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TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 35

October 9 we initiated Katherine Folmer '10, and Meda Nune-

maker '13.
October 23, we gave an informal dance at the house in honor

of the freshmen, and on October 30, they gave a most enjoyable
Hallowe'en party for the older girls. The house was decorated
with lanterns, cornhusks, and black cats—everything appropriate
to the day. We all voted it a great success, and are very proud of
our freshmen.

Ethel Perkins '10 is a member of "Black Mask," the senior

class organization.

Alfreda Powell '10 is a member of the Cornhusker staff, and

in on the senior play committee.

SIGMA, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
I t was to a strenuous f a l l term that fifteen of Sigma's mem-
bers returned at the beginning of the college year. While all our
time and energy have not been devoted to that important problem,
"rushing," the freshmen question has assumed its usual prominent
role. The Pan-Hellenic rule for this term governing the pledging of
freshmen, was in the nature of a compromise between two oppos-
ing factions, one favoring a short rushing season, the other a long
dignified one. The result is—two pledge days; one at the begin-
ning and one at the end of the term, and—general dissatisfaction.
Sigma, however, has not wasted time grumbling over an unpleasant
situation, but has boldly set to work in quest of the desirable fresh-
men. Six new members have been initiated, Norma Singleton,
Marian Crosett, Evelyn Bancroft, Ethel Porter, Wynne Meridith,
all regular members of the freshmen class, and Rose Gardner, a
member of the class of 1911. Meanwhile rushing goes merrily on,
with the second pledge day looming up in the distance. Many of
the affairs have been so enjoyable that we have often lost sight of
the fact that they were given for the freshmen's pleasure, rather
than our own. The event which the girls looked forward to most,
was a launch party planned for a certain Saturday in September.
Here at the last minute, a rain-storm, put an end to our plans f o r
a trip around the bay, but it took more than a little water to dampen
our spirits. A picnic lunch on the dining room floor, with the girls
grouped comfortably around the fire-place, an impromptu bridge-
party, followed by a visit to the theatre, made a good substitute for
the day's pleasure. We are still hoping to have the launch party
sometime in the near future. Another event, which proved to be a
big success, was a trip to the Cliff House with lunch on the beach
and swimming at Sutro's. With all this mention of launch parties
and swimming parties, you will begin to think that Sigma has a de-