Gates to Campus Remain As Token from Fathers The Oregon Dads’ gates, which t ads will visit on this afternoon’s tour of the campus, were dedicated only five years ago. With the slo gan of “The gates are open, dad,” University President Donald M. Erb' and Joseph F. Riesch, dads’ president, swung open the gates for the first time officially on February 8, 1941, and led a march through the campus to Thirteenth street. Approximately 350 dads visited the campus during the weekend of the celebration. At the annual Dads’ dinner, which was held at Gerlinger hall, small gates similar to those dedicated were placed on tables. All Agree In 1938 the Dads’ club approved construction of the gates, and each member signified his intention to help finance the work. Plans were created jointly by Ellis F. Law rence, dean of the school of archi tecture, Abbott Lawrence of the firm of Lawrence, Holfard and Al lyn, and F. A. Cuthbert, associate professor of landscape architec ture. O. B. Dawson, federal em ployee, was in charge of the con struction of the gates at the WPA shops in Portland. A WPA grant enabled work to begin on the wrought iron gates, but it was soon discovered that more funds would be necessary to finish the §25,000 project. Just before Christmas of 1938 green and yellow circulars, pre senting an artist's conception of the entrance, were sent to fathers of Oregon students, asking for a $2 pledge from each one to finance the construction. Mall Planned At that time the University ptannecj a broad mall to reach from the opening of the gates on Elev enth street straight through the campus to the base of the newly finished library. According to the Emerald of January 10, 1939. “Shrubs and flowers will be planted along the way, and wrought iron fences will complement the gates. Pedestrian walks along the mail are also to be provided.” On October G, 1939, the Emerald said, “Wrought iron is being used throughout the entire structure 'of . 756 - 760 Willamette EUGENE, OREGON Telephone 3131 1 Part Time Stenographer | Please apply by letter in own handwriting a^v., i iviiL-v1, I ] educational qualifications, j references. Cascade Finance Co. Km S. 1st Nat’l Hank Eldg 1 11 School Supplies Hobby Equipment ! Magazines Drop in at MAGAZINE EXCHANGE 128 E 11th the gate, and every attempt has been made to secure the maximum of beauty and utility from this me dium. The working of iron for or namental uses was rapidly becom ing a lost art until the federal government revived it as a means of providing work for skilled craftsmen during the recent de pression.” Mysteries of Coed Capers Still Intrigue Oregon Males By Dorothy. Thomson The University women’s annual frolic, Coed Capers, is creating quite a bit of talk among the male students. Although many of the entering freshman men are a little mystified by it all, many of the older returning fellas remember the Capers of years gone by with great relish. A survey was made to find out just what was being said about this unique event and herewith are presented a few of the state ments. Winston Carl, member of the rally squad: I hope it will be as interesting as last year! G. Dune Wimpress, Old Oregon’s managing editor: Would love to be invited. I heard of a fella who went to one and got a big bang out of it. Frank Bocci, freshman in liberal arts: I don’t know anything about it but would like to see one. Stating firmly, “It’s too secret,” Bill Ellison, business administra tion sophomore added, “It would be interesting to get there.” A most unusual statement was made by Jim Longwood, a sopho more majoring in architecture, who said, “Well, what do I know about them? Frankly, I think we see enough of women without try ing to crash the Capers.” Fred Beckwith, co-sports editor of the Emerald, feels that the capers are a “swell form of main taining campus traditions.” Campus basketball star Dick Wilkins, said the event is “all right I guess.” ' Mickey Davies, rally squad chief lias “always been curious about Sig Eps Paint 'O’, See the Dads Glow “Say, my Dad's not gonna like it when he comes down tomorrow and sees the “O” np on Skinner's Butte isn't yellow.’’ It was up in the second floor den of the Sig Ep house yester day morning when a bunch of the boys got into a bull session and decided about the “O." At three o'clock yesterday after noon some fifteen men from Sigma Phi Epsilon piled into cars laden with buckets of saffron paint, brushes, rags, and all the neces sary paraphernalia, and treked up Skinner's Butte to where the Uni versity "O" lies embedded in the hillside. It was true. The “O” looked mournfully out over the city, its face a sullen, cement gray. It was even streaked a little from the last time the Oregon State orange and black had been washed off. The Sig Eps went to work and by dinner time, the “O," buried deep in University tradition, gleamed a bright, new canary colored smile from the green of the butte. Outing Club to Meet An Outing club fireside, schedul ed from 5 to 7 p.m. will be held Sunday evening to make final plans for a ski trip. Students plan ning to attend are asked to bring a sack lunch and 10 cents for cokes and popcorn to Alumni hall, Ger linger. Oregon WEmehald SATURDAY ADVERTISING STAFF Day Manager: Bobbe Fullmer Layout: Bob Chapman Kit Wilhelm Peter Hawkins Solicitors: Barbara Hawkins Barbara Borrevick Office: Beryl Howard, Office Mgr. Pat Bolander Alene O’Rourke Coed Capers.” He completed his statement by adding, ‘‘How about inviting a few men?” Duke Dennison, freshman speech major declared: “Anything where women are concerned is all right with me. As a sports scribe, I'd gladly cover the slugfest, because this is my kind of sport. Don Mayne, a junior in business administration believes that “this’ll give us fellas a chance to crash the Capers.” “Oh, my yes. The men will he there in great shapes that night” was the ambiguous statement made by Joe Sweeney, senior in psychology. Tom Duffy, recently returned to the University, said, “If the Capers are as good as they were four years ago they will be conducive to the spirit and welfare of the women on the campus. It gives them a chance to get together.” Spring is on the Way and Hermanek's Cruise Clothes Are-Here! CASUAL' DRESSES in Gabardine and Batcher Linen 570 Will. Ph. 99 BRIGHTEN UP YOUR ROOM WITH . FURNITURE from JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY G49 Willamette Phone 2693 Louis XIV Motif In Play Costumes With needles flashing and eyes intent on rich materials, the “School for Husbands’’ costume committee is now devoting much time and effort to the fashioning of 17th century royal garb. These garments are to be worn by the cast of the Theater Guild musical, scheduled for presentation Febru ary 14, 15, and 16. Paris Styles Patterned after the Parisian styles in Louis the 14th’s day, the clothes will be highly elaborate and colorful. Frocks for the ladies resemble the colonial, “Forever Amber” style, with tight bodices, a wide pannier effect, and drop shoulders. Bows, Boleros Beruffled skirts and bows on the shoes are two features of the men’s apparel, plus puffed sleeves and gay, highly-embroidered bo lero jackets. Although much of the costume making is being handled by the Guild committee under the direc tion of Marilyn Wherry, some of the garments will be rented from a commercial costume firm in Cal ifornia. John Leiman Returns Captain John Leiman, a gradu ate assistant in the psychology de partment before he entered the army, is expected to return spring term to finish work on his M.A. and work part time in the testing bureau. Captain Leiman, a gradu ate of Ohio State college, was in the artillery stationed in the Phil ippines. Graduate Record Exams Scheduled Graduate record examinations for students interested in graduate work will be given Monday at 1 p.m. and at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dr. H. R. Taylor, head of the psyched ogy department, announced Friday. The test, which serves as a basis for guidance by determining the applicant’s general preparation for graduate work, will only be given students who have previously ap plied for it, Dr. Taylor announced. About 70 or 80 schools through out the country are using the tests as standard material for pre-grad uate work students, Dr. Taylor said. He advises all students planning to take graduate work to take the exams. The next exams are sched uled for May 6 and 7. EXPERT BATTERY SERVICE Stop for a Battery Check at WALDER'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE 11th and Hilyard McDonald "SAN ANTONIO" ERROL FLYNN ifEI&Jl "PHANTOM OF THE PLAINS" WILD BILL ELLIOT and 'PILLOW OF DEATH" LON CHANEY Jr "GHOST ON THE LOOSE" BARBARA STANWICK "CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT" liiWSHilii 'LOVE, HONOR AND GOODBYE' VIRGINIA BRUCE i and EDWARD ASHLEY