Acacia Triad - Summer 1948 - Vol 42, No. 4

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Brother Acacians: The National Conclave of Acacia will convene in Chicago August 26, 27 and 28 at Abbott Hall, Northwestern University's Chicago campus.

Every Acacian should endeavor to be present. The opportunity of witnessing and participating in the councils of Acacia, of exchanging ideas with those of other Chapters, and for fellowship with brethren of every Chapter provide all who attend with a lifelong inspiration.

Mark your calendar now, and be with us at Conclave.

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Acacia, from its inception, has had a tradition that no intoxicants of any kind shall be permitted in its Chapter Houses-the first national social fraternity to take such a position. Following our experience, the authorities of nearly every other national social fraternity have banned their possession and use on their fraternity premises.

The reasons for the rule are sound: The Chapter House is the "home at college" of each member and of all. It should be a retreat to which each may go for quiet, study and rest. Permission for social drinking on the Chapter premises too frequently would result either in the many disturbing the few who wish quiet or in one or a few obstreperous members disturbing the peace of the majority. Each is entitled to quiet and decorum at all times and in all seasons.

There is a place for everything in our scheme of living. It is no deprivation of liberty to require those who wish to drink to do so in the places outside the Chapter House provided for such purposes.

Acacians will not violate the half century-old rule against use and possession of intoxicants on Acacia property. Others must not.

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During the year three chapters have been re-activated following the period of war-suspended operations. Others are in prospect, as well as several fine petitioning groups. The Traveling Secretaries have made possible these expansions. Their onthe-job efforts have brought quick and satisfactory results. Clark, Croyle and Jarrett have demonstrated conclusively the worth of the Traveling Secretary plan coordinated with the Central Office. Acacia's gratitude goes to them.

LLOYD

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RUPPENTHAL ,

National President.

As We See It: Something of a record must have been set by the re-establishment of three chapters in a matter of less than two months this spring. All Acacians are proud to welcome back the chapters at Oregon State, Kansas, and Denver. It's pretty difficult to give credit to everyone who assisted in some way with these chapters but we know it speaks well for George Croyle and Charley Jarrett who have put in long hours and overcome discouraging problems in their successful efforts to build up the Fraternity.

And it is also apparent that there is a re-awakening of alumni interest in many parts of the country. Particularly at Oregon State a number of spirited men showed what alumni can do when they decide that there ought to be a chapter in their area.

We must not forget the chapters which assisted in these adventures.

With the press of exams and activities it took real enthusiasm and interest to initiate and install new chapters; the new chapters will, as a consequence, look to their "sponsors" for inspiration and guidance as they begin to grow. We know that none shall fail.

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This issue of the TRIAD is being sent to a number of alumni who are not subscribers but who have shown by their interest in the fraternity that they want to be part of the national organization and should be kept informed about the expansion and developments of Acacia. The best way for them to do this is to become life subscribers to the magazine by clipping and mailing the coupon on the inside back cover. If they can't afford a life subscription we hope they will sign up for a year or more. All that is necessary is that the coupon be mailed now-we'll see that a bill is sent soon enough. Of course we will take your check now if it h enclosed with the subscription request.

THE TRIAD OF ACACIA FRATERNITY VOLUME XLII

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Northwestern Chapter House National President's Page .

Cover Inside Front Cover

Chicago Welcomes 25th National Conclave

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Three Chapters Reactivated in Two Months

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Rounding up the Lost Sheep

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The Founding of Acacia

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"Acacia's Finest"

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Out West-With Croyle

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Founders Day Celebrations

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Acacians the World Over

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New Initiates

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Doings in the Chapters

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Directory

Entered as second-class matter at the post office In Fulton, Missouri. The TRIAD is the official publication of the Acacia Fraternity, a general college fraternity, originally founded by and restricted to Masons, founded at the University of Michigan, May 12, 1904.

25th National Conclave of Acacia

The TRIAD is published four times each year as a quarterly. The publisher's offices are located at 1205 Bluff Street (The Ovid Bell Press, Inc.), Fulton, Missouri.

Subscription rates are $1.0~ per year, $1.75 for tym years, $2.50 for three years, and $15.00 for life, payable m advance to the National Headquarters.

Notices of change of address, including form 3578, subscription orders, and correspondence of a business nature should be sent to the Acacia Fraternity,

1201-5 Bluff Street, Fulton, Missouri , or to 7530 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois.

William D. Ross, Editor, 7530 Sheridan Road,

August 26-28 Chicago

Chicago 26, Dlinois ASSOCIATE EDITORS Herschel L. Washington, 820 Commerce Building, Kansas City, Missouri; John Erwin, 1220 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois; Cecil H .. H?-as, 1~50 National Bank Bldg., Detroit 26, Mich.; Luther G. Andrews, Stuart Bu1lding, Lmcoln, Nebr.

Artist: Tom Gregory

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Chicago Welcomes 25th National Conclave Biennial business meeting and training school returns to N()f'thwesterns downtown campuSy August 26-28 HAPTER delegates, Advisors, colony representatives, National Officers, and Acacia alumni are all packing their bags, checking train reservations, overhauling the family busses, and polishing their oratory in preparation for the 25th Acacia Conclave-the biggest in history-to be held on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University. With registration scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening, August 25, the National Headquarters staff is feverishly completing plans and arrangements for the expected 200 undergraduates and alumni who will descend upon the Windy City for the three-day session.

As at the last Conclave the traveling expenses of the Chapter Delegate and Advisor will be paid by the National Fraternity and, in addition to them, the room and board of three additional chapter representatives will be paid. It is expected that large delegations will be present from many chapters, especially in the Mid-West. However, several of the chapters in the East and Far West have sent word that they are sending small armies that will put the Chicagoland chapters to shame.

The Conclave itself will see several important questions come to the floor for discussion and consideration. Already strong opinions have been expressed on a number of the issues and the friendly, if heated, discussions promise to leave no stone untur ned in deter mining the policies which will guide the National Officers during the next two years. Reports of the officers at the opening session of the Conclave will cover in detail the advancements and operations of the Fraternity since the last meeting; any man who wants to know just what is going on in his F raternity need only be present for these sessions. At the final Conclave session two new National Officers will be chosen by the delegates.

The Officers' Training School will be an expansion and improvement on those which have been held at previous Conclaves and Regional Conferences. The most experienced talent in the Fraternity will cover all phases of chapter operation and all undergraduates are expected to gain much valu-

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able information from these sessions, which will be directed by Traveling Secretaries Croyle and Jarrett.

On Friday evening will be held the Official Conclave Banquet for all delegates, members, alumni, and their wives and friends. Several hundred are expected to turn out for this outstanding evening of food and fun.

And to add to the gaiety of the meeting an informal party is planned for Wednesday evening. As soon as registration has been finished you will be directed to the secret hang-out for a

"get-acquainted" meeting where you can bend elbows with the many BigMen-in-Acacia who will be on hand.

Even the old-timers are expected to loosen up their vocal chords at this shin-dig; Acacia boys will be bulging out the doors.

So plan to get to the lake-front campus no later than 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, August 25. Bring the coolest clothes you have, and brace yourself for the biggest, bang-up Conclave in history! Be seeing you there!

25th Conclave and Training School Program Wednesday, August 25 Afternoon and Evening-Registration at Abbott Hall, Northwestern University-Chicago Campus Evening-Informal Party Thursday, August 26 9:00 a.m.-Opening session of the Conclave Call to order by National President Ruppenthal Reports of National Officers Appointment of Committees Noon-Lunch 1:30 p. m .-First Training School Session Chapter Leadership Publications and Public Relations The Chapter Secretary Pledge Education 6:00 p. m.-Dinner 7:30 p . m .-Committee Meetings Friday, August 27 8:00 a. m.-8econd Training School Session Finances House Management Rushing Noon-Lunch 1:30 p.m.-Third Training School Session Social Activities Inter-Chapter and Alumni Relations 3:15 p.m.-Second Conclave Session 5:30 p.m.-Pre-Banquet . Gathering 6:30 p.m.-Official Conclave Banquet Saturday, August 28 9:00 a.m.-Third Conclave Session Noon-Lunch 1:30 p.m.-Fourth Conclave Session Election of National Secretary and National Editor

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Three Chapters Reactivated m Two Months Chapter Re-established at Cor-vallis After 16 Years

Jayhawk Chapter Initiated

by K-S A cacians

Den-ver Is Back!

Installed by 'Colorado

By Carl Oscar Arnberg

By Gordon Chapple

By Arthur Genge, Jr.

As alumni members active in the reestablishment of Oregon State chapter of Acacia, so aptly said, "It is indeed rare in life that we can take up where we left off," and returning alumni of the chapter were pleased to note that the original Acacia door plate is again in place on the same old door it occupied when the fraternity disbanded in 1932.

The University of Washington chapter, 18 strong, with their Chapter Adviser, Bernard E. Anderson, and three alumni of Washington were present for the memorable occasion. Two of the old-timers who made the trip from Seattle were Frank W. Scott, '23, and Harry S. Redpath, '23, members of the group which installed Oregon State chapter April 19, 1924.

Ceremonies of initiation and installation to reactivate Oregon State took place April 10 and 11 at the Corvallis Masonic Temple. Nineteen active and two alumni members were initiated by the U. of W. degree team headed by Charles D . Stover, Venerable Dean.

The Washington brethren exemplified the ritualistic work in splendid fashion and remarkable efficiency-"smooth as silk," and the newly made Acacians were given a very good impression of the fraternity. They appreciated it all the more when they realized it meant hours of practice and diligence to attain the outstanding performance of the work.

Candidates initiated included Parker Bailey, Rex W. Beeman, Ray N. Breauser, Warren Myllenbeck, Marion Dazey, Abraham Schroeder, James Sampson, Fred Moe, Robert Neer, Ted Pimm, Robert Porter, Paul Rowe, Carl Wilcox, Ben Fortner, Marvin Hill, George Osborne, Ray Hare, Andy Smith, Harvey Barnicol, Carl 0. Arnberg, and Homer Carsons. Newly installed officers included Andy Smith, Venerable Dean ; Ray Hare, Senior Dean; Marion Dazey, Junior Dean; Harvey Barnicol, Treasurer; and Rex W. Beeman, Secretary.

Acacia was originally installed at Oregon State April 19, 1924, when Square and Compass Club, local group organized in 1921-22, petitioned and was granted a charter by the national organization. George Hellerich was the (Ccmtinued on page 88)

One of Acacia's oldest chapters, Kansas, is now on the road to recovery!

Disbanded for the war, it was not until the week-end of May 1-2 that the Fraternity found itself with an active chapter in Lawrence. Initiation of twenty-one men by the capable Kansas State Chapter culminated seven months of hard work on the part of alumni, traveling secretaries, and the National Fraternity.

Following the ceremonies of initiation a banquet was held on Sunday, May 2, in honor of the new chapter.

Among the alumni who welcomed the group were L. H. Ruppenthal, National President of Acacia, Kenneth Ford, W. T. Armstrong, John Paynter, and traveling secretaries Charles Jarrett and George Croyle, both of whom had devoted much hard work and patient effort to the re-activation program, and to whom should be given much of the credit for its success.

Last October a small group of fellows, headed by Tom Armstrong, son of an Acacia alumnus, got their heads together with the idea of reactivating the Kansas Chapter. The National Headquarters sent Charlie Jarrett to the scene to organize and instruct the nucleus of the chapter. Soon things began to move-not always in the right direction-but, with the guidance of Vernon Mahon and local alumni, the picture gradually brightened. Until March the group's weekly meetings were held in Mahon's home where plans were made to enlarge the colony.

Several parties and smokers saw additional pledges and prospects brought into the fold.

Big problem in the re-activation was the lack of housing. With Mahon on the ball progress on a house began to speed up; finally one house was located, only to be discovered to be zoned in a non-fraternity area. Efforts to have the area rezoned met with the opposition of the townspeople. However after the installation the housing com:nittee r~ally went to work with the result that the chapter now is located at 12th and Tennessee Streets in Lawrence.

Officers elected by the new chapter include: William Wilson, Venerable Dean; Glenn Vernon, Senior Dean; (Continued on page 94)

Official reactivation, initiation of twenty-five men, and installation of officers of the Denver Chapter were accomplished on May 29 and 30. Reactivation took place at a banquet held in the: Cosmopolitan Hotel, wherein the old charter was presented by Herschel Washington, National Editor, to the new Venerable Dean, Bill Pennington.

This marked the climax of eight weeks of concentrated organizational work under the tender tutorship of George Croyle, innumerable blowouts, thrown rods, and a torn-up road between Denver and Boulder. The pressure of neglected finals made the degrees particularly successful on the part of the administering of the b reth r en from Boulder (praise be to Allah) , the Wyoming delegation, and various and sundry other satellites, stars, and glistening brass, including, besides the national officers, Jack Lunsford, Advisor for Colorado Chapter; Dr. Robert Lewis, Past National President; and Tommy Thompson, Denver Alumnus.

Shortly after the organization of the Colony and the intramural baseball team (which only tied for second place in the league), Mr. Like Smith, 32nd degree Mason improved morale by a $1,000 donation to the Housing Fund, and clinched things with a "Victory Party."

At the banquet, mild was the statement by Assistant Dean of Students Walt Jewell: "more than glad to see Denver University's Acacia Chapter reactivated . . .. ";for he failed to mention the whole-hearted cooperation of his office and the office of Dean of Women Cushing, without whose aid University clearance could not ¡have been accomplished. Nor was mention made of Campus approval from IFC (which invited us to the big Year' sEnd Interfraternity dance), and gracious invitations to open houses from the campus sororities.

Less mild were the remarks of Justice George Luxford of the Colorado Supreme Court, guest speaker, Charter Member from Iowa. And still less mild were the words of caution, and the serious encouragement spoken by Roy Clark and "George" Washington, (Continued on page 89)

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first Venerable Dean of Oregon State Chapter. Charter members present at the reactivation ceremonies included J. C. "Dinty" Moore, '24, Merle P. "Pinky" Bailey, '24, whose son was initiated with the present group; Joe T. Skelton, '24; C. C. McBride, '24; Earl Mathis, '24, and Jess C. Kimmel, '24, who later returned for further study and became Venerable Dean of the chapter.

One may say the stars were favorable toward reactivation of Acacia at Oregon State. After George Croyle, traveling secretary, contacted alumni members as to the possibilities of the chapter returning to th e 0. S. C. campus, events and developments moved swiftly. The old members met in Portland and decided to reactivate the old Alumni Corporation and elected the following officers: Chris K. Gabriel, President; Charles H. Reagan, VicePresident; David B. McFarland, Secretary; Fred G. Johnson, Treasurer; Trustees: Sam N. Peterson, Harry Byers, Ernest T. Stuhr; Corporation Attorney: Wilmont K. Royal (Harvard '08).

Inquiries had been received by the National offices from a campus group known as Square and Compass (no connection with 1921-22 local), from Fred Moe, and other interested persons. Meetings were held in Corvallis with Delmer Goode, Professor Herman A. Scullen, P rof. P. M. Brandt, Chris Gabriel, Dave McFarland, James C. Moore, Ernst Stuhr. In the meantime they had negotiated for the purchase of the same house Oregon State Chapter had when it relinquished its charter in 1932, from the faculty member who was the owner at the time, and subsequently papers were signed and possession was obtained March 1, 1948.

With the sanction of the college authorities and the Student Interests Committee, purchase of the house, welding together of the organization known as Acacia Club, conditions (Continued on page 98)

Top: Members of the Oregon State Chapter.

Middle: Oregon State and Washington Acacian s.

Bottom : Acacia alumni presen t for the Banquet.

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Denver is Back . . .

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but Master of Ceremonies Waldo Riffenberg, Denver alumnus, kept the baked ham well seasoned.

Around the lump in his throat, Bill Pennington, Venerable Dean, spoke about the plans for reactivation of the Denver Alumni Chapter, and the Mothers' and Wives' auxiliary.

"Things-that-happen" kept eight men on the Pledge List: Roy Adams, Charles Bloedorn, Arthur Genge, Jr. , Howard Helm, Richard McElheny, Leonard Overholt, William Pryich, and Eugene Miesch, for some of whom a summer initiation is planned.

The mother Hen and Duckling relationship was sweated through by Carl F. Parker, Faculty Advisor (Acacian from Northwestern) , and paralleled (we understand) by Mrs. May, that greatest of Denver Boosters.

Those initiated at Boulder include: Harold Anderson, Junior Dean, John Becker, Robert Blatt, John Bonner, George Breckenridge, Robert Coomes, Lester Eisele, Orner Green, Winfield Harrington, Robert Hatch, Lesley Hull, Paul Jensen, Richard Johnson, Howard Manary, Carl Nielsen, Secretary, Raymond Norr is, George Patrick, Senior Dean, Charles Pennington, William Pennington, Venerable Dean, Walter Peritz, Donald Powell, Leonard Richie, W an¡en Tomlinson, Gerald Vossenkemper, Raymond White, Treasurer.

Amid honors of the members of the group, and honors at convocation were the following: Editor of the school year book, 1948-49; one member among sixteen highest scholastic standing of ten thousand students for a year's time; and two members to honor societies (Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Delta Kappa).

Into the midst of plans for the summer descended Ray Thomas, National Counsellor, with much-needed information on the wherefores and whereases of house procurement. It is expected that the summer will see this problem solved.

Kansas Reactivation Top: George Croyle, Charles Jarrett, L. H. Ruppenthal, W. T. Armstrong, Kenneth Ford , and John Paynter, speakers at the installation banquet.

Middle : The Kansas Chapter.

Bottom: Officers of the new Chapter.

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Rounding Up the Lost Sheep

By The Old-Timer (This is the fourth and last of a series of articles on winning and keeping alumni interest, written by an old grad who desires to be anonymous)

"INsistheoffirsttheof alumni this. four-chapter analyproblem, some general aspects of the relations between active graduate members of our Fraternity were discussed. The second listed some things which undergraduates should do, or should not do, and the third dealt with things which alumni should do or avoid doing. In this closing article I shall try to cover, so far as possible, some aspects of the matter of missing alumni and how to find them.

This subject is exceptionally timely at this juncture in national affairs, for we are going through that era of unrest which, for lack of a better name, may be called post-war years. During and after every great period of extensive change, be it war or depression or plague, there is an inevitable period of confusion, uncertainty and rapid activity. Men move from place to place with bewildering frequency. Address lists become obsolete overnight. One day you see Bill on the street and he says he expects to be at a certain location indefinitely. You jot down the address-and a week later Tom tells you Bill has been transferred to the West Coast, or Steve reports that Ed told him Bill went to England.

You can't keep track of your friends with a scoreboard.

That condition of rapid change and difficult communication continues long after the end of the war, or the depression, and four or five years may pass before a majority of men on any address list can be sure of getting their mail at the points to which you direct them. Some have dropped out of sight and nobody seems to know where they are. Others bob up far from where you expected to find them. Chums have drifted apart. George fails to get a Christmas card from Henry because Henry lost the address of George. Dick calls up the number of his old classmate Arthur and finds that the telephone has been discontinued. All in all, war's postlude is a riot of confusion for those who are trying to keep track of many men scattered over a continent and beyond the seas.

That condition is chronic to a certain extent, in the affairs of fraternity sec-

retaries. Even in the best of times they have in their index files some cards on which "mail returned" indicates the brother is lost. After a war the number of missing alumni is much greater.

But one complication which cannot be remedied easily is that the active chapter gets a new secretary every year or even oftener, and the incoming secretary knows few of the alumni in person. The rest are merely names in an index.

The national organization of a fraternity has more continuity in its secretarial staff, of course, but the first indication that an alumnus is lost is that his own chapter cannot contact him. It is from the active chapter that the national headquarters gets its new addresses, as a general rule. Moreover, an alumnus who has been out of touch with his fraternity, and who desires to re-establish contact, is far more likely to write to his own chapter that to the national headquarters. The chances are ten-to-one that he will remember the address of the house where he has lived, long after he forgets that of the office he never saw.

Did you ever talk with officials of other fraternities and get a line on the extent to which they experience the same problems? Any session of a PanHellenic Council may be turned into a forum for comparison of ideas and observations ; and a note of inquiry to a number of fraternity offices will yield an amazingly similar crop of responses.

Perhaps the surprise of the inquirer is unjustified, for it is natural that similar organizations of men in similar situations and environments should encounter similar reactions among their members in various age groups among actives and alumni.

If you take the trouble to inquire, you will find that every time the national office of any college fraternity undertakes to publish a directory of members it finds a notable portion of them cannot be located. In a post-war period the list of missing men may be 10 per cent of the entire living membership. In many cases it has been as high as 12 per cent, even 15 in the case of an exceptionally large membership.

On the other hand, whenever a fra-

ternity headquarters staff puts on a campaign to reduce the number of "lost" members on its roster by trying to track down as many of them as possible, that fraternity is extremely fortunate if a year or two of intensive work cuts the number of missing to 5 per cent. In a few instances the labors of an office staff have been repaid with as low a figure as 4.5 or even 4 per cent unaccounted for in the roster of living members; but the Interfraternity Conference hears such statistics from few delegates, and on few occasions.

The missing alumnus is a tragedy.

The word "missing" on his card speaks eloquently; it tells of a derelict adrift on an uncharted sea, a man whose old friends know not where to find him, nor never in which direction to look.

The notation of "mail returned" preaches a sermon on sins of omission; it is a mute confession that someone has blundered.

No use trying to determine the responsibility-the alumnus himself, the active chapter and the national headquarters all are likely to deserve some of the blame for the fact that Brother Onetime Rooter, of the class of Nineteen-Numerous, has vanished and the postmaster is sending back all mail (Continued on page 96)

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The Founding of Acacia

By William J. Marshall The Formation of the National Organization May 12, 1904, to June 26-30, 1905 S I HAVE stated in my previous article, an attempt was made along about 1899-1900 to consolidate the various college Masonic Clubs into one national collegiate qrganization, but the project did not materialize.

During my membership in the University of Michigan Masonic Club 1897-1903, I served as secretary for a time. During this time I had knowledge of other Masonic Clubs in other colleges and universities and corresponded with their members. Therefore, when the Michigan Masonic Club was being reorganized on a fraternity basis it was considered wise to m ake provision for future chapters in other colleges and universities. We wished to deviate somewhat from the regular Greek letter fraternities. We conceived the idea of naming our chapters by the Hebrew letters rather than by the Greek letters, thus our chapters were named Aleph, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, He, etc., of Acacia. This no doubt was one of our early mistakes.

We did not realize at the time that Acacia might be classed or looked upon as a Jewish fraternity. Our aim was to be distinctive and just a little different. We decided not to be just another Greek letter fraternity.

Acacia grew and became one of the leading fraternities both in scholarship and prestige. It was later deemed best to drop the Hebrew letters and to designate the chapters by the names of the colleges. Thus "Michigan Chapter." "Washington Chapter," etc.

As stated in the previous article, Aleph chapter of the Acacia fraternity became legally incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, May 12, 1904. The news of the forming of the new Masonic college fraternity at the University of Michigan was published in many of the principal newspapers throughout the United States.

Within the following several weeks many letters were received from prominent Masons and various Masonic organizations from all parts of the United States, inquiring about this new college Masonic fraternity.

Letters were received from many college men who were desirous of learn-

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ing about this new fraternity and re- received fr om a group of students at quested information as to the steps Leland Stanford University, Palo necessary to become affiliated with it. Alto, California, for a chapter of Being secretary of the Michigan Acacia. The petitioners had fulfilled (Aleph) Chapter at the time, it was all the requirements laid down by the my duty to answer all of this corre- Michigan Chapter. Instructions were spondence. To those who wer e de- sent to Brothers J. W. Hawkins and sirous of organizing Chapters of the W. S. Wheeler who were then located Acacia fraternity the following instruc- on the Pacific Coast, to visit and intions were sent: vestigate the group at Palo Alto and 1. Form a temporary organization if found entirely satisfactory to conor club of Master Masons who are stitute the chapter and install the ofcongenial and would make good fra- ficers. Thus Beth (Leland Stanford) ternity rna terial. chapter of Acacia became a reality 2. Any club name may be chosen November 14, 1904. for temporary purposes.

2. On November 25, 1904, a petition 3. For the group to obtain and main- was received from a number of stutain a house in which its members dents and faculty members of the Uniwere to live. This would assure sta- versity of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. bility and permanence. These men The Kansas (Gimel) chapter was conwere not to belong to any other col- stituted and the officers were installed lege fraternity.

November 25, 1904 by Brother Harlan 4. When the preliminary work had P. Rowe. been accomplished they were to sign 3. On December 6, 1904, a petition and present a petition giving all the for a chapter of Acacia from a group details and facts concerning their of students and faculty members of group to the Michigan (Aleph Chap- the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, ter) asking for a chapter of Acacia.

Nebraska, was received. Nebraska 5. That Michigan (Aleph) Chapter (Daleth) Chapter was installed Febwould act upon the petition and if the ruary 1905.

Michigan Chapter found everything 4. In Mar ch 1905 a petition was resatisfactory and felt that their group ceived from a group of students and could and would uphold these re- faculty members from the University quired qualifications then Michigan of California at Berkeley, California.

(Aleph) would send a delegate or This petition was approved by the representative to investigate and if Michigan Chapter and a dispensation found satisfactory he would see that was given (Beth) Leland Stanford proper officers were elected and pro- Chapter to constitute the new chapceed to constitute the chapter and in- ter and install the officers. California (He) Chapter was installed April 10, stall the officers.

6. They were also informed that 1905.

Thus the California chapter conMichigan (Aleph) Chapter intends to exercise complete and sovereign au- stituted and officers installed made thority over all chapters until at least five active chapters of Acacia. ¡with five chapters were duly constituted the five active chapters in operation and installed, then Michigan (Aleph) and complying with the instructions chapter would call together delegates given, the various participation groups, from the other four chapters to meet as before stated, Michigan (Aleph) at Michigan Chapter house to perfect Chapter called a meeting of chapter a national organization at which time representatives or delegates into conMichigan (Aleph) chapter would sur- vention June 1905 at the Michigan render to the national organization (Aleph) Chapter house.

Each chapter was represented at thus formed its entire or sovereign the first meeting of Acacia Conclave. authority.

Petitions were soon received com- This first Acacia Grand Conclave was plying with the above mentioned let- held at Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 1905. At the meeting, ter of instructions: 1. In October 1904 a petition was (Continued on page 94)

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uAcacia,s Finestff The Second Installment of Outstanding Undergraduates Chosen by Their Chapters Ward Williams

Will Martin

Indiana

Syracuse

Indiana chapter's outstanding senior is also Indiana University's outstanding man in the field of sports.

Ward Williams, captain of the basketball team, comes from Colfax, Indiana, where he graduated with the high school class of '41. During his first year at Indiana, he received freshman numerals in both baseball and basketball, and has since received three letters in basketball and three in baseball. In his sophomore year he was All-Conference center. He also pitched a shut-out baseball game against Notre Dame.

In addition Ward has been strong in intramural sports. He high-jumped over six feet, won the cross-country intramural run, played end on the touch football team for three years, and led the volleyball team to an undefeated season a nd the intramural championship. He is married and has a son, Philip, for whom he foresees a great basketball future because of his long fingers. But despite Ward's participation in spor ts of ever y nature, he came through with a 2.9 average last semester (based on a 3.0 scale).

Thus, Ward's graduation is the loss of a sportsman for both the university and the Indiana Chapter of Acacia.

Will Martin leaves the portals of the Syr acuse chapter in June for wider horizons and new fields to conquer, but Wilbur J. fr om Warsaw, N. Y. , won't be forgotten here.

His nimble fingers rumple the ivories rapidly and harmoniously enough to keep him in constant demand ; two local orchestras have featured Bill on the keyboard. There's no one better known in campus musical circles than he.

Yet while at Syracuse his musical accomplishments have been far from his only claims to fame. And his activities within the house have always been unselfishly and tirelessly devoted to the welfare of the fraternity.

Way back when, in his freshman days, Will represented Acacia in Men's Student Government and at the same time was house president of his university living center.

A member of the University Chorus and Men's Glee Club, jocund Wilbur also held the Treasurer's office in the Italian Club, combining all with his frequent appearances on the bandstand.

Ranked with the brainier segment in the upper fifth of his graduating class, he majored in insurance in the

College of Business Administration, but hasn't decided definitely on any one of the several job possibilities open to him. Chances are, however, that he'll be located in Pitssburgh or New York City.

JoHN E. LAKE

Herbert Smith Michigan The Michigan Chapter has chosen Herbert Smith its most outstanding senior. Herb was initiated into the fraternity in January of 1943. He served as Junior Dean before being called to service in the army. After three years in the infantry, one of which was spent in France and Germany, Herb returned to Michigan to complete his work in mechanical engineering. As one of the firs t members back, he was instrumental in reorganizing the chapter, locating former members, and rejuvenating the chapter house, which, after being rented as a girl's dormitory during the war, was in bad condition. At this time he was elected secretary and continued for two terms in this capacitv. He is now serving as pledge master for the chapter. Herb has also been active in our interfraternity sports activities. playing on the basketball, baseball and horseshoe teams.

Herbert is a member of several campus organizations including Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Pi Tau Sigma, national honorary mechanical engineering society. Recently elected on the basis of scholarship and personality to Tau Beta Pi, he is now acting as treasurer 0f that group.

As for future plans. Herb will be marr ied to Mildred Scherdt of A11.n Arbor June 19th and will continue school here next year.

Robert Waterfield Cincinnati

WARD WILLIAMS

WILL MARTIN

Few Acacians at Cincinnati can recall the days when Robert Waterfield, Cincinnati's outstanding man of the year, was not busy in some phase of work which would benefit the fraternity. Although he just completed a

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93 there is the patter of little feet around the house: two children, that is. He is a former member of the Student Assembly; past president and secretary of the Square and Compass Club, an organization of student and faculty Masons ; and a member of Phi Eta Sigma, honorary Freshman fraternity.

He received the Pi Alpha Sigma, honorary government fraternity , scholarship for the current year. He has done an excellent job and is to be congratulated for his work.

James Campbell California

Ira Gallaway, retiring Venerable Dean, was chosen Outstanding Acacian for the year. Ira was one of the principal organizers of the present T exas Chapter. Ira is married, and

Our choice for the outstanding senior is one whom we think really merits the title. Jim Campbell, the present Senior Dean, is our choice, and the B .M.O.C. is about as modest concerning his accomplishments as anyone.

Jim was graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, in February, 1945, and that spring he enrolled at Cal. By attending summer sessions he has reached the status of a senior, with a major in the personnel administration field of business administration, at the age of 20.

But his constant studying did not prevent the youthful scholar from taking part in campus activities. In his sophomore year, he was an active member of Tower and Flame, the sophomore honor students' society, and the sophomore student council.

During his "short year" as a junior Jim was active on the staff of the Blue and Gold, the California yearbook, and during his senior year has been appointed Manager of the same. Also during this last year he has held office in the associated students' Activities

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ROBERT WATERFIELD

year as chapter treasurer and has recently been elected as rush chairman, Bob has always been willing to do more than his share of the numerous tasks around the chapter house. No one ever tells Bob what to do. He notices the tasks to be done and does them efficiently in his own way. He is never too busy to help someone with a problem, and because of his willingness to get work done, Bob has become one of the best liked fellows in our chapter.

Bob began his college career at Wilmington in September, 1942. Six months later in March of 1943 Uncle Sam intervened and called him into service. Once in uniform, Bob was stationed in Texas as a company clerk.

September, 1943, rolled around and Bob was sent to Penn State where he was active in A. S . T. P. Bob joined the ninety-fifth division of the infantry in April, 1944, at which time he was sent to England and then on to France, where he was wounded in action. In August of 1945 Bob received a disability discharge and one month later he enrolled as a physics major in the Liberal Arts College of the University of Cincinnati. In November Bob joined the Cincinnati Chapter of Acacia. At present he is working on his master's degree at the university, but he still finds time to take more than an active share in Acacia.

RICHARD D . MILLER

in uniting the members after they started back to school, pledging a new class and getting the chapter active again. The boys showed their confidence in him by electing him V enerable Dean for the first year. Under his leadership, the chapter house reopened and the chapter got off to a good start. Stone, as V .D ., was instrumental in the reactivation of the chapter at Oklahoma A. & M. He was a business student and was graduated in J anuary.

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Odell Stone Oklahoma Oklahoma Chapter's choice as "Man of the Year" is Odell Stone. Odell, a pre-war member, played a great part

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94 Coordinating Committee, th e senior council, and has fo und time for the Military Association, b eing an officer in the ROTC .

While all this h as been going on Jim has b een pledge presiden t, and chairman of th e H omecoming decora tions committee, in th e spr ing and fall of 1946, resp ectively . L ast spr ing Jim w as Junior D ean , doing a nice job of h andlin g the social activities, and this spring h is office of Senior Dean is even m ore deser ving of his tdent of being a ble to do a job well, and still· be a great guy to have ar ound.

LAVERNE KIMBALL, JR.

Rodney Fahs Franklin F r anklin Chapter's tall, balding, and bespectacled Rodney Fahs was chosen as its most outstanding senior because of his likeable per sonality and warmth of feeling. Six ·years ago Rod took on the duties that matrimony br ings with it and since the time of his coming to Pennsylvania has been kept busy trying to be a good family man over the week-ends in his home in York, Pa., and a conscientious student and fraternity man during the week.

Rod has held the duty, for almost a year now, of "easing" the fraternity dues as painlessly as possible out of the members each month, and has held the other responsibilities that go with the job of fraternity treasurer. P r octoring at night school several times a week helps to make Rod's life a busy one. In addition Rod has been doing accounting work in his spare time for several business concerns.

Recently his friends at home in York placed his name on the ballot for the office of county auditor of his burrough. Rod had heard of the idea, but thought his friends were kidding him when they mentioned the subject to him. Without being able to devote any of his time to the effort, his friends almost succeeded in having him elected.

This is merely an illustration of his popularity with those with whom he meets.

Rod was the originator of the idea of having Franklin Chapter acquire a television set. To those of us who will remain at Pennsylvania for some time to come, the television machine will ever remind us of one of our best members.

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Ohio State Unanimous choice at Ohio Sta te for the outstanding senior is Donald J .

H axton. Don is 25 year s old and is th e gift of Massillon, Ohio.

He atten ded Wash i ng t on High S ch ool in Massillon and gr aduated in 1941, m u ch to the good luck of Ohio State and Acacia. During his high school days he served as Student Dir ector of the band and was a member of the track team, among other activities.

During the summer following graduation Don taught music and directed the band at Toledo Waite High School. In the autumn he enrolled at Ohio State in the College of Education, majoring in music. Since that time he has had a varied life of music activities.

He played for two years in Ohio State's famous marching band.

When Uncle Sam declared he was in need of good men Don volunteered.

He served in the Air Corps as a radioman and later in the Air Corps Band.

He was discharged in 1946 and played a summer stand with a dance band in St. Louis before returning to Ohio State in the fall.

He currently plays a trombone in the Symphonic Band, and was recently awarded a key ·for long and loyal service with this band. His other activities at Ohio State include membership in Phi Mu Alpha, music honorary; the band club; and the OSU Jazz Forum.

Scholastically Don is right up in there, maintaining a respectable 3.0 cumulative ratio.

With Acacia he has also serverl intensively. Before the war he was S enior Dean for a time and in 1946-47 served as Junior Dean. Still available and ever willing, he was again chosen as Senior Dean in our recent elections.

He has been active in 1> 11 of the chapter's sports, including ?.nd b aseman on the 1947 league champions, and a spot on the 1948 runners-up bowling team.

Donald J. Haxton will graduate in the fall of 1948 and will go on to continue his brilliant career in music with t~e good wishes of all Acacians, espeCially Ohio Staters.

est in the great blue yonder from his experiences as an air cadet during the war. He became a member in good standing in the world's affairs some twenty-two years ago in New Albany, Indiana. He is an individual of strong and oft-quoted opinions, drives a blue Chev like mad about the countryside, is devoted to a rather imaginative wisp of sprouting something on his upper lip. Davis is a member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences at

cu.

Bradbury, the second of our seniors, was not, contrary to popular misconception, born in the depths of the Matto Grosso, brought up by an old Indian witch woman, and fed an infant diet of old snakes and toadstools.

No, he was, rather quietly, brought forth in Richmond, Virginia, claims as his home Albuquerque, New Mexico, spent a number of his childhood years in Bolivia, from whence he came with a Spanish of Castilian accent but plebeian vocabulary. In the Marines for about three years, he boasts the obviously valuable accomplishment of being able to order the finest Russian vodka in Spanish-flavored Chinese.

Bradbury is also a man of strong opinions, one who protests against the injustices of the world and college professors without any appreciable results but with ever increasing vigor.

He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Buff Ski club and was the chapter 'secretary for a quarter.

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Kenneth Tyson, Junior Dean; Robert Ford, Secretary; and George Kroesing, Treasurer.

At the time this is written the chapter has already pledged seven more men: Donald Anderson, Erwin Coope.r, Lester Main, Ralph McClung, Wilham Love, William Eves, and Willard Dean; these men will be initiated in the fall.

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Charles Davis William Bradbury Colorado Colorado, having but two seniors prefers to consider both ~f them a~ ?utsta~ding gentlemen so, for your mspectwn, we present Charles Davis and William Bradbury. Davis, known to the members as "Dusty " hails from Liberal, Kansas (from ~hich bit of ?arren land comes his nickname) , and Is a budding aeronautical engineer.

Dusty may have developed his inter-

the first National Constitution of the Acacia Fraternity was adopted, and the other necessary machinery was set up to send the Acacia Fraternity on its way as a National Intercollegiate Organization.

May I say in closing that I have met many Acacians from many chapters since Founders Day, May 12, 1905.

Everyone of them has been a gentle~an of the very highest order, living a hfe based on good moral character, through higher education, always searching for truth and finding it, endeavoring to impart it to others.

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WO years ago Acacia's National Council carefully set up an expansion program; since then Acacia has chartered two chapters and reactivated five. Progress has been slow but steady, and the hope remains that in the next two years Acacia will have attained strength greater than that enjoyed in the peak years of the 1920's.

In order to realize this ambition it will be necessary for each of the member chapters to become interested, in the fullest sense, in Acacia's expansion, and wherever possible lend assistance and material aid to those men working in the field.

The alumni of the Fraternity can also be invaluable in the furtherance of the expansion program. Many alumni feel that they cannot contribute materially to Acacia's present-day program. Lack of spare time tends to foster this idea so that, as a consequence, many talented Acacians are now outside the orbit of their Fraternity.

Today our active chapters are stronger in every respect than they have been in twenty-five years. The alumni, on the other hand, seemingly have less interest than ever before.

Few alumni associations have reactivated since the war and those that have are not playing the important role they did in prewar days.

How often I have heard men say, "I'm too old to be of any further service to Acacia," or, "My chapter is many miles away and I can't be very helpful to you in this locale." I say to these men that age and distance and lack of time should never preclude them from remaining interested and loyal to not only their own chapters but to all chapters wherever located.

The active chapters are making strong efforts to renew the bonds of fraternalism among you. They, however, can do only a part of the jobyou must be responsible for the rest.

The chapter advisors have, for the most part, done a remarkable job these past two years. They have counselled and led their respective chapters from the uncertainties of reactivation in 1946 to the thriving excellence of today. These men play a vital role in Acacia's progress, yet too often their work and diligence go unrecognized.

I should like to pay tribute to their work and call attention to the many sacrifices they have made for the benefit of Acacia. Without them our work would have been many times more difficult.

I should like to touch for a moment on the subject of building fund notes.

Many of our chapters are making cur-

95 rent collections on these notes ; to them this does not pertain. To those who are not currently collecting let me say that they are seriously hampering the chances of their chapter in the coming years. The old ten-year ten-dollar system is out of date. Current collections are necessary to keep you r chapter solvent and , at the same time, relieve the pressure of acting as a quasi collection agency. It is most disheartening to check with a chapter's corporation secretary and find him holding unpaid notes, in many cases in excess of $10,000. H ad these chapters instituted a current collection system in their infancy these unpaid notes would not be in evidence today. To dwell on this subject is not pleasant but, to point out the urgency of a change, it is nee-

essary. Immediate attention should be given to this problem.

The Conclave this summer offers each chapter and its officers the opportunity to place particular problems before a distinguished group of undergraduate Acacians. It is my hope that each chapter will take particular pains to have its top-notch men in attendance, not only so that they can benefit from the training school, but so that they may be active participants in the discussions. Five members should be the bare minimum for any chapter; at least double that number is in order from the chapters near Chicago.

In t h e words of that noted Texan, 7%'s Gallaway, "I just flat don't know how you read this far but I sure do thank you."

Founders Day Celebrations Chicago Area Founders Day was observed in Chicago at the monthly meeting of the Chicago Alumni Association in the Electric Club on May 18. About 75, including a number from the Northwestern Chapter, turned out for the event; the unofficial prize for coming the -longest distance went to F rank Phalen, Northwestern '41, who arrived home from Germany just in time for the meeting.

Reminiscing for the old-timers present was Dr. J. J. Moore who recalled many of the Chicago Chapter alumni and their activities in the "good old days."

Ray Thomas, National Counselor, was the principal speaker for the evening. Brother Thomas went into some detail to describe the expansion and development of the fraternity within the last few years and to outline the future plans. He also traced the history of the modern fraternity system to point out that, by modern standards Acacia is nearly as old as the large fraternities. In concluding his informative talk Ray discussed some of the problems facing the Conclave and answered numerous questions from the audience.

Officers of the Chicago Alumni Association elected at the meeting were Dick Chadwick, P resident ; Jack Webb, Vice-President; Al Lohse, Secretary; and Ralph Hoffman, Treasurer.

Indiana At the Founder's Day dinner meeting May 15 the active chapter and the alumni elected Jack Fox, of Bloomington, as chapter adviser. B rother Fox succeeds Prof. Harold Lusk, who is

currently a member of the University faculty. P rof. Lusk is planning a vacation in the near future , and had resigned for that reason. He served the chapter faithfully for seven years, and has the combined thanks of both the alumni and the actives for his fine work.

Ray C. Thomas, counsellor for the National Fraternity, was at the meeting, and brought two important problems before us: the proposal of several chapters . to end the restrictions concerning the pledging of Catholics and the use of liquor in the house. B rother Thomas presented both sides of the questions, and gave examples of the influence which some universities were exerting on local chapters to abolish the restriction against Catholics. He said the problems would be considered at the National Conclave in August, and he hoped to see them settled there.

Brother Thomas also gave us a short report of the current activities of the national fraternity, of the number of chapters at present, and of the question of how large the fraternity should be (as for active members of each chapter, and the number of chapters throughout the country) .

Gene Llewellyn, our Venerable Dean, gave the alumni a report of our present status-both financial and physical. Our 26 June graduates will leave quite a hole in the house membership, but we have 18 pledges for fall to help fill the gap. We also acquired an annex for the fall almost directly in back of the house, and hope to place most of our "overflow" men in that.

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the afternoon, and in addition to electing officers for their group, they made two recommendations to the chapter.

Their new officers are Gilbert H. Corbin, president; Bert Ewer, vice-president, and Jack Fox, secretary-treasurer.

One of their recommendations was a continuation of the Christmas Fund, an alumni gift to the house each year to help with needed improvements and repairs (they gave $500 this Christmas, with which we plan to redecorate the dining room and resurface the driveway back of the house).

They also suggested a revision of the note retirement plan. At present the men are to sign one $100 note upon initiation, and $2.50 is taken from their house bill for three and one-half years to pay off this debt, in addition to the $25 deducted from the initiation fee.

The new plan would cancel all present unpaid notes, and extend the time of payment to four years. In addition the man would not sign any note, and would not be responsible for any payment after he left school, whether he had stayed for four years or not. He would, of course, continue paying the $2.50 per school month, and have the $25 deducted from his initiation fee.

The next alumni meeting was scheduled for the week-end of some home football game this fall.

HoMER D ALBY

Washington State An occasion that will live in the hearts of all of us at the Washington State Chapter for the years to come was a most honored and distinguished guest, Dr. William J . Marshall. Dr. Marshall is better known to all Acacians as the "Father of Acacia."

Dr. Marshall is one of the charter members of the Acacia Fraternity and through his direction and persevering work the first Acacia chapter was founded at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1904.

The chapter greatly appreciated hearing him speak about the founding of Acacia and its early history as a Masonic Club at Ann Arbor. He amazed them with events so long distant in his life that seemed to unfold so easily when he made his speech.

His teachings and bits of philosophy gave us a better understanding of why Acacia was founded. "Trying to make a success of life," said Dr. Marshall, "is one of man's outstanding goals." He then asked, "What is success?" This is his answer-"The successful man or woman lives up to the fullest extent of his usefulness. If he's doing the very

best I'll take off my hat to him."

Dr. Marshall made this trip from Missoula, Montana, to Spokane by train where he was met by brother Ralph N. Herbison of Spokane.

We feel indeed fortunate to have him come such a great distance and to be able to spend an evening with us telling the early history of Acacia as he knows it.

RALPH F. SMITH

Minnesota The annual Founders D ay gathering of Minnesota Acacians was held this year at the Minneapolis American Legion Club and featured an address by Professor F. W. Borak of the School of Business who spoke on the possibility of world peace.

Wayne Hopkins, Rochester, Minnesota, presided as master of ceremonies for the gathering, which was attended by three of the founders of the Minnesota chapter, and a fair turnout of alums from many parts of the state.

The founders present were: E . M. Lambert, treasurer of the Alumni Association, and George Borchardt, honorary member of the Alumni Executive Council-both of Minneapolis, and Fred Smith of Rochester.

P aying tribute to "E. B." was D r.

C. R. Drake, one of the "old-timers" present at the gathering, who reminisced into the early days at Minnesota.

Alumnus P ierce, who has worked under seven of the University's eight presidents since it founding, told many colorful experiences encountered during his term of office here.

He told of his plans to visit Minnesota alumni in Hawaii as soon as he retires this June. Through "E. B.'s" untiring efforts over the years, a strong network of alumni groups has been set up in all 48 states and Hawaii.

In true Acacia style, the entire group rose and gave "E. B ." a round of applause befitting the occasion. It was the first time in many years that P ierce did not serve as MC for the banquet, but as "guest of honor" it was his "night off."

AL OLSON

Michigan In accordance with tradition, Michigan's annual Founder's D ay program was held on Saturday, May 15. Approximately 40 of our alumni were able to attend at least part .of the festivities held during the day.

Knowing full well at least part of our alumni had developed kinks in their muscles since their college days, we afforded them the opportunity to loosen up a bit in an afternoon softball game. (Thus far we've had no complaints of an aftermath of creaking

joints.) As a matter of fact, the ball diamond, located in a clover field, was not ideally laid out. A small valley between short and left field filled with about four inches of water required considerable navigation experience in that area. The right fielder, playing in proper position, was actually down over a small hill and all he could see of the batter was his head. His best bet was to wait till he could see the ball come over the horizon and then start running. And the base paths were in such poor condition, even Citation would have refused to run.

With appetites thus whetted, the entire group descended upon the fraternity house with a clamor for food. And food we got-plenty; but the "faux pas" was the cigar supplement. Some seventy incinerators all going at once!

No one could stand up in that billowing smoke screen and talk for very long, which was probably to the satisfaction of all.

We were expecially proud to have with us one of the founders, Dr. Charles A. Sink, now president of the University Musical Society. Dr. Sink's brief chronological review of events leading up to the founding of our fraternity was particularly enlightening.

In all, we here at the fraternity enjoyed meeting, talking and being with those who have contributed time, money and effort to our organization in years gone by. Next year we hope for an even bigger gathering. For it is through loyalty and spirit of our present alumni and those of us who shall soon join their ranks, that we shall build our fraternity to the pinnacle it merits.

J AMES KEMMISH

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sent to the last known address of B rother Rooter.

This is as good a spot as any to dish out a warning concerning the way many chapters of many fraternities go about electing secretaries. You can verify it by chatting with your classmates who are officers of other organizations around the campus. Sooner or later, every so often, each will commit the stupendous blunder of electing a man just "because he can write.''

Now it is very possible that a man who is handy with the English language can be excellent s,e cretary-but it is also very possible that he will turn out to be the flop to end all flops.

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the World Over Finney Book in 3rd Edition Harry Anson Finney, Northwestern, and partner in the Chicago firm of Baumann, Finney & C ompany, certified public accountants, is the author of "P rinciples of Accounting, Introductory," the third edition of which Prentice-Hall will publish on June 23.

This new edition has been expanded to include material such as payroll deductions and taxes; the last-in, firstout inventory basis; and a more complete discussion of corporations, reserves, and departmental profit and loss statements. More attention has been given to accounting theory both throughout the book and in a chapter devoted exclusively to theory and principles. The chapters on notes and bills of exchange have been enlarged and the portion of the first chapter dealing with capital stock and surplus as elements of proprietorship equity has been rewritten.

Sales of all of Finney's books total well over one million copies. "P rinciples of Accounting, Introductory" and two others in this series by Finney, "Principles of Accounting, Intermediates" and "Principles of Accounting, Advanced," have been adopted, singly or in combination, in over 500 colleges, universities and business schools in the United States, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico , the Philippine Islands, and South America. Both the intermediate and advanced volumes are also now in the third edition.

Mr. Finney is also author of " General Accounting: Accounting for the Business Executive," " Corporation and Manufacturing Accounting," "Accounting Principles and Bookkeeping Methods," "Introduction to Actuarial Science," "Modern Business Arithmetic," with J. C. Brown, and "Mathe-

97 matics of Accounting and Finance," with Seymour Walton.

He was professor of accounting at Northwestern University from 1930 to 1942. He obtained his Ph.B. at the University of Chicago in 1913 and did graduate work in accounting at Northwestern University from 1915 to 1916.

Mr. Finney is editor of the PrenticeHall accounting series. He is a member of the American Institute of Accountants, the American Accounting Association, past-president of the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, Delta Sigma Pi, national professional fraternity, and Beta Gamma Sigma, national honor fraternity.

Manages Power Sales Mr. R. C. Hienton, Iowa State '24, director of the development division of the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, has been appointed industrial sales manager of that organization.

As director of the development division, Mr. Hienton has been a key figu re in the campaign to encourage business and industry to locate or expand in Cleveland-Northeast Ohio, the area the utilities company advertises as the "best location in the nation." Mr. Hienton w ill continue to direct the company's development division, Elmer L. Lindseth, president, said.

A native of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Mr. Hienton is a graduate of Iowa State College in 1927. He has been with the giant public utilities combine for over 20 years. He is roll number 207 with the Iowa State chapter and a brother of Truman Hienton, head of the electrification division of the United States D epartment of Agriculture, and now living at 6203 Carrollton Terrace, Hyattsville, Maryland.

R. C. Hienton lives at 128 Woodrow Ave., Bedford, Ohio.

Dean Agg Dies Dean Emeritus T. R. Agg, Illinois, '06, head of the Division of Engineerand Director of the Engineering Experiment Station at Iowa State College until his retirement last July 1, passed away May 7.

D ean Agg was initiated into the Illinois chapter on April 28, 1906, and served his fraternity faithfully first at Illinois and later at Iowa State until the time of his death.

The prominent educator and leader in the field of engineering was born at Fairfield, Iowa, on May 17, 1878, and received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at Iowa State College in 1905. In 1914, he received his professional degree in civil engi-

neering at that same school. From 1905 to 1908 he served as an instructor in the engineering college at the University of Illinois and then as road engineer for the Illinois Highway Commission from 1908 to 1913. In 1923, he became an assistant professor of civil engineering at Iowa State. In the next two years, he was an associate professor and then professor of civil engineering. In 1931, he became assistant dean of the Division of Engineering and in 1932, he was named dean of the division and director of the Engineering Station.

He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, of the sectional committee of the American Society for Testing Materials, and of the American Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. In 1937, he was president of the Iowa Engineering Society. He was a member of the Highway Research Board and Newcomen Society.

Dean Agg was a member of Tau Beta Pi, engineering honorary, Sigma Xi, science honorary, Phi Kappa Phi, general honorary, and Cardinal Key, Iowa State College's highest honorary for men. In addition Agg was author of a number of engineering papers and texts and was a member of the first Cardinal Guild, student governing body, ever elected at Iowa State.

Dean Agg was raised into the Masonic lodge in August, 1908, at TriSumnar Lodge No. 18, Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was charter membP.r No.1 of the Illinois chapter.

Dean Agg entered Mary Greeley Hospital on March 5 and passed away May 7 from cor onary thrombosis.

Services were conducted May 10 in St. J ohn's Episcopal Church by the Rev. LeRoy Burroughs.

Besides his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sam Whitehouse of Pittsburgh, P a ., and Mrs. John Fichlin of Portland, Ore., and five grandchildren.

Acacians throughout the country mourn the passing of a truly great brother.

Cincinnati's New Chapter Adviser At a meeting of actives and alumni members on May 10, Mr. D avid Bowman was selected as Chapter Adviser to succeed Marion Huber, who resigned after many years in that office.

Mr. Bowman is an Acacian from the Columbia Chapter. He graduated from Greenville Ohio High School, the son of the county judge. While in high school he was a fellow student with Lowell Thomas, news commentator, who was the son of the country doctor. Their friendship is still strong.

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98 Mr. Bowman graduated from Kenyon College and for a time acted as executive secretary to Congressman Welty of Ohio. He later entered the College of J ournalism of Columbia University and graduated with honors.

"D ave" has b een on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he has lectured on journalism and news writing. He is also t he telegraph editor of the Cincinnati Times Star.

Mr. Bowman is editor of many published articles and also of a r ecent best seller entitled Pathways of Progress, an interesting historical account of the Ohio Valley.

Last year his Alma Mater, Kenyon College gave him an honorary master's degree in literature including the honor s for cause. Mr. Bowman is a popular lecturer before educational and civic groups. Last August he gave the banquet address at the Mid-West Conference held at Bloomington, Indiana.

Brother Bowman has been active with the organization of the Cincinnati Acacia Alumnal Association, which meets each Tuesday at noon in the Hotel Gibson. As an after dinner speaker the Cincinnati boys believe him to be unexcelled. They are happy to hear his views in world news and to get his reaction regarding world affairs. Cincinnati is quite fortunate to have such a leader.

RICHARD D. MILLER

Hoagy Carmichael Picks SC Songbirds The ever popular hit tune, "Blue Skies" is about to become the theme song of the Southern California Chapter. Before the close of the term last May, the SC Acacians walked off with a handsome trophy as a reward for taking top honors in the SC Songfest.

This annual affair found the Trojan Triads warbling their finest for the judges. And after all, it is the judge who hands out his decisions. Perhaps it was this bit of influence that caused "Blue Skies" to come out sounding very much like " 01' Buttermilk Skies."

Why? The judge was Hoagy Carmichael! In order that the job couldn't have been a planted one, the other judge was scr een actor Ward Bond.

Both judges were quick in their decision to pick the SC Acacians as tops.

Out of the some twenty-eight groups participating, the "Beneath-our-jeweled-pin, dear" boys not only rendered sweet nothings in song, but combined it into a seven act variety show. Those taking the honors were Brothers Bob Boeke, Carey Cowart, Leonard Tubach, and Jay Lynn. Helping to carry the mighty trophy back to the house

were the other four chorusters.

Pledges John Locke, Bill Horn, Ronie Burbank, and masterful conductor Newton Metfessel. Next year they will probably sing "Star Dust" and do it up right.

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seemed favorable, and their efforts were culminated April10 and 11 when ceremonies to restore Oregon State to its place among fellow chapters of Acacia took place.

The splendid efforts and achievements of Chris Gabriel and those who assisted him toward the successful accomplishment, especially in such rapid time, are indeed commendable and deserve much praise.

When Roy C. Clark, National Executive Secretary of Acacia, presented the charter of the original Oregon State Chapter to Andy Smith, Venerable Dean, he indicated that had the requirements for membership in the fraternity been made prior to the time the Oregon State group found it necessary to relinquish its charter and become dormant or inactive in 1932, the reactivation ceremonies would not have been necessary.

P rominent faculty members and other bigwigs of the campus were present at the banquet to lend atmosphere to the occasion. Dr. A . L . Strand, P resident of Oregon State College; Dr. Dan W . Poling, Dean of Men; E. B. Lemon, Dean of Administration; A. L. Peck, retired professor of landscape architecture and Master of Corvallis Lodge No. 14 when the original chapter was installed ; George Cowne, P resident of the Interfraternity Council; William Proppe, President, Associated Students ; George Martin, Worshipful Master, Corvallis Lodge No. 14, were among the celebrities present. Professor P.M. Brandt, Missouri Chapter, past Adviser of the Oregon State Chapter; D r. Ernst Stuhr, Oregon State, also a past Adviser; Charles Ittner, Oklahoma; Wilmont K. Royal, Harvard; Ralph Adams, Kansas State; and Enar H. Hendrickson, Washington State, were also present. Examination dates prevented the W. S. C. Chapter from sending a larger delegation and the same was true of California Chapter, which sent a sprig of Acacia-as it did in 1924. Five students from the Acacia colony at Lewis & Clark College, Portland, attended the banquetBen Padrow, Kenneth Farris, Robert Walker, Dick Ottman and John Brewer. J. C. "Dinty" Moore, '26, charter member of Oregon State Chapter, was

toastmaster. Gene Guthrie, Washington, led the doxology. Andy Smith, Venerable Dean, gave the welcome and appreciation. Table decorations were by Mr. and Mrs. Delmer M. Goode. Congratulatory messages, telegrams and letters were read by Rex Beeman, Secretary. The festivities were closed when D r. Dan Poling led the singing of the 0 . S. C. Alma Mater.

Besides the charter members, those present from Oregon State alumni included Chris Gabriel, Fred G. Johnson, Sam A. W arg, James Tindall, Donald B. Slawson, Dr. Ernst Stuhr, Professor P. M. B randt (Missouri) , P rofessor Herman A. Scullen, Delmer M. Goode (Minnesota), Wilmont K. Royal (Harvard), Bob Skinner and David B. McFarland.

Those who made the trip from Seattle included Charles D. Stover, George E. Schwartz, C. R. "Mac" McCredy, William F. Robinson, Bill Burdue, David Scheyer, Gordon Wood, Maurie Stoffer, James E . Moran, Jr., Robert W. Rogerson, Wilton M. Whisler, Jesse L. Burdue, Clifford Evans, Howard A. Johnson, Harold R. Mast, Loren 0. Hansen, Dave Fenton, Russel H. Segeister, Bernard E. Anderson (chapter adviser) , Frank W. Scott, '23 (past chapter adviser) , Harry S. Redpath, '23, and Clarence Seeliger, '37.

Open house welcome was extended active members and alumni from the various chapters b y the Oregon Staters, who proved to be excellent hosts.

TheWashington and Washington State actives left immediately after the banquet and picture taking for their campuses and Monday morning classes.

Oregon State actives and alumni held a meeting in the chapter house Sunday afternoon to conclude the reactivation program.

Don't Miss the 25th National Conclave Chicago August 26th-28th See page 86 for the Program

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answer something like this: "Too many of them think that if they can write there is nothing else to it."

That boils down to the simple truth that the art of saying things well is useless to the man who has nothing to say. In short, the mere fact that a student majoring in English is a master of metaphor does not ipso facto endow him with news sense, good judgment, ability to ferret out facts and the zeal to complete tedious tasks.

So, when your chapter elects a secretary to write for the national publication and serve as liaison between actives and alumni, remember that he is to be your press agent and present your story to the rest of the organization, actives and alumni alike. And don't forget that, even if he slings as fancy a pen as did the more-or-lesslate Lord Macaulay, the new secretary will fall down on the job unless he likes to finish all he undertakes, such as locating missing old-grads.

But, assuming that you have a secretary who has all the talent and zeal vital to his job, hQw shall he go about tracking down the mislaid initiates whose cards are in the index?

The sleuthing chore should be approached from as many angles as possible, in the hope that, of a half-dozen avenues explored, one might lead to the goal desired. Here are ten such channels: 1. Inquire among members who were undergraduates in the chapter when the missing alumnus was an active.

Thus you may obtain leads of a personal nature. Students who take part in athletics may form close contacts with coaches, contacts which they continue through many years. Often an undergraduate becomes a close friend of some instructor, or he may keep up for a long time a semi-occasional correspondence with a college-town family in whose house he resided during part of his collegiate career. Tips on such matters, obtained from campus associates of undergraduate days, may be more useful than any others in locating missing alumni.

2. Inquire among classmates outside the fraternity, especially those who originally came from, or after graduation settled in, the same region as did the lost alumnus.

3. Contact alumni from other chapters who live in the regions where the missing man has resided before and after his college days. .

4. Write to the leading professional organizations which the missing man may have joined. If he is an electrical

99 engineer, try the electrical engineering bodies ; the circulation managers of their publications may have his address. If he is a lawyer, try the state and national bar associations.

5. Contact the licensing boards of states in which you think the lost alumnus may be practicing a profession over which state authorities exercise such controls. In case he is a pharmacist, he is not likely to be filling prescriptions without the state board knowing where he lived when he got his permit. If he is (a) a dentist, (b) a physician or (c) an architect, he had to pass a state examination before getting that license to say (a) "open wider" or (b) "it must be your tonsils" or (c) "that'll be extra."

6. Inquire among secretaries of other organizations to which the alumnus might have belonged in college, such as professional and scholarship and activities fraternities. Many students leave campuses with enough keys on their watch-chains to jingle like a string of sleigh-bells.

7. Consult the university's alumni secretary, who is presumed to be in touch with the far-flung alumni clubs in cities all over the map. Even if the missing graduate whom you seek is not a subscriber to the alumni bulletin, there is a chance that the secretary can help you find him.

8. If you find in an old yearbook some reference that might indicate that ¡the object of your quest was in his college days a member of a specified denomination or attended services at a designated church, don't overlook that bet; churches in this age of competition are persistent as old maids in leap year, and they are organized very well in the matter of keeping track of those whom they have enrolled. Once

you get on the mailing list you'll understand what I mean.

9. Unless he happened to be handicapped physically, the chances are that your man served in the First World War, the Second World War or both.

In the 1917-18 clambake the draft age was 21-30, but many men who were above or below that one-decade bracket wore uniforms. The spread was wider in the 1941-45 melee, and many more persons shed civilian garb for the uniforms of land or sea or air experience. It is more than an even-money bet that your missing alumnus, in case he is a service man has become a member of some organization like the American Legion or the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the Disabled American Veterans; those organizations have card-index records, too.

10. Maybe the man you seek never joined a service organization, but there is one last resort-the Veterans' Bureau. In the Department of Defense there are individual records of all persons who served in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The Vetemns' Bureau (and the state bonus office, if there is one in the state involved) can find men whom nobody else can find.

There are ten ways in which to search for your missing person. They all mean work-but the man who does not realize the importance of it does not belong in the office of chapter secretary. Then , too, the work is of a nature which permits spreading among several persons.

In Scripture there is an observation about the recovery of one lost sheep outranking the knowledge that 99 never strayed. Let's get all the missing men located-they were worth initiating, so they are worth finding.

Indiana Chapter Ray Thomas, NationaL CounseLLor, and Sam B. Gregory proudLy pLace the pins on sons Joe and Sam, Jr., at the March initiation.

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New Initiates California Lavern A. Kimball, Jr. George R. Mallory Richard M. Peekema Thomas R. Eliason Harold B. Long

Colorado Jack M. Bowen Deane M. Carter Robert P. Le Marr

Richar d J . Dominetta Kenneth E. P earson Clarence T. Jackson George E. Brinkerhoff Austin E. Jones Ronald E. Preston Philip G. Dolbow William J . Voegli Frederick M. Ingram Willard D. Beckenholdt

Indiana

Cornell Robert F . Hammond Robert D. Hoagland Edward K. Knapp Dwight S. Miller Norman R. Neubauer Robert C. Ogle Louis R. Tolbert

Den-ver Harold L. Anderson John F. Becker, Jr. Robert C. Blatt John W. Bonner Robert L. Coomes Lester C. Eisele Orner L. Green Winfield L . Harrington Robert D. Hatch Lester B. Hull Paul F . Jensen, Jr. Richard A. Johnson Howard D. Manary Carl 0. R. Nielsen Raymond W. Norris George C. Patrick Charles E. Pennington William R. Pennington Walter J . Peritz Donald W. Powell Leonard L . Richie Warren L. Tomlinson Raymond C. White

Charles B. Anderson Phillip A. Buck Gerald G. Eckhart Richard G. Edwards Richard B. Fulwider William E. Greer, Jr. Samuel B. Gregory, Jr. Joseph E. Hamilton John G. Held James E. Huffer Bernard T. Lemster, Jr. Thomas W. Kohnmeier James W. Mahoney Robert G. McKinnis Paul H . Schlimmer Earl E. Sheets Joseph W. Taylor Joseph N. Thomas Robert D. Wallace

Iowa State Carl B. O'Beirn James C. Haselton Darwin D . Hook Don E. Tipton Charles D. Bird John F. Grubb Warren J. Oblinger Walter C. Bredbeck William G. Pearcy Harold L. Skerritt

Michigan Richard 0. Arthur Richard J . Bahls Leo H . Barbour Robert J. Hadden John C. Hughes Edward H. Kendall David D. Olson Alan T. Schoerger James C. Simpson Theodore T. Smith Melbourne G. Stewart Howard M. Webb William A. Wilcox

Minnesota Philip S. Whitaker, Jr. Donald D. Swanson Elliott C. Dick Charles L. Hunt Jule N. Kvamme

Carl S. Wilcox Ted C. Pimm Andrew V. Smith Robert G. Neer Homer E. Carson Marion G. Dazey Warren G. Myllenbeck Robert H . Porter Abraham L. Schroeder Marvin F. Hill Benjamin H . Fortner George M. Osborn Carl 0. Arnberg James L. Sampson

Purdue Stanley W. Ford John E. Simmons Russell M. Garrard David T. Funk Harold B. Hanes, Jr. Dorman D . Rogers

Southern California Earl F. Mitchell, Jr. James F. Lynn Donald I. Blomberg Leonard D. Tubach

Northwestern Robert F. Staples Frank J. Hulka Donald W. Gieschen Robert Winkle

Ohio State Newell R. Davis Dean G. Dillery Robert A. Blume

Oklahoma Kansas

Harold L. Craig Weldon T. Armstrong, Jr. Leo R. Mendenhall Franklin Wilfred C. Warm, Jr. James L . Eatmon John A. Butler George B. Kroesing Joseph L . Culbertson Gordon R. Chapple Richard G. Hartman Frank C. Clinesmith John B. Ingle William R. Wilson Richard D. Runkle Robert V. Ford George L. Kraft George Washington Rix D. Shanline Glenn E. Vernon Walter D . Fackler Edward E. Galyon Douglas M. Rideout Marvin S. Liggett Wilbur L. Van Neste Gayler D. Alexander George M. Aldridge John A. Jacques Richard C. Spring Robert L . Hughes I_ I 1'. •1. Kenneth B. Tyson ¡- ' Eugene G. Wetzel Illinois Richard B. Garnand Charles W. Hall Charles K. Russell Klaus D. Timmerhaus Alan M. Hallene Kansas State Edwin J. Thornburg Morris C. Cannon John W. Stohr Albert I. Gleason John W. Hart Richard L. Cook Gerald G. Auerbach

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James 0 . Beaver Robert L . Grandle Gilbert C. Jeffery Albert E. Wesley Howard N. Wood

Richard A. Dolman

Oklahoma A & M Daniel Addison Edgar L. Ball, Jr. James J. Jordan Thomas W. Lee Harry McFarland William H. Roach, Jr. Gene E. Russell Ivan D. Alexander Robert G. Boeckman Joe E. Grimsley Kenneth D. Harris Guy B. Hedrick John E. Maddox Beal K. Snodgrass Vol C. Woods

Oregon State Raymond Merrill Hare Fred E. Moe PaulE. Rowe Merle P. Bailey Raymond N. Breuser Harvey J . Barnickol Rex W. Beeman

Syracuse William P . Converso WalterS. Lyon Charles H . Lamb, Jr. Charles A. Rice Gerald W. Bruyette Allen J . Parke, Jr. Richard V. Peer Walter G. Snel, Jr. Edward A. Stannard Malcolm A. Bump John E. Lake

Texas Ammie W . LeNoir, Jr. George T. Jones, Jr. Allen C. Williams James E. Fender Bryan M. Bell James W. Gee Joseph W. Barbour

Washington Harold R. Mast Gordon T. Wood Stanley E. Dickey John C. Stevens Larry W. Wells

Wyoming James E. Hawkins Lloyd R. Cottrell George F. Harper George L . Inkster Kenneth 0. Madsen Clifford C. Jacobs Andrew J . Mascher Phillip M. Woods

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CJJoings zn the Chapters California Tops in Scholarship . • .

If you've read any California weather reports lately and the forecast has been gloomy, it's been chiefly because our sewage disposal unit went all out, and I mean all out! We were doubled up in pains here, and it wasn't of laughter, and as a result many purgatives were necessary to put things in order. But now we have a new bigger and better pipeline (the old one was overloaded) and are hoping not to be inconvenienced for quite some time.

But the house improvement we are most fond of is the concrete floor laid in the basement. This bit of work entailed digging out the basement, leveling the dirt floor, and then mixing and laying the concrete. At the present time the foundation has a hot coat of tar on it, and in a short time we will lay the finishing coat. Everyone in the chapter partook in the work, and soon we will have some very nice rumpus rooms.

Alas our intramural season folded as quickly as did our games. We were eliminated in most of the spring sports by May 1, and our hopes have dwindled to naught.

Our social season started fine this semester but ended abruptly for reasons that will be explained later. After our rushing dances and entertainment we passed quickly to exchanges. We had exchanges with Theta Upsilon and Colonial Hall, and a few more-than-casual acquaintances were made. Next, to the Ski-Hop held here in the House, at which we decorated with all the broken skis we could lay our hands on. Everyone dressed in ski-sweaters, etc., and "all had a good time," especially the couple who insisted on having a feud with a box of soap chips whose flakiness was spread thither and yon. Among the victims of harm was the cake, whose white icing was literally spread thicker with soap chips, the color of which made them indistinguishable from the icing. More than one brave soul was foaming at the mouth shortly afterwards! A few weeks ago the chapter held a pajamarino at Lake Temescal at which everyone could see just who in the house had more than one pair of pajamas, for those "fortunates" had theirs strung all around the room. Some were keenly in favor of having another as soon as possible for there was no need for some people to change clothes when it was all over.

It was just the first week of May that activities were discontinued. It seems that the pledges decided to take Senior Dean Jim Campbell on the "ride" customarily bestowed upon the occupant of that office each semester. Jim was taken from beneath our noses by the pledges, handcuffed, and spirited away in one of their cars. After some wanderings, stops for food, etc., Jim was dumped in the Carmel

Mountains, some 150 miles south of the chapter. Uniquely however, Campbell was attired (if you've read the newspaper arti~les you can skip this paragraph) in a p_n soner's uniform which was very authentiC. After a walk of some few miles (20) Cam_pbell was picked up by a deputy sheriff who took him to Monterey. After establishing his identity Campbell was released to the custody of two alumni Don Smith and Hiram Bishop. The unfort~nate distortion by local newspapers, one whose owner is worldly famous for such, produced some wrath in the Dean's office. At this writing everything has been settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. The Dean felt some punishment was necessary and that was meted out accordingly, part of which was social restriction for the re· mainder of the semester.

A few weeks ago the pledges were allowed to take over the house on what is known as pledge day, whereby they become actives and the actives pledges. That they were merely elevated for· the day was shown by the fact that they were unable to handle the unruly group that day. However, the pledges (actives for the day) were sly enough to pull a sneak, taking all the blankets on the beds, while the actives (pledges for the day) were out of the house that night; we (actives) were therefore discomfited until we thought of taking our mattresses off the beds and sleeping in our rooms, which were very warm. They can't win!

In the past three weeks we've had two visitors. Chris Gabriel, from Oregon State was down to talk to us of his chapter's reactivation and of the colonies in the northwest. California chapter sends greetings and best of luck. Also, P aul Weaver, '38, of Ohio State, stopped by the house.

He is teaching physics at Hayward High School, Hayward, California, for your information. A very fine fellow, and one we look forward to seeing.

At last we've done it! The end of the fall semester found Acacia leading all other men's living groups on campus in scholastic average, i. e., the actives, while the pledges were ninth among the fifty some odd. For this we were awarded the Interfraternity Council Trophy for scholarship.

Spring has an intoxicating affect, especially in this state where we have so many beautiful and wonderful girls, as is suggested by the announcements of engagements by Hugh Gordon, Jack Jensen, and Bill Head. The Fools!

Well, I hear them coming now, but I'll slip this out the window and hope that someone will find it.

The Emerald Room of the Claremont Hotel was the occasion of the annual Birthday Banquet last April 23. The room was arranged with tables seating eight, four alumni and four members of the chapter.

In attendance were some seventy to eighty alumni of the California chapter

and the chapter members themselves. The ban«::uet was the occasion for many old stones and more than one reminiscing eye had a sparkle in it. Many an occasion was humorously recalled that during undergraduate days was regarded with more seriousness.

Those present ranged from charter member Will Hopkins to the new initiates of the fall semester. Following the dinner, Charles "Red'" McMillan presided at the business meeting which was interrupted in order that the entertainment might be presented. After a series of exhibitions and interpretations, the performer wound up his work by playing requests while blindfolded, with gloves on, and a silk sheet over the keys of the piano.

At the business me ~t' ng itself, Ban Nelson was elected president of the house corporation, Edgar Tourraine and Charles Woolsey vice-presidents, Robert Duttle secretary, Herman Hiller treasurer, and Adolph Weber chapter advisor.

The meeting ended with the singing of, "All Hail Blue and Gold," and many of the groups got together af terwards to talk of old times, new times, and future plans.

LAVERNE KIMBALL, JR.

California Chapter Music hath charms to soothe the savage student when these boys gather 'round the piano.

Cincinnati Has Unwanted Guests ..• Late night arrivals are a dangerous pastime for Cincinnati Acacians these days. Anyone entering the house after twelve o'clock midnight is apt to find himself besieged by "The Vengeance Committee," an organization "hereby formed to see that justice is fully executed." The reason for such rash and urgent action occurred several weeks ago when a thief, or thieves, entered the house while the fellows were sleeping and ransacked the rooms of twelve men. A loot of approximately two hundred dollars was

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Spr ing and election time rolled around toge ther again th is year with the newly elected officers being installed on Tuesday, April 6. Coming off with top honors as the new Venerable Dean was Fred St ork of Dayton, Ohio. His assisting officers for the year are Robert Best, Senior Dean ; Richard Brown, Junior Dean ; George Kirch, treasurer; and Whittaker Hill, secretary. Our deepest thanks goes to Paul Weidner, past Venerable Dean, and his staff for a year's job well done.

George Kirch had the U . C. girls swooning at a Lounge Concert presented in the Student Union on April 8. George, who is studying voice with Louis John Johnen of Cincinnati, topped the entire program with a particularly fine rendition of Childs' "Green-Eyed Dragon."

Another sign that spring had officially come to U. C. was the presentation of the annual Sigma Sigma Carnival in Nippert Stadium. Each sorority and fraternity on campus was invited to enter into the carnival with a booth of their choosing. Our chapter came through with a fine archery booth. A committee, led by George Bowman, designed the booth, which was both unique and successful. In the center of an Alpine forest stood a model of William Tell's son with an apple on his head. The target was obvious and inviting and the booth drew large enthusiastic crowds. It seemed that everyone kept coming back for more shots. True sharp-shooters were few and far between, but where there's a will there's a way and several of our own men proved their skill.

Our Founder's Day Dinner was held at the Hotel Alms on Sunday, May 2. The dinner was a great success. Old friendships were renewed and new ones were made to the clicking tune of silverware. After dinner speeches proved to be inspiring to all those attending, whether they were first year men or alums. Needless to say, an enjoyable time was had by all.

Things were a little tame in sporting events at the start of spring this year due to vast amounts of rainfall common in this vicinity during March and April. Cincinnati Acacians, however, closed the softball season successfully with an exciting, but close, victory over Triangle. Our pitching staff was composed of Roland Wagner, "Doc" Hill, and that madman of the east coast, Harry Fengya. Jim Barnes (Middletown, please note) was ahead on batting averages with "Doc"' Hill running second.

Old man Clyde Alday pulled through another errorless season. Teams have been entered in tennis and badminton and, we are glad to say, they show a great deal of promise.

Clanking noises from behind the house indicate that the Acacia horseshoe tournament is under way. Here it is a case of Acacian being pitted against Acacian to determine the greatest (or luckiest) chucker of horseshoes within our chapter.

So far , the city slickers are putting it over

on the country boys.

The spring social season closed here with three events. The first two, in order to keep up with thoughts of spring, were exchange dinners with the local chapters of Chi Omega and Alph Delta Pi. Last and certainly not least was the annual Phi KappaAcacia Stag Party which was held at Bass Island. Our chapter was host this year and the party was considered successful by both guests and hosts.

Plans are being made for the fall rush season. Bob Waterfield, newly elected rush chairman, is already hard at work making all necessary and vital preparations.

Everyone is looking forward to the Conclave this summer and plans for attending are under way.

It is with deep regret that the Cincinnati Chapter was unable to hear Dr. Ernest Hahne, President of Miami University, who was to give the Founder's Day Banquet address at the Hotel Alms, May 2.

Dr. Hahne, at the time, was seriously ill at Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio. We are glad to know that .he is, at this writing, showing improvement in health.

National Executive Secretary, Mr. Roy Clark, flew from Chicago to Cincinnati Sunday, May 2, where he gave the principal address at the Founder's Day Banquet. Mr. Clark returned to Chicago by airplane after an inspection of the chapter house and a tour of the campus with Cincinnati Acacians. In his address Brother Clark commended the chapter on its activity and the good work of its officers during the past year. He reviewed the importance of the work done by the central office in keeping detailed contact with chapter doings. His emphasis on careful selection of pledges, good administration of chapter funds, good campus relationships, insistance on good scholarship, and a good fraternity spirit were all well taken by the active men.

Members of the Trowel Fraternity, Ohio University, extended an invitation to Cincinnati Acacians to attend their Spring Formal Dance, King Solomon's Court, to be held at the Armory, Saturday, May 8, at nine o'clock. The Trowel Club has a Chapter House and is a fine group of prospective Acacians. We hope to have these boys numbered among our Acacia chapters before many more semesters.

Jack Salss, Ess/ la Ghq-Scap, APO 500, c/ o P . M., San Francisco, California, is now in Japan employed with the occupational forces and is in charge of labor statistics.

George McPeck is still in Caracas, Venezuela. He writes that his mother visited him recently and upon her return by the Pan American route visited Marion Huber's brothers in Salvador and Cincinnati Acacian, Kenneth Vittetoe, who is with the American Legation in ·Honduras.

George extends an invitation to Cincinnati Acacians to visit with him.

Marion Huber retires as Cincinnati Chapter advisor. At a joint meeting of the Actives and the Cincinnati Alumni Mr. David Bowman was elected Chapter Advisor. Mr. Bowman has taught classes in journalism at the University of Cincinnati for some years. The chapter is proud

of its new advisor, who has spent so much of his time in recent years at the Chapter House and at its social functions.

Mr. Jack Lissenden was re-named financial advisor of the Cincinnati Chapter.

Jack has done a good job and the Cincinnati boys are proud to have him take an active interest.

J. Ritchie returned for a visit from his home in St. Louis. He was pleased to meet so many of the boys at the Chapter House.

Franklin Norman Eichenberger was married to Miss Dorothy Hartman. Cincinnati Acacians were invited to the reception which followed the wedding.

Cincinnati Acacians are glad to hear that Mr. Louis John Johnen has been appointed to the position of music editor and critic for the Cincinnati Times Star. This is an important position in a musically inclined city like Cincinnati and we wish him to know that the Acacia Fraternity is proud of him.

RICHARD

D.

MILLER

MARION HUBER

Colorado Encounters Rain • • • It appears that the spring doldrums have hit this institution with all the inspiration of a soggy cod across the face, leaving no other emotion than that of sheerest ennui.

As a matter of fact, it might be more inspiring to be the soggy cod. Some unimaginative individuals call it Spring Fever. A houseful of brothers who have struggled through three quarters of allegedly higher education is an interesting thing; above the noises of the night, one can hear the intermingled babbles of the mountain stream running through the yard and of the brothers running through each other's hair.

Socially, we have had quite a time, with dinners and tea-dances predominating.

There is an underground operation against any more candle-lit dinners by a lad who got half way through the center piece before he discovered that he hadn't touched his salad. The tea-dances will, in the future, need a bit of policing; the floor becomes slippery, what with all the frus trated, drooling brothers. The ratio out here is about 3 to 1. The 17th of April we presented our annual Spring Formal. This matter of formals is always a trying one.

Several weeks before the big date, the matter is brought up in meeting, accompanied by grandiose schemes which would undoubtedly bring Sherman Billingsley out on a dead run to sign up such fertile minds. The days go by with loud talk but not much action. Comes the night before the affair, some kill-joy suddenly remembers he has a date for the function, wanders downstairs to see how the decoration progresses. Imagine his chagrin to discover the premises vacated except for three brothers, who, upon being asked to do something, bitterly announce that tomorrow they must submit to what is probably the most important examination in their entire scholastic career, and why don't you get some of those other lazy

The Triad, Summer, 1948 bums to do the job. This sort of thing continues far into the night until two long-suffering individuals and a stranger dragged off the streets finally slop something up and hope that the dim lights will cover their feeble efforts. This year the Colorado Acacians contemplated just such a situation. The house, a modem one that looks nice in itself, was decorated only with silhouettes in the windows, lighted from the outside. The pool was garnished with an old (and empty) beer keg covered with flowers. Rumor has it that we distinguished ourselves.

Later that month we had one of our famous picnics. Seems as though every time we decide to commune with Nature and underdone hot dogs, the skies suddenly open up and a group of moist Acacians are found standing around gloomily contemplating the remains of their camp fire. Getting so no one reads the weather report; only ask, "Is Acacia having a picnic this evening? " First part of May was the loafers' delight on this campus-CU Days. Floats, parade, big dance, carnival, lots of horsing around. We built a float, very neatly built and ingenuous affair-but not to the judges. We did, however, place in the Song Fest finals, winning 4th in the final competition. Boys sang "Hospodi Pomilui," quite a dental exercise; would have placed first, some say, except that one judge thought the boys spent their allotted time clearing their throats. But it's that sort of a song.

Then there's always Karloo. Poor dog just lies and pants in anything warmer than freezing. Spring, though, caught up with him. Out walking one day and he was let off his chain ; a few loose hairs and a small cloud of dust was all that was left of Karloo. We thought that he might have been headed for Alaska, as he streaked off in a northerly direction. Hunted high and low for days. Then we found him. Seems there's a Great Dane up the street a bit and Karloo had been hanging around, looking wistful and making socially unacceptable suggestions. Lady had a strong will-and a husband of the same breedand Karloo really looked sort of silly. The brothers surged up, muttering of home wrecking and sinful youth, and brought him home. He seems to be adjusted now, but, every once in a while, a speculative gleam comes in his eyes and a ghost of a smile hovers over his face.

Croyle was in again-helping us colonize in Denver. There should soon be two convenient stop-overs for visitors out in these parts. The Old West may not be what it used to be but we can promise you a soggy picnic, good food (the howls of anguish that will greet this rema~k!), a~d friendly conversation. A few whtte hatrs is really a small price for a truly fraternal visit.

JoN SucHER

25th National Conclave August 26-28 Chicago

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Cornell Many Social Events • . .

Many things have come and gone since the last writing of the TRIAD . One of the first to go was the chapter officers who have led our chapter through the last year. The first addition to be made is the new slate of officers elected on April 5.

They are as follows: Venerable Dean, Roy Clarke; Senior Dean, Richard Showacre; Junior Dean, Emerson Hibbard; Treasurer, Charles Deakyne; Senior Steward, Jack Carpenter; Junior Steward, Robert Carras ; Secretary, William Bunyan; Sentinel, William Stalder; Chaplain, Dale Freelove.

Many of the things which have passed are better forgotten, but some leave pleasant memories. Outstanding among the pleasanter memories are the social affairs held at the house. The first of these was a party held on March 18. The event was the meeting of the Big Red basketball team with Dartmouth. After a buffet dinner at the house, members and dates departed to watch the Dartmouth team go down to defeat. The success of the party after the game was due to both the high spirits that resulted from the victory and to the punch, which everyone helped to prepare and which turned out to be interesting and definitely in a class by itself.

Punches and passes were still being talked about when a round of prelims (one of the things that are better forgotten) was staring us in the face, and we buried ourselves in our books, barely digging out in time for the spring vacation.

As soon as we returned, we wasted no time in getting started on our spring round of social affairs. The week-end following vacation found all the Acacians and their dates enjoying another party at the house.

The dimly lit game room and the dance floor vied for popularity, but either was adequate proof of the success of the evening.

Charlie Jarrett dropped in on April 21 and reminded us again of the size of the organization of which we are a part and after a round of friendly chatter, proceeded to help us set our house in order.

The news of the other chapters and the new ideas he gave us were gratefully received and have already been a great help to us in planning our future policies.

On the week-end of April 24, the plans that had been maturing for the last month produced bountiful fruit. A sub-frosh week-end, designed to acquaint the class of 1952 with Cornell life and the faculty with whom they will be associated, was the -biggest success yet. Hats off to Di~k Showacre Senior Dean, and the commtttee that ~ided him in making appointments with faculty members and arranging a social program for the fourteen fellows who were our guests for the weekend.

The next week-end saw us at Skanneatles Lake, pitted against the Syracuse Chapter in our annual softball contest.

Even though the game did not turn out

too favorably for us, everyone enjoyed the fine meal at Krebs and the chance that we had to renew old acquaintances.

On the following week-end we threw our first spring picnic at Taughannock.

Softball highlighted the afternoon, and a dance at the house in the evening made the day complete.

The next week presented a test for the most ingenious of our members, for we were preparing to initiate the pledge class that we had been building carefully since the last initiation. The more ingenious of the ideas were abandoned, due to the fact that prelims were even then in the air, and finals were just around the corner.

Nevertheless, under the able supervision of Bob Bergren, our pledgemaster, and his assistants, the pledge class was in fine condition when the fatal day arrived. Highlight of the pledge antics came when the pledges presented their traditional skit.

It was unique in that it starred Professor Ogle, of the College of Agriculture . It is not often that we have the honor of watching the faculty perform for us. Sunday afternoon saw seven more men wearing the Acacia triangle ; Professor Robert Ogle, Bob Hammond, Bob Hoagland, Ed Knapp, Joe Miller, Norm Neubaugher, and Lou Talbert. The ceremony was given a fitting climax by a sumptuous banquet at the house, prepared by Ma Sutton.

May 15 saw another picnic at Taughanf\.ock , this time planned jointly with our neighbor fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. Good food, good fun, and good company made this a fitting party with which to close our social season-with the exception, of course, of the Spring Week-End houseparty.

As we go to press, houseparty plans and finals are still in the formative stage, but both promise to take up many idle hours and supply much amusement, each in their own way. The houseparty promises fifteen or twenty couples, with enough activities to fill a well rounded program for a week. Finals furnish much more, and so here we go. Good luck to all!

GEORGE H. BASSET!

Franklin Develops Alumni Interest Franklin Chapter held a rushing smoker on May 4, which was quite successful. We acquired four pledges. To be initiated early in the fall are: Edward Armstrong, Leonia, New J ersey, College '51 ; Walter Lewis, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Wharton Business School '50; James McClure, Sheridan, Wyoming, College '50; and Stevens Nemish, Morann, Pennsylvania, College '50. We are expecting more pledges in the near future.

Our third floor bathroom is recetvmg a complete face-lifting. Two showers have been installed, which will be followed by a new tile floor, linoleum walls, and new medicine cabinets over the sinks. One of our smaller study rooms has just been redecorated by several of the men. In addition to these much needed improve-

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Saturday, April 17, a special meeting was held between the active and alumni chapters, for the purpose of stimulating interes t among our "grads," and to formu late chapter policy. A buffet luncheon was served before this meeting which lasted all afternoon. As a result of this meeting, the active chapter has begun work on a news letter which will be circulated to the alumni members, telling them of the doings in the chapter.

Following weeks of planning and much work, our spring formal was held Saturday night, May 8. Excellent music was supplied by Bill Wunderlich and his orchestra. During the first intermission, we were kept laughing and mystified by "Laval," local professional magician who made an ordinary pack of cards do almost everything except jump through a hoop. J ames McClure, our talented baritone, favored us with "Old Man.River," "Close as Pages in a Book," and other favorites . Immediately before the dance, a local caterer served us a fine banquet.

In addition, our entire downstairs was decorated with colorful streamers, and with flowers supplied by Robert Cornish.

May 18, our new officers were installed.

Serving the fraternity next fall will be: Richard G. Hartmann, Venerable Dean ; Clyde Zukswert, Senior Dean ; James D. Witte, Junior Dean; Michael J. Keefe, Secretary; Alden Butler, Treasurer; and Robert E. Curry, Interfraternity Council Representative. Appointed officers are : Richard D. Runkle, house manager ; John D . Beierle, TRIAD correspondent; and Stevens Nemish, table steward. Mr. William R. Hockenberry will continue t o serve us in his dual capacity of Chapter Adviser and Financial Adviser.

This June, our house, like others on the Penn campus, will be occupied by delegates to the Republican convention. We are working to ge t the place in shape by that time, when we will house part of the Michigan delegation.

A number of us are expecting to attend the National Conclave along with our regular delegate, Richard G. Hartmann. Although it is impossible at this time to predict just who will be able to attend, Franklin Chapter is certain of a good sized delegation.

JoHN D. BEIERLE

George W ash.ington First Floor Face-Lifted . . .

The final examination period here at George Washington is now in full swing.

So the whole house is quiet and any noise you make is at your own risk.

Great plans are being made for the coming Conclave in August. At the present time plans are being made to drive there and see all the sights along the way. The biggest problem seems to be getting enough men t o make up the full number that we are allowed to send. Most of them

are working and the finals for the summer been spent in catching up on the work sessions will be coming at that time. that we've missed in the past fifteen weeks.

The first floor of the house has taken On the contrary, the Illinois Chapter has on a new face now. New draperies have found time to indulge in a great many helped a great deal along with new slip activities. covers and rugs to give it a new face .

Three pledges have been added to our You wouldn't know it was the same place ranks this semester. They are William unless you knew what had been done.

The recreation room in the basement has Green of Des Moines, Iowa ; Donald Hyer been completed now and it is great. It has of Quincy, Illinois; and John W. Bodeman a ping-pong table, a coke machine, and of Chicago. many other things that help to make the The house at 501 E . Daniel is beginning best type of recreation room. to take on a "new look." Under the able During the course of the week of April leadership of Art Hoelck, the lawn com19, the Interfraternity Council, with the mittee has taken great strides forward in help of all active fraternities, celebrated a "Greek Week." The purpose was to help attempting to rejuvenate the trodden soil all the frat men to become better ac- of Acacia's front lawn . Old shrubs, bushes, quainted with each other. There were sev- and stumps have been removed and have eral large stag functions that brought all been replaced by new varieties. A retainthe men together. "Greek Week" was cli- ing wall of flagstone is also being built maxed by the Interfraternity Council along the west edge of our property. This Prom on April 23, at the Shoreham Hotel. wall will prevent the erosion of any new The music was supplied by the Gene topsoil which might be added next fall.

Krupa All-Star Band. The Prom was a In campus activities, the ingenuity of great success and everyone there had a Acacia and the leg art of Alpha Delta Pi wonderful time. combined to win each house a second A special May Day Fair was held at place trophy at the Spring Carnival. school by Pan Hel with all school organ- "Whirlaway," our booth, displayed the izations taking part if they wanted to. It "hidden" talents of the girls and also ofwas held on the night of April 30 as part fered a game of chance for those who beof the program to welcome high school came tired of watching. seniors to see what school was like. The On May 22, Acacia will hold its annual Acacia booth was a turtle race with wager- spring formal. The house will be coning on each race . Due to the speed of verted into a minature jungle, complete some of the turtles the numbers had to be with vines, huts, and a waterfall. The changed often for us to stay on the right "natives" will waltz their mates to the side. The whole affair was a great success. wild jungle rhythms of Bill Shelton and All of the proceeds went to CARE. his orchestra. The dance will be preOn Sunday, April 25, an exchange Tea ceded by a date dinner at the Inman D ance was held with the Phi Mu's. It was Hotel. a great success and a great many new The forces of Acacia once more mixed friends were made by all that came. with those of Alpha Kappa Lambda; this The highlight of the spring social season time the occasion was a rope pull across was the Big Spring Formal held at the the dark, mysterious waters of the Bonehouse. It took place on the night of May 1, yard. Unfortunately, Acacia was sent into and the music was furnished by Larry a rather inglorious retreat and was forced Lane, a veteran at George Washington. to wade through the historic landmark.

The house was bulging to the rafters and Founder's Day was celebrated on April the new drapes and slip covers were 28. Dr. Buzzard, president of the Southern shown off to good advantage. A great debt Illinois State Teachers College and alum of appreciation is due to the actives and of the old Chicago chapter, was our speakpledges who spent so much time waxing er. Mr. Clyde Spitler, one of the founders and polishing the floors . of the Illinois Chapter, was also in atThe chapter has been graced for the past tendance. We enjoyed renewing our acseveral weeks by the presence of Brother quaintances with our many alumni.

Christiansen, Ohio '42.

Two of our first-year men, Al Hallene Brother William Ellenberger, a trustee and Chuck Russell have been initiated of the local corporation, has been reinto the freshman scholastic honorary, Phi elected as vice-president of the General Eta Sigma. Austin Jones and Dick Cook Alumni Association, to represent the Engi- have been selected to represent us next neering School. year in Skull and Crescent. The national The house will be open all summer and service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, inthere is a place for any of you, should you itiated Clint Cannon and Phil Dolbow. come to Washington. I hope to see you at Jim Preston climaxed his activities in the Conclave.

EuGENE T . AnRIDGE, JR. the Illini Union by being appointed p resident of the Illini Union Board of Directors for the corning 1948-49 school year. Jim also surprised everyone by announcing Illinois his recent marriage to Miss Matilda L .

Stear of Peoria.

As a closing note, I would like to conGains Many Honors . . . gratulate Austin Jones and his staff for Once again another semester is draw- the fine job that they did on the "Hello." ing to a rapid conclusion, and once again I guess that's about all for now; so, until we ar e faced by the ultimate in tortures: next fall, good-by and good luck. exams. However, not all of our time has CHUCK RussELL

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The newest actives, initiated in March.

is quite different from that; several fellows go out to the limestone quarries to sw~ and sun themselves, and golf and tenrus have drawn others. A few of the "st.a y-at-homes" are sporting bright pink complexions they picked up from a sunlamp. They claim they haven't the time to get outside for the real thing, and have to take their suntans in this form.

Richard Hartman, of the Franklin Chapter, said in the last issue that one of their boys had a habit of contending that the Air Force won the war. We don't want Dick to feel that he alone is being subjected to things of that sort; at least one morning a week, and usually oftener, some group of ex-GI's congregates around one of our breakfast tables and relives its battle experiences. The forces are pretty evenly divided between Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Forces, so the discussion usually centers on theatres of operation, and who had the roughest time, etc. And all that so early in the morning, too ... it almost causes us to stagger backward in amazement.

HOMER DALBY

Iowa State

Indiana Entertains Mothers . . • That somewhat semiannual menace is upon us again . . . final examinations.

They begin June 1, and most of the fellows have started to remind themselves of the exams, at least. A few of the boys have decided to forego any further social life the rest of the semester in an effort to be really prepared for finals . The usual thing, however, is for most of the fellows to try to ignore them as long as possible, and then make a concentrated effort when they do start' to study.

Social events are not entirely finished, however. In the last two weeks before finals we indulged to the extent of a backyard picnic with the Pi Beta Phis and a tea dance with the Delta Gammas. The picnic idea is popular with both fellows and girls, but the weather can't always be depended upon to cooperate. Usually it turns cold or rains on the day scheduled for such a social event; we then have to retreat to the house.

A Mother's Day week-end May 8-9 lent that "womanly touch" to the house. The mothers stayed in the house Saturday night and we moved out to other rooms.

About twenty-five mothers were here, and we entertained them with our company Saturday night, a serenade later in the evening, and dinner and a short program Sunday.

The new house president, elected in March, is Gene Llewellyn. The other new officers are Earl Sheets, senior dean; Jim McGowan, junior dean ; Bob Wallace, senior steward; Bill Thompson, junior steward; Bob Ewer, pledgemaster; Bob Hurbaugh, secretary; Homer Dalbey, chapter editor; Joe Thomas, alumni secretary; Bob McKinnis, intramural manager; Jim Roderick, song leader; John Held, historian;

and Tom Lernster, sentinel. Jack Davis was appointed treasurer.

The remodeling plans for the dining room which we so hopefully reported in the last issue of the TRIAD have been revised. We had talked of extending the knotty pine paneling to all four walls of the room, but changed our minds on the advice of an interior decorator. She said the paneling would make the room too dark, and suggested merely new paint and brighter colored drapes, which we hope to have when we come back to school next fall.

Another improvement we're hoping for by fall is a concrete driveway back of the house, as well as the present one at the side. The frequent Bloomington rains definitely do not help the dirt driveway, and we've made arrangements with the city to resurface the area . They, it seems, are also hampered by the rains, and haven't yet found enough dry weather to complete the job.

Spring rush, which meant more work for the already weary rush committee, was responsible for getting eighteen pledges for the fall semester. They are Ray Allen, Dick Bakemeir, Jack Bonge, Karl Bradley, Robert Elliot, Marty Horn, John Irick, Bob Lamson, Bill McCandless, Tom Muhn, Jack Nonemaker, Vaughn Rice, Don Roush, William Schlimmer, Jack Thompson, Bud Tranbarger, Bob Vass, and George Dykhuizen. All are from the state of Indiana, except George Dykhuizen.

George comes from New Jersey. Some of these fellows are outstanding high school athletes, and probably will go into varsity basketball, football, track or baseball.

We were both surprised and pleased to see our "face" on the last issue of the TRIAD. The etching was made from a photograph taken in the heart of winter, and we still shiver a little when we look at the picture and are reminded of all that snow. The current weather, however,

Wins Third Trophy .•• After a hectic week-€nd of Veishea, all the brothers here at Iowa State are trying to recuperate enough so they can get back into the grind of studying again. Everyone has sand in his eyes and is asleep on his feet, but we're all happy after the gala, all-college festival.

Veishea found most of the men pretty busy all of the time with its floats, dances, open houses, canoe races, and theatrical productions. Our biggest concern was the parade, and many long hours of work went into the building of our float. Our efforts proved worthwhile though because we won first place in the men's residence division. This gave us another beautiful trophy for the mantle, which makes the third one this year. The float consisted of a gold lamp of knowledge with spun glass forming a cloud effect around models of campus buildings at its base. El Kohlman and Jim Petersen were the main cogs in the design and building of the float, and our thanks go to them for the acquiring of tht trophy. Our only regret is that we didn't win the sweepstakes trophy; when George Croyle was here last quarter, he said that if we won it, he would personally come back to enlarge the mantle for us.

We were anxious to see just how good a carpenter George is because we have our doubts.

Nearly every man in the house took in one of the Veishea dances. Del Courtney played for two of these, and Count Basie did the honors for the other one. Among the numerous other functions was a concert by Count Basie, Stars Over Veishea, a musical extravaganza complete with fireworks, Yearbook of '48, a take-off on various phases of Iowa State college life, and many other things too numerous to mention here.

Canoe races were held on Lake La Verne, more commonly referred to as

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ago but left for Nebraska U. before he had a chance to become initiated. We The w inning float in the 1948 Vieshea parade . were very happy to see him become a member and wish him the best of luck in his new venture at Lincoln.

Probably our most important social event of this quarter was the "Plantation Ball," our spring formal. Sweet, soft strains of music issued forth from the "Music Makers," and everyone had a wonderful evening. The first floor of the house was cleared for dancing with silhouettes of southern gentlemen and their ladies giving that "deep South" atmosphere. The recreation room was made into a lounge for the evening. We were fortunate in having many guests with us for the dance.

Shiny, metal programs were given as favors. Orchids were the corsage of the evening, and to keep in stride with this, a huge orchid design was used as the backdrop for the band.

Sixteen of the actives and their dates attended the Men's Panhellenic Dance this quarter. Before the dance, a formal dinner was given here at the house. Because of versation session very much. We hope to the limited number of tickets, attendance Lake La Mud. Our three-man team came was rather restricted. in second in the time trials, but they were see them all back with us next year.

With the advent of green grass back to On Sunday, May 16, we held our annual held to fifth place in the final event. It seems that one of the other fraternity Founder's Day Dinner, and many of our some of the more secluded spots, the picnic teams was too tired to do its own paddling alums and some from other chapters hon- hounds are again on the prowl. At the so they hung onto our canoe and let our ored us with their presence. Following latest report, I've been told that the grass team pull them across the finish line. Mem- the dinner we had a good bull session is just about a "grab and a half high" now. bers composing our team were Bill Huff- around the table, and all of the alums gave Nearly every Sunday, even when it's rainshort speeches telling us what they are ing, the fellows pick up their blankets, man, Charlie Dingle, and Bob Jenkins.

We held open house on Saturday, the doing at the present time and also offering portable radios, chewing gum, and the litlast day of Veishea, and were happy to suggestions as to how they thought we tle ladies and rush casually out to the could improve the chapter. Some good North Woods. Earlier in the quarter, we see so many of our alums and friends back with us for the day. The guest book stories were passed around about some of had an organized house picnic so we had looked very impressive after the climax their experiences in school. Among the food on that one.

At the end of this quarter, we'll lose of the evening, and guests included: Mrs. Iowa State alums present were: Dick Roy Peterson, Newton; Mrs. Don Allspack, Welden, '31, Iowa Falls; E. Welden, '11, some good men to graduation. Bob DenBaxter; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Riepma, Spen- Iowa Falls ; Frank Mendell, '25, Ames ; ney, our V . D. of the past year, will gradcer ; JoAnn Dankel, Glidden; Bruce Hasel- C. P. North, '25, Des Moines; Edwin Drdla, uate in Horticulture with a B.S. degree.

'47, Omaha ; Barney Wiggins, '27, Story Ellsworth Kohlman, the man who has been ton, Glidden; Lenora Schmidt, Woden; Geraldine Gerdis, Woden; Edwin' Drdla, City; B. A. Bowley, '30, Jefferson; George responsible for our winning floats, will reOmaha, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Otto E . E. Maze, '30, Carrol ; Ken Oakleaf, '43, ceive a B.S. in Architectural Engineering.

John Peterson, our honorary man and one Drdla, Omaha, Nebraska; Delores Lemon, Ames; John E . Carstens, '47, Des Moines; Omaha, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Allen D. Miller, '45, Jefferson; Charles L. of our B. M. 0. C.'s, will also graduate with Huffman, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Clark, '46, Orion, Illinois; Knute Espe, '15, his B.S. in Horticulture. At the close of the George Gross, Jr., ana George III) Mo- Des Moines; George Prichett, '15, Des summer quarter, two others will join our Moines. We were very pleased to see list of alums. Gordon Cook will receive his line, Illinois; Anne Barry, Cedar Rapids; Darlene Wiesner, Eldora; Leone Hendrick- Sumner Osgood, Iowa University, '09, degree in Electrical Engineering, and Bob son, Radcliffe; Nadine Heggen, Carlisle; Iowa Falls, and Dring Needham, Harvard, Jenkins will graduate in Chemical Engi'15, Des Moines. All promised to try to neering. Gordon Reeves is planning to John E. Carstens, Des Moines; Jeannie Scott, Adel; Catherine Skerritt, Silver get back during the year if possible. transfer to Iowa University next fall so City; Mrs. Phyllis Skerritt, Malvern; Mrs. George Maze said that he spends his time we'll lose another good man and a good raising boys, and the rest of the time secretary. Carl O'Beirn will complete his R. V. Peebler, Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Prichett, Des Moines; Knute he does a little dairy farming. He said two-year course this spring so he'll be Espe, Des Moines ; Mr. and Mrs. A. Dean that at last count he had eight (boys, not leaving us, too. dairy cows) , maybe a difference of two One thing that usually follows close upPlatt, Waterloo ; Judi Espe, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mendell, Ames ; Ellen one way or the other. Dring Needham, on on graduation is marriage, and there seems White, Omaha ; Max Engle, Des Moines ; the other hand, has specialized in raising to be a lot of that in prospect for the comCharles Smith, Newcastle, Wyoming ; Dick girls. The rest of the time he practices law ing summer. Taking the fatal step soon Pagel, Atlantic ; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fulker- in Des Moines. Speaking of girls, V. D . ¡ after the close of school will be Bob Denson, Rochester, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilson had the pleasure of squiring ney, who will marry Maxine Zihlman, Roger Jenkins, Omaha, Nebraska; Paul around Knute Espe's daughter, Judi, while Wayland, Iowa. Bob has already accepted Mac Lafferty, Council Bluffs; Margie Hitz- she was here with her father for open employment in Waterloo. Carl O'Beirn husen, Rockford ; Peggy Heinz, Knoxville ; house. will walk down the aisle very soo~ with Mr. and Mrs. William H. Chain, No. 80 On February 29, our ranks of active Delores Lemon of Omaha, Nebraska. He Fertile Acres, Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur members were swelled by the initiation of: then intends to take up the life of a plowL . Anderson, Ames ; Mr. and Mrs. Ken- Carl O'Beirn, Omaha, Nebraska ; James jockey in southeastern Iowa. Bill Chain neth Oakleaf, Ames ; Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haselton, Glidden, Iowa; and Darwin took the vows with Norma Hayes, Sigma L . Clark, Orion, Illinois; Cynthia Beyer, Hook, Sac City, Iowa. Also, on May 15, Kappa, Ex '49, on March 20. Jack Carstens, Hollywood, Illinois; Miriam Prall, Car- we held a special initiation for Don Tip- '47, has also announced his forthcoming lisle; and Greta Lidman, Stockholm, Swe- ton who is going to colonize for the re- marriage June 19. Some of the others who den. E veryone seemed to enjoy the buffet activation of the chapter at Nebraska Uni- are engaged may come up with some surdinner and the following informal con- versity. Don was pledged here some time prises during the summer, but we won't

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The Triad, Summer, 1948 risk any predictions on them. So far the rest of us just aren't lucky.

No sooner had Jim Haselton received his pin than it became the property of Jo Ann Dankel, who is attending Iowa State Teachers College. Jim passed the stogies when he announced his engagement. Day Morris is another Acacian who is minus a pin these days. The lucky little girl is Miriam Prall of Ames. We may not be seeing so well in our old age, but as yet we've seen no sign of cigars. The way we heard of it was through the grapevine.

Quite a few things have been done to improve the chapter house this quarter, but it entailed a lot of hard work on the part of all members. The' yard was put back in shape after the winter with a couple week-ends of raking the lawn and trimming the bushes. New furniture and venetian blinds have been purchased recently for the solarium, and the room looks 100 per cent better as a result. We are also planning to re-carpet the upstairs halls and stairways as soon as possible so the house ought to be in tip-top shape when that's done.

Our intramural activities find us very much concerned at the present time trying to latch onto another baseball trophy.

We have two teams, both in class B since the preliminary classification games, and our chances look pretty good to take the championship. So far this quarter, our only other endeavor in intramurals was in tennis, but our teams ran up against pretty tough competition in the first round and were eliminated. Sports are beginning to taper off now with the deadly final exams in sight.

A few Saturdays back, the pledges decided to take their walk-out on the day that we had a big work detail planned for them. They not only walked out; they took all of our silverware with them. They said afterward that they had quite a rousing evening in Des Moines. Since we had nothing to eat with but our fingers, we borrowed silver from the Sigma Kappa sorority. We invited them all over for dinner

Kansas Chapter Kansas State Venerable Dean Bill Sturdevant National President Ruppenthal, and K~nsas Venerable Dean Bill Wilson pose proudly after the installation of the Kansas Chapter.

107 that night, and they all had a fine time until dishwashing time came around. Then we wielded the whip and made them show us how much they'd learned in their homemaking courses. When the pledges came rolling in late Sunday night, they were immediately put to work digging ditches for the new drainage tile in the front yard.

They stayed up most of the night until they finished putting in the tile. We had a sorry looking bunch of pledges the next day, but they still maintain that it was worth it.

Recently, John Peterson was honored by being initiated into Alpha Zeta, national agricultural honorary fraternity.

Since even TRIAD correspondents must study for finals, this is all there is for now. Be seeing you next fall, and hope to see lots of you at the Conclave next summer.

DON BIEGLER

Kansas State Intramural T earns Busy . .

How de, do de! Here's the latest news fresh from the halls of the Kansas State Chapter. Everyone in the house is cramming like mad for the finals. You would think we had a group of bookworms.

We are proud to announce that Richard L. Alexander, Fredonia, Kansas ; Keith E. Bailey, Topeka, Kansas ; David Church, Garnett, Kansas ; Paul R. Curry, Nespelun, Washington; Irwin Collinge, Emporia, Kansas; Phil Freeman, Brownell, Kansas; Don Ford, Reading, Kansas ; Phil DePuy, Manhattan, Kansas; Bruce Garnand, Garden City, Kansas ; Allen H oneyman, Fredonia, Kansas ; Gene Pinon, Florence, Kansas ; Gale Roush, Garden City, Kansas; Clifford Spangler, Garden City, Kansas, are new pledges to our chapter. The pledges have elected new officers for the next semester. They are Keith "Uncle Duck" Duckers as President, Joe Morgan as Vice-President, and Phil Freeman is their Secretary-Treasurer. John Ellison retained the honors as interfraternity pledge council representative.

The active chapter has also been on the stick with two initiations and election of officers. On May 1 and 2, the Kansas State Chapter had the privilege and honor of reactivating the Kansas University Chapter of Acacia and initiating twenty-two active members to their ranks. Now for a little feudin and fight'in!! Following the initiation a luscious banquet was given by the K. U. Chapter, with both active chapters present, in honor of the occasion. The Kansas State Chapter has also added to their role eight new actives, Gerald Auerback, Manhattan, Kansas; J . Orion Beaver, Olathe, Kansas ; Robert Grandle, Wichita, Kansas; John Hart, Arkansas City, Kansas¡ Gilbert Clark Jeffrey, Corning, Kansas; John Stohr, l ola, Kansas; Al Wesley, Holton, Kansas; and Howard Wood of Herrington, Kansas. The election of chapter officers was held April 28. The new officers are Earl S. Beaver, Venerable Dean ; Bill Sturdevant, Senior Dean ; Dean Lovendahl, Junior Dean; J . Orion Beaver, Secretary; Wendell Simonton, Treasurer ; Al Wesley, Corresponding Secre-

tary; John Stohr and Dean Akins, Rush Chairmen.

Our social calendar has been pretty well marked up throughout the semester. Our annual spring formal, being the big event of the year, was based on a "Dutch" Theme. The banquet was held in the Crystal Room of the Wareham Hotel with Dean Pugsley, as the speaker for the evening.

The dates were presented with a small token of remembrance. After the banquet all members, alumni, and invited guests retired to the Soldiers Community house to dance to the music of Del Weidner and his orchestra. The color scheme used in decorating the community house was pastel shades of yellow and blue. An old Dutch Mill surrounded by potted tulips stood in the center of the dance floor, also a large Acacia triangle adorned the entrance.

Parents Day was celebrated May 8, with a very good percentage of the members' parents present. The mothers club met in the afternoon and elected new officers.

Mrs. R. L. Grandle was chosen to preside over the club for the coming year. The fathers spent the afternoon visiting and telling fish stories.

The alumni, on May 12, were honored at the annual Founder's Day Banquet by the active chapter. F ollowing the banquet Dr. J . T. Willard gave a brief history of the local chapter, and Professor V. D .

(Tiny) Foltz, speaker for the evening, gave an interesting talk on the "Merits of Fraternity Life."

Now for the lowdown!

The pledges took a sneak on a field day, but their little scheme backfired for them.

They were very surprised to find the doors locked when they tried to re-enter that evening, and were not unlocked for them until the following day. The following week the house and grounds went through a series of cleaning up to add to their pleasure.

Some of the less fortunate new members of the chapter were initiated into the Ancient and Honorable Or der of Yellow Dogs. It seems as though "Little Al," and a few others have been eating off the mantle this week. "Tiny" Foltz acted as chief cur, and Dean Rodney Babcock as Custodian of the Bone. After the initiation everyone enjoyed refreshments of coffee and doughnuts.

Rex "Red" Archer and Dean "Love'um all" Lovendahl have been crippling about the house on crutches. It seems as though these Kansas State women play a little ruff with our tenderfoots. ¡ There has also been a considerable amount of replacement of new furniture abou t the house, the old tables have been replaced by new ones, and a new R. C. A. Victor radio-phonograph has been placed in the chapter house by donations of the members of the actives and pledges.

We have finally succeeded in getting blue grass to grow on our front lawn.

There has been numerous flowers and shrubs planted by the boys of the house.

Our athletic teams have been pretty busy this quarter. We have been able to hold our own in all intramural sports. Les Golden was the high scorer of the Purple Frat Bowling league. Don Stamback also

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108 won a second-place ribbon with his Jersey heifer in the "Little American Royal" sponsored by the college. J ohn Hart entered in the bronc riding of a rodeo sponsored by the Chaparajos Club members.

Seems as John had a little tough luck, and ended up with a stiff shoulder for a few days.

We are going to lose five good, well anyway men, right after school is out. Rex Archer and Kate Clark will be married June 4. David Prickett and Mary Peddicord will be married May 28. Frank Peycke will take the fatal step with Betty Boutwell on May 29. John Jordan and Patricia Dodds will exchange "I do's" on June 5. Clifford Ukele, one of the men that left this semester will say " I do" to Anna Mae Surface on June 16. Dan Cupid has been busy around here .

The chapter has recently rented a house for an annex, with the hopes of expanding our membership. We have plans for a successful rushing program for this fall, and hope to find many worthy members.

That's all there is this time brothers. Be seeing you next fall in the TRIAD. AL WESLEY

Michigan As the end of the term approaches, Michigan Acacia takes this opportunity to retrospect over the past year and sum¡ marize its activities.

The chapter has had a face-lifting this year through the efforts of the active chapter, their parents, and the alumni. The living rooms received the most attention. It was painted a dusty rose and trimmed in blue; new drapes were hung at the win dows ; new lamps were bought and all of the furniture was rebuilt and re -covered.

The entrance hall was repainted and and a new rug was purchased for the floor.

Our chaperones' r oom was completely redecorated, with new furniture, lamps, rug,

curtains, and shades. The dining room was retiled, and a substantial portion of the kitchen equipment was replaced. A new gas water heater was bought when the old one recently gave its last calorie for dear old Acacia. Several beds and mattresses were replaced along with many study chairs. The house has been almost entirely re-screened. Due to the fact that El Kennedy, our radio technician, is leaving with his sound equipment this spring, we are installing a permanent sound system in the house, for use at dances, parties, and Wallace speeches. Last, and far from least, a new shower was installed on the second deck. Too much credit can't be given to our house manager, Otto Strobel, for his excellent handling of finances which made these improvements possible.

As for the m ore intangible accomplishments, several members have had honors conferred upon them recently. Malcolm Mac Gregor and Ted Brownell were elected to Phi Kappa Phi, national Liberal Arts honorary society. Bob Hughes, Acacia's Industrial Designer-to-be, was elected on the basis of scholarship and personality to Tau Sigma Delta, national honorary architecture society. Don Queller was mentioned on the recent Honors Convocation for his 3.75 average. Herbert Smith, as stated in the article on outstanding seniors in this issue, was recently elected to Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering society. The fall pledge class also came into its own by placing second in all-campus pledge scholarship. Their overall average of 2.73 was only three-hundredths of a point from the winning figure .

We hope this is an indication of future performance, but not of our future run of luck.

New officers were elected March 29.

Larry Girton was installed as Venerable Dean, Phillip S. Linscott as Senior Dean, Archibald Mac Gregor as J unior D ean, and David Olson as Secretary. We expect to have another good financial year, since

Kansas State Chapter Sp eaker's ta?le at_ the S pring Formal: Mrs. Pugsley, Dean Pugsley, Mother Lyles, Dr. Ho ward Htll, Mtss Hamer, Dolores Knapp, Bill Sturdevant.

Malcolm Mac Gregor, a Scotsman, was elected House Manager.

As for recent social activities, Acacia held its Spring Formal May 1. The front of the house was laved with amber floodlights, and a canopy was erected over the front entrance. The entire first floor was cleared for dancing, while the downstairs dining room was turned into a lounge. A dinner at one of the local restaurants preceded the dancing to the music of Art Starr's orchestra. The following week-end marked the I. F. C. Formal. Johnny Long furnished music for this dance, which was on a New York street theme. Various fraternities combined their efforts to construct booths which would best carry out this theme. Acacia teamed with Theta Delta Chi and managed to win second prize for their booth, which was designed and decorated largely by Bob Hughes. Our last exchange dinner was held with Delta Zeta Sorority, who moved into the neighborhood last semester. Acacia's Little Theatre Group, which had formerly performed only for house record dances, went "big-time" several weeks and when they provided intermission entertainment for a campus dance held at the W omens' League. Under the direction of Dan Gillespie, several comedy acts were presented and a barbershop quartet consisting of Bob Hechert, Spencer Linscott, Malcolm MacGregor, and Dan Gillespie sang several numbers. The affair was very successful and the group has been invited to give another show next fall. The house has also been providing entertainment of a more informal sort to our neighbors the Dekes and the Delts. This entertainment usually assumes the form of an off-key, offtune, serenade . Since it usually occurs in the early morning after a trying evening in the pubs, the recipients of the serenade have not fully appreciated its true value.

Or so it seems as a coalition group from the two houses came over one night to thank us for our songs and left with all our downstairs furniture. We have most of it back now, or at least accounted for it.

The last missing article was located when we received a postcard from a prospector on the Alcan highway who said he had found a blue chair bearing our name on it near his diggings. We have sent a pledge after it.

Our serenading has not been restricted entirely to the Dekes and Delts. Apparently caused by the approach of spring, Love entered the hallowed halls of Acacia and produced the following results: El Kennedy pinned Beverly Newberg of Zeta Tau Alpha, Bill Wilcox gave his to Virginia Roberts, also of Zeta Tau Alpha, and recently presented her with an engagement ring, Jim Churchill pinned Doris Clark of Stockwell Hall, Rol Storey pinned Marie Hedrick of Mosher Hall, Dick Deane presented his to Barbara Sawyer of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Phil Linscott pinned Betsy Iden of Martha Cook Dormitory, and Howard Webb gave his to Pat Dunlop of Zeta Tau Alpha. The traffic got so heavy for a while that we had to sing three serenades in one week.

Several men have been active on campus in other ways, too. Don Queller served as president of Shinx, junior honorary ac-

The Triad, Summer, 1948 tivities society, and was recently appointed to the Men's Judiciary Council.

Larry Girton was the chairman of the Engineering Class elections and is now vice-president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Society on campus.

Jim Reagen was appointed Sales Promotion Manager of the Ensian, the Michigan yearbook.

Plans are now being formulated for the Conclave. The Michigan Chapter hopes to send between five and eight men. Look out Chicago, here we come! D . H. STREMMEL

109 Minnesota Chapter Informal serenade preceding the Interfraternity Ball.

Minnesota On Annual Canoe Trip • . .

Spring weather was late in arriving at Minnesota this year ... but the whirl of activities at the Acacia house went on at its mad pace regardless of the weather.

With the coming of spring, blankets suddenly began disappearing from bunks, bottle openers were in sudden demand, and the cook was swamped with "special" orders for picnic lunches-Pow Wow time had finally arrived.

All this was in preparation for the big spring outing-the long-awaited canoe trip up the St. Croix River on May 22.

The river caravan is as traditional at Minnesota to Acacia as is the famed rightangled triangle to our fraternity.

The ali-day outing, which begins with a luncheon at the chapter house at noon, was covered this year by a St. Paul daily newspaper ... good rushing publicity.

Three Acacians -Dick Johnson, Don Fulton, and AI Olson-took advantage of a good excuse to "cut" classes shortly before the canoe trip and scouted (via a motor boat) up the river for good picnic grounds.

This year's site was a large island ... marked by a huge white cross. The river sign had no bearing on any fraternity known as Sigma Chi, however.

It was the first such trip for seven new Acacia pledges: Danny Boe, Don and Dennis Buck of Minneapolis; Bud Peabody, Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Dave Newman, Osseo, Minnesota; Bob Kaul, South St. Paul, and Don Capelle, Rochester, Minnesota.

For four members of the chapter it was the last such outing. The four, who are graduating this June, are: John Sandefur, Ted Anderson, John Moore, and yours truly.

When school starts next fall several other Acacians will be missing from the house. For them wedding bells will have chimed.

Venerable Dean Dave Hammell will wed Maryl Mann in September, and John Biersdorf will walk up the aisle with Marion W elo that same month.

The chapter house will be the scene of the reception following John Moore's wedding to Ginny Sternau on Sunday, June 13. Ginny is from New York City, while John's folks are living in Idaho. Minnesota seems to be a mid-point spot for the wedding which will be in the University Hope Lutheran church.

Already married over a month is former Venerable Dean Lloyd Boyd who put the ring on the finger of Ruth Edelson one Friday just after spring quarter began.

Three Minnesota Acacians took the first pre-marital step this quarter when they gave their jeweled fraternity pins away.

Elliot Dick of Duluth, a new initiate, kept his pin but a few hours and then decided it looked better on Joan Mayhew, Tri Delt from Minneapolis.

Red-haired, frisky Orrin Haugen ("stop it, I say" Haugen, that is) gave his pin to Marilyn Dixon, an AOPi. Jim Brooks, Duluth, said "It's for you -" and gave his triangled pin to Marion Norland.

Also initiated along with Elliot Dick early in the quarter were: Chuck Hunt, South St. Paul; Don Swanson, Duluth; Jule Kvamme, Scanlon, and Phil Whitaker, Litchfield.

Kvamme got off to a good start in his active career at Minnesota when about two weeks after initiation he won the traditional Iron Cross at the Iron Cross Banquet.

His story (which, by the way, was one his older brother had once told at a former Iron Cross gathering) was judged to be the best one told at the affair, thus singling Kvamme out as the r ecipient of the me tal insignia.

Either the judges' tastes are changing or this was a year for repeating old jokes. At any rate, yours truly told one he had given as a new initiate four years ago. It must have "mellowed" with age because it won second prize this time, whereas four years ago only two people laughed.

But enough about the writer.

The bowling team is still awaiting the arrival of the trophy it won in the winter quarter interfraternity league. Just so it comes in time for the next DU-Acacia beer bust!

A new intramural trophy will be inaugurated this spring when the winner of the ping-pong tournament is engraved on the impressive looking plaque. Finals are coming up next week in the heated contest.

Rumors have it that John Biersdorf is thinking of shortening his name so as to fit the plaque, although Ten Anderson

warns that such a move would be a waste of time.

The ping-pong matches are being played in a new se:ting. One of the major renovations of the quarter was the switching of the ping-pong and pool rooms in the basement of the chapter house.

The new arrangement gives more space to the ping-pong enthusiasts, who far outnumber the pool sharks in the house.

Credit should be given to House Manager "Inky" Wold for the idea and seeing to it that the project was carried through.

It's confusing to alums, however, who reach in vain for pool cues . . . only to come up with short-handed paddles.

The city men's pine-pannelled room has been completed and is now in use. Chapter action decided that the room was only for the use of city men ... much to house men's disappointment.

Tom Sutherland supervised the job and did most of the work, which included building four permanent-style desks, clothes closet, window cornices in addition to paneling the room and installing a Celotex ceiling.

The new room with its matching furniture of blonde wood was in readiness for Mother's Day on May 8, when a special luncheon and reorganization meeting of the Acacia Mothers' Club was held at the house.

Mrs. D. Engle, mother of Bud Engle of Minneapolis, was elected president for the coming year. As one of their first projects, the mothers contributed funds for new draperies for the city men's room.

The social calendar began with a formal dinner-dance on April 1 at the Calhoun Beach Hotel in Minneapolis, largely attended by actives and alums.

Added highlight of spring quarter activities was the annual Greek Week festivity, first to be held since before the war at Minnesota.

National Councilor Ray Thomas was here for the event, as was Bill Ross, TRIAD editor.

Climax of the three-day affair was a banquet on a Monday night at which time various educational leaders spoke. It was the first time that University of Minnesota President James L. Morrill appeared

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110 before any large gathering of fraternitysorority members since coming here over two years ago.

Campus elections came soon afterwards and Acacian J ohn Biersdorf was elected to the Business School board. Another member, Don Miller of Nahant, Massachusetts, put on a spirited campaign-complete with marching band and parade-but lost out because of a split vote on the Ag campus-his "home" ground.

J im Brooks was appointed representative of the Law School to the newly forme d All-University Congress- a distinct honor for this well-liked Acacian.

Don Miller was one of 20 n ew members initiated into Grey Friars in May. The Friars ar e seniors picked because of leadership , activities, and other qualifications to become members of the honorary senior men's society. Acacia was represented in the Friars this year by AI Olson.

"Inky" Wold and Elliot Dick received similar honors when they were chosen for membership in Silver Spur, the equivalent honorary group for junior men at Minnesota.

There was some talk about the treasurer absconding chapter funds when Dick Johnson became the proud owner of a motorcycle in May. It was all in a joking manner, however.

The trouble begins however when Dick tries using motorcycle driving techniques on his two-tone deluxe 1948 Chevrolet.

And speaking of troubles . . . don't do as Elliott Dick did and make a smooth "U" turn with a police car parked right on the sideline. As Dick says, there are better ways to spend five dollars!

And there are better ways of filling space than to ramble on with this column.

So, until next fall when a new correspondent takes over here at Minnesota, it's "30" and best wishes for a pleasant summer from the Gopher State chapter.

AL OLSON

Northwestern Advances in lntramurals .

Ricky-tick . . . Yessir, that's the password at Acacia, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. What with spring busting out al~ over, students lolling on the beach; it's an eye-filling sight, if anything . . . Yessir, ricky-tick .. .

The furious battle for intramural honors is over and after Chuck Robinson, intramural manager, cleared the dust and smoke of the melee ; he found that Acacia stood twelfth in a field of 48 teams.

One of the reasons for our high standing was the winning of the annual freethrow contest. Our boys made 88 out of a possible 120, each of four men shooting 30 shots. Congrats, Bill Colburn, John Jansen, Don Reddicli.ffe, and Frank Hulka.

Bill Posegate placed in the 220-yard dash to pick up some more points in the outdoor track meet. John Collins, Ulys Yates, and Frank Hulka also ran. No offense, boys.

The soft ball team made the play-offs by downing New Silhouette 12-10, in a slugfest marked by home-run-hitters Marv

Haan and Bob Henning. Dick Bogan, ex V. D . and star h urler, pitched a beautiful game. Infielders Chuck Olson, Ron Scherer, and Chuck Lundstr om are playing heads-up ball, and along with Paul Groat, Haan, and P osegate in the out-field, the team has plenty of punch.

All in all, things picked up this year for Acacia, and as everyone predicts, next year will be even better.

Four new shiny-jeweled triangles are noticed these days as the initiates weathered the storm unscathed and entered the sacred position of active. Bob Staples, Don Geischen, Bob Winkle, and Frank Hulka are the troupers. Three hold-over pledges plus George Gilbert make a total of four pledges, or coke-bottle-returners, now in the house.

New chapter officers are Len Lockhart, Venerable Dean; Dick Starn, Senior Dean; John Brewer, Junior Dean; John Jansen, Secretary; Joe Angner, Treasurer; Bob Han£ and Bill Colburn, Rushing Chairmen; Interfraternity Representative, Bob Henning; IM Manager, Chuck Robinson; Chuck Lundstrum, Sentinel; Herb Husen, Historian, and Bob Brown, Illustrious and Esteemed Keeper of the Rolls. If the last named office is unfamiliar to some; bear in mind that all houses need rolls of one sort or another, and consequently need a keeper.

Appointments on campus: Red Sowle, co-chairman of the Student Service Fund and vice-president of the Junior Class.

Herb Grayson, Sports Editor of the Syllabus, University Year-Book.

A big night was held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, feting the fraternity. Orrin Tucker and his orchestra provided the sweet and low-down; everyone enjoying the evening immensely, mainly because of the proximity of the Yacht Club.

The Mt. Prospect Country Club was the scene of the Spring Formal. Although warned of the speed-trap on the way, Stu Russell neglected the speed limit and paid $7; he says that's all he had. Other members passed unmolested. The evening passed all too quickly ; they always do when you are having a good time. George Reazin was so flustered the next day that Kessel's Tuxedo Shoppe called him at the house and asked if he would please return 111ll of the shirt studs.

Some fellas lose their pins at beer-busts, as did Bob Brown, and then again, some lose them of their own volition. In the latter category belongs Jerry Walmsley, who now answers to Kappa Delta Valerie Klokner ; Bob Staples, who was just initiated so he could give Judy Ash his pin instead of a ring; George Reazin, who hung the jeweled triangle on Ruth Mansfield from Rogers House ; Stu Russell, the speed-demon, wasted no time in pinning Davona Coakley.

The old adage that every four out of five women are beautiful and the fifth goes to Michigan is refuted by Herb Grayson, who reports that he was treated royally by the Ann Arbor boys on his recent visit with Northwestern's golf team. He enjoyed the beer-bust, he enjoyed the girl he was fixed up with, but why did she always want to go to the arboretum???

Jim Reagan, please answer.

As was mentioned before, everything is ricky-tick. Vacation for some, summer school for others, loafing for some, just plain work for the rest is on the docket.

At any rate, have a nice summer, see ya' in the fall .

FRANK HULKA

Ohio State Initiates Fourteen ••.

Another ·quarter is almost over and we at Ohio State are eagerly looking forward to the end of our studies-at least for a while. Some of us will continue this summer while others will take the summer off and work or just plain relax.

We have had a rather successful season, initiating fourteen men and pledging seven. Our new pledges include Fred Medley, Warren, Ohio; Richard Halliday, Conneaut, Ohio; Robert McKitrick, Marysville, Ohio ; Fred Vandaveer, Lakewood, Ohio; Dale Hurst of Parkman, Ohio. (Dale was a pledge before the war and has returned to us) ; and William Eddy and Forest Reed, both of Columbus.

Those new brothers now wearing the Triangle of Acacia are: Ray Bailey, Wheelersburg; Robert Blume, Lancaster; Newell Davis, Massillon ; Dean Dillery, Fostoria; Warren Lewis, Marion, and Paul Brown, Paul Feegar, Phil Folk, Wayne Pidock, Fred Reid, James Stauffer, Herbert Taylor and Robert Davis, all of Columbus. I almost forgot a red-head named Elmer Jacob from Louisville.

Just after receiving his big brother's pin, Brother Phil Folk promptly gave it to Edith Seabolt of Columbus. This pinning led to some rather interesting complications: first, we proceeded to toss Phil in the shower in keeping with our age-old tradition here at OSU. Then the girls at the Alumnae Scholarship House where Edith lives decided that Dean Dillery, the real owner of the pin, should not escape.

About six one evening they showed up at the house in force and bodily carried Dean across the campus and dunked him in Mirror Lake. The interested bystanders (we didn't lift a finger tQ help our brother in distress!!) decided to help Dean after all, so we did the only thing left to us-we pushed all the girls in after Dean. Boy, if you ever saw a bunch of wet hens, that was the time.

On May 3 we elected the officers for the next school year and they read as follows: Venerable Dean, David Williams; Senior Dean, Donald Haxton; Junior Dean, Willard Hill; Secretary, James Huston, Rushing Chairman; Dean Dillery, Athletic Chairman, Phil Folk; Treasurer, Lester Shipe, and Wayne Pidock was appointed in charge of publicity and TRIAD Correspondent. Kern Lum will continue next year as assistant treasurer.

Our social season has been a busy and successful one, with emphasis on rushing and of course, our Founders' Day Formal and Banquet. We started the quarter going with a week-long rushing program, having a smoker Tuesday night, a buffet supper on Wednesday and a house dance Friday. The following week we held an-

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111 Ohio State Chapter

Members and dates surround Mother Craft at the formal dan ce.

by Mrs. J . H . Tilton, Mrs. Wilbur Tidd, Mrs. Minona Wallace, Mrs. H. L . Rubrecht, Mrs. C. R. Lawrence, Mrs. E. G. Will, Mrs. J . A. Wolfe, Mrs. Otto Jiskra and Mrs. C. D. Cooper. It was well attended and a huge success.

Looking forward to the National Convention and many new friends, we'll close - have a nice summer.

LESTER SHIPE JAMES HUSTON

Oklahoma Crams for Exams . . .

other house dance which we dubbed "The Red Derby." The house was decorated inside and out and we really had "Atmosphere." Our Red Derby was modeled after the famous Brown Derby-merely a club of another color.

On Friday, May 14, we held a formal Founders Day Dance followed on Saturday by a big dinner. This dinner was in all respects a huge success. Alums were present from all over the country and as far back as the founding of the Ohio State Chapter. A very interesting program following the dinner featured short talks by all the older men, each giving a short talk on his college days and more especially his fraternity days. We really leamed some new tricks!!

A new angle to the dinner was added by inviting the wives of all alums-our Mothers' Club entertained them in Worthington, Ohio. We were pleased to have so many show up, some even coming around for the first time in ten and fifteen years.

Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bumgarner, Mrs. William Bowen, Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Whitacre, Mr. and Mrs. Amos P . Potts, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wallace, Mr. E. F. Coddington, Judge Fred Donnally, Mr and Mrs. Earl Bright, Mr. and Mrs. Homer L . Rubrecht, P aul H. Boldt, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, Mr. S. H. Shawhan, Mr. Karl S. Hay, Mr. William J. Moore, Mr. C. K. Carrall, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Flickenger, Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Oberst, Mr. Henry C. Ohlson, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Otstot, Mr. E. W. Travis, Mr. Hal D . Barger, Mr. Raymond Gauch, Mr. Arthur S. Watts, Mr. Philip Snowberger, Mr. Otto Jiskra, Mr. George Painter, Mr. Howard 0. Willis, Mr. and

Mrs. Carl Senn, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tilton.

Our final social effort of the quarter will be a picnic Sunday, May 23, at Rampy's Grove here in Columbus. Although it hasn't come off at the time of this writing, we feel safe in saying that a good time was had by all.

Our athletics this spring have been concentrated solely on softball. We have lost two and won four up to the present time, with about two more games remaining.

Those losses make it evident that we won't repeat our championship of last year but we did get a new trophy this spring when the bowling team went all the way to the finals to claim the fraternity runner-up spot from a field of sixty-eight teams.

Brother Ray Pettys is leaving us this month in favor of Grenoble U. in Grenoble, France where he will continue his studies for the summer and maybe longer in the field of psychology.

Just before closing we'd like to mention the fact that Brother Warren Lewis recently took his work in the Scottish Rite here in Columbus. That made him a 32 ° Mason, both York and Scottish. Since he is not yet approaching 22 we feel he may be one of the youngest in his status in the state or who knows-maybe the country. Other 32 ° men in the house are David Williams and Robert Holmes.

During the quarter the Wives and Mothers' Club of our fraternity gave a party in honor of our housemother, Mrs. Alice Craft. Mrs. Craft is the mother of the late Captain Floyd Craft, former Acacia president who was a casualty of World War II. During the evening Miss Marguerite Kyle presented an illustrated lecture on Mexico. Mrs. Arthur Watts was chairman of hostesses for the evening, assisted

In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love first and then to finals . 'Tis truly amazing the frequency with which they appear. Everyone around here is diligently poring over his books in an attempt to do a semester's work overnight. Final exams are the last week in May. Dee Andros, Oklahoma City ; Richard E .

Denfeld, Sioux Falls, South Dakota ; John C. Luck, Magnolia, Arkansas; Thomas B. Maclin, Miami, Oklahoma; Preston Moore, Atwood, Oklahoma ; Douglas Raiford, Magnolia, Arkansas; Paul C. Smith, Seminole, Oklahoma, and Wayne White, Vinita, Oklahoma, are wandering around our house in that misty state of pledgehood.

Given a little time and patience, I think they can be brought out of it.

Richard A. Dolman, Temple, Oklahoma, recently became the five hundred and thirteenth man on our chapter roster.

After all these many years of Oklahoma's torrid summers, we eventually got a suction fan in the kitchen. No few of us were surprised that "Scrooge" Heard, our illustrious housemanager, would turn loose of that much money. It certainly helps and you can be sure that our cooks are grateful for it.

Our chapter house is a little quieter these nights now that the annual University sing is over. Joe Jefferson had the boys practicing night and day in order that they might be in top shape to sing for our mothers on Mother's Day. The University sponsored the contest as a part of the program of entertainment for the mothers who came down.

The two big events on our spring social calendar were the Spring Formal and the Oriental. The old south base Officer's Club was decorated in the best Salvador Dali art for the formal. A goodly number of people, strange as it may seem, asked, "What's it supposed to represent?" They just don't know talent when they see it. Be that as it may, ·e veryone enjoyed the evening, art or no art.

The Oriental began with a Chinese dinner, served on tables six inches high, for our dates and guests. After dinner the ladies went through a huge dragon's mouth down to the harem while an assortment of sheiks, rajahs, Chinese coolies and Indian princes removed the tables.

The remainder of the evening was spent in worshipping Budda, strqlling through the Japanese garden, and dancing to the music of the "Sooners."

Beside the public singing, we had a

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112 lovely dinner in the chapter house for our mothers. It was followed by a shor.t progr am. The final social function before everyone buckled down to cramming f~r finals and planning bigger and better cnb notes was a picnic in our backyard, better known as the West Forty. The event wa5 perfe ct- even to an ts and mosquitos.

We, the actives, are always ~appy to have an y of the oldtimers stop m to see us. George Verity was passing through Norman the other day and stopped for a short visit. He and Paul Brown are partners in an Oklahoma City law firm. Donald K elly, Nebraska '22, came up from Wichita F alls, Texas, to visit his son, Bob, and spent an afternoon with us. Rex Kenyon is committing matr imony in June. H e is being extremely careful not to tell anyone what day . Wonder if he is afraid of something. What's the matter Rex, are you thinking of some of the things you might do if you were in our places?

Preston Moore, Atwood, Oklahoma, was recently initiated into the Pi Epsilon Tau fraternity. It is an honorary petroleum engineering fraternity.

The Oklahoma Chapter is going to lose four good men to the cold cruel world this month. Edward Heard and Lloyd Lane are getting their sheepskins from the college of arts and sciences. Scott Smith gets his degree in mechanical engineering.

Owen Bennett is all prepared to go out and set the electrical engineering world on fire.

Miscellany: Robert Peterson, Norman, Oklahoma, evidently didn't like his nice shiny new pin. He scarcely got it before Dorothy Gray was wearing it. Coincidence of the month. We are all wondering if the appearance of candy, gumdrops, and flowers (artificial) in the Delta Gamma sorority house is in any way connected with the fact that Bobby Hank Vick is unable to account for the whereabouts of his pin.

Enough said for now. See you in Chicago at the Conclave.

HowiE HuRST

Oklahoma A & M Doubles Membership . . • The last few weeks have held much excitement for the entire Acacia frat~r­ nity at A & M. Before I get intangled w1th the details, I would like to give the new members and pledges a plug. The new initiates are: Eddie Ball, Cleveland; Jim Jordan, Jet; Gene Russell, Westville ; Dan Addison, Forest Hills, Long Island ; Harry MacFarland, Leedy; Bill Roach, Aurora, Missouri New pledges: Vol Woods, Westville; H. C. Maples, Healton; Blake Hedrick, Pryor; John Maddox, Rose Bud, Arkansas· Tom Birkes, Dover ; Dick Eaton, Kingfi;her ; Bob Boeckman, Kingfisher ; Kenneth Harris, Camarco; Bill Spencer, Harrah.

The "dorm" is crowded almost to overflowing with only two beds remaining unused. The house capacity is thirty beds.

We have more than doubled our membership this year and now have a total of twenty-four members and twelve pledges.

The fraternity has had several offers from some near-by rooming houses which might be used to house more of the men under one roof, instead of scattered all over Stillwater.

The Annual Triangle Ball, as it has been named, was held in the luxurious Sky Terrace of the Tulsa Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Terrace is located on the eleventh floor of the Tulsa Building and due to weather conditions the terrace could only be enjoyed between showers. The walls of the club are decorated with murals of modern airplanes in flight ; at waist height all around the room green plants are

Oklahoma Chapter Dinner in the " garden" at the annual costume ball.

Oklahoma A & M Chapter "Get off that phone," say Beckman, Pi ersall, an d Maddox to Dick Eaton. planted on a ledge ; this adds much to the atmosphere. The dance was chaperoned by our hostess, Mrs. Myrtle Henry, _Mr. and Mrs. J. E . Lothers, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bivert, and Dr. and Mrs. E . E. Harnden.

Special guest of the evening was ~ill G . Baugh, ex-VD., who is now attendmg the Colorado School of Mines at Golden.

It was good to see Bill again.

Before the dance the members, pledges, and guests enjoyed a delicious steak dinner at Stauffer's in Tulsa. Upon finishing dessert the guests and dates were presented with favors. The gifts were crested gold and black compacts.

Sunday, May 2, was Mother's Day at the fraternity; several out-of-town mothers were able to attend. A dinner was served buffet style by the local mothers of Stillwater. The mothers attending were: Mrs. J. M. Grimsely, Mrs. N. N. Cox, Mrs. J. M. Ives, Mrs. Hazel Jarrel, Mrs. C. M. Snodgrass, Mrs. E . M. Peterson, Mrs. K . A .

Havenstrite, Mrs. J. E. Lothers, Mrs. E. E. Harnden, Mrs. Myrtle Henry, Hostess. Also Miss Goldia Smith and Miss Julia Smith, aunts of pledge Tom Birkes.

After dinner the mothers were entertained by the members and pledges singing fraternity songs. The day was important for another reason; the mothers organized a ''Mother's Club" with Mrs. E. E. Harnden as president, Mrs. J. E . Lothers, secretary, Mrs. J. M. Ives, treasurer. The mothers also presented the fraternity 36 pieces of crystal glassware, so now the table can be set with one kind of drinking glasses.

Sports!! Well, we can't win for lose'n, but we're still trin'. Other than a pledge sneak held a few weeks back every thing has calmed down to studying for finals.

ROGER L. HArNDEN

Penn State Entertains Parents • . .

New Years hardly seems to have rolled into the past and here we are getting ready to leave for summer vacation with another semester gone forever . As welcome as

The Triad, Summer, 1948 these next few months may look, their arrival always has a little sadness connected with it for it means the graduation of a few more of the old actives and the end of many active friendships. This year it is with many pleasant memories of days gone past and a multitude of wishes for their success in the business world that we bid adieu to George Nelson, Bill Whitby, Elmer Strunk, and Bob Troxell. Elmer is continuing his education with a Graduate Assistantship at Illinois University and Bob is putting his talent to work for Armstrong Cork Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Good luck to all of them.

Elections were the main attraction back in March. Our new officers are Dave Sims, Venerable Dean ; Dick Morgan, Senior Dean ; Harry Fillman, Junior Dean; Curt Short, Treasurer; Rich Witmer, Secretary; Dick Gillespie, Alumni Secretary; Al Keller, Rushing Chairman ; Jim Faux, Senior Steward; Dave Keller, Junior Steward; and Frank Rupp, I. F. C. Representative. The appreciation of the whole house goes to retiring Venerable Dean George Nelson and his fellow officers. It is with great hopes that we look forward to an even better year with the new officers.

Almost overwhelming success was achieved in a resurrection of the pre-war Mother's Day Weekend. Nearly 100 per cent attendance by the parents made possible a most enjoyable weekend. Many of the parents drove over 400 miles to attend.

Our dinner on Mother's Day was attended by over a 100 parents, actives, and friends.

It was one of the largest banquets ever served in this house . The guests were treated to some excellent music in the afternoon when Brother Frank Rupp and Pledge Marvin Yeager gave some excellent piano and trumpet renditions.

We have had only one pledging this semester, that of Robert T. Fellows, a Mechanical Engineering student from Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania. Although he is not yet living in the house Rob has already won many friends with his friendly attitude and his fine performance on the softball team.

Another of our pledges, Vern Ritter, has recently been initiated into Phi Eta Sigma, national freshman honorary. As hard as it is for an active to admit it, we seem to have one of the most promising pledge classes that the chapter has seen in a long time.

Once again, in fact for the third consecutive year, the chapter has annexed the duplicate bridge tournament crown. This year, however, it was an All-College tournament and not just an Interfraternity affair. First place winners were Bill Whitby and Dave Sims. Our softball team has met with an average amount of luck and our horseshoe team of Pledge Harry Reid.. and Brother Dave Sims reached the semifinals in the intramural league.

The house is at present recovering from Spring House Party which was held on May 21 and 22. Friday night we danced to the music of Claude Thornhill. Saturday night, after a terrific picnic and an out-ofthis-world lunch containing everying from inch-thick slices of ham to oodles of watermelon, the house held its own dance. Ap-

113 Oregon State Chapter Front Row: Ray Hare , Senior Dean· Andy Smith, Venerable Dean- Mario~ Dazey, Junior Dean. ' Back Row: Harvey Barnickol, Treasurer; Ray Breuser, House Manager; Rex Beeman, Secretary.

and Mrs. Clark W. McKnight (illinois '17) and Commander Leo Jacobson (Washington '31) had dinner with us.

Brother McKnight was attending an institute on industrial taxation. At present he is secretary to the secretary of DuPont at Wilmington. Brother Jacobson is technical adviser for a training film for the U. S. Navy being made in cooperation with the psychology department at Penn State.

Brother Johnny Young '39 and his wile " Pete" drove here from Greencastle, ' ' Pennsylvania, for a visit with us. Johnny is managing a hosiery mill in Greencastle.

On May 18 former Venerable Dean Don Hallman, '40, arrived at P enn State to demonstrate some new machinery for the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company to som·~ of the big-wigs of the engineer school. News from Brother James Atherton tells us he is now working in the Brookhaven National Laboratory at Upton, New York. He was formerly at Los Alamos, New Mexico.

DAVE SIMS DICK GILLESPIE

propriately decorated to live up to the dance's name, "Heaven and Hell," the house was really in super shape. Music was supplied by Pat Patterson and His One-Sour-Note Band, the sour note being a certain Brother Frank Rupp who gives out with a sweet (to him) ride tenor saxaphone in the otherwise fine organization.

The annual Alumni Tea was held Sunday, March 21, at the chapter house. Mrs. Phil Hallock, charming wife of our advisor, very capably served as hostess for more than twenty alumni and their wives.

We were proud to show off our new rugs, draperies, and furniture which the alumni association have given to us this past year.

Friday evening, April 30, saw the revival · of an old feud which arises from the misconception of certain of our alumni who think they can play better bridge than the actives. Since we required that all weapons be checked at the door, no incidents occurred which might have caused grief in either side. Fortunately for all concerned the duplicate match resulted in a tie : the winnahs-Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan White for the alumni and Mr. and Mrs. James Short for the actives. The evening was climaxed with Mrs. Grubbs' famous apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream.

We have been happy to welcome back many of our out-of-town alumni the past several weeks. On April 5 Brother Dan Gillespie '41, presently loaned to the Michigan Chapter, arrived for a visit. This marked the first time that Brothers Jack, Dan, and Dick Gillespie were together in the house.

On May 6 Brother Frank C. Essick, '21, dropped in to see us. Brother Essick at present is the field representative for the Citizens' Public Expenditure Survey for New York State.

Brother Dave Keeney, '41, a member of our chapter's delegation to Ohio State (others include Mark Keeney, '42, Stu Patton, '42, and Lee Lutz, '42) spent the weekend of May 7 and 8 with us.

On May 11 we had a double treat-Mr.

Purdue "Pythagoras"-New Mascot . . .

With work on the construction of a £ourman kayak nearing completion, the men of Purdue Chapter are looking forward to the boat race on the muddy Wabash between Acacia, Triangle, and Beta Sigma Psi. The boat race is planned as an annual affair, with hopes of establishing a new tradition on the campus in the friendly rivalry between these three fraternities.

Slave-driver Byron Landis, feebly cracking a whip at the brothers, has engineered the project to completion despite the difficulties encountered in trying to find men to work in the warm weather we are having.

The rushing program has shown definite results, with the recent pledging of Dar~ell Eubank, Dave Ford, Gene Egler, Wilham Fyffe, and Edward Sherwood. A rush party several weekends ago was quite successful, and the guests (who will begin school here in the fall) included many fine prospective pledges.

Initiation of new members took place on May 23, and the six neophytes are: Stanley W. Ford, Jack E . Simmons, David T. Funk, Russell M. Garrard, Harold B. Hanes, and Dorman D. Rogers. Hell Week had started off with a bang on May 19, and one found it difficult to tell who was the more tired, the actives or the probates.

After the completion of Hell Week and Initiation, the 'bleary-eyed but happy initiates told an equally fatigeud active chapter that they had enjoyed the entire proceedings and had had a lot of fun. Perhaps we were too easy on the boys during "Fraternity Appreciation Week"!

After much heated discussion and consideration, the chapter finally agreed on the type of furniture that they desired for the living room. The new furniture has now been purchased but at the time of this writing, has not yet been delivered.

With the arrival of the new furniture, together with the new draperies and the new

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114 ash trays, the appearance of the living room will be greatly improved.

The Spring Formal was held May 29, with a dinner at the chapter house preceding the dance, after which members, guests, and their dates danced to the music of Andy Imperial and his orchestra, in the Faculty Lounges of the Memorial Union Building. A most enjoyable time was had by all present at this dance, the climax of our social activities this semester.

With the advent of summer weather, a great many of the brothers can be found at "Happy Hollow," the favorite spot of local picnickers. One of the most popular ways to fill a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon is to have a picnic in "Happy Hollow."

Election of officers for the coming year resulted in the installation of Richard Eifler as Venerable Dean; Gene "Red" Thompson as Senior Dean ; Don Wiebke as Junior Dean ; George Hansell as Secretary; Gene "Blinky" Warren as Treasurer; Paul Baines as House Manager, and Edward Widener as Pledge Trainer.

Our recent pledge class sponsored the beginning of a new tradition, the awarding of a trophy to the greatest "bullslinger" in the house. The trophy depicts a man grasping a bull by the horns and slinging it over his shoulder, and is to be awarded to a junior or senior each year.

The first recipient was Ed Widener, our vociferous pledge trainer. He had a great deal of competition, however.

Cigars have been in order on several occasions recently: the pines of Don Whitney and Bill Tuscany were conspicuous by their absence, while Doug Horth gave out a diamond. Laurel Meade became the proud papa of a daughter, and Dr. M. Hunter Smith, staff member of Purdue, also became the father of a daughter.

A Masonic Smoker, open to all Masons on campus, was held May 25 with a large number of men present. Twenty of the brothers are now Masons, constituting over one-third of the active chapter, and they sponsor one of these smokers each month.

Our boxer pup, Pythagoras, has attained nearly his full growth now and is quite a handsome dog. In fact, he is

Texas Chapter Lee Ha y pedal-powers the chapter float (?) up the streets of Austin.

undoubtedly the most handsome creature in the house, in addition to being one of the most active in the "Yellow Dog" organization. The playful antics of "Thag," although affording much enjoyment, nearly crippled him recently when he bounded into the side of a car, but is now fully recovered.

A large class was recently initiated into the Eternal Order of Yellow Dogs, with Dean William A. Knapp, chief high cur, officiating. Shortly after our Yellow Dog session, a number of the men helped put a large group through the initiation at Triangle Fraternity.

Best wishes for a fine summer to all, see you in the fall.

R. E. HoRTON

Southern California Celebrates First Birthday . . • An All University campaign was recently concluded in a tone of great success.

Such a campaign was to collect enough books to completely furnish a library at the University of the Philippines in Manila to be known as the "Trojan Memorial Library." Doing their best to actively participate in such an undertaking, the comparatively small Southern California Chapter came in fifth place among all those contributing, with a collection of 2,156 books!

Our rip-roaring pledges felt inclined to challenge the active chapter on the collection of books. And the actives will always challenge anybody on anything. Result was a toss up! Speaking of challenges: the historian got out his pen the other day and scratched off the challenge accepted from Cal last year during the football season. The mighty Trojans upset the Bear applecart, and the boys haven't recovered from the blow yet. For seven months now we have waited for the skin. No skin.

Closed issue?

Under the keenful planning of Chapter Adviser Ray Oster and Alumni secretary Freddy Anderson, the alumni held open house at the chapter house recently with a good turnout. Acacians in Southern California are gradually learning that their fraternity is truly alive in this area again.

"Pop" Myron Garey felt so enthusiastic that the chapter has expressed must gratitude for his contribution of $100.

Ray Oster, Max Lowe, and many other loyal alums have generously helped with four-digit checks, not to mention Bob Craig's furniture contributions. At the open house our rip-roaring pledges engendered enough energy to put on a rip-roaring bit of entertainment.

This is softball season. (Editor's note: Not so rip-roaring!)

The finer things of life have included numerous social gatherings with the women. Desserts, beach parties, and house parties to mention a few. When the Chi Omega women were down for dancing and desserts recently it was brother Carey Cowart who was careful to see that the gum in the candy dishes was plentifully substituted with Feenamint. A good time was had by all!

Those rip-roaring pledges we mentioned are consistently threatening Don Morgan, pledgemaster. They read the Northern California papers and have become jealous of their cohorts at Cal who can kidnap their pledgemaster in the finest style and even make the headlines and wire services! Such dramatic technique!

Our first birthday! Founder's Day the TRIAD calls it! That was the Southern California chapter . . . one year old officially in March. In the new chapter house all the men were on hand with the few alums we could squeeze into the dining room.

Don Blomberg had the distinguished honor of presenting the chapter with its first hand-carved paddle for the library. Our rip-roaring pledges opened their eyes on the birthday dinner with awe. Awe nuts!

(They had to serve and clean up.) We are mighty proud of our chief cook, house mother, keeper of the keys, hunger fighter, disciplinarian, and honorary pledge class president, Irene Waller (who swears up and down she is no relation to "Fats," but her jive talk gives her away!) That birthday dinner was nothing short of sensational.

Wayne Augspurger has finally given up the idea of making any money off of the treasurer's job. Brother John Swanson, engineering major, is now wielding the whip, while Leonard Tubach assists with the funds.

A box of aspirin or any other sedatives are now in order for our women-killer Earl French Mitchell. A midnight housecleaning of those rip-roaring pledges had Mitch so nervous with fear that the house would be ripped to shreds that he could hardly make his way to the cigarette machine!

Before closing this chatter we have to mention the honors that recently came to Senior Dean Bob Boeke: license suspension, brief inconvenience at the hands of the court, and much publicity in local sheets. Brother Bob got a big kick out of passing innumerable cars and changing lanes excessively on a Los Angeles freeway highway. And we mean a big kick!

More than he could afford. His speed has gropped noticeably, police department reports indicate.

Comes September and the Southern California Chapter will welcome into its halls a group of fine outstanding youn~ hopefuls. Men of honor and prestige. Men of distinction! (That's what it says . . . distinction.) They will be . . . those riproaring pledges: Bob Axtell, AI Bell, Stan Boggess, Ron Burbank, Bob Davis, Jim Dizney, Mel Girard, Jay Greer, Bill Horn, John Locke, Bob Madsen, and the "straighten up and fly right" boy, Newton Metfessel. We feel sure their "journey" will be a rip-roaring one!

HARVEY AMOS

Syracuse Makes Campus Headlines The change that comes over the house on Walnut Place as the end of the term draws near is a remarkable one. There's

The Triad, Summer, 1948 a man at every study-desk (almost) and pages of texts become dog-eared and generally mauled. Yet with finals approaching at a steady clip, Syracuse Chapter has managed to keep on the move in other fields . . . . We should hope so!

The house will remain open for the summer "sweat-sessions" with a nucleus of eager actives and pledges on hand.

When the crowd moves in again next fall, however, the house will have to be of sturdy stuff to hold us. Our gang is growing right out of its boots.

The new pledge class includes Robert Bedell, Springfield, Massachusetts; David Brouse, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Jacque Cross, Springfield, Massachusetts; Harold Crow, Attica, Indiana; Sverre Gahr, Oslo, Norway; Charles Levine, Pikesville, Maryland; Paul Lindsey, Geneseo, New York; Richard Miller, Scotia, New York; Edwin Prach, Laurelton, New York; Theodore Rew, Syracuse; and Paul Rowe, Elmira, New York.

A new coat of white paint on our house will greet the returnees in September (we hope). And then the sleeves roll up as registration week will find a close alliance between Acacia and the industrial arts; repairs aplenty are on the agenda.

Our new regime, led by the Bartlett boys, moved in at March elections. They'll supervise the goings-on next term. Those elected were Venerable Dean, Robert Bartlett; Senior Dean, William Matthews; Junior Dean, William Bartlett; Treasurer, John Weagraff; Secretary, Robert Howes; Rushing Chairman, C. Meade Camenga, and Senior Steward, Allen J. Parke .

Initiation swelled our active membership to thirty-two. Those initiated were Gerald Bruyette, Rhinebeck, New York; Malcolm Bump, Long Lake, New York; Paul Converso, Baltimore, Maryland; John Lake, Delmar, New York; Charles Lamb, Syracuse; Allen Parke, Jr., Uniontown, Pa.; Richard Peer, Campbell, New York; Stuart Lyon, Elmira, New York; Charles Rice, Port Washington, New York; Edward Stannard, Souderton, Pennsylvania; and Walter Snel, Butler, New Jersey.

S. S. Parke, with his blacksnake whip, put the pledges to work on the slowly-butsurely growing lawn. Stakes around the green stuff keep off the tread of marching feet-non-veterans 19-26 please note-but not our mascot, Mitty, who cavorts in the tulip beds.

Mitty, incidentally, is now a celebrity, since the Daily Orange gave him a pageone story with a picture. Hasn't changed him a bit, though.

Rumor has it that the tuxedo is replacing the slack-and-shirt combination. Our boys trotted out their very best for the Interfraternity Ball, Acacia's Spring Formal, and the Junior ("we had Tommy Dorsey") Prom, not to mention all our little prom trotters who skipped off to various sorority formals. And all within a month.

Acacia grabbed runnerup honors in last year's interfraternity scholarship derby results recently made public. The Sigma Betas led the 27 Hill fraternities.

That man Jarrett was here! His five days in the house were profitable and enjoy-

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Texas Adopts New Constitution

Syracuse Chapter Four of the brothers com e out of hiber nation afte1¡ exams-Conclave bound?

able ones for us. Other visitors to come into our midst were Dale Hackett, '47, Fred Walpole, '42, Ray Unger, '47, and Roy Halliday, Cornell active.

The annual banquet at Krebs, Skanealelas, followed the likewise annual victory of the Syracuse Chapter over its Cornell confreres in softball. The revered trophy, the "little red drawers," thus remains in our possession, although they made us earn it (for a change) in a 7-6 encounter.

Acacia men continue to make headlines on the campus. Phil Rice, co-captain of the Orange cinderpath crew, came out of "retirement" to place in the sprints, while long Bob Augat flipped the disc for his contribution to the Hill track total. Bill Bartlett subbed behind the plate over in the baseball corner of the athletic picture.

The rest of our athletes participated in less strenuous exercises, favorite of which is the spring evening stroll. The old guard, sworn bachelors (until it hits 'em) sadly bade goodbye to a swarm of the weak-inheart. Jack "Brains" Mitchell appended his pin to the wardrobe of Betty "Brains" Daley, pride of Chi Omega. Rog Witherell kissed goodbye to his jewelry and hello to his Margie. Meanwhile poppa Clint Bartlett was sadly watching his wandering boys stray. Venerable Dean Bob B . and Delta Gamma president Ruth Nees are thatta-way and she wears his pin to prove it; Bill B. spent so much of his time trekking next door to see Sue that he left his triangle as security. Monday night serenade sessions in honor of new "sistersin-law" are becoming a regular feature.

"Who's next?" That's what they're asking here.

John Schojbert, graduating Senior, takes the long step in August when he will take Clara Standner to the altar in Astoria, Long Island.

They're dropping like flies, but there still enough of us here to entertain you in true Syracuse style if you get a chance to drop in on us. Come over some day.

Well, we're off for the Conclave!

JOHN E. LAKE

Finals and the summer heat have hit the campus, with most of the Acacians sweating more from the finals than fr om the heat. The Texas Chapter loses three members, through graduation this spring, who will go out to make their fortunes.

Kerry Merritt, Jim Edmondson, and Ross Nichols will receive their diplomas, but Ross Nichols may return to enter Law School.

The big event of the semester was the Annual Roundup Parade and Ball. The fraternity entered a float in the parade representing Joe Palooka's friend, Humphrey Pennyworth. Lee Hay took the part of Humphrey and energetically pedaled a tricycle-outhouse combination up and down hills (mostly up) for twenty-nine blocks. Although the float did not win an official prize, it was voted the favorite float of a second grade class of Becker grade school of Austin. Next year the chapter float will be pulled by a truck if Lee Hay has anything to say about it.

The chapter initiated its first group of candidates on April 25 realizing one of its two main objectives: getting new members and finding a chapter house.

The following men were initiated: A . C. "Pinky" Williams, New Willard, Texas; A . W. LeNoir, Beaumont, Texas ; George T. Jones, Jr., McAllen , Texas ; James E. Fender, Austin, Texas; Bryan M . Bell, Austin, Texas; James W. Gee, Frisco, Texas, and Joseph W. Barbour, Hillsboro, Texas. The new members got right in the swing with the chapter business with "Pinky" Williams being elected !louse Manager and Senior Steward.

The chapter recently had a member elected to the Student Assembly. Conrad Kroll was elected to a seat from the College of Engineering, as the representative of the School of Architecture. Ray Kirkpatrick has filed for reelection to the State House of Representatives. Ray Cain has filed for election to the House of Representatives also. The chapter seems to be full of government-minded men.

We finally got the Chapter Constitution adopted after sev.eral months work. A committee of Ray Kirkpatrick, Lee Hay, and Cleddy Edwards revised the old Texas Chapter Constitution, and a committee under the direction of George Smyer prepared it for adoption by the chapter: The chapter held more weekly dinners, including one in honor of George Croyle who dropped into town to see how the chapter is doing. The dinner also turned into a birthday dinner for Kerry Merritt and Jimmy Pigman who were 23 years of age on that day. The chapter sang that old birthday song "Silver Threads Among the Gold" in honor of Kerry and Jimmy.

George gave a short speech to the chapter including some encouraging words.

On Apri118 the chapter put on its cowboy boots and jeans and took off for the ranch home of Ross Nichols at Bandera, Texas. Eats and drinks were plentiful so most of the members and their dates ate

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116 while the more energetic members played softball. The game turned out to be full of bruises, sprained limbs, and cases of sunburn. Luther Hartman, while chasing a fly ball, ran with full force into a thorny bush, which goes to prove he is a thorny character. The members that were not interested in athletic endeavors went mountain-climbing and creek-wading with their dates. At least that's what they said they were going to do. The main attraction at the party was watching Ross milk his favorite sheep. All in all the party was a great success with all members glad to get back to their studies (Ugh!).

The chapter attended its first Open House on April 18. This was right after initiation so we were able to break in the new members correctly. The Open House was given in our honor by Alpha Gamma Delta, and the boys seemed to enjoy it very much.

Ira Gallaway and Kerry Merritt were recently elected into the Silver Spurs, an honorary service organization on the campus. Kerry was also designated a Goodfellow, a very high honor, and his illustrious roommate, Jimmy Pigman, was appointed to serve on the Social Calendar Committee. The chapter seems to be coming up in the world.

With the arrival of spring some of the boys are turning their thoughts in other than the direction of studying, particularly our Venerable Dean, Roline Forgy. It seems that Roline had lost his pin-which turned up to be in the possession of a fair young lady, Miss Charlotte Elmore. When the members found out this choice bit of news they proceeded to throw Brother Forgy into Littlefield Memorial Fountain, clothes and all. By unanimous vote of the chapter, Brother Forgy was elected captain of the chapter swimming team. To date he is the only member.

A committee of Mr. Baethe, Mr. Thorn-

berry, Financial Advisor, and Mr. Frank Hollaway has been appointert to try and find a house for the chapter next fall.

Hopes are high and with luck a house will be found.

The chapter sold tickets to the Varsity Carnival and sold more tickets than two other organizations put together. I guess it was our personal appeal that did the job.

HUMPHREY PENNYWORTH

Washington State Tops Bowlers • . .

Most of us at Pullman would agree that spring never did stay long enough to be recognized. With the cold waves, floods, continual rains and storms this semester is coming to a close with a happy thought in our minds of looking forward to a long sunny summer vacation. Despite the inclement weather this year we have had a very eventful semester.

An occasion that will live in the hearts of all of us in the years to come was having a most honored and distinguished guest, Dr. William J. Marshall, "Father of Acacia," for our Founders Day Banquet on Wednesday evening, May 12.

The chapter was delighted to hear Dr. Marshall speak about the founding of Acacia. His teachings and bits of philosophy gave us a fuller understanding of why Acacia was founded .

Other alumni guests for the Founders Day Banquet were: A. E. Drucker of Pullman, Ralph N. Herbison of Spokane and Bob Dietz Anderson of Garfield, Washington.

Mother's week-end, although rainy and wet, brought over 27 mothers and 7 dads t o enjoy the splendid get-together.

The campus Handsome Harry contest

Washington State Chapter Informal shot in the living room: Smith, Hendrickson, Stouffer, Zellmer, Green, Huntley, and Wright.

was a walk-away with nonchalant, tall, lady-killer Bill "Handsome Harry" Gammie. Bill led by a wide margin when all the votes were counted. All the proceeds of the contest went for foreign relief.

Not to be outdone in the Fraternity Bowling League, Max Peterson took high individual series, and the high individual game for the season with a clean 258. That same evening the team captured the three games high series for the season. Playing in the finals were Max Peterson, Jack Dennis, Ken Clark, Ralph Smith and Dick Patton.

John Hazelwood, a member of the varsity tennis squad, was very influential in pulling the team to five wins and only two losses. George Gillette made the freshman tennis team ana with his outstanding record this season we're expecting higher achievements when he goes into varsity competition.

This semester under the guiding hand of Venerable Dean Jack Dennis we have had several guest speakers over to better acquaint the chapter on important campus matters. John F. Lonergan, School Architect, gave a conclusive report of the Ten Year Plan for the State College of Washington. Phil Sorboe, football coach, showed a movie on several sketches of the football season and answered our questions about W. S . C. sports in a little fireside chat.

Graduating Senior Art Evett was one of the few throughout the United States selected for the three-year graduate Pepsi Cola Scholarship. Other graduating seniors are: Don Hughes, George Rathjen, Don Skinner, Delmar Dow and John Veatch.

Receiving their Masters degree will be: Lester Liebel, Howard Hopkins, Dick Hampton and Don Faulkner.

Cigars are passing freely as ever. Bill "H. H." Gammie and Frank Doherty are the latest "pin hangers."

We are happy to announce two new pledges joining our ranks; they are George Gillette and Daniel Iyall.

Several of the gang will be back hitting the books this summer. Living in the house and attending summer school will be: Don Hughes, Elver Huntley, Verne Zellmer, Dave Chedzoy, Dick Patton and Dick Price.

This summer would keep a lot of us busy just attending weddings. To be exact: seven of the boys have made the fateful venture. Those planning on summer marriages are John Austin, Howard Hopkins, John Stouffer, Bob Wright, Jack Yoder, Gordon Bradley, and Dick Kirsten who now lives near Tacoma. Cliff Casebolt, one of the few pre-war men, was married during the latter part of February. It has become a strong tradition to give each one of our newly-weds a blanket, but this is one year a lot of us would like to forget this tradition business_ A Spring Semi-formal Flower dance May 21 climaxed a very well planned social calendar for the semester by social chairman Walt Gustafson. The evening of dancing took place in a setting of flow ers, enchanted forests, a waterfalf and special lighting effects.

RALPH F. SMITH.

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HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Secretary-Roy C. Clark TRIAD Editor .... ....... William D. Ross Office Manager . ...... Mrs. Edith A. May Traveling Secretaries ............. . George Croyle Charles Jarrett 7530 Sheridan Rd., Chicago 26, Ill.

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS- OFFICERS AND LOCATION OF CHAPTER HOUSES CALIFORNJA-2340 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley 4, California. Venerable Dean-Richa rd De Forest. Secretary-Richard Peekema. Correspondent - Thomas McCutchan. Chapter Adviser-Adolph Weber, 2699 Shasta Rd ., Berkeley 8. Financia l Adviser-R. B . Tippett, 2348 Marin, Berkeley.

CINCINNATI-2617 University Court, Cincinnati 19. Ohio . Venerable Dean-Frederick Stork. Secretary-Whittaker R . Hill. Corresponden~ Richard Miller . Chapter Adviser- David W. Bowman, 800 Broadway, Cincinnati. Financial Adviser-Howard J . Lissenden, 347 Probasco St., Cincinnati .

COLORAD0-955 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. Venerable D eanWalter A . Clark. Secretary-Robert H. Purcell , Jr. CorrespondentJon Sucher. Chapter Adviser-John A. Lunsford , 1209 Spruce St., Boulder. Financial Adviser- Or. Robert C. Lewis, 4200 E. Ninth Ave., Denver , Colo .

CORNELL-318 Highland Road , Ithaca. N. Y . Venerable Dean-Roy S. Clarke , Jr. Secretary-Robert N . Whitman . Correspondent-George H .

Bassett. Chapter Adviser-Prof. Gustave F . Heuser. Forest Home, Ithaca. Financial Adviser-Prof . Walter Cotner , Pine Tree Rd ., Ithaca.

OENVER-2195 S. Downing, Denver 10, Colorado. Venerable D eanWilliam Pennington. Secretary-Carl Nielsen. Correspondent-Fred G .

Bonfils. Chapter Adviser-Carl F. Parker , 2671 Ash St., Denver 7. Colo.

Financial Adviser-J . Arthur Thompson, 2263 Bellaire Ave., D enver .

FRANKLIN-3907 Spruce St., Philadelphia 4, Pa. Venerable D eanRicha rd G . Hartmann. Secretary-Michael J . Keefe . CorrespondentJohn D. Beierle . Cha pter Adviser-William R. Hockenberry , Logan Hall. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Financial AdviserW. R. Hockenberry .

GEORGE WASHINGTON-1812 19th St., N. W., Washington 9, D. C. Venera ble Dean-Garaba d Arkoian . Secreta ry-Lester Leslie. Correspondent-Eugene T. Aldridge, Jr . Chapter Adviser-Stanley W . Petersen, 1819 G . St .. N . W ., Washington 6, D . C. Financial Adviser-Paul W . Hamma ck , 305 N . Lincoln St. , Arlington, Va. ILLINOIS-50! E. D aniel, Champaign, Ill. Venerable D ean-Charles E. Yale. Secretary-William M . Tonkin . Correspondent-Alan Hallene.

Chapter Adviser-J. K. Tuthill, 714 W. Green St., Champaign. Financial Adviser-J. K . Tuthill.

INDIANA-702 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind . Venerable Dean-Gene Llewellyn. Secreta ry-Robert G. Hurba ugh. Correspondent-Homer M. Dalby. Cha pter Adviser-Jack W. Fox, 414 E . Kirkwood, Bloomington.

Financial Adviser- Prof. D . Lyle Dieterle, 715 S. Woodlawn, Bloomington .

IOWA STATE-142 Gray Ave ., Ames, Iowa. Venerable Dean-Richard G . Wilson. Secretary-James C . Haselton. Corresponden~D onald J .

Biegler. Chapter Adviser-Frank H . Mendell , 436 Hayward Ave. , Ames.

Financial Adviser-Kenneth Oakleaf, 2008 Sunset Ave ., Ames.

KANSAS-2113 New Hampshire. La wrence, Kansas. Venerable D eanWilliam R. Wilson. Secretary-Robert V. Ford. Correspondent-Gordon R. Chapple. Chapter Adviser-To be elected. Financial Adviser-Kelvin Hoover . First National Bank, Lawrence.

KANSAS STATE-340 N . 16th St., Manhattan, Kansas . Venerable D ean -Earl S. Beaver. Secretary-J. Orion Beaver. Corresponden~Albert Wesley. Chapter Adviser-Loren E . Whipps, 511 N. 17th St ., Manhattan .

Financial Adviser-N. D. Harwood, 1300 N. Juliette, Manhattan .

MIClliGAN- 1923 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan. Venerable D ean -Lawrence E . Girton. Secretary-David D . Olson. CorrespondentDavid Stremmel. Chapter Adviser-Fred Seyfried, 203 Middle Rd ., Ypsilanti , Mich. Financial Adviser-Weimar Christman, 1025 Packard, Ann Arbor.

MINNESOTA-1206 Fifth St., S. E ., Minneapolis 14, Minnesota . Ven erable Dean-David W . Hammel. Secretary- Donald F . Miller . Corre-

spondent-Al Olson. Chapter Adviser-Clifford K . Lush, 4324 Xerxes Ave. S ., Minneapolis. Financial Adviser-C. K. Lush.

NORTHWESTER N-550 Lincoln St ., Evanston, Illinois. Venerable D ean -Leonard V. Lockhart. Secretary-John E. Jansen. CorrespondentFrank J . Hulka . Chapter Adviser-Roy C. Clark, 7005 N . Clark St., Chicago 26. Financia l Adviser-George J. Jansen, Warrenville, Ill. OH IO STATE-1835 India nola Ave ., Columbus, Ohio. Venerable D ean -David Williams . Secretary-James Huston. Correspondent-Wayne Pidock. Chapter Adviser-O r. D . J . Whitacre, 1550 Melrose Ave., Columbus. Financial Adviser-C . R. Lawrence, 1458 Inglis Ave., Columbus.

OKLAHOMA-544 Elm St., Norman, Oklahoma. Venerable D eanRobert H . Vick . Secretary-William E . Hathaway. CorrespondentHoward Hurst. Chapter Adviser-D ean D avid Johnson , University of Oklahoma , Norman . F inancial Adviser-Cecil H. Brite, 917 Chautauqua, Norman , Okla.

OKLAHOMA A. & M.-1215 College Ave ., Stillwater, Okla. Venerable Dean-Duane C . Routh . Secretary-Kenneth K . Havenstrite. Corre spondent-Roger L . Harnden. Chapter Adviser-John Lothers. 128 Admiral Rd ., Stillwater. Financial Adviser-Raymond B ivert, 234 N .

Duncan St., Stillwater.

OREGON S'l'ATE-2332 Monroe St., Corvallis, Oregon. Venerable D ean -Andrew V. Smith . Secretary-Rex W . Beeman. C orresponden~ Parker Bailey. Cha pter Adviser-Delmer M. Goode , 225 N. 31st St., Corva llis.

P ENN STATE-·Locust Lane and Foster Ave .. State College, Pa. Venerable D ean-Da vid C. Sims. Secretary-Richard K . Witmer . Correspondent- Elmer F. Strunk. Chapter Adviser-Philip F . Hallock, Locust Lane Apts. , State College. Financial Adviser-Pr of. Stanley H. Campbell , 602 E. Foster Ave ., State College.

PURDUF..----427 State St., West Lafayette, Ind . Venerable Dean-Richard C. Eifler . Secretary-George E. Hansell. Correspondent-Donald Berchtold . Chapter Adviser-W. A . Knapp, 1305 Ravinia Rd., West Lafayette.

Financia l Adviser-J . R. Eaton, 325 Lawn St., West Lafayette.

SOUTHER N CALIFOR NIA-917 W . 28th St., Los Angeles 7, Calif.

Venerable Dean-Ea rle W. Risdon , Jr . Secretary- Wayne W. Montgomery. Correspondent-Harvey Amos. Chapter Adviser-George Ray Oster , 143 N . Van Ness Ave. , Los Angeles . Financial Adviser-Robert F. Cra ig, 3551 University Ave ., Commercial Aviation D ept., S . C., Los Angeles 7.

SYRACUSE-102 Walnut P l., Syracuse , N. Y. Venerable Dean-Robert C. Bartlett. Secretary-Robert M . Howes. Correspondent-J ohn E . Lake .

Chapter Adviser-E. E. Enos, 1111 Euclid Ave ., Syracuse 10. Financial Adviser-E. E . Enos.

TEXAS-1115 W . 22~!, St .. Austin , Texas. Venerable D ean-Roline A. Forgy. Secretary-Casper H . Smith. Correspondent-Lee Hay . Chapter Adviser-L ouis Ba ethe, 2307 San Antonio St., Austin. Financial Ad viser-W . Homer Thornberry, 2300 Tower D r. , Austin.

WASHINGTON-5004 17th Ave. , N. E., Seattle 5, Washington. Venerable D ean-Charles D . Stover. Secretary-Clifford Evans. Correspondent-J. David Scheyer. Chapter Adviser-Bemard E . Anderson, 8037 12th Ave ., N. E., Seattle 5. Financial Adviser-Earl J. Snippen, 6529 La tona Ave., Seattle 5.

WASHING TON STATE-1607 Ruby St., P ullman, Washington. Venera ble D ean-Jack Dennis. Secretary-Floyd L . Green. Correspondent -Ralph F. Smith. Chapter Adviser-Richard J. Hampton , Pharmacy D ept., W. S. C ., P ullman . Financial Adviser-C. D . J acobs, Box 246, College Station, P ullman.

WYOMING-812 University Ave. , Laramie , Wyo . Venerable D eanDale Fuehrer. Secretary- Wayne Anderson. Correspondent- D ean J ohnson . Chapter Adviser-W. 0 . Edmondson, University of Wyoming, Laramie. Fir.ancial Adviser-To be elected.

25th National Conclave and Training School

August 26, 27, ·28th Chicago, Illinois