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forming this room into a very charming pointed this year. We were glad to wel- mittee composed of Florence Tyler ('21), and that. Mary B. Allison (Ex. '23),
place to entertain our luncheon guests come as a new member Grace Oher- Mary Weise ('27), Marie Barton (Ex. also gave some sidelights on convention.
as the room adjoins the dining room. lander who is back i n Syracuse after ) 2 4 ) , and Robbie Shackleford ('26), Our president, Robbie Shackleford ('26),
spending last year studying in Ithaca. were responsible f o r them. They are then read us the letter about our Na-
Immediately after the opening of col- bound in red covers and tied w i t h red tional philanthropic work. Every one
lege, the alumna; chapter and the actives Our next meeting was held at Emily ribbon. On the inside y o u w i l l find all was most enthusiastic concerning it. We
joined in giving a kitchen shower. We Tarbell's home. Unfortunately, typical tbe "inside information" about the immediately began plans t o raise our
thought it only befitting that our new Syracuse weather was present that eve- flashviile Alumnae chapter for the en- part. We decided to use the money we
cook be the recipient of the gifts. N o ning, and the rain kept a good many suing year, 1931-32. On October IS we realized from the play we were to spon-
bride was ever graced w i t h such a m u l t i - away. celebrated the "Last L e a f " and the sor on November 17, f o r this work.
tude or variety of gifts as were displayed. "Debutantes." We had this meeting at After a tempting salad course, served by
Brushes, brooms, pans, lettuce bags and Ruth Casky Sturtevant offered her Robbie Shackleford's ('26), camp on the following hostesses: M a r y L o u
towels were received as well as some home for our December meeting. The Stone's River w i t h the pledges as our Faulkner (Ex. '26), Elizabeth Frazier
very lovely cake plates which the girls topic of raising money was brought up guests. Games were played, we took a C30) and Virginia Goddard ('29), we
plan to use f o r their teas. but no definite plan was adopted at this trip around the world, and those that adjourned to listen to the Vanderbilt-
time. The chapter voted to send our wanted to, went to Hollywood instead. University of Tennessee football game
Our first chapter meeting was held at red roses to the actives i n commemonu However some couldn't resist doing both, over the radio.
the home of Esther H i l l . The first meet- tion of Founders' Day. Plans were made I for one plead guilty. T h e next was a
ing of the year usually brings forth a at this time to entertain Chi's pledges play written by yours truly with the The play, "Tweedles," by Booth
goodly number and we were not disap- in the near future. help of " B i l l y " Shakespeare entitled, Tarkington was given at the Little
"The Comedy of Errors." The following Theatre by the Stagecrafters. Florence
Detroit Alumna; Rent Books 'actresses showed remarkable dramatic Hayes ('30), was chairman for the alum-
ability: Virginia Goddard ('29), Juliet; nae chapter. The "alums" and actives
By F R A N C E S S A C K E T T , on Elizabeth Frazier ('30), Lady Macbeth; sponsored i t together. I f you have never
Mary Lou Faulkner (Ex. '26), Shylock; solicited f o r "ads," you have missed
The Detroit Alumna; gave a Hallow- meeting, and the members can select Laura Dismukes Treanor ('30), Hamlet; part of your life. Even though there
e'en bridge party f o r the benefit of the the books they want, but delivery of, Mary B. Allison (Ex. '23), Cleopatra. A was, and still is this so-called depression,
mountain people. The decorations were them can be made at a later date. So delightful picnic supper was then served we met w i t h great success. Persistence
black and orange, befitting the season. far, the return has been very satisfac- by the following hostesses: Robbie wins! The play was under the direction
Since the refreshments were all donated, tory. Shackleford ('26), Mary B. Allison (Ex. of Dr. H . B. Schermerhorn of Vander-
we entertained hopes of earning some '23), Burt S. Carter ( I I ) , Marie Barton bilt University, and from report was
money for National's charity program. Births (Ex. '24), and Frances Ewing ('30). one of the best given at the Little
In order to earn more money for the Many wiener cookers decided that wien- Theatre this season. The following f r o m
mountain people, we have formed a November 11—Mr. and Mrs. Franklin ies, slightly black, are more palatable the alumna? chapter ushered: M a r y B .
lending library, of books donated from Fricker (Betty Cossitt), a son, John than those that have no black at all. Allison (Ex. '23), and Margaret Rawls
the private libraries of several of the Arthur. ('30). Florence Hayes ('30), and Robbie
alumnae. Our next meeting was held Novem- Shackleford ('26), were in the box-office.
November 23—Mr. and Mrs. William ber 14 at the lodge. Florence Hayes The night was terrible, it just poured in
The lists are passed around at each Rex (Jean Greenshields), a son, W i l - ('30), who was our convention dele- torrents. Considering all this we were
liam E. gate gave a report. We kept her busy very successful, in our undertaking.
answering questions about this person
Nashville Alumna; Help to Furnish Lodge
By M A R G A R E T R A W L S , N O
During the summer months we dis- can't begin to describe it, you will have Cleveland Alumnce Hear Talk on Books
pensed w i t h our regular meetings for to come and see for yourself.
social meetings. Five alumna: and ac- By B A R B A R A R E H B E R G , Q
tives together were joint hostesses at " A l u m " hearts were carried back to
these parties. One of the most interesting the days when they were rushees at our The regular monthly meetings of the mate little talk on first editions. We
was a picnic at Robbie Shackleford's formal rose banquet which was given Cleveland Alumnae chapter were started are always glad to have as our guests
('26), camp. the first of October. A f t e r the banquet in September at the home of Margaret at meetings o u t - o f - t o w n Alpha O's and
at Belle Meade Club, we went to the Betz Smith (O), with a luncheon. wish that more of you would get in
This fall found us in a new "dwell- lodge, sat around the open fire, sang, touch with our president, Esther Rosen-
ing." I t is really an apartment, though munched on Dot Overall Wells' ('30), The yearly program of meetings was crans at 1559 Northland Avenue while
we like to say "lodge." I t is only half candy, and "rushed," of course. The re- made, and the girls decided to sell in Cleveland.
of a block from the campus—an ideal sult was the pledging of eleven girls. We Christmas cards again this year to earn
location. The actives gave a gift tea for were thrilled at meeting Katrina Over- money for philanthropic uses. The new The group this year voted to pay
the alumna?. We were scampering about all MacDonald ('18), who served as a president, Esther Rosencrans presided. transportation charges for a high school
the place like young brides, admiring matron of honor in Dorothy's wedding. girl who is unable to meet those ex-
and deciding whether this chair should Everyone fell in love with her. Aski We were pleasantly surprised at our penses.
go there, or a lamp. Later at a call Katrina about the rushee who asked president's home where the next meeting
meeting of our association, we passed a her i f she had decided which fraternity was held to meet Lucille Dvorak K i r k Founders' Day dinner meeting will
resolution to undertake the furnishing she was going to pledge. of New York, formerly of Cleveland. be held at Hedwig Shan's home. For-
of one room and to assist in any other, Lucille and her husband have a book mal initiation w i l l be held f o r t w o new
as long as the money held out. Words Y o u should see our year books; we shop in New York, and she gave an i n t i - members.
are so proud of them. Our program com-
