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for children. We opened at a local house with Mary Pickford in ' Little
Lord Fauntleroy" as our first offering. We continued these programs for two
months with some success but were obliged to discontinue them because of
lack of sufficient patronage. This lack, many of our friends assured us,
was due to the many cases of flu. whooping cough, and measles in the
"younger set." This may encourage us to undertake programs again next
fall.

In March, Alice Kolb Mason entertained a large group of members. Mrs.
De Wolf and Mrs. Butler were initiated into the alumnae. A Flower Sale on
March 30th and 31st was planned.

On April fourteenth we met with Grace Gilbert in her North Eranston
home. We had several treats. Our dear Julia Norton Clemes returned to
us after seven years in India. Everyone just shouted for joy as they spied
Julia on coming into Grace's hospitable living room. Little Olive Clemes
was disappointed at not having Shirley Ann to play with but suspected
measles kept Shirley upstairs. Another treat was to have Estelle Perry with
us for a meeting and some new girls, Airs. .Tared, Miss Erazer, Mrs. Seymour
and Mrs. Butler and my "Alpha Omicron Pi granddaughter," Gertrude Nizze
in our fold. The last treat was the delicious cake Grace served us. I told
Grace it was too good. We all ate so much that the family wouldn't even
get a taste.

Some practical matters were discussed even among all these good things.
Frances McNnir reported that the Flower and Food Sale held on March 30th
and 31st netted in the neighborhood of $75.00. The Alumnae Chapter also
plans a large subscription dance in May to aid that omnivorous House Fund.

Mrs. Leslie De Wolf. R700 Greenview Ave.. Chicago, has invited us to her
home for the May meeting. In June we are to be entertained in Frances Mc-
Nair's attractive home and garden, 2405 Colfax St., Evanston. So do come if
you are in Chicago, living or visiting. Meetings are held second Saturday
of each month at three o'clock.

MARIE A I C K SWANSON. President, Chicago Alumnae Chapter.

INDIANAPOLIS ALUMNAE

The last of January Mrs. Hennings spent an afternoon with us. In her
honor we gave an informal party at. the home of Cleo Wood. Naturally we
had a good time, we always do when we go to Cleo's, and besides, who isn't
overjoyed with the chance to spend an afternoon chatting with Mrs. Hennings?

We seem to have been busy with meetings all of the time since then.
The regular meeting for February was held with Grace Willis. It was a
splendid meeting—18 girls were there. We are still sewing for the babies
at the City Hospital, and with such a largo group we completed several
garments. The commutes were appointed and the plans started for our
annual state luncheon and dance to be held the first Saturday in May.

Also during that month, we gave a party at the home of Lura Thomas
for our husbands. These parties are always so much fun and seem to have
but one objection, according to the men; that is, they are not held often
enough.

February 10 the Indianapolis Panhellenic sponsored the formation of a
State Panhellenic. Girls from all over the state met at the Lincoln Hotel at
a luncheon and organized. In the afternoon an open Panhellenic party was
given. Stunts were given by the active chapters of Butler College.

We met with Elsie Waldo for the March meeting. Barbara Porter was
Elsie's assistant. Those two girls certainly did serve delicious refreshments.
Ethel Hippensteel, our president, resigned as she and her husband are
leaving April 1 for Boston, Mass. Dr. Hippensteel has received an appoint-
ment in a hospital there. They are to be gone just a year but we hope that
year passes quickly. Mildred MacDonald is the acting president for the
remainder of the year.