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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 7, 1931)
Educators To Gather Here At Conference April 13, 14- Selected as Dales For Mceling; Sheldon in Charge Authorities on Collegiate Public School Work Will Lecture With three nationally Known au thorities on the program and avail able for conferences, and repre sentatives from every institution of higher education in the North west certain to be here, the first annual higher education confer ence here, April 13 and 14,, is ex pected to be one of the most suc cessful and interesting sessions in this field ever held in the West, it is stated by Dr. H. D. Sheldon, dean of the school of education, chairman of arrangements. The conference will bring Wil liam J. Cooper, United States com missioner of education at Wash ington, D. C.; Dr. Ben Wood, di rector of the bureau of collegiate educational research at Columbia, and Dr. George Frederick Zook, president of the University of Akron, as well as leading educa tors from the West. Cooper Is Authority Dr. Cooper, who before becom ing commissioner of education two years ago was superintendent of public instruction for California, is regarded as an outstanding au BT—"—“ " “ “ " '“’® For the Active TENNISIANS We Now Have PENNSYLVANIA U. S. Lawn Tennis Balls In Metal Tubes 50c Each 3 for $1 ALSO WE HAVE Colored Glasses and shades to proteet your eyes. UNIVERSITY PHARMACY 11th and Alder 5j.——••——..—«——..—..—.——.® thority on both collegiate and pub lic school work. He has served as district superintendent of schools, as city superintendent in .San Diego, and has also had sev eral years of teaching experience. He has lectured extensively and has taught at several colleges and universities. He will speak on ‘‘Recent Movements in College Ed ucation” at the conference here, and is expected to contribute val uable information, since he is in close touch with developments in this field. His understanding of the field based on practical experience as well as research studies, Dr. Ben , Wood is expected to bring several valuable contributions to the ses sion. He is especially known for his work in measurement methods and testing, and is the author of several books and articles on these subjects. He has held his present place at Columbia since 1925, and in addition has been associate di rector of the Carnegie Founda tion's study of the relations of sec ondary and higher education in Pennsylvania and since 1930 direc tor of the cooperative test service under the auspices of the Ameri can council on education. Junior Colleges Up Dr. Zook will bring to the con ference valuable knowledge of the junior college movement, on which he is an authority, in addi tion to his analytical understand ing of many other phases of higher education. Before becoming presi dent of the University of Akron in 1925 he was chief of the division of higher education in the United States bureau of education, and while connected with this office conducted surveys of state univer sities of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ore gon, Kansas, North Carolina, Ari zona, and also made a study of educational conditions in Massa chusetts. At present Dr. Zook is secretary of the commission on higher insti tutions of the North Central Asso ciation of Colleges and secondary schools, the accrediting agency for the Middle West territory. In 1929 Secretary Wilbur appointed him as one of the 52 members of the na tional advisory committee on edu cation. He will talk on “Provi sions for Able Students in the Country at Large” at the session. Ample time will be granted for discussions following papers and talks by the educators at the meet ing, and this is expected to reveal much valuable material for those whd attend. Several features are planned for the conference, which is expected to attract national at tention. All papers and important findings are to be published by the federal government and made available to educators throughout the country. First Church of Christ, Scientist EUGENIO, OREGON Announces u Free Lecture on Christian Science by Paul Stark Seeley, C. S. B. Of Portland, Oregon Member of Hie Board of Lectureship of M'lie Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. In Colonial Theatre April 9, 1931 At 8 P. M. The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend Costume Jewelry -at Half Price The “Co-op” offers a large stock of fine imported and domestic cos tume jewelry in exquisite pieces . . . at half the regular price! Many artistic pieces are included . . . all of the latest design. Rings, Chokers, Necklaces, Bracelets, etc. NOW 25c AND UP the UNIVERSITY "CO-OP” Spontaneity, Proffesional Technique Shown in Concert A capacity crowd filled the mu sic auditorium Sunday afternoon to hear the first division of the University Polyphonic choir give a performance as finished and artistic as any it has presented in the two years of its existence. Rossini’s "Stabat Mater” is far from being musical child’s plqy, but Arthur Boardman’s flawless directing, an unusually fine group of student soloists, and uniformly excellent performance on the part of the 40-voice mixed choir fused in a harmonious whole to give the concert professional technique and non - professional freshness and spontaneity. Rossini’s forte was opera, and when he turned to the composition of sacred music he carried over into his arias an operatic spirit and freshness, which is as unusual as it is effective. “Stabat Mater” has definite rhythm patterns woven through the impressiveness of the work as a whole, which re quire very careful handling if they are not to seem frivolously out of place in a text which treats of the lamentations of Mary under, the cross of Jesus. Boardman and his singers were equally well aware of this danger, and kept the dignity of the work intact. Agnes Petzold, Margaret Simms, William McNabb, and Ralph Eng berg sang individually as soloists and collectively as a quartet which had a large share in the score. As a quartet they were capable and as soloists were much more than satisfactory. The highlight of the program was the duet sung by Miss Petzold, first soprano, and Miss Simms, second soprano. This duet, “Quis est Homo,” is consid ered to be one of the finest selec tions from all Rossini’s works, and was sung at his funeral by two of his operatic pupils. George Earron, basso, showed depth and evenness of voice in a difficult recitative for bass and chorus. Throughout the score the bass and baritone section was called on for more than its share of the choral parts, and distin richness and perfect unanimity, guished itself with sheer tonal The sustained and intricate fi nale offered the best display of precise choral work. All sections followed Boardman’s dynamic con ducting closely, and the closing chorale was marked by precision of attack and close adherence to the staccato tempo. Harold Ayres, pianist, and Wini fred Tyson, organist, were accom panists. They added much to the beauty of the program with almost flawless execution of the organ and piano duets which come as introductions and interludes for every voice passage. WHAT SHOW TONIGHT? Colonial "Tho.se Three French Girls.” Fifi Dorsay, Cliff Ed wards. Heilig—-“Behind Office Doors.” Robert Arnes. Last day. McDonald “Unfaithful.” Ruth Chatterton and Paul Lukas. Last day. Until Chatterton Scores Ruth Chatterton, outstanding woman star in talking pictures, scores again in the McDonald’s current feature, “Unfaithful,” clos ing its run today. The story is a remarkably ab sorbing drama of the disillusioned wife of a public hero. It was writ ten by John Van Druten, whose "Young Woodley” won him fame and a first prize on the New York stage. Supporting Miss Chatterton is suave Paul Lukas, Paul Cavanagh, and Juliette Compton. It is the best picture for today. Office Story at Heilig “Behind Ofifce Doors,” is the ti tle of an amusing comedy playing at the Heilig today. In its cast are Robert Ames and Mary Astor. ; Both do the best work in their career. They are best remembered as support to Ann Harding in “Holiday.” The story tells the love of a pri Bring out the golf outfits . . . and let us make them new . . . cleaning of distinction Eugene Steam Laundry Phone 123 vate secretary for an egoistic traveling salesman. Her interest in him causes increased success in the company for which they work until he is finally named president. As usual, however, he doesn’t real ize her wifely qualities until sev eral affairs of the heart "with other women have passed into limbo. French Farce at Colonial An hilarious, frothy bit of com edy is "Those Three French Girls,” which opens today at the Colonial. A fine cast includes Fifi Dorsay, Yola D’Avril, and Sandra Ravel, as the three girls, with Cliff Ed wards, Reginald Denny, and George Grossmith as the love bait. The story is not imposing, serving as a means of drawing out some' de lightfully spontaneous comedy be tween the girls and “Americans in Paris.” The dialogue was written by that dean of quip makers, P. G. Wodehouse. Double Bill at State The regular Tuesday double bill at the State theatre includes Ann Harding in "Her Private Affair,” and Robert Montgomery in "Sins of the Children.” Briefs Some of the best pictures of the current season are to be shown in Eugene theatres within the week. Most important is the Faculty Clubs’ cinema masterpiece, “Pas sion of Joan of Arc,” filmed in France. Charlie Chaplin’s "City Lights,” front page news on its re lease, will occupy the Colonial screen Sunday for the entire week. At the McDonald in a few days, is to appear “Rango,” an immensely successful story of jungle life. Prize of $50 Offered to Advertising Students Members of the class in adver tising problems are now offered an opportunity to win the $50 prize given by the Botsford-Constantine ; agency in Portland for the best1 solution of an advertising prob lem, it was announced yesterday by W. F. G. Thacher, professor in advertising. The contest is open only to mem bers of this class and involves a 1 complete advertising campaign in i Eugene. It will be open for most of the term. Women’s Dean To Talk Before Girl’s League Hazel P. Schwering, dean of wo men, is to talk to the girls’ league of the Eugene high school today during the one o’clock hour. Mrs. Schwering will discuss the fresh man year of the girl in the Univer sity and problems which are con nected with it. SUMMER CRUISERS TO SEE TWO SCENIC SPOTS (Continued from Tape One) ests to the visitor. Numerous curio ! shops in Honolulu and Hilo present, jewelry and enameled ware bear ing the Hawaiian coat of arms. Grass hula-skirts, poi-pounders, shells, implements and weapons, lava specimens, as well as ukeleles and Hawaiian guitars are popular souvenirs. Students will find in Hawaii two English and four Japanese daily newspapers as well as a number of Hawaiian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Filipino weeklies and semi-weeklies. Native dress, language, tradi tions, foods, and celebrations will all prove unique and interesting to the Oregon cruise students. In addition to the mefcy recrea tional and scenic advantages offer ed by the Hawaiian islands, the University of Hawaii is cooperat ing with the University of Oregon in providing a complete and excel dent study program for the vsiting students. * &■' REPORT OF REBELLION TOLD BY MISS LAKE (Continued from Page One) the time since she graduated. She handles general assignments and is also in charge of the church page of the paper. That journalism is attracting a great many women is shown in figures obtained from the Univer sity statistician’s office for winter term. At that time 106 men were registered in the school of journal ism, and 89 women were enrolled. Of the total of 195 students in the school, nearly half were women. The University school of jour nalism is considered one of the best in the country. It offers a four year course with a B. A. degree for majors. Newswriting, reporting, specialized press, short story, ty pography, publishing and printing, editing, advertising, shop manage ment are among the subjects giv en by the school. WOMENS CLUBS that fit the FEMININE SWING For Co-Ed Golfers... A Full Line Of MACGREGOR Equipment See them . . . swing them . . . and you’ll want them. HENDERSHOTT’S 770 WILLAMETTE PHONE 151 TYPING PAYS The psychological affect on yourself and your professors will materially help towards better grades. 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According to the schedule worked out by David, the radio director will himself take over the microphone on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Blais will have charge on Wednesdays and Fri days, while both will be on the air on Mondays and Saturdays. Golf Will Be Offered To All Faculty Women Golf has been added to the list of activities offered by the physi cal education department to the feminine members of the faculty, to faculty wives, and to adminis trative members, with the first meeting held on Wednesday at 5 o’clock, according to an announce ment by Miss Gertrude? Grogan, department secretary. There will be no fee charged for the course, but women turning out will be required to furnish their own golf balls and clubs. The first meeting will be held at the women’s gym, where Miss Ernes tine Troemel will take charge of the instruction. Wheel train dia* gram .showing how the ^ four operating planes of ^ the ordinary u/atch are reduced to three in the Gruen VeriThin and two in the Ultra'VeriThin. Thus, thinness is se• cured without loss in accuracy or durability of parts A new standard in watch making! In the famous Ultra-VeriThin movement Gruen craftsmen originated a new principle in watch construction. By a scientific rearrangement of wheels the old bulky type of watch is now made most thin* CAMPUS ♦ ALENDAR Asklepiads will meet tonight at 7:30, 105 Deady. There will be a meeting of Phi Pi Theta at 105 Commerce at 5 o’clock. Pot and Quill meets tonight at the home of Mrs. Allen, 2239 Birch lane. 7:30. Theta Sigma Phi will have a luncheon meeting today noon at the Anchorage. Oregana editorial staff meeting I at 4:30 in room 105 Journalism. All members must be there. Junior Wee-End directorate will meet at 2 o'clock toda yin 105 Commerce. Very important. There will he a Junior Vodvil chorus rehearsal today at 4:30 at Cocoanut Grove. Everyone is re quested to be present. All freshman tennis aspirants are to meet at the courts today at ( o’clock if the weather permita. [f raining, they will meet in the ecture room of the men's gym at he same hour. YV. A. A. officers will be installed ind new members initiated at a neeting in women's lounge at 5 D’clock. There will be a meeting of the Oregana business staff at 4:30 this afternoon at 104 Journalism today for the purpose of nominating a business manager for next year's Oregana. PLEDGING ANNOUNCEMENT Chi Psi announces the pledging of Bob W. Tremm of Glendale, California, and of Stanley Haber lach of Clackamas, Oregon. r ■“51 Dr. Ella C. Meade OPTOMETRIST “Orthogon soft light lenses eliminate glare and distortion.” t PHONE 330 14 West Eighth J IF SHE ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAVE ANOTHER DATE Perhaps it’s because you lack the force and vigor that are part of a pleasing per sonality. 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