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Local Pan-Hellenic has lately shown her interest in college ac-

tivities by recommending that the several sororities give a nominal

sum each semester to meet the current expenses of the Women's

Club House Association. This act has brought about a more

friendly feeling among the non-sorority girls, who had felt that

Pan-Hellenic was not giving sufficient support to the much longed

for and needed club house.

A thorough "hashing" over the sophomore pledge day prob-

blem has practically left us where we started. Some of us are ex-

ceedingly disappointed that it could not have been inaugurated here

next year, but unforseen circumstances arose, which made its adoption

unadvisable. We all hope to see it taken up in the near future.

The rushing contract for next f a l l will probably be similar to

that of last year (four weeks). Rushing rules are of the simplest

sort, and are termed "informal." Rushing is conducted as incon-

spicuously and inexpensively as possible. No theater parties, public

entertainments, drives, rushing with men, and expenditure of money

on freshmen are permitted. Pan-Hellenic has favored afternoon walks

and teas, and simple informal dinners. There is a decided sentiment

against discussing fraternities other than one's own, and in discuss-

ing "rushees" with men acquaintances. A l l rushing problems that

may arise and are not covered by the rules, are settled at the regular

weekly meeting, or at a special meeting of Pan-Hellenic. Specific

breakages of the contract have been few and far between. I t is

to be hoped that the harmony and good-will existing among women's

fraternities at Stanford, will continue in the future as in the past

rushing seasons.

I t was to promote a friendly and kindred feeling that Pan-Hellenic

recently gave its annual picnic at the Faculty Club House. Supper

partners were chosen by lot from among the members of the different

sororities. I n this way, no two girls from the same sorority went

together. A gorgeous poppy field near the club house served as the

picnic grounds. Later, class songs, games, and dancing added to

the fun and hilarity. The picnic was voted a decided success in

every way.

Pan-Hellenic feels that it has the good-will and support of the

Dean of Women of the university. She has given her co-operation

in rushing, and has offered many helpful and useful suggestions on

questions pertaining to Pan-Hellenic.

We realize that our local Pan-Hellenic has a large field for ex-

pansion and improvement. A l l of us are working and striving for

a strong, effective local organization, for this means a strong na-

tional organization. MARY C H A N D L E Y , Lambda, '14.