will take take orders until Friday noon when McCook will dis tribute the pieces of cardboard equal to the orders made on Thursday. The money can be paid on Friday or any | time that week but the first organ ization to hand in their money and orders with the seats as to their location and for what performance, will get the first choice of seats. Those not affiliated with any liv ing organization can procure tickets from Donald McCook, Phi Kappa Psi house, or direct from the Heilig or by writing the theater. These may be gotten at any time and will not be confined to the opening on Tuesday for the townspeople. “I am very optimistic about the Junior Creole Moon being a huge success, ’’stated Don McCook. “Al ready the Heilig has had many in quiries about tickets. By the plan we have worked out this year the students have the first shot at the tickets. Don’t forget that this date is being set aside for Father’s and Mother’s week-end and they would enjoy seeing a real college produc tion.” Stuart Ball listed the organiza tions which are to begin their jun iors working this week-end on the Junior Prom. Here they are who are to appear at the igloo Thursday afternoon: Alpha Beta Chi, Alpha Tau Omega; Friday afternoon, Al pha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma; Satur day afternoon, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Further assignments will appear in a later Emerald. Professor Willcox to Take Trip Back East Professor W. R. B. Willcox of the school of architecture left Mon day for a two weeks’ trip to the East. Most of hi3 time will be spent in Washington where he will attend two conventions, one of the American Institute of Architects and the other of Hie Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. While in the East, Mr. Willcox will also see H. Van Buren MeGonigle, an exhibition of whose work is now showing in the exhibiting room of the art and architecture building. Mr. MeGonigle, an old friend of Professor Willcox’s, is one of Amer ica’s foremost draughtsmen and is the winner of the recent Kansas City Peace Memorial contest. CreoleMoon Cast Enters Final Week Entire Program Rehearsal Set Today at 4:00 In Villard Coach Optimistic Over Production of Revue Lake, Anderson Expected To Steal Show Preparation for "Creole Moon,” that girly, snappy, mus ical outburst of harmony and fun which is to hold the Heilig theater stage under the jurisdiction of the junior class May 13 and 14, is en tering on the last week. The entire cast will go through all four acts this afternoon at 4 o ’clock in Villard hall, in company with the male, Winston Lake pony, beauty choruses, and special ties. Fifty manuscripts are being mim eographed and will probably be is sued today to all concerned. They have the songs in order, all the dialogue, the specialties, and every thing except grease paint and lip stick. By studying these bits of paper, everyone implicated will be able to know what is expected and why. Many Hours Spent The cast and the coach have been putting in many lengthy hours re hearsing the lines, and several of the Art Anderson actors have de veloped remark ably. 8. Stephen son Smith, the coach, says that the cast of “Cre ole Moon” is one of the best ama teur groups that he has ever seen, and one that is admirably suited to catch the spirit of the production. Janet Pearce ami iiai eocoiorsKy, me leaus, nave developed well, but two of the oth er characters are threatening to steal the show, to use a good old theatrical standby. Winston Lake and Art Anderson, the boys in mind, are two of Smith’s choicest pro teges, and he expects them to startle their contemporaries when the big night comes. Lake Has Ancient Bole Lake is cast in the role of the proverbial southern colonel, who is inevitably found in plays staged anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line. In spite of the triteness of his role, Lake has shown ability to find new interpretations and is using as much originality as could be hoped for. He has a big voice, and the story calls for him to give it plenty of exercise. Lake’s bellow ing will reverberate in the Heilig theater for some time to come. Anderson has the role of a rather silly young southerner, and, with no discredit to Mr. Anderson, it is said that he fills the bill remark ably well. He plays the part of Clinton Noland, who is fond of Bil ly-Lee, the heroine, in a rather des ultory fashion. He does something more than just say words and make gestures. Not Long Now Well, it won’t be long now, as the House of David young man re marked as he entered the barber shop, and all concerned will know just how musical comedies are go ing to get along at the famous Webfoot school on the banks of the Willamette. Some of this year’s of fering will be good, probably, and some will be excellent. Other parts may sag dismally. The trainers and trained have done their bit, smooth ing over near rumpuses, and so forth, so the result may be quite sat isfactory. Anyway—it won’t be long now. Fifteen Suspended For Failure to Pay The registrations of 15 students have been cancelled for non-pay ment of fees, according to Carlton E. Spencer, registrar. Those effect ed will receive no credit for work done on courses thus far this term j but will be considered as failures. Drama Lunch Opens Second Day of Contest High School Participants Invited to Woman’s Building pt 12:15 Four Plays Featured On Program Tonight Three Productions Staged By Groups Last Night A LUNCHEON being held at the Woman’s building' today at 12:15 in honor of the participants of the High School Drama contest, opens the events of the second day of the tournament. Four more plays will be given tonight at 8. They are b“The Heart of Francis” by Con stance Wilcox, presented by the Eugene high school; “Much Too Sudden,” by Alice C. Thompson, presented by Washington high of Portland; “Cajun” by Ada Jack Carver, presented by McMinnville; and “The Flower of Yeddo” by Victor Mapes, presented by Corval lis. Last evening three plays were given. The first school on the pro gram! was the University high school, who gave ‘ ‘ The Drums of Oude” by Austin Strong. It is a story based on a historical back ground, being built around the ac tual Sepoy uprising in M!?y 1857, when an English regiment was im prisoned in a Sepoy castle for sev eral months. Aid was expected at first but when it did not arrive the natives advanced. The prisoners were preparing to blow up the cas tle when help arrived. The play follows the same idea, only the soldiers wear Scottish regi mental uniforms. Leopard skins and a golden tapestry used in produc tion were really from India, having been loaned for the play by Dr. Mary Fuller Thompson of Eugene. Mrs. Edna Assenheimer, the di rector, is head of drama at the University high, and is an instructor in mathematics. She is a graduate of the Oregon Normal School. Lebanon on Program The second play was given by Lebanon. It is called ‘ ‘ The Maker of Dreams” by Qliphant Down and is a Pierrot and Pierrette fantasy. The girl was disappointed because of Pierrot shunning her. She loses all hope of gaining his affections. Then the ‘Maker of Dreams’ enters. He influences Pierrot and holds him spellbound by his unusual man nerisms. The boy is consequently made to see that Pierrette is the girl whom the ‘dream-maker’ has designated. He determines to and eventually wins her love. Miss Alice M. Oliver, Lebanon’s coach, is a graduate of Linfield col lege at McMinnville, Oregon. She graduated in 192:! with a B. A. de gree. Miss Oliver is the dramatic and English instructor of Lebanon high. ‘‘The Playgoers” a comedy, by Arthur Pinero closed last night’s program. It was presented by the Newberg group. A story of the trou bles of the newly married couple over their servant problem, how the wife decided that the way to solve it is to treat her servants like intelli gent men and women, evolves dif ficulties galore. The servants are told they are to go to the show, with their tickets paid. They, not wanting to be packed off like sheep, express their general atti tude in the words of the cook who says, ‘ furst clars servan’s don’t ‘preciate be’in treated patronizin’ ly n’ conscendin ’g’ly.’ It ends with the servants all leaving with the exception of the ‘old man.’ Director is Alumna Miss Elaine Cooper directed ‘The Playgoers’. She graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Oregon in 1922, Miss Cooper was a member of Alpha Delta i’i sorority, and was in debate and oratory for four years, holding the record of never losing a varsity debate in that time. Judges for the event are: Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, assistant profes sor of expression and dramatics, Oregon Agricultural College, Ste phenson Smith, assistant professor in English, Donald Skene, dramatic, critic of the Portland Oregonian, Mrs. John L. Day, Jr., Portland, and Mrs. Kathleen Clark, Grants j Pass. School Guests Assigned The arrival of so many guests has I kept the different committees rush ; ing. However, the different frater nal organizations of the campus are ; aiding in the housing problem, (Continued on page two) Class Tells Teacher What an Egg Knows WHAT does an egg know? For enlightenment, inquire of any member of Professor H. C. Howe’s English survey class. Definite information might not be forthcoming; but at least the question would fall on soil al ready tilled by the exigencies that a ten-minute quiz call forth. “More than a woman, for it knows enough to keep quiet,” read the answer of one anti feminine member of the class. “Erewhon” is the cause of all the hard luck for these more or less conscientious followers of Butler’s conception of plant and mechanical life. He did the potato; the class did the egg. chicken-raisers need not be sur prised if the egg trade suffers a sudden slump. The question was to be treated in all seriousness, according to the pseudo-solemn assurance of Professor Howe. There were even whispers, after the hour, of or ganic chemistry being involved. One paper, it is also rumored, explained that after the egg was hatched, the shell didn’t know much more, but the chick had to go ahead and lead a hen’s life— unless it chanced to be a rooster. Bishop Sumner Will Speak at Assembly Today Living Organizations to Entertain Portland Churchman Bishop Walter Taylor Sumner, of Portland, will address the students of the University at assembly this morning. Bishop Sumner, who is considered to be one of the most popular speakers on the schedule for this year, is making his eleventh annual visit to the Oregon campus. During his stay Bishop Sumner will be the guest at several of the houses on the campus, and today at noon ho will be entertained at Friendly hall. Students wishing the opportunity of interviewing him may arrange appointments through the office of the dean of women. Bishop Sumner received his B. S. degree from Dartmouth College, in 1808. He is a graduate of Western Theological Seminary of Chicago and received his D. D. degree' at Northwestern in 1912. During the years 190!! to 1906, he was secre tary to the bishop of Chicago, and from 1904-06 wa spastor at St. George church of Chicago. At assembly the Reverend Fred erick Jennings, Episcopal minister of Eugene, will give the invocation. Dr. Sumner’s address will be one of the last on the assembly program for this year. The assembly on May 12 will be devoted to the last A. S. U. O. meeting of the term. At that time the newly elected stu dent body officers will be installed by Hugh Biggs, retiring president of the A. S. U. O. Mrs. Gerlinger Directs Drive to Raise Funds For Children’s Hospital A state-wide campaign to raise $41,."90, in behalf of the Doernbecli er children’s hospital, for operation funds was announced Wednesday by the chairman of the committee, Mrs. T. Gerlinger, a member of the board of regents of the University. The maintenance bill, which would have covered the expenses that are now to be raised by the campaign, was vetoed after passing the legis lature. The drive is being handled by the Doernbecher children’s hos pital guild, a volunteer organiza tion. The members are sending 6,000 letters to prominent eitizens in all parts of Oregon, offering them memberships which run all the way from life membership at a $1,000 fee, to junior membership, for which the fee is $3. Although 500 patients have been treated at the hospital thus far, the hospital is operating on only three fourths of its capacity, due to the scarcity of funds, which in turn is the result of most of the patients being those of charity. Although those parents who are able, pay for part of the expenses, the overwhelm ing majority of those who are able to make no payment make the gen erous help from citizens a necessity. The Federated Women’s club and the Rotary club have already pledged $2000, the State Elks $1800 and the Portland grade teachers $1000. Milton George Will Manage 1928 Emerald Paul Luy to Edit ‘Webby’; Chief Seer Serves Tu Many Fields Dammasch to Conduct Magazine’s Business New Executive Officer’ See Council at Work npHREE important publications appointments were made last night when the executive council named Milton George, Eugene, bus iness manager for next year’s Em erald; Paul Luy, Medford, as the new editor of the Webfoot; and Louis Dammasch, Portland, business manager for that magazine. Milton George has served) two years and two terms on the business staff of the Emerald, during which time h? has worked under the direc tion of James Leake, Shrank Log gan and Earl Slocum. George is a member of Alpha Delta Sigma, men’s national professional adver tising fraternity, and of the order ttf the Emerald “O”. At present he is associate business manager of the paper. He is also associate manager of the Oregana this year, being in charge of foreign advertis ing and having complete charge of the whole advertising section of the book. Seven Seer Named The future Webfoot editor is the premiere campus humorist, being columnist for the Emerald, feature editor of the Oregana, a contributor to Old Oregon, and humor editor for the Webfoot. Luy worked on the news staff of the daily when he was a freshman. The next year he be gan feature, writirg as a member of the Seven Seers under the direc tion of Philippa Sherman. Louis Dammasch is associate bus iness manager for the Webfoot, and was on the Emerald staff in 1923 and ’24. Appointments were made after the publications committee had held three meetings in an effort to de termine the most capable men for the positions. Acoustics Problem Discussed Other business transacted at the council meeting included the con sideration of a report submitted by A. Pi. Caswell, professor of physics, whose class has been conducting an investigation of acoustics problem in McArthur court. They reeom mend the covering of the ceiling with some material, such as burlap, which would absorb surplus sounds. This would require the expenditure of about $1000. A report on the lecture series for this year showed a loss of $280. It was suggested that the season tickets had been priced too low, and that much interest had been shown in all cases. Newly elected student officers who will serve on the executive council attended the meeting in or der to get acquainted with the pro ceedings. Lawrence, Wilderman To Talk at Newberg Raymond Lawrence, instructor in the school of journalism, Sam Wil derman, publicity director for the associated students of the Univer sity of Oregon, and Ralph Casey, as sociate professor in the school of journalism, will be present at the North District High School Press association which meets in Newberg next, Friday. Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Wilderman will take part in the program, the former speaking on '‘Effective Journalistic Writing” and the lat ter on ‘‘How to Write Sport News.” The third speech will ibe given by Randolph Kuhn, a graduate of the school of journalism at the Uni versity, ‘‘Advertising in the High School Publication” will be his sub ject. Graduating Students Schedule Five Recitals Four recitals of graduating musie students have already been sched uled with one additional recital by Cora Moore, graduate student. Oth er senior recitals will doubtless be scheduled later. So far the list includes an organ recital by Cora Moore, May 9; piano, Daisy Belle Parker, May 18; piano, Alma Lawrence, May 25; piano, Reta Warnoek, June 1; and violin, Gwenolou Hayden, June 6.