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"THE EYES OF TEXAS A R E UPON YOU"

National Panhellenic Congress, January 4-8, Hotel Baker,
Dallas, Texas

What Did They See?

THEY SAW plenty, and acquired a liberal education in addition.
A f t e r many, many years, some of the Old Guard get tired
of telling new delegates: "That was thoroughly discussed and
settled in 1918—or at Indianapolis, or Chicago." But the new-
comers are intensely interested and absorbed in all that takes
place, and feel that there is no way to learn except to ask ques-
tions. So they do! Just because a thing is settled once doesn't
mean it should stay that way, anyhow. This world moves on!
But generalities grow tiresome, and I know you are anxious to
hear some details.

A f t e r the above preamble, your first inquiry would probably
be "Who's the Old Guard?" Incidentally, "preamble" was a
good word at the Congress. So was "legislative"—oh, yes, and
"ethics."

The first member of the Old Guard mentioned should be
Mrs. Parmalee, Delta, Delta, Delta, as she claims to be the oldest
living delegate. Y o u wouldn't think it to look at her, but you
would think how sane, how wise, how fair she is, and you
instinctively know she is a fine mother and a dependable factor
in church and civic affairs.

Lillian Thompson, Gamma Phi Beta, is a bird-like little per-
son who doesn't talk much in sessions but says something worth
while when she does. Also, in her sweet, charming way, she
insists you need not be rude or discourteous in the necessary
business of the organization.

Mrs. Knote, of Alpha X i Delta, is a rather quiet, comfortable
sort of person, who has definite ideas and sticks to them. You
can feel quite safe about her convictions, however, as they are
unfailingly very sound ideas.

Mary C. Love Collins, Chi Omega, is a unique figure in her
severe tailored attire and we trust the rumor that this is her last
Congress is unfounded, as the meeting would be quite incom-
plete without her. She has a keen mind and a soothing voice.