Acacia Triad - Autumn 1956 - Vol. 51, No. 1 by Acacia Fraternity

OF ACACIA FRATERNITY

TO STRENGTHEN THE TIES OF FRIENDSHIP

.AUTUMN, 1956

Caught by the camera at the Pre-Banquet party in the President's suite are (1. to r.) Mrs. George Patterson, Mrs. Frank Holloway, Mrs. Eidgar R. Kelly, Founder George Malcolm, Vice-President Chris Gabriel, Mrs. W . E. Krieger, Mrs. George Malcolm, and National President William E. Krieger.

National Presid e nt Krieger chats with Mrs. Norman Shutler and Mrs . Harold Schnorrenberg at the opening night reception .

Temporary Chairman Roy C. Clark hands the ga vel to permanent Chairman Bill Kreiger as the Conclave officially opens.

Toastmaster Raymond Bivert peers around the corner to view festivities as President Krieger presents the Acacia Award of Merit to Founder George Malcolm.

Assistant Office Manager, "Abie" Eikost receives a sweetheart pin from Executive Secretary Clark. President Krieger smiles his approval.

Michigan alumni delegate Herb Wagner balances a cup of punch while he chats with Roy Clark and Chris Gabriel.

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DUDLEY JOHNSON RESIGNS AS FIELD SECRETARY Dudley C. Johnson, who has served as a traveling Secretary since 1954 has resigned to accept a position in the trust department of the Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, effective September 1. Dud, an alumnus of the Vermont Chapter, was hom and raised in Meriden, Connecticut, and attended the public schools in that city. He enter ed Vermont in the fall of 1947, enrolling in the business administration school. He was one of the organizers of Acacia at Vermont, and served as Venerable Dean during his senior year . In 1951 he xeceived his degree and immediately enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was granted his release in F ebruary of 1954, and immediately joined the National Staff.

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EDITOR EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Dudley Johnson Resigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The C onclave Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 New C ouncil Members . . . . . .. . . . . ....... . ........ ... . .. .. .. . .. .. . ... 9 Award of Merit Winners . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. ... .. . .. ... . . . ... . . .. . .. . .. . . 10 Founder Harvey Howard Dies .... . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . ... .. .. .. .. . 14 The Executive Secretary Reports .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . 15 The TRIAD T ravels to Kansas State . . .. . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 18 Chapter Connubial .. . . . . . ... . . . . .. ..... . ... . . ... . . ... .. . . . . . .. . ... . 24 Stork Club

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The first year and a half with the Na tional he traveled th e Eastern District, and last year he worked with the Western chapters. He will remain in an ad visory capacity for the field pr ogram, and is also a member of the standing committee on objective3 of Acacia. On June 30 Dud was married to Miss Mary Ann B; wman of Canfield, Ohio, a graduate of Miami University, and the couple are now residing at 7052 N . Paulina Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dud has been an outstanding worker for Acacia these past two and one- half years, and the Fraternity is indeed grateful for his valuable ser vices. Acacia is str onger because of his service, and is fortunate that he will continue his interest and work for Acacia.

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The Conclave Report THE

Founder Malcolm turns over his Award of Merit to lovely Mrs. Malcolm as President Krieger beam his approval.

COMPLETELY air-conditioned, and excellently equipped Student Union at Oklahoma A. & M. College was the scene of Acacia's twenty-ninth biennial Conclave, held August 26-30. Sweltering weather conditions prevailed on the outside, but to the 250 convention-goers and delegates, housed in the beautifully appointed and air-conditioned hotel, outside temperatures were of no consequence. The Conclave was run in a wonderfully smooth fashion, and too much credit cannot be given to Counselorelect and Award of Merit winner Raymond Bivert, who was general chairman. Brother Bivert, along with Executive Secretary Roy C. Clark, Field Secretaries Dud Johnson, Rod Pearson, and Bob Jepson, and the A. & M. actives and alumni had anticipated each problem that might arise, and when the Conclave opened each small detail had already been taken care of. Legislative sessions, training schools, and social activities kept all members and guests busy from the time of arrival until the final gavel fell adjourning the Conclave. The Conclave itself might well be referred to as a "working Conclave,' and those who participated in it can feel that they were a part of a Conclave, which when Acacia history is recorded , will be shown to be one of the mo t important ever, insofar as accomplishments are concerned. The Student Union Hotel Lobby was the scene of '2

registration which began at 12:00 noon on August 26, and which continued until 6: 00 P .M. All delegates and guests were received by members of the National Council at a reception and buffet which began at 7:30 P.M. An air of real fraternalism existed as old friendships were renewed and many new acquaintances were made. With Executive Secretary Roy C. Clark acting as Chairman Pro Tern, business sessions were begun at 9:00 A.M. Monday. Brother Frank Reinsch, UCLA, delivered the invocation. Members of the National Âˇ Council were then introduced, and following these introductions, Raymond Bivert gave the official welcome in behalf of Oklahoma A. & M. College. After the welcoming address, Temporary Chairman Clark turned over the gavel to National President William E. Krieger, Permanent Chairman of the Conclave. President Krieger then introduced Founder George Malcolm and other distinguished guests, and had the secretary call the roll. All forty-four chapters were represented, as was the Colony from Southern Illinois University. This was followed by the appointment of all official Conclave committees. Each member of the Council submitted a brief report, and Roy Clark gave the detailed Executive Secretary's report on the state of Acacia. (The Executi.ve Secretary's Report is printed in its full text on page 17, this issue of THE TRIAD.

Three new chapters-Long Beach State, Colorado State, and Louisiana State were making their first official Conclave appearance, and a delegate from each of these Chapters was given an opportunity to report on their progress to date. Brother George Patterson, Cincinnati, Chairman of the Objectives Committee gave a report on the work of this Committee over the last two years, and outlined its purpose. This Committee was formed about two years ago and its function is primarily to present to the Council a series of continuing suggestions for the improvement and betterment of the Fraternity. Other general preliminary business continued until 12: 00 noon when the session was adjourned for lunch. TRAINING SCHOOLS HELD

As has been the policy at past Acacia Conclaves, training schools on chapter operation are held in conjunction with the Conclave. The sessions, which include instruction on rushing, pledge training, chapter administration, and finances within the chapter are held for the benefit of the undergraduates, and are under the supervision and direction of the National Headquarters. Separate training sessions are held for Chapter Advisers, these being directed by the Executive Secretary and the National Council. In addition to lectures on specific phases of operations, these , meetings provide an excellent opportunity for interchapter discussion of common problems. The adviser's session also provided an opportunity to discuss and work out preliminary problems on some of the more controversial legislative matters that would come before the Conclave.

BUSINESS SESSIONS LIVELY

Subjects of discussion and debate at the business and legislative session were primarily finances, membership, and a ritualistic change. Probably the greatest , amount of time spent on any one item was that involving the ritualistic change. After lengthy discussion , including a night session, a vote was taken, and the change was adopted with 73 delegates voting yes, 10 no , and 2 abstaining. Following the vote, National President Krieger said, "This marks a very radical change in our history and our customs and in our approach to this question. I hope that each and every one of you will very seriously realize and take to heart the fact , that the problem is in yours and the university's hands. As men in Acacia, the National Council has a great deal of faith in you. We know you won't fail." After much discussion on the membership question, the problem was referred to the jurisprudence committee to draft a solution to be presented at the 1958 Conclave. Considerable debate was provoked by a proposal to initiate a system of pledge dues, payable to the national headquarters. An increase in operating expenses made necessary an increase in income, and this was felt to place the least burden on the chapters. With 77 voting Yes, 4 voting No , and 2 abstaining, pledge dues were adopted. TOP: Founder Malcolm applands as First Vice-President Jack Lunsford is given his Award of Merit. CENTER: Raymond E. Bivert smilingly accepts his Award of Merit. BOITOM: Bill Krieger presents the Award of Merit to retiring Council Member Frank Holloway.

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These six men were given Acacia's highest honor, The Award of Merit. (Left to Right) Frank Holloway, Texas; Delmar Goode, Minnesota; Jack Lunsford, Colorado; George A. Malcolm, Michigan; Frank Reinsch, UCLA; Raymond Bivert, Oklahoma A. & M. The seventh recipient, G. E. Condra , Nebraska , was unable to attend.

Two years ago a committee had been appointed by the Conclave to submit recommendations for a new fhg of Acaci3.. Their recommendations were submitted and a vote was taken to determine which would be adopted. The adoption was the last item of business before the election of new officers. With terms of Council members being staggered, the offices of First VicePresident and Second Vice-President were due to be voted on at this Conclave. In addition, an election was neces3ary to fill the unexpired term of the National Counselor. New officers elected were John A. Lunsford, Colomdo, as First Vice-President Harvey Amos Southern California, Second Vice-Pr'esident, and Ray~ mond Bivert, Oklahoma A. & M. , Counselor. (A full report on the new of]iceTs appears on page 10 of this issue of THE TRIAD.) Ballroom scene during the official Conclave Banquet.

FULL SOCIAL PROGRAM

All was not work for delegates at the 28th .....ucuJulau1 Conclave. A well rounded social program was with special events for the ladies. Tuesday night sav. all delegates braving an Oklahoma wind and storm as they enjoyed a picnic and outing at ~lackwell_. Good fellowship, laughter, and group singmg preva1led as all found a more than sufficient supply of food and beverages. With the reception on Sunday, the picnic, and the banquet on Wednesday, the delegates found more than enough social relaxation to take their minds from the business of the Conclave outside of session. The alumni wives of Oklahoma A . & M. provided ladies with a full social schedule. Monday afternoon saw all ladies gather for a get-acquainted session, followed by a tour of the library and union, after which an informal tea was held. Monday evening all wives and delegates were received by the active chapter the beautiful new A. & M. Chapter house. Ladies enjoyed a Tuesday breakfast at the home of Mrs. F. L. Jones, a noon luncheon at the Union and dinner at the Mural Room. In the evening, they 'journeyed to the Leachman Theater to see "The King and I." Wednesday afternoon they enjoyed a trip to an Indian Reservation, and then joined the men for the official banquet on Wednesday evening. MALCOLM ADDRESSES CONCLAVE

The social highlight of the Conclave was the official banquet which was held in the Union Ballroom on Wednesday evening, with Raymond Bivert being Toastmaster for the affair. Principal speaker was Founder George Malcolm, eminent Justice and educator, who was re:ently honored by being e:ected the only Honorary Citizen of the Philippine Republic. He delivered an inspiring address, tracing the history of Acacia since its founding , and also outlining the problems which wifl face our Fraternity in the years ahead. After quoting a passage from Horace, Justice Malcolm closed his address with the following words: 4

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"The older generation passes. We have had our day. hours must be filled by youth, who are in your orime. Live, then , my Brothers, fully, honorably, pa,riotically, according to the basic tenets of our great fraternity. Acacia must continue to advance. Fare thee ell and, if forever, still forever fare thee well." Acacia's highest award, The Awar:l of Merit, was ;)resented to seven of the Fraternity's outstanding men. r his award, inaugurated in 1954, was given to Dr. G. E. Condra, Nebraska, Founder George Malcolm, Michgan, Raymond Bivert, Oklahoma A. & M. , De:mar M. ~uture

P: Members of the Council pose with Founder Malcolm. (Left to ) Outgoing Vice-President Chris Gabriel, Treasurer George PatterPre sident William Krieger, Founder Malcolm, Counselor-elect Ray , and First Vice- President-elect Jack Lunsford. Center: President r, gavel in hand, takes over as permanent Chairman of the ConBOTTOM : Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bivert smile as alumnus Harold SchonorÂˇrenberg tempts his wife with a cookie at the Sunday evening

The living room of A. & M.'s beautiful new chapter house is the scene of thi:. gathering of some of the alumni wives and mothers.

Goode, Minnesota, Frank M . Holloway, T exas, John A. Lunsford, Colorado, and D r. Frank Reinsch, UCLA. (A full report on the Award of Merit and the recipients of the award appears on page 12, this issue of THE TRIAD.) REPORT OF THE ADVISER'S COMMITTEE FOR THE GOO OF THE FRATERNITY

The Committee of Chapter Advisors submits th e following suggestions for the Good of the Fraternity to this Twenty-eighth Conclave of Acacia F raternity. 1. To emphasize the importance of fostering better and closer relationships between the A cacia Fraternity and th ~ M::~ so Âˇ1ic Orders, we urge the diligent and conscientious cultivation of the opportunities available both at local and state levels, utilizing any or all of the following: (a) Contribute to certain social programs of local Masonic Lodges, w hereby the story of Acacia might be told and the ties between the organizations be emphasized. (b) Assist D eMolay chapters by organizing an Acacia installation team and utilize th e opportunities presented to promote interest in Acacia. (c) P romote the idea th at Acacia bridges the gap between D eMo lay and Freemasonry. (d) Carry the name of Acacia into Masonry by every means possible, for example, on presenting the pe tition of an Acacian for Masonic membership. (e) Investigate and pursue the possibilities of publishing articles on Acacia Fraternity in the various Grand Lodge publications. (f) Inform the members of DeMolay, through their national publication, "The Cordon," and through their various state and local publications, about Acacia Fraternity and their future in college. (g) Utili-ze the Acacia National organization to communicate these ideas and their results among the chapters of Acacia via the Traveling Secretaries, TRIAD and the Pythagorean. 2. To promote increased alumni interest and activity 5

The Iowa State delegation poses with Founder Malcolm at the open house. {Left to right) Mrs. Darryl Metcalfe, Dr. Metcalfe, Justice Malcolm, Larry Macomber, Bruce Campbell, and lan Smith.

Robert C . "Doc" Bradley gives a warm handshake to Treasurer Patterson as Frank Reinsch, Don Barnett. John Rapp , and Frank Holl look on.

in the affairs of the active chapters, we recommend the following : (a) Local publications by the active chapters informing the alumni of chapter thinking, planning and needs and other news of alumni interest. (b) TRIAD support in a series of articles covering the role of the Acacian as an alumnus. (c) Utilization of the knowledge and experience of recent graduates in chapter and alumni affairs.

(e) Development of alumni interest by initially centrating on a small active nucleus of alumni thereafter capitalizing on the enthusiasm of such group.

Merle Denning {right) Arizona Adviser, tells a cowboy and Indian story to his eastern listeners.

Delmar Goode, Oregon State Adviser, chats with neighbors from great Northwest, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Guthrie, Washington.

(d) Creation of active interest on the part of alumni by giving them specific assignments sponsibilities in the chapter operation and <=AIJctu;:,JcvuJ in cooperation with the chapter advisers.

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The Na tional C o uncil an d Staff receives guests at the Sunday evening reception .

3. To insure that these ideas are widely disseminated , we strongly urge the above recommendations be published in both the Pythagorean and the T RIAD. REPORT OF THE DELEGATE COMMITTEE FOR THE GOOD OF THE FRATERNITY

(c) Active social programs. (d) Good fraternal relationships on campus. (e) Publicity in hometown papers about fraternity members regarding their acJ;lievements in Acacia. (f) Continued and better chapter publications.

We, the members of the Committee for the Good of the Fraternity, would like to submit the following recommendations :

(g) Plant Acacia trees on campuses where such is permitted and feasible.

1. That an extensive publicity campaign be undertaken. Suggested ideas include:

(i) Pride in this outstanding Fraternity by its members.

(a) Continued and more extensive work and cooperation with the Masonic Orders.

2. That the Fraternity continue diligent work on a scholarship program with an ultimate goal of decreasing pledge mortality and advancing the Fraternity scholastic record on campus.

(b) Increased faculty-fraternity relationships, including dinners, open house, etc. AUTUMN, 1956

(h) Better and more extensive alumni relationships.

Three of the Conclave's charmers, (who turned out to be three of its comediennes, (I . to r.) Floy Holloway, Joan Kelly , and Mary Lou Patterson.

3. That the exp:1nsion program be continued at as rapid a p3ce as reasonable and profitable to the Fraternity. 4. That a third Field Secret :1r y be obtained at once by the Fraternity. 5. That the Ritual of the Fraternity be used corr ectly and effectively, with such perfection by the user that it be presented with grace and ease and with the fullest of meaning. 6. That the Fraternity song book be completed, published and sent to all chapters within the next six months from this date.

7. That the TRIAD contain under its cover a portion that can be used as a re::ommendation blank to be used by all alumni for rush purposes. 8. That national use the proper channel to submit a Junior Dean's, Secretary's, Treasurer's, and House Manager's manual for all chapters. 10. That inter-chapter relationships be strengthened. 11. That an extensive etiquette program be carried on in all chapters, this to include aU social graces. 12. To facilitate a more efficient national organization, that all questionnaires and like matter sent out by National be answered promptly and as effectively as should be expec ~ed from an active chapter.

Mrs. Williams, A. & M. housemother greets Vice-President Chris Gabriel a ~Âˇ the chapter open house , wh ile Venerable Dean Jim Powers looks on.

Founde,- Malcolm chats with Triad Editor Edgar R. Kelly .

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COUNCIL

John Lunsford, Colorado, Harvey Amos, Southern California, and Raymond Bivert, Oklahoma A. & M. , have been elected to the National Council. All three men have had many years of service and experience in working with Acacia, and each will be a valuable asset to the Council. Lunsford, elected to the First Vice-Presidency, has previously served eight years on the Council in other offices. Amos and Bivert will both be serving their first terms. JOHN A. LUNSFORD

First elected to the Council in 1948 as National Editor, Jack was re-elected in 1952 and assumed the duties of Second Vice-President when Council titles were changed. He now begins his third term on the Council in a third position, First Vice-President. Jack is a resident of Boulder, Colorado, and is a licensed Civil Engineer, doing consulting engineering work. Both of his sons were members of the Colorado Chapter, the Chapter for which Jack was advisor for ten years. A native Texan, Jack traveled over most of the Southwest befo-re he enrolled at New Mexico A. & M. He later transferred to Co-lorado where he joined ; Acacia and was initiated in 1922. During World War II Jack served as an officer, and was released to inactive duty in 1945 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. HARVEY AMOS

Succeeding Jack Lunsford as Second Vice-President is Harvey Amos, a charter member of the Southern California Chapter. Just 31 years of age, Harvey is Assistant Sales Manager in the Los Angeles office of Stokely-Van Camp, Inc., national manufacturers of canned and frozen foods. In addition to being a founder at U.S.C. , Harvey has also assisted in the installation of chapters at U.C.L.A., Arizona, and Long Beach State College. He served three years as chapter adviser toÂˇ the Southern California Chapter, was a member of the S.C. IFC advisers, and has served on the alumni house corporation as a member of the board of directors. He also was a member of the advisory committee to the U.S.C. President on fraternity affairs, and has been a chairman of two committees at National Conclaves. Before coming to Southern California, where he received his B.A. degree, Harvey attended Washington & Lee University in Virginia. During Wodd War II he served with the United States Air Force in the Information and Education Division, Washington, D.C., and Fourth Air Force Headquarters, San Francisco. Harvey and his wife are at home at 4508 Hillard Avenue, La Canada, California. RAYMOND BIVERT

New National Counselor is Raymond E . Bivert, Oklahoma A. & M. Unofficial "Vice-President" of Oklahoma A. & M. College, Raymond's real title is that of Director of Student Loans and Counsellor oi Students. AUTUMN, 1956

HARVEY AMOS

RAYMOND E. BIVERT

Initiated into Acacia in 1925, Ray served the Chapter as Secretary, Senior Dean, and Venerable Dean during his undergraduate days. After graduation in 1927, he became Director and General Manager of campus publications. He remained in this capacity until1941 when he entered the United States Army. He served in the European Theatre receiving the Bronze Star Medal, along with four battle stars. Released in 1945 as a Lieutenant Colonel, he returned to A . & M. as Assistant to the Dean of Men. In this capacity he worked with fraternities and was chosen adviser to Phi Eta Sigma, and Blue Key, both honorary organizations. He assumed his present administrative post in 1954. Ray is a Master Mason, and has held the highest position in the Blue Lodge, Commandery, Consistery, and K.C.C.H. Ray has served several years as chapter adviser at A. & M., and has been secretary-treasurer of the local alumni group since 1935. Raymond was the real leader in getting the fine new chapter house at A. & M. His endless hours of work in preparing brochures, contacting alumni, purchasing materials for the house, etc., saved thousands of dollars for the chapter ancl made the new home possible. GABRIEL, HOLLOWAY RETIRING

Retiring members of the National Council are ChriE Gabriel, Oregon State, outgoing First Vice-President, and Frank Holloway, retiring. National Counselor, an alumnus of the Texas Chapter. Chris served on the Council as National Secretary from 1949 to 1952, and was elected First Vice-President in the latter year. Frank was elected National Treasurer in 1950, and served until 1953 when he had to resign because of ill health. In 1956 he rejoined the Council to serve out the unexpired term of National Counselor. Both Chris and Frank have been inspiring leaders in Acacia. We know that both of them will continue to serve Acacia, even though not in an official capacity. Their's is the type of loyalty that can always be depended upon. Acacia was indeed fortunate to have two such outstanding business men serve on the Council, and the Fraternity has profited from their service and counsel. 9

rit Winners Announced Seven Acacians are recipients of Fraternity's highest and most coveted award.

PREVIOUS WINNERS LLOYD V. BERKNER . ....... . .... .. Minnesota 1926 ROBERT CLAUDE BRADLEY ......... . Cornell 1923 PEMBROKE HOLCOMB BROWN . . ... .. Illinois 1914 ROY CEClL CLARK .... . ...... . .. Northwestern 1921 NED HARLAN DEARBORN . . . . .. .... Columbia 1921 WILLIAM S. DYE, JR. .. . . . . . . . ... . .. Penn State 1909 DAVID A. EMBURY . ... ........ . . . .. Columbia 1914 HARRY ANSON FINNEY ... . . . . . Northwestern 1923 WILLARD A. KNAPP ...... . .... . ...... Purdue 1912 WALTER W. KOLBE . .. .. .. . .. .. . Northwestern 1927 ROBERT C. LEWIS . . .... . . ........ .. Colorado 1921 GEORGE E. NITZSCHE . .... ...... ... . Franklin 1906 RAYMOND E. BIVERT, Oklahoma A. & M. J 925

ROSCOE POUND ..... . ............ . .. Nebraska 1905 LLOYD H. RUPPENTHAL .... ... ... .... Kansas 1922 HERSCHEL L. WASHINGTON . . ...... .. Kansas 1918 10

Because you have given a lifetime of service to admin istrative education in your College. Because you have attained the highest position in all the Masonic organizations of your state. B ecause of your loyal and continuous interest in Acacia and your Chapter since your undergraduate days. THE TRIAD

FRANK M. HOLLOWAY, Texas J 932

Because you have had outstanding attainments and accomplishments in the field of business. Because you have made manifold contributions to civic enterprises. Because of your selfless devotion to Acacia since your student days through your service on the National Council on two different occasions.

JOHN A. LUNSFORD, Colorado J 922

Because you have achieved great success in the fields of engineering and business. Because you have served your nation with distinction. Because of your lifetime of loyalty to Acacia in the field of human service, as an alumnus, adviser, and member of the National Council. AUTUMN, 1956

DELMAR M. GOODE, Minnesota 1914

Because you have devoted a lifetime to education, from rural school teacher to college professor. Because you have made great and numerous contributions as an author, an editor, and as a lay leader in your church. Because of your devotion and contribution to the advancement of Acacia at Minnesota and at Oregon State College.

G. E. CONDRA, Nebraska 1905

Because you have devoted a half-century to education at your University, filled with outstanding achievements and contlibutions. Because you have made a unique contribution to college organizations as a Founder of the Famed Society of Innocents. Because of your continuing devotion to the interests of Acacia and your support of your Fraternity. 12

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GEORGE A. MALCOLM, Michigan, 1904 !Because you have had a lifetime of distinguished service a jurist, both national and international. Because you have made manifest contributions to internanal understanding, to brotherhood, and to universal peace. Because of the eternal debt due you as a Founder and ur continuing vital interest in the welfare of Acacia after years of service.

FRANK REINSCH, U.C.L.A., 1948

Because you have been a leader of youth as an educator, tthor, and director of honor societies. Because you have devoted great service to c1v1c circles, e church, and mankind with your kindly practical philos>hy. Because of your outstanding service to your chapter and to cacia.

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1956

FOUNDER HARVEY HOWARD DIES

HARVEY J. HOWARD

Dr. Harvey J. Howard, one of Acacia's fourteen Founders, died in Clearwater, Florida, on November 6. Inter nationally eminent as an ophthalmologist, writer, lecturer, teacher, and designer of precision instruments for making examinations of the eye for selecting flying personnel, Dr. Ho-w ard was one of the nation's most valuable and distinguished citizens. He was father of one of the nation's outstanding fighter pilots and air commanders, General James Howell Howard, Congressional Medal of Honor winner, who as an air commander and fighter pilot achieved phenomenal records in both the Pacific and European theatres of War. Born in Churchville, New York, on January 30, 1880, Dr. Howard was the son of Charles William and Mary Jessie (Williamson) Howard. This family is directly descended from the Duke o.f Norfolk line, the Howard family of England, which traces its lineage to the ninth century-farther back than that of any other family in Europe. Having been raised in Fraternity Lodge No. 262, Ann Arbor, Brother Howard became interested in the Masonic Club and continued with it until the transfer was made to Acacia, when he served on the first chapter house committee, and was also the first treasurer of Acacia. Dr. Howard received his A.B. degree from the University of Michigan in 1904, and his degree of M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1908. A Master of Arts followed from Harvard University in 1917, and the degree of Doctor of Ophthalmology from the Uni versity of Colorado in 1918. Determining early in his career to specialize in ophthalmology (diseases of the eye ) , he entered that field in January, 1909. He rose rapidly in his pro14

a Fellow of the American Medical Asfession, achieving high scientific recogsociation and the American College of nition for his work both at home and Surgeons, a member of the American abroad. In 1910 he became head of the Ophthalmological Society, American Department of Ophthalmology of the Academy of Ophthalmology and O tolUniversity Medical School, Canton aryngology, the Southern Medical AsChristian College, Canton, China, where he remained for six years. He was next sociation, the Pinellas County, Florida made Fellow o.f the China Medical Medical Society, and the Florida MediBoard of the Rockefeller Foundation cal Association. at Harvard University from 1916-1918, He was a member of the St. Louis and at the University of Vienna in Writer's Guild, of which he was Pres1923- 1924, where he engaged in imident in 1937, and the Society of St. portant scientific research on the eye. Louis Authors- President 1942- 1945. During World War I, Dr. Howard He was also a member of the Missouri served as a Captain in the Medical Athletic Club, the St. Louis Kiwanis Corps, U.S. Army, and was assigned to Club-President 1935, the American the Medical Research Laboratory of the Legion and the American War Dads. He Air Service, at Hazelhurst Field, Minwas a member of the Air Board of the eola, New York. It was at this time St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. For that he devised the important depth a number of years he served as a memperception test for the selection of flyber of the Board of D irectors, Washinging personnel in the Army, the Navy ton University Branch of the Y.M.C .A.; and the Department of Commerce, a Chairman, St. Louis Chapter, William test that has continued in official use Allen White Committee, 1940- 1941; since 1919 and is now used throughout Chairman or Co-Chairman of the St. the world. In 1941 he was commissioned Louis Chapter of the United China Rea Colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps. lief, 1938-1942. ~ In 1919 Dr. Howard returned to Dr. Howard was a gifted public China, this time to become Professor speaker and his favorite subject was of Ophthalmology in the Peking Union China. Of his experience with Chinese Medical College (Rockefeller Foundabandits, he often spoke and vividly detion School), Peking. During his tenscribed his ten week capture and clo3e ure there, Dr. Howard acted as Adviser brush with death back in Manchuria in to the Department of Aeronautics of the 1925. While on a hunting expedition Chinese Government, and was eye phywith his friend Major Morgan Palmer, sician to the Boy Emperor, Pu Yi, from his young son Jim and a number of 1921 to 1925. He was elected the First others, Dr. Howard was wounded in Commander of the Peking Post of the the left hand when the small group was American Legion, 1920-1921, and served ambushed by seventy-two bandits; the as Chairman of the Board of Directors boy and his companions escaped; Dr. of the Peking American School, 1921Howard was taken prisoner and held 1923. Dr. Howard came to St. Louis in for $100,000.00 ransom. Weak from lack 1927 to become Professor and Head of of food, seriously emaciated, he was the Department of Ophthalmology at freed ten weeks later when Chinese the Washington University School of troops surrounded the decimated banMedicine and Executive Director of the dit detachment. Dr. Howard has graphOscar Johnson Institute of Research in ically recounted this experience in his Ophthalmology and Otalaryngology. well-known book, "Ten Weeks with Since 1933 he has been engaged in priChinese Bandits," which was published vate practice, increasingly gaining recby Dodd, Mead and Company. Literary ognition for his exceptional skill and critics are agreed that this book is one success in the treatment and correction of the best examples of direct, narrative of diseases of the eye and in eye surwriting that has appeared in Englishgery. In addition to his regular duties, speaking countries. In addition, Dr. he was Medical Director for the MisHoward had published about 100 artsouri Commission for the Blind from icles relating to the field of ophthal1931-1948. mology. Dr. Howard was active in social, civic, Dr. Howard was listed in a dozen or military and medical organizations. In more national and international bio1926 he was awarded the military decoration of "Tiger" Fifth Class, by the graphical dictionaries, including Inte1Âˇnational Who's Who, Who's Who in Chinese Government, and from 19211941 he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel America, American Men of Science, in the Medical Reserve Corps. He was and Who's Who in American Medicine. THE TRIAD

Executive Secretary Roy C. Clark reports to t he Co nclave, apprising them of the State of the Fraternity.

The Executive Secretary Reports In many ways this Conclave is sim- membership. Our chapter growth is ilar to the Congress of the United more than some social fraternities ; less States. J ust as the Congress expects and than others but it compares favorably receives annually a report on the Na- percentage wise with those most rapidtion, this Conclave has the right to have ly expanding. The thing I like abou t it a report on the condition of the Fra- is that with all this group, we have had ternity; so that from it it can examine no casu alties whatsoever, and to my past performance, chart fu ture policies knowledge we are among. the very few that have not had chapter losses during and pass such legislation as it sees fit. this period. In my opinion this justifies This is the fourth occasion on which I have had the pleasure and privilege the policy of conservative growth, plus of rendering such a report to you. For constant attention to the new chapters this privilege I am deeply grateful. In after installation until they are thor rendering this report I shall try to be oughly indoctrinated and ar e able to as brief as possible without neglecting travel under their own steam. In my facts which you should have; endeavor book you just don't go out and organize to point out some of our weaknesses as a new group and hand them a charter well as our strong points; and if I may, in a couple of weeks or months and make some suggestions for your con- then leave th em for new fields. Your Council believes in continued expansideration as to the future. sion on a conservative basis and in On each of three previous occasions schools of recognized standing and size the statement was made that theÂˇ Fra- which have the best chances for growth. ternity had never been in as strong and The rate at which we can continue to healthy condition before. That same grow will be dependent primarily on statement can be made today, because the tools with which we have to work, it is true and with all the problems chiefly manpower and money. facing us, the future never appeared so Finances are a very important part bright as it does now. of this report so now I would like to go For a moment let us talk about proginto this phase in some detail. This will ress. All progress is denoted by comrequire the quoting of a lot of figures parison. For our comparisons, let us go which you may have some difficulty in back ten years. Ten years is a nice following or retaining. In this connec round figure and it also denotes the be- tion, I would like to state that back in ginning of the period in which we Mrs. Mays' office we have available destarted over after the end of World War tailed financial reports for the past sixII. teen years which you are welcome to At the 1946 Conclave there were just examine, for there ar e no secrets. In 18 chapters present because that was fact, if any delegate would like a copy all there were. These eighteen chap- of this year's report which is quite deters represented about 300 actives and tailed, or any others, w e will be glad to 12,638 alumni. Today there are 44 chap- have such prepared for you. ters present representing 1415 actives Going back to the ten year compariand 16,890 alumni. This represents an increase of about 150% in the number son, it is gratifying to note that the of chapters and more than that in active net worth of the Fraternity has grown AUTUMN , 1 9 56

from $53,600.00 to $157,500.00, in other words in this ten year period it has tripled. This does not reflect an additional $20,000.00 which is the profit which could be realized if we should sell at today's market the secur ities which were wisely selected some years ago as investments of a portion of the TRIAD Fund. By far the greatest portion of your net worth is tied up in the TRIAD Fund which now totals $117,000.00. This fun as most of you know is composed of the $15.00 which is paid at the time of initiation as a guar antee that you will receive the Fraternity's magazine for life. It is of more than passing interest that this fund grew very slowly during the first 38 years of our existence and totaled only $15,000.00 at the beginning of 1942. Then due to the wise action of the 1941 Conclave it began to grow rapidly because of the legislation there passed r equiring life subscr iptions to the TRIAD as par t of the intiation fee. I am sure that Conclave had a vision of the stability which would come to us, but I doubt if any of them thoroughly visualized the impor tance of what they did and the impor tant part it has played in the progress of the past ten years. But, more of this later in the repor t . Dur ing the first year of the pr esent biennium we operated on an income of $52,000-odd dollars and ended the year with a deficit of $500.49 ; during the year just past, thanks to the increase in per capita dues the income was $56,500 with an indicated gain of $2,182.43 or a net gain for the biennium of a little more than $1,600.00. I hasten to add however, that this favorable showing was brought about by the fact that our last Conclave cost us about $4,000 less than we had budgeted and helped to 15

keep us in the black. Going back again to the 10-year perspective it is interesting to note that our surplus in the general fund has decreased from $15,000 to $14,200. This is as a result of the fact that in some years we operated at a gain and in other years at a deficit so that in reality we are in the red about $800.00 as the result of operations of the last ten years. Although we could wish that this were a black figure actually it is not too bad, because in theory, at least, we are not in b.usiness to make money out of your dues and initiation fees . In fact, the moneys that you pay should be spent right back for your benefits, and that is exactly what has been done. The great bulk of our expenses . go into about eight different categones; and here are the figures for the year just past, in round figures: Salaries .. . . .... . ... . .. .... . $17,600.00 TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,900.00 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500.00 Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300.00 Regionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800.00 Conclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 Rent-light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 Now let's talk about salaries and personnel for a moment. Ten years ago we got along very nicely with or:e full time person in the office. But w1th the increase in chapters, that was impossible so that we now have two. We started out with one field secretary and this was later expanded to three at the time of our greatest influx of new chapters. Since the budget would not stand this continued expense, this was cut back to two. We feel that we should have three if we are to adequately service the chapters and at the same time do intelligent work on expansion. The starting salary for a field secretary is $250.00 per month-a very reasonable figure for the Fraternity as any graduating senior can attest to. I receive a salary of $300.00 per month and the Editor has $100.00 for his effort, plus his expense on the TRIAD. The Fraternity maintains a modest second floor office in Evanston for its headquarters. There is nothing lush about it. Not quite 20 % of our expense is incurred for Conclave and Regional Conference expense. It is interesting to note in passing that Acacia is the only fraternity which pays all the Convention costs of each of its delegates. It is a valuable tradition because it insures 100 representation of all the chapters, which is also unique amongst the brotherhoods. So much for the way our money is spent with this added word, that I would be glad to answer any further detailed questions on the subj ect later on in our sessions. Ear lier in this report I mentioned

that I would return to the TRIAD Fund. I would like to do this now and also include the regular Endowment Fund. Ten years ago the TRIAD FuND showed a balance of $25,178.00, since increased to $117,500.00. The Endowment Fund showed a balance of $13,400.00, since increased to $25,700.00. These funds consisted of cash, government bonds and selected stocks. As you know the National Council is empowered to in vest the Fraternity funds and it is essential that income be received from them in order to provide for the cost of the life subscriptions to the TRIAD guaranteed to every life member. Along with the increase in additions to the TRIAD Fund from increased initiations by old and new chapters, came calls for assistance from many of our chapters. Help was needed for such purposes as refurnishing chapter houses, refinancing, major improvements to existing houses, or purchases of new houses and in one case for a prepayment of rent to satisfy a difficult landlord. The Council was faced with the problem of investing the funds and the question of whether it should do so only in blue chip securities or assisting chapter corporations in their legitimate needs and thus helping ourselves to grow by providing adequate housing. It decided in favor of investing in ourselves. During the period under review a total of $127,894.00 has been loaned to a total of 21 house corporations at 4% interest. Of this amount $37,276.00 has been repaid so that at present in the two funds there is outstanding $90,617.00 in this type of investment. Had this amount been used to invest in highgrade stocks, there would undoubtedly have been a handsome appreciation, BUT there is little doubt but that we would have lagged far behind in our expansion and in the health of those chapters who were able to solve their housing problems. We anticipate no losses and our hope is that those chapters who have money due National will use every effort to repay as rapidly as possible so that others who need assistance may be helped in like manner. In another area the Fraternity has shown significant progress during the past biennium. I refer to improvement in housing. This spring two chapters dedicated beautiful new houses: Kansas State and Oklahoma A&M which you have just seen. California almost Âˇbelongs in that class also because they did a complete remodeling job at a cost of $75,000.00. In addition, Vermont purchased another house this spring which will solve its housing problem for a long time to come. And this, we believe is only the beginning. Iowa has had plans and a campaign for funds going which we expect will permit them to break ground this fall for the first

new chapter house on its campus in 20 years. Cincinnati recently released a beautiful brochure in a campaign to rebuild its house. Louisian State is in the midst of a campaign for chapter house funds which is covering the state of Louisiana. Illinois has just appointed Ed Kelly campaign manager for its new house. Ohio State has a brochure out also. Penn State will make a decision this fall on large scale remodeing or an entirely new house. Northwestern will enlarge if given permission by the University. Purdue has plans afoot. Nebraska has a committee actively studying its problem and others are considering plans of a similar nature. All of this adds up to a forward surge in which the whole Fraternity can take pride. At the present time all but five of our chapters own their own houses and seven are clear of mortgages. With all of this progress, there are still many chapters whose housing is not adequate and the solution of which would bring them a much greater prosperity. The past year has been a very busy one from the standpoint of visitations and yet we are not satisfied with it. By that I mean, that we have not been able to do the job we would have liked to. One chapter, Arkansas, did not receive a visitation and we apologize here and now for that. Many chapters were not visited as often as we would have liked. This was due to the fact that quite a few chapters had two, three, and as many as four visitations. Last year we had calls from 12 chapters asking for special visitations, most of which were for assistance during rush. This fall we have had requests for early visitations from nine chapters who need or feel that they need attention. This situation will probably continue to prevail although it is gratifying to observe that it is declining. As previously stated the policy has been to favor those chapters needing assistance and no call has been unanswered, although we realize that in doing so we have by-passed others. At this point it appears that the situation is easing and that our goal of at least two visitations each, per chapter, will be realized. Notwithstanding progress in many areas, we still have problems. One of them is represented in the two year comparison of initiations which has been passed out to you. This chart does not make pleasant reading. There are too many chapters that are initiating too few men. Five hundred thirty-four initiations from 44 chapters in 1955-56 is a shade over an average of 13 per chapter. The previous year's average was just under 12. With a large number from several chapters, this makes the picture even worse. Of course, it is reallized that 'there are reasons why

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each chapter will not need to initiate as many each year, yet there is no reason why our national average should not be at least twenty. A part of our trouble is the same as all fraternities are experiencing, and that is pledge mortality due to scholarship failure. Our mortality is close to 40 0 and most of that is due to poor scholarship. All this represents a serious waste not only so far as the loss of men but also of the time and energy of the chapters. Its solution is not easy and there is no pat answer, but it could be helped by closer attention to selection of pledges and by a closer watch of grades early in the quarter or semester. Even more fruitful might be a stepped up effort to sell the incoming freshman on the worth of a college education to him before it is too late. Our pledge training program is improving but there is room for a great improvement especially in some of the chapters. We have provided you with a program-you should make use of it or some variation of it, or else come up with something better. In connection with the pledge program, I am sure you will be glad to, know that we have on the press a new, revised, and improved edition of the Pythagorus Handbook. This revision has been primarily the work of Editor Ed Kelly assisted by Walter Dahl. Ed tells me this will be available for shipping about September 15th; that it is a beautiful piece of work in an entirely new dress. During the past biennium the Adviser's Manual has b een revised; there is a new Venerable Dean's Manual, and Secretary Bob Jepson has prepared a chapter calendar which should be very helpful. All of these are on display in the room provided for this purpose. In the work is a manual for secretaries, treasurers, and most difficult of all- a Rush Manual. I would like to ask all of you to visit the display room and look over a number of other articles which we believe are most appealing. Included are samples of initiation robes, altar cloths, banners, embroidered replicas of the crest and other paraphernalia beautifully designed and executed. The use of these will add a great deal to the color and effectiveness of our ceremo nies and celebrations. One of the mat-ters to be decided this year is the adoption of an official flag and you will find an assortment of suggestions which should be examined. It seems in order to make mention of the people who are doing the everyday work of the Fraternity. In the matter of personnel Acacia has been sin gularly blessed. Edith A. May is a name known to thousands of Acacians. She has been our office manager for more AUTUMN, 1956

than 15 years, beginning at a time and during the War when she WAS the office. When she first came with us she was very sure that she wanted only a part time position. Soon, however, the Fraternity got into her blood and now it is almost as much a part of her life as her own family. Her able assistant, Mrs. Audrafaye (Abie) Eikost also started on a part time basis which soon developed to full time interest . The interest and devotion of both of these charming ladies constitute an asset of the greatest value. It is with a great deal of regret that we announce the resignation of Dudley C. Johnson, as field secretary, to take a position with the Continental Illinois National Bank in Chicago where he will make his home with his bride of last June. Dud has done an outstanding job for Acacia and there have been many expressions of approval and commendation from many chapters and individuals. The same can be said for Rod Pearson who was a freshman this time last year but is now "Senior Man ." To me it has been a great satisfaction to know these men were out in the field doing a conscientious job, trying at times, but with never a complaint or an inclination to duck an assignment. Both of these men are with us and you will be hearing from them later in the sessions along with Bob J epson, our junior man, who comes to us as past Venerable Dean of Kansas State Chapter. He is of the same good Acacia stock and will be a worthy successor of Dud. As all of you know Walter Dahl has continued his interest in the Fraternity by editing the Pythagorean, which is his brain-child. We have had many favorable comments from the chapters on this new publication. It fills a need and can be increasingly effective with your help and ideas and you will be receiving it regularly this year. The TRIAD continues to be the best fraternity publication under Ed Kelly's able management. The latter issues have been smaller in order to try to meet ever rising costs and although Ed is now a flourishing young attmney since last May, we are grateful that his vital interest in this important part of the program has not diminished. Now, since they won't talk about it themselves, I do think you should b e aware of a very vital interest in the welfare of the Fraternity by the members of your National Council. You know these men draw no salaries and theirs is purely a work of love. The? have been untiring in taking time from their own professions to answer a call to come here or there for some occasion or duty. Hardly a week goes by that I don't talk by phone with Bill Krieger down in Peoria and I feel that

I almost know George Patterson's secretary when she calls for him from Cincinnati. And so I could go on about each of them. One of the constructive moves made by Bill was the appointment of an Objectives' Committee of which George Patterson is chairman and Jack Lunsfor d is a member. A report will be made by this committee later, so I will only say that its purpose is to examine and set up a program of objectives for the Fraternity on both a long term and short range plan. It had been our original intent to hold a four day Conclave using part of the time for miniature regional conferences to discuss intimately various phases of chapter operations and problems with the thought that it would be a constructive and helpful thing to do. Unfortunately, there was a misunderstanding or someone crossed up arrangements for the length of facilities because another Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho, is scheduled to convene here on Au~ust 30. It was felt that to engag '=! in the discomfort and chore of movincr into less suitable accommodations f~r the last night would detract from your pleasure, so we are compressing all the program into three days so far as it is possible to do. This may mean that we will be working a bit harder than we had planned. 7 There will be two major items of legislation up for your consideration at this Conclave. The two perennial ones -alcohol in the chapter house, and membership requirements. At the proper time I hope to speak on both of them for I have decided opiniom on both. However, for now, I would like to suggest to you, that it is not the part of wisdom in a changing world , to say that we shall never make any changes. Equally true, there is no advantage in making changes if they prove to be without value. Further, that in considering any proposal for change, that we assess completely just whst will be the long range results of that change, that in seeming to solve one problem, we do not create others more difficult to_ meet. . Both of these matters app 2!al strongly to strong emotions and sentiment and lend themselves easily to t ension. In a pproachin~; them let n s b" r:alm, l'eali<; tic considerate of each other and solve th~m on the basis of what is best for the whole Fraternity. Above all, let us approach them as men-brotbers-Acacians. It is my hope that this Conclave may resolve them , to the end that future Conclaves may be devoted to more constructive efforts. And, now I fear that I may have talked too long although there may b e other matters that should have been (Continu ed on p 1.ge 24) 17

Always a joyous occasion is the winning of a new trophy. Here a K-Stater proudly ad mires t he emblem of the ir basketball superiority.

KANSA

T R lAD

STATE

TRAVELS

COLLEGE

FORmidstthisofscene, visualize a tidy college town in the the vast rolling plains in the heart of the United States. This is the home of Kansas State College. With its native limestone buildings and its expertly landscaped campus, Kansas State interrupts the fields of flowing grain with its true beauty and peacefulness, extending a warm welcome to all. Before the days of land-grant colleges, higher education was extended only to the fortunate few. Under the Morril Act in 1862 which was signed by President Abraham Lincoln, certain tracts of land could be set aside in order that states could establish colleges. Early in 1863 through the action of the Kansas Legislature Kansas State College was established. This took the place of the old Bluemont Central College which was chartered in 1858. The campus itself is located at the northwest corner of the city of Manhattan. This spot is the junction of the Kaw and Blue Valleys. Here the people of the river valleys meet with those of the uplands of the Flint Hills to mingle and carry on their trade. "Aggieville" a suburban shopping district serving the college community, joins the campus on the south. Some of Manhattan's provisions are youth programs, parks, and due to Fort Riley which is near by and the college there is a greater variety of recreational facilities than normally found in a city the .size of Manhattan. The campus occupies 153 acres and then there is 2,800 acres that is used for experimental wocrk in agriculture. Now, since the war Kansas State has been building new buildings to cope with the forthcoming enrollment. All of the buildings are faced with native limestone and the trees, flowers , and shrubs are so arranged as to give a natural effect. Towering above these trees and buildings is the student training radio tower, KSAC, with its 5,000-watt radio station. Since the college has been established it has developed forty-nine departments. They are listed under the Schools of Agriculture, Engineering and Architecture, Home Economics, Veterinary Medicine, and Arts and Sciences. The instruction has changed from a primarily agricultural approach to a more diversified program. This provides the opportunity to fuse the educational processes of technical instruction and general education. The college feels the continued separation of these could only lead to a vast social catastrophe. To actually get the needed fusion of achieving an integrity of mind and body in the individual student AUTUMN, 1956

A favorite with chapters everywhere-The Roaring Twenties Party. Closer inspection reveals the fellow in the straw sailor to be none other than Field Secretary Bob Jepson, a K-State alum .

Time out for K-State Acacians to rest and discuss strategy.

A BOVE : Prid e of a ll K- State Ac acia ns is t heir beautif ul new chapter ho u;e , d e d icate d in the Sp ring of 1956.

is the over-all purpose of the college. This makes th e campus a vital place, the classroom a stimulating environment, and learning an exciting experience. Along with instruction is a combination of research. Constant research is being carried on at all times. The added income from a single wheat crop alone from cropping practices and improved varieties that have been developed by college scientists w ill more than have covered th e entire cost of the college. In 1914 when the disease of blackleg in catt:e was taking such a terrific toll, a vaccine was prepared and used su ccessfully for its combat. Yes, research is th e backb one of our nation today. For those who cannot attend the college the College's Department of Home Study offers some fifty-five college credit courses by mail. With Kansas State College firmly establish ed on the solid accomplishments of the past, it still looks to th e day when it can completely fulfill th e purpose under the Morrill Act. That is: "Show me any youth in our state with demonstrated ability to succeed in one of our courses, and regardless of his financial circumstances, we shall make it possible for him to attend this college." The approximate enrollment is 5,500 students. The latest achievement of the college is the new Stu dent Union which officially opened March 8, 1956. This of course is the pride and joy of the campus. The building is lavishly furnished with the newest styling. Three floors make up the building with the top floor devoted to the "ball room," T-V rooms and meeting rooms. The second floor has the spacious K -Room for dining, snack bar business offices, art exhibits, "The Little Theatre," comfortable lounges and musi:: rooms. The entire basement is devoted to games areas plus "The Dive," which is the student night club. At the present time there are twenty-three fraternities and nine sororities located at various sites around the campus. There are three dormitories for women and a men 's dormitory is being erected. The Kansas State Chapter of Acacia was one of the first four fraternities to charter on the campus. On May 12, 1913 the ball started rolling for the Acacia boys of K-State. On y two years later plans had been made and a new hou e was under way. Thanks to the alumni most of the financial problems were solved. A $100 house note was set up to be paid by each member on or before graduation and thus a fund was 20

BELOW TOP : Fine faci lit ie s fo r study, suc h as th e new house offe rs, shoul d en cou ra g e K-State Ac a cia ns to st udy even more t han b e fo re . BOTTO M: A pa rtial view of Âˇ! he b e autif ul a nd mod e rnistic livi ng roo m.

started to maintain the house and also to make plans for the future. From 1917 to 1941 the chapter ran smoothly. During the depression years membership fell off a little, but financially the chapter kept in good shape. In 1941 at the starting of the war, so many men left that the house was closed down until after the war. With the reunion after the war and the return of so many men enthusiasm ran high and plans were laid for a new chapter house. Of course the house was not to be built in the near future , but it sure was a good goal to shoot for. Each year the membership increased and soon annexes were acquired for more housing. Now it became evident of the need for a new house so the alumni board immediately set to work. At first they felt that the K-State chapter would be insecure to build be-

Just recently completed is the modern Veterinary Hospital. It is primarily for small animals.

Headquarters for all of the executives of Âˇlhe College is Anderson Hall. The building is also equipped with recreation rooms and lounges.

THE PRESIDENT SAYS: I should like to express my appreciation for the many Acacia alumni whom I have found in positions of high responsibility with reference to Kansas State College. The first member of the staff whom I met after assuming the presidency was a member of Acacia, Dr. Julius T. Willard, perhaps the most distinguished teacher ever to serve on our faculty. Many Acacia alumni hold important administrative positions in the College. These include Dean of Academic Administration, the Secretary of the Alumni Association, the advisor to the Interfraternity Council and head of the Bacteriology Department, Dean Emeritus Roy A. Seaton, of the School of Engineering; Dr. Howard T. "Doc" Hill, emeritus head of the Speech Department and the College's most popular orator; and Dr. Kenneth O'Fallon of the Department of Education. Off campus as well, I have had frequent associations with Acacia alumni in posts of responsibility. These include Nate Harwood, immediate past mayor of Manhattan and alumni representative on the College Athletic Council; Homer Henney, formerly Dean of Agriculture at Colorado A & M and at present an officer of the Foreign Operations Admini >tration on duty in South America, and Mr. Fred Sykes, Director of the Soil Conservation Service of the State of Kansas. These alumni hav-e set you undergr aduates of Acacia fraternity a high examp~e of leadership and civic r esponsibility. JAMES A . McCArN.

Eisenhower Hall is one of the main classroom buildings on the campus, and is named in honor of former K-State President, Dr. Milton S. Eisenhowe r.

cause so many fraternities had built new homes only to lose them because of financial difficulties. Even when the chapter had fifty percent of the necessary cost, thP board still said no.

THE DEAN SAYS: The Acacia chapter at Kansas State College has woven its vitality into the history of the oldest of Land Grant Colleges. From the ranks of Acacia have come one college president, two deans, and numerous professors, all serving our College. Acacia has provided a record of loyalty and cooperation with the institution. Her members have been fine alumni, all courageous supporters of K-State. The dedication of a new chapter house for Acacia, this spring, marks another contribution in the form of opportunity for training in gracious living and gentlemanly conduct. The College i grateful to Acacia. HERBERT

J . WUNDERLICH .

Then one day early in 1954 the good news was out. The Kansas State Chapter of Acacia were going to be open for bids for their new fraternity house. The alumni board now felt secure with sixty percent of the end cost of the house. Everyone became so excited and spirit ran so high. Acacia was heading for the top and nothing on the face of this earth could stop them. The newly completed chapter house is located at the corner of Lee and Huntington Streets on a hill overlooking the entire campus. The building is constructed of brick exterior with painted hadite blocks in the study rooms, halls, and kitchen . The living room has brick interior. All of the wood is finished in natural color to add contrast to the ultra-modern ranch style building. Furnishing is of course all low contemporary furniture with contrasting drapes. The fraternity house has 22 two-man study rooms with two sleeping dorms . Local publicity made the statement that Acacia would be the cleanest fraternity on the hill because there are twelve showers all together. A two-way public-address system is equipped in all rooms. There are four single telephone lines plus a private phone for the housemother. All of the painting has been done by chapter members as well as landscaping and the laying of tile on the floors. Much time has been devoted to this and every member has more than done his share in makTHE TRIAD

ne of the nation's finest fieldhouses is Ahearn Field House, which seats a bout 15,000.

One of the oldest buildings at Kansas State is Willard Hall. Located on the east border of the campus, the building is named for Acacian Dean Julius T. Willard.

ing the house more beautiful and livable. Grades are stressed very highly and by doing so the chapter has not dropped below the first eight fraterni' ties in nine years. The social whirl doesn't have any blank spaces in it either. Every month finds some big ' scheduled date affair along with numerous house parties, picnics, and small group gatherings. lntramurals are by no means at a standstill either. Every phase of sports are practiced with the best field being in basketball. The chapter just recently added a second place trophy (lost first place by two points in the third over-time of the final game) to its collection. Kansas State is very proud of its alums with relationship to Kansas State College. Dr. Julius Terrace Willard, the first charter signer of the chapter, has the chemistry building named in his honor. Bushnell Hall, the veterinary clinic; Waters-Hall, the agriculture building, and Seaton Hall, the new engineering building are all buildings that have been named after K-State alums. Another very prominent person is Dr. Howard Hill who is past he ad of the speech department. The chapter certainly is proud o.f its campus, its hard working alums , its high standing both scholastically and socially among the fraternities and sororities, and its splendid relationship with the college. Good fortune has been with the K-State Chapter and in years to come it is confident of the never ceasing goals that can be reached through human service.

AUTUMN, 1956

HARVARD F. VALLANC-E

D r. Harvard F . Vallance, Ohio S tate, former professor and dean emer:tus of the Graduate School at Miami University died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on October 27. A native of Adams County, Dr. Vallance became associated with Miami University in 1933. He served at the school until 1950. When he retired he was dean of the Graduate School and professor of educat· on. The 77-year-old educator began his teaching career in 1899 in Brown County. He was educated at Ohio State and

Ohio Northern. He has made his home in Columbus since 1950. Dr. Vallace is survived by his widow Maude· two daughters, Mrs. Willia~ Thom~s, Mrs. James Randolph; a son, Ted Vallance, and eight grandchildren. IRWIN W. DRIEHAUS

Irwin D riehaus, Columbia, died on May 14 in Tucson. He was 78 years old. A former chapter adviser of the Columbia Chapter, Brother D riehaus had been living in Tucson since 1952. Prior to moving to Tucson in 1952,

JAMES GoRMLEY, Califo1'nia, to Miss Mary Louise Brennan. RoNALD RrnTA, Califontia, to Miss Yvonne Wilson. KELLY SATER, Califo rnia, to Miss Jan Wilson. BRUCE R. WARDEN, Co'o1·ad o, to Mis 3 Doris Mae Nyquist, July 28, Axtell, Nebr. NED A. WILSON, Indiana , to Miss Martha Harding, October 1, 1955, Milroy, Ind. KEN McCREARY, Miami, to Miss Jacklyn Hill, March 24, Columbus, Ohio . RICHARD A . MEYER, Michigan, to Miss Katherine Hamilton, June 30, Flushing, Mich . DAVID W . ZERBEL, Michigan, to Miss Carolyn Thomas, July 14, Ann Arbor. ALBERT B. DowsT, N ew Hampshi1'e, to Miss S ylvia D ean Hurlock, June 17,

Hingham, Mass. JARL A. ELMGREN, New Hampshire, to Miss Sheila Johnson, June 17, Manchester. IRVING S. GILMAN, JR. , New Hampshi1'e, to Miss Patricia Larree Bratton, June 30, Dw·ham. RoBERT A. PAGE, New Hampshi1'e , to Miss Nancy Anne Harper, June 16, Nashua. DoNALD G. VEDELER, New Hampshi1·e , to Miss Marjorie Ruth Williams, June 17, Rye, N.H. JACK SELK, Southe rn California, to Miss Marie Mansoor, January 28, Los Angeles. RoBERT BoNSACK, UCLA, to Miss Marilyn Nickols, May 5, San Gabriel. DuDLEY C. JoHNSON, Ve1·mont, to Miss Mary Ann Bowman , June 30, Canfield, Ohio.

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chapters welcomed and to take part in the recitation of our Creed. To b e a member of this fraternity is a great honor, to contemplate the bright future facing it is inspiring ; to have a part in it is the rarest of p riv ileges.

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he was a teacher fo·r 35 years in the New York Teacher Training College.· He was a past master and active member of the Masonic lodge in New York City, and a past president and honorary member of the Rotary Club in Adel, Iowa. In Tucson, he was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Mr. Driehaus is survived by his wife, Alice; nieces, Mrs. Gladys Knight, of Tucson, and Mrs. Charles Shrader, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and nephews, William Driehaus of California, and Charles D. Pierret, of Florida.

To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maxson, Arkansas, a daughter, Cynthia Ann, April 25. To Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harvey, Cincinnati, a daughter, Mary Nell, August 31. To Lt. and Mrs. Charles Rentz, Cincinnati, a daughter, Carol Ann, September 27. To Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, IlLinois, a daughter, Julia Lynn, May 19. To Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert White, Illino is, a daughter, Carol Jean, May 1. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrett, In diana, a son, David Dallas, March 14. To Mr. and Mrs. Mark Witt, Miami, a daughter, Robin Jean, March 4. To Mr. and Mrs. H. Kendall Clark, Michigan, a daughter, Kim Marie, July 27. To Lt. and Mrs. William R. Warren, Oklahoma, a son, James David, April 2. To Mr. and Mrs. Robe rt R eifeis, Pu1·due , a daughter, Ann Corinn e, March 22. To Mr. and M.I·s. Pierre A. K ern , UCLA , a son, Richard B ernard, April 24.

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