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TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 15

chosen,—became sisters late in their college course. That is the

proof of the pudding.
My advice to you, then, so far, is briefly:
L Choose for real qualities, not exterior attractions, though

the combination, of course, is good.
2. Do not make superficial objections. T r y to like, rather than

to dislike. I t is good soul-exercise, and usually justified.
3. Get to know new comers naturally, slowly, normally, keeping

the fraternity in the back ground.

4. Do not condescend. Alpha is a duty and a privilege, not a

class-distinction.

5. Do not curry favor. Meet face to face. Stand on your

merits.

6. Choose upper-classmen i f you want them.
7. Be independent of the action of other fraternities, except
where you can co-operate for the good of the college. Do as you
think right, and let stand.
Your chapter will grow better for this simple common-sense
plan, "Quality is i n oneself, after all is said."
Of all these little rules, none, perhaps, needs more general empha-
sis than 2 and 4. Do not make superficial objections. Do not con-
descend. Have the welcoming spirit. Be properly critical, of course.
But whenever you cannot subscribe to a sister's admiration for a
girl under discussion, be sure your objection is real, be sure you hold
it with regret. Be ruled as far as you can by your admirations; and
be sure that your admirations are for things admirable.

STELLA GEORGE STERN PERRY,

Alpha, '98.