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merits. A t present she is playing a part
in '"The Trial of Dolores Divine" which
is being broadcast over radio station
Philadelphia Alumnce Give Rush Party
By M A R G A R E T A . L Y N N , <&
A warm, springlike rain tried its best
to dampen the spirits of the Philadelphia
Alumna? at their first fall meeting in
September. I n fact the rain took on the
nature of a cloudburst at Ocean C i t y ,
New Jersey, where a number of girls
were still trying to avoid the unseason-
able heat. Among those who had planned
to drive up from the shore for the meet-
ing was Helen W . Horner '27), our
president. The meeting was in the form
of a tea for new members. Louise K .
Riegel '25), and Margaret A. Lynn,
'26), were hostesses at the home of
the latter. Three new members did ven-
ture forth into the rain, Ruth Dunn
OP) and Annette M u r p h y and Eliza-
beth Schwalbe, from Epsilon Alpha. We
had quite an enjoyable afternoon, i n
spite of the wet weather, hearing about
the plans for Psi chapter's new home,
and examining the boxes of Christmas
cards to be sold by the alumnae. Marie
Campbell ( ^ ) , had been appointed
chairman of the Christmas card com-
mittee.
On Monday evening, October 12, the
• alumnae met at the new home of Psi
chapter, 3434 Sansom Street, in the
midst of fresh paint, rolls of new wall-
paper, and furniture not as yet put into
position. Psi had just moved in but did
manage to have the chapter room com-
fortable for our meeting. Mrs. G. Row-
land Collins ( N ) , Atlantic District Su-
perintendent, was present for a short
time. The Christmas cards, which we
were to sell, were definitely decided up-
on. Gertrude H . Paton ( ^ ' 2 5 ) , was then
appointed chairman of the annual card
party. This is to be held at the College
Club on February 27.
On October 9 every member of the
Philadelphia Alumnae chapter, and mem-
Kansas City Alumnoz to Raffle Quilt
B y R U T H E L L E D G E , <£
Alpha O's who spent the summer in
Kansas City found that there was no
lagging of fraternity activity during
those hot months. The alumnae chapter,
assisted by the Phi actives who were
To D R A G M A
VVFAA. Another of our artists is Lois
Moseley who is staff accompanist fn*
WFAA.
bers of A O I I who were known to be
residing in or near Philadelphia, received
a most enthusiastic letter from Helen
W. Horner, our president, telling us of
plans for the year and urging us to par-
ticipate in those activities. Among other
things the letter told of the merging
of Philadelphia Alumnae chapter with
Psi House Corporation, and of the sell-
ing of Psi chapter's old house. Helen's
efforts to gain new members were re-
warded by a reply from Mrs. Georgia
Gillean Duvoisin ( I I ) , who is now living
near Philadelphia.
In October, also, we gave a rushing
party f o r Psi chapter. The house, which
had been made quite lovely w i t h the
help of several alumnae, was gayly dec-
orated in orange and black, w i t h small
tables lighted by candles, carrying out
the Hallowe'en spirit and also that of
a supper club. Six memtars of N u chap-
ter, who were w i t h M r s . Collins, gave
a delightful sketch as part of the en-
tertainment. T w o members of Pennsyl-
vania's Mask and W i g Club danced, and
Polly Partridge ('30), and Patricia Stev-
enson ('29), sang a duet. Margaret Pierce
('28), accompanied them at the piano.
The active chapter sang A O I I songs and
contributed other stunts to make a thor-
oughly enjoyable evening. Anne Warner
('31), was in charge of the party.
On the first Saturday of November,
we assembled at the home of D r . Pa-
tricia Hart Drant ( * ) . The meeting was
an unusually large one, a group of about
twenty-five. I t was pleasant to see many
members of Philadelphia Alumnae who
seldom come to meetings. There was a
short business meeting, and then a de-
lightful tea, while those present con-
tinued to admire Dr. Drant's unusually
charming home.
here, gave several very attractive and
successful rush parties which varied f r o m
bridge teas and luncheons to swimming
parties, and culminated late in the sum-
mer in a progressive dinner. A group
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from the alumnae chapter went to L a w -
rence early in September to assist Phi
Hurin? rush week. We were most grati-
fied to see the names of several of our
Kansas City rushees included in Phi's
list of pledges.
Since so many of our members were
fn Lawrence at the time for our Sep-
tember meeting, no meeting was held
that month. I n October we met at the
home of Florence Bruce. The assisting
hostesses were M a r y Rose Pecha and
Eva Stacey. A report was given of a
recent rummage sale which added about
twenty-five dollars to our treasury.
Omaha Alumnoz Hear of Convention
By M A R Y A L L I N G H A M , Z
A rush party was the means of getting
all of our members together again this
fall. On September 5, through the cour-
tesy of Esther Smith, a lovely luncheon
was given at Happy Hollow Country
Club for about forty-five, including ac-
tive and alumnae members as well as
rushees. We were fortunate in having
several f r o m our Lincoln chapter, who
were in t o w n to attend the wedding
that morning of Zeta Tate Allingham
(Z Ex. '29), present at the luncheon. The
luncheon table was beautifully appointed
with pastel colored flowers and candles.
At each rushee's place was a dainty cor-
sage which added to the beauty of the
table. Following the luncheon, the after-
noon was spent in playing bridge.
Our first regular meeting this fall was treasurer. As a means of raising money,
held on October 3 at the home of Mabel
Shuman, with Helen Ayres and Laura
Petersen, assisting. A t this meeting we
were glad to welcome four new members
to our chapter, Florence DeRosa Harms
( T ) , and Lois Scofield Snyder, Mildred
Hullinger Fiddock and Ruth Rhamey
Witt, all f r o m Zeta. The rest of the
Syracuse Alumnoz Give Kitchen Shower
By E L I S A B E T H S A D E L M Y E R , X
No sooner had the active chapter em-
barked on its summer vacation than the
Syracuse Alumnae chapter descended on
603 with grim determination to "bright-
en up a few corners" particularly the
kitchen and the sun room. Specifically
speaking the "Alumnae chapter" in ques-
tion consisted, I am told, principally of
five hard-working members, namely,
Ruth Hawks Perry, Grace Stowell, M a r -
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The November meeting was held at
Dorothy Slasor's home, w i t h Helen A p -
pollonio and R u t h Elledge as the as-
sisting hostesses. I t was announced that
the quilt blocks which we made last
winter had been pieced together, and
that some of the members of the M o t h -
ers' Club had lined the quilt and were
quilting it for us. We decided to raffle
the quilt early in January. There were
twenty-two members present at this
meeting, which shows how we are grow-
ing. We were glad to have as a new
member Lillie Lawson DeYoung ( £ ) .
meeting was turned over to reports of
convention.
Our November meeting was a bridge
luncheon given at the home of Hazel
Thomas w i t h Verna Werner, Alice Shee-
hy, and Jean Carman, assisting. Our reg-
ular business meeting was held before
playing bridge and our philanthropic
work, both local and national, was the
main topic. For our local work this year
it was decided that we would aid a very
deserving young girl in continuing her
high school education by providing her
carfare to and from school. Our chapter
is very much in accord w i t h the national
philanthropic w o r k , as outlined at con-
vention, and we are going to do our
best to send our portion of money to the
we are again selling Christmas cards, and
Pauline Hartnett as chairman of the
committee is more than doing her part.
During the last part of January we are
giving a bridge benefit, and Luree
Combs ('31), was appointed chairman
of that committee.
cia Rosbrook, Glenna VanVelde Rich-
ardson, and Esther Hill. The remainder
of the chapter assisted w i t h dollar bills.
We really are proud of the results. The
cupboards in the kitchen have been
painted from top to bottom and a
gleaming new linoleum rug covers the
floor. For the sun room, the girls pur-
chased yards of cretonne which they
made up into pillows and drapes trans-