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tions. It would probably be more successful i f divided into sec-
tions such as, children's dresses, aprons, candy, towels, fancy
work, bakery goods, etc., rather than a hit and miss array. These
can be worked most advantageously where an alumnae and active
chapter are i n one city. This has been a success in both the
Minneapolis and Lincoln chapters. The former makes it an an-
nual affair and last year made $675 in this way. Kathryn Bremer
and Betty Bond have this work down to a fine point and no doubt
would be glad to give suggestions.

Bridge Benefits. These affairs were extremely popular
several years ago and seem to be coming back again. Some chap-
ters have small affairs, charge a small sum per person and serve
a light lunch or refreshments. They are held often, especially
during the summer. A chapter rarely attempts a large bridge
benefit more than once a year when it is made a public affair, with
a prize f o r each table, and with a charge of fifty or seventy-five
cents per person. A light lunch could be served without decreasing
the profit too much. Candy is often sold to the players. New Or-
leans, Minneapolis, Lincoln, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Port-
land have all tried this out successfully.

Food Sales. These are often tried locally and probably
require the most work f o r the proceeds received, and f o r this
reason are not very popular. Bangor has tried it out and could
give some information f r o m experience.

Christmas Card Sales. Success in this line means to
begin selling cards in warm weather and keep it up. However,
as you receive 5 0 per cent of the proceeds it urges one on and
when the settlement is made in January one feels it has been
well worth the work. Bangor, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and
Minneapolis have found this a good source of income, the latter
having made as much as $ 1 5 0 in one sea'son. Omaha chapter has
made arrangements to sell them this year. Should other chapters
be interested I would advise writing to Mrs. A . A . Gutgesell,
402-404 Sixth Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., and make
arrangements f o r a sample book f o r next year. These books are
sent out i n August or early September. Besides the Christmas
cards, there is an attractive line of other novelties.

Movie Benefits. These have been tried out by Syracuse
and i f satisfactory arrangements can be made, should prove suc-
cessful.