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of the English language and literature at Smith College as well as a
well-known writer; Betty Bond has just completed a library course
at Columbia, having been associated with the Minneapolis public library
and assistant editor of the University of Minnesota Press. Helen Ar-
thur is with Actors-Managers. We often hear of the others as we
read alumna? chapter letters, for they are still serving the fraternity.

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JESSIE ASHLEY ' ADELMA BURD

DEAR EDITOR: I

"To look back over a quarter of a century and seek to recall spe-
cific instances of my trials and tribulations as business manager of To
DRAGMA in 1905 is beyond me. It would mean isolating myself from
my daily work in order to dissassociate my mind from the many prob-
lems it has to solve that it might attain the freedom which invites retro-
spection and remembrance.

"I can truthfully state that the only reaction my mind has to the
question, 'What were your experiences as business manager of To
DRAGMA twenty-five years ago?' is, 'It was hard sledding; a financial
struggle to keep going.' Details have been obliterated by larger experi-
ences, but the general problem left an indelible impression.

"Let me add that those days of association with that great woman,
Jessie Ashley, are precious days in my calendar of events. We had
joyous times overcoming difficulties and pressing forward. Alpha 0
was young and weak then—it has passed its majority and is strong now.
I rejoice to know that To DRAGMA flourishes and still informs and unites
the chapters and carries our message abroad."

Fraternally yours,

ADELMA H. BURD