Guild Players
Show Finish
In Rehearsal
Life’s Perplexity, Futility
Of Psychic Conflict Is
Production Theme
Reliving of Hits From Past
Solves Mental Troubles
Of Characters
Members of the east, of "Hotel
Universe," spring drama produc
tion, displayed last night in re
hearsal an already well-perfected
interpretation of one of the most
difficult, themes ever undertaken
by -the Guild hall players. Addi
tional work on tempo in a few
scenes was the chief concern of
the near to the last rehearsal be
fore the opening performance to
morrow evening.
The theme of “Hotel Universe”
is based upon a conflict between
values of life among the charac
ters. There is a group of people,
all in their early middle years,
disillusioned, bored and perplexed
about the purposes of ^ife. Four
of them are potential suicides, ap
parently thinking this the easiest
method of solving their problems.
The young Americans are guests
of Ann Field, and her father, Ste
phen Field, something of a psych
ist, though commonly reported to
be out of his head.
Each of the leading characters
has in his past material for a
wholesome present and future, but
each has been thwarted from the
normal course of his beliefs. All
come to the home of the Fields
in need of restoration of faith and
clarification of mind.
Ann and her father are living
in a house on the edge of the wa
ter, which was once the Hotel de
l’Universe and has been deserted
for several years. A legend among
the native villagers says that the
hotel was deserted because of the
strange things which bej^an to
happen on the terrace. People be
gan to imagine themselves in
other places and to relive signifi
cant bits of their past.
In the course of the story, Bar
ry's characters are caught up one
by one in the prescience of time
less things. Each goes back in
hallucination to the thing he cher
ishes most and re-enacts some epi
I socles of his past life, aided by
Stephen Field's rich understanding
of their psychic conflicts. The
play is surrounded with an atmos
phere of mystic weirdness.
Pat Farley, whose love affair
with Ann has been interfered with
by an intervening but tragic ro
mance, is led to relive his first ro
mance. Lily Malone, the actress,
whose achievements have been
hindered by an intense feeling of
i loss since her beloved father’s
! death, goes back to her childhood
! days with her father. The Cath
olic goes back to a priest, the
Jewish banker to the tradesman
who gave him his first job. Thus
each character is restored to his
true self and healed of the mental
conflicts.
Movie Depicting
Drab Side of Life
Shown at Colonial
Faculty Club Presents Filin
Of Real Underworld
In Berlin
Queer, little known phases of
life, but life stark and real, as
absorbing as any lived any place
in the world, makes up the theme 1
for “Slums of Berlin,” the pic
ture-of-the-week that is being pre
sented this afternoon at the Co
lonial theater by the University
Faculty club.
The picture, one of the imported
series, is declared to be one of the
most unusual ever brought to the
city. Not only is it a highly in
teresting study in cinema, but the
way in which the characters are
presented is certain to fascinate
students of sociology and others
who are interested in humans and
how they work and play and get
along.
Showings will be at 2, 3:45, and
a supper matinee at 5:30.
W. F. G. Thacher Has
Article in Magazine
An article by W. F. G. Thacher,
professor of advertising and Eng
lish, has been published in the May
issue of Western Advertising,
monthly magazine. The article is
entitled, “With All Thy Getting
Get Attention,” but Professor
Thacher warns that the whole job
is not completed when the atten
tion is secured it is only started.
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"Hotel Universe” Principals!
Characters, left to right, are: Dorathi Bock as Ann Field; Carl Klippel as Stephen Field; Ottillie
I T. Seybolt as Hope Ames; Norma Jacobs as Lily Malone; Walden Boyle as Tom Ames; Jack Stipe
| (standing) as Norman Rose; Jean Williams as Alice Kendall; and Addison Brockman as l’at Farley.
Editor of Old Oregon Gives
Data on Alumni Association
I ;_
I With the aim of showing the stu
dents on the campus the tremen
dous scope and workings of the
alumni office and urging each one
in his turn to cooperate as an al
umni of the University in turning
in information concerning himself
frequently, Jeannette Calkins, edi
tor of Old Oregon, shows the inner
workings of this association.
"The first class of the University
of Oregon in 1878 had a graduat
ing class of five students. This
number may be compared with the
678 graduates of the class of
1930,” said Miss Calkins, getting
her information quickly from an
office girl. "This growth has been
gradual but steady, and the num
ber of graduates up to date totals
7,008 students, which doesn’t in
clude those who have attended but
who have not received a degree.”
It is almost inconceivable to
think of the huge number of alum
ni that are included in the numer
ous files of the alumni office. Miss
Calkins says that alumni are scat
tered all over the world and maps
are kept to help locate all these
foreign addresses.
When each senior leaves the
University he automatically, with
his diploma fee, receives member
ship for one year in the Alumni
association. Before graduation'
each class member is asked to fill
out a questionnaire telling his
name, his address, his occupation
and the name of a friend who could
be called on in case the office
should lose track of the student.
A master’s file is kept of all
YMCA Officer Plans
Work for Next Year
"An aggressive campaign for
the Y. M. C. A. is our aim for next
year,” said Rolla Reedy, newly
elected president, in an interview
concerning his plans for the fu
ture. “Heretofore we have altvays
been supported by the Community
Chest, and our object is to become
financially independent,” he added.
A full-time secretary is to be
chosen, discussion groups in the
various houses will again be car
ried out, a freshman week is being
planned, and a freshman group,
corresponding to the Y. W. C. A.
Formats
and
Corsages
Both Go
Together
A dainty corsqge with
brilliant, yet not gaudy,
gardenias or lilies of the
valley complete tIn' entire
ensemble. At a formal,
one is not complete with
out the other.
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PHONE 1281
Across from Sigma Chi’s
students who have attended the
University. The white cards sig
nify that the student has grad
uated, the buff cards signify that
he has no degree and the blue card
tells that a doctor’s degree has
been granted.
Many ingenious means are used,
according to the editor, to trace
those graduates who neglect to
send any any information about
their marriages, their children or
their positions. It aggravates
young fond parents to say that
they had a nine-pound boy when
it's name is Alice, but more accur
ste records can only be kept when
each grad cooperates. Ways of
checking include telephone direc
tory, secretaries of classes and in
formation volunteered by friends.
Older classes are more station
ary. After they have been located
it is not so hard to keep in touch
with them. The newer classes are
the ones that immediately scatter
all over the globe.
Files are kept of the paid sub
scriptions, the addressograph and
biographical file which includes
clippings taken from Old Oregon
concerning the grad.
Changes in address, which must
be accurate, are under a circula
tion manager, who is usually a
student. These changes must be
made promptly and the source
noted to check the mistakes in the
distribution of Old Oregon.
It's a very systematic machine,
the alumni office, and cooperation
will help the accuracy of an or
ganization which means much to
every graduate of Oregon.
Frosh Commission, is being dis
cussed.
In the past, the Y. M. C. A. has
been responsible for the initiation
of the student directorate, the
hand book, international relations,
the handling of textbooks and
many other activities, the value
of which was soon realized by the
associated students and taken over
by them or by some other organi
zation.
The new administration aims to
pioneer in new and worthwhile
fields, the nature of which will be
announced later. The officers for
the coming year are: Rolla Reedy,
president; Jay Wilson, vice-presi
dent; Amos Lawrence, secretary;
Willard Arant, treasurer; John
Long and Harold Short, members
at-large.
V uguhomls Return fur
Theatre Engagement
Playing their first theatrical en
gagement since returning to the
campus from a season at the Olym
pic hotel, Seattle, Johnny Robin
son, former law student at the
University, and his 11 Brunswick
recording Varsity Vagabonds will
appear on the stage of the Fox
McDonald this Friday night in a
stage band act.
Comedy singing and clowning
numbers will be featured as will
symphonic arrangements and solos.
Thirty minutes has been allotted
to the band act, which will start
at S:30 Friday night, to permit the
orchestra to fulfill a dance en
gagement at Midway the same
evening.
Methodists To Frolic
At Picnic Tomorrow
Members of Wesley club, cam
ms organization of Methodists,
•vill frolic at a picnic to be given
omorrow afternoon at Swimmer’s
Jelight. All Methodist students
.vishing to attend are asked by
Margaret Atwood, president of the
dub, to meet at the church Sat
irduy at 2:30 p. m., and to bring
.5 cents.
Dean Onthank Talks to
New Heads of Houses
With the presidents of the
houses rests the responsibility of
the personnel of the various
groups, said Dean Karl W. On
thank, dean of personnel, in a talk
before the heads of houses Thurs
day at Johnson hall.
He urged the house heads to get
the aid of their own upperclass
men, faculty advisors and the per
sonnel department, especially the
dean of men and the dean of
women, to help solve their prob
lems. In order to maintain a good
scholastic record, it is necessary
to maintain the proper atmosphere
in the houses, the dean pointed
out.
In the problem of house rushing
it was suggested that use be made
of the information concerning stu
dents in the personnel office.
Social habits should be made in
the houses. High standards of
usage develops poise and person
ality. These qualities can be best
brought out in campus living or
ganizations.
Dean Onthank congratulated the
newly elected presidents, and com
mented on the way the various
groups worked well together in
Pan-Hellenic and Interfraternity
Council.
Divorce and Politics
Are Contest Subjects
“Uniform Marriage and Divorce
Situation" and “Political Parties
in the United States” are the two
topics for women and men, respec
tively, in the W. F. Jewett extem
poraneous contest on May 27 for
the women and May 20 for the
men, at 4 o’clock in 105 Commerce,
and the other at 105 Oregon, Eu
gene Laird, of the speech depart
ment, announced before the heads
of houses’’’meeting Thursday.
The representatives of the wom
en's and men’s living organizations
are urged to choose their contest
ants and turn in their names to
the dean of women and the dean
of men’s offices. Mr. Laird urged
that this be attended to quickly
since there isn't so much time left
for preparation of the chosen
topics.
The preliminary speeches will
last three minutes. Contestants
will take a particular phase of
their topics three hours before the
contest. The finals will follow on
May 2S at 7:30 o'clock in Villard
hall, and will last six minutes.
Roses Are Hobby
Of M. II. Douglas;
Has 60 Varieties
The cultivation of choice roses
is to M. H. Douglass, University
librarian, a most enjoyable hobby.
For the past several years he has
devoted his spare time in being
an amateur rose fancier. At pres
ent the garden at the Douglass
home, which is located at 2293
Birch Lane, contains 150 bushes,
with between fifty and sixty va
rieties.
“We usually plant two-year-old
bushes,” said Mr. Douglass. “It
is not very often that we get slips,
but we do give a lot away. Au
thorities have decided that climb
ers, when they are developed,
make just as nice blooms as the
regular rose bush. Last year I
put up 100 feet of lattice work to
train, and this year I put up an
other 100 feet. Perhaps the
choicest climber is the Duchess of
Wellington.
“The best time to plant roses is
in the late fall or when the
weather is cool. This is probably
why the roses in the Northwest
do so well. It is also better when
cutting flowers to do it in the eve
ning. Another hint is that of bud
ding or to cut off any superfluous
buds which might have grown to
gether. Also roses should be cut
often. Ours are cut every day.”
“My favorite varieties,” contin
ued Mr. Douglass, “are, for the
pink, the Imperial Potentate; yel
low, Duchess of Wellington, the
Lady Hillingt-on, and the Golden
Emblem; light pink, Madam But
terfly. This one lasts longer, and
I now have a hedge of them which
do well, as close' planting helps
to shade them and they do so
much better, when not in direct
contact with the sun. The white
rose, the Lady Wilmot, is very
beautiful; for the red, I prefer
Kitchener of Kartoum, Hadley, and
Hoosier Beauty. The singles, or
full-blown, are very delicate and
perhaps the showiest one I have
is the Isabel.
“In the last few years there have
been developed what are called
novelties. They are a combination
of different colors, usually yellows
and orange. Perhaps my prettiest
one is Angela Pernet, of this class.
I have a lot more favorites, and
several days ago our roses won
three prizes at the Garden Club
flower show.”
For several days Mr. Douglass
has put on display in the main
library a variety of his choicest
blooms.
BUSINESS STAFF JOBS
OPEN FOR YEARBOOK
(Continued from Togo One)
system used this year will be re
peated in selling advertising. This
includes selling both display ad
vertising and books to merchant
subscribers.
“Working on the business staff
is an activity which gives a stu
dent invaluable experience," Bailey
said. “It is our purpose this next
year to give every one possible the
type of work he is best fitted to
do so that both the book and the
worker may benefit.”
Although definite plans for staff
organization are not complete, the
staff will be divided into working
units, each responsible directly hr
the business manager. It is also
planned to hold regular business
meetings at more frequent inter
vals.
Cool Woven Sandals
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©
Deauville Saiulalls
$7.50
Cool and comfortable for these hot
days, and they come in colors to
match your ensemble.. . both
in white and blonde.
Buster Brown
Shoe Store
WHAT SHOW TONIGHT ?
McDonald — “Skippy," with
Jackie Cooper and Mitzi
Green.
Colonial — Marie Dressier and
Polly Moran in “Reducing.”
Heilig — Otis Skinner in "Kis
met.”
State “Numbered Men,” with
Conrad Nagel.
“Skippy” Comes to the McDonald
Percy Crosby’s famous cartoon
character comes to life with all hfk
adult and kid friends on the Mc
Donald screen today. If you're fed
up on sophisticated dialogue, racy
bedroom scenes, broken homes,
broken hearts, and everything else
that is broken down, then “Skippy”
will be a refreshing change. Jackie
Cooper plays the part of the lad,
Skippy; Robert Coogan, the five
year-old brother of Jackie Coogan,
is the well-known Snooky, and Mit
zi Green and Jackie Searl are oth
ers in the juvenile cast.
“Reducing,” the Season's
Side-Splitter
The one scene at the ticket of
fice is worth the price of admission
three times over. Don't miss see
ing Marie Dressier purchase her
ticket with sleeper accommodations
for her whole family, just before
the train pulls out. This is one of
the few shows in which Marie and
Polly don't get tight together but
it makes up for this deficiency in
many other ways. It is truly a
side-splitter.
“Kismet” Still Running
Otis Skinner, one of the great
of the American stage, should not
be missed in this film which he has
made famous on the stage. Just as
we associate George Arliss with
“Disraeli,” so we remember Otis
Skinner with his portrayal of the
genial beggar whom fate made
king for a day.
First
Congregational
Church
Invites You To Its
Sunday Services
11:00 A.M.
'The Moral Life of Modern Youth
G:15 P. M. STUDENT FORUM
“Sez Sue”
SHOPPING NEWS
Attention, Co-eds
You have all been looking over political
candidates and new honorary pledges, now
take time out to look over the new spring
styles. “Sue” has found new silk prints,
washable silk suits, and cotton mesh dresses
are being featured in the Eugene shops. With
a smart panama and a pair of eool summer
shoes and one of these frocks, the co-ed will
be ready for the last rush of the term.
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3 Going Fishing
3 You need the right bait ^
!j and tackle, and going on the
] campus you need the right
3 sport outfit. Come down to |
] Buster Brown’s Shoe Store i
3 on Willamette street where i
| you can select the most col
] legiate in cool, woven san
3 dais, a necessary touch to
] the smart spring ensemble. |
1 “Sue” has found her pair of
j sandals as practical in her
] wardrobe as tackle is to fish
1 ing. And you will, too! '
1 ___ _ __
A Hint to the
Wise
Especially the very wise
ones who are wearing' caps
and gowns in June—come
into Laraway’s Jewelry
Store, on Willamette, and
look over the newest in
graduation gifts. For your
best friend or for the present
for the “folks” to give you,
Laraway’s have exactly what
you will love. All the stand
ard makes of new wrist
watches, the most appropri
ate gift in the world for the
girl graduate. And lovely
jewelry pieces which Lara
way’s can adorn with your
house crest!
On the Green
Or on the courts, you need a visor or col
ored glasses. At the Oregon Pharmacy, next
door to Taylor’s on Thirteenth, you’ll find a
complete stock. Get your balls and clubs and
rackets at the Pharmacy, too, where all good
sport accessories are sold. Buy a kodak and
films at the Pharmacy and take pictures of
the funny things on the links. Then have
them developed at the Pharmacy into real
“snaps"!
The Corsage
Deluxe
Is holding sway in Eugene.
Just notice the gardenias
and orchids that co-eds have
been wearing at the dances
lately! Gone are the days
of sweet pea nosegays, boys!
To be in style, send your
date for the formal a gar
denia or an orchid. These
sophisticated adornments are
taking the girls by storm,
so order one for Her today.
From the University Flor
ists, on Thirteenth, of course.
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Girl
Graduate!
Have you forgotten that
your class in the house
should be selecting the fare
well gift you are leaving
your sorority this spring?
At the Oriental Art Shop, in
the Eugene hotel building,
you'll find specially priced
Chinese tapestries that will
be just the thing for your
house library wall or table.
And a hint—a quaint, col
ored pewter flower pot, set
in a raised brass stand, will
be a lovely remembrance for
your housemother from your
class!
VELMA POWELL. IF YOU WILL CALL AT
MCDONALD THEATKE BOX-OFFICE BEFORE
NIGHT, YOU WILL RECEIVE TWO PASSES
THE FOX
SUNDAY