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NOVEMBER 1916

Number One

CONTENTS THE CONVENTION OUR RECOGNITION PIN ANNOUNCEMENT EXTR'ORDINARY

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THE REVIVAL OF ZETA 22

GAMMA'S PIG PI KAPPA PHI PROGRESSIVE DATA FOR THE DIRECTORY MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES EDITORIALS

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ILLUSTRATIONS Library of University of North Carolina Emerson Stadium, University of North Caroli na Kappa Chapter Group—to x 5 Zeta Chapter Group—To 15

Frontispiece Frontispiece 13 16

Gamma Interior Views Jur Gamma Brothers

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EDITOR IN CHIEF WADE SMITH BOLT Otterbein, Indiana

BUSINESS MANAGER J. LAWTON ELLIS, JR. East North Ave. Atlanta, Georgia

Published at Otterbein, Indiana, by Wade Smith Bolt, Official Printer to#Pi Kappa Phi.

The Star and Lamp DIRECTORY OF THE

PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY Founded at College of Charleston, Charleston, S. C., December 10, 1904.

Incorporated under the laws of the State of South Carolina

GRAND CHAPTER GRAND PRESIDENT—JOHN DELORME CARROLL, Lexington, S. C. GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

VICE-PRESIDENT—DAVE HARDY, San Rafael, California.

SECRETARY—EDGAR R. W. GLYNN, Oxford, Georgia.

TREASURER--HERBERT LANGFORD, Columbia, S. C. HISTORIAN—W. D. CRAWFORD, Columbia, S. C. JOURNALIST—WADE SMITH BOLT, Otterbein, Indiana.

COUNCILOR—JoHN W. HYDRICK, Orangeburg, S. C. CHAPLAIN--PAUL SCHERER, Charleston, S. C.

SUPREME COUNCIL L. C. Frrrs, Luthersville, Ga.; CHESTER H. PROUTY, Richmond, Cal.

J. L. HENDERSON, Marion, N. C.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES Any active or alumnus chapter wishing to extend an invitation to the fraternity to hold its next (1918) convention with them should have such invitation in the hands of the Secretary by the opening of the sessions of our 1916 Convention in SA.vannah, that they may be accorded the proper consideration.

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The Star and Lamp

THE CONVENTION From the E. S. A.'s Viewpoint

It was definitely settled at the Convem i'm VI hich met in Atlanta in July, 1915, that the next Conven tion would go to Savannah, Georgia, and that the time would be duri ng the holidays. But the exact date of the meeting was not fixe d on account of there being no available information on hand as to just when the reduced railroad rates would be on. Thet-probabi lity is, at present, that the meeting will very closely follow the 25th of December, say the 26th, 27th and 28th. It is necessary that this be settled by the Supreme Council before it can possibly be give n out; but it will doubtless start on, the morning of the 26th . Those who attend may get the benefit of the reduction referred to.

The last day this reduction is effective is usually Christmas Day, and then it is lifted until Janurary 1st, which seems to be late to have a Convention as most of the men will need be back in coll ege by the 4th. But, as soon .as the Supreme Council can decide upon the matters, there will he an official notification sent to the chap ters and interested alumni may either address their chapters or ascertain directly from the Secretary or President.

This much IS CERTAIN and grows MORE CERTAIN as the time approaches—there is going to be a CONVENTION, a great big CONVENTION and a very impo rtant CONVENTION, pregnant with great possibilities for the interegts of ri K (I) and fraught with many vita l questions intimately connected with its immediate and future well being. The New Savannah Hotel will be Fraternity Headquart ers during the Convention. Very attr active rates have been secu red.

These, with the reduced railroad rates should make it possible for many members to attend who, having long promised themselv es a trip to a Convention, have been prohibited from fulfilling thei r promises on account of the exp ense involved.

Then, too, this Convention comes at a time when the problems of the active chapter are very pronouncedly present in the minds of their representatives. For months they .have been thin king, discussing and planning of and for the Convention, the part icular issues to be raised there,tand wanted legislation.

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The Convention Some chapters have ere now formulated and submitted to the sister chapters their ideas of the most urgent legislation needed at the approaching Convention. This is well. Thought and consideration are shown in such actions by the active men. The affairs which concern the fraternity at large concern them and no fraternity can long exist Nulfich does not consider the importance of the active chapter. For it is the active chapter which sustains the organization in the aggregate. Interest in and on the part of the active chapter should not be allowed to lag. It has been urged on the active chapters by the Supreme Archon, both in person and by correspondence, that they think it over, formulate and discuss such 'constitutional amendments as they feel are needed in the government of the fraternity. After doing this, submit the result to the other chapters for consideration and have in final shape at least a month prior to the Convention, ready for presenting in a more convincing style at the time of the meeting. It is'earnestly hoped by the officers of the fraternity that this may be strictly adhered to by all the chapters.

Some progressive legislation is to be expected. The affairs of the order cannot long remain passive, if there is to be improvement and expansion. Intensive measures must be perfected before any great extensive development can be acheived. This is fundamental, and should be borne in mind.

Now, men of H K (I), listen! Upon each one'of you depends the success in the developement of the fraternity, of the ultimate comprehensive attainment of its ideals! If you are not contributing your integral part, then you are not living up to your high vows.

If you are mindful of the vows you took, if you viewed your obligation to the fraternity with solemn speculation, then you will need no admonition to be present when the Convention is called to order.

When you realize (and you doubtless will some day, perhaps when it is too late) the wonderful opportunity you have of helping to perfect an organization which has for its 'cheif aim the moulding of the minds and morals of young men, inculcating principles which shall he their guiding stars through life, if there is the least of manhood in you, you will be willing, happy to make those sacrifices which are necessary. Render unto Ceasar the things that are Ceasar's. You'll (5)

The Star and Lamp be proud of the opportunity to lend your assistance to the solving of problems that are confronting the organization. If.you are concerned in the name you bear, and the name of the fraternity to which you belong, you will not rest until you have made your humble contribution, be it in word or deed, toward firmly esablishing the reputation of the fraternity as a true agency in uplifting the college life of America by seeing to it that H K 41) is worthy of such designation. And you will not be content until you have played • your individual, yet important, part in removing from the history of fraternity development the stigma which the fraternities themselves allowed to be placed there.

This is much more easily said than done. Only by consistent living and true principles can the proper ends be achieved by the,, active members. To the national organization the same thought should be given as to the chapter.

There is one very important item which should not be forgotten for one moment between this time and the Convention. That is the election of national officers, to serve for two ensuing years.

This is the most momentous action that will be taken at the Convention. They whom you place in office for the coming years will either advance or retard the progress and efficiency of !the organization.

Oh;they may all be good fellows and not intend to do anything that would be detrimental to the highest interests of ,'the order, but, unless they have the ability and the stick-to-itiveness along with their good intentions, they should not be selected. There are good men for each of the offices in the fraternity; men with experience. I venture the statement that it is a fact that an inexperienced man CAN NOT do the work of an executive officer in H K (I)! If you do not know who the eligible men are, get in touch with your sister chapers, and converse or correspond with your alumni members.

Perhaps they know. At any rate, give the matter careful consideration from this time until your mission in Savannah is completed.

And, rest assured that your time will be well invested.

Last, but of no less importance, remember that. YOU MUST make your arrangements to be there! That YOU MUST be there or you can not have your part in the excellent work that is to be done.

And, perhaps you will find, too, if you have never been to a Con-

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The Convention is quite vention (you know what to expect ,if you have) that there the ghout throu des perva phere a distinct and neat social atmos chapus vario the from men occasion. You will enjoy meeting the the Conters, and perhaps the banquet (on the second evening of forensic your h vention) will afford you the opportunity to matc capacity in friendly competition with them. enamed Whether the dates remain the same as tentatively afor ed beherein, or whether changed, each active chapter will be notifi e all are) fore the holidays. All interested alumni (and of cours or the Presmay communciate with the active chapter, the Secretary ine. the in magaz here elsew d foun ident, at the addresses to be ! nnah in Sava you with s Here's to shaking hand JOHN D. CARROLL, E. S. A. The Grand Secretary and the Convention. d.)

R. W. Gunn, Grand Secretary, failed to respon E. (Brother

Alpha is Ready. Are You. in SavanNews of the certainty of the Convention being held nnah is Sava ..

Alpha nah was received with delight by the Boys of to be sure is cities and one of the most beautiful of Southeastern are who (I) K ers of attractive to the delegates, alumni and memb to count themselves among those present. ation of at least Alpha is planning at present to send a deleg on to use every effort to four, and possibly more, and can be counted s in the history of II K 4). make this Convention the most momentou stly interested, and lookearne as We hope that all the chapters are ng many of the loyal meeti of n ing forward with as great expectatio that much must be ion minat Brothers. We will go with the deter development of the late stimu accomplished. May much be done to loftier fraternity ideals. that in the future her Alpha wishes to be well represented, so with pride. Come, fellow men may look back upon this Convention Convention ever held, in Pi Kaps and let us head for the grandest K (I) with true spirit of the Forest City. Every fellow bring the time. Alpha is ready.— him. Here's hoping for a record-breaking

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WILLIAM F. PEECKSON, Archon.

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The Star and Lamp Gamma Will Be There With the Glad Hand.

For months every active member of Gamma has been thinking of the part this chapter should play in the coming convention.

We wonder if all the Pi Kapps realize at what a financial disadvantage this lone western chapter is placed in sending a sufficient representation to a convention far across' the continent? And yet Gamma has a hat full of convention ideas to discuss sa we are going to Make a huge effort to "cut the buck."

To be definite, it looks as if Roy J. Heffner, '16, and Jo J. Tapscott,'1 8, will be in Savannah on opening day with a glad hand from Gamma. Our hope is that in the future it can be so arranged that we'll never have to miss another II K 11:0 Convention.

REV B. WHEELER, Archon.

(Epsilon and the Convention窶年o response.)

Zeta Will Have Hr Full Quota Zeta is looking forward to the Convention with great interest because this will be the first Convention at which we will have the priviledge of attending and meeting the Brothers of our Fraternity in one large group.

We expect to send our full quota of delegates to the Convention, but at the present time we can not state definitely who our delegates will be. Zeta representatives will attend on their own accord, as at the present time there is no money in the treasury with which to pay their expenses.

We know of no urgent legislation that need be enacted at this time. Our opinion is that the next Convention should meet with some active Chapter and give new life to the Chapter by the inspiration and help obtained through the Convention meeting with them.

At the Convention we hear the ideals of our fraternity from others, sand also gain practical ideas and adviceo that we have not learned for the solution of vexing problems. kll of the chapters should send their full quota of delegate; not only for the good of their own Chapter but for the good of the Fraternity as a whole. Those at the Convention should experience the essence of Fraternity life.

GEORGE W. BRUNSON, ArCh09.

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The Convention Eta Expects Great Things.

Eta's discussion of the Convention was of great interest and *e expect a full delegation and a royal good time. The men whom we expect there from Eta are: Bazemore, Daniel, Parham, Pemberton, and Sanders. From the interest shown last meeting I feel sure we will have a great time, and that much will be accomplished.

You ask that I state a few of the things I would like to see accomplished in this Convention. In the first place, I would like to see a regular date settled upon for 'the Convention, removing all doubt and uncertainty upon that question hitherto existing. Also I think the national treasury should assist, if not entirely pay the expenses of one delegate from each chapter to the convention, and let the chapter, or individual, take care of further delegation. I believe in this because I think it entirely right and proper that every chapter be represented in the legislation, doing away entirely and forever with the legislative power of all Sub-Rosa members; for these should be satisfied without legislation since they are satisfied to bear no financial obligations. If, for instance, the convention were in California, as it i& likely to be before long, I doubt if Eta would be represented by a single delegate; and I have no doubt that these delegates coming from the Pacific coast will feel the weight of expenses rather heavily. Furthermore I would like to see a uniform Ritual of Initiation among all chapters in a somewhat more substantial form than a dilapidated typed copy: four of these to be furnished without cost to each chapter and further copies furnished at a reasonable rate. Also, the By-Laws and Constitution should be printed, and as many as needed distributed among the chapters.

I believe also that a Membership Certificate should be furnished each member upon initiation, without cost; and that the National Assessment and National Monthly Dues should be greatly reduced or one or the other not required for at least the first term: but that whatever dues are settled upon be paid without delay by each man or chapter, or that steps be taken to curtail the privileges of such as fall short of the reasonable discharge of their duties. Co-operation and the full discharging of duty will, I believe enable the National Treasury to meet its obligations without pressing the chapters so much. I believe that the chapters should come into closer touch with

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The Star and Lamp the National Officers and with the working and planning of the different departments of the national organization, not necessarily by expensive and scarcely beneficial official visits, but by regular reports and letters exchanged with all ,departments at stated intervals. So that we would have some idea of what we have done, are trying to do; of what we have paid, must pay, and what becomes of it; so that the purport of all communication shall cease to be a call for money; for we will pay better when we knowl more, and are more interesed; and I feel sure a knowledge of what we are, and what we are trying to do, will awaken an interest in many who have never yet awakened to their advantages, much less, duties. Also, the duties of a department or office should be fully and well discharged by those holding such office, and the duties and obligations-not shifted from one officer, or department, to another.

I am deeply concerned with this convention and the effect upon the future of this Fraternity, and wish to do all in my power for beneficial legislation.

Most fraternally, EUGENE H. SANDERS. Iota Has a Kumber of Ideas to Present When the 1916 Convention meets in Savannah, in December, Iota will have several representatives present. Our Archon and at least two delegates will be there, and we are expecting several of our alumni to also meet us there. With this representation present Iota will do her part in making the 1916 Convention the best of those in ,the history of the Fraternity. This Convention should mean much to every Pi Kapp, and everyone who possibly can should be there. We should all,be willing to sacrifice at least three days of the Holidays for the Fraternity. As for the alumni, there is no excuse for their not be:ng there. Surely they can get away from work for the three dullest business days of the year. • There are several important issues to Mile up this year. One of these is the question of fraternity jewelers. We believe that the fraternity should have two or more official jewelers. We do not believe in limiting the business to one firm. Competition would give _us the best at a more reasonable cost.

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The Convention • Then, there is the question of expansion. We want about ten more chapters in the next five years, and we will have them—but, we must have the best, for our future depends upon the chapters we accept and the class of colleges we enter. The size of the college is not'of great importance—it is the light in which fraternities are held in the particular college; this should be looked into carefully in each and every case. The Supreme Chapter should appropriate a certain amount each year to be used as travelling expenses for the purpose of investigating locals in different clleges. One of the supreme officers, no matter how busy he might be, could make at least four trips a year to look over conditions and talk to the members of the locals of the various schools. In this way we could accomplish more than by mere correspondence and, if we accepted fifty per cent of those visited, we would have our two a year. Why shouldn't a young fraternity search for new chapters? A chapter puts forth an effort for members. There is no sitting around, waiting for someone to ask for membership. The rule should work as well in getting new chapters as in gettipg new. men.

We also think that the office of Business Manager of The Star and Lamp should be combined with some other office, preferably the Secretary or the Treasurer. This is the case in five fraternities— a number combine the Editor and the Manager. One of these systems should be used, for we believe that better results could be obtained than with the present system.

Last, but not.least, we should all think of good material for new officers, for we are given to understand that several of the present officers will not accept their offices again, owing to their being overburdened with other work. The men we elect will guide the fraternity for two years, and we must be careful to get not only loyal and zealous workers, but min who will reflect credit upon the fraternity—for our fraternity is judged in other fraternity circles by the men who hold our Supreme Chapter offices. Think of this and have some one in mind definitely for each office.

We wish all brothers a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to greeting all of you at the meeting of the Supreme Chapter in Savannah.

J. L. Ews, JR., Archon. '

The Star and Lamp Kappa Places Arguments for Next Convention at Charlotte.

As we all know, our next Convention is to be held in Savan7 nab, Georgia, during the Christmas holidays. The one previously held, in 1915, in Atlanta, has been discussed considerably and much has been written of the glory of it. The Convention before that was held at the Isle of Palms, near Charleston, South Carolina.

It has been sevetal years since North Carolina has had the pleafure of entertaining the Convention Pi Kapps. We North Carolinians want it again. We want our brothers to see the "Old North State." We want the Fraternity to see what we are doing.

We now have three active chapters, and they are active in every sense of the word. Georgia has three active chapters and they have

entertained the Convention twice in succession.

We want all of our brothers to think this matter over and see if they cannot decide with us that North Carolina is entitled to the next Convention. Letters are being sent to every chapter, asking their support in this, and we hope that we may have the pleasure of entertaining next time.

The next question which arises is, "What city in NOrth Carolina would be the proper city ,for our Convention)" My answer to kids question is, "Charlotte, the Queen City." It is the most central point for our Fraternity, for it is equally convenient for the bulk of our chapters, which are in the South.

We have about fifteen alumni in Charlotte and we are proud of the fact that no city can boast of more. I shall enumerate a few facts showing the importance of Charlotte.

"Charlotte is the Capital of Mecklenburg County and center of the biggest hydro-electric development in the United States.

"It has four railroads, sixty-two daily passenger trains, diverging in eight different directions "It ig the home of the Southern Bell Telephone Company for the Piedmont Section, with over 200 operatives. Largest telephone exchange between Washington and Atlanta. '"Charlotte has an estimated population of 50,000

and there are 450,00Q people within a radius of 50 miles.

"Eight banks with loans of over $12,000,000.

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KAPPA CHAPTER-1915 right) : Brooks, Perdew, Sutton, Marsh, Bryan.

Top Row (left to Young.

Bottom Row: Cook, Harper, Tennent, R. L. Young, A. E. Adams, Currie, Perry, Howell, Griffin, not in picture.

The Star and Lamp "Water supply one of the finest in the world, with a reserve capacity of 50,000,000 gallons per day.

"Annual payroll of cotton mills alone, nearly $2,000,000.

"Charlotte has splendid educational facilities; one military school; two schools for boys; Queens College for Women. .

"Charlotte has a large number of splendidly stocked high-class retail stores, and from their varied stocks anyone can easily supply his or her particular requirements.

"Has sixty-seven miles of paved and macadamized streets. Over 300 miles of macadam in .the county.

"One of the largest telegraphic centers south of New York City. The Western Union Telegraph Company works 115 circuits to 516 points out of;Charlotte.

They employ 135 people and have a monthly payroll of $12,500. Charlotte is the principal relay point, and the headquarters of the Sixth District, which embraces the Carolinas."

This matter shall be brought up at the Convention and we do . hope that all of the chapters can agree with -us that "Charlotte's the Place."

- Our fifteen alumni are prepared to show 4rou as fine a time as you can get anywhere in the United. States. Our excellent streets nid ft:fe country roaes make autoinobiling fine; we have the cars there for you. The Southern Manufacturers Club and Country Club, as well as the hatelS,- have excellent dance floors, and we have the ladies for such occasions.

The climate of charlotte is fine. The seashores and mountains are summer attractions, but no place excels Charlotte in the winter, especially around Christmas time.

Let its all speak up at the Convention, and ask that Charlotte be the place for our next Convention. What do you say?'

H. G. HARPER, JR., Kappa,'17.

(No Art!cle on Convention Subject from Lambda.)

Boys of Mu are in Earnest about the Results.

As the- time for the Convention approaches Mu wants to join with every chapter in a sincere and hearty interest to further the great ideas and ideals of our Fraternity.

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The Convention There are numbers of. ways in which thig interest can be had.

Also, there are numbers of ways in which this interest can be changcd into a live aggressiveness. Mu suggests that the greatest need to H K (F now is the need of more chapters, both active and alumni. We must expand. There is only one way to expand creditably, and that is for every member of our Fraternity to lend an influence toward creating a sentiment strong enough to convince the persons who have this in charge that there is a great need. There must be enthusiasm; there must be life; there must be "pep." If there is not a well-balanced combination of these attributes, our fraternity life will approach its doom, and final failure.

Let every delegate go to the Convention with the slogan, "Expansion and Life," on his lips and within his soul.

Mu does not mean to contend that our success is dependent upon the number of chapters we have, but she does mean to assert that the larger we make K (I), and the more national she becomes, the more stimulus we will have toward a glowing success.

We expect to send at least two or three delegates to Savannah. Let every Pi Kapp get ,the old Pi Kapp spirit, and contribute his share in making this Convention a credit to itself and an inspiration to greater things.. How about it, fellows?

TIIE BOYS OF MIL

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Nebraska wil.be Strong in Spirit, if Not in Numbers Nebraska is going to be at the convention and is going to be

there strong. Archon. Landers will represent us and the heart-felt interest of every Nebraska Pi Kapp goes with him.

We welcome the opportunity to meet in convention with our sister chapters and there strengthen our bonds of friendship with Pi Kapps afar and near. We hope that the subject of chapter extension in the Middle West will be discussed, and there is a definite action toward establishing a nucleus of chapters sufficiently far west to some day bring the convention nearer home to us will be taken.• We are all busy thinking what we can do and say at the convention that will be helpful. We hope to gain inspiration there that will enable us to grow stronger locally and help us to develop into what we should be as a pillar in the Temple of K (1).

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LELAND G. LANDERS, '17.

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KAPPA CHAPTER-1915 Top Row (left to right): Brooks, Perdew, Sutton, Marsh, Bryan. g.

Bottom Row: Cook, Harper, Tennent, R. L. Young, A. E. Youn e. in pictur not n, Griffi Adams, Currie, Perry, Howell,

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The Star and Lamp "Water supply one of the finest in the world, with a reserve capacity of 50,000,000 gallons per day.

"Annual payroll of cotton mills alone, nearly $2,900,000.

"Charlotte has splendid educational facilities; one military school; two schools for boys; Queens College for Women.

"Charlotte has a large number of splendidly stocked high-class retail stores, and from their varied stocks anyone can easily supply his or her particular requirements.

"Has sixty-seven miles of paved and macadamized streets. Over 300 miles of macadam in the county."One of the largest telegraphic ,centers sbuth of New York City. The Western Union Telegraph Company works 115 circuits to 516 points out of Charlotte.

They employ 135 people and have a monthly payroll of $12,500. Charlotte is the principal „rel int, and .the headquarters of .the Sixth. District, . wi ubrtices the Carolinas."

This matter shall be brought up at 11 nventioa,"-and we do live that all of the chapters can agree w1us that "Charlotte's the Place."

• Our fifteen alumni are prepared to show you as .fine a time a„s you can getanywhere in the Un4ed - States. .)tir. excellent streets p.11:1 inte cot ti roaes inal e auttlikpabiling_ fine; we have the cars there for you. The Sou-thern.NraAufacturers Club and Country Club, as well as tl 10;4-lave 'excellent'-dance floors, and we have the ladies for such.• mons.

- The climate 0 charlotte is -fine. The seashores and mountams are -timmer tions, but no place excels Charlotte in the winter,,especially aond Christmas time.

Let tus all speak up at the Convention, and ask that Charlotte be the place for our next Convention. What do you say?

H. G. HARPER, JR., Kappa,'17. (.Vo Art!'cic on Convention Subject front Lambda.)

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Boys of Mu are in Earnest about the Result.s.

As the time for the Convention approaches Mu wants to join with every chapter in a sincere and hearty interest to further the great ideas and ideals of our Fraternity.

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The Convention There arc numbers of ways in which this interest can be had.

Also, there are numbers of ways in which this interest can be changcd into a live aggressiveness. Mu suggests that the greatest need to H K (I) now is•the need of more chapters, both active and alumni. We must expand. There is only one way to expand creditably, and that is for every member of our Fraternity to lend an influence toward creating a sentiment strong enough to convince the persons who have this'in charge that there Is a great need. There must be enthusiasm ; there must he life; there must be "pep." If there is not a well-balanced combination of these attributes, our fraternity life will approach its doom, and final failure.

Let every delegate go to the Convention with the slogan, "Expansion and Life," on his lips and within his soul.

Mu does not mean to contend that our success is dependent upon the nmnber of chapters we have, but she does mean to assert that thelarger we make fl K 4), and the more national she becomes, the more stimulus we will have toward a glowing success.

We expect to send at least two or three delegates to Savannah: Let every Pi Kapp get the old Pi Kapp spirit, and contribute his share in making this Convention a credit to itself and an inspiration to greater things. How about it, fellows?

THE Boys or Mu. Nebraska wil be Strong in Spirit, if Not in Numbers Nebraska is going to be at the convention and is going to be there strong. Archon Landers will represent us and the heart-felt interest of every Nebraska Pi Kapp goes with him.

We welcome the opportunity to meet in convention with our sister chapters and there strengthen our bonds of friendship with Pi Kapps afar and near. We hope that the subject of chapter extension in the Middle West will be discussed, and there is a definite action toward establishing a nucleus of chapters sufficiently far west to some day bring the convention nearer home to us will be taken.

We are all busy thinking what we can do and say at the cons vention that will be helpful. We hope to gain inspiration there that will enable us to grow stronger locally and help us to develop into what we should be as a pillar in the Temple of 11 K 4).

LELAND G. LANDERS, '17.

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The Zeta Photo

THE PHOTO OPPOSITE • is of Zeta Chapter of ri K (I) and was taken for last year's Wofford Annual. Several of the Zeta men at present are thus not in the group. The men presented in this group are:

A. N. BRUNSON, JR. H. B. CARLISLE, JR.

J. J. BURNETT, JR.

G. C. ADAMS R. M. EDENS

W. E. EASTERLING

G. W. BRUNSON

W. EADDY

J. L. BENNETT, JR. R. T. FI.ETCHER

T. A. BLAKELY

J. T. HUGGINS

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The Star and Lamp Xi Has a Real Live-Wire Conception Some wise "gink" once got away with words to this effect: "As babes we need to drink of milk alone, and only as we get older can we take more solid food into our systems." This applies, to a great extent, to Xi's situation, and the part we should play at the Convention which is to be held at Savannah. No one knows better than we do that our place is the humblest of'the lot. Our experience in local fraternity work has been radically different from that which we feel as a member of H K We had thriven for three years as a local, our outlook no larger than the college we were in, and a responsibility entirely negligible. When a member or two graduated, we saw fit to add one or two new men, and thus our membership was a constant, though limited, number. In one sense this had its advantages. It led to great solidarity in friendship, and the enjoyable times were not a few. One by one we added a few standards, but there was not a great deal of "pep" shown in keeping up to them until the past year. Then, the idea of a national fraternity assumed large proportions. We began to awaken, to realize that as a member of a national we would have responsibilities, our oulook would necessarily become wider, and the bonds of fellowship much more strongly emphasized. You know the rest. Last May we became Pi Kapps. But that was not all. We continued to read in TIIE STAR AND LAMP th6 fine expressions of cordial welcome: Then we discovered that at last we were destined to become important cogs in a great machine.

You ask, now that we babes have begun to drink the milk of fraternal endeavor, what relation will Xi bear. to the Convention?

In answer, brothers, we can only ask you to wait and see. But, do not judge us too severely!' We are young in the work; we hardly know, ourselves, what we are going to do. But, rest assured in this: the man, or men, who represent us, will watch with open eyes.

They expect to learn, they hope to realize. From personal interviews with every chapter representative they will learn' just what each and every experienced chapter is doing, and they expect to make use of every constructive idea or suggestion that may occur.

Our purpose is for upbuilding, our desire for a beginning and a sound policy of action. In this sense we are selfish, but only insofar that we may catch the spirit of national fraternity work.

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The Convention Then again, from another point of view, we are not "all baby."

Rest assured, our men are supposed to have a little gray matter resting under their craniums, and we do not expect to be a bunch of dummies. We do not suppose for one minute that all the other chapter representatives have hard-binding mortgages on thoughts and the expressions of thoughts. Nor do we imagine that they are brain trusts and infallible. On the other hand, we realize that we tare an integral part of the Convention, and hope to become thoroughly interested in every idea that is brought forth. We have no intention of being "fresh or obnoxious," please excuse us, but we suspect that the other men hope to hear our ideas, too.

The greatest thing in the Convention, to our minds, is the gettogether spirit and the pull-together spirit. We hope to witness a thorough realization of both of these. We would like this, our first Convention, to be a record-breaker and history-maker for all that will tend to better H K 4). We wish to get in the swim. We want to help get-together and help pull-together. We expect to learn much, and, probably by some fortune, a measly idea of ours may set the buneh to thinking. At any rate, you will find us heartily in earnest in the endeavor to make the Convention a howling success.

May it be a Convention of good, solid deeds and worthy attempts, and may the "pep" to be manifested inspire every chapter to finer and better work, that the name of II K (I) may take a deservedly high rank among the fraternities of the world.

H. G. PFLum, JR., Xi.

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The Star and Lamp OUR RECOGNITION PIN Kappa It is with keen interest that the writer notes that Pi stride a is think, I Phi now has an official recognition pin. This, i Alumn our If ity. towards becoming a better and larger fratern him. see you when are supplied with these pins, you will know one you are.

You will know you have a friend and brother where man with We ought to adopt some method of supplying every to the iber!

-subscr life every one of these pins. A X E gives one to , at unable are men our magazine, but this is too exclusive. Some of X A an see you the outset,, to pay the life subscription fee. When sublife a is E recognition pin, you may well know that the wearer the magascriber to the magazine. We want our men Ito support we want zine—it is one of the vital parts of the Fraternity; but every Pi Kapp to have a recognition pin.

A plan, which I wish to suggest, is that the different chapters g in their present each senior with one of these pins at the last meetin ity. He fratern senior year. Then the man would feel closer to his to aid would remember their thoughts about him and do much more his chapter. Many men, when they graduate, feel that their duty think to their chapter and Fraternity has been completed? They man No not. is it but e, machin college the Fraternity is only a mind in bear should He ity.

Fratern or should forget his chapter rs that, although he has gone from the midst of them, his brothe with ng watchi are and him upon ed center ts though still have their eager eyes to see what he is doing.

I think this is the most effective way we can supply every man more with a pin. The cost is small and the chapters never have year. a than four or five Seniors Kappa Chapter is now considering this and there is little doubt but that we will adopt this method of supplying our men with pins. r of We want to know each other and we want every other membe are. rs brothe other the and we who K (I) to know We hope other chapters will join in with us and adopt this Mme method—or, better still, how about bringing the matter before the whole convention and asking a general adoption by the Fraternity?

With every man co-operating with our officers, the prospect do for future progress and developement is very promising. Let's Kappa.

JR., R, HARPE G. H. things, boys.

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Announcement Extr'ordinary 4

ANNOUNCEMENT EXTR'ORD1NARY In due season the following most welcome letter came from the E. S. A. to the Editor. Brother Carroll is offering an inducement to Pi Kaps to exert their mental capacities.

Mr. Wade S. Bolt, Eminent Supreme Journalist, Otterbein, Indiana.

My dear Wade: Will you be good enough to print for me the following announcement in the columns of TIIE STAR AND LAMP. I should rather it reach the chapters this way

than by personal communication, as I feel that all good things should go to the men through the magazine.

Yours most fraternally, JOHN D. CARROLL, Eminent Supreme Archon.

Lexington, S. C. October 14, 1916 Announcement It is with great pride and pleasure that I have noted the scholarship averages attained by some of the chapters of Pi Kappa Phi. In order to stimulate the work of each chapter and to encourage a friendly rivalry among them all, I have decided to offer, and do hereby offer, to the Chapter making the highest general scholarship average for the season of 1916-17, a loving-cup to be kept in possession of the chapter during the succeeding session.

And should any chapter win the cup for three successive years, it shall become and remain the popery of such chapter.

The rules for determining the basis for grading will be published in a subsequent igsue.

- The cup will not be a pretentious or massive piece, but such an one as to amply do credit to the chapter which will house it.

The session has just begun. There is plenty of time for work. But, delay today, postponement until tomorrow, may ruin your chances. Now • is the accepted time.

Here is to you!

Most fraternally, JOHN D. CARROLL, Eminent Supreme Archon.

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The Star and Lamp THE REVIVAL OF ZETA A year ago the Board of Trustees of WOFFORD announced that they had decided to allow Greek Letter Societies to be re-instated at WOFFORD. Because of Anti-Fraternity movement in the early '90's fraternities were prohibited in the College in 1906. Since that time it has been the desire of the fraternity men to have them reinstated, and numerous petitions were sent to the Board. All was seemingly of no avail, unil last year, when the decision was reversed and now WoFFmu) has Greek Letter Societies.

A group of students immediately petitioned for the renewal of the charter of Zeta Chapter of H K 4). Eight young men were ,gathered together as charter members. The night of January 22, 1916 was set as the night for the installation. Brother Herbert Langford came up from Columbia and acted as Installing Officer.

Brothers John D. Carroll (E. S. A.), John D. Hamer, R. E. Moody and Bobo Burnett were present to assist. The eight men who were bound by the fraternal ties on that night were: G. C. Adams, J. L. Bennett, Jr., R. M. Edens, R. T. Fletcher, G. W. Brunson, W. E, Easterling, J. T. Huggins and J. J. Burnett, Jr. Since that time we have initiated the following: H. B. Carlisle, Jr., A. N. Brunson, Jr., T. A. Blakely, A. B. Rivers, W. E. Breeden, J. L. Langford, F. J. Kinney, Jr. and W. Eaddy. We have men who are leaders in every phase of college activity.

On page sixteen is a photo of a portion of our chapter. As the photo was taken and made for the Wofford Annual it does not present all of our men.

J. J. BURNETT, JR.

GAMMA'S PIG In the latter part of last semester a genius of the fraternity made a motion that we buy a pig, and that every time a lady called a member over the phone he should pay nickel into this pig bank.

The motion passed. For a few days the returns were large and it looked as tho we were starting along the road to prosperity at a fifty-yard sprinting gait. Several of the members did not know that they were, such social hounds until the pig entered our house.

But, alas! as is the case with most speedy starts, our financial boom

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Pi Kappa Phi Progressive fell with a crash. Possibly the brothers suddenly became unpopular with the co-eds, or possibly-their mothers and sisters left town.

But the fact remains that the pig's financial boom stopped and the "frosh" grew fat from the lack of phone hopping. Deposits lessened to a few cents a: week. Gamma was financially ruined.

This semester another "wise one" came along. Seeing that pig bank was doing very little business, he proposed that every time a man was late to meals he should also deposit a nickel. Altho we have never reached our former financial status, we now have a comfortable income, and the pig gives us enough money to buy music for the piano. It might also be mentioned that we sit down to meals with little fear of interruption and that almost every body is on time. The pig showed us how to enjoy a good meal. Leave that part to a pig.

J. D. STOCKTON, 18.

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PI KAPPA PHI PlkOGRESSIVE

Pi Kappa Phi is no longer an infant. The fraternity has passed from helpless infancy through growing childhood and today stands at the beginning of the period of adolescence. Every child that comes into the world has the right to live and grow. He furthermore, has the right to.demand parental protection and careful training. In the adolescent stage the boy must have especial care, for it is here that he either makes or mars a career. He must be taught to acquire those habits- which make a full developed and allround manhood. The boy must be allowed to grow. He must be • made.to grow.

Pi Kappa Phi, the adolescent, has a just claim to grow and expand. The Convention which is like the council of father and mother where the needs of their growing child are prayerfully discussed, is soon to meet. What kind of a provision shall be made for the growth of the child, II K 41)? Kappa Chapter wants to see provisions made for special supervision of the extension of the Fraternity. What we have in mind is that a man shall be provided by the convention to increase the chaper roll. He shall preferably be a whole time man and paid by the Fraternity, for one year if not

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The Star and Lamp longer. We are not advocating hasty or shallow expansion or expansion for expansion's sake, but we believe the growth of the fraternity should be intelligently looked after just as much as a true father should look after the growth of his child. Our chapter roll is not (in numbers) one that easily attracts the petitioner. We must make this child a man that will attract attention. In the home the father watches and directs the development of the child. If that is the principle in our greatest institution, then could it not be applied to ours?' Can we, we will do it?

R. L. YOUNG, Kappa, '18.

DATA FOR THE DIRECTORY Although the Eminent Supreme Archon has written numerous letters and made repeated personal requests that the Historians of the active chapters send in to him a complete list of their members, past and present, as data for the new directory he is attempting to issue, there are yet several chapters that have neglected to respond. Unless the directory can be made comprehensive there is little use to spend money on it, so the delinquent chapters (they know who they are) are once more urged to see that their Historian complies and sends in without further delay, a'complete list of members, giving full names, dates of initiation and the records of any honors gained in college. Also their present vocations and addressses. Some of this information may already be on file in the office of the Eminent Supreme Historian, but to duplicate is not always to corroborate, and errors in his records may be detected in this manner.

If you are interested in your chapter having a full list of mem- ' bers in this directory, you certainly should take pride in the accuracy and correctness of your fraternity records. To this end you are once more urged to see that the material for your chapter is sent in

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MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES

There is now a full stock of the long-delayed membership certificates on hand, and arrangements for satisfactory engrossing have been completed. If you have not received you certificate, have

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The Star and Lamp the secretary of your chapter correspond with the Eminent Supreme Historian at once. Remember, YOUR FULL NAME and the DATE OF YOUR INITIATION, as well as the name of your chapter must be furnished before the certificate can be issued.

GOOD-STANDING CARDS

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Editorials EXPRESSIONS FROM THE EDITORS Convention's coming.

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O 0 It will be a great Convention!

O 0 going! are The rest of the fellows O 0 Think of those good old hand-shakes!

O 0 And the good times, and talks, as well!

O 0 unenthusiastics! blooded cold Warm up, you O 0 The editor is absolutely wild to board the cars.

O 0 Drink ice water, live wires. Hold down your fever.

O 0 means to you and to II K 1.

Convention the Think of what O 0 We will need all the enthusiasm and pep you have,' boys.

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This will be your opportunity to present your ideas for consideration.

O 0 Do not stay at home and then complain at the legislation after the Convention.

O 0 You are an important part of the Fraternity, if you wish to be.

Make yourself important.

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The Star and Lamp This issue of the magazine is veritably a Convention 'special.

We want a Great Convention.

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There are so many points that should be brought up. Let Us enumerate a few of our ideas.

O 0 The Life SubScription Plan for THE STAR AND LAMP is one of our pet hobbies. Think about it seriously.

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There are changes which could be made as regards the control of our magazine. You will hear of them soon.

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We should have a standardized, regulation printed ritual, to be as carefully and thoughtfully used as in general fraternal orders.

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We should have a fraternity song book, and the editor has an economical and practical plan to present. One that will appeal to all and plead for itself.

O 0 • We could be more susceptible to investigation by petitioning bodies, as well as college authorities, if we possessed a Declaration of Princicples, setting forth our general ideals and standards.

A Treat from Brother Odgers, Next Issue It is just three or four days until the lines of this page will be speeding thru the mails to our readers, but we must steal a bit of space to give you a very welcome announcement. have in our possession a great treat for you, to be served in the next issue of the magazine. As you all know, Brother George Odgers, Nu '16, went the past summer to Rangoon, Burma„ India, where he is at present employed as Headmaster of one of the largest schools in Asia. We requested Brother Odgers, before he left America, to write for THE STAR AND LAMP an account of his voyage. He promised to conform to our request, and more, to contribute an article in a later issue narrating his experiences in India. We have read the article just received* Fellows, it is great! Brother Odgers is a very enthusiattic Pi Kapp. He possesses those qualities, which if common

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Editorials in to every member of our fraternity, would place us at the front Kapp Pi of our some that wish only We Greek Letter ranks. brothers might read the inspiring letters that Brother Odgers has is 27 written us. Write him a letter, you who can. His address find not may he y Possibl India.

Creek Street, Rangoon, Burma, sincere and true his for vouch will an opportunity to reply, but we Pi Kapp appreciation.

The Recongition Pin of H K (I) The recognition pin of Pi Kappa Phi is the latest addition to its list of wearable insignia. The pin is of neat design and of modest size. The scheme is a gold student's lamp in outline, with a white state mounted thereon giving at once the two most prominent emhems of the order, and also the fraternity colors. Being thus composed of the m6st familiar, the most recognizable of the emblems of the fraternity, it is literally a recognition pin. The pin is made for lapel wear, where it will always be in plain view.

To secure one of these pins it is necessary for the recorde of your affiliation with the fraternity to be on file in the office of the Eminent Supreme Historian. That is, the date of your initiation the name of your chapter, and your name in full. This is to assist the Eminent Supreme Historian in perfecting the records of his office. Since these buttons, or pins, can be secured through.no one is else, you need not think you can get one unless this information alis it that chapter local your thruogh ned furnshed or it is ascerai ready filed in the office of the Eminent Supreme Historian.

As is familiar to all members, the present Eminent Supreme Historian is Brother W. D. Crawford. His address is Box 506, Columbia, South Carolina.

The recognition pins are numbered consecutively, and your name is registered against the number on the back of your pin. So, in case it is ever lost, you can recover it without trouble if it is returned to the fraternity.

The Beginning The beginning is the most important part--unless it is the end.

What man, who has ever attended college, does not remember the strain of the first few weeks窶馬ot to mention the first few days

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Editorials and nights, especially the nights? We arc almost persuaded to think there is no more momentous period in a boy's life than his first few months in college. How important is the making of his first friends! How important is the process of getting the proper conception of the meaning of college life, of fitting himself into the general scheme cf things, all in the proper way! We believe that the course of one's whole after life may be pointed and directed just here. So the fraternity should get hold of the freshman in the beginning.

And how about the beginning of fraternity membership? We snail never forget the impression we received of what it means ti,

on the night of our initiation We felt that be a member of H K worth while, for we had to pay a great something we must be getting we judge, the new members take than quicker deal for it. Much our measure. We dare say that the average member forms his fraternal attitude pretty well from the first two meetings he attends.

How very important, then, it is that the new men should be looked after; that care should be taken and labor spent that they may find themselves in the proper relationship to the fraternity; that they have a vision of its high purpose, and that they feel at least something of the loyalty it inspires. When new men attend a meeting where there is little law and order, where there is little respect shown for officrs of the fraternity, and at which not more than half the members are present, they most likely get the idea they are in the wrong bunch—at best they can feel only a poor kind of enthusiasm.

Then, there is the case of the new chapter. We firmly believe that the future of a chapter depen-ls largely on the nature of the installation and upon the personality of the installing officer. Let us illustrate. A bunch of fine young fellows, live members of a live club, who wish to enter a fraternity. They do not know exactly what they want, but finally decide upon Pi Kappa Phi. Their expectation and enthusiasm run high. They make their plans and, at last, the long expected night arrives. And what next? The thing comes off and the new chapter is either disappointed, luke warm, not enthusiastic, or it is in high spirits, full of love, loyalty and hope. Like installing officer and his work, like chapter.

Yes, the psychology of the beginning is very important. Let EDWARDS, Sigma, '10. us keep it in mind.

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The Star and Lamp The Convention When this magazine is read by its subscribers the Convention will be but a few days distant. We are earnestly hoping that it may be possible for us to attend. Circumstances may arise to the contrary. But, even tho we may not be so highly privileged, this is to be a Convention of accomplishments, where men will meet with an even greater determination than before to strive to use this convention to the greatest possible advantage in developing the fraternity.

If we are accurate in memory, committees were apointed at the last convention, in Atlanta, to formulate a nick-name, whistle, and the like. Of course, we have a nick-name at the present, but there is a better. Some brother has it in mind. We have a whistle, but there might be some one with a more appealing "tune." That will be a‘minor affair, however.

Many ideas, many suggestions, many plans, all may be brot up for consideration. The wheat can be separated from the chaff, the best ideas from the least important, and by dint of earnest endeavor and applied sincerity, we shall emerge from the Convention a better and stronger fraternity. What have you, what has your chapter to offer?

The sessions will be brief, tho it may seem that in three days a great deal should be accomplished. It needs must be brief,, and in order that we may acquire the more for our efforts, would it not be well to jot down the ideas that we expect to advocate then?

In the Convention articles on previous pages you have read of .many of the matters that will be. brot before you. Many of these coincide with our opoinions. There is but little that we shall have to offer besides. But, we'll be there with plenty of steam in our boiler, if it is possible.

A Mere Matter of Condensation and Economy The lack of department heads and the condensation of the Exchange Department into mere notes and items that have been jotted down here and then while reading the exchanges are marked changes which you will note in this issue. Paper is "higher than Haman" and we have condensed into fifty-six pages that which we (30)

Editorials might have allotted seventy-two pages at former times and under a former condition of affairs. While we do not wish to operate the publishing of THE STAR AND LAMP along "cheap-skate" lines, we are very desirous of giving the most magazine possible for the least money. There are so many channels into which the money of the College man is diverted that we realize that it is out duty to make a saving here and a saving there for the sake of our chapters. There will be a day when our chapter list will be so strong as to permit of less rigid regard for economy in the publishing of our magazine.

A Revival of Halftones

- In the Gamma Chapter letter in our last issue there was a suggestion that the chapters should.supply the editor with halftone views, groups and the like more freely. There was a result. You will note that we have seven pages of such ornamentation in this issue. And, furthermore, we have a page ready for the next issue.

Send them in, fellows. Let us have photos of your groups, rooms, halls, houses, college campus, anything that would be of interest. A guarantee to your college authorities that the halftone will be returned in Al condition should procure halftones of your college easily. And, believe us, we will return them to you in good condition. Send halftones well-wrapped in corrugated paper or a cardboard binder that will protect them. Be sure to cover the face of the plates with tissue paper or book paper of soft texture. The utmost care in wrapping will prevent scratching of the printing surface.

Who Will Emulate the Example of the E. S. A. Where is the brother alumnus who is willing to offer a substantial prize or premium for the best chapter letter sent in to the magazine during the session? Do not all speak at once, for there are other ways in which you can serve the fraternity, if you but pause a moment and think. Such an offer would stimulate journalistic tendencies and improve the general get-up of the chapter letters. Certainly there are many alumni who have wished for an opportunity to render such a service to the fraternity. Here it is!

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The Star and Lamp Communicate with the editor-in-chief and authorize the announce ment of such an offer. Do not let all of your model intentions fall flat.

Brother John D. Carroll has done the fraternity a great good in offering a scholarship cup and we are hopeful that the rivalry between the chapters for the possession of the same will be so keen that in years to come it may he said that no chapter has lost the cup by a discouragin-; margin. Long live the Carroll Cup in the history of H K 43.

Into, or Out of. Which?

Seven years have winged on sinced the editor has known the joys of the association and fellowship of his Sigma brothers. Those days are gone, past history, remote. Yet, as we indulge in reminiscence, we rejoice that we stepped into and not out of the better experiences. There arc many advantages afforded the active that the alumnus lacks, but the life of an alumnus, as regards his fraternity, is that which he makes it. And, there is a reward for each and every endeavor--,altho seemingly unseen at the time of the action, possibly.

It grieves a loyal fraternity man to admit that there is such a great percentage of the fraternity men who graduate out of and pass out of the life with which they were allied and from which they gained so much while in the active student sphere. The alumni of H K ID are no exceptions to the rule, in either sense. Often the chapter is at fault. Too often the individual is at fault.

Would that a plan might be formulated at the Convention, whereby life subscriptions to THE STAR AND LAMP may be placed within the reach of all of the alumni. Rather than to be pestered each year with a call for subscription money, the alumni can pay a life subscription, either in installments or in one payment, which will place the worry with the management. Such a worry would be gladly accepted as a duty for the sake of the fraternity.

A life-subscriber alumnus offers two-fold advantages to the fraternity. The interest at four per cent, upon a life subscription of fifty dollars would equal the present subscription rate of the magazine. This would be a regular, fixed income into the publication fund, leaving the original amount of the life-subscription in-

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Editorials tact to be paid into an endowment fund, aid-fund, or some useful channel upon the death of a member. That would be the financial and would keep more thoroly in touch with the fraternity. Some of life-subscription would be certain to make his whereabouts known, and would keep mre thoroly in touch with the fraternity. Some of our alumni are lost to the fraternity and, to their chapter. A mailing list is easily changed, and fifty dollars is a good incentive to be on the lookgut for. Will we accomplish this?

The Inter-Fraternity Conference The eighth annual meeting of the Inter-Fraternity Conference was held at the University Club, New York 'City, on Saturday, the second of December. Approvimately one-hundred fifty delegates, representing thirty-five fraternities, attended. There were several important committee reports, vital to the life of fraternities. This information we should have enjoyed "absorbing" but we have our hands full with getting out this issue and getting ready to attend the Convention. We hope to attend the next Conference, if offered an opportunity.

A report will be published in the next issue from the delegate from H K O. Chapters, you should at all times have a copy of the minutes of the Conference on hand for reference. Where is the copy of the last year? Have you it at your finger tips, ready for a reference, or it is lost, strayed, or stolen?

Scholarship and the Fraternity other college functions and activities may important However that his chief purpose is to study. not forget should be, a student a nor as an athletic institution, a social as The college exists not purpose is to fashion and mold Its fun. place simply for frolic and . And this result can be personality a strong, virile, and versatile accomplished only thru hard and unpleasant "boneing." Statistics show that it is the so-called bookworms who have made good out in the world.

For a number reasons, then, it is very necessary for the fraternity men to make records for scholarship. In the first place that is

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The Star and Lamp any man what they are there for, and in the opinion of the write a poor who goes always on the ragged edge thru college has had ity preparation, is a fool, or an idiot. In the second place if fratern the men maintain a high standard of scholarship it wins for them is not esteem and respect of both faculty and fellow students. It to any l approva of stamp its lend to reasonable to expect a faculty stanpoor a n maintai on, excepti 'class of men who, almost without on. conditi a such e tolerat long dard of scholarship. Nor will they of causes the of one been has We believe that the poor scholarship s. fraternity opposition on the part of the facultie Too often the football hero who is halfback on the team is ity full back in the class room. Yet he is brought into the fratern good a with much rejoicing and great tumult. He may become fraternity man and he may not. We have seen it work both ways.

Do not mistake our meaning. We are not pleading for 'double solid stars,' straight As' and 'Firsts' any stronger than for good, thing great is It hness. thoroug ing convinc earnest work that has a to learn that social and athletic activities do not necessarily prevent y wastes good scholarship. The average college student actuall averhigh a to up ship scholar his enough time doing nothing to pull fine of d standar a high set age. We believe that H K (I) should conwho e ortabl scholarship and make every member feel uncomf stantly and insistently flunks. It is very gratifying to notice that more and more emphasis is being placed upon scholarship in our EDWARDS, '10. chapter letters. May this continue to be.

Briefs from the Business Manager (Brother Ellis, Business Manager, sent us these very welcome briefs, and therein are displayed the loyalty and spirit of the writer. us We hope to meet him in a few days. Brother Ellis has "handed a with section that publish we and items, these in a flower or two" blush—male blush, if you please.) .

Don't forget the Convention—be there, for we need you. Are you a loyal Pi Kapp? If so, you will be there.

What do you think of the idea of having two or three official fraternity jewelers? We believe it would be better for several reasons, one of which is quite obvious to all. This matter must be decided at the Convention.

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Editorials We wish to call your attention to the advertisement of the Intdr-Collegiate Press in this issue. They turn out a very good line of work, and we would be glad for you to write them for a catalog.

They make a very pretty H K (I) pennant with the coat-of-arms for $1.15. Try them once and you will do so again.

We hope to see Brother Mixon at the Convention. He is well remembered as our toast-master at the 1915 convention. We cannot do without him in Savannah. The idea of a "model initiation is certainly a good one, but who will furnish the neophyte?

A wise fraternity worker has said, that a man gets out of a fraternity just what he puts into it. Are you putting yourself into your fraternity? If you will labor with heart and soul, you will be repaid immeasurably. You will be aiding your brother as well' as

yourself. Doesn't it make you feel good all over to see a loyal Pi Kapp? Whatever you enter into, don't be a dead one. spirit and the pep. That's the secret of success.

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We want to have some of our Gamma and Nu brethren with us in Savannah. We wish to hear their views and ideals of fraternity life. And then, the baby chapter, Xi, should be there, too.

There is a tendency, when boys get together in a fraternity house, to engage in boisterous conduct. Have a good time, but remember your next door neighbor. Think about him and you may, be persuaded that there should be less noise.

1The alumni are not-supporting THE STAR AND LAMP as they should: Come on, fellows, send in your subscriptions. After you leave school you are not called on for any financial aid other than a STAR AND LAMP subscription, and you owe that to yourself as well as to your fraternity. The magazine cannot be a success until the Alumni unite with the Chapters to make it so. If you are already a subscriber, get someone else to subscribe.

Some of our brothers will ere long be offered an opportunity to send in a life subscription to the magazine. You will not miss the cost these prosperous times.

Many of you have thought of sometime attending a convention and here is the time and the opportunity almost at hand. Dont miss it this time. Don't let another convention pass by without your being there. You will meet a lot of good-fellows, and when you go homeward, you will be a stronger believer in H K (1).

Brother Bolt has certainly worked hard with the magazine, and but few know how he has been handicapped. However, everyone will agree that he has done well and the fraternity is to be congratulated on having such a loyal and zealous work.er. We are looking forward to meting him soon.

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The Star and Lamp ved should Any chapters thinking of having invitations engra personally We ta.

Atlan of Co., ing Print Byrd the get prices from recommend their work. chapters How about a good chapter issue in the sp'ring? The sary. neces are they for must send in some cuts, opening, be Even if you cannot get to the Convention by the the general and et sure to get there by Friday night for the banqu get-together. you must We need a good, live Alumni Department. Chapters, news. i send in your Alumn HOTEL REMEMBER—ALL PI KAPPS, BE AT THE 28TH— ER EMB DEC SAVANNAH, SAVNNAH, GEORGIA,

WE NEED YOU.

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Exchanges EXCHANGES

E A at Nevada is petitioning (1) E K. A K E has a new chapter house at Alabama.

A T A has a unique new house at Pennsylvania.

K E has a new house at the University of Idaho.

T K A will hold its convention in Indianapolis on the 28th and 29th of December.

The Convention of (I) M was held at Waupauca, Wisconsin, June 27th and 28th.

A 0 II is now represented at Indiana, having recently installed its B 4) chapter there.

The Kansas State College chapter of M A E has recently occupied a splendid new home.

A 0 E at Washington State College became Omega of A X SI at the opening of the college year.

At about.the same time that we convene at Savannah E A E is to hold its convention at Pittsburgh.

The Communicator of (I) A X is a new visitor at our exchange table. It is a live-wire publication. Part of the 'ail issue was given to Purdue and their new chapter there.

A 41 of Colorado State Agricutural College, a local sorority, granted a charter from A A A and the installation will take been has place early in the new year.

The new chapter house of E (I) E at Purdue will be completed soon. It will be remembered that the chapter suffered a severe fire loss last year. The new house is a masterpiece of modern architecture.

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The Star and Lamp The June number of The Signet of (I) E K was a catalog number, consisting of about one hundred pages.

Many days must pass on and form into years before we of H K (I) may even dream of such a magnificent venture as the general • club house which A K E has built in New York City.

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K K has a Student Aid Fund amounting to $3,000. Plans of the sorority are to increase the fund to $10,000 by 1920. Loans to worthy Kappas are made to enable them to remain in college.

There are ten colleges in which A A A ranks first in scholarship. It is to be hoped that the cup which Brother Carroll, E. S. A., is offering, will be an agency fon the placing of as many Pi Kapp chapters in the top rank.

The Delta Chi issue which we received recently makes us laugh —whole-souledly, not derisively. The news matter is presented in numbered paragraph form, consisting mostly of jokes. The magozine itself is a novelty in it size—being about four by six inches, or pocket size.

E A E was well represented among Uncle Sam's boys on the border. At least two hundred fifty names (possibly more than that —we did not count them) appear in the E A E Journal for September. The issue was also profusely illustrated with photos of the E A E Guardsmen.

The catalog number of K A 0 consisted of about four hundred pages, giving the alphabetical, geographical and chapter-list compilations. Such a number is complimentary to the cataloguer. Were K we would be rather we confronted with such a duty for inclined toward "cold-feet."

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The Star and Lamp

SAVANNAH TOWN'S CONVENTION TOWN (To the Air: "There's a Quaker Down in Quaker Town")

A sunny town in Georgia State Bids all we 'Pi Kapps take a date;

Savannah bids us to pay her a call, And we are going, all.

REFRAIN: Our Convention town's Savannah town— We're going down?—why,sure!

But never a bit do we expect to be So awfully demure.

There are many things we'd like to do, But when we're through we're bound To give that see-you-later shake, as we departure take.

Expect us down right soon Savannah town.

REFRAIN:

Savannah bids us true welcome To tarry down in Crackerdom.

Oh let us show her we're thankful, men— We might be asked again.

We thank you, dear Savannah town; Accept our hand-clasps all around.

We know we'll like your welcome true; That's why we're strong for you.

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Chapter Letters CHAPTER LETTERS Chapter Letters are set in the same order as received KAPPA BEGINS SUCCESSFULLY This being the first issue of the Star and Lamp for the current year, Kappa wishes to extend its sincere ard earnest support and co-operation in all the undertakings of Pi Kappa Phi. Kappa has entered successfuly the third year of its life with eight men back from last year and held its own remarkably well against the much older fraternities at Carolinh during the fall initiations. The initiation was bell on September eighteenth, the Pilgrims, tried and true, were: W. G. Wilson. Wilson's Mills, N. C.; R. J. Crowell, Ashville. N. C., both juniors; F. C. Shepard, Wilmington, N. C.; R. L, Simpson, Salisbury, N. C.; and C. M. Hazelhurst, Wilmington, N. C., sonhornores. They are all good men, tied a'n1 true, and can not do other than bring credit to Kappa and II K 4,. After these men had successfully made the journey, a spread was thoz roughly enjoyed. Several Brothers from Mu were present. Brothers J. L. Henderson, G. M. Brooks, and W, II. Currie, all alumni of Kappa, were also present. Kappa uses this means to express• to all of them its pleasure in having them with us at the initiation.

In College activities Kappa is not at all lacking. Brother G. R. Tennent is at present with the foot-ball team on its northern trip. He is a varsity man and is showing up well at half-back.

He is also Captain of the basket-ball team for this year. He is a member of A X 2 and a good student in Chemical Engineering. Brother Marsh was recently initiated into X 4> medical frateinity. He bids fair to fill his old place on the "Gym" tearn—lhis year.

Altho Brothers Crowell and Wilson, also varsity "Gym" men and wearers of'N C," have a strong claim to share the honors with him. But that is not all in the way of atheletics that Kappa is represented.

Brothers Shepard and Perry, subs

en basket-ball last year, are claiming :la-es on the varsity this year. While Brother Hazlehurst holds a strong place on the foot-hall squad, Brother Griqin is at present engaged in the Tends Tournament. Brother Perry is I-liana-1er of the First Year Varsity foot-ball team and Brother Shepard is cne of the assistants.

In the classroom and Society Halls Kappa is equally as fortunate as in atheleties.

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Ifazleburst are mentioned in the twelve making the highest grades in theii class. They are both promising canliIates for 4, B K. Brother Perry holds an important office in one of the Literary Societies. Brother Young is correspondent for two leading newspapers of the State. He is also an associate editor of the YACKETY YACK, the College Annual.

Kappa is planning to have a house darce on October twentieth. From present indications this promises to be a very pleasant and enjoyable affair.

Dances are desirable for more than one reason, and not the least of these is the improvement in the state of the floor which necessiarily accompanies them. Those of us who alio*, ourselves to follow the line of least resistance and greatest pleasure often find ourselves keeping time with the orchestra and step with some fair tempter of Adam.

In spite of sore thumbs, stiff arms, and "Charlie horses," Kappa is doing her best to uphold the name of H K It extends its best wishes to its sister chapters for a bigger and better Pi Kappa Phi. "Whoop her up" on the straightway, and "Brighten at the corner."

H. H. PERRY, Correspondent.

KAPPA CHAPTER ROLL G. Harper Jr., Charlotte. N. C. J. W. Perdew, Wilmington, N C. W. F. Howell, Goldsboro, N. C. F. B. Marsh, Salisbury, N. C. G. R. Tennent, Ashville, N. C.

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The Star and Lamp H. H. Perry, Hartford, N. C. R. L. Young, Charlotte, N. C. E. A. Griffin, Goldsboro, N. C. R. J. Crowell, Asheville, N. C. W. G. Wilson, Wilson's Mills, N. C. R. L. Simpson, Salisbury, N. C. C. M. Hazlehurst, Wilmington, N. C. F. C. Shepard, Wilmington, N. C. KAPPA NOTES J. L. Henderson, Pharamacy '15, is now manager of the City Drug Co., Burlington, N. C. W. H. Currie, '18, is now in charge of his father's lumber business in Carthage, N. C.

G. M. Brooks, Med. '16, is a student at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He has been recently initiated into the K Fraternity.

J. S. Bryant, '15, is.teaching in the Wilmington High School this year.

R. T. Bryan, jr., Law '16, is practicing law in Wilmington, N. C. E. B. Marsh ,'16, is practicing law in Hammer, Ind. C. A. Boseman, '15, is principal of the High School at Selma, N. C. A. E. Young, '16, is with the Jordan Drug Co., Charlotte, N. C. J. H. Cook, is practising law in Fayetteville, N. C. W. C. Adams, '16, is manager of the Platt Drug Co., Aynor, S. C. Carl Sutton, '17, is in the drug busiress in Wilson, N. C.

MU STARTS WITH THREE Mu opened th,e scholastic year of 1916-17 with but three old men. The three are: Carl Edens, Rowland, N. C.; Earle Long, Milton, N. C.; R. C. Wiggins, Denmark, S. C. We are thus reduced in numbers because of the graduation of Brothers Bunting, Council, Gill, Rone and Sasser. Brothers Pollard and Angier have gone into business in Durham.

Brothers Richardson and Hickman have gone to Cornell and the University of North Carolina.

Despite this serious and unfortunate handicap, Mu has gone to work and every thing points to a most successful year. Our prospects for representation in practically every important phase of College activity is assured.

We are certain of being represented in baseball and basketball.

In the different College circles Mu's men stand high.

The Sophomore baseball and the Junior basketball teams are piloted by Pi Kaps. We are also, represented in society and on several important committees. We are making a bid for quality and not quanity. There is plenty of fraternity material on the campus, and Mu •is certain to get her share. It cannot be otherwise.

Several of our boys went over to the Kappa initiation and enjoyed the genuine brotherhood that seemed to make itself ever present in the air.

Mu wishes for every chapter a most successful year in "Phidom."

R. C. Wiccrxs, Correspondent.

NU GIVES A FULL ACCOUNT School is now in full swing with classes and activities running very smoothly At the present writing we have a chapter roll of twenty men, seven of which are new initiates. Our seven freshmen pledges are men that we will be proud to receive into the brotherhood of IT K In fact we think that we have the finest lot of freshmen in school.

Nu chapter has given up its old house, which was too far from school and out of the circle of fraternity houses. We are at present located at 423 North 13th, just a block from the campus and in the very heart of fraternity and sorority neighborhood. The house is in excelleni shape and will accomodate twenty men comfortably.

It surely seemed great to get back to the old campus which greeted us in its usual, delightful fall attire. During registration the air was filled with hearty greetings of' the re-uniting of

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Chapter Letters old friends and the forming of new acquaintances. The registration of the 'present year exceeded that of last year by five hundred, the freshmen class alone numbering one thousand and flinty. The new Botany and Chemistry buildings on the city campus, which were started last spring, are nearing completion and will form a valuable addition to the University. The farm campus, which is located two miles east of the city campus, has received the following improvements, a very large and fine dairy pavillion, and the largest horse barn in the state of Nebraska, the loft of which is turned over to the "Ag" students for enter-

"Johnnie" Collins, '19, is out fa; varsity basketball and has an excellent chance for making the team.

Walter Christenson, 'To, a resident of Lncoln, is one man *ho upholds the scholastic standing of the fraternity.

Deyo E. Crane, '19, a six-year law s.udent, is historian of Nu chapter, member of the Iron Sphinx, a sophomore fraternity, Men's class historian at the Methodist Church, Univei-s ty Y. M. C. A. and a member of the Olympics committee for the present year.

J. Dwight Davis, '19, is a member of the Iron Sphinx„ University Glee tainments.

Club (2), secretary of the Second Two of our men, A. V. Hlava and Generation Society of Nebraska, member of Comus Club, Commercial Club, Fred Garrison both members of the University Y. M. C. A. and is out for band, will accompany the University class basketball. foot ball team on its trip to Oregon where the Missiouri.Valley Champions Clyde B. Dempster, '17, is a member of 2 T, President of student branch for five consecutive years will give of A. S. M. E., vice President of battle to the Oregon Aggies, who have held the championship of the Pacific Engineering society of U. of N., member of board of control, Editor-incoast for three years. The Cornhuskers Chief of the Blue Print which is the are now starting their fourth consecutive year without defeat. This year Engineering journal of the University, our coaLh is 12... J E. Stewart ha University, Y. M. C. A. formerly coach of the Oregon Aggies Fred Garrison, '17, First Lieutenant and met with remarkable success. The of the Cadet Band, Mathematics club, team and Band leaves Oct. 17, inst. member of A. I. E. E., Officers Club.

A torch light procession will be formed Harold E. Gribbte, '18, First Lieuand the team escorted in state to the tenant of Company "C," member of Union Pacific railway station. The Ag. Club, Comus Club, Reporter of Band will lead the procession that will the Daily Nebraskan, Officers Club. wind down the main street.

A. V. Hlava, 't7, First Lieutenant of Henning F. Nelson and C. H. Col- the Cadet Band, Member of A. I. E. lins, both employed in the civil en- E., vice-President Komensky Klub, gineering department of the C. B. & Officers Club, University Y. M. C. A. Q. R. R. have made visits to the house Leland G. Landers, '17, is a memduring the past month. ber of the University Y. M. C. A., and the Ag. Club.

The following is the list of men with whom Nu .chatper started the Cyril D. McConnell, 'to, member of year:— student branch A. S. M. E., and the Engineering Society of U. of N. Verne C. Catterson is secretary to the Dean of the Law College, reporter Edward M. Partridge, '16, Post to the Nebraska State Journal and Graduate, Is the main spring of Nu News. chapter. His business ability, earnest Emmet B. Catterson, '18, is a mem. enthusiasm and hard work has put ber of 2 K Z, an honorary horticulNu chapter in good shape financially. ture fraternity. He is also an instrucHis example is an inspiration to all tor in the school of agricultum under-classmen not only scholastically

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The Star and Lamp ciety, University Y. M. C. A. but spiritually and morally as well.

At present he is a scholar in chemisThe follovs ing is a list of pledges: try. He was formally president of Earl Ayers, '20, Sebetha, Kan.; Raythe Union Literary Society, President mond D. Fonda, '20, Saint Edwards, of the United Agriculture Society, Nebr.; Joseph Liebendorfer, '20, PawAg. and treasure!: of the Nebraska nee City, Nebr.; Harvey L. Rile, '20, Club. When it comes to honors "Ed" Pawnee City, Nebr.; Joseph B. Riley. holds all possble. HZ is a member of Sebetha, Kan.; Milan D. Wasse.-, Z., an honorary scientific B K, '20, Sabetha, Kan.; Herbert A. Yenne. fraternity to which lie secured mem- '20, Fort Morgan, Colo. bership by his work in chemistry ard Joe Riley was elected president of Entomology. He is also a member of the freshman class at the lalt ekeA Z, the honorary Agricultural Frotion. ternity,and member of A X :::., the honorary profesional fraternity.

The officers of Nu for 19t0-17 are Leland G. Landers. as follows: The following men are initiates this B. Dempster, secreClyde ; President a was year: Ralph E. Anderson, '18, tary, Ed. M. Partridge, treasurer and member of the track team and is ott chaplain; Deyo E. Crane, historian; II. again this year with a good chance of E. Gribble, door 7.eeter; J. D. Davis, making his "N" in cross country. social secretary; Verne Catterson, deTreasurer of the Se:ond Generatiol Society, member of the Dramatic Club, linquent officer.

With best wishes for the Star and Chairman of junior class athlet:cs, Lamp and our brothers in II K 4), we member of commercial club. President beg to remain, of young men's class of Plymoth Congregational Church. Ralph hails from Fraternally yours, Genoa, Nebraska and says that the Nu Chapter. as far as year, greatest thing of the Ci.vuE B. DEM PSTE2. he is concerned, is the fact that he is now a full fledged Pi Kapp. James Barker, '19, of Pawnee City. Nebr., is a corporal in Company B, member of ETA'S INTERESTING LETTER Pawnee Club and Commercial Club.

Eta chapter takes great pleasure in Leon E. Chamberlain, '19. of Brownannouncing the following as Fall ville, Nebr., says he is a loyal suppledges: .W. Candler, Sylvania, Ga.; porter of Woodrow Wilson and is Luther King, Pavo, Ga.; Geo. Lee generally mixing with the Hughes,.

White, Elberton, Ga.; L. G. Parham, supporters about the house. He is alChipley, Ga.; Jas. Glenn Dell, I.eslie, so vice-President of the Christian EnGa.; Jas. Edwin Stewart, Ellaville, deavor Society of the First Christian Ga.; W. C. Gray, Tignall, Ga.; J. AlChurch. George D. Driver, '19, of len Dunaway. Harlem, Ga.; Robert Battle Creek, Ia., is a corporal in ComAshby Bush, Camilla, Ga.; Emory C. pany I, member of commercial club Pharr, Sycamore, Ga.; Lewis Donald and reporter and advertising solicitor Shell, Vienna, Ga.; Jas. Lovett Grafor the daily Nebraskan. Ray NV. ham, Fort Gaines, Ga..; Lester Colver Scott, '18, of Waterville, Kan., is a Rodgers, Funston, Ga.; Elvin Potter member of U. N. S. C. E., member of Davidson, Columbus,' Ga.; Haggart Engineering society and is an assisMark Henley, Clarksville, Tenn.; tant in manual training at the Lincoln Arthur Proctor, Clarksville Tenn.; High School. William . L. Simpson, Bryan Sewall Pemberton, Tampa, Fla.; '19, of Sebetha, Kan., is out for basLaurence Vernon Powell, Red Level, ketball and is on the staff of "AwAla.; W. Robt. Reud, Hickory, N. C.; CAVAN:. This is Nebraskas humorous Edwin Malcolm Harris, Russelville, publication. Grant C. Watkins, '20, Ala.; Joshua NV. Meshew, Jr., Barlow, of McCook Nebr., is a premedic, soKy. cial committee of Union Literary So-

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Chapter Letters Thus it will be seen that we represent six states; and are to be congratulated upon this excellent list of names. We hope to announce later the initiation of these. There are eight fraternities at Emory; near one hundred and fifty new students, and of these more than twice as many have pledged to the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity than to any other single Fraternity. Pledging this season has been done with vigor by all concerned, and with excellent results. We wish to thank all of our alumni who have been kind and interested enough to help us along this line. Such work

with us again this year. Our loss is the gain of others.

One does not have to be overly optimistic to predict for us a more than usually successful year. We have men who are going to be great in athletics, Politics and class standing. Members of our Fraternity were successful in securing offices in three classes. These men are Bush, Sanders and Sheperd.

Our new men are going to an inspiration to the older members; and it is to be hoped that we, the older ones, will not be in the rear. The interest shown in Debating and Literary Societies is exceedingly commendable. counts wonderfully, and certainly is The finest time of I all, tho, is at really appreciated, even it letters of night bfore study begins. Gathered thanks seem awfully slow in reachng about the fire in our living room you. such a group of congenial men enjoying the true spirit of fraternal life, We returned the following old memwith piano, guitars, ukeleles and manbers: Bazemore, Daniel, Sanders, dolins at full blast, and a half dozen Shepard, Tyler; and are glad to welcome among us agin as an affiliate, lusty masculine throats more or less Anthony Hearn, of Cordele, who was musically doing the latest song—at here in '13. such time as this, reflecting over our college careers, we find the full anAmong our visitors were 'Brothers swer to the question: Why did I join Byrd and Durant, of Iota, who rode a Fraternity? Then it is that we undown from Atlanta on an Indian, and derstand the -fuller, deeper meaning of were therefore perfectly excusable fox the Fraternity; the benefits which can heartily abusing the roads winding not explain to others, but which we over "the red old hills of Georgia." reap more copiously each yeas.

We are always glad to have our BrothHoping to meet you at the Conveners from other chapters come to see tion, are in Atlanta we we never us. When Most Fraternally, fail to take advantage of their standEUGENE H. SANDERS. ing invitation to "make ourselves at ETA ALUMNI NEWS home" and they are great at entertaining. Brother Carlisle also came G. N. Murray, 'mi, is attending Coldown from Atlanta and helped us umbia Universtiy, New York City. mightily during the pledging season.

R. H. Bazemore, '15, and J. T. King, J. W. Griffith was here for the first' 'is are now in Atlanta Medical Colweek or two, but after getting all of lege, which is a part of Emory Unithe "fresh meat" that he wanted he versity. John King is president of his became lovesick—anyway he returned class. (But that is expected of a H suffer the We Winder. to his native K 40.) loss of a good'man in him. Brothers Dillard B. Lasseter, '12, is United who J. T. King and R. L. Bazemore States Consul to China. He is located *are now were with us last year and at Peking, and invites Pi Kaps to see attending Emory's medical department him. in Atlanta spent a short while with C. F. Hendry, 'is, and J. F. Lanus. Brother S. E. Horne came by as caster, 'x5, are in the National Guard. he was on his way to the University Camp Harris, Macon, Ga. of Valparaiso, but no amount of perW. H. Saffold, '15, is in the railroad suasion would induce him to remain

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• The Star and Lamp business at Brooklet, Ga. His father is president of the railroad.

W. F. Humphreys, '14, is in the bank at Berlin, Ga. H. R. Hancock, 'is, is principal of the High School at Villa Rica, Ga. R. L. Fain, 'is, is showing the ladies at Baxley, Ga., a good time.

S. E. Horne, one of the last year actives, is at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.

H. J. Lambert, D. D. S., is located at Quitman, Ga. L. H. Battle is principal of Griffin (Ga.) High School.

L. C. Fitts is teaching school at Donaldsonville.

C. A. Carlisle is secretary of th.!

Atlanta Y. M. C. A. Harold Melton (Iota) is in Denver, Colo.

T. H. Bass is farming at Leslie, Ga. C. L. Manuel is living at Tampa.

Fla. Wade S. Brewton graduated at Mercer University last year.

H. M. Shaver is teaching school at Smithville, Ga. M. S. Hale is located at the same town.

L. G. Parham, M. D., is located at Shipley, Ga. Geo. W. Griner is living in Oklahoma, we do not know just where.

S. J. Veal is touring in South America.

L. P. Hatfield is in the kaolin mining business, living at Irwinton, Ga. L. 0. Mosley is editing the paper at Dublin, Ga. Albert Folsom is teaching school in South Georgia.

R. H. Baker is with the General Electric Co., Atlanta, Ga. J. R. Blake is with the advertising corps of the Good Year Tire & Rubber Co., Arkon, Ohio.

MARRIAGES FROM ETA: A. V. Folsom.

C. L. Manuel.

L. H. Battle.

T. H. Bass (has a little TI K 40.

Dr. H. J. Lambert.

We also have three sons-of-Gunns now.

EPSILON IS OPTIMISTIC As we have said each preceeding year, Epsilon looks out upon the most prosperous year of its history.

We returned fourteen men and then, not Content with the number, were determined that we needed another brother. In consequence of this, one of the most prominent men on the campus, J. A. Thames, of Winston-

Salem, N. C., was initiated into the brotherhood on September 9th.

This

is a valuab'e addition. It again makes us sure of two men on the debating teams, as was the case last year, and also in him we have a possibly of retainging next year the managership of the Annual held by us.

Although it has not been announced what fraternity won the cup offered to the fraternity averaging the highest in class grades, yet it is certain that Epsilon has either won it or given somebody a terribly close run for it.

We have only one man upholding our honor on the football field, but no one need doubt that he is fulfilling his duty. However, Epsilon has won one place on the tennis team. Class basketballr,as usual, holds two places for us.

Although the year is not far advanced, yet several alumni have favored us with visits. Fraters Blanton and Robinson have been up off and on and Frater Booe has returned from Springfield to pass the winter at his home.

The crop of Freshmen seems to be very promising. There are some ten or twelve on the string and with a little skill we will land as many as we want.* And there are some good ones too. The crowd at tile feeds are so large that it makes an old man feel like some big things have been happening.

But the improvement of the fraternity has been almost •citialled by the

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Chapter Letters improvement in the college. About 400 students enrolled this year, which necessitates the addition of two associate professors to the teaching force.

The long looked for gymnasium has not been constructed, although the money is now in hand.

Oh! We were about to close without ment:Oning the convention to be held in Savannah the latter part of December. At least four Epsilonites expect to be on hand to see that everybody and everything Is carried on all right. More of us would come if possible, hut we will have to be content to let distance lend enchantment to the will.

Fraternally yours, J. W. CLARK.

IOTA RETURNS FOURTEEN Iota opend the Fall Term with fourteen old men returned, a good start for a most successful year. There are four Seniors who expect to get their degrees in Electrical Engineering in June, Brothers H. H. Durant, J. L. Ellis, G. R. Barker, and R. G. Nimmocks. The Juniors returned are Brothers E. D. Carswell and J. V. Thomas. We have eight men in the Sopmore class, who have the quality as well as the quanity. They include Brothers E. P. Courrier, Keff Barnett, J. F. Carreker, W. P. Lee, G. C. Griffin, R. W. McFarland, J. C. Byrd, and C. T. Alden. Brother Rodriguez will not return until the second term, due to the illness of his mother. He is much missed, as he was one of the most active and loyal of brothers.

Iota wishes to introduce as brothers, B. H. Wilkins, Tullahoma, Tenn., and T. V. Hyman, Cordele, Ga. The following are pledges who are to ride the goat soon: H. T. Hall, McRae, Hocks, Tampa, Fla.; Ga • W. P. Robinson, Post, Texas; B. T. Hodges, Reynolds, Ga.; Louis Dawson, Charleston, S. C. These.are all kood men who we are very glad to have with us.

The Chapter will be well represented in Student activities this year.

Brother Alden is going out for the Marionettes, Tech's most successful Dramatic Club. Brothers Byrd and Barnett are on the First Aid Squad.

Brother Griffin represents us on the Varsity football squad and also is president of the Sophomore class and a member of the TECHNIQUE staff.

He is also one of the mainstays of the track team, being one of the fastest in the dashes. Brother Byrd is also ont for the Mandolin Club. It is very probable that there will be quite an addition to this list as soon as things are settled in the publications.

We were very much pleased with a visit from Brother Paisley of Epsilon, a few weeks ago. He is playing football with the Davidson Team and male a very creditable showing in the game here.

Brother Tennent, of Kappa, playing fullback for North Carolina, certainly gave Tech a scare in the Tech-North Carolina game. He made the only touchdown for his team, and by his line plunges brought the ball in reach of Tech's goal several other times.

Brothers Nell and Murdaugh, Lambda, '16, are located in the city, and we have the pleasure of their company often.

Our graduates of last year are doing well, and are a credit to our growing list of alumni. Brother J. L. Metcalf, '16, is with the General Electric Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brother J. J. Calnan, '16, is with the St. Louis Carwheel Co. Brother W. L. Wooten, '16, has recently accepted a position with the New York Edison Co. Brother C. W. Franklin,'"rs, is also with this company. Brother C. W. Dillingham is engaged in engineering work in Baltimore. Brother T. H. Mise is with the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills in Atlanta. Brother J. B. Hutcheson is with the King Hardware Co., Atlanta. Brother R. E. Breen is in brsiness with his father in Jesup, Ga. GEO. R. BARKER.

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The Star and Lamp ALPHA STARTED WELL We have started with fine prospects for the year, having with us three new brothers,—A. J. Kahrs, J. P. McMillan and H. NV. H. FitzSimons.

The chapter is in excellent condition and there are no better chapter rooms in the city. Brothers Weinheimer and Bowen usually attend our weekly meetings and aid in keeping things lively.

Brothr Blitch, who is a senior this year, is going out for basketball and and Brother Moore is going out for basketball and track. We will also be represented in the college athletics.

There have been no faculty changes this year.

Alpha is well represented in the social affairs at college. Brother Blitch is president of the Senior Class,, president of the German Club and business manager of the magazine. Brother McMillan is president of the Freshman Class.

We are considering several men in college and we are going to bring in a man Friday night, October 2oth.

We are glad to hear that the Convention is to be held in Savannah, and most of our boys expect to attend.

We hope that all brothers will have a successful year.

The addresses of the new men are: A. J. Kahrs, 25 College St., Charleston, S. C. J. P. McMillan, iso Musgrove St., Clinton, S. C. H. W. H. FitzSimons 832 Duffy Savannah, Ga. .A. Martin,- 136 Wentworth St., (pledge) Charleston, S. C. 'tours Fraternally, H. W. H. FrrzStmoNs.

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hard work and pledged fifteen men, namely: Henry Robinson, '18, and J. A. Osborn, '18, both of Watkinsville, Ga.; Lexfort Duncan, Thomasville, Ga., '20; Kenon Mott, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., '18; W. C. Ball, Thomasville, Ga., '29; Edward Lasseter, Cordele, Ga., '19; Fort Nall, Luthersville, Ga., '18 ; George Horneld, Decatur, Ga., '20; Homer Oliff, '.2o; R. L. Russell, New- . man, Ga., J. T. McWharter, '2o; Zack Zackson, Winder, Ga.,'20; P. F. Countryman, Americus. Ga., 'iv; Roy Smith, Palmetto, Ga., '20.

-Six of these men have been taken in and the balance will be received in the coming month. We think it is a very good bunch to be rushed by eight men.

This year we are living at 297 Boulevard, and we can well say that we have the finest chapter house at G. U. We hope to give a dance in our house in the near future.

The absence of Archon Patterson necessitated a new archon and Brother N. E. Marshburn, '18, was elected.

On the Freshman Club (T I) we have Brothers Ball, Duncan and Howald. In the Pan-Hellenic. Brothers Dodd and Young. In the German Club we have Brother Davidson. The German Club staged the first dance last week and Brother Davidson represented us in good style. Brother Davidson is also a member of the Thalian Dramatic Club.

Brother Mott is our representative on the football squad. Ile is holding down the quarterback's place on the Second Team in great style for a 134pound man. We have great hopes for him as varsity material.

Lambda sends greetings to all the brothers and wishes them a very successful year.

We are expecting all the iota and Eta bunch over on November 17th for the "Georgia" vs "Tech" game.

Yours Fraternally, Paseum. C. RersE, '18.

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Chapter Letters XI HAS GOOD BEGINNING The first long session of school upon which we have entered as Pi Kappa Phi brothers is here and tho we have been members of the fraternity since last May we feel that our real work has only begun. Organized as a local fraternity for three years, we still felt a little new as members of a national and the graduation of Brothers Dunn and Huff and the non-return of Brothers Mock and Saum have only served to bear out our idea that we sliould wait until this year to start to do things.

At the opening in September we found our crowd consisting of Archon A. Pelzer Wagener, Head of the Latin department here and one of the founders of Pi Kappa Phi at Charleston College, and Brothers Blackwelder, O'Flaherty, Beach, Polvogt and Pflum.

Ordinarily speaking, this was a small necleus, but somehow it seemed to be a good one. At once we got busy, and inst recently, took in four new men: T. K. Kane, Kane, Penna.; A. S. Craft, New Castle, Va.; D. G. Chapman, Woodstock, Va., and J. E. Hollingsworth, Whiteville, Tenn.

Kane is a Senor, one of the finest men in school, a natural born comedian, and a fine scholar. Craft is a Junior, the star pitcher of school, big and husky, a likely candidate for this years basketball team and an honor man in scholarship. Chapman comes with the best recommendation. He is a freshman and already has earned an end position on the varsity football team. Hollingsworth is also a Freshman, a fine, likeable chap. He has already demonstrated his grit, since he has earned a place of halfback on the varsity. In the A. & M. game he played a whole half with a broken shoulder blade. All these men give promise of being valuable additions to the fraternity. There are ten of us now, and we expect to take in a few more before we finish, keeping in mind at the same time the necessary fact that we must "make haste slowly."

Virginia Xi wishes to extend to all

its new brothers a cordial invitation to get in touch with us and start the ball rolling. Some of our men expect to begin chapter letters in a short time.

We surely have felt pleased to notice the universal manifestations or cordiality exercised and only hope that we can get nearer together to meet some of the old fellows.

We have in mind the Convention and hope to have several men represent us at the gathering and shake hands all around and get to know every chapter personally.

Our greatest problem has been to find suitable rooms to meet in. We have been hot-footed after several places and intend to land one soon.

So far we have been using the parlor of our new benedict. Archon Wagener. and believe me, we have been taking advantage of him.

This leads me to comment for a moment on the marriage of the aforesaid brother. After some period of ardent attention to the prettiest teacher a woman's college ever received in its doors he derided that life was too lonely and barren alone and this summer he and she said the fatal words.

I ask you brother Pi Kappa to rejoice and make merry over the marriage of this veteran Pi Kapp.

We expect to welcome our new men socially by soon introducing them to the belles of the town and vicinity.

Our committee has several other social ideas sticking away and they will be presented in due time.

Here's to a fine and prosperous year for H K Let's do some things— and you will find that Xi is going to be on hand with its share of the doings. A hearty word of greeting to all, and a hope that we can soon hear from some fellows, when we can talk of things that might be beneficial and practically profitable to us.

W. B. Huff (Z) is attending Johns Hopkins University, Medical, at Baltimore.

Yours in fraternal endeavor, "Us from Xi" H. J. NI-VW JR.

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The Star and Lamp ALPHA'S OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT The first half term of the college year closed on November 4th, and all II K 4,s made a creditable showing.

Our outlook for scholastic honors in the present year is bright indeed.

Brother 131itch was again chosen as the business manager of the College of Charleston. The students seem to have a great deal of confidence in Brother Blitch, having elected him two years in succession to look after the business affairs of the magazine. The College German Club gave its second monthly dance of the session at the Hibernian Hall on Friday evening, the loth of November. All Pi Kapps who were present report a very enjoyable time. Several of our city friends also were present.

Brother Peecksen is Archon of our chapter and is completing plans for the -sending over of a large delegation to the Convention in Savannah. We have three seniors in the chapter at the present time: Brothers Peecksen, Mitch and Kahrs. Brother Moore is a junior, and Brothers FitzSimmons, McMillan and Martin are freshmen.

NVe hope to introduce several new names to 11 K 4' by our next writing.

Brother Weinheimer, 't6, is a regular visitor to the chapter. He has postponed his post-praduate course until next year, and is now Principal of Mount Pleasant Academy, Mount Pleasant, S. C. Brother Bowen, who left us last year to satisfy his medical aspirations at the Medical College of South Carolina, in this city, is also a constant and helpful visitor. \Ve are expecting to give a banquet sometime in the college year. We are continuing in college activities and are well represented in basketball and track. Brother Blitch is a regular on the basketball team and brother Moore is the swiftest man on the track team.

We wish all brothers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally yours. \V. FITZ SI MONS, Correspondent.

GAMMA CAN'T COMPLAIN Gamma opened house on August 14th—one week before registration.

The week was used in getting settled in our new home and in rushing new men.

On September t ith we initiated the followng six men: Fred I). Kent, '20, Bakersfield; Harold K. Hearst, '20; Berkeley ; Petrie L. V. Robert, '20, Imperial ; Louis D. Null, '20, San Jose; William D. Morgan, '19, Sonora; Stanley J. Hook, '19, Walnut, Creek.

Six pledges who will come in at our next initiation are: Alfred Clement, '20, Berkeley; Earl A. Sanborn, 't9, San Jacinto; Ralph A. Shields, '20, Eureka; Bee Chapin, '20, Ferndale: Wallace F. Thomas, '20, Santa Cruz; Charles E. Mangus, '19, Los Angeles.

C. G. Shafor, '17, our archon, has been appointed soccer coach. Dean Oliver, '19, and Jesse Stockton, 't8, are on the varsity soccer team and Earl Washburn, '19, played one of the leading parts in the English Club production—Bernard Shaw's "Androcles and the Lion." Jess Stockton, '18, was initiated into 4, A A, the law fraternity.

Gamma makes it a point to keep every man interested in some college activity and in this way we believe that we not only keep the man but keep the fraternity in prominence.

Ronald L. Ring, '18, announcs his engagement to Amy Noell, '18, of the 4' M sorority. Cheers for Ronnie— may all his troubles be little Pi Kapps.

DoNAt.o \V. SEARLES. MISCELLANEOUS Al.UMNOTES Banks Wannamaker (Z), Dutch Passailaigue (2:). Andrew Carrigan (B) and Jim Hamer (I) are among the Pikaps "on the border." During the recent primary election for South Carolina there was a ballott box, voting tickets, etc. sent all the way to the front for the sole convenience of Banks Wannamaker. He was the only man there from his county.

Roy J. Heffner (I') is with the Western Electric Co. in Chicago.

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Directory of Chapters DIRECTORY 0F CHAPTERS ALPHA CHAPTER Charleston, S. C. COLLEGE, OF CItARLESTON. William F. Peecksen, Archon.

H. W. H. FitzSimons, Grapier.

Chapter Rooms on King Street.

KAPPA CHAPTER Chapel Hill, N. C. UNIVERSITY OF NORT II CAROL!NA. R. L. Young, Archon.

II. H. Perry, Grapter.

Chapter House on Campus.

GAMMA CHAPTER Berkeley, Cal. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. C. G. Shafer, Archon.

H. S. Brink, Grapier.

Chapter House 2418 College Ave.

LAMBDA CHAPTER Athens, Ga. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. N. E. Marshbtirn, Archon.

Paschal C. Reese, Grapier.

Chapter House, 297 Boulevard.

EPSILON CHAPTER Davidson, N. C. • DAVIDSON COLLEGE. , Archon.

J. IV. Clark, Grapter.

Chapter House.

MU CHAPTER Durham, N. C. TRINITY COLLEGE. Carl Edens, Arc/ion.

R. C. Wiggins, Grapier.

Chaper House.

ZETA CHAPTER Spartanburg, S. C. WOFFORD COLLEGE. George W. Brunson, Archon.

J. J. Burnett, Jr., Grapier.

Chapter Rooms on Morgan Square.

NU CHAPTER Lincoln, Nebr.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA. Leland Landers, Archon.

Clyde B. Dempser, Grapier.

Chapter House 423 North 13th St.

ETA CHAPTER Oxford, Ga. EMORY UNIVERSITY. Eugene Sanders, Archon.

W. L. Bazemore, Grapier.

Chapter House on Main Street.

XI CHAPTER Salem, Va. ROANOKE COLLEGE. A. Pelzer Wagener, Archon.

H. J. Hum, Jr., Grapier.

Chapter Rooms.

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J. F. Carreker, Grapier.

Chapter House, 9 East North Ave.

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