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Alpha Tau Omega." If you say "John Smith was initiated on June
1st" the Fraternity will know what you mean.

Don't say that "Brother Smith resigned from the Chapter." He
never resigns. He may leave, die or be expelled—but he never
resigns.

Don't say "Brother So and So." We are all brothers—and
Palm space is valuable.

Don't say, "Smith is captain of the football team." Tell us which
Smith. Give his first or Christian name if he has one.

Don't write, "In college affairs our brothers are holding the high
standard that has always characterized Alpha Tau Omega." It isn't
necessary. The Fraternity knows that—otherwise your charter would
have been withdrawn.

Don't send "best wishes to sister chapters." Use the Western
Union service if you must do it. Nobody ever reads it in the Palm.

Don't say "three jolly good fellows have recently ridden 'Old
Billy.' " To start with it isn't true. Besides, why not say "initiated?"

Don't say, "We have the finest chapter in the institution." Some-
body may deny it. If you must say it, be sure your Palm taxes are
paid in full.

Don't say, "on the 16th," there are twelve dates of that number in
a year.

Don't "extend a hearty invitation to call." Any one within hail-
ing distance will call as a matter of course.

Don't let the editor do your punctuating. He's a little shy on
English Grammar and might do you an injustice.

Don't compel the compositor to guess at your proper names. He
is a poor guesser.

Don't use the Egyptian system of chirography. Use a typewriter
if you can't write a legible hand.

Don't tell us what a grand Fraternity A T O is. We all know it.
Besides, it's not original.

Finally, don't forget to tell the facts. Be enthusiastic but not
bombastic. Tell all the chapter has done and enjoyed. Tell all your
members have done and achieved. But leave something for the read-
er's imagination. I f you present the facts he can pass judgment upon
your standing.—Quoted from Palm of Alpha Tau Omega by the
Shield of Theta Delta Chi.