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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 8, 1942)
Band Gives Experimental Performance Experimental In nature will be the performance of Poulenc's Concerto in D Minor by the Uni versity band, with Henri Ar cand at the piano, in their con cert Monday, April 13, at the mu sic school auditorium, for it will be the first modern concerto to be performed with a band. Several earlier concertos, such as Grieg's, have been performed frequently in this way. but never one as modern in origin as Poulenc’s work. Specialist Mr. Arcand, of Portland, a spe cialist in the interpretation of modern composers, was scheduled to perform this work with the Portland Philharmonic orchestra, Nicholas Malko conducting, dur ing the present season. Since the Portland orchestra concerts were cancelled, owing to war condi tions, Mr. Arcand agreed to per form the work with the Univer sity band. Modern Though modern in idiom, the concerto is not obscure in mean ing. Its style is widely varied, as are its rhythms and melodies. The band accompaniment is comprised principally of solo pas sages for various instruments, with occasional passages for full band: the oboe, flute, bassoon, French horn, and clarinets fig ure prominently in the accom paniment. Nash Displays Howe’s Poetry A book of poems written by Herbert Crombie Howe, late pro fessor of English at the Univer sity, has been printed by John Henry Nash, outstanding typog rapher, on his University press. The book may be seen in the Nash collection at the University library where it is on display with other examples of fine printing. Mr. Howe, who was faculty representative of the Pacific coast intercollegiate athletic con ference and acting dean of the college of arts and letters during 1936-37 when Dr. C. Valentine Boyer was president of the Uni versity, first taught here in 1901 and continued his work until his death in 1911. Sketch An introductory biographical sketch for the poetry book has been written by Lucy Howe,, daughter of Mr. Howe. It is en titled “What Other Beauty." Many selections that have never appeared before are included in the book. Mr. Howe, during his life con tributed to many publications, among which was the Poetry House Anthology in 1938. Mr. Howe's granddaughter, Patricia Howe, is the youngest student en rolled at the University. Conley Speaks C. V. Conley of Conley’s Blos som farm, will speak to the Fac ulty club at their meeting Satur day evening. April 18. He will discuss some of the newer devel opments in bulb culture. President Walter C. Coffey of the University of Minnesota has been appointed a trustee and ex ecutive member of the Nutrition Foundation. Inc., recently organ ized by 15 leading food concerns. ''Fried Chicken? No Thanks!'Say Four Sick Ducks That moldy fried chicken is not palatable was the unpleas ant discovery of four unfor tunate and anonymous persons who yesterday visited the in firmary and related the whole sad story to student health au thorities. According to their report, a box of fried chicken was re ceived from home, and was eaten by the four with relish, two of them becoming ill. In the infirmary are: Faith Pickett, Dorothy Mattis, Lor nelle Kennedy, Nelda Rohrbaek, June Cliesney, Ed Christ, Dale McMullin, Wayne Stroliecker, and Max Miller. Thee I Sing’ Rehearsals For “Of Thee I Sing": Wednesday, April 8, Guild hall stage. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Act II, Scene II, with lines. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Act II. Scene IV, with lines. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Act II, Scene III, with books. 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Act I, Scene VIII, with books. 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.. Act I, Scene II, with lines. Each cast member is respons ible for being at the rehearsals they are called for. Each cast member should check the bulletin board in the drama studio each day for calls. Thursday, April 9, Guild hall stage. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Act I. Scene IV, with lines. 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Act II, Scene V. With books. 10 p.m., Act I. Scene VI 9 (in cluding only Bronson, Krenck, Lakefish, Turner, and Celsi). The following report to Art Holman at Guild hall in Johnson hall, Thursday night at 7:30: Bar bara Tripp, Gerry Berry, Eliza beth Steed, Elaine McCliment, Stephanie Peterson, Barb a r a Bentley, June Marie Wilson, Mary Booth, Edna Trout, Dorothy Routt, Barbara Scott. Jean Spea row, Yvonne Torgler, Roe Hun saker, Connie Averill. Brasilia Johnson, Pauline Johnson. Dance rehearsal schedule: Dance rehearsal, Thursday, April 9. at 7 p.m., in the dance stiidio of Gerling'er hall. The fol lowing are called: Norma Tre varrow, Mercer Brown, Bill George, Dick Johnson. Barry Boldeman, Dorothy Routt, Doro thy Rosen burg, Phyllis Foster, Jean Marshall, Jean Norton, Carolyn Collier, Pat Davis, Betty Foster, Elise Older, Bette Chris ternen, Nelda Rohrback, Tiger Payne, Greg Deccer, Ray Dick son. Ted Harmon, Loyd Manning. Ed Block, Dick Shelton, Rose Hatcher. Bob Mundt, Dick Schultz, Margaret Murphy. Elaine McCliment. Millie Larson. Gloria Dunham, Dorothy Harding, Phyl lis Taylor. Dormitories Advance Evening Meal to 5:30 The evening' meal in the dor mitories has been moved forward half an hour this week to accom modate students who want longer evenings for activities. This ar rangement is especially conven ient for those taking part in in tramural sports events. The 5:30 dinner hour will con tinue until further notice and will be discussed at the weekly meet ing of the dormitory food com mittee Thursday afternoon. Oregon If Emehald Herb Penny air raid warden. Reporters: Dorman Alford Margaret Brooke Elsie Brownell Ruth Kay Collins Joanne Dolp^ Bob Edwards Ted Goodwin Carol Greening Ruth Jordan Mona MacAuley Marjorie Major Bette Miller Roy Nelson Edith Newton Peggy Overland Margie Robinson Betty Ann Stevens Janet Wagstaff Mildred Wilson Marjorie Young City Desk Staff: G. Dune Wimpress, city editor Dormand Alford Jeanne Hines Phyllis Dyer Barbara Younger Mary Wolf Betsy Wootton Night Staff: Fred Kuhl, night editor Mary Wolf Barbara Younger Shirley Davis Ted Bush Advertising Staff: Russ Smelser, day manager Dorene Bucher Connie Fullmer Cecil Sharp Dorothy Hansen Bob Bryant Bob Nagel Shirley Davis Office Staff: Susan Stater Laura Jane Rhoads Fenny Mullen SDX Initiation Set for Sunday Ten undergraduates and two Portland writers will be initiated into Sigma Delta Chi, men's na tional professional journalism fra teernity, at 9 o’clock Sunday morning. Breakfast will be served at the Anchorage at 10 a.m. Professional members who will be initiated are Denny Landry, United Press bureau manager, and Dave Hazen, famed inter viewer on the Oregonian staff. Undergraduate initiates in clude Duncan Wimpress, Herb Penny, Fred Treadgold, Filing Erlandson, Stan Weber, John Matthews, Fritz Timmen, Bob Frazier, and Ted Goodwin. James Banks was initiated at a special meeting last week just prior to his induction into the army. Miss Smith to Speak Secretary of Employment Miss Janet Smith left for southern Oregon yesterday to speak to' a number of high schools in the in terest of the University. She is scheduled to return to the cam pus the first part of next week. UO Plays; Host To BA Institute According to Dr. N. H. Corn ish, professor of business admin istration and secretary of the Oregon Retail Distributors’ insti tute, two Eugene business men will speak at the conference of the institute, which is being held on the campus April 15 and 16. These two men are W. T. Swit zer, manager of Montgomery Ward and Company, and Ray Morse, manager of The Broad way, Inc. The completed program of the subjects along with the an nouncement of speakers and dis cussion leaders has been mailed to 1300 retailers throughout the state. Some included on the list are: A. E. Burkitt, manager of J. C. Penney Co., Portland, pres ident of the conference; Frank Nau, Thomas L. Willis, and Ed ward N. Weinbaum, Portland; G. Vandeneynde, Salem; W. V. Mer rill, Albany; Thomas Parkinson, Roseburg; and Dean Victor P. Morris and Professor Cornish of the school of business adminis tration at the University. Topics included on the pro gram for discussion are govern ment regulation, price trends, buying, store standards, and stock shortages. War and infla tion are the principal subjects of the conference. Advertising Honorary Pledges Twelve Men Informal pledging', completion of final dance plans, and commit tee appointments, were all busi ness accomplished at the meet ing of the W. F. G. Thacher chap ter of Alpha Delta Sigma, na tional advertising honorary, at the Journalism building yester day. ' Those pledged were: Joe Mon tag, Ray Dickson, Bob Whitely, Pete Lamb, Fred Gong, Paul Thurston, Bud Vandeneynde, Don Dill, Jim Prior, Bob Koch, Don Shirley, and Ken Christianson. Music Major Will Give Piano Recital April 15 Leone Laduke, junior in mu sic, will be presented in a piano recitation Wednesday, April 15, in the music school auditorium. Assisting Miss Laduke will be Marie Rougndahl, of Portland, and Emery Hobson, pianist. Miss Laduke is a pupil of George Hopkins, professor of mu sic. Cool- lightweight—colorful! Play shoes so smart and comfortable we'll wager you’ll be wearing them with your sports clothes. too. Romnies, they're called, for gypsy feet. Available in many colors, in narrow and medium widths. Priced at $5.95 106«> Willamette Charge Accounts Invited Qat&M&GSl A. complete reporting staff meeting will be held in the Em erald offices at 11 a.m. Saturday. April 11. All reporters should be present to receive promotions, new beat assignments, and to study the new staff plan. All pledges of Alpha Delta Sig ma are urged to meet at 104 Jour nalism at 12:40 Wednesda^vfor an important picture. Senior Proofs Now at Co-op Proofs of the announcements for the 1942 graduating class have arrived at the Co-op. Pat Lawson, class president urges each senior to put in his order immediately, as all order3 must be taken before April 18 when the combined order goes to Portland. There will be no exttfft ordered this year, necessitating pre-ordering for all announce ments. Also announced was the fact that the order must be pre paid. Special Price A special price is offered for cards accompanying the an nouncements and the cards should also be ordered before the 18th of this month. The Co-op is now taking orders for the caps and gowns for grad uation. A'rental fee of $1.75 is required on placement of the or der and a $2 deposit when the cap and gown is taken out^the latter charge is refunded imme diately after the commencement exercises. A WAR DRAMA! 'The Bugle Sounds' with Wallace Beery and Marjorie Maui Also Charlie Chan in 'Castle in thar Desert' RIP-ROARING FUN! 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