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Published in November, January, March and May of each year at No. 30 North Ninth Street, Richmond, Indiana, by the Nicholson Printing Company, for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority having headquarters at Wellesley Farms, Mass. Business correspondence may be addressed to either office, but matter for publication and C'orrespondence concerning the same should be addre路ssed to Julia Lancaster, Wellesley Farms, Mass.

Entered as second-class matter September 4, 1923, at the post office at Richmond, Ind., under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, ZZ, 1405 Hardy St., Independence, Mo. Vice-President-Miss Mary A. Wagner, KK, 206 E. Bloomington Ave., · Iowa City, Iowa.

Secretary-Miss Leona Wilcox, II, 1916 44th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Treasurer-Mrs. James G. Haworth, <:l<:l, 2411 Barrington Drive, Toledo, Ohio.

Registrar-Miss Evelyn G. Bell, IIIT, 8 East Depew Ave., Apt. 6, Buffalo, N.Y. Chaplain-Miss Louise N. Stewart, YY, 1330 Blue Ave., Zanesville, Ohio.

Alumn~ Officer-Miss Doris L. Feeley, PP, 2547 3rd Ave., Huntington, W.Va. Editor-Miss Julia E. Lancaster, ®®, 7 Spring St., Amherst, Mass.

A. E. S. Representative-Miss Minnie M. Shockley, rr, Alva, Okla.

BOARD OF ADVISERS Alpha Alpha-Miss Amy M. Swisher, ''The Tallawanda," Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Miss Ethel Hook, 202 Conner Apts., Kirksville, Missouri.

Alpha Gamma-Miss Ethel A. Belden, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Beta Beta-Miss Elizabeth Luzmoor, State Teachers College, Greeley, Colorado.

Gamma Gamma-Miss Ollie Shattuck, Alva, Oklahoma.

Delta Delta-Mrs. Howard L. Goodwin, 30 Franklin Ave., Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Miss Edna McCullough, 1017 Rural St., Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-Mrs. Orlo R. Nattinger, 108 South St., Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Miss Pauline Potter, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Miss Mabel C. Bragg, So Madison Ave., Newtonville, Mass.

Iota Iota-Mrs. W. F. Barr, 2482 Rutland Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Miss Laura W. Drummond, 2729 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Mrs. Ralph Stodgill, 1115 W. 2nd Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Miss Estelle Bauch, 408 Emmet St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Miss Jean M. Richmond, 1411 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-Miss Ruth Baugh, 1912 Selby Ave., West Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Miss Ada Hyatt, 325 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Miss Elizabeth B. Small, 196 North St., Buffalo, N. Y. Rho Rho-Miss Mary J. Alexander, 166 Woodland Drive, Huntington, W.Va. Sigma Sigma-Miss Lucy E. Spicer, Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Miss Mae Paul, Lamer Hotel, Hays, Kans.

Phi Phi-Miss Nell Martindale, Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Chi Chi-Miss Anne Fern, 1959 Central Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-Mrs. Albert A. Fredericks, Box 1316, Normal Station, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-Mrs. Gertrude Bell, San Diego State College, San Diego, Calif.

ROLL OF COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-State Teachers College, Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-State Teachers College, Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-State Teachers College, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Boston University, Boston, Mass.

Iota Iota-Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-University of California, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-State Teachers College, Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-State Teachers College, Buffalo, N. Y. Rho Rho-Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Fort Hays Kansas State College, Hays, Kansas.

Phi Phi-State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Buder University, Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-State Teachers College, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omego-San Diego State College, San Diego, California.

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SORORITIES Chairman-Mrs. Orley See, DSE, 48 Wildwood Ave., Piedmont, Calif.

Secretary-Miss Carrie Walters, TSU, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Treasurer-Miss Ada Norton, AST, 5ro Pearl St., Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Director of Local Panhellenics-Miss Mabel Lee Walton, SSS, Woodstock, Virginia.

Director of City Panhellenics-Miss Minnie Shockley, ASA, Alva, Okla.

Chairman of Eligibility and Nationalization-Mrs. C. P. Neidig, 2033 Hewitt Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

EDITORIAL STAFF National Editor Julia E. Lancaster, 7 Spring St., Amherst, Mass.

Chapter Editors Alpha Alpha-Genevieve Snedaker, 7 Wells Hall, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Emily Smith, I I I E. Patterson St., Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-Kathryn Meiser, John Sutton Hall, S. T. C., Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-Marian Behrens, La Salle, Colorado.

Gamma Gamma-Frieda Shirley, 709 Flynn St., Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Lillian Goff, I27 E. State St., Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Juanita Nicholson, Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-Doris E. Johnson, 304 Culton St., Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Helen Lortz, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Katharine M. Hale, 393 Randolph St., South Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Iota Iota-Georgia Barton, I 350 24th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Norma Rebecca Nyce, 2I9 Mather Rd., Jenkintown, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Margaret G. De Witt, 70 I5th Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Phyllis Powers, 722 Lowell St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Virginia Moore, 3320 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-Margaret Knapp, I265 W. 83rd Place, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Betty Moore, I723 Cleveland Ave., N. Canton, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Alwilda McCumber, Darien, N. Y. Rho Rho-Virginia Shewey, I726 Fifth Ave., Huntington, W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Celestia Yost, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Evelyn Pauley, Custer Hall, Hays, Kansas.

Chi Chi-La Vaune Rutherford, I6o3 Central Ave., Apt 3I5, Indianapolis, Ind. Phi Phi-Evelyn Wiley, Residence Hall, Maryville, Mo. Psi Psi-Lilburne Middleton, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-Fleta Jones, 3761 Granada St., San Diego, Calif.

EX-COLLEGIO SECRETARIES Alpha Alpha-Millicent Bender.

Alpha Beta-Katherine Wood, 515 South Mulanix St., Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-Virginia Karlen, 105 N. John Sutton Hall, State Teachâ&#x20AC;˘ ers' College, Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-No ex-collegia secretary.

Gamma Gamma.,Delta Delta-Eleanor Lloyd, Utica, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Mrs. Claire K. Turner, 1516 West, Emporia, Kans.

Zeta Zeta-Mrs. Lillian McMeekin.

Theta ThetaIota Iota-Edith T. Burr, 1014 26th St. Kappa Kappa-S. June Smith, Millersville S. T. C., Millersville, Pa. Lamda LambdaNu Nu___!_Miss Dorothy Williamson, Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Phi Phi.,...-lrene Smith.

Pi PiPsi Psi-Dolly Mayes, Oakdale, Ia. Rho RhoSigma Sigma-Ellen Trevarthen, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau TauOmega Omega-Audrey B. Petersen, r835 Meade Ave., San Diego, Cal.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Miss Elizabeth B. Small, rg6 North St., Buffalo, N . Y. Mrs. Orlo R. Nattinger, ro8 South St., Warrensburg, Mo. Miss Estelle Bauch, 408 Emmet St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

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THE PHOENIX A FOURSQUARE CONVENTION With each passing day comes the realization that Convention has grown a little nearer. As I pause to anticipate the many joys that will abound during those four August days at The Chalets, I find myself wondering just what it will really mean to all of us ?

I am reminded of the four sides of an Alpha Sigma square; each side now seems to take on a special meaning, and yet all are equally radiant in the contour of a mystical form which represents "my sorority."

One side symbolizes Information-that array of facts in the past and plans for the future of Alpha Sigma; the opportunity to inspect the records of the several chapters and the national, to ask the many whys that come to mind, to learn the possibilities for our future development.

At right angles to and growing out of this fund of information we find Aspiration. In other words, we will gain insight into the thing that Alpha Sigma Alpha may become; the dream that will be a reality when each one adds her bit to the whole.

On the third side there is National-that scope which brings out the unique features of all sections of the country. It is through this larger body that we develop our educational ideals, a plan for service, and a vision of the individual pattern when it has been integrated into the larger field.

Filling in the fourth side there is Fellowship-the companionship of those who will be there, the joy of working together on mutual tasks, and the change that will come to us as our ideas mingle with those of the other members of the sorority.

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These four lines are only the merest suggestion of what convention really is; we find that the experience is one that touches us at so many points as to be unbounded by the sides of a mystical square. We know, however, that the opportunity to share in the essence of fraternity is at hand.

Mary A. Wagner, Convention Manager.

ON TO CONVENTION Across the states a Sisterhood is marching, To a banner held high by fine ideals.

O'er the mountains a hand is reached in friendship, And that Sisterhood to us makes her appeals.

She calls us back to friends we long have cherished; She calls us on a gorgeous world to see; She holds aloft the same dear treasured mottoes And we the same loyal Alpha Sigs must be.

She offers not alone a good Convention, But a beauty spot, invites us to explore.

And while she feeds our soul with love and beauty Our hearts she'll fill with memory days of yore.

We who loved the ideals that she fostered, Who carried unsoiled her banner and her name, Convention is for us-to seek, aspire!

Convention is our dream. Let us attain.

Around the Chalets' fireplace girls are grouped.

Thru low windows snow-capped mountains can be seen, To us, Alpha Sigma Alpha is calling!

Plan for it now, it need not be a dream.

Florence Rimlinger, KK.

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AN APPRECIATION OF OMEGA OMEGA It was a pleasure and a privilege to have the opportunity to participate in the installation activities of Omega Omega chapter. The foresight, cooperation, and careful planning of these girls greatly facilitated the work of the installating group.

These qualities plus their charm and grace made the social events given in our honor most delightful. Mere words of commendation seem not enough to express our appreciation of the outcome of their efforts. We shall never forget the friendships made there and the occasion which brought us together.

Alpha Sigma Alpha is justly proud of this new chapter and its achievements.. The worthwhileness of their thinking and doing is evident in their leadership, their school activities, and their scholarship. Several Kappa Delta Pi's are in the group; they are not intellectually top-heavy; their development has been many-sided; they delight in wholesome fun and play and many forms of recreation.

Mrs. Bell, the adviser to this chapter, deserves the credit for interesting the girls in ASA. Her long and faithful guidance in the group has had a great deal to do with their accomplishments and their present high standing on the campus. The girls are to be congratulated in having for their adviser a woman so young at heart, so intense! y interested in all their problems, so willing to give herself, so capable, and so lovable.

These girls were beautifully ASA in spirit and ideals before installation. May they wholeheartedly strive to perfect those ideals and may their membership in ASA ever be a source of help, joy, and satisfaction as they Seek, Aspire, Attain.

Adda Anderson, Installing Officer EE Chapter.

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OMEGA OMEGA INSTALLATION The two perfect days of our initiation and installation left with all of us not only beautiful, precious memories but an uplift which few experiences bring.

A year of strqggle, sacrifice, and anticipation culminated in the most impressive, lovely ceremonies any of us have ever participated in. We are deeply impressed by the ideals to which we pledge allegiance, by the fellowship with fine women who are bound by the same vows, and by our obligations to be worthy.

To the girls, who are especially susceptible to visions because of their youth, the entire service was obviously a glimpse into the beautiful, the good and the true beyond every day experience. They were thrilled and stimulated to aspire to the highest.

To one more than twice the age of the youngest in the group it came as an unexpected inspiration. The simplicity, the perfection of detail, the high idealism so beautifully expressed, the lovely seriousness and kindliness of the Los Angeles Alpha Sigma Alphas who so perfectly prepared and carried out every detail-all combined to give me such a deep thrill as I have seldom experienced.

To those who worked out the details of the ritual all Alpha Sigma Alphas owe more than they can ever express. To those whose thought and care make possible our lovely chest of paraphernalia again we owe our deepest gratitude. Perfection is a result of just such care for trifles. We wish to especially thank the group who executed everything with such finish and depth of meaning.

We wish we could send you all a series of pictures. The perfect initiation and installation in Scripps Cottage, the ban-

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quet with our happy girls and their guests, the reception in the beautifully apQointed Egyptian room in the Athletic Club with our girls formally receiving our Los Angeles sisters and the women of the faculty.

Two perfect days, and then Omega Omega began to make history. We want to give full measure, pressed down and running over, to the women of our college and to that end are seeking other girls who with us will seek to develop the highest ideals of womanhood.

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Gertrude S. Bell, Faculty Adviser, Omega Omega.

LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAPTER Is planning a Central States Luncheon to be given April 9 in Columbus for all actives and Alumni of Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters in Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Ohio.

More definite information will be sent to the various Chapter Presidents and Ex-Collegia Secretaries.

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. THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ALUMNA To discover one's unwritten philosophy of life renewing on the strains of immortal music, is as realizing your friend is one whose inner shores can never be touched. Thus through the fragrance of narcissus came to me the challenge, "to give full measure ..." and so through my heart comes the Prophet's words of eternal truth. " ... You give but little when you give of your possessions.

It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow?

And tomorrow, what shall tomorrow bring to the overprudent dog burying bones in the trackless sand as he follows the pilgrims to the holy city?

And what is fear of need but need itself?

Is not dread of thirst when your well is full, the thirst that is unquenchable ?

"There are those who give little of the much which they have-and they give it for recognition and their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome.

And there are those who have little and give it all.

These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, and their coffer is never empty.

There are those who give with joy, 路and that joy is their reward.

And there are those who give and know not pain in giving, nor do they seek joy, nor give with mindfulness of virtue; They give as in yonder valley the myrtle breathes its fragrance into space.

Through the hands of such as these God speaks, and from behind their eyes He smiles upon the earth.

"It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; And to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.

THE PHOENIX And there is aught you would withhold?

All you have shall some day be given; Therefore give now, that the season of giving may be yours and not your inheritors'.

"You often say, 'I would give, but only to the deserving.'

The trees in your orchard say not so, nor the flocks in your pasture.

They give that they may live, for to withhold is to perish.

Surely he who is worthy to receive his days and nights, is worthy of all else from you.

And he who has deserved to drink from the ocean of life deserves to fill his cup from your little stream.

And what desert greater shall there be, than that which lies in the courage and the confidence, nay the charity, of receiving?

And who are you that men should rend their bosom and unveil their pride, that you should see their worth naked and their pride unabashed ?

See first that you yourself deserve to be a giver, and an instrument of giving.

For in truth it is life that gives unto life-while you, who deem yourself a giver, are but a witness .. .''-Kahil Gibran.

Audrey Bowen Peterson, 00.

IDEALS A White Bible-an altar. A pledge-deep with meaning, and so real and strong that it hurt-way down deep. To give a pledge of loyalty till death is to cause the thinking person to consider.

My heart beat high; my right hand throbbed, and my mind said: "I know that what I am doing is the best thing I have ever done for myself."

The blindfold, reminding me only too plainly that I had not yet been privileged to share the secrets of the Sorority, closed my eyes to all else save the fact that the ideals and secret mottos to which hundreds of girls had pledged themselves, were the very same to which I and thousands of non-sorority

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girls had already pledged ourselves. The pleasure of having some tangible form in which to mold these ideals was the outstanding impression left on my mind.

After all, a girl's passport to life is furnished her by the experience of the race. Each age and generation have created something dignified and left it to add to the abundant life of those who come after. The love of beauty and truth of the Greeks; the high moral earnestness of the Hebrews; the sublime faith of the Middle Ages; the love of freedom from which was born the nation of which we are a part; the courage of pioneers who conquered the raw resources of a continent; all those are back of our standards and ideals; the things through which we find life.

Having come on the passport of the past, the heir to the ideals of the ages, do we shirk from the making of tomorrow's ideals? We have been reminded that we are to carry on the standards and ideals through organization, to the women of the future.

"The endless torch-race first began Who knoweth where, who knoweth when?

The runners give from hand to hand, In lines of flame from land to land, And still again and yet again They follow straight the soul's command, Though but in part they understand, And still pass on the deathless brand From man to man-and we are men."

Ann E. Powell, 00.

MY IMPRESSIONS OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA INITIATION Nearly every experience of the human mind has, associated with it, one feeling which stands out in relief against the background of emotions whi<:;h were less acute. In describing the ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha initiation ceremony, the one word, solemnity, comes first to my mind.

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deep sense of responsibility, a solemn desire to live up to the vows which she has taken and the ideals which have been set before her. Entirely dependent upon the type of girl, she may react to this feeling in one of many different ways. If she is courageous and self-confident, she will straighten her shoulders in a little feeling of exultation at a task to be performed, but if she is timid, she may recite her vow with a slight hesitancy, or she may even pray a little for strength to be a loyal Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The initiate hears the herald say the password, "Followers of the Star," for the first time, and the poetic beauty of the phrase strikes her fully. It is a motto which is rich in possibilities for fulfillment, but in any case demands full 路measure. The pledge ponders over the words, "Followers of the Star," as she prepares to take her vows. One thing which st::tnds out in her mind, at this point of the ceremony; is the spirit of kindliness which dominates the meaning of the vow. Every member of Alpha Sigma Alpha pledges herself to be kind to every one, "especially to those who wear no Greek letter badge."

From this juncture, after the adjustment of the blindfold, the impressions become almost completely sensuous. If there are a number of initiates, as there were at our recent initiation, there is a strange feeling of oneness which envelops the group.

The pledge feels almost as if the long line of whiteclad girls were even breathing in unison, and she feels a warm glow of loyalty to her sisters creeping into her heart.

When the blindfold is at last removed the candle light shines out with almost dazzling brilliance, and the entire scene appears to be a blur of white. With the soft chime of the gong, the whole atmosphere is reminiscent of twilight vespers, and soft organ tones. As the last sonorous words of the chaplain fall upon the air like a sweet benediction, it is with almost a feeling of reluctance that the pledge comes down from her emotional heights to be greeted in prosaic words by her sisters, but as she turns, she sees it written on each girl's face that she, too, feels the beauty of it all, that she understands, as only a sister can.

Cleo T z.1ton, Corresponding Secretary of Omega Omega Chapter, San Diego, California.

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OMEGA OMEGA INSTALLATION BANQUET The Installation Banquet of Omega Omega of Alpha Sigma Alpha was held at the Barcelona Hotel, Saturday night, January sixteenth.

The thirty-four guests were seated at a long table decorated with flowers, whose colors and kind are symbolic to ASA. The centerpiece was red roses and white carnations surrounded by greenery which lead to two white candles on each end of the table.

A ruby red rosebud lay at the plate of each Omega Omega sister: The Mother Patronesses were honored with a corsage of narcissus and white carnations, tied with gold ribbon. The Alpha Sigma Alpha guest members were favored with a yellow jonquil and white sweet peas.

The menu covers were white, tied with a red silk cord.

They were most atractive in their simplicity, having the gold crest placed on crimson.

The cuisine was quite in keeping with the Barcelona Hotel.

Margaret Basinger, president of Omega Omega, was toastmistress.

Ellen Christenson, secretary, read messages of welcome to Omega from Mrs. Wilma Wilson Sharp, other national officers and from chapters of ASA. It was so thrilling to hear these messages and to realize the thoughts of so many people were turned to that group who had just become a member of our big family. 路 Mrs. Gertrude S. Bell, sponsor of Omega Omega, talked of the Alpha Sigma Alpha spirit. The theme of her message was, "Loyal to Loyalties." Mrs. George P. Abell, a patroness, responded with Alpha Sigma Alpha Star. She gave her own symbolic interpretation of the five points of a star-love, trust, hope, integrity and freedom. Adda Anderson, installing officer, response was Alpha Sigma Alpha National. Adda pictured in words our national officers.

The program was closed with an original ASA song by Corrinne Heller, Ann Powell and Ruth Bradley. 路 This impressive event was an 路ideal culmination of a day never to be forgotten by the participants.

Georgia R. M orstad, EE.

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INSTALLATION OF OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER SAN DIEGO STATE CoLLEGE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Perhaps within the next ten or .fifteen years we need not resort to the pages of the PHOENIX to read the description of the installation of new chapters into Alpha Sigma Alpha. Science will have perfected television so perfectly and so cheaply that we may employ this medium as a means of communication.

Would that all members of Alpha Sigma Alpha could have witnessed the christening of Omega Omega Chapter, January 16th, at San Diego, California. Words almost fail to picture the beauty, the solemnity, and the joy that was manifest at this ceremony, when the Inner Sanctuary Degree was conferred upon twenty candidates.

Scripps Cottage, a typical Spanish building of white stucco, with its red tiled roof, situated on a hill at the entrance of the new campus, was an ideal setting for this degree. This spacious cottage is the gift of Mrs. Scripps of California to the college as a recreational home for its women students. The large central hall is artistically furnished and was easily converted to the highest conception of the inner shrine; the adjoining kitchen at the rear with its many serving tables provided the logical place for the trunk and its necessary parapherna,lia; the three smaller office rooms and reception hall at the opposite side pf the cottage afforded the required facilities for the reception of the neophytes and the beginning of the ceremony. How grand it would be if all college chapters had at their disposal such a beautiful building as Scripps Cottage at San Diego.

Behind the high altar the huge brick fireplace draped in white was banked with potted palms and garden greenery. On either side and in front of the altar were massed palms, ferns, and baskets of narcissus, asters, and spikes of red gladioli and maidenhair ferns. The western sun shining through the drawn .Spanish red window draperies, the flickering flames of the sixteen white tapers, the sparkling gold of the polished candle

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Adda Anderson, Epsilon Epsilon, past national secretary of ASA, and now living in Long Beach, California, represented the National Council and was the presiding officer. In her charming manner the mysteries of .Alpha Sigma Alpha were revealed to the new members. Nell Grant, Epsilon Epsilon, acted as Chaplain, and upon her fell the duties of all preparation for the ceremony. She was ably assisted by members from Xi Xi and City Association Chapters at Los Angeles. Anna Gassoway, president of Xi Xi Chapter, acted as vice-president.

Orrel H~ster, Mildred Rich, and Ethel Tobin~ past presidents of Xi Xi Chapter, served as Registrar, Herald, and Guard, respectively. Lillian Criswell Hinrichs, Delta Delta, and president of City Association at Los Angeles, acted as Advisor. Eugenie Welcher, Xi Xi, sang "Star of Bethlehem" during the ceremony, and "I Love You Truly" at the close. Ruth Farnsworth Morstad, Epsilon Epsilon, was the pianist. All members joined in singing "The Closing Song," written by Ida Jewitt.

Katherine Taylor, Xi Xi, assisted in receiving the candidates in the reception hall. Mrs. Nealy, Alpha Beta, a resident of San Diego, was present and assisted in receiving. All installing officers besides the four at the altars wore white academic robes which were furnished for the occasion by Nell Grant.

After the installation the president of Omega Omega Chapter, Margaret Basinger, conferred the Mother-Patroness Degree upon three candidates: Mrs. John Zweck, Mrs. George P. Abell, and Mrs. W. H. P. Dellman.

Alpha Sigma Alpha has cause to feel proud to wear the colors of gold and white for this new chapter, for each girl is pure gold. They already possess those ideals that Alpha Sigma upholds as her standards, and at this ceremony pledged anew to ever uphold and maintain these worthy ideals of womanhood.

Although christened "Omega," this chapter will never be satisfied to be the last, but will take her place at the front in all undertakings both on the campus and in sorority fields.

Nell Grant.

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LETTER Dear "Conventioners": Beta Beta chapter is very happy to welcome the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention of 1932 at Estes Park, Colorado. We hope that it will prove to be both pleasant and profitable.

We are very happy that Colorado has been chosen for the meeting place of our group. We are proud because we feel that the cool climate of our Colorado Mountains will be an ideal setting in which to carry on the work connected with convention as well as the added attractions of our western sports.

Be sure to come prepared to take part in the activities which we are planning for your entertainment. The more we put into convention, the more we will get out of convention.

Conventionally yours, Beta Beta Chapter:

A TOAST TO OUR ALPHA SIGMA MOTHERS MOTHER'S DAY, 1932 It has b,een said that a good poem remains a good poem in spite of thr.:: number of times it is repeated and printed and in spite of the inadequate criticisms of it. It is a comfort to know that, likewise, a good mother remains a good mother, regardless of the same songs that are sung to her, and the sometimes very poor tributes that are made to her. A toast to mothersah, I wish I could say wh<1.t is in my heart-and 路yours. For to each of us motherhood means our own mother. It arouses emotions too tender for words-sentiments too sacred for expresswn.

Mothers have mastered路 the fine art of living. They know the long, hard road of sacrifice. They know genuine happiness in another's achievements. Never a true mother's heart but has cried not in resignation but in triumph: "Now no joy but lack salt That is not dashed with pain And weariness and fault, I crave the stain of tears

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Mothers know the art of living because they keep the spirit of adventure alive in their hearts. They know that in the tedious routine of the days, in the business of motherhood and homekeeping there may be no visible romance. Theirs is not the adventure of sailing an unchartered sea or climbing the highest mountain. It is the adventure of living each day to its fullest good-of saying with the poet, "Earth's the right place for love; I don't know where it's likely to go better." So mothers live above the petty dusts of everyday, they turn commonplace things into beauty, they make each day a beautiful pattern, they shed "a lovely light" because their souls are poetic and God-like-their spirits adventurous, and their hearts unafraid of the boredom and hurts of living. 路 It is not strange that mothers who possess these qualities mak;e such marvelous companions, such interesting comrades.

I counsel the girls of Alpha Sigma Alpha to take advantage of association with your mothers-and your mothers' friends.

I love youth and respect its capabilities; I appreciate my own friends, but I am privileged when I am associated with a group of older mot!hers. Look in upon them if you wish to see charm and beauty-and sophistication, if you please. "It takes life to love life"-Mothers, the givers of life-naturally-know and love it. They are so much wiser than we. It will gi've you courage for right living to find that one's so sweet and good can be so fascinatingly human and such gay, good company.

And so a toast to our mothers: May you find joy in proportion to your gifts of love. May you have peace in the measure you bring it to restless and ever childish hearts. May you find glorious adventure even as you teach others to seek it each day. May the attainments of your children approach in a small way your aspirations for them, because your influence has.been 1nd will always be as a "shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."

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MOTHERS-MY MOTHER "Song is so old Love is so new, Let me be still And kneel to you."

Wilma Wilson Sharp.

LONG'S PEAK As a famous climb, Longs Peak is in a class' by itself. It is free from ice, has little snowfall, and is rich in plant and animal life. It is more easily and safely climbed in midminter than the Matterhorn or Mount Blanc in midsummer.

The first attempt to climb the peak was made in August, 1864, by William N. Byers and three companions. Mr. Byers wrote: "We have been almost all around the Peak and we are quite sure that no living creatures, unless it had wings to fly, was ever upon its summit. we believe ,we run no risk in predicting that no man will ever be, though it is barely possible that the ascent can be made."

In June, 1868, a party composed of Major J. W. Powell, W. H. Powell, L. W. Keplinger, Samuel Garman, Ned E. Farrell, John C. Sumner, and William N. Byers set out from Grand Lake to climb the peak. They were finally successful and upon reaching the top erected a small monument and left their names in a baking powder tin. Keplinger was the leader of this first successful party to climb Longs Peak.

Miss Anna E. Dickinson was in all probability the first woman on Longs Peak. She made the climb in September, 1871, as the guest of Professor Hayden of the United States Geological Survey.

Many people seem to have climbed the peak in the early seventies and each seems to have written his experiences for publication. In 1874 the editor of the Boulder News declined such an account by saying: "The Longs Peak communication is decidedly well written, but the subject is threadbare."

The mountain is not without its tragedies. Miss Carrie J. Welton of Waterbury, Connecticut, was the first to succumb

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There have been a few similar deaths since that date-on the . whole, very few.

Enos A. Mills climbed this particular peak some 257 times and with each ascent he found new beauties. It is to him that we go for a word picture of the climb to the king of the Rocky Mountain National Park mountains.

"The trail starts from the margin of a glacier meadow and winds away up the mountainside, along a bustling stream, through a forest green and grand. The brook has all the characteriยงtics of Southey's 'Cataract of Lodore.' Here it leaps over rocks, there it lingers in quiet pools lined with shining sand and fringed with ferns, then rushes impetuously down a cascade and hurries away through flowery dells beneath the forest's shade. The trail crosses a mineral outcrop where miners in 'days of old' have delved for gold and glory.

"At an altitude of n,ooo feet timberline is reached. Here for ages has been the line of battle between the woods and weather. Many of the trees are destitute of both bark and limbs on the western side, the direction of the storms. All are broken, twisted, and dwarfed; there are trees several inches in diameter and only a few inches in height; others grow along the ground, forming weird-looking vines, creeping away from the direction of the storms, retreating from life's battle.

"Above timberline the trail winds its way across an alpine moorland that is very like a bit of Alaskan or Siberian tundra; wide spaces of broken granite, rocky crags, clumps of dwarfed arctic willow, and scores of varieties of brilliant flowers.

Around these flower meadows on a clear, calm day you will hear the hum of bees and see the petal-winged butterflies sailing easily in the air. In these heights the famous Rocky Mountain sheep-the Bighorn-is often seen.

"The last two miles of the trail to the top of the Peak is too rough to be ridden; as one man expressed it, 'is above the burro line.'

"On Boulderfield, two miles from the summit, the horses are left behind. Boulderfield is an old glacier moraine. Here and there among is rocks are bits of vegetation and wherever

THE PHOENIX opportunity-soil-offers, the gentian, choice columbine, and many other beautiful flowers bloom; and among these rocks a.nd flowers lives that interesting bird, the ptarmigan. It is a member of the quail family, a trifle more than twice the size of bobwhite, and stays on the mountain-tops the year round, changing the color of its feathers so that they are ever in color harmony with the scenes among which it lives. In summer its plumage is the color of the gray granite rocks; in winter, as clean a white as the snow around it.

"One mile from the summit is 'Keyhole,' a ragged break through the partition of granite that divides Boulderfield from Glacier Gorge. A peep through Keyhole reveals a scene at once awful and magnificent. The end of Glacier Gorge is expanded into a gigantic amphitheatre and is filled with lakes, cliffs, spires, and winter's drifted snow. Some of the lakes are frozen, some reflect the snow cornices of the overhanging cliffs.

The sides of the canon seem a network of silvery streams. In the gorge are many dark lakes nestling in the forest green.

"At Keyhole the real climbing begins. Scores of people come here to see the view who do not care to go on or could not climb farther, some of whom, though physi<;:ally strong, are light-headed and unfitted for high climbing. From Keyhole the narrow, rocky trail is pointed out and generally it is not necessary to explain that there are places where there is no room for accidents.

"The last climb to the top, about one block in length, is over a slope of solid granite that is as steeply inclined as the average house roof. The top of the peak is an almost level space covered with slabs of granite and has an area sufficient for a baseball game.

"In climbing one should never hurry for a single instant.

Five seconds of hurry on the rough places may weaken or agitate a climber more than an hour of hard work. So, to climb mountains and gain from it improved health and good tidings, one should climb slowly; also, know something of botany and geology and have an appreciation of the beautiful; and, last but not least, know how to walk. One should walk with his feet parallel, know how best to make a high step, and understand the importance of bending the knee and easing

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"Physical strength is, of course, important in mountain climbing, but those in the best physical condition are not always the best climbers. Wit counts for as much as strength, possibly more when it comes to going up into the sky and mountain.

"Climbing the Peak before sunrise is dream-like. The trail is a moon-toned etching. From Keyhole the snowy range shows in strange, dim outlines of gray and brown. At three in the morning the faint white light of day begins to be dimly diffused over all the landscape and a wonderful picture develops out of the negative night. The snowdrifts come out in high lights, and soon the whole world is in halftone; the lakes and streams upon the plains shine like beaten silver and the cloud-sprinkled east changes through color's wondrous robes in the fires of sunrise."

Adapted from Chapter V of the Rocky Mountain National Park

by Enos A. Mills.

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TRIPS AT CONVENTION Regarding trips which may be taken in the vicinity of the Chalets, we will give you a brief description below and the rates charged for each trip by The Rocky Mountain Parks Transportation Company. You understand that any of the trips mentioned may also be taken in your own cars, if you so desire.

The Bear Lake Trip, which is a round trip of about 20 miles, taking you up close to timber line to Bear Lake, may be had for $2.50 per passenger. This is a very nice short trip and hikes can be made from Bear Lake to several other smaller lakes higher up in the mountains, including Loch Vale, and there are good trails to travel over.

The Inside Circle Trip takes in the greater part of the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, visiting several of the different hotels and lodges, and covers about 40 miles. The fare is $4.00 per person.

For a longer trip, the new Trail Ridge Road to the top of the Divide and down the Fall River Road, covers a distance of about 40 miles and may be had for $5.00 per passenger. This is one of the most scenic trips anywhere in the country. The new road for eight miles runs above timber line at an altitude of over 12,ooo feet with a broad view on each side of the crest of the range. This is a splendid highway, 24 feet wide, with easy curves and no grade over 7 per cent going up; coming down there are 17 switchbacks in a distance of about IO miles which provide wonderful views and many thrills. This takes you right up into the snow.

Then there is a longer trip from Estes Park to Grand Lake and return, a distance of about 90 miles the round trip, at $8.oo, which is the prize trip of all. This takes a day to cover. Arrangements may be made for those who are stopping at the Estes Park Chalets for their luncheon at Grand Lake Lodge at no extra charge; Grand Lake Lodge is also operated by this Company. Or, if any of your party desires to do so and comes by rail, they may get the Grand Lake Trip on their way out of the Park by paying $11.75 extra for bus fare back to Denver, and for their meals and lodging at Grand Lake Lodge and

THE PHOENIX luncheon at Placer Inn, Idaho Springs. In taking this trip, they would leave Estes Park either at 8 :oo a. m. or at 2 :oo in the afternoon, going direct to Grand Lake and staying there all night and leaving the next day for Denver, going over Berthoud Pass, through the old mining section at Idaho Springs and stopping at our restaurant, Placer Inn, for luncheon. If they were to leave at 8 :oo in the morning, they would arrive at the Lodge in time for luncheon and have all afternoon to themselves, taking the boat trip around Grand Lake (which is the largest natural body of water in the state of Colorado). The cost for luncheon, dinner, lodging (room without bath, two in a room), and breakfast at Grand Lake Lodge would be $5.00; luncheon at Idaho Springs would be $1.25. It might be that many of your delegates will want to go out this way.

This gives you the principal scenic trips, although there are several other short trips, for instance: The trip to the Long's Peak district and also down through Devil's Gulch and up the Big Thompson Canyon. Any of the trips we have outlined can be made in private cars by anyone who is reasonably proficient in the art of driving.

We trust this will give you the desired information. Of course, you know that we have a string of saddle horses at the Chalets which may be had for $2.50 a half day, $4.00 per day,

A Picnic at The Chalets

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Lockvale-A Short Hike From Bear Lake

THE PHOENIX or $21.00 a week. We also have within three or four miles of the Chalets, the Estes Park Golf ahd Country Club and a number of other minor amusements.

CONVENTION FOR STAY-AT-HOMES Already the thoughts of Alpha Sigma Alpha members are turning toward the 1932 Convention, to be held in the beautiful mountain setting of Estes Park, Colorado. To many alumnre and active members the Convention will mean not only a .strengthening of character through personal contact with the leaders of a great sisterhood, but it will mean a visit to one of the most inspiring vacation spots in North America. To many others who will constitute the "stay-at-homes," because of distance and adverse conditions in this particular year of 1932, the Convention will be a source of inspiration and strength only in propqrtion as the individual "stay-at-hotne" is able to experience vicariously the good things of the Convention as they come back to her through the printed page of the Alpha Sigma Alpha publications and through the enthusiasm of delegates from her own chapter. It is of particular importance, then, in this year when encouragement and uplift such as is to be derived from the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha is most needed, that the personnel of the 1932 Convention should consist of the highest type of womanhood that the chapters afford, and that those who stay at home should cooperate with the delegates to make the Convention a success.

It has been truthfully said that one gets out of life's experiences just what one puts into them. One way, then, for a "stayat-home" to get something out of the 1932 Convention is to put something into it. This she can do by assisting in the preparation of a chapter exhibit, for in this activity every member and every pledge can take part. By thus showing her interest, the "stay-at-home" will have contributed her mite to the success of the Convention, and will have grown individually by exercising her originality in designing the exhibit and her carefulness in preparing it.

Not only is there a giving side to the "stay-at-home's" part

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Inasmuch as the "stay-at-home" must receive the benefits from the Convention largely through her delegates, what qualities for representation should a delegate possess ? In the first place a delegate should have a high type of intelligence in order to grasp the significance of the Convention program. In the second place she should have the power of imagination in order to visualize the manner in which this program can be made helpful to her home chapter. In the third place she should possess the ability to lead. A good leader will help to make her chapter an influence in the Convention. Furthermore, upon the delegate as leader rests the responsibility of instilling into the work of her own chapter the new ideas she will have gained from the Convention. In the fourth place a delegate should be personally attractive. In appearance and behavior she will represent at the Convention the memb~rship of her chapter. In the fifth place she should have great capacity for enjoyment. In the magnificent presence of nature at Estes Park she should he able to say with the Psalmist: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills." Finally, a delegate should have a keen sense of her re_sponsibility. She should be constantly mindful that in her poise, power, personality, and purposefulness she represents before the national group these qualities in the membership of her own chapter.

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A GOOD CONVENTION DELEGATE Who are you sending to the Convention this year? Many are going-but who are you sending as the official representatives of your chapters?

Of course, every chapter is proud of every one of its girls.

Every girl has some peculiar talent in which she is particularly capable. Did you ever realize that being a "Good Delegate" is a talent all alone in the fact that it requires so many necessary qualifications of a girl. Not ev~ryone can oe a good delegate, any more than everyone can be an accomplished pianist or painter. But every chapter has girls who have these personal qualities that will rate their chapter high at the Con-vention.

What are these characteristics ?

It will not take long to list them, b-Lit they are. invaluable.

Is she inspirational? Will she bring thoughts, ideas, and plans from your chapter to our common meeting place and in return be so inspired with the things she hears there in her association with other Alpha Sigma Alphas, that she will come back to your chapter at the opening of school just fairly bubbling over with practical things the chapter can do, ideas she got at Convention.

Is she a girl who can meet the public well? Can she express herself so well that her hearers know she is saying something very worth while?

Gamma Gamma.

PHI PHI CONVENTION PLANS The Alpha Sigma Alpha girls of Phi Phi chapter are planning to embark in two or three automobiles and start west this August. The end in view is the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention at Estes Park. From our little home towns in Missouri we will journey over the plains of Kansas to that state which is noted for its national parks and sceneatic beauty. That is just about the best vacation we can imagine. Mountains, superlative nature, and an Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention are the

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essence of a perfect jaunt. The location is of the best, the aim is one that should make the heart of every Alpha Sigma beat faster. Every chapter will be represented. ' We will learn to know our more remote sisters personally.

We believe we can make the trip very economically. The cars will belong to the girls and the expenses will be shared equally. We know the returns of our investment will be multiplied many times.

We'll see you at Estes Park, Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters!

Grace Englehart.

Convention-Yes! Won't it be wonderful to all be together this summer at the national convention in Estes Park? As in every sorority house, we have "big sessions." Our last one lasted far into the morning and from 12:30 to 3 :oo we talked about the convention. How were we to get there-money and such? It seemed we just had to devise a scheme to make the trip. Could it be possible to get employment during summer months near the park? We puzzled over this and sent for application blanks for employment in Mountain Lodges and similar places. I feel certain that many Phi Phi girls will be at the convention. When girls are as eager to go as we are, I know we will get there some way. "If there is a will, there is a way."

Grace Helen Goodsen.

CHOOSING A CONVENTION DELEGATE To choose or not to choose seems to be the problem confronting most of our chapters at the present time.

Shall our delegate be tall or short, stout or slim, dark or fair, or for what shall she be chosen? Of course all of our girls are so fine and splendid that we get into difficulties when it comes to choosing one. We would like to bundle about six of those sparkling girls into a car and send them out there to represent us. However, there can be only one!

I believe that in choosing a delegate we should take into consideration first of all, Personality. This term may mean a

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number of things, but I would consider her physical make-up, her manners, tone of voice, the animation shown and her ability to meet and converse with people. We want our delegate to be outstanding and not just another "also present."

The next qualification should be Poise. Does she have that undefinable something that is noticed the minute she enters a room or ascends the platform? Can she talk intelligently without becoming embarrassed or tongue tied ? In other words, is she tactful, gracious, and charming?

And last but not least, Purpose. The main objective of our convention is to get together for a definite purpose. When each delegate contributes her share, does our's have a definite purpose in mind ? Does she have something interesting to give to her friends and audience? What does the convention mean to her, is it something purposeful that will inspire her to be a worthier member, or is it JUSt another experience to be talked over and then forgotten ?

Let us consider then personally, poise and purpose when choosing our delegates. However, these three qualifications are part of us as Alpha Sigma Alpha, they are the goals we aspire, see, and look forward to attain.

So, after all, we should not have much difficulty in choosing an Alpha Sig delegate.

Helen Wirth, Ar.

CONVENTION Sorority! How many times this word is slandered by destructive critics who define it as an organization whose primary motive is frivolity. Yes, we are frivolous and gay, at times.

Wouldn't this world be a bit morbid if it weren't for laughs?

However, under this shield of gayety there are solemn ambitions and ideals.

A professor once said that sincere friendships are the most valuable things to be gained from college. He advised every student to take advantage of his chance to cultivate them.

Sorority sisters are bound to each other with a firm and forgiving band made up of common ideals and purposes.

In August, the numerous chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha

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Margaret Widick, EE.

LAMBDA LAMBDA ANTICIPATES CONVENTION To To To To To To To To

be strong as the trees of the forest, be keen as the white wood flowers, be happy as the birds that fill the air with their song, be constant as the summer stars, be companionable as the merry lapping waters of the river, trust with the simplicity of the small things of the woods, find a friend in every girl and God in everything, carry on through the yearThis is ASA.

The door of ASA house swung open with a bang and in rushed a troop of coeds all agog with excitement at being back

Mary's Lake-In Front of Estes Park Chalets

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at dear old 0. S. U. for another. year. from every nook and cranny and from the noise displayed one might think a swarm of bees had taken possession of the place, but when one delved further into the midst of things, one found that it was only a relating of the past summer's experiences and good times. When the humdrum had subsided somewhat, an anxious voice inquired, "Say, what about convention?"

"Aren't we ever going to hear about it?" At this a chorus of yes's came from all corners. "Sure, let's hear all about it."

"What are the other chapters doing?" "Did you meet new girls?" "Tell us about the parties, all the new ideas you've gathered up for this coming year." "When do we start rushing?" "What kind of parties shall we have?" And so far into the night ....

Perhaps we can't all go to the convention, but isn't it thrilling to hear all about it and what everyone else is doing?

Mary A. Hall, AA.

PLANNING OUR CONVENTION BUDGET Who's going to Convention? Money seems to be the only thing that will keep Gamma Gamma chapter girls from being there.

Every girl should plan her budget each year according to her income or allowance. In order for any girl to develop properly a percent of her income should be spent for higher. life. Usually 20 percent is allowed for this and other items take their portion according to each individual girl. Higher life includes culture, recreation and educational training with many other items included. With all that a vacation each year is very valuable.

But wouldn't Convention just make this year's budget work out complete? No need to worry where to spend that vacation or plan other amusements. Take Convention!

If you are located in a section where Convention would cost a little more than you had budgeted for, then cut down on some other item from now on and watch higher life rise higher to Convention. There are many ways to save especially

THE PHOENIX now while we are in school. Just try and it will work. The summer vacation will be here. That would be ideal to do a little extra work, although jobs are scare.

Think of the benefits derived from such a Convention. It's worth striving for. If you haven't thought about budgeting for Convention, begin now! You are just in time. Let's all be there! Budget now!

Vera Leeper, rr.

CHOOSING A CONVENTION DELEGATE When your president says, "Tonight we will select our delegate to the convention," I wonder who will be the first person you think of. Naturally, most of you will think of the president whom you have elected for the next year. Perhaps, in your chapter, she would be the best one to choose, but she should not be chosen just because she holds that office. The vice-president, for example, is supposed to help the president with her duties. Might she not have a chance at attending the convention. Then, too, maybe you have in your chapter a girl who is known as a stay-at-home. She hasn't had the opportunity to travel or to take summer 路 vacations as many of her sorority sisters have. She is a good mixer, likable, dependable, and intelligent. Such a delegate would bring back an enthusiastic report of the convention as well as be benefited immensely by it herself. The reason for this is that being unaccustomed to conventions and traveling she would remember every detail of the trip and the convention activities. Of course, a good sorority president is supposed to have all these qualities and someone may say that consequently she is better fitted to be a delegate. But--. Well, anyway, think about it.

Helen Lortz, HH.

FROM ANOTHER VIEWPOINT They asked me-these sorority sisters of mine-what kind of girl should represent Delta Delta, or any chapter, at our National Convention this summer. Two years ago I had the

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privilege of attending our convention in Boston, and as I now think back upon that experience and as I recall the girls who were most outstanding and whom I still remember, I feel that they had certain characteristics which are necessary for any true representative. For the issue of the PHoENIX which was published prior to the last convention, I, even as now, wrote the article from our chapter on what type of girl we should send to our Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention, and as I reread that article, even after attending the convention, I somehow retain my same ideals for a representative.

First of all, she should be loyal-loyal to her chapter (the girls "back home") and to her sorority as a whole, with the ideals it sets forth in its "Aspire, Seek, Attain." A representative should be a leader, and she must know how to think. As well, she should have a pleasing personality, for in that way is her home chapter judged-by the personality of its representative. Finally, our representative should have poise-that ease and graciousness which is distinctive of true culture.

Let's all aspire to the best when we choose our chapter representatives and have a real 1932 Convention!

Dorothy Jefferson, tltl.

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If you would like a tour either before or after the Convention but do not want any of the routings here given, we shall be glad to make up special itineraries if you will give us brief information on the attached slip.

It is important that we know at once how many girls plan to attend the Convention and how many want t-ours before and after the meeting. Therefore, whether you like one of the trips outl'ined or prefer a special itinerary, we should like to know at once about it. We request that you fill in the slip attached and return it immediately to:

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THE PHOENIX ALPHA .SIGMA ALPHA PRECONVENTION SUGGESTIONS A AND B July 23.

NEW YORK

Embark and sail: Tour A .

SS. VIRGINIA, Tourist Class.

Panama Pacific Line.

July 26.

HAVANA

Six hours in the "Paris of the Western Hemisphere."

Sightseeing tour to all points of interest in the city.

July 29.

PANAMA CANAL

Arrive at CHRLSTOBAL in the morning. Through the Canal with six: hours in BALBOA for shopping if desired.

Aug. 5.

SAN DIEGO

Aug. 6.

LOS ANGELES

Arrive in the morning. Transfer to: HOTEL HAYWARD , where room with bath is provided for stay.

Join Tonr B, which · arrives 11 :30 a.m.

July 31.

NEW YORK

Leave Grand Central 2 p. m. Lower berth or chair provided for entire trip. Tour B.

Aug. 1.

CHICAGO

Change to SANTA FE STATION and l'eave orr the GRAND CANYON LIMITED.

Aug. 3.

LAMY

Aug. 4.

LAMY

Leave the train at Lamy, and leave by motor for eighteen mileL_drive to SANTA FE. Room with bath a!ljd meals provided at LA FONDA HOTEL. In the morning motor tour to Palace of the Governors, Cathedral·, Chapel of San Miguel, Old Native Quarters, Tesuque Indian Pueblo and return to Santa Fe. Leave by train at 6 p. m.

Arrive about noon.

• Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city, to Mission Hills, Balboa Park, Old Town, Ramona's Marriage Place, Airports, Point Lorna, Old Spanish Lighthouse, Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach.

Return to the ship.

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GRAND CANYON

Arrive in the morning. Hermit Rim Drive by motor.

Leave in the evening.

Aug. 6.

LOS ANGELES

Arrive at 11 :20 a. m. Transfer to: HOTEL HAYWARD, where room with bath is provided for stay.

Join Tour A for remainder of trip.

Aug. 6.

LOS ANGELES

Afternoon motor tour of the city, to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Ocean Park.

Aug. 7. LOS ANGELES

Free day for visiting the OLYMPIC GAMES. Tickets not provided, but may be secured for special events desired.

Aug. 8.

LOS ANGELES

Boat trip to CATALINA ISLAND, with visit to the Bird Park, New Casino, and trip in the glass-bottom boat to the Submarine Gardens.

Aug. 9.

SANTA BARBARA

Leave Los Angeles in the morning by motor through Hollywood, new Roosevelt Highway, Ventura, the "Poinsetta City," to Santa Barbara for luncheon, dinner and the night.

Aug. 10.

DEL MONTE

Leave by motor via Gaviota Pass, Santa Maria, Cuesta Grade, Atascadero for luncheon, San Miguel, Soledad, Old Monterey, ta Del Monte, where room and meals are provided.

Aug. 1L SAN FRANCISCO

Leave by motor via: Santa Cruz, where stop is made for luncheon, via the Giant Redwoods, Pal'o Alto, Burlingame to San Francisco.

Leave by sleeper for Yosemite.

Aug. 12. YOSEMITE VALLEY

Arrive in the morning. Twenty-mile motor tour of the Floor of the Yosemite Valley.

Room and meals provided in the Lodges for entire trip.

Aug. 13. YOSEMITE VALLEY

Motor tour to Inspiration Point, Mariposa Grove of Big Trees and other points of interest.

Leave by sleeper for San Francisco.

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SAN FRANCISCO

Aug. 15.

SAN FRANCISCO

Aug. 16.

Aug.17.

Aug.18.

Aug.19.

Aug.20.

Aug. 21.

OGDEN YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE

Aug. 22.

SALT LAKE CITY

Aug. 23.

COLORADO SPRINGS

Aug. 24.

COLORADO SPRINGS

PARK PARK PARK PARK PARK

Aug. 25. COLORADO SPRINGS and DENVER

Aug. 26.

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Arrive in the morning. Transfer to WILLIAM TAYLOR HOTEL, where room with bath is provided for entire stay.

Thirty-mile drive of the city, Mission Dol'ores, Golden Gate Park, Ocean Bea'ch, Sea Cliff, etc.

Motor tour to Oakland, Berkeley, and the University of California.

Leave in the evening by train.

Few hours stop.

Four and a half days by motor in the park with room and meals provided in the Lodges.

Visiting Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, Mammoth Hot Springs, Giant Geyser, Lone Star Geyser, and a:ll other .POints of interest in the Park.

Leave West Yellowstone 7 :30 p. m.

Arrive in the morning.

Motor tour to Saltair Beach and Great Salt Lake with time for a swim if desired.

Leave in the early afternoon by train.

Arrive at noon.

Afternoon motor trip to High Mesa, Garden of the Gods, Cathedral Spire Rocks, Soda Springs, Temple Drive, Cave of the Winds, Ute Pass Canyon, Manitou, Pillars of Hercules, and Seven Falls.

Motor tour to Pike's Peak. We suggest the tour leaving at 2 a. m., which arrives on the peak at Sunrise.

Room and bath provided at HOTEL ANTLERS for entire stay.

Morning free for leisure.

Leave by train at 12 :20 p. m.

Arrive Denver at 2 :30 p. m.

Transfer to: HOTEL BROWN PALACE, where room with bath are provided.

Afternoon motor tour to Lookout Mountain, Grave of Buffal'o Bill, and Mount Vernon Canyon.

Leave in the morning with party from East by motor for Estes Park.

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The CHALETS will be used for housing the Convention, but board and room are not included in the cost of this itinerary.

Aug. 27. CONVENTION Aug. 28. CONVENTION Aug. 29. CONVENTION to DENVER

After Convention Closing, leave by motor for Denver.

Leave Denver at 8:20 p. m., by sleeper.

Few hours here.

Arrive in the afternoon.

Aug. 31. CHICAGO Sept. 1. NEW YORK

COST OF TOUR Tour A-Home Town to Home Town ... ...... ............. .. ........ $510 Tour B-New York to Ne·w York . ....... .. .. .. .. .. ............... . . $485 Tour B-Chicago to Chicago ............................... ... . . ... . $425 · Exact quotations will be given from any points.

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2.

Cost of Tour does not include meals except as indicated on itinerary.

Tour A includes meals and berth on ship at minimum rate. Other rooms at slightly higher rates.

3. All transportation, hotels, and sightseeing provided for entire trip.

4. On Tour A, meals will cost approximately $40, Tour B $60; for entire trip.

c Aug. 14.

NEW YORK

Leave Grand Central 2 p. m. Lower berth or chair provided for entire trip.

Aug. 15.

CHICAGO

Aug. 17.

COLORADO SPRINGS

Arrive in the evening and change to the SANTA FE STATION. Leave by sleeper.

Arrive in the morning.

Morning motor tour to the High Mesa, Garden of the Gods, Cathedral Spire Rocks, Soda Springs, Cave of the Winds, Ute Pass Canyon, Manitou, Pillars of Hercurles, Seven Falls. · Afternoon or Sunrise trip to Pikes Peak by motor.

We suggest the Sunrise trip, leaving at 2 a. m., arriving at the peak at Sunrise.

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Aug. 18.

COLORADO SPRINGS

Leave at 10:30 a. m.

Aug.l9.

SALT LAKE CITY

Arrive at 8:15a.m.

Motor tour of the city covering all points of interest in the city and environs.

Afternoon motor tour to Saltair Beach and Great Salt Lake, with time for swimming if desired.

Leave at 8 :30 p. m.

Aug. 20.

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Aug. 23.

Aug. 24.

YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE YELLOWSTONE

Four and a half days by motor in the Park with room and meals provided in the Lodges.

Visit Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, Mammoth Hot Springs, Giant Geyser, Lone Star Geyser, and all other points of interest .in the Park Hotel accommodations provided m Cody for one night.

Aug. 25.

CODY

Leave Cody at 7 :30 a. m.

Aug. 26.

DENVER to ESTES PARK

Arrive 8 :20 a. m.

Join party from the East for motor to ESTES PARK.

Aug. 26.

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Aug. 27.

Aug. 28.

ESTES ESTES ESTES ESTES

PARK PARK PARK PARK

The CHALETS will be used for housing the CONVENTION, but board and room are not included in the cost of this itinerary.

Aug. 29.

ESTES PARK to DENVER

After the Convention Closing, leave by motor for Denver.

Leave Denver at 8 :20 p. m. by sleeper.

Aug. 31.

CHICAGO

Sept. 1.

NEW YORK

Few hours here.

Arrive in the afternoon.

PARK PARK PARK PARK PARK

COST OF TOUR New York to New York . .... . ............ . . .............. . . ...... .. $240 Boston to Boston ....... . ...... . .... .. ...... . ........ . ........ . ... . . $245 Philadelphia to Philadelphia . . ....... . ........................ . . ..... $238 Chicago to Chicago ............ . .. : .. . .. . ........... . ..... . ......... $190 Exact quotations given from other points.

NOTES 1. Cost of tour does not include meals except as indicated on itinerary.

2. All transportation, hotels and sightseeing provided for entire trip.

3. Cost of meals will be approximately $25.

THE PHOENIX RETURN SLIP Itineraries and prices, starting and tenninating anywhere will gladly be made out.

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A SUGGESTED EXTENSION FOR ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA CONVENTION (All Expenses Are Included) Aug. 30. ESTES PARK to DENVER

Leave ESTES PARK at 9 a. m.

Arrive DENVER at 12 (noon).

Leave DENVER at 2 p. m.

Aug. 31.

SALT LAKE CITY

Arrive SALT LAKE at 1 :30 p. m.

Sightseeing tour of the city provided.

Leave SALT LAKE at 8 :30 p. m.

Sept.

Sept.

Sept.

Sept.

Sept.

WEST YELLOWSTONE Arrive WEST YELLOWSTONE at 7:30a.m.

YELLOWSTONE In the Park. Accommodations in YELLOWSTONE Log Cabins provided.

YELLOWSTONE Sightseeing included.

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Sept. 6.

CODY

Leave CODY (the exit to Yellowstone) at 7 :30 a. m.

Sept. 7.

DENVER

Arrive DENVER at 7 :25- a. m.

Leave for CHICAGO by any line.

Sept. 8.

CHICAGO

Arrive.

COST OF POST-CONVENTION TOUR New York to New York ..................... . ........... . ..... . .. .. $240 Boston to Boston ....... ..... . ..... ........ . ......... . . ............. $245 Philadelphia to Philadelphia ........ .. .... . . ... . ............. . ....... $238 Chicago to Chicago .......... . ....... . ........ . ... .. ..... ...... ..... $190 Rates from other points will be quoted upon application.

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CHOOSING A CONVENTION DELEGATE The very word "convention" has so many connotations that to mention it is sufficient to thrill the emotions of anyone. We think of association with people whom we do not know, but whose ideals and interests are common with our own. We â&#x20AC;˘ think of seeing new sights, and new faces. We think of the bustle attendant upon achievement as we think of someone to represent us who has the qualities we think are necessary. The attributes we would bestow upon the privileged "someone" are numerous, and indicative of a true leader. We want' her to be observant. We would have her quick to see the value of a new idea and able to remember it. We would endow her with steady judgment. Her personality would permit her to become easily acquainted with members of other chapters, and to present our own chapter in a favorable fashion. Then we would give her accuracy, reliability, and promptness-and lo--the perfect convention candidate.

Marian Haven.

0 ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA 0 Alpha Sigma Alpha We lay upon thy shrine Our hopes, our fame, our hearts aflame, All, all is thine.

0 Alpha Sigma Alpha Grant, we entreat, Staunch courage bold with zest untold The world to meet.

0 Alpha Sigma Alpha The future looms unknown, But loyal friends can make amends We do not fight alone.

Dorothy Nixon, IIII.

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THE PHOENIX NEST It was an odd and happy fortune which sent the PHoENIX to nest in Amherst this year, for few towns in New England, or any part of the country, offer as interesting background for literary work. Ye Ed is in famous company, past and present when pushing her pencil over the pages of each growing PHOENIX. Every morning on the way to school we see a small bronze tablet marking the site of Noah Webster's house. The eminent compiler of a dictionary is certainly a perfect choice for first aid in preparing a sound basis for the PHoENIX. Amherst, too, was the home of Eugene Field, and of Helen Hunt Jackson.

Our California chapters may feel a special friendliness for the spirit which dwelt here, and loved the West so that she wrote Ramona, and I am sure she, herself would be happy to know of the link the PHoENIX is making now between us.

Two blocks down the street is the beautiful old home of Emily Dickinson. Around it is a tall hemlock hedge enclosing the garden, the birds and flowers in which were so often the inspiration of her poetry. The place needs care. Those of us who love her exquisite work would like to see it more cherished, but New England has been slow to appreciate the loveliness of Emily Dickinson, and harsh climate and harsh judgments have worked havoc with the material and spiritual values of her life alike. It is the New England sturdiness of both which have enabled them to survive and an increased appreciation of her work will doubtless be followed by the restoration of her fine home. The house is of old, red brick with white pilasters and porches, a perfect contrast to the dark trees, now bearing a white burden of snow.

At the other end of town lives Ray Stannard Baker, the devoted biographer of Woodrow Wilson and, under the pen name of David Grayson, an essayist who has inspired thousands with the charm of just such a serene and happy atmosphere as Amherst can offer to a mind and heart open to it.

David Morton is a poet often see around town. He is tall and spare, with a quiet voice just suited to starlight and fire-

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side. His, too, is the seeing eye, which helps so much to keep us steady and upward-looking in our philosophy.

If you love New England, or wish to know it well, Robert Frost holds the key to your heart. That he has made his home here is truly a perfect period to any phrase about its charm.

All around the country-side are the old farms, defended from Indian days against the rocks and storms and by means of the doggedness and labor, of which he tells so vividly. Again California and New England join in proud salute.

This is the PHoENIX nest. It is an humble wish of the Editor that a little of this glorious abundance may drift through these pages this memorable year.

ATHLETICS VERSUS SCHOLARSHIP It has previously been almost universally accepted that the good athlete was a poor scholar, and that the good scholar was apt to have little interest in sports. Taking football as an example because it is such a popular sport today, football practice is mighty hard work, ever so much harder than just brain work, in fact, there is a malicious popular belief that football players are not naturally inclined toward brain work. This is unfair; football players have probably merely chosen the sterner course and many more fail at this course than at brain courses. Only a few men each year out of the dozens of candidates, win their letter. It is much more difficult to do this than earn an A.B., for an A.B. can be obtained nowadays without burning the midnight oil, but the other letter requires hours and hours of midnight electricity. The Association of American College Professors last year deplored the false sense of values in the colleges as illustrated by the ever increasing interest in intercollegiate football. There has been much discussion of the evil of exalting the gladiatorial spirit at the expense of the intellectual side.

So, too, have many high school teachers had this attitude, and the good athletes had the feeling that they were not expected to do well because of tradition. The reason for this is largely because students have not known how to study. There

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are, of course, many athletes who really have not the ability to do good work, but this group is decidedly in the minority.

The outstanding example of a fine athlete and student is shown in the case of Barry Wood. He is most prominent in the minds of everyone today, but there are many others as deserving of 路 praise as he.

Because physical education is gaining a more important place in our curriculum today, and athletic contests are becoming more frequent, the school must take cognizance of this problem and give it deep thought and consideration. The ideal way out is going to be difficult to attain, but I believe 'there are two primary improvements that the school can easily and readily do. First of all, such students as have been mentioned must be under the influence of competent advisors who understand the situation and who are capable of getting along with others as well as commanding respect and admiration from their followers. The second thing is that the school must formulate some plan for adjusting the athlete and teaching him how to study-or initiate him into the art of thinking.

This is only a beginning, but if athletics and scholarship could be put on a. new plane where the good points in each could be acknowledged, then we will at least have made a start in the right direction. 路 Emily Hall, 88.

TROUBLES "Troubles is what you make 'em, and with the New Year folks is talking about their ailments. Seems to me it might be a good idee to try and be a little sporting and thank the Lord for the things we have," says Seth Parker. And maybe Seth is right and maybe his commonplace words have a real meaning. As sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha we all have our goals, our ideals toward which we are striving; and the obstacles and troubles may at times seem almost insurmountable.

We may feel that all is in vain but maybe our troubles are not as manifold as we would have ourselves believe.

Seth tried to convince me with this pertinent incident: "Sedlitz Bugby rambled into the corner grocery, and with a great

THE PHOENIX gusto ez he: 'Eli, could you use a carload of frog legs?' Eli, a firm old gentleman and the proprietor, of course exclaimed that he could never use a carload of frog legs. Sedlitz then reduced the order to a half carload, but was finally able to get an order for a dozen pairs of legs.

"The following morning Sedlitz, very subdued, arrived, supposedly with the order, but rather with six lone legs. He meekly explained the error. He had a small pool behind his home and when he tried to sleep the frogs always offered a 'croaking serenade' and he felt positive that there must have been at least a carload of them. He found, however, only three frogs in the entire pond.

Maybe we overestimate our troubles; maybe we are too easily convinced; perhaps we allow our troubles to terrorize us. Can't we be masters of our difficulties, and can't we put aside all obstacles and make the National Convention a real success? Let's be masters of our own fates, and achieve our goals.

Frances Heuer, AA. STRANGERS Thank God for friends you never meet, Who daily pass you on the street!

Although their names you do not know, They smile or nod as on they go.

They never hurt you, nor do they Take your happiness away: They smile-then on their way they goThank God who made such people so!

Frances Clark, 88.

ARE YOU AS ATTRACTIVE AS NATURE INTENDED YOU TO BE? College girls usually get so interested in extra-curricular activities that they forget their health. Health is not a matter of luck; it is the result of proper living and healthy habits.

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Exercise is needed for the best physical condition. Use common sense in exercise and never overdo it. Strenuous activities should be engaged in only about three hours after a meal and about one hour before meals. Proper exercise fol~o~e~ by a .hot bath, cold splash, brisk rub, and ~lean clothing IS mv1goratmg.

Unquestionably the fashio~ of the day is the debutante slouch. Standaroization is our slogan and many of us prefer not to be unusual in our posture. However, good posture makes for good health. A person who walks and sits correctly not only feels and acts better, but looks better.

Don't try to be a Pepsodent advertisement, but make your teeth one of your factors for pride through a proper diet, at least semi-annual visits to the dentist, and systematic use of a proper toothbrush and dentifrice.

Lovely caressing hands, soft, lusterous hair, correctly and well shod feet, are assets to be coveted by any college girl. , No one enjoys seeing knobby chawed fingers or chawed hands.

Who wants to acknowledge his lac~ of will power to keep him from biting his nails? Frequent shampoos, hardwater soaps, vinegar and lemon rinse (bleaches) will be inducive to beau- ' tiful hair: 路 The hands, pencils, or other unnecessary objects should not enter the mouth. Ninety per cent of all infections are taken through. the mouth.

If cleanliness is next to godliness then a daily bath becomes an essential prerequisite. A small child, when told she had a dirty face, replied: "Yes, I know it's dirty. You'd think it would hurt 1 but it doesn't." No, the germs on the outside aren't as serious as those we get inside by putting objects in our mouths, yet it is wiser and more economical to buy an ounce of soap than to pay a pound of doctor's bills.

A healthy person is free from excessive physical fatigue, boredom, irritability, worry, mental fatigue, and has consequently a well balanced , personality. Health may be maintained only by keeping in the best physical condition at all times, by observing daily the fundamentals of hygiene and wise habits.

Ruth Edwards, Ar.

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THE PHOENIX FRIENDSHIP Is it an asset to have a friendA friend who's kind and true, One who'll always be a friend, A friend that remembers you?

Is he just a pal who knows you live, A pal who seldom cares; A pal who tries to push aside Your time for his affairs ?

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Is he true when he tries to make you believe Your pleasures are all his, too; Or when he seemingly leads you to think His desires without yours would be blue? .

He is no friend-no, not at allMake not a pal of him.

He's not the type of acquaintance to have, Your chances for joy are slim.

It's a friend who always takes interest in you Who comforts you when sad; He is true when your burdens he helps to share And loves you when you're glad: When life seems not wor:th living, And fate takes hold your hand, It's a friend who helps you take the road That leads to a better land.

Mildred E. Julius,

Ar.

GREEK OR BARBARIAN? Although a pledgee, as yet, you ask me to talk a few minutes on Sororities and their value. And as I think back over all the fraternities and sororities (which have been in existence for over a hundred years) the question comes to one-are they ¡

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Greek or Barbarian? Are our Sororities worthy of the Greek symbols which stand for the culture and civilization of the Greeks or are they simply barbaric institutions propagating under assumed names ?

I have heard students say that their sororities made them, while at the same institution sororities have unmade others.

Some of our foremost girls' colleges have abolished sororities.

And why? I will mention a few reasons. Sororities often make for privileged classes. Think of the heartaches of many freshmen, just at the impressionable age, when they realize that their friends are being rushed and invited to join a sorority.

Just why are they overlooked?

Secondly, oftentimes jealousy exists between sororities which represents an organized snobbishness.

Thirdly, college politics are often run by the sororities. Although only one-third of the students may be members, they hold ninety per cent of the important positions. This, though, is due to the fact that natural leaders are generally chosen by sororities.

Fourth, since 路the prestige of the sorority rests on the achievements of individual members, this often diverts a student from the object for which she primarily came to college and she may have difficulty in remaining.

On the other hand, I believe that the virtues of a sorority far offset its faults. Well, if l did not think so, I would not have accepted your invitation to join the Alpha Sigmas. I was interested in seeing published in our school paper the relative scholastic standings of the various sororities. I was pleased at finding the Alpha Sigma Alpha had achieved a desirable rating. I might suggest that in order to maintain a high standing in scholarship, we make upper class men responsible for scholarship of lower class men. There are oftentimes failures when a . little coaching in some difficult subject would help one of us in making the grade. We should boast of our scholarship in the same breath as we do of our distinguished alumni!

A sorority is composed of a chain of members no stronger than the individual links. One sorority girl committing an indiscretion can give a whole sorority a bad reputation, while

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similar lapses on the part of a non-sorority girl may pass unnoticed. Sorority should mean something tremendously fine and precious in our lives. A sorority provides a home to which girls are free to return and in which they are sure of a welcome. Here we may learn the little niceties of life (that, scoff at them, as we may) make the path of life more pleasant and more comfortable. Here the diffident and the shy find the warm, friendly atmosphere in which they can gain confidence and develop qualities and talents that might otherwise lie dormant. Here we have our attention called to any unfortunate mannerisms, as frankly but more effectively than in our own homes.

Sorority members should be less provincial in college loyalty as they come to know sisters of other colleges. What a thrill one gets at running across a sorority sister-perhaps in a strange town or part of our country 1 And what I consider the greatest virtue a sorority has-is its friendships, close friendships that may be depended upon not only during the college years but throughout our lives.

It is up to us girls; shall we deport ourselves so as to be worthy Greeks or despised Barbarians ? 路 Evelyn Brooks, 88.

SPRING Springtime-a gypsy song throbs loud within my heart Pan's pipes call plaintively all day Beyond the plains, where paling colors thin To wantonness, where golden sunbeams play! watch the lazy clouds, hear tinkling rain.

A budding apple tree, a bluebird on the wing, The scent of lilacs by a winding lane, These hold my heart entranced-a pagan thing.

Over the hill where yellow daisies bloom Adventure's voice is coaxing, "Come away"! hear that luring voice and long to stray Far from the shelter of a housed-in-room.

Geraldine Reinecke-Clow, TT.

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MR. JONES GOES TO MARKET Mr. Jones entered McCann's with every intention in the world of getting a jar of pickles that his wife had urgently asked him to bring. A variety of odors assailed his nostrils and tempted him to proceed in several directions; but there was one he could not resist. So he followed it to the meat counter.

And there, in one of the glass cases, lay the most beautiful sausages Mr. Jones had ever seen. They looked soft and pudgy and were speckled pink and white. Mr. Jones imagined those sausages besides a plate of hot cakes and a minute later he turned away with a bl!ndle under his arm.

He proceeded up the aisle amid the din of voices, the hum of a coffee grinder in the distance, and the jostling of the crowd until he came to a little table where a man in a white smock was announcing a new sandwich spread. The man saw Mr. Jones approaching and ceased announcing for a moment to say, "Won't you have a sample sandwich of this delicious new spread, mister?"

Mr. Jones hated to say "No," so he accepted one of the miniature sandwiches and took a tentative bite. It certainly was good. It tasted of ham, spices, mayonnaise, and pimento.

Mr. Jones swallowed the rest of it rapidly and smiled. "I'll take a jar," he said.

Again he started up the aisle, but he had not gone far when someone -with a spike heel stepped on his corn. He stopped to think of words appropriate to the occasion and found himself staring into a barrel of big floating olives. He took one step away, but his eyes traveled back and just then another man in a white smock asked, "How much do you want?"

Mr. Jones took a deliberate backward step and replied, "One quart."

Up the aisle he 路went, bravely passing up peanut butter, cheese, and even pickles until he came to a counter on which rested tiers of gleaming scarlet apples. "Mrs. Jones likes <~:PPles," he thought; and besides they smell delicious. He bought five t pounds.

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He had almost reached the door when he saw something which made his heart leap. There, on a counter, stood jar after jar of his favorite preserves at the special price of three for one dollar. With three jars of the glowing red and amber jelly in a bag under his arm he hurried for the door, leaving behind the pungent smell of coffee and the whole pastry section unexplored. On the street car he remembered about the pickles. finny Karlen,

Ar.

MAKER OF DREAMS This poem was composed by Alice Northrop's roommate.

"Maker of Dreams, I see youStanding before rows of Bored, listless, or attentive children Light in your eyes, Fire in your voice, Striving, yearning to inspire them With your zeal.

Know that, sometime; somewhere, The seed you sow Will find root, bear fruit However frail and weak And always there is the glorious possibility There may be one In whom you strike An answering spark of fire.

And by that one Your work is all repaid.

M. Metze.

Selected by Alice Northrop-Theta Theta.

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A PLEDGE PARTY Why have pledges? What do they contribute to the chapter before they are initiated? Oh, there are numerous reasons and just as many contributions. What Rho Rho is pleased to announce regarding their pledges is the manner in which they entertain. Certainly, our pledges are already finished hostesses in the eyes of the actives. The fact of their ability was established at a dinner dance given for the actives, December 12.

The dinner was served in a private dining room of Kyoto Inn, one of the nicest tea rooms in the city. A Japanese motif was most effectively used in decorations, place cards and programs.

After dinner, the room was cleared of all furniture, except an orthophonic victrola and a radio, and we were given tiny programs, all filled out, so that everyone, including the chaperones, had every dance taken. We had the choice orchestras of the country at our command and certainly took advantage of the opportunity to really dance to good music. 路路 Then we called cabs and everyone spent the night at the chapter house, where the affair was unanimously voted a huge success.

Virginia Shewey, PP.

"PI PI CHAPTER, TWENTY YEARS HENCE" February g, 1952 State Teachers College Buffalo, New York Dear King Asa: I have had the grandest vacation that anyone could ever have. Do you know what I've been doing? Well, I've been back to Buffalo for a week after an absence of nearly ten years.

My, how things have changed-really it doesn't seem possible that all which I have seen is true.

One of the first places I visited was my old alma mater. I hardly recognized the place. Everything was so different.

They had moved the State Hospital to another section of the city and 路new buildings had been erected in their place for S. T. C.'s use. Can you imagine the acres and acres of ground

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we now cover? And new buildings! Why we have dormitories for men as well as women, as the men registration has greatly increased, a separate library building, a new Home Economics Practice House on 路the campus, and many other things.

I looked around the campus for a while before I decided to venture inside the buildings. As I was going down the ball I thought I saw a familiar face coming toward me. Think of my surprise as I recognized our old friend, Alice Gorham. I wondered what she could be doing here, but before I could inquire, she had asked me to step inside her office. As I did so I noticed the name plate on the door bore the inscription, "DEAN oF WoMEN"-ALICE GoRHAM. I didn't know whether my eyes were deceiving me or not, but Alice soon explained to me that it was true. She had decided to enter upon a life of 路 single blessedness and look after the girls of the college. After we had talked for awhile, Alice asked me if I would like to inspect some of the other buildings, as I would perhaps meet some other old acquaintances.

Our first stop was the kindergarten primary department.

As we tried to enter the office door, which was surrounded by children who had apples, candy~ flowers, and other articles for their teacher, I gazed into the face of Harriet Sealander.

I talked with Harriet long enough to learn that she had decided to make use of the duties she learned in the home economics subject she took and was leaving the teaching profession in the spnng.

We left that building and went over to the practice school.

Here I saw Edith Reiss, who had taken Miss Small's place, as Miss Small had retired several years ago and was now our mother and adviser in our sorority house on Delaware avenue.

Lorraine Haller was also employed in the practice school.

As we started toward the door to leave the building, Alice said there was a Parent-Teachers' Association tea in the gym, and we could go down and see if there was anyone whom we knew attending the tea. Here I saw Mrs. Sterling, better known as Al, Mrs. Shirley Finch, and Mrs. Eleanor --? I didn't quite catch Eleanor's last name, but that doesn't matter

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as long as we know Eleanor has finally settled upon having one man. All three said they had come to the tea to discuss problems concerning their children.

We visited the Home Economics Practice House, and I was greeted at the door by Velma Heist, who had attained the honor of becoming the mother of the Practice House. She said she enjoyed her work very much and through her efforts the rules of the house had been somewhat modified.

I couldn't go into the student center without reading all of the notices on the bulletin board. One of the posters attracted my eye. It was announcing the opening night of a series of concerts to be held at the consistory. On the program were Ruth Brems giving several vocal selections, and Mary Powers with her violin selections. Alice informed me that Margaret Mary Burns was their business manager and traveled with them on their tours.

While the Dean was busy talking with some of her students I peeked into all the sorority and fraternity boxes which did not concern me. I was really interested in them because as I read Tri Kappas' notices one in particular aroused my curiosity.

There was an invitation inviting all of the actives to a stag party given by the passives in honor of Frank Brewster, who was to be led to the altar the following week. After reading this I immediately turned to Alpha Sigs' box and found an invitation there from Doris Palmer inviting the actives to a shower for Benny Barlett. I was very glad to know that I would be in the city for this occasion.

From here we went to the girls' dormitory, where I found Maxine Nelson in the role of matron. I was told she handled this position very well, but did not intend to remain very long because she had received a better offer elsewhere.

There being an exhibition at the Art Gallery, I decided to go over while the Dean had an orientation class, after which we were to go down town. One group of paintings interested me very much, but at first I could not find out who painted them. After making several inquiries I learned that Laura Hall was responsible for them, but she was as modest as ever and said little about her great work.

THE PHOENIX Alice picked me up in her car, and we started down Elmwood Avenue. Suddenly she stopped and called to two fashionably dressed young ladies who were coming up the street preceded by three children. Imagine meeting Dot Duffy and Madeline Falkner in the role of mothers. I asked Dorothy if the three children were hers and she said, "No, two of them are Madeline's." We did not detain them long because Dot had 路 an appointment with her husband, who was a teacher in the vocational department of our ' college. 路 As we continued our journey, Alice enlightened me by answering many questions about the girls. Many had given up teaching to establis~ homes of their own. Among these were Betty Simmons, who now was Mrs. Coward and lived in Rochester; Alwilda McCumber, now Mrs. Muxworthy, living in Darien; Jerry Jemison, who was now living in Niagara Falls, and Dot Nixon, in Kentucky. Dorothy's interest in horses had been greatly developed while at college and she and her husband were promoters of horse racing in Kentucky.

Marjorie Moreland was teaching in Kenmore, but has a serious problem confronting her. She can't decide whether to get married or to continue teaching. Orcada Sinclair is teaching in a private school outside New York City, but as Alice had not heard from her recently, she could tell me nothing more about her. Alice Gregor is teaching in her home town of Hamburg and when the Dean was last talking with her she was trying to decide the same problem that confronted Marjorie. Alice had received two proposals and couldn't decide which to accept.

Virginia Donnigon has entirely deserted the teaching profession to carry Alpha Sigs' name to Europe, where she has been entered in the Olympics, which are being held there this year. Betty Lynch is back in Pennsylvania where she has become the finance manager of a large concern. Betty still likes to handle money.

I told Alice I would like to see my old friend Marion Burnes, and she was very surprised to know that I hadn't heard that Marion and her husband were touring Europe. Marion's entire wardrobe had been planned by Louise McCracken, who

THE PHOENIX has a shop on Delaware A venue, where one can find out what to wear and what not to wear. Marion has decided to enjoy herself and forget about such problems, since Louise will solve them all for us.

We soon stopped at what appeared to me to be a beautiful home located near the outskirts of the city. As we entered Alice said that this was a Home for Unfortunate Girls under the supervision of Ruth Hedden, assisted by Doris Palmer.

Doris had just finished her last book on "What Is Love?" and she presented me with an autographed copy. I understood that this home had been begun by Dorothy and Madeline, but as they had entered upon another line of work they entrusted its continuance to Babe and Doris. While there I picked up a . book of love lyrics, and opening the cover read, "Pres.ented by the author, Alice Hanley." I was rather surprised to know that we had had two authors within our midst.

My last call was at our fraternity house on Deleware Avenue. It certainly is an ideal place and everyone loves it. Miss Small is living there with several of the new girls whom I met.

Well, King Asa, don't you think Pi Pi has been quite successful in her accomplishments? I do, and I'm going to keep i,n closer touch with them hereafter.

I must close now, because in a few hours my train leaves to take me to my little home in the West, where my many children await me to hear the story of my delightful trip to Buffalo.

Fraternally yours, Margaret Daly, II II. JAZZ-MOON New moon, A naughty flirt, Coquetting with the stars, Scintillating, tantalizing, Crescent.

Geraldine Reinecke-Clow, TT.

THE PHOENIX THE FOREIGN LETTER A letter with a foreign stamp, You are full of treasures rare; You open up the doors of fancy I never dreamed to pass before.

You take me over deserts dry And seas of sparkling foam, I wander in among the streets Where men of old did roam; I climb the highest mountains, I cross the lowest plains, All because there came today A letter. with a foreign stamp.

Betty Schlice, KK.

A Senior at Colorado State Teachers College, Jean Nicholson is President of Beta Beta Chapter, President of Panhellenic, active in the Physical Education Association and in the Women's Athletic Association. Jean's home is in Santa Ana, Calif.

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.A LPHA ALPHA ALUMNAE NEWS Marriages: Maiden name-Dorothy Yeltora.

Married name-Mrs. Philip Connor.

Residence-2061 Cole Road, Gulf Crest, Monroe, Mich.

Maiden name-Dorothy Smelker.

Married name-Mrs. John Stockton.

Residence-Oxford, Ohio.

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Maiden name-Ruth Hoffman.

Married name-Mrs. Paul Reiner.

Residence-Middletown, Ohio.

Maiden name-Lona Ehihard.

Married name-Mr. Nichols LeRo.y.

Residence-Franklin, Ohio.

Maiden name-Helen Stewart.

Married name-Mrs. Alfred Millard.

Residence-Miamisburg, Ohio.

Maiden name-Perlina Albright.

Married name-Mrs. Elmer Kuber.

Residence-207 East Oakwood Avynue, Columbus, Ohio.

Maiden name-Hazel Pundt.

Married Name-Mrs. Francis Markey.

Residence-Lewisburg, Ohio.

Maiden name-Devona Stroup.

Married name-Mrs. Forrest Mehl.

Residence-Massillon, 0 hio.

Date-September f, 1931.

Maiden name-Dorthea Wente.

Married name-Mrs. Peter Kirchner.

Residence-Roanoke, Virginia.

Date-February 8, 1932.

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Births: 路 Karen Ann, July 14, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Klapp, Midtown, Ohio (Margaret LeFord).

Patricia Corinne, June 21, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. R. Stomlinson, 928 Salem Ave., Hillside, N. J. (Martha Rosehood).

MU MU ALUMNAE NEWS Marriages and Births Garcia Carpenter (Mrs. Lewis Sinclair), a son, last March.

Beatrice Riggs to Martin Jensen.

Ruth Baylor (Mrs. Otto Nickel), a daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, October 3, 1930.

Margaret A. Charters to Dr. James V. Divan, August 29, 193!.

Janet Randolph to Joachim E. Seeliger, October 19, 1929.

Winifred Welch to A. C. Hobart.

Viola Rau (Mrs. R. S. Dewey), son.

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ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER NEWS Our chapter began the new semester with a rush season which started Friday noon and ended Saturday night. Friday night we enter· tained our rushees with_ a· Valentine party at the home of one of our patronesses. Various table games were played during the evening and delicious refreshments were served as the hour of closing drew near.

The pledges of the chapter have invited the actives to a banquet next Monday evening. The giving of these banquets is a ·custom which has long been observed by the sororities on our campus and one which the actives and pledges of all sororities enjoy very much. We are especially anxious this year for we have some very clever pledges who, we are sure, will make it a success.

Many of our girls have distinguished themsdves in campus activities during this year. Frances Heuer, our newly elected president, is a member of Cwen and of Student Faculty Council. Marguerite Tohle is a member of Delta Omicron. Eloise Brown, Evelyn Fetter, and Frances Heuer have been elected to the Liberal. Art Club. Eloise Brown is the secretary of Panhellenic which is an organization of representatives from all the sororities on the campus.

Our basketball season has opened and our team has done very well so far. We hope that they will be able to continue this good work throughout the season.

Genevieve Snedaker.

ALPHA BET A NEWS Thursday night, January 28, Alpha Beta Chapter gave a midnight lunch at the sorority home for the Alpha Sigmas belonging to the Maryville pep squad. The pep squad had attended the KirksvilleMaryville game and the Howlers' dance which followed it.

Ethel Schwengel.

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The opening game of the girls' criss-cross tournament was taken by the Alphas from the Deltas, Tuesday evening, February 2, in the Women's Gym, 51 to 32. The Deltas were ahead at the end of the first quarter, 12 to 7· The Alpha Sigs came back strong in the second quarter and took the long end of the score and held it throughout the rest of the game. Martha Mathis, Alpha forward, was high scorer of the game with 28 points .

Bemice Mercer.

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The Panhellenic Council at K. S. T. C. is awarding a scholarship cup each quarter to the sorority having the highest scholarship for that quarter. This fall was the first time that the cup had been awa.rded.

Alpha Beta is proud that she has her name engraved as the first receiver of it, and she hopes to hold it for two more quarters.

Any sorority winning this cup for three successive quarters is given permanent possession of it.

Louise Cosby.

* * * Alpha Beta is glad to announce the pledging of the following girls: Mildred Epperson, La Plata, Mo.; Margaret Guiles, Kirksville, Mo.; Charlotte Jensen, Miles City, Mont.; Mary Jensen, Miles City, Mont.; Martha Mathis, Callao, Mo.; Dorothy Ficke, Eureka, Mo.; Hazel Mourer, Queen City, Mo.

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The Yuletide season had a bright and happy beginning when the girls gathered at the sorority house for their Christmas party. The party was two-fold, having pledge service for the seven pledges, and having a social good time. Following the formality of pledging, all participated in singing a number of our favorite sorority songs. It was then that our attention was turned to the beautifully lighted Christmas tree. To add fun to our party, the girls had drawn names and exchanged gifts. The chapter presented an electric clock to Miss Hook, our sponsor.

Refreshments of hot fudge sundae, wafers, and stuffed dates were served. Group pictures were then taken . .

Ruth Motley.

Alpha Beta Chapter

THE PHOENIX Alpha Beta chapter held a covered-dish supper at the sorority house, Tuesday, February 9路 The menu consisted of sandwiches of various kinds, salads, pickles, olives, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, and coffee. Afterwards we had our regular social meeting.

Cleo Mercer.

ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER NEWS Hello everybody! Station A. S. A. broadcasting on a frequency of good will from its studio at Indiana State Teachers College. We are about to present the eighth of a series of programs from Alpha Gamma Chapter.

We've had loads of fun and merriment since 路our last broadcast.

The first of our frolics was a Christmas party at the Collgee Inn when Miss Belden and Miss Mahachek entertained. The winner at bridge, Julia Smith, was made honarary Santa Claus. A witty and jolly Santa she was as she distributed the gifts that were almost hidden in the snow at the base of the beautiful sparkling Christmas tree. Grace Dickson led the singing of Christmas carols. The joyous spirit of the holiday season prevailed.

After vacation came the thrilling anticipation of rushing season.

Excitement and enthusiasm bubbled in our January meetings. Little wonder with the fine prospects we have!

The invitations to our first rush party were clever and amusing.

Written in poetic temperament, light and gay, the notes were answered in the same strain. A delightful departure from regular routine came in the following meeting when these answers were read for the enjoyment of all. The party was informal, held at the Yellow Lantern Tea Room on Saturday, January 23. 'Twas an Earthquake party, by name.

Was it? It was! Milton C. Work, Culbertson and Lenz would have been amazed to see the new bridge rules devised.

The evening's entertainment was brought to a climax with an auction sale at which gaily decorated boxes containing refreshments were sold.

We are now planning for our second rush party to be formal at the Country Club on the nineteenth. Cherrio till next broadcast! Time is up and Station A. S. A. is now signing off from its Indiana Studio.

Kathryn F. Meiser.

An Earthquake Party Would you be thrilled and excited if you got an invitation reading like this: Here's an invite to an earthquake party.

Do you have a constitution that's hale and Hearty A small affair, very informal, We'll have a good time but don't expec~ to act normal.

The Yellow Lantern, this Saturday at eight We hope you will come, shall we call it a date?

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Alpha Gamma chapter wrote these invitations for the first rush party of the season. They were written on brown wrapping paper cut in the shape of a rectangle. I suppose you will want to know what an earthquake party is too. I assure you it is lots of fun and a grand way to get everyone acquainted because there is absolutely no strained feelings. Here is how we carried our's out. If you are original many more ideas may be added.

Score pads and tallies were also made from wrapping paper. Then we took some wrapping paper and made the following bridge rules: 1. Deal hand and bid. Pass hands to the left and play original bid.

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Bid before picking up cards.

3路 Dealer and partner bid 4 "no trump."

4路 Bid, redeal and play original bid.

Many more rules may be used. After we had played for an hour or so, we auctioned off the lunch. Lunches for three were put into boxes and bid for by Sorority girls. Then they took two rushees and ate the lunches. Yes, everyone had a good time!

Julia Smith.

GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER NEWS The Formal Pow-Pow of Alpha Sigma First impressions are usually lasting but in the case of rush parties, the last impression is the one that counts. The hour had come and Gamma Gamma chapter knew that it had to put over something unusual and clever.

Early in the week the Gamma Gamma girls sent out the following invitations to the rushees; "The Alpha Sigma Tribe requests your presence at their formal pow-wow, in the Teacup Tepee (Teacup Inn), January 21, 8 P.M." Indian relics and blankets featured the decorations of the room.

Games were played at quartet tables during the evening. Following the games refreshments were served at quartet tables which were centered with miniature tepees. Individual favors were miniature birch canoes rowed by an Indian chief.

Following the refreshments, dancing and talking were the features during the rest of the evening.

Lurana Wethington.

The Pledges What fun it is to be pledge captain of the group we have in Alva in our Chapter. Twenty girls all of whom are full of enthusiasm for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Our pledges for three days wore Alpha Sigma Alpha across their right cheek made with a vivid lipstick, carried a big black umbrella and wore a red and white bow on their arm. This was not .only done on the campus but everywhere else they went.

THE PHOENIX After pledge service the girls organized and made plans for the next social night. This was a surprise to the members, and what a surprise it was. Jokes were played on us and we played games of all types.

After the evening was over we knew that our pledges were A Number One. .

The girls studied the new Manual and then had Round Table Discussion of the contents. They enjoy talking over the things of Alpha Sigma Alpha very much.

The rooms are cleaned once a week by three of the pledges. They arrange things in the manner they wish to.

When anyone misses Sorority without an excuse from Miss Shattuck they are given an extra duty to do. Miss Shockley can always find something to be done in her apartment and Miss Shattuck in the Home Economics Department if there isn't any work to be done in the rooms.

Our pledges are all talented and are a big help in making Alpha Sigma Alpha popular on the campus. Gamma Gamma will be very strong next year because of the apt girls. I know you will hear from them and their good work next year.

Dolores Ball.

DELTA DELTA CHAPTER NEWS Just ask the Delta Delta girls to tell about their annual winter formals, and you can immediately see a cheerful smile come over their " face. They are always happy to relate of their formals for everyone has been a great success. The dance given the 23 of January was one of the most outstanding. The decorative note was a gold drape hung from the ceiling, and on this shown brilliant red and green lights. We were very happy to see so many alumni back as their presence helped to make the evening exceedingly entertaining.

When rushing is mentioned in our chapter everyone becomes interc ested and ready for work-play, I should say. Therefore, with little effort just before the exams we gave a most delightful bridge party for a few rushees. One was not embarrassed if he could not play well, for the game was crazy bridge. Each one got much pleasure in seeing the other person set when he had to give up the hand he bid on.

We are all very gracious to announce the initiation of Martha Kaiser and the pledging of Elizabeth Scatterday.

Lillian Goff.

EPSILON EPSILON CHAPTER NEWS When we came back from Christmas vacation we all agreed that as far as the Alpha Sigs were concerned the depression was over. We had acquired a new radio and a new light for the front of our house.

The radio is one of the newest models .and a lovely addition to our

THE PHOENIX living room. It provides entertainment for every one. Our Mothers and our Alumna club were the kind donors of the gift and we think th~y are grand to give us such a lovely Christmas present.

Monday afternoon, February 8, we held formal initiation for the following pledges: Beth Mott, Orvetta Phipps, Martha Nelle Poole, Marguerite Rowland, Livonia Warren, Jean Reid, Crescentia Gufler, and Evelyn Brown, all of Emporia; Myrtle Good, Burlingame; Hazel Ronen, Eureka; Berneice Lowe and Eleanor Grentner, of Topeka.

Our formal dinner honoring the initiates was held at the Rorabaugh Tea Room Monday evening. A red and white color scheme was carried out in the decorations, which included carnations and valentine place cards. Carlene Gufler, our president, was toastmistress and toasts were given by Miss Catherine Strouse, Miss Edna McCullough, Celia O'Connor, and Beth Mott.

A few weeks ago after our weekly meeting, we were surprised with a five-pound box of delicious chocolates. They were the gift of Louis Overgard of Sigma Tau Gamma, who is engaged to one of our new initiates, Jean Reid. This reminded us that we would like suggestions from other chapters as to appropriate songs to be sung on such an occasion. Do any of you have any songs to offer? We would appreciate them very much.

Juanita Nicholson.

ZETA ZETA CHAPTER NEWS Zeta Zeta sends greetings to sister chapters! We are announcing from station A. S. A., Warrensburg, Missouri. We have been doing much of interest since our last announcements, so we are on the air again.

Just before Christmas, we had a Christmas tree after sorority meeting. Each girl received a gift from another member. The presents were very appropriate, and carefully chosen. One of the girls received a toy carpenter's outfit. (She's been sawing ever since!) Another received a set of tiny dolls-they must have taken her back to thoughts of her childhood days, for she has started to "play house" with her room-mate. Our house mother and father gave the chapter a very attractive card table. We were sadly in need of one, and we are positive that Santa hinted路 about the letter we wrote him. The Christmas party at our chapter house was only the beginning of a gay round of entertainments we spent at home. When we returned, we relived, verbally, all the joyous moments we had during vacation.

On January 22, Zeta Zeta chapter sponsored an All-College Dance.

Miss Hatz, an A. S. A. Patroness, and Mrs. L. 0. Hauts, Dean of Women, acted as chaperones. The dance was a success from both the financial and social standpoint.

On February 6, we held our annual rummage sale. Oh! what an endless round of making posters, collecting old clothes, and advertising

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the sale! We called our town alums and patronesses for contributions; everyone was out to make money for Zeta Zeta! Early Saturday morn.ing, Mildred Hawthorn opened the sale in a vacant store building in the down-town section of Warrensburg. Each member of the sorority had been given a designated time to act as saleslady. Some of the girls must have taken correspondence courses in salesmanship to prepare them for the sale. Everyone did her best, and when the sale was over we felt that we had merited our success.

Wednesday, February 10, Mrs. Nattinger, our sponsor, is planning to show slides of pictures taken during her trip to California this summer. We are anticipating an evening of good entertainment.

Friday night, February 12, members of Zeta Zeta chapter are planning to entertain rushees with an informal bridge party. We have become acquainted with several very charming girls, and we have been taking them to basketball games, plays, programs, and other entertainments. We are looking forward to an interesting evening of friendly companionship with these new girls.

Doris E . John son.

Mary Louise Gallemore has been selected as a member of the cast of Gilbert's and Sullivan's opera, "Patience." Mary Louise has taken a prominent part in musical activities throughout the year.

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Rachel Brenneisen, President of Zeta Zeta chapter, was chosen to serve on the Student Council of Central Missouri State Teachers College.

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Miss Marguerite Van Meter, an alumnus of Zeta Zeta chapter, and Walter Lee Cooper, both of Warrensburg, were united in marriage December 26, in Kansas City, Missouri. They are making their home in Lee's Summit where Mr. Cooper is principal of the public schools.

Doris E. Johnson.

ETA ETA CHAPTER NEWS Br-r-r-r. Hello. Yes this is Eta Eta chapter of A. S. A. speaking.

You bet we're still alive, from the very tips of our fingers to the ends · of our toes. Everyone of us had a lovely holiday vacation and· were ready to get into the harness again when we came back in January.

And the best news we have is that we have three new actives. They are: Helen Spears of Oswego;' Mary Adele Brinn of Pittsburg; and Doris Thomas of Mulberry. Doris is a sister of our active Phyllis. We held formal initiation for them Tuesday evening, February 2. Preceding the initiation dinner was served at the sorority house to nineteen people including our guests Miss Eulalia Roseberry, Mrs. G. W. Weede and our sponsor, Miss Pauline Potter. That reminds me too that I haven't told you about our new house. We moved the beginning of the second semester to 1704 South Broadway. Our house is lovely-large bedrooms, two big parlors with a radio and player piano-and the nicest part of it

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is that our house mother serves us our dinner in the evening. Eating dinner together at one big table makes for much closer relationship among the girls.

Our Panhellenic dance was held the twenty-ninth of January at the Mirza Temple. There were about one hundred and fifty couples present and every one seemed to have a wonderful time. A.S.A. was wll represented, having one hundred per cent attendance from the active chapter besides several alumni.

THETA THETA CHAPTER NEWS Theta Theta has voted to exchange visits with the City Association of Alpha Sigma Alpha. One member of the Alumn<r group is going to be present at the meetings of the Active Chapter and one member of the Active Chapter is going to be present at the meetings of the Alumn<r group. Winona Prouty has been elected to represent the Active Chapter.

Our "Rushing Period" has commenced once more. We had an informal luncheon in the new Tea Room at School, Friday, February 5, 1932. Each girl in the Active Chapter invited at least one guest. Everything was very informal and in that way I think we were better able to get acquainted with the girls. We are going to follow this up with attending the Varsity Basketball Game Wednesday night, February 10, together. Boston University is playing Providence College that night, which has one of the best teams in the East. A.S.A. felt that they ought to support the boys, because three of the members on the first team go to the School of Education.

At our last meeting, we had a dinner party which was a great success. I won't say any more about it, because Amelia and Catherine have told you all about it in their article.

Emily Hall, our president, has been elected as Theta Theta delegate to the Convention. Winona and myself hope to attend the Convention with Emily.

Katharine M. Hale.

Hello Sisters: Guess what the School of Education is going to have? A brand new girls' room. We've been in our new building here for over a year and have never had a room for "us girls" to get together, before. What I want most for you girls to know is that our alumn;r group is running a bridge for the active chapter (we're coming, too) and the proceeds from this are going to the School .of Education to help furnish the new room. The bridge is to be a Valentine affair, and we're meeting February IJ, from two until four, at the Hotel Commander, in Cambridge.

I think it's splendid for our alumn<r people to do something big for us like this, don't you?

Yours in ASA, Winona L. Prouty.

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Theta Theta's Dinner Party Theta Theta Chapter held a supper at its last meeting. Two of the new members had the honor of planning a well-balanced menu, buying and cooking the food. Here's what two inexperienced cooks have to say about preparing a dinner for fifteen hungry Alpha Sigs.

"At three o'clock we walked out of our last store laden down with packages plus our books because we were on our way from school.

It was some job to figure how we were to spend our money so we'd have enough food for everyone and then at the last minute another girl had said she was coming. We planned for twelve, but after everyone finally decided we had fifteen girls.

After much shifting pf bundles and talking about how heavy they were, we landed at the Sorority rooms. We started working as soon as we got in the kitchen. Everything was all ready. The meat loaf was in the pan, the potatoes peeled, the peas out of their cans, the coffee pot filled with coffee, and the rolls ready to be heated and we still had an hour and a half before we could even start cooking anything, we were so speedy.

After we had examined the dishes and silverware to see if there would be enough we decided to rest and sat down to have tea and read "Ballyhoo." The time passed so slowly, but at last the door-bell rang and who should come but one of our helpful members who we sent out to buy a tablecloth and napkins, since we had overlooked them.

At last it was five-thirty, so we lighted the gas and started our supper. We dashed around setting tl!e table and deciding which dishes to use and by the time most of the girls had come everything was ready.

Nothing happened, thank goodness and since everyone was on time, we all had a very nice time. We had ice cream and cookies for dessert.

During the informal business meeting we washed the dishes, so that we'd have everything finished. Kitty Hale left right after dinner to go to the opera and after the business meeting the rest of the girls went to the movies.

Ina Bain was our guest from the Alumna: group.

We really did enjoy it and wouldn't mind doing it again-provided the rest are willing to have us."

"The Cooks" Catherine Crandall, Amelia Bucky.

IOTA IOTA CHAPTER NEWS 路 Iota Iota's Calendar Friday, December IS. After much thought, investigation as to orchestras, and weighty decisions as to escorts, Iota Iota announced its annual Christmas dance. A committee of two invaded the florists' shops for mistletoe and holly,-the pledges trimmed the tree, and the

THE PHOENIX house was transformed into a place of glittering icicles. Then came. the great night. We invited some of the girls whom we have been rushing, and everyone voted the affair a huge success.

Monday, December 21. "Party" at the house. Santa Claus (Ruth Hooks) was there in person with packages for everyone. And everyone brought candy! For entertainment there was a treasure-hunt which led from the coal bin to the garret, and ended at the starting place! But each huntress was rewarded with a chocolate Santa as consolation, so the elusive treasure was not much missed.

Wednesday, December 23. Great excitement-much talk of trunks and luggage-also much mysterious stowing-away of knobby parcelsand the campus was deserted for the holidays.

Monday, January 4路 Back to school again. All very much concerned about midyear examinations, which are only three weeks away.

Friday, January 8. Held a rush party at the house,-a spread.

And a number of us attended the Grade club dance at the Women's gymnasium afterward.

Monday, January 25. The "dreaded day," will it be an "A" or a "D"?

Friday, January 29. We breathe a sigh of relief. All over-and we dare to hope.

Mond;ty, February x. Registration. Dorothy Dennis, '29, is taking work at Drake. And Gwen Tackaberry came back! _Tuesday, February 2. More registration. Almost half of our "number" laid low by "flu."

Monday, February 8. Eventful meeting. Decided to have a rush party Wednesday, and a dance Saturday! All on the spur of the moment. The pledges are to be in charge of the dance,-and there are rumors of certain decorations, programs, and a marvelous orchestra, but those exasperating beings merely smile a knowing smile and advise one to "wait and see."

Wednesday, February 10. Four perfectly charming girls over for Bunco and Bridge, with the most adorable Valentine tallies, and prizes for the lucky winners. The refreshments were nut-sprinkled cake-ice cream combinations with a pink candy rosebur, which defy description, and coffee.

Georgia M. Barton.

KAPPA KAPPA CHAPTER NEWS {{Alpha Sig" Christmas Formal, December

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Whom are you taking? Good dancer? How about a dance? May I wear your rhinestone bracelet? Wilr someone please pin my straps?

My, you look sweet! Such were the remarks one could hear before the "Alpha Sig" formal-the first in their new house.

The doorbell rang! Enter some gallant youths who were informed that their partners would be ready sooner or later-mostly later.

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Soft candle-light mingled with the glimmer of a lighted Christmas tree-a crackling of flames from the fireplace-all lent a cherry presence to the scene--one to be long remembered by "Alpha Sigs."

All was in readiness for our "baptismal" formal. From the club room came the lazy tunes of the orchestra-couples gliding here and there-laughter-and, under the frequent sprigs of mistletoe-.

Now could be heard the beautiful strains of that favorite "Goodnight, Sweetheart"-the end of a perfect evening for A.S.A.'s friends.

"Good-night, Sweetheart" was heard as partners left their "Alpha Sig" friends at the vestibule . . --and now for a real "hen" party!

M. Spry.

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In keeping with the Christmas season the girls of Kappa Kappa chapter held their annual Christmas party Sunday afternoon, December 13. Christmas trees, mistletoe, holly and carols gave everyone the Yuletide spirit. At four o'clock ~e all gathered around the tree to await the arrival of St. Nick. . With great jollity and merriment he brushed into the room. As her name was called each girl came forward to receive her gift, to which a verse was attached to be read to the group. The gifts were of all sizes and descriptions-from gold footballs to diamond rings.

(Don't be alarmed; they were only imitations.) Our house mother, Mrs. Clark, was given a watch (from the "five and dime" ) so that in the future she would be able to check up more closely on the girls' ability to break away at the right hour. 路 After more singing of carols, supper was served to the guests.

One of our members was celebrating her birthday and as a surprise Mildred made Peg a large white birthday cake with twenty-one candles. Was Peg surprised! Not much! .

With much regret the party was brought to an end. We all hope St. Nick will not forget us next year.

Kathryn Dietrich.

Nu Nu Party at Kappa Kappa House Greetings of laughter and sounds of joy issued from A.S.A. house when our sisters of Nu Nu chapter visited us on January 19. New faces to become acquainted with, old times to talk over, our house, which they hadn't seen, to be shown. After the hum and buzz of excitement had quieted, we played games. Yes, we did play gamesmany games. The sounds of "Flinch" came from the club room, noises from the game of Pit almost stifled all other sounds, balls were popping over the room from table golf, and then a whistle caused all these noises to stop--but only for a few minutes. Just time enough to go to another game and play that for fifteen minutes. The winner at the end of each fifteen minutes of playing a game received one point,

THE PHOENIX and a prize was given to the one having the most points at the end of the evening.

A program was given in which Jimmie Cockhill and Jean Lentz very aptly demonstrated a tap dance of "two young kids." Marge Hoover recited two selections, one of which was an imitation of a farmer trying to waken his family early in the morning. Refreshments were served just in time for the Nu Nu girls to call a taxi and be in the dorms by midnight.

Jean Mellon.

Temple's Campus To a Temple student, "campus" means two things-a beautiful green expanse, studded with trees and flowers surrounding colleges she has read about and Mitten Hall of her own University.

Before we describe the Hall at any length, let us tell you something about Temple's surroundings.

It is located on Broad Street, the longest straight street in the world, between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street in the center of Philadelphia, with vehicular traffic roaring by on the street, and the subway rumbling along beneath. On Park A venue, east of the main buildings, we find the dormitories for girls. What memories they recall for us Kappas who spent three years of our tender adolescent lives within their protecting walls and under the loving care of Mrs. E. P. Doyle, matron and Kappa Kappa patroness. Farther on down Park Avenue we find Green's Drug Store where dorm girls are wont to regale themselves with toasted cheese sandwiches and refreshing drink.

To the north of the main buildings stands the University's pride-its indoor campus, Mitten Hall.

Within the territory just described stands Conwell Hall, the first seven story unit of the projected "Temple of Learning." It is devoted to classrooms, a gymnasium for the Physical Education students, a swimming pool, and the administrative offices, including the Bursar's office where one may stand for hours at registration time just aching to hand the University tuition fees.

Next to Conwell Hall is Carnell Hall, eleven stories high, named after the late associate president of Temple, Laura H. Carnell. In this tall edifice of Gothic architecture, reposes the University Book Store, a philanthropic organization devoted to the task of supplying the students' wants. More offices and class-rooms, including the Post Office where dorm girls spend most of their time waiting for letters from home and the boy-friend. Next in line are converted dwelling houses waiting to be razed, to make way for the great "Tower of Learning," twentytwo stories in height.

On the end of the row is College Hall, the first building to be used for college purposes at Temple. This noble old structure composed on the general principle of a labyrinth, houses the College of Liberal Arts.

Baptist Temple, the founder's church, is next to College Hall but has nothing but sentimental connections with the University.

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Getting back to Mitten Hall, which is across the 路 street from Baptist Temple, is the center of student activities. In this beautiful fi ve hundred thousand dollar building named after Thomas路 E. Mitten, late head of the Mitten Management Corporation, whose employees gave two hundred fifty thousand dollars to its erection, is housed the student life of Temple. In the basement is located the cafeteria and grille accommodating three hundred students, and a free checking room and lounges. On the first floor we have the Great Court, the pride and joy of all Templeites, luxuriously furnished with easy chairs, divans and other comforts of home. Here may be seen ed and co-ed enjoying each other's society.

Above this scene of grandeur is the mezzaine floor, with its offices for student activities and a club room for smaller business and social functions. Ascending another flight of stairs brings us to the auditorium, where varied scenes may meet the eye from time to timeclass formals, musical comedies, tragedies, basketball games and numerous other interesting affairs. , Going up still farther, the roof to be exact, provides tennis and handball courts, a running track and oft times unwary citizens are endangered by stray footballs and other missiles from above.

This concludes a brief sketch of Temple's outdoor asphalt campus and its unique useful, indoor " campus" which we have all grown to love as our Alma Mater.

Jean E . Lentz.

Sophomore Cotillion What is all the noise about? Why, Kay Dietrich has a bouquet of sweet peas from Ed. What occasion calls all this attention forth?

Oh! Yes, today, January 8, is the date of the Sophomore Cotillion.

Several hours later when more than half the girls are powdering their noses for the nth time or wondering if their dresses will get spatted in the rain, Ed calls for Kay. Surely they cannot miss any of the dance.

But alas, Pat and Russell have not come for Naomi and Betty. Too bad Kay,-wish you better luck next time.

As the third dance is announced they waltz toward the center of the floor. However, Naomi has already been called to earth by the gentle bump of a fellow Sophomore." As Betty and Russell glide nearer the platform they become aware that it is the source of the music.

A lovely twelve piece orchestra seated among palms in front of a campus scene make their hearts pang for a campus.

So couples dance on 'til one when all is ended by the strains of "Good-Night Sweetheart." The soft lights lend their ever effective charm throughout the evening.

Alas, all good things must end. We are home, talking over the various dances and dancers, to say nothing of the gowns.

Saturday morning is coming, so into our beds we climb to dream of the Sophomore Cotillion.

Catherine B. Rowe.

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THE PHOENIX LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAPTER NEWS

The outstanding event of the past quarter at our chapter has been the initiation of Mary Hall and Mary Short into the Santuary Degree of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

As the clock struck twelve, midnight January the thirtieth these girls took their solemn vows to sisterhood. The ceremony was performed at the chapter house, it was very impressive and beautiful. We wish to welcome into our midst these two lovely girls. Congratulations and warm wishes, Mary Hall and Mary Short!

• • • In the following two articles will be found what Mary Hall "Expects of Her Future Husband," and what Mary Short thinks on the vital question of "How I Expect to Raise My Children." We hope that you will all enjoy these tales.

M. DeWitt.

How I Expect to Raise My Children Most honorabel actives, I, your humble neophyte, am going to tell you how I expect to raise my children. I hope you will all lower your~elves to such a level that you will give me, your humble servant, your undivided attention for a few minutes.

To make this more interesting I will tell you the names that I have planned for them. My first born, which will be a boy is to be named Alpha. My second, a girl is to be called Sigma. The third child, I will call Lambda. , Of course my children will be physically, mentally and morally perfect. My little Sigma will sleep on a pillow of "Palm" leaves from the age of six months. This will insure purpose, poise, personality, and power.

Alpha and Lambda will be given castor oil so that they will develop culture, character, and calibre. I am sure that all the Lambda Lambda aunties will be proud of my children. Of course the little dears will be proud of their aunties, too.

I do not intend to send them to pre-schools as I do not believe in this training. I think children are really caused to be more like pieces of machinery than little bits of humanity like they were intended.

Children need the motherly care that only I" will be able to give them.

Their food shall be watched carefully to see that their menu is balanced properly. I want them to have the proper amount of spinach and asparagus.

Their father shall administer all the castor oil and other necessities.

I am hoping that they will be honor children in school. They will not be permitted to have any dates while in high school as this tends to impair their mental ability. After dinner they will go to their rooms and study until 10:30 which will be bed-time.

THE PHOENIX I want them to have a very enjoyable college career. I intend for all of them to go to good old "Ohio State." They will be allowed one night a week for dates. They will have to he in at II:3o. Alpha and Lambda will not be allowed to plant their frat pins. Of course I expect them to be either Delta Alpha Pi's or Alpha Rho Chi's (fra~ernity pins already planted in this chapter). The idea of planting frat pins is quite nonsensical among college children, besides being too expensive / to buy two pins.

I hope you all understand that Sigma will be an Alpha Sigma Alpha, good old Alpha Sigma Alpha.

After graduation from college, I would like them to go to Columbia for their degrees. Sigma will start out for an M.A. degree but will probably leave college with an MAN. Surely he will belong to "The Morgan" family.

The two boys will have a success in the business world and will marry to be happy ever after.

Now honorable actives, this is my opinion as to how children should be reared. I heartily hope that these intentions of the poor neophyte are approved by the wise actives.

Mary H. Short.

What I Expect of My Future Husband Believe it or not, strange as it may seem, but far too much has been said on how to choose a wife and far too little on how to select a husband. A husband, more or less, is just one of the wedding gifts anyway like the new electric clock or the green breakfast set.

If you asked the average woman to name the essential qualifications of her ideal man she would probably begin with a trend toward lo~ks and end with a talent for cooking, which shows how little intelligence she uses in the most vital decision of her life. Most beautv is bought and paid for these days any nit wits can learn to cook with or without a can-opener; but you cannot live with anyone except your ideal, your hero, your beloved. â&#x20AC;˘ ¡ Be that as it may let us proceed into the vital question at hand, that being, "what I expect of my future husband."

First and foremost my husband must be quite tall, preferably not over five feet, with soft and gentle piercing eyes to set off his slightly pug but Roman nose. His overhanging bushy eyebrows must be plucked to a thin line, while his bald head must have its black curly locks parted in the middle. His square but pointed chin should vary according to his height, weight and chest expansion. But let us go from the physical into. the business and social being of my future husband. He will of course, follow in the footsteps of either "Al Capone," or that of "Mr. Culbertson."

My future husband must have traveled quite extensively, being well acquainted with the most exclusive night clubs and notorious speakeasies, to say nothing of his post-graduate work in "cycling, domi-

THE PHOENIX noes and bunco," while he must be able to attend a pink tea as nonchalantly as if it were a smoker.

In order to take care 路of his leisure moments and to broaden him out somewhat, he must have at least one hobby; he must be affiliated with two or more lodges, while his directorship meetings will come on his free evenings, so that any interference of my social activities will be eliminated.

And then there is that ever prevalent question of the other woman,-shall I permit my husband to be ensnared by other females of the species or shall I not? As long as the aforementioned ensnaring is done with blondes only I shall say nothing, providing the privilege of ensnaring the male members of the species is granted me. All said ensnaring shall be made at one central location-this precaution only so that I may know where to find said husband when a new hat or new fur coat is to be purchased.

I could write for hours upon this vital subject but time will not permit and I fear that if I use much more paper for this epistle I shall be owing the sorority a month's salary, so herewith, henceforth and forever more I append my signature to this rambling discourse and sincerely hope I have given you the most outstanding characteristics to guide you in your search for a husband.

Mary A. Hall.

The Round Table Discussion "Mary Lou do smell that pop-corn, I do wish they would hurry.

I didn't realize that I was so hungry. Atta girls right this way, and will we ever make away with that stuff. Place it right there. That round rug reminds me of a round table. Grab a handfull and 'fess up all your sins!"

Brr-rr-rr-rr.

"There's the door-bell, who'd s'pose that is?-My gosh, Grace when did you get in town? Come on up to the room, we're all eating popcorn and discussing everybody and everything. Hey kids, it's Grace."

"Howdy pal!"

"Hello hon!"

"Gee it's great to see you, sit down and help us clean up the bowl of corn dear!"

"Oh girls, I'm so glad to see you all again. Tell me everything.

I'm all dried up for lack of news! What have you been doing?"

"Well Grace, we've been sitting pretty when it comes to eats," yelled hungry Marg. "The Mothers Club gave us a dinner, you know one of those famous pot-luck ones, not very long ago. I think it was the 17th of January. It was great, I don't see why they don't do it more than once a year."

"Right afterwards," piped in fastidious Francis, "we had a style show. Four of the girls* modeled dresses that were furnished by Roberts' Department Store." *Mary L ou Wl' lsh, Ma r y Sho rt, R uth Ludwig and Margaret DeW itt.

THE PHOENIX "Where did that beautiful picture come from?" questioned Grace, her eyes lighting on the painting that the Mother's Club had given the chapter for Christmas. "How well it blends in with the rest of the room."

"We all like it too."

"Grace why didn't you come to our house dance January 23rd?

We had the best time. It was one of those nights just made for dancing, you know. Had a tap dancer and everything. You missed an awful good time."

"As for missing you Grace, ole dear, we sure 路did at initiation.

You knew that Mary Short and Mary Hall went through the thirtieth, didn't you?"

"The service was beautiful. And then Sunday morning we all got up and went to the Dutch Tavern for breakfast,-for our new actives."

"Say, Grace," someone managed between mouthfuls, "do you play contract? If so I wish you'd show me. We had a bridge party for rushees the other nite, the seventh to be exact, and I was so mortified, everybody roared at my wonderful trumping. We all had a good time though."

"Mary told me about the lovely tea you gave Saturday afternoon.

It sounded wonderful. I think that formal teas are always so impressive, and the idea of making it a Valentine Tea was fine. My dears, would you look at that clock and I have an engagement in fifteen minutes! I must rush-Good-bye everybody."

"But Grace, just a minute, we haven't told you a thing about our Formal dance the twentieth of February. You just must come! It's to be held in the Junior Ball Room of the Niel House. Tell all the other ASA's that you see, and we'll all save the "last dance for you."

Good-bye, dear, and good luck!"

Mar-garet De 'Witt.

MU MU CHAPTER NEWS The closing of the fall term was a busy and eventful time for the girls of Mu Mu chapter. On December 21, 1931, a bridge was given in the formal lounge of Charles McKenny Hall in honor of our patronesses and their husbands. Bridge tables were set for forty couples.

There were several alumni back for the occasion.

Another event which the girls participated in was the distribution of Christmas baskets. Four large baskets filled with food were taken to needy families.

Then to start us home in high spirits we had a Christmas party at the sorority house. The tree was decorated with ten cent gifts which were distributed to the girls by Santa Clause. Pop corn balls and apples were served while we played stunt games.

Winter term is always a busy one. To start the term off right, after returning from our busy holidays, a lovely bridge luncheon was

THE PHOENIX given at the home of one of our patronesses, Mrs. Harold Borss, in honor of our faculty advisor, Miss Estelle Bouch. The girls presented Miss Bouch with an evening bag as a guest prize.

Rushing season was on us almost before we knew it and we were faced with the question of what type of party we should have for our first rushing event. The second rushing party of the term is always comparatively easy to plan for it is usually a formal dinner party given at some Inn or Hotel. But the first party is the one over which we try to spend a good many hours trying to think up some altogether new idea. A Sailor Party, A Studio Party, A Hotel Party were suggested but were cast aside as they had been used so much. Finally some one suggested An Ellis Island Party. We began discussing it and soon saw the possibilities in the suggestion, and we路 decided to adopt the plan.

The invitations were in the form of passports, each of which bore a miniature Statue路 of Liberty. When the rushees, or rather immigrants arrived at the island they were first met by immigration officers who conducted them to a desk where they signed their names and listed the country from which they came. The afternoon entertainment was in the form of games. All the immigrants formed a long line and marched by a table upon which was an "immigrant lunch," tied up in a red bandanna handkerchief. Each person was served to hot chocolate.

I suppose you are interested in knowing how many pledges we have. They include Elaine Phillipson of Blissfield and Rowena Brooks of Chelsea. Ribbon pledging was held for these girls Thursday evening, February 4th. The girls were given invitations to the winter formal party which was held February 6th in the ball room of Charles McKenny Hall.

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PI PI . CHAPTER NEWS Pi Pi again,-and, dear me, how busy we are! Although January finals are over, and the new semester is barely commenced, it seems that we have more lessons to do than ever. Of course you understand how really sad that is, because, conscientuous souls that we are, we simply can't neglect classwork for a good time, and every Alpha Sig loves her tun and frivolity. Perhaps that's why we are giving a closed dance at the Mayfair Apartments on February eleventh. Anyway, it's going to be very nice, especially so, in that some of our ex-collegios, whom we see so seldom, will be with us.

The beginning of our new semester brought us a very nice surprise-Winnie Allen, one of our Home Economics girls who finished last June, has come back to take post graduate work. Winnie is taking a course in Genetics, and two or three casual observers have wondered ~f that ac_counts f?r the fact that we could hold our Alpha Sig meetings m Genet1cs class JUSt as well as not, because路 so many of us are enrolled

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in the course. It has been said, "In union there is strength," and this seems to be just another way of proving it.

On the week-end of January 24th, our National Editor honored us with a visit at the home of Evelyn Bell. Of course we were thrilled to have her-our only regret being that her stay in Buffalo was so short. J;Iowever, in ~me sense, that may have been a good thing, for now we re more anxwus than ever to go to Estes Park this summer where we can enjoy meeting so many of our sisters whom we have never seen. 路 I'm sure I can safely say that you'll see Marcraret Daly there, for one,-she's already saved a box full of pennies. "' Meanwhile, we wish our sister chapters 'the best of luck in spring rushing, and may 1932 bring to you an abundance of success and happiness.

A /wilda McCumbe1路.

RHO RHO CHAPTER NEWS How does it feel to be a hostess at a formal party for your brother fraternity? You don't know? Well, just ask any Rho Rho girl and you will be positively overwhelmed by all the details of this highly successful party given by Mrs. Keesee, a patroness, at her home, last November 23. The fraternity was Alpha Kappa Pi, attendance was one hundred per cent for both organizations, decorations green and white; the fraternity colors and incidentally the Marshall College colors, the refreshments-Mmm! Mmm! And the entertainment: well, there was a perfectly darling boy, a star perfor:mer in the juvenile cast of a local theatre, who was highly entertaining as a singer, dancer and musician, two very talented young ladies played the violin and piano, and there were several impromptu performances by the guests, all of these being received with much applause. Then we danced and ate and danced again until it was well near the wee small hours when everyone unanimously voted it the party of the season and left for eight o'clock classes with memories of a real party and hopes for another in the very near future. ' One of the most enjoyable informal rush parties of the season was given Friday night, February 5, at the chapter house~ Twelve rushees were entertained with dancing and bridge. A seven piece orchestra furnished music for the occasion, providing t:J.UCh merriment by their feature acts and clever rendition of popular songs.

Several of the fraternities were well represented and seemed to enjoy themselves quite as much as the rushees.

Six of the girls spent the night at the chapter house where we had a midnight lunch and more bridge.

We feel that this party was a success and that it will be instrumental in securing for Rho Rho several very desirable pledges.

Local Panhellenic has decreed that no bids may be sent out before March 5, but by that time we will have had other such parties and we

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feel sure that our pledge roll will be substantially increased by the addition of a number of the most attractive freshman girls on the campus.

Well girls, Rho Rho has gone athletic and is sports minded in a big way! J11st to prove this we entered the volley ball tournament and did some real playing until we were defeated in the finals by the Women's Dormitory team. Imagine the excitement of the championship game; our team on the floor in uniform and literally "rarin' to go," the opponents equally as enthusiastic, both cheering squads and all the spectators in an uproar-with the Alpha Sig cheers so violent that they practically "raised the roof." Really, it was a scene so full of color, pep and excitement ¡that words fail to describe it. After a thrilling and hard fought game, we emerged with a score lower by a few points than that of our opponents, but with the pleasure of knowing that we had played clean and hard and really enjoyed it.

Now, we are in the midst of basketball practice for entrance in another tournament, and we're going to try to win this time.

There are dances, and there are other dances. To sum up the whole affair in a few words, Rho Rho had a winter formal, December 19th, at the Woman's Club. And what a formal! There were two representatives and their dates from each sorority and fraternity on the campus, all the members of Alpha Kappa Pi fraternity, our much beloved brother fratenity, several guests and chaperones, who were also given programs, Of course, every active and pledge was there, conscious of her importance in being affiliated with an organization capable of such supreme heights of terpischoreal amusement. To be sure, we had the best orchestra in the city and they are experts at putting the "whoop" in "whoopee." In order to help them, there were ever so many Christmas. decorations, shaded lights, and the picturesque kaliedoscope of gaily colored and fashioned evening dresses against the formal black and white evening clothes. The programs were little masterpieces reflecting the gaiety of the occasion. It was truly a scene to be long remembered by every Rho Rho girl.

Extra Curricular Activities Jesse Given-Y. W. C. A., Women's Athletic Association.

Virginia Merritt-Y. W. C. A., Life Saving Corps.

Hilda Franz-President Life Saving Corps, Y. W. C. A., W. A. A .â&#x20AC;˘ Panhellenic representative.

Elizabeth Martin-Secretary Treasurer of the Senior Class.

Agnes Snyder-Y. W. C. A., W. A. A., Life Saving Corps.

Eloise Keller-Y. W. C. A., French Club, College Theatre.

Mary Lillyan Gorsuch-Commerce Club, Y. W. C. A., Panhellenic ..

Virginia Shewey-W. A. A., Y. W. C. A., College Theatre, Harequin Club, Panhellenic representative, member of Student House Government, secretary treasurer of the Junior Class.

Virginia Shewey.

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THE PHOENIX On Sunday afternoon, February 14, the Rho Rho girls will entertain with a tea in honor of two new patronesses, Mrs. Floyd Brewer and Mrs. J. R. Kessee. Guests will include the other patronesses, the House Mothers of the other sororities on the campus as well as the fraternities, one representative irom each sorority and dormitory, the alumni members living in town, and the mothers of the sorority girls. A musical program has been planned but not fully decided upon. Refreshments will consist of spiced tea, open face sandwiches and mints.

Eloise Keller.

Christmas Party On Monday night, December 21, the Rho Rho girls entertained with a Christmas party in the Chapter House. Guests were the House Mother, the patronesses, the alumni members living in town, the faculty advisor, and the Rho Rho girls living within a radius of fifty miles of our city. The Chapter House was beautifully decorated with evergreens, and a huge, appropriately decorated evergreen tree was placed in one of the living rooms. The first part of the evening's entertainment consisted of songs and stories reflecting the true Christmas spirit. The climax came at the close of the program when the gifts were opened by our House Mother. The girls had previously decided that, in view of the fact that the trivial presents which were usually exchanged at this time were of no particular use, we would put some article from a ten cent storeJo use in the kitchen. The result was a mixture which ranged from paring knives and can openers to clothes-hangers and luncheon cloths, including even glassware and silver. Refreshments, consisting of spiced grape juice, molasses cake and hard candy was served by the alumni members who were sponsored by Miss Doris Feeley, the National Alumni Officer. Last but not least was the packing of the basket of food which was given to the local welfare club for distribution.

Eloise Keller.

SIGMA SIGMA SIGNAL Society News ALLYNE FRYBERGER,

Editor

GREER-YOST Celestia Yost became the bride of F. E. Greer on February 8th at Sidney, Nebraska. The marriage is the culmination of a high school romance. Mrs. Greer was a Sophomore at Western State College, and editor of Sigma Sigma Chapter for this year. The young couple are at home to their many friends in Brush, Colorado.

* * * VALENTINE POT LUCK DINNER A valentine pot luck dinner was enjoyed by Sigma Sigma Chapter on February roth, at the chapter house. The feature of the evening

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was the exchanging of clever, original valentines which had been made by the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

* * * SIGMA SIGMA RUSH PARTY Sigma Sigma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha were hostesses at a beautifully appointed buffet dinner February 14th at the home of Ell~n Trevarthen. The dinner was given as a rush party. After the dinner the Sigma party attended the Pi Kappa Sigma open house.

TAU TAU CHAPTER NEWS Our last meeting before Christmas vacation terminated in a jolly old get-to-gether. We danced and ate and danced and kept people awake (they didn't mind) and yes-we exchanged gifts. It was more fun.

Mary Gayle Reece finished her work for her degree last semester and was very fortunate in securing an immediate position. She is teaching English and Music in the High School at Russel Springs, Kansas.

Stella Mupfer who became an Alpha Sig last year, returned to the campus this semester.

Winter Party Our first formal dance of the year was on Saturday, January 16.

We wanted to do something different for decoration and finally de-

The Coliseum-Tau Tau Chapter Hays, Kansas

THE PHOENIX. cided to have a "crystal ball." We had four big crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. In the exact center of the room was a huge crystal ball filled with balloons which were released during one of the da~ces. One end of the room was covered with a black hanging, on whtch we had the Alpha Sigma Alpha crest, in crystal. A spot light displayed the crest to a great advantage. 路 Colored spot lights played over the floor during the dances.

The decorations were simple but very effective.

Shirley Baird.

We had a bridge party at Wee Wee (Elinor) Winters the other night.

It wasn't the usual sort of bridge at all. It was the kind at which one bid then was requested to give his hand to the person on his left, or to leave his hand and go with the others to play the hands at the next table. It was a scream-or heart breaking-depending on how you take your bridge.

The Valentine theme was carried out.

Everyone had a lovely time.

CHI CHI CHAPTER NEWS Someone has said "The time we Americans most need a vacation is the day after vacation," and it was with this feeling that after our return from the always-to-be-remembered Xmas holidays we threw our bags into our rooms, made up our beds, and after talking incessantly until the wee hours of the next morning, we finally found time to sleep.

On January 15, our chapter _gave a dinner at the Food Craft Shop and much to our surprise, Eula Blakesley, an alumnus .from Kirksville, Mo., was the manager of this shop and gave us il brief talk. We were very glad to have the opportunity to meet an alumnus from one of our sister chapters and we hope to have her out to see us soon.

After this, there came a mysterious hush over most of us, a sudden desire to become intimately acquainted with the knowledge contained in text books, lectures and outlines in preparation for that one week's storm of finals. What a necessary evil-what a "weeding" period!

For, when registration for the second semester opening February first came, some Freshmen were missing, others wrgte for a second time on their schedules History I, Music Methods I, etc.

Now that we have survived "the mid-year slaughter," we turn to find our social calendar filled. On Tuesday evening, February 2, we held a rush party at the chapter house in honor of the new rushees.

It was in the form of a carnival. We had a fortune-teller, fish pond booth and et cetera. Our refreshments consisted of ice cream, cake and hot chocolate. We really had a grand time. And especially enjoyed the favors fished from the pond.

On Wednesday evening we had a theatre party at English Theatre

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On February 15, we held a party in honor of Saint Valentine, one of our patron saints. We had a program and refreshments consisting of chocolates and nuts were served. This is all that has happened to date but we are now looking forward to the George Washington Ball to be given February 22 by the Freshman Class and of course our pledges are well represented as various chairmen and committee members.

PHI PHI CHAPTER NEWS On January 9th Phi Phi chapter held its formal initiation for five girls. They were Grace Engelhart, Georgia Schulte, Mildred Hotchkin, Lucile Stewart, and Virginia Utz. Following the initiation a banquet was given at the Perrin Hall in honor of the new girls. After the banquet the chapter went in a body to the basketball game.

The alumn:e of Phi Phi chapter gave a Valentine bridge party on February 6th at the home of Ruth Harding. Those present were Mrs. Price, Mrs. Haggard, Miss Martindale, Elizabeth Bishop, Mary Margaret James, Evelyn Evans, Juanita Marsh, Ruth Harding, Karol Oliphant, Gertrude Wray, Hildred Fitz, Mary Wray Kurtz, Thesis Barbee, Irene Smith, Mary Elizabeth Jones, and Mrs. Thomas from the Alpha Beta chapter at Kirksville. The prize, a heart shaped box of candy, was won by Mary Elizabeth Jones. After the party Karol Oliphant, Juanita Marsh, Gertrude Wray, and Elizabeth Bishop stayed all night at the sorority house.

On Wednesday night, January 13, after the regular business meeting of the chapter the girls stayed at the house and played bridge.

The former pledges entertained the Sigma Sigma Sigma pledges with a bridge party at the sorority house on January 12th. Bridge was played at four tables. A deck of cards was given for first prize and a box of balloons as low prize.

Virginia Utz. The Green and White Peppers of M. S. T. C. made their annual trip with the basketball boys on January 16. They followed the. team across the state to Kirksville. Ten of the Alpha Sigma Alpha girls belong to the organization and made the trip.

After the ball game and dance given in the Kirksville gym, the Alpha Beta chapter entertained the Phi Phi _girls at a midnight luncheon given in their sorority house. It was wonderful to be together; singing sorority songs, dancing, and talking. We found their hospitality unexcelled. May we sincerely thank you, Alpha Beta chapter.

Gwenevere Wiley, a charter member, obtained her degree at the end of the winter quarter and is now teaching in the primary depart:, ment of the schools of Council Bluffs, Iowa. .

Grace Helen Goodsen.

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MARRIAGES Alpha Alpha: Dortha E. Wente to Peter Kirchner on February 8, I932.

Alpha Beta: Catherine Rolston to Dean Mitchell on October 3, I93I. Mildred Griffith to John Robertson on June 20, I93L

Epsilon Epsilon: Jean Craig to Hayden McElfresh on October I, I93L Doris Stewart to Wendell Wyatt on June 27, I93L Freda Greer to Harold Platt on October I8, I931.

Nina Gray to Everett Fish on May 29, I93L

Zeta Zeta: Harriet Oglesby to Arch Skelton on July. I, I93L Marguerite Van Meter to Walter Cooper on December 26, I93I. Elizabeth Farmer to Frank Hull on July 25, I93I. Marion Rau to Rolfe Ohlson on December I7, I93L

Lambda Lambda: Edith Miller to Harold E. Simpson on September 22, I93L Lillian Laycock to Clyde Jones on August 25, I93L Edna Fuller to Edwin Carr on June II, I93L Beth Pringle to Francis Deter on August 27, I930.

Lucile Walter to Byron Kingsolver, on May 29, I93L Helen Snider to Fred Garrington on August I, I93L

Pi Pi: Ruth E. Berner to William Chilman on November 25, I93L

Rho Rho: Fae Shafer to Robert Chenoweth on August 5, I93L

Sigma Sigma: Ida Miller to Allen Hansen on August 25, I93I.

Tau Tau: Carrie Fuller to Gilbert Rowland on November IS, I93I.

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CONVENTION ITINERARY Alpha Sigmas are indeed fortunate 路 to be able to turn to Miss Carol D. Pierce (Gamma Gamma Chapter) of Allen Tours, Inc., s8o Fifth Avenue, New York City, for aid in securing the finest possible convention transportation. All details of railroad tickets, etc., will be taken care of in Miss Pierce's office.

We are traveling the Santa Fe route. If there are enough delegates, a special section will be run for us from Chicago westward-we feel confident that there will be enough persons to make this possible. The probable itinerary will be as follows: Lv. Chicago, A. T . & S. F. Ry .. ... _......... __ . . ... 10:45 p.m., August 24 Ar. Kansas City, A. T. & S~ F. Ry. _... __ ... ... _.. .. 9 :40 a.m., August 25 Lv. Kansas City, A. T. & S. F. Ry ... .... .... ... __ ... . 10 :00 a.m., August 25 Ar. Denver, A. T . & S. F. Ry .. .. .... ... .. _. __.. ___ . 9:30 a.m., August 26 '

Lv. Denver, Rocky Mt. Trans. Co ..... __.......... _. 9 :35 a.m., August 26 Ar. The Chalets, Rocky Mt. Trans. Co ..... . . . .. . .... 1 :00 p.m., August 26

RATE Chicago to Estes Park and Return ... _. __ ..... ___.. __ .. _.. _.. _... _.$51.05 Pullman-Lower Berth, Round-Trip .. ___. _. _..... _.. .. .. ..... . .. __ 21.76 The rates from College Chapter to Estes Park and return will be published in the May issue.

It would indeed be splendid if our western delegates came in sufficiently large numbers to charter a section of a train eastward to Denver. Miss Pierce will gladly work out itineraries for the group in that section.

Now is the time for you to plan to take the special train at Chicago and join us at the bus in Denver! The days enroute will add just the proper flavor for convention spirit and will enable you to know many of the persons attending before the opening session at the Chalets on August 26th.

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THE CHALETS Special Convention Rates The Chalets are located at the foot of Mummy Range, three miles south of the village of Estes Park. The buildings are rustic in design and the atmosphere 路 is in keeping with the grandeur of the view.

The schedule of special convention prices represents a discount of 25 to 37Yz per cent from the established season rates.

Quotations for American Plan (includes room and board) per day per person are as follows: Double rooms with running water . .. . .. .... $4.50 Double rooms with bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 For non-resident guests the meal charges will be as follows: Breakfast ....... . . .. . . . . . . . . ... .... . . . ... $1.00 Luncheon Dinner Banquet All meals will be served in the main dining room. The convention delegates and guests will be specifically grouped.

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