Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-14
WILLAMETTE NOTES


rush yesterday afternoon, placing two
of the three bags over the goal line in
just one minute and thirty seconds.
Captain jackson had his team well
coached and their onslaught was fast
and furious. The sophomores were be.
wildered by the speed of the fleet
freshmen rusners and bfore they had
had time to settle down to the work
at hand it was over, Both classes cele-
brated the event last night with jolly
up parties. The sophomores held "A
banquet at the gym, while the victOri-
Gus freshmen, chaperoncd by Professor
and Mrs. Ebsen spent an enjoyable ev-
ening at the home of one of their num-
Der, Miss Grace Sherwood.
Rev. and Mrs. d. G. Hedrck, of
Buckhannon, West Virginia, are the
guests for few days at the home of
President c. G.. Doney. They are on a
trip seeing the west and except to con
tinue to Los Angeles, California. Both
are delighted with Salem and think
it an ideal place
"The Importance Of the American
Theatre, was the subject chosen by
Prof. Wallace Mae Murray for MS open.
ing lecture Tuesday evening One hun
dred men and women interested in the
drama of today, listened to splendid
presentation Of the possibilities of the
theatre Prof MacMurray believes
that the theatre, when brought under
proper control, may present problems
and their remedies which the church
cannot and does not present. He EN-.
pnasized the importance of the support
of the educated and cultured people in
raising the standard Of the theatre by
attending only those plays which are
the best and which have as their aim,
the betterment of social conditions and
the uplift Of humanity. The plays OF
MacKaye, Moody, Thomas and others
were used TO present the tendencies of
the modern dnma. At the close Of the
lecture great many expressed theii
appreciation Of Prof. McMurfhy's work
and their keen interest in his subject
The Websterian literary society held
one of the livest and most entertain
ing meetings Of the year last night. The
program consisted Of discussion OF
the possibilities for presidential nom
nations on the 1916 ticket. Able
Biographies of the political. careers OF
Judge Hughes, Gov. Whitman, Senator
Root and Senator BOrah were given. A
large crowd was preoent, many Of whom
ere TO become new members in the so
ciety After the program the society
adjourned to the Srn, where n banquet
was held until late hour John Gary
acted as toastmastcr and called on ev
cry man present to respond 10 an i'm
promptu toast.
President Car G. Doncy will speak
Sunday afternoon before the y. Of O
student body at their annual vespei
service, on the subject; "The Nora
and Religious Influence Of the War on
Europe" Had it not been for thi,
engagement, DR.. Doney would have
spoken at the Y. " c. A. meeting In
Websterian hall on Sunday. He will
return on Sunday evening
Walter Glcser, senior this yenr
and president Of the Y. NJ. g. A., re.
turned early this week from Eugene
where he took the examination for the
Cecil Rhodes scholarship. He stated
that the examination was very thor
ough and comprehensive yet il was a
reasonable one. Them was but one
other contestant and he dropped out
so that the chances are good for Mr.
Gleiser receiving a three years scholar
ship at oxford college, England. Mr.
Paul Homan went to England a yeai
ago, which proves that the educational
standards OF w. U. are OF superior
quality. Mir. Gleiser win known IL
January whether he will go, rs thu