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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 2, 1950)
Traditions Suffer as University Grows; Several Class Trees Bow to Expansion By DALE AMEEMAN As a result of expansion and growth of the University campus now in progress, evidences of a one time Oregon tradition are becom ing fewer. The tradition, established by the first graduating class in 1878, was the planting of a tree by each grad uating class. The trees were all planted' near Villard and Deady Ha,lls, oldest classroom buildings on the campus. Two of the trees were taken out to make room for the new drama theater, and several others were re moved so that paved roads and level ground for landscaping could be put in around the theater. Myrtle Tree Last The last tree to be planted by a class was in 1898, when a myrtle, which blooms with great profusion today, was set in west of Villard near the entrance gate. Instead of planting trees, the graduating classes of 1897 and 1900, put metal plaques bearing the insignia of their classes on two large oaks in front of Villard. Apparently desiring a more per manent and conspicious memorial, the graduates of 1893 placed a large I symmetrical stone near the famous ; oaks. Triple Misfortune A triple misfortune presumably caused the class of ’82 to give up the tree idea. The class set out a mountain hemlock, which lived but a short time. Another tree was planted, but it shared the same fate: Then while the seniors were discussing another planting, one of their leading members suddenly took ill and died. The largest member of the tra dition’s family today is the Califor nia sequoia, located about 100 feet northwest of Deady. Planted by the Class of ’80, which was the largest in fifteen years, this tree stands as an appropriate symbol. Condon Started Idea The custom of tree planting ori ginated with Prof. Thomas Condon, after whom Condon Hall was named. Prof. Condon obtained an English laurel and the 1878 class planted it near the West walk be tween Villard and' Deady. Unfortunately, however, the old laurel is one of the six trees plant ed by graduating classes which have succumbed to the ravages of time and progress. A direct descendant of the fa mous elm at Washington’s tomb at Mt. Vernon once stood on a site nov. occupied by the new drama theater A slip from this famous tree, sent from Washington by Senator Sla ter, father of one of the graduates, was given its start by the Class oi '83. It Trees Planted Variety sems to have been the watchword with University of Ore gon graduating classes of years past. Included among the 14 assort ed “class trees” standing today are the following: California sequoia, Port Orford cedar, arbor vitae, Oregon fir, lar ch, spruce, English cedar, black walnut, linden, myrtle, and oak. Professor F. S. Dunns of the Lat in Department advocated a plan in 1926 to label trees planted by grad uating classes. A similar campaign was fostered by the School of Jour nalism. Neither plan was adopted. The class trees of the University, which have for over half a century provided shade and beauty for thousands of students, have been forgotten by practically everyone but the alumni who planted' them. A Little Horn, Too Pianist Foldes Likes Slang, Pre-Concert Sandwiches. “Well—it doesn’t always have to be cheese, sometimes I appreciate a ham sandwich too,” confided Hun garian pianist Andor Foldes when asked: about his traditional pre concert cheese sandwich. Foldes, who played with the Eu gene Symphony Orchestra last night, will present a lecture-recital on contemporary music in the Mu sic School auditorium at 8:15 to night. Sponsored by the Music School and the Student Union Board, the affair is open to all stu dents. Slang is the 34-year-old musi cian’s hobby. His pet slang expres sion is “Holy Mackeral,” with just a hint of Hungarian accent. Slang Vital "Slang is the most vital part of any language,” he said, “without it, a language would become stilted and dried-up. Although he speaks English, French, German, Hungarian, and "just a wee bit” of the Scandina vian languages, only American col loquial has caught his fancy. Foldes has no one favorite com poser. “I guess you can say my pets are Shull to Address Education Group Opportunities in education will be discussed by Dr. Martha Shull, vice-president of the Oregon Edu cation Association at 4 p.m., Feb. 10, in the University High School auditorium. Dr. Shull, a member of the Na tional Committee on Teacher Edu cation and Professional Standards, received her master of arts and philosophy degrees from the Uni versity. She is presently teaching at Jefferson High School in Port land. Phi Theta Meets Phi Theta Upsilon, junior wo men’s honorary, will meet at 12:30 today at the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Statistics show that only two Americans in one hundred have singing voices. Try and tell that ■"to the guy in the bathtub. everyone between Bach and Bar tok—and that’s about 200 compos ers,” he said. “All people like good music,” Foldes believes. He said that there is little difference between Conti nental and American taste. Music Taste Improves “It's a wonderful sign that more Americans are listening to more and better music,” he added, point ing out that he “could see music growing before his eyes by play ing in small towns and going back later to see how far music has de veloped.” Foldes thinks the University of Oregon orchestra is “excellent,” and he said that he hopes to visit Eugene again. When asked if he could give any advice to aspiring concert pianists, Foldes said, “That’s a very hard thing to do—it pretty well depends on the individual.” "If a musician has a real gift, a few breaks, and the character to ‘stick with it’ and work hard, he does have a chance,” said Foldes. “However, the possibilities in the concert field are slowly diminish ing.” Mrs. Foldes, a former Hungarian reporter, is in New 'rork “catching deadlines before we sail for our third tour of Europe Feb. 3,” her husband said. She has had one book published here, “Two on a Continent,” which relates the Foldes’ experiences during their first seven years in America. “My wife doesn’t play any in strument,” Foldes said. "We have a gentleman’s agreement that I won’t write any books and she won’t give any concerts' However, I wrote a book, “Keys for the Key board,” anyway. So I’m no longer a gentleman.” Stars in Play DON VAN BOSKIRK, appear ing in the starring role of Charleston in “Thunder Rock” tomorrow night. See story page 5. Cougars, OSC Grapple < Continued from page jour) Coach Bob Antonacci of the Beavers is another believer in the quick fall type of intercollegiate wrestling. Antonacci’s Beavers won their first match of the sea son, 33-3 over Vanport College, with most of the bouts being won by falls. The Cougars also won their first match over EWCK 38-0 in the same rapid style. Four Pacific Coast champions and one PCC runner-up will see ac tion during the Cougar-Beaver matches. “Sosh” Watanabe, 121 pounder from Fife; Harry Gust, 165-pounder from Tacoma; and Bob Close, 145-pounder from Mo hawk Lake, N. J., are the WSC titlists. Lone PCC titlist for the Beavers is Herb Haberlach, win ner of the heavyweight title. The Cougar runner-up is Gordon Ev ans, Colfax, Cougar heavyweight who is eagerly awaiting the return match with Haberlach. Liftman Writes Article For Psychology Journal The December issue of the Jour nal of Experimental Psychology included an article by Dr. Richard A. Littman, assistant professor of psychology. Dr. Liftman's article, covering 13 pages in the bi-monthly publi cation of the American Psychologi cal Association, Inc., is entitled “Conditioned Generalization of the Galvanic Skin Reaction to Tones." Rushing Set For Debate By Forum Tonight marks the beginning of. an experiment. At 7 p.m. in 3 Fenton Hall the first Campus Meeting will be held. Deferred rushing will be discussed by five qualified speakers. "That much is certain," says Dorothy Orr, chairman of the or ganization group, "but it is on the student reaction that the success of campus meeting depends. We hope many students will be there to ask questions. "This program is intended to give students a chance to ask ques tions of and hear answers direct from those who will make deci sions affecting student life. The program started tonight will con tinue to bring up important cam pus issues for discussion, if stu dent interest supports it,” she said. Speakers who will take part in an open question period following initial five-minute talks are Fran ces Robson, Panhellenic president; Stan Pierson, representing Inter fraternity Council; Sue Michel, representing women's dorms; and Vic Fryer, Interdorm Council pres ident. Donald DuShane, director of student affairs, will participate in the question period. These speakers will explain and answer questions about Panhel lenic's stand for immediate fall rushing for women, and the decip sions of Interfraternity and Interp dorm Councils to hold men’s rush ing during winter term next year, Ed Peterson, member of the or ganization group for Campus Meeting, will act as mediator. Her man Cohen, instructor in speech, is faculty adviser to the group. Religious Speakers (Continued from page one) assistant professor of physics; Le Roy Crossley, First Baptist Church; Robert W. Burtner, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church. Mrs. J. D. Bryant, past director of Westminster House; F. A, Beard, superintendent of the Uni versity Press; E. S. Bartlam, rec tor of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church; and Harold Allbue, pastor of Cem tral Lutheran Church. Kwama to Meet Kwama, sophomore women’s service honorary, will meet, at 6:30 tonight at Kappa Alpha Theta. Someone ■ ■ ■ Is Missing a Bet by Not Using This SPACE To Put Their Product Before The University of Oregon Student Body Don't Miss A SALE Because You Didn't Take Advantage of the Daily EMERALD