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VOLUME xxvn UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, SATURDAY, MAY 21. 1927 NUMBER TM Junior Prom Visions Aztec - Palace of Old Feature of Dance to Be Secret From Crowd Until Tonight Igloo Transformed By Decorative Scheme Drapes to Remain Placed For Acoustics Tests By EUTH COEEY SO real in detail and color are the decorations of the Junior Prom, that should an Aztec chief tain gaze into Mc Arthur Court to night he would believe himself to he in one of the palaces of Monte zuma in the gol den days of the Aztec dynasty. D i m! 1 y illumi nated by lights like torches, the bright color ef rects or the de- Ball signs will present a fanciful and imaginative impression. Doorways will be rimmed with the fangs of animal gods with glowing scarlet eyes; the walls of the huge igloo are trimmed in the primitive mosa ics, replicas of actual designs from Aztec palaces and temples of the early Mexican races. Decorations Authentic So consistent and authentic is the decoartive scheme evolved by Kath erine Mutzig that, should the same ______ chieftain continue I to gaze while the I seductive synco pation of the or chestra throbs and the dancers sway in the shadowy dimness of the wail lights, and the occasional S sweeping orbit of "the vari-eolored Peterson spotlight, he would toe certain that the whole vis ion was anachronistic. Enthroned above the refresh ment booths in the corners of the ball room,, are the mural designs of the Aztec gods of joy, gaiety, or their ancient con ception of Baech-j us. The feature, like a rite ot the An auhac temples, is Mutzig guarded with secrecy, and will come as a complete surprise to the danc ers. Conunittes Co-operate Bill Powell made the statement that if the enthusiasm shown by the class workers is revealed at the dance, the Prom will be a huge suc cess. Stuart Ball, chairman of the decorations, and Nancy Peterson, as sistant, have devoted attention and effort, and with the co-operation of the elass transformed the McAr thur ’s court into a vast Aztee tem ple. Both Eugene Gray and Marion Barnes deserve credit for their share of the work. Curtains to Remain Although the dance will end just at midnight the decorations will re main intact for a week. James H. Gilbert, acting dean of the college of literature, arts and sciences, has made the request that the white drapes from eeiling to the floor be left in place, so that acoustic ex periments may be made upon the court with these in place. The cheese cloth curtains may serve a double purpose both towards decorations and revolutionizing the uses of the building. It is rumored that some time dur ing the dance there will be a flash picture taken for next year’s Ore gana. Margaret Vincent, ’26, Is Visitor on Campus Margaret Vincent, ’26, arrived on the campus yesterday afternoon to spend Junior Week-end. She is now •with the advertising department of Berg’s in Portland. While on the campus she was a member of the Emerald staff and of Theta Sigma Phi, women’s national journalistic fraternity. She is staying at the Alpha Phi house of which she is a member. Friars announce the election of: Vic Wetzel, Don Beelar, , I Bill Powell, Fred West, Herbert Socolofsky, Harold Mangum. Billy Reinhart Favors Action of Committee Against Dribble Rule “I’m certainly glad they made the change,’’ commented Billy Beinliart, basketball mentor, refer ring to the revoking of the action made recently to limit the dribble in the hoop game. The proposed change was abolished Thursday by action of the basketball rules com mittee. The suggested change, when made on April 9, was greeted by almost unanimous protest on the part of hoop eoaehes throughout the coun try. The rule was drastic, allowing a player to bounce the ball only once, while no limit had been set previously. While the new rule is not entire ly shelved, it was deferred until the next meeting of the committee to be held next April. The present ac tion was the result of a vote taken by L. E. St. John, chairman of the committee. Thus, the extended time will allow coaches to evolve new I ideas on the matter before the next j meeting. “Because the dribble is one of the most spectacular angles of the hoop game, I’m in favor of it, ’ ’ concluded Reinhart. “It has brought the game to public interest more than any other phase.’’ W. A. A. to Hold Picnic and Give Sports Awards Nominations for Officers Made; Membership Drive Begins . - i The last meeting of the W. A. A. i was held Thursday, at which time I it was decided to have a picnic Fri day afternoon, June 3, among the cherry trees in front of the Wom an’s building, between 5:30 and 7:30 o’clock. Marjorie Landru has been appointed chairman. Tfre new officers will be installed at this time and awards for sports will be made. Nomination? were made for heads of sports for next year, with the following girls up: Volley ball, Genera Zimmer, Dor othy Lensch; basketball, Marjorie Horton, Mae Hileman; soccer, Elea nor Marvin, Vida Buehler; swim ming, May Moore, Lela Horton, Olive Banks; tennis, Buth Scott, Jane Cochran; baseball, Eleanor Glass, Mildred McAlister, Berniece Basor; track, Virginia Lounsbury, Mahalah Kurtz, Libby Swengal; hockey, Margaret Hurley, Jo Bal ston; riding, Frances Simmons, El eanor Poorman; archery, Helen Holt, Marjorie Condit, Buth Jaynes; rifle ry, Anona Hildenbrand; hiking, lone Garbe; custodian, Genevieve Thomp son, Maxine Bradbury, Mollie Nobes; canoeing, Eunice Daniels, Florence Hurley. Elections will be held a week j from Tuesday. The exact time aud ! place will be announced later. The W. A. A. membership drive is on, and all girls who are not in the association, and who wish to retain their points this year, are urged to co-operate with the man agers. Dues for the remainder of this year will be fifty cents. Girls not in organizations may pay their dues to Vida Buehler at the old library on Tuesday from 12:45 to 4:00 p. m. Peanuts, Dixies and Frosh Have Picnic — Lots of peanuts, Dixies, and frosh ! filled the Midway terpsichorean j temple Thursday afternoon and eve- j ning. Flying Dutchman, Paul Jones and all the old favorites came back for the evening’s fun. George McMur phey’s orchestra furnished the mu sic, and Ed Cheney, soft shoe ex pert of “Creole Moon” fame, sup plied several of the features. Busses every 15 minutes took the j crowd out and back. Cafetaria style ! dinner of fruit salad, sandwiches, ! coffee, and ice cream, was served about 6 o’clock. Dancing lasted from 7:30 to 11:30. Neckties were abandoned, and sophs and upperelassmen were suf^ fered to depart in the usual man ner. INash, Bergh Compete For Emerald Post Spirited Race Is Forecast In Special Election Wednesday Both Candidates Have Busy Campus Record Two Held Varied Views On ‘Gag Rule’ Issue By M. M. H. ^pWO candidates have entered as contestants for the editorship of the Emerald, to fill the post made vacant by the death of Harold Mangum. They are Ray Nash, jun ior in journalism and present aging editor of the daily, and Phil Bergh, senior in business adminis tration. Bergh, so far as is known, is the only non-journalism student or non-member of the Emerald staff who has ever aspired to the posi Opposed Committee Control Nominations were made by peti tion. The election will be held next Wednesday, from 9 to 3, in Villard hall. Nash has held various positions . on the Emerald staff, of which he has been a member for three years. Starting on the news staff he pro gressively advanced through other positions until this yea7- when he became managing editor of the paper. He is president of Sigma Delta Chi, national professional journalism fraternity. Besides his activities on the Emerald he has been a contributor to the Webfoot. During the recent elections, Nash was generally understood as being opposed to publications committee control of the Emerald. Bergh, although a senior, lacks one term’s credits which he plans ; to make up next year. He has been j prominent in activities and now | holds membership in Alpha Kappa i Psi, commerce fraternity; Pan | Xenia, foreign trade organization; j Phi Beta Kappa, and Friers. He j was chairman of the Junior Prom, j last year, and was chairman of j Homecoming, this year. He is treas urer of the senior class. tion. Favored Emerald Amendment Bergh’s writing experience has been in contesting for the Murray Warner prizes. He won first place this year and third place last year. He was art editor of the Oregana in 1924, and is a member of Ham mer and Coffin by virtue of his art work. During the amendment contro versy, Bergh was one of the chief supporters of the measure designed to control the Emerald, having been author of most of the campaign ma terial used by the student adminis trative group. It is understood that he has the backing of incoming and outgoing student officials, while Nash probably is generally conced ed the solid support of the Emerald workers. Bergh has at po time been on the Emerald staff or' engaged in the writing department of campus jour nalistic activities but he has had a wide range of interest in other fields. Two Added to Staff Of Business School Hugh M. Pier, a senior in Yank ton college, Yankton, South Dakota, and Mabel S. Foote, a senior in the University of Utah, have been se lected as graduate assistants in the school of business administration by Dean E. C. Robbins. Junior Men Needed To Help Wax Floor MORE junior men are needed to help wax and polish the floor of McArthur Court for the prom this evening. Eugene Gray, cliairmaiKof the floor and clean up committee, is issuing a last minute call for additional help ers. It will take six men working practically all day to satisfac torily complete the work, if the promise of a “high polish’’ made to the dancers is to be fulfilled, lie says. Cleaning, sweeping, waxing and polishing 16,000 square jieet of floor is no easy task, especial ly when the work is to be done thoroughly, and the men will stop short of nothing less than the completion of an expert job, evi denced by a “slick and glossy’’ surface, says Eugene. All other preparations for the danc? are completed, so, juniors, come to the court this morning and this afternoon and help fin ish the job up right! Amphibian Club To Hold Carnival Tuesday Night Atlantic City, 1870 Bathing Costumes and Racing Stunts to Feature Variety will be the keynote of the swimming demonstration to be put on by the Amphibian club next Tuesday, May 24, at 8:00 o’clock, at the Woman’s building tank. Everything from stunt races to dress parades will be on the pro gram. formed into Atlantic City for the water carnival. A style show, feat uring bathing suits from 1870 down to the present day, is to be one of the principal events. Looking into the future, the girls will give life saving methods now and in 1990. The stunts include lighted candle, fan and crew races. In the first, the main idea is to keep the candle from going out, while in the sec ond the girl must use her fan indus triously out of the water all the way. Crew racing leaves only the girl’s arms free with which to paddle herself along. Formations will conclude the pre sentation, with the “A” of the Am phibians, stars and other geometric figures being designed by the mem bers. Tickets are on sale at the office of the Woman's building for twen ty-five cents. ‘The Webfoot Club’ Chosen as Name for Independent Society “The Webfoot Club” was the name adopted by the independent men for their organization at a meetng held at the Y. M. C. A. hut last night. A constitution was read and adopted, but due to the short notice of the meeting, the election of officers was postponed until next week. Plans were made for a meeting to be held Wednesday, May 25, at the “Y” hut, at which election of of ficers for the coming year will be held. All independent men are asked to have in mind prospective candidates for the various offices. The following will be elected: president, vice-president, secretary treasurer, social manager, athletic manager, and publicity manager. | Neil is Chosen j As Associate To Manager — Milton George Selects Business Workers For Emerald Ruth Street to Hold Advertising Position Manning Gets Specialty Job on Daily Force i TOE Xl'IL,, junior, of Ashland, ** was named associate business manager for next year’s Emerald by Milton George, business manager for 1927-28, w h o chose his staff yesterday. Neil worked this year in the position o f advertising manager. He has had two years of experience on the Emerald and is considered by George as one of the best sales men on the staff. Ruth Street, of Mtlton Gteorge Portland, was selected as advertis ing manager for the coming year. As far back as memory reaches, it cannot be recalled when the Emer ald has ever had a feminine ad chief. Miss Street is just complet ing her second year selling adver tising for the paper. Bissell Circulation Manager Ed Bissell, Portland, was boosted from assistant circulation manager to the head of that department, suc ceeding Francis McKenna, who was circulation manager this year. Wilbur Shannon, of Helix, received an appointment as assistant circula tion manager following his service this year as circulation assistant. Larry Thielen, of Portland, was re-appointed foreign advertising manager and is to have an assistant to aid Jam next year as foreign ad vertising is expected to help con siderably toward the success of the six-page paper. Alice McGrath, alias “Carol the Co-ed,” will !hold <dor\fn her old place caring for specialty advertis ing and will dole out information for co-eds with money to spend. The advertising salesmen, or “leg men,” appointed by George to solicit the advertisements f«om local merchants are: Bill Hammond, Glad stone; Oliver Brown, Portland; Mauri ne Lombard, Springfield; Charles Reed, Oregon City; Roder ick LaFollette, Portland; and Rob ert Moore, of Newberg. All have gained experienced on this year’s sheet and show promise to fill the Emerald from cover to cover with live ads for next year. Lucielle George, of Portland, was named on the office administration (Continued on vage three) Thirteen Are Elected To Phi Lambda Theta Thirteen womt?^ elected to Phi Lambda Theta, women’s national honorary education fraternity, will be initiated Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock in the Woman’s building. A dinner at the Anchorage will fol low. Officers of the group are: presL dent, Helen Shinn; vice-president, Hazel Johnson; secretary, Grace Mc Dermott; treasurer, Gladys Buehler; keeper of records, Lois Inman. Yowling Tom-cats, Yowling Males Are Big Bother Around Hendricks Hall, Night Cop Tells Reporter Punk Serenades by Both Irk Slumberers “No I’ve never had any trouble and I don’t want any,’’ said Miss Shearer, the night watch at Hen dricks hall, when questioned on “her work. “I’ve had several interesting experiences though.” “One time, about three in the morning, I decided to wash my hair. When I had everything ready, I heard the bell ring. I went to the door but hesitated at first to open it, for I felt sure none of the girls was coming in at that hour. How ever, finally I did, but no one was there. I imagine some one was look ing in the window and accidently hit the bell. Then, frightened by the noise, whoever it was ran away.” “An amusing thing occurred dur | ing this last election,” said Miss Shearer with a laugh. “It was also about three in the morning. I heard some one fumbling with the door knob, so I opened the door and saw the fleeing form of a boy. I felt something fall at my feet and as I looked down I saw about a hundred posters of that ‘‘Hoyt Barnett for Senior Man” propaganda. ‘‘My only trouble,” she smiling ly continued, ‘‘is with tom-cats. I can chase boys out easily, but the tom-cats are not a bit afraid of me. ‘‘One night a group of boys came up for a serenade. I went to waken some of the girls, who had asked i me to do so. When I returned I heard the awfullest yowling you ( could imagine. I ran to the window, 1 and found the boys chasing tom ‘Peeping Tom’ Flees Door In 3 a. m. Visit eats for all they were worth. The exercise seemed to have worn them out for they soon got into their car and rode away without giving the serenade. ' “Sometimes the serenades are very poor. The boys act silly and can’t sing. Then I get so mad at them for disturbing the girls. If I had a hose, I would turn it on them. I guess that would drive them away. “No,” repeated the night watch, “I haven’t had any trouble, and I don’t expect any. Who would want to bother with a girl’s dormitory? They know*they would have a bunch of screeching maniacs on them should they attempt anything so | ra3h.’’ Mortar Board announces the election of: Mrs. George T. Gerlinger, hon orary, Claudia Fletcher, ''Constance Both, Maizie Richards, Pauline Stewart, Esther Hardy, Gladys Calef, Nellie Johns. Green Lids Victors Over Sophs in War Of Water and Rope To the enthusiastic chant of “To Hell with ’29,” the members of the class of 1930, yesterday morning fought their way to victory in the annual sophomore-frosh tug-of-war, It is the first time in the recorded history of the classes that such a victory has occurred for the “green lid society”; and who is to say that it was not deserved? Even the telephone pole that might have saved yo sophomores shook angrily at the suggestion, and refused to do its trusted part to wards bringing only the frosli under the fire hose attached to the water hydrant in front of Westmin ster house. Maybe the frosli did get wet, but that was no sign of defeat. When they felt that the men handling the hose were prejudiced and giving un fair advantage to the left wing, they broke loose from the rope, grabbed the hose, and set about to thoroughly soak their elders whom they far outnumbered even from the start. And the audience was not totally overlooked, either. At the burning of the green, the nineteen-thirtiers” wero landed squarely and without (preference, but that was to be expected. And to the hearty yoll of “Bah, Rah, ’29,” the members of the class of 1930, without malice, closed their year of freshman duties and discip line. This is the first time in the his tory of the University that the freshmen have proved superior to the sophs. Students’ Canoe Wrecked While Patroling River Clinton Davison and Ralph Owens Meet Disaster On Body Hunt While engaged in the hunt for the body of Harold Mangum, Clin ton Davison and Ralph Owens, Uni versity students, met disaster seven miles below Eugene when their canoe crashed into a snag in the swift current of the Willamette and capsized yesterday afternoon. The students were in convoy with Prince Helfrich and John Bean, geology majors, who were following 50 feet behind them in another canoe. As the canoe struck, Davison was thrown clear of the craft and washed on a snag where he awaited rescue. Owens was swept under a log drift with the canoe, but soon reappeared 20 feet downstream where he also sought refuge on top of a snag. Bean rescued Davison with a pole from shore while Helfrich, who had iSlfely negotiated the snag-clioked channel, held the canoe in mid stream below the scene of the dis (aster for emergency. Owen was later pulled ashore on a line which he tied around his waist. The men who were aiding in the search for Harold Mangum under Dean Walker’s suJperviS(ion, were skirting both banks of the river and had traversed seven of the nine miles scheduled for them to run when the violent current and num erous snags in the side-channel ren dered the one canoe unmanageable. It was demolished. Several hours were eotnsumed in salvaging the wreckage. No new developments took place in the river search. The motor boats are still in operation with their drag nets and have combed the river bot tom so thoroughly that there is little doubt but that the body has been carried down stream. It is for this reason the canoes were sent on their 9-mile search today. Monday Rehearsals To be Discontinued There will bo nd more Monday afternoon student rehearsals at the music building this term, accord ing to an announcement made by Louis P. Artau^ instructor in music and manager or the programs. Music students, heretofore, have been giv en the opportunity to present their work at 5. o ’clock rehearsals, which have been held throughout the term. Track Team Prepares For Aggies Today Visitors to Bring Fine Flock of Milers and Weight-liea vers Affair to Be Closest Of Season Is Dope Officials to Report at 2 On Hayward Field \ S the Climax of the Junior Week-end program*the Univer sity of Oregon varsity track "team will meet the Oregon Aggies on Hay ward field today at 2:15. This will be one of the closest, meets the two schools have ever staged, and the result will probably depend upon the relay. The Oregon men have at last rounded intc^fair condition despite the bad weather and will be ready to do their best. Hard luck has hit the team in two places, as Joe Price is suffering from a bad leg and Mc Gee, a hurdler, is in the hospital. It is hoped and expected that both will be able to run. Oregon Edge In Sprints As in past years, Oregon looks to have the advantage in the sprints, while O. A. C. will have the edge in the distance races. Several events are in doubt, however, such as the two-mile, the 440, the high hurdles, and several of the weight events. There is also a great possibility of several meet records being brok en at this time. One that is sure to fall is the shot, us Dixon has con sistently been getting over forty seven feet. Another is the 440, with either Sisson of the Aggies or Stan dard of Oregon capable of doing it. Whitlock in the javelin is the pride of the Aggie squad, but he will be given a close run by Wetzel and Burnell. All tho accommodations and the preparations have been completed and everything is set to run the meet off in record time. The offic ials are the best that can be pro cured, and all that is necessary is a good day and a large crowd. All participants will meet at the McArthur court at :l o’clock Fri day afternoon, stated Hayward. Aggie Team Listed Oregon Aggie entries: mile run— Clayton, Wolfte, Darlington, Knifto; 100-yard das h—Striff, Measing, Fleetwood; 440-yard run—Earn heart, Joos, Peterson, Sisson, Rit ter, Oglesby, Douglas, Light; 120 yard high hurdles—Twitchell, Feh ren; two-mile run—Bell, Powell, Timm, Clayton, Blinkhorn; half mile run—Sisson, Knifton, Martin, Black, Clayton; 220-vard dash— Finch, Oglesby, Bitter, Joos, Man ville; 220-yard low hurdles—Twit qliell, Fehren; mile relay—Joos, Clayton, Sisson, Earnheart; pole vault—Butler, Messing, Smith, Mosher; shot put—Dixon, Luee; high jump—Wilcox, Hansen; dis cus—Dixon, Luce, Whitlock; broad jump—Striff, Shytze, Messing; jav (Continued on page four) McKnight, Baritone, To Give Senior Recital Here Monday Evening The program has been announced for the senior recital of Robert Mc Knight, baritone, which will be held Monday evening, May 23, at 8 o ’clock in the school of music audi torium. Edytli Hopkins, soprano, and Edward Best, violinist, will as sist Mr. McKniglit. The program as announced fol lows: Hear Me, Ye Winds and Waves . Handel Mr. McKnight Sketches of Paris .*. Manning (a) River Boats (b) The Lamp-Lighter 9 (e) Ode Mrs. Hopkins Negro Songs (a) Didn’t It Rain . Burleigh (b) Were You There, Burleigh (c) Eanjo Song . Homer Mr. McKnight Salut d’Amour . Elgar Meditation from Thais .... Massenet Mr. Best Songs of the South Seas (a) You Will Forget .... Stickels (b) Shadows of Evening. . Erima Maewa Kaihau (c) Ka Mate (Maori War Song) . Te Rangi Hikiroa Mr. McKnight Accompanists: For Mr. McKnight, Frances Pierce For Mrs. Hopkins, Eliot Wright For Mr. Best, Barbara Edmunds.