Asa phoenix vol 17 no 4 may 1931

THE PHOENIX of ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA----· VoLUME

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Published in November, January, March, May and July of each year at No . 30 North Ninth Street , Richmond, Indiana, by the N icho lson Printing Company , for the A lpha Sigma Alpha Sorority having headquarters at Wellesley Farms, Mass.

Business correspondence may be addressed to either office, but matter for publica· tion and correspondence concerning the sa me should be addressed to Julia Lancaster, Wellesley Farms, Mass .

Entered as second-class matter September 4, 1923, at the post office at Richmond, I nd .• under the Act of March 3, 1879.

Subscription price one dollar per year.

NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, ZZ, 1405 Hardy St., Independence, Mo. Vice-President-Miss Mary A. Wagner, KK, 58 Kensington Ave., Northampton, Mass.

Secretary-Miss Leona Wilcox, II, 1916 44th St., Des Moines, Iowa. 路 Treasurer-Miss Grace G. Fultz, !::..!::.., West Main St., Rushville, Ohio.

Registrar-Miss Evelyn G. Bell, !III, 8 East Depew Ave., Apt. 6, Buffalo, N. Y. Chaplain-Miss Louise.K. Stewart, YY, 1330 Blue Ave., Zanesville, Ohio. 路 Alumn~ Officer-Miss Doris L. Feeley, PP, 2547 3rd Ave., Huntington, W.Va. Editor-Miss Julia E. Lancaster, 88, Wellesley Farms, Mass.

A. E. S. Representative-Miss Minnie M. Shockley, rr, Alva, Okla.

BOARD OF ADVISERS Alpha Alpha-Miss Amy M. Swisher, "The Tallawanda," Oxford, Ohio. 路 Alpha Beta-Miss Ethel Hook, 202 Conner Apts., Kirksville, Missouri.

Alpha Gamma-Miss Ethel A. Belden, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-Miss Elizabeth Luzmoor, State Teachers College.

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Gamma Gamma-Miss Ollie Shattuck, Alva, Okla.

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ROLL OF COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-State Teachers College, Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-State Teachers College, Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-State Teachers College, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Boston University, Boston, Mass.

Iota Iota-Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-University of California, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-State Teachers College, Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-State Teachers College, Buffalo, N . Y. Rho Rho-Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-State Teachers College, Hays, Kansas.

Phi Phi-State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Butler University,. Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-State Teachers College, Natchitoches, La. CHAPTER HOUSES Alpha Beta-308 E. Jefferson St., Kirksville, Mo. Beta Beta-1732 Eleventh Ave., Greeley, Colo. .

Delta Delta-127 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio.

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Iota Iota-Edith T. Burr, 1014 26th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-June Smith, 526 Cumberland St., Lebanon, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Miss Ethel M. Wolfgram, 154 W. Weber Road, Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Miss Luella M. Aldrich, 204 Oak St., Dowagiac, Mich.

Nu Nu-M. Elizabeth Darlington, Merchantsville, N. J. Xi Xi-Martha Van Heukelom, 102 N. Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Jean Gorham, 162 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Mrs. George Contant, Armsdell Road, Wanakah, N.Y. Rho Rho-Gladys Goldsborough, 1726 5th Ave., Huntington, W.Va. Tau Tau-Marjorie Walker, 317 W. 7th St., Hays, Kans.

Upsilon Upsilon-Martha Tom, 2306 Putnam ,St., Toledo, Ohio.

Sigma Sigma-Callie Douthitt, New Castle, Colo.

Phi Phi-Mrs. John A. Kurtz 217 W. First St., Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Mrs. B. F. Leib, 2020 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, Indiana.

CITY ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES Alva, Oklahoma-Louise Glaser, 1209 Church St., Alva.

Boston, Mass.-Catherine Haight, 35 Pierce Ave., Dorchestes, Mass.

Chicago, 111.-Ann Brewington, 5701 Kenwood Ave., Chicago.

Columbus, Ohio-Ruth Blenkner, 170 Olentangy St., Columbus.

Denver, Colo.-Elvira Bjork, 3439 S. Grant St., Denver.

Des Moines, Iowa-Mrs. Walter Weissinger, 4002 Adams St., Des Moines. 路 Detroit, Mich.-Miss Florance Bayler, Box 172, East Detroit, Mich.

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Chapter Editors Alpha Alpha-Mildred Spangler, 48 West Hall, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Corenne Smith, Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-Julia Smith, Indiana, P~.

Beta Beta-Jean Nicholson, 1304 14th Ave., Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-Thelma Karrle, 917 4th St., Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Bernice Rawe, 127 E. State St., Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Esther McEvoy, 1416 West St., Emporia, Kan. Zeta Zeta-Irene Alley, 304 E. Culton St., Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Elizabeth Fain, 715 W. 8th St., Pittsburg, Kan. Theta Theta-Louise Musgrove, 334 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts.

Iota Iota-Helen Sailor, 2901 Rutland St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Mary Emma Lindemuth, r8o4 N. Park Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Carrie E. Fleming, 1052 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Frances Edwards, 716 Pearl St., Yysilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Virginia Gulick, Drexel Institute, 33II Powellton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-Permal Shaver, I9I2 Shelby Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Geneva Brand, 202 S. Lincoln St., Kent, Ohio.

Rho Rho--Virginia Shewy, I726 sth Ave., Huntington, w. Va. Pi Pi-Alberta Ottenot, r68 Villa Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Sigma Sigma-Ellen Trevarthen~ Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Evelyn Pauley, Hays, Kan. Phi Phi-Clara May Shartzer, Residence Hall, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Mary Rooksberry, 2430 Alabama St., Indianapolis, Indiana.

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THE PHOENIX DOES "LOVELINESS KEEP HOUSE" IN YOUR CHAPTER HOUSE? Sorority houses have long met with the approbation of college administrations because they help solve the housing problems for many students. They present advantages in aiding the away-from-home adjustments which freshman girls must make. Sorority houses offer multiple opportunities for education, veritable projects in graciousness, in etiquette, in the practicalities and the fine art of home making.

Is your chapter house a mere "place of residence" or has it been fashioned after the scriptural interpretation of the word; "house: those who dwell in a house and compose a family"?

Have you considered that in a certain sense your chapter house is, indeed, your chapter? Are you satisfied with the presentation which your house gives of your own personalities? Materially your house should express refinement and charm. Costly houses and furnishings are not necessary, but good taste, individuality, and beauty are essential. Of even greater importance is the atmosphere of harmony and hospitality which must pervade your dwelling. A sorority house affords excellent training for the pleasures and complexities of having "a house of one's own." It is a fine place for one to learn that petty irritabilities and selfish irresponsibilities should find no room in a truly cultured person's daily living.

Let traditions of graciousness and of a charming friendliness surround your chapter house. Proffer it as a meeting place for groups and committees interested in various college activities.

Let it serve and honor not only your chapter but your college.

Make the Alpha Sigma Alpha House known even as you wish your chapter to be known-so that you and others may say of it, in all truth, "Here is the place where loveliness keeps house."

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WEDDING BELLS FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL THE PHOENIX is very happy to end this year by sharing with you the news of a delightful event. Our much-loved National Treasurer, Miss Grace Fultz, announces her engagement to Mr. James G. Haworth of Toledo, Ohio. The wedding will take place in June at Blanchester, Ohio. THE PHoENIX would like to lend every Alpha Sig his wings to carry the good wishes of you all to Miss Fultz. We cannot think of a better message than to hope for her the bright future which her devoted work for A ~ A has brought to the hundreds of us who wear the Alpha Sig badge. Mr. Haworth is a graduate of Purdue and Miss Fultz will make her home in Toledo.

ARE SORORITIES A PEST? Greek letter societies have been criticised ever since they were first organized. They have been considered as one of the big problems of the campus life by the administration and all manner of means have been tried to prevent their organization from taking root in the active life of the college. Once they have been firmly established and nothing to prevent their continuance could be done, they have been merely tolerated as one of the necessary evils. There must be a foundation for this prejudice which is so common to all of the colleges and universities throughout the country. Of all the charges which have been brought against them, two are almost unanimously agreed upon by the critics. They are: ( r) The sororities and fraternities are undemocratic in their nature. (2) Membership in a Greek letter society tends to lower the scholarship of an individual.

Now let us look at these charges and see wherein they are iustifiable. Democracy in its true sense means political and social equality. That, of course, means that the color of the skin, the creed which you prefer, and the amount of your bank statement has nothing to do with the privileges which you should receive at the hands of a true democracy. Holding that fact in mind we will examine the prejudices on the greater

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There are the charges. We have been weighed by the scales of the critical public and discriminating faculty of colleges and universities and it 路seems that we have been found wanting in many of the virtues that would make for a desirable addition to the campus life. It is certainly a discouraging proposition, but don't be down hearted, there is another side to the question.

Assuming that we are guilty of being undemocratic as evidences seem to indicate, are they any less democratic than many of the colleges and universities themselves? One glance at a convocation ceremony in a large university gives you an impression of anything but democracy. The administration of many of our New England universities savors of an autocracy that was borrowed from the European countries in the early day of American history.

We are intolerant, but so is the world. Many of our sororities are making progress toward the elimination of these prejudices by a closer relation between the members of the societies.

Almost every campus has some sort of a Panhellenic organization which is a big step toward making for better relations between the members of societies. There is much more than that can be done to better this situation. We need a better understanding of the members of another race or creed. What better mission can a sorority be given than to be the agent which makes for harmony and fellowship ar;nong those who are so intolerant of one another? We need not accept all races to membership, for although it is very desirable it may

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A GUARD "Well--," he hesitated, then finished quickly, "I guess (you could tell he was guessing) a semicolon."

"Yes-- and the next one? What--?" But she stopped short, for a loud, shrieking siren-like sound filled the air.

"What should--?" Again she was interrupted. The same shrill sound.

Scarcely had the last piercing note died away before the third call came, more piercing, more shrieking.

At the sound of it Joe jumped his seat and dashed from the classroom. The sound of the siren ceased. All was quiet. The classroom was silent.

What could be wrong? Pueblo hadn't used that siren-like call since the flood in '2r. Something must be wrong! One of the boys would find out from the office.

"There's an outbreak in Canon," he reported, breathlessly, "they called out the Guard."

"Why did Joe go? He isn't a Guard, is he? Why, he isn't more than fifteen or sixteen." He was in only her English class; she didn't know and probably the pupils didn't. "Does any one know?" she asked aloud.

Out of the group of freshmen, one in the back row, rather worse clad than the rest, rather less forward, looked up.

"Do you know if Joe belongs to the Guard?" she plied.

"Yes, ma'm, he does."

At home mother was at the phone. "What's that you say?

To Canon? Riot? Oh !-- You've got to go?" She was crying. She had to. let him go. "Why, he's too young." But aloud she said, "Be careful, Joe, my boy. I'm praying for you."

For fifteen, twenty, thirty minutes, men-steelworkers covered with the red dirt from the mill; mechanics, covered with grease; men in dress clothes; men in overalls, and Joe, filed into the state armory. Out of the armory came men standing erect, wearing neat brown uniforms. Out of the armory they came to take their places in the large waiting trucks. Machine guns, ammunition, men, everything-"her Joe." But "her Joe" thought it most thrilling on that dull after-

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blanks. You couldn't take a chance lettin' the kid get excited and shoot down and bump somebody off. Besides, nobody was going to escape.

The afternoon sun sank lower and still lower. The smoke from the cellhouses showed up black against the sky.

"Pop-p-p-pop !" went the machine guns. Rounds and rounds of ammunition, but it couldn't pierce that stronghold of the convicts.

The sun sank entirely out of sight. The low horizon was bright with color. It grew darker. The noise of the guns seemed louder and more constant.

The kid on the hill stood at guard. You couldn't fall down on your job. You couldn't disappoint your captain.

"Just wait till somebody comes up that hill." clutched his gun and said, for the benefit of all convicts, "Just try and escape!"

Midnight. It was dark without the moon. But the guns were still belching fire, and how it showed up on such a dark night. Pop-p-p-pop!

"Hi, Joe! Doughnuts and coffee for yuh."

The coffee smelled good and the doughnuts tasted swell to the kid on the hill.

"How's it goin' ?" he asked anxiously.

"Thrown out the bodies of two more guards," he answered shortly. "Cold, kid?"

He muttered something, but he wouldn't admit that his feet did tingle. He was a little cold. It was kind of chilly in October. But mostly, he was tired. "If somebody'd come up that hill," he thought, "it wouldn't be so tiresome-like."

He stamped his feet awhile. They tingled. He was cold.

But it was growing a little lighter. Instead of dark blue the sky was lighter blue or maybe gray. He sat down to wait. All that came was a big, red ball of fire in the eastern sky. It was .all right. The kid didn't mind.

Suddenly all was silence. The guns has stopped. " 'S all over, kid. C'm on down," shouted Big Slim already part way up the hill.

"I guess there ain't no use waitin'," murmured the kid.

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We come as Freshmen (so they say) and go as Seniors (so we would have them call us), and these are probably our two most outstanding years. My Freshman year is indelibly stamped, in social relationships, with two things-a promise and a pledge. The promise which Alpha Sigma Alpha gave to me when they invited me to join their sisterhood; and the pledge which I in turn gave to them. Each year as these have been renewed they became more cherished as I have learned to realize their true significance, and to understand that sorority means to us just what we would make it.

Physical, spiritual and intellectual growth are sure to follow in time, 路especially when we have the privilege of college surroundings. To me, it seems that spiritual growth is the one most apt to be neglected while away at school. I have considered it a wonderful opportunity, as well as privilege, to be Chaplain of our sorority gro.up during my Junior .and Senior years at Temple. It surely afforded an opportunity to check up on one's self to see if. I deserved that best compliment of all, "You surely practice what you preach." I always tried to make that my aim. Not words but results must show whether we are successful.

Four years of College life could not be passed over without mentioning friendship. We all recognize the fact that friendship is a slow and steady -growth, and must be based on sacrifice. The member of a family who turns his back upon the family circle is doing violence to the most sacred form of friendship. As we lead to family relationship, I would like to mention my experience in the Home Economics Practice House as an outstanding part of my senior year. Six weeks of friends, fun, and hard work together; excellent training in learning to give and take, to co-operate, and above all to sacrifice. - What could be more worth while in learning to live and live more fully?

To my home, my sorority, and my Alma Mater, I owe all the credit for . the opportunities, the friends, and the many happy hours I have enjoyed during "these four years."

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of yesterday and who have cast off the whole set of conventions that had previously circumscribed the life of the girl who was brought up a lady are not the types of "lady" of the pre-war days. With the war, women began to mingle with men in business and in government service on a basis of equality. Clothes and manners became less important and women for the first time enjoyed the conversation and association with men not bound by conventions. All the old rules of convention of our mothers were overthrown; the good was discarded along with the bad. Has the younger generation going into the higher competitive type of work of today, that certain quality of graciousness which worked the women of a generation or two ago? Or has it assumed the manners of the hard-boiled business woman, assertive and preemptory? Does it extend the same courtesy to its business associates as it would if it were receiving a guest in its 路home?

But to consider these questions may lead to the argument that the old conventional concept of a lady has lost its significance even though a real lady has lost none of her significance.

Ask offhand any nu~ber of people, "What is a lady?" and nine times out of ten the answer is to this effect: "A lady is a woman who is always thoughtful of the feelings of others." If we accept this definition we must admit that women of all classes may qualify. Nor is this fine consideration of others most likely to be characteristic of people who have been gently reared.

President William Nielson of Smith College admits that some of the most genuine "ladies" in the college come from simple, almost peasant-like, homes, and yet they are most often the popular girls on the campus because they are naturally thoughtful of others.

Unfailing thoughtfulness of other people is in itself a difficult thing, but if women are to acquire the name for graciousness they must observe the same code of honor in their relations with other people that society has always expected of a gentleman.

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TELL, MR. CARPET-BAGGER! Kate Flanagan

CHARACTERS: Miss Caroline Parker, a dignified old maid.

Colonel Parker, an elderly southern gentleman.

Magnolia Parker, young daughter of the Colonel's.

Uncle Ebe, an old darkey.

The Carpet-bagger, a young man in disguise.

General Kirby, a young man (Confederate officer).

TIME: Soon after the Civil War. ScENE: Front room of a Louisiana plantation home.

CosTUMEs: Miss Caroline wears a lavendar dress and a soft white wool shawl.

The Colonel is dressed in a faded Confederate uniform.

Magnolia is dressed in pink gingham, and wears a pink rib- . bon in her hair.

Uncle Ebe wears tight breeches and a dark blue or red swallowed-tailed coat.

The Carpet-bagger wears no coat, but wears a vest. His clothes are ragged and wrinkled.

THE PLAY Miss Caroline is sitting on the sofa, sewing. Uncle Ebe, a very black Negro man with a remarkable head of kinky white hair, comes rushing in as fast as his rheumatism will allow.

Uncle Ebe: Oh, Miss Caroline! Miss Caroline! Heah come one ob dem carpet-baggers walking right up to the front door lak quality folks-bag and all! I better call Joe or Andy or somebody, ain't I, Miss Caroline?

Miss Caroline (rising with her head in the air): Never mind, Ebe. I'm not afraid to stand in my own front door.

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Uncle E.: Humph! I'd ruther be a nigger any day den one ob dem po' white trash-runnin' aroun' totin' a bag! Dem tramps sho swipe enough to keep dem bags full and runnin'

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Tramp: If you will allow me, Madam, I will pick up the pieces. (Without waiting for her assenting nod he kneels down and begins to pick up the broken glass. There is perfect silence in the room. Uncle Ebe stoops and stares at every movement of the man's. He moves his body back and forth as the tramp bends ba_ck and forth to pick up the glass. A piece of glass catches on a ribbon in the tramp's pocket and pulls it out.

Miss Caroline jumps forward.)

Miss C.: That ribbon-let me see it! That looks like one of my niece's hair ribbons. Where did you find this?

Tramp (slightly confused, but continuing with his work): I--er- I found it hanging on one of your rose bushes this mornmg.

(A whistling is heard outside and Colonel Parker enters.)

Colonel Parker: Well, well, what on earth is happening here?

Uncle E.: Oh, hit's gonna be- all right now! Heah is de Kunnel.

Colonel P.: Oh, I see. The picture fell. (Notices the tramp and starts in surprise.) What are you doing here? Caroline, don't you know this man is a carpet-bagger? I saw him sitting 路by the pike with several other tramps this morning. Was he breaking into the house to steal pictures or what? What is the meaning of this ?

Miss C.: I---oh-no, the picture fell. I know I shouldn't have let him in but he has come to tell us that his friends are going to raid the chicken houses tonight.

Colonel P.: That's odd! Sit down, my man. You might as well make up your mind to answer my questions-no, no, Caroline, you and Ebe may stay. Now, tell me just why you should come to tell me of what your friends are planning?

Tramp: Sir, I cannot tell you. Can't you believe what I have told you and let me go?

Colonel P.: Listen to me! I know that you have a reason for coming here! Now, my man, if you know what is good for you, tell!

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Kirby: Only five. You can station six or seven of your negroes near the barn and catch or frighten them.

Colonel P.: Oh, well, I need not worry mysc;lf about the raid then, but I think you for telling me, for I certainly can't afford to lose much now. Kirby, you spoke of another reason for coming here-Uncle E. (hurriedly sticking his head through the door): Heah come Miss Magnolia! Heah come Miss Magnolia! Mus' I let her come into dis secrets?

Colonel P.: Yes, yes, Ebe. (Turning to Kirby) Magnolia is my daughter. You may think her name peculiar, but I named her for Louisiana's flower.

(Kirby and the Colonel rise as Magnolia stands in the door.

She starts as she sees Kirby, almost says something and slaps her hand over her mouth. She looks from one to the other.)

Kirby: Colonel, you spoke of my other reason for coming here-well-er-my other reason-er is standing in the door.

Colonel P.: Magnolia, I thought you had been looking as if you were keeping secrets. How did you meet Kirby ? How did you find out who he was? Did he tell you?

Magnolia: Oh, never mind how I f9und out! A woman can always find out things! (She goes over and takes Kirby's hand.)

Uncle E.: Heh! Heh! Heh! Boun' fer Miss Magnolia!

Boun' for Miss Magnolia!

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BEFORE EXAMS Are you worrying and fretting? Is your face screwed up so tight that it hurts? Then smooth out your forehead, relax, your nose, shut your eyes, take a deep breath, and smile. Now don't you feel a little better inside? You must, for if you look happy and calm outside it will help make you feel calm and serene inside.

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VACATION IS COMING Don't you just love the country? I do. I have lived there all my life and have had an opportunity to know the trees, flowers, ferns, animals and birds very well. In a course of Woodcraft the twelve secrets of the woods were discussed. It was interesting to see what twelve plants were chosen. And since I think you also would like to know these I am going to list those compiled by Ernest Thompson Seton. The plant's name will be given and then a (short) few sentences as to why it was included.

I. Ground Nut. On the roots of this plant are found tubers which are edible. They are of the same general structure as a potato, varying in size from a pea to an English walnut.

2. Indian Turnip (Jack-In-Pulpit). The plant has a large swollen corn-like root which is edible. However, there are tiny crystals of alakine in the root which burn the tongue if the root is not first thoroughly boiled.

3· Hepaticae or Liverwort. The liverwort is valuable because it possesses certain medicinal qualities.

4· Dandelion. The (green) leaves are used as a food which we call greens.

5· Deadly Amanita. This is a mushroom with a cup full of poison. It is pure white with a touch of pink, gray or yellow.

6. Coral Fringe. Certain types of this group are _Qoisonous. The plant stems resemble organ pipes.

7· Rock Tripe. A scaley lichen found in the far north or south. This lichen contains many carbohydrates and so is valuable. Before it can be eaten it must be thoroughly dried and roasted.

8. Indian Cucumber. It is the root here also which is usable. When one is lost or thirsty it proves delicious, sweet and refreshing.

9· Balsam Fir. On the fir's trunk may be found the resin or sap in bubbles. This resin acts as an antiseptic when one has been cut or wounded.

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rushing. I never heard of it before, but I guess it's alright.

Everybody says the Alpha Sigs are the best, so I may as -well hitch my wagon to a star-not that there's any hope.

September 21, 1928: What a grand and glorious feeling to be a Sophomore!

Some change from last year when I was the one wearing that distinguished color, green, ~nd carrying my books in a pillow case!

September 21, 1929: The world is a funny place after all. Here I- find myself a Junior at Temple instead of at S. T. C. and with Kappa Kappa instead of Pi Pi. May 21, 1930: This morning I was all thrilled and off to Atlantic City, but what a day! Jack was mote boring than ever, the place nothing but "Abie's Paradise," and now tonight I find a check after my name which means I must report to Student Board-only the ninth time this year.

September 21, 1930: Well, I can't say that I feel any older, but at least I'm classified as a Senior. My "Little Sister" arrived this afternoon. I wanted to help her but she looks as though she could tell me a few things instead.

December 19, 1930: All set for the Christmas formal tomorrow night - new dress, slippers, and wrap - even have -my dance program filled out- but where will I get a date?

March 21, 1931: Interview with Superintendent Wise! I wonder how I "went over"? Heavens, I had no idea he'd ask me how to solve problems-don't believe I took the right course anyhow!

April 15, 1931: A hectic day! Practice teaching, classes, treasurer's report a mess, and to cap the climax sat up until three a. m. finishing my article for THE PHoENix-1'11 bet she won't use it anyway.

Catherine Mitchell, K K.

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in the Northwest, as Jackson had been in the Southwest. For Vice-President the Whigs nominated John Tyler of Virginiareally a Democrat but opposed to the Jackson wing of that party. The Whigs had represented, so far, the Eastern aristocracy, and they had carried on their campaigns in a very dignified way. But in this campaign they sought votes by trying to be more democratic than the Democrats and more Western than the West. "Tippecanoe and Tyler too" and "Little Van is a used up man" were the shibboleths they shouted; and when the Democrats charged (unjustly) that Harrison wanted nothing but a log cabin and a jug of hard cider, the Whigs adopted the log cabin as their campaign symbol. They won the election, and replaced the Democratic office holders by Whigs.

The American battleship Maine was visiting in the harbor of Havana. On the night of February the fifteenth, 1898, it was blown up by a mine and two hundred and sixty men were killed. It is fairly certain now that the Spanish authorities had nothing to do with the affair, though we have never been able to learn just how it happened. But at the time we felt sure that Spain was to blame. The cry, "Remember the Maine!" rang through our land. President McKinley finally yielded to public opinion and sent a message to Congress calling for war.

The name Oregon had long belonged to all the vast district between California and fifty-four degrees forty minutes, the southern boundary of Russian Alaska. Both the United States and England claimed the whole region. In 1818, when the two countries agreed upon the boundaries between them east of the mountains, the settlement of their conflicting claims to Oregon had been postponed for twenty years by the agreement "joint occupation." Missionaries had followed our trades across the two thousand miles of wilderness, and their glowing tales of the Oregon country soon began to draw adventurous colonists.

The pioneers opened up farms, and in 1843 they set up a government of their own. At the same time they urged the United States to make good its claim to Oregon so that they might come under its government and have its help against the Indians. In the election of 1844 the Democrats shouted "Fiftyfour forty or fight!" and they elected their man, James K. Polk,

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JOKES Teacher-What is a geyser?

Johnny: A waterfall in reverse.

Jim-What's the difference between a bank, a piano and a beehive?

Joe-l don't know.

Jim-A bank takes in notes and a piano gives out notes.

Joe-What about the beehive?

Jim-That's where you get stung.

First Roommate-Do you know any good jokes?

Second Roommate-No, all the jokes I hear go right in one ear and out the other.

First Roommate-Then why don't you put cotton in one ear?

Sambo: "Say Mister Perprieter, can ah use yo' phone to find out about a job?"

Proprietor of Store: "Sure, Sambo, go right ahead."

Sambo: "Ah wants Maple 1076. Say, am that yo', Mister Brown? Does yo' all need a hired man? Yo' got one? Well, now, am yo' perfectly satisfied with him. Yo' are. All right.

Thanks.

Proprietor: "Well, Sambo, I'm sorry you didn't get the job."

Sambo: "Oh, Ah'se got the job all right. Ah was jest checking up."

Scotchman to Clerk of Courts--! want my name changed.

Clerk-All right. What do you want it changed to?

Scotchman-O'Donnelly. .

Clerk-O'Donnelly? Why on earth do you want it changed to O'Donnelly?

Scotchman-Well, I bought a second-hand tombstone the other day and that's the name that's on it.

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FROM A PLEDGE To me, Alpha Sigma Alpha symbolizes sincerity, charm, character, and culture. The girls of the sorority are thoughtful, loyal, intelligent, and capable . . Although my association with them has been comparatively brief up to the present time, I feel that I have already become one of them.

When I attended the rush party I was impressed with the clever schemes to make the affair an enjoyable one. Each girl did her best to make me feel that the Alpha Sigs were welcoming me to their home, which was made attractive both by the well chosen material furnishings, and the friendly atmosphere prevailing.

The Sorority _and Chapter Aims exhibit the high ideals maintained by the Alpha Sigma Alpha. I am rightfully proud to be able to assist in holding high the standards of dear old A~ A! Doris E. Johnson, Z Z. Let us pause just to consider The good times we've had this year In our work and play together Here in Alpha Sig, so dear.

All the things we've learned and worked for, As we've answered duty's call, All the larks, and sports, and parties, And the problems shared by all, Have brought much worth while and useful; Truest friends, whate'er the time, Kept our ideals and ambitions At a height both strong and fine.

Theta Theta we all love you With a love true and sincere, May your teachings路 ever guide us And inspire us year by year; May we bear your standards onward, E'er exalt your name and fameOur Sorority, we salute you, As your power we proclaim.

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big Alpha Sig pin, we danced---everyone pleased and happy until the old town clock pealed out the hour of midnight.

The evening was over, the affair had been most successful, everyone was tired but happy to have spent such a pleasant and enjoyable evening.

Margaretta Hoover, K K.

WHEN WE WERE A COUPLE OF KIDS The event was a "kid party." It was the last evening of Easter vacation. Balloons were bobbing about near the ceiling; a Golden-locks, the second, monopolized the fireplace as she gleefully gobbled down her glass of "pasteurized" milkyes, it was a poster. On the mantel the spotted, lop-eared pup looked beseechingly at the gigantic elephant. The big, brown bear stared indignantly at the weak-kneed bronco.

Various other toys clung shyly to their corners. In one Pollyanna was having a tea party, at which event her guests were being amused with blocks and balls. They would probably dance before the party was over-for there was the piano.

As our guests arrived, the girls greeted each other with, "Gee, you look so cute !"-"Your hair ribbon is so kiddish"! while the boys anxiously asked their dates if they "looked enough like a kid." The climax in costuming was reached when a short, "tow-headed" urchin, with no front teeth and quantities of freckles, entered and asked for one of our girls.

Everyone stared and then roared-i-t was Orland!

The party was so comfortably informal and friendlylots of circles and trading. Suddenly it was intermission.

Ecstacies !-Ice cream cones! Then soon came the good-night song. It was over-and, "a good time was had by all."

Margaret Widick,~~.

AN EARTHQUAKE BRIDGE PARTY If you ever want to entertain some friends and want to have a different "kind of a time," try giving an Earthquake Bridge Party.

We decided to have one just before Easter. Our social committee took charge of the decorations, prizes, and the

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thirty minutes later. She parked the clock right' by our heads and of course it was not very long until it went off. We were too tired 路to even get up, so it just rang itself out, and we turned over and went back to sleep, being entirely too sleepy to punish our tormentor.

About eight o'clock that morning we got up and began to prepare ourselves to go to Alice's for breakfast. Began was all, for where were our clothes? Where, indeed! Behind the pictures on the wall, in this and under that. What a scramble.

Who was guilty? That was an easy guess; for four girls lay snugly i~ bed through it all and under their pillows, just as we guessed, were their clothes.

We found enough clothes to go around and made a mad scramble for breakfast. And what a delicious meal that 路was.

We were all so hungry there was scarcely anything left.

This ended the slumberless party, for those who worked slept on the job and . those who didn't went home to sleep.

Mary Carter.

AFTERMATH "Oh, girls!" yelled Eunice, as we started towards the door after adjournment. "I've got the best joke on Alice I want to tell bef0re we leave.

"This morning when I went into the English class there sat Alice with face all drawn down and looking so very sad and she says, 'Kid, you know that Marcella that was in our class?'

"Yes, you mean that girl that sits back there by Casper? " 'She took carbolic acid and killed herself.'

"What! NO! " 'Yes, the druggist wasn't going to let her have it, but she told him her mother wanted it to put in the chicken's water and he sold it to her. She went home and drank some and this morning she was found dead in bed,' and Alice's face drew longer and longer.

"0-h-h! My goodness! "'And Eunice, just think! She is dead!' And we both heaved big sighs and look sadly down at the floor, thinking.

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DEDICATED TO PSI PSIGHS Oh, there was a little paper, It had a real good name; And the group of girls who got it up Were not much to blame. ~ow

it had a little column Of answers all by "me," And it told about the many folks You'd probably like to see.

And another little column, Including the "Who's Who," And other things we like to know, Some are old and some are new.

We can't forget the worthy staff, And I know beyond a guess Whoever reads the Psi Psighs Will wish them much success.

Fannie Faulk.

OUR FIRST RUSH PARTY Our first rush party on February twenty-fourth was a modern George Washington celebration to keep in tune with these progressive times. The first touch of modernism was the P. R. T. bus which carried us with all due alacrity to Mrs. Smaltz's beautiful home in Germantown. Here everyone was made to feel perfectly at home, and were even introduced to Martha Washington, herself, who turned out to be Mrs. Beury masquerading in a white wig.

At the sound of the dinner bell we wandered into a room ablaze with the glorious colors of our country. At each one's place was a fragrant corsage of red, white and blue sweet peas which were a gift from Mrs. Smaltz. The nut cups were little red boats, with candy cigarettes for smoke stacks. At the head table was a cocky George artride an angular horse. The meal was so delicious that we all wished that we had starved the

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THE FOUR "P'S" AND THE FOUR "C'S" Perseverance Efficiency Radiance Simplicity Originality Nobleness Alacrity Leadership Influence Tactfulness Youthfulness

Companionship Honesty Allegiance Rebuilder Application Citizenship Tenacity 路 Equity Regularity Congeniality Appreciation Liberality Insight Bravery Reassurance Enthusiasm

Piety Opportunism Willingness Endurance Reliance

Consideration Understanding Loyalty 路 Temperance Utilitarianism Refinement Education

Pleasantness Observance Independence Self-confidence Earnestness Promptitude Unselfishness Readiness Perfection Optimist Seeker Energy

Cheerfulness Humbleness Amiability Realism Modesty

COLLEGE In entering a college course you are taking a step that may completely revolutionize your life. You are facing situations vastly different from those previously met. These are of a great variety, such as finding a place to eat and sleep, regulating your own finances, a new social adaptation, forming new friendships, and then developing in body and mind. The prob-

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youth: "Failure is but opportunity for new endeavor." On February 26, 1897 the路 bill was passed and near midnight of March 12, Governor W. C. Renfrew signed the bill.

The board of regents met on August 28, 1897, and elected James E. Ament president. The faculty had two members and the president.

The Congregational church was rented by the Commercial Club for $150 a year, and school was opened in it on September 20, 1897. There were sixty-eight students in the initial enrollment but by spring there were 144.

The cornerstone for the new building was laid July 1, 18g8.

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The first warm day calls out spring clothes of bright color, white shoes, knickers, and roller skates. College students are not too dignified for ice cream cones and roller skates . .It is terribly difficult to concentrate on Economics and Law when the birds sing and everyone else is enjoying the glorious weather. This is the promise of April.

Today is Derby Day. The most interesting looking cars on the campus are racing for prizes. The parade was very colorful and most unique. The smallest car was a red racing roadster of ancient vintage. The largest car-a huge PierceArrow touring car-was of even more ancient vintage and the noise drowned out everything else that might be heard. Of about twenty cars, one was owned by a girl.

There is a beautiful library just being completed on the campus-the Edwin Watts Library-named in honor of Dr. Chubb, Dean of the College of Arts. Walks and flowers surround the library and give a very charming effect, since the building is low and broad. Every year sees a new and attractive building on the campus giving proof that Ohio U. is growmg m every way.

CA11PUS PRIDES AND TRADITIONS Here at K. S. T. C.-Emporia, we have many custpms which are followed by the student body and faculty. It is an unwritten rule that the men on this campus do not smoke except in the basement of the Student Union building. Every fall the new students are required to wear small yellow caps which mark them as Freshmen. One day they all come to school without them and there is a "free for all" argument.

Students are not compelled to attend chapel, yet every Wednesday morning the auditorium is fairly well filled. Each fraternity and sorority has a cert1in section which is their own ahd no one violates this custom.

The one thing on the campus to which we all point with pride is our Student Union building. It was financed by donations from the student body, alumn~, 路and townspeople. In this building we have club rooms, a student luncheonette, recreation rooms, and a ballroom. We are especially proud of our

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MIRROR LAKE One of the most picturesque and charming sites on the entire Ohio State University Campus is Mirror Lake and the valley in which it lies. It is one spot entirely free from "intellectual" buildings and paths which eventually lead straying students to classes. It is purely aesthetic. The very dramatic looking old tree at the extreme right of this picture marks the

beginning of The Browning Theatre where, in quite an Elizabethan fashion, Shakespearean dramas are presented each year

by The Browning Dramatic Society.

This nook is particularly beautiful at this time of the yearSpring-when the trees are budding, flowers are sticking their noses dubiously between the rocks in the gardens and showing themselves among the fresh spurts of grass. The birds cause the scene to be even more enchanting_:_and then, to make the picture complete"In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love"-and to Mirror Lake-to say nothing of a young lady's fancy.

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been practicing for the Stunt Fest. The stunts had rapidly been becoming more and more elaborate and more nearly per~ feet in their performance.

The school allowed a sum of money for each stunt, all addi~ tional expenses were to be paid by the organizations. This was one occasion, however, when expenses meant nothing and they kept soaring. This year, Hobo Day was done away with alt~ gether and the Stunt Fest was held on Commemoration Day. We are rather proud to announce that we won third place with our stunt this year. In spite of our good luck our chapter has voted against having Stunt Fests in the future. Although it was great fun, feeling between the organizations became too strong and rivalry too bitter. Next year, we will probably have a carnival to fill the place left vacant. So we have made our said adieux to the Stunt Fest and to Hobo Day. I wonder if your colleges have been so blessed as ours in being a recognized music center in the surrounding territory of four states. In about the third week of April in every year, Pittsburg teachers sponsor a grand spring festival lasting for one week. All the leading high schools and junior high schools in this section send their choice participants to the musical con~ tests which include glee clubs, quartets, trios, solos, etc., in vocal and instrumental music, band, orchestras, and accompani~ ments. Everyone in the city enthusiastically supports the proj~ est for it has long been a college tradition and also serves to bring about 3,500 visitors here during the week. In addition to the contests nearly every department produces exhibits of its work. During the week, the College Art Club has an exhibit of original oil paintings, most of which are taken from the Findlay Art Galleries of Kansas City. In addition to the oils about thirty~five etchings are being shown this year. There will also be an exhibit of the work of Robert Bartlett, a former student who is now in Chicago. The art department is proud to have associated with such astists as Mr. Bartlett and Way~ land Gregory, now with the Cowan Potteries. Mr. Gregory designed the decorations for the Aztec Room of the President Hotel in Kansas City. The grande finale of the festival comes with the production of Handel's Messiah, Sunday night. Mau~ rine Palmer McClosky, another former student, now of Boston,

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123; women, 250; total, 373路 (b) Number of part-time students: Men, 363, Women, 1,366; total, 1,729.

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DRAKE UNIVERSITY Drake University at present consists of six colleges. The College of Liberal Arts, devoting itself to the furtherance of general culture, enjoys the co-operation of the following special and technical colleges: The College of the Bible, the Law School, the College of Education, the College of Commerce and Finance, and the College of Fine Arts. Being located in Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa, the University offers many unusual advantages to the student in the way of libraries, growing collections of art treasures, legislative sessions, and leading artists and orators appearing in concert, on platform, or in convention.

The campus proper covers three city blocks, with additional borders on either side.

"Old Main," ivy-covered Administration Building marks the social as well as geographical center of the campus. Here is found the huge lounge, where Drake students study, meet their friends, and have their social gatherings. The Conservatory of the College of Fine Arts contributes to the artistic life of the campus. Cole Hall houses the Law School and the College of Commerce and Finance. Sage Hall is devoted to the study of the sciences.

Memorial Hall is the home of the College of Bible. The University Library occupies the second floor of the Carnegie Library Building. It contains approximately 45,000 volumes.

Three hundred twenty-five periodicals of general and departmental interest are received currently.

The city of Des Moines and the University have erected and equipped a municipal observatory in Waveland Park, one of the highest points within the city limits, which offers exceptional advantages for laboratory work to students of astronomy . .

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There is another church we must visit, that is Christ's Church on Second Street near Market. This church is said 路to have had most of the notables of Philadelphia in its congregation at one time. In the cemetery which is next to the church, are the resting places of such great people as Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.

We must retrace our steps to see the most important building, historically, in Philadelphia-Independence Hall, known as the Statehouse in the Colonial days. Every one knows that it was here the colonies declared their independence from the mother country and it is here that the famous Liberty Bell, which proclaimed the declaration still hangs. It is said that on an average a million people visit the shrine of American Independence every year.

These are the most outstanding places in Philadelphia that are rich in tradition. Every year there are various celebrations in all of these buildings. It is an established custom here in Philadelphia that celebrations shall be held which do justice to the occasion.

Phyllis Thomas, '32, K K.

TYPICAL TEMPLE ACTIVITIES Different atmospheres and circumstances give each college and university activities all its own. Our new Mitten Recreation Hall has afforded us numerous opportunities to introduce novel activities. There is the music hour, which is held every Thursday in the Great Court. Students who are musically inclined, entertain. Interested faculty members arrange such programs, with the hope that students may develop confidence and poise. Prominent men and women in the field of music are featured every now and then.

This year, "Scores and Encores," a new musical comedy organization will present "Free for All," which certainly is a

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Stone arches on three sides of the hall leads to the wings. 路 They are reached by an easy ascent of four stone steps. One side_is arranged for a study room, another corner for those who enjoy chess and the dias near the front windows to be used for orchestra or band concerts.

Mr. Mitten could have received no greater thanks than the gasps and exclamations of admiration from the students as they enter the great court.

To the many student organizations, probably no port of Mitten Hall will prove more useful than the mezzanine floor, which overlooks the Glit:at Court of the first floor, and on which are located meeting rooms and headquarters for various activities and alumni room, as well as a luxurious club room. A comparatively small amount of fine furnishing adds to the unusual dignity of the club room making it similar to a lovely drawing room.

Has Mitten Hall one auditorium or three? If you were a stranger coming to witness a basketball game and saw the splendidly equipped sports arena, and then return a few nights later to enjoy one of the formal dances, you will be delighted with the kaleidoscope of brilliant colors, emphasized by spots of black and white appearing about the lovely hall to the tunes of an orchestra. Perhaps you will come back again to witness a play given in the same great hall. Folding chairs are placed

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in the main room floor and the curtains above reveal a large balcony. The stage is equipped electrically, and dressing rooms are provided "back stage."

Above the rear balcony there is a modern well-equipped projection room. From here sound or silent pictures will be thrown on a screen placed at the rear of the stage.

We have reached the top, and are ready to adjust ourselves better as we descend to view the basement with its fine cafeteria, grill room and men's and women's lounging rooms.

What a pleasant atmosphere there is! A partition of dull oak separates the food counters where people slide their trays down the metal track collecting something to eat as they go, from the main dining room. In the large room a number of little alcoves provide semi-privacy for those who desire it.

The faculty dining room is on beyond, like the main dining room except that it is smaller and often flowers lend their beauty to that of the woodwork and furniture .

The grill has such a friendly appearance, with its small oak tables and arm chairs, high windo~s, and white-coated waiters whom we see perhaps in a class or two. The food is very nicely served and as we leave-notice the box-room similar to a theatre ticket office where we pay the cashier.

You leave by the door that leads to the check room and lounges. The rear door of the check room is open and we see the men's lounge. How nice it is with its big arm chairs, davenport, floor lamps, ash trays, billiard and pool tables, and bridge tables. A place where a man may spend a restful offhour.

Across the flat stone floor of the hall is the women's lounge.

Here huge divans, card tables, and a fireplace add their note of luxury to the low-ceilinged room. And don't forget the cosmetic room, to which every heart will be drawn.

Our inspection of this new hall is complete, but as years go on, fond traditions and memories will be an everlasting remembrance to all those who pass through its portals . .

Mildred Cramer, K K, '33路

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Jean E. Lentz, K K, '32.

MAY SUPPER Among the traditions .of Ohio State University is the annual May supper, held on Traditions Day, the third Friday in May. This supper is sponsored by Women's Ohio, a group consisting of one representative from each woman's organization on the campus.

Long tables are placed in the center of the Oval, in front of the Library. Each table bears a placard with the Greek letters of a fraternity or sorority. At five-thirty the group begins to assemble. Each person receives a box containing sandwidies, potato salad, cake, pickles, olives, or other suitable picnic food. Formerly, baked beans were included, but two years ago, when various fraternity members decided they would rather throw than eat them, the committee decided it was best to omit baked beans thereafter. Pop venders circulate among the tables. 路 Such incidents, however, are rare. It is really an impressive sight, when twenty-nine sororities and seventy-five fraternities congregate for their one supper of the year together.

Afterwards is held an inter-fraternity sing, following which everyone adjourns to the Hollow, down by Mirror Lake, to watch the Lantern Ceremony, which includes the installation of the new members of the Women's Self Government Association, and the passing of the bronze "lamp of learning" from the Seniors to the Juniors.

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The college auditoriuim gives an impression of simplicity and charm. It is considered by special engineers to be the most acoustically perfect auditoriuim in the city. The color scheme is green and buff with burgundy velvet draperies which form a pleasing contrast.

Down the quiet corridor lies offices of the president, deans, registrar, secretary, college nurse and various professors. Two beautiful social centers, afford room for the many social functions of the college. This building also contains the library and class recitation rooms, also the cafeteria.

As one steps across the campus to the School of Practice the site of a future athletic field with gridiron, track and perhaps a stadium are pointed out. In the Practice school is found miniature equipment, no less fine than that of its sister, the college, to suit even the smallest of kindergartens. The school has its own library and combination gymnasium and assembly hall.

Another walk around the quadrangle brings the now openeyed on-looker to the Gymnasium and Swimming Pool. The veranda facing the quadrangle and the main college buildings, promises some day to be the spot where commencement speakers will stand while the students and friends are seated on the green quadrangle to witness an outdoor graduation.

The Gym contains a splendid basketball court which was appropriately dedicated on January 14, 1931 when State defeated Fredonia Normal by a 35-19 victory. The swimming pool room is noted for its beauty and size. A tile wall on one side is to prevent on-lookers from becoming too wet during contests.

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THE PURPLE JACKET CLUB The Purple Jacket Club was organized on the campus in 1926 under the supervision of President V. L. Roy. The club's membership is limited to fifteen or sixteen girls, selected by the President, Dean of Women, and several faculty members from nomination by the club.

The organization is well known as one of the most outstanding groups on the campus. Membership is given as an honor, its members justifying the name of the leaders, possessing true loyalty to their Alma Mater, and a spirit of character, respect and trustworthiness.

The Psi Psi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha is happy to have Helen May Stevens, one of its members, president of this organization, and Mildred Creaghan, another of its members, a Purple Jacket Girl.

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ST. DENIS ROCK Natchitoches, the oldest town in Louisiana is the home of Psi Psi chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Its many traditions offer a most interesting phase of our college life.

During the early days of the settlement of the United States, the French who then owned Louisiana had heard that the Spaniards from Mexico intended taking possession of this region. To prevent Spanish interference, in 1714 Lamothe Cadillac, governor of Louisiana, sent Juchereau de St. Denis, a young Frenchman to establish a post on Red River.

A rock, placed under the arbor that has seen so many assemblies of Normal students, marks the place where once lived the man who in an effort to protect his country's interests established a post, the first permanent settlement within the limits of Louisiana. We are proud of the rock that reminds us of St. Denis, the founder of Natchitoches.

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A MUSICAL CHAPTER Xi Xi is a musical chapter without a doubt. We are proud of the fact that our piano bench contains the music to 8o per cent of the A. S. A. songs. Music is one of the essentials in the Xi Xi meetings-of course pledging and initiation are always accompained by music and song.

Besides being the proud owners of much A. S. A. music, our bench contains nearly all of the latest popular music, and the standard favorites such as "Kiss Me Again", "On the Road to Mandalay," and "Kiss in the Dark."

Xi Xi is proud of her music and hopes that many other chapters have just as much reason for pride.

Dorothy Collins.

OUR STUDENT UNION BUILDING Was it a dream? No, the lovely tall rhythmic spires of the newest building on the campus were not the kind that flee before the first light of day like the often talked of fairy castles.

Yet, does it seem strange that one should ask himself the question, especially when, a :>hart time ago he visited the campus and found only the half completed structures of a few buildings? Now 路there are many new ones and others under the carpenter's hammer (as we so sadly note when our classes are held near them). And then, imagine the extreme luxury of the change from the old temporary, green wooden co-op to the ease of Kerckhoff Hall. 路 Here we have enclosed within one unit all of the necessary Student Body offices, Student's Cooperative Store, and the lounge, that popular seat of chess tournaments and the like, the haven of rest between classes. All of these things we have through the generous gift of Mrs. Kerckhoff in memory of her husband.

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ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER NEWS During the last two months, Alpha Alpha has been striving to bring her members closer together so that we may have a better chapter for the coming year. In doing so we all have had a wonderful time and have made many new and lasting friends, and have made plans for next year.

On March the twelfth, Miss Swisher and Mrs. Smyers entertained the patronesses, actives and pledges at a bridge party given at Miss Swisher's apartment. The color scheme in the decorations and prizes was green and white, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The prizes were won by Miss Molyneaux, Lois Heyer, and Ruth Sneadaker.

The next Friday evening the active chapter entertained the pledges and the patronnesses at an informal bridge party given in the recreation room of Wells Hall, one of the women's dormitories on the campus.

The latter part of the evening was spent in conversation after which refreshments were served.

During the last month. all of the pledges have been attending the sorority meetings of the active chapter, after the business of the evening has been taken care of. We feel that by so doing we have been creating a feeling of comradeship between the actives and pledges. On Wednesday evening, at sorority meeting, the pledges entertained the actives with a very clever play. For the same purpose, to make better friends of the girls, we have secured a table at _the library, so that all of the girls may study together. A number of the sororities on our .campus have tried this scheme and have found that it works out quite well.

Last Friday evening the entire chapter hiked to the bluffs for a marshmallow roast. On our way home we stopped at "Tony's," where the best hamburgers in town are served, and had "eats" and listened to the radio till it was time to go back to our respective dorms.

The next morning our pledges entertained us by each one taking her sponsor to breakfast at Folkers, "the society restaurant of Oxford."

Alpha Alpha is pleased to announce the pledging of Dorothy Fetzer, of Toledo, and Helen Wigston, of Cleveland.

Next Wednesday evening the Phoeniv Degree service will be given to the following girls: Martha Green, Zanesville; Frances Heuer, Youngstown; Ruth Musser, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; Ruth McLain, Middletown; Miriam Kimball, Woodstock; Helen Wigston, Cleveland; and Ruth and Genevieve Snedaker of Portsmouth.

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The new Alpha Beta members entertained the old members with a lovely St. Patrick's Dance. A color scheme in keeping with the date was carried throughout in the decorations. Green and White paper was used in decorating the walls and ceilings, with green shamrocks hanging from the ceiling. Strings of shamrock with a large shamrock in the center formed the artistic decoration of the large mirror on the west wall of the room. Never has the Women's Gymnasium looked so pretty. It looks favorable for the future of Alpha Beta!

At the home of Dorothea Grim, Alpha Beta entertained the other sororities and the fraternities on the campus, to a Sunday afternoon tea.

During the afternoon a delightful program was given consisting of several vocal solos, readings and a group of trombone solos. We enjoyed being with the rest of the Social Greek letter organizations as it offered an opportunity for us to become acquainted with many that we had not known before.

Our social meeting for /the month of March was held at the home of Nadine Bondurant. At the usual time we gathered at Nadine's home and were ushered upstairs. After everybody had arrived, we came downstairs and what did we find? The entertaining committee of the month had arranged two rooms to represent a spider web. Each girl found her name written on a piece of paper tied to a string. How much fun we had following our string. Alas, the end came and another piece of paper was fastened there. On this slip of paper we were told to form different groups. Each group played animal games using cards. The rest of the evening was spent playing games. Delightful refreshments were served.

The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity entertained the entire chapter and Miss Hook to six o'clock dinner and an evening of dancing and bridge. The fraternity presented us with a pennant of their colors and on it was their Greek letters and crest.

Alpha Betas are happy to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis are the proud parents of twin girls, Caroline and Jacqueline, born the first of March. Mrs. Lewis was formerly Dorothy Sens.

Corenne A. Smith.

HIKING One afternoon a group of adventuresome A . S. A. girls went for a hike through some deep and mysterious canyons. They were armed with kodaks and full lunch baskets.

They went forward very cautiously and fearing ambush they paused in a little valley surrounded by canyons and had a war council. Record of this discussion was kept by pictures. After sending a scout ahead and assuring themselves that there were no enemies lurking near they went on following a dry stream bed.

They came upon a grove of trees that was an ideal place to hold their feast-and what a feast they had. Afterward they sat around the campfire and told stories.

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It seemed as if the coming of the trains into Zeta Zeta City played a large part in the life of that city since March. They were such pleasant and eventful trains that we hope they join us again soon.

Irene Alley.

ETA ETA CHAPTER NEWS Have you heard about the Stunt Fest? We won third place with our foolishness. Delta Sigma Epsilon took first prize and Sigma Sigma Sigma took second. But third is so much better than nothing, especially as this was the last Stunt Fest we will have. We portrayed the garden scene from Alice in Wonderland and liked it. Everyone was present from the Queen of Hearts to the Dormouse who was very sleepy and very much annoyed by a mischievous Cheshire cat. The March Hare was feeling quite frolicsome and the Mad Hatter looked actually mad.

Anyway, they all had a big time and the stunt was ended in a big way by the four gardeners who danced on a black stage with spots of luminous paint to show their actions.

We were especially fortunate in having Miss Lancaster visit us for three days. She arrived in Pittsburg Tuesday, April 7, and stayed until Friday night. Wednesday night, Miss Lancaster inspected the initiation of Esther Pease into the Sanctuary degree. After the ceremony we went to 路the Besse Hotel for a formal dinner welcoming Miss Lancaster.

Thursday afternoon, we gave a tea at the home of one of our patronesses, Mrs. C. F. Spencer. Representatives and sponsors of all the sororities were invited, and we served tea, cakes, and sandwiches to about fifty people. Besides our guest of honor, there were present Dean Hattie Moore-Mitchell and Mrs. W. A. Brandenburg, wife of Prexy, and one of our patronesses. Thursday evening the Hermes chapter gave a benefit bridge in order to help us with the rushing next fall. There were seventeen tables of bridge, and I am sure everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Tuesday, April 14, we elected the following officers for next year: President-Esther Meyers.

Vice-President-Ursula Laidler.

Secretary-Mildred Campbell.

Treasurer-Esther Pease.

Alumn<e Officer-Avys Rae Taylor.

Registrar-Elizabeth Fain.

Editor-Helen Lontz.

Chaplain-Helen Cole.

Marlyn King was appointed as music director, and Lorene Bartlett as pianist.

Friday, April 17, the Panhellenic Association held its first annual Spring Frolic in the ballroom of the Shrine Mosque. The Blackfriars furnished the music.

Eleanor Ross was admitted to the Phoenix degree April 14.

Elizabeth Fain.

THE PHOENIX of you listening in. Miss Ruth Wriston'; engagement to Raymond D. Berry on February 19. Mr. Berry is from Bear River, Nova Scotia but is now a master in the Lyman School at Westboro. I am sure that all of you who are listening in to this program wish Ruth the best ever!

The program is now taking place at Hotel Lincolnshire at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. Here a delicious banquet is being served after which the members will adjourn to 106 for initiation services. Placecards at the banquet are of green and gold and attached to each is a yellow jonquil. Helen Porter, the president, is acting as toastmistress. At her left in order are seated Miss Lancaster, Miss Somers, and Doris Atwood. At her right are Miss Bragg, Mrs. Lundquist, Catherine Haight, and Edith Howlett. Miss Lancaster has just been presented with a bouquet of yellow roses. The program consists of the four aims, personality, purpose, power, and poise. Miss Somers, Miss Bragg, Miss Haight and Corinne Robinson are to speak on these subjects. (March 13.)

An interesting musicale will be presented immediately after this brief program. This is to be held on St. Stephen Street and Margaret Gorton is to have charge. She is also to favor us with several of her selections. 路 We wish to announce at this time that we are having a little trouble with our" broadcasting station. We are undecided where we shall broadcast from after the middle of June, however a committee has been appointed with Lucina Hulet as chairman to find possibilities. We also intend to send notices to some of you listening in and tell you more in detail the situation here. There's a possibility we may go into partnership with another station and broadcast with it.

We shall now turn this 路program over to the American Federation of University Women. A wonderful pageant, "Merchants of Light," is about to be given in the Statler. Helen Porter, Helen Sturges, and Louise Musgrove are going to take minor parts in this. A former member, Glenna Glason is also present as a delegate. She is staying at 106 and we are so pleased to welcome her back to us! Delegates from all over the world are present at this convention and many are in their native costumes. (April 9.) We shall pause now for a few brief announcements: I. The initiation material was received and we wish to thank all of you who so kindly helped us in this matter. We have spent much of our time outside of our broadcasting sewing on this. 2. On Tuesday, March 10 this station was inspected by Miss Lancaster. We an: glad to report to all of you who may be listening that we intend to profit by the suggestions offered, that broadcasting may be more effective from this station in the future. To any of you who may be listening in, any suggestions will be kindly received if you will write Helen Porter, or Blanche Jones in charge of this station. 3路 On March 12 inspection of the individual announcers was held, a special conference with each was very advantageous. 4路 At a recent meeting of Theta Theta Margaret

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The second rush party was held at the Rittenhouse Hotel. Invitations to a formal dinner were issued to the rushees and that is all they knew but what a surprise we had for them because in the meantime we had invited a young man for each girl, (her particular one, too, if she is fortunate enough to have one) and what sports those fellows were--not one gave away the secret. After dinner the girls were briefly entertained in another room from which each was called, given a dance hanky and a program, a clever reproduction of our pin, and then introduced to her dance partner for the evening. That the affair was lovely, we agreed and moreover, we knew, at the close of the evening that our part of the rushing was finished. All we could do was wait five more days until all must be decided.

Very many of our rushees were rushed by at least three other sororities and we kt~ew some one had to lose but can you share our feelings of satisfaction when ten out of eleven bid, gave Alpha Sigma Alpha as first choice? Now may I present our and your new sisters: Eliza Belote, petite, southern accent, Kindergarten Course.

Grace Blahos, vivacious, attractive, Secondary Education.

Naomi Davis, reticent, sweet, Nursing Education.

Catherine Dietrich, small, talented, Home Economics.

Evelyn Hartman, pretty, care-free, Physical Education.

Elizabeth Held, blonde, brilliant, Physical Education.

Betty Janasky, capable, tennis enthusiast, Academic Major.

Jean McDonald, sophisticated, poised, Secondary Education.

Jean Mellon, good-natured, clever, Commercial Teacher Training.

Ruth Stewart, enthusiastic, charming, Secondary Education.

Two of these girls, Catherine and Evelyn are the sisters of girls in the chapter, Hannah Dietrich and Charlotte Hartman. Very happy are we to have Betty Janasky sent to Bucknell for an Inter-Collegiate Athletic meet as a representative for Temple. She expects to play tennis there and we really believe she will be able to win honors for Temple and of course for Alpha Sig. We expect to have final initiation for the five joining now, in two weeks, after which the Spring dance in their honor will be held at the Brookline Country Club.

On March 17th in the Club Room of Mitten Hall, Mrs. Doyle, an ex-advisor of Kappa Kappa entertained the patronesses, advisors, the Philadelphia City Association, Nu Nu and Kappa Kappa. Everyone agreed we really learned to know each other at the affair. Miss Eby, an alumna from K. K. gave very clever readings. We hope she comes again. Mrs. Doyle, we appreciate your generous hospitality . .

With all these social affairs we have tried not to neglect the spiritual.

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It had rained all day but to our delight the sun came out and with its coming spring seemed to peep at us from every nook and corner.

The feeling of Spring we tried to carry out in our decorations. Yellow jonquils and pussy willows were used. The table was also adorned with jonquils and tall yellow candles. Fancy cakes, nuts, mints and tea were served, Miss Alice Selby pouring. Miss Norma Johns of the pledge chapter, during the afternoon, sang the Alpha Sigma Sweetheart and other selections.

We might truthfully say that this our first all Alpha Sig tea was a success. s~ much so that we are planning on making it an annual affair. We feel that the Alpha Sig spirit of sisterhood was furthered and we are sure that the contacts made were indeed helpful.

We were much honored by the presence of three national officers, Miss Grace G. Fultz, Miss Doris L. Feeley, and Miss Louise Stewart.

We certainly wish that all of you could have been here.

Did you know that Louise Stewart is here at Ohio State taking some work? Well, she is and we are very glad to have her with us.

We are quite glad to inform you that two of our girls have won distinction for both the sorority and the University.

Betty Baker, one of our Senior girls, was a member of the Co-Ed Varsity Debate Team which defeated the University of Indiana Co-Ed Debate team at Bloomington, Indiana.

Marjorie Kirscher, a Junior in the Landscape Architecture Department of Ohio State University, won honor-able mention in the national contest conducted by the various Landscape Architect Departments in the United States. We are glad to say that Marjorie was the only one from 0. S. U. to win distinction.

Mary Goal, our president, and Ruth Ludwig, our treasurer, have been elected to parts in the play "Merry Wives of, Windsor" to be given the latter part of May by the Browning Society of 0. S. U. This is about all the news, so toddle-oo until next time.

Can路ie Fleming.

MU MU CHAPTER NEWS Dear Diary: Upon March 21, formal invitation was performed for five girls. After the ceremony a lovely luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. Blanche Walters Kress, an alumna. The new members who are wearing Alpha Sigma Alpha badges are: Marie Buecher, Pontiac, Michigan.

Audrey Eckert, Ferndale, Michigan.

Beatrice Keish, Chelsea, Michigan.

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On the morning of March 19, Mary Wagoner arrived in Buffalo and I am inclined to suspect that she brought with her the horseshoe that gave II II chapter thirteen new girls. Thursday, Mary spent most of the day touring the campus and having personal interviews. The Panhellenic Association gave a tea in her honor that afternoon in the social center of the Buffalo State Teachers College. In the evening Mary, Miss Small and the officers of the active chapter enjoyed a delightful dinner party at the home of Evelyn Bell, the national registrar. The table decorations were palm green and gold which are Alpha Sigma Alpha colors and the evening was spent in a delightful discussion of some of the chapter and additional problems of the sorority. Thus ended Mary Wagner's first day in Buffalo.

Friday was again taken up with personal interviews and in the evening we traveled to Marion Buxues home for a supper meeting.

After the meeting, the ribbon degree was given to the following girls: Velma Heist, Doris Palmer, Margery Giffin, Marjorie Moreland, Betty Lynch, Alivilda McCumber, Louise McCracken, Virgina Dannigan, Alice Hanley, Ruth Hedden, Shively Stowell, Uennabelle Barlette and Dorothy Nixon. Benny Barlette who is vice-president of the Frosh class, was chosen chairman of the pledges.

On Saturday, March 21, we attended a formal dinner given at the Park Lane in honor of Mary Wagner. The decorations were crimson and white. Winifred Allen was in charge of arrangements and a very pleasant social evening was enjoyed by everyone.

Sunday was Mary's last day with us and we were entertained at a lovely tea, given in her honor, by the ex-collegio chapter. Music was furnished tbroughout the afternoon ny Rosamond Abate, Mary Painer, and Fay Liedy. This was our last opportunity to spend a few moments with Mary before she went on to visit Rho Rho chapter. We hope that she will be as inspiring to the girls of Rho Rho as she has been to Pi Pi. Her charming personality has made her visit to Buffalo a memorable A. Ottenot. one.

SIGMA SIGMA CHAPTER NEWS The girls are thrilled over the plans for our spring formal, which takes place May 29th. We are having an oriental dance with tapestries, wall hangings, oriental rugs, and many pillows. We are planning to create the proper atmosphere by burning incense, having very soft, low lighting, and having our orchestra and serving girls dressed in costumes of India, with elaborate head-dress. We hope to have a crystal gazer as a novelty. One of our girls, Aelyne Fryberger, is going to do a special number-a dance of India-for us.

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The Tau Tau chapter announce Mrs. Wilbur Riley and Mrs. Paul Mathieson as patronesses.

The Inter-sorority basketball tournament did not turn out so well for us but it was a lot of fun and it helped promote a friendlier feeling among the sororities.

ANNUAL SPRING FORMAL DANCE The Tau Tau's "went native" in the scheme of decoration for their annual spring formal dance on April 1 r.

There were bending palm trees and a native hut which had on its front door step, a cordial bowr of fruit juices.

'Neath the light of a tropical moon, dancers glided to the syncopated rhythm of "African'' Jazz. The orchestra was-as suggested- a Negro orchestra and it succeeded well in keeping everyone dance minded the whole evening.

The special number-a beautifully graceful solo dance-was in perfect harmony with the surroundings.

The Jungle atmosphere surely made a striking background for the lovely gowns. Everyone was looking at her very best.

Quite a number of the alumni returned for the party. Again, we asked a representative from each sorority on the campus. There were, besides our patronesses and their husbands, thirty-two couples.

It was a grand party-certainly one of the highlights on the campus this year.

PHI PHI CHAPTER NEWS Rain! Rain ! Rain! But who cares when he's going to tour sunny Hawaii with the Alpha Sig _girls? Hawaiian sunshine greeted all the guests of the Alpha Sigma Alpha路girls of Phi Phi chap.er as they beheld within the ballroom of the Country Club an enchanted land overhung with Spanish moss through which soft romantic lights were reflected.

A cleverly constructed grass hut camouflaged a punch bowl where two charming little Hawaiian girls served the thirsty tourists. During the course of the journey the tourists beheld the erupting volcano and beautiful flowers for which Alpha Sigma Alpha Hawaii is widely famed.

In order to provide for any dull hours that might come to the visitors after they left this exciting land, they were presented bridge sets crested with the Alpha Sigma Alpha crest. Diminutive monkeys who were perched upon the grass hut became interested in the leis of welcome hanging around the gentlemen's necks and jumped down to snuggle against the guests' lapels. They vi'ewed the sparkles, heard the outburst created by the noisemakers, and dodged confetti cocoanuts just as if they thoroughly enjoyed Alpha Sigma environment.

After several hours of delight basking in the warmth of Hawaii, the guests withdrew to their own lands carrying with them some atom of happiness from Alpha Sigma Alpha Hawaii of Sunshine.

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group of girls. Mary Kate Berkley, was the gracious and witty toastmistress. Toasts and speeches created much fun throughout the meal.

During this merry making the Easter rabbit came to the door and presented a telegram and gift from the pledges.

The menu consisted of: Fruit salad, lavender chicken salad, cheese chips, olives, iced tea, whipped jello and cake, mints.

After leaving the dining room the guests assembled in the living room. Groups of five each were sent into different rooms where materials for making Easter bonnets were provided. Each girl made a bonnet and a style show was held. Miss Virginia Coates won first prize with a beautiful vegetable colander decorated with flowers and a red bird. Her bonnet was tied on with a lovely piece of cord.

Miss Rosa Pearl Horn won an Easter rabbit nest because of her display of superior intelligence in a game contest. Miss Dollie Mayes was presented with a basket of pansies for her great intelligence also.

Miss Mary Ellen Neal, Gwen Wood, Hazel Reese and Betty Borchardt entertained the girls with several vocal numbers. Misses Gwen Wood and Kate Flanagan read several selections in the "dark" language.

Dancing was enjoyed until 10 o'clock, at which time all good Normal girls should start toward their dormitories.

Members and pledges present were: Gwen Wood and Mildred Creaghan; Nita Wall and Rosa Pearl Horn; Mary Ellen Neal and Helen Mae Stevens; Betty Borchart and Eulalia Tucker; Frances Brown and Virginia Coates; Beth Ricks and Dollie Mayes; Hazel Reese and Kate Flanagan; Dorothy Standley and Dorothy Kilgore; Edna Jewel Smart and Miriam Cain; Mildred Limerick and Lilburne Middleton; Mary Kate Berkley, Mildred Hammon, Ernestine and Doris Harrison.

Patronesses and other invited guests were: Mrs. B. S. Swett, Mrs. G. H. Pierson, Mrs. A. R. Yates, Mrs. W. E. Brock, Mrs. C. A. Wagner, Miss Catherine Winters, Mrs. Tison, Mrs. Hereford and Mrs. Earl Morris.

INSPECTION AT PSI PSI This is station PSI-PSI just coming on the air. Probably this is the first time you have tuned in on this station, but I'm sure you have heard of it before.

The main feature of this program is to tell you of our recent inspectw.l. How many of you know Miss Julia E. Lancaster-our National Editor? Well, if you don't you should! She arrived in Natchitoches Saturday evening on the bus. Dollie (Lora) and two pledges (to carry the bags) met her and introduced her to the campus.

That night we all met at a banquet table inthe Nakatosh Hotel. The programs had a tall green palm on the front and the toast program followed the theme of the palm. As President Tison so ably said, "We lived in Symbol-land." The program was:

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counc after we had completed the propam c lail, chi ken ·1 -kin , fresh li combination salad. hot roll ice cream of general "fun" together. I think that press himself, althou h he "didn't anyth.i01 to unday morning we went to church together ouncal mc:etin in the after n. t ;:oo p.m.. c ini • red Harri n, endol n ood nd Juani all. fonda w preu well tilled with confcrcnco-until : o when r . Ta!Oil had in,·ited u to have t with her. That tlrst time uch pri,·ile e h d been granted to ' ty and its i "tin ofticer and lpha a were proud t be hoscn the h group. fonda night we held our ~gul r chapter mcetin and then wcnl to the . uditorium to hear the Roy.&! Ru i n hoir. of the three hu t ··- cry ppropriatc for n in . ngli h w " a Sler.

1 {i Lane Sler left on the m. tr in T were ble to sec her otl. It tttmcd th t c had ju her nd then she had t leave, but "that' the ith life."

We were II thrilled with her visit nd were inspired hd a great ~al b. her. he ha onderful pcnonali nd i OtW of the Alpha igJ We all mould be proud of.

This end the pr r m of our inspection. ou for thi time nd in the lan of Ton ' •• c hope ou liked it " We hall be on the ir in "th the ne "'Pbocoi . ati n P I · P I now · nin otl. fruit tips. time to e

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THE PHOENIX

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THOSE RELATIVES To-day, we do not think it a very odd situation to find twins in an organization. Of course, if there are such one time novelties we are yet prone to make "pets" of them. Psi Psi Chapter boasts of a situation more interesting than twin members. We have an aunt and niece of about the same age who resemble one another very much. Ernestine Harrison is the aunt and Doris Harrison is the niece. The "Harrisons" are talented violinists who are noted for their generosity in sharing their music with others.

Lilbume Middleton, '11 '11.

DELTA DELTA Alpha Sigma Alpha tecords with sorrow the death of Jane Dorrance, East Liverpool, Ohio.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS Tau Tau chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha announces the marriages of: Miss Virginia Sailors and Mr. Farran Carter, on January 26, 193!.

Miss Geraldine Reinecke and Mr. George Clough, .on February 9, 1931.

Miss Belva Motz and Mr. Ray Clark, on March 7, 1931.

Sigma Sigma Chapter announces the marriage of Meriam Louis to Hamond Sherd, Herma Marshall to Elmer Pancheau, Maxine Goss to Kenneth Hardy, Irene Santifer to Hugh Palmer, Nan Pratt to Carl White, and Rosellen Tompkins to John McOlwee. (Dates not known.)

BIRTHS Sigma Sigma chapter announces the arrival of a son, Raymond Elmer Pancheau, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pancheau, and of a daughter, Mona Meriam Sherd, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sherd.

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