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'05) brought the two other corners of Delta T O PRAGMA • a was called the latter part of M a y at the inspiring talk on the Nursing service in K e n -
Sigma to the meeting. Also from Gamma were horne of Helen Stevens. There were fifteen tucky. It was an informal meeting so every-
Chicago Alumnae Give Tea for Mrs one was privileged to ask questions. A l l ar-
rangements were beautifully planned—thanks
Olive Perkins ('31), Marion's daughter, who Breckinridge and Miss Colcord rnber? present. On June 10 Janet W e i s - to Helen E r s k i n e and her committee. Joanna
is living in Cambridge this winter; Evelyn Colcord ( T ) was visiting in the city and also
Gleason ('33), Arlington, and Edith Living- By Ruth Ashcraft, P f joined us at that time. O u r November meeting
was held at the home of Katherine Clements,
"liller's home was the scene of a delightful assisted by Roberta Wood and Helen Erskine.
No wonder everyone was bubbling over with
stone ('32), Winchester. Alice Spear, as toast- , j rn I i e party our first occasion to celebrate a enthusiasm—Janet Weissmiller joined us for
mistress, introduced three members from Delta -f. CHICAGO A L U M N . E became much more \ n . Silver Wedding anniversary. Helen Stevens, the first time this fall. Naturally, we were all
terested and more convinced of the value eagerly waiting to hear the news concerning
Sigma, Gertrude Symmes Nash ('05) Marion chairman of the Committee, was ably asisted Convention, which she told in a most charm-
Wentworth Perkins ('05) and Luella Fifield of Alpha Omicron Pi's support to the famed ing manner. Lucille McCauley was appointed
Darling ('01), who spoke on their reminis- Frontier Nursing Service in Kentucky when • Helen W'ahl, Helen Erskine and Helen Chairman of a Committee on Citizenship and
cences of those days. A fine letter of greeting they heard M r s . M a r y Breckinridge, founder Brown As Eric and Lucretia Adomeit, our Social Problems. It was unanimouslv agreed
and inspiration was read from our President, of the service, describe her work at a meet- highly honored guests arrived, M r . H a w k e r that we adopt Baskem, "our boy" in Kentucky
E d i t h Huntington Anderson. "Millie" W a r d ing, Sunday night, October 22, at the chapter played the piano, in which everyone joined in for another year. Incidentally, Helen Brown
Eldredge, as president of the Alumna; Chapter, singing "Here Comes the Bride." T h e tables will be glad to place an order for magazine
presented to the active girls an electric j>er- house. Mrs. Breckinridge was available f 0 r were beautifully arranged with roses and can- subscriptions. W e are greatly in hopes that
colator for their chapter rooms. Following the her talk and entertainment during a short visit dles. Ralph Weissmiller read a clever toast to Katherine Maclntyre ( I ) , who is attending
toasts, Delta Chapter initiated two upperclass to Chicago. It was a happy coincidence that Lucretia. Later Lucille Brown presented an Chicago U n i v e r s i t y this year, will find time to
pledges, Martha Henderson ('36) and Helen Joanna Colcord ( T ) who is director of char- inspiring toast to E r i c , which everyone en- join us again at our next meeting. On Novem-
Merry ('35). A l l too soon one of the finest ities for the Russell Sage Foundation of Now joyed to the utmost. O u r gift to Lucretia com- ber 14 several members took sandwiches and
Founders' Day meetings was over, but with Y o r k , was also in the city ami was another prised a do/en teasj>oons and salad forks. T h e met at Janet Weissmiller's home, where the
everyone anticipating next December. Great honor guest at the meeting. More than 250 remainder of the evening was spent at bridge. day was busily spent sewing and mending
credit is due Madalene Beattie Farmer who attended the event. Marion Abele Franco- Fourteen c< uples were present. T h e latter part clothes. Three very large boxes were packed
had charge of this most successful meeting. A Ferreira was chairman of the reception, as- (of course, one box was for "our boy"), all
short business meeting followed in order to sisted by Merva Dolson Hennings. Mary Dec C o f August Helen W'ahl entertained at bridge in of which were sent to Kentucky the following
vote to accept the vote of the Trustees of Drummond, Mrs. W . B. Henderson and Ruth her attractive home friends, new graduates and day. Also a sewing machine was donated and
T u f t s College "to accept the $1,000 Scholarship T a r r a n t A s h c r a f t . On November 22 the North several alumna'. It was our only get-together sent by Katherine Maclntyre and her mother
Fund and, in turn, become responsible for Shore Alumnae gave a subscription dance at during the summer. Naturally the greater part to whom we all vote a word of thanks. Since
paying the scholarship of $50 each year." T h e the Edgewater Beach Hotel, proceeds of which of this last summer found every A O I I busily such a few member were able last year to join
entertaining guests to "A Century of Prog- Chicago Alumna; and Rho at the Northwestern
final step represents the goal toward which are to go to the Frontier Nursing Service. ress." Katherine Clements was elated to have Chapter House on Founders' Day, it was de-
we all have been striving these many years. T h e guests were enterained by a floor show ihree sifters from C h i Chapter visit her and cided we would have our own banquet. The
Last year Boston Alumnae started the scheme during the intermission and punch and cookies her daughter, Marilyn K a y , aged six months. music room of the Plaisance Hotel, on Decem-
of earning their National Work quota by a were served. W e owe many thanks to Betty Janet W e i s s m i l l e r , our p r e s i d e n t , and ber 8, was the scene of our Founders' Day
series of bridee parties in various sections of L o u W a r n e r and Ruth Batterson Solheim for Martha McOuilkin m o t o r e d to Convention. banquet. There were twenty present. The AOIT
Greater Boston throughout the month of J a n - making it a success. O u r last alumna' party Afterwards, Janet's son. Bob, joined them on programs were cleverly designed by Lucille
uary. Last year three groups earned nearly was given at the home of Goldie Buehler in a trip farther ea>t, visiting New Y o r k and and Vivian Brown. O u r most efficient toast-
$30. T h i s year there are to be ten parties; Boston. When "homeward bound" their car mistress, Lucille Brown, told us that " A " stood
certainly the fund should far exceed last year's Kenilworth and included the h u s b a n d s and collided with a cattle truck and was com- for Adventures, a toast given by Helen E r -
excellent showing. I f no one calls you to ask escorts. A very delicious buffet supper was pletely wrecked. T h e v were all rushed to the skine : " O " for Opportunities, by Helen Brown ;
you to play, please do call the chairman in served at 7:30, after which most of the hus- Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. and "Pi" for Personalities, by Katherine Mac-
your district and volunteer to come. Plan to bands disappeared to the playroom where the Bob a r m e d home in time for school, but Janet lntyre, who talked on our four Founders whom
be at one of these meetings; we not only want electric trains proved to be the center of at- and Martha had to remain. O u r September she knows personally. A copy of a letter,
your money, but also a chance to visit with traction. Later contract and auction bridge meeting at the home of Beulah Howards, vice "Greetings to R h o Chapter and Chicago Alum-
you again. H e r e are the parties: Foxboro, were played, and the prizes were won by the president, was a success from both a social na:" from our Grand President, Edith Hunt-
Louise Prescott Inman ('21) ; Cambridge, Anne husbands. K a y Hodgson Stocklin C27) has and a bu-im stand|x>int. T h e usual six-thirty ington Anderson, was read by Vera Riebel.
White ('18) and Margaret Burton Harter had such an active existence since college days dinner meeting, to be held the second Tuesday H e r thoughts were most inspiring for the
('27) : Brookline, Beth Ringer ('32) and Olive that it is not unusual that she is embarked in each month, was agreed upon. A monthly occasion.
MacPherson C32) ; Maiden, Mary ('22) and on a career as well as enjoying home life. She program as to places and hostesses was ar-
Fran Heald ('30) ; Medford, Genevieve Fos- is known under various radio names and ap- ranged for the year. T h e r e was a general urge Chicago, West Side, Alumna; Have
dick Sanborn ('10) ; Melrose, G. Margaret pears on sixteen different broadcasts a week. that we raise more money. It was voted that Husbands' Party
Rourke ('30) ; W a t e r t o w n , Dorothy Hilton She is a continuity writer and radio performer. I we have a ten cent raffle at each meeting.
Helen Ste\ens was chosen to be Grand Raffler. By Emma Haustvald, B«f>
Downes ('23) ; Wellesley, Margaret Douthitt M a r y Stephenson McClintock ('27) is living The prize will be a useful gift, not to exceed
Amon ('18) ; Walpole, Margaret Caverley For- at Glendale, Calif. Mildred Parker C30) was fifty cents in value. A l l proceeds will be -4- T H E W E S T S I D E G R O U P of the Chicago
sell ('29) ; Wakefield, Inga Little Bouve ('19). married to W i l l i a m Martin ('I>K2, A K ^ , North- turned over to our National Social Service
Over two hundred attended the Boston City western) on November 18 at F i r s t Methodist fund. It was agreed that everyone would send Alumna; has made plans for an extensive
Panhellenic tea held on December 9 at Strat- Episcopal Chapel in Evanston. Illinois. The 'their favorite "snapshot" to Maude Nolte, who program of work for this year. T h e season
ton Hall. Octavia Chapin ('13) was in charge. couple will reside in Evanston. K a y Kendrick was arranging a book to be sent to Janet opened with a Hallowe'en party in honor of
"Millie" W a r d Eldredge ('25) poured. E i g h t - ('27) was married to Nicholas Robert Wilson [Weissmiller at Burbank Hospital. We were the n e w l y w e d s at Lola Burkhardt's home.
een sororities were represented. F r o m each pleased to have Marion Smith ( O i l ) join us Since each couple was charged fifty cents, a
chapter, two girls assisted with the ushering on August 26. T h e marriage took place in \ mt this meeting. T h e October meeting was money making party was combined with pleas-
and serving. I n the receiving line were Mrs. Buffalo where the couple make their home. held at Mary Alice Ford's lovely apartment ure. Our two autumn brides are Bonita Busian
Minnie Hubbard. Grand President of Alpha Vivian Bork ('30) is in New York taking with Vera Riebel and Marion Smith assisting Beverly and Lucille Arnold Denker. On Sep-
Delta Pi, and Mrs. L . M. Emerson, Grand screen tests and doing radio work. Helen T h i s was our first meeting with the bride. A tember 9, Bonita Busian ( I '28) was married
Vice President of Sigma Kappa. At the Hotel Henderson is in Washington, D. C . with her most delicious dinner was served. D u r i n g the to Grant E . Beverly at a simple but very pretty
Touraine on J a n u a r y 27, at 2:15 p. m., the husband who is doing some government work. meeting we were delighted to hear that janct
Weissmiller and Martha McQuilkin had just
Tufts Alumnae Association is holding its an- returned home from the hospital in Massachu-
nual bridge party. This year there is also to setts. On October 25 were privileged to have
be a fashion show from Thresher's. H e r e is Mrs. Breckinridge, the organizer and director
an opportunity for an Alpha O get-together, Chicago South Shore Alumnae Send j-bf the F r o n t i e r Nursing Service, as our guest
at dinner held at the Plaisance Hotel. A f t e r -
and at the same time to help swell the Alumnae Boxes to Kentucky Wards other guests were invited to hear her
Hall Fund.
Helen Snoddy Stevens, B<T>

- + - T H E A N N U A L men's party was held at the
Cafe de A l e x in May. Helen Brown as

Chairman of the Committee decided we'd b e . «
different this year. A dinner and dance was
enjoyed by everyone. A special business meet-