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Founded at College of Charleston, December ro, 1904 FOUNDERS L. HARRY MIXON SINION FOGARTY, JR. ANDREW A. KROEG, JR. GRAND CHAPTER ROY J. HEITNER Eminent Supreme Archon 1801 Rose Street, Berkeley, Calif.

HENRY G. HARPER, JR. Eminent Supreme Deputy Archon 803 East Ave., Charlotte, N. C. JAMES W. SETZE, JR. Eminent Supreme Grapter P. 0. Box 336, Raleigh, N. C. J L. Eurs, JR. Eminent Supreme Thesaurophulax Ga. Atlanta, 39 East Sixth St., RICHARD L. YOUNG Eminent Supreme Journalist N. C. , Charlotte Ave., t Beaumon 459 JoHN E. HAVIS Eminent Supreme Historian 1889 East Sixty-sixth Street, Cleveland Ohio JOHN D. CARROLL Eminent Supreme Counselor Lexington, S. C. BooNE M. BowEN Eminent Supreme Chaplain Mt. Pleasant, S. C. D M. HAYES Eminent Supreme Thurepanioiktes Ga. Atlanta, y, Universit Oglethorpe SUPREME COUNCIL For the East

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Wilson, N. C. GEORGE D. DRIVER For the West 1309 Telephone Bldg., Omaha, Neb. NATHAN MOBLEY At Large 300 East Boulevard, Charlotte, N. C. THE STAR AND LAMP Editor-in-Chief 459 Beaumont Ave., Charlotte, N. C. RICHARD L. YOUNG Business Manager 3216 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. COZBY BYRD Associate Editor West Point, Ga. E. II. SANDERS Alumni Editor Cleveland, Ohio JOHN HAVIS, At Large Exchange Editor Otterhein, Ind. WADE S. Dour

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December, 1921

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CONTENTS PAGE Ave Mater, Pi Kappa Phi Chapter Letters Convention Evenings Convention, Reminiscences Convention Time Editorials Exchanges Expressions from Chapter Archons Football at California Gamma's Sidelights on the Convention Legislation at the Convention Listen to This Official Route of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity On to San Francisco Pi Kappa Phi, Beloved San Francisco, 1921 Sparks From the Phi-re What Are we Going to Do at the Convention?

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THE STAR AND LAMP is published under the direction of the Supreme Chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity in the months of October, December, February and May, at Charlotte, N. C. Entered as matter of the second class at the postoffice at Charlotte, N. C., in accordance with the Act of Congress approved March 3, 1879, Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized April 19, 1921.

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PI KAPPA PHI, BELOVED GEORGE A. ODGERS, Nu,'16 Tune: Ewing

Pi Kappa Phi, beloved, With true sons thou art blest; We who sing e'er thy praises, Were nurtured at thy breast: We love thee,0 we love thee, Gracious and noble dame!

Within our souls abideth Forever thy dear name.

0 true and tender mother, Our lives with thine entwine!

0 true and tender mother, Whom loving hearts enshrine, To thee we raise a temple Which shall forever last— Our lives and our affections In brotherhood held fast.

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THE STAR AND LAMP WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO,AT THE CONVENTION? '

By ROY J. HEvrNER, Eminent Supreme Archon

Convention time is near at hand, and enthusiasm over the big event is rising steadily. From everywhere and everybody comes the question,"Well, now what do you think about bringing this up at the convention ?" For a long time rhave intended to present a sort of generalized answer to the various queries concerning the problems which confront the convention, and I believe this issue of THE STAR AND LAMP affords the best possible opportunity, coming as it does just a few weeks before the delegates leave for the Golden Gate.

First I shall set down a summary of the principal problems which I believe will be up for consideration, and then I shall add a few explanatory notes about such matters as convention expenses, etc. Do not for a moment think that I consider mf list of topics to be all-inclusive, for I certainly entertain no such idea. The subjects I have set down represent things that have occurred to me time and time again, and things which evidently demand action at an early date. There are no doubt many. important topics which I have overlooked in preparing this list. These other points I trust you will bring or send to the convention for action. It is expected that each delegate will come to the conclave prepared to voice the sentiments of his chapter on all the matters hereinafter mentioned, as well as to bring up a whole score of fine plans for the improvement of the fraternity.

1. National Organization.

The biggest study we are going to have to make is that of the organization?, or more properly, reorganization of our national government. The really desirable course of action is the establishment of the office of Executive Secretary,. a paid, full-time position, to be filled by an appointee of the Supreme Council. Can we afford it? When? Would it result in excessive taxation of the local chapters?

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In all events, a revision of the existing form of government is due. The Supreme Chapter and Supreme Council must be consolidated—the present condition permits an inter-convention ruling body a majority of whom are not Supreme Chapter officials, and therefore are generally not in attendance at the convention where matters of import to the fraternity are discussed.

The revised Supreme Council should have practically every power enjoyed by the Supreme Chapter, in order that there may be progress without unnecessary delay.

Many excellent organizations authorize a nominating committee whose job it is to see that the men who run for office are the right men. We cannot afford to have any dead timber in our organization. Maybe a nominating committee, of reasonable size, with members elected by the convention, would be the right thing for us. At any rate, we'll want to talk it over.

The men highest in inter-fraternity circles now advocate small but definite rates of pay for all active fraternity officials.

This naturally means the smallest possible number of officials; it means competition for the offices, it seems liable to result in the election of good men. At any event it affords a means of demanding a definite return from each officer in effort expend ed; it makes just the difference between duty and benevolence.

Do we want it, and if so how do we propose to fix it?

A movement toward a smaller and more concise governing ry body has been mentioned. Some of our officials are honora then us Let only and function only during the convention. will terminate their offices at the close of the convention. It not render their services any the less valuable—and it will keep the number of active Supreme officials small. There are arguments for the other side of this proposition, and we want to hear those, too.

We might do well to simplify the cumbersome Greek names which are attached to some of our national offices,.and possibly even dive into some of the local chapter offices. This we.shall talk over.

2. Expansion.

Our position in the national fraternal world demands that

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we create and maintain an active, painstaking, thorough organization whose efforts shall be directed toward expansion, and that alone. Here is much food for thought, and much chance for result.

3. Finances.

My recent inspection trip,disclosed exactly what I expected it to do in the way of financial conditions. Financial regulations have always been the bugbear of college fraternities— until they are finally appreciated and granted the recognition and enforcement that they must have.

We must analyze the requirements, in dollars, of our Supreme Chapter in order to carry out the constructive program ahead of us; we must analyze our income from various sources; and we must adjust the two until they meet, at a point where the burden upon the chapters and upon the individual members will not be irksome.

Having touched the subject of finances we must not pass on until we establish a body of some sort whose duty it will be to see that the chapters meet their obligations to the national government in a business-like manner, and one step further, to see that the individual members meet their obligations to the chapter in the same manner, if they wish to retain good standing in the fraternity. It goes almost without saying that the standardized accounting system enters our brotherhood at this point.

Plans are being made to present it at the convention.

4. Alumni.

Once a Pi Kapp, always a Pi Kapp. We must establish a body whose sole function it shall be to delve deeply into the work of keeping the alumni awake, alive, and organized for a better Pi Kappa Phi. This involves a deep study with dozens of ramifications, and is a job to test the mettle.

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Our magazine is now second to none, and we offer no apologies. We do want, however, to analyze its finances, its subscription lists, its policies, and see what we can do to coordinate or combine the functions of editor and business manager in the most satisfactory manner. Think this over—it's a deep one—and has me guessing.

6. Buildings and Endowments.

Last spring in Charlotte an endowment fund was started.

During the last few years a number of chapters have put under way plans for the purchasing or building of houses. We need a live body to keep its weather eye on these matters and help out whenever it can.

7. Scholarship.

Part of the job of every fraternity which hopes to live and prosper now-a-days is to prove to all concerned that its function in the college world is a useful one, and that it is accomplishing definite good. One of the strongest points in such a campaign is that of good scholarship. We must create a body whose duty it shall be to encourage scholastic attainment— not to the detriment of real fraternity life as we know it—but to the betterment of the position occupied by all fraternities, and to the beterment of the individual members.

8. Ritual.

We have been collecting a number of new ideas on ritual, but it's hard to get going on a proposition of this kind unless we can all sit around the same tables and reach an agreement. The best possible time is at the convention. The ritual committee will work late at night, but it will be pleased to have your ideas, so bring them. Robes and paraphernalia will receive their share of attention.

9. Emblems and Insignia.

Every convention I've ever attended had a committee to work on emblems and insignia, and this meeting will be no exception. There are several things to discuss. Is it consistent to keep our present rules on badges? Why don't we have a

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good flag, after so many years of pow-wow? And some other things, too.

10. Catalog and History.

There's a perfectly definite reason why our revised catalog has not put in an appearance, and I think you all know it.

However, it's going to be discussed quite forcefully at the convention, and we're going to have that catalog. Come prepared to state that your chapter has completed its quota of the alumni and active membership record cards, or produce a double barrel alibi!

The history of the fraternity is still in the making. We want some silver-tongued orator from South Carolina to guarantee that he will "surround" the old-timers in the vicinity of Charleston until they deliver that much promised document.

Somebody will get this job.

11. Official Documents and Papers.

Much has been threatened in the way of modernization of our various standard forms of documents, including membership certificates, charters, certificates of institution, petitions, etc. A good husky committee will absolutely settle these points, if it must hold forth twenty-four hours a day for the whole four days. Bring your best hunches.

12. Constitution and By-Laws.

Our constitution and by-laws have accumulated much verbal "moss" from many years of existence without a thorough overhauling. We must revise and edit. There is a serious job before us in this regard. As soon as the revision is done the Constitution will go to the printer, so if you want to see your pet improvement in print better bring it along.

13. The Convention Itself.

Aside from the duty of setting the time and place of the next convention there is slated a considerable discussion over whether the summer or the winter months furnish the best opportunity. There is also the problem of whether we need a convention oftener than once in every two years. Then, also, we must have a system whereby the expenses of the convention are accumulated in the form of monthly dues, so that they

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will not fall heavily and with one grand bump, as they do in the present system.

14. Inspection.

Another thing that showed up very plainly in my trip of last spring was the necessity for periodic and systematic inspection of the fraternity. We are sorely in need of this, even though it may take the form of a series of divisional or district inspections. Just how to accomplish an organization which will guarantee results along this line is going to be one of our most interesting problems.

15. Some Explanatory Notes About the Convention.

In spite of the fact that the constitution and by-laws contain what seem to be clear-cut statements about the convention expenses and the method of handling, numerous questions have arisen which lead me to offer the following explanation: Under the present system, the expenses of all delegates to the convention, and of all Supreme Officials whose trips are authorized by the by-laws, are added to whatever incidental expense may arise in connection with the convention, in order to obtain a "grand total. This grand total is then simply divided by the number of active members in the fraternity; in other words, by the total number obtained by adding together the active chapter rolls. On this per capita basis each active member of the fraternity is assessed a certain amount, and each active chapter is held responsible for the collection of that amount and for the forwarding to the national treasurer. Now as a matter of fact, it usually happens that the members have paid practically all of their assessments before the convention actually meets, in order to advance to the delegate enough money to make the trip. When this is the case the chapter then owes the national treasurer only the difference between, the total amount owed by its members, and the total amount which it has advanced to its delegate. This procedure is the same as though the chapter sent the full amount of the assessment to the national treasurer, and he in turn sent back to the delegate the amount of his expenses.

Now there are several features to be considered about this

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arrangement of handling the expenses. In the first place it is the only fair way, for it means that each man in the fraternity pays the same, whether his chapter is nearest geographically to the convention or not. It also means that small chapters can send delegates at no more expense per man than for large chapters. If a chapter fails to send a delegate, the grand total of expense is reduced by the amount which that delegate did not spend, but each member's share is reduced only by a very small part of that amount. For example: .If a delegate, by not attending, reduced the expenses by $300, and there were 300 active members in all the chapters, then .each member would pay $1 less than otherwise. But, the members of the chapter which did not send a delegate would each be assessed an amount only $1 less than they would have had to pay bad their delegate attended. This provision, upon due reflection, you will realize is desirable, for it creates no incentive for a chapter to endanger its own future in the fraternity through a failure to send a delegate.

Let this be understood, however: Any chapter which can present before the convention a good reason why it should be granted a longer time in which to settle with the national treasurer after the convention, is assured that its case will be thoughtfully considered. No Pi Kapp has any desire to work a hardship upon any chapter or individual. - If a chapter can show good and sufficient reason why it should be given special privilege in the matter, arrangements can be made which ought to be satisfactory to all. In any event, however, the delegate must have enough.money advanced him to.make the trip, for the adjustments come later.

Each delegate is allowed one vote for each four active members in the chapter which he represents. Supreme officials, past chapter Archons, and others specified in the by-laws are also entitled to one vote.

Visitors are urged to come—in abundance. If in good standing in the fraternity, they have the privilege of the floor, although they are not allowed to vote unless they can claim special qualifications.

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Each delegate must bring with him credentials signed by the Archon and the Grapter of his chapter, certifying that he has been duly appointed as a delegate, and stating the number of active members on the chapter roll. No delegate will be allowed to vote unless he has his credentials.

16. In Conclusion.

As I said in the beginning, I have probably only scraped the surface in outlining the problems of the convention. My aim has been to present only the most general phases, and to let you do the real thinking as to ways and means. Each chapter should wrangle out the various questions to a standstill before its delegate leaves.

We are to have a wonderful convention—ip every way.

There will be entertainment in profusion, and eats in the same way. Don't bother to fill space in your suitcase by bringing your clawhammer suit, for there will be no formal affairs.

Use the space for reams of suggestions for the good of the fraternity, and incidentally, for cigars to smoke on the trip.

All Pi Kapps outside of the active chapters who feel the Call of the Wild West will please tell Jimmie Setze about it, so. he can arrange to make reservations for them at the New Year's Day football game in Pasadena, and so Gamma Chapter can add a few more beans to the soup.

I only wish I were to be in Atlanta on December 20th so I could come'across the continent in that Pi Kapp Pullman!

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By JoinNT D. CARROLL, Past E. S. A. This is court week in Lexington.

That means that the lawyers are more or less busy. They have almost as little time to spare as money, and of the latter their clients always seem to be "short" no matter how "long" they may be on trouble. What a world this would be, I sometimes think, if in our vocations we dealt only with the pleasures of life and did not have to minister to its ills But I have only thirty minutes before midnight! I promised faithfully that I would be at home at least by then. It was after that time this morning when I left the office—but everybody has to serve an apprenticeship.

If I had twice as many dollars as I have minutes now before midnight I would attempt to go to Berkeley just a little later than thirty days hence. I haven't it, but how I wish I did It was in 1910 that I first allowed the fraternity the honor( ?) of carrying my name on its rolls and since that time I haven't missed a convention—and what a procession of them passes before my clouded vision tonight!

The first was in Columbia. "Gus" Reid and I shall never forget it! How clearly I recall the night of his wild chase down the corridor of the Colonial Hotel with his nocturnal apparel boasting an appendage of a real live alligator: the point of contact had come when "Gus" claimed more than his share of the bed. He vowed then that he would never attend another—convention, not alligator. I think it was at this meeting that the coat of arms was first discussed and the fraternity was said to have then in Charleston a wonderful one, but this I have never been able to substantiate. It was there, too, I think, that the name of the fraternity magazine was changed from The Journal to THE STAR AND LAMP. Then came Wrightsville Beach, the first, with our own private cottage and its capacious ice box filled daily (and sometimes twice daily) with Budweiser—for that was in the good old days! Who attended that meeting that does not

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remember those wonderful pre-breakfast dips in the surf, followed by a rub down by Oscar Underwood (for Oscar was none other than our faithful porter, and in his humble way he served us as loyally as does in the Congress the illustrious son of Alabama who answers to a similar appellation). Then there was Lumina, with its dances and its dancers; there was the Grant cottage next door where Joe Phinney spent most of his time, including some sessions of the convention. And the list of the distinguished 'could not begin without naming "Chet" Prouty and Dave Hardy, who had traveled across the continent to reach us, without forgetting the. little poems they had learned to say at the banquet. "Bill" Shaw, the homogeneous Wilmington boy, who was a side-show all his own, and Billy Monckton, who was so fascinated with the "crush" he had made, to say nothing of the "poor girls" who attended the convention and were so noticeably generous to the fish on their first ride out in the channel! Poor girls! But with all of this, when we left we were told by our next door neighbor that we were the most orderly set of fellows who had ever been on the beach!

Then Wrightsville, the second, and "Col." E. R. W. Gunn.

Did you ever see one of those pictures of the "Col." taken on the board-walk just outside of the Seashore, or did you ever hear Wade Hampton Prewton tell a "butch" of his acquaintanceship with Asa Chandler and of his positive knowledge that if Mr. Chandler was apprized that Coca-Cola was being sold on the train for ten cents per, he would altogether prohibit train sales, for it was meant to be a national five-cent drink? If you haven't, well you have just missed something, brother, that's all! And say, in between the day meetings and nights at Lumina there was some "live courting" in progress! But from a business standpoint this was the smallest meeting the fraternity has held since I have know it—and in stature most of the fellows were small, but in stature only; for instance,"Huck" Brownlee, "Blister" Boyle, and "Col." Gunn.

Charleston (the Isle of Palms) was also a small meeting but productive of good results. The hospitality of the "Battery

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boys," the knowledge that Harry Mixon had of the "ways" of Charleston, the pleasant association with Theo. Monroe, now gone west, and others who had at heart the interest of the fraternity, are all still fresh in memory and furnish another milepost on the fraternal journey.

Over in • Georgia the tale was different. Atlanta was well advertised, we had a dandy hotel for headquarters, Iota, Eta, and Lambda were going strong, and as I recall, the biggest bunch of men met there that we have had thus far in any meeting. Among them was Frank Smith (Epsilon), now gone west, Harry Mixon, and "Bill" Fogarty (Alpha), and Lawon Ellis (Iota) with his "classified list" of Atlanta girls.

If you were there, possibly you were on the water wagon nights with Harry Mixon declaring "how dry I.am," while a mile on down the street the atmosphere alone would intoxicate!

We had a good time in Atlanta, didn't we boys At Savannah we had a good convention, a fine crowd,. well attended meetings, good quarters, and an occasional "snort"!

No, you didn't have to buy any jewelry to get one, if you just let "Shorty" see you. That's one way to do business. "Shorty" understood. Neither did "Shorty" experience any trouble in keeping in his room a fine bunch of "prospects." If you don't believe it ask Henry Harper—he stayed there all the time, and also had his room changed so that he would be just across the hall. Not until the convention was nearly over did it become generally known that Cozby Byrd had a barrel of beer in his room—better later than never, tho! Roy Heffner here began to lay a foundation for the erection of his claim for the office of E. S. A.—and he laid a good one.

Charlotte! We're coming down to date. Again, the biggest crowd in the history of the fraternity! The best meetings, the most interest and enthusiasm, perhaps, the most and greatest accomplishments, and last but not least a splendid banquet.

This last statement may possibly be disputed by Wade Bolt, who was green with fear, or Cozby Byrd, who was surprisingly sober. But they were not in a class by themselves when Henry Harper attempted a tragedy. Even though some of the fellows

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were rather old birds they showed surprising agility in getting beneath the table. And even after it was all over one or two theretofore considered intelligent inquired if it was intentional!

Look out, fellows, for such stunts at Frisco. Those bad guys. from the West are likely, to show you Easterners a real trick or two.

And now comes Frisco! The most attractive possibly because the most distant; perhaps the most inviting because the least known! Certainly the most interesting because of its relation with the rest of the fraternity, because it is the home of the best E. S. A. that Pi Kappa Phi has ever had, because it is the home of the oldest chapter in the West and the largest in the fraternity, and because that chapter has set a precedent in offering to play host to all comers! He who misses a trip to Frisco for the 1921 convention will miss the biggest and the best convention that the fraternity has,held.

Yes, I look back tonight with a good deal of pleasure over the associations of the decade which I have been a member of this fraternity and.I prize highly numerous individual acquaintanceships and the association with various chapters, but especially helpful to me has been the mingling with the picked men of the fraternity who have represented its various units at the conventions. I belong to several other organizations and I have thoroughly enjoyed my membership in them, but the association I have had with other members of Pi Kappa Phi has been more pleasant and helpful to me than that afforded by membership in all other organizations to which I belong! The man who has not known the fraternity in its composite chapter, the bi-ennial convention, really does not know it at all, and if there is another who has attended all the meetings above enumerated I feel sure that he will make, with me, a great effort to attend what promises to be the greatest convention we have ever held, no matter from what angle viewed. Assuredly this is true if we may take as a specimen type of the Gamazettes the men whom we have personally known and particularly him who now holds the highest office in the fraternity. If we may judge by the interest he has taken in his work, the sacrifices

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he has made for the fraternity, and the hours spent in thought for its betterment, as an indication of the attitude and ability of the other members of Gamma, then from the convention of 1921 Pi Kappa Phi will have discarded as it has already outgrown its knee pants and henceforth will appear in full adult attire.

To suggest any legislation for the good of the fraternity which I should like to see passed at Frisco would be presumptuous beyond pardon. For the past two years I have been out of active touch with the chapter life of the fraternity and largely not in contact with its government. As the members come in and go out from year to year, we are always reasonably sure to find men who will build even better than they knew and I do not fear that we shall have a man in the fraternity at any time whose place cannot adequately be filled, in the case of his loss, by someone who is just as well if not better prepared to "carry on." For that reason I shall remain an interested spectator on the sidelines and watch the game. Be assured I do so with keen interest and with the greatest confidence.

If some old moss-back alumnus who in former days was a star in the fraternal firmament should cast his eyes upon these reminiscences, my hope is that it will move him to action and he will resolve to go to Frisco and meet the West and show them the East.

Good luck to the delegates from the various active chapters!

Good luck to the officers who go to represent the fraternity and to shape its destiny Good luck to the hosts!—"ah there's the rub !" For before these Eastern delegates shall have said farewell to Frisco, many a Gamazette may become fearful that some of them came out there principally to eat free victuals, even in such excess as possibly to cause them to shuffle off this mortal coil.

G000d luck to the convention, and good luck ever to Pi Kappa Phi.

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By J. W. SVTZE, JR. Almost two years ago when your Grapter counted the votes .of the delegates in session at Charlotte, N. C., and informed the Archon that San Francisco was to be the next meeting place, this seemed only a beautiful dream. But now that it is almost time for us to put our one clean shirt into our bag and really start West—well, it seems almost too good to be true.

"Too good to be true" for more reasons than one—it is to be our first convention in the West and, in fact, our first out of the South. This in itself should be a wonderful thing for the fraternity, for it will bring the Western chapters and Southern chapters in closer touch than they have ever been before, thereby tending to create an even stronger fraternal union than we now have. Our first convention in the West should be the best convention we have had yet. Many things have happened since last we met and there are many things to be decided at the coming gathering.

"Too good to be true," for at this convention we are to welcome delegates from six new chapters and what is more pleasant than welcoming a new brother to the fold. And then, too, we will again welcome the delegate from our old Beta chapter and nothing could be more important than the return of a chapter. As you all know Beta has been inactive for about five years on account of South Carolina legislation.

Send your representatives well prepared to put forward the legislation you think best for the fraternity as a whole. Give him all the information possible; so that when he reaches the floor of the convention he will be able to express the sentiments of the entire chapter and not just his own. For he is there

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to do what the chapter wishes and he will not be able to do his work wells unless you tell hitn what you want before he leaves home.

Another thought comes to my mind and that is that the coming convention will take us away from home and our families at the very time of the year when we would most like to be there. But then are we not to attend the gathering of our great big family? And are we not gathering together to work for our brothers who will not be there? What could be better than a meeting at this time and for this purpose?

Gamma, I am sure, will be such a host that the thoughtfulness and hospitality of her men will be on the tongue of every man. And he will have much to talk about and many things to suggest about being host to his own chapter when he returns home.

Pi Kappa Phi is looking for every delegate from every chapter to gather this year at Christmas time to work for the advancement of Pi Kappa Phi and her men.

GAMMA'S SIDELIGHTS ON THE CONVENTION

By FERLYS W. THOMAS During the last days of December, 1921, Gamma's dream of many years will become a fact, a Pi Kapp convention at Berkeley. We have tried to give yoh an insight into some of the things relative to our campus and college elsewhere in this issue of THE STAR AND LAMP,let me add they must be seen to be appreciated.

Every member of Gamma has just one big idea in his mind at present, the coming convention. Under the direction of Bro. "Les" Erickson, chairman of the convention committee, plans for the entertainment of the visiting Pi Kapps have been formulated, and all is going well along that line. "Les" is telling you more of these plans elsewhere in this issue.

Although geographically somewhat removed from most of the other chapters, Gamma has never felt apart, but neverthe-.

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less the visit of all of you is bound to bring us even closer together. For this purpose alone the convention would be well worth while, but there are many other things we expect the convention to do.

While we have been working on the pleasure side of the convention we have not lost sight of the more important legislative work we must do at the convention. There are quite a few points Gamma wishes to bring up at the convention. For one thing we feel we need a complete revision of the present methods of financing the future conventions. We feel the Supreme Chapter should handle this matter, the necessary assessments to be spread over a period of two years, thus eliminating any heavy assessment at one time. This could be well taken care of by a slight increase in the monthly dues, or by any other ,means that seem best. The suggestion from Bro. Odgers regarding badges and who shall be allowed to wear them was not approved of by most of the members, as they feel that since all the other Nationals here abide by the custom we should be allowed to also. A better system of bookkeepping has also been discussed, in order to make it possible for the Supreme Officials to have the books audited for each chapter.

Other matters for discussion at the convention are now under consideration by Gamma.

At the present writing every member of Gamma has made his plans so that he may be at the convention, and we all fully expect to be there. We are all anxiously awaiting your arrival in Berkeley, and will be there in person to welcome you. We hope to show you that "California knows how," the best way to ascertain the truth regarding this is to come and see, we hope many of you will do so.

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CONVENTION EVENINGS By "LES" ERICKSON While the real purpose of the convention is to consider and pass upon suggestions and legislation for the betterment of Pi Kappa Phi, still the convention has another ideal behind it, almost, if not as worthy—that of bringing the various chapters of the fraternity into closer contact with each other. Believing that the old axiom that time must be given for play as well as jwork applies in this case, Gamma is endeavoring to provide "joy hours" for the delegates and visitors to the 1921 convention that will allow every man to know his brother better. With this purpose in mind our tentative plans are as follows: On the evening of December 28, the first day of the convention, we are planning a bunch of small parties, composed of about four or five visitors and an equal number of Gamma's men, the destination of which will be left to the discretion of the latter. In this way, we believe, we can get better acquainted than by almost any other means. Those having friends in this part of the State will also be able to use this evening for visiting if they so desire.

On the night of December 29, the delegates and visitors will be the guests of the San Francisco alumni chapter, composed of alumni.from this chapter, who will, in their own words, "show 'em a real 'honest-to-goodness' (they said something else there) party in San Francisco, one they'll remember for a long time."

Being as we're not in on the dope for the evening, we'll have to take a chance with the rest.

Now comes the time when the "home boys" perform and perhaps listen, for on December 30 we are going to stage a party here in the house, the "hop" on which cannot be divulged as yet, but just this one warning, come prepared for you may be rung in on it. . "After the 'squabble' is over" on the evening of December 31, we will set ourselves down to—feast and make merry, and or the last time lift our water glasses, in which the ice will be tinkling merrily, in the final toasts to Pi Kappa Phi and to those things for which she stands. The banquet, coming

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on New Year's Eve, is a fitting climax to a year during which the fraternity has achieved much, and to a convention, which, We hope, not only will benefit greatly the fraternity itself, but will bring to mind for many a day the true and lasting friendships that will have been wrought during our short time together.

BERKELEY, CALM, November 8, 1921.

Dear Ed: I'm up here to the University of California in this here college.of Agriculture. I been brung up on a farm all my life but Pop he says as how I gotta get me some new fangled ideas.

And gosh darn what carryin ons they do have here. The other day I was up around that there big tower called the Campanile and I see'd a hull bunch of fellows a paradin' around in barrels and leaves and close like Jed our hired man is like to wear.

I ast one of them there Seniors what they was all adoin' and he says as how they was a playin' "Button, button, who's got the button ?" I ups and sez as how I didn't see where a bunch of tramps had any use for buttons—but he sez that they be college boys whose sold their close to buy a Stadium Button. I ast him what kind of a button that was and he sez it was a button that all subscribers to the "Memorial Stadium Fund" was wearing and that it meant that they had subscribed $100 worth and that this would entitle them to see all the big football games for the next ten years. He sez as how the Stadium is going to hold 60,000 people and that anyone not subscribin' is jus' natcherly outto luck. He sez that you kin also get a bronze plank sunk in thd seat that you by, and you don't havta have your little boy sayin', "Pop, where's my seat?" Well, I'm nothin' but a little runt myself, but I sure do like to see them there football fellows whale the tar outen the other guys—So seem' as how the second hand guy wouldn't give me nothin' fer my duds, I writ to Pop an' told him to sell my four shoats that I riz up and so now I'm wearin' one of them "I'm a Stadium Builder" buttons myself and I'm goin' to get me two seats an' have the bronze plank sunk in em. with the name— HANK CORNTASSLE.

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By FERLYS W. THOMAS

story of The 1920 football season was the greatest in the hiCalifornia. Although thirteen letter men answered the first call to practice, no one could have predicted the success the team was to enjoy before the season's close. California got away to a flying start by defeating the strong Olympic Club team 21 to 0. Then followed victories over the Mare Island Sailors, St. Mary's College, University of Nevada, University of Utah, the Oregon Aggies, and Washington State College.

The final game with Stanford proved to be the best of the season. The Red Shirts fought hard and at the end of the third quarter the score stood 10 to 0, but in the last period their team weakened and California came through with the greatest victory over the Cardinals in years. This 38 to 0 victory carried with it the Pacific Coast championship, and the right to represent the West in the East versus West game at Pasadena New Year's Day. The Eastern selection, Ohio State, Big Ten Champions, entered the game strong favorites. They were out to win, and gave all they had. Stinchcomb of Ohio State, All-American halfback, was no doubt the most spectacular player on the field, rivalled only by Muller of California, who starred at end, and made himself famous by hurling a 55-yard forward pass to Stephens for a touchdown. Ohio offered no alibis, for as Coach Wilee stated,"No team in the United States could have beaten California New Year's." Of course every .Californian knew that before, but it had to be proven to the world at large. In some parts of the East they are still doubtful even as they doubt Charlie Paddock.

The 1921 season promises to be even more successful'than 1920. Only two men were lost from the "Wonder Team" and these have been replaced by men from the second varsity and Freshman squads. The famous bear attack is as fierce as ever and no team has been able to withstand it. The scores this year have not been as large'as last, but the games have been

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much harder. St. Mary's College, Olympic Club, University of Nevada, Pacific Fleet team, University of Oregon, Washington State College, and the University of Southern California are the teams that have met defeat this season. Of these teams, four are the best on the Coast, St. Mary's, The Pacific Fleet, Washington State College, and the University of Southern California, and to have overcome these opponents by such decisive scores is a fair indication of the strength of the Bears.

The Pacific Fleet team, composed of All-star material, in addition to several former All-American players, was without question the hardest team played. "Big Bill" Ingram, a dangerous man on any team, but doubly so behind the heavy Fleet line, gave the bleachers many thrills as he broke through for long gains time after time. But only once did they get close enough to put over a touchdown, and the game ended 21 to 10.

No doubt the game next in interest was the University of Southern California contest. More interest was aroused because last year U. S. C. claimed the right to represent the West at Pasadena, for she, too, had a clean slate of no defeats.

To settle the dispute, the teams arranged to meet this year.

For the first time since the season began, California was not handicapped by a large injured list. Even "Brick" Muller with his broken knee got in long enough to show everyone how a forward pass should be executed. The backfield combination of Toomey and Nichols worked together for the first time this year, as Toomey had been on the side lines most of the season with a bad ankle.

The 38 Points the boys rolled up seemed to satisfy every one in the North and the Southerners had to console themselves with the lone touchdown they earned early in the game. Although they had possession of the ball forty minutes of the game, they were unable to score more than once. This was no doubt due to the superior kicking of Nisbet, fullback for California. He kicked out of danger every time the California goal was threatened and his last punt sailed out for seventyfive yards, the longest ever made on California Field. The U. S. C. rooters showed their good sportsmanship by wishing

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California a Happy New Year and promised full support at Pasadena.

The two remaining games are the University of Washington and the annual Stanford-California clash at Palo Alto in the new Stanford Stadium. The Big Game promises to create as much interest as ever. While California is conceded the edge, Stanford will put up a good fight and. every man who has ever witnessed a California-Stanford game knows better than to look for a top heavy score. California will win, but not as easily as some think.

As last year, the Big Game decides the Pacific Coast Conference Championship, and the right to represent the West at Pasadena. All season, California has had but one end in view, the New Year's game. While it is practically certain that California will represent the West, it is not known who will .journey out from the East. The leading prospects seem to be: Pennsylvania State, Cornell, Navy, and Yale—provided they finish their schedule undefeated. Pennsylvania State is probably the strongest, but is not to be considered as she travels to Seattle to meet the University of Washington, December 3. It seems very likely that Yale will receive the invitation to be the Eastern team, but it is doubtful if such a trip would be favored by the Yale Alumni in the East. California would like to act as hosts to Princeton for a great deal of good feeling was created between the two universities when the California crew rowed Princeton last spring. Reagrdless of who comes, California stands ready to receive them and show them her hospitality as well as a bit of her brand of football.

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By WADE S. BOLT Convention time for Pi Kappa Phi brings a longing and a yearning for the opportunity to attend. Distance is not the object which prevents the writer from attending; it is a combination of circumstances.

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is fraught with opportunities for improvement and advanceinent, and yet, the time allotted to the business sessions—no matter how arduously and thoroughly used—always proves insufficient, and many important matters must be carried over.

Although we may not realize it fully, the convention really molds the future of the fraternity. The policies which are formed there must prove constructive, the governing laws must prove formative, the choice of officers for the interim. must be prudent and judicious. While the sessions may appeal to our sentimental side as a reunion of friends, brothers and jolly good fellows, we should never lose sight of the actual mission of the delegate—business.

For fear that the space allotted to this article is limited, let us close, with a few suggestions as to what we believe of importance for consideration at this convention.

Districting, with a view to accommodating the expansion• iwhich we are bound to experience. The election of district chiefs. The proposition of a permanent secretary, with the end in view of establishing a national headquarters and administrative office just so soon as we may be able. Ritual revision.

Completion of such plans as may have already been perfected with regard to a complete catalog of the fraternity. The establishment of an endowment fund.

We could continue with several other suggestions, but each chapter will have its propositions to submit, and no doubt every item which we have included will be within the scope of discussion. It is with the most sincere interest in Pi Kappa Phi that we would propose any of the matters to the convention.

We shall be with the sessions in spirit, if not in person, and will mark time as we await a report of things achieved and things. enjoyed.

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By HENRY G. HARPER, JR., E. S. D. A. I consider the coming convention the greatest in the history of Pi Kappa Phi. There is little doubt that the last convention was what we might call the turning point in our history. We were loosely organized. The war had left us in a disorganized state, as anyone would expect, but the spirit displayed on the floor of the convention assured the success of Pi Kappa Phi. Now, we go west, to meet brothers whom we have never seen before. Some of them do not know what we have east of the Mississippi, so we want to show them. Likewise we don't know them, but we've seen some of their representatives, so we have a good idea that we're going to meet up with a mighty fine bunch of men. That fact is assured.

We want to make this the best convention ever. There is no doubt as to our soundness now. All obstacles have been pushed aside and we now, have almost a rosy path, if we make the same progress we've been making.

Our organization, however, is not perfect by any means and when any of us have constructive criticism or suggestions we should make them. There are many things which should demand the attention of the convention at this time and I shall enumerate my ideas and suggestions which I should like for each chapter to consider and then instruct its representative.

First, we need something (and you'll notice I say `.`something," for I'm not sure what it is) to keep the interest of our alumni. Do you realize that a large percentage of our men lose sight of their chapter and the fraternity immediately upon leaving college? Can't we do something to prevent this state of affairs? Would an alumni degree to be conferred by some Alumni Chapter in his city or a nearby city solve this? Could we interest our men while in callege to such a degree that they would be anxious to finish their degree, or would this be going a little too far? Of course, with every member initiated since the last conevntion there has been a life subscription to

THE STAR AND LAMP THE STAR AND LAMP, which will, of course, tend to keep the alumni closer to his chapter and his fraternity, but to my mind, this does not go quite far enough. We want to encourage Alumni Chapters to get one in every possible city, for then the fraternity will get proper consideration from its alumni.

Right here I want to voice my sentiments against the charter fee for an Alumni Chapter, regardless of how small that is.

The fraternity will get just as much good out of the chapter as the members will so my first idea is to discontinue Alumni charter,fees and dues. The alumni interest idea will have to be discussed in each and every chapter and I hope all delegates will come full of ideas and suggestions.

The next most important idea, to my mind, is the proper handling of THE STAR AND LAMP, from start to finish. Everyone realizes that we have practically always had our departments loosely connected and too loosely for properly functioning. In the first place, the editor of the magazine should have at hand always all records pertaining to the magazine. He should know when a name is added to the mailing list; when a name is dropped; when the magazine is paid for; should be able to help campaigns to get subscribers and all other details connected with the magazine. I am firmly of the conviction that the editor should have the business manager of the magazine living in the same city with him where they can consult each other or the two jobs should be combined. I think, however, the. former is preferable, as I do not believe one man can satisfactorily handle both jobs so long as he has his regular office duties to attend.

Cozby Byrd deserves a lot of credit for the wonderful work he has done. I do not believe we could have had a better man and I hope that neither he or anyone else will consider my remarks personal, or the editor himself for that matter, but I believe both will agree that the work can't be done satisfactorily when distance separates them. I trust that all chapters will consider this carefully and submit their ideas at the convention through their representatives. I am open to reason and shall be glad to be shown where I am wrong.

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Since THE STAR AND LAMP has been put on a permanent basis and so far as I have been able to learn everyone is satisfied with it, we should make a provision in our constitution for the delay in sending in material for publication. The chapters should realize that seventy-five per cent of the magazine is made up of material that they send in and consequently if they are not prompt the magazine is delayed. This step may not be at all necessary as I believe most chapters appreciate the magazine enough to see that they are always represented among its pages, but this would be a precautionary measure. Included with this I should like to see the convention adopt a provision for at least one general article from each chapter in addition to its chapter letter. The chapter could appoint a different man for each article and in this way no one would be imposed upon.

An endowment fund should be started immediately. In fact, John D. Carroll, past E. S. A., has started the ball rolling and the Charlotte Alumni Chapter answered his call one hundred per cent. It is natural to believe that all others will do the same. In this way, there will be no question about the financing of THE STAR AND LAMP, the building of chapter houses and such worthy causes. Chapters are asked to give their ideas on this.

We have a lot of work ahead of us. Every chapter should instruct its representative along certain lines and have him bring up what the chapter feels is important. No delegate should sit in the convention hall and say nothing. I am sure that every chapter realizes necessary changes or has some worthy suggestions. This is exactly what the convention is for and each delegate will be called upon to take the floor in behalf of his chapter, and then every other delegate can give his ideas.

Let's get lots of pep and enthusiasm into the Berkeley convention. See that as many members of your chapter as possible attend. Show them the route as published elsewhere in this issue. Point out the side trips and stop-overs.

A solid car of Pi Kapps leaving Atlanta at 6 o'clock the morning of December 20. Will you be there?

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By HENRY C. JONES, JR., Eta

Pi Kappa Phi has never known a convention that will equal in importance or interest the one to be held in San Francisco next December. Why? We have never been so strong, it is true; but that is only one aspect of the situation. It is rather that after suffering from anti-fraternity legislation in our parent State during our infancy, we are going to obtain greater unity than we have ever known. There is surely no lack of harmony among us, but the coming get-together meeting will give us full confidence in ourselves, and show us our future.

Everyone knows of the greater interest being taken in colleges. We read every day of another large sum being secured by some college; of the erection of a new building on the campus of another; of the actual creation of another.

Surely it is well for us that we are on our feet and going strong.

The future is of infinite promise, and this will most surely be read in all the actions of the next convention. Provision will be made for necessary expansion in the North and West—for future chapters that are literally knocking at our doors.

Reckless expansion is certainly no habit of ours, and as long as we hold the present standards, we will never lack those asking admittance. None appear to know this more surely than the guardians of the sacred portal. What then do we need?

Only unity—co-operation—and firm faith in ourselves and in our future. We need more unity and co-operation among the chapters, for this can never be overdone. Most of all, though, we need live, active support from our alumni.

The trials of our fraternity have been many and weighty and it is saying too little to say that we deserve a vast amount of credit for surviving it all. Say rather, that our trials and tribulations served us as the fire that refines the gold, and that today we are stronger because of it all. Realize that Pi Kappa Phi survives today as a strong, growing fraternity because of its intrinsic worth. And if we have made such sound growth under such adverse circumstances, what will we do in the rosy

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future that lies before us? There can be but one answer— natural, stupendous growth of a kind almost without parallel in the history of any fraternity. All this is to be ours almost for the asking.

It is easy, then, to see the great importance of the coming convention. Let's all pull together and advertise the thing and go! Heretofore Pi Kappa Phi has been only a small fraternity; in the future it is destined to be a mighty one. Much of this future success will be a result of the work of the next convention. It will be a convention that no true Pi Kappa Phi can afford to miss who has confidence in the great immediate future of his fraternity. On to Frisco

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By GEORGE MCINVALE GRANT, Omicron There will be much routine work at the convention which will take care of itself, but there are other matters which will require the attention on the part of all delegates. It would be unwise to pass a large number of amendments and then not have them carried into effect. This has been the case at previous conventions to a certain extent and will in a small degree contiue to be so. It would be a good idea to pass only necessary legislation and then use appropriate means to carry such into effect. Among the most important things that the convention should provide are: 1. A plan for obtaining greater centralization.

2. The bringing of the chapters into closer touch with each other and with the national officers.

3. A definite expansion policy.

4. A system of annual visitation. It would be much better to have a traveling secretary to visit the chapters, but this is almost impossible at the present time owing to the number of chapters. These visits may be by (a) the Eminent Supreme Archon, (b) members of the Supreme Council, (c) Province Presidents if the fraternity is divided into provinces, or (d) someone appointed by the E. S. A.

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5. A well formulated plan for increasing the number of alumni associations.

6. Provision for suitably marking the mother chapter by the fraternity.

7. The issuing of founders medals to the founders of the fraternity.

8. A definite plan for the issuing of membership certificates.

9. A definite plan as to the subscriptions for THE STAR AND LAMP, 10. The adoption of an official fraternity song.

11. The adoption of an official fraternity poem.

12. A suitable but yet simple burial ritual.

13. An official Mother's Day or Mother's and Father's Day. 14. A uniform time system as to the draping of badges.

15. A universal and compulsory form of initiation for all chapters. There is now a slight variance in some of the chapters.

16. A well defined law as to the rejection of members.

17. Definite rules as to the suspension and expulsion of members.

18. Compulsory use of pledge cards by all chapters.

19. A catalogue of all members of the fraternity, past and present, arranged alphabetically and geographically.

20. An exoteric manual of the fraternity containing a short history, purpose and ideals of Pi Kappa Phi. This with the catalogue should be furnished to each initiate.

21. The publication of an esoteric bulletin at stated intervals.

22. The division of the fraternity into districts or provinces with or without a province president over each. These provinces may hold meetings during the years intervening between conventions or at the president's call.

A few of the above were in a loose way provided for at the last convention, but have never been carried into effect.

The granting of charters should never be placed into the hands of, the .convention. There are some fraternities that follow this method. If this were the case there would be too

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much appeal to local prejudices which because of lack of time, cannot always be answered by facts and figures. The chapters should continue to have the right to grant charters with the aid of the Supreme Council. The more we interest our chapters in national affairs the stronger do we become, not only nationally but locally.

Some definite plan should be shaped to direct the course of our growth. A plan for the carrying out of our policy of conservative extension would be for the designation of the institutions which we care to center, that is, provided we can find a worthy bunch of men there. We of Pi Kappa Phi should keep our eyes on the institutions near us where there is room for another fraternity and assist any worthy bunch of men to organize a local so that they may petition this'fraternity. There should be absolutely no authority for any one to promise a charter of this fraternity to any local no matter how good they may seem. But we should lay our policy of expansion before them and tell them candidly what Pi.Kappa Phi expects and requires of any bunch petitioning this fraternity.

EXPRESSIONS FROM CHAPTER ARCHONS L. MILBOURN, Archon Rho We wish the convention would decide about what kind of pledge cards are to be used. We need some now and are informed that the cards are not being printed. The men here are anxious about their membership certificates. Some men have been in for a year and have not received their certificates.

All the records are in the historian's office.

H. E. DILLINGHAM, ArchOn Zeta There are several changes that we would like to see in the ritual but will bring out these points at the convention. We are greatly interested and are in favor of the proposed changes in the coat-of-arms and Brother Odgers' suggestion about the sister pin. Both of these we would like to see passed at the

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• Berkeley convention. We are certainly in favor of any progressive and beneficial legislation that will be proposed.

0. W. CHANDLER, Archon Lambda Our chapter believes that there should be some uniform system of book-keeping by which the Supreme Chapter can keep check on the accounts of individual members. We have had some financial trouble this year because of a few boys neglecting to pay their dues promptly last year, and the years gone by. It is our opinion that, by forcing these men, who are negligent in paying up, in communication with the Supreme Archon, induce them to pay.

Also we advocate district conclaves each year, in order to bring the chapters into more thorough co-operation.

Too, we would like to have a national fraternity directory published, giving as complete information as to every man, where located, as possible.

Hoping this is the information desired, and assuring you that we are willing to give information further as far as possible.

GEORGE SCHEETZ, Archon Alpha We had thought, too, as Brother Heffner has so fully stated, that the financial side was one of the greatest weaknesses of the fraternity. But he has gone into that so thoroughly that there is little left to say at this time. We think that the grip should be changed, and expect to be able to offer a substitute later. We think inter-chapter relationships might be made more intimate, in various minor ways. For instance in keeping each other posted on new men entering colleges where we have chapters and on whom we feel we can give the chapter there some advance pointers, before somebody else pledges them. Such advice would not constitute a recommendation, merely a suggestion, but very often most needful. I cannot recall our having received any such letters, unless they happened to be addressed to some of the boys personally. A war

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service record, which might be (possibly it is intended to be) included in the forthcoming fraternity directory. But I remember now that that information is requested on the cards received a short while back. There were different other things—I have not the memoranda with me—but frankly, Brothers Heffner and Setze have gone so far ahead with their plans that they have already gotten a great number of the things which have come up from time to time. • LAWRENCE W. JOHNSON, Archon Phi As Archon of Phi I feel that I would like to say a few words with regards to matters which are to be brought up at the forthcoming convention. I feel somewhat of a hesitancy to express myself in view of the fact that I represent one of the younger chapters and know comparatively little of the inside workings of the fraternity.

I believe that the matter of expansion, especially in the West, is one of the important things which we will be called upon to discuss. I believe that every Pi Kapp realizes the great possibilities of that territory lying west of the Mississippi, and that most of the expansion must be in that part of the country. There are many organizations in this vast territory which would make stronger the claim that bind us closer together. I stand affirmed to the idea of careful consideration of all petitions, setting the standards for all local organizations on even a higher plane than we have done in the past. However, with all of this care in accepting the petitions from the various schools I feel that we might watch more carefully our opportunities to grant petitions to organizations in the schools of those States where Pi Kappa Phi is not represented. We must remain confirmed to all of the standards which have made Pi Kappa Phi what it is today. Yet, in clinging to those ideals and even making them higher, we must not forget that growth and expansion are dependent upon our ability to grasp our opportunities as they are presented to us. We must work for a greater unity of purpose; there must be a unification which will enable us to carry on our work more efficiently and expediently

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than before. Each chapter has a" great responsibility to perform in the program which we expect to follow at the outcome of the convention. Each Pi Kapp has. a more distinct duty to perform in his allegiance to his fraternity. With each brother doing his part, and the chapters doing theirs there is no reason why Pi Kappa Phi cannot have a phenomenal growth in the next few years.

C. W. KINZER, Correspondent, Xi We wish to suggest that the fraternity be divided into several districts and that in each district a brother, preferably a supreme officer, be instructed to visit each chapter at least twice a year. This is for a closer union and a more interchapter spirit. We wish to suggest that a directory be sent to ' each chapter, containing the names and addresses of each supreme officer, the duties of each officer. It should also contain information of general interest to the chapters. In regard to changing the design of the pin for ladies, whom we wish to pear our emblems, we wish to say we are opposed to any change. We wish to see the same pin used for this purpose and to see it bestowed on the one of the giver's choice with a sacred meaning.

KARI, GIBBON, Archon Upsilon On account of the lateness of our arrival in the light of the Star and Lamp, Upsilon does not presume to know all the vexing questions which will of necessity come before the convention, and since we are not acquainted with the past history of many of them, we somewhat hesitate to pass judgment thereon. There are, however, a few things on which we are willing and anxious to take a stand.

1. We favor a continuation of the present conservative policy of expansion and are especially anxious to place chapters in the larger and better schools in the districts in which we have now obtained a foothold.

2. Any plan aiming towards a closer supervision of the finances of the subordinate chapters by the national organiza-

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tion would have our support. It might be mentioned in this connection that Upsilon's books are kept by the Warner System of College Fraternities, a commercial bookkeeping firm. This system is now used by large percent of the fraternities in five of the larger Middle West universities and seems to be giving satisfaction.

3. In view of the fact that it is often more desirable for a chapter to own a house than to rent one, we would be glad to support any movement for the encouragement of the purchase or building of chapter houses.

In addition to the above Upsilon may be counted on to support any worthy movement which will make a bigger and better Pi Kappa Phi. GEORGE D. DRIVER, Supreme Council from West.

As representative from the West I am particularly interested that the Berkeley meeting of the Supreme Chapter shall stimulate an increased national conception of our fraternity. Increased supervision of the finances of the chapters, some revisions and additions to the initiation ritual, and some changes in our form of government tending to make its working more practical, are some of the matters which I know are now being considered by committees and officials to get them in a form for action by the'convention. I know that the action taken on all of these thing's will tend, very materially, to increase our national solidarity and I hope that some things along this line which may perhaps not present themselves so readily may also come up for action, such as very definite plans for the publishing of a fraternity song book and directory in the near future.

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AVE MATER,PI KAPPA PHI GEORGE A. ODGERS, Nu,'16 Tune: "Materia" Ave Mater, Pi Kappa Phi, 'Tis thee whom we adore; Thy name we laud and magnify— Thy blessings we implore: Mother of stalwart sons art thou; Within our hearts hold sway— Before thy throne we gladly bow, Ave Mater, Ave! Ave Mater, Pi Kappa Phi, Help us to nobly will, That we may e'er glorify And honor thee, until The summons comes to join the throng Of those who've slipped away, To chant forever our happy song, Ave Mater, Aye!

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December 19—Leave Greensboro, N. C., Southern Railway, No. 35, 5:58 p. m.

December 19—Leave Charlotte, N. C., Southern Railway, No. 35, 9:05 p. m.

December 19—Leave Spartanburg, S. C., Southern Railway, No. 35, 11 :40 p. m.

December 20—Leave Greenville, S. C., Southern Railway, No. 35, 1:00 a. m.

December 20—Leave Atlanta, Ga., Southern Railway, No. 7, 6:00 a. m.

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December 21—Arrive Kansas City, Frisco Lines, 10:25 a. m.

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December 23—Leave Colorado Springs, D. & R. G. Railway, No. 4, 10:10 a. m.

December 23—Arrive Denver, Cob., D. & R. G. Railway, 12:45 p.m.

December 24—Leave Denver, Colo., D. & R. G. Railway, No. 1, 8:15 a. m.

December 25—Arrive Ogden, D. & R. G. Railway, 1:40 p. m.

December 25—Leave Ogden, Southern Pacific, No. 1, 1:20 p. m.

December 26—Arrive San Francisco, Southern Pacific, 2:30 p.m.

January 1—Leave San Francisco, Santa Fe, No. 22, 9:00 a. m.

January 2—Arrive Pasadena, Santa Fe, 7:20 a. m.

January 3—Leave Pasadena, Santa Fe, No. 2, 9:15 a. m.

January 4—Arrive Williams, Santa Fe, 3:00 a. m.

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January 4—Leave Williams, Grand Canyon Railway, No. 12, 5:40 a. m.

January 4—Arrive Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Railway, 8:20 a. m.

January 5—Leave Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Railway, No. 11, 8:20 a. m.

January 5—Arrive Williams, Grand Canyon Railway, N. 11, 11:30 a. m.

January 5—Leave Williams, Santa Fe Railway, No. 22, 12:30 p. m.

January 6—Arrive El Paso, Tex., Santa Fe Railway, No. 29, 8:00 a. m.

January 6—Leave El Paso, Tex., Southern Pacific, No. 102, 9:50 a. m.

January 7—Arrive New Orleans, Southern Pacific,8:00 p. m.

January 7—Leave New Orleans, L. & N. Railway, No. 38, 8:45 p. m.

January 8—Leave Montgomery, A. W. P. Railroad, No. 38, 6:10 a. m.

January 8—Arrive Atlanta, Ga., A. W. P. Railroad, 11:10 a. m.

January 8—Leave Atlanta, Southern Railway, No. 38, 11:30 a. m.

January 8—Arrive Greensboro, Southern Railway, No. 38, 10:50 p. m.

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WHAT IT COSTS Round trip fares with the side trip to the Grand Canyon included. This fare also includes the war tax. The Pullman fare cannot be quoted as we have not yet decided which will be best, a chartered car or a car operated on an overflow basis.

These rates are from those cities where we have chapters on the originating railroad or where delegates will join the party.

Other fares will be quoted direct to the chapters as soon as they are received from the railroads.

Raleigh, N. C.,$201.98.

Durham, N. C., $200.64.

Chapel Hill, N. C., $200.64.

Greensboro, N. C., $196.71.

Charlotte, N. C., $192.00.

Lynchburg, Va., $204.04.

Spartanburg, S. C., $186.68.

Charleston, S. C., $190.16.

Clinton, S. C., $185.98.

Greenville, s. C., $184.58.

Atlanta, Ga., $173.76.

DeLand, Fla., $192.70.

Birmingham, Ala., $161.48.

Rates from cities farther west than Birmingham will be quoted direct to the chapters.

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The fraternity brother who is simply a pin-wearer is not much of a burden-bearer.

A tea hound or lounge-lizard doesn't help himself and he won't help a chapter.

Think first of your fraternity and you will seldom go wrong.

"All things come to those who stand and wait." Not at bid time.

If fraternity means anything in college why doesn't it mean anything to the man after he leaves college? • The Golden West is the alumni's test. Will you 'join us in • the greatest fraternity convention at Berkeley, Calif., December 28-31.

Why should the spirit of a fraternity man be haughty?

How about a trip back to the chapter? Go back and let pleasant memories of the yester-years well up at the sight of familiar sights around the house and on the alma mater campus.

Four days in Frisco, Tournament of Roses and football game for championship of United States, in Los Angeles, New Year's Day, Grand Canyon, trip across the continent and back.

Doesn't that appeal to you? Then board that Pi Kapp special the morning of December 20 in Atlanta.

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We've seen so many brothers get married and then forget their fraternity that we are also afraid to take the chance. But then that's just the excuse. Any fraternity would be better off without such men.

The extent of the fraternity life of some Greeks is a period of paddle wielding at initiation.

Alumni! Can you pass the test which The Signet of Phi Sigma Kappa offers its alumni concerning their loyalty?

1—Have you met all your chapter financial obligations?

3—Have you written your chapter within one year?

2—Have you visited your chapter within three years?

4—Have you informed any chapter of a desirable incoming freshman within one year?

5—Do you wear your fraternity pin?

6—Have you sent any alumni notes to The Signet within six months?

7—Are you in correspondence with every other member of your delegation?

8—Are you actively in touch with other Phi Sigs in your vicinity?

9—Can you repeat the oath?

10—Do you really want to attend the next convention?

History in the making—Berkeley convention will be milestone in fraternity's progress. Men of vision like to take part in epochal events.

EXCHANGES

Phi Kappa Tau entered chapters in Kentucky State, Purdue, Lawrence, and California during the past collegiate year.

Alpha Chi Rho has created a permanent central office and now employes a full-time traveling secretary.

Phi Delta Theta has expanded into Montana, Kansas Agricultural College and Colorado State the past year.

Fraternities have been abolished at Georgetown College, Kentucky. Pi Kappa Alpha and Kappa Alpha will each lose a chapter at the institution.

Phi Delta Theta lays lawful claim to five of the famous Centre College football team and six "I" men at the University of Indiana.

Sigma Pi placed her Rho chapter at North Carolina State last May, chartering the fotmer Sigma Chi Gamma local.

Southwestern Presbyterian College, which is the home of Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, is to be moved from Clarksville to Memphis, Tenn„ according to reports.

Delta Tau Delta is now to be found at Georgia Tech and University of North Carolina.

Theta Chi has been experiencing a rapid growth, recently adding Dartmouth, Indiana and West Virginia chapters.

The University of Illinois (at which Upsilon of Pi Kappa Phi was chartered last spring) is credited with 94 chapters of fraternities, holding the collegiate record of the United States.

Phi Gamma Delta is now existant at the University of Idaho, receiving Alpha Kappa Epsilon local there as Mu Iota of Phi Gamma Delta March 11.

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cerned. Thereby we learned that Omicron stands fifth in fourteen chapters and Gamma thirty-ninth in forty-two. However, the difference between No. 1 and No. 39 in the latter case is .4509.

Phi Sigma Kappa has revived its Psi chapter at Virginia.

The Laurel of Phi Kappa Tau, in speaking of chapter letters, makes the prophecy that in future years national magazines will eliminate that feature of the publication. The stated argument advanced is the great amount of re-editing which must be done by the staff, due to the poor English used by the correspondents, and to the lack of interest involved in the matter reported. We hope that the day will never come which will find the chapter letters abolished, but we do sympathize with the staff in the labor involved under present conditions—if like unto that which we labored under when in the office of the chief scribe.

The Northwestern chapter of Acacia has been revived and, according to The Journal, is a flourishing chapter.

Phi Kappa Psi lays claim to three 1921 capta ins at Amherst, track, tennis and soccer.

The Rev. Paul Zigler, founder of Alpha Chi Rho, died at Pointe Aux Pins, Mich., July 18.

Alpha Chi Rho announces the establishment of Phi Xi chapter at the University of Michigan.

Alpha Chi Omega has re-instated its Eta chapter at Bucknell, and the chapter list has grown by three new additions Alpha Theta, Alpha Iota and Alpha Kappa, at Drake University, University of Vermont and the University of Oregon.

Dr. Winthrop E. Stone, President of Purdue University, who met with death in the Canadian Rockies by an accidental fall from one of the snow-capped peaks, was a member of the C. S. C. fraternity at the Massachusetts Agric ultural College, while a science student there. This frate rnity later became Gamma of Alpha Sigma Phi, but Dr. Ston e was never initiated.

Kappa Delta will install Sigma Eta and Sigm a Theta chapters this fall at St. Lawrence University and the University of Pennsylvania.

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YE 1921 CONVENTION So much has been said and admirably said, about the convention in this issue of THE STAR AND LAMP that the editor hesitates to approach the subject. Yet no man interested in the welfare of Pi Kappa Phi should refuse to speak a word about the gathering in the vicinity of the Golden Gate.

It is all agreed that the coming convention will be the greatest in the history of our order. Prospective legislation will be discussed and enacted. Many problems, too numerous to mention here, because they have been touched on elsewhere, will come up for discussion. There are problems that will require the clearest thinking and most profound attention. There are problems whose solution will make for progress or retrogretion.

Delegates should read thoroughly and carefully every article about the convention in this number of THE STAR AND LAMP. All these questions and suggested legislative topics should be talked over by every chapter in the Fraternity and a decision reached, in order that the delegate may be able to register the opinion of the chapter and to vote intelligently.

Give thought to the convention and you shall be abundantly repaid in the further development of dear old Pi Kappa Phi, which is now approaching the brightest day of its existence.

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HUDDLESTON EXPELLED Cards announcing the expulsion of Robert B. Huddleston from the Fraternity were issued by the Supreme Council to all chapters, supreme officials and officers of all other Greek letter fraternities.

The cards read as follows:"The Supreme Counc il announces that Robert B. Huddleston is no longer a memb er of Pi Kappa Phi. Berkeley, California, Ocotber 21, 1921. " GET CREDENTIALS Every delegate to be received as a representa tive of a chapter who will be allowed to vote on the floor of the convention must bear with him a certificate, signed by the Archon and Grapter of the chapter stating that he has been officially designated as the chapter's delegate. The number of brothers on the active list of the chapter must also be state d on the certificate.

Each delegate will be allowed one vote for each four men in his chapter. If there are 16 brothers in the chapt er the delegate's vote on every question will count four.

Supreme officials, past archons of chapters and others name d in the constitution can vote in the convention. Brothers in good standing in the Fraternity will be welcomed at the meeting and given the privilege of the floor, without being allow ed to vote.

WELCOME, PSI November 24, the Komos Fraternity at Corne ll University became Psi chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity when Bro. J. W. Setze, Jr., Eminent Supreme Grapter, and Bro. Herbert Hardy, of Gamma chapter, held the installation exercises.

Because of the nearness of the ceremonies to the time of publication of THE STAR AND LAMP it was impossible to secure detail information concerning the happenings for this issue of the Fraternity's journal. Yet the editor on behal f of the Fraternity wishes to extend to the new brothers the welcome of true brothers in the fold of Pi Kappa Phi. With the installation of the latest chapter Pi Kappa Phi has

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line entered a new field and has crossed.the Mason and Dixon stand live, ore, theref must Psi of for the first time. Members and speak for Pi Kappa Phi in the Empire State and that northeim section of the United States, where are located some of the country's greatest Universities. • its Pi Kappa Phi these many years has been content to He life in a closely-joined section of the South. Yet during this e time the Fraternity has so builded and served young colleg ns sectio other in men of ion attent men that it has attracted the at the of the country. Just recently chapters were installed n Stetso B. John and University of Illinois, Tulsa University sity Univer Uniyersity. With Gamma and Nu chapters, at the of California and University of Nebraska, and the new Psi • chapter at Cornell, the Fraternity has "outposts" that will be beacon lights of Pi Kappa Phi. GET ABOARD Detail information about the itinerary to San Francisco and return can be found on another page. All delegates should read the line-up and be thoroughly posted as to the details in order that there may be no confusion in the gathering of Pi Kapps in Atlanta.

The Pi Kapp special will leave Atlanta 6 a. m., December 20 and will be filled with brothers from _all sections of the South.

Alumni, read over the advantages of a trip to the Land of , Sunshine during the winter and then decide that you want to be in the number. Send a letter to Bro. J. W. Setze, Jr., Box 336, Raleigh, N. C., asking him to make reservations for you and everything will be set for the biggest time you have ever experienced.

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ALPHA CHAPTER College of Charleston, Charleston, S. C. Archon, G. E. Scheetz Grapter, J. H. McLeod

Brothers: Now, our summer over, and most of us returned from'our several resorts, of pleasure or otherwise, we cheerfully take up again our fraternal pen. We trust all of our brothers enjoyed a prosperous Labor Day and that, now, the prospect of long hours of "boning" dims not the radiance of our fraternal star. You may be sure that that is not the case here. In fact, the College does not open until Monday, September 3, but some seven of our lonely brothers could stand the strain of separation no longer and came back a week ahead of time.

And thereby hangs a tale—we learn that Archie Martin, B. S. is seriously considering a "post-graduate" course this year. He can't stand the strain either (we would never say he couldn't stand the work). In addition we learn that our late Archon, Brother Adam Byrd, is an Instructor in English in the High iSchool of Charleston. Oh, Boy! Moreover the following has happened to 'these of our brethren. "Bobbie" Blackmon is not to return to college this year, but, evidently being sober, he sent his "little" brother in his stead. Brother Easterby, who last year held the chair of history in the College, has left us, to our regret, to accept a fellowship at Harvard University. Boone Bowen, Eminent Supreme Chaplain, is aking up a theological course at Emory University this year, and will be with the boys of Eta Chapter in Atlanta. Lonnie Creech, the pride of Blackville, has decided to try the Fates this year at Furman University. Walter Allen is "rolling pills" somewhere in the mountains of North

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xt the College, Carolina. "Totsy" Bell is still in transitu betwi ina. We should Greenville. (Furman? possibly) and Carol hate to lose him. d like to say that While it occurs to us in writing we woul ip certificates for all Alpha Chapter has now received membersh They lend dignity help. of its members—and believe us, they the efforts the ciate appre to the name of the Fraternity. We ction. These conne this present Supreme Officials have made in toward the ially espec "little" things help in many ways, and fellows you ates meet fact, as we believe, that when our deleg all sincerity that he in California in December he will feel in hing definite, and inis representing something stable, somet with you there, or, dissoluble. We wish that we could all be we want the old but better, that you could be with us here; se we feel fully, pep to be just as if we were ALL there, becau Convention is to with our Supreme Grapter, that the coming be the most important in our history. er Heffner, has We notice that the Supreme Archon, Broth Please send all already taken up his residence in Berkeley. of our Christmas presents in his care.

Fraternally yours, C. L. GUYTON, Correspondent.

GAMMA CHAPTER University of California, Berkeley, Cal. Grapter, Edward B. Parma Archon, Ferlys W. Thomas Alumni, 116 31 rs, Membe Active Pledges, 1

To All Brother Pi Kapps: Greetings! and as the Gamma has been enjoying a successful semester convention the finals approach, we are looking forward to distant our here during the holidays. We hope to see many of encan brothers and show them that the Pi Kapps out here brothers. tertain with all the polish and finish of our Eastern things many , LAMP AND STAR Since the last edition of THE Among the have happened in the house and on the campus.

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things of importance was the pledging of Norman David of the class of '24, who seems to be promising material for a new Pi Kapp.

The Interfraternity baseball series and track meet are over and Gamma made a creditable showing in both of these events.

Football is at present the predominate sport on the campus.

The California Varsity is approaching the end of a• season equally as successful as that of last year. The boys have swept everything before them and have shown that they are still the "Wonder Team" that trimmed Ohio State 28 to 0 for the championship of the United States. The big game with Stanford is scheduled for November 19. The "Golden Bear" is conceded an easy victory and preparations are now under way for the big game at Pasadena New Years Day. The selection of an Eastern opponent has not been definitely decided, but so far Yale seems to be the logical team. No doubt this game of East versus West will be the real football classic of the 1921 season. Our brother Pi Kapps from the East who attend the convention will be given an opportunity to see this game and incidentally a brand of Western football that enabled the "Bears" to trounce Ohio State last year.

Although much of our time is taken up with various campus activities and sports, we are also holding, to an equal degree, our interest for our house activities.

Last Saturday night, November 5, the alumni gave a banquet at the Plaza hotel in San Francisco. Many of the old boys were there and speeches of encouragement and advice were made to the active members. The alumni are showing the same enthusiasm and interest as they did when they were active members of Gamma. They have formed an alumni chapter in San Francisco and the election of officers was held at the banquet. This resulted in the election of George Armstrong, Archon, and "Washie" Washburn as Grapter and treasurer. A good time was had by all, and the banquet ended with a feeling of greater intimacy with our alumni.

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be there, for the day of the big game marks a traditional date when all the old timers come back to their Alma Mater.

December 28 the Pi Kappa Phi convention opens, and all of Gamma Chapter are looking forward with pleasure to this date. We hope as many Pi Kapps as possible will be here, for we are going to make this the greatest convention in the history of Pi Kappa Phi. Gamma will see you at the convention in Berkeley, and in the meantime we wish the best of luck to all Pi Kapps.

Fraternally yours, EMERSON. B. MORGAN, Correspondent.

ZETA. CHAPTER Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. Archon, H. E. Dillingham Grapter, W. S. Hoole Active Members, 9 Alumni, 60

Dear Brothers: With the convention only a few weeks off, our delegate is making preparations for the enviable trip. Bro. Heyward Dillingham was elected to represent us, and when he embarks on that Pi Kapp train, we will feel sure that our chapter is in for some new and profitable ideas, and our fraternity as a whole will be benefitted by the venture. It is evident that our Southern chapters will be well represented, both by active mer, and alumni. Although plans are not complete, it is almost certain that we will be represented by more than one man from our chapter.

- Our prospects for new men are bright, and we are sure that December 15, which is pledge day, will assure, us of a number of good men.

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w out" of the year at Saturday night we have our big "blo This annual event is Charlie Moss's on Fairview Avenue. enthusiasm, for Converse always looked forward to with much over the State will girls are the guests. Zeta alumni from all time. be here, and we are looking for a jolly has been pledged, and man Free m Since our last letter, Cha m is a dandy fellow, will make the long and tedious trip. Cha rnity. and will certainly be an asset to the frate st co-operation in fulle We of Zeta wish to guarantee our t one, and bid you faremaking the coming convention a grea well until we meet in Berkeley: Fraternally yaurs, ED NASH, Correspondent.

ETA CHAPTER Emory University man Pitt L. J. Archon, Pledges, 8 Active Members, 21

Grapter, E. Clyde Smith Alumni, 130

To Pi Kapps Everywhere: late. We returned This is our first letter, as Emory opens with the presence seventeen men, and in addition are honored who is the Eminent Suof Bro. Boone M. Bowen, of Alpha, Bowen has entered preme Chaplain of our fraternity. Bro. us another welwith the School of Theology. We also have has entered who Iota, come addition in Bro. G. A. Jackson, df the Law School.

Oley Poer and Bro. Of the men who failed to return, Bro. buying cotton and DerDerrick Jones are at Fitzgerald—Oley Co. Bro. Paul Preas has rick with the MacLemore Drug ersity of Virginia. entered the Medical School at the Univ will be back with us after Bro. Chelcie G. Arant is at Yale, but B. Grant and Julian Christmas or so, he writes. Bros. M. Bond is in the Medical Pinkson are at Omricon. Bro. Ellis School at the University of Georgia.

September 28 found the Those of us who returned to Emory at hand. The Freshman day of Greater Emory still nearer

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class is larger than ever before and the quality of the boys is exceptional. The entire student body is working hard for intercollegiate athletics, and before the end of the year we expect to have favorable action by the board of trustees. Emory has grown by leaps and bounds since being moved to Atlanta and when the Greater Emory program is carried out we will be up with any institution in the Southland.

Now a word to let you know how things stand with us.

Bro. R. K. Smathers, "Coach," is director of athletics and physical training, instructor in the School of Business Administration, president of the Athletic Association, and honorary president of the Pyramids. Bro. Clyde Smith is manager of the football team, president of the Ministerial Association, first lieutenant R. 0. T. C., and the representative of the Few Literary Society on the Debate Council. Bro. Jack Rogers, who is full time assistant in anatomy, has been chosen to represent us at the convention next December. Bro. E: J. Overstreet, of Lambda, is vice-president of the Sophomore Medical Class.

Bro. C. A. Jackson is assistant manager of football, assistant manager of mass athletics, a member of the Owls Junior Social Club, president of the Spanish Club, and a member of the Junior Class Relay Team. Bro. A. A. Knight is student assistant in histology, embryology, neurology, and is also assistant to the treasurer of the university. Bro. T. C. Partridge, whose poems frequently adorn The Phoenix and The Campus, our annual, was honored during the summer by having a poem published in Schnittkind's college anthology, "The Poets of the Future," in which he received honorable mention. Bro. Partridge is also secretary of the Economic Association. Bro. R. T. Overstreet will be with us till Christmas, when he graduates and leaves for the University of Chicago. "Bob" has been the guiding spirit of Eta for so long that we can hardly imagine running things without him. Instead of striving for college honors, which he could easily have acquired, he has always spent all of his time working for Eta and for Pi Kappa Phi. As long as the writer has been here, whenever any question came up, whether about buying a piano or hanging a pennant

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Bob has good on the wall, it has always been "ask Bob," for There is no sted. intere s alway ideas on everything and is s he will— think he if tmas chance of Bob's failing to finish Chris re to prepa must we so and with his usual high grades, too— reconcile ourselves to his going.

Kappa Phis, Brothers, let me introduce to you three true Pi er 21. They initiated into the mysteries of our fraternity Octob School of are: Bro. Oscar D. Jones, Thomaston, Ga., of the of the School Law; Bro. Charles A. Thompson, Pinehurst, Ga., Ga., of the ton, Bacon of of Law, and Bro. C. Erwin Glausier, School of Liberal Arts.

F. Sims, a At present we have eight pledges, as follows: B. of Roaer, brother of Bro. J. R. Sims, and William T. Belch am D. noke, Ala.; Eldridge B. Powell, Fitzgerald, Ga.; Willi W. Hughes, Cordele, Ga.; Joe Graham, Fort Valley, Ga.; H. ond Raym and ome News an Norm Elarbee, Daisy, Ga.; and equal Nixon, of Tampa, Fla. These freshmen will certainly our to ions y addit any on the campus and will, be most worth chapter and to Pi Kappa Phi. Well, fellows, till the convention— HENRY C. JONES, Correspondent,

IOTA CHAPTER Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. Grapter, E. R. Atchison McRee A. C. , Archon Pledges, 8 Active Members, 31

in, There is no excuse really for a chapter letters not being ency so we offer none. It might only be said that our defici dent was due to the unsettled conditions and the confusion atten Sixth East d 39 at , locate house upon our moving to our new things' Street. But be that as it may, we are all settled, and are humming. sizeWe have thirty-on: active men back this year, a rather the and men, able chapter. Of course, twenty-nine are Iota r, Turne er other two are Brother Benton, of Lambda, and Broth elected of Chi. Both of these men, it might be added, had been

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Archon for the fall term, at their former chapters, so we feel a certain added honor in having them with us.

Owing to a recent ruling at Tech, no man may be initiated into a fraternity until after he has been in school at least three months and has passed his work for that time. For this reason, we have not had any initiations yet, but our pledges are all fine men, and give promise of adding fine new blood to the chapter and the fraternity.

Iota is very well represented in college activities. Bro. G. C. Griffin is coach of the freshman football team, which hasn't lost a game this season, and also assistant coach of the track team.

Bro. C. A. McRee, our Arch9n, was playing varsity tackle until he received a broken leg in the Penn State game, which will probably keep him out for the rest of the season.

Brother Armentrout is also playing good football, though he hasn't landed a varsity berth, due mainly to his lack of avoirdupois. _ In the band, Brother Kahlauss is leader and has the rank of major. He is also conductor of the freshman band. Brothers Sullivan, Rourk and Turner are also in the band.

In the military department Brothers Little and Kahlauss are majors; Brother Atchison is a captain ; Brothers Whiteton and Heywood are lieutenants.

Further, we have several men on the Technique, the college paper; several out for the dramatic club, the "Marionettes."

Brothers Butler and Harris are on the rub-down squad, which helps a great deal in keeping the football team in good shape.

As for affairs in general about school, it might be said that things are fairly satisfactory. The team, now uppermost in all of our minds, is playing good football. Their setback, by Penn State, was considerable of a blow to us, naturally, but we believe that our defeat will only make them work harder. While one hates to "talk shop," we will state that the scholastic work of the chapter is generally satisfactory.

And now to plans for the Convention. First, Iota will be represented by Brother John Barnett. In addition, we will be more are less unofficially represented by Bro. J. L. Ellis, E. S.

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T., who is a leading member of the Tech faculty, and by Bro. Chester Reeves, of Alpha, who is spending most of his nights with us.

The three Atlanta Chapters, Pi, Eta, and Iota, are planning a for joint meeting shortly for the purpose Of discussing plans chapthree these the Convention. The close contact in which this ters come, makes for considerable concerted action in vicinity. singly In closing, we wish every chapter and every brother, extend and collectively, the best of success for the year, and we a, to Atlant in be may who Kappa a hearty welcome to any Pi likes. he as long as for us of come out and make himself one KAPPA CHAPTER University of North Carolina Chapter House, Cobb's Terrace, Chapel Hill, N. C. Grapter, C. E. Stroud Archon, J. A. McLean Alumni, 45 Active Members, 18

Summer, with its days of laziness and nights of moonlight en and little whispered nothings, has ended; and all loyal brethr ion, educat of est have returned to begin again the weary conqu hearts to to the tune of the old bell, instead of the conquest of the the tune of whispering breezes—and little birds. From and amount of mail pouring in together with the muffled sighs share her have to ought Kappa have, far-away look that some e Lady of Phi Beta Kappa's if our noted tea-hounds pursu Cupid. er d Broth chase have Education half as hard as they these talk— r furthe ut But you brothers know how it is witho s, flower , candy summer vacations, those eyes, fervent avowals, the in back broke, and never again—It all started with Adam then on— Chapter House of Eden—and it has been thus, from

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Mark Antony, Julius Cxsar, Romeo, Miles Standish, Ben Turpin—all noted personages and ancestors have followed the primrose path—and suffered—just as we have (yes I admit that I'm in love, too)—a pair of blue eyes, red lips, and another good Pi Kapp gone, and another good pin in the bargain.

'Scuse me though, and I'll forget her for awhile and get down to business. When the vacation worn brothers finally ended their pilgrimage back to our learned seat of education; they came back to a new house, new furniture, and a new location. At least Kappa's dreams of a permanent chapter house of our own, and well furnished, has been realized. We now live in a green bungalow, all in the midst of floor lamps, Mahogany desks, reading tables, etc., and recline upon davenports and chairs that have been three times overstuffed. The result is already beginning to show in the fact that even Phi Beta Kappa's have developed,a habit of sinking among the cushions, and allowing themselves to be lulled into a trance of laziness and comfort—with thoughts of work cast aside.

Cushions that sink and caress are like unto the,fair sirens of yore that lured the sailors to the rocks. All Pi Kapps are now known by the peculiar stoop that comes to one who dissipates too freely in the popular sport of reclining in too much ease—and the carpets haven't even been mentioned yet.

The fact that one house burned down the night it was occupied, another became too small, another became too large, wasn't any setback to Kappa. As William Jennings Bryan said in his oration over Cxsar: "You can't keep a good man down"; so it applies to Kappa Chapter. We hope every Pi Kapp can drop in some time now—we want to meet you—and we feel that we really have a place to welcome you at last.

Monday night, October 12, ended a long and arduous struggle in which many hopes were realized and in which many cups were drained of their vile portion of defeat. This year has been the hardest year that the fraternities have yet experienced, to find and get real fraternity material. It wasn't a case of trying to pull any "high brow" stuff or of being too particular— it was simply a case of a shortage of freshmen with the desirable qualities. The result was a "nip and tuck" race among all

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the fraternities here on the campus. Freshmen, those who did look inviting, must have thought that Carolina was the last step towards Heaven, composed of smokers, secret feeds, wild parties, money lavishly spent, and extreme popularity. The battle field of ,rushing cleared, as Sherman might have said, and on Monday night amid the wielding of paddles, heart rending groans, sighs of relief or disappointment, and violent appeals of love to unsuspecting and defenseless pests. When the dust cleared away and the sun arose, Kappa "got" hers, and with a parting grip, settled back with a big sigh of relief.

The following men are now brothers, and if I do say it myself, I think we lead the crowd of paddle wielders, with the best bunch of all that were "gotten." "Ding" Mobley, brother of Nat Mobley, "Shorty" Mason, and "Spec" Maxwell are the three that safely passed the sea of "black balls" and were taken into the circle. "Ding," whose Sunday name is J. Warren Mobley, is a student of architecture, associate editor of the Tar Heel, and an all around peach of a fellow. Like all the rest of us, he is an admirer of the fairer sex, is the fashion model of the crowd, and a firm believer in olive oil and brillian: tine. He is one of the most popular boys on the campus, even though he hails from Charlotte.

Shorty Mason, named Charles when he was helpless, stands six feet, three, in his socks; and it is rumored from those who have seen the top of his head, that he too, is a great believer in the "slick stuff" and a part down the middle. Shorty is subcenter on the varsity eleven; and when he isn't centering on the field, he is centered among a group of co-eds who murmur such things as "collar ad," "Wallace Reid," and the like. Shorty is from the city of Kings Mountain, where.they grow them lengthy. "Spec" Maxwell is also a member of the "Iron Squad" of subs for the football eleven. On being traced by experts, his name was discovered to be Samuel Worth Maxwell, and he too hails from the Queen City of Charlotte. "Spec" is an all around good boy and he doesn't have to use olive oil, since his locks lay down just as docile as you please; and the females have noticed it, too. These three bring Kappa's total up to eighteen. The eighteenth man is a stray brother from

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Rho Chapter, at Washington and Lee University. So far we have learned that his name is Overton, but as for his first name no one has found out anything but "Dizzy." It doesn't signify a thing, however, for he is a firm believer in prohibition, and indulges in nothing stronger than a dope. We want to congratulate Rho Chapter, for if "Dizzy" is a representative :then they are evidently a peach of a bunch of fellows, and we would like to meet all the rest of the Chapter. We are fortunate in. getting an affiliate and especially a man like "Dizzy."

Kapp is again well represented in athletics. Brother Pritchard plays tackle on the •football eleven, and -Bro. Preston Edwards plays in the backfield; while Brothers Graham, Maxwell, and Mason are subs. In basket-ball our prospects are pretty good in Brothers Graham, Brand and Overton. We feel the loss of Brother Hanby, who was to be captain of the team this year; and also Brother Shepard, who captained last years' star quint. In baseball Brother McLean will again hold the second sack in the same old good style.

Speaking of Brother Hanby's return demands an explana.October 6 Brother tion, but that is simple and pointed. On Hanby was married in Forsythe, Ga., to Miss Ione Foster, of that city. We had a feeling that Brother Hanby wouldn't return, when school closed last year. Kappa brothers are rejoicing over the happy marriage; although Brother Hanby's absence will he keenly felt on the football and basket-ball teams.

Bros. H. E. Fulton, Donnell Van Noppen, Thos. Henderson and W. L. Harris were on the hill for initiation.

Brand insists that the Brother but This should end here, fraternity be notified that he now sports a Phi Beta Kappa key, so we wish to make mention of same.

We all hope that our convention in California this winter will be a "howling" success, and that it will. be the best that has ever been held yet—so until then—we will leave .off. with the best wishes to all Pi Kapps everywhere, old and new ones.

'Fraternally, T. P. GuoLsoN, Correspondent.

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University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. Archon, 0. W. Chandler ' Grapter, J. Lewis Merritt Chapter House, 158 Dougherty Street Pledges, 3 Active Members,.21 Alumni, 68

Dear Brothers: Since the last publication of THE STAR AND LAMP, the following men have been initiated by Lambda Chapter: R. E. Griffin of Baxley Ga., J. H. Phinazee of Griffin, Ga., J. S. Croxton of Buena Vista, Ga., J. C. Head of Athens, Ga., Floyd Calhoun of Perry, Fla., L. R. Bennett of Jesup, Ga., Flem Walker of Barney, Ga., L. A. Bailey of Ellenton, S. C., 0. S. Williams of Blackshear, Ga., and Thomas F. Newman of Atlanta, Ga. They are all good men and are making good Pi Kapps.

Everything seems to be moving along as usual here at Georgia. Everybody is in good spirits and is working hard to make Pi Kappa Phi a better fraternity and Georgia a better school. The end of our Million-Dollar Campaign is today, and according to the latest reports, the campaign has been a success.

We are, of course, well pleased with that. We are also well pleased with the good showing that our football team is making.

We feel that we have a great team.

Lambda is very sorry that she can send only one man, the official delegate, to the convention. Bro. H. D. Griffin of Baxley, Ga., has been chosen to represent us. We hope that, through the convention, we may get closer together in fraternal union.

Lambda suggests that the next convention be held in Atlanta, Ga. Several brothers from Eta, Iota and Pi have visited us this fall. We were glad to have them and extend to all Pi Kapps a cordial invitation to visit us.

Lamba wishes all chapters the best of luck.

EDWIN THOMAS, Correspondent.

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MU CHAPTER Trinity College, Durham, N. C. Archon, W. S. Borland, Jr. Grapter, R. W. Spencer Pledges, 6 Active Members, 8

Dear Brothers: We have just finished a most successful rushing season! Bids were extended,to six freshmen and all of them were pledged.

The men who will be initiated in February are: Garah B. Caldwell, Monroe, N. C.; Willis A. Secrest, Monroe, N. C.; Charles. H. Pegram, Walkertown, N. C.; John E. Dempster, Madison, N. C.; Nathan T. Teague, Madison, N. C.; William F. Bailey, Washington, N. C. Caldwell has won a place at guard on the varsity football team.. He was an All-State high school guard last year with the Monroe eleven, champions of Western North Carolina.

Monroe is the home of another pledge, Willis Secrest. He was third baseman on the Monroe team. We are expecting him to be on the baseball squad this year.

Next in order is Charles Pegram. "Peeg" is an assistant manager of football.

John Dempster hails from the small town of Madison. John was elected vice-president of the freshman class. He will probably be one of the mainstays of Trinity's pitching staff, having shown up exceptionally well at Trinity Park School last year.

Nathan Teague is another product of Madison. He promises to do exceptionally along scholastic lines. Phi Beta Kappa regards him as promising(?) material.

Last, but not least, comes the uncouth WilliaM Bailey. "Bill" is originally from "little Washington," but he has been attending school at the Charlotte University School, Charlotte, N. C. "Bill" has the honor of introducing wrestling at Trinity College. He is now coaching the college's first wrestling team.

In closing, Mu wishes to urge all chapters to have one or more representatives present at the convention in California.

Fraternally, R. W. SPENCER, Grapter.

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Dear Brothers: Thq University of Nebraska celebrated its annual home-coming, November 12, and at the same time, we of Nu Chapter did a little celebrating on our own hook, for the-benefit of the old boys, and in accord with the day.

We wrote a letter to each of the old men letting them know that we were going to start things off right by giving a dance the night before, and wanted as many as possible to be on hand for that. Our dance was given to us by our freshmen and we are proud to say that it was a roaring success, one of the big features being the decorations, which consisted of Pi Kapp and Nebraska colors.

The morning of November 12 dawned, one of those cold, crisp, sharp mornings which promise a wonderful day and in a short time it could be readily seen at Nu Chapter, on the campus and down-town, that something unusual was going to happen. By noon the city streets were full of automobiles decorated. with our colors, the side-walks crowded with the old grads wearing the scarlet, and cream and out at Nu Chapter the late ones were just rolling in.

Out here at the house, as well as all over the city, after the usual "hello's" and "darn your old hide, how are you, anyway," the conversation turned to how the football game, with our traditional enemy, Kansas, played on Nebraska field that afternoon would come out. Of course we were confident of victory and we were especially enthusiastic, for Nu Chapter has on the team this year, a man, Carl Peterson, better known as just "Pete," who is one of the biggest football men Nebraska has

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had in years. Might say in passing that we won our game 28 to O. After the game and victory parade we came to the house and sat down to one of those feasts which includ es food with your meals, food being in the largest of letters.

We deviated from the usual sproceedure this year and after the dinner had the freshmen leave and had an infor mal meeting or rather just a get-together session, so as to hear from the old men and in turn let them know what we were doing . Bro. Bill Simpson, the steward, and one of our most enthusiastic men, entertained us for a few minutes with his wonderful flow of conversation. Bill not only is eloquent, but seems to be historical, taking in Westminister Abbey, Napoleon Bonaparte, the sins of prohibition and other notable things, buildings and persons. We are unable to guess how much better Bill could have done, had he lived nearer Cuba, but under the circumstan ces he should receive hearty commendation. We then had talks from the old men and some of the suggestions offered by them are going to be mighty beneficial, and after a report on financial conditions we ended the meetings.

In a short time snores could be heard coming from the many sleeping rooms and thus ended our homecoming.

Fraternally, JOHN VAN AUKEN, 22.

XI CHAPTER Roanoke College, Salem, Va.

Dear Brothers: Xi Chapter men have been seeing a world of activity since the opening of school. All of our men seem to have been chosen as leaders among the students. In spite of outside interests though, our men have showed their greatest interest in the fraternity. Xi Chapter has a real spirit this year, and expect s to have the most successful year in its history.

We find that there are many exceptional men in the freshman class here this year, and we feel that we can get the real men of this class to come into the fraternity.

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We haye looked over many men. As many as twenty names have been on the table at one time. By careful consideration and discussion of each name, we have cut the number down to eight of the most promising men in school. Bids will be extended December 1.

The following clipping from the Brackety-Ack is an account of the reception given by our chapter, October 27: "The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity gave a very enjoyable Hallowe'en reception at their house on College Avenue last Thursday night. The parlor light was furnished by a benign October moon from which moonbeams of crepe paper streamers radiated to all parts of the room. The season's atmosphere was given the rooms by autumn leaves, carved pumpkins and shocks of corn artistically placed.

"Dancing was the main feature of the occasion, although the stairs and porch furnished quiet retreats for those liking a variety of entertainment.

"Those present were: Misses Audrey Strudwick, Mary Frossell, Bertha Moore, Jane Harveycutter, Marie Reed, Constance Board, Eleanor Bunting, Nelda Francis, Alberta Greever, Lucille Barnett, Dorothy Canter, Louise Strudwick, Ruth Hayes, Grace Stevens and Louise Denit.

"Of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity: Messrs. E. G. Ould, T. W. Potter, George Caldwell, N. A. Woodson, E. E. Dobbins, C. W. Kinzer, C. P. Smith, Delph Bradbury, W. B. Corbin, R. L. Davis, Jack Painter, Frank Noel, Roy Peters, Leo Denit, Ted Webber, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Wagener, and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Craft.

"Honored guests: Messrs. Kenneth Strohofer, Don Couk, C. V. Heck, P. B. Gray, 0. G. Callison, and ex-Coach H. N. White.

"Refreshments were served at a late hour."

With regards and special wishes for the success of each Pi Kapp, and for the fraternity as a whole, we are, 'Fraternally yours, C. W. KiNzER, Correspondent.

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OMICRON CHAPTER Archon, J. M. Kelly Pledges, 1

University, Ala. Active Members, 24

Grapter, M. P. Anderson Alumni, 66

Pi Kapp Brothers: Greetings from Omicron. We have been wasti ng no time and with two months of the term behind us, we are lined up for one of the most successful years in our histor y.

The following pledges have been initiated into the fraternity: Dwight Mixon, Elba, Ala.; J. P. Burchfield, Jr., Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Charles Burkart, Cullman, Ala.; and Georg e Kendrix of Luverne, Ala. These men are showing the spirit of a real Pi Kapp and are living up to our highest expectatio ns. We have one pledge at present, Alton Sikes of Luver ne, Ala., and all of us feel sure that this freshman will make us a good man.

On the gridiron we are represented by Broth ers Whittaker and Burkart. Whittaker was prevented from playi ng in some of our earlier games on account of injuries, but he is now in good condition and from the showing he made in the L. S. U. game, he will be the mainstay in the backfield.

Burkart is conducting himself creditably at end. It has been predicted that in time he will be one of the best ends in the South.

Bro. Luke Sewell, brother of Joe, who has been with the Cleveland Indians is back with us and seems to be the most popular man on the campus. We are glad to welcome Luke, as such a man of his character and standing surely brings credit to the fraternity.

Our football team this year is not up to the stand ard set by the teams of the last three years, but we feel satisf ied, considering the fact that the team is composed of mostly new men as too much could not be excepted.

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We have chosen George Grant as our delegate to the convention. He represented us at the last convention and we all feel sure that George will make us a good representative.

In closing we will say that Omicron is not only holding its own, but steadily advancing upward.

Best wishes to all Pi*Kapps and best luck for all the chapters, and hope every chapter has as bright prospects as Omicron.

Fraternally, S. W. BAILIXY, Correspondent

PI CHAPTER Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Ga. " Grapter, J. J. Price, Jr. Jr. Varnedoe, Archon, J. A. Active, Members, 19 Meetings Every Monday Night, 6:30

Greetings to All Pi Kapps: School opened with Pi having thirteen old men back. With this number to work with, we started out to make this the best year that Pi has ever known. We were fortunate in pledging six men. These men were taken in the night of October 31.

Allow me to introduce the six new brothers: W. L. Gordy, W. F. Gordy of Atlanta, Ga., H. C. Kimbraugh of Chipley, Ga., J. A. Hailey of Hartwell, Ga., F. T.'Scruggs of Orlando, Fla., and Fred Lawrence of Clinton, S. C. All of these new brothers are showing the true "Pi Kapp Spirit," and with the aid of them we can see nothing but success for Pi Chapter. As for college honors Pi certainly has her share.

Bro. Clifford Sims, is president of the Senior Class, president of the "0" Club, business manager of The Petrel, and historian of the Senior Class.

Bro. Jule Price, treasurer of the Senior Class, vice-president of the "0" Club, and assistant manager of football. Bro."Rat" Morgan, president of the Junior Class and assistant editor of The Petrel.

Brother Varnedoe, vice-president of the Junior Class, manager basket-ball team, and quarter-back on the football team.

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Bro. Ford Little, captain of baseball, manager of football, historian of, the Junior Class. • Bro. Ed David, president of the Sophomore class, and end on the football team.

Bro. Jake Morris, vice-president of the Sophomore class, and halfback on the football team.

Brother Watkins is advertising manager of The Petrel.

Bro. L. W.'Best, has affiliated with Pi from Zeta Chapter at Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. Pi Chapter entertained its pledges with a dinner and theater party, which was enjoyed by all of the members, and at which the spirit, aims, and ambitions of Pi Kappa Phi were outlined to the new men. We hope that this will always be foremost in their minds and that it will bear fruit.

Brothers David, Varnedoe, Morris and Little paid a visit to Chi Chapter at Stetson University, making the trip with the football team. They report that Pi Kapps have a bunch at Stetson to be proud of, men that are taking part in all college activities and that they have the best bunch of men in school.

Pi is proud that Chi has fallen in line With the rest of the chapters and that she is doing all for the betterment of Pi Kappa Phi. A meeting of the three Atlanta Chapters, Eta, Iota and Pi will be held this week to discuss the convention and matters pertaining to it. We are pulling for a big convention, and hope that a big delegation will be present when it opens, from all the chapters of Pi Kappa Phi. See you then.

Yours Fraternally, J. J. PRICE, Grapter.

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North Carolina State College Archon, Ralph H. Wilson Grapter, John R. Hines Active Members, 6

Dear Brothers: As December approaches Tau is thinking more and more about the land of the sunset and the Pi Kapp convention. We are fortunate here in Raleigh to have Jimmy Setze with us and —you know Jimmy. You just cannot be with him without sharing his interest and enthusiasm. And Jimmy is certainly on his toes with enthusiasm in regard to the convention. As a result Tau is feeling just the same. We are fast getting into shape and looking forward to the day when the Pi Kapp special pulls out—Frisco bound. We have only one regret and that is that all of us cannot go along. However, we are trusting our delegate to bring back to us the spirit of the convention and thus inspire us all to be better brothers and truer Pi Kapps.

In talking over the convention the topic usually drifts onio the good time feature and seemingly we lose sight of the real purpose of the trip. The good times are going to be a big feature. The privilege of making a trip across the continent is one which does not come to us very often and we should make the most of it. An added pleasure of the trip will be that it will be made in company with a bunch of good fellows and friends, who are bound together by the fraternal bonds of old Pi Kappa Phi. These pleasures and the associations which will come from the trip will do a great deal toward strengthening the friendship and brotherly love that exists among us all and their value should not be underestimated. However, on the other hand we must realize that the convention is not to be all play and no work. If I am not mistaken there will be a great deal of business and work before the convention upon which may depend to a large extent the future advancement of our fraternity. So we should approach the convention seriously as well as joyously and with the determination to do all that is within our power in order to raise the banners of old Pi Kappa Phi higher in the world as emblems of friendship, service and brotherly love.

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Tau came back this fall a little weak in numbers but strong in spirit. We opened the year with six old men. Brother Ralph H. Wilson, for whom we are indebted to Kappa Chapter, is our Archon this year. Since Ralph graduated from old U. N. C. and came over here to specialize he has been one of the live wires of our chapter and we are looking forward to big things under his leadership. John R. Hines (Bob) is our Grapter, Hugh Norwood, Thesaurophulax ; W. I. Pickens, Historian; Robert Underwood, Thurpanioiktes and George Murray, Chaplain. These are our active members at present but we are expecting Bros. Anthony Uzzle, Joseph Sanders and Lucian Harris to be with us again before long..

Although small in numbers we hold a big place on the campus in various activities. Brother Norwood is our shining light this year. He has the burden and honor on his shoulders of being one of the biggest men on the campus. He worries under the following responsibilities and very efficiently carries them out: President of Senior class, Student Council, manager of football team, captain of baseball team and centerfielder de luxe. Besides being captain and centetfielder he is also one •of the most reliable men with the willow who has even been on our diamond. But this is not all, for Hugh has decided that he will be playing a manager and has donned the gridiron togs.

He is showing up unusually well as it is his first experience in this branch of athletics and we are expecting to hear more from him before the football season is over.

Brother George Murray is back with us after a very successful season in baseball with the Rochester club of the International League. He was one of the first string pitchers and in addition to that he hit .384 which was second highest average in the league. George was our best bet both on the diamond and the grid for four years and we certainly are glad that he is back to take post graduate work. Of course, he cannot play the game for us as of old but we are glad he is here because he is a Pi Kapp true and a mighty good brother.

Brother Pickens (Pick) is our military "bull," being major of the second battalion of cadets.

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Chi Chapters. Since reading the October STAR AND LAMP we feel that they have entered the fraternity with real enthusiasm and have taken up the spirit of brotherhood that exists among all Pi Kapps.

Then again we wish to thank Brother Young for the last issue of THE STAR AND LAMP. We had been looking forward •to this issue for some time and we were not at all disappointed in it. Somehow it seems to have a personality that not only drawt us into it, but also draws us together into a closer brotherhood and into a closer appreciation of our brothers in the other chapters. We were especially interested in the news of our brothers in the foreign countries.

We are planning to have another get together meeting and feed for the freshmen about the first of December. This will open up our rushing season in earnest as bid day comes shortly after the Christmas holidays. We have very good prospects and in our next letter will introduce our new pledges.

Best regards and a very merry Christmas to all Pi Kapps.

All aboard for Pi Kappa Phi's best convention and greatest new year.

Fraternally, W. I. PICKENS, Correspondent.

UPSILON CHAPTER 106 Green Street, Champaign, Ill. Archon, K. M. Gibbon Grapter, J. W. Nemoyer Active Members, 29 Pledges, 5 Alumni, 33

At the appointed hour; namely, midnight September 16, twenty-nine lusty youths, brothers of Upsilon of Pi Kappa Phi, gathered at ye old trysting place, One-O-Six to go further in the quest of knowledge. The first five days of the year's journey were spent in collecting a band of pages to go with us on the journey in order that they might become acquainted with our ways and later be knighted into our sacred order.

In the beginning we decided that our number be smaller this year, and thusly we put the diamond pin on the jerkins of

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five promising young lads of noble heritage; the five—Victor Bergholtz, Edward Parizek, Frank Potter, Byron House and John Culbertson. In the early part of our journey, these lusty youths show very promising qualities. Bergholtz is playing Freshman Varsity football; Parizek is working on the staff of The Enterprizer the publication of the Commerce School; Potter and House are going strong for Freshman Varsity basketball; and Culbertson is playing with the University Concert Band and also in the House Orchestra.

We were very glad to welcome to our midst Earl Jacobsen of Chi Chapter. "Jake" has helped to organize a six piece orchestra, all Pi Kapps, which is playing at various events about the campus, and daily entertains the boys at the house.

George Wickhorst is on the Varsity football squad and is going strong for a regular berth on next year's eleven. "Bill" Wickhorst played Sophomore class football. "Brick" Pruitt, one of our seniors of the coaching school, coached the sophomore class team through a very successful season and won the class championship. "Gowdy" Potter is frisking daily on the basketball floor, and is going to give some of the old-timers a run for their money on the Varsity squad. Glen Brock is chairman of the international committee of the Shan Kive, a dance-mixer affair given fourteen times during the semester.

Frank Howard is a member of the committee. Elmer Krause is on the homecoming accommodations committee. Orby Boyd and Frank Howard have been appointed sophomore football and circus managers, respectively. Albert Ralston is pledged Eta Kappa Nu. Thus, we are managing to get into activities on the campus and thereby start the year right.

October 22 we had our first informal house dance. The decorations were in accord with a fall harvest party. The dance was a great success as was the dinner on the following VECIALIIRISCOn itie?

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Sunday to which all the guests who attended the dance were invited.

At present we are all busily engaged in preparing for homecoming. This is Illinois' stadium homecoming and will be the largest and finest ever put on in honor of home-comers. One of the features of the week-end will be the decorations. We are now working on an elaborate scheme of decoration which we hope will bring home the prize to‘Pi Kappa Phi. FRANK S. HOWARD, Correspondent.

PHI CHAPTER University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.

Archon, Lawrence W. Johnson Grapter, Ray B. Bleak Active Members, 10 Pledges, 12 Alumni, 14

Brother Pi Kapps: Phi is growing a little bolder as time rolls on and doesn't hesitate to make the assumption that it has the smartest, cleverest, and best-looking bunch of pledges that any of our sister chapters have to offer. We say this in spite of the fact that said pledges are told an altogether different story when they are rounded up at certain intervals. They are men upon whom we expect to place the burden of carrying on the work of the chapter when the rest of us have left school. We feel pretty sure that that responsibility will be well carried.

We have secured a room in one of the office buildings of the city and all of the meetings are held there. Many of the alumni, who are in the city are thus given a better chance to attend. With only eight men back at the opening of school things were not as bright as they might have been. But two more brothers have come in since that time and together with the splendid list of pledges and the fine loyal spirit which is shown by the brothers in the city in their faithful attendance at meetings, everyone has taken on new life and every Pi Kapp is wearing a big smile.

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she has played on the gridiron, and the two which were lost were games with elevens out of the State. We have the best chance in the world to run off with the State pennant for the third consecutive time. Anyone who reads football results will readily see that our school is very much on the map.

We regret very much to inform our brothers that two of our promising alumni have become entangled in the bonds of matrimony. Brothers Williams and H. Ellison are the victims of cupid's most recent successes in Phi territory. It is hoped that the little love-god will desist his attacks upon us for some time as every brother is needed at the present time to firmly establish Phi in the hearts of its sister chapters.

Brothers Dunham, Pishny, and Thompson took the principal parts in the comic opera, "The Little Tycoon," which was presented at the convention hall last month. The opera was a decided success and much credit is due our brothers for their efforts in its production. Phi is represented in every phase of school life, from athletics to opera.

We have the largest school attendance that we have had since the war. And in view of the campaign which is soon to be waged for endowment increase and the erection of new buildings; it looks very much as if the next year or two will find a wonderful change in the University of Tulsa. Each Presbyterian in the State has been asked to give a dollar to start off the drive, and it looks as if every one of the 22,000 will respond to the call.

Brother Hugh Perry has been chosen to represent Phi in the convention at Berkeley, and it is hoped that at that time our brothers will have an opportunity to become better acquainted with us and we with them. There is a slight possibility of sending another representative.

Phi sends best wishes and regards to every Pi Kapp and sends a most cordial invitation for any to visit us.

Fraternally, LAWRENCE W. JOHNSON, Archon,.

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John B. Stetson University, DeLand, Fla. Archon, H. A. Schubiger Grapter, K. W. Blain Active Member, 16 Alumni, 15

Dear Pi Kapp Brothers: We are now completing our second month at school and our prospects for a successful year for the fraternity, thus far, have been more than realized. We were sorry at the last minute to learn that Brother Whipple was unable to be with us, but his place was taken by the writer, who came two weeks after school opened.

The chapter with the aid of the three pladges from the local fraternity soon got busy, holding an open house and smoker, the first night of school, which was very successful. Five alumni were present. The result was that we pledged the following men: MacDonald, Fred L., Lakeland, Fla.; Cureton, Russell, Miami, Fla.; Myers, Theodore S., Daytona Beach, Fla.; Layton, Lloyd, Miami, Fla.; Henderson, Charles T., Sanford, Fla. Later on we pledged the following men: Dulmuge, Jerry, Jacksonville, Fla.; Sykes, Julian R., Ft. White, Fla.; Humphreys, Lake Worth, Fla.; Talton, Raymond, De Land, Fla.; Hogle, Edmund, Georgia.

Of these, the following have been initiated: Cureton, Myers, Dulmuge, Sykes and the three pladges from last year—Rhodes Costar and Wallace—thus bringing our total active membership up to sixteen.

We have been very fortunate to take in as an honorary member, C. H. Campbell, Jr., of this city. He is a city official, prominent automobile dealer and an old-time Stetson student.

We have also pledged John L. Dickson, of this city. He is a real estate agent, and popular in business and social circles.

In college honors we have been successful in landing the presidency of the Freshmen of Sophomore classes.

The football season, although at first glance it does not appear very successful, nevertheless, in view of the strong teams we have played, has been most satisfactory. The following

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men have earned their letters: Brothers Schubiger, Dulmuge, Turner and Layton. Brother Day also made the squad and has a chance of earning his letter in the remaining two games.

It was a great pleasure to us to entertain Brothers Jake Morris, Geechee Varnidore, Fort Little and Ed David, who were here with the Oglethorpe team, which played Stetson in De Land, November 4. The fact that we are far from the nearest chapter, made this a special pleasure, because we seldom meet brothers from other colleges.

Brother "Bill" Rhodes, Pi Chapter, is still with us, having opened a groceteria in this city. He has been the greatest help to the chapter. Chi Chapter wishes him success in his enterprise.

Brother Schubiger, our Archon, has been delegated to represent the chapter at the convention. Brothers Henderson and MacDonald will accompany him.

The active members have learned that the alumni in Daytona are contemplating the installation of an alumni chapter at that place. We hope that this project will be carried through at an early date.

In closing, the Chi Chapter extends the invitation to all brothers who may be traveling in the vicinity, to pay us a visit.

Patiently, but anxiously awaiting the outcome of the convention, I am, Fraternally yours, ALMER M. FttIoN, Correspondent.

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