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Published by Alpha Omicron Pi, 2016-04-27 20:38:43

1927 May - To Dragma

Vol. XXII, No. 4

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sorority in Teachers' college and Kloise Keefer and Ruth Palmer were recently initiated into Theta Sigma Phi, honorary professional sorority for girls in journalism. Geraldine Heikes was elected secretary of the Big Sister Board and Eloise Keefer was elected as vice-president of the Asso- ciated Women Student Board. Bernice Giesler will serve on the World Forum staff of the Y. W . C. A. for the coming year, and Geraldine Heikes will he on the publicity staff.
Of course we all are talking about convention and wishing that we all could go, not this year for most of us, but maybe sometime.
SIGMA PRESENTS FRESHMEN AT TEA By RUTH BOYD, University of California
The spring semester opened with excitement for Sigma chapter. On our return from the Xmas holidays, we were greeted with the interesting news that Helen Herrick, one of our sophomores, and William F . Know- land, Zeta Psi. had eloped New Year's Kve. Helen and Billy are still in college and both intend to graduate. In the meantime, they assure us that there is nothing like married life.
We did not do any rushing this season as there were few girls whom we considered eligible, and the chapter is nearly full since we took in so many in the fall. We initiated ten girls, Kay Carey, Delight Fredricks, Alfreda Sbarboro, Helen Packard, Lenore Selig, Helen Cullen, Martha Quayle, Paula de I.uca, Ruth Herrick and Jane Green.
We are expecting a visit from our district superintendent, Ixniise Ben- ton Oliver, and are planning a tea to be given in her honor. Our formal tea to present our freshmen was held March 18 and our formal dance that evening. Spring had donated many beautiful blossoms for the occasion, and the weather was perfect—of course everyone had a wonderful time. The sixth of April has been set for the Axe Rally which always precedes our track meet with Stanford. We are planning a rush dinner before the rally so that we may become acquainted with many of the girls who will be coining to college in August.
Melzena Lcssard. ('28), was initiated into "Torch and Shield," women's honor society. Miriam Collins, ('27), has been chosen to represent the woman of the University at the Intercollegiate Association of Presidents of Associated Women Students at Urbana, Illinois, the end of this month.
Flections and the fraternity "ex" came together. The elections turned out wonderfully with Marion Smith as president, Jerry Mills as vice-president, and Grace Smith as rush captain. We hope that the returns from the fraternity "ex" may be as favorable. Final examinations begin April 26 and end May 6, then vacation for three wonderful months!
THETA'S CHAPER( >N LEAVES By JUNE FREEMAN, De Pauw University
First of all we must tell you about our new initiates. On March 20 we held initiation for thirteen girls. They are Dorothy Kllen Barr, Bick- nell; Madeline Findley, Columbus: Charlotte Grace, Logansport: Fae Houston, Indianapolis; Virginia l.uckett, French Lick; Margaret McLean, Greencastle; Marian Monroe, Connersville; Ruth Pickard, Marshall. Illi- nois; Lucille Reynolds. Marshall. Illinois; Maude Stanley. Maywood, Illi-
nois; Pauline Starke, Shelburn; Louise Waldorf, Indianapolis; and Alpha Williams, Greencastle.
After initiation we gave a breakfast to our new sisters.
We also have a new pledge. Fern Davis, of Indianapolis.
Fveryone is very much excited just now over a new house. We have
already bought a lot, and plans are under way for building. W e are to hold a rummage sale and cake sale soon to help make money for it.
The state luncheon and dance was held in Indianapolis March 26. Theta was presented at the luncheon with the scholarship pitcher. Dorothy Fllen Rarr was awarded the scholarship pin. The pin was the gift of


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the chapter and is jeweled with rubies and j>carls. Fae Houston received the Caroline Pierce activity cup. This cup is to be given each year to the freshman girl most active in campus activities.
Our chaperon. Miss Hamilton, left us some time ago on account of illness. We regret that she cannot return this year. We are now getting along with temporary chaperons.
Dorothy Baldwin has also withdrawn from school on account of the illness of her mother.
Louise Waldorf has been initiated ami is now a charter member of the De Pauw chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national scholastic fra- ternity for freshman women. This is the first year that the fraternity has been in existence on this campus,
Margarqt McLean has been elected secretary of Student Council.
Caroline Pierce has been selected for one of the leads in the May Day play, "Smiling Through."
Lorene Golden and Mary Elizabeth Houck are to attend the scholar- ship banquet given each year by Panhellenic.
Our Spring Formal is to be held April 30. and we are all looking forward to it with much anticipation.
DELTA SELLS SANDWICHES TO AID FINANCES By MARGARET CAVERI.Y. Tufts College
Thts week of April 2 we are having our annual spring vacation. After we get back, there are only nine weeks before final examinations, and we have much to do.
All the excitement of the "big" initiation and banquet is over. Seven of the eleven pledges made their four C's and were initiated February 14at the Hotel Vendome in Boston. We made it a Valentine Day affair with Lydia Glidden as toastmistress. Alice Spear spoke for the alumnae. The other four girls are to be initiated the Mondav we arrive at school— April 11.
We are having a wonderful time making money. We had one rum- mage sale in one of the "slum" districts of Somerville. Another is planned to take place soon. W e are selling sandwiches in the girls' dormitories also. Fach week two girls have charge of making and selling them, then turning in the money to the treasurer the following Monday at meeting. We expect to have a food sale.
Recently there was n Panhellenic luncheon at the Boston university club. Quite a few of our girls went in. New Hampshire university girls presented their arguments for "sororities" which they had used in a debate with Radcliffe college. The latter college supported the negative side of the question.
Spring Formal is April 22 in Goddard Gymnasium. Max Mclson, who is going to Art School in New York, is planning the decorations. The "gym" is to represent a huge circus tent with side shows and so forth around the sides underneath the balcony.
The sophomore play is to be Jackson Day. One of our new members, Dorothy Draper, has the leading part. Toddy Mclnerney, Maria Mc- Lellan, Virginia Drury, and Conine Handy have parts, too.
April 26 we are to have an ail-college track meet. Peggy Arnold, our president, has charge of all events as she is president of the Athletic Association.
We are looking forward to having fraternity camp again this year. No definite plans have been made as yet, but we hope to get some camp on Cape Cod near the salt water where we can be by ourselves.
GAMMA HAS EIGHT ON DEAN'S LIST By DELPHENE ANDREWS, University of Maine
February 28, we proudly pinned nine AOFT pins on our newest sisters, Flizabeth Mason, Fleanor Clark. F.sther Hawkes, Kathleen Andrews,


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Pauline Nickerson, Jermnette Koney, Helena Johnson, Louise Grindell, and Eunice Barrows. The initiation and banquet were held at the Bangor House. How happy and thrilled we Felt sitting about the long tables covered with roses and lighted by red candles. A large number of alumnae were back. Miss Buzzill entertained us with tales of the old initiations when our chapter was Phi Gamma. We were especially glad to have an Epsilon AOI1 with us, too.
Banks are out again, and we continue to shine. Eight of us made the Deans list : Jessie Ashworth, Sylvia Kurson, Clara Peabody, Helen Pea- body, Pauline Seavey, Inez Stevens, Anna Stinchficld and Evelyn Stalford.
Other honors have been coming our way. Jessie Ashworth has been initiated to Contributor's club. Bobbie White is Captain of Hockey. Anna Stinchfield has the lead in the Junior Week play "Hell Bent lor Heaven." Serena Wood has the second lead. Jessie Ashwo'rth has made the Debating team.
Gamma was well represented in basketball. Ethel Cummings, Mary Robinson, Gint Stalford and Polly Seavey made their varsity M's. label has been elected captain for next year. Mary Robinson. Ethel Cummings. Polly Seavey, Gint Stalford, Jessie Ashworth, and Holly Hawkes were members of the winning class team and received their numerals.
Some of our girls are very much interested in the girls* glee club which has recently been formed on the campus. Holly Hawkes. Esther Hawkes, Jeannette Roney, Eleanor Dark, Lil Mason. Kathleen Andrews, Del Andrews. Polly Seavey and Lillie Sawyer are members.
We are all looking forward to April 15. when Al Webster is enter- taining us at a dinner dance at the club house at Lucerne-in-Maine.
RHO PROFITS BY SUBSCRIPTION DANCE By KATHRVN KKNDRR K, Northwestern University
So many things have happened since the last letter was written that I hardly know where to begin.
On March 12 Rho had formal initiation at Dot Hills'. We welcome seven initiates who are now so proudly wearing their Alpha O badges: Jane Batterson. Norma Coe, Olive Fisher. Mildred Parker, Gertrude Runyon. Dee Vogel. and Phyllis Yoorhies. Afterwards we adjourned to the Surf hotel for our Initiation Banquet. Melita Skillen was the speaker
of the evening, with Mary Stephenson as toastmistress.
After a siege of strenuous rushing since midyears Rho welcomes
eleven new pledges: Dorothy Blair. ('29). Chicago; Nan Bolas. (30), Chicago: Mary Campbell. ('28), Evanston; Lois Dickie. ('30), Chicago; Eleanor Droege. ('29). Lakewood. Ohio; Mae Hallberg, ('30), Chicago; Dorothy Lowe. ('28). Gary. Ind.; Ruth McNamara. ('29), Chicago; Har- riet Mauley, ('30), Rockton, 111; Jane Martindale, ('29), Chicago; Hazel Wilbar, ('30), Gordon, Texas.
Rho bad the pleasure of entertaining Joanna Donlon Huntington not so long ago. While she was lure we gave a lea in her honor; all the sorori- ties on campus were invited as well as prominent Northwestern alumnae and the Mothers' club of Rho. We also entertained her at fraternity dinner at Goldie Buehler's.
I mustn't forget to tell you about our Subscription dance—really it is getting to be an annual affair. This year we held it in the Crystal ball- room of the Edgewater Beach hotel. It was a grand success, everybody was there. And Dot Hills says that we are realizing about $500' clear profit. More money for the house.
Cupid has been doing a rushing business this spring. Marion Warnes, C25), announced her engagement to Albert Miller recently. And Dot Pearson, ('25), announced her engagement to Howie Signor. ('27), a Phi Kappa Sig at Northwestern. Hazel Wolfe, a pledge of ours until she
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And now lor personals: Rita Biondi has won a fellowship (or gradu- ate work in zoology for the coming year at N'orthwestern. Ruthie Tarrant has parts in two plays that are being given by the Thylians—in "Treasure Island" and in "Ten Minutes By the Clock." Kay Moss has a part in the play, "Los Habladores," which is being given by The Spanish club. Blanche McGregor has been elected vice-president of Dot and Circle, hon- orary rifle sorority. Lois Dickie was recently initiated into Dot and Circle.
Katliryn Kendrick has been initialed into Theta Sigma Phi, national, hon- orary and professional fraternity for women in journalism. Mildred James is business manager of 7 he Barker. Ruth Batterson led the Senior ball with Ziggie Solheim, senior class president. Harriet Mauley has made the freshman basketball team, and Peg Parker has been elected head of volley ball for next year.
LAMBDA ENTERTAINS ALUMNAE CHAPTERS By DOROTHY M . QUINN. Stanford University
In another week finals will be with us again, to mark the close of another quarter for the Lambda girls. Isn't it just too bad that a happy, (and it has been happy), term must always be ended by this grappling with and slaying of that horrid ogre examinations? But then, while we are just at present very intent upon a successful slaying, the thought that a week's holiday period and then the happiest, the play- time, of a Stanford year, spring quarter, awaits us just beyond this strife, makes undue amount of diligence now. almost acceptable!
Although we are keenly anticipating these glories of a Stanford spring- time, we cannot but admit that the past winter has been both happy and profitable for Lambda of Alpha Omicron Pi. First, I must tell you that the recent elections made Aileen Brown our future president. Still are we intent upon the goal of scholarships, not forgetting, however, that Alpha Omicron Pi too, must gain prominence on the campus by representation in all activities. By the support of some of the more dramatically inclined sisters, we have aided in making campus productions successful, and for those interested in other fields there have been achievements in the liter- ary, leadership, executive, athletic, etc., endeavors of the college.
Our social life for the winter has been made up of exchange dinners with other sororities and fraternities, a tea for the women who entered Stanford after the Christmas holidays, an exceptionally successful informal dance, and numerous faculty dinners. This program was brought to a close on Saturday, March 5, when we entertained the alumnae chapters of the vicinity, and the mothers, at an open house and tea.
We appreciate so much the enthusiastic way in which the old girls responded to our call (many live at such a distance that long motor trips, only, made their acceptances possible), and can only hope that they were as happy on that day of reunion as they made the active girls of Lambda chapter.
IOTA HAS A NEW PHI BETA KAPPA By MARY ELIZAIIKTH JKXS. University of Illinois
Iota chapter announces the initiation of the following: Mary Brear- ton. C2X). Bonita Busian, ('28), leanette Shepard. ('29), Marian Olive, C29). .Margaret Harlan, ('30), Velma Brown, ('30) Ruth Glenk. ('30). Lola Busian, (Rho '26) was present at the initiation ceremony to witness
the initiation of her sister. Bonita.
We also want you to meet our new pledges. Theda Wayson, ('30),
and Hazel Menge, ("'30).
Margaret Burton, ('27) has just been elected to membership in Phi
Beta Kappa. We are very proud of our new Phi Beta member.
Betty Schraeder, as you may have heard, won the beauty contest con- ducted by the Chicago Tribune, and is the happy winner of the $11,000
prize offered to her as holder of first place in the contest.


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Angelene Saling, ('28), was elected Undergraduate Representative of the local Y . \V . C. A . on the campus. Congratulations. Angelene!
Mary Elizalx-th Jens, ('29), also received a position in the Y . W . C. A . Second Cabinet.
Frances Cassady, ('29) was elected Social Chairman of Gold Feathers, a sophomore campus organization for women.
lota chapter held its annual Stable Dance on March 19 in the c hapter house. Everybody was there, and we had just a wonderful time. The house was decorated to look like the "stable" from which the dance got its name.
The other day we were all greatly surprised and thrilled when, on walking past our lots, we saw a lot of men digging. Yes, they were actually starting the excavation for our new house! By now the "hole" is dug out, and they are starting to lay the foundations for the house which should be ready to move into by next September. Naturally we find the prospect of moving into a new house next fall a very pleasant
one.
Simultaneously with the departure of old Jack Frost and the arrival of >pring. the long drag of the winter quarter was brought to a delightful close with the visit of Joanna Donlon Huntington at Minnesota. Her visit was all too short, and we were most reluctant to have her go. She h It with us, however, a precious bundle of "remembers", plus quantities of inspiration and new ambitions. And so with the coming of the new quarter, we of Tau were up and doing. Pep was the password and Spiz- zeringtum was the slogan. Mightily did they achieve and of this shall be the burden of my tale.
It was still in the sun and snow that Hazel Hitchcock jousted in the field of sports and won for herself a coveted letter M , and much honor for us. Having starred for four years in Kasketball, track, swimming, and hockey, and causing no end of trouble for her opponents, she proved her- self equally proficient indoors when she was vice president of the Aquatic League, president of the Inter-House Athletic League and chairman of the Women's Athletic Board. Following closely in her footsteps is little Marguerite Lentner who has played varsity baseball for two years and starred in volleyball as well.
Another of the high lights in my story of noble endeavour is Cecile Yelland who has been the campus editor of the Minnesota Daily for the University of Minnesota Agricultural college this entire past year—let me
add. 'tis a i>osition of staggering responsibility and many laurel wreaths. Her achievement is paralleled by Kathryn Haven. Harriet Pratt and Eileen Satterly who were elected to the Junior and Freshmen Commissions re- spectively of the Y. W. C. A. and who have been prominent as well as active in W . S. G. A. I am growing breathless with the length of this recital. I shall therefore, confine myself to merely mentioning the fact that: Alice Dornberg has a feature story in the last edition of the Ski- U-Mah, and is a regular contributor. Helen Woods is president of Theta Epsilon literary society Alice Laskey, Evangeline Nary and Cannon Frazee all made Aquatic I-eague. Alva Prouty is on the Ticket Commit- ter for the 1927 Senior Prom; and that, I, ye humble scribe, have been appointed chairman of the Reception Committee for that august and all important affair.
We pridefully proclaim the following girls an investment in happiness for the little point of the present moment, and a dependable source of improvement and of success for the future of the Alpha O's of the North-
west. Our new initiates are: Hazel Hitchcock. Harriet Pratt, Katherine Nibergall, Alice Dornberg, Josyphine Smith, Jessie McAdams, Florence
TAU ENTERTAINS JOANNA HUNTINGT< >.\ By MARY VIRGINIA GOODMAN, University of Minnesota


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Scherer, baleen Slatterly, and Helen Strueble. Our new pledges are Kath- erine Murray and Fay Cable.
And thus my sisters, 1 leave you. The talc is done. I drop a tear upon the page and bid you goodbye.
CHI GIVES A SEA-SHORE PARTY By MARV C. BRH.I., Syracuse University
Although initiation is almost two weeks past, it is still uppermost in our minds. Most important, of course are our new initiates: Katherine Brown, ('30), Doris Burleigh, ('30), Thelma Casey, ('29), Helen Gillis,
('30), Phoebe Goodwin, ('30), Victoria Jackson, ('30), Grace Jungen, ('29), Olive MacDonald, ("29), and Katherine Murtaugh, ('30). We were very glad indeed to welcome the fine bunch of alumnae who returned for the week-end, and also the four jolly sisters from Epsilon. The new
initiates presented us with a very pretty table, and a |>eautiful basket of roses, on the occasion. Altogether it was a perfect initiation.
Chi came out on top in Hill elections this spring. We have repre- sentatives in the three major activities: Catherine Becker, ('29), repre- sents us in W. A. A., as manager of Track; Marion Moody, ('28), was appointed chairman of Program Committee in Y. W. C. A.; and Mary Brill, ('28). was elected secretary- of W. S. G. A. Three of our new initiates have survived first cuts for women's cheerleaders, Doris Burleigh, Victoria Jackson, and Katherine Murtaugh. Marion .Moody, ('28), be- comes Secretary of Panhellenic Association by rotation of offices.
Perhaps it was the fact that Chicbee Lewis, ('28), came out second in the last swimming meet, that the clever idea of a sea-shore rushing party- was evolved. It was given on April 4, at the chapter house, and we enter- tained a very nice group of prospective rushees. The sea-shore idea was carried out with the shell souvenirs and refreshments of pop and ice cream cones.
Speaking of parties—we were entertained the other evening by Pi Beta Phi at an informal party sponsored by Panhellenic. We had a lovely time. On Washington's birthday, we entertained Pi Kappa Alpha at an informal dance at the house. Now, we are looking forward with anticipation to our spring formal which is to be given at the chapter house on May 7.
Last, but not least, we are very glad to introduce our latest pledge, Mildred Carmen. I'30), of Brooklyn.
U P S I L O N L O O K S F O R W A R D T O C O N V E N T I O N By DOROTHY JUNK DICKINSON, University of Washington
So many things have happened since the last letter that ye editor scarcely knows where to start. However, 1 can think of no nicer way to begin than by announcing our new pledges, Loretta Chasse, Cutbank. Montana, and Elinor Stephens of Seattle. Loretta is very much inter- ested in Y. W. C. A. work, Elinor is a music major.
On April 2 we gave that greatly anticipated and often discussed affair, the formal. The new Inglewood Country club, a spacious, lovely place, was the scene of the AOII dinner dance. Helen Hinsdale and Clydene Morris were in charge of the affair, and they deserve a great deal of praise for the extremely nice party that was given. The greatest surprise of the evening was the announcement of the marriage of Betty Brattain. ('26). and Jack Charleston, Delta Tau Delta.
Edith Broom and Margaret Bare are back with us again. Both girls underwent appendicitis operations last quarter which, of course, necessi- tated their withdrawal from school.
Gwendolyn Showcll has been appointed to serve on the elections committee and the crew tag sale committee. Margaret Bare is chairman of the Junior Day tree planting committee and has charge of try-outs for the Junior Girls' Vodvil. Roberta Mudjtett and Phyllis Walker are on Y. W . C. A. council. Loretta Chasse, Winona Flanders and Irene Baker


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made Y. W . C. A . cabinet for next year. Clydene Morris is manager of the women's tennis tournament. Elizabeth Reeves took part in the St. Cecilia's concert in Tacoma recently.
We are happy indeed to be able to announce that Mrs. C. S. Whittlesey of Seattle has consented to act as patroness for Upsilon chapter.
Marcella Schneider from Alpha Phi was delegate to the Spurs con- vention held here at Washington. Marcella was a very delightful visitor, and we enjoyed her brief stay with us. She has been elected vice presi- dent of Spurs.
On January 23 we had our first initiation. Nine girls, Ruth Nunan, Grace Ginger, Clydene Morris, Olive Fitz, Melanie Peterson, Mary Hilke, Peggy Rinkel, Alice Stuntz, Elizabeth Reeves were initiated. On April 10 we are having our second initiation, Aileen Monks, Maxine Xorris, Marjorie Mayo, and Dorothy Benton will then be proud possessors of the AOII pin.
There is much to look forward to, parties, picnics, senior breakfast and the climax of all—Convention!
NU KAPPA'S "TAKE-OFF" ON LOCAL THEATRE WINS FIRST PLACE
By NUJIA AHI.OWICH. Southern Methodist University
To start things off pleasantly I want to mention some of Nu Kappa's social activity of the semester. Sunday afternoon teas for pledges and initiates—just little "get-together" meetings which we all enjoy. On Feb- ruary 21 we entertained representatives of all fraternities and sororities and other friends with a formal dance at the Dallas Country club. We've been told it was the best party of the year,—and we're so happy that it really was
a success. Marjorie Holland, pledge, entertained Nu Kappa with a bridge party at which the St. Patrick motif was artistically employed. Then as a part of our social activity of the semester, we entertained our brother and sister Greeks and officials of the University with a formal tea at the home of Alice Reynolds. Gladys Bandy, pledge, has been elected to Swastika, inter-sorority social society. A Nu Kappa girl, Numa Ablowich repre- sented S. M . U . at the annual pageant of the Ft. W'orth Horse Show. She reports a great time acting as S. M . U . princess at the several social affairs.
Margaret Vaughan Branscombe visited in the city last week, and we were so happy to welcome again the founder and former Alumnae Advisor of Nu Kappa. We were delighted that she and Margaret Bonner Bentley
(the other founder of Nu Kappa) could he our guests at an informal luncheon. Our only regret is that we didn't get to be with them longer. F.thel Mae Whitaker has been chosen as a member of the art staff of the Crimson Colt and the Rotunda (the S. M. U. annual) and is doing splendid work. We're proud of her. Artie Lee Sypert is assisting the
Rotunda staff in the "class" department, and we may be assured that it will be the best ever.
I've already told you of our "canned goods" club. In addition to this we have this month disposed of at least $25 worth of old clothing to the Good Will Industry. Perhaps I should explain that this industry gives employment, at a lair wage, to poor people who are unable to"secure employment elsewhere or are physically unfit for hard work and are too proud to beg. They may earn an honest living by renovating old garments donated to the Industry to be sold, at a very cheap price, to other poor people. This plan gives to the people concerned a feeling of confidence and self-respect which absolute direct charity could never afford.
Nu Kappa is thrilled over plans for convention. Everyone wants to go. Artie Lee Sypert will act as our official representative.
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and Patches" its annual stunt program. Our skit consisted of a "take-off" on a local theatre. First we presented the usual organ numbers accom- panied by slides (audience singing) then the orchestra, playing a popular song "a la kazoo," "Two Dancers from Hollywood" and a "Personality Girl"—an favorites at this particular theatre, which is one of the best in the city. We're all so happy and proud that general opinion, as well as newspaper reports, have given A O n first place.
Early in March we initiated thirteen girls, thereby doubling the number m the active chapter. They are: Eva Fulcher, Wuanita Johnson, Kath- leen Williams. Antoinette Smith, Grace Cunningham. Ethic Mary Smith, Marv Osborne, Martha Baird, Dorrell Cunningham. Elva Perry. Rebecca Roberts, Margaret Pannill and Lillian Cox. Following the initiation service the pledges entertained with a midnight supper. It was all quite fine!
This year we held a regular study hall before taking frat exams, and we're anxiously awaiting the result of the experiment. This week we elected new officers. Those who will be installed in a few days are: President, Linna Laura W allace; vice president, W uanita Johnson: record- ing secretary, Grace Cunningham: corresponding secretary Rebecca Roberts: assistant corresponding secretary. Lillian Cox: treasurer, Elva Perry; editor to To DRAGMA, Margaret Pannil ; historian, Alice Reynolds; Panhellenic representatives, Numa Ablowich and Antoinette Smith ; door- keeper, Mary Osborne; alumnate advisor, Norma Pendleton Lytle.
Lois Moseley gave her senior piano recital this week. It was wonder- ful! Lois is planning Chautauqua directory work next summer.
We're eagerly awaiting a visit with Mary Rose Barrens, our District Superintendent, this week-end. Xi. why don't you let her come on to S. M. U.?
BETA PHI GOES TO INDIANAPOLIS FOR STATE LUNCHEON AND DANCE
By AucV. ( ' LLN'ANE, University of Indiana
The clan has gathered from spring vacation, bubbling over, with a few exceptions, in anticipation of the fun to come. The Prom is very near at hand, and our Spring Dance is to be given the first part oi May.
Beta Phi has been mighty busy the last two months. First and nearest to all our hearts was initiation, of course. On Sunday. February 13, we welcomed eight girls, and Joyce Armstrong of Bedford, Aileen McQuinn of Terre Haute, Adaline Hughes of Angola, Analfe Shaw of Bloomington. Georgia Love Hendrick and Margaret Weldy. of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Naomi Nash of Rushville, and Mollie Messner of Hartford City are now our sure-miff A O n sisters.
Our Formal in February was a huge success. Everyone of us had a wonderful time with her best beau, and we were sorry to turn off our monogram and go up stairs—I won't say to bed.
Next the Bloomington Alumnae chapter was installed. These girls have always been big sisters to us, but now we can develop into mutual aid societies, and call upon each other in times of need.
Two weeks ago we went up to Indianapolis for the state luncheon and dance. The luncheon was adorable, the talks interesting, the stunts clever, while everyone, boys and girls together, pronounced the dance the best ever.
On the campus Aileen McQuinn made varsity and swimming teams, Kate Lawrence, Thetis Kemp, Vivian Ellis, and Adaline Hughes made basketball teams. Jean Green is our contestant in the beauty contest. Georgia Love Hendrick was one of eight honor students on the campus.
Margaret Weldy is a pledge to Tau Kappa Alpha. Mary Kay Geake was our representative in Jordan River Revue and has just returned from the tour through the state with the cast.


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And pins! Well, there are four new ones since January, and the Spring Drive hasn't started! Mary K a y has Shocklcy Lockridge's Phi Gam pin, Peg Coombs has George Tomey's Sigma N u pin, Frances Connor has Graydon Hubbard's Sigma N u pin. and Vivian Ellis is wear- ing Squint Howard's Lambda Chipin. Half our house are now wearing
pins, and there are still two months o f school. Great expectations!
Mae Mobley is at home for the rest of the semester recovering from
a flu infection. D o w e miss her? Well!
Katharyn Hoadley is expected home the last o f April from a Mediter-
ranean cruise. Judging from the treasures she has brought from her previous trips, we don't expect to be able to see her for the curios.
We have two new pledges to announce. Pauline Hindsley of Union City, and Kathryn Henderson of M t. Vernon are now wearing the sheaf o f wheat.
We are getting so interested in convention that we all wish we could beinSeattle. Butsomeofuswillenjoyitallbyproxy,andweknow you will love Beanie, o u r representative.
Shall we meet each other in June?
ETA SENDS EIGHT GIRLS T O MATRIX BANQUET By MARION TUETS. University o f Wisconsin
Our mid-semester exams are over at last, and we are all enjoying our spring vacation, though probably we are not resting as we should after a rather full eight weeks. N o one ever does.
The most important and exciting event was Joanna Huntington's visit. She spent only three days with us. and we wish it could have been much longer. H e r talk at chapter meeting w as very inspiring, and w e hope that all of you may some day listen to her and know her. She makes one realize what AOII really means, and we hope to have her with us again as soon as possible.
We have three new pledges this semester of whom we expect a great deal. They are Isabel Ollbrich. Alice Knauf and Dorothv Schmidt.
Our activity list is getting larger all the time. Carol De la Hunt was initiated into the National Collegiate Players and is also to give her original dance in this spring's Dance Drama. Mildred Engler had the lead in the Pre-Prom play, "Captain Applejack", and is try-outs chair-
man lor the Wisconsin Players.
Dottie Hardie, Charlotte Tegttneyer, a n d Ruth Reinert were o n Prom
Committees, and Elizabeth Davidson was an assistant Prom Queen.
Our basketball team came out second in the Inter-mural games, and
the swimming team made a very good showing.
Theta Sigma Pi gave its annual Matrix Banquet lor those ranking
high m scholarship and activities. Eight of our girls attended this vear. Carol De la Hunt directed the one-act play which was presented at the banquet.
Helen Patterson was just initiated to Sigma Lambda, a professional art sorority and was elected Panhellenic Professional delegate. Lucille Goedde and Mildred Fngler are on Senior class committees and Timmie Hughes, as secretary of the class, is assistant chairman over all com- mencement committees. W e hope that o u r activities will continue to increase during the rest of the semester as they have this first hall.
Wereceivedthesubmissionplansforournewhouseafewdaysago. It is darling and very good-looking. W e have finally decided on a lot which is directly on the lake and will be one of the three sororities thus located. By this time next year we shall be well settled in the new house which has been a dream for so long.
On April 2, we gave a reception for the faculty which turned out to be a great success. W e had nearly a hundred and filty guests, and they all seemed to enjoy it. In fact, many of them expressed a wish


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that other organizations on the campus would have such receptions. W e are looking forward to our next one,forthe faculty are very interesting people to talk to and know, and they are really human and not a bit
frightening as most students seem to think.
ALPHA PHI GIRLS PROMINENT IN DRAMATICS By MERCEDES STAEBLER, Montana State College
So very much can happen in the short space of three months. Here it is spring already. It won't he long now before we will be seeing one another at convention in Seattle. W e are planning on having quite a delegation from Alpha P h i chapter. W e have been newly inspired with Alpha O enthusiasm by o u r charming district superintendent, Mary Rose Barrons. who spent a few days with us last week. If you don't know Marv Rose, be sure to become personally acquainted with her at Convention'. You'll love her, too. B ig black eyes, long black hair and a heavenly voice that just carries y o u away. Such is Mary Rose a n d a' lot more.
February 26 was our local chapter Founders' Day. and it was a very happy one. A t three o'clock we initiated five enthusiastic girls: Marjone Spaulding, Ruth Asbury. Wanda Henegan, Geraldine Bowden and Mary O'Leary. A verv lovely initiation banquet w as held at the chapter house alter which o u r winter formal party took place. A beautiful day to the last minute.
Marcella Schneider, our new vice president, returns tomorrow from Seattle where she has been attending the Spur Convention. Spur is a service organization which was made national by our local chapter at Montana State college. Marcella is the present local president.
Alta Atkinson and Mercedes Staebler both had leading roles m the Tormentor dramatic production. "So This is London" and have just returned from a very successful tour over the western part of the state with the play. Mercedes is now busy with the lead in a comic opera, "The Chimes of Normandy" which is to be given very soon.
Bernice Crane, our new president, was unanimously elected as cor- responding secretary of F.urodelphian, and Marjorie Spaulding was elected as undergraduate representative o f Y.W.C.A.
Saturday afternoon o u r freshmen gave a very successful Bridge party to raise money for the Student Organization Room. Now we areall about to busy' ourselves to raise convention money. There is a lot yet to happen before school closes, but in the meantime let us all concentrate on meeting one another in Seattle.
NU OMICRON PLANS RUMMAGE SALE Bv HELEN MAYES DODO. Yanderbilt University.
N. O . is expectantly looking forward to the coming o f the two national officers, Elizabeth Ileywood Wyman and Joanna Donlon Huntington,on April 13, when the proverbially thirteen changes to the throw of Lady-
Luck.
As usual we are well represented in student activities. In the spring
election of Student Council for '27-'28, Frances Carter and Daisy Tucker are o u r sophomore representatives, a n d Georgia Ledbetter (secretary) and Sara Staley. Frances Carter is the undergraduate representative of Y . W., which officer represents the LTniversity in all Y . W . college student conferences.
We had the exam April 2. from four to six. Afterward we had a buffet supper, followed by meeting and elections for '27-'28. Georgia Ledl>etter of Memphis will be our president.
Elizabeth Tanksley. little sister of Corrinne. was initiated at the first of the third term. She came to Vanderbilt, as a transfer from Pea- bodv. at Christmas. .
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for philanthropic work. The plans include a rummage sale, manless dance, and big bridge party at night. The bridge party will be given on the campus in Memorial Hall, and will be for both girls and boys. We are planning a big affair with a striking success at the close.
PS1 GIRLS EARN MONEY FOR NEW HOUSE By GRACE E. MACML'LLAN, University of Pennsylvania
Now, as the days become balmy, and the time draws so near, our thoughts are turning Seattle-ward. Living as far cast as we do makes it scarcely possible for many to represent Psi this year. But everyone is thinking and planning for those lucky two or three who will make the trip to convention. We have consulted maps, railroad books, illustrated catalogs and route agencies until we feel that the only thing new to us will be actually to see it all.
In February we initiated several of our pledges. Betty Herbst, Polly Partridge, Marion Simon, Peg Pierce, Betty Gaston. Louise Seyfert were made new AOll's. Early in March we were proud to make our bouse-chaperon, Dr. Miriam Iszard, one of us, too. Dr. [szard, while but
a "freshman" in the fraternity, has Ph.D. wisdom, and so much that we can't bring ourselves to ask her to answer door-bells, take telephone mes- sages, and perform errands in the manner of the usual new member!
We have given another card party which proved quite a success. Still there arc a few hundred dollars to be met, and I wish you all could see the ways we have decided to make money. Each individual has taken it upon herself to be responsible for ten dollars. And of the many ways of raising the money here are a tew: One is selling candy, one Is mak- ing dresses, another handkerchiefs, still others are baking and selling cakes, cleaning the fraternity house (saving the weekly expense of a house cleaning by an outside woman), working in department stores on Saturday, minding children, and tutoring!—The financial demands on our
girls have been heavy, but as yet we've heard only a few distant rum- blings, and they've been good-natured ones at that.' Anyway, our house will be paid for some day. It certainly will not be our treasurer's fault if it isn't. Dot Cross has untiringly begged, borrowed and stolen (figuratively, of course) our dollars for the past year.
Some unfortunate things have occurred to a few of our girls. Kmily Niblock, Bertha Bennett, Tootie Choate and Polly Partridge have leave of absence from school because of illness. Emily is convalescing from an appendicitis operation, and has not been initiated as yet. Polly has almost recovered. Bertha was bordering on a breakdown aiid had to cease her wide and varied activities. Tootie has been seriously ill since September.
She had been the most scintillating star in the AOII heavens here, and we have missed her. it is difficult to say how much. It will be a happy day when all are back again with us.
Last Saturday, our alumnae gave a card party. It was no ordinary card party, for there was also a fashion show connected with it. The models were chosen from the active and alumnae chapter. And very splendid models. I must say. they must have been. It was lots of fun, and an ex- perience, too, to pick out pretty hats and dresses to one's heart's content, and then exhibit them! Evelyn Stevenson, Peg Scott. Rosalind Marsh, Dorothy Crumback. Helen Brennan and Grace MacMullan were models from the active chapter.
It seems that the year has passed like a thunderstorm,—quickly, bril- liantly, and leaving many things to be remembered. It has been a red letter year for Psi. W e have concentrated most everything on our home, —our first real home. It will always mean something more than brick and green paint to those of us who were active AOII's in 1926-27. The next time we shall be exchanging views and talking to other Alpha O's will be in person,—at Seattle—at Convention in the magic month—June!


TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 429 I'll I HAS A DREAM SHIP A T K. U. KAK NIVAL
By GERTRUDE S. SEARCY, University of Kansas
"No use explaining." Spring's here and here to stay. June bugs, robins, cherry blossoms and new fraternity pins have all made their ap- pearance. Song birds perch in the big tree outside our window and warble to us every morning.
Ami speaking of songbirds. Phi's own particular warbler came back with the springtime. Mary Rose Barrons Bitted in one day. sang some of our favorite songs, inspected the chapter and flew on to Ni. She came back to us as district superintendent, but she is the same Mary Rose re- gardless of the dignity of her office and the two years' experience she has had away from Phi.
Much to our pleasure she stayed with us several days, making her- self quite at home in spite of the changes wrought by a new house and the new faces in the chapter. During her visit the chapter gave a tea in her honor for the Greek letter organizations, the Hill professors and their wives.
Our informal spring party was given March 19 in the chapter house, which was decorated with festoons of lavendar wisteria.
Since the last letter four girls have been pledged: Helen 'Latum, Kansas City, Kan.: May Allison. Independence; Helen Faye, Wichita;
and Helen Cleveland, Memphis. Tenn.
Initiation services were held Februarv 1.? for Marcella Morawetz.
Lawrence; Lois and Bernice Reed. Hoxie; Berneice Petersen. Kansas City. M o.; Irene Crispin, Junction City; and Amelia W oodward. Kansas City. Mo. Following the services the chapter attended church in a body and* then went to the house for a formal banquet.
Isadore Douglas is back with us this semester after being out the fall term on account of an appendicitis operation. We lost Helen Gragg and Evelyn Alrich from the active chapter by graduation in February. Bernice Reed is also out this semester, but will be with us again in the fall in order to graduate with the spring class.
Alice W ard, of W ashington, was elected Phi chapter delegate to the national convention. Alice came to us last year from Rockford college. Rock ford. 111. She has been steward of the chapter this year, handling all affairs of the dining room and kitchen as well as innumerable items
about the house in general.
Marcella Morawetz surprised us in March by announcing her mar-
riage to Ross Taylor. Phi Delta Chi. They are living here in Lawrence, so we still see them frequently. Henrietta Wolford was married in Kansas City, March 26. to Walter Williams. Delta Tan Delta from Mis- souri and La Verne Stugard was married to Arno Nowotny the same day in Austin, Texas. Mr. Nowotny is a faculty member of the University of Texas.
Mrs. and M rs. Charles Roop (Harriet Penny) announce the birth of a daughter, Martha Elizabeth.
The five pounds of chocolates have been coming rather regularly. Gertrude S. Searcy announced her engagement to Joe II. Brewer, Delta Sigma Lambda, at the initiation banquet. Alice Ward announced hers to Glenn Bowdish. Pi Upsilon. at a Sunday evening surprise party.
Helen latum was elected to the Kansan Board, governing body of the University newspaper, at the beginning of the second semester. Since then she has served in the officesof Plain Tales editor and alumni editor. Eleanore Graff is the Kansan dramatic critic for the semester, and Gladys Filson is art critic for the same term. Gertrude S. Searcy served as as- sociate editor and editor-in-chief and is editor of the Sunday Magazine section for the remainder of the school year.
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Marion Bolingcr has been pledged to Delta Phi Delta, national honorary art fraternity. Edith Adams and Vera Faye Stoops have been initiated into Mu Tan Alpha, classical Latin and Greek fraternity. They are to lie in the spring exhibition of the organization. Jessie Marie Senor and Amelia Woodward have been initiated into El Atcneo. the Spanish club. Marie Isern. who i- also a member, has a pari in the annual play to be given on Cervantes Day.
Mary Isern is now president of Alpha Sigma Nu, national honorary physical educational fraternity. She is a member of the senior basketball first team and was a member of the senior volleyball first team during ilu season just closed Vera Faye Stoops is on the sophomore basketball first team, and Florence Longnecker is on the freshman basketball sec- ond team. Katherine Weatherby was on the freshman volleyball team.
As usual our best and most frequently heard plea at present is, "Oh, I'm busy!" Saturday is the day for the annual K. U. Karnival. The girls are hard at work making our "Dream Ship" booth for the occasion. In their spare time, when they are not in class, studying at the library, or painting scenery, they are learning the material for the fraternity quiz—
or planning for a glorious Easter vacation which will begin next week.
OMEGA'S ADELAIDE GRAHAM PRESIDENT OF FRESHMAN COM MISSION
By KATHRYN LONG, Miami University
Everyone will be thinking of summer vacation by the time this letter is read. In order to cool yourselves off, be transported back to about the month of January. One day. which happened to be the 12th of that month, Omega gave a Bunco party at the Spinning Wheel. On the same date the names of two pledges, Marjorie Blake and Rhoda Sama, of Sid- ney . (>hio, were added to our list.
February 19 initiation was held for Helen Albright, Helen Cadman and Carolyn Clark of Massilon, Ohio; Alma Lee Conn of Madison, Indiana: Adelaide Graham of St. Marys. Ontario, Canada: Elizabeth Trowbridge of Piqua. Ohio; Pauline Priest of Marion, Indiana: Amelia Seufferle of Cin- cinnati and Mary Eleanor Vaughn of Marion. Ohio. We \v;ere very pleased to have some of the old alums back. That evening we gave our usual initiation banquet at the Commons. Every year the initiation banquets get better. This one proved quite a success and was only clouded by the fact that we are losing some of our best sisters when the Class of '27 graduates.
Not because we are green, but because we liked the mint ice, we gave a tea on March 17 for our new initiates and patronesses.
Lois Eastman, as chairman of the decoration committee for our spring dance, is keeping us in suspense. We haven't found out the plan as yet, but we know we will not be disappointed on May 7. when we give our big affair.
Eleanor Giles, of Steubenville. who was pledged recently did a very commendable piece of work when she played the part of Mrs. Cody in "The Beggar on Horseback," our Mid-Year play. This was quite an honor as Eleanor is only a freshman, and many upper-classmen tried for
the part. Congratulations Eleanor! We are proud of you.
We have been doing some philanthropic work for a maternity hospital
in Cincinnati. Dot Gillham sponsored the good work.
Betty Greiner reports a fine winter in Florida, but expects to return
to Ohio in the spring.
Hazel Engle lias brought another honor to the chapter by being
elected vice-president of Y.W.C.A. Mid Engle has resumed her duties as house-chairman at West Hall, after having spent nine weeks at the Home Ec. house.
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As yet we have not held our elections for next year. More than likely, as is the custom, our president, Ruth Shatsnider. will be sent to Convention.
This chapter extends wishes for a pleasant summer to all the members of the fraternity.
OMICRON H HAS SEVEN GIRLS IN JUNIOR PLAY By ALICE WESSELS, University of Michigan
Vacation is just beginning—folks are leaving in flivvers and trains. We declare our time will be spent in sleep, but lure s hoping we have a peppy time and have to return to school, per usual, to rest after a holiday.
Many of us participated in the Junior Girls' Play: "8 Till 8." The actresses were: Marion Van Tuyl, Jean Grecnshields. Mary Lawton. Sarah Bonine. Esther Bradley. Helen Belcher. Marion Hough, while those serving as committeemen were: Josephine Norton. Mary Lou Tay- lor, Virginia Ruchman. Lucille Hittle. and Alice Wessels. Sarah Bonine wrote several peppy lyrics and has received many compliments.
Just as soon as the girls recovered from play rehearsals, initiation, pre- ceded by probation, was planned. What fun we had getting acquainted with our freshmen and otherwise! This year we did not have the old time "pro" of razzing, but a period in which the new girls could get well acquainted with the girls in the bouse through companionship plus many cleaning tasks. They responded to the new idea wonderfully.Among the girls who were initiated are: Lois Cossett, Betty Cutter, Blossom Bacon, Helen Boughey, Esther Bradley. June Davis. Marva Hough. Sarah Knox, Dorothy Letts, Betty Parker, Frances Sackett, and Vir- ginia Ruchman. We are so proud of our new additions. Initiation called many of the "alums" back including "Jo" Ginnie. Arlie, Lil Her- man. Bea, Ginnie Grossman, "Glad". Fran Barrett, Isabel. Lorrie. Dorothy Wylie, Elva, Doris Howelet and Mary Barrett.
The other night the seniors submitted a lisl to the chapter of recom- mended officers with the president, Jean Grecnshields; comptroller, Cynthia Hawkins; stewardess. Dorothy Let?; and treasurer. Lucille Hittle. These officers were elected by the seniors with the advice of the advisors while the following were elected by ballot: Vice-president and pledge proctor. Sarah Bonine; recording secretary, Marion Van Tuyl: corresponding secretary. Sally Knox: assistant corresponding secretary. Virginia Ruch- man; To DRACMA, Alice Wessels; social chairman. Leone Lee: Panhel- lenic delegate, Esther Bradley: study-plan. Marva Hough: rushing, Mary- Lou Taylor; doorkeeper, Lois Cossett.
After vacation we have planned a card party for the benefit of the Women's League, a faculty tea, a rummage sale—and last, but not least, a dinner dance at the Book-Cadillac hotel in Detroit. Won't that be fine? Along in May we have begun to plan for a Mother's Houseparty—with a tea, theatre party, two formal dinners, and two unique breakfasts. According to previous experiences they have a great time being college girls again.
Besides so many social functions ahead until summer vacation we know Marion Van Tuyl is going to be busy with her new position as senior member of the Judiciary Council. Cynthia Hawkins as recording secre- tary of the Women's League, while Sarah Bonine is blessed with the
job of secretary of the W.A.A.
Word has been received from Denver that Doris Kent 'is to be
married soon and a honeymoon in Europe is included in her future plans. Best wishes.
So after all is said and done, folks, you see we're going to be mighty busy until school is out in June.
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ALPHA SIGMA CELEBRATES APRIL FROLIC By Ri'TH GLENN HANSON, University of Oregon
As a result of Alpha Sigma elections, Roma Whisnant, ('29) who served us so capably last year as house manager and this year as treasurer, has been elected president.
With April Frolic over, we are ready to settle down to hard study for the remainder of the term. April Frolic, the week-end when the sororities on the Oregon campus may entertain rushecs, was very event- lul this year. We entertained about a dozen charming girls at the house.
A tour of the campus with luncheon at the Anchorage Saturday morning, a tea dance at the house in the afternoon, the delightful surprises of the women's annual Frolic, and special breakfast and dinner Sunday were the features which made the week-end a success.
An important event of last term was the visit of Louise Benton Oliver, Pacific district superintendent. She presided at the initiation of the following girls: Marjorie Clark. Mary Haselton, Flsie Moller, Re- becca Morgan, LaWanda Fenlasnn. Barbara Crowell. Evelyn Hollis, Ther- esa Young and Sue Baker. The initiation ceremony was followed by a bancmet at the Osburn Hotel. A tea for Mrs. Oliver was given Sunday afternoon. Her visit was an inspiration to us and her enthusiasm for convention made us all wish to he there this summer.
We pledged one new girl, Luola Benge of Heppner, Oregon at the beginning of winter term. We expect to initiate five girls at our next chapter meeting.
Our formal was a supper dance given at the Fugene hotel. The room was decorated to resemble a medieval bancpiet hall. Long tables were placed around the room near the walls and the feudal motif was carried out in programs, menu, and decorations. Dorothy Carter headed the committee for the dance.
Glenna Heacock pledged Kwama, honorary sophomore woman's so- ciety. Marian Barnes C28> heads the committee for a l>enefit performance of Jean Gros' Marionettes sponsored by Women's League. It is the big- gest thing ever attempted by the League so Marian's position is very re- sponsible. She has been nominated for president of Women's League, is house representative on the committee for Junior week-end, and head of the Decorations committee for the Junior Prom. LaWanda Fenlason is chair- man of the publicity committee and Dorothy Carter of the advertising committee for the Marionette show. Dot Ward was chairman of the Refreshments for the Senior Ball, the only strictly formal dance of the
year. Catherine Dorris took charge of the food for April Frolic and was assisted by Sue Baker and Ruth Holmes.
Roberta Wilcox, ("29) was elected to Orchesis, honorary dancing group. Both she and Dorothy Carter took part in the Dance Drama which was given by the department of Women's Physical Fducation. Mahala Kurtz was appointed manager of Freshmen tennis for women.
Sue Baker, freshman, has done work for the Fmerald and Webfoot. and LaWanda Fenlason has been promoted from the regular news staff to the Feature staff. LaWanda's journalistic work has been receiving praise from all quarters, and she has been asked to write articles for some of the University pamphlets.
We are hoping to see all of our Alpha O sisters at convention this summer.
XI EARNS MONEY FOR CONVENTION AT A CANDY BOOTH
By MARGIE BEU.E VERBV. Oklahoma University
We are not going to let the spring fever overcome X i chapter, for
we are too enthusiastic and interested in our work.
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The week beginning February 7, is one not soon to be forgotten by the pledges, for it was the annually experienced "hell week."
Formal initiation was held Sunday, the 13th. The eight happiest girls on the campus that day were those who were wearing AOn pins for the first time. After the ceremony the members entertained the new-
initiates with a lovely breakfast, and each new AOII was given a box of sorority stationery by her "big sister". The new initiates were: Frances Kennedy, Ruth Cole. Edna Lee Coombs, Ena Bob Mounts. Marion van Griethuysen, Margie Belle Yerby, Mary Kalhcrine Sprehe, and Elizabeth Elgin.
We are very proud of our new pledges, Lois Grimm and Virginia Black of Norman.
A weekly program consisting of luncheons, dinners, theatre parties, and picnics is our newest rush plan, and we have found it a success. One Tuesday our rush program was characterized by a picnic south of Norman.
The House Committee is busy looking for a new location for next year.
We have converted one corner of our hall into a candy booth operated on the honor system. We find this a convenience as well as a money making scheme for our convention fee.
Last month we entertained at dinner for Lois Turner, Marion van Griethuysen, Ena Bob Mounts. Helen Andrews and Anna Mae Graham, whose birthdays all came in the same week.
We are very proud of our new Junior Phi Beta Kappa, Marion van Griethuysen. who placed second. Marion is also our new president and will represent us at the convention this summer.
We entertained the Mothers and Patronesses in Norman at a lovely dinner Sunday.
Margaret Kimball is the proud possessor of a Sigma Phi Epsilon pin belonging to Fred Murdock of Arkansas university, and "Mike" Ang- lin of O. U. has given his Lambda Chi pin to Lois Grimm.
It was a great surprise to the chapter, when we learned of the mar- riage of Annahet Robbcson and Clifford Edwards, Lambda Chi, who were married secretly in Oklahoma City. We pave a miscellaneous shower in
honor of Annabet, and she received some- lovely gifts.
Every girl in X i chapter is delighted to have Mary Rose Barrons, our
district superintendent, with us this week; she has just come from Zeta, Alpha Phi, and Phi chapters, and is leaving tonight for Nu Kappa at Dallas. We can hardly wait for convention time to come, for we will meet Mary Rose in St. Paul, and go with her to that event to which every A O n is looking forward.
A bowery dinner proved to he X i chapter's most successful rushing party. The dining room was converted into a bar room with the charac- teristic bar burlap-draped, bottles, and various advertisements of the most refreshing drinks.
One would hardly have recognized our conventional living room, for it was a chaos of serpentine, confetti, and the red glimmer of lights.
Dinner was served on bridge tables decorated with red crepe paper and having as center pieces red candles in green bottles.
The pledges, dressed in bowery costume, added atmosphere to the scene. After dinner the rushees were entertained by the dramatization of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew".
The bowery party ended with the serving of soda pop and cookies from the bar.
Xi chapter's Mothers' club was organized a year ago this May. The dues which are payable monthly are placed in a fund to be used for fur- nishing the Hostess' room in our new house. W e are planning our Moth-
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Mortar Board elected Theresa Pistocco, ('23) ; Helene Brasted, ('23), and Marion van Griethuysen, ('28).
Kapj>a Delta Phi elected Lucille Rohherson: Annahet Rohherson Ed- wards; and Mabel Taylor. And Mary Beth Davies is a new member of Phi Mu Gamma.
I'l DELTA IS OVERWHELMED WITH ACTIVITIES By GKRTRUDF. CHESTNUT. University of Maryland
Pi Delta is "bustin' " into print again. I see—Honestly when I begin to count up our accomplishments my head swells four inches in circum- ference! Egotism! No, I would say. rather, justifiable self-pride. Listen:
We have in our Sophomore class a girl who. with one eye closed, can look in a mirror and hit a bull's eye 150 yards away by aiming over her left shoulder! At least we think she could, lor in her matches this year she has shot twenty-three "possibles" and to date has gotten fourteen in a row—We're holding our breath !
Hazel Tenney is the only girl ever 10 make the school debating team, and if you'll take the word of a doting sister, she knows her oats in it. She can convince you in two minutes that you're only a microbe. Perhaps the Irish helps! (I'm quite an admirer of the Irish, you see.)
But we haven't room to list them all separately—so Editor, I'm cutting my own work for you. One of the two girls to make Phi Kappa Phi fraternity was an A O n ; we hold three of the six sponsorships in the K.O.T.C. In the annual opera given by the school, seven in the cast were of us, and our Katherine Baker took the part of the leading lady. Grace Lalager is chairman of the May Day Committee. And so on—I've probably forgotten some one but I'll find out when they read this!
And then, in closing we wish to report that our building fund is due to grow by jumps and leaps between now and June, for each girl has pledged herself to give five dollars to it.
KAPPA OMICRON BOASTS PRESIDENT OF THF. WOMAN'S LEAGUE OF VOTERS
By CATHERINE UNDERWOOD, Southwestern University
Many changes have taken place in our chapter since Christmas. Polly Gilfillan, our president, did not return to school, and Minnie Lundy, our vice-president, took her place, We all miss Polly, but she says that she will be back next year. Minnie is a fine executive and holds her office with dignity and respect. Bennie Bell McCraw. Louise Harwood and Gwynn Cooke- also left after Christmas. Bennie Bell is going to Europe in the spring; however, in September she hopes to return to Southwestern.
We initiated Mary Evelyn Warlis, Ellen Goodman, Ann Trezevant, and Elizabeth Williams shortly after Christmas, and in March we gave an indoor swimming party in honor of these girls, and our two new pledges, Elinor Clinton, a little sister, and Carolyn Stockley.
As usual Kappa Omicron chapter has had many honors conferred upon its members. Virginia Winkclman has recently' been initiated into Chi Delta Phi, and Elizabeth Laughlin is the first president of the W oman's League of Voters. Mary Frances Philips was unanimously chosen queen of the Masquerade Carnival. Catherine Underwood was elected assistant editor of the co-ed issue of the college paper, and has one of the leading parts in the spring play.
Yesterday Mrs. Terry, our alumni advisor, gave us a buffet luncheon to buoy up our spirits before we took our fraternity exams. We are all nervous wrecks from our study, and our brains are crammed with impos- sible and unnecessary details. Every off moment is spent in gloating over our new house. We hope to have a picture of this house in a near issue of To DRAGMA.


TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 435 ALPHA RHO PLANS SKIT
By MARJORIE SHERWIN, Oregon Agricultural College
Our greatest concern just now is the skit we are planning for the Women's Stunt Show, a yearly event which requires all houses and halls to participate. We arc hoping to put it on at convention in Seattle. Lucille Schraeder is our manager.
Wythle Fitzpatrick is our delegate to convention. She is not going lb be the only one there from Alpha Rho chapter, however. Everyone
who can possibly arrange it will be there.
A spring dance in honor of girls starting to college next year is our
main social function of the term.
Our officers for next year have been elected. Eudora Mitchell is
the new president. Carolyn Paige, of Upsilon chapter is alumnae adviser. Rozina Blake, ex-president, announced her engagement to Vernon Owens of Medford. Ore., just before she left school. She completed her
college work this term.
Alma Horsfeldt, Dorothy Lockwood, Melba Hartzell and Dorothy
Lamb did not return to school this term. Dorothy Lamb plans to be married this fall.
Eudora Mitchell, Audrey Wiencken. and Marjorie Sherwin were ap- pointed to the staff of the Barometer, a campus daily newspaper.
Norine Gibbins is manager of the sophomore baseball team. Marie Reavis made the freshman basketball team and is now trying out for baseball and track.
Alice Smith made her grades last term and will lie initiated this spring.
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committees, has played important roles in several dramatic pro- ductions, has heen a member of class athletic teams, of Kappa Delta sorority. Pi Secret Society, Sock and Buskin, and Quill
Drivers (an honorary literary society).
Miss Rosenstihl's aim in pursuing graduate work is to qualify
herself for teaching in college. She is also particularly interested in the mental testing of children. Since Alpha Omicron Pi is espe- cially desirous of doing anything in its power to help children to attain a normal development, the Committee feels that in awarding this fellowship it will be indirectly assisting in a field of work the object of which is in line with our national program . W e wish Miss Rosenstihl the greatest success in her next year's prepara- tion for an important work, and feel that her reputation for good judgment, leadership, tact and character is prophetic of a wise and helpful use of her further opportunities for study and research.
Elizabeth Ileywood W yman. Chairman Graduate Fellowship Committee.
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436 TO DRAG MA OF ALPHA OMIC RON PI Alumnae Chapter Letters
NEW YORK INVITES VISITORS By T HELMA ROBERTSON
Such a stir and bustle there was at Mary Donlon's apartment one Saturday afternoon in January. Every chair was filled; someone sat squatted on every cushion placed on the floor. Everything was upside
down—what could it he—why a New York Alum meeting, of course. We had such fun that day, such a lot of scrumptious eats, and we were feeling so proud because Miss Moss told us that A0T1 was one of the first frater- nities to go over the top in the Panhellenic Stock Selling Campaign.
Miss Wyman was there and gave a delightful report and summary of her work as registrar. We all felt, and I'm sure you feel too, that the position of registrar could not he filled by anyone more capable than Miss Wyman.
Josephine Pratt also had a word for us. It seems such a rare treat to have "Jo" all to ourselves sometimes.
The February meeting was held at the Panhellenic club with Mrs. McDonald as hostess. It was decided to give a Bridge party at the Plaza hotel—which we did, and everyone had a most enjoyable time. Marie Vick Swanson gave a most interesting talk on her European trip. Refreshments were served, of course. What would we do without our tea and cake.
Helen Leavens and Daisy Gaus were our hostesses at our March meet- ing. We held our election of officers for the new year. President, Helen Leavens (Epsilon) ; vice-president, Marion Bennett (Delta); secretary, Barbara Porter (lota) ; treasurer, Gertrude Hook (Nu) ; historian, Ruth Dibben (Chi); senior Panhellenic delegate, Elizabeth Moss (Nil) ; junior Panhellenic delegate, Gladys Terry (Epsilon). We- feel that we have an exceptionally tine executive board to carry out the wonderful work of N. Y. alumnae. If you don't believe we are great, come pay us a visit sometime, and you will receive a grand surprise.
We were glad to welcome into our midst. Mrs. Orville Kneen from Cpsilon.
April 9, New York alums are going to have a wonderful reception and tea at the Ritz Carlton in honor of M rs. Hepburn, and our Panhellenic Stock Selling Committee. We surely will look grand parading around the Ritz in our best finery. Now, don't you envy us!
SAN FRANCISCO SENDS ATMOSPHERE. By IRKXE FLANAGAN JOY
All unknowingly. J have omitted the one big essential in my chapter letters. A t our last meeting I overheard this advice to a somewhat reluc- tant prospective To DKAGMA contributor: "Put atmosphere into your letter, that's the main thing." And all the time I knew nothing about that. Fortunately, I have this last to redeem myself. The San Francisco chapter, of all places, to omit atmosphere when it is expected—it's unheard of! There is no one than can atmospherize better than we can, you know (unless it is Florida). It is generally known that there is nothing so typically Califorhian as the letters we send East. We have the reputation of beginning all August letters with "How delightfully cool" and the
January ones with ravings over the balminess of Spring, hut somehow I haven't thought of these as letters: I've regarded them more as reports, so please accept my apologies, if I have disappointed you.
Now, if it is atmosphere you want, that will he easy, for Spring in- here—gloriously so! The whole countryside is singing it. and our gardens are joining in the refrain, with their contributions of flowering peach and drooping wisteria. I wish I could convince you by handing over the armful ol blue iris and the streamers of golden forsythia I just brought


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in. Or better still, I would like to take you to the top of one of our Berkeley hills, wading through buttercups and lupins to get there, and show you just how blue the Bay is on quiet mornings, and how deceptive- Iv near Tamalpais and all the little islands seem.
Speaking of atmosphere, we should have a chapter in Paris, and let Hertha Herman Brown engineer it. She wrote us the dandiest letter, which just radiates foreign soil; shops, cafes, princes—everything to tempt one to travel! The letter is almost worn out, and still it hasn't made its round. If I can get hold of it. I shall be tempted to send it on to the To DRAGMA, for all of you to enjoy.
The February meeting was at Mrs. George Bell's (Rose Bell) and though it was a long time ago. the delicious luncheon stands out vividly in our recollections.
The March meeting was at Stanford. The active chapter there invited our alumni down, and proved themselves marvelous hostesses. Twenty, in all. went down, and they are still talking about the delightful time they had.
On March 19 Daisy Shaw opened her home tor a card party, which was not only enjoyable but remunerative.
The April meeting was at May Preuss' in the city; first luncheon at the Women's City club and then out, or rather up to May's attractive apartment on Russian Hill. And the girls that were there will tell you that if you love San Francisco, a day like that would be to your liking, for you not only get a glimpse of the shops and the City club, but you can get whole draughts of its "atmosphere" up on Russian Hill.
PROVIDENCE REPORTS THREE MEETINGS By \ I (VOTE C. COVELL
Three meetings to report again !
The January meeting was held at Merle Potter's on the fifteenth. In February, eight of us met with Alice Manchester Chase. On March 19, Muriel Wyman entertained the chapter. This meeting was postponed a week because Muriel was visiting in New York on our regular day.
Now we have such a tine bit of news for you all! Doubtless, some of you have already heard it. Ethel Remele Willis (Delta. '08), has a son. He was born at the Providence Lying-in Hospital on March 10, and he is named Robert Remele Willis. We can imagine how very happy sister Barbara is with a brother. Ethel's address is 187 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts. She is just over the line from East Providence,
Rhode Island, so we still own her.
We are so happy to have Alice Towsley of Delta at Brown, and with
us in our chapter meetings. We are to be her guests on Saturday .
BOSTON ENJOYS THEIR THEATRE PARTY By GLADYS H . TASKER
Before telling you about our meetings for the past months, I am going to allude once more to the Founders' Day celebration. From the "Boston Broadcast", a quarterly publication of the Sigma Kappa Boston alumnae, we read the following: "At an Alpha Omicron Pi alumnae meeting held in mid-week and having a Founders' Day program, there was a record breaking attendance of 92. Congratulations to the committee in charge." We quote this particularly to illustrate the democratic spirit among Tufts alumnae. We are still trying out the mid-week meetings, and the attendance has been noticeably larger than in previous years when the
meetings were held on Saturday.
Our January meeting was held at Louise Atwood's home in Medford with Elsie Tufts in charge. Twenty girls were present including Evelyn Kendall, [Sit/ma), of Worcester, who came down with Charlotte Lowell. She and "Wilkie" Hughes (Beta Phi), won prizes at bridge (but they weren't first prizes). Three tables were made up for those who en-


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joy cards; the rest were content just to visit. Marion Davis enter- tamed us with a very vivid account of the accident she was in last summer on her return from California. Going through the Royal Gorge the train was derailed. Thirty persons were killed and many more injured. Marion escaped all but tin- shock of the disaster. At this time also a greeting received frlmi "Dickie" Prescott was read telling us that she is now in Paris for two months, having just spent that time in Geneva. She keeps busy helping her husband in his research work and sight seeing,
of course. Lora Jameson was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy- caused by the resignation of Helen Barnes who has keen acting as recording secretary. Helen is going to New York in a few days to engage in settlement work.
February s meeting took the form of a dinner and theatre party. From five o'clock until six. the girls were to congregate at Ethel Davis' rooms. Those who could not arrive before six were to go directly to the Pica-
dilly where we were to eat. Upon arriving there we found the place closed for repairs; so we all went to Gralyn hotel on Charlesgate West. Our guest of honor at this meeting was Kathleen Wallace, (F.psiloti), who is now playing in stock at the St. James Theatre. For those who could re- main in town after the dinner an AOil parly was arranged. We went to see Kathleen play the part of Laurel in "SR'lla Dallas." Many of our
girls have attended other performances and have received a great thrill by going "back stage" afterwards to talk with Kathleen.
March found twenty-seven of us at Dorothy Fuller's attractive apart- ment in Cambridge. We were glad to welcome Margaretta Johnson Marker {Alpha Phi), .who is living in Boston this year. June Kelly (Gamma), Emma Stevens (A'if), and "Wilkie" Hughes (Beta Phi), were also at our March meeting and are all members of Boston Alumnae.
Our April meeting is to be held in Waban at Leslie Hooper Mactnil- lian's home. For May there has been some talk of having a baby party. "Babies" means your sons and daughters from college age down to Inga Little Bouve's daughter, born February o. 1927. Wouldn't it be a scream? At least those of us who are not mothers think it would be fun.
And now attention! Doris Morse has invited us to South Easton on June 4 for a picnic. It is beautiful there in summer. Be sure to go.
LOS ANGELES GIVES ANNUAL BENEFIT BRIDGE
By MARTHA BKNKKRT
Tomorrow, April 9. is the day of our big annual Bridge benefit, and
our minds and bodies, yea. even our spirits, have been devising ways and means to sell tickets and thereby swell the House Fund. I have told so many just what they may expect if they come, that it won't be an effort to repeat it.
The place is the new Elks club, opposite Westlake Park and in addi- tion to the regular card-playing and indulging in "pink tea", we are having the innovation of a Fashion Show; twenty living models wearing dresses, party, sport, afternoon, evening and street; coats, lingerie, bats, shoes and "what have you?" loaned by one of the largest department stores in the city. This, in itself, may not sound so alluring—but when you think of
the models being our very own Kappa Thetas—those of vou who know the University girls, will appreciate the difference.
This is to be our last big event of the year, as our banquet took place in December.
From the sale of Christmas cards, Marian Wagner, as the committee, netted us about $170. The only comment Marian has to make is that the committee should have consisted of the regular number, in which
case it would not have taken her so long to recuperate.
Our "Wet Rummage Sale" (a la laundry term.-) netted us $190.
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vieve Jennings and all of her helpers can testify. If some one told Genevieve that it rained more that week in Los Angeles than it has in all of California for sixty years, I am sure she would believe it. So we truly owe her and all the others a sincere vote of thanks for all their time and trouble.
Our monthly meetings are as happy and informal as ever. Thirty- tive to forty seems to be the average attendance. It seems so nice to see new girls from new chapters, and we hope they come often.
LINCOLN RAISES MONEY FOR IIOL'SE FURNISHINGS By RCTH FABQUHAB
With the house for Zeta chapter completed, Lincoln alumnae have turned their attention toward raising money for more furnishings and for landscaping the lawn. Our February meeting was held at the home of our president, Mrs. Harry Lansing, with Lbrene Bratt Wishart and Emma Beckman as the assisting hostesses. We made plans for the visit of Mary RUM Bartons of Kansas City who was a guest of the local chap- ter, the week-end of March 26. We wished so much that she could have made us a longer visit. The active chapter and the alumnae entertained
at tea for her on Saturday afternoon when they invited the active members of all the other sororities on the campus. Sunday she spent with a number of the alumnae.
The March meeting was held at the home of Irma Hauptman I.atsch and Zue Campbell and Roma Rush Pickering assisted her. The greater part of the evening was devoted to plans for a bridge benefit which we will have on April 30 at the Hotel CorntlUSkef. We are planning to have 125 tallies, and Darken Woodward. Ruth Farquhar and Pauline Moore Ryman arc in charge.
For the April meeting we will meet with M rs. Beaumont when M an- orma Swanson and Darleen Woodward will be the assisting hostesses.
Elections of officers for the coming year will be held.
We are making plans for our annual banquet which will be held the latter part of May or the first of June at the house. We are expecting a good many Zeta alumnae back for this is the first year that we have been able to accommodate very many at the house. In recent years we have held our banquets in downtown hotels where there would be all the way from live to fifteen groups holding dinners the same evening and it has been very unsatisfactory. So we are looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to having everybody together for the first time in our
own home where you will all be welcome.
Edna Harphain is expected home soon from Florida where she and her mother have been spending the winter.
CHICAGO HEARS OF "JOHN D," THEIR PROTEGE By AGNES EIBERG
Just as our last letter was mailed, we were about to have a luncheon, which took the place of the regular January meeting. The luncheon was successful in every way. rhrough Mabel Gastlield Schubert, we were able to hold it at the Illinois Women's Athletic club, and there were twenty- eight present. As a guest of honor, we had with us Mrs. Pomeroy, who is at the head of the Vocational Guidance Department of the Board of
Education. She told us something about the philanthropic work that is being done through their effortsand also told us something about "John D.," the boy whom we are helping so that he may get an education, and who. she explained, is very worthy of our help. After lunch, a few of the girls stayed and played bridge. The money made on our annual card party this year will be used to help educate another worthy and needy child. Our February "Valentine's Party meeting" was the smallest we have had this year, due no doubt to the sickness which usually pre-
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balance of the evening was spent playing bridge, listening to the radio and enjoying a social evening at the home of our president, Marion Abele. Of course, the usual good dinner was ''stowed away" first. The March meeting held at Grace Gilbert's, and the April meeting at Anne McCabe's brought out a goodly number of members. It was announced that almost five hundred dollars were cleared on the annual subscription dance—that is good news for the house fund committee. The Chicago girls had the good fortune to receive a visit from Joanna Huntington, grand secretary. Personally I was unable to attend the tea and frat supper held in her honor, but hope you will receive an account, of the parties in the active chapter letter.
At the April meeting the officers were nominated for next year and a white ballot was cast for Cora Jane Stroheker, [.resident; Lydia Lacey, vice-president; Dorothy Spcirs, secretary, and Dorothy Duncan, treasurer. The Chicago Alumnae chapter shall send its president to Convention this year, and we are sure she will receive much inspiration to cam- on her work as an officer.
INDIANAPOLIS HOLDS STATE LUNCHEON AND
DANCE
By A D A SMITH TRUEBLOOD
The February meeting was held at the home of Ethel Bender Hip-
pensteel. The principal discussion was regarding our state luncheon and dance. 1 told you we discussed that at our January meeting, so we did, likewise our December meeting, likewise our November meeting as well as our March meeting, if you please, for on March 26 was the date of this event as decided by the Theta chapter and Beta Phis. The fact that we are the hostesses, and they the guests makes no difference. They have examinations and other college regulations to annoy them while we are free from all that.
Now you will think we are only butterflies, so to discourage that idea, let me say that we discussed others things at these meetings, too; but we are not ready to disclose them yet. Would that we could! I've been counting on having the pleasure of giving you this information all year, thus taking care of the contents of one entire letter—corres- ponding secretaries know what I mean, and this is my last letter! How- ever, the alums have been good enough to involve themselves in a suffi- cient number of other activities to furnish me with letter material. For instance. Mrs. Louise Hutt Jenkinson has been made assistant art
director of the Indianapolis Teachers' college.
But the luncheon and the dance! A h ! The luncheon and the dance! Every detail seemed finished. With Ethel B. Hippensteel as chairman of general arrangements and Katherinc Schmidt as chairman of the dance, much skill was shown. Much opportunity for skill to be shown is given!
The Travertine Room at the Lincoln hotel was appropriately- deco- rated. We bad band-painted folders containing hand-painted handker- chiefs for place cards. We had a speakers' table at which sat distinguished
guests, namely: Mrs. Merva Hennings, Geraldine Kindig, Mrs. Albert Mcllveen, Mary Gertrude Manley, Lorene Golden, Marv E. lenkins. Mrs. Ruth R. Jones and others. Miss Manley in her charming manner introduced the speakers. Fach one held us rapt.
Theta chapter gave a stunt. The Beta Phi's gave a stunt. The scholarship pitcher was again presented, and Theta chapter again won ib by one per cent plus, a very small fraction. Then Miss Golden of '1heta gave a scholarship pin to their smartest freshman and a loving cup to the freshman most active in campus life. The recipients were Dorothy F. Barr and Fae Houston. We were interrupted by food at regular intervals, this being the luncheon.
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with red crepe paper roses entwined about the lights this way and that gave an arresting effect. For further information, see our local papers of March 1 9 and 26. They gave us headlines for the account and pub- lished eleven pictures and would have published more, but we ran out of celebrities. ( 1 know ran out has no syntax). It was another step toward our heyday.
The next afternoon, Geraldine Kindig gave a delightful tea tor her guest. Mrs. Merva Hennings. We were indeed honored to have her with us.
DEATHS
Mildred McCoy's mother developed pneumonia fever early in Febru-
ary and passed away February 9. MARR1AGES
June Morris (Theta), was married to Abraham Silverman of In- dianapolis, December 1.5, 1926, at the Jung hotel, New Orleans, La. They are making their home in Indianapolis.
NEW ORLEANS FINANCES TWO CHILD WELFARE CLINICS
By ROTH O . KOSTLEK
Along with the spring and Easter and other things, the alumnae letter to To DRAGMA comes regularly. I'll «ry to keep this letter short, although 1 want to be sure and put in everything.
Our meetings for the past year have been unusually large and en- couraging and have given us all sorts of plans and ambitions for next year. Our April meeting at Margaret Pedrick's in Lakeview was a decided success, for on that beautiful Southern sunshiny day we had as our guests, Mrs. Perry. Miss Wyman. and "Johnnie" Huntington. Upon such an occasion we had invited the active chapter to pay homage with the alumnae. We were all so pleased to greet our three distinguished guests, and particularly glad to bear the message from each. Mrs. Huntington talked so well on going to Convention, that most of us are inspired to go by hook or crook.
We are still financing two of the Child Welfare Clinics in the city, and this year we have made our money by Bridge parties, luncheons, and rummage sales.
New Orleans has been a magnet for some of our alumnae, and we rejoice that it has, for we were able to see again on Hying visits, Solidelle Renshaw Fortier and her two adorable children, Marjorie Fell Wallace and her two children. Evelyn Turner and Evelyn Jr.. Charlotte Voss, Betty Bethea, Mary Bolton, Emily Slack Slade, and Gertrude Middleton.
Everyone is making plans for the summer. Georgia Belle Gillean and Gladys Renshaw are going to France and Spain. How many more Alpha O's will go with them?
We have been greally saddened by the sudden death of Leigh Bres Moise. She has always been one of the most active and interested of members, and the withdrawal of her vivacious personality is a loss which
the chapter will find extremely difficult to sustain.
MINNEAPOLIS ENTERTAINS HUSBANDS By ALICE BUCKLEY GOODWIN
S'long! See you in Seattle.
Another year gone and another convention right around the corner. Does it seem like two years since we were awaiting the coming of the girls?
Since the last To DRAGMA we have been exceptionally busy. On February 20 we entertained our mothers at tea. This affair was ably- conducted by Bernice Nelson Gambill, assisted by Irene Fraser. Marie Bremer and Margaret Brix. The hundred guests were entertained by Marv Rose Barrons, whose fame as a singer is widely known.


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Joanna Huntington complimented us with a visit during March. One of the numerous affairs held in her honor was a tea given by the alumnae chapter at the home of Lucile Haertel, who sponsored the party, along with lone Jackson.
Tempus fugit! Tis too true. The girls have already planned their Christmas cards for 1927. The postmaster general should give the AOH*. the franking privilege for lightening the burden of the over-worked letter- carrier. We received such a wonderful bid from a new company that we thought it advisable to accept it immediately.
When Chicago holds an (lection it usually cleans out the city hall, and sometimes it says it with machine guns (Chicago girls, we hope you don't feel hurt). When tin- Minneapolis alums hold an election, they keep in the same set of administrators. This year we elected the old officials for another term. Ye faithful servant, having performed this task for two years, turned in her suit. So after this issue Yours Truly turns over the work to Janet Howry. The congregation will now arise and sing Allelulia!
On April 2(>. proud husbands may drop anchor on the flivver and come into meeting with USgirls. Doris Scblampp has opened her house to us and our b. f's for that night. Maybe it will be bridge and maybe poker—we don't know yet. Lucile Haertel and Margaret Taarud are arranging the party.
A. li. G. signing off for good.
Thanks for the use of the space.
BANGOR'S HOSPITAL BABY IS WELL By DORKIS TREAT
It is certainly hard to resist the cordial welcome sent forth to us by Upsilon and the Seattle alumnae. The great distance separating us makes it impossible for Bangor alumnae to send a representative, but our thoughts and hearts will be with you through Convention Week, and may you have the largest, most inspirational reunion ever held.
Once more under the spell of the roses in the red candle light, Gam- ma's dear pledges slipped into our fraternity on February 2X at the Bangor House. The banquet following the initiation was full of fun and laughter. The initiates in responding to their toasts showed marked wit and ability. Kdith Bussell carried the girls back with her to the night of the first Alpha O initiation, to the night when riding a real goat was not a myth. Helen West gave a splendid speech on "Making Decisions in Our Life
and Living Up to Them."
The alumnae were very favorably impressed by the new sisters and extend to them a hearty welcome and congratulate the actives on their excellent judgment.
Stella Huff, our hospital baby, is a hospital baby no more. She has been discharged as a normal child. We feel well repaid for our bit in her recovery.
We have held three meetings since our last letter; in January at the home of Ruth Huntley in Oldtown; in February at the home of Frances Burke in Bangor and in March with Alice Dunham in Orono. We num- bered only a few at Frances", for unfortunately, it fell on the day of a big snow storm. The other two meetings were well attended.
At the March meeting plans for our party to the active chapter were made. Helen West with her unbounded loyalty and zeal has done much as alumnae advisor to the active chapter to establish a closer bond between the two chapters.
I'<>KTI.ANI> INVITES YOU TO THE "ROSE CITY" By HAZEL GRIMM SHAKY
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meetings were held in the evening. Each meeting was preceded by a six o'clock buffet supper and followed by bridge. They were certainly enjoyable affairs.
Our March meeting was held in the tea room of the Sovereign hotel. Nominations of officers for the ensuing year were made. We were pleased to welcome Florence Wade {Alpha Rho), as a visitor. Margaret Hill and Leona Hostetler [Alpha Suima) \ Dorothy Metzger, Helen Smith and Anne Steele (Alpha Rho), are now numbered among our "alums", and we surely are happy to have them with us.
Fdna Scott and Lucile Hood are all enthused over their new homes under construction in Eastmooreland. They are just a block apart.
Fvelyn Cornish has recently moved to Los Angeles, California, and Ruth Y oung to Seattle, W ashington. T o say that we miss them doesn't half express it. Gertrude Lomax comes to us from Seattle, and we will be glad to have her as one of our group.
Esther SkeltOO (Alpha Rho), was in Portland at the time of wee Sarah's arrival. Esther said that the reil rose of Alpha 0 has a very special significance that will linger with her forever.
Carolyn Paige and Mary Morphy are looking forward to attaining their Masters Degree in the very near future. Carolyn is majoring in Education and Mary in English.
Our financial adventures will be concluded upon a visit to the "Frigid- aire" and conducting a rummage sale.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the convention. You cer- tainly will want to visit the "Rose City", too. Just call Garfield 2775 or write Carolyn Paige, our president, 102.? Wasco Street, and we will have a "get-together" affair probably in her summer cottage at the foot of Mount Hood.
SEATTLK LOOKS TOWARD CONVENTION B\ 11 \ZKI M. BRH ro\
The Seattle Alumnae association of Alpha Omicron Pi has been en- joying record meetings all winter, but the last meeting on March 14, was the best ever. Thirty enthusiastic members were present at the chapter house and a discussion of convention plans took up most of the evening. A group of alumnae from Tacoma gave us-a pleasant surprise by coming over in cars for the meeting. It was good to see some of the old-timers again.
Plans for convention are working out beautifully, and we are all so thrilled over being hostesses. It is very hard not to tell you all about it now, but that would spoil all the surprises.
The alumnae are joining with the Mothers' club and the active chapter m giving a Bridge party and dance on April 22. at the D.A.R. House, the proceeds to go to the support of our bed in the Orthopedic hospital. The D.A.R. Douse is a beautiful southern colonial mansion and makes an exquisite setting for a lovely party.
What with plans for our party, meetings of our various convention committees, which meet at luncheon every week, and the paper drive, we are all as busy as bees.
Helen Maxtield is our late-t \ ( ) l l mother, we grieve that bet bahj can never be an Alpha Omicron Pi. as it is a fine boy. However, since most of our 1926-7 babies are girls, we cannot complain.
We received the sad news of the death of Beryl Dill Kneen's mother recently, in New York. Allour sympathy goes out to Beryl. Beryl and her husband are now living in New York city. Helen Fosdick is also living in New York and has a splendid position at New York university.
What with Dorothy Rcdmon, Vivian Sorelle Williams and Betty Rupe Snyder, there are almost enough Upsilon girls in New York city to form a W ashington Alumnae association.
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installation of the division by the city council two and a half years ago, to go into business for herself. Laura has become known to hundreds of Seattle's needy and sick who have been dependent on public medical facili- ties, and the conduct of her division has resulted in an annual community saving of $30,000.
Of course, we know that she is your Laura Hurd. too, but since she is a Washington Product and an Upsilon Alumnae we feel even more of a proprietary claim on her.
It is needless for me to add. before closing, that every member of Seattle Alumnae is looking forward anxiously to convention time, when we will have the opportunity of meeting our sisters from other chapters. We wish all of you could come, and I know that if you knew what a good time we are planning for you. you would all come, if you had to start now and walk to Seattle.
KNOXVILLE COMBINES BUSINESS ANDPLAY AT MEETINGS
By MINX ELOIS HUNT
The first meeting of the new year was held the second Monday of January with Ailcy Kyle Peet; which was the best attended meeting of the winter, for not only ourselves, but several of the active chapter girls were with us.
At this meeting we decided for the rest of the year to let two girls hold joint meetings, and after the business of the day was over to play Bridge, charging ten cents each: thus increasing our'treasury fund.
Monday, February 7. we met with Helen Sonner. This was a Valen- tine meeting, and Elizabeth Kennedy Seal won high score prize and Lewellyn Johnson Thornton, cub prize. This was our first meeting with two girls as hostesses, Minn Elois Hunt and Helen Sonner.
The March meeting was with Elizabeth Kennedy Seal, but because of the miserable day and so many of the girls with sick children, we did not have our usual crowd. Those of us present not only enjoyed
Elizabeth, but also her small son, Joseph Kendrick Seal.
Thursday, March 10, we gave Martha McLemore a bridal luncheon at the Cherokee Country club. The long table with its red roses, red candles and silver holders, and the girls in their new spring frocks made
quite a picture (at least we thought so).
Wednesday, March 16. Martha McLemore and Jack Harrington Pel-
ton were married at high-noon in the St. John's Lutheran church. Martha, who is a real blond with blue eyes. looked lovelv in powder-blue, embroid- ered georgette. Billy McLemore Stewart was her matron of honor dressed in blue grey and Frances Coykendoll and Lillian Post, the brides- maids were dressed in monkey-skin (the tailnish pink). They carried arm bouquets of pink roses, blue delphinium and variegated pan'sies. W e are so glad that Martha will still live here.
Since our last letter we have made $10 by having twenty-live attend one of the Frigidaire lectures. Many thanks to Aiclv who made all the arrangements and secured the date. We hope to make another $10 by going to one of Servel lectures.
This winter we have missed several of our girls because of the serious illnesses of their children. Our hearts ached for Blossom Swift Edmunds during the severe sickness of both her little daughters, Frances and Irene. They have, been in the hospital for tonsil operations, and Irene also had an operation ol mastoiditis, but we are happy to say they are much better.
While delivering Valentines, Haves Graf, Alice Haves Graf's four- year-old son, fell and broke his leg. But the cast is now off.and Haves is learning to walk once more.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Billv and Martha McLemore in the death ot both grandmothers; their Grandmother McLemore on March i<S and their Grandmother Williams. April 5.


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LYNCHBURG ENTERTAINS ACTIVES By E. M. ALLEN
Situated as we are, here in the college community, with the large majority of our members in the immediate neighborhood of the college, we feel" that it is our responsibility as well as our greatest pleasure to keep in touch with the active chapter. On April 6, we entertained the chapter at Bessie Minor Davis' attractive home in Randolph-Macon Heights. Red roses and candles, a strictly home-cooked supper, impromptu stunts, and a large attendance of both actives and alumnae, not to speak of the ever-welcome presence of Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Ann, contributed to the success of the evening.
Virginia Blackwell chaperoned a group of Randolph-Macon girls to X'ew York during the Easter vacation.
Elizabeth Williams and Sam. Jr.. recently returned from a visit to Alexandria. Louisiana. New Orleans. Shreveport and other points.
Louise Johnson Gilliam who was forced to return home from Africa on account of her health, is now in Lexington. Va.. where Mr. Gilliam is temporarilv professor of English at Washington and Lee University.
Nannie Howard writes glowing accounts of her work and experiences in Paris. Evelyn Allen was unable to go with her (the last issue ol To DRAGMA to the contrary).
One of our former members, Bessie Master, visited in Lynchburg dur- ing April.
No more news.
WASHINGTON GIVES PARTY EOR IM DELTA
SENIORS By LUCILE HILL
We are still sewing on garments for the orphans, but with our next meeting we hope to finish our entire quota.
On March 30 we held a "rush" party at the home of our president, Mildred Blandford, for all the Pi Delta seniors. The evening was very enjovablv spent in playing bridge, and we were delighted to have as our guests: ' Ellen Jane Reiser, Josephine Blandford, Katheryn Stevenson, Elizabeth Taylor. Gladys Miller. Budgie Behring, Elise Dorsey. Helen Custer. Mildred Bonnett, and Gertrude Chestnut.
Our next meeting will l>e held at the home of Dotty Finch.
P H I L A D E L P H I A
I N T E R E S T E D I N B A B Y H E A L T H CLINIC
By GERTRUDE M. HAVMAN
Philadelphia alumnae is always busy, always up and doing to such an
extent that it is difficult to gather all the news into one letter, and this time it is no different.
Probably most important, in view of future progress, was the recent election of officers which took place at the home of Margaret Lynn. Mar- garet Kraemer who has so successfully led our chapter declined renomma- tion. and Margaret Story. (Psi '25) was chosen her successor. Margaret
Story was an'active chapter president and delegate to the Knoxville con- vention, so we are happy to have her represent us again at Seattle
Our philanthropic work continues to be most interesting. 1 he Baby Health clinic at the Marv J. Drexel home, which is our chief activity is becoming more and more an Alpha O enterprise. Week by week, we are finding there opportunities to serve and to lend our financial support. In addition to the volunteer service which the girls give twice a week, and the equipment which we have purchased for the clinic, we engaged the middle of February, a part-time social service visitor. She is Eleanor D. Culin, a February graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a member of Psi chapter. Eleanor is a physician's daughter, and has special- ized in psychology and education and last year assisted as case worker at
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the University hospital. Thus by inheritance, training and experience, she is exceedingly well qualified to carry on the visiting connected with our clinic, and we are looking forward to a more efficient service in the clinic as a result of her follow up work.
Next year our chapter will feel the loss of one of its most active and efficient members, for Stella Dueringer Wells, our last year's president, expects to sail in May with her husband and small daughter, Lois, for a year abroad. Dr. Wells, who is associate professor of political science at Bryn Mawr college, has recently been awarded a Guggenheim Fellow- ship, and has been granted a leave of absence for 1927-28 to make an ex- tensive investigation of municipal government in Germany. They will take up their residence in Berlin, where Stella expects to continue her graduate stud\' at the University of Berlin.
Our most recent activity was the annual card party which was held at the Bellevue Stratford hotel, April 2. This is an annual affair, but this year due to the kindness of Evelyn Harris Jeffries, who owns the Flapper Dress Shop, we had a fashion show as an added attraction. Members of the alumnae chapter assisted by some of the Psi girls acted as models, and the afternoon was very much of a success both financially and socially. The profits which we hope to be large will be divided between convention expenses of our delegate and the Psi chapter House Fund.
Patricia Hart-Draut, M.D., entertained the chapter at the March meet- ing with a very lovely party held at the Penn A. C. The previous meet- ing at Ann Hassan's having been almost snowed under, this meeting was a great success not only in the number of people present, but in the fact that many were present for the first time this year.
DALLAS WORKS ON SOUTHWEST CHAUTAUQUA PLANS
By ROBERTARAY
The February meeting of the Dallas alumnae was held at the home of Catherine Price Murfee where we made plans for our work on the Southwest Chautauqua. Our March meeting at Helen Smith's was spent addressing letters to prospective Chautauqua members.
Mrs. Bentley entertained us at our April meeting, and we enjoyed the company of Margaret Vaughan Branscomb and Louise Jones, another former member who has moved to Florida. Louise Wadsworth Zeek was chosen to be our delegate to convention.
KANSAS CITY TAKES PART IN PANHELLENIC PAGEANT
By MYRTLE WEHBER BROWX
"TUNE IN"—This is AOn of Kansas Citv broadcasting the regular quarterly spasm to the T o DRAGMA.
The first announcement on the program will be the opening meeting of the New Year which was held at the home of Helen Darbv Appolonio. Many attended and judging from the pep and enthusiasm this'should mark the beginning of a happy and eventful year for the Kansas City Alums. In connection with Helen you will be glad to know she has recovered nicely from her operation for appendicitis.
Zada Shipley and Ralph Corwin certainly brought the old year to an eventful close by their marriage December 31. Thev spent a" few davs here at the Hotel Ambassador before leaving for their home in Canton.
On February 18 Panhcllenic entertained with a delightful luncheon and pageant presentation at the Bellerive Hotel. The pageant was written by- Mrs. Albert L Beach, wife of the mayor of Kansas City and portrayed the history of the founding of the many sororities. The' scene was laid m P.ndora's Pin Shop, and the pageant opened with the founding of the Phi Mu sorority in 1852. Each representative was dressed to represent


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tive, Irene Peterson, (Rho), delightfuly portrayed our founder, Eliza- beth Wyman. as she appeared in '98. .
Gladvs Ferris was among those attending the Panhellemc luncheon, after which she and Valborg Swenson went to Lawrence to spend the week-end at the chapter house. . ^
The February meeting was a bridge tea held at the home of Nadine Hodges and resulted in the following election of officers for 1927-1928: President. Valborg Swenson; Vice President. Myrtle W. Brown; Secre- tary, Nadine Hodges; Treasurer, Blanche C. Hill; Editor To DRAGMA. Myrtle W . Brown; and Panhellenic Delegate, Irene Peterson.
On February 27 Myrtle W. Brown visited the chapter house at Law- rence while her husband assisted in his fraternity initiation of Pi Kappa Alpha. t.u.
The old saving is "There is no place like home. W e hear that Hazel Dugger Dowd'and her husband have given "Little Old New York" the farewell and are back at Wichita.
According to reports Dot Miller Slason is back in town and we are in hopes that we will sec her again at the next meeting.
At the March meeting held at the home of Myrtle W. Brown plans were laid for a rummage sale and a bridge party in order to help Phi meet some of the notes coining due.
Man- Rose Barrons, who is now District Superintendent ot the Mid- Western' District, passed through Kansas City on her inspection tour. We feel quite honored to have a member of our alumni chapter in this position. The chapter will be represented at the coming convention by Lucille Jones, M arguerite Chandler, and V alborg Swenson.
Henrietta Wolford became Mrs. Walter Williams March 2. They are now making their home in Kansas City.
Announcement has been received that Harriet Penny Root is now the proud mother of a future AOn, Martha Elizabeth, born April 1 at Bartes- ville, Oklahoma.
Helen Darby Appolonio is spending two weeks at the home ot tier parents at W ashington. Kansas.
Mary Rose Pecha is now located in her new little bungalow at 6614 Lvdia. . . . . . .
The Kansas City chapter would be delighted to have any of the visiting sisters attend our monthly meetings. Should you be in the city, get in touch with Valborg Swenson. president, at 2443 Monroe, for meeting dates.
OMAHA GIVES LUNCHEON FOR ZETA GIRLS By HELEN AYRES
Our president, Esther Smith, lias taken her little two-year-old daugh- ter up to Rochester to go through the Mayo clinic, so I will try and give you a little news of our Omaha chapter.
During the holidays we entertained Zeta's active girls home tor vaca- tion, at a bridge luncheon at the home of our president. W e always enjoy having the active girls with us. and this time they were full of enthusiasm over their new home, which they had so recently moved into, and we were all interested in hearing about it. Since that time I have visited them in their new home and can readily understand how happy they are to be living in it for it seems perfect in every detail.
Grace Gannon Grady passed through here the other night on her way home to Minneapolis having been in Lincoln for the past month on account of illness of her father. We are glad to state her father is now on the way to recovery.
We were all greatlv shocked about three weeks ago to hear ot the death of little Billy Wenstrand, Breta Diehl Wenstrands's baby. He had gotten hold of some pills, unknown to his mother, and eaten some and died within a few hours. Our hearts are all filled with sorrow for Breta over her loss


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On February 5 we were entertained at a one o'clock luncheon in the home of Laura Peterson, assisted by Alice Sheehy and Hell Slattery. We decided at this meeting to hold a benefit bridge party the latter part of April.
Our next meeting will be held in the home of Lillian Bihler when election of officers will be held.
We are pleased to report a new baby daughter born to Dr. and Mr-. Frank Carman (Jean Dow), February 21.
SYRACUSE SPONSORS A BENEFIT MOVIE
The Fchruan meeting was held at Nora King"s with onh three besides the hostess present. As usual our main topic was, "How can we increase our Treasury?*' When the short business session was over, we spent an enjoyable hour visiting.
In March we concentrated our efforts on a Benefit Movie so did not have any meeting. Results were very gratifying.
March 26 was the date of the annual initiation and banquet "A lively time was enjoyed by all." Among the "alums" who attended were "Syd" Merchant. Mary Williams. Thehna Robertson, "Ted" Petrie Oelhrich. "Man" Townsend. Emily Tarbell. Esther Hill. N'ora King. "Bee" Barrow. Mina Gordon. Jane Gooding. Ann Spaulding. Ruth Caskey Sturdevant. Myrtle Ciccarelli. Genevieve Mason, Jessie Lewis Rice, Sadie
Campbell Williams. Mariba Morse. Any others please excuse omission of names. Sadie was our very able toastmistress. "And what do you know? the alums were not asked to make individual remarks."
"Marj'' took this time to lake the oral for her master's degree. Con- gratulations. "Marj."
The April meeting is postponed until April 19 to give the girls who teach out-of-town a chance to attend. Esther Hill is going to open her home for a dinner pa*"ty. Nora and Marcia are assisting hostesses. Elec- tion of officers and plans for the summer will occupy the time of the business session.
Rumors are abroad of bridges and luncheons for "Bee" who is to be a bride of the early summer.
DETROIT WRITES MIDST A RUMMAGE SALE By DOROTHY WYLIE
The final report from the Detroit AOils funis us in the midst of a rummage sale. With the daily spring breezes and sunshine tempting us to discard our worn winter apparel, what could be more convenient for apartment dwellers than a sale of this kind? This little activity is our last business venture of the year, and we hope that the money gained will
complete our financial budget.
Two months ago, we had a "supper" meeting at Ruth Harding's. It
seemed like old times for us all lo be gathered around one large table, singing fraternity songs, and chatting with everyone at once. The dinner was a successful drawing card and most of the girls were present. The main business was election of officers. By a unanimous vote. Virginia VanZandt was reelected president. With Ginnie's pep and enthusiasm. Detroit should accomplish many things next year.
Two new alpha O's were with us that night.Marjorie French. (Zcta) and Helen Joe Scott, (Omega). We are delighted to welcome these girls into our chapter. Mrs. Thclma De Atley. (/'/' Delta), is also in Detroit and she promises to join us very soon. Just now her time is totally occu- pied with a brand new baby. We are sorry to have lost Agnes Rood. She moved recently to New York City.
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NASHVILLE CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF P]11LANTH R()PIC W<>RK
By VIOLET ABBOTT CABEEN
We wish that all of our sisters in Alpha O could share our beautiful spring weather with us. On the day that this letter is written, April 6. the air is as balmy as a May day up north and the irises are blooming in every garden. All the hedges and many trees are in leaf besides, and there are redbirds. robins and blackbirds Hying about busily looking f o r nest building materials. Which reminds me that we have two weddings and an engagement to announce. On February 1 9 last. Elizabeth Perry and Dr. Jerried T . Tichenor were married, and our bride of last month was Frances Beasley who was married to James Hudson on March 29. Anne Trice has recently announced her engagement to Herman C. Nixon. Her wedding will take place in June. A ll of these girls were members of
Nu Omicron in their undergraduate days, and we are so glad that they are not going to leave our alumnae chapter now thai they are married. The presence of the brides in their trousseau finery has given us a welcome excuse lo have a party in the latter part of April to which we shall invite our seniors from Nu Omicron as well. It promises to be a gala affair with bridge and favors and prizes as well as refreshments and pleasant company.
Did you read the Guggenheim Fellowship awards when they were published in the latter pari of March and notice that Harriett Owsley's husband. Dr. Frank L. Owsley, received one? Harriett's chapter is Tau Delta, but we count her as one of the mainstays of our Nashville chapter, and although we wish her joy in a year abroad, yet we shall miss her more than we care to think about. Her really sweet disposition has shown in its true light during the past few weeks in the way she has taken advice on all imaginable matters pertaining to Europe from those of us who are not noing.
The latter part of this month closes the first year of the exercise of the Mary I). Houston Sarratt Memorial Room at the Junior League Home for Crippled Children in this city. We have made our annual contribu- tion to the Shoe and Brace Fund which is maintained in connection with the room. In addition. Virginia Martin and Helen Morford have pre- pared an article describing the room ami its work lo be published in the edition of one of Nashville's newspapers, The Nashville Tennessean, which will be sold for the benefit of the Junior League Home on April 10. A photograph of the room will accompany the articles.
CLEVELAND OCCUPIED WillIDVORAK WEDDING By GRACE O'BRIEN
When we look back over these last three months, it is obvious that much of our thought and activity have centered about Lucille Dvorak and her wedding that took place the fifth of March in the Old Stone church. Toward the last of February the chapter held a luncheon at the University club in Lucile's honor, and people that we see far too seldom came into Cleveland for that occasion. Miss Smith. { Z , t a ) . came in from Painesville, Ohio, and so we learned that she has been teaching sewing out there in the
Y. W. C. A. all year. Ethel Rabe was in town the same week-end. She has jumped from social work back into teaching this year, and apparently likes her reassumed job very much.
We feel a distinct loss in Lucile's marrying and going out-of-town, buf our feeling of loss arises from selfish considerations, for she gave of her buoyancy and penetrating interest so much to chapter affairs that we grew dependent. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk are living in New York running a b<>ok shop. A l l lovers of first editions should go visit their store.
Dorthea Doler has come back to us after vacationing for the past three months in Florida. Of course we're delighted that she is so much better.
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There is a very good probability that there will be several from Cleveland that will combine their vacation plans with going to convention. Just who is going is causing the great discussion at this moment.
MEMPHIS ENTERTAINS PANHELLENIC By MARJANE Gi.AHEN
Our last two meetings have been so taken up with discussion as to how we should entertain Panhellenic in April, we've hardly had a chance to think of anything else. We were planning to give our fellow Greeks the thrill of a life-time by inviting them to meet with us in Kappa Omi- cron's new home —the actives having been so kind as to say we might borrow it. The Spring rains have worked against us, however, and the house will not be finished. We felt rather down about that, but Agnes Hines saved us from feeling out by offering St. Mary's school as a sub- stitute. We could hardly find a lovelier place for entertaining a large number of people.
If numbers make for success our March meeting was a most success- ful one. Almost everyone was present. Fay Morgan even ran away from her newspaper and persuaded Larene McNelly to desert the Board of Education and come along to the AOIT meeting.
Roberta Divine is in charge of a spring operetta, "The Cruise of the Trundle Bed," to lie given by the children of Messick school.
Burta Crinkley is taking an indefinite vacation somewhere in Florida.
BIRMINGHAM SPECIALIZES IN WEDDINGS By MARY H . HORTOX
Members of the Birmingham Alumnae- chapter have been proving themselves charming hostesses during the past months, and we are all agreed that meetings take on an added interest whenever one of us plans an "at home". In January we spent a delightful Saturday afternoon with Amu- Greene, and there we waxed eloquent with plan- for the New Year, and especially for the annual banquet in February. The banquet, by the way. was a tremendous success, and we felt very greatly honored in having Lillian Marshall with us at that time.
Our February meeting was held at the home of Janie Hill, where we have never failed to have a glorious time. We are happv to say that our chapter will be guided during the next year by: Esther Merrell, president; Mary Tyler, vice-president; Lorena Norton, secretary; and Mary Hamilton Horton, T o DRAG.MA editor.
Plans for convention are growing and growing, and if the financial state of each member were proportional to her enthusiasm, the Birming- ham Alumnae chapter would go to Seattle en masse.
What with Weddings and rumors of weddings for the earlier spring months, the proverbial June bride will surely find rivals for popularity lft the April and May brides. On April 12, Annie Sue Stansell will wed Lee Hamdton of Jasper, Alabama. Virginia Pegues has announced her engagement to Edgar M. Elliott, Jr., the wedding to take place May 17. In June, though, for June is still a favorite. but more anon.
OKLAHOMA CITY RESUMES REGULAR MEETINGS By ZALIA LII.L
We are certainly glad to have our regular meetings again—for a long time were unable to have them because of so much sickness and bad weather.
We bad a very interesting time at our last meeting, held in the home of Mary Louise Squyers and were glad to have Ula Mae Slead and Katherme Douglas with us. They are both living here in the city now which means we will be able to have them with us at all our meetings W e had a miscellaneous shower for little Lucy Squyers, the three months old daughter ot Mary Louise Squyers—were very sorrv that we were so


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late in arranging for this but thought better late than never. We also elected temporary officers: Emily Hess, president; Ula Slead, treasurer and Dorothv Fuller, secretary.
We are very sorry to lose Miss Ransberger, who has been secretary for superintendent of schools here in the city, as she is going to the Columbus university.
Mildred Mead is traveling with her husband who is traveling agent for Stephens college, and therefore she is unable to attend our meetings regularly.
Our meeting April 5 was held with Ruth Black Endicott at Nor- man, Oklahoma. During the regular business meeting, plans were made to help the active chapter with their finances. We were certainly glad to have Mary Rose Barrons from Phi chapter, also district superintendent with us who gave us a very interesting talk—we all benefited from this and will do our level best to live up to her high opinion of our chapter and hope always to have her high esteem. Also Marian van Griethuysen and
Kathern De Puy from the active chapter gave us a resume of the financial standing, of our chapter, and we all joined forces with them and will endeavor to lighten their burden all we can. Other guests were Lucille Robinson. Marjorie Stafford. OUie Mae Cornelius and Virginia White.
After the business meeting, refreshments were served, and the meeting adjourned to meet April 19 with Dorothy Fuller.
CHICAGO—SOUTH SHORE ENTERTAINS THE HUSBANDS
By ELIZABETH HOOD
The one big social event of the South Shore chapter was held April
19, at the Plaisance hotel, and I must say was a grand success. It was held in Vera Reibel's apartment, and we had a cateress to do allthe work so that it would seem like a real party. (However, I think Vera did a lot more than she should have, but that is nothing unusual, for how could the South Shore chapter exist without her). Our dinner consisted from soup to nuts and was very delicious. Since many of the men folks had never met, (in fact few of us girls knew the others better halves? ?) there were clever little schemes of changing places between courses. During the games which followed later we discovered that our new member, Mrs. Clement, was champion bean bag thrower.
Our March meeting was held at the home of Helen Cooney, and we had as our guests our Grand Secretary Joanna Huntington and Mary Stephenson, the president of Rho chapter. Our Grand Secretary made us all envious to go to convention by telling of the wonderful plans. She also gave us reports of different active and alumnae chapters she had visited. . .
I am pleased to report that Lucretia Adomeit is recovering nicely trom her goiter operation.
By this time one of our members. Julia Crane and her family, are in England. Professor Crane has gone to do further research work in English.
MILWAUKEE RAISES MONEY FOR RHO'S HOUSF By FRIEDA DORNER
Our February meeting was held in Margaret Stolley Leypoldt's cozy apartment. We are very glad to announce, that Margaret has almost recovered from a very serious operation of a year ago.
Margaret Babcock Paulus entertained us at our March meeting and election of officers was held. "Madge" Ball will wield the gavel for another year. At both meetings, we busied ourselves sewing on baby lavettes for the Juvenile Protective association.
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On March 14, thirteen of us had the honor and pleasure of enter- taining Joanna Huntington at our College Woman's club. She gave us a lot of help and inspiration for our work, both national and local and each and every one of us is thrilled with the idea of boarding the Alpha O Special for Seattle, June 22.
Kathcrine Wesson, (Iota '22), who is in the Library school at Madison was also a guest that evening.
Helen Boyce expects to sponsor a bridge party next month at her new home. The funds are to go to Rho chapter for their new home, and we trust she'll have a nice fat check to send to them.
On account of illness, Helen Hughes was forced to give up teaching and go home, but we hope that she has recovered, and that we will have her with us very soon.
Dorothy Chausee has recently become the proud owner of a new Ford coupe, but we regret to say that she and Margaret Seymour expect "little Lizzie" to carry them all the way to Portland about August 20. away from our group, forever.
BLOOMINGTON RECALLS INSTALLATION By GRACE MILLER
Saturday February 5 was a memorial day for the alumnae members of the Beta chapter as an alumnus chapter "was installed on that date. Geraldine Kindig. of Indianapolis, with her charming personality acted as installing officer, and the services were beautifully and impressively given to the following initiates: Mary Neal Mcllveen, Helen Duncan, Hanna Blair Neal, Dorothy Nash, Mary Helen Smith McCoy, Rosalie Esarey Borland. Louise Rogers, Pearl Mayse, Laura Alexander, Roma Lmdsey Saunders. Irene Jones, and Grace Miller. A banquet was held following the services at the home of Hanna Blair Neal, north Maple street. The tables were artistically decorated with the red roses and red candles, the appointments were in keeping with Washington's birthday. Mrs. Neal acted as toastmistress, and responses were given by each of the initiates.
A business session was held following the banquet, -and officers for the chapter were elected with Mary Neal Mcllveen, as president, the other officers being: Helen Duncan, vice-president; ffauna Blair Neal, secre- tary : and treasurer, Laura Alexander.
The first regular meeting of the chapter was held on Wednesday evening, February 23, at the home of Mary Neal Mcllveen. A com- mittee was appointed to draw up by-laws for the organization. A social hour was enjoyed following the business. The next meeting was held at the Hoagte residence with Helen Duncan hostess, assisted by Laura Alex- ander. On March 23, Pearl Mayse entertained with a bridge partv, assisted by Dorothy Nash.
The annual state luncheon and dance was held at Indianapolis. Saturday, March 26, at the Hotel Lincoln and was attended by practically the entire group. Mrs. Mcllveen, who is the alumnae superintendent of the Ohio Valley was a special guest at the luncheon.
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in school. This year she was voted the second cutest girl in
school and was also among the eight from whom the lieauty Queen was chosen. She is a charter memher of Kappa Omicron. Wythle Fitzpatrick (Alpha Rho) is a junior in home econo- mics. She is twenty-one years of age. Her home is in Portland. Oregon. She has been vice-president of the house, and is now
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ZETA
By RUTH FARQUHAR
Mary Davis Nuss. who resides in Tecumseh, visits in Lincoln frequently.
Since' the death of her father. Polly Gellatly and her mother have been visiting in Nebraska. Polly spent some time in Lincoln as the guest of Darleen Woodward and expects to return within a few weeks.
MARRIAGES
The marriage of Gladys Sharrar of Sioux City and Fay Pollock
of Stanton took place in March at Gladys's home. After a short wed- ding trip they are making their home in Stanton where Fay is the county attorney. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and is a member of Sigma Nu.
BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs Joe Edwards (Margaret Watson) a girl, April
8. 1927.
To Mr. and Mrs. Don Fairchild (Catharine Smith) a girl, in March.
1927.
SIGMA
By IRENE FLANAGAN JOY
Katherine Cox Merriam is mining back to Berkeley from Fort- land. Her husband is in forestry work.
Ruth Brownlee Dickson ('15) is now in V'alleio. having recently come from Des Moines, Iowa.
Ruth Davidson Langlier (Iota) is going East to visit.
Mary Shuman is going to Europe soon.
Mattie Butler Harris is moving to Sacramento. She has always
been so active that we regret to have her go.
Violet Ransome from Cornell is here with us, and what is nicer, she
is here to stay.
Nora Towers Brownlee is moving from Marshfield, Ore., to Vallejo.
Marie Butler ('15) is visiting here from Detroit.
Rose Schmidt Bell is taking the leading part in "Trojan Women" which is to be given at the Greek Theatre on April 9th. It com- memorates the 25th Anniversary of the Greek Theatre, and it promises to be a big event.
Emma Black Kew has been visiting her mother m San Francisco. We all enjoyed seeing Emma, and hated to have her return to Los Angeles last Saturday.
BIRTHS
Gladys Vander Nailen McDonald, a daughter.
Laura Kinney Honeywell, a daughter. Kathleen Mains Osborn, a daughter. Edna Taber Ball, a son.
THETA
By MUZETTF. WILLIAMS HAMMOND
Initiation was held March 20, for thirteen pledges. The alumnae present were Elizabeth Morrison. Katherine Schmidt, Miriam Oilar and Muzette Hammond.
Ann Tones Evans conducted the annual fraternity examination last week.
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Ann Evans and her husband are sailing in June for Paris fora year of study.
On March 26 our State luncheon and dance were held at the Hotel Lincoln with the Indianapolis alumnae as hostesses.
A food sale is to be held by the active chapter and Mothers' Club for the benefit of Theta's house fund.
Til ETA
By WlLHELMINA G. HEDDE
The cards that were sent out have brought in splendid results, and I am going to give you much news this time. I shall quote some of the contents of the letters in the order that they came.
Ann Jones Evans writes: " M y sister Florence and I lived to - gether in an apartment in Indianapolis for three years after I gradu- ated from De Pauw. She taught at Technical, and I taught at South- port. During our vacations we traveled. Our first trip together was through Banff, Lake Louise, and Vancouver, Canada; M t. Rainer, Washington: Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, etc. One sum- mer we drove to Washington, New York, and Boston, and while there Ivisitedmyfiancewhoisnowmyhusband. WereturnedbyNiagara Falls and the Great Lakes. M y last trip east with Florence was in 1925 when she and I attended the Bread Loaf School of English in the
Green Mountains. That time we took the boat trip up the St. Law- rence. Last summer drove with mother, via Studebaker, through Michigan, Mackinac Island, Wisconsin and then down to Rockford, Illinois, where we visited Jessie and her husband.
Jessie has been married to Ralph A . Price, a graduate o f the Uni- versity of Illinois, since March. 1925. M r. Price teaches commercial subjects and coaches in the high school at Marengo, and Jessie is the librarian in the Rockford Public Library. Their home is in Mor- engo, Illinois. Since you last saw Jessie, she has been flitting all over the country, too. She attended the Librarian school at the Lniversity of Illinois one year where she m et her husband. B y the w ay he is six feet tall and weighs 190 pounds, and is very handsome. Jess is much heavier than she used to be, but is as short as ever. Can you imagine her beside a six footer? Jess taught school four years, one in Florida, and three in Illinois. The year she was in Lake City. Florida. I taught at Palm Beach, Florida. W e had lots of good times
there but not much salary. One summer Jess attended Columbia Library School. New York, and another summer she and Florence were in school at Harvard.
Florence has just arrived from Bermuda where she spent her vacation. She is teaching in Arsenal Technical schools in Indianapo- lis She is a regular gad-about, has been abroad, to Cuba, W est twice, and Last numerous times. She has her Masters Degree from Colum- bia. New York.
Ruby has not been home forso long that I can't tell you so very much about her, except that she got her Master's Degree at the Uni- versity of California at Berkeley and has been teaching in the Cali- fornia State Teachers' college for three years. W e hope to have a visit from her in June.
My husband and I are living with my mother here in Greencastle. My father died last year, and we were very glad that fate put us in Greencastle again this year. M r . Evans teaches Spanish and French at DePauw and has been here since September, 1921. Last year he resigned to do a year's work on his Ph.D. at the University of Illi- nois. W e were married in June. 1926, and lived in Urbana. 111., all summer. Then in September w e decided to come back here f o r a


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year. He has one more year of work before he will receive hisde- gree and we expect to return to Illinois so he can complete it by June, 1928."
Margaret Betz Foster writes: "June the 30th marked the wedding day formy twin Mildred and myself. We each had delightful honey- moons in the East and Canada, and now I am living in Huntington, West Virginia. It is a beautiful, clean, modern city of about 80,000 population with mild winters but very hot summers. W e are cozily located in an apartment where I am enjoying all the experiences of keeping house. M y husband, who by the way was an old high school sweetheart of mine, is a salesman for the Addressograph Co. I have gone with him on many of his travels in our H up and have seen the most gorgeous mountain scenery. W e have a large Panhellenic here, o f which I am a member. As yet, however, I represent the only A O Pi though I hope to discover another sometime."
Mae Benjamin Hunter (Mrs. R. E.) sends in the following informa- tion: "Although I am really complying with the request on your A O Pi card, I am also doing it from a personal standpoint. Y ou no doubt have forgotten all about me, but I was M ae Benjamin, a freshie in the year of 1919. Helen Williams and I were chums, and we were invited the same time. Helen, however, graduated, and I only went the one year. I taught tw o years, then m y mother died in January of 1921 and I was married the following June. . . . W e have a lovely home in Anderson and a prosperous business. M r . Hunter is the Ford and Lincoln dealer here. Last, but not for least, we have an adorable son, Jack, who is four. Helen is still unattached and is a successful Latin teacher at Monticello. She visits us three or four times during the year. Several DePauw students live in Anderson."
We truly are glad to hear from and about those dear A O Pi sis- ters and our former college pal.-. Some of our A O Pi's have be- come famous,too.
Nolanne O'Hair (M rs. Iva Smith O'Hair), a gifted contralto soloist and lecturer, also, has impressively presented concert programs recently to the Madrigal club of New York City: the Indiana Feder- ation of Clubs of Evansville, Indiana; The Indiana State Convention of the P.E.O. Sisterhood both at Knox and Kokomo. Indiana: the Indiana State Teachers' Association of Indianapolis, Ind.; three ap- pearances at the G.A.R. Convention in Boston, Mass.; the Indiana Federation of Music clubs of Indianapolis, Ind.; the Musicians' club of Evansville, Ind.:and the Woman's club at Maplewood, N.J. At present Mrs. O'Hair is State Chairman of the Music Division of the Indiana Federation of Clubs and she is also president of the "Green- castle Morning Musical."
How glad we are to once again locate some of our old pals. W e always knew that V ev Ville Hosman would make her mark in the world. V ev Ville writes the following: "Hazel Kilbourn Stock- barger has the most adorable little girl. I visited Hazel and Donald this summer while in Boston. M rs. Stockbarger spent the summer in Europe. Tudcth Sollenberger is studying in London this w-inter. You knew of course that I graduated from Emerson College of Ora- tory and received my B.L.I. I took work in Harvard and was under other special artists in Boston. I taught one year in F t. Loudoun Seminary in Winchester, Virginia. The next year I was Dean of Girls and head of the English Department in the Academy. I have trav- eled and done Studio work besides quite a lot of writing. Just at present I have a Studio in Indianapolis where I have a Dramatic club for children. I teach them to compose their ow n selections- even if they are only three years old. I am also known as the story- telling ladv. I love'my work for it is so interesting and creative. I


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am writing a Pageant now, telling the history of Story Telling in America. I visited all the places and found all the early records, and now 1 am going to create something.
I spent two summers in Canada and also last Xmas. I have traveled all over the East and through most of the South."
Mabel Dice Manuel (Mrs. V. L.) of Crawfordsville. writes: "We are living in Crawfordsville now at 710 E. Jefferson St. My husband is sales manager for the East Ranch Fertilier Co. in this district and we like living here much better than on the farm. My daughter Doris is in the 7B Class of the Junior high school. I visited Roxie Stafford at her home in Albany, hid., last summer and had such a fine day. Roxie has a position in Indianapolis now. I also saw Roxie's lister, Edna Greist. and Loey I'uckett who both live in Albany. Mary W right Hiatt lives in Shawnee, Ohio, and has three youngsters. Mar-
garet Loop Howell, who graduated last year, lives here. I see her often, and we both belong to A.A.LAY. which has a very active branch here. I was at the Alumni Banquet at the A O Pi House in Green- castle last commencement. They have a fine bunch <>f girls and I was proud of them.
Agnes I.akin Phillips who now lives at 1435 S. 6J/2 St., Tcrre Haute. Indiana, writes: "We bought our home here two years ago and are enjoying it immensely—especially since our happy family is all in good health once again. We had a time getting our youngster started on his journey through life, but he is well and getting to l>e
quite a fellow. He will be three in May. As for myself 1 have been very busy with my family, but I have also enjoyed working in a number of organizations, as the American Legion Auxiliary. Wom- ans' Department club and church affairs. Since my family is in Green- castle, we make frequent week-end visits there, but I am sorry to say that 1 haven't been to the house for ages. My husband has his own law office in one of our up-town bank buildings. Ruth Little) is spending her second year at teaching in Mishawaka (1133 Lincoln Way Hast). She was in California last summer, and she is planning
a trip for this summer through Eastern Canada and the United States. Bessie Levering Ernst is teaching lure in one of the city high schools, but I haven't seen her for quite a long time. I have a brother in D.l'.C. this year. He is a Sigma Chi pledge and played guard on
the Frosh team this fall."
Beatrice B. Hamersly writes: "At present 1 am Supervisor of
the Music Department in the Harris School for Girls in Bellaire. Texas, have been here since September the first, and shall be here until after June the first; and 1 would appreciate hearing from the girls as I have been out of school for some time and I am anxious to know what all is being done in A O Pi."
Edna McClure Forrest writes: " T w o youngsters, full of pep, certainly would make anyone busy and this is my present course. Margaret Ann i- six and Julia ( lair was two the eighteenth of Jan- uary. At Christmas time I received a card from Ray (Bobby) Burns in answer to one sent to the family, saying that Gene had died last summer while on a visit with her aunts in Greencastle. He gave no
cause nor any further information. Gene Picket was never initiated but was a pledge at one time." Edna lives at 800 E. Boone Street. Frankfort, Ind.
Hasel McCoy Grecly of Vorktown, IndiaHa. writes: " I have noth- ing to say about myself—only that I am trying to grow younger each day. I still live in the small town of Vorktown with my husband and two boys. Albert—about eight years old—and William Curtis— five years old. I do a small share of social club work, and I am trying to finish out my year of rest from a "goiter" operation. I do wish


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some A O Pi's would come this way any time. 1 send my best love to all t;ie dear old Alpha O's and best wishes to the new ones."
Mildred Betz Bartlett (Mrs. Clinton G.) writes from 1202 La Fayette Ave., Mattoon, 111.: "'Maybe all of the Theta Chapter girls who knew the Betz Twins didn't know that they had a double wed- ding June the 30th. My twin lives at Huntington, W. Va., and next month I am going to visit her. We were there over Arbor Day and had a wonderful trip up in the mountains. My husband is a civil engi- neer for the Big Four Railroad. I wish I could get passes for all of the girls to come to visit us."
Margaret Babcock Paulus (Mrs. R. L.) writes from 601 26th Street, Wilwaukee, W is.: " I can scarcely realize that ten years have elapsed since we were living at the A O Pi House at Greencastle. It seems just like yesterday that Mabelle and I were palling around together. I transferred to the University of Illinois and received my B. M . Degree in 1921. I have been married two years now. I married Raymond Paulus, a graduate of the University of W isconsin, a Sigma Pi Epsilon there. He is hydraulic engineer at Allis Chambers Manu- facturing Co. here in Milwaukee. I belong to the A O Pi Alumnae
chapter here and I try not to miss a meeting. I always see Frieda P. Dorner there."
Margaret Safford Dudley of Buffalo, N. Y ., writes: " I have been married a year and a half and have moved six times. Wrc were in the south for part of that time in Birmingham and Ensley, Alabama. I loved it there and hated to come back north. We may move again the first of March. Mary Meloy drove through from North Vernon and spent a few days with my sister Kate. I had such an interesting experience in - Birmingham with one of our infant chapters. They have so many problems that do not occur to the longer established chapters. I considered it a distinct privilege to be as closely asso- ciated with them as I was—for they are all girls of whom we may be proud." Mrs.H.Dudleylivesat 193ClevelandAve.inBuffalo,N.Y.
Ruth Layne of 122 S. Emporia St., Wichita, Kansas, writes: " I am teaching Mathematics in the Roosevelt Junior high school here. I have taught here five years and like it fine. There are three other A O Pi's here—all from Kansas university. We have a good Pan- hellenic Association here and I have been the treasurer for the last three years. They give a scholarship every year to some high school girl."
Cleo Wood (Mrs. F. S.) of Indianapolis. Ind'ana, writes: "Well, I can't imagine what I have done within the last few years that would be very interesting to anyone. I have four sons and a big boy and a girl who has been as a daughter for three years. I keep house and the time flies before I know it. Barbara Beeson and Dorothy Farnam live near me now. Barbara is sporting a diamond. June Morris is married and has gone south on her honeymoon. I am active in the Indianapolis alumnae. We are now planning the state luncheon and dance."
Olive Brain Wrightson (Mrs. W . H.) of 717 South 56th Street of Omaha, Nebraska, writes: "Ruth Elaine Wrightson arrived Aug. 26 and is now nearly six months old and keeps her mother quite busy. Estelle Johnson Loveng spent one day with me in September en route from Denver to her home in Toledo. Her husband and her small daughter were with her and you can imagine how I did enjoy her visit. I wish more of the girls would plan their trips through Omaha. I am so far away from them and I do get so lonesome for them and there are very few De Pauw people here in Omaha."
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past few years?' struck me as a very amusing question for me to try to answer in a letter. I shall do my best to sketch in a very scant and general outline where I have been and part of what I have been doing. Probably it is not what you want—but remember that I am do- ing my best to fill your request.
"The day on which I received my degree from De Pauw was also the day on which I started for the mountains of eastern Ken- tucky, to do recreational work in Berea College. That one summer's
experiment developed into a stay of over two years during which time I not only taught at the school, did community recreation and organization in the tiny settlements around Berea, but I also pene- trated the hills and homes of the Kentucky mountaineers. On horse- back trips up creeks, in jolt-wagons, in hacks, in Fords, on foot—that would take a volume to tell the romance, the thrill, and the absurd happenings.
"From Berea I went—oh yes, after some recreational training work in Hull House in Chicago at which time I lived in a small set- tlement in a Polish section and saw Chicago in the afternoons and eve- nings with a University of Chicago student. And before I spent the two years at Berea I had had some work at Western Reserve and the
Associated Charities in Cleveland while 1 lived in the Alta House— John D. Rockefeller, Sr.'s pet philanthropy in the heart of Cleve- land's Little Italy. From Berea I went to Atlanta, Georgia, as an assistant in Junior Red Cross work for the southern states. During that year I travelled considerably in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi with some trips through the other states in the southeast. Always the mountain schools were the ones in which I was most interested, and the ones which gave me great joy—also the Indian schools in western Carolinas and in upper Mississippi.
"For a few months I was stationed at Nashville, the Athens of the South, as she claims, where I had a wonderful and delightful time. From there I was sent to Florida—Tampa—for a year and a half. Of course the opportunities came to go down the east and west coast during the height of the boom, to visit the Okeechobee country and
even to spend two weeks as a teacher in the summer school at Florida LT niversity at Gainsville.
"Just last summer I came west—still with the Red Cross, of course —and am now State Field Representative for Idaho with headquar- ters at San Francisco. Your card reached me shortly after I had returned from my vacation trip to Los Angeles and the southern part of California where I fell in love with Catalina Island. Now I am back in the most thrilling and interesting state I have ever visited, for it is truly pioneer, young, virile and growing. I spent Thanksgiv- ing in the northernmost part where there are thickly wooded hills lined with silver, gold, zinc, and other ores. Twin Falls is in the sage brush country where one can look for miles without seeing house or other sign of man—that is when he gets away from the
town (where they have the metropolitan traffic signals though they are only some 11.000 in population). The vastness, the limitlessness, and the challenge of the country is most inspiring.
"Really, I think this is sufficient, don't you? I never do know when to stop when I once get started on Idaho, for it is quite an ex- perience for me who has known only the southern country—as fas- cinating and appealing as it is."
Mrs. C. G. Remley, of Franklinton, Louisiana, writes: "During the past four years I have been teaching here in Franklinton. My husband is principal here in the Stony Point high school. We go north for the summers. I have seen very few7 A O Pi's here in La., but I have met some of the Pi girls. I would be so pleased to hear


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from any who are near here. I had planned to see Rochelle Gachet, who was in Hammond, a few miles from here, during the holidays, but I was called away, so did not see her. My husband and I are both planning to be at the University of Illinois next year to work on Masters Degrees. I would be most pleased to hear from nearbv A O Pi's."
Lucille Allee Whitman (Mrs. P. H.) of North Kingsville, Ohio, writes: " I graduated with an A .B . Degree from Oxford college in June, 1924. That summer I was a counsellor at Camp Interlochen, Interlochen, Michigan. For the next two years I taught in the high school here, and last fall I went to Crescent City, Florida, to teach, where I liked it very much; but at Christmas time I married Paul Henry Whitman and came back here to live. I am interested in the school here and am working with the Girl Scouts. When I am not in my home town, Greencastle, Ind., I do not see many A O Pi's. I now live just out of Ashtabula and near Cleveland, and I often won- der if there are many A O Pi's in this section."
Other facts that I have gleaned are Bernice McCorkle is still teaching at Poplar, Montana; Margaret Wood Ralay (Mrs. B. C.) has a baby boy, Philip, who is eight months old now; and Georgia Gilkey Maddux has a son, Richard Lee, who was born Dec. 23, 1926.
Mary Hester Diehl (M rs. Ralph) writes from 1947 Spring Street, New Albany: "The following year after I graduated I taught Latin and French in the high school here, then I married the following spring."
This concludes all of the letters that I received, and the girls have responded so beautifully, that this letter has been no task at all.
D E L T A
By GLADYS H . TASKER
Elsie Tufts ('03) sailed in February to spend two months in Italy and southern France.
Harriet Roberts Moses ('04) (Mrs. E. L.) is living in Ann Arbor, Mich. Her daughter is a freshman at Smith, college.
Josie Folsom ('07) is Vice President of the Maine State Federa- tion of Churches.
Marion Rich ('07), who is having her sabbatical year, has spent two months in New Jersey with Alice Rich Wakefield and will leave soon now for her summer home on Cape Cod.
Dora Thayer Miner ('09) is President of the Eugene (Oregon) Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Carolyn Fraser Pulling ('09) is President of the Faculty Women's club of the University of Minnesota. This club has a membership of five hundred with eight sectional meetings as well as the general meeting once a month. Needless to say Carolyn is kept busy.
Because of quite serious illness "Addie" Steinberg Hall ('11) was unable to represent Tufts at the annual meeting of the A.A.U.W. in W ashington.
Doris Morse ('17)) is back from a trip of several weeks to Cali- fornia. A card from New Orleans told us she had seen Sophie New- comb. At this point in her travels she was experiencing intense heat,
while we were shoveling our way out of a terrific blizzard.
Etta Phillips Macphie ('13) is another to take a winter holiday. She and her husband have been sojourning in Cuba for a few weeks. Edith Arnold Leach is living in Lynn, Mass., this year where her
husband is teaching in the high school.
Marion Bennett ('20) is serving on the examination committee
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"Kay" Smith Brackett ('22) has moved from St. Louis to Harris- burg, I'a. Her address is Box 152.
"Rourky" ('22) is doing Cancer research at the Huntington Me- morial hospital, Boston.
Mary Heald ('22) is in the Department of English in the Fair- haven (Mass.) high school. Mary is also active in work with the Girl Guides, a form of Girl Scouting.
We have received greetings from "Dickie" Prescott (Ex '22), who is now in Paris for two months, having spent that same time in Geneva.
Mildred Sproule MacLeod ('22) has just visited "Kay" Smith Brackett ('22) in Harrisburg, Pa., and she says that Billy, Jr., "is an adorable year-old baby—a real Maude Tousey Fangel one—with blue, blue eyes and brown hair." Mildred also reports that Kay will be in Orgunquit this summer, so some of the girls may see her and Billy, Jr.
Nancy Cole (Ex '24) is studying at Radcliffc this year in the De- partment of Mathematics.
Mary Sears ('24) is writing the column "Touring the Fort W orth shops with Mary Elizabeth."
"Willy" Koelsch came over from New York to play with the alumnae when they met the Varsity basketball team. The alumnae team was mostly A O Pi, by the way, Rourky, Beattie, "Milly"' Ward and "Willy." Still later news from "Willy" informs us that she is selling gowns in Slattery's in Boston as her latest venture.
Ruth Morris (Ex '25) is back in New York again and writing editorials for the H earsts publications.
Mary Hall has joined the Boston literati by moving to Beacon Hill. Her address is 88 Myrtle St. Besides writing Mary isn't sure what she will do. At the "Fashion Show" given by the Tufts Alum- nae Association recently, Ruth Brooks ('17) took first honors as a model, while "Margo" Durkee Angell was very sweet and attractive. Octavta Chapin ('13) who is president of the association, presided.
Some of the older girls will remember "Ernie" Allison, a Delta Sigma girl, from Cherokee, Iowa. She has been spending a month in Boston for her annual vacation and attended the Tufts Alumnae
meeting.
"W'ilkie" Hughes, (Beta Phi), a member of Boston Alumnae, is
acting superintendent of nurses at the New England hospital, where she had been for several months as instructor of academic subjects to the students in training. We congratulate Wilkie on her appoint- ment.
Helen Barnes ('26) has left for New York where she will go into settlement work.
"Mad" Snow ('26) is office assistant with a Boston firm of metal manufacturers.
Eleanor Rickard ('28) has left college and plans to be married in June.
Eight of the alumnae—Octavia Chapin, Sally Clark. "Mad" Snow, Mary Arnold. Mary Hall, Betty Beattie, Eleanor Prescott and Alice Spear attended the active chapter initiation and banquet Feb. 14 at the Vendome hotel, Boston.
W e are sorry to learn that Abigail W aldron Nickerson is moving to New York the first of May because of her husband's business. She is not sure yet where she will live. Her daughter is still at Sea Pines.
All Tufts girls will be interested to know that Dean and Mrs. Fay (Tard) are sailing in April for four months abroad. Our Mar- garet Fat will go over later for a short trip.


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BIRTHS
To Inga Little Bouve, a daughter, Barbara Little, born February
6, 1927.
To Ester Fowler Schmalz ('23) a daughter, Dorothy Eunice, on
December 26, 1926, at Ann Arbor, Michigan. MARRIAGES
October 10, 1926, Ruth Earle ('22) to Max Andress ('23). They are making their home in Brooklyn, N . Y .
On January 15, 1927, Ida Quigley (Ex '28), daughter of State Senator Richard J. Quigley of Lock Haven, Pa., was married to A l - bert J. Whelan, son of the head of the United Cigar Stores company. After a honeymoon spent at Palm Beach, Fla., they are to live at 106 W ashington St., East Orange, N . J.
February 24, 1927, Mildred W ard ('25) to Raymon W . Eldridge ('22). "Milly" resigned her teaching position Feb. 18, played basket- ball with Alumnae against the Varsity team on the 19th and was already to "step ofT" the next Thursday. They will live in Mans- field, Mass., where "Ray" is principal of the high school.
DEA THS
Our sympathy is extended to Dorothy Houghton ('15) and Betty
Sargent Highriter ('18), both of whom lost their mother in Decem- ber. Our sympathy is also extended to Mabel Taylor Bodge ('05), whose mother died recently.
Leona Reed ('25) has been ill all winter in Rockland, but is better now.
Fran Brewer ('26) is teaching in Southwest Harbor.
Grace Murray (formerly '28) is in training at Peter Bent Brigham hospital, Boston.
Eddie Bartlett ('28) is teaching in Oldtown.
Sibyl Leach ('28) is teaching in North Haven.
Connie Osgood ('28) is attending a kindergarten school in Boston. Betty Peabody ('25) is at home in Portland.
Charlotte Osgood Fifield ('27) is living in Rockland.
Kera Chaplin ('26) is teaching in Harrington.
Kay Atkins ('25) is working in Rines, Bangor.
Irene Lerette ('26) is teaching in Presque Isle.
Gin Averill Castle is living in Albany, New York.
Katherine Stewart is taking a course in statistics at Columbia
university.
ENGAGEMENTS
The engagement of Barbara, daughter of Justice and Mrs. C. J.
Dunn to Prof. Elmer Reeve Hitchins was announced March 4. DEA THS
We extend our love and sympathy to Lennie Copeland who has lost her father.
BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmore (Pauline Miller), a son, John
Miller, on March 14.
EPSILON
By MARY DONLON
Charlotte Teeple '26 has been studying this year in Paris.
The engagement of Elizabeth McAdams ('26) is announced. The young man is a graduate of Columbia and lives in Elizabeth's home town, but his name refuses to be remembered at this writing.
GAMMA DORIS TREA T
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Johanna Buecking ('26) has the stellar role in the three act play. The Celebrity," by Jerome K. Jerome, which the Cornell Women's Club of New York is presenting at the Hecksher Theater in Fifth Avenue on April 26 and 27. The performance is for the benefit of
the Cornell W ar Memorial.
The great success of the annual luncheon of the Cornell Wom- en's chit) neid at the Hotel Astor in New York on February 12 was due in great part to the efforts of the Chairman, Dorothea Trebing ( 23), as she then was, now Dorothea Chesley.
Ethel Housman ('19) is teaching in the Zoology Department of the New Jersey Normal School at Trenton, and commutes from New Brunswick where her husband, Dr. Leon Housman, is in the Zoology Department at Rutgers University. Their address is 259 Harrison Avenue.
Betty Neely ('19) is recently returned from her trip around the world and has exciting news to tell of her travels, especially of her experiences in China where she was during the early part of the re- cent uprising.
Lily Ky MacWilliams, ( F x '24) has a daughter just one year old Lily's name is Mrs. William MacWilliams and she lives at 3249 si Street, Woodside, Long Island.
MARRIAGES
On February 24, 1927, in New York. Dorothea Grace Trebing
('23) to Mr. Adolph Jules Chesley. BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lvman Sharp (Catherine Allen '10) of Hamburg, N . Y.( recently, a daughter.
DEATHS
Mrs. James B. McCloskey (Charlotte Sherman '14) died in Buf-
falo, N. Y., on January 24, 1927, after a brief illness. Surviving her are her husband, who graduated from Cornell in 1912, three sons and one daughter, her mother, and her sister, Lorainc Sherman Williams
( 12). The sympathy of all Fpsilon goes out to them in their great loss.
RHO
By DOROTHY SPEIRS
Due to the illness of Dorothy Duncan, our official To Dragma editor Rho's Alumnae notes will be somewhat more brief than usual this time.
First and foremost, of course, our chief interest at this time is Convention. W e would all love to be in Seattle the last part of June, but for some of us that is a dream which cannot materialize. W e will, however, be well and ably represented by our new president. Cora
Jane Stroheker. Rumor has it that Bee Anderson is planning to drive west this summer, and, of course, Seattle is her goal. Dorothy Duncan and Anne McCabe will probably accompany her. Just when they will return is uncertain. If all goes well, and the west proves to be all they expect, they will undoubtedly make an extended stay.
While I am on the subject of travel—Tilla Dueringer Wells is going abroad for a year. It will be more than a pleasure trip, for her husband has been awarded a scholarship in some European university.
Bee Anderson is studying interior decorating at the Acadcmv of Fine Arts. We arc expecting to see the fruits of her studv in'the furnishings of Rho's new house next fall, for Bee is a member of the furniture committee.
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Merva tells us that Mildred Taft Tinkham of Los Angeles tele- phoned her as she was passing through the city. Visits or 'phone calls from travelling A O n's are always welcome.
Merva spent a few days in the hospital a week or so ago, when she had her tonsils removed. She had it done between the time of our monthly meetings, so we did not have to be without her at all.
"Wiggie" Larson is out on Chautauqua again. Every one is hop- ing she will decide to return to Northwestern next fall.
Goldie Buehler has been more than generous with her beautiful home in Kenilworth, one of the north shore suburbs. We are always glad to go out to Goldie's, because, in addition to her gorgeous home, she has three of the most charming babies one can imagine.
ENGAGEMENTS
Dan Cupid seems to have concentrated his efforts on the class of '25.
March 19 Marion Wames announced her engagement to Albert Miller, who attended the University of Illinois. Although no definite date has been set, we have heard she plans to be married sometime in June.
Dorothy Pearson, also of the class of '25, sends word from St. Louis, Missouri, where her family have lately moved, that she is engaged to Howard Signor, Phi Kappa Sigma, of Northwestern. Dot also plans to be married in the very near future.
BIRTHS
April 7, a daughter was born to Mary Drummond.
Mabel McConnell Willis tells us that Mary Louise Willis arrived in February.
DEA THS
Edyth Brown's father passed away about a month ago. Betty Smith also lost her father sometime in January. Agnes Eiberg's mother passed away March 30.
MARRIAGES
Helen Parker was married to Dr. Benedict Henry Jostes on December
29 in Chicago. They are at home at 7147 Jeffcry Avenue, Chicago.
IOTA
By HEI.ENE GRIMES
Foremost in the minds of Iota alumnae is the new home for Iota chapter. Letters containing the photograph of the architect's sketch, the details of the plans, and the finance plan have been sent to every one. We have not received many enthusiastic replies containing suggestions, but hope that the next letter will find everyone ready to help. The building of any house is a problem, but the building of Iota's dream house
for years to come, is indeed an immense problem. Every "alum" is going to be proud to visit the new home, but how much happier it should make every one to be able to say, "Yes, I helped."
Hazel Stephens Bodeschatz, with Bode and the darling twins, has moved to Libow. West Virginia. She is going to be very happy there, for though far from home, she is with her sister Annetta Stephens Shute.
Mildred Holmes Green visited the house the other day. A Packard is their latest acquisition, and we expect to see more of her since she is to be here during summer school.
Annetta Wood, ('22), of Decatur, came to see us not long ago, and she sends fine suggestions for raising money. You may hear all about these suggestions soon.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wedge, Houston, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Josephine, on March 13. Mary Caldwell Wedge is the proud mother, and we hope she'll be an AOII mother some day!


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TAU
By ALICE BUCKLEY GOODWIN
The April meeting was a surprise meeting. So many of the old familiar faces were in evidence.
Margaret Boothroyd Rasmussen was there. She has been visiting in Minneapolis about a month. She expects to move to Kscanaba, Michigan, very soon.
Helen Gates surprised us, too. Helen is vacatipning from her beloved school at Austin, Minnesota.
Maymc Bender, who is teaching at Long Prairie, was another welcome sight. Mayme has just recovered from a siege of scarlet fever—though you never would believe she had been sick a day. She is the picture of
glowing health.
Orpha Hanstead Cole left her new home in North Dakota to spend
a couple of weeks in the Twin Cities. It seemed good to sec her hack at meeting again.
"Spike" Rinertson was there too! "Spike" is the head of the athletic department in the Brainerd schools. She is wearing a fraternity pin. Y ou probably know whose it is.
We were glad to see Carolyn Pulling again. And we arc so happy to have Joanna Colcord with us at so many of our meetings.
Lucile Campbell is doing secretarial work for Warren and Johnson, attorneys, in the McKniglit Building, Minneapolis.
Adele Ziegelmaier is recuperating from an operation for appendicitis. She was in St. Barnabas hospital.
Marie Bremer sails for Europe May 1. She is traveling with a very dear girl friend, Lucile Oliver, and expects to be gone until September.
Bernice Nelson Gambill is going as delegate from the Children's Pro- tective Society to a convention of social service workers in Des Moines, Iowa, May 11 to 21. Bernice and Bob expect to move out to Deephaven June 1 for the summer.
Bonita La Favor Keck says Stuart, Florida, is \%> place for a healthy northern woman, so she's coming back for an extended visit this summer. Wilma Arnold MacGregor, and her husband are coming to Minne- apolis very soon. We hope that business will keep them here definitely. Margaret Doyle Stcnning has gained National prominence. In the
March issue of the Woman's Home Companion there is an article on "Better Living" by Nell B. Nichols in which Margaret has been inter- viewed "in the kitchen of one of the largest office buildings of the North- west." Considerable space is devoted to Margaret's views as a trained
scientific home-maker.
Myrtle Abrahamson wants to remind the girls that she has plenty of
Jasmine tea on hand. Myrtle is still at Jacohsen's on 11th and Nicollet. Betty Bond is in Germany as this issue goes to press. She has been traveling in France, Belgium and Holland with Dorothy Womrath. She
will spend the summer in Fngland. BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Merrill, (Katherine Tifft), a girl, 8y
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pounds, on April 9. 1927.
To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson, (Elizabeth Duvall), a girl,
To Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Drummond, (Marv Danielson, Alpha Phi), a girl, Ruth Reavley, horn April 7. 1927.
To Mr. and Mrs. George Beecher, (Grace Hubbard), a l>oy, John Hubbard Beecher, born in March, 1927.
CHI
By FRANCES CARTER
After the fashion of the unpleasantly inquisitive damsel of Life, I
Sarah Elizabeth on March 5, 1927.


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pursued my victim across campus. "Many back for the banquet?" I shouted as we neared the college hall.
"Twenty-one," said she, dismissal in her tones. Her hand tugged at the heavy door.
But I was too quick for her. I interposed myself between her and escape. I held her with my glittering eye. "Name 'em," I commanded; "and alphabetically, if you please."
"Be Barron, Myrtle Munson Cicarelli, Jane Gooding, Mina Gordon, Esther Hagenbucher Hill, Nora King, Catherine Latimer, Genevieve Can- field Mason, Helen McN'ecs, Ruth Sidney Merchant, Mariha Morse, Ted Petri Olrich, Jessie Lewis Rice, Thelma Robertson, Anne Spaulding, Ruth Caskey Sturtevant, Emily Tarbell, Marj Townsend, Thelma Vival, Mary Williams, and Sadie Campbell Williams, the toastmistress.—No, don't ask me another. I'm late for class." Hdr escape was by force.
I picked myself up from the marble floor where she had hurled me and darted along the corridor. "Any Chis traveling now?" I shrieked after her in the ascending elevator.
"Polly Howalt is in France, you know. Went last month. And Lillian Battenfeld is traveling daily back and forth from school to camp, where she is recreating with four others—'not teachers,' she boasts". . . .
The car had stopped at the third floor . . . "Mildred Ostrander Stoddard and her husband," she called down the shaft, "sj>ent a week-end recently with Leona Frye and Mrs. Hosley, our former chaperon, you remember? They live in Gloversville. . . . Say, you can't ask me another now. I'm off." This with a giggle.
The express I caught proved her mistake.
I faced her as she burst from the car on the seventh floor. "There is some teaching news as usual," I insinuated, and bore with dignity her murderous glare.
"Drom Jennison Eder has Bible classes—seven a week—in Cortland. Buster McNees teaches this year in Altoona, Pennsylvania; and Leona Frye in Cambridge. New York. Clarita Moore is a biology teacher in Bellingham, Washington, and supervisor of girls' athletics, as well. She writes enthusiastically of the high school campus and the parks and woods that offer themselves for extra class rooms . . . Well, how many do you expect me to answer? I'm a half hour late as it is. Good-bye."
I caught her again just as her foot crossed the threshold of her class room. "Tell me," I said, sternly as 1 jerked her back, "what two Chi's recently passed their orals for a master's degree."
"Clarita last June." she snapped, "and Marj Townsend just this month at banquet time . . . Really, you know, I " The door slammed.
The knob served me for footing; the transom was open just enough to give me (on tiptoe) a glimpse of her among the students scattered about the hot room. Leering down at her from the top of the door, I began: "Now, on the subject of marriages . . ."
When I came to, I read the slip of paper that had been thrust into my hand. "This is all I know," she had written, "absolutely all. Don't dare ;-sk Die another . . . OVER."
MAKRIAC.ES
That heading should be singular, for Mildred Sittser's name stands
here in solitary dignity. She is now Mrs. Oscar Olsen, of Union, Union County, New Jersey.
BIRTHS
Sally Augusta Bliss, weight eight and a half pounds, on March 23
came to make her home with Fenton and Ve 11malls Bliss.
Ruby Davis Lamb's third youngster, I believe. 1 have not yet intro- duced, but I know so little of it, I am ashamed to try. Emily said only that Ruby wrote of her three little Lambs, the oldest to start kindergarten
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BETA PHI
By EDITH HUNTINGTON ANDERSON
According to reports from Helen, the Indiana state luncheon and dance were grander than ever this year. She didn't say anything about total attendance, but Beta Phi was well represented. Mary Neal Mcllveen was there and spoke on Convention; Mary Gertrude Manley as president of Indianapolis Alumnae presided at the luncheon. Some of the others attending were: Jane Sickels Mitchell, Delia Tinder Billingsly, Ethel Bender Hippensteel, Mary Fletcher Parthemer, Mary Scifres, Olive Derby- shire Kortpeter, Lura Halleck Thomas, Biddy Coombs Harris, Madge- Oliver Young, Vedah and Nelle Covalt, Louise Rogers, Laura Alexander, and Helen Duncan. The Lincoln hotel was the scene of the festivities.
Bloomington has an alumnae chapter at last, and of course Beta Phi girls make tip a large part of the membership. The girls follow their business meetings by a social time and seem to have lots of fun. The membership of the new chapter includes to date: Rosalie Esarey Borland, Mary Neal Mcllveen, Hannah Blair Neal, Mar}- Helen Smith McCoy (first time I knew Mary Helen was married. Details pleaset), Grace Miller, Dorothy Nash, Louise Rogers, Gertrude Bailey Huntington, Ruth
Farris Wooten, Laura Alexander, Helen Duncan, Pearl Maze (Theia), Irene Jones (Eta), anl M rs. Sanlers (Omega).
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Wooten (Ruth Farris) and family have recently moved back to Bloomington from Pontiac, 111.
Mrs. Albert Mcllveen (Mary Neal) is the newly elected president of the Friday Musical club of Bloomington.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harris (Biddy Coombs) have moved from Terre Haute back to Indianapolis and are living at 3611 North Graceland avenue. Helen Duncan leaves Bloomington May 21 and sails from Quebec on May 25 for two months in Europe. Probably it will be longer than that,
for she says " I won't return before August 10 at the earliest."
A bit of most thrilling news came the other day, but Helen did not give details, so I can't. AH she said was that Helen Devitt Woodworth lias a three-months-old baby daughter. Wouldn't yon love to know her
name and hear more about her? «
There were not nearly so many responses to my appeal for news as
I had hoped for. Won't you all deluge me during the summer with all you can gather up about yourselves and everyone else? I am chosen again to continue this job. but 1 need cooperation dreadfully.
ALPHA PHI
By MARY L. BALDWIN
Blanch Border Menke is moving from Dillon to Anaconda, Montana, where Tom has received a very attractive position.
ENGAGEMENTS
Our tenth birthday anniversary would not have been complete without
a '"five pounds". This year it came from Helen Noble, whose engagement to Harry Freyer was announced. Mr. Freyer is in business in Liberty, Missouri, where they will make their home. The wedding is to be an early spring affair.
\lARRIAGES
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, was a fitting day for many joyous cele-
brations. Nita Noble ('23), and Nytar Reese chose it as a fitting and proper time to solemnize their wedding. It was a beautiful home wedding. Joy Noble acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Reese's brother was the best man. Enroute to Washington, on their wedding tour, they stopped in Butte, and we were all most delighted with "Nyt", and are quite content that he should carry off our darling little Noneeta.
Irene Abrahamson was married to Rex Barclay on December 29 at Red Lodge, Montana. She is at home in Blanding, Utah.


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BIRTHS
Helen and Bob W alters have sent announcements introducing Roberta
Louise, who arrived March 25.
A splendid boy, Robert Tripp Davis, came to the home of Helen and
Russel Davis on February Id.
OMEGA
By HELEN JOSEPHINE SCOTT
Commencement this year at Miami is to be a big Alpha O reunion. With "Coxie" pushing it hard and Haller coming from California, it promises to be a great gathering. Come on! Park the babies and hus- bands and jobs some place for a day or two, and grow young again in Oxford in June. If you haven't already said, "I'm coming," then let the spirit move you now. You'll miss something—really—if you aren't back with the A O n s this year.
Ermina Smith Price entertained all Cincinnati AOII's honoring Ber- nice Shuey the Saturday before her wedding. About fifteen were present at a very lovely bridge party, and among them were Lilliam Hempel, Frances Ivens (sorry, but I do not know their married names), Alice and Jessie V enn, Helen San ford, and M artha Jacques.
Hal Clark Rice and Lucille Trowbridge Madison attended Omega initiation, each having a little sister who was becoming an AOn that day. Helen McLennan Wilson and Mike are building a house in Tenafly, N. J., where Marjorie and Louise live. Somebody has said that Cornie
I.ampson Lee and family were also going out there to join the colony. Marcella Wilson spent a few days at Oxford just before the spring
vacation.
All of our alums will be glad to know that Mother Clark, after an
illness of several months, is beginning to go about again. Although her illness has not kept her in bed, it has kept her from being her very active self, and she was greatly missed from campus and Oxford affairs.
MARRIAGES
Lucille Dvorak and Willard Kirk of New York city, March 5, at
Cleveland.
Bemice Shuey to Joseph Tobin on March 30 at the Newport Congre-
gational church, Newport. Ky. Harriet Raines and Martha Jacques were bridesmaids. A reception held at Kemper Lane followed the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Tobin will live in Biscayne Park, Miami Shores, Fla.
OMICRON l>I
By VIRGINIA V A N ZANDT
"To linger, you and youth, and I , at Michigan"—and as the last note
sounded a rush of memories blotted out the laughter and hum of conver- sation. It was April 2. and back in Ann Arbor a group of us had gathered for initiation and another of those wonderful reunions, that keep us bumming and smiling for weeks as we live them over again. Because you weren't there wasn't any reason we weren't thinking of you—in fact, your ears mus't have been burning, for you were bound together in our memories—and we were mentioning you all—as we recalled the unforget- table incidents—(usually accompanied by shrieks of laughter).
From Grand Rapids came Bea Finley and Lil Herman, and from Cleveland, Arline Ewing. Friday evening we had spent together in De- troit—but even with that start, there was ample conversation. Bea is finishing the year, substitute teaching, keeping house, and having a marvelous time. It was almost two years since Lilhad been back, and she is looking wonderful. We knew, though, that all the dreams signifi- cant of her lovely diamond, helped radiate some of that happiness. Lil had thought of being married this summer but has not definitely decide"
They brought us messages from those who couldn't come. Bea sajs Lucille certainly is busy, teaching school, teaching violin lessons, and
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