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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1927)
Athletic Field Undergoes Many Needed Changes Intra - Mural Ground* Will Be Regraded For Fall Use Pavilion Is Terraced on Low Sides Fall term will begin this ycai with the progression and eompletioi of many improvements on the Uni versify campus, the roost noticeable ami probably most needed of whirl are to be found on the intra-inura' practice grounds, on flic varsity baseball diamond, and around Me Arthur Court.. The unpaved street in front of McArthur Court is* being paved aim will afford a more agreeable park' itig space for basketball fans. Th< dirt which was removed in grading University street has been placed in the outfield of the varsity base ball field in order to raise and level the uneven diamond. Another welcome improvement if to be found in the drainage given flic varsity baseball field. Tile lias been laid from the diamond to loth street and will afford a drier and more agreeable surface to play on. The lower terrace which is located between McArthur Court and the varsity football grounds is being re graded and levelled b.v cutting dirt from the west bank and hauling to the low places. The field wil be ex tended from 15th to 18th streets and made as nearly level as possible. When this work is completed Ore gon will have an excellent intra mural and practice field. Efforts are i Iso being made fo i in - prove the setting around McArthur Could. On the, east and south sides a terrace fifty feet wide has been built. The top and sloping sides being carefully levelled and planted to lawn grass. When this construction on the east side of the campus, which is being supervised by Virgil 1). Earl, direc tor of athletics, is completed the athletic fields and McArthur Could will present a more desirable out look. Two New Instructors To Fill Vacancies In Art Department llm*ry Hamden,' new head of t.lie department of sculpture in the school of architecture and allied nits, arrived in Fugenr yesterday. Air. Hamden was the recipient of the I’rix do Borne, and spent three years at the American Academy in Rome, previous to the past summer, when he toured tireece studying Grecian sculpture and art. lie is a Vale graduate. Oliver Ham^t, who was a student in the department of sculpture last year, will assist Mr. Hamden. Mr. Hamden will replace Avard Fairbanks, who has headed the de partment for the past six years. Mr. Fairbanks sailed recently for Itome where he will study us winner of the Ooggcnhcim Memorial Heholarship. Another new members of the touching staff in the school of archi tecture and allied arts is Kenneth Hudson, who is an instructor in painting. Air. Hudson took academic Work lit Ohio Wcslynii, and his art Work at \ ale, where lie reeeived his degme of Uuehelnr of I'ino Arts the past year. He served as first as sistant lo Kugene Francis [Savage for Id 'months. Mr. Hudson is es pecially interested in mural paint ing and it is his aim to develop that l>raneli of his work as far as pos sible. Mr. Hudson replaces Virgil 11afen, who conducted u summer school in painting among the Fainted Hills of I tali the past summer. He plans to paint desert scenes in Arii-.onu din ing the coming year. Nellie Rest has received the posi tion nt graduate assistant in paint ing. She will work with both Mr. S, In-off, head of the department,1 and Mr. Hudson. Meat rice Towers, a graduate stu dent, expects to iinisli her work fori her degree of Master of |'i,,e Arts. s|*e will (ut her thesis, ‘Heath ami the \ ietor’, in marble, Miis venr. 1 lie plaster east is now on displav in the exhibititm room of the art building, with oilier student work. Hilling her curly years at the Fni veisity. Miss Towers molded the talking heads in the entrance.of the Art building. Orchestra Trvout Will Held Today Anyone tin tin campus who pines either a string or a vv iud instalment is urged to ti.v out fur mcuibei sli ip HI the I’nii risjtv Orchestra. Hex ITldenvood, director, in order that the aspirants will have a chance to play tlud)- best,-lias arranged to hear them in his studio at the Music building this at ternoou, Thursday Frill a v aftfiiiuonw at live* o luck. Wnlery Lovers Lane Still Needs a Drink Far famed is the mill-race of > 11 r Oregon. Prospective students , come to our Alma Mater to learn the true technique of “pig ! ging” from our mill-race-educated | co-eds. For some time this vvat ! cry lover’s lane iias been arid. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for once again the canoes will softly glide hither and yon. ('. O. 1’eterson, owner of the water [tower, says that although the im 1 [movements at the upper end of ' the mill race have been com pleted, water cannot be .turned in yet as there is still work to do on- the lower end, Mr. Peterson will not predict the date on which the waters will again fill our beloved stream. This longed for day depends upon the time of the arrival of the new water wheel and electric generator. The generator will supply electrical power to the dif ferent factories that formerly were operated by direct water . power from the race. The water wheel and generator will each have a capacity of 500 horse 1 power. Elmer SJiirrell Assumes Duties As Dean of Men Dean H. Walker Will Study During Year’s Leave Of Absence Elmer E. Shirrell, newly-appointed dean of men at the University, is an interested personnel worker and educator. Dean H. Walker, who has I held the position of dean for two | years, has been granted a year ’s i leave of absence, during which time i he will study problems of univer isity administration at Columbia ! University. In addition to his duties as dean, j Mr. Shirrell will teach political sci ence. He was formerly dean of men and associate professor of political ! science at the University of Ari l/.omi, and graduate student and in structor in political science at Stan j ford. He completed his under graduate work in political science and law at the University of Cali-: ■ fornia. < I During the World War, Mr. ISliir rell saw two years active service with the ■"■(ittli infantry, succeeding to the position of chief of the lie I haliilitation Division for the 1-tli 1 tistrief. Trail i lion (Continued' from page one) welcome ceremony sans paddle take Ilia place of hazing, are measures advocated. (Ireater activity of cheer leaders, and concentrated yelling at games are asked. New Alma Mater Song The selection of a. new Alma Mater song by the .Music committee is strongly recommended because of the belief that while the ‘‘Pledge Song” is inspiring, it does not have dignity amt stateliness to thought and music that an Alum .Mater sang should possess. A distinction between what are merely customs and what are tradi lions is made by the committee. I1 or the purposes of the report Uni versity Traditions were grouped into All Campus Traditions, Presli men Traditions, and Athletic Tradi-! t ions. the report is concluded by the statement, “We feel that there has not been the proper manifestation! ot Oregon spirit in the observance of Oregon Traditions. If the sai led traditions so well instituted by our predecessors are to stand the test ol' u progressive University and Student Body, they must receive the loyal support of every studeut. ” 1 )cll>orl ObcrlcuiTcr Promoted to Head of Physical Education Ihdclut Oberteuffer is- the new reigning head of the men’s physieat education department in the absence ot Harry !>. Neott, w ho is at t'olum “hi I niversity op one year's leu\e .'f absenee. .Scott is teaching and also work ing toi- his degree of doctor of phil- . isopliy in (lie .New Volk school. " ith the moving up of Ohcrlcuf tv to the post of “head mao” "itli apologies to “The lilacl* lll"s t'ilbert llermauce was “hied to the jdiysical ed. staff in 1“ 'filial caparity of instructor. 'h'liu Howard and Herman iinvei ''ere also taken into the fold as is.sisatuts and general iiffice burs. Oberteuffer expects great things uomiscs to make it bigger and bet el- as time goes on, e*on cousidre ng the hanging of a few artistic n u i a I paintings on the t larrc u ofVice 'alls In lend atmosphere. Official mnfii mat inn of this mow lias not -vd cionc ti'i'in homUjUU item, how iver. Valuable Data Collected in State Surveys Professor Smith Finds Fossil Coral Reef In Mountains — i Striving towards a more complete knowledge of the life and condi tions in Oregon, past and present, scientists and professors represent ing the fields of botany, geology, and zoology, have for me last few years collected invaluable data in | a series of natural history surveys. Men have been sent into the field i every summer to conduct researches in the parts of the state. f'-ach worker is making an indi vidual effort, and all the researches, representing the separate interests, will serve as a beginning of a more complete survey of our state, ac cording to Professor K. E. Packard, of the department of geology, who lias himself been working in central Oregon, on the Ochoco range, and | on 1be Mitchell quadrangle in the John Dny basin. The plant life in south-eastern i Oregon, near Burns, has been | studied for several months by L. i\ Henderson, who has had much botanical experience in the north west. Marino life along the coast has been the subject of investigation by H. B. Yocum, professor of zool Ogy, and Ethel .Sanborn, instructor of botany. Marine algae in par ticular was studied by the latter, who has spent several seasons in the iick^. A fossil reef of coral, on the south side of the Wallowa moun tains, and only a few feet from a bank of snow, was the discovery of men under W. H. Smith, of the geol ogy department, who led a trip to that region. Professor Smith re ported a successful trip, and added that the geologists were given a treat by the city of Enterprise, who tendered them a banquet at the Wonderland hotel, just before the cam]}. yon country. By making a detailed section of the river, and studying Professor Hodge of the same do partment lias born working all sum mer on the problem of the Cascade range, in the Deschutes river can ami correlating the geologic hor izons, it is possible to give more definite dates to the past events of geologic importance. survey of the mammals in south eastern Oregon was made by B. E.s Iluestis, of the department of zool ogy, who spent two months in that field. Roy Okerberg Named Athletic Mentor At Campus High School Boy Okerberg, all-coast basket ball center in 1927, is the new coach at University high school and head of the Physical education depart ment, according to announcement. Okerberg is conceded to be the best center developed at Oregon in many years. He also was a very import ant part of the Wcbfoot tennis team, being No. 1 ranking player in 1926 and No. 2 in 1927. Basketball and baseball arc the two major sports at University high and prospects in both these branches arc reported to be very promising, especially in baseball, according to Coach Okerberg. Conan Smith and Carl Moore were the only letter men lost through graduation last year, heaving the squads practically intact. Ernie rowers, Norville Lib by, Hermit Stevens, Gordon Wilson, Paul Wilson, Wilbur Jewett and “.Monk” Page are lettcrmeu who will return for competition this year. Okerberg expects to see a number of new faces out for the sports from the ranks"of incoming freshmen and transfers. Among the new men is Loyd Broth who hails from Gold Ilill where lie has been under, the mentorship of Charles Orr, Oregon graduate with the class of ’26. Gene Burke, of Boseburg high school, is expected to give the regulars a stiff run for a berth o nthe squard. Kj-osness, transfer from Boise, Idaho, lias pos sibilities of developing into a val-) liable center because of his lanky build, it is stated. TODAY FRIDAY & SAT. Greetings Students! Come on Down and Enjoy The Ma;n of a Thousand Paces here gives a char acterization surpas sing a n y t h i n g he lias done previo u s 1 y for sustained thrills, m y s tcry, dram atic surprise! .V, with NORMAN KERRY •JOAN iCRAWFORD i ! Unusua! and , Startling even for a Chaney Film! Yflxqf/oldivynWssytT fox News Aosops Fables —Then— JEWISH PRUDENCE" A Hal KjswU Comedy Matinee Starring Night Max Davidson Prices doc Dean Straub Offers Greeting to Frosli Entering Oregon Each bigger ami better” enter ling class of the University of Ore gon lias been greeted for 49 years by the cheerful face of John Straub, ; now—Dean Emeritus. He is the father-extraordinary of some thou sand students each year, advising | each bewildered newcomer and helping him find his place in the machinery of the campus. Dean Staub wishes each member j of the Class of 1931 to consider the following message as being from .him: “I am very glad to see such a I splendid body of young men and j women entering the University of j Oregon. Upon reflection, I do not , think that any other university can 'show a cleaner or finer looking body I of students than those now entering j the University of Oregon. “Tiie cheerful, happy smile .and bright eye, and the eagerness with which.they are taking up their work speaks well for their success here. ‘‘1 sincerely hope that instead of the usual 40 or 50 freshmen who go j home at Christmas without the j privilege of returning, that veifc | few of you meet that misfortune this year. “If at any time I can be of any service to any of you I shall be ( glad to help you. Nothing gives me I greater pleasure than to be of as sistance to the young people coming to the University to build a good foundation of character, manhood, and womanhood upon which to erect a superstructure which will be a credit not only to you but to your Alma Mater. “JOHN STRAUB, “Dean Emeritus.” Faculty (Continued from page one) ment of physical education for women. Dunbar Succeeds Ralph Tuck An addition has been made to the geology staff. C. P. Dunbar of the University of Louisiana will take the place of Ralph Tuck as research assistant. He has spent the sum mer in research work studying out crops, correlation of horizons and other field work. Faculty members returning after leaves of absence are Miss°Julia Burgess, professor of English; Ken neth Roe, instructor of English, and A. L. Lomax, professor of business administration. Alton Gabriel, teaching fellow last year, has been made instructor in chemistry. Many of the faculty have been granted leaves of absence. Kai Jen sen resigned from the school of edu cation for a position in the east. Avard Fairbanks, associate profes sor of architecture and allied arts, will be on a year’s leave of ab sence, studying for the Guggeulieim fellowship. Miss Cornelia Pipes, instructor in Romance languages, is to continue her advanced study in France, and Miss Lillian Stupp, as sistant professor of physical educa tion, intends to be abroad for a year. Many Instructors Leave The business administration school lost five instructors. David Faville, associate professor of business ad ministration, left during the year for advanced study on a Harvard fellowship. C. R. Ham has resigned, and Arthur R. Himbcrt will con tinue advanced study at Stanford in the coming year. Professor Harry C. Hawkins has accepted a govern ment position with the Foreign Trade department at Washington, D. O. Dean E. C. Robbins has asked for a year’s leave of absence to accept a research professorship at Harvard. Captain Frank Culin, assistant professor of military science, has been transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia, and will study there during the coming year. Florence D. Aldcn, of the physical education depart ment, is leaving for a year’s study at Columbia University. Miss Christina Crane and Miss Rosalia P. Cuevas, instructors in romance languages, are leaving. Miss Cuevas intends to be in New York with her sister. Alice Ernst on Leave Alice Henson Ernst, assistant pro fessor of English, is having a year’s leave of absence for study. Ethel I. Sanborn, instructor in botany, has also asked for a year’s leave of ab sence at Stanford, where she will continue advanced study for her Ph.D. Harry A. Scott, professor of physical education, has a leave of absence to study in the east a year, and Waltre W. Suyder, assis tant professor of English, also in tends to continue advanced study during the year. Herbert G. Tan ner, associate professor of chemis try, will study at Stanford. Horace G. Wyatt, assistant pro fessor of psychology, has accepted a position teaching psychology at Stanford, and intends to move per manently to California. Other instructors who resigned are: Virgil Hafen, instructor in architecture and allied arts; Wil liam Fletcher Smith, assistant in psychology. F. C. Wooton, of the education school and instructor in University high school, has received a Stan ford fellowship and will study 0 there. Former Guild Hall Star Appears In Portland Mrs. John L. Day Jr., who is bet ter known to University of Oregon students and graduates as Betty Kerr, is playing the title role in “Duley” which is being presented in Portland by the Little Theatre group. Mrs. Day was very prom inent in the Guild Theatre players while on the campus. She is a mem ber of Delta Gamma sorority and of the campus. She is a member of Delta Gamma sorority and of the Mask and Buskin chapter of the Na tion Collegiate Players. She is sup ported in “Duley” by Eugene Lei digli, who was also well-known in drama work. Hu is a member of S. A. E. Send the Emerald Home DAFFODIL TEA SHOPPE Student Lunches in Colon ial Theatre Bldg. i Welcome! Eugene has waited in happy anticipation for the return of the Ore gon men and women, on the campus and about town. r We are glad that you are with us— and we wish you a successful year.