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Intersorority council has passed the rule that no girl can be
pledged u n t i l the second semester. They are now having meetings
every week to draw up a set of new rushing rules. A movement has
also been started among the fraternities which w i l l also probably re-
sult in second semester pledging.

SIGMA. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA *

I t seems hard to realize that summer is almost here, which means

not only vacation but horrible "finals," too.

W e l l , to begin at the beginning—our one new Freshman, M a r -

jorie Morris, was initiated on the evening of January 23rd. I t was

very informal, with dancing and "eats" and a jolly good time.

On the 5th of February, our chapter birthday was celebrated.

We received many lovely gifts, among them a Chinese gong f r o m the

Freshmen to remind us i f ever such a t h i n g is necessary, of the hour

of the next meal; the sophomores and juniors contributed a pair of

silver and glass candlesticks, while the seniors donated a lamp f o r

the den. T h e alumnae presented us w i t h money f o r a guest book

and a dozen silver forks. Besides a l l these there were many other

presents, useful*as w e l l as ornamental.

On February 14th we had a Valentine party at the house.

Hearts, as usual, were the chief decoration. T w o days later was

the eve of the Freshie Glee, a very popular affair many of our girls

attending.

Tabor day came off on the 29th of February. The men worked

with a Vim on various improvements for the university grounds, but

were perfectly capable of enjoying sandwiches and "hot dogs," etc.,

that were given them by the women students. Afterwards stunts

were given by the men, such as obstacle races, pie-eating contests

and p i l l o w fights.

March 23rd was Charter day. The dedication of the new Doe

Library was the event, and in the evening a large reception was held

there by President Wheeler in honor of Dr. Putnam,' the noted

librarian of Washington.

On the sixth o f A p r i l our first S p r i n g Festival was celebrated.

I t was considered a huge success by everyone. I t was given by the

women students, and it is hoped that it w i l l become a regular custom.

On the 16th o f this month we gave our formal reception.

Here ends our semester's doings thus far, and I expect nothing

more w i l l happen, f o r we are a l l beginning to " d i g " f o r finals.