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means of raising money to carry on this
work. A t the succeeding meetings i t was
finally decided that our Philanthropy
should consist of a $150 scholarship at
the Spaulding School for Crippled Chil-
dren. Should there be a surplus in the
treasury at the end of the year i t is
to be set aside for some larger Philan-
thropic project in the future. The money
is to be raised by the three groups, each
grouping raising its pro-rata share. Now
that we have decided what to do and
how to do it we are going to stop talking
and start working.
And, of course, another topic which
arises at all of our meetings is the 1933
Indianapolis Alumna Honored by Visit from Gratia
President
By H E L E N MADDOCK B A I L E Y
Indianapolis Alumna: chapter began
their regular meetings September 12 w i t h members. A bridge tournament was ar-
a large and very enthusiastic group at-
tending. Our delegate, M a r y Gertrude
Manley, gave a report of the convention,
bringing us many new suggestions on
which to work this year. Many plans
were discussed toward making this year
the most successful in our history. The
greatest aim of our chapter at present,
both as a group and individually, I be-
lieve, is to bring about the closest and
friendliest feeling possible with Beta
Theta chapter as well as being a financial
help. A rummage sale was planned and
carried out in November which proved
New Orleans Aluntnce Give Donation to Children's Bureau
By ROSAMOND H I L L SCHNEIDAU
The New Orleans Alumna: chapter has
had a busy and successful autumn. A t
the June meeting, plans for 1929-1930
activities were discussed and formulated
so that little time was lost when we met
again in the fall.
During October we had to our credit a
rushing party (a kindergarten party with
appropriate costumes, decorations, enter-
tainment, favors and refreshments, when
even the alumnae had a good t i m e ! ) ; a informal supper attended by both actiVs
rummage sale, splendidly managed by
Jean English and her committee, which
netted $43 for our Clinic F u n d ; and a
stationery sale which netted $7.25.
Our November sale of Christmas cards
Alpha O convention which is to be held
here in Chicago, but there \ v i l l be more
about that some other time.
Last month all of the Alpha O's i n
or near Chicago were pleased to receive
the first issue of the Chicago Alumna?
Chapter news letter called the "Alum-
notes." This little pamphlet was most
interesting and we all hope that it will
continue to be published in the future.
Our Founders' Day banquet was cele-
brated by all three groups together at
the Hamilton Club, and we had an
exceedingly good time. We were very
much pleased to have our Editor, Wilma
Smith Leland, present that evening.
successful for both active and alumna
ranged—our chapter being divided into
five sections. There are f o r t y - f o u r girls
playing regularly each month.
The first of October we gave a tea in
honor of Beta Theta pledges at the home
of Ethel Bender Hippensteel.
Our Grand President, Elizabeth Hey-
wood W y m a n , spent a week w i t h us,
dividing her time between Beta Theta
chapter and the Alumna: chapter. On
November 2 a formal dinner was given
in her honor at the Spink Arms Hotel.
Her true Alpha O spirit inspired every
one of us.
earned $70, most of which w i l l go to our
Clinic Fund. The bridge clubs meet
regularly thus creating a small, but re-
liable income. We have been able to
make a donation to the Children's Bureau
to be used in assisting a needy student;
and we followed our usual custom of giv-
ing the actives a Christmas present. j
Interest now centers around Founders
Day celebration. This year i t was an
and alumnae.
Our meetings so far have been larg
and enthusiastic, a new feature being ac-
five chapter representation at each meet-
ing.