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280 TO PRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI
NEW ORLEANS ALUMN/E
We, of the New Orleans Alumnae chapter, have definitely chosen
and entered upon our social work—the most interesting one can
imagine. The D. A. R.'s have organized a school for immigrant
women, which meets twice a week at the Y. M . C. A., and our
alumna? members assist in the teaching. This is a valuable experi-
ence, for we teach them English in return for which we may absorb
Italian, Greek, or possibly Yiddish—anyway, they are making such
rapid strides they bid fair to graduate in the English classics by the
end of the term.
Kappa Alpha Theta has recently brought up the idea of organiz-
ing a city Panhellenic. Representatives from the various fraternities
are working on this suggestion, but a definite program has not been
worked out yet. Our chapter approves of this more from an edu-
cational standpoint, for we feel that time spent in exchanging views
on dift'eient matters will be far from wasted. Our new Newcomb
has really been begun for we saw the first pile driven; with our own
eyes. We had quite a ceremony attending this auspicious occasion,
Newcomb Alumnae (in which our chapter was well represented),
and students foimed in a procession of some two hundred automo-
biles and paraded from the old grounds to the new. "New New-
comb"' is at present the topic of conversation.
We are certainly looking forward to the fraternity Convention,
for it will be the first one we have attended as an alumna? chapter.
J A N E C. SNYDER, Secretary.
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL ALUMNiE
Dear Sisters:
Snow-bound again! It has been snowing all day and tonight our
city is covered with the whitest of white snow, cold, white, and
glittering with diamonds. Some of you who live i n the warmer
climes would enjoy seeing it. I know.
We of Minneapolis Alumnae seem to be quite busy just at present.
At times it does seem as i f the work would never end. The active
chapter is planning on giving two plays very soon as part of a vaude-
ville, and we are very much interested in the plays and in the
financial outcome.
Our last alumna? meeting was held at the home of Beatrice
Northey, 3834 Pleasant Ave. I t was a purely social affair, and we
had a most enjoyable time. We send our best wishes to you all.
BF.RTHA M A R I E B R E C H E T , Chapter Editor.
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BANGOR A L U M N A
Bangor Alumnae chapter met with Mrs. Doris Currier Treat at
her home in Bangor on February 24th. Although only a few mem-
bers were able to be present, we accomplished some things and
planned many others. We were most happy in having with us Mrs.
Grace Sawyer Benson, of Cambridge, who was visiting relatives
here, and Antoinette Webb who was spending her vacation with her
parents. From "Tony" we were interested to hear of the Boston
Alumna? doings, and of some of the things which were agitated for
the convention. Practically the only business which we have been
able to attend to as yet has been the drawing up and readjusting of
the By-laws. At last they all are arranged, and in order to be sure
that everyone receives a copy, each member of the alumna? chapter is
going to write personal letters to some alumna? telling about the
new chapter and enclosing a copy of By-laws. We feel that Provi-
dence Alumna? chapter is to be both congratulated and envied because
of having Muriel Colbath Wyman near enough to attend its meetings.
On March 17th a meeting was held with Mrs. Claire Weld Dur-
gin at her home in Orono. Decorations, favors, and refreshments
in honor of the day were in evidence. At this time we. did some
sewing for the Children's Home in Bangor, and really accomplished
something in spite of all the questions and answers which were in
the air. Our May meeting w i l l be held at Mt. Vernon House and
since we are to entertain the active chapter at this time, we want a
large attendance out to meet all of the splendid active girls of
Gamma.
With all good wishes to those attending the Convention, and espe-
cially to Kappa whose privilege it is to have so many sisters with her,
A I L E E N E BROWNE HOBART, Chapter Editor.
PORTLAND ALUMN-ffi
Dear Sisters in A O I I :
The regular February luncheon was held at the home of Alice
Collier, president. The Alpha O babies were there "en masse," and
entertained us nobly. No particular business was transacted—just
a cozy, chatty time.
The March luncheon was postponed, as Louise Clawson, the
hostess, was called unexpectedly to Spokane. We were all exceed-
ingly sorry, but are looking forward to her next "turn."
Naturally, we are thilled about Convention, and wish mightily
that we could all be there. There is no reason in the world why
this 1917 Conclave can not be made the very "best ever" in the