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San Francisco Alumnoz Meet Sigma Freshmen
By C A T H A R I N E M E R R I A M , X
The officers of the San Francisco alum-
nee chapter have held regular m o n t h l y perfect.
meetings during the past year where the
business of the fraternity has been dis-
posed of in a very congenial manner.
These meetings have been greatly en-
joyed as i t not only has kept business
problems solved, but has permitted the
renewal of old friendships.
I n early October the annual formal tea
was held at the Sigma chapter house,
when the new freshmen are introduced
to alumnae and friends of the fraternity
and University. As usual the girls were
Providence Alumnoz Hear of National Work
By M A U D E E . C . C O V E L L , B
In April we met with Alice Manchester
Chase ( B 'OS). For various reasons both
the M a y and October meetings were
omitted.
I n November, we were the guests of
Jane Perry Prescott (B 'OS). Helen Eddy
Rose, our president, had much literature
to read to us. The new plan for our na-
tional work and the plans for financing
the same were discussed at length. I t
was the sentiment of the meeting that
the new work was well selected and
worthy of our generous support. The
magazine subscription plan does not ap-
Boston Alumnoz Hear of Michigan Project
By H E L E N A C K E R M A N , A
Everyone is looking forward once
more to our Founders' Day celebration.
This is one time during the year that
the spirit of fellowship is felt by every-
one—that fellowship that makes you
stop and consider why you don't more
To D R A G M A
charming, and the appointments were
Later in the year a tea was given at
Gladys MacDonald's ('22), home where
the new freshmen were introduced to the
alumnae. A l l the girls looked very pretty
in their charming dresses and hats, and
much interest was shown by both the
alumnae and those just entering the U n t
versity.
Due to the severe final examinations at
the university, the Founders' Day pro^
gram w i l l be celebrated in January under
the able supervision of Rose M a r x and
Irene Gay.
peal to us as we have so many other
worthy channels through which we all
subscribe. The sale of Christmas cards
comes under this same category.
We were happy t o hear of the new
chapter at Vancouver, B.C., and here-
w i t h extend our welcome. We are a t
ways glad to hear of the healthy growth
of our sorority. Beta, although now in-
active, is number nine on the Roll of
Chapters, and i t is w i t h pride that we
find ourselves followed by such a splen-
did array of chapters.
often take advantage of the strength de-
rived f r o m i t . The committee in charge
of activities consists of our alumnae presi-
dent, Esther Fowler Schmalz, Annette
M c K n i g h t Harvey, and our active chap-
ter president, W i n i f r e d Blackmer. There
J A N U A R Y , 1932
WH1 be a dinner at the Women's Re-
-jiblican Club on Beacon H i l l , Boston,
on Friday evening, December 11. F o l -
lowing the dinner, four or five girls f r o m
outside will tell about their chapters.
We hope to hear f r o m Helen Bogardus
(T); Ruth Bond Westcott (P, * ) ; Mrs.
gurke (0); and Margaret Douhilt A m o n
(©)• There may possibly be a repre-
sentative from California. Delta chapter
will sing their favorite collection of
AOII songs, and conduct the ritual. Alice
Spear. Alumnae Superintendent of A t -
lantic District, will speak. Alice always
has a message f o r us. She is not only
our Alumna? Superintendent, but is also
our Tufts Alumnae president.
Although Octavia Chapin ( A ) , is no
Lincoln Alumnoz Recall Annual Banquet
By B O N N I E H E S S D R A K E , Z
Zeta's annual banquet was a gala af-
fair at the Lincoln Country Club on
May 22. Mabel Beachley, I r m a Lastch,
Arlene Noble, M a r y Parmalee, and Bon-
nie Drake were the committee in charge.
The convention theme was carried out
in the table decorations and toasts. The
tables were arranged in the f o r m of
the letter " X " in the center of which
was a miniature pine covered mountain
and hotel representing Troutdale-in-the-
Pines. I n the center of each table were
jflny trains and automobiles traveling
toward Colorado beside a pine-bordered
highway. The favors were small suit-
cases. Irene Dawson, president of the ac-
tive chapter, presided as toastmistress
and the following girls responded: A l -
kne Muman, Margaret Upson, Harriet
Nesladek, Elizabeth Evans, and Pauline
Gellatly. The evening's entertainment
Los Angeles Alumnoz Provide Milk Lunches
B y MARGARET JEAN RITTER, A
Cornelia Christmas, having to our re-
gret departed, f u l l of y o u t h f u l enthusi- press representative, Josephine Carr; his-
asm, to teach in Nevada, i t has devolved
upon me to take over the letter-writing.
So please overlook the gaps. A t the A p r i l
meeting the new officers were installed:
president, Helen D i x o n ; first vice presi-
dent, Helene Collin; second vice presi-
Isa Older; secretary, Audrey Bur-
atti; treasurer, Jean D e M e n t ; assist-
ant treasurer, Beth Phelps; correspond-
ing secretary, Evelyn Cornish; assistant
corresponding secretary, Helen Knips;
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longer our Grand Vice President, we do
feel very proud of her—proud of her
untiring service to us. We are quite
selfish still in our thoughts of her and
hope she is even more exclusively ours
now.
The October meeting of our alumnae
was held in Medford, Massachusetts. I t
was preceded by a delicious dinner. A t
the October meeting of the Association
of Tuft's Alumna? Esther Fowler Schmalz
('23), presented more information about
the fine building the Michigan alumnae
have built on their campus. We must not
be unmindful of the fine project we
have on hand. Have you helped? Let
us have Alpha O in the lead.
was concluded with an original Alpha
Omicron Pi song which was sung by the
freshman girls.
The early June days of many Lincoln
alumnae, especially those on committees,
were filled w i t h plans f o r convention.
Except for a couple of rushing parties,
where the alumnae assisted the active
chapter, the Lincoln girls declared a holi-
day until rush week in September. The
first regular fall meeting was a luncheon
at the house w i t h the active chapter on
October 3.
The November 4 meeting was at Em-
ma Beckman's house, with Zu Campbell,
Annie Rosborough, Edith Lansing, and
Alma Rawlings as assisting hostesses.
Plans were discussed for raising funds
for the national philanthropic work.
Bridge was played for the remainder of
the evening.
Panhellenic delegate, Lucille English;
torian, Bertha George; editor, Margaret
Ritter.
In M a y , about forty-five alumnae en-
joyed an al fresco breakfast meeting at
the Uplifter's Ranch, a most attractive
place, followed by cards in the club-
house, and in June we met on the sands
of Malibu, twenty-five strong, for a dip
and a gossip. June was also memorable
by the installation of San Diego A l u m -
na? chapter. Helen Dixon, Helen Haller,