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Published by Alpha Omicron Pi, 2016-05-09 11:07:42

1928 May - To Dragma

Vol. XXIII, No. 4

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(first explaining that it was Saturday morning and no visitors ex- pected), also the Governor's mansion and Senator Hodges' estate. "Goodwood." Saturday was celebrated at F. S. W . C. as May Day, beginning with a breakfast in honor of the Seniors given by the Sophomores, the crowning of the May Queen in the afternoon, and the May Pole Dance, followed by the Sophomore reception for the Seniors in the sunken garden.
That night, even though we had not been installed, we held our installation banquet at the Floridan Hotel. O u r guests were Nell Fain, Gertrude Thatcher Jones, Mary Rogers, and Ola Brooks. Our only regrets were that Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Baskerville could not be with us. Ruth Bryan, president and toast-mistress gave a toast to Nell Fain, our most beloved faculty adviser, whom we are to lose soon, as she is not coming back next year. She is leaving us in the care of Gertrude Jones—our alumna adviser. Florieta Foote gave the toast from the pledges to the older members and Alpha Omicron Pi's. There were several short skits presented be- tween courses, and favors given.
The climax of the evening came when Ruth read the many tele- grams, notes, and letters of congratulation to our chapter, and showed us the gorgeous red roses that Pi Chapter from Sophie New- comb had sent. W e were already receiving flowers and presents from other fraternities on campus. One of our first gifts was from Nell's room-mate. Mildred Brantley, a Delta Zeta alumna.
Sunday morning came at last with all the excitement of Installa- tion Day. all the hopes that Katrina could be present and Mrs. Baskervill would arrive, all the fears that neither could do as plan- ned. But Mrs. McDonald did get better and Mrs. Baskervill did come.
Of couse. as usual, the train was late—but this time, only 40 minutes. Installation was held in our chapter room, athough several fraternities offered chapter room or house. A n d at 5 p. m. Nell Fain, after giving us all a few instructions, took Ruth into the other room,
leaving the rest of us. waiting, feeling just a little bit left out of things. And so. Gertrude called Margie, Lorena and so on down the list of names, and one by one, we passed through the door into the room where we would take the pledge of Alpha Omicron Pi; some with fear, some with excitement, but all with a feeling of the realiza- tion of our aims and ideals.
About 6:30. we all went to a nearby tea-room, and we were cer- tainly happy Alpha O's. But the four girls who wore no pins, looked longingly at ours which we wore so proudly and waited impatiently for their little gold sheafs of wheat. They did not have to wait long, for pledge service was held directly after supper.
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for the chapter and officers and told us all about District Conven- tion to be held in Alabama, and we all agreed to try to go.
And so, at 10:15 we parted, tired but oh! so happy and proud.
A Ipha Pi has Membersfrom Many States By DOROTHY CROSS, Alpha Pi
I N the fall of 1925, seven girls formed an organization on the campus of Forida State College for Women with the purpose of petitioning Alpha Omicron Pi. In the spring of 1926, the group
with a membership of twelve was recognized by the Faculty Com- mittee on Sorority Affairs as a local sorority, Omicron Pi, and was admitted to Panhellenic Association May 21, 1926.
April 20, 1926, Florida State College for Women was passed on by Alpha Omicron Pi as a favorable field for expansion.
During the following years, Omicron Pi went through two suc- cessful rushing seasons. In January, 1927, they were visited by an Alpha Omicron Pi Inspection Committee and again in February.
1928. After this inspection, Omicron Pi was authorized to petition, and on April 25. the group was notified that they would be granted a National Charter and Installation would take place May 5.
As there was an Omicron Pi chapter, the name was changed to Alpha Pi. Alpha Pi chapter is composed of fifteen girls; eleven char- ter members, and four pledges. Our girls come from all parts of the United States and we have one representative from Canada. The States represented are Vermont, Iowa, Massachustts, Texas, and Florida.
Marjorie Wylam, our only senior has been our president for the past year. Ruth Bryan, a junior, has been installed as president for the coming year. In our group there are many musicians. Lorena Eaddy is a soprano soloist in the Glee Club; Wanita Walter, concert master and soloist in the College Orchestra: Louise Worrell, Frances George, and Lucile Gates, pianists; Jessie Phinney, violinist; and Dorothy Cross, cornetist. Those interested in Literary work are. Frances Ball, Dorothy Boyce. Martha Crane. Virginia Poston, and Florieta Foote, all being members of honorary Literary societies be-
fore coming to F . S. W . C.; Frances and Dorothy from Northfield Seminary in Massachusetts. Florieta from far-off Vermont Academy, and Martha and Virginia from Ft. Myers in our own state.
Dorothy and Florieta are not only inerested in literary work but also athletics, Dorothy being tennis champion of her school, and Florieta playing on the baseball team at Vermont Academy. Our most athletic girl is a pledge, "Posie" De Milly who has made fresh- man Basket-ball and Hockey teams this year.


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Cjflorida £tate College for "Women Jfas ^teady improvement
By DOROTHY R . BOYCF.
pLORIDA STATE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN' is delightTM situated in the glorious hill country of North Florida. Its hills are covered with forests of pine, magnolia and oak. Between these hills nestle lakes of exquisite beauty, tempered in the warmer weather by cool breezes from the gulf. The college stands in the
midst of a picturesque growth of pine and oaks. A broad avenue, lined with majestic oaks, forms the approach from the center of the city to the main entrance to the campus.
Florida State College for Women was founded in 1857, under the name of Seminary West of the Suwannee, with only one build- ing in which to carry on its work. At that time the college was co-educational, with about 80 students. In 1905 the school under- went a change. It became a girls' school with the name of Florida Female College. The University of Florida was opened at Gains-
ville for the boys. A few years later the name was again changed; this time to Florida State College for Women. During all these years the campus was steadily improving, until today we have a
college composed of 14 ivy-clad buildings with a total enrollment of
Aii airplane view of the beautiful campus of Florida State College for Women.
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1456 students, and a faculty numbering around 125. The College of Arts and Sciences offers a curriculum leading to an A. B. or B. S. degree; the School of Education and Normal School, a cur- riculum leading to an A. B. or B. S. in Education, or the straight normal school course; the School of Home Economics, a curric- ulum leading to a B. S. degree in Home Economics or in Nursing; the School of Music offers a B. M. degree. At present there are six dormitories, but at the opening of the fall term a new wing will have been completed, which will accommodate 200 girls. A l l of these dormitories are connected with each other and with the main dining room by closed arcades. The dining room is in a building by it- self.
There are six recitation buildings. The Administration build- ing contains the offices of the deans, an auditorium seating 1800 people, a book store, 19 lecture rooms, 16 laboratories, three art studios, nine music studios and 30 practice rooms, and ten store rooms. The Education building is the headquarters of the various activities of the School of Education and the Normal School, and
also the kindergarten and industrial arts departments. Science Hall is for the School of Home Economics and the Home Demonstration department. The chemistry department occupies the third floor. A new model home has just been built for the School of Home Eco- nomics. Each senior in the department must live there several months and do practical work in the upkeep of the house. The History building is given over entirely to class rooms and offices for teachers and departments.
The Gymnasium which we now have is to be replaced very soon by a new and larger gymnasium, with apparatus, swimming pool, dressing rooms and offices for the physical directors.
There is also a Model school on campus, in which the students do their teaching under supervision.
The library now has about 25,500 volumes and numbers of pamphlets. It also receives 16 daily newspapers and 250 standard monthly and weekly magazines, quarterly reviews, bulletins and de- partmental journals. A new wing is to be added to the library: the work is to begin in about a month.
The infirmary is up-to-date in every way. and is connected with the dormitories by a closed arcade.
The College owns a camp on Lake Bradford, Camp Flastacowo, which furnishes an opportunity for week-end recreational parties. The water sports of the department of athletics are carried on with this camp as headquarters.
Twenty states are represented in the enrollment of Florida State College for Women. Some of them are as far distant as North Dakota, 111inois, New York and Vermont.
Through all these years Florida State Colege for Women has been steadily improving, until today it ranks among the best of the Southern Colleges.


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Ttie (bditor speaks
Do you Jfave a J^ibrary in your Jfouse?
MA LIBRARY in every chapter house" has become the slogan of Tail / \ Kappa Epsilon. The Grand Council of that fraternity feels so strongly the need, the educational and cultural value of a real library in every one of its homes that at the instigation of their Grand Histor, they have under- taken the establishment of the chapter house library as a national project. Gamma Phi Beta and Kappa Delta are urging their girls to consider the sug-
gestion. And we certainly think it is well worth our thought, too.
Many of our groups are building new houses—we hope they are true homes, not just handsome dwellings. But a house is not a home without books. Your houses may have the latest conveniences, the finest furniture, lovely lamps and pictures—so have the best hotels. A house is a home only when it attains the spirit of its owners, the atmosphere of being lived within and revered. And how often our books alone can give it that air. By books we don't mean row upon row of unused "sets," either; better have none than to have volumes whose pages have never been cut. We mean those books which are alive, be they old or new—poetry which soothes when you are so upset after an examination; essays to stimulate thought which may turn the table conversation from clothes to something a bit deeper; fiction, old and new, so that when you've not much to do, you'll have an old favorite or a worthwhile modern close enough to read without wasting time; reference books to save you a trip to the college library at a time when moments are precious; fraternity books that will help you to be more intelligent of your
fellow Greeks.
Dean Agnes E. Wells of Indiana University once said in speaking of fraternity housing, "The houses are the laboratories where the girls work as well as live and play. They must be well equipped so that the members may
get the most out of college." She must have been thinking of a chapter house library. W on't you think of one? Plan to have bookshelves built in one of your rooms during the summer. Ask your families and your alumnae to help you fill them. You'll find the house a real home next year if you do.
3\ew year to Open Tvith Scholarship Sssue
THE October issue will stress scholarship, a stimulus for the new year- Our members honored by Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi and Mortar Board will be with us in picture and story. We'll read of Bertha
Muckey, a lawyer-poet, of our District Conventions, of the travels ofOUT roaming members, of the Panhellcnic House.
Then Margaret Penn White will tell you how she came to write "Why" and "Blue Bonnet." And this time you'll believe us when we say there will be more, won't you? Better renew your subscription now lest you miss the issue.


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"Daily 'Press
<Alpha 0 Jfas Jfighest grades on Oregon Campus
T A WANDA FENLASON (Alpha Sigma) ranked first in scholarship among the University of Ore- gon women, with 83 honor points to her credit. She has carried 17 hours of work this last year besides being staff editor of the Little Emerald, on the Greater Oregon Committee, appearing in a dance recital and being a
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<J\(ew York
The New York Panhellenic Association will assume management of the Arnold, Constable & Co. store from March 25 to March 31 and apply a per- centage of the proceeds from sales to the building fund for the new twenty- six-story residence which the association is erecting for college women at First Avenue and Forty-ninth Street.
Mrs. A. Barton Hepburn is head of a special committee of patronesses in charge of the benefit, which includes Mrs. Owen D. Young, Mrs. John Mead Howells, Mrs. Henry Wise Miller, Mrs. Paul Cushman. Mrs. Clyde Brown, Mrs. Raymond R. Brown, Miss Eva Lc Gallienne, Stella G. S. Perry, Helen Knox, Helen Waldo, Mary Ward and Margaret McKee.
The association hopes to complete its 400-room club hotel, to cost $1,500,000, by next October—Ncrv York Tributic.
Sthel JttcGary Adds to J£onors in Tool
Swarthmore, Pa., March 15.—Ethel McGary, star of the 1928 Olympic squad, today held new pool records here for 40-yard and 100-yard free style splashes.
Miss McGary was the whole show in the meet between New York Uni- versity and Swarthmore College girls, leading her team to victory, 35 to 15, last night.
Esther Foley, another Olympic aspirant, took first in the 40-yard breast stroke and the fancy diving.—New York Telegram.


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^Member
<^Aetive Alpha O's
Cfan White is Kappa's <^Most Relive
TBy ELIZABETH
CALL, Kappa
KN O W I N G Fan is not prerequisite to liking her although the more one knows her the more one likes her. This is because she has the personality, charac- ter, ideals, and capacity for friendship that are found in a rich nature.
Fan's record here is certainly one of which to be proud. She was on the class hockey team for three years, and has also taken part in the Field Meets which are held in the spring after the track season is over. Ever since her sophomore year Fan has been active in Student Government. She was Secretary of the Execu- tive Board her sophomore year and Treasurer of the student Government Association last year. When the
Kappa. Woman's Intercollegiate Association for Student Govern- ment met at Trinity College in Washington, December, 1926, Fan was a representative sent from Randolph-Macon. This past De- cember Fan was elected as a representative to the convention of the National Student Federation of America which was held at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. Upon her return Fan made a most interesting report be-
fore the college of what took place at the conference.
This year Fan has proved her abilities in being president of the largest dormitory here. She has done her work in a way which has not only been efficient, but has also enabled her to make and keep a best of friends. The President of Main Hall is also First Vice-President of the Student Govern- ment Association.
In fraternity matters also Fan has been active. Her freshman year she was head of the Freshmen, and this year she is our chapter President. A* no other time has the chapter been more in accord, nor have affairs gone more smoothly. In all affairs pertaining to college life and in her scholar- ship Fan has always stood high. Her worth is shown in the record she w»' leave behind her here and in the hearts of her many friends who will never forget her.
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"Mim" entered Miami in the fall of 1924 as a
student in the Home Economics department. Be-
sides learning how to sew that year she played
hockey, basketball, and made the track team.
She was a member of Freshman Commission, a
division of the Y. W. C. A. She was elected to
Podacs, an organization made up of the most out-
standing girls from the freshman class of each
sorority. As a result of her endeavor during MnnnM H M . I E , Omega. her first year, Mildred won the Pleiades cup for the best all-round freshman.
During her second year, aside from keeping a very high scholastic stand- ing, "Mim" played on the varsity hockey team, won a Red Cross life sav- ing emblem. She was president of sophomore women, a member of the Student Council, and of the Student-Faculty Advisory committee. She was a member of the second council of Y. W. C. A. and of the Big Sister organ- ization. In the spring of that year she was elected to Cwen, sophomore honorary society. She also became a member of the "M" association during her second year.
While a junior, "Mim"was chairman of one of the girls' dormitories, West Hall. This office gave her a place on Student Council. She was sports manager for junior women and vice-president of the junior class. She was a member of the Junior Prom committee and of the Liberal Arts Club, honorary English society. One of the very finest of tributes was paid to her when she was awarded the Neukom Trophy cup for the best all-round junior girl.
This year "Mim" is president of the Women's Athletic Association, a member of Student Council and of Student Senate. She was head of women for the Miami Chest Drive.
Not once during these four busy years of activity has Mildred lost inter- est in Alpha O. She has been for the past year Omega's very able president. We have appreciated her work and are wondering what we shall do without her guiding hand next year.
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endless ways for a young woman with adequate preparation and background
to express'herself, and to forge ahead to a very successful career.
To be connected with the Training School for Nurses of the New England Hospital for Women and Children, the pioneer school so rich in sentiment and tradition, the school that has done so much to establish and to maintain the standards of the nursing profession is indeed a rare opportunity and
Privilege.
Omega Qirl Wins Trophy as <Besl Junior
By VIRGINIA SENSEMAN, Omega
« pVTOW, we want someone to be in charge of lathis who can get things done!" And the answer is almost invariably, "Get Mildred Engle.
You can depend on her to get anything done that she undertakes."
She is athletic, she is a good student, she knows how to handle people. In short, she is one of those rare people who can do almost any- thing.
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Active Chapter treasurers, note: The of next year's issue, but one of the' Executive Committee has recently things she can't do is to write poetry.
passed the following resolution, "The So please help her by sending in treasurer of each active Chapter is your verse. We won't mind if it has requested to file with the Chairman been printed elsewhere; we'll admire of the Trustees of the Anniversary it the more. If it's unpublished, we'll Endowment Fund (now, Helen St. feel flattered, too. Thank you!
Clair Mullan) on January 1 of each The frontispiece symbolizes youth's
year a report on the chapter house ideals and youth's desire to mount financing for the past year (January the ladder of education leading to
1 to January 1), together with a that ideal. Franklin Booth is the ar-
value of the chapter's holdings and a statement of the chapter's equity
in the same."
budget for the ensuing year, the re- tist, and we use it through the cour- port to include an estimate of the tesy of the Red Book Magazine.
Active Chapter editors, don't for-
get to send in the pictures and stories
of your sisters who are honored bv monthly report to Registrar. (If Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, college session closes earlier, report
Sigma Xi; and Mortar Board or its should be mailed on closing date). equivalent. These must be in the $3 fine.
office of the editor by June 10.Limit Active Chapter Treasurer mail
the stories to 100 words. These monthly report to Registrar. $3 fine. stories should include members elect- Send stories and pictures of girl9
ed for the years October, 1926 to given honors to Editor of To DRAG-
June, 1928. Don't miss anyone; she will feel hurt by the omission. Re- member that a $5 reward will be made to the active chapter editor sending in the best letters and mater- ial next year. The honor stories will apply on this.
Alumnae Chapter treasurers, don't forget to get lists of non-subscribers to To DRAGIIA in your chapter,
MA.
July 10
Active Chapter Treasurer mail
monthly report to Registrar. $3 fine. August 10
Active Chapter Treasurer mail
from the registrar. Then go after monthly report to Registrar. $3 fine. them and a year's subscription will Active Chapter Alumnae Editor (
be given the treasurer sending in the mail chapter notes to T o DRAGMA most subscriptions before Seotem- Editor. $5 fine.
ber 1. Alumnae Chapter Editor mail let- j Alpha O poets, the editor wants ter to To DRAGMA Editor. $5 fine.
to have "The Quiet Corner" in each
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Active
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monthly
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I'll begin first by telling about the White Elephant party which we an- nounced in our last letter. It was a huge success both socially and finan- cially. The losers in the chapel con- test were the hostesses— or rather the hosts for they dressed in male attire obtained by bribery, persuasion or violence from our fathers and broth- ers. Everybody brought a gift mys- teriously wrapped up and Ruby Pos- ter acted as auctioneer in a squeaky but enthusiastic soprano. One by one the presents were "knocked down" to the highest bidder. Dorines went
for fifty and sixty cents. One sport- ting bidder got a suit box of oranges for twenty-three cents. Some were immensely pleased at their good luck, but imagine the disgust of others who paid twenty, thirty and even for- ty cents for a pin cushion or a five cent roll of loud blue ribbon, mere- ly because of the shape of the package. However, in spite of these little irregularities, every one enjoyed herself and we added $15 to our pi-
ano fund.
The rummage sale, held the first
home to bed. It meant also $44 for the treasury.
One of the most important events of the past month was moving into our new room. Due to fire we had to get out of our old room where An- drea Martinez had so graciously al- lowed us to meet. Betty Quarles
('26), kindly offered us the room over her garage. It is just a few blocks from school on Zimple Street. W e started in and cleaned and painted, using red and white for color scheme. The result is the brightest and most attractive of rooms. Subscriptions to magazines, new books, bridge tables pillows, a lovely clock from Mr. Webb, Ger- trude Webb's father, and tea nap- kins from Helen Bovard Franklin are just some of the nice things donated. We held open house on Sunday, March 19, from four to six.
Pi has received several honors which shall only be mentioned here. Nanette Tomlinson, next year's Pres- ident, was elected President of the Dormitory, one of the three most important offices on the campus. She was also elected to Alpha Sigma
Saturday in March, meant the usual
orgy of collecting, arranging and Sigma, honorary senior fraternity for
selling of the cast-offs of the chap- college spirit and activity.
Marian Moise and Ruby Foster were elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Ac- cording to its usual custom Pi enter- tained the entire senior class and the
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By RUBY FOOTER, Sophie Neiucomb Memorial College
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ter and alumnae. We did business on
Oak street again this year much to
the delight of the colored clientele
we have worked up with years of
Oak street rummage sales. A rum- faculty at a luncheon on Phi Beta mage sale offers good mental and Kappa day. The luncheon was spiritual discipline to the collegiates. served out under the willow trees on We realize this as we washed dirty the campus and was extremely en- hands and dragged weary limbs joyable due to the conscientious
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work of Lucie Walne and Adele Fos- ter.
To DRAGMA and the truck deposited a drenched
The chapter met on Sunday, April
1, to study for the examination. iors, kindly lent us their family home
We pass on without comment.
The Easter holidays found the chapter seeking the Gulf Coast with all the other Tulane and Newcomb fraternities on the annual house par- tus. Some of the girls went over in a truck. Everything went glor- iously until the rain began to fall,
in Waveland for the party, which turned out to be the best one in; years.
Altogether, the past month has been crowded indeed. The next thing to which we arc looking for- ward is the spring banquet to be held the latter part of April.
Xii Gives Benefit Bridge to Purchase Panhellenic Stock By LORRAINE JONES, New York University
Spring again descends upon us, perfect dream of a place right in the and with it comes final exams and heart of Greenwich Village. Edith,
then not long after, vacation. Every one has the fever, for here in New York we have had soft winds and very merry sunshine for some few days. This is April, and soon it will be May, but not so long ago it was February. February is still in our memory because on the twenty- fourth of that month M rs. Marx
who is an alumna of Nu chapter, was a charming hostess, and we know that everyone loved the party'. The bridge was followed by a pastel tea given on February 18. A l l the party was in green and pink and blue— sandwiches and cakes and all the other good things. Our biggest rush party was a tea-dance given on Washington's birthday, at The Four
Trees, one of Greenwich Village's
Schlauch, our Vice-President, ably ing her to our young friends. conducted the meeting. During the After the excitement of rushing
came to visit us and turned the date for us into an extremely gab and memorable occasion. After having
inns. Dim lights, lively music and a an interview with Mrs. Arnold, our long stag line constituted the best Advisor to Women, Mrs. Marx was part of the afternoon's fun. The last entertained at the chapter apartment party was held at the house on Feb- at tea. After dinner, a little later, ruary 25 to which the Feb- she returned to the house where a ruary freshmen were invited. Mrs. formal meeting was held. Unfortu- Perry made us a surprise visit on nately our President, Ethel McGary, that day, too, and we were very glad was not able to be with us, but Helen to have the opportunity of introduc-
meeting Mrs. Marx told us about the reason had subsided, we settled back
work of other chapters and many into the real business of the year— interesting things about Alpha O. We pledging our newest sisters. Amy
were all very delighted to have Mrs. Dunhaupt, Ada Monroe, Dorothy
Marx with us and listened eagerly
to everything that she said. It is the
first time in ever so long that we have
had a Grand President at our house, McStea were the girls whom we
and we naturally considered it an in- brought into our chapter as pledges.
spiring and awesome event. We are extremely sorry for those unfortu- nate chapters which did not have that pleasure.
February was also the month for rushing. On the eleventh we enter- tained about twenty girls at a bridge party which was held at the studio- apartment home of Edith Collins—a
We are all very proud of our new- | est sisters and expect big things from them. Ada Monroe, for instance, has already acquired her 'varsity letters on the school's swimming team.
Last week three of our girls re- ceived outstanding honors on the campus when they were elected charter members of Eta Sigma Phi,
and subdued crowd at the house.
Marian and Alice Moise, both sen-
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they are ably carrying out the Al- year off our minds by the end of
pha O tradition.
There are not many more days of
the school year remaining, but before I' the end we expect to hold a benefit ' bridge for Panhellenic stock at the
Waldorf-Astoria on April 21. We an sorry that we cannot tell you about the results now, but we'll remember to do so the first thing next year.
May, we really ought to have a gor- geous time. Installation of officers and initiation of our new pledges comes on April 23 and that will prob- ably close our activities for this year. Rosemary Holohan, our presi- dent-elect, is in her third year of law
school and is just a dear. We do wish you all could know her.
Omieron Holds Initiation at Home of University President
By CATHARINE V . WE.MYSS, University of Tennessee
So many things have happened to ature loving cup, a custom which we
Omieron since the last letter that it wish to continue. Everything went
lovely banquet in the Palm Room of Whittle Springs Hotel, following the initiation which was held in the home of Dr. H. A. Morgan, President of
ling from head to toe and could proud of our District Superintendent scarcely recover sufficiently to take and hope that she will pay us another advantage of the delicious food, so visit soon.
dear to the hearts of dormitory girls.
The program was patterned after our
own To DRAGMA. White cardboards,
made into small bookie's, with a most outstanding members of the table of contents written in red ink, senior class by the Volunteer Staff. made attractive placecards. Minn Elections took place last month and Elois Hunt, the Alumnae President, we chose Ted McKinney to be made the first speech on the program at the head of our chapter for next as a message from the alumnae. year. We know from past experience Fay Morgan was toastmistress. what a splendid one she will make. Marthe Baptist of Covington, was The Nursery at Dale Avenue Set- awarded the ring for being the best tlement House has received its fin-
freshman. Rebecca Hunt, our first ishing touches, and the children were Omieron daughter was given a mini- in their new quarters by Easter.
Kappa Girl Is May Queen at Randolph
By ELIZABETH S. CALL, Randolph Macon Women's
We nominated far the Hall of Louisa is a striking brunette, and as
Fame Louisa Wilson, of Gastonia, the elections showed, quite the best
North Carolina, who was chosen queen to be found anywhere.
May Queen at the recent elections. Sarah and Louise Anderson of
lished at Washington Square College, also about an inter-sorority dance I New York University. We are very which is being planned for May 31
I proud of Edith Sharp, Winifred Cat- on board the S. S. Majestic. With erson and Dot Catlaw and feel that all our scholastic difficulties for this
honorary classics society just estab- And at the same time we'll tell you
is difficult to find a starting point. off beautifully as, one by one, the First, we are all so proud of our startled freshmen arose and sang an
new Alpha O's. "Goating" was thrill- original "goat" song, after which ing, but initiation was superb! That they gave a stunt. Later in the pro- important affair was celebrated by a gram freshmen of previous years
sang their songs of "used-to-be!"
The next important milestone of i>ur year was Mrs. Baskervill's visit, which we enjoyed so much. During the University of Tennessee, whose her visit, Lucretia Bickley, one of daughter, Fay Morgan, is an Alpha our alumnae, invited us to have tea O. The happy freshmen were tremb- in her lovely home. We are very
We have just heard that our re- tiring President, F'lizabeth Christrup, has been chosen as one of the four
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Richmond, Virginia are to be in the hope to be fortunate enough to havej
court. Kappa is very proud of all her pay us another visit some time
three of them, and we expect to hear soon, for she endeared herself t(F
of them getting offers from Holly- everyone of us during her short stay wood most any day now. at Randolph Macon.
The pledge banquet was a great Even Day kept our sophomores out,
success. Perhaps the best thing of of mischief for two or three weeks as all was that every one of our "chil- they were all very busy working
dren" could be pledged. Marie ("ol- over preparations for it. Edith Walt- lens, Kdwina Coulbourn, Lila Ger- ball, Marjorie Smart, I.elm Neville,
many, Doris Minkwitz, Emily Mit- and Polly Vogelsang were in charge chell, Rebecca Wright, Jeffe Swain, of various committees that turned
fand Mary Tatum look very fine to them into the busiest of mortals. us behind their pledge pins. They Even Day was indeed a success itti
entertained every one at the banquet with their very clever impersonations of different members of the chapter. The banquet is one of the high points of the year, and we look forward to the time when we can put on our very best clothes and go to the ban-
e\ery way. Betty Darling made a < very fine "Prince Charming," and;' Anne Lamb a gallant knight in the Even Day stunt. Virginia Xapp also took to the stage in the Odd Day stunt.
'.»I!The freshmen recently entertained quet at The Virginia, Lynchburg's the chapter with a linen shower fol-
biggest and best hotel. lowed by a very delicious supper. The tables were beautifully decor- The house is richer now by some
ated to fit in with the general scheme lovely linen and a beautiful bowl and of the banquet which was futuristic. candlesticks given by Mrs. Wright
The toasts were planned in accord- who was visiting Becky at the time. ance with that idea, the menus were We were very glad to have insets
in covers made as palettes, and the from Mrs. Coulbourn and Marguer- place cards were artists and models. ite Collens also.
Kappa was very happy to have a visit from Mrs. Baskervill recently. She was a Kappa girl herself so we were doubly glad to have her back with us. She had many interesting
Kappa has now a rising star to hitch its wagon to. MargaretGordon has just received a Phi Beta Kappa bid. Only eighteen were chosen from
things to tell about the "good old the whole senior class so we are nat-
days," and we were very sorry when urally more than proud to be able to her short visit came to an end. We claim one of them for our own.
Zeta Will be Hostess at District Convention
By ELOISE KEEFER, University of Nebraska
iYes, Zeta is going to be hostess to the Mid-Western District Convention to be held in Lincoln sometime be- fore the fifth of June. We are clean- ing house with enthusiasm and mak- ing many and varied plans for our guests. And still another surprise, Kathryn Bremer Matson of St. Paul,
Coming right on the heels of the convention will be graduation, and what a lovely way of closing the seniors' four years in Alpha O. Zeta will lose a number of her loyal sup- porters by graduation. Margaret Moore, Ruth Palmer, Eloise Keefer
the Grand Treasurer and Mary Rose
Barrons, the District Superintendent Margaret Peterson and Beryle Mo will be here for the convention. We Clure who came to us from other will also have the pleasure of meet- schools, will receive their de
in the chapter for four years, and ing and really getting acquainted grees from the University of Nebras-
with some of the Alpha O's of our District. Is it any wonder that we are excited?
ka, this June. "What are you going to do next year?" is a favorite topic of conversation among this group.
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Some are teaching school, but for the year. Zeta has high hopes this year most part, they haven't decided because we have worked hard and whether it will be a career in we also have an unusually brilliant
journalism, in advertising or prob- freshman group.
ably most important of all, one in Initiation was held at dawn, May household and husband management. 16 when twelve of the freshmen were
(However any suggestions as to pos- initiated. The list includes Vivian
sible careers will be gladfully re- ceived.)
But what about the underclass- men? Well, as usual they are making a name for themselves in campus ac- tivities. Geraldine Heikes was elect- ed to membership on the Associated Women Student Board, four mem- bers from each class being selected each year. Geraldine is one of hte four representatives from the next year's senior class. Katherine Wil-
Brown, Minden; Leona Andrews, Randolph; Beatrice Bryant, Lincoln; Elizabeth Evans, Omaha; Charlotte Frericks, Sterling; Frances Hooper, Holdrege; Nesia Lakeman, Sargent; Elizabeth McGraw, Pierson, la.; Irma Mattingly, Sioux City, la.; Bonnalyn Scott, Lincoln; Lydia Smith, Albion; and Katherine Wil- liams, Dunlap, la. Initiation break-
fast was served at the close of the service.
Announcement has been received in Lincoln of the marriage of Helen Betz, to Roy S. Krage which took place in Sioux City, la. on April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Krage will spend their honeymoon in Chicago and will make their home in Sioux City. Helen is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, at- tending the University in 1924. She did not return the next year, attend ing the Sioux City Normal and
graduating in 1928.
May the seniors take this oppor- tunity of bidding all of their active Alpha O sisters goodbye, for when they are heard of again, it will be as alumnae. Retiretful fl should say not). The active door of service to
Alpha O closes only to have the al- umnae door of larger opportunity open. Regretful, again I say no!

liams has been working hard in Y . W . as a Girl Reserve Group Leader and also singing in the Vesper Choir. Charlotte Frericks, Vivian Brown and Betty Evans are also members of the Choir. Zeta was very proud to have one of their mem- bers on the honor roll, a list of all the students in the University whose average for the preceding semester were ninety or more. Charlotte made an average of over ninety, and for
a freshman at Nebraska to make such an average, is exceedingly un- usual.
The scholarship ratings of all the sororities will be announced at the Panhellenic Banquet to be held at the Coliseum, May 1. This banquet is sponsored by the City Panhellenic Association and is one of the big

events on the calendar of the femi- We are ready (and looking) for hig-
nine Greeks. T h e tables arc arranged according to the relative scholarship rating of the sororities for the past
Sigma Holds Annual
her fields to conquer for dear Alpha O.
Tea and Spring Formal
social activities possible in the re- maining few weeks.
On February 29, the Big C So- ciety gave their Circus, which oc- curs once every four years. All the fraternities and sororities had their floats in the parade and it was indeed an exciting day. In the evening an
peanuts, and root beer.
On March 16 we had our formal
tea followed by a dance. Our fifteen pledges received, and we were very proud of them. About eight hundred people called during the afternoon. In the evening we had our spring
weeks, we are cramming in all the shows and the girls selling candy,
By KATHLEEN CAREY, University of California
honest-torgoodness circus was given,
With finals approaching in three the fraternities holding the side


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formal at the chapter house. It was a day all will remember.
The Freshmen-Sophomore Inter- sorority formal was held on March 31 in Oakland at the Elks' Club. This is an annual event where all the underclassmen of the many sorori-
To DRAGMA And then last, but not least, we
had house elections. Jeannette Holmes was unanimously elected president. Jeannette has always been interested in the house and has been one of the most active girls on the campus. She was in the Junior Farce this year, is Junior Editor of the
ties are hostesses at a formal dance.
There were about four hundred Daily California, was on Junior Day
couples present. The Alpha O un- derclassmen were there en masse and reported a wonderful time.
Committee, and is a member of The- ta Sigma Phi. which edit? the women's satirical paper on the camp- us, and is a journalistichonor society.
Initiation and banquet were held on
March 29, and we now have five new
Alpha O's. They are Virginia Bar- We are very proud of Jeannette and
ker, Roberta Brayton, Elizabeth are looking fqrward to a very suc-
of initiation, the girls had the special have both announced their engage-
Breen, Alice Meissner, and Helen cessful year under her supervision. Stewart. To add to the usual thrill Marjorie Mills and Isabel Lovell
honor of being initiated by our ments. Marjorie is engaged to Ren Grand President, Rose Marx. It is Congdon. (Kappa Alpha), and will
not ever>r day that we can have our lie married in September. Isabel is Grand President preside at initiation, going to marry Marion Gale, (Phi
and we were indeed pleased to have Gamma Delta), on April 18. So on her with us. Rose told us about her the eve of our Senior Banquet we trip east, the chapters she visited, and will receive at least two boxes of
the lovely new homes the Alpha O's candy, and maybe someone else will
have. We feel as if we knew you much better now that Rose has told us about you.
Theta Members Are Given Parts in Spring Pageant By MAUDE STETHAM STANLEY, De Pauw University
Ta her senior sisters in the class of 1928. Theta chapter wishes "bon voyage." May your schooldays be ever a pleasant memory.
chael Spear, Ware, Mass.; and May Wilson, Wheaton. Illinois.
Spring and activities seem to go
together. On Sunday morning, March
19, Mrs. Rose Gardner Marx, who ing the highest scholastic record the was making us a visit, initiated ten first semester. The pin differs from girls into Alpha Omicrqn Pi, at a
very beautiful and impressive serv-
ice. To those who had never known
Mrs. Marx, she was even more de-
lightful, charming and inspirational, than had been anticipated.
Those who were initiated are:
Teins, Danville, Illinois; Josephine Prior to their initiation, the pledges Miller, Connersville, Indiana; Ra- entertained the active chapter on
Helen Bly, Chicago, Illinois; Cora
Kwin. Cuba, Illinios; Janet Crawley.
Greencastle. Indiana; Margaret Gam-
ble. Kewanee, Illinois; Lucille Ma-
son, Sullivan. Indiana; Ann Morri-
son, Owensboro, Ky.; Margaret Allingham, on February 5.
provide us with a surprise.
Our sincerest sympathy goes oat to Harriet Ballard in the loss of her
father.
Janet Crawley, ('31), was awarded the scholarship pin, which is given annually by Elizabeth Morrison. OUj alumna adviser, to the pledge, hav-
the usual jeweled pin. in that the A is in rubies. Janet is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, honorary freshman scholastic fraternity for women making thirty-eight points or more.
Margaret McLean C28). was elect- ed to Phi Beta Kappa. She is also permanent secretary of the alumnae of DePauw.
Mrs. Robert S. Allingham. (Caro- line Pierce, '27). of Boston, is the proud mother of a son, Robert Pierce


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February 22. at a lovely party in Arlinc Ewing, of Cleveland, Ohio, keeping with the day. The pre- who is district superintendent of
The State Dance held at the Clay-
pool, on March 3, was quite a suc-
cess. Theta's contribution to the en- her first semester, has been chosen tertainment was a burlesque on Paul for the part of "King of the Elves," Whiteman and his famous orchestra. in the annual May Day Pageant. The
{ Cora Ewin, ('31), is a member of ft cart of The Greenwood, to be pre-
[the co-ed debate team; of the execu- sented here on May 5. Elizabeth tive board of Woman's Athletic As- Swindler, ('3D, has been cast for sociation ; and of Mask and Gavel, the role of "The Spirit oi Spring." honorary public speaking club for These parts are awarded on a com-
petitive basis.
Elections for the coming year have
majors in that department.
Alpha Mu Phi, honorary R. O. T.
C fraternity for women, elected Fae
party at the Samovar, a quaint Rus- sian tea room, on one of Boston's out-of-the-way streets. Tea was served during the afternoon—Rus- sian style, with tempting A O n cakes. Supper followed, made up of curious, delicious dishes with impossible ftames. We enjoyed it all immenselv.
On February 25 we held a benefit .bridge party at Filene's. The alumnae and their friends gave tis their usual loyal support—they're the most wili- ng folks to help out, whether it's sellinjr tickets for a bridge, offering their homes or actually cooking the 'dinners for our rush parties. So suc- cessful was the last bridge, that we are now planning another with Kath-
The new initiates are: Madeline Beattie, Edith Ciullo, Helen Smith. Needless to say we're as proud of them as they are of their new Alpha O pins.
We spent a most delightful eve- ning on February 27 listening to Rose Marx tell of her travels to other chapters, for it made us feel we knew them better. She was most helpful too, in suggesting plans, in a very business-like way. for our next year's budget.
Aside from being active in frater- nity, our girls are busy in class du- ties. Margaret Rourke, ('30), is on
the Traditions Committee, thinking up stunts for freshmen to perform at Baby Party. Maria McLellan, ('29), served on the committee in
tyn Mclnerncy in charge.
. By far the most important happen-
!nK since the last letter is. Delta's charge of the Junior-Freshman pltiation ceremony which was held dance. Constance Handy, ('29), was ^t Hotel Bellevue on February 26. chosen for one of the leading parts We were especially honored in hav- in the next play.
It's not hard to remember back as dated, Helen St. Clair Mullan, one
sented us with a beautiful tapestry Ohio Valley, was our guest March for the drawing-room, and gay 29 and 30.
bizarre cushions for the wicker fur- niture in the sun porch.
Ann Morrison. ('31), who was awarded the "Caroline Pierce Ac- tivity Cup," given to the Freshman having the most number of activities
been held. Kathryn Morman, ('29), Housten, ('30), as a sponser of one and Madlyn Findley. ('30), are Presi- of its units. dent and Vice-President of the fra- At the annual A. W. S. elections, ternity, respectively. Madlyn is also Mildred Read, ('29). was chosen as secretary of her class, and Panhel-
Vice-President of the organization. lenic representative.
Delta Looks Forwar d to Fraternity Camp By CONSTANCE R. H ANDY, Jackson College
far as February 22, for then on the of our founders, Wilma Smith Le-
Wednesday before initiation our six land, our editor and Pinckney Estes pledges entertained us with a bridge Glantzberg, our Panhellenic delegate.
for our guests Rose Gardener And so our year is drawing to a Marx, our Grand President who offi- close, before we have even had time


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To DRACMA Seniors and preparing for exams, ing to do but form closer bands of
to realize it. To balance losing our
we have two things to look forward to: The first is the spring formal with Margaret Rourke in charge, to be held May 26, and the second is fraternity camp. Fraternity camp! Ten whole days together with noth-
friendships and renew a deeper spirit and meaning of fraternity.
Delta chapter wishes you all a happy summer full of merry times, pleasant memories and bright hopes for the coming year.
Gamma Girl Makes
By SIBYL LEACH, University of Maine
Since March 2 we have eight new
sisters! Isabella Lyon, Margaret
Fellows, Dorothy Scott, Katherine
Jackson, Ellen Wareham, Olive Per-
kins, Polly Longly, and Helen Mc-
Kenny. Initiation went off very well.
Banquet immediately afterwards was
tive in dramatics, having had a ma- jor part in the recent Carnival play, "The Family Upstairs." Athletically, this year she has won her numerals in class basketball and was part time guard on the varsity team. She is a member of the Contributors' Clubi
a happy occasion. Anna Vermettc
played Alpha O songs, and both and has been its treasure. She is
alumnae and actives sang them whole heartedly. Eleanor Clark made a very charming toast-mistress. W e had never quite so well appreciated the worth of our freshmen as we did when they gave their clever toasts. Reulah Osgood made a fine speech in behalf of the alumnae. Initiation festivities ended Friday night with a formal dance at the Country Club.
also an All-Maine Woman.
Jeannette Roney made her letter in rifle. "Fran" Fuller and Bobby White have earned "M's" in basket- ball. Hazel Parkhurst made her numerals on the freshman basketball team, and Mary Robinson and Jes- sie! Ashvvorth received theirs as mem- us a wonderful party at Beulah Os- bers of the junior team, the inter-
On March 10 the alumnae gave
good's home in Orono. The active chapter always enjoys this annual get-to-gether with the alumnae chap- ter. We spent the afternoon playing hridge. Molly Perkins won the first prize, and Holly Hawkes the second.
Eleanor Clark is chairman of the Sophomore Hop Committee this year. Tilly Sawyer is on the Junior Prom Committee, and Alice W ebster and Dorothy Scott are serving on the executive committees of their classes, the junior and freshman respectively.
class champions. ,
The Bangor City Missionary has referred us to a different family needing help. There are nine chil- dren in it, and the oldest is fifteen. Alice Webster and Ida Bamford visited them during Easter vacation and carried them clothing. As soon, as the weather permits, we arc plan-
ning to give the children a picnic at' Orono. This is to be a real out-of- doors affair, because their house is so situated that they have no place
Jessie Ashworth made all A's at at all to play outside.
mid-years. This is the second time Y. W. C. A. elections were held m her college career that Jessie has April 5. Alice Webster was elected
done this. You might expect her to to the Presidency, and Hazel Park-
be a grind, but she isn't. She is ac-
Epsilon Invites You to By FRANCES MOUNT ,
The annual W.S.G.A. mass meet-
ing was held March 19, and Alpha dent Government, Constance Cobb, O was very fortunate in the out- ('29) ; president of the senior class,
Straight A Average
Alice Webster, Jessie Ashworth, Helen McKenny, and Sibyl Leach are on the Dean's List.
burst is Secretary.
Convention in
Cornell University
come. We have the president of Sitt-
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Helene Miner, ('29) ; president of the junior class, Carolin Dawdy, ('30) ; president of the sophomore class, Frances Meisse, ('31).
Constance Cobb was elected to Mortar Board.
Our new fraternity president is Charlotte Kolb, ('29).
The most exciting of the athletic events was the Cornell-Elmira bas- ketball games in which we won, 33-26. Four members of the team were Alpha O's: Elsie Schneider
('28), the captain, Caroline Dawdy ('29), Frances Meisse ('31), and give Worden ('31).
This year the intra-mural bas- ketball games gave the victory to Epsilon. W e were glad to welcome back the cup which we had had two years ago, Delta Gamma having won it the intervening year.
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in the University Theatre. Molly Wilson as Humpty Dumpty was ex- tremely picturesque; Olive W orden gave the most Gryphon-like screech- es; Anna Mongol was a comic Tweedle Dee; and Frances Meisse as the Cook set everyone to sneezing with the pepper can.
Margene Harris, ('29), has been elected to associate membership in the Cornell Dramatic Club.
Next year we are losing one of our sophomores who is going to take her Junior year at the Sorbonne in Paris as an exchange student. W e will miss Esther Nothnagle, but arc glad of her good fortune.
On April 27, Epsilon with the help of the alumnae gave a benefit bridge to raise $100 for the Sunshine Home in California.
Epsilon gratefully and joyfully The annual Dance Festival, The welcomes you all to the 1929 biennial Pied Piper of Hamlin was a greater convention of Alpha Omicron Pi at success than usual. Several of our Cornell. We are beginning now to freshmen and sophomores took part. make it a success, but we need the
The Freshman play, Alice in Won- enthusiasm of everyone of you to derland was given March 16 and 17 make it a greater one.
Rho Invites Alpha O's to Use Their Guest Room Bv JANE BATTERSON, Northwestern University
We voted to have the spring dance been made yet except that "Jigging
a formal and to decorate the house ourselves. Downstairs, where we dance, the white walls are to be cov- ered with black silhouettes of dancing pierrots and pierrettes and laughing old Mister Moon. Plenty of black and white balloons are to cover the low ceiling.
The Y. M. and Y. W. here always
Giraffes", a chorus of most realistic and intelligent giraffes will represent us.
Our subscription dances have al- ways been such a success that we de- cided to give another one this year in addition to the one of last fall. It is to be at the Evanston Country Club on May 19. Alpha Omicron Pi
shows merely form colorful back-
ground, but the events of intense in-
terest are the parade and regular
performances. In these, the sororities
and fraternities compete for cither
the best float or the best act. Last
girl is concentrating on selling her bids to help pay off the debt on the house.
During Easter vacation, while most of us were away, Ruth Eversman of Iota stayed a few days at the house.
year, on a huge white truck literally
covered with gaudy balloons and We would like to remind everyone of
Prize in the float division. This year most delightful guest room which is we are out to conquer the field in always ready for our alumnae who 'he acts. Alpha O must always be are in Chicago for a few days on a 'he best! Definite plans have not shopping tour, or any sisters who are
grotesque clowns, we won the first the fact that our new house has a
give a huge circus every spring. has such a reputation for its good
Pink lemonade, peanuts, merry-go- lances that we are not worrying about
rounds, ferris wheels, and freak the success of this, although every


being "imported" for a fraternity dance.
Rho chapter had two red letter
days in February, both of them un-
expected. Rose Gardner Marx and
Kathryn Bremer Matson dropped in
to see us! It was certainly an ex-
ciitng moment when we received freshman commission. "Peg" Par- word on the morning of February ker made the basketball team (every 21 that Mrs. Marx would be at the letter mentions a new team she has house for lunch, but would have to made) and is in the chorus of the leave in the early afternoon. We W.A.A. musical comedy, Sea Plus. only had a hurried glimpse of her, Nan Bolas and Florence Ross are;
but we appreciated the few informal also in the choruses. Jane Batter- words which we could snatch from son is assisting in the publicity for her in the short time she was here. the show and all of the pledges are
We were still just beginning to, helping make the costumes.
realize that Mrs. Marx really had Jane George from Epsilon chapter been here, when the next week a has come to Chicago to study art at- telegram arrived from Kathryn Mat- the Fine Arts Academy. She is liv- son, saying that she was passing ing at the house and was a good through the city and would have time friend to everybody from the moment to come out to the house for dinner.
We were able to become a little more
acquainted with Mrs. Matson than
we were with Mrs. Marx because ter at the Sovereign Hotel.
Lambda Bids Goodbye to Mother Templeton, Their Chaperone
By ADILE GlLMAN GIST, Leland Stanford University
Spring is here again. Lagunita is Thomas Templeton, who is retiring
i blue oasis crowded with many-hued this year after having been Lambda's
canoes; the fields are bright green, housemother for over fifteen years.
and the trees are robed in shiny new
leaves; the days are long and pleas-
antly warm; and once more we can
eat our Sunday night suppers outside ing tact has endeared herself to, in the first twilight glow. Moreover, Alpha O's. What we shall do with- Alpha O's future seems rosy.
Before us looms the prospect of
the spring formal given for our new
given on the campus. We are plan- a little forlorn, despite the fact that
pledges, one of whom is taking the
out her, we do not know. We are all her "girls" and cannot imagine the house with someone else in her place.
part of Ftatateeta in Shaw's Antony The loss of Eleanor van Fossen and and Cleopatra, which is soon to be Antoinette Schulte has left us feeling
ning a gay costume dance of some sort, something to be unique and not quite so conventional as most cam- pus affairs.
We are also planning another event unusual on this campus—an At Home for all Alpha O's and their friends in this vicinity. We are tired of the ordinary tea, and hope to make this an outstanding occasion, especially since it is to be in honor of Mrs.
"Tony" is off for a long trip abroad with her aunt, Mrs. Celeste Etche- verray, a one time Sigma girl. How- ever, we are glad that although He- len Delatour has graduated, she isl staying on for a quarter of graduate study before she, too, is off f°r France; and that Aileen Brown is i back after a well-earned rest. Finals were over in March, we took our fra- ernity examination last week, we have
To DRAGMA no one had to hurry off to a class.
After dinner, we gathered in the liv- ing-room, and Mrs. Matson talked with us.
Not many other things have hap- pened since the last letter. Alice Heidler ('31), was appointed to the
she first said "Hello."
The pledges gave a lovely luncheon
and bridge party for the active chap-
White of hair, and tall and stately, "Mother T" with her gracious man- ner, sympathetic nature, and unfail-


elected our new officers, among whom minds are ready for another eleven is our new President, Dorothy Quinn, weeks of hard work before Lambda and with light hearts and rested closes its doors for the summer.
Iota Enjoy Visit From District Superintendent
By MARIAN L . OLIVE, University of Illinois
I We first want to tell you of our sun-room, together with an orchestra, new pledges, Mary Seyler ('3D, and gave just the right "finishing"
Mary Flanagan ('31), both of Chi- cago, whom we pledged shortly after the beginning of this semester. W e initiated the following girls on Sun- day. February 26: Katherine Arndt, ('29); Lucile Arnold. ('29), Doro- thy Burg ('31) ; Virginia de Voigne ('31), Grace Esdohr ('31), Ruth Eversman ('29), Virginia Fisher
('30). Richolene Hughes ('30), Har- riet Touris ('31), Dorothv Lannon ('30V, Olive Oeren ('31), Edna Polk ('3D, Helen Roberts ('29). Violette Schmitzer ('29). After the ceremony we held our annual formal banquet at which all the new ini- tiates received a rose and a lovely
corsage of spring flowers.
Wilma Law ('28), has been chosen as Women's Chairman for the Senior Memorial Committee and Helen O'Shea ('28). Bonita Busian ('28), and Marguerite Heller ('28), are all members of the committee.
We regret that we have neglected to announce the marriage last July of one of our active seniors, Ange- lene P. Saling to John M. Mitchen.
Board and is undergraduate Repre- sentative in the Y . W . C . A . "Jack" is a member of 2 * E, A A A, n A E 4>A They are now living in Cham-
compliments received when the uuests paign where Angelene is still attend-
nuich attention with their varietv of
color-jadc green combined with rose,
lavender, orange or orchid, for each
pfl may suit her individual tastes in
furnishing her room. Throughout the chaperone, Mrs. Paul. The tables house were scattered baskets of were appropriately decorated, and we Spring flowers, and these with the finished the evening with many old gold-fish in their castled pool in the
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touches.
We had a most delightful, though
somewhat brief visit from Arline Ewing, our District Superintendent, the last of March. Our only regret was that we were just learning to know her when she had to leave.
Our freshmen have again won re- cognition in artistic line. Olive Ogren ('31), received a beautiful cup for winning first place in the poster contest for the Fashion Review, and Dorothy Lannon was awarded second place in the same contest. Several of our other freshmen are to dance in the May Fete, an annual pageant held on the Saturday before Mother's
Day .
One of the most important bits of
news is that we had our "open
house" on March 25 for a most en-
thusiastic crowd consisting of stu-
dents, faculty and townspeople. Tt
was no small undertaking, for the
entire house of some thirty rooms
had tn be thorouehly cleaned. It was
the little last-minute touches which
took the time, a chair to be painted
here: pillows to be covered there, un- Angelene is a member of Torch, til the last three days before the oc- Athenian Literary Society, Mortar casion were a hectic orgie of clean-
line, r-ainting and sewing. W e really couldn't heln feeling immensely proud of the results after the deluge of
bad finished the tour of the house. ing the University, and Mr. Mitchen The studv rooms oartiadarlv drew is practicing law.
We had a wonderful surprise not long ago in the form of a St. Pat- rick's Day dinner given us by our
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To DRAG MA Tan Girl Breaks Northwest IOO-yard Breast Stroke Record
By ELIZABETH HOSTETTER, University of Minnesota
Now that we have entered on the invited guests, one from each class: last lap of the school year, we of Helen Strand, freshman; Harriet
Tau are all holding our breath for the final spurt, staving off spring fever as best we may in order to finish up the year as creditably as we started it last fall.
Seven of our eight pledges have a quarter—Claire Fulmer, of St. reported grades making them eligible Petersburg, Florida, house president, for initiation. These are: Beatrice who graduated with High Distinction Anderson, June Mason, Jeanette from the College of Education and Sweeney, Irma Fredericks, Virginia is already teaching French in the Rohlf, Marian Kadlec, Helen Strand, high schools of Wausau, Wisconsin. Spring elections have brought to Those following this quarter are: Elizabeth Ebeling the treasurership Cecile Yelland, Kathryn Haven, of Y.W.C.A., main campus, while Mary O'Connell, Winifred Eliason, chapter elections have made "Van"
One girl beat us to the finish by
Alice Laskey, Elizabeth Hostetter. Nary our next year's President. Speaking of achievements, Elinor
Tau's newest pledge is Helen Belair, in a swimming meet last Strand of Marine-on-the St. Croix, month, broke the N. W. 100 yd.
Minnesota. Already, she holds two breast stroke record, and came within
offices as a member of the Freshman one second of breaking the world's
Commission, farm campus division, record for the same. And this is n<j]
fish story either!
In a social way. the traditional Boy
and Girl party was given by the house
and cabinet member of the Y . W . C . A. She was also one of four fresh- men of the entire University to be
invited to Matrix Banquet on the girls for the town girls at which the
basis of work done on the campus, girls paired up and came dressed as
boys and girls of different ages and nationalities. A peppy orchestra helped everyone have an uproarious time.
leadership ability, and general promi- nence.
Tau achieved the signal honor of
being represented by six girls at As to other social news, Tau is
Matrix. Cecile Yelland. chapter presi- dent, is an active member of Theta Sigma Phi, national journalistic soro- rity which annually sponsors Matrix Banquet for the purpose of discuss- ing vital problems among those in- vited.
holding its formal this year on May 18 at the Minnetonka Country Club, and plans being made foreshadow a huge success. At the Junior Ball we were represented by nearly half the chapter, who all reported a wonder- ful time, which is, of course, as ita
Besides our member, we had four should be.
Chi Enjoys a Sophomore Breakfast Party By CATHERINE BECKER, Syracuse University
Oh! for a life of a vagabond when spring comes to Syracuse. Even the active Alpha O throws up her hands in despair and longs to revel in the beauty of blue skies and gorgeous sunshine, to say nothing of the beau- tiful moonlight evenings. But this is no place or time to wax eloquent— merely a reaction after a hectic quar- ter semester.
Closely following the opening of the second term, mock initiation be- gan for the freshmen. Sweet was the life of the initiate. Somehow of other breakfasts do taste so good m bed. as well as do the other minor details which the pledges love to do for their big sisters to-be. But life was busy for both the actives and pledges those days right up until Ini-
Pratt, sophomore; Evangeline Nary, junior; Elizabeth Hostetter, senior. Dorothy Jean Pace was one of the entertainers selected from Masquers to put on skits.


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tiation Day which gave to Chi its six fine initiates; Betty Brown, Lucille DeWitte, Mary Jones, Helen Mason, Alice Shannon, and Betty Spauld- ing.
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Jones, the dauntless, entered a swim- ming meet and broke the University record for the free style dash. And then being studiously inclined she appeared on the Freshmen English Honor Roll.
Victoria Jackson has been appointed as chairman of the committee to solicit subscriptions f o r the Student Union Drive from the faculty. Helen Gillis has just successfully appeared
faces of the many, many alumnae, actives, new initiates, and the beam- ing countenance of "Jill" Barrett from Epsislon in the midst. At this time the engagements of two of our seniors were announced; Dorris Skiff to Ernest Huff, of Cornell, and Eu- nomia Lewis to Robert Schutt.
Sunday morning the sophomores served us a delicious breakfast, and immediately after a "get-to-gether" party was held. Each class gave a stunt and a lively good time was had by all, during which we munched the ten pounds af luscious chocolates. I t is most fitting that the gift of the freshmen, our new initiates, should be disclosed, and how we do appreciate the pair of lovely table and floor lamps which now grace the blue room. We were also joyfully surprised with a gift of $25 given by several alum- nae, ta be used for some house ar- ticle.
Since then Chi has been busy car- rying on University activities. Helen Gillis, Thelma Casey, and Helen New- bauer have made Production Staff of Tambourine and Bones. Mary Brill and Helen Mason were elected to the editorial staff of the Crystal, a new literary publication. Little Mary
Peel has in its latest issue several of Helen Newbauer's clever cartoons and jokes.
Catherine Brown has recently been pledged Zeta Phi Eta, honorary and professional oratorical society. "Kay" has also proved her ability in English Club recitals, and is now busily occupied as alternate in the De-Lima-Fisher Speaking Contest for sophomores.
Just a few weeks ago, "Jill" Bar- rett and "Kay" Altmeier from Ep- silon dropped in for the week-end. Hurry up and come over soon.
Once again we have revived our food sales, and the seniors set the fashion one cold night after chapter meeting by selling tempting cups of hot vegetable soup.
At present Chi is busily planning for the spring rushing party to be held immediately after we get back in April and also for a wonderful
spring formal to be held this year at Drumlin's Country Club. So we leave this issue with great anticipa- tion for a wonderful vacation and happy, but busy spring days, hope- ful that all seniors will soon have materialized positions f o r next year.
Upsilon To Have Spring Informal at Fortuna Lodge By RUTH NUNAN, University of Washington
Spring is the time of year for in- teresting activities, and our Alpha O's have been entering with real zest. Irene Baker ('29), was success- ful in placing on the new executive staff of Women's Federation. She is Secretary, and deserves a great deal ?f credit for her unceasing efforts
Eg her work. Marion Elder ('31), has made, by earnest work, a place
for herself on the Y.W.C.A. coun- cil. Melanie Peterson is working on two committees for Junior Day prep- arations. Irene Baker has charge of a large group in a second Tyee drive. Several Alpha O's placed on the A. S. U. W. Election's Commit- tee, and several others are staging in the Spring Opera. Virginia Par- rish ('31), is in charge of an all
The banquet followed immediately
after at the Onojidogan Hotel, and
never in the history of Chi has there
been a more successful one. The
tables looked beautiful with their
lovely decorations of red roses, ferns,
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University Women's Handicap tour- ing, and it was stimulating to meet nament. Elinor Dyer made the rec- them "man to man" instead of with ord sales for last month's Column's the usual inertia of the classroom. sales with more of the Alpha O's Next came the combined alumnae and placing within six places. chapter spring benefit ball which was
Our President, Marguerite Reich- given at the Seattle Yacht Club to
ert, is back with us again after sev- eral weeks of absence while she re- cuperated from an operation. W e missed her badly and are so glad she can be with us now.
Our pledges certainly deserve a hand, f o r they are very energetic, and appreciative qf all their oppor- tunities. And so to show their ap- preciation for their excellent advisers and sponsors they entertained them royally with a dancing party given at the Morocco, a new college night club. There were many who wished that they were sponsors, too, f o r when they came back, they said that they had had "a perfect time in every way."
Upsilon announces Ellen Mudgett, Julia Nichols and Adelaide Cole as her newest claims to fame. Ellen is an Alpha O sister who just entered the university spring quarter, but for whom we have been waiting some time. Julia is from Mills College in Oakland, California, and last but not least, Adelaide Cole from Oberlin College. The whole chapter congra- tulates themselves on having these three.
We have been prominent in the campus society these last few weeks first entertaining some of the W ash- ington faculty at dinner. The pro- fessors and their wives were charm-
raise the necessary money for our orthopedic bed. It was a huge suc- cess. Between intermissions the talent of the house gave some clever enter- tainment. Preceding the event there were some wonderful no-host dinners at the Olympic Hotel.
And now we are planning our spring informal which we have de- cided is to be a picnic given at For- tuna Lodge. Fortuna is situated on Lake Washington. In fact it is ow Mercer Island in the middle of the lake, so we will have the trip across the lake, the pleasure of canoeing after we arrive, of dancing in the huge pavillion, and the picnic supper under the big pines.
I must tell you, too, about the ini- tiation we are planning Sunday, April IS at one o'clock in the morning. Ed- na Mae Bidwell, Alctha Huffman and
Rosemary Killian will become ini^ tiated members of Alpha Omicron Pi. Everyone is so happy that these girls have fulfilled all requirements for all three have distinguished them- selves both abroad and at home. Edna Mae had a role in Dance Dra- ma, Aletha was one of the two girls who served at the Junior Prome- nade, and Rosemary, who is very busy in business, is a very nice per- son who cannot say "R".
Nu Kappa Takes Part in Panhellenic Stunt Night By MARGARET PANNILL, Southern Methodist University
Nu kappa has two more weddings to add to the list: Irene Wilson ('29), and Cecil Boyce, and Kathleen Williams ('28), and Dr. Cameron Colwick of Madill, Oklahoma. Mary Osburn ('28), is wearing Joe Boon's Kappa Sigma pin.
Maurine Simpson, Nala Travis, Beu- lah McCihee, Margaret Harris, add Carolyn Davidson. On the following Friday night, honoring these ten girls we had a buffet supper at Lil- lian Cox's followed by a midnight matinee theater party.
return for the second semester. Loi-
Constance Romberg, ('28), was ini- tiated into Mu Phi Epsilon, (musi- Now we are proud to have ten new cal). Theodora Elliott, ('28). was elected President of Swastika to re- place Alice Reynolds, who did not
We had initiation on March 11 at Catherine Rasbury Flythe's home.
members: Katherine Aldredge, Sally Luch Andrews, Ethelyn Barry, Lol- lie Dee King, Sara Lois Freese,


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lie Dee King, ('30), and Will Ann Doorkeeper; Martha Baird, Editor to
Ballard, pledge, have been elected to To DRAGMA; Beulah McGhee, his- Swastika. torian and pledge director, Lollie Dee
We have elected.officers for next King, Panhellenic representative;
year, but they have not been installed Katherine Aldredge, alternate and yet. They are Lillian Cox, President; rush captain; Ethelyn Barry, study Rebecca Roberts, Vice-President; plan officer; and Catherine Rasbury
Marjoric Holland, Treasurer; Mar- Fhthe. alumna adviser.
garet Harris, .Corresponding Secre- Friday night, April 13, we have Itary; Carolyn Davidson, Recording Powder and Patches, the annual
Secretary; Sally Lucy Andrews, Panhellenic stunt night.
Beta Phi Has Two Major Presidencies for Next Year KATHARYN HOADLEY, Indiana University
Beta Phi chapter, with true Hoosier that we have chosen as their Presi- zest, is helping 1928 live up to its dent for the coming year Georgia
Bernadean Bennett, Fort Wayne; Frances Connor, Bloomington; How- arda Clarke, Oak Park, 111.; Doris
she has continued active in that work,
being Vice-president of the Y.W.C.A.
Cabinet. 1927-1928. She is promi- Bopp, Terre Haute; Virginia Cen-
the school we have Alpha Omicron | Pi. Beta Phi is proud to announce
reputation of being a presidential Bopp, ('29), of Terre Haute, Ind. year. In a series oil elections recent- In the capacity of Vice-president and ly held, three Alpha O's were chosen pledge mistress, Georgia has made
as Presidents of the three leading or- ganizations for women students on the Indiana University campus.
Miriam Combs, ('29), of Terre Haute, Ind., was elected President of A. W . S., the Women's Self Government Association of the Uni- versity. Miriam proved her capabil-
herself invaluable to her fraternity. She is a real leader, and a leader who is well-loved. Her activities, how- ever, have not been confined within the limits of the house. In addition to membership on important all- campus committees and in the Ger- man and French clubs, Georgia is
ity for the office by her year of ser- known for her efficient work as vice as Junior representative on the treasurer of Y.W.C.A.
A. W. S. Council, which made her Vivian Ellis, ('28), and Joyce familiar with student government Armstrong, ('30), are other Beta Phi problems. She has been active in girls who are very much alive in
Y . W . C . A . and has many friends throughout the campus. Miriam is also a member of Omicron Nu, hon- orary Home Economics sorority.
campus activities. Vivian is chair- man for the - arrangements for the May Festival, and is captain of the varsity basket-ball team. Joyce is the only woman member of the univer-
Y.W.C.A. is another of the lead-
ing trio with Alpha O Presidents. sity's international debating team.
Katharyn Hoadley, ('29), has been Initiation was held at the chapter chosen head of that association for house. March 11. Thirteen pledges the coming year. Katharyn's interest were initiated as follows:
in Y. W. began as a freshman, and
nent in local Panhellenic, and was try, Ligionier; Elnora Johnson, Ko- the University delegate to a Panhel- komo; Dorothy Long, Angola; Vir-
lenic Convention held at Greencastle ginia Moore, Bedford; Rosella
in March. Smith, Kokomo; Aileen Wate, New For our thirdly, but not lastly or Albany; Isabel Holsinger, Goshen;
Florel Holsinger, Goshen; and Cleo Thomas, Terre Haute.
leastly, among the organizations of
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Eta Anticipates
By MARION TUFTS, University of Wisconsin
averages.
The initiates are: Eva Adams, ('30), Chicago; Marion Bain, ('31), Gary, Indiana; Gene Barnes, ('31),
fair to stay for good. Even with the house started it is hard to realize that it is an actuality. (The Sigma Chis, Phi Delts and Betas are only too sure of it, though. They say the
Living
in Nezv
House
We have three new pledges this have so large a chapter, and so many semester—Florence Schwingle, ('30), new girls to start the next year. Muscoda, Wisconsin; Irene Barstow, Right now we are getting very ex- ('29), Menominee, Michigan; and cited about the new hosuse. The Dorothy Adgate, ('30), WheatonIl- '"AOn hole," as it is called on the linois. campus, is dug. It's perfectly huge,
Initiation was held March 21 to it seems—but terribly muddy, for
25, and fifteen new names were called it's spring. The actual building can in our last chapter meeting. Nine be started immediately, for the ice
of them made exceptionally high on the lake is gone, and spring bids
Racine, W is.; Irma Corlies, ('31),
East Orange, New Jersey; Kathryn steam shovel wakes them up. Just Patterson, ('31), Milwaukee, Wis.; wait till the hammers start to pound!)
Dorothy Peikert ('29) , Stevens Point, Panhellenic Council held elections,
Wisconsin; Margaret Luddon, ('30), and Lorraine McManamy is rushing Mineral Point, W is.; Julia Due, chairman. It is an extremely impor-
('30), Oshkosh, W is.; Florence Rey- tant office, and we are very proud of nolds, ('31), Madison, W is.; Helen "Lorry." Dorothy Schmid has been
Thompson, ('30), Richland Center, elected to Theta Sigma Phi, honor- Wis.; Marion Whittemore, Sycamore ary journalism sorority. Four of the
Center, Illinois; Ethel Landgraff girls received invitations to the an-
('29), and Dorothy Schleid, ('29), nual Matrix Table, a banquet to both from Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dorothv which only the most representative Adgate, ('30), Wheaton, 111.; and university women are asked. They Irene Barstow, ('29), Menominee, were Ruth King, Helen Patterson,
Mich.
This is the largest initiation Eta has ever held. It is wonderful to
Margaret Luddon, and Dorothy Schmid.
So the year has flown away—and here's to the next, in our new house!
Alpha Phi Leads Ca mpus in Scholarship
By SARA LOUISE TRIPP, Now that the winter quarter is
over, we are all rejoicing at the splendid things we have accomplish- ed as a result of a lot of hard work, and everyone is beginning the new quarter with a real enthusiasm to make it successful, too.
Again Alpha O on this campus was first on the scholarship list, and as a result of heading this list for two quarters, we receive a prize of $25. It is given by the Great Falls Pan- hcllenic to the sorority on our cam- pus having the highest scholarship for two quarters. Besides the honor, we are certaiidy glad to get the
Montana
State College
money. It is dreadful to be so merce-
nary, but the bathroom needed re- very happy to carry off the honors.
pairs, so the prize was opportune. Marie Hakala made an A flush again, which we couldn't have gotten along
without.
Last Saturday we held initiation
for three wonderful girls—Mildred Hacker, Gretchen Thornton and Ger- trude Wilkin, and we are so happy to have them as sisters. A f t e r initia- tion, we had a dinner at the house, and sang Alpha O songs.
We have a new Chinese dinner gong, which looks lovely in our din- ing room, especially since it was given as first prize for the best stunt on Y.W.C.A. Stunt Nite. Fourteen organizations competed, and we were
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It was hard work, but a great deal chapters, one at Boulder, Colorado of fun. Stunt and music were writ- and the other at Laramie, Wyom-
ing. She is talking of the wonderful visit she had with the chapter at Boulder, and of their gracious hos- pitality towards her.
represent the College at the National ager.
Convention to be held in Seattle this We are also very thrilled because April. for the fourth year, the Speaker on
ten by Dolly Tripp, and if anyone
runs out of ideas for prize-winning
stunts, just write to Dolly. She will
write one for you, or send you one
she has already written, as this is Every spring Montana State Col- her third prize-winning stunt for lege gives a musical comedy. This
Dorothy Garrett and Gretchen Woman's Day is an Alpha O. Thornton were on the winning bas- Mayme Egan an alumna from this ketball team this Spring, and thereby chapter, has been chosen, and we are made sixty points for the fraternity all looking forward with great pleas- toward the Athletic Cup given each ure to her visit. Woman's Day is
year, to be kept permanently by the sorority winning it three times. We have already won it once, and hope to make our second time this year. Dorothy was captain, and Gretchen played running center. On Woman's Day they will receive little silver bas- ketballs as awards.
Marcella Schneider, National Vice- President and Expansion Officer of Spurs, installed the last two new
the occasion for women on this campus, when Spurs, members of Mortar Board, Outstanding Junior Girl are announced, and all awards, as the athletic cup, et cetera are made.
This has certainly been a busy, happy two-thirds of a year for us, and we are all going to try hard to make the whole year a banner one for Alpha Phi.
Nu Omicron Has a Market and Rummage Sale By MARY OLIVIA RUTLEDGE, Vanderbilt University
Of course, the most important thing in a chapter letter is always the new initiates. W e have three new sisters of whom we are very proud, Edna Thomason, Margaret Fraser and Jessie Garnett.
Our new district superintendent, Mrs. Baskervill, spent three days with us the first of March. We all fell in love with her at once, and we feel that we got so much good out of her visit. Many of the alumnae came over to the house to the buffet supper which we gave for her. We also had two informal luncheons, which only active chapter members attended, for her at the Hermitage Hotel.
For the last two weeks there has been an air of relief on the face of every Alpha O. The reason is that March "exams" are over. As yet, I haven't found out whether our
scholastic average came up or not, but we hope it did.
Everybody here is getting very much excited over the prospect of district convention in June. I f it should be held at Signal Mountain, I think a good many of us will go
The whole chapter extends its sincerest sympathy to Virginia God- dard, (Ex. '28), whose mother died recently, and to Irene and Caroline Williams ('26 and '27), who lost their father a few weeks ago.
On the Saturday before Easter, we gave our annual egg hunt to. the children at Wesley Home. Although this is, of course, included in our philanthropic work, it is really more fun than work.
Every once in a while the chapter suddenly becomes energetic, and de- votes a Saturday to money making. Easter Saturday, in addition to the

Alpha Phi.
Berniece Crane, our beloved Presi-
dent, has been elected President of Associated Women Students, and will
year we have two principal roles in it. Dolly Tripp has the lead, and Dorothy Garrett has a solo dance.
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And it really was. I don't remember the exact amount—I never was good in Math,—but we made quite a lot of money.
To DRAGMA nity "exam," and had a buffet sup-
egg hunt, I've already told you about,
we had a market and a rummage
sale. And 1 almost forgot that the
last letter went in before our bridge
party. Jane Beasley, Elizabeth Tank-
sley, and Kathleen Boyd worked so
hard that it would have been tragic sults: Frances Carter, President; if the affair hadn't been a success.
Frances Jenkins, who deserted us
to go to the University of Tennessee
this year, came back and spent a few
days with us just after exams. And
Esta Hill, who taught during the first
two terms this year, has come back
to school this term. It's wonderful ald; Arlene Baird, historian; Mrs. to have her back again. D. C. Cabeen, alumna adviser; and
Last Saturday we took the frater- Elizabeth Frazier, rushing captain.
Psi Eulogizes Her Seniors
By ELLEN M . HAWK, U\tiversity of Pennsylvania
First of all we of Psi chapter ex- charge of the charming little tea giv- tend our sincere congratulations to en in her honor.
the chapters who have been "Making And now, in just two words, I am
Their Dreams Come True." Your going to tell you about last Tuesday
new homes that are and are to be, night, perhaps you felt the same as
are beautiful. The pictures and we did and will appreciate and con-
plans of them in the last To DRAGMA done my hesitancy for a lengthy re-
called forth warm phrases of admira- cital thereon; the words are, "Frat- tion and anticipation. How we would ernity Examination."
love to visit them. They (the new Almost every year the combined homes) seem to breathe forth pray- Glee Clubs of the University of
ers for their future members—to Pennsylvania give a comic or light make them "worthy of AOIL" opera. Upon this much time and
Psi has been a stirring mass of ac- work are spent. The production is a tivity lately, a sight thrilling to be- worthy one, and it is amply sup-
hold. First of all about two weeks ported by the students and faculty.
ago our Assistant Registrar, Alice
Cullnane, paid us a visit. It was This year's production is entitled,
Monday night (our meeting night),
and we were electing our new offi-
cers. A new idea in casting our bal-
lots was used with the result that we
were beautifully mixed up. Finally gram carefully, observe the names
our President, Evelyn Stevenson, re- of such personages as the Rosalind arranged the "idea" and thereafter Marsh, Katherine Knauss, Dorothy everything ran on in its usual tran- Mastcrson and Cornelia Patterson,
quil manner. Elizabeth Herbst was all members of Alpha O. Rosalind is elected President. We all feel safe taking Post Graduate work here and in prognosticating a successful term was last year's May Queen. Dorothy, next year. Last Sunday our District Katherine and Cornelia are our Superintendent, Frances Eagan, paid fledgling Alpha O's.
us a visit. Margaret Scott was in
Other freshmen who show artistic
per afterwards. Now we're all anx- iously waiting to hear from our grades.
We had election of officers about two weeks ago, and here are the re-
Daisy Tucker, Vice-President; Helen Dodd, Treasurer; Mildren Cisco, Re- cording Secretary; Mary Rutledge, Corresponding Secretary; Martha Roden, Panhellenic delegate; Doro- thy Overall, study plan officer; Eva Jean Wrather, editor to To DRAGMA; Kathleen Boyd, assistant treasurer; Laura Dismukes, door-keeper; Edna Thomason, assistant corresponding secretary; Mary Reaves Curtis, her-
"Hades Inc." If any of you should have the good fortune to be able to attend one of the performances, (to be given the first week in May), you will, if you look over the pro-


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potentialities are: Ruth Bogaty who is in the Annual Production of the Pennsylvania Dramatic Club and Ann Warner who was Chairman of Decorations for the "Girls Sopho- more Prom," the Committee of this famous dance had our own Eliza- beth Herbst as one of its members.
Now, I must tell you what we are going to do. On April 21 we are giv- ing a bridge party at the Civic Club. Eleanor Partridge deserves a lot of credit for the amount of time expend- ed on this enterprise. Then, thrill of thrills, on Friday, May 11, at Wis- sahickon Farm, Psi chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi is giving a formal ban- quet and dance in honor of the freshmen and the departing seniors. The latter we are sorry to have leave us, but we have been looking for- ward to the dance.
The Seniors are: Helen Brennan —Helen is one of the most popular girls we have, both fraternally and socially. Besides all this she is graduating in three and one-half years. How does she do it?
Dorothy Cross whom you met last
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time, and who will be sincerely missed.
Grace MacMullan, our famous rushing captain. A girl who is pop- ular with all.
Mary Margaret McLean, this year's Corresponding Secretary. A thoroughly reliable and charming young lady who possesses the big- gest brown eyes I have ever seen.
Margaret Peirce, the girl who ad- mits having good "auditory images," (she plays the piano beautifully) and who blushes more completely
than anyone else in the world.
Margaret Ellen Scott, it is too bad "Scotty" is graduating. Just a little more of her daily strenuous training would have made her the prize of our swimming team, in fact she swims so fast and cleverly that her hair is never dampened, and we have yet to see her wear a cap. Just ask her how she does it.
Evelyn Stevenson, one of the few girls in the world who possess the combination of beauty and brains commingled with a charm that is all "Ev's" own.
Phi Wins Cup For Best Magazine Page By GERTRUDE S. SEARCY, University of Kansas
Quite casually the other day, we a traditional combination with overheard a man tell another man Phi. Last year, if you remember, the
Staccys, (Eva Drumm and Maro) were married in the chapter house. This year May Ellison and Earl Wimmer, Acacia and Theta Tau, were married here on Easter Sunday. Thora Ann Collins sang the wed- ding music. May, of course, was lovely. T o our intense pleasure, and wc hope to May's also, about ten of the chapter were able to get back for the ceremony. May and Earl are to live in Lawrence.
Just the Wednesday before Eas- ter Genevieve Kimball was married to V ernon Tinkler, Alpha Kappa Psi, in Leavenworth. Vernon is coach at the Leavenworth high
Easter and weddings seem about Matrimonial affairs being appar-
that one of the most ecstatic experi-
ences in his life was to do some cer-
tain work well and then to sit back
and view the mad whirl of achieve-
ment while basking in reflected glory.
This was his desire and his oppor-
tunity after the completion of some
particular thing. So it is with a so-
rority chapter, too. Does it not have
trials and tribulations similar to those
of the individual man despite the
line of demarcation so minutely
drawn between men and women by
the very emnient Will Durant? Thus,
if you will permit, we liken the self-
complacency of Phi to the otherwise
contemptible (?) man. We are
"standing by." resting for a moment school, and Genevieve teaches in the before taking up some new work'. kindergarten there. She will contin- However, we really have been doing ue teaching for the rest of the semes- some interesting things. ter.


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ently uppermost—Marion Bolinger Margaret Elledge was chosen a has announced her engagement to member of the Women's Glee Club Willard Mayberry, of Great Band. at the beginning of this semester.
Gaila Jones Hack, of Florence, Elizabeth Fryer, who has been a Kan., wrote us, telling of the ar- member for three years, went on the rival of Betty Opal Fulton at the annual statewide spring tour of the home of Opal Wells Fulton on Feb- club.
ruary 1. Mr. and Mrs. Maro Stacey Vera Faye Stoops, Edith Adams announce the birth of Martha and Elizabeth Fryer have principal Jeanne on February 12. parts in "The Trojan Women," a
Sunday, February 26, we gave a Greek play to be presented by the formal tea at the house for the fac- Greek and Latin departments. Vera ulty of the University. Mother Faye played guard on the junior Ritchey; Miss Meguair, Dean of class basketball team which recently Women and one of our patronesses; won the intcrclass tournament. This
and our President, Vera Faye is the third year that the class of
Stoops were in the receiving line. Phi placed third in the annual all- sorority sing conducted by the K. U. chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon. Perhaps
'29 has won the tournament, and the third year that Vera Faye has played on the team.
Thelma Imogene Stairs, who is some of you heard it broadcast over listed as lost in the last issue to station KFKU. We also had a team To DRAGMA, is very much "among
in the intra-mural volley-ball tourna- ment.
The editor of the Sour Owl, the K. U. humor magazine, has whis- pered to us that Alpha O won the cup for having the best sorority page in the Owl this year. The formal
those present" at her home in Kiowa, Kan.
The annual appointment of com- mittees of the Hill Y. W. included lucile Clippinger, chairman of the Vespers committee; Dena Mae Har- mon, chairman of the Vocational
announcement of the award will be
made when the next issue comes out group; and Ruth Bennett, on the
the latter part of this month. membership committee. Dena Mae
The Mid-Western district conven- and Lucile are also on the Y. W. tion is to be held in Lincoln, Neb., cabinet.
in May. Vera Faye Stoops, who was Right now the chapter is rejoicing unanimously elected President of with Isadore Douglas in her appoint-
Phi for next year, will be our official ment as student dietitian at Mayo's
delegate, although several other girls hospital in Rochester, Minn. Vera are hoping to attend. Faye is planning on attending the
Since the last letter Lucile Clip- summer school at the University of pinger, of Kansas City, has become Mexico at Mexico City, this summer.
a pledge of Phi chapter. She is a Olive Weatherby is to teach at the junior in the School of Business, Linwood, Kan., high school next year.
coming to the university this year A recent letter from Gladys Ferris from Stephens College. says she will be teaching next year,
The annual K. U. Karnival will but not in Stafford where she is at
be April 14. Phi is to have one of present.
the four concessions. We were for- Vera Faye Stoops is to attend the tunate in being the only sorority to national convention of Eta Sigma be given this privilege, other organ- Phi, honorary Latin fraternity, at
izations being given booths or stunts. When the Phi Beta Kappa elec- tions were announced this spring, the
Iowa City, April 27-28.
Phi's spring formal is to be May 11. It will be a one o'clock party name of Gertrude Searcy was in- with Japanese decorations and fav-
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By far the most important event of the past few months was the visit of our Grand President, Rose Gardner Marx. After a meeting held when classes were over, we ad- journed to the Tea House for a formal dinner. A t this time several of the pledges were given an oppor- tunity to display their musical abili- ty by singing their pledge songs for our guests.
W'e are very glad to announce that Hazel Engle has been elected to Kappa Delta Pi, honorary education- al fraternity. Audrey Lucas was bid to Alethenai, honorary English so-
ciety.
Martha Jaques attended the wed- ding of Ruth Shatsnider ('27), at the home of her parents in Dayton, Ohio. W e are all wishing "Shatsie" ever so much happiness.
At present we are looking forward to our spring formal, April 14. As this is the one dance we are allowed to give each year, we are planning excitedly for it. Eleanore Giles, chairman of the dance committee says that this year we are to have the best dance ever.
On March 30, Dorothy Gillham and Helen Cadman went with two members of the Cincinnati Alumnae chapter to Denisou University at Granville, Ohio. They went to
We have just completed some phil-
anthropic work for the associated visit some local sorority groups there.
charities at Cincinnati. Some of the girls who found themselves unable to use a needle did their share of the work by furnishing refreshments at our meetings.
We hope that they will find some true Alpha O material there so that the number of chapters in this part of the country can be increased. We of Omega feel a tiny bit lonesome being the only chapter in Ohio.
Omicron Pi Courts the Mumps
By ALICE WESSELS, University of Michigan
We have been having an exciting time around our house lately. The style seems to be to have the mumps. Contrary to custom we are all try- ing to be out of style. First Cyn- thia Hawkins broke the ice, fol- lowed by Dorothy Odle, Mary Louise Taylor, Lela Crump, and when the girls were leaving for Easter vaca- tion more swollen jaws were dis- covered.
Morely, Albertina Maslcn, Marie Eddington. and Ernestine Wagner; from Cleveland, Dorothy Hall and Grace Manbeck: from Maryland. Kathleen Clifford; from Highland Park, Helen Dye; and from Ann Arbor, Jane Webster.
Junior Girls' Play season kept our juniors busy, either in the play or on committees or on the stage. Cyn- thia was chairman of properties, June Davis, Betty Parker and Leone Lee were on the stage, while the other juniors were busy behind stage
It seems as though March was very
full of events. Six of us went up
in an aeroplane. I was one of them
who went up. and I can vouch for all making production go over. The sisters who have such high aspira- name of the play was "For The tions that there absolutely wasn't an Love Of Pete."
elevator sensation at all. In fact The seniors had a great time a
there was not any more sensation while ago at the Senior Banquet. It
than riding over Baldwin Avenue. was a very cold evening as usual for
girls we are surely proud of having. casion. It was the first time that we What a contribution we have for
Omega Sews For Associated Charities By VIRGINIA SENSEMAN, Miami University
The second week of school this that event. Sarah Bonine made up
semester we initiated a group of two songs which gave life to the oc-
alumnae groups! From Detroit we had worn our caps and gowns, and initiated: Helen Maynard, Elizabeth the first thrill was only the kind that


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a senior gets on her first full dress occasion.
The patronesses gave the chapter a delightful bridge dinner a month ago at the home of Mrs. Lloyd. Be- fore we left they presented us with a silver coffee urn which was grateful- ly accepted. W e have always need- ed one to make our dinners complete.
The seniors sponsored the election of officers a week ago and chose Cynthia Hawkins as next year's President while Mary Louise Taylor as Vice-President. Both of the girls
are very competent and all are hap- py with the choice.
To DRAGMA girls arc seeking business positions.
So many jobs are still in the air, so it really wouldn't be ethical to men- tion results at this early date.
Commencement Day is going to be a sentimental day for Helen Belcher, perhaps just a little more than for the rest of us. She is going to wear her mother's graduation gown that she has worn to get two degrees, and Hejen claims that she intends to get at least one more degree in it herself.
Dan Cupid per usual has not been asleep around our territory this spring. June Davis stopped school before Easter to get her linens ready for her wedding in June to Karl Thisted who graduates in June and
Our eyes are focused on plans for
our Mother's House party which will
come on May 11, 12, 13. The com- is an S. A. E. With the senior mittees have not been appointed as breakfast coming we wonder what yet, but the program will be similiar other Omicron Pi's will join the to that of other years. Cap Night ranks of engages?
will occur the first night of the house Just before Commencement we are
party which we hope will give the looking forward to being hostesses to mothers as much of a thrill as it the district convention, and we hope always does us. that we will have a good number of
The seniors are anxiously await- delegates. It is our first experience ing news of positions for next year. at being hostesses as a chapter, but Several feel that they should return we know that such occasions are
to their home towns while others are supposed to be peppy and full of fun, trying to get into the "systems" and we are doing our best to plan around Detroit. A couple of the amply for all of that.
Alpha Sigma Enjoys April Frolic
By LAWANDA FENLASON, University of Oregon
April Frolic is in the air and in the scrub brushes. We are making ready to receive our rushing guests in traditional spotlessness. About twelve high school girls from all parts of the state will spend the week-end with us. We have planned several dinners and luncheons, a tour
of the campus, a fireside party, a tea dance, and then, of course, there is the fun of April Frolic itself, an all- women's event of the campus. Every- one comes in costume, and there are
stunts, food, and dancing.
Another event for which the camp-
us is preparing itself is Senior Leap
supreme. They make the dates—and pay the bills.
Alpha Sigma has been busy onthe two new pledges. They are Rae Stevens, of Juneau, Alaska; and
Lorna Raney of Portland. Rae is a junior who has spent two years at Principia, St. Louis, Missouri, and one term at Mill's College, Califor- nia. Lorna is a freshman in sociolo- gy. Both have just come to the campus this term.
As a result of house elections last week, Luola Benge, will be our head for the coming year. She is a charm- ing junior with black hair and dark
Week. This, too, is a tradition of
the University of Oregon. Marion blue eyes; we arc all very glad to
Barnes, one of our seniors, is in have such a gracious and charming
charge of the affair; and Georgie girl for our President.
Davidson is one of her helpers. For Alpha Sigma has ben busy on the three days the senior women rule campus as well as in the house. Roberta Wilcox ('29), was just


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pledged to Mu Phi Epsilon, national honorary musical fraternity. Reba Brogden has been elected to Quama, sophomore honorary for women. Or- chesis, honorary dancing organiza- tion, chose LaWanda Fenlason ('30), as one of its new members. Mildred V aughan, our tall blond senior, is
busy working fo,r one of the April
Frolic stunts. Edith Pearson, a
freshman, is leader of the Beauty
Chorus in the coming Junior Vodvil.
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Two of our juniors who were out of school last term are back again with us for spring quarter. They are \gnes Palmer and Rebecca Morgan. Agnes is secretary of the junior class, and "Becky" is one of our three honor students. W e are surely glad to have them back with us again. They, too are happy to be back on the Oregon campus for spring. I f you could see our tall firs, our green
lawns, the orchid blossoms of our tulip trees, and the cool mill race
riet Fuller ('29), and Dora McClean ('31), were among the new members chosen for the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet.
oars, we think you would be happy to be with us, too. We hope you will come visit us someday.
Xi held its regular mid-semester initiation February 19. The three happy girls who were presented with
Alpha 0 pins were Lois Grim, Ha- zel Graham, and Frances Roland. A formal breakfast was held in their
honor just after the initiation cere-
mony at the lovely home of one of
our alumnae, Mary Beth Davies
Grisso. Jacqueminot roses were used
and the mothers at a week-end party in May.
We have been holding a penny con- test to obtain money for our new home. The chapter is divided into two sides, and as an added incentive the losing side is to entertain the winning side.
We are looking forward to our district convention at Lincoln, Ne-
throughout the decorative scheme of braska. We do not know as yet just
little sisters were boxes of Alpha O Xi has another wedding to an- stationery. nounce this month. Lois Grim be-
en Sponsors on Maryland Day 1Jniversity of Maryland
but in spite of the haste everything was carried out perfectly to the most minute detail. The chapter as a whole worked with all its "body, brain and substance" to give those fourteen girls of whom it is so very
pledges be "sisters" before the visit
from our Grand President, Rose proud, and those of the alumnae who
Gardner Marx the following week, could attend a glorious initiation, one
Eight of our girls are in the fresh-
man stunt for April Frolic. Har- rippling with the splash of dipping
Xi Entertains Mothers and Fathers at Dinner By HELEN COLE, University of Oklahoma
the breakfast, and a corsage of roses how many will be able to go, but we
was given each initiate. The gifts are hoping for a large representa-
presented by the big sisters to their tion.
One Sunday in April we enter- came the bride of Mike Anglin on March 4. Mike is a senior lawyer, tained the mothers and fathers for and a member of Lambda ChiAl-
dinner. We enjoyed this especially, pha.
as it is the only time of the year the Five of our members have been
mothers and fathers are here to- chosen to attend the annual Waffle
gether, the fathers being our guests at the regular Dad's Day in the fall,
Pi Delta Has Eight Out of T By HAZEL T E N N E Y ,
On Saturday, February 17, Pi Del-
ta initiated all fourteen of her
pledges. T h e chapter had decided up-
on the date for initiation just the
Tuesday before in order that the
Iron Banquet given by Theta Sigma Phi, national journalistic fraternity.


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that would linger lovingly in their one quiet, intimate evening at the
memories, and I'm proud to say Pi Delta succeeded.
The actual ceremony was preceded
house with Mrs. Marx as the center of an adoring group will never be forgotten. Mrs. Marx was a revela-
by a buffet supper at the sorority tion to us—with her overabundance
house. The pledges and the alumnae of charming personality and sweet- as the guests sat at small tables
adorned with jacqueminot roses and ness. She left us on Friday to go to ate by candle light, while the actives visit Nu chapter in New York City.
were the waitresses and hostesses. A Since Mrs. Marx's visit there has surprisingly large number of alum- been a comparative lull in our sorori-
nae were there. I say surprisingly ty life. Spring campus elections have
large because of the very short no- not been held as yet. May Day is tice given them. It. is gratifying to still in the future, and school activi-
^ce the interest they take in the ties have given way to the round of chapter. social functions.
The initiation was thrilling, im- At the Maryland Day Celebration,
pressive, and dignified, and I'i Delta March 25, we were prom] of our had fourteen new sisters. eight sponsors, since there were but
The next day, Sunday, an initiation ten in all, and the celebration was banquet was held at the Washington quite large.
Hotel in Washington, D. C. Lovely Mrs. Taliafero, one of our most is the word that most perfectly de- beloved Patronesses, has been ill in
hanced by the unexpected attendance of Alice Cullnane, and Ellen Jane
Kciser. our last year's President.
It was not long after this big week-
stay was so brief that no formal en- are still in the embryo, but within
Tan Delia Entertain Six Initiates at a Lovely Banquet By EVELYN COFFIN, Birmingham Southern College
scribes it, and its loveliness was en- the Washington Sanat'qfrium. The
end until Rose Gardner Marx ar-
rived, Thursday, February 22. Her for building. At present the plans
tertainment could be given, but that the year we hope to be well on our way toward a new home.
Since our last letter to you, Tan ta's roses, the result of great care
Delta has initiated six of her girls: Clara Pritchett Rogers, Margaret Cooper, Elizabeth Masscy, Eugenia Roebuck. Marion Horton. and Mar- garet Jackson. Immediately after the ceremony, the Alnha O's enjoyed a dinner at the Mankhead Hotel. Jen- nie Mickle Wood served as toast- mistress, and was very gracious in that capacity. Knoxie Faulk told us about the most cherished of all the roses, the founders. Her talk re-
minded us of the sacred trust which has built us, and which continues to
guide us at the present. Mamie dent. Elizabeth Morris; Study Plan, Hurt Baskervill described to us the Elizabeth Logan; Corresponding
beth Massey; Recording Secretary, Jane Hammill; Treasurer, Elizabeth Crabbe; Panhellenic delegates, Vir-
gardener; he who weeds out our dif- Secretary, Genevieve Hopson; Assis- ficulties, and gives us the sunshine tant Corresponding Secretary, Eliza-
necessary to our development; this represented the national officers. Eliza Stokes told us about Tau Del-
girls have been splendid in their in- terest in her and recently the chapter sent her a cheery "round robin," to help her pass the weary hours.
Pi Delta is making active plans
and an eagerness to flower, our own active chapter. And Elizabeth Logan made a delightful dissertation on her tiniest buds, the freshmen. Upon which one of the tiniest buds, Clara Pritchett Rogers, answered in a way which assured us of a lovely garden next year. W e enjoyed this oppor- tunity of hearing some of our officers talk to us unofficially, for they are soon to relinquish their positions to the new.
Election results are as follows:
President, Evelyn Coffin; Vice-Presi-
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ginia Webb (Senior) and Everctte chapter long enough to realize the
their utmost and best to the sorori- ty and their school. They salute the old leaders with a feeling of respect
Historian. Elsie Morrison; To DRAG-
MA Editor, Lura Coontz; Assistant
Treasurer, Rosamund McArthur;
and Alumnae Assistant to To DRAG- and regret, and go into their new
'ilA, Clara Pritchett Rogers. The in- capacities with some awe, and a coming officers have been in the great amount of determination.
Kappa The la Takes Over Theatre for a Benefit By AI.MA YOUNG, University of California at Los Angeles
Thoughts of every Alpha O in Los tendent, spent a few days with us two
Angeles are turned toward a benefit weeks ago. We were hanpy to have theatre party that we are giving on her head our receiving line when our
the evening of April 17 at EI Capi- new pledges were presented to the tan Theatre in Hollywood. The en- campus at a formal tea, Sunday, tire house is being sold out by A l - April 1. Our rushing season culmin-
pha O's. Proceeds over a certain ated when we pledged five new girls amount go into our building fund for who are: Mary Poulton, Dorothy
our house at Westwood. Construction of the new University
at Westwood is going UD miraculous- ly. Several of the buildings are near
Woodbury, Elaine Smith, Arlene Herberts, and Kay Rutherford.
At the annual Junior Prom, which
is in reality the gala social event of
proximately ten miles from Los An- room of the Ambassador Hotel. geles and only a few miles from the Therese Allen has been asked to ocean. Wonderful plans are being dance at the next night rally, too. formulated for the development of The Alpha O's certainly had their the new- university. "finger in the pie" for the Junior
to] into the same athletic league to tertaining. Alenc Withers and Mo- which Stanford. U . S. C. University nica Murray were on the planning of California at Berkeley and all committee for the da,nce.
large schools on the Pacific coast be- Installation of our new officers will
completion and the entire college our year, two Alpha O's will enter-
plans to move to the new site next tain. Virginia Watson, will sing and Friday. A more ideal spot could not Therese Allen is going to give sever- be found for a university than this al individual dances. This formal one situated among rolling hills ap- dance is to be given in the Fiesta
This year U. C L. A. was admit- Prom, since besides the two girls en-
long. This fact meant a great deal be held next Monday night. Dorothy to us since it really amounted to Battev has been chosen as Presi- formal admission by the well-known dent for next year; Virginia Watson.
Western universities of our real place Vice-President; Hetty McWilliams, in their world. Yes. indeed, we can Recording Secretary; and Audrey look into the future ten vears hence Buratti. Treasurer. These girls are and visualize our school among the all real executives anil good workers,
foremost universities of the nation! and w-e are expecting to make next Rose Bell, our District Superin- year a better year than ever.
Kappa Omicron Cares for Children as Philanthropy By MARGUERI TE PRIDE, Southwestern University
Kappa Omicron felt herself quite is the third consecutive year that
prominent this term when Catherine Catherine has been prominent in Underwood, chapter President, was dramatics. Charlotte Bruce, a fresh-
announced the star of the Pal Play- man, is assistant business manager ers in their recent production. This of the official school publication.
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Elliott (Junior) ; Doorkeeper, Alys seriousness of the duties they will Bowie; Herald, Gertrude Moore; undertake, and are prepared to give


82 To DRAG MA This is quite an honor for a fresh- pennants, balloons and confetti were
man to obtain. the decorations.
At the end of the first report pe- Our chapter is taking part in some
riod this term we pledged a charm- very interesting philanthropic work. ing girl, Eleanor Tucker, from We are taking care of the children Sweet Briar College. She is soon to of the higher class Greek women in
be initiated.
The old members entertained the
new initiates with a collegiate party in the sorority lodge. The "Collegi- ate hop" and the "Southwestern shuffle" were the special "Nobreaks." Our kitchen was made into a real drug store with punch and sundaes being served to all. Clever signs,
Memphis who are trying to learn to speak English. W e also help in teaching the mothers. It is very per- sonal work and inspires a great deal of enthusiasm.
We are making plans for a tea to entertain the faculty and our friends out in town in the near future. We are also looking forward to a visit from Mrs. Baskervill.
Alpha Rho Places Second in Poster Contest By AUDREY L . WIENCKEN, Oregon State College
Alpha Rho chapter has seven new members since our last letter; Au- drey Wood, Ellen Oberg, Bessie Stout, Virginis Jones, Thelma Holt, Irene Griggs and Veroka Wamplcr, In addition we have one new pledge. Betty Israel of Dayton, Washington.
been appointed assistant assignment On the afternoon of registration, editor for the Co-ed Barometer, put
when we thought her many miles out during Mothers' week-end.
away, we were surprised by a visit Veroka Wamplcr and Ann McClew
from Norine Gibbons Edgerton (Ex. are playing class baseball. Florence '29). Norine left school at the end Pearson, pledge, is out for class ar-
of the winter quarter and was mar- ried to Harry Lorin Edgerton (Theta Chi), on March 26. They are making their home in Lakeview.
All houses not participating in the annual W omen's Stunt show, entered a poster contest. We were very proud of one of our freshmen, Bessie Stout, whose poster placed second in the contest.
chery.
At the annual Associated Women Students' election, Martha Hilands was elected treasurer for the com- ing year.
During the spring vacation our Mothers' Club entertained for us at luncheon at the home of Alma Hors- feldt Janz. (Ex. '29). All members and pledges who were in Portland at
Alpha Rho girls are taking a more
active interest in journalism. Au- that time attended.
Chi Delta Hopes to Send Four to District Convention By LuELLA KOERNER, University of Colorado
You can imagine how delighted we were to have with us Marcella Schneider (Alpha Phi), as installing officer of a chapter of Spur, women's booster organization, at the Univer- sity of Colorado. Five members of the newly installed group were Al- pha O's: Elizabeth Dcbenham, Ma-
bel Frve, Hazel Lee. Hesper Tucker and Mary Virginia Wells.
Fraternity "exams" came on a very convenient date, the first Saturday of spring quarter, and we all heaved a sigh of relief as we handed in our papers to Edna Morris and Alice Westerlund and reflected that the long-thought-of event may now take its place as an item in the past. But
don't think we're not waiting to hear the results.
drey Wood and Irene Griggs are as- pirants for the Oregon State Daily Barometer staffs. Audrey Wiencken was promoted to assistant day editor and received a service pin for one year's work on the staff. She has also


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Grace Clarkson, Helen Gump, Ed- na Morris, Catherine Roff, Nell Scott, Alice Westerlund and Dolores Zemke were able to come to our winter formal, which was really an unusually lovely dance. The house was very attractive with its palms and soft lights, and its cozy "den" which served as a smoking room. Favors were leather cigarette cases.
We are now making plans for the spring dance, to be given May 12.
District Convention will be held at Lincoln, Nebraska. Hesper Tucker, our new President-elect, will be our official delegate, and we are hoping that Hazel Lee. Winifred Ralph and Jane Palmer will also be able to go.
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of Mrs. Zemke in Denver. They hemmed napkins which are to be pre- sented to the chapter.
We have a new console table, the gift of Edna Morris.
Imogene Hadley and Audrey La- mont are on the senior basketball team, and Audrey also "made" the advanced apparatus squad.
Mae Ethna Dowd was one of eight women members of an all-university swimming team.
We are entering teams in intra- mural swimming and baseball.
Mary Virginia W ells was recently elected Intramural Manager by W . A. A. and chairman of the housing committee by A. W . S. She is also a member of Senate by virtue of this
last position. Besides this, she is cap- erone, Mrs. Luvties, entertained tain of the sophomore basketball members of the active chapter and team. She was recently pledged to their friends at a St. Patricks' Day Hesperia, junior women's honorary
During spring vacation our chap-
Beta Theta Anticipate a House Next Year By FRANCES E . SHERA, Butler University
Our out-of-town girls have re- the season was the Alpha Omicron Pi
turned from a visit to their homes; State luncheon and dance, March 3,
Ellen MacClean from Toledo, Ohio, held in the Chateau Room of the Geneva Robertson from Kokomo, Claypool Hotel. You will know that
after an enjoyable trip to Washing- ton, D. C. Alice Hill visited in Chi-
cago.
Although we were unable to do
much rushing at the beginning of the new semester, we were successful in securing four splendid new pledges. We gave a Washington Birthday din- ner party on February 21 in our chapter room and pinned the Alpha
Omicron Pi ribbons on Alice Hill, Bertha Furstenberg, Gladys Haw- ickhorst and Lucille Wright. These girls are freshmen, making exceed-
ingly high grades.
dance given at her Denver home. Our Mothers' Club had their regu- lar meeting on Thursday at the home
society. This membership is based on scholarship, democracy and activi- ties.
Ind., and Doris Speaker from Ft. Beta Theta likes to dance as every Wayne, Ind. Ethel Malloch is home girl in the chapter attended.
On March 4 we gave a rush tea at the home of Peg Renick.
Our chapter felt greatly honored on March 7 by a visit from our Grand President, Rose Gardner Marx. The following day M rs. Marx took luncheon with the girls on the campus, and in the afternoon Ger- trude Manley drove her over to In- diana University at Bloomingtnn. Vivian Smith, Frances Shera and
Beaullah Phillips accompanied them.
We were again favored on March
19 by a visit from our district su-
perintendent, Arline Ewing, who
feature. It was prepared and served tea was held for her at the house and
This dinner party had an unusual spent the day with our chapter. A
by two of the alumnae, Vivian Smith representatives from each sorority on
and Gertrude Manley. The pledges the Butler campus were our guests.
as well as the actives enjoyed the honor.
One of the delightful events of
Beta Theta is happy in having Mary Elizabeth Johnson, a transfer from Beta Phi, with our chapter. She


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was recently pledged to Sigma Alpha Iota, national honorary musical so- rority.
One of our freshman pledges, Eno- la Deanne of Muncie, Ind., has left school. We hope that she may be able to return next year.
Ellen MacClean has been invited to attend the Chimes formal banquet, an invitation which is highly coveted by the upper-class Butler coeds.
Ethel Malloch and Frances Shera are on committees for the Phi Delta Phi "Kid Kaper" to be given April 25.
Helpful Hints for Successful
pushing
(Continued from page 34)
the Jacqueminot rose and in the entertainment given by the girls during the evening, each of these 14 held a large white letter that spelled Alpha Omicron
Pi when we sang 'A-L-P-H-A Starts the Run.'
"The entertainment consisted of stunts, songs, and a short play.
"The food consisted of sandwiches, gingerale, in bottles, and red jello with
whipped cream."
"Chi chapter," says Catherine Becker, "has just put on a most successful
'Studio Party'.
"Three huge rooms, their walls covered with large paintings, illustrations,
and designs, formed the background. In the corners stood easels of various heights and designs holding oil paintings. Odd gay lamps with a few tapers advantageously placed supplied the necessary light.
"The girls' costumes varied. Some chose gay, bright smocks with jaunty berets to match; others assumed the masculine role, their trousers topped with 'nobby' jackets or smocks, gay, flowing, bowties and the matching
berets.
"The evening was spent dancing to the strains of a 'peppy' collegiate or-
chestra. Stunts were given consisting of three comedy acts, a dainty pierotte dance to an appropriate vocal selection, a few suitable readings, and an in- terpretative singing of Bowery pieces.
"Refreshments consisted of tasty rye and white bread sandwiches with fillings of queer cheeses and spreads. These were wrapped in wax-paper and tied with red ribbon. Of course, coffee was the drink.
"During the evening, gay colored streamers and confetti were thrown. The favors were darling little wine glasses with AOPi tags."
All of these girls will answer questions quite gladly. So your rushing parties can he arranged before vacation starts and the girls who live in other cities can come hack with wardrobes containing waitress costumes, the menu cards will have been made—in fact you'll have things all ready for the guests to arrive without all the haste and confusion of the past.
To DRAGMA
Miriam Schad has been pledged to Scarf Club, the freshman honorary organization.
A tea was held at the home of Mrs. Malloch on March 27 for the purpose of organizing an Alpha Omicron Pi Mothers' Club. Mrs. Malloch was elected president, and Mrs. Miller secretary and. treasurer.
Our new officers were elected on March 28 for the ensuing year. We believe that we will be able to do great things next year. Butler will be established on its marvelous new campus, and Beta Theta expects to have a house.


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February was our red letter month. Mrs. Mullan's reception f o r Rose Gardner Marx took the place of the
on this occasion. After the bridge party, Mrs. Marx and Pinckney Glantzberg, delegate f o r Alpha 0 left for the National Panhellenic
regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Congress which opened in Bostonthe
TBe^\Alumnae
Chapters
New York Holds Ritual Meeting at Nu's Chapter Room By RUTH R. DIBBEN
Marx must have felt quite at home, for as I glanced about I counted eleven members who are or have been national officers, Mrs. Mullan,
Mrs. Perry and Miss Wyman head-
ing the list, of course. It is always
nice to hear about the active groups
and especially nice to have such re-
cent news as Mrs. Marx gave us at
the reception. She had visited Rho,
Pi Delta and Nu chapters since leav-
ing California, and spoke of them in of a letter from Germaine, our
very glowing terms. We were all so French war orphan; and the election glad too, to meet Mrs. Mullan's of officers. Our new officers are
charming daughters, Georgia and Janet. Georgia is already a sopho- more at Barnard.
president, Julia Tillinghast, ( N u ) ; vice-president. Arleta Kirlin, (Rho) ; treasurer, Gertrude Hook, (Nu);
Preceding the annual Panhellenic secretary, Carmen Savage, (Epsi- Bridge party the next day, New lon); historian, La Rue Crosson,
York Alumnae gave a luncheon for Mrs. Marx at the Waldorf. W e were happy to have Mrs. Hepburn, President of New York Panhellenic House Association, Inc., with us
(Psi) ; senior Panhellenic delegate, Marion Darville, (Epsilon) ; junior Panhellenic delegate, Helen Schelnin, (Nu).
San Francisco Suggests a Continental
By SARAH MATTHEW HACKLEY
Chapter
chapter abroad this summer,- if we may judge from other rumored plans. We wish you all could have gath- ered with us for our April meeting
Celeste Etcheverry's plans for a year at "The Better 'Ole." This is a in Europe with her sister Leonie charming little eating place, run by
Though small in number, the alum-
nae meeting for March at the chap-
ter house was most enjoyable. There
was real joy in the announcement of
and her young Alpha O niece from one of our own Sigma girls, Alice
Stanford. cream chicken and flaky hot bis- There will be enough for a branch
following day.
Sixty-one dollars was cleared at
a benefit luncheon and bridge given at the Food Craft Shop on March 3. Wilma Smith I.eland visited us on that occasion.
On March 24 we held a ritual meeting in Nu chapter room. Then followed a discussion on the amend- ments to the by-laws; the reading
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cuit you never tasted. There were twenty of us about the gaily painted tables at the luncheon which preceded our final business meeting for the term. We were happy to have three visitors, Mrs. Dobbin from Alpha Phi chapter, M rs. Englehart from Iota, and Helene Collins, one of our own affiliatesfrom Stanford but now living in the south.
Our new officers for the year show a group chosen, with the exception of Vice-President, entirely from the younger alumnae. We expect won- derful returns in fresh interest and
To DRAGMA enthusiasm from a large group not
active since graduation.
I almost forgot to mention the real
thrill of the afternoon. Sigma chapter house has been sold! The long dreamed of plan for a new home in a better location is now very near. All praise for this accomplish- ment is due to the sound business judgment and untiring labors of Daisy Shaw and her splendid com- mittee. You must expect to hear
much about these house plans in the letters to come, for they will be very near and dear to us.
Sells Crepe Tea Napkins
Providence
Makes By
and
MAUDE E. C. COVELL
In February we met with Alice eopathic Hospital in Providence.
Manchester Chase (Beta '05), and in March Ethel Remele Willis (Del- ta '08) entertained us.
At our March meeting it was voted to make crepe tea napkins in rain- bow tints, to raise money to carry
out our plans for further equipment of our children's ward at the Hom-
shall be very glad to receive orders from any members of Alpha Omi- cron Pi. The little napkins are very dainty, fringed and with flowers em- broidered in the corner. At our Ap- ril meeting we are to have the ma- terial ready for work.
Boston Gives Bridge For National IVork Funds By GLADYS HARRINGTON TASKER
Our February meeting instead of being at Dorothy Fuller's in Cam- bridge as first planned was held Sun-
day, February 26, in the French Room of the Woman's Republican Club of Boston. The meeting took the form of a tea from four to six in honor of Rose Gardner Marx, Grand President, and Mrs. George Mullan, one of our founders, now a trustee of the Endowment Fund.
alumnae we were specially surprised to see Esther Fowler Schmaltz ('25), of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
March 31 we met with Mrs. A. L- Macmillan (Leslie Hooper Macmil- lan), at her home in Waban. At this meeting we held election of officers for the coming year although instal- lation will not take place until May. Plans for the tea bridge which is be-
Other guests of distinction present ing arranged by Mrs. Stevens, our
were our National Panhellenic Dele- gate, Pinckney Estes Glantzberg, and our Editor of To DRAGMA, Wilma Smith Leland. Of our own Delta
Vice-President, for our April meet- ing were discussed. The proceeds from this bridge will be used for National work.
Lincoln Tries New Luncheon Meetings By LOURENE BRATT WISH ART
Lincoln Alumnae will hold meet- member pays a twenty-five cent ings this year at Zeta chapter's new "cover charge." This amount is to
home very second Saturday of each
school month. A simple one o'clock
luncheon will be served by four hos-
tesses who bear the expense. Each nette and Ruth Farquhar were the
be placed in the treasury to create a fund for the many "extras."
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The March meeting at the home Lucile English, Vice-President; Jane of Lucile English was an unusually Keenan, Secretary; Beth Phelps, large one, and we were especially Treasurer; and Gladys Holtnan, Edi- fortunate in having with us Rose tor.
Bell, District Superintendent. We are now the owners of an op-
Final plans were discussed for Al- tion on a very fine corner lot at
Westwood, which means an Alpha O chapter house in the probably not so distant future.
After the meeting a very enjoyable musical program was furnished by Lucile English, Carrie Kistler, and Mary Fowler.
pha O night at the El Capitan The- atre. The play is to be "New Brooms." It is our first attempt in the theatre business, but bids fair to be a big
success.
Election of officers was held. Car-
rie Kistler was re-elected President;
Chicago Plans Theatre Benefit
By DOROTHY SPEIRS
Work Fund
The April meeting of the Chicago Rho's chaperon, served a delicious Alumnae chapter of Alpha Omicron dinner and, on the whole, this was Pi was held at the Rho chapter one of the most successful as well
house, Thursday night, April 5. The as most enjoyable meetings we have active girls were away for their had this year.
Easter vacation and had very gen- Plans for our benefit performance erously turned their house over to at the Goodman Theater, of which I us for the evening. We made good told you something last time, are
use of their charming home and rapidly taking shape, and the per- planned a big rally of Chicago Alpha formance is now scheduled for the
O's. Our efforts were well rewarded first part of May. So far everything for when we sat down to dinner, we has been progressing even better
than we expected, and we are looking forward to sending in quite a sub- stantial check for Alpha O National
counted almost 40 Alpha O's repre-
senting many different chapters, from
the original Alpha to Sigma out on
the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Johnson, Work after it is over.
Indianapolis
Holds
Sixteenth Annual State Luncheon and Dance
By LURA THOMAS
After a February meeting at the home of Vivian Smith, at which final preparations were made, Indianapolis Alumnae chapter, for the sixteenth
annual time welcomed actives and alumnae to its state luncheon.
About 150 Alpha O's gathered around small tables in the Chateau
hostesses for the March meeting. FitzGerald; Editor, Lourene Bratt The largest attendance for many Wishart.
months assured us of the popularity Luree Beemcr Beaumont, Edith of the new plan. Following the lun- Hall Lansing and Lourene Bratt
cheon the chapter held its annual Wishart were appointed to assist the business meeting, electing as officers active chapter in its plans for the
for the ensuing year: Midwestern District convention, to President, J e a n e t t e Farquhar ; be held here in May. We are lock-
Secretary, Ethel Weidner Bentley; ing forward to a visit from Mary Treasurer, Mary Herzing Parmalec; Rose Barrons and Kathryn Bremer Panhellenic delegate, Kate Follmer; Matson at that time.
City Panhellenic delegate, Helen
Los Angeles Has Option on a Lot at By BETH BOYNTON PHELPS
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To DRAG.MA room of the Claypool Hotel. The were cans of talcum powder in red
speakers' table was adorned with a crepe paper roses.
microphone and a very realistic look- On Tuesday following the lunch-
ing aerial. Our President, Ruth eon we were privileged to have Rose Jones, charmingly acted as announcer Gardner Marx with us for a few
for station AOII broadcasting over hours. About twenty of us were-
hear Rose say many nice things about Alpha O's in the middle west and our own Butler girls in particular.
Election of officers for next year will take place Saturday at the Spink Arms Hotel, when we are to be en- tertained at a luncheon-bridge by Ada Trueblood, Ethel Fosbrink, Mel-
the Red Network. Station DPU pro- present at a dinner at the Columbia vided a talk by Lydia Wieder and a Club in her honor and were glad to
clever take-off on Paul Whiteman's orchestra (mostly combs) ; Station IU a toast by Bernice CofHn and a musical presentation, "Sixteen Souve- nirs," given by their pledges. Station BU provided the "Duncan Sisters" and a message from their President, Ellen MacLean.
Eighty couples attended the dance.
The men received leather keytainers ba Pickett, Katherine Schmidt and as favors. Favors for the luncheon Florence Jones.
New Orleans Raises Money Through the Frigidaire Plan By ELIZABETH QUARLES
The Pi Alumnae fund for the
third clinic has grown considerably money-making purpose.
since we wrote you last. Quite a sum was donated to us by the actives after their rummage sale. We will always be glad to collect "old cast- offs," if a similar generosity may be hoped for each time.
At our last meeting officers for next year were elected : Mrs. Robert Franklin, President; Elizabeth Lyon, Secretary; Grace Gillian, Treasurer; Gladys Ann Renshaw, Editor.
Several alumnae members felt quite young and girlish again when we were guests during Easter week-
One of our members who doesn't
play cards, found consolation in not
being with us at our card club meet- end at the active chapter house-
ings in giving a large contribution to the fund. Another member felt equally generous when she was un- able to join us at the Frigidaire Co.
party given on the nearby Gulf Coast.
We are looking forward with much pleasure to the Snring banquet which is given in April.
Minneapolis Twin Ch
By MYRTLE ABRAHAMSON
self.
Thy soul is but an emanation from
and social affairs such as baby par- ties and summer picnics make their program sound most inviting. A so- cial evening is planned for late May
where we met last month for
apters .Ire Established
"Trust in thine own untried capacity
As thou wouldst trust in God him- offered their homes for the meetings
the whole;
Thou dost not dream what forces lie at which the seniors will be enter-
in thee—
Vast and unfathoined as the grand-
est sea." —Unknown.
tained. Last month Gladys Bamber- ry Gilbert was hostess to twenty. The business session was followed by
The Minneapolis Alumnae "Twin" bridge. Margaret Taarud cordially chapter is no longer an experiment. invites us all to her home for t'i e The afternoon section reports that May meeting.
they have planned their calendar for The April election ushered in the
the year! The girls have generously foliowin" new officers: President,


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Elizabeth Bond; Vice-President,Al- This is all so encouraging that we, ma Boehme Kuehn. This officer is too. have started a Dream House,
also President of the afternoon sec- which we hope will become as real tion.) Secretary, Peggy King; Trea- as Wisconsin's. A committee with
surer, Loretta Chasse (Thank you, Seattle!); House Fund Chairman, Elsa Steinmetz; Editor, Myrtle Ab- rahamson ; H i s t o r i a n , Doris Schlampp.
Much credit is due to Irene Fraser and our other retiring officers for their splendid work in the past year. After looking over the records, vou will agree that they have given us a running start for the coming year.
The Secretary reports 38 paid-up members which is the most we have ever had. For Family W elfare, the treasurer reports $78.10. This does not include any expense of the Den- tal Clinic. $40 was taken from the treasury but the remainder was con- tributed voluntarily by the girls. Elsa
reports that the House Fund can double its annual payment this May.
Kay Bremer Matson as chairman was appointed to investigate plans for fin- ancing such a project.
We are all birthday children this month and are giving our age in pen- nies to create a fund with which to buy cups (the kind with handles on them) for the chapter house. To date $8 has been collected.
Kathryn Matson and Jier husband entertained us after chapter meeting by showing the moving pictures which they took on their Alaska tour last
summer.
By the way, if any of you are
planning an announcement tea or a tea for honored guests, may I re- mind you that we still have a supply Qf that fine Chinese jasmine tea which Louise Cjuiglev imports for us?
Bangor Attends Gamma Initiation and Dance By ALICE STANLEY DUNHAM
At our February meeting at Helen West's plans for a benefit bridge were made, and the affair became a reality at Helen's home a fortnight later. The net expansion of our treasury was scarcely awe-inspiring, but money isn't everything—those who attended surely enjoyed it.
meeting at her home in March for the election of officers who had been previously nominated by our exec- utive committee. The new officers will be installed at the next meeting! Priscilla Knowlton. President; Edith Bussell, Vice-President; Anna Dy- mond, Secretary; Frances Burke, Treasurer; and Beulah Osgood,
Editor.
About 25 alumnae attended the ini-
Everyone is strong for auction,
and that our active chapter is no ex-
ception may be shown by the large
turnout at our annual 'whang" given tiation and banquet at the Bangor
House and welcomed our new sisters. Our "active" editor has described the banquet adequately but too much can- not be said about the dinner dance which was held the following night at the Country Club. Several alum- nae, husbands and boy friends were mistaken for Maine freshmen that
night for the pep of the party was contagious.
in their honor. Beulah Osgood and Alice Dunham were in charge of the party given at Beulah's home on March 10. We set the clock ahead a week and borrowed some ideas from St. Patrick in the way of tallies, re- freshments, and prizes. Molly Per- kins and "Holly" Hawkes captured the prizes.
Rachel
Adams
Portland
called a special
Membership
By ANNE REID STEELE
Has Increased Greatly
The members of the Portland Leona Hostetter. The meeting was
Alumnae chapter met Wednesday called to order by the President, evening, February 8 at the home of Caroline Paige Wheeler. A report


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was given by the nominating com- announced that eighteen hoods had mittee. A committee consisting of been presented to the Alpha Rho Melba Hartzell and Leona Hartzell chapter by the Portland alumnae. was appointed to make a history of Laura Kilham announced that the the chapter. Following the business rummage sale would be held about meeting bridge was the diversion of
the evening.
On March 14 the Alpha O's were
entertained at the home of Helen Smith. Dorothy Metsker assisted the hostess. In the absence of the Presi- dent, Carrie Braman presided at the business meeting. The following of- ficers were elected for next year: President, Laura Kilham; Treasurer, Mabel Parish; Recording Secretary,
Dorothy Matsker; Corresponding Sec- retary, Evelyn Hogue; To DRAGMA Editor, Anne Reid Steele. It was
the middle of April. It was voted that $10 be sent toward the national work of Alpha Omicron Pi. The problem of where to hold meetings was discussed. The group has in- creased so this winter that not many of the girls have homes sufficiently large enough to entertain. It was de-
cided that we would meet down-town for dinner in April, Frances Huff and Ruth Sherwin are in charge of arrangements. The rest of the eve-
ning was spent playing bridge.
Seattle Gives Spring Benefit Ball By EDITH CHAPMAN KORRES
Melna Rogers, (Ex. '25), was un- be spent in sewing for the cedar animously elected President of the chest. Other parties are planned. Seattle Alumnae chapter at its reg- When the chest is filled, it will be ular meeting held at the chapter raffled at a large bridge party, prob- house, April 9. Irma Tomlinson, ably to be held in the early fall. (Omicron Pi '22), was chosen Vice- The March alumnae meeting was President, and Ellen Jolliff was re- held on a Saturday afternoon at the
elected Secretary and Treasurer. Hollywood Tavern where the usual
Edith Korres was reelected Editor, business was taken up after luncheon. and Minnie Kraus will edit the chap- The girls were especially happy to
ter's news letter quarterly. Irma Mc- have iMargery Miller Millar, of Cormick Crook was elected Historian. Southern Washington, present at the The new officers will be installed at meeting.
the May meeting, according to Mar- During the past year the Seat
garet Shotwell Gregory, outgoing alumnae have been trying a new plan
President.
of holding the meetings alternately at the chapter house on the second Mon- day evening of the month, and at a down-town tea room on the alternate second Saturday of the month. Al- though the results of the experiment have not been discussed as yet, it i* found that a different group of girls are able to attend the Saturday
down-town meetings, thus reaching a larger number of people during the year.
We have welcomed several girls from other chapters to Seattle this year and with a present active mem- bership of about 40 and with many
enthusiastic plans to carry out, Seattle alumnae are looking forward to a fine new year.
While we are sponsoring different
All attention is being focused upon the Spring Benefit Ball, to be held at the Seattle Yacht Club, April 21. Many of the girls are entertaining with dinner parties or sponsoring no- host groups before the dance, others
are planning supper parties at their homes to follow the party. Melna Rogers and Catherine Evans are in charge of the dance, assisted by a committee. One of the pledges, Edna Mae Bidwell is going to entertain with specialty dances during the in- termission.
Another of the money-making schemes which is looming on the hori- zon is the cedar chest. Hazel Turtle Davis is entertaining a group of girls for luncheon soon, the afternoon to


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activities at times, groups are always working to get subscriptions f o r Better Homes and Gardens, a little magazine that all home lovers are ac- quainted with. Y o u will find an ad in the back of this To DRAGMA for
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this phase ot the Seattle Alumnae's work, and if your chapter doesn't do the same thing, send your subscrip- tion through Seattle Alumnae, and the profit will go to further the na- tional work of the fraternity.
Knoxville Has Election of New Officers By CIEL P. PETTWAY
The March meeting was held at The April meeting was held at the the home of Helen Sonner. The fol- home of Martha Pelton with Ciel lowing new officers were elected: Pettway and Ailsey Peet as joint President, Martha M . Pelton; Vice- hostesses. Instead of the regular President, Martha P. Jourohnon; meeting we had a bridge party for
Secretary, Frances Coykendall; Frances Deane who married April Treasurer, Llewellyn J. Thornton; 10.
To DRAGMA, Ciel P. Pettway.
Lynchburg Plans Picnic For Kappa By EVELYN M. ALLEN
Lucille Lanier Bryant and Fannie nae's annual entertainment for the
Germany Jones were hostesses for active chapter take the form of a
the last two meetings of Lynchburg picnic to be given in April. Articles alumnae. At the February meeting from To DRAGMA were read and dis-
Mamie Hurt Baskervill was present cussed. It was decided to express to and delighted the chapter with re-
miniscenses of her college days, and Fannie Butterficld formal apprecia-
with accounts of Alpha O activities tion of her lovely poems which ap- in other places. At the March meet- pear in the magazine from time to
ing it was decided to let the alum- time.
Dallas Raffles $50 With an Equal Profit By MARGARET PEPPLE
The March meeting of the Dallas State College for Women was ex- Alumnae chapter was held at the amined and approved and the yearly
home of Lola Chapman. The feature
of this meeting was the "drawing"
for the $50 which had been raffled
during the previous month. The chap- May Broadnax, Secretary; Margaret ter cleared $50 from the chances sold.
election was held. The new officers are: Artie Lee Holland, President; Olga Thomas, Vice-President; Ethel
At the April meeting, held at the Lynn, Treasurer; Dorothy John, Edi- home of Alice Bennett and Margaret tor ; and Alice Bennett, Historian,
Lynn, a petition from the Florida assisted by Alice Reynolds.
Philadelphia
Helps Psi With House Problems By MARGARET MCHENRY
The fact that the Philadelphia brought about by our alumnae who
Alumnae chapter has had no business meetings of late prompts me to make this letter a business one. Although the chapter as a whole has had little work strictly of that nature to do this year, a radical change in the housing program of Psi chapter was
are also members of the House cor- poration. Psi chapter has been mak- ing a brave and somewhat frantic at- tempt to own their new home on the campus of the University of Penn- sylvania. This attempt was brought to an abrupt close this winter by a


92 To DRAGMA plan to turn the house over to the selves off to Cuba for an enjoyable
university with the provision that the vacation. "Peg" Story, our President, chapter could sell the house later if has acquired a new position as head
it wanted to. The new owner is to of the pattern department of Staw- pay all bills for fuel, light, et cetera, bridge and Clothier's Department
charging a Hat rate rental per month. Store. The entire chapter looked
Several houses on the campus have forward with pleasure to the wed- recently made similar arrangements. ding of Gladys Brennen, (Psi '25),
Some of our alumnae may remem- and Roscoe Parker Avis, Jr. which
ber that a few years ago we spon- took place on Tuesday evening, sored the idea of a university owned February 21. The absence of over-
apartment house or block of houses whelming quantities of business at the to be rented in pieces to the various stated meetings has allowed time and
sororities. The idea was considered good and then dropped. However, the present system seems to be along the lines then suggested. We sincere- ly hope it will prove a huge suc- cess.
opportunity for highly sociable gath- erings. Bridge and a valuable ex- change of ideas have played impor- tant parts in these. Also, the chapter has continued its fine work in the
In an equally business-like fashion, baby clinic, having purchased a Eleanore Rhoner Spencer and Avis measuring rule and stethoscope for
Hunter Rumpp have taken them- it this year.
Kansas City Take Over Theatrical By MYRTLE W . BROWN
The February meeting was held at the home of Myrtle W . Brown with an attendance of 17 girls. We were pleased to meet and receive into mem-
$25 which was added to our chapter fund.
Election of officers consumed nu>st of the March meeting which was
bership Laura Hamlin, (Lambda) ;
Helen Noble, Fryer, (Alpha Phi) ; held at the home of Mrs. Albert Wa-
and Dorothy Hall Bergman, (Iota). Plans were made for a ticket agency for "The Enemy", a play held at the Kansas City Theatre. Our efforts re- sulted in commissions amounting to
ters. Nadine Hodges was elected President. A movement was started for a benefit bridge, the detail plans for which will be worked out at our April meeting which will be held at
the home of Florence K. Bruce.
Performance
Syracuse to Fete Seniors at a Luncheon or Dinner By NORA KNIGHT KING
The annual initiation of the active chapter was held at the chapter house on March 10 with the banquet at the Onondaga Hotel immediately after. I cannot give a very definite account of the banquet because I was unable to be present. The class of 1918 cele- brated their tenth reunion. I was
pleased to see Dr. Helen Schrack, Edna Hausner, Leta McClear Tot- man, Florence Huehes Clark and
have no way of finding out who they were.
The University Inn was the place chosen by the members of the Inter- fraternity conference for its dinner on March 27. Our delegate, Emily Tarbell, had the grippe so was un- able to attend, I was chosen as alter- nate. I was pleased to have the op- portunity to go, but sorry that Emily
could not have-the pleasure. We heard Sadie Campbell Williams when I a very interesting report by one of
went down to the chapter house Sun- day morning. I wish that I might give a list of all the alumnae who
the University women on an Inter- fraternity convention she attended at Pittsburgh University in the early
were there, but as the actives are winter. There were representatives home for their Easter vacation, 1 there from ten or twelve of the im-


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portant universities and colleges of We amended our by-laws so that the east and middle west. She spoke from now on our meetings will be
especially of the Fraternity Presi- the last Friday in the month unless dent's Club that was functioning at otherwise specified by the common Pittsburgh. It seemed a splendid consent of the members.
thing that the girls who were the Genevieve Canfield Mason has very presidents of each fraternity could kindly offered to open her home for meet and talk over their problems the annual Easter party that the from a generalized viewpoint, alumnae have for the benefit of the hope that sometime Syracuse may girls who rarely have an opportunity sponsor such a club. of attending our meetings. W e hope
A committee reported on their in- tht Genevieve's little girls will not be
vestigation of the chaperon question. exposed to the scarlet fever this Their findings were that the alumnae time. We are anticipating a big at- of each chapter should sanction the tendance, and I am sure we will be
appointment of a chaperon, and each applicant for such a position must be approved by the university adminis- tration.
able to sav "and a good time was had by all."
Marcia Rosbrook was chosen chair- man of a committee to plan a benefit bridge to be held at the chapter house,
We had thought to get along with-
out a meeting in March, but when April 28. We hope that this will be the blanks for the report of election a very successful affair financially
Detroit Helps to Make Panhellenic Luncheon a Success By MARJORIE G . KERR
of officers came and said report had to be in before April 1 or our small treasury would be minus part of its funds, we hurriedly called a meeting for March 30 at the chapter house.
We elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Jane Gooding; Secretary. Genevieve Canfield Mason; Treasurer, Tessie Lewis Rice; Editor, Nora Knight King; and Historian, Marcia Ros- brook.
because our money making efforts have been small this year.
We expect to depart from our usual plan this year and take our seniors out to lunch or dinner in- stead of just going into one of our homes for a social evening. We might let them play bridge afterward if that was the thing they all wanted to do. If our bridge is a success we might even take them to the movies.
The March meeting, held at Irene
Lutz Dunham's home was well at-
tended. It was decided that we would
charge but $2 for the bridge covers.
In view of the fact that these covers
do much toward helping to make it a success.
Our rummage sale will, as before announced, be under the direction of Irene Lutz Dunham at the Scott Methodist Church in what might be
are bought direct from the company,
we are able to sell them at this low termed, "a questionable neighbor-
price. We will be able to send samples of them to those who would like to get an idea of the color, qual- ity, et cetera. W e have had many fine compliments on them already.
It was announced that Panhellenic is going to have a luncheon at the Detroit Yacht Club on May 21. We are anxious to have a record attend- ance of Alpha O's present. It has been two years since Panhellenic has attempted such an affair, and we can
hood." But we have requisitioned the aid of some policemen and are hop- ing to salvage a few hundred dollars from the affair. The committee work- ing with Irene comprises Lorreine Dicterle, Jo Weiler and Marion Tan- ner.
Officers for the coming year were elected by ballot. Gladys Hinmon, (Omicron Pi '23), President. Every- one associated with Detroit or Ann Arbor chapters knows "Glad" of old and will welcome her as our new


94 To DRAGMA President. The other officers are as flicting engagements made it neces-
follows: Jeanette McColl, (Omicron Pi '25), Vice-President; Winnifred Sample, (Omicron Pi '25), Secre- tary; Margaret Clark, (Omicron Pi
'26), Treasurer.
Formal installation of officers was to
have been held last night, April 9, at Bea Bunting's home. However, con-
sary for the small group assembled to postpone the business of the eve- ning and turn it into a social gath- ering. I had waited to write my let- ter for To DRAGMA in the hope that I would have the news of this meet- ing. However, it will have to hold off for another time.
Nashville Gives $75 to Memorial Fund
By RUTH FAIN THOMAS
The last three meetings of the Nashville Alumnae chapter have been very successful ones, and we have managed to increase our attendance as well as arouse a great deal of in- terest in the chapter. Our February
active chapter on April 14. After hearing the reports from those serv- ing 6"n the various committees, it was finally agreed that we should give a bridge party at the Andrew Jackson Hotel and serve afternoon tea. W e are planning to have about 48 includ- ing the actives and alumnae, and we feel sure that the occasion will be an
meeting happened to fall on Valen-
tine's day, and it was decided to have
a very short business meeting, the re-
mainder of the evening to he taken enjoyable one. After the business up with a bridge party in celebration
of the day. Virginia Martin, Grace McVeigh, and Helen Morford were hostesses, and the affair proved to be one of the most delightful in the fra- ternity calendar. It was at this meet- ing that our president read a letter from the Grand Secretary informing
meeting we all stayed for the bridge game, and the hostesses were Mary Elizabeth Sharp, Dora Dean New- man, and Anne Nixon.
Our April meeting was taken up entirely with business, as we felt that with the election of officers and sev- eral other matters of importance we would not have time for our social feature. The new officers elected are
us that convention for 1929 would
be held at Ithaca, New York, over
which fact we were all very much as follows: Dora Dean Newman,
elated. (Xi '24), President; Corinne Tanks- Our March meeting was held on ley, (Ex. '28), Vice-President; Sara the thirteenth at the chapter house. Stone, ('27), secretary; Margaret The main topic of discussion was the Hearn, ('23), Treasurer; Dimple
party which we are giving for the Boyd, (Ex. '24), Editor. Cleveland Investigates Hospital Needs
By VIVIAN DAY AI.LIS
Since the last letter to To DRAG- which one of the members is in-
MA, our benefit bridge was held at the Allerton Hotel February 10. The party was a success in a financial
way as well as in a social way, so
much so that we are planning to ficers for the coming year were have a much larger one next year. elected. The new officersare: Vivian
The March meeting was held Allis, President; Beryl Zemer, Vice-
March 10 on Saturday afternoon at President; Irene Thurston, secretary;
the home of Vivian Day Allis. Plans Hedwig Sloan, Social Secretary; for investing our money in local Gisela Berkner, Panhellenic dele- charity were discussed, and a com- gates and, Edna Studebakcr, Editor
mittee was appointed to investigate to To DRAGMA.
the needs of a children's home in Two of our members, Edna Stude-
ferested.
Our April meeting was held at a
new tea room, The Elms, and the of-


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with her father and mother, and Gis- ela is going on a Clarke's tour.
There was no such thing as mere skin deep beauty when the Cham- paign-Urbana alumnae and the active Iotas held open house March 25. Everything inside as well as outside was just about perfect. There is no need to describe the house here, f o r that was done in the March number when the picture of the new home was printed. But it was indeed "with pardonable pride" that the campus- at-large was ushered through the spacious rooms, were admonished to "see our terrazo floors, the gold fish, the Swedish wrought iron rails," and what not. The students were invited for the afternoon, the faculty and townspeople at night. Some of the alumnae were there in the afternoon —but they were all there at night. Atha Wood Fowler, Ruth Percival
Newton, Dorothy Iwig, Mary Burner Tehon and others assisted in the re- ceiving line with M rs. Paul, the chaperon and Esther Wirtz, house president. The others were guides, and you may have no doubt, it was v ery easy to ballyhoo with so many wonderful things to point out. A great many alumnae relatives from the Twin Cities were guests. Of course the alumnae were especially glad to hear the exclamations over the guest room which was their own work. Its lavendar and rose acces- sories and furniture cave a friendly welcome that would entice any guest.
We are hoping to see a number of alumnae back for the spring for- mal, Friday, April 13, so next time there should be lots of news.
Memphis Recommends an Easter Egg Hunt as a Money- Maker
By ROBERTA WILLIAMS DIVINE
ses of her are fleeting, but she is fine always to show up at meetings when she is in Memphis.
Do you know, I am proud of us!
Memphis Alumnae chapter I mean.
I always am, but the present occa-
sion is because our attendance is so
splendid. Fully three-fourths of our
regular members can be depended committee was appointed at that
upon to put in an appearance at meet- ings. Nobody ever seems to lose in- terest, and anybody who stays away invariably furnishes a "good ol' alibi" without in the least being held to account by the others.
Martha Lou Jones entertained us at our February meeting. W e were so happy to have present two more of our Kappa Omicron alumnae. Eleanor Clinton and Caroline Stock- ley, who left Southwestern at mid- year. If Eleanor makes us as good a worker as Elizabeth we are in luck-
indeed, and I am willing to wager that she will, because she has what our English cousins call "go". How fflad, too, we were to greet Sadie Ramsey Woolwine again. Our glimp-
time.
I did so much sub rosa talking and
moving about, seeking elusive news for To DRAGMA that I fear I missed some of the business of the meeting. I did hear Linda read one of Nell Fain's good letters, and I heard the spirited discussion as to whether or not we favor sending a delegate to the district convention. It seemed to be fairly well established that since the district convention deals especial- ly with active chapter problems there would be little gain to an alumnae delegate aside from the pleasure of social contacts.
Ruby Toombs Turnbull was host- ess to our March meeting. We were delighted to welcome one visitor, Eli-
Champaign-Urban a at Home to Townpeople in New Home
By MARGARET BURTON
Since our next meeting is to see the election of officers, a nominating


96 To DRAGMA zabeth Walker Bailey, a former candles. Trust Ruby to do things
president of Omicron. beautifully.
Election of officerstook precedence Now the Egg Hunt itself. I risked
of other business. Dorothy Nolan, having this letter late and losing my
chairman of the nominating commit- tee, presented a slate which was elected with but one exception. Mar- tha Lou Jones withdrew her nomina- tion for president because her Euro- pean trip will take her away for four months this summer, and I believe I have bragged before that Memphis Alumnae chapter functions all year
official head, to get in that item. We had it this afternoon, Easter Satur- day, on the Lake grounds, and it was the most tremendous success, both socially and financially. Ruby made such a wonderful chairman, we'll probably "wish the job" on her per- manently. W e recommend it tq the other chapters as a money-making scheme—but only if they are willing
in spite of our thoroughly hot sum-
mers. Shirley McDavitt Lake was to work! One or two suggestions
nominated from the floor and graci-
ously allowed us to add the duties of
President to the burden she is al-
ready carrying. I haven't heard not have to compete with the older Henry on the subject yet! One of ones. I plead guilty of staying with our Kappa Omicron alumnae, Mar- the tiny tots, because they were so tha Ambrose, is Vice-President. Ruby cunning in their bibs-and-tuckers Toombs Turnbull is Historian and
Elizabeth Clinton, Louise Thomason and Roberta Williams Divine were re-elected as Treasurer, Secretary and Editor, respectively.
Shirley Lake gave us the latest news from the active chapter. So en- couraged were wo bv the case with which we worked off the latest debt we incurred for the chapter house that we voted to spend nearly double the amount on some desired improve- ments. Shirley asked that a commit- tee be appointed to assist her in spending to the best advantage the fund thus made available, and Linda Terry and two of the active girls were chosen. Final reports were re- ceived and instructions issued for
the Easter Egg Hunt, and then Ruby- served us delicious tea, sandwiches and sweets from a table that was a picture of springtime with its golden
daffodils, pink fruit blossoms and rosy
with their attendant colored nurses, who were apparently as excited as their wee charges. Then the ctiy sent us special police who were chiefly useful in handling traffic and keep- ing the children out of the streets. Home-made candy in yellow and green containers found ready sale. The ice-cream was included in the price of the ticket, so we avoided "repeaters" by the simple expedient of tearing each entrance ticket in half and pinning half securely on the child, this to be presented for his cream. One more word and I am
done. Prizes! Real sure-enough white Easter bunnies! Goldfish in bowls! Tiny yellow and brown puff- balls of chickens! (Martha Lou's father set the eggs especially for us). Oh. it was such a dandy party — and we are $p glad it is over! We'll be glad to answer inquiries about our hunt.
Oklahoma City to Assist Xi in Fall Rushings By MARY LOUISE FOX SQUVRES
Since our last letter only two meet- sius Lane, Secretary; Ruth Black ings have been held, both of which Endicott, Treasurer; and Katherine have been business meetings. Our Douglas Loring, Editor.
meeting with Ruth Black Endicott
was devoted to the election of offi-
cers for the next year. Zalia Lill Hol-
man is our new President; Edna
White, V ice-President; Camille Cas-
that we found helpful may not be ^niss here. W e divided the children so that the pre-school group would
The last meeting was with Faye Daugherty Xewby. Plans were made for another rummage sale to be con- ducted April 23 at the Church Women's Community House in Okla-


MAY. 1928
homa City. The proceeds will be used for the early summer rush party which the alumnae chapter is plan- ning.
It was the privilege of Ruth Black Endicott, Marjori" Stafford. Edna White ami Marv Beth Grlssd to as-
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sist in the installation of Tulsa Alumnae chapter. W e are very proud of our sister chapter.
Our summer activities will be cen- tered entirely on assisting X i with plans for fall rush.
Chicago South Shore Entertains at Men's Party
By E L I Z A B E T H
Since the last letter to To DRAC- MA the men's party has been a big event of the South Shore chapter. At our February meeting, held at Dorothea Bauers, our President ap- pointed committees for food and en- tertainment for this event. A t this meeting we also had our yearly elec- tion of officers. We also had quite a discussion as to just what kind of charity work we would assist this
year. We welcomed Roberta Wood. (Pi), as a new member.
Our annual men's party was held
B R O W N H O O D
at the lovely home of Maude Xolte in celebration of Saint Patrick's Day. A delicious four-course dinner was served, our menu being selected with the men's tastes in mind. After dinner we journeyed to the basement of the Xolte home where we found all sorts of Saint Patrick's Day dec- orations. Shooting games and others which required great skill were in- dulged in. The remaining of the evening was .-pent in playing bridge.
Our April meeting will be held at the home of Iulia Crane.
Milwaukee to Hold June Meeting at Pine Lake
By FRIEDA L. DORNER
Bloomington Honors Our Grand President
By GRACE MILLER
One of our most interesting meet- ings of the year was held on March 9 when our Grand President, Rose Gardner Marx, was with us. A din- ner party was given in her honor at the home of Hannah Blair Xeal. A business session followed the dinner at which time Rose Gardner Marx gave an interesting: account of Uer
trip to Boston and of the Panhel- lenic sessions. With her pleasing per- sonality she won a place in our
hearts.
On the evening of March 28, at a
business meeting the following of- ficers were elected for the coming vear: President. Hanna Blair Xeal:
Milwaukee alumnae met in March at the home of Carol de la Hunt, with Olive Buboltz, assisting hostess. At our business meeting the follow- ing officers were elected: Helen Boyce, President; Margaret Paulus.
Vice-President; Geraldine Wright. Treasurer; Gladys Cardiff, Secre- tary; Leonora Brauu, Historian; Frieda Dorner. To DRAC.MA Editor.
The rest of the evening was spent in playing bridge. Verne Laming, (Theta), of La Grange, bid. was our guest that evening. It gives us great pleasure to entertain any of our sis-
ters, visiting in Milwaukee at any
time, and we trust that they will get in touch with us when in the city.
We regret to say that our April meeting was p small one. After a dinner at the College W oman's Club, we held a short business meeting, at which we voted favorably on the petition of the group at the Florida State College, and discussed plans for raising more money for our chapter.
Our next meeting will be at the home of Dorothy Marsh, in May. Our June meeting will be a picnic at Pine Lake with Frieda Dorner.


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