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TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI 209

T H E SONG BOOK

"There'll be Song Books and Song Books and Song Books,
And they'll all be A 0 I I , "

This is the ever recurring strain in the subconsciousness of the Song Com-
mittee. Our book w i l l be ready by September, p r o v i d i n g music typographers
are w i l l i n g . We want the book representative o f Alpha 0 f r o m Maine to
California.

For the purpose of encouraging song writing, a Prize Song Contest has
been instituted. For the best song sent i n f o r the new Song Book a leather
bound copy o f the Song Book w i l l be given.

RULES TO GOVERN CONTEST

1. The song must be original, both words and music.
2. The composition must have both literary and musical merit.
3. The song must be plainly written on manuscript paper giving author and
composer and chapter o f each.
4. The song may be written by any member, active or alumna?.
5 . T w o girls may collorate on a song, i n this event, two prizes w i l l be
awarded.
6. A l l prize songs must be in the hands of the committee by June 10. A d -
dress : M r s . Rober Siddell, Lakeport, California.
The nineteen hundred and twenty edition of the Song Book is to be dedicated
to the active chapter which shows the most interest and enthusiasm in song
singing.
As to the nature of songs desired, almost any field is open, but these sugges-
tions are offered: Founders, Grace, Memorial Service, Class, Pledging, Senior
Parting, and Toasting Songs. Rounds are j o l l y and effective. Popular songs
are discouraged. Care should be taken i n the selection of titles. Too many,
"Our Alpha O," "For Alpha O," etc.
Every contribution w i l l be credited to the active chapter, whether sent by
active or alumna? member.
Prices f o r Song Books have gone up like everything else. However, the
f o l l o w i n g scheme has been worked out. For every dollar sent i n by J u l y 1,
a Song Book w i l l be printed and p r o v i d i n g three hundred books are so reserved,
there w i l l be no f u r t h e r charge and the book w i l l be mailed as soon as printed.
I f less than this number are ordered there w i l l be a slight additional charge
per copy before delivery. A f t e r July I the price w i l l be advanced, depending
on number ordered f r o m time to time. I f three hundred copies are ordered
the price w i l l be one dollar and a h a l f ; i f four hundred are ordered the price
w i l l be about one dollar and a quarter.
To be a true A O I I every member should own a new song book. F i l l out
your address slip and mail i t today with the money order to the Chairman of
the Song Committee. Thus encourage your own interest in A 0 I I and keep a
true fraternity spirit.