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ANUARY, 1930
hapter who has recently joined our
roup from Chattanooga. Being by
rofession a Contract teacher, she was of
great assistance to those tables playing
he new type of bridge. At the termina-
Memphis Alumncc Library For Children Opens
By ROBERTA W . D I V I N E
Memphis alumna; continued meetings
during the summer, and although per-
onnel varied at each meeting, w o r k suf-
ered no abatement. Our children's l i -
brary at General Hospital formally
opened in September, though really in
operation all summer. We have several
hundred books, each with its neat Alpha
Omicron Pi book-plate (designed by
Martha Ambrose, Kappa Omicron), two
book-cases, t w o file cases and a number
of scrap-books. We owe thanks to Jo-
sephine Conger (Omicron), the first
chairman, for hard work and efficient
management, to Linda Best Terry ( K a p -
pa), who succeeded her, and to Ruth
Nelms (Omicron), who in the social ser-
vice department of the hospital, has been
of inestimable value to us.
In June, our chapter entertained sixty
guests at Linda Terry's home w i t h a
Oklahoma City Alumnce Solicit Membership From
' All State Alpha O's
By FRANCES K E N N E D Y , Acting Editor
Xi's new chapter home is no longer
a dream of the future, but a wonderful
reality of 1929. Each rush event was
hailed w i t h enthusiasm w i t h this as an have netted us. The raffling of an ex-
ncentive. Individual rushing and small
parties were given this summer as a
means of interesting girls who had signed
tor dates w i t h our fraternity. The sea-
son culminated in a delightful colonial
tea at the Oklahoma Club September 1,
when mothers of rushees, as well as the
girls who planned to enter O. U . in the
fall, were entertained. This event was
closely followed by rush itself, with three
*ull dates, and many Oklahoma City
girls found it possible to be at the chap-
ter house f o r the festivities.
I Despite the fact that the chapter house
is completed, our House Fund is by no
fneans ancient history, rather its career
js more strenuous this winter than last.
I o heap the coffers is our goal, and a
*Ummage sale of November 5 served
to form a foundation for the plans which
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tion of the games, colorful score pads
were presented as prizes to the individual
tables, and tea w i t h its accessories was
served to the guests from a table appro-
priately appointed in red.
buffet bridge-luncheon honoring the
graduates and brides.
During rushing season, instead of giv-
ing a party, we did all the arduous work
for the actives, relieving them for the
business of rushing. Then we entertained
the pledges w i t h a buffet supper at the
Lodge, Grace Gilfillan MacQueen, as
chairman.
Later meetings were occupied with
plans for the big Tri-State luncheon we
sponsored, December 7, at Peabody
Hotel, Memphis, celebrating Founders'
Day. Covers were laid for forty-five,
representing three states and five
chapters. Afterwards we joined the ac-
tive chapter in ritual service at the
Lodge.
Editor's note: Roberta's w o r d limit
nearly ruined her letter and her disposi-
tion. I n M a y we'll let her say more.
are forthcoming. The sale of Christmas
cards w i l l close in a few days, and we
are anxious to ascertain the profit they
quisite lace bedspread w i l l take place De-
cember 21. The sale of chances is in
progress.
Founders' Day was celebrated jointly
with the actives at the chapter house,
Norman, December 7. The Oklahoma
City Alumna; had charge of the event.
Tall red tapers tied with tulle, and the
fraternity red rose formed an artistic
background for the inspirational banquet.
Frances Mathies was charming i n her
capacity as toastmistress. Each toast
was eagerly awaited as the initials A,
L , P, H , A , and O were the only clues
on the program. Ruth Black, president
of the active chapter, Mildred Holmes
Green (Iota '22), president of the Okla-
homa City Alumna; chapter, and Mabel
Eddy, president of the pledges represent-
ed their respective groups. M a r y Louise