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A snow storm last week interrupted for a few days the process of the coming of spring, but all the snow has now melted and the campus is looking fresh and green.
Having disposed of the weather, the next most pleasant topic is, of course, the initiation and banquet and dance which took place last month. Many of the alumnae were back and we were fortunate in hav- ing with us Carolyn Conant and Gladys Bryant of Jackson College. The hall where we held our big dance was charmingly and effectively dec- orated by the Juniors in the usual color scheme of red and white, but with original details. In all, it was to us one of the most delightful week-ends of the year.
At mid-years, fifteen of our girls were on the Dean's List, which requires a grade of B or above. Fraternity averages have not been published, but we are confident of a place near the top.
Just before vacation Mrs. Winthrop L. Wales, North Atlantic dis- trict superintendent, visited Gamma; her strong Alpha O spirit was a real inspiration to us all.
A recent event of interest to the University was a series of lec- tures by Brewer Eddy on "The Challenge of Religion to the Youth of Today." The poet, Vachel Lindsay, is to be on the campus the 7th of April.
Nellie Davenport, Grad Elsie Denton, Grad Thelma Brumfield, '22 Elsie Blodgett, '22 Elizabeth Heller, '22 Consuelo Holmes, '22 Gertrude Lynahan, '22 Mary Alice O'Neill, '22 Elizabeth Pratt, '22 Amalia Shoemaker, '22 Rosalind Ware, '22
Elizabeth Algeo, '23 Elizabeth Anderson, *23 Catherine Campian, '23 Florence Foster, '23 Alice Green, '23
Helen Gsand, '23 Anna Holmes, '23 Karen Jensenius, '23 Thora Ludy, '23
Dorthea Trebing, '23 Elizabeth Warner, '23 Elizabeth Fox, '24 Anita Goltz, '24 Marion Hunton, '24 Marjorie Kimball, '24 Ruth Oviatt, '24
THERESA EPSILON—CORNELL UNIVERsITY.
M .
JACKSON
Since the last writing, the paramount activity of Epsilon has been our initiation. The banquet was held in the "Dutch" at the Ithaca
Elsie Smith, '24
Louise V on Roeder, '24 Florence Warner, '24 Vera Yeareance, '24 Margaret Smith, '24 Veronica Brown, '25 Marie Duggar, '25 Dorothy Johann, '25 Madeline Koby, '25 Marion Macbeth, '25 Violet Ransome, '25 Marion Staples, '25


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Hotel. We initiated eleven girls and we are very proud of every one of them. The alumnae present were Evelyn Hieber, "Johnnie" Donlon, Sallie Searles, Edith Gill and Mrs. Streeter, Gamma.
Marian Day, of Gamma chapter, is studying at the Ithaca Conserva- tory of Music and our acquaintance with her has been most enjoy- able.
Edith Gill visited during final week and was always ready with, her usual word of cheer—especially necessary at that time.
Lily Ey left Ithaca February 19th and is again in New York City. Ruth Hillidge expects to study finance in Washington, D. C. One of our Freshmen, Edwina Carpenter, has transferred to Boston University.
Since initiation, we have pledged Margaret Smith from Orange- berg, N. Y . She is in every way an asset to Alpha Omicron Pi.
Epsilon gave a tea for the Freshmen and alumnae on February 19th. The object was to bring our "past" and "future" together, and this was certainly accomplished. The following week we entertained at a tea for the university girls.
On March 3rd, we had the keen pleasure of giving Anne Morrow, '17, a "shower." Anne was our chaperon last year and we can never do enough for her. She often visits the house, and, although her inter- ests are just a bit varied at this particular time, she still displays that sincere enthusiasm about everything concerning A O P i .
We seem to be subject to one surprise after another. Last Satur- day we heard that Grace McAlpine had announced her engagement. She expects to be married in July.
Today the whole house was very much elated when we heard that Thelma Brumfield, our House President, won the Guilford Essay Prize. Thelma is a thorough student and it delights us to see her efforts rewarded.
Last night at the University Mass Meeting, Helen Gsand, '23, was elected President of the Y . W . C. A . Helen's whole interest is in her work and we are confident of her making a big success of it.
ALICE C. GREEN '23 4 RHO—NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Helen Hardy, P. G. Geraldine Meek, '22 Meta Meyers, '22 Jean Thompson, '22 Mary Brown, '22 Helen Hawk, '22
Nell Campbell, '23 Ada Campbell, '23 Gladys Furrey, '23 Katherine Graham, '23 Francis Irwin, '23
Esther McClellen, '23
Hazel Mullett, '23
Irene Peterson, '23
Helen Thompson, 24
Louise Lowry, '24
Doris Moss, '24
Helen Schmidt, '24
Undine Dunn, '25
Vercille Pilling, '25
Elizabeth Heidmann, '25 Mildred Coates, '25- Marion W arrens, '25
Patricia Brown, '25 Mildred Judson, '25 Dorothy Hammill, '25 Dorothy Pearson, '25 Dorothy Crugar, '25 Dorothy Poole, '25- Dorothy Shaw, '25
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Tempus fugit and spring has come and it's almost Easter time! We surely are anx'ous to know what everybody's been doing. We have had a busy time since Christmas. We've had two initiations and another is due before school closes. On March 3rd we initiated Undine Dunn, Dorothy Shaw, Patricia Brown, Dorothy Pearson, Marion Warrens, and Dorothy Duncan. On April the 3rd we initiated Dorothy Crugar, Eliza- beth Heidmann and Vercille Pilling. It was indeed an honor and a great joy to have our Grand President, Merva Dolsen Hennings, pres- ent at both initiations. We have pledged two new girls, too, who make the cutest pair >-ou ever saw—black bobbed hair, and blue eyes and light bobbed hair and the same size! They are Mildred Coates and Agnes Biesemeier and we are mighty proud of them.
Our girls have been doing a lot individually. Nell Campbell is Cap- tain of the Women's Varsity Basket-ball Team, and Treasurer of the Women's Athletic Association. Dot Poole and Esther McCle'.len both appeared in "Milady's Mirror"—an original musical comedy given by the W. A. A. Louise Lowry, our cockiest Sophomore, is President of the Women's Glee Club. Undine Dunn, one of our popular Freshmen, is Captain of the Girls' Rifle Battalion, and has the distinction of hold- ing the highest rifle record in the University. Helen Hardy, our much- loved sister from Randolph-Macon, was in Des Moines recently, doing Social Service and Religious Educational Work. Helen Hawk was in Madison, Wis., the 11th and 12th of March, and was treated royally by the sisters up there. From there she went to Monroe, where she gave a piano recital the night of the 13th. Dorothy Hammill, one of our Musical Freshmen, has been admitted into Dean Peter Christian Lut- kin's famous A Cappella choir—a privilege which is very seldom granted to Freshmen. Just to show you how famous the said choir is, let me whisper into your ear the fact that even this very morning it has gone to Chicago to make records for the Victor people.
Laura Davis, Grad. Lois McClung, Grad. Ruth Meissner, '22 Wanda McMurtry, '22 Irma Gutsch, '22 Norma Meads, '22
Meta McQuoid, '22 Florence Pixley, '23 Katherine Steiger, '23 Doris Bailey, '23
UNIVERSITY. Dorothy Herrington, '23
LAMBDA—S TANFORD
Everybody is back at work again after a glorious spring vacation, There are seventeen girls in the house this quarter, and we're all pi3 1 1 *
ning for a busy spring quarter.
HELEN LOUISE HAWK '22
Ellowene Delahoydc, '24 Earlcnc Phelps, '24 Beatrice Lee, '24
Gladys Patrick, '24 Wana Keesling, '25 Evelyn Van Horn, '25 Helen Richardson, '25 Anna Fitzhugh, '25 Helen Gladding, '25


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But first let me tell you about all we've done since my last letter. We had a most successful winter rushing season and pledged three very charming girls—Meta McQuoid of San Jose, Helen Richardson of Palo Alto, and Anna Fitzhugh of Pasadena. Shortly after that we gave an informal dance for our pledges.
On January 28, Miss Curtice, our district superintendent, came to visit us, and on January 29 we gave a faculty tea in her honor. On January 28 the San Francisco alumnae gave a very delightful bridge tea at Sigma house, the proceeds of which were given to Lambda.
During February and March we had two faculty dinners. These were such a success that we are planning to have more of them dur- ing the spring quarter. On February 15 we had an exchange dinner with Gamma Phi Beta.
There is to be a huge pageant in May, and almost the whole house is to take part in it. May 5 has been decided upon as the date for our formal dinner dance, and, of course, we are all anxiously looking for- ward to it.
Iota is extremely happy, for she has a new pledge to anticunce, Gladys Hall, '24, of Champaign.
In the first place, Ruth Butler, '23, has been elected president of the Y. W. C. A. for next year. You can't imagine how thrilled we were! Mrs. Van was just as happy as we were and gave us a spread that night. It was an event none of us will ever forget. Ruth will represent Illi- nois at the National Y. W. C. A. convention at Hot Springs, Ark.,in April, and Frances Dolle expects to go with her. Ruth was also co-chair- man of the Student Friendship Fund Drive.
Annetta Wood, '22, is on Senior Ball committee, stage manager of the Y . W . Stunt Show, president of Athenian Literary Society, speaker for Student Friendship Drive and women's chairman of Alumni Asso- ciation Drive. Kay Wesson and Helen Wolfe were solicitors for the
Helen W olfe, '22
Gladys Hall, '24 Marjoric Barr, '25
Frances Grove, '23
PLEDGES. Alice Cook, '25
Helen Hughes, '25
DOROTHY IOTA—UNIVERSITY OF' ILLINOIS.
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HERRINGTON
Esther Brauns, '22
Elsey Gayer, '22
Frieda Harshbarger, '22 Elizabeth Brown, '23
Mildred Holmes, '22 Lois Bennett, '23
Kathryn Hughes, '22 Ruth Butler, '23
Grctchen Hulsebus, '22 Ruth Ann Coughlan, '23 Charlotte Hagebush, '24
Barbara Porter, '22 Frances DoIIe, '23 Katharine Wesson, '22 Jean Gregg, '23
Veta Holtermann, '24 Hallctte Seibert, *24
Dorothea McFarland, '25 Bemice Parkhill, '25
Annetta Wood, '22 Vera Bean, '23
Mildred Lantz, '23 Josephine Phillips, '23 Florence Srout, '23 Hester Srout, '23
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latter. Elsey Gayer, who graduated in February, made Phi Beta Kappa. We certainly are proud of her. Kate Hughes made the A Capella choir and Glee Club; Hester Srout is secretary of the junior class, and cap- tain on the Student Friendship Drive; Ruth Ann Coughlan made the staff of The Daily Illini; Mildred Lantz is on the Woman's Dormitory Committee; Florence Srout is on the Poster Committee of the Y. W.
Stunt Show; Charlotte Hagebush is on the Sophomore Informal Com- mittee and made Alethanae Literary Society; Alice Cook is on Fresh- man Mixer Committee; Helen Hughes is wearing the ribbons of Athe- nian; Veta Holtermann is co-chairman of group mixers in Woman's League, and Gladys Hall made Glee Club, mixer committee of Woman's League and Illiola Literary Society. We have on the second cabinet of the Y . W ., Mildred Lantz, Ruth Coughlan, Gladys Hall and Frances Dolle.
All the girls out for basket-ball were successful in making teams. Fran Dolle and Mildred Lantz made the junior first team, Frances Grove, Hester and Florence Srout made the junior second team, and Helen Hughes made the freshman second team.
We were quite fortunate to have as a dinner guest Dr. Jaroslav Kose of Czecho-Slovakia, who is national secretary of the Y . M. C. A. of that country and national distributor of the Student Friendship Fund. Dr. Kose played many weird Russian and Czech songs for us and told us all about the conditions of the students in his country.
We have just heard that Prof. Frederic Stiven and Mrs. Stiven have accepted the invitation to become our patron and patroness. Professor Stiven is dean of the school of music and very influential in University activities.
We are looking forward to seeing Miss Skillen who is coming to visit us this week end. We have heard all about her from the girls who met her at convention.
HELEN WOLFE '22
TAU—UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
Janet Howry, '24
Bernicc Neslon, '24 Edna Schlamp, '24 Helene Olivar, '24 Elizabeth Reinertsen, '24
Katherine Doyle, '24
Elizabeth Bond, '22
Frances Graham, '22
Rita Hegerty, "22
Lillian Kerwin, '22
Winifred Whitman, '22 Katherine Tift, '23 Willma Arnold, '23 Margaret Wilson, '23
Minnie Hanson, '23 Helen Gates, '23 Blanche Meade, '23 Nora Rolf, '23
Marie Bender, '23 Marion Barclay, '24 Margaret Craig. '25 I There always seems to be so much news and so little space, I do hope Tail's next editor will be one of her worthy Freshmen, enrolled in
Margaret Borrum, '23 Gladys Bambery, '24 Mae Moran, '25 Marion Coniin, '23 Margaret Brix, '24 Irene Frazer, '23 Madge Chilton, '24

the ranks of rhetoric, so that she can say everything without exceeding the word limit. We had our Panhellenic Banquet a week ago and it surely was a pleasure to the few of long standing to see how popular this event has come to be, not only within our own chapter but in the others as well. Of course, part of the success of the banquet was no doubt due to the fact that our Betty was in charge of it.
It seems so good to have "Spike" back again this quarter and we are all hoping she is immune to any sickness—at least until June. The actives of Tau had a great surprise upon returning from the holidays— Irene Nagel who graduated in March now has a Mrs. attached to her name. We Seniors who graduate in June are hoping we will be as successful as Irene, because most of us aren't overly anxious to enter upon a career as small town ma'ams—the only future that seems to await us.
Our three remaining pledges are to be initiated a week from Mon- day and our Freshmen have asked that as soon as they are all in, they be allowed to entertain Tau, the chapter, at a dance. Of course we couldn't refuse. Already our social committee is at work on preparations for the Spring Formal. I suppose Margaret Borum and Blanche Meade aren't as thrilled as the rest of us inasmuch as they were in the lime light at the Junior Ball—Margaret as vice president, and Blanche Meade as the "attendant of the treasurer."
Now I am sure I haven't space to say much about our new find. Mrs. McCord, but at least I will say that we like her lots, and wish we could see more of her.
FRANCES GRAHAM '22
CHI—SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Thelma Robertson, '24 Mildred Sittser, '24 Alice Coulter, '25 Helen Howalt, '25 Mildred Pehrson, '25
Jessie Lewis, '24 Faith Trull, '25 Geraldine Owen, '24 Mary Williams, '25 Josephine Owen, '24
Matilda Petrie, '24
Dorothy Barry, '23 Beatrice Barron, '23 Lorraine Brett, '23 Ethel Hunter, '23
Spring has come at last, and with it the sniffle and handkerchief. Our Easter vacation is so late this year that we are all worn out and anxious to get home. Formal initiation was March 3rd. Helen Howald,
<leliuhted to have so many of our alumnae back with us. Almost all of '25, Alice Coulter, '25, Mary Williams, '25, Helen Roszell, '25, and Mil- dred Pehrson, '25, became our new sisters. Then Saturday evening we held our banquet at the Onondaga hotel in the ball room. We were
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Doris Knapp, '23 Ruth McNees, '23 Edith Gesler, '23 Mildred Riese, '23 Marv Lutz, '23
Gladys Ames, '22
Esther Baker, '22
Myrtle Munsen, '22
Ruth Sydney, '22
Edna Williams, '22
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our '21 girls were there. Marjory Townsend, our clever toastmistress,
and her able assistants, made the evening's program most enjoyable.
We are very happy to announce the pledging of Mildred Sittser, '24, Weedsport, N. % and Faith Trull, '25, Palmyra, N. Y .
February 18th was our informal Valentine's party. The house was attractively decorated with large and small hearts. We had a lively and "peppy" bunch and everyone had a good time.
The annual Kastle Karnival at Teachers' College this year proved a huge success. Marjory Townsend was in charge. All of our girls in T . C . were in stunts or had the candy and pop-corn booths. Japanese girls, princes, and colored men sallied gayly forth from the house. To crown all, our A. O. II orchestra played for the dancing.
Syracuse University put on a week's campaign for the starving stu- dents in Europe and China. Every sorority and fraternity house was called upon to help. For a week we girls went without desserts and gave the money to the fund.
We are very proud and happy to announce that Gladys Ames, '22, made Phi Beta Kappa, and Marjory Townsend, '22, made Pi Lambda Theta.
Our formal dance is coming at last. I imagine the week-end of the 27th will see many of our alumnae and friends visiting A O II.
THELMA S. ROBERTSON UPSILON—UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON.
Florence Aitken, '22 Mary Helen Arkley, '22 Helen Bogardus, '22 Emily Hershberger, '22 Elizabeth Love, '22 Delores Neil, '22
Lucile Ranthum, '22 Frances Reedy, '22 Marguerite Schofield, '22 Lois Wiley, '22
Mabel Anderson, '23 Ruth Baker, '23
Edith Chapman, '23
Anna Ruth Henry, '23 Helen Hepler, '23 Marion Janeck, '23 Ruth Jordan, '23 Dorothy Redmon, '23 Elizabeth Rupe, '23 Margaret Shotweli, '23
Rernice St. John, '23 Hazel Turtle, '23
Lois White, '23 Virginia Wilson, '23 Helen Allen, '24 Adelaide Brown, '24 Alice Campbell, '24 Esther Davies, '24 Winnifred Fletcher, '24 Cornelia Jenner, '24 Maud Mosley, '24
Alice Turtle, '24 Marguerite Wert, '24
Norma Whitesides, '24 Merle Wolfe, '24
Helen Becken, '25 Mildred Frudenfeld, '25 Nellis McBroom, '25 Sloane Squire, '25


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Mabel Anderson, '23, iias recently brought to the chapter the big- gest honor that can be obtained at Washington. She was recently unani- mously elected president of the Women's League of the University of Washington. For the past year she has been vice president and has successfully managed a concert season which brought Arthur Hackett, Alma Gluck and Efrcm Zimbalist in joint concert, and Sophie Breslau to the campus.
Upsilon has four new pledges to announce at this time. Margaret Shotweli and Helen Heppler, juniors, and Helen Welsh and Marie Sul- livr.n, freshmen. Margaret is a member of Red Domino, honorary dra- matic society and Helen of Lambda Rho, honorary art fraternity for women.
A beautiful initiation was held Sunday morning, February 5, when Mildred Frudenfeld, Nellis McBroom, Alice and Hazel Turtle and Helen Bcchen were impressively admitted into the fraternity. Coming as a complete surprise at the initiation banquet, Bernice St. John arose to the strains of the wedding march and announced her engagement to Howard Hanson, Sigma Nu, graduate of the University of Idaho. They will be married in September.
At present we are looking forward to our first A O Pi house wed- ding. Beatrice McPherson, '23, will be married to Arthur Lomax, next Wednesday evening, April 12. More about that later!
A big hole was left in the chapter this quarter when Helen Fos- dick graduated. And the hole will take a long time to be filled for her happy inlluence in the house meant a great deal to all. Helen has left for her home in California and will study for a scholarship examination. Nellis McBroom, Freshman, also left school this quarter to prepare for entrance examinations to Vassar.
Ruth Haslett Kelly, '20, and her husband, of Tacoma, Wash., visited the house for a few days recently. We were so happy to have Ruth with us again and to see the snaps of her one and one-half year old daughter, Kathleen.
Frances Reedy, our house manager, was initiated into Omicron Nu, honorary home economics fraternity, as a charter member of the Wash- ington chapter.
Helen Bogardus, last year's president, is again in school and will graduate in June. Marguerite Oathout Wirt, ex '19, and her husband registered during the winter quarter. It is always a pleasure to welcome our alumnae back into the active chapter.
I must tell you before closing of the enpoyable visit our district superintendent, Lucille Curtis, gave us. Although it was far too short
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for our pleasure and benefit, we are thankful that we were privileged to become as well acquainted with her as we were. Upsilon maintains an open door and hopes she will return again.
B E T A Mary Fletcher, '22
PHI—UNIVERSITY
Gertrude Baily, '23
Mildred Douglass, '22 Elizabeth Miller, '22
Helen Deritt, '22
Jane Sickels, '22
Merceda Covalt, '22
Mildred McCoy, '22
Mary Louise Fitton, '23 Louise Rogers, '23
Margaret Wight, '23
Mable Jane Cline, '23
Helen Snoddy, '23
Mary Scifres, '23
Virginia (Hogan) Toole, '23 Vernette Yelch, '23
Miriam McCoy, '23
Myra Esarey Mary Esarey
EDITH CHAPMAN '23
OF INDIANA.
Dorothy Huntington, '24 Louise Hurt, '24
Oneta Illingsworth, '24 Gertrude Manley, '24 Adelaide Gladden, '24 Marjane Gladden, '24 Dellah Tinder, '24 Lillian Mullins, .'24 Grace Miller, '24
Opal Halleck, '25
Mildred Stoker, '25
Junia Blair, *25
Merry Louise Robinson, '25 Marie Sullivan, '25
Helen Nash, '25
GRADUATES (Not Active). Shirley Armstrong
Helen Duncan
About the most interesting and exciting thing that we have to tell about is our new home. The house is built of stone and has a beautiful lawn. There arc twenty rooms and the things that interest us most are the sun parlor, patio, and special chapter room. It is located on Seventh Street, very close to the campus. Beta Phi extends a cordial invitation to each A. O. Pi to visit her in the new home.
The Y . W . C. A. is holding its annual "County Fair" tonight in the student building. Each woman's organization is asked to help by giv- ing a stunt or by having a booth. We are having an Italian fruit stand. All the proceeds of the sales are turned over to the Y . W . C. A.
Our state luncheon and dance will be held at the Lincoln Hotel in Indianapolis the 6th of May.
Edith Huntington is home for a two weeks' stay from her duties as secretary to the assistant to the president of the University of Minne- sota. We are all glad to have her back again. She brought news of Tan, Rho and Eta.
Some weeks ago, one hundred and twenty-five students presented
a musical comedy called the Jordcn River Review. It was such a suo'j cess that these students are staging it at the Murat Theater in Indiana- polis. The Indiana Alumni and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are


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sponsoring it. Seven of our girls taking part are Mary Fletcher, Mar- garet Wight, Jane Sickels, Mildred Douglass, Dellad Tinder, Marjane Gladden and Mildred McCoy.
We have a few honors to announce. Mary Louise Fitton has been elected vice president of the Woman's Sclf-Government Association. Mar- garet Wight has been selected Panhellenic representative to the Women's Panhellenic Conference to be held at Champaign, 111. Elizabeth Miller has been chosen as a member of the debating team.
Virginia Hogan, one of our popular Juniors, was recently married to Galin Toole of Bedford. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta.
Beta Phi is happy to announce the pledging of Helen Nash, '25, of Jasonville, Ind.
LILLIAN MUILINS, '25
ETA—UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
Elizabeth Babcock, '22 Katherine Baird, '22 Dorothy Cremer, '22 Grace Ann Degan, '22
Eunice Getzelman, '22 Edith Hastings, '22 Norma Hcnnel, '22 Dorothy Hieber, '22 Stella Johnson, '22 Matilda Keenan, '22 Margaret Ramsey, '22 Elizabeth Sehon, '22 Elizabeth Woods, '22 Estelle Gruenheck, '24 Josephine Keech, '24 Gertrude McFarland, '24 Joan McFarland, '24 Mary L . Mulhall, '24 Dorothy Paul, '24 Elizabeth Riley, '24 Josephine Snow, '24 Elenor Sikes, '24
Flora Alcorn, '23 Florence Emmel, '23 Helen Gilkeson, '23 Marion Lynch, '23 Elizabeth Morrison, '23 Evelyn Mulhall, '23
May O'Conner, '23
Elsbeth Rinder, '23
Esther Tally, '23
Dorothy Wiesler, '23
Ethel Zimmermann, '23 Grace Austin, '23
Janette Boyer, '24 Katherine Tunstall, 24 Helen Cremer, '25 (Pledge) Man,' Devine, '25
Dorothy Gibbs, '25 Maud Gray, '25 Emma Johnson, '25 Irene Jones, '25 Elizabeth Sears, '25
Mid-semester examinations are over and we are looking forward to spring vacation which begins April 12. Some of the more lucky of the girls are going home, some on house-parties, others for week end visits. The more lucky are the seniors who are planning to finish up their theses so that the remainder of the lovely spring days that we are having may be more enjoyably spent with that most wonderful masterpiece out of the way.


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Perhaps our most interesting news is that of the initiation of four Freshmen and one Sophomore which took place the week end of March 17 and 18. The new members are Mary Devine, Madison, Wis.; Dorothy Gibbs, Oak Park, 111.; Maud Gray, Devils Lake, North Dakota; Kstelle Gruenheck, Fond du Lac, Wis., and Emma Johnson, Eau Claire, Wis. Two new pledges, Maude Irene Jones, Peoria, 111., and Grace Austin, Madison, Wis., and two first semester pledges we are hoping to initiate soon after spring vacation.
We have had several rushing teas since our last letter, a number of dances and some informal "get-togethers" which the girls enjoy a great deal.
Our new officers have been installed, and we are very glad to announce that we are going to have the very capable leadership of Doro- thy Wiesler, a junior in the course of journalism for the coming year. Josephine Keech, of Racine, is to be our vice president; Flora Alcorn, of Ranger, Texas, corresponding secretary, and Evelyn Mulhall, Sioux City, la., the recording secretary.
Chapter affairs are not interfering with our work on the hill. The girls are all busy working on committees, in athletics, on campus pub- lications and doing welfare work. We have taken over the support of an Armenian child for the coming year. In inter-sorority bowling we were very near the top, coming out third. We won a very pretty loving cup for inter-sorority relay race in the ice-carnival held here in February. Dorothy Wiesler, Dorothy Cremer and Grace Ann Degan skated for us and took first place. Dorothy Cremer won her big W for excellency in Athletics and Katherine Baird was elected to Alpha Pi Epsilon, honor-
ary sociology sorority.
ETHEL ZJMMERMANN
ALPHA PHI- -MONTANA STATE COLLEGE.
Mayme Ursula Egan, '22 Dorothy Noble, '22 Charlotte Cooley, '22 Mildred Forrest, '22 Gladys Mathews, '22
Mary Stranahan, '22 Ethel Young, '22 Noneeta Noble, '23 Chloe Cox, '23
Marie M. Moebus, '23 Harriet Nordstrum, '23 Helen Chase, '24 Margaret Conkling, '24 Gladys Chrestensen, '24 Mary Maxey, '24 Valborg Rivines, '24
Lucille Staebler, '24 Mary Baldwin, '24 Helen Waite, '24
Margaret Chrystal, '24 Alice Stranahan, '24 Thclma Newkirk, '24
Barbara Scott, '24 Rose Bowling, '25 Dorothy Bowling, '25 Georgia Kelley, '25 Edith Kuhns," '25 Helen Noble, '25 Solveig Rivines, '25 Vcrna Willis, '25 Elizabeth Powers, '25 Lillian Evers, '25


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The spring quarter is just beginning here at Montana State. All the girls are still here except Valborg Rivines, who returned to her home in Glendive, Mont. W e are very, sorry that Val had to leave and we miss her smile and cheery "Hello, girls."
We have had a lovely time together all year and anticipate the end of the year with regret for we are losing seven seniors. They are Mary Egan, Mildred Forrest, Mary Stranahan, Gladys Mathews, Dorothy Noble, Charlotte Cooley and Ethel Young. The first four of the group were initiated into Phi Kappa Phi this spring and we are very proud of the fact that four out of six senior women chosen for membership were Alpha O's.
Alpha Phi feels herself very fortunate indeed at still having Grace Mclver for her chaperon. "Gracious" thought for a time that she would have to leave us, but she did not and is now employed in the Extension Department at the College.
The biggest event of the year for Alpha Phi was the celebration of her fifth anniversary. The initiation service was held the afternoon of March the fourth. Eight lovely pledges put on the pin. Henrietta Moe- bus '22, Dorothy Ropes '22, and Martha Johnson Haines were present again. An elaborate banquet was served to us in the dining rooms of the Elk's Home. Just as the last course was served, Helen Rose pre- sented her five pounds formally announcing her engagement to John Wiley, of Bozeman. Mrs. Marguerite P. Schoppe graciously presided as toast-mistress and the singing of our song, "O Alpha O," closed that part of the evening's festivities. Telegrams, letters and gifts were joy-
fully received and presented to the assembled chapter at that time. The happy day ended at last—all too soon, and we wished as we danced the home waltz that all the sisters in Alpha Phi could have been present.
Alpha Phi is anticipating with great pleasure a visit from Mrs. Char- lotte Uhls. We hope Montana's cold weather, even in April, will not cause her to delay her visit too long.
Martha Johnson Haines and little daughter, Jean, were guests at the chapter house for the week end during which the anniversary was celebrated.
Margaret Conkling, Noneeta Noble, and Chloe Cox are prominent in journalistic activities on the campus. They are regular reporters on the staff of the "Weekly Exponent," our college paper.
The Chapter House received many nice gifts through the medium of a shower on Founder's Day.
Ethel Keycs announced her engagement to Lyndc Sales (the son of one of our patronesses) on March the eleventh, at a formal luncheon given by Mrs. Sales and her daughter, Mrs. Harold Dickson. The date of her wedding was also announced, which will be May the tenth. We are all so excited, for the wedding will be at the house, and it will be
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But from the trend of events we think Ethel's will not be the last wedding we will have at the house. We have the following announce- ments of engagements to make : ^
Valborg Rivines to Lee Popham, S. A. E.
Kthel Young to Ray Dean Ecton, S. A. E.,of Manhattan, Mont.
Mary Stranahan to Lloyd Allen Morphy, O. B.
Mildred Forrest to Earl J. Kelley, O. B., of Bozeman, Mont.
Marie M. Moebus to Arthur Jorgenson, O. B., of Helena, Mont. Helen E. S. Chase to .T. Robert Walter, B. E.,of Huntley, Mont. Lucille Staebler has the role of leading lady in "Loot," the musical
comedy written and produced by the students of the college. She also took the lead in "Madame Chrysanthemum," which was produced by the Girls' Glee Club.
Tiielma Adaline Xcwkirk was initiated on October the 24th, 1921. On the same day Barbara Helen Scott was pledged.
Dorothy Noble left April the 4th for Spokane, Wash., to attend the Inland Empire Teachers' Association. She returned after a week's absence.
HELEN CHASE NU OMICRON—VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Augusta Perry, '22
Annie Sharpe Garrett, '22
Bessie Beasley, '23 Nell Fain, '23
Sarah Hopkins, '23 Margaret McCoy, '23 Catherine Orme, '23 Bessie Bramwell, '24 Ruth Fain, '24
Cornelia Lamb, '24
Spring has come at last and with it the last term of the school year.
To begin with, we had the honor of entertaining a very charming and distinguished visitor, Katrina Overall McDonald, who was with us March 24, 25, 26. As she is a charter member of our chapter you can imagine how very proud we were to show her off as our district superintendent. Thursday afternoon we gave a very successful tea to which all the fraternity girls of the university were invited, and Friday night we were
joint hostesses with the Nashville Alumnae Chapter at an informal din- ner at the club. We enjoyed her visit very much and certainly hated to see her leave.
"Coed Stunt Night," one of the biggest events of the school year is causing a great deal of excitement on the campus at present. This affair is under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. and the proceeds are used 10 send delegates to the Blue Ridge Conference.
Elizabeth Perry, '24 Marie Taylor, '24
Louise Thomason, '24 Josephine Wemyss, '24 Dorothy Bramwell, '25 Cornelia Crallec, '25 Sarah Ewing, '25 Frances Morton, '25 Marie Sneed, '25
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Natalie Collins, '22 Margaret Miles, '22
Anna Woll, '22
Gwendolyn Hunsicker, '22 Eleanor Webster, '22 Genevieve McDermott, '23 Marjorie Downes, '23
Ruth Clement, '23
Eleanor Gaiser, '23 Mary Fahnestock, '24
Elizabeth MacOwen, '24 Esther James, '24
Ethel Boardman, '24 Gertrude Hay-man, '25
Gladys Brennan, '25
Ella Roberts, '25
Margaret Story, '25
Emma Fritsche, '25 (Pledge) Katherine Ewart, '25 (Pledge)
We were extremely fortunate this year and were greatly honored by having our Grand Secretary, Laura Hurd, and our Grand Vice-Presi- dent, Katherine Thomas, present at our initiation on March 4th.
We expected to have Mrs. Hennings with us, but due to certain conditions, she was unable to come. We were very disappointed, but our spirits rose when we learned Miss Hurd was coming. We have always heard lovely things about her and so were very anxious to make her acquaintance.
We can readily understand why the Western girls are so fond of her. Think of our happiness when she agreed to take our chapter "under her wing" and "mother us" too!
Inasmuch as Katherine Thomas is a member of the Philadelphia Alumnae, we already were acquainted with her charm and fine qualities. My! How proud we were when she was made Grand Vice-President!
Well, we held the initiation, which Katherine Thomas conducted very impressively and beautifully, at the sorority house. As soon as it
Another important event of April is the "April dances" given by the entire university in the gymnasium. We are all looking forward to them with a great deal of enthusiasm.
The chapter has contributed liberally to several funds lately. One is for the Vanderbilt Stadium, which is now in the process of erection. It is being modelled after the "Yale Bowl" and will be a great asset to the University. Another fund in which we are very' much interested is the Student Friendship Fund for the starving students of Europe, and we did all we could to help remedy the conditions over there.
Nu Omicron is rejoicing over the fact that we will celebrate our fifth birthday on April 28. We usually give our annual dance on the same night, but this year we had a valentine dance, .so that the entire night will be devoted to the banquet. We want to take this opportunity to invite all of our alumnae to be on hand if possible. We are planning
a "big night" and you will thoroughly enjoy it, I'm sure.
NELL FAIN. '23
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was over, we went down to the Rittenhouse Hotel and had a banquet with a toastmistrcss and speeches and songs "n' everything." And what a capable and charming toastniistress Elizabeth Crossan made!
After it was all over and we stood up to sing "Pennsylvania," we experienced a variety of emotions. We were happy and proud that we had had such a successful culmination to our rushing season. But the predominant feeling was one of inspiration to strive and work harder than ever for A. O. Pi. Our inspiration was derived from the wonderful speeches made by Miss Hurd, Mrs. Thomas and Avis Hunter, our Alum- nae Advisor.
Dorothy Crane, '22 Nadine Hodpes, '22
RUTH CLEMENT
PHI—UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. Alida Braucher, '24
Jacqueline Gilmore, '22 Marjorie Kidwell, '22 Edna King, '22
Margaret Matthews, '22
Mary Osborn, '22 Hazel Dugger, '23 May Ireland, '23 Ruth Rader, '23
Zada Shipley, '23
Rita Smith, '23
Reba White, '23
Mar)- Rpse Barrons, '24
Margaret Bolinger, '24
Gladys Ferris, '24 Thclma Francis, '24 Ilda Lawson, '24 Elsie Ortman, '24 Evelyn Purkable, '24 Ramona Tucker, '24 Eva Drumm, '25
Mary Hook, '25 Kathryn Koons, '25 Freda Backeburg Lucille Jones
Lois Rochester Doris Stanley Myrtle Weber
We are glad to announce that Phi chapter has ten more girls wear- ing Alpha O pins on the K. U. campus since our last letter. They are Nadine Hodges, Eva Drumm, Ramona Tucker, Thclma Frances, Kath- ryn Koons, Rita Smith, Elsie Ortman, Mary Osborn, Gladys Ferris and Mary Hook, and were initiated February 12.
Our District Superintendent, Charlotte Hall Uhls, visited our chap- ter April 12. We always enjoy having our Alpha O officers with us, but this was a special pleasure as Mrs. Uhls was a member of this chapter for one year, coming here from Upsilon.
Carolyn Fraser Pulling, whom we will all remember as former busi- ness manager of To Dragma, was our dinner guest April 6. She was attending the American Association of College Women, which \va< in convention in Kansas City, and spent one evening at the University of Kansas.
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added new laurels to our prestige in dramatics by having been chosen for the lead in the Senior class play. Several more of our girls are taking parts in smaller plays to be given soon. Evelyn Purkaple made the girls' debate team, which will debate the K. S. A. C.girls' team April 20.
We are busy planning for our annual spring party, which we will give at the country club May 5. Other social functions will be given soon for our rushees.
Our annual election of officers was held April 3, and Ruth Rader was chosen for our new president. Ruth is a very capable, level headed girl, and we are backing her 100 per cent strong. T o Margaret Matthews, now retiring from two years of service as president, we owe much gratitude for her strong leadership and good judgment. Fol- lowing election of the new officers, we planned several new house rules which we are sure will work out very nicely.
1 am very sorry to have to submit my first letter late, but I am newly elected to this position, and there was a misunderstanding as to who should write this letter.
MARY HOOK, '25.
OMICRON P i - -UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Dorothy Jacobs, '23 Lorreine O'Brien, '23 Dorothy Wylie,'24 Irene Swain, '24 Eleanor Eaton, '24 Vehna Leigh Carter, '24
Isabel Waterworth, '24 Irene Lutz, '24
Helen Howard, '24 Margaret Hanselman, '25 Muriel Ray, '25
Ruth Morey, '25 Hildah Bateman, '25
Once upon a time, a little pledge tripped down the steps of the A. O. Pi house. Her shoes shone as we wish the sun would, and if she had removed them you would have seen each stockinged foot neatly darned. Her hair was coming down—it had just been washed. Her hat was becoming but obviously not her own. Her skirt was neatly pressed, and in her hand was a large piece of fudge. Altogether she
represented an outlay of one dollar and thirty-five cents, and she had just been "done" at the A. O. Pi house. The Alpha O's engaged in pecuniary struggle, you say? Horrors! Yet sadly true. Since the women at Michigan have been wanting a Women's League building, getting money is the only thing "we don't ever do anything else but"—
Helena Silver, '27 Irma Schnauffer, '22 Lillian Herman, '23 Beatrice Hock, '23 Lorna Ketcham, '23 Margery Kerr, '23 Marian Wheeler, '23 Katherine Swayze, '23 Marian Tanner, '23
Virginia
Abigail
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ungrammatically yet fervently speaking. We've ruined our complexions with Women's League soap, we've ruined our digestions with Women's League candy. We've won raisins at bridge parties, we've plunked down cold cash that otherwise would have been spent for one of our few house dances. When it came to taking out our life memberships, we were in a state of absolute bankruptcy and facing starvation. What did we do? Acting upon economic principles, we developed our natural' resources. Two of us now wield the shoe brush and polish for five cents the shine, one washes hair for ten cents a water. Another rents out
her electric curler at five cents or does the job herself for a dime. Katy, our brave, patient sister, darns socks—five cents for little holes, ten for "awful ones." Another enterprising lady presses and manicures, still another makes fudge. Irma was in despair until she found she could rent out her numerous hats. Slowly, but surely, the nickels and dimes are coming in and hope springs eternal.
Occasionally we have a chance at the campus. The other day the Glee and Mandolin Club gave a concert and they said if we'd help sell tickets, they'd give us twenty per cent of all we sold. We proceeded to paint the virtues and excellencies of the Glee and Mandolin Club in such glowing terms that we lured many to hear these paragons of song and pluckers of the strings. The result was highly satisfactor}'; more money for the Women's League, A. O. Pi blushing gently with its name in the paper, and a letter of thanks from the Glee Club.
Once in a while we actuallv do "recreate," for instance, going to the Junior Girls' Play. Our contributions to the high success of the play were two sophisticated and blase Englishmen and a jolly, debonair young college chap. Will we ever forget the night after the first performance when we munched sandwiches and salad at one A. M.,
and gazed adoringly at Bea's manly white shirt front, Katy's monocle, and Nan's salmon pink make-up. We discussed it until we all were so sleepy we wanted to just stay there and not go to bed at all. The next day the one song that was mentioned in the write-up as especially excellent was one written by an Alpha O. Were we proud!!
In a few days we leave for a week of spring vacation, and hope you are all as happy as we are.
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(No letters from Seattle or Los Angeles. Fines due.)
NEW YORK ALUMNAE
In comparison with the wonderful Silver Anniversary banquet, our recent activities seem rather dull; but we have really been busy. Our meetings are held alternately on Thursday evenings and Satur- day afternoons, in the hope of attracting both home-making matrons and business maids, and the plan has been rather successful. While, of course, there are many of the same girls always present whenever the meetings are held, a large number of our associate members and not a few visitors have made us happy by their presence. This reminds me that Mildred Loring Sylvester and Alice Collier Heilman and Ethel Sturtcvant Findley are living here again.
We usually have our luncheons and dinners at Washington Gardens, overlooking old Washington Square, and then we stroll up a couple of blocks to New York University and hold our meetings in Nu Chapter room, which is built on the roof of the University building.
We, in New York, are fortunate from time to time in having as guests some of the busy girls who are already celebrated or so near that stage that it is a real favor for them to give their time to us. At the February meeting, we had Joanna Colcord, then just returned from the Virgin Islands, where she had been having marvelous ex- periences in her work for the Red Cross. She told us about them, and showed us a book of snap-shots to substantiate the amazing things she told us. It was a real treat.
We are working with the New York Panhellenic Association in the building or acquiring of a house to be used as a club house for fraternity girls living in the city. This is felt to be much needed, and
we all hope it may soon materialize.
The Committee on Vocation Bureau is working on a plan whereby
members of our fraternity seeking vocational guidance, may communi- cate with the committee. More complete information will appear in To Dragma later.
It is opportune at this time, however, to request all chapters, active and alumnae, to notify the Secretary of the New York Alumnae Chap- ter of the names and addresses of any of your members who are to be in New York. If they have not made arrangements for living ac- commodations, perhaps we can help them. At any rate, we want to meet them.
Even at this late date some of you may be interested in learning what a five dollar bill, sent to Miss Bickford in Paris and exchanged for French currency, bought for our French child: An apron and a portfolio, requisites of every little French school-girl; a string of blue


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beads on a silver chain; half a dozen handkerchiefs; a big box of choco-
lates; and a five-franc note left over!
Josephine Pratt, Alpha, has been appointed Vice-Superintendent to succeed Katherine Thomas, who has replaced Mate Giddings, re- signed, as Vice-President.
KATHERINE MACINTYRK.
SAN FRANCISCO ALUMNAE .
After a long winter of fairs and benefit card parties, we are sitting back to take a breath—an icy one, to be sure.
A few of the girls who have migrated to other homes and lands have returned for a visit to "the old nest." Emma Black Keed, '13, and son, Stephen, are with Emma's mother in San Francisco, for an indefinite stay. Gladys Courtian Brittain, '10, has come back "to mother's" for the summer Even Dorothy Richardson Parkinson, a rare visitor in this vicinity, has been among us lately.
Collectively, we're doing very little. At the last regular alumnae meeting, we invited the Alpha O "Mothers' Club" to join us. This club has heretofore been comprised of mothers of Active girls only and has been organized a comparatively short time. We were sorry that these interested and zealous workers did not have the aid of some of the alumnae mothers who worked so eagerly with us always and were such a fount of help and sympathy in years gone by, though bound by no organization. So, at the meeting, we -wished to bring lx>th factions together. We chose an unfortunate day, for very few mothers were able to come. However, we will try again, believing that, if this organization is properly built up, it can be of inestimable value to Sigma.
During the first week in May, the alumnae will give its usual tea to the seniors of Sigma. Plans for time and place have not vet definitely been decided upon, but it usually takes place at one of San Francisco's large hotels. They have always been very successful affairs and we are hoping for the same this year.
Let's wish each other the laziest vacation we've ever had!
PROVIDENCE ALUMNAE
Those of you who know what it means to plan to have an after-
noon "in the bosom of your family," and then minute by minute seeing the opportunity slipping away from you, will be able to appreciate what it meant to me when I found that I was not going to be able "to connect up" with the March' meeting which was being held with Alice Manchester Chase. While the chance to see the "regulars" had been well foremost in my thoughts, still, I had looked forward with an especial pleasure to welcoming our new member, Mrs. Lovell A. Willis,
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Delta. It was said to be a fine meeting! The February meeting was at Martha Sheals' house—a sort of Valentine Party with the cutest place-cards, and such delicious candy hearts! It was with regret that we learned that our Grand President had decided not to visit us this spring. Those visitations from our various officers do much to help us realize our oneness of purpose, our breadth of scope, and our great
Lost! somewhere between Boston and Chicago, a perfectly good letter from Boston Alumnae Chapter together with Delta notes for February. Writer would be pleased to recover same (she had no copy). Since Uncle Sam appears loathe to produce this, a bit of ancient his- tory follows.
There was a goodly number at Dorothy Bartlett Buck's in Wol- laston, the last Saturday in October, and how our tongues did wag, still discussing Convention. June Kelley, our To Dragma business mana- ger, was there talking life subscriptions and stirred up quite a little interest. After a long absence from Boston, Florence Dudley Phil- brick, ex '16, appeared. She is living at the Hillside now. And Abigail Waldron Nickerson, who also lives in Wollaston, came in to report the Harvard-Center game. We had only a peek at Dorothy's charming little boy who was much too young to participate. The girls were pleased and otherwise when Ethel Remele disclosed the contents of the mysterious suitcase, which proved to be sewing for the Infants' Hospital. But we worked courageously and accomplished a lot. Dorothy served a deli- cious supper, while we passed around the pictures of Frances Hunting- ton Harbison's delightful family and of Adeline and her man at "Fran's" farm last summer.
There was no meeting in November as we wished to have a large representation at the luncheon of the Boston Panhellenic Association And we did, for Alpha O had the second largest number present as well as the honor of Lillian McQuillan McCausland on the program as one of the speakers. There were about three hundred and fifty Greek letter women present, representing eighteen sororities and about thirty colleges from all parts of the country. It was good to see so many of the younger alumnae present.
The December meeting at the Kensington Tea. Room was small in numbers as it was during the Christmas holidays. But our January meeting made up for it at Florence Walker Cannell's in Arlington. Our hostess planned for about half as many as arrived so the committee had rolls only but the meeting was a great success. Moral: Notify the hostess that you are coming. We have been glad to see Edna Wood- bury and Genevieve Fosdick at the meetings lately.
privilege as
members
of our beloved A . O. P i .
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The last Saturday in February we had a delightful meeting at Blanche Hooper's with Leslie assisting. It is always a joy to go there and the Hill is an added attraction. We missed Gertrude, who is living
in Hartford now, but were pleased to have Ruth Seavey Emerson up from there. She and Gertrude live very near together in Hartford. Betty Bright, one of the Gamma girls near Boston, was present as was Pauline Lamprey Hall, who seldom gets out. We were sorry to learn that Aladeline Jetters Copeland is soon to move to New York but she promised to run over often. The principal topic of conversation was Jumbo Bonds, the unique idea of Tufts to raise her million dollar en- dowment. Besides buying some bonds, the chapter discussed having individuals donate the scrip on their bonds to our scholarship fund. By the time of the next letter, the drive will be over and we shall know-
just how much we shall have for that.
We are planning now for a large meeting in Wollaston in May with the active chapter, at which time we shall hold a memorial service for Ruth Capen Farmer. All the Alpha O's in or near Boston are urged to be present.
LINCOLN ALUMNAE
Every subscriber to To Dragma must have enjoyed especially the February number for it gave us such a splendid opportunity to know our founders better. I am sure we are prouder than ever of our fra- ternity.
We are looking forward to commencement and re-union week with unusual interest. It will be the first of June and our banquet will be then at the Lincoln Hotel. For years we have planned to have the ban- quet on or near the fourth of June, the date of our installation, but the last few years it has been earlier in the spring. This year the university alumnae association is planning to make commencement week a real reunion week and has asked all the fraternities and societies to have their ban- quets at that time in order to induce a large number of graduates to come back for all the festivities.
We know that many of the old girls are planning to come back and we feel that our active chapter should be congratulated for being so forehanded in securing the banquet room of "The Lincoln" for us.
It is interesting to see the names of Zeta girls in the letters from the other alumnae chapters. Miriam Carter Smith, Gertrude Mohler Kray and Gizela Birkner are members of the new Cleveland chapter, and Edna Froyd, the editor for the Portland chapter.
You will have to wait until next fall to hear about the banquet How I wish every Zeta girl might come back to it!!
JANE LOUISE PIPER.
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It was a sort of a "welcome party" that we enjoyed when Faith Morse acted as our hostess in January. First of all, we were quite elated to have our dear Lenore Braun with us during the holidays, and Marion Abele, too, just returned from France, who surprised us with her bobbed hair and long earrings. Their welcome was shared by Mrs. O. F . Steufer (Eunice Baumann) of Zeta, Mrs. Leslie DeWolff (Irene Newnam) of Theta, and Helen Whitney and Helen Brauns of Iota, all of whom we were ever so pleased to have with us. As to business, we appointed our G. P. Merva as our delegate to the Chicago Panhellenic and let me whisper how very fortunate we were in our selection—Alpha O is to have the Presidency this year. The plans for the "Men's Din- ner" and Subscription Dance were discussed at much length. We all promised to meet at the Panhellenic luncheon and I might mention here that we had one of the largest groups at that gathering.
In February, there was quite a change installed in our program— Marion Abele, at whose home we met, decided to have prizes instead of "eats." In accordance, a strictly business meeting was held at which time the committee in charge of the dance reported the results of their inquiries and immediately following, the "busy bees" chatted and drew for their prize while the "card fiends" entered the keen game of com- petition to win the "laurel." During the odd moments we feasted on the luscious box of candy telling the tale of Dorothy Kerr's engagement.
The Edgewatcr Beach Hotel was the selection made for our March meeting. Our attention was first given to the initiation of Phoebe Wil- son and Mrs. Steufer of Zeta. Then came the actual business of the day—action was taken on the new chapters, detailed plans for the Sub- scription Dance to be held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel on May 26th, were consummated, and a very interesting report of the Panhellenic Tea was presented by Merva. By the way, she tells us that actual plans for building sorority houses this spring are in the process of execution. Oh, yes, we again feasted on most delicious bits of candy;—"Alice Jane Wilson to James Howard Warner," now doing graduate work at North- western. Cards were enjoyed for the remainder of the afternoon.
Merva's home is to be the "rendez-vous" for an all-day meeting in April at which time all will sew on robes for the active chanter, in order to swell the coffers of the "House Fund." That <s the all-important issue these days, at any rate for the Rho girls.
IRENE CUNEO '15
INDIANAPOLIS ALUMNAE
Influenza and bad weather have been with us, hence our winter
meetings have fallen below average in attendance. Several other things, however, I wish to tell you about.
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and each member of the chapter took five bottles, paying retail price for them. We were able to add over twenty-two dollars to our treasury in this way.
Six of us, Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. Hippensteel. Mrs. Smith, Lucy Allen and Winifred Waters went to Grcencastle for Theta Chapter initiation in February. Betty Hieb conducted the service in a beautiful and impressive manner for seven initiates. The girl- were very
cordiai and we were happy to be with them.
We were honored by an invitation to act as sponsors for a formal Washington Birthday ball given by the American Legion post of which Lura Thomas' husband is commander. Several other Alpha O husbands belong to this post, too. The Governor of Indiana and other prominent persons were patrons or patronesses. In addition to Indianapolis Alumnae, four Theta girls attended. The ball, which was given to secure money for welfare work, was a great success in every way.
We had an informal evening party on Saint Patrick's day. The first evening party this year was a Christmas party in December. Both included stunts and cards and were heaps of fun. We like this way of meeting Alpha O husbands and men friends.
We are now busy with plans for our State luncheon and dance which will be May sixth. The luncheon will be held in the beautiful new Lincoln Room of the Hotel Lincoln. The program will include toasts and stunts by active chapter girls. The dance will be in ihe Tra- vertine Room of the hotel. We are expecting a large attendance of alumnae from all over the state and actives from nearby chapters.
VIVIAN STRAHM SMITH.
NEW ORLEANS ALUMNAE
The editor thinks of nothing startling to report. We jog along Un- usual route—teaching, housekeeping—all of us having daily, definite duties which leave little time for frivolity.
Our rummage sales are still popular, and every week the profits are turned over to the Child Welfare Association.
During the last month, we have had two social meetings. The first took place in the Green Shutter—a fascinating hole in the wall of a- narrow, fascinating old street in French Town and was most enjoyable, for the especial reason that it gave us a chance to see and talk with limes Morris Ellis, who was in town for a few days.
The unanimous verdict was "same old Innes—talks just as fast and as much and as interestingly as ever." Another visitor was Evelyn Pigott Turner, unexpectedly on hand for the occasion. She is now liv- ing in Texas.
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most hospitably invite us all to "reunion teas." This time, the "visiting lady" was Margaret Foules, whom it was good to see. She is teaching in Lafayette.
At that meeting, Lessie Madison announced her engagement to David Garrett. The news was accompanied by a five pound box of candy. Wc were so soiry that Lessie, who lives in Bastrop, could not be present to receive our loving wishes.
We are all interested in Susan Gillcan's latest venture. Sue has achieved success in several lines of work, so that one doesn't need to be a prophet to foretell that she will soon be firmly established in this field—real estate.
Summer is almost upon us. All of us look forward to some sort of opportunity to regain a supply of "pep" that will carry us through another strenuous year.
ROSAMOND HILL SCHNF.IDAU.
MINNEAPOLIS ALUMNAE
How can one be expected to write an intelligent letter when she
wants to be out-of-doors enjoying the first real day of spring? This makes us realize that the school year is on its last lap and that soon our chapter will be recruiting a fine new group of "alums." We dis- covered last meeting that we had over eighty persons eligible to our chapter but that does not make us any less enthusiastic over our new prospects.
Yes, our plan of having all meetings at the chapter house is working out splendidly. Now we have added another feature. At each meeting two of the girls act as hostesses and provide lunch. Last time the active girls surprised us with a real party, and how w:e did enjoy it! I think I might add here that the actives this year have shown a mighty fine spirit in their willingness to aid in anything the alumnae have suggested.
It began to be almost a habit to have a five pound box of eandy at each active meeting. The alumnae who announced their engagements were Margaret Howarth and Alice Buckley. The question arose, who should have this candy, the alumnae or the actives? As we were not able to decide before the actives had devoured the candy, we should like the fraternity vote on this.
We are planning to surprise the actives with a "spread" on the day of the fraternity examination. We feel they will need strength after that ordeal, but if they do not rank first place, it will not be due to lack of effort of Marian Barclay, who is in charge of chap- ter study.
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Wouldn't every chapter be proud to boast of such an acquisitions-
Last meeting we were pleasantly surprised to have Rhoda Kellogg Rypins with us. She is just as enthusiastic as ever over her social service work. And Lila Kline is now permanently one of us as she is
working with the soldiers at Asbury Hospital.
Next meeting we have our elections. I feel like a Delphian Oracle, I have spoken and now I shall forever be silent (as far as To Dragma is concerned). A very pleasant and restful vacation to you all. Selah.
ALMA G. BOF.HME.
BANGOR ALUMNAE
Since Christmas, Bangor Alumnae Chapter has kept the "noiseless tenor of its way" with very little for excitement but with much of inter- est. The last three meetings have been well attended and were held in Oldtown, Bangor and Orono at the homes of Edel Gammon, Estelle Beaupre and Betty Mills Towner respectively. We have especially missed Marion Jordan who has been ill and unable to be with us and we are all glad to hear that she is much better at present.
We were all sorry not to see Mrs. Hennings at the February meet- ing as we were looking forward with much pleasure to her coming.
Our plan for life subscriptions to To Dragma is working beautifully, two new names being sent in after the last meeting. We have renewed the prize of five dollars which we offered last year to the member of the active chapter who makes the best rank in sorority examination.
We extend our love and sympathy to Frances Webber Burke whose little daughter, Elizabeth, died a few weeks ago.
Our next meeting is in April at the home of Autense Cousens Hincks in Oldtown and is our annual party to the active chapter.
ALICE FARNSWORTH PHILLIPS.
PORTLAND ALUMNAE
Spring is very much in the air today! I just arrived home from
the A. O. II luncheon given by Evelyn Bowman Force (Zeta) at her home in Irvington. 'Twas a delightful spring luncheon with a color scheme of yellow with Oregon's first flowers—the yellow daffodils. We had so much to talk about today because we are interested in the development of the local Alpha Sigma group at the University of Ore- gon; because we had an Upsilon girl with us, Kathleen Haywood; and because we were interested in making garments for the babies in the Florence Crittenden Home.
We plied the needle religiously at the home of Lucile and Helen Loyd (Rho) at the February meeting and also chattered gayly to the rhythm of our fast-circling needles.
In March, Carolyn Paige (Upsilon) and Mrs. Bywater (Theta) entertained us at Carolyn's home on Talbot Road. We enjoyed a visit


TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 249 from Mrs. Crook, a Seattle alumna, at this meeting, and also made
a specialty of making Gertrudes and nightgowns for the baby home.
No use talking! The Portland Alumnae members who have homes are so generous and hospitable that we are always reluctant to depart and very seldom fail to intrude upon the dinner hour. I trust all of the A. 0.< IT alumnae chapters enjoy and love their meetings as much as we do.
We hope to have with us at our next meeting Mrs. Miner (Tufts College) and Hermanse Teshner (University of Wisconsin), both of whom are A. O. II's who live in Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located.
We extend our love and best wishes to all our sisters in A. O. n. EDNA C. FROYP, ZETA, '16
KNOXVILLE ALUMNAE
On Friday, April 7, Blossom Swift Edmunds entertained with a
bridge party for the chapter and several of the old girls who are visit- ing here. Lucy Morgan won the honor prize. We were delighted to have Harriet Greve and Margaret Conover Leach of Minneapolis with us, also four of our own new alumnae, Mrs. James Stewart (Willa Mc- Lenore) Genevieve Shea, Elizabeth McConell and Lucile Baker. These four of our younger girls will be quite a new interest to our present chapter.
Louise Wiley leaves in June for a trip to Europe to visit her sister and expects to be abroad several months.
All of our girls are spending as much time as possible at the "Health Center" as even "orphans" need spring clothes.
Wishing each A. O. Pi a most happy vacation this year, MINN ELOIS HUNT.
LYNCHBURG ALUMNAE
The February meeting was held at Nan Atkinson Craddock's home, with full attendance. Several of the active Kappas were there too, and as Pledge Day was casting its shadow before, we spent nearly all the time in excited surmises as to "whom will we get" and discussions of the vicissitudes of rushing. We alumnae can get awfully keen over it and still get thrills without having to go through the actual strain of it. Some compensations in growing old!
It was a matter of gratification to us when Pledge Day came, that besides all the other splendid girls we got, there was Nannie Howard, a Lynchburg girl, who will in the fullness of time be a valuable alumna.
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We met in March with Lizzie Weber Payne and though there was only a small attendance, the time was well employed in planning for meeting and entertaining the District Superintendent of the Southern District, Mrs. McDonald, who was to come March 31st. It was decided that the alumnae would give her a tea on the day preceding the one given by the active chapter.
We were all charmed with Mrs. McDonald and the tea for her, given at Lizzie Paynes, was delightful. We left in time to go over to the college to see the Odd Class Day parade, which is a novelty to visitors.
VIRGINIA STROTHN BLACKWELL.
WASHINGTON ALUMNAE
Our alumnae chapter was greatly disappointed to have Mrs. Hen-
nings, grand president, give up her plans to visit Washington this spring. If the interest in our regular meetings continues to increase as it has this spring, we will have a strong group to welcome her when she does come.
We are very determined to have a large and successful alumnae chapter in the Nation's Capital where the field for women's activities is exceptionally broad. With no active chapter close by, our numbers are limited, but we will not be satisfied until every Alpha Omicron Pi in Washington is taking an active part in our organization. Just now, we are busy developing a program whereby we can extend our interests beyond the mere routine of regular meetings, bringing ourselves more closely together and being of greater service to the national fraternity.
ELIZABETH PRUETT FARRIKGTON.
PHILADELPHIA ALUMNAE
Our annual banquet, following initiation, was held on March 4th, and to say that we had as good a time as usual expresses it mildly. Our newly initialed members were all present, as well as the actives and a great many alumnae. We were delighted to have Laura Hurd as one of us that day. This meant the presence of two grand officers— Laura Hurd and Katherine Thomas, who is president of our own chap- ter and District Superintendent of the North Atlantic District.
One of the founders of the Needlework Guild of America, which we have recent!}' joined, spoke at our last meeting. W e have promised to make four hundred and forty garments by fall. Our industrious ones will probably keep their needles flying at meetings. Every girl is responsible for a certain number of garments.
Our new Life Subscription plan seems very popular with most of the alumnae. Each girl who joins this pays a dollar a month. Every month a name is drawn, and the lucky one becomes a life subscriber to To Dragma on the spot, though she continues, of course, to pay her dues lor the required number of months. Thus every month a new sub- scriber is added to our list.


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The April meeting is going to be a big "get-together" meeting of actives and alumnae. We're now looking eagerly forward to this.
NAN W . HANNA, PSI, '16.
• DALLAS ALUMNAE
Plans for the organization of the Dallas Panhellenic have been perfected and A. O. Pi is represented on the executive committee. One of our alumnae reported to Panhellenic the case of a very deserving girl who needs funds to complete her college course and the association is now engaged in raising money to carry out this suggestion. It is the purpose of the city Panhellenic to undertake other such worthy coop- erative enterprises. It is contemplated that a part of the funds will be raised through the proceeds of bridge tournaments to be given from time to time.
At our February and March meetings, we transacted only routine business. The first was held at Josephine Beatty's home. She had just moved into her new home in Lhiiversity Place. Eleanor Hull en- tertained the alumnae in March. She, too, has just moved into an attractive new home
NELI.F. G .
KANSAS CITY ALUMNAE
BARTON.
We had a glorious time at Lawrence when Phi held the February initiation. Mary Rose, Edith Phenicie, Elsie Brace, Florence Klapmeyer and Charlotte Uhls went over from Kansas City. It was a day entirely filled with happiness and brought us in closer touch with the actives. We were all so proud of the way the ceremonies were conducted and promised ourselves to make it an annual affair.
Wc have held only one meeting during the past two months. At that time we each contributed one article to the menu and ate a delight- ful buffet supper at the home of Maude Thompson Waters. Sonny entertained us by appearing in one of our recently purchased spring bonnets dragging the veil bebind him. Her children are dears.
During the past week the American Association of University Wom- en has held its convention in Kansas City. Elsie Brace acted as one of their invaluable "Aids." Anne Hall Curdy, Edith Phenicie and Char- lotte Uhls attended most of the sessions, which were a source of pleasure as well as splendid educational interest. Carolyn Pulling, as a delegate from the Minneapolis College Club, breakfasted with the Kansas City Alpha O's. We were all so pleased to know her as she seemed an old friend through the pages of "To Dragma."
Dorothy Miller is spending a few weeks in Rockford, recovering her health.
while
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Charlotte Uhls leaves Kansas City about April 18th for her trip to the chapters in the North West Central District. On her return she expects to visit Upsilon and the Alpha O's in Portland where here mother lives.
OMAHA ALUMNAE
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This spring we are delighted to find several new Alpha Omicron Pi members in our midst. When all are initiated we shall have a large organization. The new girls are Jeannette Adams (who, by the way, is the proud mother of a son), Pell Tyson Slattery, Hazel King Pierson, and Doris Scroggin Schumacher. After a few years absence, Winifred Moran Shaw has returned with her baby.
Our December meeting was held with Alice Sheehy and Hazel Thom- as, but due to the holidays, only about ten were present. The January meeting was held with Laura Peterson and Helen Hayes. The after- noon was spent socially. In February we had a banner meeting as twenty-one were present. Washington favors and a guessing game made the afternoon pass quickly. The March meeting was postponed until April 3, and consequently came during the spring vacation and we had a small attendance.
On the whole, our meetings are well attended and enjoyed. No special work was taken up this year, as we understood some national alumnae work would be presented.
Salome Bratton and little son of Brooklyn have been visiting jn Omaha the past two months. We enjoyed hearing her account of the Founders banquet. Other A. O. Pi's who have stopped over recently are Annabel Good Paine, Breta Diehl Wenstrand, and Carrie Coman Potter. If others were here, they have not made their presence known.
MATTIE W . HIGGINS.
SYRACUSE ALUMNAE
This winter our monthly meetings have been held at the chapter house. At the close of our January meeting we gave a "spread" for the actives. Frances Cutler Knickerbocker, Gamma, entertained both alumnae and actives in February by a delightful talk on Vassar, where she was formerly a member of the faculty. At the March meeting we initiated Lydia Godfrey, Epsilon, '21.
In between times we have held a^-benefit,at one of the local mov- ing picture houses making a tidy sum for the House Fund. Following the example of Seattle alumnae, we have launched a Vocational bureau. Our "circulars" we have mailed to all Chi alumnae, and are listing available positions and interested candidates. Do wish us success in this venture.
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Since our last letter was written, our Detroit Alumnae chapter has suffered an irreparable loss in the death of our president, Ethel Watts Parker. Ethel went to the hospital February the 10th, and lived only to see her little son who was born the next week. Saturday, February the eighteenth, she left us. The funeral was held the following Mon- day afternoon.
The girls of Iota chapter who knew her as a sister and class mate particularly will join us in mourning for her, whom no one could help but love. As our president, she was untiring in her efforts to make the Detroit chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi live up to the highest standards and ideals of our organization. Much of the strength of our present group is due to her enthusiasm and untiring interest. As a friend, she was one of those rare gleams of sunshine which brighten the lives of all those whom they touch. She has left us a memory of the embodi- ment of the type of perfect love which we are all striving to attain.
Her tiny son remained in the hospital until the first of April when his lather brought him home to the new apartment where he and a maid who had loved the baby's mother, will care for him. The little boy is getting along nicely.
At our March meeting, Cora Mae Wiedmann, our Vice-President, was elected President by a unanimous vote. Although she lives in Ypsilanti there is no member of our group who is more faithful or more successful in her work for the chapter. Under her leadership, we expect to carry on our work to a highly successful end.
We have added another new member to our list in the last month. Beatrice Smith finished her work at the University of Michigan in February, and is now teaching in Detroit, so she has become one of us.
We are still working on the problems of helping the Ann Arbor chap- ter and making Alpha Omicron Pi grow stronger in Detroit.
EMMA G. JACOBS.
NASHVILLE ALUMNAE
The most interesting week spent by the Nashville alumnae in some time was the week of the visit of Katrina Overall McDonald. Since she is a Nu Omicron girl, it was not only as an officer of our fraternity, but also as a comrade that we welcomed her.
It is always a pleasure for the alumnae to be present on any occasion when they may become more intimately acquainted with the members of the active chapter. During the week of Mrs. McDonald's visit, there were several such opportunities. On the first afternoon of her visit, the active and alumnae chapters gave a tea to which all the girls attending Vanderbilt University were invited. The next night, a delightful banquet was held at the Commercial Club. The original and


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amusing toasts were perhaps the most entertaining features of the evening. The alumnae toast, given by Virginia Martin, was in rhyme, and was especially clever.
Perhaps the ritual meeting-at which Mrs. McDonald was present was the most inspiring event during her visit. She is an ideal person to help us realize our shortcomings, and to urge us on to a deeper ful- fillment of the ideals of our fraternity. Since she was so lately one of us in Nashville, she can look with understanding on all our problems; yet she has been away long enough to view us without being too much prejudiced in our favor.
Mary D. Houston has returned from a long visit to various rela- tives and sisters in A. O. P. It used to be said of Mary Annie when she was at college, "When Mary Annie eats beans, all the A. O. P.'s cat beans." Perhaps we are not as dependent as that now on any one member of Nashville chapter, but we certainly feel the loss keenly when Mary D. is away.
Those of us who know and love Margaret Rogers Stone (Mrs. Porter Stone) of Pulaski, were grieved to learn of the death of her mother. Margaret was in Nashville with her mother during her illness.
Sadie Ramsey was in town for a few days during the meeting of the State Teachers' Association. I believe she was the guest of Ruth Tarpley during that time. Sadie is teaching Latin and French in a high school near Memphis.
It is so glorious now that it costs a struggle to omit all spring- time ravings, especially when all Nashville is filled with the scent and beauty of white locust blooms.
CLEVELAND ALUMNAE
Since our last letter we've had a real disappointment—'twas this.
We had all planned to see Mrs. Hennings at a meeting at the Business Woman's Club, but Merva got sick at the last moment, much to our disappointment, and couldn't come. We've looked for her ever since, but vainly.
Beryl Zemer of Omega chapter is teaching in Cleveland, at East Technical High School. We are planning to initiate her and Mrs. William Mould at our April meeting.
In February, the chapter gave a party for Helen Wolfe at Martha Whitworth's. It' was a farewell party, for Helen has left the Red Cross for a position in Michigan—hope to tell you what it is in my next letter.
Several of the girls helped make the Panhellenic dance—which also came in February—the success it was. Mildred Rothhaar and Helen Haller both happened to be visiting in Cleveland that same week. It surely was great to see them, although Helen, who stayed with Marjorie
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Manton, was hurt in an automobile accident. Not badly, for she was able to go to a party the same night it happened, the accident, I mean. Margaret Angell, Miriam Smith and Marie Andrews have all been troubled with bothersome colds and various indispositions. We expect to see them all next week, for there is going to be a party at Marjorie Manton's. She and Tommie are leaving this month for New York,
where they will make their home. Cause for real tears.
The Cleveland chapter holds regular meetings, the second Thursday of each month. Any A. O. Pi in the vicinity at that time is cordially
Evelyn Pigott Turner spent two weeks in New Orleans with her mother.
A number of the New Orleans Alumnae met at the Green Shutter to have tea with Innes Morris Ellis who was in town for a few days. Margaret Foules came to New Orleans for the Louisiana Teachers'
Convention.
Ruth Kastler played on the Alumnae basketball team in their annual
game with the Varsity. She also coached the freshman team. MARRIAGES
Mary John Overall to Dewey McColIough in Nashville, January eighth.
Susie Briggs to Harold Weston in Bay Saint Louis, February fifteenth. NU
GENERAL
Alice Day Jackson (Mrs. Percy) '04, is Vice-President of the
Board of Managers of the Bureau of Vocational Information, New York City.
MARRIAGES
Virginia Mollenhauer '20, was married to Dr. E. P. Maynard,Jr.,
on February 11, 1922.
KAPPA
GENERAL
Augusta Stacey '17, of Oakland, California, is spending a part of
her time writing scenarios for the movies.
Dolly Paxton, ex '20, is continuing her work with marked success
at the School of Dramatic Art, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. Don Butler (Elizabeth Butterfield) ex '20, lives now in Sa-
vannah, Ga. Her address is 1020 E. Anderson St.
urged to attend.
LUCII.E DVORAK.
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Frances Allen, cf Lynchburg, visited Virginia Allen at the Biblical Seminary of New York for two weeks during March.
Frances McFaden '21, recently visited the active chapter. She was enthusiastic about two things especially, the prospect of an alumnae chapter in Richmond and a trip abroad this summer.
Annie Moore was back not long ago on a visit to the chapter and to friends in town. "Struppa" and "Harnsberger," the two other members of the 1920 trio, were back at the same time and the three afforded much entertainment in town and college with their songs and harmony. They sang at the Lynchburg Rotary luncheon one day and were thought to be professionals!
Louise Sale '20, spent one week-end at Randolph-Macon during March. She was the only out-of-town guest for the banquet on Pledge Day.
ENGAGEMENTS
Mary Buie Frith '19, to Mr. Stuart Miles Pratt of Louisiana, the
wedding to take place, April 18.
Elizabeth Sale '19, to Mr. Johnson McRee of Richmond, Va., the
wedding to take place in June.
Annie Moore '20, to Mr. Warren Gignilliat of Seneca, S. C , and
now of the English Department at Annapolis. The wedding will take place this summer.
BIRTITS
To Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lake (Shirley McDavitt), a daughter.
EVF.LYX M. ALLF.N.
ZETA GENERAL
Helen Piper Hageubuch returned to New York City in March after a visit of three months in Lincoln.
Dr. Hageubuch is with the International Committee of the Y . M. C. A. at 347 Madison Avenue.
Vera Hill Phillips is living at Dixon, Nebr., where Dr. Phillips is practicing medicine. Vera has an interesting family of three daughters and one son.
Ruth Single of Lambda spent a day in Chicago with Elsie Ford Piper. Elsie was there the last week in February attending the national meeting of the deans of women.
BrRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Mark Havens (Janet Adams '20), a son, on March
24th, at Omaha.
To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stretton (Doris Vallery, ex '21), a daugh-
ter, Jacquelin Ann, on March 25th. SIGMA
GENERAL
Helen Slaughter '17, has returned from France and has taken a piosi-
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MARRIAGES
"A St. Valentine's wedding was that of Catherine Virginia Cox and
Lawrence Merriam at the residence of the bride's parents in Berkeley. The couple will establish their home in the southern part of the state, where the groom is a forestry engineer. Merriam is a son of Dr. John C. Merriam of the Carnegie Institute in Washington, D. C."
THETA
GENERAL
Ruby Jones has recovered from a recent illness and is teaching in the
English Department of DePauw University.
Clara Dilts has her plans perfected to travel through Europe this sum-
mer.
Estelle Johnston Lorenz is very much interested in the Panhellenic of
Toledo, Ohio, which is being revived since the war. Estelle's little daugh- ter, Margaret Estelle, is making plans to be an Alpha O when she is older.
Celia Bates is living at 340 W. 23rd Street, New York. She has a position in the Dennison Service Department.
Lucille Alice is a Junior at Oxford College, Oxford, Ohio. She has found it quite a pleasure being able to meet and know the girls of Omega Chapter.
Olive Young Hilburn lives in Turlock, Cal., where her husband is an architect. Olive has two small daughters.
Maro Beck Merriam lives in Bluffton, Ind. Mr. Merriman is the County Superintendent of Schools. They have one son, Robert Warren. Pearl Maze has had to spend several months in recuperating from a serious surgical operation. She has been able to do part time teaching
in the Cloverdale, Ind., High School.
While teaching in Muskogee, Okla., Flora Frazier has been fortunate
in having a splendid vocal teacher. Just recently Flora gave a recital and a clipping from a Muskogee paper says, "Miss Frazier has a dis- tinctly coloratura voice which shows much cultivation. Her high notes, runs and trills were sung with remarkable clearness and beauty of tone, especially when imitating the flute."
Nelle Foster has spent the past eight years in the west. First, she acquired a farm in Montana by homesteading. Now she is teaching in the Oregon City, Ore., High School, but she hopes to go to the Orient soon.
Luella Driscol is taking training in the Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, O. Since Luclla's home is near Oxford, Ohio, some of her best friends are members of Omega Chapter.
Fern Thompson Jordan says she feels as if she had again matri- culated in college, since the establishment of the Detroit Alumnae Chap- ter and of Omicron Pi Chapter. In October the DePauw people in De- troit gave a series of luncheons, having special guests, such as Dr. Grose and Mr. Rector. As a result a Detroit DePauw Club has been organized.


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Fern is Secretary-Treasurer of this organization. As Mr. Jordan is in Y. M. C. A . work, Fern is most active in church, civic and club work.
Pauline Place, after making her plans to enter Columbia, has gone to Boston University to receive her M . A . as it favors Methodist mis- sionaries since it is a Methodist School. Helen O'Rear is also working for her master's degree at Boston University. The wife of their pastor, Mrs. Leslie, is an Alpha C) from Iota Chapter.
Bernice Canady and Esther Canady Day are most enthusiastic about their California home. Esther and her husband are interested in Legion work, Esther being the President of the Legion Auxiliary. At present they are very busy as the hospital at Glendale is filled with boys who had been gassed and who are just now feeling the ill effects of it.
LUCY E . ALLEN.
MARRIAGES
Helen Wilson to Hylton Mendenhall (Lambda Chi Alpha), March 12.
ENGAGEMENTS
Edith Heuring to C. E . Coons. Edith is a Latin teacher in the Froe-
bel School, Gary, Ind., and Mr. Coons is the principal of the same school. Bernice Canady to Robert Stevens.
BrRTHS
Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Hiatt (Mary Wright), a son, Arthur Malvern,
January 2.
DELTA
GENERAL
Eleanor Bisbee '15, is sporting reporter of the afternoon daily paper at Miami, Fla.
Dora Thayer Miner '09, has moved from Pittsfield to Eugene, Oregon, where her husband is identified with the college.
After spending the summer in travel in Europe with Zilpah Wrilde '11, Katherine Bickford, also '11, remained in France to study this winter.
Mary Grant '20, is executive secretary of the Bureau of Non-resi- dents connected with the Red Cross. She is living at 6 Bellevue Avenue, Cambridge, Mass.
Octavia Chapin '13, is spending the Easter holidays in Washington and Baltimore.
Ruth Penniman '13, has had to give up teaching for the remainder of the year because of her health. We wish Ruth a speedy recovery in the country. Her address is The Parsonage, Monson, Mass.
Florence Dudley Philbrick (Mrs. L. P.) ex '16, is living at 265 A, Boston avenue, Medford Hillside, Mass.
Rena Greenwood '15, has taken a position in the College Library.
We regret to learn of the serious illness of Dorothy Houghton '15, in Haverill.
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At the winter meeting of the Tufts College Alumnae Association, Octavia Chapin was elected to the Executive Committee.
Marion Rich '07, is President of the Middlesex County Teachers' As- sociation as well as serving on the Executive Committee of the Chelsea Teachers' Association.
We all sympathize with Margaret Tupper Jackson, '08, in her great sorrow. She has made her home for several years in Hawaii, but re- turned to this country with her husband, who underwent an operation which was unsuccessful. Margaret has now returned to Hawaii, where she had left her three little girls.
Adeline Huntington Cooper (Mrs. Clarence) ex '16, writes that she is very busy and happy in her new home. Her address is Palmerton, Penn.
Many of our girls are chairmen of districts or on committees for the Jumbo drive which now occupies the thoughts of all Tufts people, past and present. Dr. Maud Carvill, '99, is chairman of the Somerville group, one of the largest which is working. Dances, plays, card parties, movies, and many smaller affairs are being planned by the different committees. I wish the girls from other chapters might have some of our "Jumbo patties!"
MARRIAGES
On February 18th, in Providence, R. I., Ethel Remcle '08, to Mr.
LoA'ell A. Willis. They will live in Providence.
On October 8, 1921, in Cherry Valley, N. Y ., Adeline Huntington, ex
'16, was married to Clarence Cooper, a University of Wisconsin man. "Ad" says "everything was perfect, except the weather. It poured all day." They spent their honeymoon in Wisconsin.
It is rather late to report the wedding of Ruth W edge, ex '14, to M r . Fred Blaisdell last June in the Baptist Church in East Boston. Marion Davis '15, was one of the bridesmaids.
BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Warner (Emily Osboume, '16), a daugh-
ter, Sarah Elizabeth, on February 5, 1922.
Florence Dudley Philbrick, ex '16, also has a little girl, born early in
February.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tyler (Kay Naylor, ex '21), announce the birth
of a son in Westfield, N. J., on February 8, 1922. To Dora Thayer Miner '09, a daughter, Anne.
GAMMA
ALICE J. SPEAR.
GENERAL
Antoinette Webb is teaching in Hartford, Connecticut.
Helen White Wentworth was a recent guest in Orono. On her re- turn to her home in Warren, Barbara Dunn accompanied her to visit for a week.
Cclia Lonfellow Baglcy visited her sister Mary in Bangor.


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Pauline Derby Haskell and young son spent a month with her parents in Bangor.
Beth Hanley Danforth is living in New York this winter.
Mildred Mansfield is teaching in Guilford, Maine, this year.
Aileene Hobart Libby was elected Town Treasurer of Milford, Maine.
She was also chosen as delegate to the Republican County Convention. Marguerite Tibbctts has just returned from an extended Chautauqua
trip through the western and southern states.
Much sympathy is extended to Frances Hinckley Crowe, class of '03,
in the death of her father.
BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stinniford (Jessie Sturtevant), of Everett,
Massachusetts, a son, in March, 1922.
To Mr. and Mrs. Lester W. Jacobs (Margaret Flint, ex '12), a son,
Dana Holbrook Jacobson, on January 15th, 1922.
EPSILON BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wright (Dagmar Schmidt, '18), on March 19, a son, Oliver Nathaniel.
ENGAGEMENTS
Anne Morrow, Marie Hillidge and Helen Langdon announced their
engagements some time ago, but unfortunately the news reached us too late to obtain the names of the other parties to the contract. Anne is to be married in June. Marie is teaching in Front Royal.
GENERAL Jean Bright is teaching in Laurel, Del.
Marie Stanbro is also teaching in Delaware, about thirty miles from Jean.
Lydia Godfrey is teaching in Frceville.
Betty Ballantine is at Chambersburg, teaching Latin.
Evelyn Hieber is taking a business course in Utica. Dorothy is at the
University of Wisconsin, taking a course in Home Economics.
Betty Neely is working for her M. A. in Social Science at the Uni-
versity of Chicago.
Irma Greenawalt is in Denver, in some splendid position, details of
which arc unknown to us.
Margaret Morrow and Cornell Munsell are doing cafeteria work—the
former in New York City, the latter in Washington. ETHEL
RHO ENGAGEMENTS
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Rho announces the engagement of Stella Dueringer to Roger C. W ells, also a graduate of Northwestern.
Recently there was announced the engagement of Alice Jane Wilson to James Howard Warner, a member of Beta Theta Pi at Indiana.


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A daughter, Virginia Delphine, was born last fall to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley S. Brainard (Merl Anderson).
At Bend, Oregon, on January 22, there was born to Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Vandervert (Harriet Dolsen), a daughter, Joan.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Buehler (Goldie Halquist), announce the birth of Barbara Elinor, on March 12.
LAMBDA GENERAL
lone Titlow Wright is kept very busy with two adorable children in her attractive home in Tacoma, situated out on the bay overlooking the Sound.
Louise Curtice Clawson (Mrs. Imre) gave a dinner for all Portland, Oregon, alumnae of Stanford University in honor of Lucile Curtis when she visited Portland on her recent tour of inspection. Louise lives at 603 Fast 46th, North Portland, Ore.
Lylah Hall Jaquins (Mrs. Edward L.) has been with her mother and father at Chewawa. Oregon, for a number of months, where her father is the head of the Government Indian School to which Indians
from all over the United States and Alaska go for vocational training. A most interesting affair given for Lucile Curtis while she was in San Francisco in February was Katherine Barne Hibbs' luncheon, which was attended by all the local members of the Walden Club, which became
Lambda Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Muriel Turner McKinney (Mrs. Verne) has moved into a new and
most attractively furnished flat at 1097 Green Street, San Francisco. She gave a bridge tea the early part of April for Alice Moore Patten (Mrs. James L . ) , who is visiting her family in Los Gatos for a couple of weeks.
Abbie Wood came down from Palo Alto to Los Angeles during March to look for a house, since her parents are considering the purchase of a home in the vicinity of the "Angel City." While here she visited Con- stance Chandler, who kept her so busy running from party to party that Abbie was only able to spend a couple of hours house-hunting on the day before her departure.
Reba Bland Stevens (Mrs. Lloyd) is in a lovely new home at 1021 Sunny Hill Road, Lake Shore Highlands, Oakland, California.
Beatrice Freuler Cycler, who has been living in the Hawaiian Islands where her husband was head of a large plantation, has returned to the States, and expects to settle in Los Angeles this spring.
Marjorie Sayre Happy (Mrs. Cyrus) is living up to her new name. She has a most attractive home on the lakes in Tacoma, and recently renewed old friendships on a visit to Oakland, California.
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secure a teacher's certificate in June, while "Spike" spends most of her time playing golf on the Parade Grounds.
Constance Chandler is leaving for New York on the 18th of April, she and her mother accompanying Mr. Chandler, who will attend an an- nual editors' gathering there. Judging from parts of Connie's wardrobe I have seen and heard about, little old New York is due for a treat.
Marian Boal came up from National City to Los Angeles for a short visit in March. She stayed a few days with Alice Moore Patten in Her- mosa Beach, then came in to town. Unfortunately, a great many of the local alumnae were celebrating with the flu at the time, so Marian returned home before the sisters had much of an opportunity to see her.
Lilly Morrison Quinlan (Mrs. Earl) was in Los Angeles for a day or two the last of March, being en route from Honolulu to Norfolk,Va., where her husband, a naval officer, is to enjoy shore duty for two years. Constance Chandler entertained with a small luncheon at the Athletic Club for her and a navy bride, a charming Russian girl from Vladivostock, who was on her way to join her husband at San Diego.
Erna Taylor drove up to San Francisco for a week the first of April, taking her mother, Marguerite Odcnhcimer and Alice Moore Patten (Mrs. James L.). Marg was assistant-chauffeur and Alice official tire-changer, although it was a very successful trip and Alice had no opportunity to exhibit her talent with the tires.
Alice Collier Heilman (Mrs. F . W.) is back in New York City.
MARRIAGES
"Ex '20—Hortense Fleming is Mrs. Ralph Edward Wallace. Her
marriage to Major Wallace took place April 24th, 1920, and they have a son a year old. Major Wallace is commandant of the R. O. T . C. at the University of South Dakota. Mrs. Wallace is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Their address is Vermillion, South Dakota."
ERNA G. TAYLOR.
IOTA GENERAL
Frances Trost accepted a position for the second semester in the High School at Chicago Heights, III.
Grace Gantz '20, has been teaching in Washington, 111., and liking it there.
Maurine Lantz has enjoyed visiting the chapter several times this year.
Etta Lantz Triplett underwent an operation recently and is slowly regaining her strength.
Mary Wills Scholl is planning a trip to Illinois in the late spring to visit relatives and old friends.
Frances Cottrell and Ruth Ann Coughlan have returned to the Uni- versity this semester.
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Nellie Hedgcock Roske is enjoying fine health, and so is her infant daughter.
Nina Grotcvant is now located at Taft, Calif., and teaching in the village of Maricopa, eight miles away.
Elva Pease Pettigrew has had a hard winter—Donald and Bobby having been ill most of the time. The latter had an operation for a mastoid infection, but is improving nicely.
Mabel Jackson writes that she is doing some work in Psychology preparatory for her doctorate, and hoping to go to Stanford in a year or so to finish.
Katherine Maclntyrc is still with the Western Electric Co., 195 Broadway, New York City. Her stationery revealed the fact that she is a director of the New York League of Business and Professional Women.
Maybellc Dallenbach Denhart and little son have joined Mr. Denhart. Maybell's mother accompanied her to help her care for little Billy, who has not been well, and to help her arrange the apartment in Plainficld, N. J.
Hazel Stephens recently visited Esther Van Doren Malcolmson, and is now in Wauwatosa, Wis., with Nettie Stephens Shute. By the way, Nettie has a new address—226 Greenfield Avenue.
Cora Mae Lane Wiedman has been elected President of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter.
Susie Hash Hubbard reported the receipt of a letter from Ada Pais- ley, who is finding much pleasure in her homekeeping for her brothers and enjoying her roses and pets. Ada's address: No. 754, R. 3, Los An- geles, Calif.
Frances Fowler Browne writes: "We raise our own eggs, churn our own butter and are thoroughly domestic." She and Bob will be in Cham- paign for the summer session.
Louise Clark Blood wrote an interesting letter when she sent her alumnae dues. Surely, no one will welcome spring more gladly than she and her family after the winter's snow and isolation on their Wyoming ranch.
Margaret G. Ebert recently visited Louise Steven and upon her re- turn told about the cunning eight months' old baby she saw there. Little Barbara was most fortunate in finding this home; for we all know how well Louise will mother her.
The Alumnae Assistant is always glad for all letters from alumnae, but when one envelope brings a nice letter, interesting snapshots of a three and a half year old son John, articles relative to the remarkable work of the husband, and pamphlets of information about the sender's own work—conducting a school for normal and supernormal boys—then is the Assistant glad indeed. Yes, said envelope came from Lora Hcnion Sutherland, L a Crcscenta, Calif.
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in February. The following were elected members of the Board of Directors: Atha Wood Fowler, Marion Kenny, Mary Caldwell, Mate Giddings, Anna Kirk, Hester Srout and Annetta Wood (the last two be- ing actives). The reports of officers showed how rapidly our payments on our lots have been decreasing the principal. The plans made for raising further funds are being put into effect.
Our newest alumna, Elsey Gayer, who received her degree in Febru- ary, was initiated into Phi Beta Kappa last evening. Elsey has been substituting in the schools at her home.
MARRIAGES
Nila Edmundson became Mrs. Howard Ervin on January 28th and
Hartford City, Indiana, is her new home. Early in January, the active chapter, the alumnae assistant, and Aunt Bcttic Pettit received charac- teristic notes from Nila telling the glad news of the approaching event. From the letter to Aunt Bettie we may quote, "Howard was the first man I ever had a date with when I went to DcPauw." Elaine Buhrman at- tended the wedding.
The wedding of Esther Van Doren and David Malcolmson occurred on February 3rd and was wonderful in every detail—the climax of a series of delightful functions in Esther's honor. Marion Kenny and Hazel Stephens were bridesmaids—and soon one of these maids will be a bride! Es and Dave are at home at 4115 Bellcplaine Avenue, Chicago, 111., and as happy as the larks we're hearing this spring.
Agnes Fuller '20, was married on February 21st to Hylie Ward '21, Sigma Phi Sigma, at Oxford, Indiana. About ten of the active girls went over for the wedding. Annetta Wood '22, and Ruth Ann Coughlan '23, were bridesmaids; Hester Srout '23, played the march, and Kathryn Hughes '22, sang. All of the actives slept on Agnes' wedding cake with varying results from old maids to rich husbands.
BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. Trafford Jayne (Inez Downing) announce the birth of
Martha Louise on January 19th, 1922. The mother and daughter are getting along fine.
DEATHS
Our sympathy and love are extended to Bess Nuckolls Barnett, whose
mother died during the month of March.
The death of Ethel Watts Parker is recorded on another page of this
issue and also in the letter from the Detroit Alumnae Chapter. She was taken to the hospital on Saturday, February 11th, and there a son was born. Ethel rallied until Tuesday, when she fell into convulsions from which she failed to regain consciousness and on the following Saturday, the 18th, she passed away. The body was brought to Urbana and there, attended by her bereaved husband, father, brothers, and sor- rowing sisters from Iota, and many friends who had known and loved her in her college days, was placed to rest beside her mother, who had died just two years previous. Mr. Parker has very kindly kept us in-


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formed as to the condition of the little baby, who has been named William Frances. At last reports. Billy boy was gaining regularly, and was able to leave the hospital for the home which Mr. Parker hopes to keep with the supervision of a wonderful friend of Ethel's who has taken an apart- ment across the hall, and with the maid who had served Ethel so well. We of Iota who knew her best are recalling so many happy incidents of our association together, so many beautiful traits of her character, so many lovable things that she did and said, and are so grieved in our loss.
W ashington,
a daughter.
UPSILON MARRIAGES
Married New Year's Day at Minneapolis, Minn., Dr. Mildred West Loring to F.rmond Lyndhurst Sylvester, Kappa Sigma, Bowdoin College, of New York City. Dr. Loring has been associate professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Gilbert . (Anne Seely) of Yakima,
NU KAPPA GENERAL
We were delighted with the visit of Mrs. McDonald and Miss Hous- ton last month. A tea was given them at the home of Louise Zeek, University Place. Beth the actives and alumnae chapters gave a luncheon at the City Club, honoring our distinguished guests. We hope they will come our way again.
Josephine Beatty's mother, Mrs. Kramp, of New York, visited her a few days in March and we were all so glad of the opportunity to know her. Josephine gave quite an enjoyable theatre party in her honor and Margaret Bentley entertained with an A . O. P i "mother and daughter" luncheon at the Country Club while Mrs. Kramp was here.
We are so pleased to welcome Martha Smith Burge back to Dallas. Her husband has been made the manager of the local branch of the Peasley, Gaubert Manufacturing Co., so they will make their home here instead of Louisville, Kentucky.
It is with regret we report the death of the father of Annie D.Cor- rigan, a Nu Kappa, '21. He had been prominently connected with rail- road enterprises for many years.
BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. B . Harvey Branscomb ( Margaret Vaughan) announce
the arrival of a son on March 24th, 1922.
CHI GENERAL
N. G. BARTON.
The alumnae who were present at the banquet March 4: Elizabeth French '15; Emily Tarbell '16; Mrs. Wales, Delta '09; Sadie Campbell
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Williams '17; Ona Rosbrook '20; Clarita Moore '20; Marian Knapp '21; Margaret Kreisel '21; Marian Jones '21; Ruth Walker '21; Florence Barker '21; Lydia Godfrey '21, Epsilon; Frances Canady ex '24.
Margaret Kreisel '21, is teaching sewing in Central High School, Cort- land, N. V .
Clarita Moore '20, Marian Knapp '21, and Betty Zimmer '20, are planning a trip to California this summer by automobile.
MARRIAGES
Gertrude Jennison '14, to Howard Sellen of Homer, N. Y ., February 1, 1922. Edith Rauch '17, was maid of honor.
ELIZABETH ZIMMER.
BETA PHI GENERAL
Mrs. Roscoe Keesling (Ruth Clapper) has been teaching at Bippus, Indiana, this year.
Mary Helen Smith is teaching at Cayuga, Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. Gwinn Thomas (Lura Halleck) have a new address in Indianapolis—4256 Rookwood Avenue.
Edith Huntington's new address is 914 Fourth Street S. E.,Minne- apolis, Minn.—in the new house with the T a u girls.
Among the alumnae who have come back for a visit with the active chapter during the year are: Madge Oliver, Emma McClain, Mabelle Schmalzried, Lura Halleck Thomas, Mary Duncan Armstrong, Mildred Begeman, Evelyn McFerren Taylor, Hannah Blair, Mildred Maxwell Townsend and Edith Huntington. Lura, Mary and Mildred Maxwell each brought with them prospective rushees in their small daughters and Lura also brought Jimmy.
Mrs. Rogers, who was our chaperone for three years, is with a local sorority, Sigma Beta Epsilon, on the campus this year. The group have recently been granted a charter of Alpha Chi Omega.
BIRTHS
A son, Robert Carnes, was born on January 16th to Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Blackmun fRuth Carnes) at their home in Niles, Mich. EDITH HUNTINGTON.
ETA GENERAL
Five of Eta's alumnae got together at a luncheon in Toledo this last month—Helene Bowcrsox Burke, Helen Turner, Katherine Jackson, Mary Ann Urschel and Winifred Inglis Baumgartner. The bond is indeed strong that draws together those from West Virginia to Iowa.
Agnes Hottel is now taking a trip through California and the west with her mother.
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Dorothy Dietz is teaching Home Economics in a high school in Evelelh, Minnesota, and is also managing the cafeteria in connection with that school.
Marie Mitchell is head of the dramatic department of the West Side High School, Milwaukee.
Katherine Jackson is spending a few enjoyable weeks in Florida.
Eta wants to invite all her alums to the banquet given in their honor, June 9th. Put it down in your calendars and plan to come back, if pos- sible, for the old magnetic attraction is still here.
ENGAGEMENTS
Announcement has been made of the engagement of Ruth T ufts and
Slone Culver, both of Eau Claire, Wis.
Helen Turner of Toledo, Ohio, and John Witte of Sheboygan, Wis.,
expect to be married this coming June. BIRTHS
Mary Gregory Treleaven has a fine baby boy, Harry, Jr., born Feb- ruary 15th.
Winifred Inglis Baumgartner writes that little Jean, now seven and one-half months old, is quite the dearest and happiest child in existence. I imagine some of our alums find room for discussion there!!
ALPHA PHI GENERAL
Azalea Linfield, who is engaged in the Extension Department at Brookings, S. D., has recently been home for a month's stay with her parents because of illness. Leila Linfield Nye and little daughter of Billings also visited the chapter recently.
Etta Haynes, '19, has accepted a position in the Arting High School of Puyallup, Washington. She is teaching Home Economics and Physical Education.
The active chapter celebrated their fifth anniversary on March 4th by initiating eight mighty fine girls in the afternoon and celebrating with a banquet and dance that evening. T h e alumnae who returned to help celebrate were: Martha Johnson Haynes '18, Helen Rose '20, Dorothy Ropes '21, Evelyn Border ex '22, Marlyn Judd Hauseman ex '22, and Henrietta Moebus '21.
The February number of the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine has a picture of the D. A. R. float in the Armistice Day parade in Tucson. The descriptive article says: "The float bore the spinning wheel of Revolutionary distinction, and a colonial dame, impersonated by Mrs. Walter Willson of the Tucson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution formed the central feature." Mrs. Willson, who was Cecil Walker of Bozeman, is an Alpha O and one of the founders of Alpha Phi Chapter.
ENGAGEMENTS
Helen Rose '20, to John Wylie '22, of Bozeman, Montana.
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MARRIAGES
The marriage of Miss Ethel Keyes '24, to Lynde Sales of Bozeman,
Montana, is set for May 12lh. The wedding is to take place at the chapter house and all the girls arc very much excited and making big plans for the event.
HENRIETTA MOEBUS.
OMEGA GENERAL
Edna Studebaker '12, has charge of the vocational work in a Cleveland High School this year. Her address is 2191 E . 93rd Street, Cleveland. There is a rumor out that "Studey" is engaged. If she reads this, she will probably tell us more about it.
Thirteen of the sisters "came back" for Omega's initiation on Feb- ruary 11th. The ceremony seemed just as impressive as ever, if not more so, when Omega added nine splendid girls to her active chapter. Just before initiation formal pledging was held for three brand new pledges. The banquet held that evening in the Commons was as lovely as only Alpha O banquets can be. The "old girls" who enjoyed seeing each other
again and meeting the newer sisters were: Mary Heck '13, Leafy Cor- rington Hilker '14, Lillian Daugherty Moore '17, Martha Jane Hitchner '18, Martha Anderson '19, Mildred Rothhaar '19, Clarissa Scott '20, Mary Anderson '21, Mary Hartman '21, Mary Young '21, Helen Haller '21, Hal Clark ex '23, and Lillian Hempel ex '24. Bernice Shucy ex '23, was unable to get to Oxford Saturday, but came up on Sunday with her old time pep and fun.
With the beginning of the second semester of school the actives lost and we gained two girls. "Billy" Ozias ex '24, is staying at home because of her mother's poor health, and Lillian Hempel ex '24, is expecting to take up nurses' training in a short time.
Lillian Daugherty Moore's little son, Don, was critically ill for some time this winter. We are glad to hear that he is better now.
Helen Haller '21, and Milly Rothhaar '19, were in Cleveland February 18th for the Miami dinner dance. They were entertained by Marjory Kercheval Manton '19, and Lucile Dvorak ex '19, who live in Cleveland. When they described their trip as only those two can, they were heard to mention that they had "some grand time." They must have packed every
day of their visit full of good times.
Ruth Cox '20, will be coming back to Ohio in May. The sisters and
anv alumnae fortunate enough to be in Oxford will be most happy to see her back again. She plans to work, and enjoy life in old Oxford one more summer. Coxie has made a success of her year of teaching in Oklahoma.
Bea Hardy ex '21, is teaching in Markleville, Indiana. She asks Scott}', "Can you imagine the sort of Bea you knew in college doing any such thing as coaching plays and teaching?" And who of us doesn't say quite often—can you imagine this sister or that one doing what she is
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Ruth Cox '20, writes that she "discovered" in her February To Dragma that Sid Lehrer '19, is only one hundred and thirty miles away from her, although Sid is in Texas and Coxie in Oklahoma. They have planned a visit soon. I wonder how many of us could "discover" sisters living closer to us than that. Why don't we do it? Why don't we get together oftener? Let's try it soon and let each other know how it works.
ENGAGEMENTS
Alvira Lehrer '19, to Mr. Russell Stephen, a Delta Upsilon, and a
Harvard law man. She is planning to have a June wedding and live "somewhere" in T exas.
MARRIAGES
Helen Sides ex '22, was married on November 12th to Mr. Frank
Hartline. The wedding took place in Dayton, Ohio, and they are making their home in Blooming Grove, New York.
Verdi Decker ex :24, was married on December 10th to Mr.Howard Ullliam of Bluffton, Ind., and they are making their home there.
Jean Jones '13, was married in December to Mr. William D. Hender- son, who is a geological engineer. Her address is 906 Petroleum, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Madison (Lucile Trowbridge ex '23), a son,
James Doyd, on February 5th, 1922.
CLARISSA SCOTT.


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