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BAROMETER ANSWERS SEE PAGE 4 W ATER POLO PROBLEM tiin9miiiiinimrimniir.iiiiiiiminniiiitnmnniiiiimmiiiii»uiiniiuuiBuiBuuunBB——i THE WEATHER Oregon: winds, north. „ Maximum . 54 Minimum . 43 Stage of river .4.1 Precipitation .21 Siimuiniuiimiiii!" ..iii!iiiniimiiuiimimmiii!iui:miiiiiimimi!!iiim:iiniiimmi:n:iiin!!nmmiiuuinS VOLUME XXXT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1930 NUMBER 71 Two Houses Give Treat to Microphone Sigma Kappa and S.A.E. Treat KORE Fans to Original Acts DELTS NOT TO APPEAR Evening's Entertainment Features Chorus and Rand Numbers *—-—-— -—★ TONIGHT'S CONTESTANT SIGMA CHI At 8 P. M. An abundance of originality, vigor, and variety was poured into the KORK microphone last night when Sigma Kappa and S. A. E. made their debuts in programs Nos. 10 and 11 of the Emerald ^ KORE radio contest, in competi tion for the large 9-tube Majestic radio which McMorran and Wash burne has offered as grand prize for the winning living group. Thompson Scores The S. A. E.’s called their of fering the “O. K.” idea, while Sig ma Kappa disguised its program as the “Sigma Kappa Advertising Agency Hour.” Honors for the evening were equally divided be tween the well-known S. A. E. quartet and a diminutive Sigma Kappa performer called Neva Lois Thompson, who played a selection on the piano, gave a vocal solo, and topped the program off with a number on the musical saw. At 8 o’clock tonight, instead of 7, as announced Tuesday, Sigma Chi v/ill give the concluding pro gram of the third week of com petition. Delta Tau Delta was also scheduled to appear this eve ning, but late la;st night informed 4 Fred Norton, contest director, that they were withdrawing from the contest. This makes the second living group within the week to withdraw with less than 24 hours’ notice. Congratulations Phoned In The Sigma Kappa presentation was apparently well liked by Eu gene listeners, many of whom called in to congratulate the per formers and to request numbers. Dorothy Thomas acted as an nouncer. S. A. E. brought to the studio a six-piece orchestra, vocal quar tet and a chorus of 12 voices. The orchestra was composed of Schuy ler Southwell, Bob Smith, Murlin Drury, Paul Branin, Bill Sievers, and Henry Mumaw. An instru mental trio dubbed the “Philhar monic Orchestra,” offered a group of numbers. The orchestra was made up of a wood-wind section (Murlin Drury and his clarinet), a string section (Paul Branin and his fiddle), and a brass section * (Bill Sievers and his trumpet). Don Eva gave a vocal solo, “All Alone,” accompanied on the piano by Kenneth Moore. As a grand finale, a double sextet sang “Here’s to Sigma Alpha Epsilon.” Contrary to advice received yes terday from KORE officials, the Thursday evening, programs will begin at 8 o’clock instead of 7. I (Continued nn Page Three) i _ The Moving Finger -o VICE PRESIDENTS . . . CLASS CONSTITUTIONS . . . -By OLIVER POLITICUS Vice-presidents of classes will become still more honorary office holders if suggestions placed be fore the constitutional revision committee are favorably passed upon. Under the present system vicerpresidents succeed to the of fice of the presidency in the ab sence or resignation c presi dent. The proposal is tli, new president be elected, § hat the vice-president hole « old position. The reason, i © id, is that the secondary o % it tracts only second-rate r a? id women. If the presiden © i draws, then an inferior 3 r is placed in charge of cli © fairs. If that reasoning is to stand, it must answer the questions: Then why have a vice-president at all ? Would not the special elections add to the confusion already too prev alent on the campus? Is not the proposal given only because wo men are traditionally elected to class vice-presidencies, and is not the real attack against the possi bility of a woman becoming presi dent ? The model blanket constitu tion to be drawn up will proba bly not apply to other organiza tions. Some, such as the As sociated Women Students, a (Continued on Page Three) Architecture, Art Students To Fete Visitors Tuesday Plaits for Banquet, Dance At Men’s Dormitory Made at Meeting Class in Costume Design To Make Smocks Plans for a reception to be given three nationally famous architects in the form of a banquet and dance at the men’s dormitory Tuesday evening, February 11, were outlined at a meeting of the architecture and allied arts stu dents held yesterday afternoon. C. Herrick Hammond and J. Munroe Hewlett, president and vice-president of the American In stitute of Architects, and Fred'F. Wilson, director of the western di vision of the A. I. A. will be guests of the University school of architecture Tuesday, accord ing to Dean Ellis F. Lawrence, and the banquet and dance are to be given in their honor. The price of tickets are 25 cents, announces Harlow Hudson, president of the Associated Archi tectural and Allied Art students. The only other requirement for ad mission will be that those attend ing will wear artists’ smocks. Miss Victoria Akavian’s class in costume design is making oriental smocks to be worn by the visiting architects and members of the fac ulty who are to be guests. Washington Co-ed Debaters Win Over Oregon by One Vote By MERLIN BLAIS The University of Washington women’s varsity debate team de feated the University of Oregon team last night by the vote of a single critic judge. Overcoming the Oregon constructive argu ment with its genuine humor, the Washington team made its victory good in the closing minutes of re buttal, with clear and earnest ref utation. The question was “Resolved, that the modern diversion of wo men from the home to business and industrial occupations is det rimental to society.”*’ From the starting click of the timekeeper’s watch the debate kept the audience in a receptive mood with the inherent humor which was displayed by all four speakers. The Oregon team, debating the ( affirmative, argued that women, by displacing men in industry and business, are causing lower wages, and by taking their places with men in their work, have introduc ed the matter of sex and senti mentalism into the economic world. Home-making is still the greatest industry, and it is a full time occupation, affirmative dis cussion pointed out, and women who are spending their time work ing outside the home cannot suc cessfully rear their children. “Since the time when women were cave-ladies, they have had the duty of training the future generation, and that duty is still theirs,” they argued. The Washington team, advanced the argument that women work because of necessity, to maintain a. fair and decent sustenance and to raise their standards of living. Industry has left the home, and (Continued on Page Two) House Heads Talk Changes In Grade List Fairness of Present Way Of Fixing Figures Is Questioned INCOMPLETES BOTHER Point System of Scoring Attacked; Committee To Make New Plans Various recommendations for a change in the method of rating the scholastic standing of the liv ing organizations on the Oregon campus were the main topics of discussion at the heads of houses luncheon held yesterday at the Anchorage. Working with the interfrater nity council, which is the men’s organization parallel to the heads of houses for women, investiga tions are being made as to the ad visability of possible changes in the details of administration of the present grade rating system. Change to Be Talked Whether the scholastic standing of a house should be changed from a quantitative to a qualitative basis was one of the main ques tions for discussion. In consider ing the advisability of such a change the need of seeing that students carry a full load was real ized. It was suggested that either the living organization or the Uni versity administration might check up on this. Among other recommendations made was the proposition to weigh the points earned by honor stu dents so that the fact that they were doing extra work would be given the credit it deserved. The question of allowing the grades of a student transferred from another school to be counted on his house grades was also con sidered. Incompletes Bothersome Whether incompletes should count as flunks on house grades and the fair length of time for students to be allowed to make up such deficiencies were other points in the present system to be reconsidered. A committee was appointed to continue these considerations with the Interfraternity council which is meeting today, and later the faculty personnel committee will consider the same questions. Grade Averaging To Be Discussed Pledge Violation, Notices Will Be Required Dissatisfaction with certain ex istent methods of preparing the grade average of fraternity and sorority houses on the campus which has been a subject of dis cussion among Greeks in past years will be brought up and dis cussed at a meeting of the Inter fraternity council this afternoon at 5 o’clock. It is understood that the mat ter of determining house grades is also being considered by Pan-Hel lenic council with the idea of ar ranging more satisfactory ways of figuring these grades. An amendment to the by-laws of the Interfraternity council will also be presented which will rec ommend that a fraternity shall notify all houses of violations of pledge, as well as releases. The latter act is the only one requiring the sending out of notices at the present time. Vote will be taken today on the amendment. Ques tions of hell week and building leases will also be brought up at today’s meeting for consideration. Work on Art Museum Progresses Rapidly Work on the Prince L. Camp bell memorial art museum, which was slowed up considerably dur ing the recent cold spell, is pro gressing rapidly with the coming of better weather. About 20 men are now engaged in putting in partitions inside the building, erecting masonic scaf folding, and stripping the forms from the exterior of the structure. It is not known exactly how soon the building will be completed. To Face Men of Islands Resolved: That world disarmament should not he taken up except for police protection. This is what these Oregon men will debate against tonight when they face the three men from Hawaii. Illness mdde necessary the substitution of Eugene Laird for Roger l’faff. Above: left, Calvin Bryan; right, Arthur 1’otwin. I Disarmament Is Topic for Hawaii Debate Tonight Oregon Team Will Uphold Negative Argument At Guild Hall Oregon State Professor Will Make Decision "Resolved: That the nations should adopt a plan of complete disarmament except for such forc es as are needed for police protec tion,” will be the subject of a de bate tonight at 8 o’clock at Guild hall when three University of Ore gon debaters will defend the neg ative side of the argument against a squad of experienced debaters from the University of Hawaii. The subject is expected to at tract a great deal of interest here, because of its close relation with the naval arms conference now in session at London. Pfaff Off Squad A change has been rftade in the Oregon squad due to the illness of Roger Pfaff, who has been con fined to the iqfirmary, and who will not be able to meet the visi tors. His place will be taken by Gene Laird, who has been on var sity teams for two years as well as the freshman team during his first year. The two other members of the Oregon squad are Calvin Bryan, who has seen varsity ser vice for two years, and Art Pot win, who makes his first appear ance on a campus team, although he debated for the freshmen last year. Hawaii Has Affirmative Donald Layman, Dai Ho Chun, and Shaigeo Yoshida will uphold the affirmative side of the argu ment for the University of Hawaii. The debate will be a critical de cision affair, with Prfoessor Al vin O'Konski of the department of public speaking at Oregon State college, making the decision and criticising the debaters’ technique and arguments. Fine Edition of ‘Psalms’ at Libe John Henry Nash Gives Valuable Book A privately printed copy of “The Psalms of the Singer David” from the press of John Henry Nash was received for the Nash collec tion at the main library yesterday. It took over ten years of the fam ous printer’s spare time to produce this beautiful book printed in old Gothic type, with blue initial let ters and red titles. In the foreword of the book John Henry Nash says: “About this Gothic printing of the Psalms, it will doubtless be said by critics that it is hard to read, I agree; the book has been done with the hope that it will prove to be a typographical picture. It is dedicated “for my friends and notably my Jewish friends of San Francisco.” The borders and frontispiece were designed and executed by William Wilke. An end note to the volume says: "Here ends the Psalms of the Singer Da vid, a book done for the joy of doing by John Henry Nash.” Plans for Banquet Near End; Evans Names Ticket Me,n Bring Members of ’32 Into Closer Contact, Purpose Of Gala Event Discussion of Activities Is Idea of Officials Final arrangements for the sophomore class banquet which is to be held at the men’s dormitory St. Valentine’s day afe speedily nearingc ompletion, according to announcements by Jack Stipe, soph prexy, and Eob Van Nice, chairman of the event. “The big surprise of this ban quet is to get the sophomore class together and to acquaint the mem bers with the program .of events which will be carried out by the class during the remainder of this term and during spring Term," said Stipe," speaking of the af fair. Weber To Play The decorations will carry out the St. Valentine’s day motif and a number of good features are promised by Jack Edlefsen, who announced that George Weber’s orchestra has been secured to fur nish music to aid the digestive processes of the participants in this gastronomical orgy. "The most notable feature of all,” he said, “will be the absence of long and boresome speeches. They have been declared strictly taboo." Ticket Sellers Named Walt Evans, who is in charge of the ticket sale for this affair, has announced the appointment of the ticket salesmen in the various living organizations for this event and says that these tickets, which are to be 60 cents apiece, will be distributed to the representatives of the various organizations to day. The sale will be continued until Tuesday, when, in order to determine the exact number of students to expect at the banquet, the tickets will be called in. The house representatives as (Continual on Page Two) Hodge To Present World Trip Movie Underclassmen Arc Invited To Attend Event Friday Moving pictures taken on his recent trip around the world will be shown by Edwin T. Hodge of the geology department at a Con don club smoker Friday evening, February 7, at 8 o’clock, at the home of Dr. Warren D. Smith. 1941 University street. The pic tures are not confined to geologi cal subjects, but will include pic tures of life in far away coun tries. Freshmen and sophomores plan ning to major in geology are es pecially invited, according to the announcement. Dr. Hodge will, besides showing the pictures, talk on “What a Geologist Sees Be sides Rocks.” Refreshments are assured for the occasion, and smokers are in vited to bring their pipes, ac Dr. Smith has promised to furnish the tobacco. Athletics is Main Subject At Conference President Hall Returns From Meeting of Coast University Leaders SPENCER CHOSEN HEAD Plans for Bringing Noted Seienlists to Western Institutions Made The eyes of educators in all Pa cific Coast institutions are now turned toward the University of Oregon, especially in regard to athletics, it was declared by Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall, president of the University of Oregon, who has just returned from a conference of coast university presidents held at San Francisco. All colleges and universities in the Pacific Coast conference were represented at the initial session. President Lyle P. Spencer of Washington was elected to head the newly organized group, and Dr. Hall was named secretary. The organization has already adopted a definite program and will have meetings at least annually. Athletic Changes Loom The athletic program at the University, especially that part of it that centers around the new football coach, Dr. Clarence W. Spears, late of the University of Minnesota, is attracting a great deal of attention, and many insti tutions are expecting unusual and constructive developments in the program here. Dr. Spears is re garded very highly' by all and is expected to make a good record at the University. While athletics occupied quite a bit of attention at the meeting, no attempt to form legislation that would change the existing order was made. The presidents dis cussed such topics as intersec tional games, and the Oregon platf of supervised study while on trips was told. It is likely that this will be adopted by other schools next year, it is said. Hall in Charge of Plan A plan whereby noted scientists and educators from the East and from Europe will be brought to the coast institutions was worked out by the presidents and placed in charge of Dr. Hall. This plan, regarded as one of the most for ward educational steps taken in late years, will be in operation shortly. Specialists in many fields are to be brought out here for a month or more, and the expense pro rated among the various insti tutions. In this way the isolation of coast institutions can largely be abolished and educators and students brought in close contact with noted men. While in the bay district, Dr. Hall also met with the newly or ganized Pacific committee of the Social Science Research Council. This body will unite in social sci ence research projects, and will also form contacts with the na tional group so that men of na tional reputation in this field can be brought out here to aid in this highly important work. Dr. Hall, who is one of the organizers of the Social Science Research coun cil, is also head of the Pacific committee. Should Vaccinate, Says Dr. Miller County Reports 16 New Cases of Smallpox The weekly report of the state department of health shows that there were 16 new cases of small pox in Lane county this last week. Fourteen Eugene families are now in quarantine because of this dis ease. At the beginning of the epidem ic three University students were afflicted with the disease. Since then there have been no new cases. However, Dr.' F. Miller of the health service states that persons of this community are not out of danger yet. He urges all students not vac cinated to come to the dispensary and have it £one Immediately. Speechless Senior Clomps Jaws To Win Bet From Brothers pAESAR was speechless when he saw Cleopatra; Paris was in much the same condi tion when fair Helen began her line. But they lived in the good old days and things are differ ent now—or are they? Rumor has it that a very prominent senior has suddenly become speechless, high-hatting his friends in a most despicable manner. Whether the eat has got his tongue or whether he is just trying to dodge inquisi tive reporters is not known. At any rate we hope he finds his tongue, or he’ll never make thd “talkies.*' Matinee Plays on Schedule Today; Two To Be Given Guild Tlieatei* To Be Scene Of Programs; Time Set For 4:15 Sharp ‘East of Eden,’ ‘The Siege’ To Be Enacted The second of the weekly series of matinee plays will be held this afternoon at the Guild theater. The time will be 4:15 Instead of 4, in order to accommodate those who would be unable to get there at the original hour named. Mrs. Seybolt, head of the department of dramatics, urges those wishing to attend to get there as early as possible in order to avoid the con fusion caused by late comers. Comedy By Morley The two plays to be given today represent a well-balanced pro gram. “East of Eden,” a farce comedy by Christopher Morley, will be first on the bill, to be fol lowed by Colin Campbell Clement’s “The Siege.” The first play has to do with the adventures of Adam and Eve, in the natural confusion caused by Cain’s taking unto him self a wife, origin and identity unknown to his parents. The re sult is highly amusing. "The Siege,” a dramatic piece, will provide an excellent contrast to the first play, it is expected. McKennon Directs The casts are as follows: “East of Eden”—Cain, Jimmy Lyons; Jennie, Cain’s wife, Jewel Ellis; Adam, Gene Love; Eve, Florence McNerney. The play *3 directed by Cleta McKennon. “The Siege”—Zanab, Helen Al len; Bishara, Elinor Rennie; Gaz nia, Katherine Starr. The play will be directed by Jean Williams and Dena Lieuallen. There will be no admission charge. Dr. Wright Confined At Home by Flu Dr. Leavitt O. Wright, associate professor of romance languages, has been confined to his home for the last two days with influenza. Other members of the Spanish de partment have been taking his classes. State Editors Gather Today ForConclave Newspaper Meet Sessions Begin at 4 o’Clock At ‘Shack’ 150 EXPECTED HERE Nash Arrives on Campus; Papers of Portland Send Delegates Delegates to the twelfth annual Oregon press conference, which is to hold sessions at the University for three days this week-end, will begin to arrive on the campus to day, and at 4 o’clock this after noon more than 150 newspaper men of the state are scheduled to gather for their first official meet ing, in the journalism building. Final plans for the conference were completed yesterday, accord ing to Dean Eric W. Allen of the school of journalism, and the re vised program is now on the press. It is expected to be released some time this morning. Nash Arrives Dr. John Henry Nash, whose work in the field of fine printing is rated by connoisseurs as among the best ever produced, arrived in Eugene yesterday noon from San Francisco. Dr. Nash is the chief speaker of the 1930 conference. He is to deliver two lectures on printing, and several examples of his work will be placed on exhibit. Ronald G. Callvert, managing editor of the Portland Oregonian, also will be a visitor on the cam pus today, tomorrow, and Satur day. All of the daily papers of Portland are sending delegates, and editors and publishers of daily, weekly, and semi-weekly publications throughout the state have signified their intention of coming to Eugene today for the opening session. To Talk Problems Discussion of general and spe cific problems confronting news paper men as producers of both a sejni-public and a profit-making institution will form the gist of the official business to be dis patched by the conference, Dean Allen stated last night. Short lec tures and reports, interspersed with extensive discussion from the floor, will occupy the greater part of the delegates’ time, he said. Great stress is to be laid upon the problems of the rural news papers of the state, which out numbered the dailies nearly seven to one in a recent census. Editors of weekly sheets figure promi nently on the speaking program. Preliminary Meeting Today The program for today consists of a preliminary meeting of all delegates between 4 o’clock and 6 o’clock this afternoon, when the procedure for Friday and Satur day will be mapped out in detail, and a no-host dinner at the Eu gene hotel at 6:15, at which edi tors and representatives of the dailies will hold an informal dis , cussion. All conference delegates will be welcome at the dinner, it is an nounced. Ben R. Litfin, editor of [ (Continued on Page Three) Plays, Written and Directed By Local Talent, Are Given TWO one-act plays, written by Alice Henson Ernst and Sally Elliott Allen, were presented last evening at the Guild Hall theater, acted and directed by students of the University and “grads.” The program was appealing because it was the work of local women, and the plays were so well cast and ably directed by Margaret Turner that they lived up to the expectations of an audience used to fine bits. The program was given by Phi Beta, professional music and drama I honorary, and the scenery made under the direction of Fred Harris }f the art department. By BOBBY REID I Without the special charm of Florence Shumaker, playing a [ fanciful half-Irish girl, and her i spontaneous acting, “From the Book of Wonder” would not have : been nearly so interesting. Her | flashing smile, her dainty manners, [ coupled with making the most of I the “lines,” Mrs. Shumaker made the part of Pegee warm and sym pathetic in a play designed to be a fantasy. The play was primarily one de- j (Continued on Page Two) J By LOIS NELSON In creating drab little Hattie Keck, Mrs. Allen displayed fine skill for there was constantly sug gested, in her lines, a hunger for life. Spiritless, with a stony glumness that had come from years of nagging by her mother, Hattie was, under her stolid sur face, a being experiencing strong emotional struggle. Mrs. Allen showed sensitiveness to the “little feelings” people experience. The Strong spirit of rebellion that (Continued on Page Two)