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Dedication To those members of the fraternity HENRY

Edit OJ'S P. WAGENER

B11siness Managers L. HARRY MIXSON

JoHN D. HAMER WADES. BOLT

C. K. DILLINGHAM

GEORGE W. BRUNSON RICJ-JARD L. YouNG

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HERBERT LANGFORD

A. COOK

J. LAWTON ELLIS, JR. J. COSJ3Y BYRD

who by their vision , courage, loyalty and dogged persistency founded and carried on this " bond of friendship" wh ich is Th e Star and Lamp; who by its effective use contributed so much to the building of a splendid fraternity; is this twenty-fifth anniversary ed ition dedicated in full affection and admiration.

Tribute

Volume XX

October, 1934

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Star and Lamp oF Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity 'WB HAVE DEDICATED this issue of the magazine to those men who served Well in the ranks of the publication in the years gone by, who have made P~ssible The Star and Lamp as it is today. We hope that in appearance and content it is acceptable to them as such.

The arrival and departure of the ~eventeenth Supreme Chapter meettog in the past few weeks permits us the unusual opportunity of presenting something of that important affair in company with the noting of the anniversary of the magazine--the simultaneous "breaking" of two outstanding events. Our reportorial souls should naturally expand, and have.

Thus it happens that the past editors and managers of the magazine lllUst share the limelight of tribute received with those men who carried the responsibility of furnishing an • ~cceptable national convention, both tn the way of business and pleasure. ~t Was more than acceptable; in fact, tn the results towered over the plane ~f .ac~eptability like the Empire State Utldmg over its neighbors.

The business sessions were busin.ess-like and left nothing to be deSteed in the way of performance and accomplishment. Attendance was ex~ellent and interest high. Maximum enefit was obtained.

The informal dance was sparkling, ~e Coney Island trip proved wildly hilarious, the visit to Radio City was ~ducationally revealing, the formal . all maintained a touch of dignity in ~ts Wholehearted enjoyment, and the ~rma) banquet was what it should but so many times is not-a real c)' tmax to all that has gone before.

We doff our hats in humble 0b eisance.

HOWARD D. LEAKE, Editor

••• CONTENTS Inspirational and Constructive Is the New York Supreme Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Fraternity Heads-1934-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Retiring Supreme Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report of Supreme Archon Wagener . . . . . . . . . . . .

Larry Bolvig's Notes on the Recent Convention . . .

Washington Beckons to Joe Starnes . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three More Gain Patron Recognition . . . . . . . . . .

Assistant Secretary Cannon Resigns . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seattle Alumni Chapter Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Twenty-five Years of Fraternity Journalism . . . . . . .

Facts of Time and Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oippings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal Brevities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Persons and Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fraternity Miscellanea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Convention Banquet

Inspirational and Constructive Is the New York Supreme Chapter TIME alone brings a true

Appointment of perspective, but there is Committees ~ .fear accompanying the Things Reported and Done estre to predict the imAt 2:30 of Tuesday I'Qed' 1. Registration of 144 ! tate and long-time conafternoon the first bang of stru ct'tve results of the 2. Completion of fraternity ritual work with the gavel wielded by Suadoption of the alumni chapter installa~eventeenth Supreme Chappreme Archon Wagener tion ritual ~~ meeting, both of tansounded to call the first for3.

National scholarship well above frater~ le and intangible nature. mal business session tonity average of the nation t nd no time is necessary gether. The preliminaries 0 4.

Under handling of Finance Committee 路 speak fully of the enincluded an invocation by fraternity's investments have had an apJoyment of the convention Reverend Harold S. Miller, and th preciation of 49 % in last year and a half a well known divine of the Whi ~ excellent way in 5.

Charter and initiation fees reduced }l ch tt was conducted. city. The roll call of under6. Flexible provision for legislation between rom start to finish it was graduate chapter delegates supreme chapter meetings provided as the functioning of a was followed by the apbeaurr 7. Recognition for exceptional meritorious 1 synchronized pointment and installation 1nd ully service initiated " well oiled machine, of the supreme warden and 0 ,er r 8. A surplus of several hundred dollars Ill ~ tng smoothly, harsupreme chaplain. Listed from convention operation ha~~tously, and without among the supreme ward9. Outstanding men selected to lead the orens of the fraternity is to but or ~tndrance. Nothing ganization 1 Pratse has fallen to the be Lawrence J. Bolvig, Al10. A good time ~~of the New York men pha Xi, who headed the 0 1" provided an excellentgeneral convention commit/ orga . d tee and was well worthy of el<ec ntze , arranged, and ste Uted social program. The business sessions kept in the recognition. District Archon Reginald L. Price, , ofps Under the parliamentary and executive whips Epsilon, was selected to fill the position of supreme &r upreme Archon A. Pelzer Wagener, assisted chaplain. It was an excellent choice and a recognition co:tl~ by the prompt and full cooperation of the deserved. l'~ttte~s, officers, and members.

Several New York men were given the floor to exand e chmax of the business sessions was the election press their cordial welcome to the fraternity gathered as 1ater installatton of Albert W. Meisel, Alpha Xi, within their portals and the hope that all they had PreSUpreme archon; J. Wilson Robinson, Eta, as su- done to make their stay enjoyable would prove satisPre:e treasurer; William J. Berry, Alpha Xi, as su- factory. Following a custom, Supreme Archon chos~ su e secretary; Walter R. Jones, Alpha Delta, as the next few moments to introduce to the convention sutreme historian; and Theron A. Houser, Zeta, as prominent members and officers of the fraternity. ~eme chancellor.

Supreme Archon Wagener presented a review of of thtotal of 144 Pi Kapps registered for all or part the condition of the fraternity and the accomplish'Way ~ convention activities. Registration got under ments of the past triennium in his formal report to the thr uesday morning, September 4, and continued Chapter. The main body of this well prepared and delllaoughout the sessions. It was well handled by Chair- livered message is available for pe.rusal elsewhere in re~ Cart Ostergren, Psi, and his cohorts. He later these pages. Following his own report, the supreme lls rted to the convention the above total, of which archon acknowledged the formal filing of the reports New Were full registrants. Of the states other than of the other supreme councilmen and then prepared reg路 t York, South Carolina took the lead with 11 for the coming business sessions by the appointment eaC:: ra~ts, followed by Georgia and North Carolina, of the following Supreme Chapter committees: thre ;tth nine. The west coast was represented by Credentials- Howard D. Leake, Rho; Paul Boyts, and~ rom Washington and two each from California Alpha Kappa: Elmer Becker, Alpha Mu; T. T. Bar)tj 1 dre~on. Regarding chapter representation, Alpha field, Alpha; Herman Hipp, Delta; J. R. Marion, Jr., 9 a ~ Wtth 22 and the next two nearest were Psi with Mu; and W. C. Wallin, Tau. n Alpha Tau with 9.

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Special Rttles of Order-C. E. Davies, Alpha Tau; Day and Supreme Chaplain Reginald C. Pnce, Ferdinand Hauslein, Rho; Christian Steffan, Alpha sisted by Judson C. League, Zeta. The passing of fort)' Xi; Lambert Boyd, Alpha Beta; J. Edson Jepson, Al- members since the last Chapter was thus marked. pha Theta; J. W. Hayward, Alpha Tau; Boyce Ezell, Reports of Standing Committees Jr., Chi. Legislative Amendments-Philip Etheridge, Alpha The second business session got under way pro~P! Alpha; Grant K. Palsgrove, Alpha Tau; Albert W. ly Wednesday morning. The reports of the Comautt f 0 Meisel, Alpha Xi; Grier Wallace, Rho; Robert Thorn- on Credentials and Committee on Special Rules ton, Alpha Nu; J. M. Isom, Zeta; Richard Ultican, Order were accepted. The supreme officers, other tha.O the supreme archon, c.om·t Alpha Delta. mented briefly on sahe.n Finance and BudgetdtS· parts of the reports Carl Ostergren, Psi; J. W. The Day's Work tributed to the members Robinson, Eta; W. R. A new day is breaking, where I am writing. sec· Berger, Alpha Xi; William present. The supreme uJil' It is my first day as your national president, 5 Fitzsimmons, Alpha Xi; retary' s report gave a d and I am considering the task you have given · s an. mary of the actJOn John A. Cowan, Alpha me. In my mind I see six thousand Pi Kapps 1 legislation of the councJ scattered over the country also considering Omicron; Hugh Yelverton, their daily tasks. Let us sit together a moment during the past trienniutJI· Epsilon; James Hamilton, re· at the breakfast table, which is large enough The supreme treasurer t Alpha Iota. for all, and contemplate the day's work of Alumni Relationspo rted the national budge lus Pi Kappa Phi. Frank J. McMullen, Alpha well in hand and a sur Pth The long night of depression is passed. from the operations of fe Xi; C. L. Taylor, Gamma; Again the sun is shining. Optimism is in the . htS 0 Herman C. Fuchs, Alpha past year. The high 1tg air, so that our mood should be joyous. the supreme historian's re· Xi; J. Friend Day, Eta; If we are to have the success we all desire, Charles Vann, Alpha Sigport were the noted com· 'ty each brother must have a share in it. Each pletion of the fratern~e ma; Holger Nielson, Alpha one knows the ideal Pi Kapp. There are many "credo" and a ritual for Upsilon; Malcolm Keiser, of him at the table. How near can we each installation of alumni chap· come to him? What strength our brotherhood Iota; Frank Conace, Psi. would have, if there were more of him!

Future Policy-Francis ters. the Well, you have finished your coffee and it's Dwyer, Eta; Roy Heffner, Most pleasing wereand· time to start the day's work. Good luck to Gamma; Edward Beason, reports of two of the st f a· you all, but before you leave the table let ing committees of. the ~ 0 Alpha Eta; Leo H. Pou, me request that each brother ask himself till Omicron; Donald Tomlintern it y-Commtttee.ttee we meet again "What kind of a fraternity son, Alpha Zeta; Henry Scholarship and Co!lllll~ill would Pi Kappa Phi be, if all the brothers Parker, Alpha Eta; David on Finance. Chairmanschol· were just like me?"

Haigler, Omicron; John E. Edington of the ted Cordially and fraternally, Kieser, Alpha Mu. arship Committee. re~tthe ALBERT w. MEISEL Place and Date-Robert that the scholarship 0 jst· fraternity has been cons 22 Hanson, Alpha Upsilon; T. A. Houser, Zeta; Walter Measday, Psi; Fred ently well above the national average. Among ~~liP' Fudickar, Jr., Alpha Pi; Frank Hughes, Alpha Lamb- national fraternities with 40 or more chapters, ~~ .005 da; Byron Herlong, Alpha Epsilon; Charles Jordan, pa Phi stood seventh in 1933. Preliminary indtca~l the Alpha Alpha. are that the 1934 standing will indicate or excee at Resolutions- Reginald Price, Epsilon; Walter L. 1933 rating. Reports received so far list chapt~rs of Betts, Alpha Xi; Allen Graham, Epsilon; Woodrow Presbyterian College, Wofford College, Universtt}' Horn, Alpha Rho; Moyce Sikes, Eta; Marvin Bentley, Tennessee in first place in campus ratings. "'as Pi; Ralph Belk, Beta.

Notation of extraordinary accomplishment GatJI' Nominations-John D. Carroll, Sigma; Horace made in the report of Chairman Ralph Noreen, ouP Granger, Alpha Delta; William Nash, Alpha Xi; rna, of the Finance Committee. Since the present ~rtiOil Robert Tuck, Gamma; W. L. M. Knox, Lambda; Ed- have had the investments in charge, the appr~Ja re5• ward Jones, Alpha Mu; Albert Welty, Jr., Omega. in market value has been 49%; in actual gu thC Adjournment of the first session followed the ap- $25,160.00 as of August 1, 1934 as compared to otJI' pointment of committees, in order to permit these valuation of $16,886.00 when received by the ~o\1' bodies to make their preliminary organization for mittee. This was a 27% additional gain ove; th~ "'itll work and also to clear the way for the memorial Jones bond average of the period. AssoCiate j\1len, service. A completely appropriate and beautiful cere- Noreen are Kurt C. Lauter, Psi, and Robert E. mony was presented by Supreme Historian J. Friend Delta.

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and 1935-36 Albert W. Meisel, Alpha Xi Supreme Archon

J. Wilson Robinson, Eta Supreme Treasurer

Theron A. Houser, Zeta Supreme Chancellor

lValter R.Jones, Alpha Delta Supreme Historian

William J. Berry, Alpha Xi Supreme Secretary

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'fhe Endowment Committee, of which John D. Car-

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.ecause of economic conditions and recommended continuance of the policy until times are more propitious, eJc~ept with a possible greater emphasis on such pnvtleges as loyal members have of making bequests ~their wills. Suggestions were cordially invited from e membership.

Convention Committee Reports 'fhe first of the major convention committees to retor~ to the Supreme Chapter was the Committee on egtslative Amendments. The amendments reported ~nd adopted by the Supreme Chapter are briefly as allows: l. Amendments to both constitution and supreme laws which will bring about a change in nomenclature of the supreme officials. Upon adoption by 2/3 vote active chapters, they be~ome national president, national treasurer, etc., Instead of supreme archon, supreme treasurer, etc. However, the convention of the fraternity Will continue to be known as the Supreme Chapter.

2路 Chapter advisers in office were constituted a part of the membership of the Supreme Chapter.

3路 An amendment or repealer to the constitution and laws may be submitted to chapters by the supreme council and deemed adopted when concurred in by (3/4-constitution; 2/3-laws) of the active chapters. Further, the constitution may be amended or repealed if the call for the Supreme Chapter includes the proposed amendment or repeal and is adopted by the meeting by 3/4 Vote, without later submission to the subordinate chapters.

4 路 'fhe charter fee was reduced to $100.

Tradition Continued Never is a convention without its newly weds, and in this sense the 17th meeting did not depart from those which have gone before. 'fhe benedict fresh from his chrysalis on this OCcasion happened to be John E. Stevens, Jr., member of Alpha Xi and the chairman of the committee responsible for the publicity of the convention. He was officially recognized on the floor of the convention, and he and the vivacious madam received much bantering ~~ring those social events in which the femtntne element was introduced. _To them both the fraternity's heartiest good Wtshes.

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Reginald C. Price, Epsilon, Appointed Dictator of Convention Religious Observances

5. District archons were given discretionary powers in the application of the automatic rulings governing delinquent members.

6. The convention fee of $5 was eliminated from the initiation fee total, bringing this down to $20. To provide the convention fund until the 18th Supreme Chapter the $5 allocation to the magazine endowment was discontinued.

7. The Finance Committee were directed to purchase securities to the amount of 70% of the total fund which are acceptable under trust laws of New York State.

8. The call for a Supreme Chapter meeting is to be made in time to permit a minimum of 21 days' consideration during the academic year by the chapters of the call.

9. Exceptional meritorious service in behalf of the fraternity is to be recognized by the Supreme Chapter at each meeting by the awarding of a certificate of citation. Nomination of worthy members are to be made to the Chapter by the supreme council. After the 18th Supreme Chapter not more than six may be awarded by the Supreme Chapter.

The Committee on Budget and Finance while recommending the acceptance of the annual audit for record were pleased to refer the matter of the budget to the incoming council as more competent to handle this phase in the face of the rapidly changing conditions. The report of the Committee on Alumni Relations came before the Chapter in the form of suggestions to subordinate chapters and alumni chapters.

It was suggested to the subordinate chapters that the alumni be billed for a small yearly subscription ($2.00), which is to be used for the chapter publications and purchase of furnishings. Maintenance of

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Resolution Presented to and adopted by the 17th Supreme Chapter WHEREAS, the 17th meeting of the Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is nearing its close; and WHEREAS, the deliberation and entertainment of the chapter have been aided substantially through the efforts of many individual brothers and other parties : BE IT RESOLVED, That the 17th Supreme Chapter extend its appreciation to the Supreme Archon, A. Pelzer Wagener, for his efficient dispatch of the business of the Chapter; to the other members of the Council and the standing committee for their helpful assistance; To Brothers Howard D. Leake and Joe W. Cannon, Jr., of the central office for their enthusiastic attendance upon their many duties; to Brother Wilbur D. White for his efficient trotnscribing of the minutes of the meeting; to Brother Judson C. League for his faithful and skillful handling of the music of the convention meetings ; to District Archon W. J. Berry for his outstanding efforts in conducting the undergraduate round table; to Brother Larry Bolvig and his subcommittees for what they have done to make the meeting of the 17th Supreme Chapter an exceedingly pleasant one for all; and to the management of the Waldorf-Astoria for the many courtesies extended the Chapter during its convention. alumni contact was placed as a definite responsibility of the subordinate chapter and a separate office should be created in each chapter to assume the demands of the responsibility, unless definitely assigned to the chapter historian. Publication of a chapter paper in which alumni are given mention, maintenance of alumni card file, and scrap book of alumni notices, publication of alumni register occasionally were some of the duties which such an office should assume. An Alumni Day should be instituted, and the columns of The Star and Lamp used fully to inform the alumni of interesting happenings in chapter and on campus.

The suggestions to alumni chapters were listed under six heads: (1) That quarterly meetings of major type be instituted, with speaker and entertainment; (2) that an annual Christmas dinner be scheduled; (3) that a bridge club be organized and maintained; ( 4) that an annual social program be adopted to consist of dances, theatre parties, and similar events ; (5) that the chapter sponsor and take part in district

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organization and activities; ( 6) that cooperation w!~ the subordinate chapters be along the lines of .Ill~~ tenance of correspondence and furnishing the.lll w~. alumni news, attendance upon meetings, aid in ~.

0 ing, furnishing of scholarship awards for compet:ltl~ within the district; (7) that 'the alumni chapter r identified with civic programs; (8) that the ~aptef be maintained throughout the year by the adopoon °~ a summer program of activities, such as golf and tenD tournaments and picnics.

Future Policies . f wre It was the sense of the meetmg that the u the actions of the fraternity should be governed by following: 1. Relocation of the office on the basis of a sui'\'~ emphasizing traveling costs, expansion policy, ofli~ maintenance, and living cost of officers of the centr office. be 2. The present organization of the central office maintained. ri· 3. The council should be representative of the va ous sections of the fraternity. 'fe 4. Expansion should continue along conservab lines as in the past. . ell 5. All possible consideration and leniency be 81" to the weak chapters. the The Committee on Resolutions, in addition to ed general resolutions presented on such occasions, floC of before the session the principle that the adoptt 011eJe the system of meritorious citation shall "sup.e'\s any citations, awards, or recognition of conttnuJ nature heretofore made." This was adopted. Ch p· It looked for a time that the next Supreme . a~ce ter would go to Seattle by default, but a long-dtst gb telephone invitation from the Miami Pi Kapps, tht00 jo the person of W. L. Dixon, seconded by the. meOthe Palm Beach, infused a bit of competition wto da· matter. The committee came forth with a recommell elY tion to go to the flower state, and this led to a mastetbe sales talk by Horace Granger, representative of e:t· Seattle Alumni Chapter. Since both places are at cetreme points of the United States, bringing to the fo{et front the question of traveling costs, a motio~ to '~ 118 the choice to the good judgment of the mc?Jlll to council received prompt passage. The suggest1°11 te! hold the convention at a summer resort near the c~~er· of population of the fraternity received scant cons!ni11e ation because of the possible absence of the feJlll element in the social features.

Election of Officers t}lt The Committee on Nominations presented t~ f$. session a slate which carried the name of Albeb f$.

Meisel, Alpha Xi, for supreme archon; R~l~a.lll J· Noreen, Gamma, for supreme treasurer; W•lit et Jt. Berry, Alpha Xi, for supreme secretary; Wa t

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Supreme Archon Dr. A. Pelzer Wagener, Alpha

Supreme Historian Dr. f. Friend Day, Eta

Supreme Secretary Leo H. Pou, Omicron

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fl tcron, was nominated as supreme archon from the a~r but lost out in the balloting. With a graciousness sportsmanship which became one of the highth& t~ of the Supreme Chapter meeting, he offered to ti e VIctor his congratulations and moved that the elecon be made unanimous. suNominated from the floor to succeed ¡ himself as ~rreme treasurer, J. Wilson Robinson, Eta, was th ected by the voting to continue his good work in ope financial seat. The remaining nominees were not cla!>os~d and were elected unanimously and by aclllatJon. ab~lbert W. Meisel is well fitted in background and 1 p0 â&#x20AC;˘1 to perform the executive duties of the major h~thon of the fraternity. He assisted in founding and Si fostered throughout its existence the local, Psi th&llla, Which became Alpha Xi of Pi Kappa Phi. In D~ f:aternity he served as district archon of the First 1\l,> strtct, as chairman of the legislative committee of as 0 national conventions, and for the past three years ha supreme chancellor. In inter-fraternity relations he rn: taken a nationally prominent part, serving as chairas nof the conference of locals for a number of years, en secretary of the National Interfraternity Conferee, and at present as vice-president of that body. He

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is a successful practicing attorney of New York City and is a member of the New York State and United States bars.

J. Wilson Robinson is a business man of recognized merit of Detroit, Michigan, where he is owner and manager of the Robbie Robinson Company, sales engineers. He has served the fraternity well in the position of comptroller during the years of stringency just passed. Before his elevation to the position of supreme treasurer he saw heavy duty in the fraternity's behalf as a district archon and as the very capable general chairman of arrangements of the Sixteenth Supreme Chapter (Detroit).

William J. Berry stepped from the position of district archon of the First District to that of supreme secretary. As a district archon he has had no peer in efficiency and continuous intimate supervision of his chapters. He has served as chapter adviser, member of convention committees, as an active member of the New York Alumni Chapter. He is head of the Department of Mathematics of Brooklyn Poly.

Walter R. Jones' election to the office of supreme historian was a departure from the usual custom of the Supreme Chapter of electing men present on the floor of the sessions. In that departure is found a tribute to the man himself and a recognition of the need of having a representative of the coast on the

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council. For many years Jones has held the position of district archon of the northwest district and has always shown a consistent interest and an active initiative in handling his duties. He is associate professor of Aeronautical Engineering in Oregon State College and as sud1 has received rapidly mounting recognition of his attainments and ability.

Theron A. Houser is a young attorney of St. Matthews, S.C., and a successful one. He came into the fraternity through Zeta, Wofford College, later removed to the University of South Carolina to study law and became active in the restoration of Sigma Chapter to the rolls. He has been cordially cooperative in his duties of district archon of the state, giving much of time and money in the interest of the progress of the chapters, which total five and is a rather large group of chapters to supervise.

The organization may take great pride in the men whose leadership it is to follow during the coming years. Their capabilities are beyond question, they all have a splendid background of experience in the active conduct of the organization and know well its problems. Their recognized qualifications for leadership will undoubtedly bring forth a deliberative but dynamic and decisive regime, which in turn will carry the fraternity through a period of extensive internal and external growth.

Members Cited One of the final items of business was the initiation of the court of honor which was adopted by the Supreme Chapter in a previous session. The following were nominated by the Supreme Council through Supreme Archon A. Pelzer Wagener and unanimously voted a certificate as having performed unusual meritorious service to the fraternity: Simon Fogarty, Alpha-member of the original group of seven, staunch and loyally active member of the Supreme Council during those trying days of the infancy of the fraternity.

L. Harry Mixson, Alpha-member of the original group of seven, holder of numerous supreme offices during the trying early days, first member to hold a life subscription to the magazine, generously faithful to a trust.

Theodore B. Kelly, Alpha- member of the original group of seven, whose courage and faith led to the establishment of Gamma Chapter and thus gave a national complexion to the fraternity.

Henry P. Wagener, Alpha-founder and first editor of the publication of the fraternity.

William Fogarty, Alpha-efficient and active supreme treasurer of the fraternity, whose work assisted in laying the groundwork for stability in finance within the fraternity, and for that reason stability in the entire organization.

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of the fraternity, who performed a magnt·0ceot feat in regimenting the forces and records of the fraternity and laid the foundation for the pr:s· ent central office organization. Author of the hJS· tory of the fraternity. f 0 Roy J. Heffner, Gamma-past supreme archo~ _ the fraternity in whose regime national consoo;e ness first became a real fact, who brought d fraternity out of the d1aos of the World War and gave to it sound principles for stability an growth. f 0 Henry G. Harper, Jr., Kappa-running mate e Heffner in the important position of supre!ll f 0 treasurer during the reconstruction days, first d the treasurers to systematize the collection an disbursement of funds. ~ Richard L. Y ormg, Kappa-supreme editor f~: to decade of The Star and Lamp, who brought 1 its present high standard of appearance and con· tent. dr George D. Driver, Nu-the supreme archon un 1 whose direction administrative efficiency ~as ~u i~ established and many matters accomphshe f~· keeping with the size and standing of the ternity. . vee Wade S. Bolt, Sigma-who volunteered to ttde ~ h· a break in publication of the magazine by pub ~ 0 ing at his personal cost the required issue~, ; of later served faithfully and loyally as an edttO • The Star and Lamp.

0 Charles K. Dillingham, Sigma-past.suprem~ i 00~0 r alist of the fraternity who was responstble 1p the continuance of the youthful Star and [..tlf'ly from the business standpoint. In the days of Y~:o sub'scriptions and few subscribers his task was extremely difficult one. ' the John D. Hamer, Sigma-an early editor of nd magazine whose exceptional editorial work aor· writing led to the firm establishment of the ganization. · jo John D. Carroll, Sigma-past supreme offi~er the many capacities whose personal influence. 111 bP maintenance and making of the fraternity of never been exceeded by any other man. ·William E. Edington-since 1925 the chairma~ose the standing Committee on Scholarship, waJue enthusiastically faithful insistence upon the .., de· of scholarship for its own sake has led to fra· cided improvement in the scholarship of the itl' ternity and in later years to a consisteot m£~· tenance of a national average of which the ternity may well be proud. ·ve • acb• , There was a policy adopted that no man 10.

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Report of Supreme Archon Wagener To the Seventeenth Supreme Chapter SECTION I of Law III requires that the Supreme th A.rchon shall present a report upon the progress of de. fraternity. In conformity with this provision I estre to submit the following report: S Three years h ave passed since we met last as a CUpreme Chapter. By recommendation of the Supreme ou~cil approved by vote of the active chapters, the llleetmg which should have been held in 1933 was ~?~tponed until now. Improvement in financial cona thons has shown the wisdom of this action. tO th This fraternity in company with others has passed n· . rough a trying period which has affected, in many ~Ostances disastrously, every phase of educational enceavor. Student bodies have decreased in size, with loss of revenues to the colleges, enforced 1ue°~se~uent Uctton in living and tuition costs, and insistence P?n maximum income from college-owned dormi1 ~rtes and dining halls. All of these factors have reet lt ted upon the well-being of the college fraternity. sh· has been hard to secure pledges and still harder to bO &e: these initiated. Neither college administrators nor of ~tVate business enterprises have been sympathetic with !ere ~11 too frequent loose financial management of fralo ntty chapters and have forced retrenchment. Where h~s.e handling of funds and accounts had become the in~ tt Within chapters, it has spelled ruin. Where large irn ebt~dness had been incurred, imposing a burden co!rsstble to bear at a time of financial stringency, ' ll~pse was inevitable. and 1 I<appa Phi has suffered from these conditions sta others akin to them. We should thank our lucky or· in/5 that our fraternity has developed a spirit of disbo~ested, sacrificial service within its group of officers and salaried and voluntary and of militant loyalty ~h· dogged persistence throughout our membership sh tchh enabled her to come through as successfully as e as l . du ~ave to report that our chapter roll has been rell!fe . from 42 to 40. Upsilon at the University of &annots, and Alpha Kappa at the University of MichiCJci thave surrendered their charters. The probability Sins 5 also that Kappa and Nu may not open this fall. chace the last Supreme Chapter meeting only one new at Jter has been added to our roll-Alpha Upsilon, ~~xel Institute, installed on May 20th, 1933.

96o i ~r~as in the biennium of 1929-31 there were ther Uthations, in the three years from 1931 to 1934 Perje;ere 1045 or only 85 more than in the previous tO in 1~ of two years. Active membership reached 922 2 34 .t 9-3o and dropped to 687 in 1932-33. In 1933, 1 ro se t o 771 and there was also an increase in

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initiates from a low of 343 in 1931-32 to 355. Such increase is encouraging.

The fraternity lost more of its members by death than in any previous period so far as I can remember.

Thirty-eight brothers passed from among us to join the Chapter Eternal. Their names will be read at the memorial service. Among them was Thomas F. Mosimann, the second one to die from the original group of seven. Thirty-two members were expelled~ which also, I think, constitutes a record.

Current funds are in a satisfactory condition except for certain chapter indebtedness, as will appear from the report of the supreme treasurer and as shown in the report of audit by James Dougdale, C.P.A. which is ready for examination by the Supreme Chapter Committee on Finance and Budget. By action of the Supreme Council the books are now dosed as of July 31 of each year and an annual audit is made.

As might be expected, much trouble has been experienced in getting chapters to maintain a dean slate with the supreme treasurer. An unnecessary burden has been laid thereby on the Central Office.

Furthermore there have been entirely too many delinquencies in accounts by individual active members and alumni to d1apters, and by chapters to local creditors.

The good name of the fraternity is injured thereby.

In a time such as this expenses should be and have been cut to the bone. Promptness of payment and acceptance of responsibility constitutes therefore an imperative duty of chapters and individuals alike. The value of our laws governing suspension and expulsion for indebtedness has been proven.

The property investment of the fraternity as a whole has been reduced from $459,000.00 to $302,000.00. In general, chapters losing their houses have been relieved from an oppressive burden. New houses have been acquired by Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Omicron Chapters of a value of $30,000.00.

I have given the gloomy side of the picture. The happy features are that we have maintained ourselves creditably, that the work of the fraternity has gone along smoothly and without abatement, that we have suffered no losses which we shall not be able to recover in the better times which seem to be approach~ ing. The Star and Lamp has appeared regularly and is a publication of which we may well be proud in its every issue. Chapter supervision has been better than ever. We are a solvent and going concern. Distinct achievements of the last three years have been: The installation of Alpha Upsilon Chapter at Drexel Institute.

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Installation of alumni chapters in Washington, Raleigh and Seattle.

Four district conclaves have been recorded in the biennium- the First District; one which included Second, Third, and Fourth Districts; tridistrict conclave of Alabama; and one held in the Fourth District during the past year. Because of financial stringency these meetings have not been encouraged. Too, the proximity of the national convention caused postponement of one or two during the year just closed.

The issuance of a splendid rushing Manual, afterwards reprinted as an issue of The Star and Lamp.

The issuance of a revised edition of the Constitution and Laws.

The preparation of a special form communication to be sent to each initiate.

The publication of certain sections of a chapter manual.

The completion of the ritual for installation of alumni chapters.

The adoption and publication of the fraternity "credo."

The organization of the "Anniversary Corps."

This is a new development of the fraternity which found birth in financial stringency. Unfortunately the bank holiday occurred immediately after its launching and no doubt slowed up the movement greatly. I am greatly pleased to report five patrons: William J. Berry, Alpha Xi Frank V. Magalhaes, Alpha Xi Otmer J. Schuster, Alpha Theta J. Eugene Dunaway, Alpha Eta John D . Carroll, Sigma One hundred sixty-three men and thirteen chapters have contributed to the fund. The total income from contributions to date is $516.08. I recommend most earnestly the continuance and enlargement of the "Anniversary Corps" movement. It is of undoubted value in itself and is a definite step towards a 1:ermanent endowment fund.

I desire to commend the activities of members of the Supreme Council; of certain of the standing committees, especially the Scholarship Committee and the Finance Committee, the last composed of Brothers Ralph W. Noreen, Kurt C. Lauter, and Robert E. Allen; and of the district archons. Conspicuous among the latter for their service are Brothers Reginald L. Price, W. J. Berry, T. A. Houser, G. B. Helmrich, and James W. Chambliss. The loyalty .of the district archons has enabled us to keep traveling expenses at a minimum and yet insure proper supervision.

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I desire to commend in the highest terms the efli· dent and self-sacrificing services rendered by th~ Executive Secretary, Brother Howard D. Leake, an the Assistant Secretary, Brother J. W. Cannon, J~· 1 They have labored in season and out of season wt ces· no thought of self. They have not only accepte d ne sary cuts in salary uncomplainingly but have e~~1 initiated these. Lucky indeed is the organization wht can command such loyal service. Pi Kappa Phi ~as a great record in that respect; .first in the administration of George Sheetz, then in the even more exacting one of Howard Leake. Though we may never be able to show our appreciation to these men in gifts of money, ·gre· th ey can count always upon the more en d unn ward of appreciative affection. £ 0 In conclusion, may I, upon coming to t11e e~d • my term of office, indulge in some philosopht~ red flection and in some words of advice. I am convtnce that our experience in the past three years has been ~ blessing in disguise provided tl1at we are able to b:~. fit by its lessons and that the general system of r lege fraternities weathers the storm and persists. 0 ~ weak branches will have been pruned away. SoJl!C !I of strength in active chapters and alumni have b~~e shown. Chapters which come through will appreeta e the factors which have made them strong and wt·u ha'' f r. realized the evils which must be avoided berea test Power will have come through trial and the conqil~e of difficulties. Active members and alumni, who it put their shoulders to the wheel, will have been/ 5 together in an inseparable unity through bards ;Pd shared and through a love for the fraternity cernen ers by the unselfish service they have rendered. The be~lt since the establishment of the central office h~ve ~as an effective system of administration wh tch ed weathered the storm and which, if it had been aJloWthe a few more years of prosperity, would have put jt fraternity in an impregnable position. If adhered to, will yet do so. it}' As I look back over the history of the fratern nt: I can recognize three distinct stages of developn1ethe There were, first, the years of her birth from the memorable meeting of December 10, 1904, to hich chartering of Beta Chapter on March 16, 1907, weMS event created a national fraternity. Next came th~~ th' of growth when her energies were absorbed WI old struggle for chapters, the possession of wh'JCh wothis 4 win for her recognition as a fraternity. By 19 2/ the 0 process bad gone sufficiently far to have secured ~thi!l fraternity national standing and to have created.~ th' the fraternity itself national consciousness. 'iflt z4, 19 establishment of a central office on September 1, tive and the election of George Sheetz as .first eJ(ecu

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larry Bolvig's Notes on the Recent Convention T!iE 17th Biennial Supreme Chapter meeting held tn New York is now an event of the past. It seems as. though it were only yesterday that the general comltltttee was having its many meetings and just bubbling Ner in anticipation of the gathering of Pi Kapps in thew York. Now that we have only memories of those tee .and a half days, may they long be remembered ~~ betng days when we received inspiration to make ~kappa Phi a greater fraternity in every respect, days ~ happy parties, social gatherings, formal and in.Ormal, days of renewal of old friendships and maktng of new ones, and days of incidental happenings n~er to be forgotten. a 'fhe delegates from our chapters made up as fine s group of young men as anyone could desire. All took t~llle active part in the business sessions and I am told at the Round Table was always well attended. It is n 1 ti"ot d'ffi cult to understand why the men present as acth ~ chapter delegates had been selected as such by b etr respective chapters. It was indeed a pleasure to thecome personally acquainted with them, and to have b e opportunity of knowing them perhaps a little Better. Some of the names that come to mind are: )_;' r~t?ers Herlong from Alpha Epsilon, Belk of Beta, A.~ tckar of Alpha Pi, Welty of Omega, Hamilton of G Pha Iota, Knox of Lambda, Tuck of Gamma, '!'ranger of Alpha Delta, Etheridge of Alpha Alpha, aylor of Los Angeles, and Jones of Alpha Mu. an ~0 complaints were received as to the behavior of ~/~ne at the convention. Just another example that 'lb apps are gentlemen no matter where they go! so ou~h I do recall hearing a window being raised B~etune during the wee hours following the Formal Pia and a loud voice crying out: "Will you children ~tase go to bed?" Of course, the crier, not being a res ~app, repeated this plea路 several times without any theu ~s a?d finally gave it up, for I continued to hear but ~n~tng and cheering long after the good-natured ash Uhle request was made. No sir! no one need be ~hiame~ of anything done by the boys of Pi Kappa whtle at the Waldorf. clidlbe convention presented to me, as it doubtless IVh to others, an opportunity to know better, brothers have been and still are leaders in our fraternity. l\a en one got to know them, a greater future for Pi ~Ppa Phi seemed assured. True, I had met Dr. tea~fener some years ago, but during the convention 1\ra Y became acquainted with him in a more personal as Y. lfere is a true Pi Kapp whom we might all use an example of loyalty and devotion to the growth

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and welfare of Pi Kappa Phi. Then Leo H. Pou! Having seen only his picture, I tried to imagine Brother Leo, but my imaginings fell short of the real Leo. Here is a brother who is truly an example of the Southern gentleman we often read about. Charming in every sense of the word. I consider it a real privilege to be able to say that I know Leo Pou personally and hope that not many years shall pass before I may again be in his company. J. Friend Day! Always J. Friend to me! A brother who, although quite gay in manner, never stops thinking along a straight line!

All my pleasure in knowing J. Friend Day. Brother Robinson! A serious, conscientious Pi Kapp who has his fraternity at heart first, last, and always. May I soon see Brother Robinson again. Three long cheers for Howard Leake and Joe Cannon. And John Carroll too! Golly, if only I had the space to continue to name all the Pi Kapps I had the privilege of knowing during the convention!

We have a fine group of new officers with a splendid leader in AI Meisel. They will find their work cut out for them during the coming years in filling the shoes of their predecessors. I have no doubt that all of them are men of outstanding ability, or they would not have been elected to the National offices and honors accorded them at the 17th Supreme Chapter meeting. So I say, let's all get our shoulders to the wheel and support to the fullest extent Brothers Meisel, Berry, Jones, Houser, and Robinson. The best of luck to them in every way.

As to the lighter and happy aspects of the convention, who will ever forget the singing of the Drinking Song after the Reverend Harold S. Miller opened the convention with a fine prayer? And the Reverend Miller from my church too! At Coney Island! The cheering led by Brothers Fudickar and Etheridge at Feltman's for more tickets for that amber beverage which tasted so good! Later at Steeplechase, the "Mixup of the Century" when Brothers Meisel and Wagener fell in the revolving barrel! Ha, ha, ha! Never will 13

anyone who saw these two dignified and honorable Pi Kapps being tossed all over the barrel forget the sight as long as they live! Then J. Friend Day also receiving a nice rolling in the same barrel. He will tell you about the sensations if you get the chance to ask him.

Other happy features were the informal gatherings in rooms on the lOth floor following the informal and forma l parties. Those were funny! I was lucky enough to be present at a few of them. Who will forget K. C. Lauter asking for his hat, or the appearance after the Formal Ball in Room 1039 of J. Friend Day whose slumber had been disturbed and who insisted on learning the whys and wherefores! There were many other high lights which will probably be retold for some time to come. Long may they stay in our memories !

I feel that our work in New York was well rewarded by the expressions from so many as to the programs that they had enjoyed so much. After the banquet, many brothers personally expressed their appreciation to me for the fine time they had at the convention. This was most satisfying and convincing!

May the words presented at the banquet by Brother Ezell from Deland, be the true feelings of all who attended the convention at New York. We felt it an honor to plan the big party for all and if everyone had a good time (and I believe they did from comments received) we will be rewarded with nights of sleep without the accompaniment of nightmares!

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secretary, began the third era- that of organization for administrative efficiency. This has continued until now.

We are entering upon a fourth era in the life of our fraternity, that of stabilization. Nor are we unique in this. Fraternities everywhere are being called upon to take stock of their resources, their objectives. The relation of the college fraternity to general educational and institutional objectives is being challenged. Where stability in finances and policies do not exist, institutions are stepping in themselves to govern and control as witness developments at Missouri and Nebraska.

Stabilization involves a careful taking of stock, of aspirations, of physical assets and liabilities, of the functioning of the existing system, of possibilities for rehabilitation and expansion. A great deal of this must come before the present Supreme Chapter so that the Supreme Council may act after the convention adjourns in tne light of the best judgment of all. A policy of contraction through dropping weak chapters or of further nursing of such must be settled. The field of expansion should be determined. A more scientific plan for the constitution of the Supreme Council should be agreed upon as the basis for election of officers. The future of the central office in personnel, functions, and location should be studied. Above all 14

there is demanded a willingness to submerge person~! ambitions, personal prejudices, preconceived ideas 111 whole-hearted striving for the success of whatever plans shall have been determined upon as conducive to the common good. I feel that this Supreme Chapd ter under guidance of the Supreme Council must an will take actions which will prove to be more vital to the fraternity's well-being than almost anything d~ne heretofore. I do not mean necessarily in legislatJOtl but in establishing purposes and attitudes.

Let each active delegate strive to learn what ha5 made him and his chapter weak, what has made thefll strong! what the delinquencies hav_e been in the pasd what tmprovement can be made m the future; all resolve to carry back home not only inspiration but warnings as well.

Finally, may I express to the fraternity the happiness which has come into my life because of the opportun· ity which has been mine to serve and lead the o;· ganization which I helped to found. I have ma e countless friendships among the older and you_ng~~ alumni and among the large group of brothers still ~ college. These I hope will endure, even if only Ill memory. If I have advanced the cause of our £rater· nity in slight measure and, above all, if my leader· ship, my example, and, I may add, my personality ha"e come to mean something in the lives of our chapters and of individual brothers, I shall be satisfied with the fruits of my labor.

Many Messages Received

The Supreme Chapter was the recipient of manY rne~: sages of greeting and good wishes from members tl~ro;s !11 out the country. Founders Mixson and Fogarty wired JO ro f Charleston. Both were prevented from attending by pressw~ personal and business affairs. From alumni in PhiJadelP !11 came word that a strike in their plant was all that held the d from being present. District Archons Theodore Jackson .011k· James Chambliss let the gathering know that they were thlfl 0 ing and regretting. Wade S. Bolt, the West Palm Beach. rne~ and many others sent some good words. The Miami rll used the long-distance method.

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'Washington Beckons Joe Starnes • • • AMONG the statesmen to answer the roll call of the 74th session of Congress is Joe Starnes of /?tersville, Alabama, member of Omicron Chapter, 1 ntv~rsity of Alabama. The people of the Fifth Congressional District of Alabama flocked to Starnes' standard with a substantial majority over his opr~ents, although they consisted of such doughty poli~Ctans as past-incumbent M. C. Allgood, and the 'tatnboyant firebrand, Ex-Senator J. Thomas (Tommorn) Beflin. His victory over these men was even f ore remarkable because it was his first time to offer or public office. b Be stepped forth confidently and vigorously to do o:ttle on the principle that the district needed a change ec representation to accord with the rapidly changing Stionomic and political fabric of the times. His conh tuents agreed and swung promptly and wholeeartedly in line. abftarnes is an admirable man, upright, sincere and h' e,.of courage no lack; these qualities combined with 15 'W Itfe-time background in the district, where he is t' e11 known and well liked, found the desired reac.

He tons.tn h'IS neighbors necessary to assure v1ctory.

'W ta~s1 born (1895) and reared in Guntersville and ob~ ~e.d his primary and secondary schooling in the V~Jlt~ schools of Marshall County, in which Guntershe e 1S. located. After graduating from high school, co retamed his contact with the school system of the he~~ty by accepting a position of teacher, which he for six years. ~Be Was interrupted in his profession by the World th a;· Be volunteered for duty in 1917, graduated from Ge e:ond Officers Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, ca~r~ta, as second lieutenant of infantry, and in that servictty. immediately headed for the front. He saw bet ce 1n England, France, and Germany. As a mem~art ~f the justly famous Rainbow Division, he took can 10 the heaviest fighting engaged in by the Ameridu .troops; and for exceptionally meritorious conduct ~~ng the activities in the Vosges Mountains and the lb~-Argonne he received governmental citation. liki ts War experience has imbued him with a strong ng for things military, to the extent that it has

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become one of his hobbies. The Alabama National Guard has given him opportunity to practice this hobby. He has served with this unit as captain and major, respectively, of the 167th Infantry from 1923 to date.

It was Starnes who commanded the troops at the first trial of the famous "Scottsboro Cases," mobilized to protect the defendants from probable lynching.

Following his discharge from the U. S. Army, Starnes attended the law school of the University of Alabama, graduating with the degree of ~LB. in 1921; and returned to Guntersville to start his new vocation. While in the university he became a member of Omicron Chapter and of Graffenreid Inn of Phi Delta Phi. He is a member of the Civitan Club, Masonic order (Shrine), Knights of Pythias, Marshall County Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Methodist Church. In 1933 he was appointed to the Alabama State Board of Education, to become the youngest member thereof. He is married (Miss Del Whitaker, 1918) and has two sons, Joe, Jr., age 12, and Paul, age 7 years. Baseball is another hobby which he follows assiduously.

Congressman Starnes will serve his district with distinction, as he has always served in whatever capacity he has been called upon. The fraternity wishes him well, continued success, and takes much pride in his membership.

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Three More Gain Patron Recognition Otmer J. Schuster · 1Yun· Otmer Schuster is a young man but not enttre. h known to these pages or to his community in whtch ~ conducts his business. As an undergraduate he becaJll outstanding in Alpha Theta Chapter and on the caJl!Jll· · · ghat1 c pus. He represented the chapter at the BtrmJO. Convention and served in many official positions tn I chapter, including that of archon. His work in agn· culture brought him membership in Alpha Zeta, h?norf ary in that .field, and to the business managershld ~0 The Michigan Agrimlturist, which in turn. le l· membership in Pi Delta Epsilon, honorary in Journ~ e ism. He served on the Board of Publications and I Interfraternity Council. h's The death of his father in 1930 placed on shoulders the responsibility of the ownersh~p. ane management of Schuster's Food Market in ManJsuqu 5' Michigan, of which he has made a splendid succesd· . · e an He is Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O.E. of Mamstlqu a member of K. of C.

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BREVET court of the Anniversary Corps of THE the fraternity has had the privilege since last issue of recognizing three more "colonels" of the corps in the persons of J. Eugene Dunaway, Jr., Otmer J. Schuster, and John D. Carroll.

Eugene Dunaway, Jr. Dunaway needs little introduction to the fraternity, for his activity in its behalf has been notable and remarked about in these columns frequently and over a lengthy period of time. He has served as archon of the Roanoke Alumni Chapter, several years as an able district archon of the Second District, and as chairman of the Detroit Convention roundtable, a task excellently done. The climax of his unqualified affection for the organization came two years ago in the form of an insurance policy to the amount of $500 payable to the Endowment Fund of the fraternity.

He never does things half-heartedly. If he plunges into an endeavor, it is all the way or not at all. This characteristic has brought him success in an ordinari ly difficult profession, that of insurance. He is district manager of the Southwestern Virginia Agency of the Reliance Life Insurance Company. The quota for his agency for the year was set at $250,000, and on July 1 the percentage obtained was reported as 106% of proportion to date. Dunaway's personal sales percentage was 165. Under his supervision he has six salesmen and he is showing them the way by example as well as precept.

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J olm D. Carroll John D's. enlistment in the Corps is another~~; tion among a thousand to indicate how he feels a rns the fraternity. The capacity of his generous heart see ut· illimitable, and in that heart Pi Kappa Phi has an °rly standing place. He was a stalwart rock in those e~ eO days of tribulations of a growing organization, w \ 1y he served so actively on the Supreme Council so ~a eO years as supreme archon. Since that time he has ~o· on call innumerable times for wise counsel, for

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affairs of the fraternity. If you ever have the privilege of enjoying the cordial, gracious hospitality of his and Mrs. Carroll's in Lexington, S.C., one of the .first things to be noted in their attractive home is a window containing the fraternity coat of arms in stained glass.

Witl1out imputation as concerns his age, for John enjoys perpetual youth, he may be labelled the "grand old man of Pi Kappa Phi."

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~ll~agement, for active assistance. He is now the lf atrman of the standing Committee on Endowment. e has never been without a heartfelt interest in the

Additional Enlistments and Payments Instalment payments to the Corps have been received from the following men: James M. Alter, Alpha Mu Codie D. Bell, Alpha Eta Paul H. Boyt, Alpha Kappa Leslie E. Bradley, Alpha Rho John A. Clague, Alpha Delta Stephen D'Amico, Alpha Beta Paul F. Fisher, Alpha Rho Charles H. Frank, Alpha Kappa Charles C. Hall, Alpha Rho John S. Haverstick, Alpha Tau Edward G. Jackson, Alpha Eta J. Theodore Jackson, Alpha Eta Charles W. Mcintyre, Alpha Theta Clarence S. Moyer, Psi Reginald L. Price, Epsilon Edwin H. Rappe, Eta Esther H. Skinner, Alpha Gamma

Assistant Secretary Cannon Resigns

i~E Supreme Council recently accepted the resignaen·

.tton of J. W. Cannon, Jr., as assistant secretary, the ~estgnation going into effect on the .first of October. ~ Ot some time Joe has been seeing visions of heavy t etan crops, of numerous trucks taking those pecans co the consumer, and he leaves the fraternity to bei~rne. associated with his father in Cordele, Georgia, th.ts .field of production.

Chl-Its last official act was to be with Alpha Beta r apter during its rushing season. This closes four s~ars of eminently satisfactory work on his part. He he~ped into his responsibilities without hesitation, ~ aced every duty thoughtfully and energetically, he I· tew his entire self into the solution of any prob•rn ·• w·tth the result that chapters and the entire organi~t' 100 are substantially the better because of his work.

Jo ~man of pleasing personality, of cordial friendship, tee .leaves behind him scattered throughout the frafj~nt~ a multitude of friends and no enemies. He a e~ 1?to any group and gained their confidence upon 1 1 ? mum of contact, and because of his various €t~ thes, especially that of immediate adoption of proditj:' Was able to bring about quickly beneficial coons of permanent nature. t

Heartiest wishes of success go with him and the full realization that his fraternity knowledge and experience may be commanded at any time they are needed.

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Seattle Alumni Chapter Installed

Standing, from left to rigltt: Ralph M. Snider, Evans A. Hanna, Tauno D. Koivisto, Walter Douglas Willix, Ira P. Patterson, Milton N. Plodman, Victorian Sivert~.

Seated, from left to right: Deral E. Phillips, Charles E. Rutledge, George T. Ruby, Thomas E. fermin, Ed. G. Brehm, Dr. f. Friend Day, Horace A. Granger, Bjarne Bindon, Donald N. MacDonald, fohn F. Ramsay, Lyle fenks, Frederick f. DuPuis, Clemens A. Bursett, fohn M. Nelson.

N THE evening of July 14, 1934, the long cherished hopes of loyal Pi Kapps in the Northwest culminated in the formation of the Seattle, Washington, Alumni Chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Dr. J. Friend Day of Vancouver, Canada, supreme historian, acted in capacity of installing officer on behalf of the Supreme Council.

The place selected for the ceremony was the roof garden of the Sorrento Hotel which commands a sweeping view to the south and west, embracing the metropolitan area of Seattle and the Puget Sound region. To the west the rugged peaks of the Olympic Mountains were silhouetted against the setting sun.

In this beautiful retreat far above the clamor of the city, twenty-five men gathered to receive the charge and fulfill their obligations to the fraternity, which come in later years.

It was highly fitting that Dr. J. Friend Day officiated as installing officer. Dr. Day's guidance has steadied the local group for several years and thus the fraternal bond was made even stronger. However, the greatest pleasure of the situation was the knowledge that the official form for the installation of alumni chapters of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, used for the first time that night, was Dr. Day's own work and represents his final contribution to the fraternity as supreme historian. The ritual is a gem, and could only be the result of one who has written many forms of ceremony and who has had the love for his fraternity at heart for many years. The service was short but touched the deepest emotions of those present, recalling the vows made upon entrance into the fraternity and inspiring

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a determination to follow the lofty ideals formulated during school days.

Brother Deral F. Phillips acted as roaster of cere; monies for the body and listed to the installing oflic~ the names of the archon, treasurer, and secretary wh~t}' the group were willing to accept as a ruling author~ until their successors should be elected and installedp; the name of the Supreme Council of Pi Kappa Fraternity the group was constituted as a duly author· ized alumni chapter of the fraternity in accordance

Horace A. Granger Energetic president of new alumni chapter; present and prominent in 17th Supreme Chapter as committeeman and fen,ent salesman of Seattle's attrac· tions.

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~ith the charter which was read by Dr. Day and placed ~ the hands of the master of ceremonies. Brother orace A. Granger, Alpha Delta, was then duly in~alled as archon; Brother Charles Field Clay, Alpha . elta, unavoidably aosent but chosen as treasurer was ~~tailed by proxy; and Thomas E. Jermin, Alpha thee~a, was formally installed as secretary. Thereupon Installing officer gave the charge to the members. l'he historical event was followed by a splendid banquet. p ~allowing are the names of those present: Dr. J. l.[(end Day; Horace A. Granger; Thomas E. J ermin; Beonard W. Bindon; Ed Graham Brehm; Clemens A. W·rsett; Frederick J. DuPuis; Milton N. Flodman; J llliam N. Gilbert; Evans A. Hanna; Townsend H. ;c?bs; Lyle Jenks; Melvin Kleinfelter; Tauno D. l\.Q • h{ lVJsto; Bjarne Moe; Donald N. McDonald; John E· N.el~on; Ira F. Patterson; John F. Ramsay; Deral t · ~h1lhps; George T. Ruby ; Charles E. Rutledge ; Vic~Ian Sivertz; Ralph M. Snider; Edwin T. Turner; alter Douglas Willix. lbe first regular meeting of the chapter was held 0 dn J~y 23d. One of the points of business was the in1"~ctton of seven additional alumni who were eligible.

Sche~e .were Charles F. Clay, Donald Gill, Hugh R. Od hcting, Walter Poot, Peter E. Terzick, George A. th gers and W. J. Schlicting. The two major goals of e. chapter were stated as being the holding of a c11ational convention in Seattle and the further ena~Uragement and supervision of the local undergradue chapter.

lre.9Ic Accident Takes Charles De Vineau, Alpha be On July 24, the Reverend Charles E. De Vineau, mem-

'1;~ of. Alpha Chapter and dignitary of the Catholic church, "h. killed instantly in a fatal plunge taken by the bus in ho tch he was escorting many Charleston youngsters to their So ll1es from an outing in the mountains of northeastern cr~~h Carolina. Two others were killed ~nd 28 injured in the fail dof the car. The driver of the car reported that the brakes he!; to work and the bus accumulated too much speed to be Bto the narrow and winding mountain road. lie rotber De Vineau was initiated by Alpha Chapter in 1922.

Ute was popular in the chapter and a leader, serving as treasCoi~ and archon of the chapter. After graduation from the b.c ege he entered the Sulspician Seminary of Washington, atte · and there took the orders of the Church. Those who cor;.ded the Charleston convention recall him as one of the the tal hosts of the meeting and the local man in charge of ll1odel initiation ceremony.

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Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Program The following events are on the calendar of the coming year for the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter. The program gives evidence of careful thought and much time in consideration. It should present a wide appeal to the members residing in and about the Quak~r City, and is presented here for the value it may be to other alumni organizations in the way of a suggestive program for their year.

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SEPTEMBER-Business Supper at Pierre's $1.00 Report of convention and general discussion Organization-to take form of introductions and forming of necessary committees OCTOBER-Social Bridge party-mixed-.SO per couple To be held at a private home NovEMBER-B11si11ess Election of officers Plans for Founders' Day To be held at Bill Bishop's house Refreshments Committee reports on membership progress DECEMBER-Fo11nders' Day celebration $1.00 Banquet to be held in conjunction with active chapter JANUARY-Business Installation of officers To be held at Gil Spahr's home Speaker of interest Refreshments FEBRUARY-Dance

Plymouth Country Club Informal lew Shemery in charge MARCH-Visitation $1.50 To New York Alumni Chapter in a body with a suggestion for a meeting on Saturday APRIL-Business and Soda/ To be held at a private home Speaker MAY-Social $3.00 Alumni body JOIO with active chapter at their spring formal to be held at a country club adjoining the city JUNE-Social Outing at the Drexel lodge, or Outing at Bishop's Cottage, or Spending day at Steel Pier in Atlantic City ANNUAL DUES

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IIi 'l 1909-Third convention of Pi Kappa Phi authorizes publication of an °£ t~:t magazine. The £rst number of Volume I appears in October 0 iJc· year with Henry Patrick Wagener as editor and Lawrence H~rry/he son as business manager. Twenty-one pages; size 6 x 9; entitle Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal. . ap· 1910-Numbers 2 and 3 of Volume I, appear, similar to number on~ Jn nal pearance, although Number 3 steps out of the intimate and Jnte~et with an article on interfraternal relations, and clippings from 0 fraternity magazines. . ·ng· Volume II, Number 1 appears in December. Lists Charles K. DJlh ed· ham, Sigma, as business manager. History of fraternity is reproduc 5 1911- Life subscription of $20.00 is £rst offered; L. Harry Mixson ~eco~~ first subscriber. In convention the name of the fraternity magazme and changed to The Star and Lamp. Charles K. Dillingham became g_r ted 010 journalist but continued to act as business manager and reapP Henry P. Wagener as editor. ared Cover of Volume I, Number 1, of The In November, Volume I, Number 1 of The Star and LamP appe ture Pi Kappa Phi Journal. Siz:e 6" x 9", gold in new cover and pages increased to 26. Articles of general 03 lettering on white stock. introduced. . gs is 1912- Number 3 of Volume I appears in August ~ith enamel stock, numbering 56, and the £rst use of engravl1l made. d to an 1913-John David Hamer, Sigma, becomes editor; Herbert Langford, Sigma, business manager. Pages increase average of 80. Advertisements appear. Fiction is introduced.

1914-A directory of membership is introduced as a part of the magazine.

Banta Publishing Company becomes the publisher. Second Class mailing permit obtained, 1915- Wade Bolt, Sigma, publishes magazine at his own expense, because of weakened £nancial condition of the publication. Becomes editor with Sam A. Cook, Iota, as business manager. Two column layout used for chapter letters.

1916--J. Lawton Ellis, Iota, becomes business manager. Life subscription raised to $25. Editor Bolt offers cup to chapter presenting best chapter letter for publication. Humor section makes its entrance.

Inserts of enameled paper used for cuts.

1917-Editor Bolt resigns to enter service. George Brunson, Zeta, is appointed editor but after one issue publication is suspended for two years.

1919-Publication resumed with Bolt as Editor and J. Cosby Byrd, Iota, as business manager. Life subscription reduced to $10 and made compulsory for each initiate.

1920-Richard L. Young becomes editor. First reproduced photograph of a convention group. More elaborate hand-drawn cover; enameled paper adopted as standard stock. Departments designated by ap· propriate hand-drawn engravings. Average of 80 pages.

1923-Size changed to 7% x 10%, two column form, 54 pages. Engravings used with greater frequency.

1926--Photographic covers introducing a third color are used.

1928- Four colors used on cover.

1930-Magazine placed in Central Office with executive secretary as editor.

Today 1934-Twenty-£fth Anniversary issue of the magazine published.

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QNLY the imagination of those who have edited or written for reproduction in type is able to ~asp something of the great pride and joy which was fi en~ Patrick Wagener's when the first number of the :st Issue of The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal was ~~~ced in his hands. We can see him weighing it, fonf 108 it, turning the pages- first from the root to the back and then from back to front , ;finally, to settle down to read avidly the fOrds which he had read numerous times bet~· Something tangible in his hands, tl1e arudtt of affectionate and painstaking labor; 0 ..... because he can touch it and see it, "'em . of what had gone before in the way of Ortes f feverish pounding of a typewriter, anxiety or copy to arrive on time, dull monotony of t ead· s tng words as words and not parts of a ~ntence fade into unmeaning vagueness. And i 'h~oo, do we see the editors who followed n IS steps look upon their maiden efforts. l'he enthusiasm of youth on a new venture ~?Urageous youth which reckons not on pre10 1:1 8 circumstances, either because of ignoP~c: or. because of disdain- initiated the first ~~thlicat10n of the fraternity. An organization a~d out a publication is not an organization, tb the dignity of ilie national fraternity~h? composed of three chapters (one of Ill tch was sub-rosa) and a total of 70-odd in embers- must be maintained. With nothltn~ rnore than a vision and enthusiasm the Pa ;rta~ing got under way. Twenty-one · 8 s, SIZe 6" x 9" composed that first issue tn a h ca P ysical sense, but each page showed ~da.nd attention both in writing and editing. ltor Wagener wrote later that the rea800 ~as ~at he was elected to edit the magazine cer . ecause he was as hazy as the others conliantng the demands of fraternity journalism. him~ he ~ight have been, but clarity struck llntiJ early tn his career and stayed with him ~eU the end. His ideas of the purposes were Pear sta~ed in his first editorial and bear re108 tn part:

A fraternity magazine is something apart from all other publications. It contains neither .fiction, nor science, nor religion. It is intended primarily neither to amuse, to educate, nor to edify. It is intended first and foremost to be a bond of friendship. With chapters scattered from ocean to ocean, with individuals dotting the whole country, with the two extremities seldom, if ever, coming into contact and relationship, what is there to bind together the members of a big

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I Gamma Tilts ts a group ptcture o . the Chapter of 1912, and appeared ,n 'ed August iss11e of that year. It 0 ''J'P'·as 11 most of the 6" x 9" page att ,. furnished thro11gh co11rtesy of a me• ber of the chapter.

le title Below on the left is showtJ I 1 • ,e page of the first number oI ma gbat" r of· It gives an excellent idea of ~'';' ;~ the pages and contents. 011 the r~g 11 . sues type of cover used for the early IS of The Star and Lamp.

fraternity? Of course there is the sense that we all profess the same vows and are under the guidance of the same principles; but this is something intangible, and not apt to be always powerful and binding. What interest can I feel in a man of whom I know only the name? With some intimate knowledge of his character and doings, I have some foundation for friendship. To furnish such foundation must be the object of a fraternity journal.

A bond of friendship it has continued to be, and thus has its primary objective been upheld; but succeeding editors have wished for, and the educational status of fraternities have forced recognition of, other uses of the magazine which Editor Wagener did not contemplate.

Even .fiction has been no stranger to the pages of the publication.

The .first issue carried notes of the Third Convention, held at the Isle of Palms, for "summer time being on, and their city not being especially comfortable in that glorious mosquitory period of the year, the Charleston men decided to give their inland brethren a real treat." The same article appends the word "country" when the brethren outside of the city are referred to.

K. E. Lowman was mentioned as a letter man in .five sports at Charleston. Chapter letters from Alpha and Beta boasted of excellent banquets (they had lots of them in thoee days) and Clarence Fraser had the honor of being the .first correspondent of Gamma Chapter.

Alexander Kroeg, Anthony Pelzer Wagener, Simon Fogarty, L. Harry Mixson, and Thomas Mosimann were featured in the biographical department.

Names make news. In the second number which appeared in February, 1910, Harold Burr Millis became the .first reported death of the fraternity. He was archon of Gamma. Others mentioned as prominent in this chapter are Dave Hardy and Chester Prouty. Beta possessed the captain of baseball in M. M. Sellers, Alpha in K. E. Lowman. Alpha Chapter reports its rooms "situated on the most fashionable promenade street in

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The biographical department picks out Theodorefor Kelly, James Fogarty, and Henry Patrick Wagener introduction. !l to The June issue of 1910 reproduces the .first .c~ Jed the fraternities to organize in conference, W~IC con· later to formation of the powerful Interfraternity on 1 ference. H. L. Long, Gamma, contributes an artlC ethe the value of a fraternity house, and thus we see an· magazine expanding in its editorial matter. It wasnew nounced that the last call was being made ·:for a tinB frat song and a new frat yell." It would be tnteres etS· to hear a yat frell. Yes, all chapters report banqu

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" Greek Land" the activities of er fraternities are l!lentioned. /-iumber 1 of Volume Two appeared in December 0 1 910. The Editor remarks that the same departments are ~o be carried, with, perhaps, an enlarged scope, and tn addition a short article on some phase of frater · · J\ttty life. J. Decherd Guess is correspondent of of~a, BenT. Laflin of Gamma, and GeorgeS. Sloan elta. More banquets.

Di~· plea for financial assistance from Charles K. a hngham, Sigma, who replaced L. Harry Mixson s rnanager. From the exchanges the following: 0

ter ?~th Carolina is the seat of perpetual hostility to frae)ct;ttes ..For some time a State law has prohibited their of :h:nce 1n a':~ of the state institutions. This year the rulings to If Authonhes at Wofford and Presbyterian College go inlatte ect, barring the Greeks ; the action being taken at the nes er ~ollege, because of a recent war, of more or less bitterCh \ etween the fraternity men and the "barbs." Today to] ar e~ton College is the only institution in the entire state eratmg fraternities.-De/ta Chi Quarterly.

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the end. The following has the earmarks of a wisecrack: We understand that Frater Dillingham intends soon to make a trip to some of our South Carolina Chapters. When he is in Charleston, of course the annual convention of the Claret Club will be held at the Hotel Seashore, Isle of Palms.

The membership in this club is very exclusive, he and Harry Mixson dividing amiably between themselves the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Comparison used: "Modest as a sorority girl." The long sought songs are obtained and published, two of them. Editor does some stretching of editorials and exchanges to fill space. In the following and last number of the Jo11rnal, August, 1911, Editor Wagener editorially sings the swan song of the Jottrnal and greets The Star and Lamp, the new name adopted by the convention of 1911. Wagener is requested to continue as editor, although the convention created the office of Eminent Supreme Journalist and elected Charles K. Dillingham to the position. He chose to spend his time on the publication as business manager. As such of the Jortrnal, he made a fairly satisfactory report on the finances of the magazine at the convention of 1911 and introduced legislation to support the magazine activities, which, while a step in the right direction, was not sufficient for the purpose, as results showed.

Appeals for financial and editorial assistance continued with unabated and undiminished fervor. The history of the magazine might be told in terms of these appeals. They were arm-in-arm mendicants until the establishment of the compulsory life subscription; thereafter, the financial appeal was eliminated. While editors prior to Dick Young did attain the independence towards copy which permitted them, at times, to· lay down regulations for preparation of copy, the amount of copy was not consistently sufficient that they could jog along without an appeal now and then. This was left, also, to Young's regime; and in more recent years it has been more often the case of too much copy and the need for pruning.

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Just Comparison The First Jottmal Pages 21 Size 6" x 9" Membership 70 Budget (one issue) $20 Cuts none Purpose Bond of friendship

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. th pell The unusual m the way of appeals came from e D· of R. E. Moody, Zeta, associate editor under John e: Hamer. He resorted to jinglets to get over the messag FOR ALUMNI ONLY A certain alumnus named Wood Said he'd subscribe for the "mag." if he could, But he was paying some debts Which he'd made by some bets And that's why Wood would if he could.

Another Pi Kappa named Bagg Said he couldn't subscribe for the "mag;" But he paid seven dollars For two shirts and two collars, And then bet at the race on a nag.

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llolt lay 0 u7as t~Je first of the editors to rue a double column chap1 ' lluch he applied solely to the section de'Yoted to ~laced' etters. His contents page on the right may be 1n tho as t~ time and indicates what was fraternity news se trymg days.

A. tightwad alumnus named Camp Refused to subscribe for the "lamp"; But he cashed a bad check For a friend, and, by heck, Be lost five times the price of the "lamp."

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change. He continued as editor and Dillingham as manager. The size and stock of the magazine was the same, with approximately the same number of pages.

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Prediction In the issue of March, 1914, the editors of the magazine took time to indulge in pre~ctions. According to them, "the year 1924 wtll find us a fraternity of 2,500 members with a chapter list of twenty-five." It was then an organization of 376 members and eight chapters.

In March, 1924, the jt'aternity con.ri.rted of 2,476 member.r and 26 chapter.r.

Let us look to the 50th Anniversary of the magazine and what it will show: The fraternitySixty chapters Membership of 21,500 Magazine endowment of $180,000 General endowment of $125,000 Each chapter, where permitted, in comfortable and acceptably financed residence Each chapter a fully proportioned educational unit with chapter tutor and yearly extra study and discussion schedule Each chapter solvent unit with graduate comptroller Provision of graduate and undergraduate scholarships A worthy extra-fraternity charity program Central Office occupying specially built quarters The magazineTwelve issues annually of 32 pages Full-time editor with remunerated assistants National advertising Literary department fully developed

If the fraternity should adopt this as a program, without qualification and keeping it ever in mind in the coming years, it would be taken out of the class of idle and unfounded optimism and become vision and foresight.

trip in the Sierra Nevadas written by Theodore B:rn: well Kelley. Found in this issue is the first forma. ar tide covering the establishment of a chapter, .Epst1~n~ Previously the first indication had of the arnval 0 r new chapter in the fold was the receipt of a chapte letter. .

1 Editor Wagener writes of Number 3 of Volume b: "This third number of Volume I, the last to be ~~d lished under the old regime, is somewhat of a hybf~ h 1 the result of our still continuing inability to pu h !e four issues. It is a combination of what should constituted the May and August numbers and n 0 sarily omits much that one or the other of these ~s should have contained. We beg to make our apologter accordingly." In nearly every issue we fi~d ~a~e~1 e forced to apologize for delay. We can tmagm .

00 monotony of the performance as well as the dep~e~~te which came to him mentally as a result. On thts he retired from the chair. t re However, his last issue was something in the. n~tube of a radical departure from former issues and mtg d to described as a final splurge. The stock was change. n machine finished paper suitable for cut reproduct10 ' 0 and there were engravings galore-not one, but e!eveed· Most of the pages (there were forty-odd, as comparnd to twenty-odd as the usual number previously) ater cuts were devoted to an exposition of Gamma Cha[ p· and the University of California, although Alpha Ctng ter was represented by a few words and cuts a 0 in similar lines. These cuts were paid for by membersga· each chapter and were not. an expense of the ma zine.

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He let it be known vigorously that the pages were open for any sort of contribution, with only one exception-that of libelous nature. Julian Hyer, Zeta, came through with a lengthy piece of fiction; we find the first poetic contributions in Hamer's pages, among them some from the pen of Wade Bolt. Innumerable statements of views and opinions on fraternity phases resulted from his education of the membership to the use of the magazine as a forum. The editorials were numerous, pertinent, well written; some of which could be repeated today for the value of the message they contained.

He was the first editor to reach the goal of four issues a year and a complete volume.

The March 15, 1914, issue was printed on enamel stock and contained 39 engravings, both being advances. It was in the nature of a summary of the history and activities of the chapters and an introduction to the institutions in which they were located. Alpha, Gamma, Epsilon, Eta, Theta, and Iota were interestingly written up and displayed in pictures.

In the issue of August, 1914, was printed a membership directory. The number also included a rather interesting report made by the editor to the convention of that year: The Editor's Report "Looking over the past year's work, as editor of The Star and Lamp, I wish to make the following suggestions to the Convention delegates and to the Grand Chapter: "It would be a good idea for each chapter to con(Continfled on page 45)

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THE LOOMING of the present, and anniversary, iss11e of the magazine on the horizon flf'ged the editors to comm11nicate with those editors-and Grand J011rnalist Chal'les Dillingham-who had gone before. liVe are happy to have heard from them and to publish the messages received in the following pages.

Bits of intimate history, personal views of the past mellowed by the years, some comparisons, praise, and good wishes; a// are contained herein. We jo11nd them interesting and en;oyable and are grateful for the response of the "contrib11ting editors." George Brunson sent regrets and pleaded lack of time to comply with 011r reqr1est.

The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal ... In Retrospect

By Henry P. Wagener is not of the historical order. Dates M yasMEMORY such mean little to me. So it was with a distinct shock of surprise that I learned through a letter from our executive secretary that this year marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of our fraternity magazine. If this is true, then it must be more than twenty years since I attempted any literary writing. It is true that, during the past ten years, I have written several more or less scientific articles. But, unfortunately, most medical papers are composed without much thought to their literary merit and facility of expression is often sacrificed to scientific accuracy. So, in this opportunity of indulging once more in non-scientific writing, I hope I may be pardoned if I seeJ;n at times to sacrifice accuracy to rather wandering reminiscence.

In the finished copies of The Star and Lamp which have come to my desk in these latter years I can see little to remind me of the small thin rather apologetic issue of the original Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal.

No doubt also the editorial rooms of the present magazine bear little resemblance to the small desk in the front bedroom of 6 Green Street, Charleston, which housed the editorial and mailing departments of the old Jotlrnal. In the same desk, the freshman English themes of the College of Charleston awaited correction and fought for space with the histology and anatomy of the freshman medical course which I was endeavoring to master. However, our material was small and our mailing list was even smaller; so that not much space was required for the performance of our editorial duties. Yet those early issues, small and imperfect though they were, were a source of great pride to the editor and great was his joy when he could get the copies mailed off on scheduled time-which he rarely if ever did. How well or how poorly the early numbers performed their proposed function I have never known.

What was this proposed function? It would be rather hard, I think, for the younger members of our fraternity to visualize its early beginnings. A small group of young and inexperienced college graduates and undergraduates were attempting to spread the doctrines of a college fraternity which had been founded

not on wealth, not on social prestige, not on athletic prowess, but on simple friendship. We mustered 00 men of great wealth or widespread influence. Frolll ~~ parent local Alpha Chapter members had gone out establish, if my memory is correct, three other chapte[:y By a peculiar stroke of chance, Brother Theodore l{e aS having moved to California, one of these chapters ~e on the Pacific coast while the others were close to 5 Atlantic seaboard. Thus in our fraternity, perh~Pll earlier than in some others, a means of communicattO 5 was needed to serve as a link between distant broth~r and chapters and to weld their friendship throug~ .:: timate knowledge of their activities and person~ttl he This then was the primary motivating factor JO t I. establishment of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity fotJffl~~ it was to be a means to the promotion of inter-chap he and inter-brother friendship.

In those early days we had rather vague ideas t aS proper content of a fraternity journal and vaguer,J~e t 11 of the proper mode of financing the publication;th 11; 1 with the optimism of youth, we started out, :' : 3_ ideas, without material, without money, to edtt ~ rce ternity magazine. Since my only editorial experte~oll had been as an assistant on the College of Charle~e­ magazine, it was natural that I should model the Ill ·ne· up of my journal considerably after that maga.zt (II' The principal fortes of the Jottrnal were, as I .rellleull ber, editorials and chapter letters. We did, I thtnk,~p­ a few feature articles in later numbers. Since our c Jd ters were few in number, it was essential that we sh~~d have some word from each chapter in every is~ue. 'f$e what a job it was to get those letters in on tune. the could always fill in of course with clippings frolll 1 5 other fraternity magazines we received as exchange~ut can well remember with what trepidation I sent ge· our first thin copy with the request for an ex~~ons But, small as it was in comparison with the publtcatt et· of the large national fraternities, at least we were ~aJl ting out a magazine, and like the editor of the 5 country weekly, we were proud of our paper. the Next to the problem of getting material ca~e 'f$e problem of getting money to pay for printing tt.

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RECEIVED your letter of August 9 on my return c Yesterday from military service. Your first letter ba~e a few days before I left for camp but, what with b~:~~es~ trips and preparation for camp, I had to let all th usmess correspondence slide. The reason for all fa e ~elay in receiving mail is the fact that I and my a llllly have been on the move for the last year. We hre still registered in Plainfield, N.J., but actually we y:e .no home at present. We lived four months this Ill r tn Huntsville, Alabama, and two months at NorM.andy Beach, N.J. This week we are moving to ~thuen, Mass. a am still employed by the same company but they sending me all over the country on special work. I a d now receiving mail from four different locations n after this week I suppose it will be five. ti i\s a consequence of this upheaval I have had no w~~ to write any article much as I would like to and b not have an opportunity to do so soon enough to e of any service to you. ']} can give you a few notes on my connection with e.Star and Lamp and Pi Kappa Phi. In 1910 I was ~restdent of the Emanon Club at the University of aou~1 Carolina which was taken over March 5, 1910, 8 6 Stgma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi and was elected the r~t archon of Sigma. In the fall of 1910 I was ap~ ~~tnted to the staff of the Pi Kappa Phi Journal, and P the annual convention in 1911 at Columbia, S.C., btoposed the motion that the name of the magazine e changed to The Star and Lamp, as more symbolical

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The magazine in those days was one long struggle for existence as emphasized by the fact that more than once we had to decide whether we would be able to spend $40.00 per issue or only $37.50. That it should have grown to the wonderful volume it now is seems almost incredible, and is a great tribute to those who have created this growth.

I regret that I will not even be able to attend the convention as I expect to be in Massachusetts.

You asked for a photograph, but I am sorry to say I have none available as every piece of our furniture is in storage including all works of art. If I can get a decent snapshot that looks anything like me I will send it, but the usual run of snapshots would ruin the reputation of the magazine that published them. The only one I have now was taken in dress uniform as I turned out for regimental inspection and would be decidedly out of place.

You had better continue to address me at Plainfield, N.J., as I am endeavoring to collect all mail in one place until I can settle in a permanent location.

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We are glad to have had a part in the history of our magazine. The work was a pleasure, the friendships made, the cooperation received all go into the picture to make us feel that it was we who benefited.

Since our official connection we have watched our magazine grow with pride. We are confident of the future. Let no one break the step, cooperation by all; the command is, "Forward, let's go!"

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Henry G. Harper, my good friend, who had helped to bring me into the light of the star and lamp back in my undergraduate days at old Kappa, stopped me on the street in Charlotte one day and talked fraternity affairs to me. Henry at that time bore the high-sounding title of eminent supreme deputy archon and was high in the councils of Pi Kappa Phi. He told me that Brother WadeS. Bolt was .finding it impossible to continue as eminent supreme journalist and asked me if I would accept appointment to the office and "get out the magazine." While I was extremely interested in the fraternity and was zealous for its advancement, I was just a young newspaper reporter and I hesitated to accept such a responsibility because of my lack of qualifications. He insisted and in a short time I received official notice from Roy Heffner, then eminent supreme archon.

And so I embarked on my career as editor-in-chief of The Star and Lamp. The .first issue under my editorial direction came out in November, 1920. Sure, I was proud of it but as I thumbed through the pages of that issue last night I realized that it was a feeble effort. The editorials seemed sophomoric. But the features and chapter letters breathed a loyal spirit to Pi Kappa Phi. It was a start. .

That .first issue, according to my recollection, consisted of 300 copies, very few of which represented bona fide subscriptions. Back in those days, the editor handled all the mailing, and I recall I typed the names and addresses on gummed paper and then pasted the slips on the envelopes. Henry Harper was my assistant when it came to mailing. He would meet me at the printers and we would insert the magazines in the envelopes and get them ready for the postoffice.

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Although hampered by lack of funds, as well as an admitted lack of ability on my own part, my duties were not irksome in those pioneer days of Pi Kappa Phi. There was a vacancy which had to be filled, a pressing need for someone to carry on by virtue of mechanical service and conversion of spare time. Being pos30

Later at Henry's suggestion, a hand addressograp~ was purchased and the stencils were cut. During tbtS stage, my wife assumed the role of assistant and rn~ny was the time that she handled the addressing rnachtn~ while I battered out some editorial offering or worke away with a blue pencil on some verbose chapter lett~rf The World War and other disturbing elements, ch1et of which, was the lack of adequate .financial suppor: had a disastrous effect on the regularity of the. rn~~ azine's appearance; so when I assumed the editort!d chair, Henry and I agreed that the magazine wou 1 come out on time, regardless. Happily, we were abe to carry out that plan. . ..

During the period when I had the respons1b 1 li~ of the magazine, the fraternity enjoyed its greatesd growth, and naturally, as the fraternity developed a~n its affairs were stabilized, this growth was reflected~·.1 the magazine. The various issues became more arn 1 tious and thousands of dollars were spent each yea;· take no credit for the advancement of the rna$azt:; for without the necessary .financial support, whJC~\. d fraternity was able to give, I would have been blDW'en in my desire to make each succeeding issue better tha the previous one.

5 But the fraternity was growing and its treasury "'~s not empty as in the days before the War. Chapt~n­ 1 were being added to the roll, the membership ';as 0• creasing, the national administration was becoa11ng en· hesive-Pi Kappa Phi was growing into young rna d hood. The life subscription plan was inaugurated an!l The Star and Lamp fund was being built up. I reea\\' the .first $50 that went into the fund, which no contains close to $35,000. ·me Soon a central office was established wit? a .fullt~st, executive secretary. But I kept at the edttonal ~ty'S devoting part time to the work. As the traternt

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Greetings to all Pi Kapps, .first to last.

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Shiver Played at Georgia Mercer Graduate Is Elected Solon

Dan Kelly, Jr., Becomes Member of Florida House de Dan I<:elly, Jr., Fernandina, Fla., who received his LL.B.

to &ree at Mercer in December, 1932, was recently elected }.j the state house of representatives from his home county, ti assau, it became known here today. According to informare0~ received here, he is said to be the youngest man ever to ij p esent the county, and is one of the youngest representaVes to sit with that legislative body. &a ~r. !<elly completed his law work at ~ercer before en" !ltng ~n legal practice in Fernandina. Whtle at Mercer be 1\~ actt~e in student affairs, being p;esident of the Bl~e bo )', nattonal honorary fraternity; chatrman of the athletic llleardb, and officer in Phi Alpha Delta law frl!ternity, and a Ill er of the Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity.

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C01Dr. Hoole who received his bachelor's degree at Wofford lJ .Iege,. Spa;tanburg, S.C., has done grad~ate 'York. at the ntverstty of South Carolina and Columbta Uruvemty. He ~eived his masters degree this year at Duke University. At olford he was manager of The Old Gold and Black, student Of\>;spaper, secretary of the student body, an honor student, ~restdent of the Calhoun Literary Society, captain of the footJ...all team and a member of the baseball team for three years.

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Check off another one for higher education.

For Ivy Merwin Shiver, Jr., is the University of Georgia's contribution to the big leagues-and a pretty fair sort of contribution be is too.

Ivy, as you know, is a new outfielder with the Cincin~ati Reds, but between outfielding seasons he finds plenty of trme for other things too. He's assistant football coach at the University of Georgia and right hand assistant to Harry Mehre whose Georgia Bulldogs have made life unpleasant for Y~Je, N.Y.U. and other Eastern teams in recent years.

Ivy was himself a football and baseball star at Georgia where he graduated with a B.S.C. degree. He's a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

-11?'ashington, D.C., Times Searcy Garrison Graduates from Mercer Macon, Ga.-Searcy Slaton Garrison; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gorham Garrison, Ochlocknee has filed appplication for the A. B. degree to be conferred at the June commencement exercises at Mercer University.

Garrison has been a leader in the student body since coming to Mercer four years ago. He is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity, and of the Chi Alpha Omega theological fraternity. He has held several important offices, among these vice-president of his freshman class, president of his sophomore class, and vice-president of the student body. This year he is president of the student body.

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Thomasville (Ga.) Times-Enterprise Wins Academic Honor

Dr. Estill Edwin Ezell, son of Mrs. Thomas J. Burke and stepson of Commissioner Burke of the Charleston county traffic bureau who reside at 258 Congress Street, has completed a post graduate course at the National University Jaw school, at Washington, taking the degrees of doctor of juridical science and master of patent law. Dr. Ezell was awarded the university gold medal for the highest average in the postgraduate class, having attained an average of 96 per cent.

Dr. Ezell received his high school education at the Charleston High School, then took a B.S. degree in civil engineering at the Georgia School of Technology. He accepted a position as patent examiner with the United States government at Washington and while there attended the evening law school of Georgetown university, winning his LL.B. degree last June. He was admitted to the bar at the close of his junior year.

Dr. Ezell is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary scholastic fraternity, and of Pi Kappa Phi, which originated at the College of C~arleston, Delta Theta Phi and Theta Nu Pi, the latter being a graduate Jaw fraternity of which Dr. Ezell was clerk of the exchequer the past year. He is also a first lieutenant in the Officers Reserve corps.

-Charleston (S.C.) News-Comier Jack Williams Awarded Degree

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Davidson, N.C., June 5.-Jack Williams, Jr., of Waycross, today received his diploma at the annual commencement exercises of Davidson College, receiving his B.S. degree.

He was one of four Seniors who several weeks ago was bid to Omicron Delta Kappa and has played a prominent part in campus affairs since coming to Davidson.

He was editor-in-chief of the college yearbook, Quips and Cranks, and has also been assistant editor of this publication.

He was managing editor of the Davidsonian, weekly news· paper, '33; and associate editor, '34; also managing editor of the Yowl, literary and humorous magazine, '33, and associate editor, '34. He was associate editor of the Wildcat Handbook which serves as a guide for freshmen, his sophomore year.

Offices he has held are: Chaplain, '31; Historian, '32; Secretary, '33, and President, '34, of his social fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi; President of the Publications Board; President of Omega Phi Alpha, honorary Philosophy and Psychology fraternity; 1st Vice-President of the Forensic Council; Secretary of Red and Black Masquers, college dramatic organization, Secretary of the Spanish Club and Secretary of Sigma Delta Pi, national honorary fraternity for advance of Spanish students.

One of the things he has advocated for Davidson is a department of public speaking and the college is considering the advisability of installing such a department in the future.

He was debate manager for the Varsity and freshman teams, '33 and planned one of the most extensive and successful debating tours in the history of the college. For four years he has been a member of the Eumanean literary society and has taken a prominent part in dramatics and directed student plays.

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Charles· Professor William Hoyt Cook, of the College_ of ha ton faculty recently was initiated into membershtp by AlP of chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, at the Co!leg~ege· Charleston. Mr. Cook is professor of Greek at the ~0~ the A native of South Carolina, Professor Cook at~en ~etor University of South Carolina, where he received hts ~a 9.

191 of arts degree in 1913, and the master of arts de~ree 1.n frofll He was a Hopkins student at Johns Hopkins Untverslty rsil1 1914 to 1916, and was a graduate student of the Un:t t of of Chicago summer school in 1920. He also was a stu e~ for violin and harmony at the Peabody Conservatory of Musl two years. n A He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and is a Ma.so r~il}' brother, Vernon Cook, is professor of Greek at the umve f pi of South Carolina, and is a member of Sigma chapter ~ton, Kappa Phi. Before coming to the College of Char1~JegC· Professor Cook was professor of Greek at Roanoke Co the He also has taught at the Danville School for B~ys,l of University of South Carolina, and the High Sc 00 Charleston. itr -Charleston (S.C.) News-Collr Fitzgerald Boy Heads Tech Frat td . gera ' Atlanta, Ga., May 3.-Wright T. Paulk, of F1t.d nt 01 prominent junior at Georgia Tech, was elected prest eorB!'! the Tech Chapter of Pi Delta Epsilon, nationa! hof ne"' collegiate journalism fraternity, at the annual election officers held here this week. . . 5 and Pi Delta Epsilon is an honorary society for JUOloreJ1lbe! seniors who have served two or more years as a !" ti 00s, of the staff of one or more of the three student pubhc~ and The Techr1ique, the Blue Print and the Yellow Jack~-'ghest 1 the membership in the organization is one of the recognitions for journalistic ability offered at Tech. [ds 0 oe As president of Pi Delta Epsilon, Mr. Paul.k ~ 0 s fbC of the most important positions in student pubhcat!On tiona!

Tech Chapter is one of the outstanding units in the nB tiona! organization and enjoys the distinction of having the 11fty ad· grand secretary, Professor Phil Narmore, as its facu viser. . . · 5 !&· Outstanding in various phases of campus ad!v1t1e ~ thC Paulk is one of the five junior class representatives ~f thC student council, student governing body; a me~be~ ctub, Tech interfraternity council; a member of the Sc1ent1a ember honorary society for general science students, ~od a ;re is a of Kappa Psi, national honorary musical soc1ety. member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

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lh Benry Allen Parker, of Crichton, was elected president of ""~ Baptist Student union last week. He and other officers s/ dl be installed at the next general meeting of the Howard u ent body. h l~~ans for the future announced by Mr. Parker include the s~n ~ng of a student n;vival the .first week in March and the Sh ?tng of delegates by Howard students to the annual state "nng retreat of the B.S.U. at Auburn. lC Young Parker recently was elected treasurer of the Pi lCappa Phi fraternity and was initiated in the Kappa Phi appa, national educational fraternity.

-Mobile Register Students Honor George Jackson "" George Jackson, son of Mrs. G. W. Jackson, LaGrange class in the

elected president of next year's sophomore 8~era! elections at Mercer University recently.

Jackson, a freshman at Mercer, is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity. His election to the presidency of his class is a signal honor.

High Honor W on by T. H . Wingate Charlotte Boy Commands Best Drilled Company at Presbyterian College T. H. Wingate, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wingate, 1512 Parkwood Avenue, Charlotte, will be presented with the golden saber annually awarded to the commander of the bestdrilled company in the R.O.T.C. unit at Presbyterian College, at Clinton, S.C., at the commencement exercises to be held there Monday. This is the highest award which can be bestowed in the military department of the college.

Mr. Wingate is a senior and is active scholastically and in extracurricular activities. He has been editor of The Blue Stocking, the college weekly; assistant editor of the Pac-Sac, the college yearbook; captain of the rifle team, and member of the Y.M.C.A. cabinet. He is also a member of the Blue Key leadership fraternity, Gamma Sigma, local journalistic society, and Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity.

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Fred Overly, Alpha Delta, to Miss Esther Anne Palmer.

Clyde Collins Pearson, Alpha Iota, to Miss Ida Mae Adams.

George Park Brinson, Jr., Pi, to Miss Elizabeth White.

Keebler Fewell Mills, Beta, to Miss Anna Mae Tarre.

Marriages J. Frank Browne, Alpha, married Miss Marie Peacock recently. Brother Bro'Yne is connected with The Manning Times, Manning, S.C. Dr. David Lamar Lee, Alpha, was married to Miss Emmie Fishburne on May 20. Brother Lee is with the Sanders Memorial Hospital.

Dr. H. Brownlie Perkins, Gamma, and Miss Pauline Shafer were married June 13. They are at home in Oakland, California, where Brother Perkins has been serving as resident physician at Highland Hospital.

Harry Key McDonnold, Epsilon, and Miss Catherine Winona Gruver were married on April 21.

Brother McDonnold is affiliated with the Shell Oil Company in Ashville, N.C., where they are making their home.

Andrew Merrit McNeill, Zeta, was married to Miss Mary Caroline Cowan, a sister of Swaffield Cowan, Sigma, on April 21. They are establishing their home in Union S.C., where Brother McNeill is manager in Union County for the Texas Company.

Joseph Fallaw Puett, Eta, married Miss Marie Louise Leitch on June 10. At home in Norcross, Georgia.

Brother Puett has been connected with the Fulton Company School System for the past two years.

Ollen Mcleod, Kappa, and Miss Christie Louise Maynard were married on May 17. They are at home at 1930 Alexander Road, Raleigh, N.C. Brother McLeod is with the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company of that city.

Frank Buchanan, Lambda, married Miss Maybelle Simpson on June 15. He is in business with his brother at the Buchanan Hardware Company. At home in Smithville, Georgia.

Adrian E. Hemby, Mu, and Miss Mary Lou Gregory were married on July 5. At home at 1200 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, N.C. Robert Atkins, Mu, married Miss Myrtle Bryan on June 4. At home, 219 Eleventh Street South West, 34

Washington, D.C., where Brother Atkins is engaged in geodetic survey.

Carl Ledbetter, Chi, and Miss Kathleen Robert~ r: were married January 3. They are at home at Vies ann.

Wisconsin Avenue, Deland, Florida. Brother Ledbet· !.raJ tee is employed by the Standard Oil Company in De· B Land. . :t.{iss !Eta, Houser Bacon Gilbert, Alpha Alpha, marrted I A Alice Leech on July 7. He is associated in the ~ene~~ 1Br01 15 merchandising business in Perry, Georgia, wtth ann1 father. !July 11 Walter Poot, Alpha Delta, and Miss Betty Johnthso.r B . et were married on March 30. They are m akwg the I home in Seattle, Washington. . lborr . 1't111 .

James W. Chambliss, Alpha Epsilon, and Mtss . · B Fayard were married on June 23. They are ~aldog J\.ipJ their home at 304 E. Ross Avenue, Tampa, Flortd~ss ~ Howard l. Grau, Alpha Omicron, married F!et1 Hazel Catherine Lubkeman on June 2.

Jv{isS 11 Reverend James W. Kennedy, Beta, marriedB is nou 1 Mary Engle on August 1, in Montreat, N.C. ~0 r 27. a graduate of Union Theological seminary and pa £ It 0 of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and .

Spartanburg, S.C. . ar1 ~the Peter Seymour Knox, Jr., Epsilon, and Mtss }.{her Lyles Aiken were married on September . 1. Bro~ Knox is in business in Thomson, Georgia, where e1 D, will make their home. . d to tu~ William Councill Archie, Epsilon, was marne e at lilie, Miss Ruth Toms Newby on September 1. They archie D1 home at Wake Forest, N.C., where Brother Ar surg( is a member of the faculty of Wake Forest College. e Lewis Rasor, Delta, and Mi~s Elspeth St~wart 11 ....._ married on August 8. They wtll make thetr holll Kershaw, S.C. d Jr., The marriage of Millard Andrews Copelan ' st Alpha, and Miss Claire Dillard took place on AU~ fund!

29. They are making their home in Brun.sWJhi; edito Georgia, where Brother Dillard is associated wtt\og ,nity. · 1 father in the management of the Coco Cola Bott

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Eli beth James 0. Rogers, Alpha Iota, and Miss z~alc· Storm Scarlett were married on July 12. They are ing their home in Deland, Florida. }.{isS Percy C. Everett, Upsilon, was married to r-1· 8 Genevieve Conger on March 23. At home, 22 Waverly, Orange, California. !llall Harley L. Potter, Psi, and Miss Betty Chees were married on June 14.

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filalf~l Snodgrass, Rho, and Miss Mary. Hasselle were

rrted on December 28, 1933.

~~lex Berry, Jr., Tau, was married to Miss Hazel i tndJey on September 5. They are making their home ;. Galax, Virginia, where Brother Berry is affiliated tth the Galax Knitting Company.

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Births West 1 Dr. and Mrs. William B. Clark, Alpha Beta, have ·dbet· ~nounced the birth of a daughter, Mary Edna, on I De· ay 4.

Et Born to Brother and Mrs. Claude M. Frederick, wss a, a daughter, April 20. ·neral ~n A. miniature newspaper has been received from ) hiS ~Other and Mrs. Orville E. Priestley, Alpha Gamma, I rouncing the arrival of Orville Eugene, Jr., on oo 1 uY 3. their th Brother and Mrs. Jule Renhard, Alpha Delta, are ib e proud parents of a daughter, Edith Louisa, who was illY Orn on June 7. og <\IB~rn to Brother and Mrs. Robert M. Atkinson, .

P a Mu, a daughter, Patricia Ann, on May 24. wss FJ 'Welcomed to the home of Mrs. and J. Francis . ~her, Omicron, on July 27 was Anita Boykin. ss n r. and Mrs. Edwin C. Jones, Alpha Rho, ane is 1 2 ~unced the arrival of Edwin Channing, Jr., on June

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finishing a twelve months' interneship at St. Louis City Hospital.

L. V. Powell, Eta, has been appointed branch manager for the C. I. T. Corporation at San Antonio, Texas.

Tom French Little, Eta, has completed his course at Tulane University, where he has been studying medicine.

Otto C. Seymour, Phi, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy last June from the University of Edinburgh. His thesis subject was "The Religion of the Cherokee Indians." He is now connected with the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church of Joplin, Missouri.

An announcement card has been received of the association of Leo H. Pou, Omicron, with Leo M. Brown in the general practice of law in Mobile, Alabama, with offices at 1212-16 Merchants National Bank Building.

George Allen Odgers, Nu, has accepted the position of Director of Personnel and Professor of Education in the Pacific University. He is re~iding at 299 4th Avenue South, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Robert Grady, Epsilon, has been spending the summer at the New Jersey State Hospital under appointment of "The Council for the Clinical Training of Theological Students." In the spring, Brother Grady received a Bachelor of Theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in philosophy from Princeton University.

Joe C. Edwards, Alpha Gamma, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Harvard University last July.

Dr. Edwards is now an interne in the Springfield Hospital at Springfield, Massachusetts, and recently had the honor of getting a paper published in the New England Medical Journal.

Lyman M. Edwards, Alpha Gamma, is now Chief Engineer and Field Superintendent for the Mid-Continent Research Corporation-the geophysical department of the Champlin Refining Company.

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. tq~a::hed, I worked until 2 and 3 A.M., feverishly fo ntng out the copy that the printers were clamoring hi rhBut I enjoyed the work-the experience is marked fog on my calendar of memories-and I shall never terrs.et the friendships I made in the ranks of my fra~tty brothers. nd so when the Detroit convention in August,

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1931, adopted the recommendation that the direction of the magazine should fall wi.thin t?e responsibi~ty of the central office my connection wtth the magazme officially ceased. Thus ended a period in my life that was full of hard work, worries, and burdens but all of these fade into insignificance when balanced against the joys of true friendships, the warm handclasps from loyal brothers, and the expressions of good wishes from those who thought enough of your efforts to voice commendation.

I'm more than glad I met Henry Harper on the street that autumn day, back in 1920.

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· summer dress at1d of Alpha Delta. The two oYals present D. F. Wyman o f Dcbta The h01ues are those of Alpha Eta '"

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leu T. Barfield of Alpha. Wyma11 is the scholar of Beta, bei"¥ a Pi Kappa Phi Scholar and one of the three mem er1upl• Sigma Kappa Alpha, the highest scholastic honor to be obtamed at Presbyteriatl. He was also president of the Bloc~ tl•• Club. Barfield represented his chapter well at New York. He is president of the junior class and carries prominent role~ !" ! 0 " dramatic club. The lad with the pigskin is the famous Paul Sulkosky of Alpha Delta, the husky fullback of the Wa;,""111·a"• "Huskies." The prominent "R's" arc displa~cd 011 the chests of Jolm Thompsotl (captain) and Adrian Maxwell, Alp 0 lastic t~~ho are swimmers of note al Renuclaer. On tile rig!Jt are more Alpha Tau men wltose claim to distinction is ;, the scho line, all arc Sigma Xi initiates: Charles S. Root, Richard W. Cary, George M. Dabbs, and Norman S. Fyfe.

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Beta Looks Forward With Confidence

Doyle Boggs Student Body P.,csidcnt

Thomas Estes Miler

Wi/liam Clark Captain, Track

By John J. Rauch QctA CHAPTER is looking forward to the 1934-35 ch session as one of the most successful years in the apter' s existence. f 'With Doyle Boggs as archon we have no fears as .ar as congenialleadership is concerned. Brother Boggs ts President of the student body and has an enviable kecord in scholastic activities. He is a member of Blue c~' national honor fraternity, and also a member of 1 Beta Phi honorary scientific fraternity. Doyle is a Varsity letter:.Oan in both football and basketball, and a member of the Y.M.C.A. cabinet. r In B. F. Wyman, Beta has again gained the distincfj0? of having a Pi Kapp scholar in her midst. He C~tshed in '34 and was president of the Block t ub during his senior year, a member of the boxtng .\~Ill, and one of the three members of Sigma Kappa h· Pha, honorary scholarship fraternity, which is the '&hest honor a student can gain scholastically at P.C. se ~Obert Perrin, rising senior, is president of the 010 r class, alternate captain of the football team, :nd is also a letterman in track. Brother Perrin is also member of Blue Key and the Block "P" Club.

C! Beta is well represented on the track team. William n ark, in the South Carolina State Track meet, set a 5 ~ record in the guarter mile this year, running it in "t :5 seconds. He also runs one lap in the mile relay. aom Estes was our representative in the one mile event Bnd Brother Perrin in the 220 low hurdles and relay. t rather Clark has been elected captain of the 1934-35 rack team. t ltalph Belk is our representative to the national .~nvention in New York City. He is a member of the •ar · id Stty basketball team and for the past year was presth ent. of the sophomore class. Belk certainly deserves i ~ tr1p to the convention because of his untiring efforts n eading us safely through a year of financial turmoil.

James Seagle has been elected captain of the boxing

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team for this session. He is business manager of the Pac-Sac, our college annual, is head cheer leader, and retiring president of the junior class.

Frank Guess, another rising senior, is editor-in-chief of the Bl11e Stocking, weekly newspaper of Presbyterian College, a member of Sigma Upsilon, Sigma Kappa Alpha, and Gamma Sigma.

In a recent student body election Preston Charles, the campus photographer, was elected business manager of The Collegian, local literary magazine.

At the end of last year the following officers were elected: Archon, Doyle Boggs; secretary, William Clark; treasurer, Robert McLees; historian, John Rauch; warden, James Seagle and chaplain, Preston Charles.

Brother T. E. Swedenburg, Professor of English, was elected faculty adviser.

Chi Loses Hendrix and Petrey

TraYis Petrey

Joe Hendrix

By Ned W. Holland OE HENDRIX, outstanding campus leader, has just completed seven years of academic and law training and received his law degree at June com-

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Hall of Fame-Alpha Iota Le/1-Carl Pihl, who hold1 ITack record and i1 oul路 standing in Southern Conference compctilion. Abo't'e-The chapleT lrack learn which won first place lrophy.

Right-James Hamilton, "arsity back stop, chapter trcas路 urcr, represcntatiYe at New York.

mencement. He is now connected with a well known law firm at the State Capital. Chi Chapter, which Joe served as archon for two years, will sorely miss him.

He leaves a splendid record for young politicians to "shoot at."

Travis Petrey, diminutive fleet quarterback of the famed Stetson Hatters, received his A.B. degree this past commencement. He was voted last year, and received honorable mention, for the mythical S.I.A.A. eleven.

After the din of the political battle had cleared away, the Democratic party led by Chi Chapter, again was victorious. Out of twenty-six chances the Democratic party placed twenty-two candidates in the saddle.

Boyce Ezell, president of the student body, attended the national convention as the chapter delegate.

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By Carl H. Pihl achievement of Alpha Iota THElast OUTSTANDING semester was in leading all of the twentytwo fraternities on the campus in the annual interfraternity track and field meet. This tourney of speed and stamina is held each year on "A" Day and is sponsored by the Spiked Shoe Society and the Interfraternity Council. Lynwood Poole set a new record in the javelin throw of 140 feet and placed second in the high jump. "Rat" Charlton was high-point man with a victory in the mile and a second in the halfmile run. Austin Martin placed second in lhe hurdles and the relay team took third place to win the meet by one-half a point. We are justly proud of the hardearned trophy which adorns our house now.

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senior representative to the Executive Cabinet, gov~rning student body on the campus, for next year. . rather Heacock was selected by his fellow students ~~the engineering school. Carl Pihl ran for editor of h'e school annual bttt lost the re-election after tying 15 opponent in the regular election.

Ernest Rushing was tapped by Scabbard and Blade and Was initiated with the usual impressive cereIll . p 0.ntes. Henry Fuller was elected to Tau Beta Pi and ht Delta Gamma in their spring election. Two broth~s, Gene Heacock and James Hamilton, made Blue ey.

1'b'fhe chapter was greatly honored to have had with us eodore Jackson, newly-appointed district archon, Who replaces Clyde Pearson. Brother Pearson has ac~ted a position with the Department of Interior in ashington, D.C. .The Auburn varsity baseball team is right in the ~ds.t of a busy schedule and two of our members are J0 ~dtng down regular berths with a great deal of class. n "Goon" Orr has been starring at the .first base Sack: while James "Red" Hamilton continues to play ~.steady game behind the plate. Both of these boys tll probably be awarded their varsity letters for their splendid work on the nine. t' Bob Hamilton was elected as delegate to the NaBonal Convention in New York next September. Gene eacock was elected alternate.

Sigma Loses Three Outstanding Men

By W. S. Holder CHAPTER is very urlfortunate in losing SIGMA three of its most outstanding men as a result of their graduation in June. These three men are: James H. (Tooley) Gressette, Adrian A. Spears, and John I. (Jack) Fishburne. 路 Gressette has been particularly outstanding in extracurricular activities. He was in turn president of the sophomore class; secretary and treasurer of the student body; president of the student body; and president of Blue Key. He played freshman football; and was a member of the German and Cotillion clubs, Panhellenic Council; and was president of the Euphradian Literary Society. He has also served the chapter as warden. His record here was well rounded and impressive, and one which he, as well as the chapter, should be justly proud of. We are sorry to see him go, but we feel that this is just the beginning of even greater accomplishments that will be his in his chosen profession, medicine, for which be will begin study in September, at the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston.

Spears has been outstanding both in the chapter and on the campus. He was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, national honorary, and Phi Delta Phi, inter-

Haty in picture but not in acti'l'ities are Sigma and its members. On the left the two Spears, Monroe and Adrian. On the right, John Fishburne, James Gressette, and Adrian Spears.

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national legal fraternities. He was a member of the University Glee Club, and also of both the Cotillion and German clubs. He served the latter club as both. senior leader and chairman of the initiation committee.

He was president of the Panhellenic Council, and a member of the Student Council of the University. He was also a member of the Euphradian Literary Society, and the John Rutledge Law Club. He was vice-president of the latter club. He served the chapter as warden, secretary, and for three terms as archon. His service to the chapter will not soon be forgotten, and we wish him all success in the legal profession into which he has entered.

Fishburne also has been outstanding both in the chapter and on the campus. He was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, and president of Beta Pi Theta fraternity. He was also president of the German club; and a member of the Cotillion club, Panhellenic Council, Honor Council, and Block "C" club. He was recently initiated into Phi Beta Kappa as a result of his outstanding scholastic record. He was a member of the university track team, and besides being a student assistant in French, he held the .first Hampton Scholarship in romance languages. He has served the chapter as both chaplain and archon. He too has made an enviable record and we wish for him every success. 路 These three men, during their .final year, held be-

tween them the following offices on the campus: pres: ident of the student body; president of Bl~e J{ey president Euphradian Literary Society; prestdent 0 . the Panhellenic Council; president of the German club' president of Beta Pi Theta; vice-president Job~ R~; ledge Law club. They leave vacancies that wtll difficult to .fill, but we have several promising men who bid fair to equal, if not excell, their records.

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acterized by excellent attendance, as are the Father路 and-Mother meetings, also held once a month. .

A dinner or a card party usually provided the settl~g 0 for these Father-and-Mother meetings. Everyone w attended had a wonderful time. The proceeds went to the club's treasury, and provided funds to buy attrac: tive gifts for the house, which include a vacuum clean er, dining-room drapes, glassware, silver, and lin_en.

4 Our rummage sale, which was held on Aprtl 2 ' netted a good sum to help .fill the treasury.

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th Promoting the mutual agreement aHected between t e Executive Committee of the National Interfra~rnity Conference and the National Association of . eans of Men, the University of Wisconsin is carryIng out a constructive plan to benefit fraternities on its calllpus.

th 'Ute Wisconsin program was established following e approval of the Association of Deans of Men of the

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r~ttty Conference for the betterment of Greek-letter &roups on American campuses. f lli~ new plan at Wisconsin emphasizes the effort set fOrth tn the Fraternity Criteria to make the American ~~ternities a constructive force in academic life and to p10 for them a higher place in the esteem of educators, arents, and the public. lin Fraternity and administrative leaders at Wisconsin, \1' der the direction of Dean of Men, S. H. Goodnight, llllll encourage the most complete personal develop! ent of members of Greek-letter organizations, intelrec~ally, physically, and socially, by the installing of ...,est~ent advisers in all chapters. appearing on the unierstty' s accredited list. l'hese advisers are to be selected from the chapter 0 t r .fraternity membership by the University's Dormi~rtes Committee. If no candidate from the fraternity's belllbership is properly qualified, a non-member will reappointed. The adviser is to receive free board and 00 tiill for the period of his service as minimum compen8 a on.

a] l'he proposed plan is not intended to supplant the Illlllllnus adviser, as the resident adviser will supplea ent the work of the former. The resident advisers i~; expected to devote themselves to advancing the best b erests of their respective chapters and are not to be ll~dened with disciplinary duties. \I'J or all chapters on its accredited list, the university a/ I provide lists of prospective freshmen for rushing, Ill range a series of resident adviser meetings to discuss thl!tual problems, and will withhold, at the request of tee ~dviser, credits, degrees, and certificates from fraforltity members and pledges who fail to pay just bills r room and board. \1 l'he.proposed plan also abolishes every form of hell ttteek, Including physical and mental punishment, torcore, or coercion. This ruling does not interfere with nstructive pledge instruction. en l'he ruling will also restrict all parties at which womresta:e present to the main floor of the house and will &a :Ict. attendance of parties to members of the orll.i~ation and especially invited guests.

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A chapter which violates the signed agreement will be dropped from the accredited list, and n~tion~l officers of the group will be notified. The Uruvers1ty of Wisconsin proposal embodies the motives ?f the .fraternity criteria and is among the first established smce the mutual agreement of fraternity leaders and deans of men.

The standards of performance for fraternity men are the first official declaration of the National Interfraternity Conference of the relations of the fraternity to the educational institution at which it is located.

Six deans of widely different types of institutions assisted in. formulating the criteria.

Tracing the three stages of Greek-letter existence on college campuses, Prof. F. H. Hart of Hampden-Sydney College, historian of Pi Kappa Alpha, has recently completed a 396-page history of the fraternity. He tells of the period of secrecy and opposition on the part of college officials; the period of toleration on the part of authorities and a more open avowal of membership; and third, the chapter house period, with varying degrees of public favor or antagonism. The book has been published by the fraternity.

Three major projects to be carried out by fraternities of Indiana through the state Interfraternity Conference have been attracting wide attention from fraternity leaders. The constructive program follows: "(1) The organization will have published a pamphlet giving a short history and informational data concerning each fraternity in the state of Indiana which will be distributed free to all senior high school boys in the state in order that the graduate may have some conception of fraternity organizations before entering college; (2) the officers will undertake to establish a speakers' bureau, members of which are to talk before parent-teacher groups. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs throughout the state in order to present to the public mind the true conception of fraternities and their purposes; (3) the executive board was urged to make a thorough investigation into the taxation of fraternal property."

A survey carried on recently at Syracuse University by a committee from the student senate of sixty honorary and professional fraternities on that campus, revealed the fact that costs are relatively high, members derive little benefit, and there is considerable overlapping. An attempt is being made to find which groups are financially unstable, which render the most service, 41

and which are necessary, with the view of consolidating many of them.

Rapidly realizing an objective started in 1913-14, Northwestern University is now housing a majority of its fraternity and sorority groups as an integral part of the university.

Twelve fraternities are housed on the men's campus quad and sixteen sororities are living in the women's quadrangle. The university allotted space on its campus, assisted the chapters in providing adequate funds, and now has a remarkable group of buildings.

Concerning the project, Dean James W. Armstrong says, "The organizations are as free to direct their own internal polici~s as if they occupied chapter houses off-campus. The university believes in preserving the autonomy of each group, although it naturally expects reasonable cooperation in matters of general university interest. All of the fraternities not now occupying chapter houses are working toward that goal."

Included in the long list of conventions held in Chicago during the second Century of Progress Exposition this summer are a large number of Greek-letter assemblies. They include Delta Omega Lambda, Zeta Tau Sigma, Phi Chi Theta, commerce, and Alpha Delta Theta sororities; Phi Alpha Delta and Delta Theta Phi, law fraternities; Chi Psi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Phi Epsilon Pi, Sigma Phi Sigma, Zeta Psi, and Phi Lambda Kappa fraternities.

The past few months have added several new fraternity alumni as presidents of educational institutions.

They include James Dickason Hoskins, Pi Kappa Alpha, University of Tennessee; Dr. C. B. Hershey, Lambda Chi Alpha, Colorado College; George W. Peavy, Phi Delta Theta, Oregon State; Dixon Ryan Fox, past president of Alpha Chi Rho, Union College.

One of the most inspiring stories of battle for restoration of a charter was recently completed when Phi Delta Theta re-installed a chapter at Lawrence College.

Seventy-three years ago, the tenth chapter of Phi Delta Theta was brought to an end by the bugle call of the Civil War. In 1897, a youth found his father's records of the shattered chapter and attempted to revive the group. Failure prompted the college sophomore and his group to organize a local intent on petitioning for a new charter. Thirty-six years of fighting, including the loss of the project in 1910 by one vote, was climaxed by the installation of the chapter, May 12.

Sorority magazine editors entertained members of the College Fraternity Editors' Association at a re-

gional meeting held at the Palmer House in Chicag~, June 15. Mrs. Shirley W. Krieg, editor of the Them: of Zeta Tau Alpha, presided. Chester w .. Clevela~~ Sigma Chi; George Starr Lasher, Theta Cht; and Mid Helen Bower, Kappa Kappa Gamma, spoke. A roun · table discussion followed. · thirtieth . observed tts Alpha Gamma Delta sorortty ha anniversary, May 30, with more than 8,000 A1P 0 Gamma Deltas honoring the eleven Syracuse wome who founded the group.

Sororities on the Ohio State University campus h~:~ kept within their financial budgets in recent years be .a1 than fraternities, according to a survey of the financt condition of Greek-letter groups. .1 While the sorority groups are moving o~ a fatr ~ even financial keel, fraternity men are riddmg the~s selves of old debts for furniture and other living cos th as· by the means of a novel scheme. Fred Stro er,d bt sistant dean of men, is in charge of the plan for e retirement.

If the expected approval is forthcoming frorn ch~~ ter groups, each fraternity will file its old ~ebts 'WI 11 the fraternity auditors. Each fraternity wtll paY rs monthly fee into a fund to be created, and Strothe d will then apportion the fund against tl1e bills 0 :~g by the merchants. Each merchant will get sorne each month until his account is cleared.

In order to solve several serious proble'?s, J{?Ju~ Sigma appointed a committee of its distingutshed 1d cators "to study recent changes in the educational w%er in relation to their effect upon Kappa Sigm~ and ~ to fraternities and the advisability of changes tn poliC1ter adjust ourselves to the conditions we will encoun in future years." . uSS The committee is composed of Dean Christl an ~a ht of Princeton, chairman; Dean Scott H. GoodnJg 1~ Wisconsin; Provost George W. McClelland, PennSYJ. vania; Pres. C. C. Mierow, Colorado College; Ptfes.d. or • C. Futrall, Arkansas; Prof. E. M. Mulme, Stan Prof. F. A. Waugh, Massachusetts State.

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:prove and maintain satisfactorily the scholarship of see !raternity furnish a shining page in the annals of rvrce to the fraternity.

1tnmediately following the election of the present council, they proceeded to go into a huddle which reSUlted in further nominations after their official in~al!ation. There were three, covering the men who left e Supreme Council as a result of the elections of the 1 p7th Supreme Chapter: A. Pelzer Wagener, Leo H. ou, and J. Friend Day. f Words are inadequate to express a small portion 0 the indebtedness of the organization to these three ' ~n in their very great worthiness of the citation. ey have given all that they could give in thought ind activity, and they have given it generously and ~nse!fishly, the paramount goal to each at all times be~ng the good of the organization. The fraternity never ad better servants. th ~eir lives are to a great extent a real portion of the hfe and history of Pi Kappa Phi. For many years pey have been identified with the official phase, A. 'llelzer Wagener being outstanding in this respect. He t as of the original group of seven of Alpha Chapter ~nd served on the Supreme Council when the fra~rnrty was taking its .first wobbly steps. Later he I b!Ved as district archon, and while in this position 0 , { Ught into the fold Xi Chapter. In 1927 he was eevated to the position of supreme archon and served I ~ont~nuously until his retirement in the recent conI i entJon. He was .first elected at Birmingham, re-elected llfCharleston, again chosen in Detroit-true indication O / th th e respect and affection in which he was held by a el fraternity, a repeated rallying to his policies as eader. l Of n 1925 Leo H. Pou was appointed district archon u J\Jabama. Because he served with distinction and I qcntal!oyed interest, the Birmingham Convention saw t b Ill 0 oost him to a position of national leadership and I Chde him supreme historian. He was re-elected in ~ •. arleston. In Detroit he became supreme secretary. th·~rn e years of continuous active service, and during as~ entire time there was no diminution of his enthusirc. pro-Pi Kappa Phi attitude in thought and deed. be Likewise in 1925, J. Friend Day's brilliant jacket j th &an its famous journey across the background of '~~h' fraternity stage, giving to it a touch of live color ta lc~ will remain permanent in many ways. In Chiingo rn that year he was given the heavy task of revisI ~ the entire ritualistic schedule of the fraternity. fo""lle n th e 17th Supreme Chapter adopted his ritual tor the installation of alumni chapters, it brought to h,ltlpletion his work. Because there is so much of ~s personality in the rituals it follows that his spirit ay be always considered present when a ritual is

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used. The Detroit Convention obtained his services as supreme historian. He proved himself as a wise counselor in the trying years he was in that position.

As "Keeper of the King's English" he has been inimitable and priceless.

All three-the salt of the earth, with heart of gold, and with tongue of silver when the fraternity is spoken of or for.

Model Initiation Another best in the fraternity's history of conventions was the model initiation performance of the Alpha Xi men under the direction of J. Friend Day and William J. Berry. No one could be more enthusiastic over their work than Friend Day, and he is keen in his demands and stipulations of standards. He remarked that the group was able to show him some improvements, the teacher taught. This ceremony followed the installation of the officers on Friday afternoon and was well attended and received. There is no question in the minds of the spectators as to how the ceremony should be performed in order to approach perfection. The fraternity is indebted to all who took part.

Undergraduate Round Table Three hours of most profitable discussion of important phases of chapter activity were had during the convention, on the mornings of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. They were held at 8:30 A.M. each day, but, despite earliness of hour in face of lack of sleep, there was comparatively little tardiness on the part of the delegates. The sessions got under way promptly and ended "on the nose," and were packed full of meaty discussion.

The leadership was in the capable hands of William J. Berry. He had earlier selected certain of the delegates to introduce each topic which fell under one or the other of the general heads of "Making Pi Kapps," which included rushing, pledge training, and the problem of the lost pledge; of "Paying One's Way," which was devoted to the chapter budget and the problem of the delinquent active; and of "Student and Brother," which concerned scholarship, alumni interest and chapter publication.

Discussion group leaders included: Hugh Yelverton, Epsilon; Donald E. Tomlinson, Alpha Zeta; David Haigler, Omicron; Byron E. Herlon, Alpha Epsilon; Edward W. Jones, Alpha Mu; Henry Parker, Alpha Eta; William J. Fitzsimmons, Alpha Xi; Albert Welty, Jr., Omega; Charles H. Vann, Alpha Sigma; Grier Wallace, Rho; John A. Cowan, Alpha Omicron; and James Hamilton, Alpha Iota. These men did exceptionally well in the matter of presentation of the problem, the majority showing in their work the goodly amount of thought they had given to the subject.

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These discussions are always a source of intense interest to those who take part or present themselves as visitors.

Social Features On Tuesday evening the clan gathered in the Astor Gallery of the Waldorf-Astoria to formally usher in the recreational features of the convention. An informal occasion it was and a happy one, being permeated through and through with the spirit of full association in pleasure. There was no lack of life in the gathering from beginning to end and the enjoyment obtained by everyone instituted an atmosphere of congeniality and open-hearted relationship which carried over to and through the other successive parts of the social program.

A sufficient number of attractive girls were provided by the "date" committee of the convention.

They were made more attractive to the undergraduate delegates by the announcement of the committee that no dollars need register on taxi dials as long as the subways were running. While there were a few mishaps in pairing, short men with tall girls, and some confusion in introductions, all became straight in time. The further announcement that the young ladies were free to make their own decision as to whom they would accompany to the formal ball introduced some lively tones of competition in "lines."

Wednesday afternoon the group travelled en masse .i n busses to Coney Island for an informal supper at Feltman's and later an evening of uproarious fun in Steeplechase, a concession containing some thirty amusement devices under one management. The supper was eaten in an open air restaurant, but not in quietude, thanks to a self-appointed cheering squad which cheered all and sundry for the price of a few beverage stubs which were passed out to the entire group. The cheering . squad necessarily nursed dry throats from so much vocal activity, so the more they shouted the more beer had to be purchased.

The amusement machines were numbered and not named and indescribable to a large extent, except that everything that human ingenuity could devise to ruin clothes, create bruises, give a thrill of unusual type was there and partaken of to the fullest by most of those attending, although the more sedate obtained their money's worth in laughter caused by the antics and mishaps of those who did "take it all in."

Thursday saw the trip to Radio City and the formal ball in the evening, both of which were not lacking in the thorough enjoyment which accompanied all the social events.

The banquet on Friday evening was the best that the fraternity has experienced in many long years and came as a fitting climax of the four days of

business and fun. The food was delicious, the spe~es short, and it was greatly enlivened by entrancing harmony of the University Singers, a quartet of e~· cellent voices of which C. E. Davies, Alpha Tau, !~ a member, and by the wit and technique on the ban) of Alfred Sulla, Jr., alumnus of Psi Chapter. t The principal speaker of the evening was. a gu~~: Alvan E. Duerr, past chairman of the Natwnal terfraternity Conference and member of Delta 'J'~ Delta, who presented a splendid message to the ga 5 ering which we hope to later publish in these col~ ; Extemporaneous· talks were made by Dr. A. Pe ~e Wagener, Albert W. Meisel, Lawrence J.. ~ol-vlgJ, Boyce Ezell, Jr., and Howard D. Leake. WdltaOl · Berry acted as the perfect toastmaster. sen· The peak of sentiment was reached upon pre f . tation by Albert W. Meisel, in behalf of the ~a ternity, of a gold watch to past Supreme Archon :~ A. Pelzer Wagener, which was suitably engra-ved commemorate the event and the significance. 0 r.

Wagener made a beautiful and moving speech of ac· ceptance. the Another attractive feature of the banquet was d introduction of the convention song, written for a~d dedicated to the 17th Supreme Chapter by J:I~ro H. Lewis, Nu, and Lawrence J. Bolvig, Alpha ){i. a change of words this song may be made a gene~e one and should meet with approbation throughout d a fraternity, for it has the qualities of spirit, tune, an ds range suited to the average male voice. The wor and music will appear in a subsequent issue. ·a1 The visiting ladies were present for all the s~ey features except the final banquet. In addition ue enjoyed tours of the Waldorf-Astoria, of Fifth .A-ve~e and Macy's. On Wednesday they had luncheon atom· Town House. Thursday morning they attended a~ to ing movie in the Radio City Music Hall, pt10~er joining the general group for the tour of Rock~f of Center. Friday morning they were given the choice of shopping or a trip to the Metropolitan Muse~e to Art. Friday afternoon they travelled by automobl~at West Point and viewed a parade of the cadets. ter· evening they had a final dinner together at the C montinn. . «~ The week was just as full for the ladies as 1t ill for the men. It was a program calculated to ente~~ a thoroughly and the local Ladies Committee dl ·ng splendid piece of work in planning and perfor~S· the program. Members of this committee were \ftU' C. A. Ballou, Jr., Miss Charlotte M. Berry, Mrs. est ter L. Betts, Mrs. Lawrence J. Bolvig, Mrs. Er~d Harper, Mrs. Eric Hausman, Mrs. Charles L. J:i Mrs. Walter Kirch, Mrs. Frank J. McMullen, Mrs. 00 bert W. Meisel, Mrs. William Nash, Mrs. :Ray~~b­ Orteig, Mrs. Carl Ostergren, and Mrs. Charles mann.

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It would not be much effort on the part 0 . th~ chapter and would be of great benefit to the edttortal staff. There is only one way to accomplish this, and that is for the Archon of the chapter to make an as· h St&nment for each issue and see that the one to whom e gives the assignment covers it and does it on time. t ."In regard to your chapter letters, you show to a certn extent a lack of pains in writing them which has ~ be gone over and corrected before they go to press.

Alave a uniform form, for example, South Carolina 1'hpha-College of Charleston, to head the letter with.

13 en refrain from beginning it, Dear Fratres or t rothers. If you will notice the various correspondents ~the daily papers never begin by saying, Dear Readers.

P ur chapter letters are nothing more than news reI orts, ~nd the same rules should govern. Have them ~Pewrrtten before they are mailed to us. Even though c e had the inclination, we do not have the time to aopy them. Close with the date on the left hand side a~d also the name of the town where the college is situIt e1, ~nd on the right the name of the correspondent. f e ram from closing with the expressions, "Wishing all the rest of the chapters a pleasant summer," and 0bo~ers similar. If you have to say this, include it in the e dy of your letter. Please urge upon your correspondn~ these points and get them to follow them.

S We must find some other plan to operate The 141 1 and Lamp upon if we want it to be a success. e Would suggest, as the best possible solution at pres~t, for a number of its well wishers to place themit ~es upon a guarantee to make up whatever deficit th as at the close of the year. This would insure sa e Publishers against losing their money and it would 'N ve the Fraternity's good name. As a matter of fact, 1'~ are due enough money from the chapters to pay for to Sta~ and Lamp, but it is also a fact that what is due ,, e P~td does not make it paid. es .r Wtsh to urge upon the alumni members the neccastty of their subscribing to The Star and Lamp. If we -w~ g~t enough of you to subscribe to pay for one issue th Wtll then be assured of the magazine's success for it ~!ea:· Fifty alumni at $2 each will be enough, and 'W rtatnly looks to me as if we could get that many. ~ e should have at least one hundred, and there is no for not having them. re Now, in conclusion, I wish to thank all chapter corte:~Ondents for their cooperation in sending in chapSto0 ~tters, and all contributors to the magazine. You \\ro by us nobly, and we thank you for it. Now let us 1..q rk together this coming year and make The Star and al!tn~ better than it was the past. It can be done if you tha~ll do your part of the work. I cannot express my s to those few who subscribed, for my thanks

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would not be great enough. Let us have you again this year and also many more. I believe that Pi Kappa Phi will become a great fraternity, and The Star and Lamp must keep pace with it. What say you?"

-JOHN D. HAMER A hiatus of considerable length comes to light at this time in the schedule of publication dates; from November, 1914, to June, 1915. Despite increased revenues the magazine budget continued to be askew, and it was decided to postpone publication indefinitely until finances adjusted themselves. This came to the attention of an editor of a weekly in the small town of Otterbein, Indiana, who was known well in the columns of the magazine as Wade Bolt. He was a founder of the local that became Sigma Chapter, but at the time had not been initiated; yet he was a steady contributor to the magazine and an enthusiastic booster of Pi Kappa Phi. He stepped forward with the offer to publish an issue of the magazine in his plant, and by his generous and loyal act bridged the gulf of lack of contact within the fraternity. His special issue paved the way to a successful convention in Atlanta shortly following.

This was the beginning of Bolt's editorship, which continued until the World War tore down the organization until but a skeleton was left. Volume IV was started in November of 1915 and completed with the fourth issue in September, 1916. Bolt seemed rather impartial between himself and George Banta Publishing Company as publishers. He continued the same staff which operated under John D. Hamer and his issues were lively and interesting. No consistency was maintained in the stock of the paper, it running the gamut from enamel to newsprint. He departed for the Service in 1917, having offered his resignation in the third number of Volume V, which appeared in September, 1917. Number 4 of Volume V came to light in March of 1919, with Bolt back in harness as editor-in-chief.

The Charlotte Convention in December, 1919, was a significant one in relation to the future of the magazine. The life subscription was reduced from $25 to $10 and payable in the form of instalments of $2.50 for four years, and every initiate was required to subscribe. It paved the way for the later requirement that the entire $10 should be paid at the time of the initiation. And thus was the finances of the magazine settled solidly on a strong foundation which has proven its worth in the years following. Louis Dawson, Iota, former business manager of the magazine, proposed the new subscription scheme.

The issue of March, 1920, seemed to reflect the promise of financial stability. It became the forerunner of the issues of the recent years in its paper stock, its layout, its use of cuts. It contained the first published picture of a convention group, and music and words of a fraternity song offered by Harold Lewis of

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After four years of editing, Bolt resigned and was The desire is to bring to the fore the men who wrote replaced by Richard L. Young, Kappa, of Charlotte, and edited under the wearing strain of lack of copY N.C. Number 3 of Volume VI was published in No- and of money, to pay tribute to tl1eir continued z~ vember, 1920, under his supervision. His term of under adverse circumstances. The improvements 0 service was continuous until the magazine was placed recent years are to be attributed to the fact that ~e in Central Office in the fall of 1930. Under his able editor had not these two lacks to face and distract htS guidance the magazine reached new heights in attrac- attention, but could concentrate on constantly improv· tiveness of form and content. It took its place in the ing form and matter. vanguard of fraternity publications which were leading the movement to better fraternity journalism.

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With Volume IX, 1923, he pleasantly surprised the money did come in and before long the Journal \\'as organization with a new size, T¥2 x 10;.'2, which has an established fact.

I have always been railier pessimistic; and at on~ been maintained since. From an editorial standpoint it made for ease of handling and permitted a more attrac- time I allowed iliis pessimism to invade the pages ~1 tive arrangement of page forms; from the subscribers' the JollrnaJ during a period of great financial stress ~ viewpoint, much greater reader appeal and legibility. ilie form of an urgent appeal for S)..lbscri ptions .. '!h~ Having early set a splendid standard of internal form public expression of my pessimism was justly crittctzwe and content, the development of the later years of by .one or more of our members who felt that 'de noticeable extent was the variation in the pleasing should not expose our doubts and fears to ilie outst 0 f quality of the covers. A photographic cover was first world. I know now that a fundamental principle used in May, 1926. In December of that year we find every successful undertaking is an abiding confidell'~ him introducing a third color. Excellent hand-drawn in its success. My only regret now in looking b~ck ~s1 covers were introduced as a variation. In December, my connection with the fraternity and its magaztne.1 • 1928, he reached the ambition of all editors as concerns that at times I lost faiili. Founded upon the basic pr ~0 ciple of friendship wiiliout respect to creed or , the cover-four colors.

From the relinquishment of the pen by Editor Young financial or social position, our fraternity had ev~r)l up to the present time, it has been the endeavor of the right to succeed, to grow, and to become the pow.er ~ Central Office staff to maintain the excellent pace set and well-knit organization that it now is. EstabliS~e by him. The peak performance of the period was the as a medium to spread iliis friendship among .

December, 1932, issue, which attempted to give in widely scattered members of ilie fraternity, its pictures and facts a panoramic view of the fraternity azine had every right to succeed and to become f as it is today. Of this issue Dr. Francis W. Shepardson, characteristically friendly journal iliat it is an~ ~s 0 president of Beta Theta Pi and dean of fraternity which we can justly be proud. When many . • of tended to falter and lose hope, it was the sptrtt the editors, said: Kroeg and Mixson that kept our hands to e5e I can't refrain from writing you note to express my ploughshare and our shoulders to ilie wheel. 1'h ut appreciation of the December number of The Star and Lamp men had unbounded confidence in the success of of Pi Kappa Phi. It is a splendid issue. It is quite an idea to ventures and allowed noiliing to shake iliat confide the have so many details of the fraternity set forth so clearly and attractively in a single number. I am sure that everyone of Oilier men I recall who stood by nobly and .w~ll--aftl• your subscribers will prize this issue. I have laid mine away Fogartys, Mosimann, Pelzer Wagener, Dd~n~isfll among the things to be preserved.

Kelly and Carroll among them-but to me the td e:J The attainments and drawbacks of the magazine of of Kroeg and the pertinacity of Mixson were the r'J'o recent years are too well known, because of recent bulwarks against the storms of ilie early years. memory, to be discussed to any great lengths; thus them be the honor and the glory.

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WILLIAM J. BERRY 224 St. Johns Place Brooklyn, New York

S11prtmt Ch•llttll~ THERON A. HoUSER St. Matthews, S.C.

S11prtm1 Histo~il111 WALTER R. }ONES Oregon State College Corvallis, Ore.

THE CENTRAL OFFICE Suite 319, 636 Church Street Evanston, Ill. Howard D. Leake, Executive Secretary Telephone Greenleaf 7078 (All communications of a general nature should be sent to the central office, and not to individuals.)

STANDING COMMITTEES SCHOLARSHIP COMMITI'EE Da, W. E. 'EDINGTON, Chairman DePauw University Greencastle, Ind.

Da. R. L. PETRY University of the South Sewanee, Tenn.

Da. ]. E. WINTIIR West Vuginia University Morgantown, W.Va.

FINANCE COMMITTEE RALPH W. NOREEN, Chairman Irving Trust Co. No. 1 Wall St. New York, N.Y.

JOHN D. CARROLL, Chairman Lexington, S.C.

KURT C. LAUTER Irving Trust Company No. 1 Wall St. New York, N.Y. ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITI'EE HENRY HARPB& A. W. MEISEL, Secretary 209 E. 7th St., 140 Liberty St. Charlotte, N.C. New York City

ROBERT E. ALLEN 40 B. 42nd St. New York, N.Y.

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KAn M. GIBBON R. 2115-11 S. LaSalle Chicago, Ill.

CARL F. 0STBRGIBif 140 West St., New York City

COMMITTEE ON ARCHITECTURE J4Wa POGAalY, Chairman I Court House Square Charleston, S.C.

EDWAilD J, SQUID 20 Woodculf Ave. Brooklyn, N .Y.

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NOTE: The addWs in every case is the official address of the chapter. Following the officers is listed the chapter publicatloa.

ALABAMA-Omicron, District 7.

Pi Kappa Phi House 1 University, Ala. Warren Hemphill J\rchon.

Charles B. RICe, Secretary.

The Omicronite .

B. S. Carothers, '26, Chapter Advaser.

ALABAldA FOLYTECHNIC-Alpha·Iota, District 7.

209 W. Glenn Ave., Auburn, Ala. Eugene Heacock, Archon.

J. A. Tyson, Secretary.

The Alota BROOKLYN POLYTECHNIC-Ah>ha·Xl, District 1. ~~Sidney Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. John B. Frost, Archon.

Frederick P. Seifert, Secretary.

The Woodblrd .

Wm. R. Berger, Chapter AdviSer. CALIFORNIA-Gamma, District 20.

2~10 LeConte Ave., Berkeley, Calif.

Henry A. Buchholz, Archon.

John L. Balzarini, Secretary.

The Gammazette CHART.ESTON-Alpha, District 4.

College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C. J. W. Reminston, Archon.

J. T. Barfield. Secretary.

Albert P. Taylor, '!J.7, Chapter Adviser.

CORNELL-Psi, District 1.

115 Ridgewood Road, Ithaca, N.Y. Herman C. Wintzer, Archon.

L. Barbieri{ Secretary.

The Corne I Psiren Paul Work, '07, Chapter Adviser.

DAVIDSON-Epsilon, District 3.

Davidson, N.C. E. D. Otey, Archon.

Dunlap Covington, Secretary.

The Ei>silonian E. A. Beaty, '21, Chapter Adviser.

DREXEL INSTITUTB-Alpha·Upsilon, District 1.

3312 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. John H. McCann, Archon.

Edwin C. Wiegmann, Secretary.

Dr. Robert S. Hanson, Chapter Adviser.

DUKE-Mu, District 3.

Duke Station, Durham, N.C. e Timberlake, Archon. hn Watson, Secretary. u Musings A. H. Borland, '27, Chapter Adviser, EMORY-Eta District 5.

1290 S. Oxford Road, Atlanta, Ga. Moyce H. Sikes, Archon.

Fred Clardy, Secretary.

The Eta Scroll B. M. Bowen, Chapter Adviser.

FLORIDA-Alpha-Epsilon, District 6.

Box 2756, University Station, Gainesville, -Fla. David Barcus, Archon.

Joseph O'Conner, Secretary.

The Gatorzette J. P. Wilson, '20, Chapter Adviser.

FURMAN-Delta, District 4.

28 Howe St., Greenville, S.C. Newton Turrentine, Archon.

Drayton Hopkins, Secretary.

R. N. Daniel, '07, Chapter Adviser.

GEORGIA-Lambda, District 5.

386 Hill St:J Athens, Ga. W. L. M. Knox1 Archon.

J. E. Harrison 1 Jr., Secretary.

R. F. Harris, 16, Chapter Adviser.

GEORGIA TECH-Iota, District 5.

70 W. Peachtree, Atlanta, Ga. Wright Paulk, Archon.

Malcolm Keiser, Secretary.

The Iotan ]. Lawton Ellis, '09, Chapter Adviser.

HOWARD COLLEGE-Alpha-Eta, District 7.

Box 117, East Lake, Birmingnam, Ala. Henry A. Parker Archon.

Everett Ingram, Secretary.

Alpha-Eta Grams Albert Lee Smith, '05, Chapter Adviser.

IOWA STATB-Alpha·Omlcron, District l.C. 407 Welch Avenue Donald Field Archon.

Donald W. Patterson, Secretary.

The Almicron James R. Sage, '12, Chapter Adviser.

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MERCER-Alpha-Alpha, District 5.

321 Coleman Ave., Macon, Ga. Charles C. Jordan, Archon.

John I. Adams, Secretary.

Alphalpha Hey Joseph A. McClain, Jr., '24, Chapter Ad'l'lser.

MICHIGAN STATE-Alpha-Theta District 10.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, East Lansing, Mich.

Edson Jepson, Archon. ames Severens, Secretary. he Alpha·Theta Stater L. N. Field, '12, Chapter Adviser.

MISSISSIPPI-Alpha-Lambda, · District 16.

Box 62~ 1 U01versity \ Miss.

Frank Mughes, Arcnon.

0. L. Casey, Secretary.

The Lambdonian J, B. Gathright, '27, Chapter Adviser.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE-Tau, District 3.

1720 Hillsboro St. 1 Raleigh, N.C. E. M. Williams,~. J\rchon.

W. G. Sloan, :.ecretary.

The Taulegram OGLETHORPE-Pi District 5.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Oglethorpe University, Ga. Kelley Byars, Archon.

James RIChardson, Secretary.

Edgar Watkins, Jr., '23, Chapter Adviser.

OHIO STATE-Alpha-Nut District 9.

118 14th Ave., Columnus, Ohio.

Ralph Printz, Archon.

Hervey lnskeep1 Secretary.

The Alpha·Nu s Alex Laurie, '14, Chapter Adviser.

OKLAHOMA-Alpha-Gamma, District 15.

518 Lahoma, Norman, Okla.

Everett Goins Archon.

Alfred Schmidt, Secretary.

The Alpha-Gamma Star OREGON STATE-Alpha-Zeta, District 19.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Corvallis, Ore. Donald E. Tomlinson, Archon.

S. J. Pearson, Secretary.

The Alpha-Zeta News T. J. Starker, Chapter Adviser.

PENN STATE-Alpha·Mu, District t.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, State Colleae, Pa. Edward W. Jones, Archon.

John F. West, Secretary.

The Alpha-Mu News Prof. P. G. Merkle, Chapter Adviser.

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE-Beta, District 4.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Clinton, S.C. Doric Boggs, Archon.

Wi liam Clark, Secretary.

PURDUE-omega, District 11.

330 N. Grant St., West LaFayette, Ind. ohn S. Swaim, Archon.

W. Swinney, Secretary. he Omegalite C. L. Porter, Chapter Adviser.

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC-Alpha Tau, District 1 4 Park Place, Troy, N.Y. Henry J. Parcinski, Archon.

Paul J. Walsh, Secretary.

• The .Alpha Taux Prof. G. K. Palsgrove, '11, Chapter Ad'l'iser.

ROANOKE-Xi 1 District 2.

"Boxwood,' W. Main St., Salem, Va. Justin Tobias, Archon. !,ynn Kennett, Secretary.

The Xi Bulletin C. E. Webber, '22, Chapter Adviser.

SEWANEE-Alpha-Pi, District 8.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Sewanee, Tenn.

A. C. Thompson, Jr., Archon.

John Eby, Secretary.

The Alpha Pi KaP.P Robert L. Petry, 27, Chapter Adviser.

SOUTH CAROLINA-Sigma, District 4.

633 Saluda Avenue Niels Christensen, Jr.A Archon.

Cuthbert B. Prevost, :.ecretary.

The Sigma Item F. G. Swaffield, Jr., '27, Chapter Adviser.

STETSON-Chi, District 6.

East Minnesota Ave., DeLand, Fla. William Jennings, Archon.

Howard Bateson, Secretary.

The Chi·Cry Chan Johnson, Chapter Adviser.

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TENNESSEE-Alpha-Sigma District 8.

I63J Laurel. Knoxville: Tenn.

C· H. Vann, Archon. ~a mes Bryan, Sec~tary. " pha Sigmam ). G. Tarboux, Chapter Adviser. ruL~NE-Aipha - Beta . Distrzct 16. ulane U ., New Orleans, La. Lambert Boyd, Archon.

HTerman Janssen, Secretary. he Al ohahet W Glenn B. Hasty, '26, Chapter Advoser ASHINGTON-Aipha-Delta. Dimkt 19 4A~47-1 9th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Wash.

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· Burman \XIinter, Archon.

S. Warren Hobbs, Secretary.

T he Alph a- Deltan Douglas Willix, Chapter AJviser.

WASHINGTON AND LEE-Rho, District 2.

Box 909, Lexington, Va. Grier Wallace, Archon.

Clarke Winter, Secretary.

The Rhodian Earl K. Paxton, '10, Chapter Advuer.

WEST VIRGINIA-Alpha-Rho, District 9.

2109 University Ave. Robert Harper, Archon.

V. J. Orler. Secretary.

The Alpha Rhose Edwin C. jones, Chapter Adviser.

WOFFORD-Zeta, District 4.

Pi Kappa Plu l'rnternity, Spartanhurg. 5.( A. F. Burts, Archon T. R. Crider, Secretary.

Last Chapter Installed, Drexel, 1933.

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alumni officers are requested to inform the Executive Secretary promptly of an1 changes in personnel and addresses, or ol agreement as to time and place of meetings.

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ATHENS GEOHGJA Rich;rd F. Harris . Archon.

New York Life Insurance Co. Gilbert Henry, Sec 'y-Treas.

Universzty of Georgia.

ATLANTA, G EORGIA (Ansley Hotel. third Thursday, 7 P.M.) H. 0. Rnhisnn. Archon.

1263 Albermarle Ave. N.E. W. N. Tumlin . Secretary. ~ 1 Peachtree Pl. BiRMINGHAM ALADAl\IA lllankfieod Hntei. first \Vednesday, 7 P.M . ) E. E. Beason, Archon.

1509 Comer Bldg.

Carl Park. Sccrctar·•.

1424-16th Ave. S. fJ"ARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA econd Monday) Albert P. T ay lor, Archon.

6 Halsey St. Earl B. liJisall, Secretary.

6~1 King St. CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA (Second and fourth Thursday, Effird's) L. H. Harris, Jr .. Archon.

Independence Bldg.

W . T. Garibaldi, Secretary. ~20 N. Tryon St. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE Aubrey F. Folts , Archon 609 james Building J. R. Williams, Secretary.

CHICAGO ILLINOIS (Stevens H otel, 2nd Thursday) I. T. Almberg, Archon.

140 W. Ontarzo St. E. C. Shoemaker, Secretary.

6645 N. Richmond St., Apt. I. CLEVELAND OHIO (A llerton Club , Second Thursday) Fred E. Harrell . Archon.

RR2 Clarence Rd. Cleveland Heigh ts, Ohio.

Stuart V. Cummzns, Secretarr.

1756 Allendale Ave. East Cleveland, Ohio.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA <Green Parrot Tea Room , Second Monday) Dr. Glenn B. Carrigan, Archon State Hospital.

T. Meade !:Iaker, Secretary c/o Federal Land Bank.

0 lTROJT, MICHIGAN ( zrst Monday, .M asonzc Temple) Fred A. Dzttznan , Archon.

3700 Lincoln Ave. W . C. Brame, Secretary.

640 Temple Ave. liNCOLN . NEBRASKA Chas. F. Adams, Archon "'National Bank of Commerce Buildzog.

"-Oax F. Burnett, Secretary ~2~ South 13th St.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA C. W. Woods , Archon.

1685 Beverly Blvd.

Lee Cameron, Secretary.

355 S. Ceaar St. Burba nk, Calif.

MIAMI. FLORIDA {Every Friday Noon , H olstein Restaurant ) Robert G. Gilroy, Archon .

6 12 Seybold Bldg.

Edward Lowry, Secretary.

1776 Biscayne Blvd.

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA john Moffitt, Archon.

Southern Desk Co. Maxwell Dean, Secretary.

101 Le Bran Ave. NEW YORK, NEW YORK (33 Sidney Place, Brooklyn; 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Planters Restaurant, 12:30 P.M.) Frank ] . McMullen, Archon.

68-76th St., Brooklyn.

E. C. Harper. Secretary. c/o Ingersa ll Rand Co. 11 Broadway.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (1st Tuesday, Elks' Club) Floyd S. Pegler, Archon 672~ N. 31st Ave. Don W. McCormack, Secretary 2306 Ave. B, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (Second Tuesday, 33 12 Powelton Ave.) E. R. Allison, Archon.

213 Avon Rd. Upper D arby , Pa. G ilbert J. Spahr, Secretary.

6906 Sherm an St. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA j ohn T. Richardso n, Archon.

212 North Carolina Bk. & Tr. Co. Tom D . Cooper, Secretary.

123 Forest Rd. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA R. E. L. Chapman, Archon.

R. F. D . 1, Salem, Va. Robert Abbott, Secretary.

208 Summit Ave. Virginia Heights.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Horace A. Granger, Archon.

818 Third Ave. Thomas A. Jerm in , Secretary.

Weather Bureau Office Federa l Office Bldg.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (Second Monday) Paul C. Thomas, Archon Spartan Mills.

J. Cham Freeman, Secretary 138¥2 Main St. WASHINGTON, D.C. john L. Donaldson , Archon 1601 Argonne Pl. Samuel i'ainter, Secretary 1802 Lamont St., N.W.

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