Acacia Triad - December 1962 - Vol. 58, No. 1

"o strengthen the ti~~ of friendship ne with another; to prepare ourselves s educated men to take a more ctiue part and have a greater nflttence in the affairs of the ommunity i .which we may reside; ~»d abotte all. to S¢ek the truth •.. .nd knowlDg it, to g;ue light to !bose witb whom we map be . ~ssodatea along lifl's pathway.'t "

TRIAD OF ACACIA FRATERNITY Volume LVIII

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December. 1962 Alan Olson, Editor P.O. Box 2844 Grand Central Station New York 17, N.Y.

TRIAD FEATURES: Conclave Elects Patterson 63 Acacians Get New Pythagorian Award Memphis State Goes Active .. . ........... ..... ... 15' Acacia Grows and Grows! ... . ....... . .......... . . 16 For Boston University Colony, an Active Chapter Charter ........... . .... . .. ¡... 18 Meet Four New Award of Merit Men

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Entered as second-class matter at the post office in St. Joseph , Michigan.

Fifty cents per copy, $15 .00 for life in th e United States and Canada.

Seventy-five cents per copy elsewhere . .

Published quarterly at A. & R. Roe Printers, 227 Wayn e St., St. Jos eph, Michigan, for the Acacia Fraternity, a college soc ial frate rnity, founded at the University of Michigan on Ma y 12, 1904, Acacia is a charter member of the National Interfraternity Confe r e nce .

Notice of Change of Address (Farm 3579) s hould be s ent to Acacia Fraternity Headquarters , 1569 Sherman Ave . , Evan ston , 111.

I just finished reading the July issue of the TRIAD, rather late I admit, and am glad to see that the "spectacular" style you first used is giving way to a more moderate make-up. The magazine is now very readable and a person is not startled at every turn of the page.

One comment on accuracy. Although I don't want to start an argument about where the Night on the Nile party was born, California may have had their first one in 1958 but it was already a tradition at Wisconsin when I attended my first one in 1956. That makes the idea at least six years old.

Donald C. Bock Wauwatosa, Wis.

Re page 14, TRIAD LVII, No. 4: I don't know how old the "Night on the Nile" idea is but it has been traditional at Syracuse since at least 1954 (the first year I saw it).

William Scheerer Syracuse 384 ~ After all the controversy about leftist and rightist and communist articles appearing in the TRIAD, it's a welcome change of pace to discover still another matter being disputed .. . and we're hoping to set the record straight for posterity. So let's hear from you.

I hope you're having an editorial ball." You've really breathed life into TRIAD's tissues.

Don't be too concerned about the unhappy politicians and journalists who disagree with the text of your journal-the important thing is that: (1) The TRIAD is being read now.

(2) Those who know you know that you are a very dedicated Acacian and the TRIAD will never be

in dangerous hands as long as you are the editor.

Jack Fox Minneapolis, Minn.

P.S. Haven't noticed a wife's viewpoint on your opinion page, but since women are notorious for putting their two cents worth in on most controversial issues, I want you to know that here is one wife who reads the TRIAD now! The past four issues have just come alive. Happy 1st anniversary!

Mrs. Jack Fox Your new right-wing format has finally stirred me out of the apathy I have always felt toward dear old Acacia. Please cancel my life membership in the organization immediately-drum me out, or whatever you young Masons do . . . and also cancel my subscription to the TRIAD. John B. Brooks Grand Forks, N. Dak. ¡~

What can a non-drummer, pianoplaying editor say to that . . . except that the request has been sent to headquarters.

Although I am not a member of the Acacia fraternity, I receive your magazine along with those of the other fraternities which have chapters on this campus (Indiana U) .

I want to congratulate you upon your new editorial policy. I have long felt that fraternity magazines must do more than carry the latest notes on beauty queens and the hi-jinks of campus adolescents.

It would appear to me that you have had more reader response in the last few issues than most fraternity magazines receive in a lifetime. While obviously there will always be controversy over the sub-

stance of any serious article, I venture that the TRIAD will be read more thoroughly than ever before.

Congratulations and thanks for this contribution to the substance of true fraternity. Also, we, as is Acacia, are proud of Dave Allen, the subject of the article "A Day With Dave" in your July issue.

Robert H. Shaffer Dean of Students Bloomington, Ind. I enjoy the TRIAD very much, and your new layout is stimulating. It seems to me that you are faced with the same editorial problem as the editors of alumni magazines. This problem is whether the fraternity publishes a magazine "about and for the Acacia Fraternity" or whether the Acacia Fraternity becomes the publisher of another magazine of general interest.

I am outdated enough to believe the former should be the objective of the editor.

The article, "Communism: The Incredible Swindle", is powerful, but I had read it elsewhere, and thus, the merit of repetition seems of little value, or at least not to the extent of using nine of your 24 pages to reprint the article.

John Schrodt, Jr. Editor Indiana University Alumni Assoc.

Bloomington, Ind.

.,.. Two readers. Same city. Same school. But far from the same opinion.

And that's as it should be. Our only rebuttal to Mr. Schrodt is this: the Hoo ver article was written exclusively for frat ernity magazines and if he read -it elsewhere, it must have been in such a publication. Few TRIAD readers are in a position to have that opportunitrt; to them the Hoover feature could not be repetitious.

I just read the May issue of the TRIAD, twice through to be exact.

My reaction on the first reading was one of confusion; what was this large article on communism

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doing in the TRIAD and where were the news items about Acacia?

The second time through I read the Opinion section and your memo on the last page, and heartily agree with the concept of "stimulating thinking and arousing interest in our fraternity publication."

Too many previous issues of the TRIAD have merely been thumbedthrough and discarded by myself because they contained the same "newsy" but non-stimulating material.

I would suggest, though, that you introduce such strictly non- frater nity articles as appeared in the last two issues with a short reason as to why these are being published.

This, I think, might help eliminate the confusion I noted on my first reading. Secondly I trust you will also include some articles about fraternity matters, be they controversial or otherwise, since I feel this subject has a very definite place in the TRIAD. Lemuel B. Wingard, Jr. Cornell '53 Ithaca, N. Y. I think I must express my opinion of the "new" TRIAD. In doing so I do not question your integrity nor your good intentions.

But I do question the wisdom of this new direction. I look to the TRIAD for news of Acacia and Acacians. What happened to it? Who killed it? How does this new magazine "strengthen the ties of friend ship" ?

To my mind, articles such as Mr. Kolbe's and Mr. Hoover's simply have no place in the TRIAD. They are political articles and belong in general news magazines. What are you trying to do to the TRIADmake it a magazine of political controversy?

As for the design, my reaction is that it is a terrific waste of space.

You can do better.

Thanks for allowing m e to speak my mind.

Charles N. Lautzenheiser Indiana '37 Clearwater, Fla.

I received my first copy of the TRIAD in June and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised . The editorial content is great. I am a member of a professional fraternity and I also receive a magazine from that organization. I must say in all fairness that the TRIAD is a refreshing change from the conglomeration of trivia that I had come to accept as standard in a fraternity publication.

Please continue to publish a magazine that serves a useful purpose.

One of the principles that our new chapter at Memphis State University was founded on was the idea that we can better prepare ourselves for leadership through the teachings and guidance of Acacia. If we are to lead, we must be informed. Please continue to inform us of vital issues through the media of the TRIAD. James H . Thompson Memphis, Tenn.

The heat generated in the lettersto-the-editor column has been a great surprise to me, and considerable disappointment. I would think that in our fraternity we had well learned the lesson of freedom in all its aspects. Freedom is for all, even the freedom to be wrongnow rises the whine 'how do I get my money back? '. For what gain are so many of our brothers repressed in their freedom throughout the world that we can't be big enough to tolerate an errant editor?

Another disillusionment is that so many of the complaints are pure negative, without one single constructive suggestion to help the guy trying to do the job as best he knows how. Putting it another way, how about all those Monday morning quarterbacks getting into the game on Saturday, or better yet, coming out for practice during the week before the game?

Don't think this is a vote for the new magazine ; I preferred the old one, although its format was hard to struggle through. I read that magazine to find out what the actives of today and yesteryear are

doing; the bigger problems of life, I'll read about elsewhere, or pass them by, but nowhere else can I read about Acacia.

Anyway . . . thanks for trying. I guess Ye Editor gets a 4.0 for effort.

Capt. D. H. Hoard Pontiac, Mich.

Please accept my sincere appreciation for the article that appeared in the recent issue of TRIAtl I feel that the positive side was stressed a little beyond the factual material; furthermore, it was only through ¡and with the assistance of the men in the chapter and many interested alumni that most of the progress was made possible.

I hope that I will be able to merit the comments you made on my behalf in the future endeavors assigned me.

Dave Allen Indianapolis, Ind.

-but it also includes matters of Acacians. While again I state my pleasure regarding the Hoover article and others, it is most regretably impossible to find in the present issues such items as announcements of births, marriages and the Chapter Eternal.

I am fully aware that such mundane items might seem blase on Madison Ave. I am also fully aware that the basic function of the Acacia house organ is to spread Acacia information-and that must necessarily include items of personal interest to Acacians, since Acacia has been, is now, and will be composed of persons.

Your letter, enclosing a copy of the May issue of TRIAD, has been received, and I want to thank you for your kind comments concerning my article on communism. May I also express my appreciation for the excellent manner in which this article was presented. It is my sincere hope that its message will prove to be of interest to your readers.

J. Edgar Hoover Washington, D . C.

As you can see, I seem to be a fence-straddler. However, I feel the solution is readily at hand, to wit: cease to sacrifice the basic functions of the publication at the altar of Format. TRIAD is not entered in any contest of art, or publications, or revolutionary new design.

Balance the program more in line with the purpose. Oversize print, combined with the almost unreadable black ink on blue screen, resulted in an Art Directors' delight that could have been condensed into a most readable area, utterly capable of stimulating our thinking and arousing our interest, while making easily enough room for the more common items that enable us (or once enabled us) to regain contact with brothers lost to communication.

Congratulations on the printing of the fine message from Mr. Hoover. In this day of tension and misinformation, every presentation of basic defense of our American freedom is not only needed, but vital.

I earnestly hope to see more of such articles in coming TRIADS. However, it is my opinion that the present format of the TRIAD is appalling!

The basic function of the publication is the dissemination of information concerning Acacians. This includes matters of national interst

Finally, if the tide response is such as to prompt the cry of selfdefense carried in "Memo from the Editor" in the May issue, it appears the handwriting is on the wallAcacians want a change. In my opinion, any editor with the guts and capabilities represented by the present TRIAD (whether I like it or not) can give us those changesand give them to us in such a fashion as to fully excite my desire to see them . I eagerly await the next issue.

John E. McDowell Oklahoma City, Okla.

I just returned home to find the May and July . issues of the TRIAD. I was very surprised at the adverse reaction that James Kolbe's article in the February issue stirred up.

You are to be commended for publishing an article so relevant to the current scene.

If our fraternity (and the fraternity system) does not concern itself with the significant problems of our day and help provide interest and training for meeting these problems, then it is failing in its purpose. A fraternity must not only inculcate enduring principles, but also encourage the application of those principles to the real world.

In the real world currently we are faced with the most serious threat to western civilization ever.

If we bury our heads and say we want to confine ourselves (and our fraternity magazine) to how to plan a better party for next Saturady night or even a better rush program for next semester, then we are no better than a bunch of local social clubs with nothing of lasting value to contribute to our members or our community.

We need to revive the "Acaciansalways active" slogan and pay more attention to the last part of the answer to the question of "Brethren, why have we joined together?"

Reynolds Griffith Little Rock, Ark. Is the editor of TRIAD trying to encourage our undergraduate brothers to be thieves?

Unfortunately, the tone and tenor of the article "Sad Signs at Northwestern" leaves me with that impression.

I am not proud of the fact that some of my fellow Acacians are thieves. Nor do I regard it as a joke or laughing matter.

It wouldn't be a joke if someone was seriously injured in an automobile accident on a corner with a missing STOP sign. Nor would it be a joke if a child was killed because there w as no sign

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warning motorists to "Watch for Children."

Neither is it funny for an organization to spend a hundred dollars or more for a sign and then have it stolen by some "boys" who want to decorate their rooms.

I think that in the case of the Northwestern Chapter it would have been much better if the national officers of Acacia had quietly reprimanded the "boys" for their childish behavior, unbecoming Acacia m en, instead of encouraging them and publicizing their prank in TRIAD. Bruce Borthwick Syracuse '59 Ann Arbor, Mich.

I am enclosing a copy of our Rush Book for 1962. This is sent to all rushees coming to Illinois in the fall who we would like to have visit us during rush week. I feel that Gary Cogswell, rush chairman, has made very effective use of your striking cover on the February TRIAD. Speaking on behalf of the Illinois Chapter, I would like to reiterate the words of our secretary, Jim Wormley. Never in my four years at illinois and my affiliation with Acacia during these years has our chapter so wholeheartedly supported an endeavor as they have the new TRIAD! It is a fine piece of work and has drawn many words of praise from fraternity men all over our campus. Again . . . congratulations.

John Lundsten, V. D. Champaign, Ill

.,.. A tip of our editorial hat to Gary and the lllin'()is crew for one of th e most eye-catching and effective rush books to cross our desk in many a moon. Naturally, we're proud that our cover art work could be put to such good use.

After reading the letters to the edit or and your own editorial v iews

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in the past three issues, I've got to lay my gray flannel nose wheel aside for just a moment.

After I graduated from Texas in '57 I shuffled through an ad agency, the Air Force officer's club, editing a magazine and being the advertising production manager of another magazine, and then to my present position as a partner in an ad agency. The past five years are crowded with much experience from which I gather the following remarks.

I applaud your new magazine.

No, not y our new format . . . your new magazine, for it is an entirely new magazine both in format, in editorial content, in printing quality and in readership. No matter how fine a graphic effort is expended, unless you have something worthwhile, you won't be read. You seem to have combined both very well.

I must say a little jealousy arises within my magazine-loving soul.

You are doing a better job than I could.

No matter how many readers assail you with their criticism, no matter how many disagree with anything you do, I say to all of them: "If you think it's easy, go out and do it yourself. Otherwise present something constructive, objective and enlightening." There's nothing easier to do than criticize.

The hard thing to do is present something better.

I hope the new TRIAD reflects the new spirit in Acacia. Lord knows when I was an Acacian I was constantly depressed by what I heard and saw.

Maybe they were rough years, maybe I was too green. But at any rate . . . keep up your good work. "Damn the torpedoes. Full steam ahead." It's good. We need it.

Dave Bennett, Jr Harlingen, Texas I just received my May issue of the TRIAD and naturally the first thing I saw was the "Opinion" section.

All the letters of disgust due to

Kolbe's article got me thinking about the value of that type of article. I agree completely with you and Keith Ott. These articles serve two purposes.

The first is, as you state, to stimulate interest. The second is one which everyone seems to be neglecting.

One of the purposes of Acacia is to develop better citizens. A good citizen is an informed one, and Kolbe's type of article does just that: inform. And show people another point of view. Keep up the good work.

Rodney Boyer Aberdeen, Wash.

As a Life subscriber to the TRIAD I have considerable vested interest in its contents. Frankly I do not like the last few issues at all.

In order to be constructive, I will tell you what would please me as a subscriber and readerand isn't the journal published for that purpose rather than at the whim of an editor?

(1) Make the TRIAD the house organ of Acacia Fraternity. There is none other.

(2) Give news of what Acacia in general is doing.

(3) Give news of what my chapter is doing. ( 4) Show what alumni chapters and alumni members are doing.

(5) Give suggestions for improvement in scholarship, house management, rushing, finances, etc.

(6) Tell about plans for conclaves.

(7) Report fully on actions taken at conclaves.

(8) Items of interest about other fraternities.

(9) Use plenty of pictures and make them both larger and plainer than in recent issues.

(10) Omit articles on general subjects-there are plenty of magazines of that type, but only one Acacia journal.

(11) Don't try to be controversial ; try to be constructive and helpful in improving our fraternity .

(12) Make it easy to read-use

good size type, and black on white.

(Black on gold is hard to read).

(13) Use cheerful colors-large black areas are depressing.

(14) Use all space for good material-omit large blank spaces.

(15) Use less expensive paper, and enlarge the number of pages.

I believe a magazine such as I have described would be more popular with subscribers, and more helpful to the fraternity.

C. E. Allred Missouri Chapter Knoxville, Tenn.

..,. The prominent use of black and gold during last year's issues, while depressing to some, was intended to remind our readers constantly of Acacia, since they have long been our official colors.

I have read with interest the last few issues of the TRIAD including the Opinion pages therein. I wish to congratulate you on the new format and type of articles. I particularly read with favor "Voice From The Right" and "Communism: The Incredible Swindle".

Upon reading some of the letters in the Opinion section I was appalled to find that apparently some of the thinking is that the matter of communism and socialism (i.e.

Communism in its first stages) is a partisan political matter.

Let us make no mistake about it, communism is an international conspiracy dedicated to use any means at its disposal for the complete overthrow of our American way of life and the complete subjugation of we as a people.

Again, I do not call articles such as these exactly partisan politics.

I feel that it is the duty of an organization and fraternity such as ours to speak out against communism and socialism wherever we may find them and in any form that we may find them, be it in the ranks of either of our national political parties or in any of the state or federal offices or in private organizations.

However, I do not wish to be

mistaken. I do not feel that truely partisan politics should be featured.

I do definitely, however, feel that we should feature and further the cause of individual liberty and freedom among men and nations and the downfall of the socialist-communist conspiracy.

In this latter there can be no middle ground, the choice is simple: the socialist communist subjugation of the individuals to the state on the one hand and the traditional American view placing the individual at the top to be served by the state and its officials and to have freedom on the other hand.

Along this line, may I suggest that perhaps features pointing up some of our important achievements in our American history and pointing up some of the historical events in the lifes of some of American's traditional heroes would be helpful in strengthing our resolve to continue our system of goverrunent and economics as an American people both in the present and in the future.

Attny. Robert E. Marshall Indiana University '53 Shelbyville, Ind. I have been re-reading the "TRIAD Times" of the July issue.

Those articles of achievement about my brothers have inspired me to tell you of a little fame my own Ohio Chapter has gained.

Only recently I sent you two cop. ies of our newest chapter publication, "On The Level." Inside them you will find notes like the one I clipped and included in this letter.

The announcement declares for the world that Ohio's scholastic marks were collectively for the school year 1961-62 fall semester the highest of any fraternity ever on the Ohio University campus. The note does not tell the entire story, however.

Last semester was also the fifth in a row that Acacia has led Ohio U.'s 19 fraternities in grades. Since our founding in Athens, Ohio, (1949) we have never dropped low-

er than No. 5 on the grade list.

Two sororities, both of which scored above 2.8 collectively on O.U.'s four point system, topped our mark.

I believe that you will be hearing from Ohio Chapter more this year than in times past. We have been as busy as our brothers on other campuses, but have neglected public relations.

In November of the coming school year, Ohio Chapter will be sponsoring the appearance of The Brothers Four on our campus. They will be in Athens just before rush season, and we are expecting their appearance to boost Acacia in Freshman eyes.

We expect also to build a new house in the coming year. All in all, it sounds like a pretty exciting time. Thank you for doing such a great job on the TRIAD. Everyone in Ohio chapter thinks you'r e doing a great job.

Dan Ruck Troy, Ohio I must object again to the puzzling and evasive editorial policy (?) of the TRIAD. Although the editor's policy is still not exactly clear, we are finally blessed, in the interstices of the "Opinion" column, with a few leads on it.

We now know that the editor subscribes to Ronald Jones' first interpretation that TRIAD is attempting to mirror "a new fraternal interest in student political activities." The editor disavows that TRIAD will "become merely a sounding board for any one political individual or group . .. .''

All of this is well and good. Who in our good organization would shy from such a noble purpose? Well, it does seem that James Collins objects to what is printed. Might I also enlist with Collins? I certainly hope that we do not have to serve under good brother Ott. My point is that Ott, and particularly the editor, missed the point.

What several of _u.s. are trying to go_ is find out what the editorial policy

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of TRIAD now is.

For example, I would like to know what basis the editor uses to determine whether a given article is deserving of printing and distribution.

We do get a few hints from editorial comment which could possible lead to rather disturbing conclusions.

For example, the editor has nothing to say about the substantive content of Kolbe's article. There are a number of very interesting questions that might be asked regarding it. Again, for example, is it editorial policy to allow spokesmen for partisan political groups, leftwing, right-wing, or center, to solicit funds in our fraternity magazine?

This is only one question; there are others just as edifying.

Obviously to clarify (confuse?) the matter, the editor does give us some personal information concerning Kolbe. He is described as "an astute and experienced undergraduate." As an asid¡e, I would imagine that there are a number of Acacian undergraduates who could make the same claim, whatever it means.

Furthermore, we are notified that, "Kolbe's father is a past national president of Acacia; his two older brothers are Acacians." I fail to see just exactly what these comments have to do with the content of the article in question. Does the editor mean to imply that because Kolbe is an astute and experienced undergraduate (whatever it means), because his father is a past national president of Acacia and because his two older bro'thers are Acacians, credibility is rendered to his statements? Also, do these facts suffice to give Kolbe and his prej udices access to the pages of our fraternity magazine?

We are also informed that, "Kolbe first presented this material in a talk before the joint session of College Fraternity Editors and College Fraternity Secretaries associations in Pennsylvania last summer." Is this another reason why the article was printed? I am sorry; I still fail to see the connection with the substantive content of the article.

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But, as a clincher, we are informed that, "The role of the Young Americans for Freedom on college campuses across the nation has been watched . . . and discussed . . . by fraternity men everywhere." It might facetiously be pointed out that the behavior of Elizabeth Taylor has been subjected to the same treatment; does this justify an article in TRIAD? This aside, we evidently are expected to take the editor's word on the importance, or at least the overall impact, of YAF. I suppose that it is alright for an editor to make such a statement.

However, readers are obviously not obliged to believe him.

There are a number of reputable political observers who claim that the vocality of young "conservatives" on college campuses is misleading, that their importance, influence and actual numbers have remained relatively constant over a period of years. But, even if the editor's statement is acknowledged to be valid, I still fail to see what it has to do with the subjective content of Kolbe's article.

However, suppose we even give the editor the benefit of the doubt and allow him the highest motivations in publishing Kolbe. It still seems to me that, granting these motivations, the basic question is still unanswered.

Furthermore, I wish to say that I do not agree with the editor that Ott's letter "says well what seems to sum up the matter . . . ." The crux of Ott's position seems to me to be that merely because TRIAD is being read and discussed it serves to advance the ideas of Masonry, motherhood, an maturity.

Might I point out that it is not necessary to agree with Ott's position (which evidently the editor endorses) that the end (intellectual stimulation? interest?) justifies the mean (Kolbe's article).

Might I also say that in my opinion (a statement based on what I've seen so far) if it does come to the point where the brotherhood get their economic, social and political interests as a result of reading

TRIAD, then they are already dead (to paraphrase Ott).

Here are some questions which I feel are pertinent in this matter: (1) What standards does the editor apply to materials which he prints?

(2) What methods does he use in applying these standards? (3) Is he an expert on political affairs? (4) Does he solicit the judgment of qualified personnel on the substantive quality of the materials (and particularly the political materials) which he prints? and (5) Can our fraternity afford to get itself into the position where its national magazine carries (as one reader calls it) "purile prattle" about either right-wing, left-wing or political groups of the center? The list is not exhaustive, but is merely indicative of what concerns me. The answers strike to the very heart of the meaning of our fraternity.

Wallace F. Caldwell Washington State '53 Cambridge, Mass.

Are honorary members of Acacia entitled to be heard? I know they can't vote but I do claim to be one of your very interested readers. Unfortunately I have been unable to take advantage of the honorary membership which I carry in Colorado Chapter at Boulder, but nevertheless I have a swelling of pride within me every time I see the record of our chapter as against that of other chapters at C. U .

As secretary and librarian of the Grand Lodge of Colorado I, of course, get many magazines, Masonic and otherwise, for our library, and I want to tell you that the new format of TRIAD is such that it is one of the first papers that I pick out of the handful that arrives almost daily at my desk.

There is something about the color and the form and¡ the different treatment that is given the news of Acacia that makes me want to read it right away. I can sympathize with those who howl about it but I wonder if they have had any experience in publishing a paper of

• this kind?

I have had charge of DeMolay in Colorado for almost the 42 years of its existence and about three years after I took over, we started a publication known as the Denver DeMolay, and then when the Order spread over the state to the 56 chapters that now operate, we changed it to "The Colorado DeMolay." Every member gets a copy or is entitled to it.

One of our great features has been to get it readable to youngsters between the ages of 14 and 21. Pictures, cuts of individuals, sweethearts and such as you run under the heading of Triad Times have helped a lot.

If we could afford, with our limited income, to put out a paper like the TRIAD, I know full well that the membership of DeMolay would jump to double its size, not because we want more members but because we want to do more good by giving the boys the benefit of the teachings that the degrees of DeMolay offer while they are young enough to impress the philosophy of the Order upon their minds subconsciously.

We are mighty proud in Colorado when we hear that one of our boys has been rushed for Acacia.

We have some mighty nice chapters in the Colorado State College at Colorado Springs, chapters at Greeley, Fort Collins and our neighboring State of Wyoming. We all work closely, and it is hard to say that one is a member of one or the other without an apology for making a choice. Anyway, it is a happy moment when I hear that one of our boys has developed into the type of a young man who will be rushed for Acacia, here in Colorado, Wyoming, or elsewhere in the United States.

This is just a note of encouragement to keep up the good work. I like the magazine the way it is.

Harry W. Bundy Denver, Colo.

every way. I especially approve of your story on conservatism which is actually Americanism. If our citizens really want socialism, which by the way is no longer creeping in - it's running in, the c:ountry, of course, can have it, but I hope and pray they know what they are getting into. I feel sure they don't.

Care should be taken in printing the few complaints from such untried young Fabians as Borthwick and spineless irresponsible followers of the "give away" clan like Collins and Jones who always want to divide up the property of others instead of earning their share.

All I ask is that the truth be given full play. If it is we will never need fear the insinuations of this spineless un-American group.

I look forward to future issues.

Milton W. Heath Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Your new TRIAD is excellent in

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Conclave elects ¡ Patterson president at Austin

EDITOR'S NOTE : The following account of happenings at Acacia's 32nd biennial Conclave was prepared by Executive Secretary Roy Clark, who, in true Clark-fashion, came to the editor's rescue when the latter was unable to be present in Austin for the big August event.

Thanks, too, to Jerry Lowe for his cooperation in reporting on Conclave activities . This issu z of the TRIAD was delayed several weeks in attempting to collect as much pertinent Conclave data as possible for inclusion at this time .

Sparkled by the presence of Acacia's only living Founder - Charles A . Sink - the 32nd biennial Conclave at Austin, Texas attracted 255 delegates and visitors, with all but one chapter represented.

True to the reputation of the state in which the meeting was held this year, everything was done in a big way . . . from the airport greetings to the informal Beer-BQ to the wellplanned program at the Commodore Perry Hotel. There was a pleasing balance between business and pleasure schedules, including officer training.

George F . Patterson, Jr., an alumnus of the Cincinnati chapter and present treasurer of the national fraternity, was elected to head Acacia as successor .( effective in January ) to William Krieger.

President Krieger retires from the Council at the January meeting after many years of

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devoted service to the fraternity. Stepping down also will be National Judge Advocate C. L . Sartain. Both men voluntarily "retired" and both received standing ovations from the delegates as evidence of their esteem and affection.

National Counselor Raymond H. Bivert (Oklahoma State) was reelected for another four-year term.

New members of the National Council will beL. H. Knapp, Cornell, elected treasurer and J. B. Beaird, Oklahoma, elected national judge advocate. Hold-over members on the Council include Harvey R. Amos, Southern California chapter, first vice president, and Marvin W. Logan, Iowa chapter, second v.p.

Appointed to the post of National Scholarship Chairman was Ed Wachaman, California, while Dr. ¡ R. C. Bradley was named to continue as national expansion director.

Only one amendment to the Acacia constitution was offered and it passed unanimously, calling for incorporation of the national organization of the fraternity under the laws of the state of Illinois. This will serve to make national operations more flexible and will permit (where desirable) ownership of real property, such as a national headquarters building.

Another forward step taken at Austin was the adoption in principle of a province governor system to make possible expanded service to the fraternity on the part of many alumni, not now permissible for lack of a proper vehicle.

The plan will be under the supervision of National Vice President Logan, who will make specific r ecommendations on personnel, duties and geography at the next Council meet-

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ing. Evenutally this arrangement will be submitted to a future Conclave for incorporation into Acacia law.

The delegates took another progressive step by voting unanimously to increase active and pledge dues by 50 cents a month. The additional income will make possible increased services to the chapters in the way of more frequent visitations by the field staff and m the area of expansion.

Four Awards of Merit were presented at the Conclave, swelling to 44 the total number of Acacians to receive this, the fraternity 's highest and most coveted award, since its .inception.

Designated by President Krieger to receive the Merit Awards were : Paul Gilman, New Hampshire; Thomas Harmon, Michigan; Ralph Hoffman, Illinois and Robert Jepson, Kansas State. (See special report on another page for pictures and additional data about these men) .

The Purdue Chapter received the coveted Founder George A. Malcolm Award for having made the best showing overall in scholarship, activities and fraternity traditions.

Iowa State chapter won the National Scholarship Award, while Kansas chapter was honored for showing the best national scholarship improvement.

Cincinnati chapter was singled out for additional honors (an alumnus having been elevated to the highest post in the fraternity) when its chapter newsletter was given the chapter publication award.

LSU Chapter won the Conclave attendance award (repeating a victory chalked up two years ago at Indiana ) and Mrs. Ruth Jones , assistant office manager, r eceived an Acacia Sweetheart pin.

One of the outstanding and inspiring features was the attendance of Founder Sink and his charming wife. Charley was as full of pep and vigor as the youngest undergraduate and was the center of attraction of actives and alumni alike.

Wearing his original Acacia badge he was occupied continuously autographing programs and posing for pictures. As one of the authors of our Ritual, his comments about it and reminiscences of the early days were an inspiration to all. As one delegate put it: " Charley is the epitome of what you would dream about as an ideal Founder."

Previous to the Conclave, the Council, with 100 % attendance with staff met on August 24-26 in its customary pre-Conclave sessions.

Registration was completed August 26, with attendants registered at the commodious Commodore Perry Hotel. On that evening, all were guests of the Texas Chapter at a reception in its new and lush chapter house, dedicated just a year previous. It is one of the most wellplanned and attractive on the Texas campus as well as in the whole fraternity .

August 27 was given over to the ritualistic opening of the Conclave, reports and appointment of committees. A stirring feature of the first session was the mass pledge of allegiance to Acacia, led by Founder Sink.

Another delightful feature was the formal presentation of the Conclave of delegates of the four new chapters installed since 1960 ; Mississippi State University, University of Southern Mississippi, Memphis State University and Boston University.

Also of keen interest was the presence of undergraduate and alumni guest-observers from the University of Tennessee and University of Alabama, who are seeking recogni-

tion locally and nationally to qualify as colonies of Acacia.

Interspersed with the business sessions were panels on many areas of chapter operations.

The Rush Leadership session was directed

by Field Secretary Ed Kohler, ably assisted by Bill Fuller, also Field Secretary, National Vice President Logan and past Field Secretary Vernon Garrison.

Pledge Education was chaired by Field Secretary John 0 . Bronson, Jr. ; assisted by L. W. Knapp, Jr. , and Robert E. Jepson, past Asst.

Executive Secretary. Strong emphasis was placed on education rather than pledge training and the need for the 1962 approach to this important area of operations.

General Chapter Administration was handled by National Vice-President Amos, and Jepson.

Public Relations was chaired by Jerry Lowe, Texas, who has just completed an excellent manual on this subject for chapter Gold Books.

On his panel was Jepson and Amos.

Separate sessions for chapter advisers and corporation officers were held simultaneously

Official delegates to the 1962 Conclave each received a handsome, Acaciacrested, ceramic tile ash tray as a souvenir of the meeting.

A limited supply is still available and orders will be filled as long as the supply lasts. Price: $2.50. Send check or money order to National Headquarters, 1569 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

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with active sessions. These were handled by Advisers Knapp Bivert and Delmer Goode, experienced leaders in their field .

The Conclave banquet was held on October 30 with Austin Postmaster, Oliver N. Bruck (Texas ) presiding as master of ceremonies in his usual gracious and efficient style.

Featured address of th-e Conclave banquet was given in a stirring and enthusiastic manner by Past National .Judge Advocate John G .

Hervey (Oklahoma ) . Brother Hervey, successful attorney of Oklahoma City, is Chairman of the Accreditation Committee of the American Bar Association and is widely known in every law school of the country.

Postmaster Bruck, holder of the Award of Merit added much to the Conclave by present' ing a distinguished guest at the reception held at the Texas Chapter house on the first night.

His guest, introduced as Hans Christopherson, a Danish Postmaster, Danish Military Advisor to NATO, and former member of the Danish Embassy and Parliament, spoke at luncheon on the following day.

After an inspirational speech "Christopherson" removed his disguise and was revealed to be Cactus Pryor, an Austin television celebrity.

Perhaps the most fun of the Conclave was the luncheon entertainment on the fourth day.

A "Special Credentials Committee", presided over by former Texas V.D. Charlie Stewart, had nominated two candidates for the title of "Miss Acacia Fraternity. " The nominees, who were announced at the start of the Conclave, were Judy White , Texas Chapter Sweetheart, and Missy Owens, former Texas Chapter Sweetheart. The campaigning for each candidate was vigorous. Voting was by state, not by chapter. State delega-

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tions were split. The "Special Committee" arbitrarily decided how many votes each state would have.

When the time came for the casting of the votes dark-horse candidates such as Arizona's "Miss Bobbie" (Bob Jepson, in disguise) turned up. The Lousiana delegation was represented by the "Huey P . Long family " and a Cajon drill team. Penn State was accused of pledging the two candidates and was allowed one and three-fifths votes.

It was all good fun , and, strangely enough, the last chapter to vote was Texas and the election resulted in a tie - so we now have two National Sweethearts.

Special guest at the awards banquet was R. L . Dillard, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

Acacia's President Patterson

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New Pythagorian Award at Austin

New to Acacia is an honorary award- ''The Order of Pythagoras" - presented for the first time at Austin during the 32nd biennial Conclave. Designed to recognize outstanding service to the fraternity in areas not present in the Acacia Award of Merit (usually given only to alumni), the Order of Pythagoras can go to actives as well.

At Austin a total of 63 Pythagorian Orders were presented (see list below) by President Krieger at the Tuesday luncheon.

Candidates for this newest award include: ( 1) Past field secretaries.

(2) Actives transferring to other chapters to assist in rehabilitation activities. ( 3) Alumni giving long service to the chapter through housing corporations, fund drives, building or remodeling projects, etc. ( 4) Outstanding chapter advisors.

(5) Alumni contributing outstandingly to new chapters.

(6) Actives serving beyond the normal ca1l of duty either to their chapters or for campus activities.

Commenting on the new award, Executive Secretary Roy Clark points out that the current list is lengthy, that it is a composite of recommendations from many sources, and that there are omissions. "Candidates for future recognition are welcomed," says Roy, and they can be nominated by both chapters and alumni.

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AWARDED "THE ORDER OF PYTHAGORAS" • • • Adams, William Patrick - Oklahoma State Anderson, Herbert T.- Harvard Ayton, Thomas W. -Wisconsin

Larson, Charles R. - Illinois Lemmon, Edwin L. - Illinois Lowe, Gerald A. - Texas

Bassett, Denny - Kansas State Beaird, J. B. - Oklahoma

Malone, M. Linwood- Mississippi Southern McCrory, Harvey F . - Mississippi State Metcalfe, Darrel S. - Iowa State Miller, Harvey A.- Michigan Moser, John R. - Miami

Clark, Bill - Texas Cox, Kenneth- Oklahoma State Cox, Thomas - L.S.U. Croyle, George W. - California Dahl, Walter - Ohio Delbrouck, Martin- New Hampshire DeMik, Jim - Northwestern Denning, Merle A Dye, WilliamS. , III- Penn State Ekblaw, George- Illinois Ellington, Robert D. , Jr.- Mississippi State University Fessler, Max- Kansas Fuller, Bill- New Hampshire Gabriel, Chris - Oregon State Garrison, Vernon - Oklahoma Hardin, Robert B. , Jr. - Oregon State Harrington, Alan M. - Minnesota Hoffman, Anthony N. -Oklahoma State Hubbard, George David- Cincinnati Jarrett, Charles W.- Indiana Johnson, Dudley C. , Jr.- Vermont Jones, Farell - Oklahoma State Jones, Hugh F . -Oklahoma State Keller, Edward - Oklahoma State Kelly, Edgar R. - Illinois Knapp, L. W., J r. - Cornell

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Pearce, Clarence R.- Central Missouri State Pearson, Roger W. - Iowa · Pickett, Herschel R. -Kansas State Rapp, John E. - Missouri Riley, William M. - Kansas State Ross, William D. - Northwestern Rowe, Lyle D.- Oklahoma State Saatjian, Norman C. -Long Beach Santee, D. Wesley- Kansas Schnorrenberg, Harold - Oklahoma State Schwab, Charles F . - New Hampshire Shaw, Stanley A. - Southern California Shutler, R. Norman- Oklahoma Stat~ Slemmer, Richard H. - Ohio State Snapp, R. Earl - Cincinnati Spitler, John C. -Illinois Thomas, Ray C.- Indiana Toft, Victor L . - Nebraska Waddington, Wayne E. -New Hampshire Wagner, Herbert P. , Sr. -Michigan Watt, Forrest W. - Illinois Wesleyan Wegmuller, Jacob P.- Iowa Wilson, William A. - Colorado Woods, Glen - Colorado

Memphis State Goes Active The new pun at Memphis State is "Pythagoras¡has finally reached Memphis on his long journey."

And while the Memphis is not that of Egypt, certainly the welcome could have been no warmer than that by the members at Memphis State, when the colony was installed as Memphis State University Chapter of Acacia Fraternity on Saturday, April 28.

Including 19 initiated alumni, better than 100 members and special guests were in attendance during the initiation and later at the banquet, among them William Krieger, National President, George Patterson, National Treasurer, Roy Clark, and Lee Sartin.

Brother Stevens, chapter member, and past president of New Hampshire Chapter Build-

ing Corporation was also in attendance, with "Doc" R. C. Bradley, and John Bronson, Jr., to receive, along with many others, the sincere gratitude of the Memphis State Chapter for their help in establishing the Chapter.

Memphis State president C. C. Humphreys gave a warm welcome and inspiring challenge to the new Chapter. The president attended the banquet with Deans R. M. Robinson and George B. Pratt.

The chapters attending and installing the newest addition were from Mississippi State University, University of Souther n Mississippi, and the Missouri School of Mines.

Dennis E. Snell, Venerable Dean of the Memphis State Chapter, received the gifts and charter in the name of the new Chapter.

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ACACIA GROWS AND GROWS!

By ROY CLARK, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

As of June 6, 1962, a total of 22,119 brothers had been initiated into Acacia since 1904.

Of these, approximately 3500 are deceased, and we have a "good" mailing list of about 12,000 . Obviously, a large number are lost, although considerable time and effort has been spent trying to locate the missing ones.

As of May 31, 1962, the total number of actives and pledges was 2091, representing an

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increase of 105 during the past year, and an increase of 273 in the past five years - a modest but not satisfactory increase. In the last three years , the average chapter size has increased from 39.6 members to 42.2 and, finally, to 44.5 this past year. This is deceiving because fourteen chapters have more than 50 men, thus accounting for more than one-third of the total membership.

Two years ago there were 10 chapters with less than 30 actives and pledges; there are still 10 chapters in this position, although three have moved and three others have taken their places. This is far from creditable.

Two years ago a great deal was said about the inadequacy of a 30-man chapter. It bears repeating here again, with emphasis. The figure should be revised to a minimum of 40. No chapter can do the job it should and is capable of, economically or otherwise, with less. Attached to your kit is a breakdown of the chapter figures which will quickly show you just where your chapter stands. Quite a few of you need to go home and do something about this- NOW. There are other areas where the statistics make more pleasant reading. Incidentally, in the office are cumulative financial statements going back many years, which are available to all who are interested in reading them. A part of this statement goes back 20 years in the portion relative to Net Worth.

Twenty years ago, the Net Worth of the Fraternity stood at $43,000 plus. Today, it is just over $244,000. Most of this increase has been in the growth of The TRIAD Fund from $15,000 to just under $200,000.

This came about because the Conclave of 1941 had the courage and foresight to increase the initiation fee to include a life subscription to The TRIAD. Had this forward step not been

taken, the Fraternity would not have been , able to grow as it has.

In this same statement, it is interesting to note that during the past year our total intCome to the general or operating fund was ~ $88,800 for an increase of $500 from the year before. Expenses totalled $88,500 for an indicated gain of $246.

Even this slight gain is not good, for it is a reflection of decreased salaries paid due to a decrease of personnel in the last six months of the year. Also, it does not reflect the true costs 1 of this Conclave, which will exceed the reserve.

During the previous two years, sizeable deficits were incurred, and these were due largely to two items: the ever increasing costs of the Conclaves, plus sizeable sums spent on chapter rehabilitation.

In connection with expenses, I believe it in order to remind you that only Acacia, of all the fraternities, pays the entire costs of its con, vention. Secondly, that although we have spent a sizeable sum on chapter rehabilitation, we have lost no chapters, which can not be said by most others. Also, that we have added four fine new chapters, and that we expect to do as well in the next biennium.

Perhaps this would be a good place to mention the Southern California Chapter, which has become inactive. This was due to a combination of reasons - the chapter reached a low proficiency of operations. This was further aggravated by the fact that its chapter house was inadequate and could not be expanded.

It was felt wise to allow the situation to develop to the point of starting over. The alumni corporation has liquidated the real estate and the net assets are being held until the time is ripe for acquiring adequate accommodations for the new group. Active work on this rehabilitation will begin early in 1963.

During the past year, the staff has worked under a handicap. Early in January, we lost the invaluable services of Bob Jepson, most valuable man on the staff, and Dave Bolger shortly afterward due to circumstances beyond his control. No slightest criticism is warranted, but this left us with a depleted staff, remedied somewhat by John Bronson's coming on in mid-March. The end result, however, was that our service to the chapters suffered.

This situation has been substantially remedied, for we now have for the coming year three devoted and capable field men. Ed Kohler, John Bronson, and Bill Fuller are each past Venerable Deans of their respective chapters. As you see them in operation during this Conclave, I'm convinced that you -w ill agree that we are most fortunate in attt~cting men of such high calibre to our Fratemfty's service.

One final paragraph. During my many years' experience in Acacia, I have had experience in many changes that have come about. In every instance where change came about, there have been those who have decried any change by legislation or attitude, and who freely predicted that change had sealed our doom.

Such has not proven to be true. I am convinced that there is nothing permanent in life and fraternity operations but change. Change for the sake of change is not good, but neither is it ever wise to say we shall never change one job or title.

The possibility exists that we may become involved in serious controversy; that emotions may run high. Let us all remember that we are brothers; that sincerity of purpose be accorded by each to each. Above all, let us think before we speak, reflect befor e we act, realizing that we have a built-in solution to any problem confronting us by following our great Mentor in seeking the Truth and knowing.

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For Boston University Colon Another page of Acacia history was written Sunday, May 6, when Dr. R. C. Bradley presented to Jeffery Barnes, VD, the charter of the Boston University Chapter. At that moment the Boston Colony became the 48th chapter of Acacia Fraternity to begin spreading light to the community of which each is a part.

The men of Boston first received the light from George Patterson, National Treasurer (and now President) , when he visited them two years earlier. Though the National Council recognized the group, in May 1960, the University withheld Colony Status until October 14. Later in December, the New Hampshire Chapter under Bill Fuller, VD, formally pledged the men and the Triangle of Pythagoras appeared in Boston.

That first year was spent in rushing and laying the necessary firm foundations. The colony returned to its house that fall with renewed vigour, winning the fraternity Homecoming float parade and placing first in Queen's Court. With the new dining facilities , rush doubled, as did the membership of the group.

Because of the hard work of Dave Hubbard (Cincinnati), Chapter Advisor, and Herbert' Anderson (Harvard), the colony, since February 1961, has had an alumni association to help them in their journey towards chartering.

These men, besides giving many appreciated material gifts, have acted as the steadying influence on the group which every Colony needs so badly.

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Finally the petitions were out and the date fixed for the big weekend. The New Hampshire Chapter under Charles Schwab, VD, Tony Marshall and Bill Fuller, both past VD's, performed the initiation on the 37 candidates. When all attended chapel that morning, the new pins gleamed brightly on the hearts of the new brothers. By banquet time all were ready to settle down to a good meal and some serious listening.

After some hearty singing by both B.U. and the well rehersed choir from New Hampshire, Bill Fuller, then a future Field Secretary, introduced the National Officers. Herbert Anderson introduced the honoraries after which Patterson, gave the Chartering Address. He

active chapter charter complimented all those present who had conltributed to this event and said that "in the exlpansion of Acacia the fraternity is truly giving llight to the world." Jeffery Barnes then intro!duced the University officials, Allen L. Beavters, Jr. , Asst. to the Dean of Men, and Dr. J. 'Wendal Yeo, Vice President for University Aflfairs .

Roy Clark, National Secretary, presented lthe chapter with song books, explaining that '" a singing chapter is a growing chapter." Dr. :Bradley gave the Boston Men a chapter roll book guaranteed to last 1001 years. Further 1gifts presented by Dave Hubbard and Charles :Schwab, were an inscribed Bible from Cincinnati and an Acacia banner from New Ramp-

shire. A mahogany wall weather indicator was presented on behalf of Ferne Mintz, chapter representative in the Homecoming Queen's Court.

Finally the long awaited moment arrived : Dr. Bradley presented the Charter to VD Barnes. Perhaps the most heartfelt comment was made by the Venerable Dean as he held the Charter unbelievingly in his hands and said simply "Well men, it's tangible. " The eventful day drew to a close as it had opened. The benediction was offered by Rev. John Weeks of B. U. Theological school a fitting close to a memorable occasion.

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Robert Whitehead

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MEET FOUR NE

Paul A. Gilman, New Hampshire.

A Mason, Charter Member of his Chapter, active leader on his Building Corporation recognized authority in Agricultural Engineering, Church Leader, active in Youth Activities, this Award is made in recognition of his continuous service to his chapter and Fraternity.

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Thomas M. Herman , Michigan. Active 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, Authority in the field of Insurance, Ruling Elder of his Church, Scout Leader, twelve year House Corporation President at his adopted Chapter at Cincinnati, this Award is made in recognition of his long time exemplification of human service to society and his Fraternity.

WARD OF MERIT MEN

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of the House Corporation, umni Secretary for over twelve years, one of the leading forces behind the of the new Chapter House, Award is made in recognition of ,.&&&._&&J years of sacrifice and devotion our Fraternity.

Robert E. Jepson, Kansas State. Perhaps the youngest recipient to ever receive the Award of Merit. 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, Venerable Dean of his Chapter, former Traveling Secretary, TRIAD Editor, and Assistant Executive Secretary, former Chairman of the Interfraternity Editors Association, who has continued his interest in his Fraternity by his active assistance with the Arizona Chapter, this Award is made in recognition of his undying devotion to our Fraternity.

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Sen. Case Dies at 65

!FITTING FOR A !There stands in Baguio, summer :capital of the Philippines, a ·modernistic monument-rich with tsymbolism and steeped with memories of a great man-George Malcolm, a founder of Acacia twho died May 16, 1961. The Ma"lcolm Squa.r e Memorial (see i illustration) honors forever the •man who fathered Baguio's city tcharter. It was built shortly after ' his death and the community tobserves his passing each !September I as "Malcolm Day." The late Founder Malcolm wrote li:he city's charter in 1909 when it had a population of but 300.

(On his final visit there shortly lbefore his death, Justice Malcolm found the city g.rown to !50,000. What had been bombed Ito oblivion during the war had !been rebuilt. On his visit, Founder Malcolm was honored for Ill full week, with bands, parades, banquets; now his memory continues to be honored. The 1M-shaped pylons stand for his name; the soaring heights of the 1pylons represent the high regard 1of the Filipino people for Justice Malcolm. Wings of the pylons tare symbols of the scales of 1iustice. The diamond plan of the

FOUNDER base represents the brilliance of the great jurist; the fountains with multicolored lights are the eternal outbursts of love and respect. The colonial lamp represents two things: colonial to denote era and lamp for light in founding the city. A bronze plaque bears a quotation from Malcolm. The flower beds have been planned as continued offerings of a grateful count.ry and its people. The rocks stand for the mountain city, firm in its gratitude to the man whose memory its people cherish.

Acacian's book published J . Mel Hickerson (Iowa 20) has compiled and edited another anthology by leading business and professional men. This one is entitled "How to Get What You Want Out of life" and has been published by AppletonCentury-Crofts division of Meredith Press. His earlier anthology was published in 1950 and was entitled "How I Made the Sale that Did the Most for Me."

Acacia lost a faithful member and a noted citizen of the U.S.A. last spring when Sen. Francis H. Case died of a heart attack in Bethesda Naval Hospital. A member of Northwestern chapter, Sen. Case had been engaged in active debate less than 24 hours prior to his death. The 65-yearold Republican was finishing his second term in the Senate, having completed seven terms in the House of Representatives. He and Arthur Neu were responsible more than any other individuals for the .reactivation of Northwestern in 1921. He served as president of what we would now call a Colony, referred to then as a Local. Neu was the first YD. Sen. Case maintained interest in Acacia throughout the ensuing years. Back in 1958 he said this about his fraternity: "Acacia gave me not only a place to hang my hat but some unpriceable friendships in college and the foundation fo.r cherished fellowship afterward. Acacia, to me, was not simply a fraternity in form-it was and has been a bit of life itself-inspiration, ideals and comradeship. I hope others find the same ·r ewards."

-Joins U stall Eu·gene Oliver, principal of Arlington Heights, Ill. high school, has been named assistant dean of admissions and records at the University of Illinois. Oliver is a former venerable dean at Indiana, having been initiated into Acacia Sept.

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A Lucky Draw!

It took a mural painting contest to discover her, but she went on to become Spring Weekend Queen at Cornell. Reference is made to Miss Leslie Doran, a Delta Gamma, who was chosen in a campus-wide election entered by most of the university's other 58 fraternities and co-op houses. Miss Doran was "discovered" when girls from most of the school's 15 sororities painted what they considered to be their typical member on the walls of the house's recreation room.

Kappa Delta won a case of champaign for being picked as the winner by ballot of men present, at an open party at the chapter house the week following the painting. More than 600 Cornellians (!!!) passed through the Acacia house to view the new wing and the paintings during the three-hour party.

Bill Fuller new lleld secretary By now well-indoctrinated in the ritual (and headaches) of a field secretary's job is Willard L. (Bill) Fuller, who was appointed to the position last June. The 23-year-old Acacian comes from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, graduating from the state university in the spring with a B.A. in sociology. Fuller holds a 2/Lt. commission in the army and is slated to repo.rt for two-year active duty next May. A past master councilor of DeMolay, Fuller is a Master Mason. He was VD at the New Hampshire Acacia house; participated in a transfer program at Iowa State the second semester of 1960-61 .

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A late report on a big day at Arkansas Even as Acacians at Arkansas enjoy their new house, the TRIAD reports very belatedly the cornerstone laying ceremonies which took place May 23. News and pictures arrived too late for the final issue of the season and are printed here because of the importance of the event to Acacians everywhere. Grand Master Benjamin M. Butt was in charge of the ceremony last spring, attended by six Past Grand Masters, most of the Grand Lodge officers, and representatives of at least 20 Masonic lodges. Past Grand Master J. A. Laner, honorary member of Arkansas chapter, was asked to lay the stone in ,recognition for the outstanding job he did as Grand Master in

raising funds for the house. Names on the stone include L. M. Greene, Laner, and J. K. Shepherd, all past Grand Masters; Grand Master Butt, and E. B. Meriwether, president of the Acacia building corporation.

Dr. Claude Bradley was given a special introduction as a representative of the national fraternity. Pictures show part of the Masonic procession, lead by Grand Master Butt and Past Grand Master Laner; VD Neil Maynard speaking in front of the house's foundation; the stone; P.G.M. Laner laying the stone.

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President-WILLIAM E. KRIEGER 1st Nati onal Bank Bldg., Peoria, Illinois First Vice-Presid ent-HARVEY R . AMOS 4208 Via Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.

Second Vice-President-MARVIN LOGAN 2041 Spruce Rd., Homewood, Ill. 1 at ional Expansion Director-OR. R. C. BRADLEY 728 Clark, Moberly, Mo.

National Scholarship Chairman : L . W. KNAPP, JR. 815 No. Linn , I owa City, Iowa Counselor-RAYMOND E. BIVERT 234 N. Duncan Street , Stillwater, Oklahom a Treasmer- GEORGE F. PATTERSON, JR. 2624 Bremont Ave., Cincinnati 37, Ohio National Judge Advocate-LEN SARTAIN 9757 Jefferson Hwy. , Baton Rouge, L a.

HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Secretary ...... Roy C. Clark Field Secretaries ....... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 'Jici~ir; ·_p: 'K~hie~· 'Ii ; · j~ h.; · 0.' · :B;on·s~;, ; · j;.; · Wllia.r d . L . Fuller Office Ma.;ager .. Mrs. Audra B. Eikost

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS-OFFICERS AND LOCATION OF CHAPTER HOUSES ACACIA ARIZONA- 1450 N. Cherry, Tucson, Arizona, Phone 793- 1181 Venerable Dean-Gary Sund berg, Rush Chairman-Ron Hooper, Chapter AdVIser-D arrell S. Metcalf, 581 1 E. 9th, Tucson, Arizona.

ARKANSAS-240 Stadium Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas Phone Hi 2-6276 Venerable De.an- W : Neil Maynard, Rush Cbairman_:Richard Kushmaul: Ch ap ter Ad v1ser-Julms Lauer, 231 E . Davison, Fayetteville, Ark. BOSTON-197 Baystate Road, Boston 15, Mass. , Phone Ci 7-8487, Venerable Dean-Jeffrey Barnes, Rush Chairman-Alb ert Gamache Chapter Adviser-Dav!d Hubbard, 164 Nahant Ave., Winthrop, Mass : CALIFORNIA-2340 P1edmont Ave., Berkeley 4, Calif., Phone Tb 5-9220, Ven~rable Dean-James E llman, Rush Chairman-Wayne Kirk, Chapter Ad v1ser- John H. Stauff, 31 Edgecroft Rd., Berkeley 8 Calif CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE-317 Anderson, Warrensburg, Mo., Phone 1808, Venerable Dean-Weldon Brady Rush Chairman-Jim McEwen Chapter Adviser-Clarence R. Pearce, 'Rt. 5 , Warrensburg, Mo. ' CINCINNATI-26 17 University Ct., Cincinna ti 19, Ohio, Phone Wo 1-7898, Vene_rable J?ean-Tommy Enoch, Rush Chairman-George McPeck, Ch h~pter Adv1ser-RJChard E . Keyes, 6234 Orchard Lane, Cincinnati 13,

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COLORAD0-955 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, Phone Hi 2-9410 Venerable Dean-William Lindberg, Rush Chairman-James Jeffri es' Chapter Adviser- Martin T. Hultquist , 2847 4th, Boulder, Colo. ' COLORADO STATE COLLEGE-1715 11th Avenue, Greeley, Colo. , Phone 352-9840, Ven erable D ean-Byron Uhrich, Rush Chairman-Darryle Inselman, Chapter Adviser-Gary Mill er, 1700 19th Ave., Greeley, Colo.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-301 E . Olive, Fort Collins, Colo., Phon e Hu 2 -0418 , Venerable D ean-John R. Hillman, Rush ChairmanLyle L. Breshears, Chapte1 Adviser-Justir 0 King 526 Elizabeth Fort Collins, Colorado. · ' CORNELL-318 Highland Rd ., Ithaca, N . Y. Phone Ar 2-1567, Venera~ le D ean-Allen Male, Rush Chairman- Peter S. Eisenhut, Chapter AdVISer-Alexander Cheney, 39 Woodcrest Ave., Ithaca, N . Y. FRANKLIN ( Univ. of Pennsylvania)-3907 Spruce St. , Philad elphia , Pa. Phone Ba 2-8596, Venerable D ean-Jack Gartner, Rush Cha irman-Rona ld Humer, Chapter Adviser-William A. Hockenb erry E-115 Dietrich Hall, Univ. of P enn ., Philad elphia, Pa . ' ILLINOIS~01 E . Daniel, Champaign, Til., Phone 356-2519. Venerable D ean-W11lJa m B. Adams, Rush Chairman-Gary Cogewell, Chapter AdVISer-George Ekblaw , 511 W. Main, Urbana, lllinois.

ILLI~OIS WESLEYAN-9 15 N . Main St., Bloomington, Ill ., Phone 825256<>, Venerable D ean- James R . Ruoti , Rush Cbairman-R. Price Nimmo, Chapter Adviser-Forrest Watt, 205 W. Graham St. , Bloomington, Til. INDIANA-702 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind., Phone Ed 9-97 16 , Venerable D ean-J, Richard Boergert, Rush Cbairman-L. Craig Fulm er, Chapter Adviser- Tom Warring, 525 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, Ind .

IOWA-202 Ellis Ave., Iowa City, Ia ., Phone 337-3101, Venerable D ean-Rex Ritz, Rush Chairman-Jon Meier, Chapter Adviser-L. W. Knapp, 8 15 N. Linn, Iowa City, I'Owa. IOWA STATE-142 Gray Ave., Ames, Iowa, Phone Ce 2-6440, Venerable Dean- M . Richard Johnson, Rush Cha irman-Lee Christensen , Chapter Adviser- John E . Lagerstrom, 2331 Donald , Ames, Iowa.

KANSAS-1225 Oread Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, Phone Vi 3-7810, Venerable D ean-Dan Caliendo, Rush Chairman- Tom Beisecker. Chapter Adviser-Harold Craig, I322 Massachusetts, Lawrence, Kansas.

KANSAS STATE-2005 Hunting, Manhattan, Kans. , Phone Je 9-2369, Ven erable Dean-Ron Graver, Rush Chairman-Daryl Bender Chapter Adviser-Silas Ransopher, 700 Ehl er Rd., Manhattan , Ka nsas . ' LONG BEACH STATE-5 1 LaVerne Avenue, Long Beach 3, Calif. Phone Ge 3-9039, Venerable D ean-Harvey Logan Rush Chairman-Bud Bran son, Chapter Adviser' LOUISIANA STATE UNIV. -Box 8448, University Station, Baton Rouge, La., Phon e Di 8 -651 1, Venerabl e D ean-Donald Ostrander, Rush Chairman-, Ch apter Adviser-Ralph M . Braun, 4776 Arrowhead , Baton Rouge, La. MEMPHIS STATE UNIV. - P. 0. Box 2340, M emphis State Univ., Memphis, Tenn. Ph one- Venerable D ean-John Shanks, Rush ChairmanDouglas Brewer, Chapter AdviserMIAMI - li S E. Church St. , Oxford, Ohio, Phone 523-5944, Ven erable Dean- D ennis Nordeman, Rush Chairman-Michael Stronberg, Chapter Adviser-Or. H. A. Miller, 323 W. Chestnut St., Oxford, Ohio.

MICHIGAN - 1923 G eddes Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich., Phone No 2-6674, Venerable D ean-D ennis Berry, Rush Chairman-David Dapprich, Chapter Adviser- Ch arles I. Blackett, ~3~ Alter Rd., D etroit 15, Mich.

MINNESOTA-1206 F ifth St., Minneapolis 14, Minn., Phone Fe 1-5941 , Venerable D ean-Danforth Bod ien, Rush Chairman-Denny Palm er, Chapter Adviser-Mike Parker, 1015 Essex St., SE, Minneapolis, Minn.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIV.-216 S. Lafayette, Starkville, Miss., Phone 9109, Venerable Dean- James Moffitt, Rush Chairman-Larry Hawkins, Chapter Adviser-Charles Shawver, 8 Montgomery Dr. , Starkville, Miss.

MISSOURI-506 Rollins St., Columbia, Mo. , Phone GI 3-5945, Venerable D ean-Charles Palmer, Rush Chairman-Wm. D. Raines, Chapter Adviser- Or. R. C. Bradley, 728 Clark St., Moberly, Missouri.

MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MINES-508 West Ninth St., Rolla, Mo., Phone EM 4 -1217, Venerable Dean-Tad K. J ester, Rush Chairman-Floyd A. Gonzalez, Chapter Adviser-Or. E. E. F eind , 1000 West 12th, Rolla, Mo. NEBRASKA-410 North 17th St., Lincoln, Nebr., Phone 435-2500, Venerable D ean-Gary G. Thompson, Rush Chairman-Bruce Hollinger, Ch apter Adviser- Keith Sawyers, 1519 S. 7th, Lincoln, Nebr.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-10- 12 Mill Rd., Durham, New Hamp., Phone Un 8-2428, Ven erable Dean-Cha rles Schwab, Rush Chairman-C. D enis Rogge, Chapter Adviser-Walt er Willand, 122 Thaxter Rd., Portsmouth, N.H. NORTHWESTERN-610 Lincoln St., Evan ston , Ill., Phone Gr 5-9566, Venerable D ean-Phillip Sheridan, Rush Chairman- Roger Majak, Chapter Adviser-Stanton F. Grushkin, 260 E. Park, Wheaton, Til. OHI0-101 University T errace, Athens, Ohio, Phone L y 3-1850, Venera ble D ean-Thomas M. Hadley, Rush Chairman-Lloyd D ennis, Chapter Adviser-Lt. Col. John D. Lucas, Chaumont Drive, Athens, Ohio.

OHIO STATE-275 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, Phone 299-7552, Venerable D ean-Jeffrey M. Luce, Rush Chairman-Fredrick John s~n, Ch apter Adviser-Philip W. Cramer, 211 W. McPherson, Findley, Ohio.

OKLAHOMA-544 Elm St., Norman, Oklah oma, Phone Je 4-9246, Venerable D ean-William W. Harrison, Rush Chairman-Larry H olcomb, Chapter Adviser-}. B. Beaird, 18 11 Liberty Bank Bldg., Oklah oma C1ty, Okla .

OKLAHOMA STATE-1214 University Ave., Stillwater, Okla., Phone Fr 2-4920, Venerable D ean-Eddie Kell er, Rush Cbairman-Richa_rd D eVaughn, Chapter Adviser-Raymond Bivert, 234 N. Duncan, Stillwater, Okla .

OREGON STATE-2857 Van Buren , Corvallis. Ore., Phone PI 2-9329, Venerable D ean- L eon ard W. Kearney, Rush Chairman-James W .. Kelley, Chapter Adviser-Delmer M . Goode, 225 North 3 1st St., CorvalliS, Ore. PENN STATE-234 Locust L ane, State College, Pa., Pho_ne Ad 7-7.636, Vener able D ean-Guy C. Jackson Rush Chairman-Denms L . H eadmgs, Chapter Adviser-Or. G. Kenneth Nelson , 501 Westview Ave., State College, Pa .

PURDUE-608 Waldron St. , West L afayette, Indiana, Phone Ri 3-1883, Venerable Dean- Thomas Smith, Rush Chairman-William Butts, Chapter Adviser-Prof. L eonard Wood 608 Waldron St., West L afayette, Ind .

RENSSELAER-1932 Fifth Ave., Troy, N. Y., Phone Ar 3-7669. Venerable D ean- David R . Zu gale, Rush Chairman-Edward L . Segnst, Ch apter Adviser-John R . O lmstead, 72 Excelsior Ave., Troy, 1 • Y. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SYRACUSE-807 Walnut Ave., Sy racuse, N.Y ., Phone Gr 6-8110, Venerable D ean-Jon B. Pangborn , Rush Chairman-Gary C. Rehm , Chapter Adviser-Richard W. Schmultzler, R. R. I , Camillus, N. Y. TEXAS-2614 Rio Grande St. , Austin, T exas, Phone Gr 2-2755, Venerable D ean- Ron Tatham, Rush Chairman-, Chapter Adviser-Wroe Owens, 2517 Pecos Austin, T exas.

UCLA-916 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif., Ph one Gr 9-9605, Venerable Dean-Donald V. Anderson, Rush Chairman-Les I saacs, Chapter Adviser-Eugene H ermanson, 5700 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, Cal1f.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI-100 Hutchison Ave., H attiesburg, Miss ., Phone Ju 4-9967 , Ven erable D ean-N ickolas B. Risk , Rush Chairman-Dan iel C . Pearce, Chapter Adviser-Nickolas J. Fokakis. 3 19 S. 20th Ave., Hattiesburg, Miss.

VERMONT- 104 College St., Burlington, Vermont, Phone Un 4-7007, Venerable D ean-Allan Ploof, Rush Chairman-John Morse, Chapter Adviser- Or. G eorge C. Crooks, 74 Spear St., Burlington , Vt. WASHINGTON-5004 17th Avenue, NE, Seattle 5, Wash., Phone L a 4-0200, Venerable D ean- G. Brent Olson, Rush Chairman-Richard Swanson, Chapter Adviser-Donald Nicholson, 353.0 Woodlawn N., Seattle 5, Wash.

WASHINGTON STATE-1607 Ruby St., Pullman, Wash., Phone Lo 8-6111, Venerable Dean-Gregg C. Nelson, Rush Chairman-Bruce Bain, Chapter Adviser-Irving Field, Sunnyhill Mobile Homes, Pullman, Washington.

WISCONSIN-112 Langdon St., Madison , Wis., Phone AI 5-2965, Venerable D ean- Robert H end erson, Rush Chairman-Chapter Adviser-Richard W . Massey, 4605 O ak Court, Madison 4 , Wis. WYOMING-812 University Ave., L aramie, Wyo., Phone 745-5345, Venerable D ean-Clyde Wilson, Rush Cha irman-Robert Downs, Chapter Adviser-Raymond A. Morgan, 1706 Garfield, Laramie, " ' yo.