VOLUME XLVII
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Annamae *\ inship, Red Cross Campus first aid chairman, and Jack
Hessel, president of the University Ski Club, discuss prospects of the
winter sport.
Red Cross Unit Sponsors
First Aid Class for Skiers
^ Ski safety and first aid classes for all skiers are being spon
sored by the University Red Cross unit Monday and Thurs
day evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 o’clock at the Eugene
Community center, 11th and Willamette, it was announced
today by Annamae Winship, first aid chairman.
Classes are being taught by Mr. L. J. McPherson,
Willamette Valley national forester and qualified instructor
in nrsi ara. versons tamng tne
course will complete the regular
elementary first aid curriculum
for skiers.
Hessel Urges
Jack Hessel, president of the
University Ski club, wishes to eri
courage ski club members and ski
enthusiasts to attend the classes.
Knowing what to do and what
not to do in case of accident can
easily save the injured person
from further injury.
The University Ski club, reor
ganized since its disbandment in
1942, is still open for member
ship. Skiing is expected to last
well into May.
Accidents Worry
Skiing has again become popular
all over Oregon now that trans
portation facilities are available.
The popularity would probably be
even greater were it not for the
fear of accident in the minds of
many people.
Accidents rarely happen to ex
perienced skiers and the beginner
usually does not get hurt because
he falls before too much momen
tum is gained.
Most accidents happen to skiers
who lack training, have little
knowledge of snow and trail con
ditions, and are in poor physical
condition.
Smith to Give Lecture
On Stream Problems
W. D. Smith, head of the geology
department, is scheduled to speak
before a meeting of several grang
es in Springfield February 14, on
the subject of rivers and floods.
-“-Dr. Smith previously reported on
this subject at a meeting of rep
resentatives of nine counties who
met in Eugene to discuss the flood
situation.
Business Ad Movies
Featured On Campus
“Steel, Man’s Servant” and
“I’ll Tell the World,” two fea
tures of particular interest to
Business Administration stu
dents, will be shown tonight in
207 Chapman hall from 7:30
to 10:30 p.m.
Humanities Chief Visits
Dr. David Harrison Stevens, di
rector of the division of humani
ties, Rockefeller Foundation, visit
ed the campus yesterday.
Price Snows Students; i
Student Praises Suds
The 100th anniversary of
the founding- of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, was commemorated
by a lecture to his class in
elementary journalism given
by one of Milwaukee’s loyal
sons, Warren C. Price of the
journalism school.
The students were required
to turn in reports of the talk.
An excerpt from one of the
papers gave the clue to Mil
waukee’s reputation:
‘After 40 minutes of exalt
ing Milwaukee’s status among
American cities, Mr. Price ad
mitted that as a native-born '
son, he could find little that
was wrong with Milwaukee.
He described citizens of the
city and state as plain-spoken,
individualistic, straight-shoot
ing group of Americans who
didn’t give a damn what others
thought, but did what they
deemed wisest in Wisconsin.”
A postcript to the student’s
report said, “P.S. After hear
talk and having spent a few
hours in your Bagdad, I went
to the libe and read of Milwau
kee in a hook prepared by the
American Guide series. I refer
you to the ninth line on page
248; they would answer your
question on what makes a city
great—beer.”
Vets Meet Today
To Form Society
A meeting of all University
veterans at 4 p.m. today in the
music auditorium has been called
by Robert Lunn, chairman of the
planning committee.
They will discuss the purpose of
a veterans’ organization, name,
and activities. Suggestions of the
planning committee will be acted
upon and discussed.
In previous meetings, the com
mittee has decided upon three
main reasons for an organization.
They are as follows:
1. To distribute veteran’s infor
mation.
2. To carry out any veteran’s
suggestions acceptable to the ma
jority of the entire group.
3. To promote and extend the
social life of the veteran and pro
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Veterans' Training Plans
Set for Press Discussion
Special Representatives to Give Views
Oa Apprenticeship, Vocational Problems
A session devoted to questions and answers on the veterans’
apprenticeship and vocational training programs has been
added to the program of the 27th annual Oregon Press con
ference being held on the University campus Friday and Satur
day, February 8 and 9. Representatives of the Veterans’ ad
ministration, the State Apprenticeship council and the state
department of vocational education will be on hand for the
Czech to Give
Talk on Russia
Dr. Osusky Addresses
UO Students Thursday
Dr. Stefan Osusky, former
Czechoslovak ambassador to
France, will address the as
sembly Thursday morning at
McArthur court on the topic
“Russia and Asia,” it was an
nounced Tuesday by Karl W.
Onthank, dean of personnel ad
ministration.
Ambassador to France for
twenty years previous to the out
break of the European war, Dr.
Osusky was also minister to the
Court of St. James in 1918 and
delegate to various international
conferences. He attended the re
parations commission and the
league of nations assembly and
was chairman of the supervisory
committee of the league.
Holder of Numerous Awards
Honors received by Dr. Osusky
include the degree of LL.D. and
DR.h.c. from the University of
Dijon and the ward of the Czech
oslovak Academy’s Karlik prize.
He had his training at the Uni
versity of Chicago and there won
the degree of Ph.D. in philosophy
and Psychology and J.D. degree in
law.
Dr. Osusky has written several
books, the latest, published in Lon
don last winter, entitled “Essential
Russia.” Other publications are
‘ Magyars and Pan-Germanism,”
which appeared in 1918, “Repara
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Opera Cast Presents Variety Program;
Stage Sets, Costumes Fail To Arrive
By Betty Bennett Cramer
Illustrating perfectly that “the
show must go on,” the San Carlo
Opera company presented some
thing new in the entertainment line
Tuesday evening in McArthur
court. While waiting for the prop
erties, settings, scores, and cos
tumes that never arrived for the
scheduled performance of “Car
men,” the company presented
somewhat spontaneous entertain
ment in the fashion of a variety
show.
Never knowing what to expect
next, the audience heard selections
from seven different operas, pre
sented in arias, choral ensembles,
and orchestral transcriptions.
Robinson Explains
After an explanatory chat by
Horace Robinson, the orchestra
presented the “Overture to the Bar
ber of Seville” by Rossini on bor
rowed instruments from the music
school. In spite of all the confusion,
the orchestra did a good job; with
special credit going to the har
rassed conductor. The prima donna
of the opera, Marie Powers, sang
“My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice,”
from “Sampson and Delilah” with
true operatic technique.
Next on the program was an
orchestral interpretation of the
“Barcarolle” from “Tales of Hoff
man” by Offenbach. Miss Barbara
Patton entertained with an
aria from Cavaileria Rusticana.”
Possessing an outstandingly clear
voice, Miss Patton’s number was
well received. The Don Jose of the
Company, Ernice Lawrence, pre
sented “Vesti La Guibba” from
“Pagliacci.” Mr. Lawrence made
up in spirit and operatic feeling
what he lacked in technique.
Good Spirit Displayed
The orchestra’s interpretaton of
selections from the “L’ Arlesienne
Suite” of Bizet added color to the
program. A duet between Miss
Patton and Mr. Morelli was out
standing because of the baritone's
magnificent tones and dramatic
stage presence. A choral ensemble
accompanied Miss Patton and Mr.
Laurence in the “Drinking Song”
and the “Prayer” from “Cavalleria
Rusticana.” The good spirit and
showmanship of this group com
pensated for their most unprofes
sional appearance on the stage.
Singing with charm and purity
of tone, Mina Cravi presented “My
Name is Mimi’ from “La Boheme,”
in a remarkable performance com
pletely in character with her role.
Mr. Morelli joined Miss Cravi to
sing the “Duet" from the third act
of the same opera. More of “La
Boheme” was given by 'Virginia
Blair who sang “Musetta’s Waltz
Song.” Her voice, although strong,
lacked the sparkle of Miss Cravi’s.
Closing this unique concert, the
orchestra played music from
Madame Butterfly.”
uiacussion wmcn nas oeen sched
uled for Saturday afternoon, Cail
C. Webb, assistant professor of
journalism, announced Tuesday.
In addition to addresses by
Harry K. Newburn, president of
the University, and Professor
Charles G. Howard, of the Univer
sity law school, Capt. Ernest V.
Illig- Jr., will talk on "The News
paper’s Part in Recruiting a Peace
time Army,” at a luncheon at the
Osborn hotel Friday noon. Captain
Illig is a public relations ,officer
of the Oregon district military per
sonnel procurement service.
Kenneth D. Fry
Also added to the program la
an address by Kenneth D. Fry,
acting associate chief of interna
tional information and cultural
affairs in the department of State.,
entitled “America Tells a Story.”
The San Francisco man will speak
at the association's annual ban
quet at the Eugene hotel Friday
evening.
The conference opens with a
general session Friday morning in
the journalism building which will
include the appointment of confer
ence and ONPA committees and
talks by William M. Tugman, of
the Eugene Register-Guard and
Marshall N. Dana of the Oregon
Journal. The afternoon sessions
will include an illustrated talk on
industry and public opinion by H.
C. Bernsten, director of the Pacific
coast division of the ANPA bureau
of advertising, and seperate con
ference forums for daily news
papers and weekly publications.
Hotel Banquet
The Friday session will close
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'Dream Girl’ Field
Narrowed to Five
With Coed Capers but a few
days off, attention centers on the
Oregon Dr.eam Girl of 1946. Al
though five finalists have been
chosen from the 26 contestants,
their identity will continue to -be
a secret until the night of the
Capers.
Pictures of the finalists will be
on display at the entrance of Ge>
linger Friday night and voting will
take place at that time. Each tick
et will be worth a vote. Results
will be tabulated during the eve
ning and the --winner will be an
nounced toward the end of tho
festivities.
The coed awarded the title of
Dream Girl will be presented with
a cup and her picture will appear
in the Emerald.
The judging committee consists
of Horace Robinson, assistant pro
fessor of speech and dramatic
arts; Mrs. Grace Glang, acting as
sistant dean of women; Mrs. Ruth
H. Thurston, instructor in the home
economics department; Anita
Young, senior in journalism; and
Signe EkluncT, senior in political
science.