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Junior Weekend — Oregon fs Age-old Tradition to Celebrate 47th Anniversary r flie Oregon campus at the turn of the century ... an athletic field, Villard, Deady were the nucleus. Note the size of the now giant fir trees in the center. By BILL RALSTON Junior weekend, Oregon's oldest and most colorful tradition, has seen several steps in its develop ment into the spectacle that it is today. It was in 1890 that the spark of the present festival was set off. Junior day was the original ide^, a holiday set aside for the juniors to be climaxed by an oratorical exhibition by all members of the class at an evening assembly. Dur ing he time this event prevailed, the sUeirpts by the underclassmen isnd seniors to keep the junior pent Ant from its respective perch on top the flagpole that was lo cated north of Villard hall resulted in many literally bloody civil wars. Dr. Strong, president of the Uni versity at this time remarked as he addressed the board of regents at the end of one of the hectic days, "So this is junior day! At least I have been told that it is. The smoke of battle having cleared away I take the occasion to con gratulate the regents that the buildings on the campus are still standing.” No Sissies Yes, the knicker-clad, woolly haired eollegiates of those days were no sissies; far from it. On one of these days of old, two faithful junior boys were hoisted in a dry goods box half way up the pole to guard invading seniors and underclassmen from captur , ing and taking down their flag. The aggressors had a different idea about the method used by the juniors in keeping possession of the pole, yes indeed. A fire hose with a steady and overpowering stream of water is sued forth from a window in Vil lard hall above the sentinel jun iors. It proved an incentive for the defenders to lower away and be taken captives by the jealous seniors. The melee that continued these customary rushes was a sight for sore eyes and probably the cause for a great many more. Great fun. Such “gallant" attacks as these, with all the black eyes, torn clothes, and bloodshed necessitat ed the faculties changing the event to the more civilized caption of Campus day or University day. Work Parties Held The pictures above show the na ture of the newly calendared pro gram and it became a prominent feature of the college year. Rising early in the morning all students would don their old clothes and assemble prepared to work. Girls would play Lheir part by serving lunch to the “crew." At the end of the day new walks had been built, old fences torn down, the athletic field and campus thorough ly cleaned and at one of these events the boys even constructed bleachers and grandstands as pic tured here. * First Oregon Candid Camera Junior day . . . the boys worked on campus buildings. Dean Janies I Gilbert is somewhere in the above picture. 'Play Game for All It Is Worth, 'Says Rebec “Play the game with all the spirit that's in you.” Students who intend to qualify for honors reading with their jun ior certificates are cited this max im from the sports page by Dr. George Rebec, dean of the grad uate division, who urges them to follow the example set by the members of any championship team—“play the game for all it's worth.” “How long.” asked Dr. Rebec, f “would it take Oregon to get a champion football or basketball fgfgjSfSHSJSISfSMfiJSIS/SISJSlSJEEJEEEEfO HEY! GUYS! Here's your chance P3 (1 You Pipe Smokers Regular $1.00 Grabow Pipe (as nationally advertised) and a package of Heine's Blend Tobacco. ALL FOR. 98c MAGAZINE EXCHANGE Across from Kngcne Hospital 1103 Willamette m I 1 I I e team, if all the players went out for the team just for the credit? How long would it take if they went out to play the game because ; they wanted to ?” Faculty Interviewed It is much the same situation] with students who read for honors j after they have secured their jun ior certificates, believes the dean. I Students must be really interested in their field of special work if they are able to make a success of it. Most members of the faculty, in- | eluding Eric W. Allen, dean of the 1 .school of journalism, Dr. Ray Bow- ! cn, head of the department of Ro- ! mance languages and president of | the honors council, and Dr. Rebec.1 who were interviewed, believe that ! one who reads for honors so de velops his own judgment that peo ple who meet him have confidence ! in his ability to work independent ly and to show initiative in all problems that he has beeu assigned to attack. 5J.75 GFA Required Application for honors reading usually has two requirements. The first is that the student have a grade point average of 2.75 and the second, that he have some spec ial inlere.-t in which he desires to study. There are two classifica tions, the first of which is general Up Goes the Grandstand Junior day about 1900 . . . the grandstand gets a roof. This day held the eye of the stu dents and substituted for the jun ior day until 1908 when again the aggressive juniors took over the day for themselves. Here the ac tual development began for the present annual weekend festivities. Skinner’s “O” Built Building of the “O” high on the side of Skinner’s butte was the first undertaking of the juniors after reclaiming their holiday. The “days of old” were rapidly being replaced. Students and fac ulty alike became weary of the long, boring orations that had been the exhibition day of the past. The fete of. building walks, fences and the like had become an overbear ing task on the students who wished for a more gala event with which to honor their class. An urge to start something new was felt. After this progress swept over the campus new ideas were rapid ly added to the program that final ly became junior weekend. It was at this time that the junior prom was added to the increasing list of social events. In 1915 the canoe fete, that part of the present pro gram which has really made the festivities famous, was originated. Closely following this attraction the frosh-soph tug of war sugges tion was.added to the tradition of junior day annals. It had now be come an event of the campus cal endar that was looked forward to by students and parents alike. An other use had been found for the “historic” mill race. Green Lids Burned During this progress of the jun ior day, with its unforgettable and much-dreaded speeches, to the weekend festivities we have now, with its water spectacle and' fun frolic, other traditions had been formed. The burning of the green lids began in 1910 and has just re cently dwindled out. In 1909 Ore gon witnessed its first athletic events. And in 1914 it became the duty of the freshmen to apply a new coat of yellow to the “O" an nually. In January, 1935, the traditions committee submitted a list of tra ditions which they believed should be enforced and esteemed by the students. Three years later, in 1938, reminiscences of only two out of the eight suggestions handed by the committee are seen to pre vail; freshmen and sophomores not being permitted to wear cord pants and no “pigging” at athletic con tests. From the embryonic stage of junior exhibition day to the pres ent entertainment fest that is feat ured annually, this tradition seems to stand almost singly as the most relished of “Old Oregon” surviving traditions. lonors, and the second, honors with thesis. Both kinds of honors now require a Vhesis, although formerly general honors did not. In addition, gen-! eral honors now requires work in at least two different departments. It is expected that the student take from 3 to 12 hours in courses, en titled “Heading and Conference.” If he is taking honors with thesis, le will be granted from 3 to 9 hours of credit for his honors thesis. The importance of an honors; program in a university curricu- j lum was emphasized by Dr. Rebec when he stated it is a ncccsssity I if an institution is to become a real university. “The honors program brings about self-initiative with high standards of achievement. There can be no genuine intellectual life until this system is widely used," commented Dr. Rebec. “The University meets the stu- ■ dents half way in honors l eading,” said Dean Allen, “and wc members of the faculty regard it as a supc rior kind of education. It must follow the interest of the student, satisfy special needs, and pull to gether all the tangled ends of his education." • University Recommends Students “The system works well in prac tice. Students get their training in independent thinking and, in training their judgments, they de velop and come to correct conclu- ; sions when they have conflicting evidence before them. The result is that the student becomes confi dent of Uis own judgment after having thoroughly tested it,” said Dr. Bowen. “Those persons who have read for honors have persisted in then efforts and that is evidence that they are the best students in the University, in that they have proved their worth and ability. They have a strong recommenda tion of the University which it is willing to bach,” continued Dr. Bowen. Application for candidacy for honors should be made not later than the first term of the junior year. Information may be received from the registrar’s office in John son. Douglass Writes on Libe for Magazine Included among a list of four new libraries in the United States, is the library of the University of Oregon, as it is described in an ar ticle for the "Library Journal” by M. H. Douglass, librarian. Mr, Douglass’ article gives a de scription of the library and some of the plans of the building. Sev eral letters inquiring abbut the li brary have been received by Mr. Douglass since the publication of the article. FOUNDATION TO HEAR The Wesley foundation will hear the University men’s debate team in a symposium on “How can wt have industrial peace?” Sunda> night. The team will be made up of: Dani<d Bergman, Richard lio mane, Donald Marshall. Tornado Kills 25; Arkansas Floods Rising New Aaerial Torpedo Can Hit Chicago From Washington 50 a Minute By EUGENE SNYDER LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 18.— Floods and' a tornado, sweeping across Arkansas and northern Lou isiana today, resulted in 25 dead, 100 injured, and many homeless. Center of the tornado, where all the deaths occurred, was Rodessa, La., which was left a splintered, mud-covered wreck. The flood, centered on the Ar kansas river, was described by en gineers as potentially worse than 1935's disaster. The national guard was held ready for instant mobili zation. * * * 1000-Mile Bomb WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.—In vention of an aerial torpedo which can hit Chicago from Washington 50 times a minute was announced to the house naval committee by Lester Barlow of Stamford, Conn Taking 12 years in its development, the bomb, he said, could effective ly cover a 10 mile square in three minutes. Mr. Barlow said the in vention would necessitate revision of the administration's $1,050,000, 000 naval expansion plan. He was a flyer during the world war. * $ * New 'Boss' Slated SHANGHAI, Feb. 10.—Mobili zation of 100,000 reserves and ap pointment of a new Yangtze val ley commander was announced to day by Emperor Hirohito of Japan, dismayed because of his army’s failure to advance on Hankow. General Shunroku Hata will re place Commander Mitsui imme diately, a report said. The reor ganization precedes a strategic battle developing for control of the Hankow area, the military heart of China. * * * Freddie Can't Pay | HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 18.—Fred 1 die Bartholomew's plea that, he could not pay his father $20,000 a year was upheld in court today and : the payments suspended, for this j year only. The boy actor’s peti tion said that out of his $100,000 annual salary, he paid his father $20,000, the government, $67,000; his lawyer, $10,000. Custody of the boy was awarded to his aunt, Miss Myllicent Bartholomew, in a court decision two years ago against the boy’s parents. Cougars, Idaho (Continual from patjc hoc) Johnson, captain, 9 points, and Kramer with 9. Stidham was high for the losers with 8. WSC 53, Montana 46 Washington State took an early lead in last night's game between the Cougars and Montana to win, 53 to 46. The Grizzlies were right behind the Cougars up until the last few minutes. Half-time score stood 28 to 24 I for the winner, but was soon tied ' after the start of the second pe riod. The State team pulled out in front hy a small margin and stayed that way till the end. Montana’s hopes were darkened late in the second period when Bill Lazetich, Grizzlies' ace scorer, went out in personals. High scorers for the evening were Carlson with 16, I Kosich 12, Hooper *0, all Washing i ton Staters while Miller of Mon tana looped in 15. Varoff to Leave (Continued from puijc two) \ for a full season, finally managed j to break his record by hitting a new high of 14 feet 11 inches. The big Russian established his I outdoor record of 14 feet 6 7-8 i inches in 1936 and his indoor mark j of 14 feet four inches in the win I ter of 1937. The hot rivalry of the triumvir ate of Meadows, Sefton, and Var off is expected to be resumed at Madison Square if both of the Southern California "twins” enter. Although still slightly bothered by a sore ankle, Varoff has been training all winter in the track and field enclosure of the men's gym. Karlier in the week he al ' tempted 14 feet, but missed it when his pole broke. This pole was his favorite, and the one he has used : for many of his best jumps. The broken pole was shipped to the factory where an exact dupli cate will lie made and shipped to New York in time for the meet. One of tile reasons Varoff is leaving Tuesday for the meet is his desire to "break in" the pole i before he jumps with it m the 1 meet. Coeds Belong To Fraternity Say Linguists Do you belong to a sorority? Be careful! Don't answer this until you finish the story. “Fraternity” originated from the Greek word “phrater” mean ing group of blood relatives which could be composed of either men or women. “Phrater” is confused with the Latin "fra ter” which means brother. The word “sorority” is de rived from a Latin word mean ing sister. It was initiated by a Syracuse professor for the Gam ma Phi Beta women's organiza tion, and later adopted by other groups. The sororities were supposedly originated as sister organiza tions to a men s fraternity, but the earlier women’s groups re mained fraternities. One of these women's groups that is a fraternity is the Zeta Tau Al pha. Bryn Mawr Contest Will Close March 1 March 1 is the last date that many scholarships and fellowships offered by Bryn Mawr college, rang ing in value from $1,200 to $200, may be applied for, a notice from the dean of women's office stated yesterday. Included in these fellowships are twenty resident fellowships valued at $860, six non-resident graduate scholarships for $250, and many other scholarships. Students wishing to apply for these fellowships may get further information from the dean of wo men's office before March 1. Reed College Uses Ordinance Manual Of UO City Bureau The ordinance codification man ual of small Oregon cities, recent ly prepared by Herman Kehrli and' staff members of the University bureau of municipal research and service, is being put to practical use by the student government at Reed college, it was revealed in a letter written to Mr. Kehrli by Donnell Read, retiring student body president. AKMY TO INTERVIEW There will be a special board of army air corps officers in Eugene March 7, 8, 9 to interview and ex amine prospective applicants for the flying cadet training. All students interested are asked to leave their name in the office of the ROTC building. Ten Semi-Finalists (Continued from page our) alternate weeks of broadcasting and will receive $40 per month. Record Supply Gives Out An unexpected event of the week’s auditioning occurred last night when the supply of small metal records gave out and it was necessary to make recordings of several people’s voices on large 12 inch disks. Technicians who handled the contest will make the transposi tions to individuals records as soon as additional discs arrive from their manufacturers in New York city. The re-recorded discs will be ready for their owners Tuesday or Wednesday. No difference in the naming of finalists resulted from the change. Originally scheduled for three hour periods of auditions each af ternoon in the educational activi ties building, the test periods were extended to longer afternoon hours and special evening sessions to handle the large crowd of "hope fuls.” Audition Records Set Audition records were being set each day this week compared with the number of students who have made the voice tests at other schools. Tuesday’s list of 238 ap plicants outnumbered that of any of the four other colleges which arc getting the. Lucky Strike "news casts.” With 301 intrants signed Thursday and auditions lagging ,200 behind that figure, Oregon still led in the competition. Gene Sheridan, conducting the auditions, has been keeping a check on the University of Texas, the only other school having the tests at present. Results from that school will be announced before Mr. Sheridan returns to his office /a San Francisco today. Oregon State (Continued from page twoj Star buck; OSC—Krugger, Vog , land. Breaststroke; Ore. Lafferty, Stewart; OSC -Rea, Hartley. Free style relay: Ore.—Levy, Mallory, Starbuck, Smith i; OSO ; (Koski, liilhiou, IS rugger, Lrowa ell). Unitarian Minister To Be Lunch Guest Students and Faculty Members Will Honor Noted Theologian at Luncheon Tuesday; UO Speakers to Appear Tomorrow Originally planned Us a faculty luncheon, the luncheon for Dr. Frederick M. Eliot, president of the American Unitarian association, who will be on the campus Tuesday, will be a faculty-student Christian council luncheon at Westminster house. Faculty members and students alike are invited to attend. Reservations should be made Monday. Dr. Eliot is a graduate of the university and of the divinity school at Harvard. He received his master's degree from Harvard and hold3 an Honorary doctorate ot divinity from Carleton college, Northfield, Minn. He was recently chosen to receive the Distinguished Service medal awarded annually by the St. Paul club of Cosmopolitan Inter- , national to the citizen of that city ' who has done the most unselfish and voluntary service for the city during the year. Is Noted Author Dr. Eliot is author of "The Un wrought Iron,” “Fundamentals of the Unitarian Faith," “Toward Be lief in God,” and other books and is editor of the Quarterly of the American Interprofessional Insti tute. He will also speak at the Uni tarian church Tuesday evening at 7:30 following a church dinner at 6 o’clock. Rev. Joe Boyd of Tacoma will be j guest speaker at the Unitarian church Sunday. Released from his pastorate two years ago, he has since that time done educational work in the labor movement. At the forum at 10 Rev. Boyd will speak on “What Labor Wants,” and on "The Church and the Industrial Crisis" at the morn ing service. Rev. Boyd is a graduate of the Northwest Christian college and received his B.A. and M.A. de grees from the University. Students to Talk Members of the University speech division will discuss the question “How Can We Have In dustrial Peace?” at a joint meet ing of the Epworth league and Wesley foundation at the Method ist church Sunday evening at 7 o’ clock. Sunday morning a deputa tion team consisting of Ruth Chambers, Margaret Schoonover, and Frank Tubban will speak in the Creswell Mwthodist church. Dr. Norman K Tully, Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. Gro ver C. Birtchet of Salem will ex change pulpits tomorrow morn ing. This is a part of a Presby tery-wide program. First Baptist Broadway at High. Dr. A. J. Harms. 9:45, University class. 11, “Wells of Salvation." 6:30, BYPU. 7:30, “How God Makes Leaders." First MeiiioUist Ep.sc.-pa. V*illameUe at r2,.n lj. u _ Parker. 9:45, Forum. 11, “ihy Inner chamber. 7, Wesley ciub. ±*o« e»ii Lave Industrial r^ea^e . uu.to sity speech division. Dan Berg man, chairman. Westminster House Kincaid at 14 th. Mrs. J. D. Bry ant, hostess. 9:45, “ Youth Faces Life,’’ Prof. Ernest Moll. Worship service, Margaret Reid 6, Social tea. 6:30, “Modern Life Disturbanc es,” Robin Drews, leader. Monday, 9:45 p.m., Fireside sing Tuesday. 12, Faculty - Student Christian council luncheon for Dr. Frederick Eliot. \_ COMMUNITY LIBERAL (Unitarian) 11th at Ferry. Rev. Herbert iligginbotham. Wants,” Rev. Joe Boyd of Tacoma. 11, "The Church and the Indus trial Crisis,” Rev. Boyd. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Congregational dinner followed by address by Dr. Frederick M. Sliot. Central Presbyterian Pearl at 10th. Dr. Norman K. Tully. 9:45, Bible school. 11, Sermon by Dr. Grover Birt chet of Salem. 7:30, “Our Church in the Na tional Era,” Mrs. Genevieve Tur nipseed. Worship service conduct ed by the Turnlpseed Sunday school class. First Congregational 13th at Ferry. Rev. Williston Wirt. 9:45, Sunday school. 11, “The Armor of God.” 7, Plymouth club. Prof. Warren D. Smith, speaker. First Christian Oak at 11th. Dr. S. Earl Child ers. 9:45, Bible school. 11, “Christ and the Unfortunate.” 6:15, Christian Endeavor. 7:30, “Handling Aright the Word.” This meeting will be a Walter Scott memorial evangelis tic service with a song service led by Hal Young. Gift Scholarship To Be Provided by Cookbook Sales Mrs. C. C. Wintermute, chair man of the cookbook committee of the Portland chapter of the Ore gon Mothers club, arrived in Eu gene on Thursday with additional copies of the new cookbook, the sale of which is to provide a gift scholarship to Oregon freshmen. The pages of the cookbook, which are arranged on a conven ient spiral loose-leaf holder of green composition, are well assem bled and contain recipes tested by the mothers of Oregon students for canapes, cocktails, soup, fish dishes, salads, and refrigerator and frozen desserts as well as for cakes, pastry, jelly, and candy. The cover depicts the green and yel low Oregon duck, as done by Jean Kendall of the University art school. Price of the book is $1. Mrs. C. H. Weston is president of the Portland chapter of Oregon Mothers. Nationally Famous (Continued from fajc ear) full program with lunches and din ners at the living organizations has been planned. Her conferences will be held between 10 and 12 in the morning and 1:30 and 4:30 in the afternoon. All those wishing j to have a consultation with her ■ may schedule an appointment at ' the dean of women’s office for ; these, hours. These conferences arc for a pe riod of a half-hour consisting of : four to eight students in which | each receives a personal check-up. At the conclusion of Miss Os bourne's work on the campus, an AWH assembly will be held Thuro . day at 4 o'clock George Hopkins (Continued from putje one) will be given by the symphony or chestra. Ucx Underwood, director I of the group, will announce tile other selections later. UV^VN CRAWFORD SPENCER TRACY m “MANNEQUIN” FRANCHOT TONE ULADYS GEORGE jgiHItySISISJETLiEJfi/EItumSiSiSjEiS/SISJSISfSISjj Today’s Emerald IS made possible by the following advertisers Consequently they deservo your support! Domestic Laundry Bristow's Stian-Kar Medo-Laud McDonald Magazine Exchange lWJfKONIZE THEM