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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1928)
_©tegott SaUg ^meralii University of Oregon, Eugene KAY NASH. Editor MILTON GEORGE. Manager EDITORIAL ROARD Robert Galloway . Managing Editor Claudia Fletcher .. Ass’t. Managing Editor Arthur Schoeni . Telegraph Editor Carl Gregory .v. P. I. P. Editor Arden X. Pangborn . Literary Editor Walter Coover .. Associate Editor Richard H. Syring . Sports Editor Donald Johnston . Feature Editor Margaret Long ..*.. Society Editor News and Editor Phones, 655 DAY EDITORS: William Schulze, Dorothy Baker, Mary McLean, Frances Cherry, Herbert Lundy, Marian Sten. NIGHT EDITORS: Lynn Wykoff, chief; J. E. Caldwell, Robert Johnson, Floyd Horn, L. H. Mitchelmore, RaJph David. Assistants: Rex Tussing, Vinton Hall, Myron Griffen, Harold Bailey, Harry Tonkon, William Finley, Joe Freck, Everett Kiehn. SPORTS STAFF: Joe Pigney, Harry Dutton, Chalmers Nooe, Glenn Godfrey, Chandler Brown. FEATURE STAFF: Flossie Radabaugh, Florence Hurley, Edna May Sorter, John Butldr, Clarence Craw, Charlotte Kiefer, Walter Butler. UPPER NEWS STAFF: Amos Burg, Miriam Shepard, Ruth Hansen, LaWanda Fenlason NEWS STAFF: Margaret Watson, Wilford Brown, Grace Taylor, Charles Boice, Elise Schroeder, Naomi Grant, Orpha Noftsker, Paul Branin, Maryhelen Koupal, Josephine Stofiel, Thirza Anderson, Etha Jeanne Clark. Mary Frances Dilday, William Cohagen, Elaine Crawford, Audrey Henrikson, Phyllis Van Kimmell, Margaret Tucker, Gladys Blake, Ruth Craeger, Martiel Duke, Serena Mad3en, Betty Hagen, Leonard Delano, Fred Junker, Thelma Kem. BUSINESS STAFF LARRY THIELEN—Associate Manager Ruth Street . Advertising Manager Bill Hammond Ass’t. Advertising Mgr. Vernon McGee Ass't. Advertising Mgr. Lueielle George . Mgr. Checking Dept. Bill Bates .... Foreign Adv. Mgr. Wilbur Shannon .... Ass’t. Circulation Mgr. Ray Dudley . Assistant Circulator Elinor Fitch . Office Administration t*Q. 1118SCII . ^ircujation manager ADVERTISING SALESMEN—Bob Moore, Maurine Lombard, Charles Reed, Francis Mullins, Eldred Cobb, Eugene Laird, Richard Horn, Harold Keater, Helen Williams, Christine Graham. 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, United Press News Service. Member of Pacific Intercollegiate Press. Entered :n the postoffice at Eugene, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscrip tion rates, $2.60 per year. Advertising rates upon application. Residence phone, editor, 721; manager, 2799. Business office phone, 1895. Day Editor This Issue—Frances Cherry Night Editor This Issue—Ralph David . Harold Bailey SATURDAY, .JANUARY 14, 1928 Surreptitious Study And a Plea for a Place INSKrHT into undergraduate liter ary habits born of years in th*> Bookshop of Syracuse University lends authority to the voice of W. E. Pearce. He speaks in the Pub lisher’s Weekly: ‘'The method now used in most of our seven hundred and fifty college institutions, as 1 understand it, is for the teacher to read all but one book in his particular field. This one book, known as a textbook, the student is allowed to buy and read.” Within its innocent sheath, Mr. Pearce’s criticism is barbed sav agely with fact. When lie soys, however, that the teacher reads ‘‘all but one book in his particular field,” he is being charitable. And when it is implied that students do buy and read the text, he lays himself open to charges of slandering un dergraduate resourcefulness. The Oregon student, on an average, spends about $10 each year on text books. He picks up around the house what he can, borrows from his neighbor, prepares in the reserve room—or, he simply ignores the as signment. Much a heedless attitude concern ing textbooks is, we believe, readily attributable to their uninspired character. And we can only lightly censure the neglect of them by stu dents. A healthy textbook appetite only betrays abnormal derangement. It-is justly eyed askance. But we cannot too much condemn the familiar lumping of all kinds of books, and their emphatic consign ment to limbo—save a few of the best seller fiction. Any student on this campus can count on his two hands all his men tors that have awakened in him any sort of persisting enthusiasm in any Hold of knowledge. That happens merely because the world and every thing therein stops short for the usual professor when his degree am bitious are completed. (•eneral reading is the only anti toxin for this superannuation malady to which even undergraduates are liable. And, furthermore, it is all that makes many courses palatable. The reading habit is easily formed and .almost impossible to conquer. , It is incalculable, and may lirst en mesh the student as he loiters be fore a window display at the Co Op. Or, on the other hand, it may be a prized and developed heritage. In offering general reading to stu dents, the Co-Op is a roast pioneer, since the modest inception of the idea three years ago, it has fur nished rich pastures for intellec tually famished browsers. And in this function, potentially it is sec- , oml to none among campus institu tions in educational worth. Toward the student-owned store, the Kmcrnld bears but one lance. Its :iir is too redqlent of gym shoos and slicltors. Walter Pator must dis cuss Platonism with Camels and Ituofolds or hold his peace. And the cacophony of bric-a-brac^ jarringly punctuates the rhythm ot^ Cabell. We plead for a congenial com munity of authors. We ask for a comfortably designed retreat which is free from the mustiness and com pulsion of a library; a place where ready access to new wine in new bottles can slake the craving book lovers know. We even dare prophesy—at risk of offending professorial preroga tive—that under such circumstances some student might now and then yield to the spelt and proudly carry home with him a worthwhile volume for his private delectation. A Chance for the Delegates UIt high school guests have boon among ns for n day. It lias boon a busy day in which they have had an opportunity to coo college life in practically all of its many phases. Fraternity faro and' fraternity sleeping quarters, tireplice discus given an idea as to how one lives at college. Students studying and rushing to classes have provided a glimpse of the serious purpose which is why the University exists. A basketball game, the College Xiglit program, smokers, teas, and lunch eons have revealed the lighter mo ments of student life.* Vesterdav at the assembly, l>can Sherrill told the delegates that they would find college vastly different from the highly colored representa tions found in current motion pic ture productions. After their ex periences on the campus since their arrival, these delegates will have learned just how different the real tiling is as compared with the cellu loid imitation. When they return to their respec tive schools throughout the state they will be in a position to do much to repair the harm done bv the false ideas advanced by film di rectors who trifle with the truth. There are still, ill this supposedly advanced day and age, people who believe that a university education is of no value, and that their voting people might just as well do their playing at home. These people are still laboring under the antiquated notion that college life is all play. The delegates who have been among us have seen enough to know that the truth is on the other side of the line. If they will seek to emphasize the truth ns they have had it revealed to them during their stay on the campus, they may be able to help build friendships for the cause of higher education by aiding to tear down the walls of ignorance and prejudice. W. C. C. M. Ripley To (Jive Illustrated Lecture Tlic output of Anierirua workers mill tlioso of Kiiro|n- nml Asia will In coot lasted in mi illustrated lor Inrv to lie gi'ea on tlio campus mi Wodni -sitae, January IS, In M. Itiplcy. expert of tlio (tenoral Kloe trio company. Tin- uso of (Minor in tlio mmi phas os of irfdustry will Iio sioivn by .Mr. Kiplcy. So list itul ion "f me olimiioiil for liiimmi mol animal jiow • or will In1 shown in tlio illust rut unis. Mi. Itiptey Ins lootiiroil [.■ col leges mnl universities all ovor tlio I’nitoil ISt at os, mnl oollios very high ly commended. "Mr. ({ijiloy's loo turo is moro Ilian n narrative of in dustrial, eoonomio mill sociological eh Hugos mnl conditions,” writos ('liurlos A. luo y. president ot tlio Colorado Agricultural college. -l! ij an inspiration and a challenge to lire imagination.” Smith and Row Teach Literature at Portland s. Stephenson Smith, axsoeiate ' professor of Knglish, and Kenneth IT. Rowe, instructor in Knglish. arc conducting classes in American and Knglish literature, respectively, at the K\tensinn division iit Portland e\ ei n Friday evening for two hours. This class, which was taught by Wilkie Collins last term, will be taught the winter and spying term l>\ Smith am! Rone, while Mr, Col lint? is in Knglaml. Mr. Smith’s course begins with a study of .Iona than Kdwat Is and lleuyumin Frank lin and extends down to the mod-I ern novelists, such as Dreiser, Sher wood Anderson and •lames 1‘ratuh Cabell. The course taught by Mr. Rowe i* the standard course, be-‘ ginning with IVowulf and coming d-‘wn to th • liuh -euttirv w riters ^TfeSEVEN h seer» POR DINNER NEXT SUNDAY George McMurphey’s Singing Trio (College Side Inn advertisement.) How’ll you have ’em? Roasted, fried, or stewed? I • -- RAIN MAROONS ^LEDGES IN WOMAN’S BUILDING five neophytes of Sigma Delta Chi found themselves / trapped int the Woman’s huilding by torrents of rain after yesterday’s assembly. Chal Nooe begged a ride under Glenna Heacock’s umbrella and reached safety, to return later with four umbrellas. Meanwhile, the other four had to wait in a lower corridor, across which girls had to run to get from the dressing room to the swimming pool. Har?y Dutton thought that , under the circumstances it would be foolish to attempt a dash in the rain. (From Oregon Emerald) “Mr. Hindus spoke from first hand experience as the first English speaking writer to analyze the situ ation since the overflow of the I czar. ” Great shades of ezardines! He must have Imen 'all wet. - ,1 Archie Pcllago, University of Ore gon student, who, with his mechanic, is making a good will flight to Cor vallis, Salem, and other college towns of the state. Among other things, lie will attempt to smooth over the hard feeling which has re sulted1 from the interpretation of O. S. C. (Oregon Stock College). While this did not originate on the Oregon campus, popular opinion at 0. S. C. says it did. For this rea son, Arcliio is going to fly high when he goes over Corvallis. FAULK Omc upon a time there was a convention ami it didn’t rain. How would you like to be watching tlie dancers at the Cnmpn (Shoppe, Ami have your mother come in. Anil ask you, “Is this the way you spend your evenings?” And then grab you by the coat And lead you to the door, Amid the howling of your friends.’ (A Chi 1’si had this happen.) MOST REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE NAMED At the grand banquet last eve ning. "Mac” O'Roon was chosen as the most representative repre sentative attending the high school conference. “There are a good m.yiy representatives represented at this representative representation, but "Mac” is by far the most repre sentative.” declared the chairman, himself a representative of some tiling. A representative from the Melt farm dropped into toon to attend the convention, tie savs they are raising something new this quarter— the devil. ' FAMOUS LAST WORDS "You may quote ntc as saying—” HV,;\ 'Sf.l'lt.S Rapid-Fire Replies To Curious Queries The Inquiring Reporter Asks from Campus folks selected at random, one question each day. Replies are directly quoted. Today’s question: Do you think your school activities overshadow your regular study? Dorothy Snyder, sophomore in psychology: “I don’t think they do because our scholastic standards show tht we are keeping up our work.” Eleanor Doorman, sophomore in psychology: “It depends on the individual. If you let these activi ties get the better of you, you make yourself subject to them. I do be lieve the freshmen can bo too easily led into taking too many activi ties.” Nellie Johns, sophomore in phy sical education: “It would depend on the people chosing the courses and there is a great variation there, but on the whole, college people are usually interested in the activities.” Naomi Moshberger, sophomore in physical education: “No, I don't think so. You can’t go out for activities unless you have grades, the University limits it, and the more activities, the more interest there is instead of in all study.” Clarence Craw, sophomore in journalism: “If a fellow takes school activities and doesn’t neglect subjects, he will become acquainted with the kind of people he will meet in after life. He can’t neglect his studies, but his activities should not be neglected either.” Preppers (Continued from page one) system was contained in another resolution offered. A resolution thanking the University for the en tertainment given the delegates to the conference was also offered and will l>e r6ad and voted on with the lest, at the assembly today. A nominating committee was up nointed which consists of: James tiu'etianoiiy fioTvallis; Albert 'flrowii, Benson High, 1’ortland; Edwin Pole, Grants Pass: lid Nash, Salem, and Grace Adamson, Myrtle Creek. Thomas Johnson, Jr., of Hood Hiv- ; or, spoke to the morning session on “Problems Connected with High School Athletics.” The topic was handled in the fofm of a discussion. Training Buies Advised Slayton can’t get enough players out for its teams, according to Don Goode, delegate from that town. ’ It was suggested that an assembly of all dissenting parents, the teach ers, and the team would help in bringing about an understanding. Albert Brown, of Benson High, Portland, told of the “second half team” which played a stronger game of football in the second half than in the first. He suggested that a couch with much 'personality would help in holding men to training rules. Interclass games, he said, would bring more (men out for prac- J tice. Cannon Addresses Group A talk by Hoy Uonnon, member of i the board of control of the state high school association, was asked to speak as a substitute for a speak- ; or who failed to appear, and stated among other tilings: "If this asso ciation wants to do something worth while let it go on record for a solu tiou of the unequality between large and small high schools in athletics. Home was not built in a day and it takes a long time to perfect a plan.” There will be no state champion- I ship football games next year for two reasons: November .'10 is the limit for games, and the board of control is not authorized to give consent for championship games, said ('annon. Clifford Moore, Medford, spoke on how his school had secured the sup port of the business men and the townspeople. llis suggestions in cluded prompt payment of all bills, ■'selling them your school,” adver tising, and maintaining a school of which the townspeople may be proud. DANCE Sunday at the MIDWAY Pavilion S p. iu. till 11 p. m. Admission 75c (Ladies Free) Dance on our Re-surfaced Floor CAMPUS’ Bullet Westminster Forum will, this com ing Sunday evening, meet at Cen tral Presbyterian church at 7:30, at which time Robert Flemming will give a report of the Student Volunteer convention at Detroit which he attended during the Christmas vacation. Banquet (Continued from page one) ership. He said that a student who enters activities should have as his ideal a training for self-government, lie saw the conference as a bond between all the state and hoped that all the students attending it would find something worthwhile in it to promote student government in high schools, in college and later in ac tive life. David G. Wilson, president of the Oregon High School Press associa tion, was next on the floor, making but a short speech as lie stated that lie had a dish of ice cream before him and he was afraid that it would molt before he sat down. He said that he was sure that the students attending the conference w'ould go away with a warm place in their hearts for,Oregon. Kenneth Allen, president of the High School conference was intro duced next by Dean Gilbert. Ethel Elliott of Medford, president of the Oregon State Association of Girls' Leagues, was the next speaker. Dean Eric W. Allen spoke next and gave some valuable suggestions to the prospective college student. Earl M. Pallett, registrar, began his talk with the confession that he had never seen a mountain until lie came west. Dean John Straub, who recently celebrated his 50th year on the Ore gon campus, regretted that he had not had his tonsils removed two days before. He said that he had met 50 high school classes at the Univer sity but this was the handsomest and prettiest class that he had yet seen. Dean Straub urged all the students to make an investment in a college education. He said tliat often the difference between $1000 a year and $20,000 a year was four or five years in college. C. A. Howard, state superintend ent of public instruction, was the last of Hie speakers to take the floor aftjer being urged by Dean Gilbert not to speak more than two minutes. He took advantage of the occasion to say that it was easy for the toastmaster to spend the evening limiting the speakers but who, he asked, could limit a toastmaster? The banquet adjourned at 8 p. m. so that the members could attend the basketball game in McArthur Court. Pledging Announcement Baehelordon announces the pledg ing of Gerald Van Dervlugt of Port land, Oregon. Dr. Gilbert Speaks at Taxation Conference Dr. James H. Gilbert, dean of the college of literature, science#and the arts, spoke at the North western Tax Equalization Con ference, holding meetings Thursday and Friday at the Multnomah hotel in Portland. Dr. Gilbert’s subject was “The Fundamental Concept of Justice in Taxation.” Palo Alto School of Aviation To Be Built STANFORD UNIVERSITY, .Jan. 13.— (P.I.P. — Lieut. Norman A. Goddard, U. S. N. B. and a con testant in the recent Dole flight, announced Friday the establishment of the Palo Alto School of Aviation located on university property at the corner of El Camino Beal and Stanford avenue. Final approval was given the project by the board of trustees, and work on the build ings will start immediately. Although the institution is not officially connected with the uni versity, Stanford students and citi zens of Palo Alto will be eligible for admission. All persons taking the course will be required to have had at least a high school educa tion. To All A Happy New Year and Again— We Thank You! for Making it possible for us to write ,The Largest Amount of New Business! During 1927 ever written by this Agency in Oregon in any year of its history. In December we made nearly 100 per cent increase over December, 1926. K. IV. Strong Ceij. Mgr. The Reasons! 1. Because the Company’s sole purpose for 78 years—half the life of the nation— has been the policy holders’ interest. 2. Because our loyal agency organization is trained to analyze the needs of the insured. 3. Because the citizens of Oregon ap 1 predate superior counsel and advice and have responded liberally. National life Insurance Company 78th Year Montpelier, Vt. Purely Mutual Oregon Headquarters— 304-8 Oregonian Bldg. ■UEFllKSE.V TATI VES— Ii. M. llaldwin B. H. lilele H. M. Brou n U. K. Burns L. 31. Bit lwin . Houd River Maliel Coinvuy Frank Dolp D. W. Dormer, Eugene F. E. Fail inn A. 1j. Hill, Medford Claude S». Knitcht, The Dalles Robert Livingstone ti. W. McKay Frank W. Paris Stnart R. Strong Ci. H. S u nun era W. A. Sehnffiler W. H. Whitcomb gpP**lVe will open two additional district agencies in January. Applications now being received. Special training available to acceptable applicants. Our Sunday T reat— George McMurphey’s Singing Trio Kenny Allen Tom Sandvall Ted O’Hara Here’s a Real Dinner 12:00 Noon to 8:00 d. ra. 175c 75c COCKTAIL Crab » HKLISII Celcrv on Brunch Sweet Tickles SOUP Puree of Split Pea—Croutons SALAD Fruit Salad — Cream Dressing KNTKEKS Koast .Young Turkov, Cranberry Sauce Baked Virginia Ilam, Candied Sweet Potatoes Top Sirloin Steak, Bordelaisc Sauce Breaded Veal Cutlets, Cream Sauce Koast Leg of Lamb, Bruit Jelly Mashed Potatoes Sugar Corn Hot Bolls Coffee Milk Tea Desserts Assorted Pics, Blackberry Collier, Bruit Jello and W hipped Cream, Ice Creaui’or Sherbet ....I Presenting This Program 1. Honolulu Blues .Trio Ted O’Irani, singing. .. ‘‘Magnolia” 0. Kenny Allen, singing .... "In a Little Bream House” L Tommy Sandvall, singing ..•“One Sweet Letter” 5. My Blue Heaven.Trio l>. "My Heart Stood Still” I'iano solo—Billy O'Brvaut 7. "Who” . Trio S. Kenny Allen singing. . "Hainboiv ot' Girls” U. led O'Hara singing. .-,■■■• "Brother Lowdowu” lh. The S"Ug Is Ended The College Side Inin GRILLE DANCE TONIGHT r-"'j I-.-, 77.. ^■
