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DIARY I_ Jan 15 1 just can't seem to remember to write in this thing, yesterday however was quite uneventful, all i can say is it looks more than ever like a long hard winter, it is times like these diary that i wonder about the fiend who invented sleeping porches, what torture what agony to brave those icy blasts, i am sitting here writing this to stave off the zero hour when i must out to bed. and i mean zero, well here goes. * * * jan. 16 ah, dear diary, what a beautiful world it is. and how happy i am. but to start at the beginning, it all began this noon us i sat sunk in deepest melancholy with the prospect of a dateless and gloomy Saturday night before me. just then came the joyous ring of a phone bell and who should it be, diary, but bill smith, to think that after all this time he should really call, of course he said he would but a girl never knows. anyway he wanted me to go to the park tonight. diary i was so overcome with joy i could hardly speak but i managed to burble yes. he is so wonderful, so tall and so handsome. and what*a beautiful car he has. i was in a daze all evening, i floated on air. he is positively fascinating, he said he has wanted a date with me ever since he met me but i was so popular he hardly dared to hope i would go out with him. he said he watches me in the libe studying so little and lovely and serious, it is just like in a book, diary, i think love has come to me. i am floating on pink clouds, i am going to bed. jan. 17 it is peculiar diary how life can be such a wonderful thing one day and the next resemble something the cat brought in in a weak moment. here i sit overcome with the immensity of my sorrow i who but yesterday was full of joy. this morning still radiant with happiness i sat in my room and in walked jane with a bright ecstatic look on her face, i feeling akin to all the joyous world said jane you look positively uplifted whatever has happened, dear she breathed i am in love, i am in love with bill. • bill and i were out last night and oh he is so wonderful, and the things he said it is just like reading a book he snid he had watched me in the library so little and lovely and serious, he said he had wanted a date with me since he first met me but he had not dared to ask me because i was so popular. Dorothy L, Johnson Thralled About Prospect of Playing on Coast-tO"Coast Radio Hookup Dorothy Louise Johnson, who will bo soloist for the University I symphony concert to be broadcast over a coast-to-coast network next Wednesday, sat curled up on a davenport in the lounge of the music building. Little and blonde, she wore a bright red knit dress, and held I a highly-polished violin in her lap. Asked if she were excited about the concert she replied that she had been working so hard over her number that she had not had much time to become excited. "When you are getting ready for a concert,” she explained, "Mr. Underwood maxes you prepare you! number so perfectly that you are sure of yourself, and therefore there is no reason to he nervous or i frightened.” i Mr. Underwood is Rex Under ! wood, professor of violin and con I doctor of the University symphony orchestra. He has been Miss John, i son’s teacher since she came to the I University in 193,r». Studied With Shuff ‘‘In Portland I studied with Al ! bert Shuff. who studied under the same teacher as Mr. Underwood had in Leipzig. So I heard about Mr. Underwood for many years be fore I came to the University, and looked forward to studying with him,” Dorothy remarked. She said that she had been study ing violin since she was nine years old, and had wanted to before that. Her parents, however, thought she was much too young to be serious about it, and refused to let her take lessons. She convinced them, I however, in a most amusing way. It seems that in some magazine Dorothy found an advertisement I that offered the tempting promise , of a choice of one of several out standing premium values, all free— if the subscriber would sell 24 packages of bluing at the ultra reasonable price of 10 cents per package. Among the premiums was a "rare old violin," and it was this that took Dorothy's youthful ;eye. Going Hard Selling bluing industriously, and in the face of much difficulty, on Saturdays and after school, she persevered until her parents, be coming convinced that she really wanted the violin, took pity on her, bought the rest of the bluing, and sent for it. When the treasured violin came, it turned out to be a crushing dis appointment, for it was strung with twine, nnd the hair on the bow failed to draw even the thinnest tone from the strings. "Rare” in deed. However, the affair turned out well, for Dorothy’s parents saw her determination to learn to play the violin, and bought her one for a Christmas present shortly after. Would Study in East After her graduation here, Dor othy’s ambition is to go cast to study, ultimately taking lessons j from Zimbalist or Enesco. "Of course," she sighed, “that’s i in the future. However, it’s some thing to look forward to, and work toward. Frances Rrockman, who was a student here recently, is i said ominously you do not mean bill smith by any chance and she said yes do you know him. slightly i said, i was utterly crushed diary but i said that is just lovely 1 she sighed happily and walked off in a trance, ah well e’est la vie. But how bitter it sometimes is. i planning to study with Enesco soon. She always wanted to, when •she was here. It’s encouraging to see someone else achieving some of her ambitions.” In Dorothy’s opinion, Zimbalist and Enesco are undoubtedly the foremost violin teachers of today. Dorothy believes that character and personality are as important parts of a musician’s equipment as 1 technical skill. 1 "If you should hear two musi i cians, say Kreisler and Heifitz, for instance, from behind a screen, you (could immediately detect the dif ference in their playing. That dif ference is the difference in their personalities. An artist must have a feeling of the connection of his art with life to be really great,” she explained. Will Use Old Violin Dorothy laughingly explained that the reason she was holding a violin in her lap was that it is Mr. Underwood's $2,000 Joseph Guad agnini, made in Cremona in 1176. She is thrilled because she is the first poison to use it since Frances Brockman in her last concert here. So, she adds, she doesn’t want to let it out of her hands. • Besides the violin, Dorothy’s in terests are tennis and swimming, which she ruefully admits she never got a chance to do any more j and the study of philosophy. She is a member of Phi Beta, women’s music honorary, and has played with the University symphony or chestra for two years. Aside from nil this, she finds time to make ex cellent grades, and has been on the : honor roll consistently since she entered school. YW Brownie Stale Put a nickel in your pocket as ! the YWCA brownie sale is January 27 with Aurelia Wolcott appointed as general chairman. The other appointments are: I publicity. Rita Wright, with Myra j Hulser, Lillian Scott. Marilyn Dud. ley; booths, Patsy Warren with Catharine Collins, Pat Carson, Jo line Woodruff, Jean Lagheed, and Juanita Ball; poster, Veloris Fu rer with Margaret Carleton, Esther Horscottie, Jean Kendall, and Al ice Hope; sales, Virginia Brown with Peggy Smith, Barbara Need ham, Jean Billings, Alice Coggins, j and Pearl Paddock; phones, Anna Dean with Arleen Thurmond. Announcements will be made at lunch at all fraternities and so rorities January 26. More Pledges Announced Three pledges were announced today by the office of dean of men. They are: Charles Schannep, Sa lem, Phi Delta Theta; Charles Skin, ner, Eugene, Delta Upsilon; and George McGill, Jr., Eugene, Chi Psi. Plait I IS'ct Hits Light Noto V charming evening gown of plaid net in color(ul tones of yellow, green, and red for those first c spring formats. The neckline Is square and low across the front. The bodice molds the figure. Exag- t gerated fullness below the knees makes the dress billow about your fis t us you dance. I I Taffeta for Evening Thrilling for winter formats, ami lovely for spring is this gown ol black taffeta. Its square, rather low decolietage is outlined with char treuse taffeta to match the pert how. The full pleated flounce around the bottom has a stiffened heading, faced with matching chartreuse De-fancij, De-Iorelg Costumes Suggested for Beaux Arts Boll When the creaky, rusted doors of Davy Jones' locker are opened January 29 in Gerlinger hall, Neptune’s mermaids, seaweeds of con fetti, and serpents of the deep will be released to form the elaborate decorations of the annual Beaux Arts ball. Costume shops of cities near and far will exhaust their stores, trying to equip campus dance lovers with suitable outfits. Because the dance is all of a week away, few about the University have beer) steeped in deep thought about their attire for that evening. Pretty indeed would be Reva Hems, the law school’s darling, in a Spanish outfit sweeping- with black lace, plenty of red and the customary mantilla. Kid Outfit Suggested Although she has cut her hair, Alpha Phi's blonde Marionbeth Wolfenden could slip off the silk stockings for cuffies, don a circu lar blue gingham polka dot dress, curl the blonde tresses and use a gold hair clasp to securely hold a big pink taffeta bow. Helen Jones, Tri Delta, because she talks and acts that way would be an easy contestant for the prize in a Grecian outfit with the appro priate sandals and head cap. A sea blue or woods-green chiffon gown, tied at the waist with gold rope, | would complete the get-up. Dutch Girl Appropriate Omitting the age-old wooden shoes for something more comfort- ) able but with still the starched ! lead dress and splc and span ap- | ron, Frances Johnson, a petite ! Jamma Phi, dressed as a Dutch i Madchen would do honor to the old , country. Costumes for affairs like these ilways center around different lountries, if they are at all spec ncular. For the French, a cos- j lime of varied colors with a semi- ) ong, full skirt covered with laced- | ■dsre netticoats is the tvnical out- : fit for Lois Strong, Chi Omega. ' A stiff white blouse topped with a j.' tight laced bodice of black would top the costume to perfection. Men More Difficult For the men's outfits, which will ; be comical, interpretive, or pic turesque, the matter is more diffi- ! cult. Nevertheless, the Mexican's! tight fitting trousers with the 1 smart colored flare at the ankle;. 1 the sombrero, a gay kerchief over .' i loud silk blouse and a long satin 1 sash would settle Tony Yturri’s * costume question. Delta Tau Delta's Adonis, Ken :ieth Larsen, is the life-saver type ■ i tind, along with a white bathing suit, white ducks and a towel thrown around his neck, he needs cither a golden brown tau or a ,-ivid sunburn. ! it Dill Jones, Delta Upsilon’s jour- j v lalism major, needs only a pow- j r lered wig, a George Washington costume and a date that will wear the Martha part of it, for his ball _ costume. i Sack cloth, without the ashes, j sloppy shoes minus the soles, and knapsack slung over his left shoul der would fix Stan Hobson, one of ■ the Phi Sig's master minds, up right. Blind Date Merits Donibtfiil, Taken As Part of College By RITA WRIGHT "Much ado about nothing-,” but we whipped down to the Side and decided that the lowdown was needed on what the women of this campus really thought about blind dates. Taking them as a matter of precedence we approached those austere seniors and timidly asked our question. With a note of bore dom that comes from practice, “It is a necessary evil and a part of campus life. Newcomers would Ire unable to make acquaintances without the necessary start. For us, however, in the land of the blind a one eyed man is king.” Juniors Skeptical Juniors aghast that only one more year of their college educa tion is left added a note of thought, ‘They're fun, but I like to be sure of the source.” This attitude is the result of a recent experience of one of those keen alums that ras just come down for the week end and after a salestalk by one if the brothers of the bond, p late is secured but alas and alack vhen the blind date arrives he i to less than 35 and possesses nc -edeeming features. Soph* Cautious i Coming to the sophomores we ind a coed not yet disillusioned >y college but giving us the swift omeback, "With the Whiskerino leering around the corner, I would >e definitely wary of all blind Intes. Cheek to cheek dancing at he park does nothing for the ieart if you’re face to face with a lird's nest.” Approaching a freshman who is io longer the timid sprite that ntered last term we received the razen answer, “Sure I like them ven if they aren't what they’re racked up to be because after be lg here for four months I’m al ways on the lookout for something ew and different.” No man cooks at TAYLOR’S, ad. Shorthand - Typewriting 1 Complete Business Course | Vniversity Business College | Edward L. Ryan. 3.S., L.L.B., j Manager + I.O.O.F. Building, Eugene J ... 4 . Coeds Crown King of Hearts At Hop Feb. 12 71eart Hop, the annual YWCA ! Valentine’s dance for which the women do the dating-, will be held Friday, February 12, from 3:30 to ,5:30 o’clock at the Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Chi Omega, and Kappa Alpha Theta houses, according to Marionbeth Wolfen den, general chairman. The “King of Hearts," assisted by two “knaves," will rule the court. The “king’’ will be elected from a group of eight campus men, whose names will be an-* nounced in a few days. The | “knaves” will be the two receiving , the next highest number of votes. All campus co-eds will be allowed to vote for the “Royal Court of Hearts.” Men who are not chosen for the ballot can get in the con test by submitting to the dance committee a petition signed by 25 coeds.. Coronation Slated Coronation of the "King” will take place at the Alpha Chi house | on the afternoon of the dance. An ! elaborate ceremony has been plan ned for this occasion. At this time, a prize will be awarded to the sor ' ority which was first to have 100 ! per cent ticket sales. Cosgrove La Barre was “King” of last year's celebration, and Tom McCall and Bill Hall were the roy al “knaves." Tickets for the dance are 25 cents a couple for YW members and 35 cents for non-YW mem bers. The music for the dancing will be either piano or radio. Committees Named Members of the committee are: Marionbeth Wolfenden, chairman: Charlotte Olitt, contact; Genevieve McNiece, song and dance; Toni Lucas, tickets; Thelma Garretson, place of dance; Barry Baker, cor onation; Helen Ferguson, public ity; Frances Olson, finance; Jean Stevenson, election; Frederica Merrell, posters; and Elizabeth Stetson, prizes. I By BARRY BAKER When a couple attends a show, which one leads down the aisle ? This depends on where the usher is. If the usher takes the tickets at the head of the aisle, the girl follows the usher. If the usher is not at the head of the aisle, the i man with the tickets goes first, until, after giving the tickets to the usher, he lets the girl precede him the rest of the way. Anyway, he stands at the aisle by their seats and lets her take her place first and then takes the seat on— > or nearest to—the aisle. * * What is the proper thing to say j when crossing in front of someone I in the theater? If you are obliged to cross in ! (front of someone who gets up to let you pass, say “Thank you,” or “Thank you very much,” or “I am I very sorry.” But do not say “Par don me!” or “Beg pardon!” You j may say “I beg your pardon.” , That, however, would be more i properly the expression to use if 1 you had brushed against their hair I or something of that sort in pass j 'ng. * * * What is the proper procedure in leaving the theater? The man on the aisle naturally Fashionable Ski Clothes made of Water Repellent Woolens in Navy B'ue Brown and Plaids Ski Jackets $5.95 to $8.95 Ski Pants $3.95 to $6.50 Ski Suits $10.75 to $14.50 THE BROADWAY INC. 30 E. Broadway Share the j;\ys ,if your college days with the folks at home. They will enjoy reading your pa per and they will feel closer to you by being able to do so. Subscribe now to the Emerald for them. Side Drape r- '' ‘ ’• J'r* A solid black jersey blouse is worn with this black and mustard ensemble of rayon and wool knit ted fabric of tweed-like texture. The suit features a slight wrap around with side drape that is re , pouted in the skirt and three-quar i ter coat. stands in the aisle a minute so that the girl who necessarily fol lows him can walk with, or, if the crowd makes two abreast impos sible, precede him. Under nearly all circumstances the girl goes j first. In a theater party of more j than four, the first man should let I the lady who sat next to him go ahead of him, but usually he does not wait to follow the remaining couples. Press Wires To Be Guests Of Theta Sigs Editor's wives left to their own devices when their husbands asesmble for the Oregon Press conference this weekend, will be entertained by Theta Sigma Phi. women's journalism fraternity. Friday afternoon from 3 until 5, wives of newspapermen, and newspaperwomen attending the conference will be honored at a tea at the home of Gladys Eattelson, 1828 Mill street. Miss Battleson will be assisted by members of the group. Transportation to her home will be provided by members, who will pick up guests at the journal ism building and downtown hotels. Newspaperwomen Asked Special invited guests to the tea are Mrs. Eric W. Allen, Mrs. George Turnbull, Mrs. J. L. Hesse, Mrs. Roger Bailey, Mrs. Rose Os burn, Mrs. Charles M. Hultcn, Mrs. Arne G. Rae, Mrs. Marian Lowry Fischer, and Laura Margaret Smith. Theta Sigs will be present at conference sessions and will have charge of registration. They will also work with Sigma Delta Chi, men’s journalism honorary, in a skit at the banquet, highlight of the conference, Friday evening. Delegates to the conference will be shown the new’ buildings on the carious, and possibilities of a tout tin ough the Oriental Art museum are being investigated. Robert Hall, journalism professor, is in charge of these arrangements. Two UO Radio Students Broadcast Over KOAd Frances Mays and Robert Cres well, members of University radio class, took part in a 15-min ute broadcast over KOAC; Corval lis, at 8:45 Tuesday night. Jim Shepard and Louise Sand strom will write the continuity and take part in the weekly student forum to be presented next Tues day under the direction of D. E. Hargis, instructor in speech. Send the Emerald to your friends. Subscriptions only $3.00 per year’. 'fjmtfjuli Ojirn SiaxZ MtMOKRAN (r WASHBUHNE -PHONE 2700 MAN TAILORED SUITS ! © Smart © Stylish • Sophisticated $16.95 Spring 1937 ... . Nowhere is a tailored suit more appropriate than on the campus! Smarter, more practical than ever before are these hard-finish man nish-material new suits. Strictly tailored lines— notched collars and neutral shades make these outstand ing values and invaluable assets to the wardrobe of any college woman! We are happy to inform you that the Dudley Field Shop now offers women’s apparel. SAT. JAN. 23 No! 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