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It was the first opportunity many of Dougall deserve a vote of thanks for
us had had of seeing all the alumnae their efficient work as committee chair-
youngsters together, and the "old folks" men of the hunt which was an innova-
enjoyed the spectacle as much as the tion this year in the regular program
active participants did the egg hunt. of meetings. We hope to make this a
Mary Moore Shanton and Grace Mc- tradition in the future.
Lynchburg Alumnce Contemplate a Children's Library
By FRANCES D E A N E SCOTT
The January meeting of the Lynch- we often feel that our existence is not
burg chapter was held at the home of justified except as a means of keeping
Elizabeth Williams. The principal busi- us in touch with each other.
ness was a discussion of our national
work. The members were all very much The AOIT's here admire the work
interested in planning for a library and that Memphis is doing and want to com-
story hour at one of the orphanages here. pliment them on their resourcefulness,
If the establishment of children's librar- energy, and usefulness.
ies in the hospitals becomes the national
work of AOIT, our chapter has decided In February, the meeting was held at
to offer this service to one of the or- the home of Evelyn and Frances Allen.
phanages. At the present time there is The principal business was the election
no children's ward in any of the hospi- of officers for the year beginning in May.
tals although a children's addition is be- The newly elected officers are: president,
ing contemplated and may be completed Mrs. Robert Scott (Frances Deane, Ex.
by the time plans are formulated for the '26); vice president and secretary, Mrs.
national work. Some of the members Frank Christian (Mary Burnley Wilson
here hope that the library work can be '26); treasurer, Mrs. Richard Yates
done on a very economical basis by (Laura Radford, '07); editor to T o
means of donation of books and volun- DRAGMA, Mrs. Gilmer Craddock (Nan
teer work. In this way our national Atkinson, '13); and historian, Evelyn
funds could be put into some national Allen ('20).
work that all chapters would join in
doing. There is no subject over which The March meeting was held at Mrs.
the Lynchburg chapter becomes more Christian's (Mary Burnley Wilson).
enthusiastic than the establishment of an Plans were made for informing the
Alpha Omicron Pi national work in keep- alumnae not present of the district con-
ing with our sorority ideals. vention to be held in June. Kappa
girls will be hostesses at this convention,
The alumnae here are glad of this and we hope for a big reunion of Kappa
valuable suggestion of a useful piece girls. Our Grand President, Miss Wy-
of work that our chapter can do because man, will be here April 13 to celebrate
our Founders' Day with us. We are
looking forward to her visit.
Washington Alumnce Raise Money to Furnish Pi Delia's
Livingroom
By A L I C E W . CUSHMAN
Early last fall we decided to be re- benefit card parties which were quite
sponsible for furnishing the living room successful. One was held at the home
of Pi Delta's new home in College Park. of Anita Peters and the other at the
Since then we have been very busy in- Thomas Circle Club.
deed with money-making schemes.
The last of March we were busy sell-
Before Christmas we had a "treasure ing tickets for a benefit at the National
hunt." T h e clan gathered at the home Theatre. I n spite of the date it was a
of Anita "Petie" Peters, and each group financial success.
had to work a crossword puzzle in order
to find their "clue." I t was very ex- We have not spent all our time work-
citing. ing, however. I n February we had a
lovely supper meeting at the home of
Since Christmas we have had two Nadia Wright.
