'She CRESCENT of Gamma Phi Beta Published at 450-454 Ahnaip St., Menasha, Wisconsin

SEPTEMBER CONTENTS

Thirty-ninth Convention of Gamma Phi Beta Tliose Who Registered 198 Official Delegates 201 Day by Day 201 Convention-alities 210

� Memories of Victoria City of Enchantment .... 214 Memories of the Empress, Traveller's Inn 216 From Dean Quainton 217 The Crescent Moon 217 Seattle's Hospitality 218 The Alaska Cruise 219 In the Canadian Rockies 221 3iMS Convention Impresses an Undergraduate 224 Our New Officers 227 a;^^ Re-Thinking Rushing 229 Sisters Honored at University 232 (^^rjxp Two Outstanding College Girls 233 The Three Dibbles 236 Camp Department 237 1=^5 From the Editorial Mail Bag 241 Gamma Phi Beta Pictorial 243 In Memoriam 252 Editorials 253 Announcements 254 What the Alumnae Chapters Are Doing 255 Did You Read About 276 Gamma Phi Beta Directory 277

CHARLOTTE ROBERTSON WHITE (Mrs. L. A.) Executive Secretary Gamma Phi Beta Central Office 55 East Washington Street Chicago, Illinois

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LINDSEY BARBEE, Editor 844 Humboldt Street, Denver, Colorado

Vol. 36 SEPTEMBER, 1936 No. 3

Thirty-ninth Convention of Gamma Phi Beta

Those Who Registered

Alpha�Marianne Hollister; Mildred Faulkner Barbara Lewis; Edith Noss Rhoades; Jessie Rice. Roberts; Marie Moreland Simmons; Mary Beta�Mary E. Earnshaw ; Alice Wieber Fitz Thayer ; Lora Lee Von Kuster ; Catherine gerald; Mary P. Potter; Mary Savage; Wilkins ; Clara Taney Will. Louise Sprague; Lillian Thompson. Lambd.'V�Mildred Walsh Anderson; Myrtle Gamma-�Lucy Wallrich Davidson; Louise Rude Anderson; Halise Arneson; Margaret Marston; Jean O'Connor; Louise Durst Arneson ; Honora Bonley ; Thelma Ehrenburg Smith ; Florence Stott Sullivan. Brady; Audrey Bullis; Catherine Calvert; Delta�Helen Frame; Cynthia Laraway; Vir Edna Stuchell Carpenter; Pansy Claney ; ginia Turnbull. Mary Cole ; Inez Crabtree ; Hazeltine Ches Epsilon�Antoinette Birch; Gladys O. Bor sher; Emma Dalquest ; Mary Helen Daniel; land; Rowena Gamber Brown; Alice Dibble; Lois McBride Dehn; Marian Dehn; Florence Jane Dibble ; Mary Lyons Dibble ; Ardis Finch Dickson ; Edith Donovan ; Julia Eaton ; McBroom; Jeanne Ogle; Clementine Lewis Helen English ; Bess Henehan Evans ; Kath Peterson; Marguerite Ray; Pat Moses erine H. Farris; Florence Lewis Farrens; Smith ; Dorothy Somers. Harriet Featherstone ; Margaret Feather- Zeta�Freddie Kramer ; Muriel W. Reed. stone; Mary Kate Findley; Helen Flowlow ; Eta�Peggy Homer ; Peggy Home ; Frances Mildred Glafke ; Helen Gorham ; Judy Green ; Miller; Jeanne Prevost; Margaret Boveroux Ruth Joseph Glerup ; Virginia Gray ; Dorothy Sanders. Falconer; Eleanor Haggett; Valerie Haigh ;

� Gretchen S. Theta Heleri<;Barbee ; Lindsey Barbee ; Eliza Hartley ; Mary Helen Hart ; beth Hessle^ Carroll ; Kittie Lee Clarke : Emmy Schmitz Hartman; Margaret R. Lela Tait C^llup; Helen Harries; Helen Headley ; Helen D. Henshaw ; Peggy Hor Thompson Heath; Verna Lackner; Lucv rocks ; Dorothy Horsfall ; Ann Hutchinson ; Lorna Moore Lennox ; Mary Grace Reid ; Ruth M. Jones; Villet Dungan Keith; Vir Eleanor Reid ; Jessie Austin Weiner ; Jane Butchart ginia Kellogg; Kerns; Mary Lou Klinker Klinker Whyman ; Louise Robinson Wyatt. ; Phyllis ; Gertrude Lamping ; Kappa�Naomi Briggs; Eleanor Burkhardt; Dorothy Haggett Lister; Jane McCaffery; Margaret Bushnell ; Betty Christofff^rson ; Alyce Payne McDonald ; Katherine Mc Mrs. Russell Collins; Linda Cook; Eunice Donald ; Gertrude Young Manny; Celia McGilvra Erdall; Nell Halloran Feldman; Marion ; Fay Megge ; Jean Merrill ; Lee Ruth Finch ; Sara Preston Finley ; Helen Nicholson : Dorothy Kennett ; Helen Loucks ; Carpenter Gorrill; Millicent Lees Hoffman; Kay Langdon ; Beatrice Mcintosh ; Winifred to General convention committee that can smile a bit now. Standing left Florence Brown, Phae Van riqhf Mrs. Gordon Burke, Mrs. A. H. Gorrill, McLeod. Front row: Du.sen Be.uie Chee.':eman, Beatrice Locke, Florence llem.m'orth, Laura H ilcox. Helen I 01,'c Fnid IVvncss. Doris Shonicx. Phxllis

Province Directors Are Caught Together for Once�Standing , Ifjt '"''.'/'''�� .Mrs Clifford Hollebaugh, Mrs. Homer Mathieson, Mrs. R. E. Fitzgerald, Keed,Mr.^. John Manley Heath. Seated: Miss Dorothy Jennings, .Mrs. G. Douglas .Miss .Marv Harris and Mrs. R. Gilman Smith. THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 199

Marantale ; Grace Newth : Rosella Mohn Mary J. Harris: Helen-Clare Laird; Frances Paulson; Airdrie Kincaid Pinkerton; Anna Laird : Carolyn Tucker. Young Rabel ; Elizabeth Rabel ; Jean F. Rad Alpha Beta�Rosalie Foogman ; Eleanor ford ; Betty Readv: Harriet Rickenson ; Doss Sarles Goodman; Gladys Schumacher: Phyl Hager Rogers; Hazel Rude; Gwen Rude; lis Travnor; Mrs. T. E. \\'aldon ; Aura Chaf He'en McDonald Sander; Virginia Saunders; fee White. Arlene Hasson Scott ; Fredericka Sully .AiLPHA Gamma�Georgiana Harriman; Vir Shaw ; Marguerite Motie Shiel ; Dorothy ginia Hearne ; Virginia Johnson ; Ethel Kent ; Smalling; Mrs. R. G. Smith; Patricia Dorothy Nason. Strickler; Marv Reitze Stokes; Katherine Stuff; Peggy .Synnestvedt; Janet .Sumner; Marjoric Speidel ; Janet Riggs; Mary Vaugh an ; Marion Walter; Alice Wanamaker: Mary Watts: Erna M. Weeks; Pat Weeks; Katherine Welch; Lillian Eisenheis Welch; Barbara Westover; Laurien Wynn. Mu�Bette Brock; Ruth Lorraine Close: Mary Louise Hager; Catherine Jennings; Cather ine Morse ; Margaret Morse. Nu�Marion Grebel Anderson ; Margaret Brice; Agnes Miller Brooke; Dorothy Carl ton; Dorothy Dickey; Dorothv Eward: Helen Farrens ; Eileen Tomkins Hall ; Miri am Henderson ; Peggy Haywood : Frances Johnston ; Beatrice Locke ; Ann McMicken Morrow ; Catherine McGowan : Betty Masters Patterson ; Helen Houghton Peterson ; Mar jorie Smith ; Leila S. Stafford ; Edith Wood cock Whittlesey; Madge Fulton Whittlesey; Mary Wright. Xi�Dora Baird ; Helen Bloom ; Barbara Brod recht ; Marie Cuddy; Carolyn Athey: Lois Davies: Carol Jean Davis; Joyce Everly; Ellen Healy : Dorothv Helm : Virginia Helm ; Katherine Kimball ; Marv King: Mary Eliza beth Kosta'ek; Bathaline Cowgill Lewis; Miriam McFall; Mary McKenna; Florence Allebaugh Mathieson; lean Mendiola; Kath erine Schncttcnholm ; Spokane Smith ; Mrs. George Sullivan ; Jo Betty Wickes. Omicron�Phvllis Armstrong; Marion Bebb; Jane Deming, of Annaheim, and Frankie Holton Burke: Beatrece Gray Cook; Mary K. Williams, of Pasadena, both Marjorie Halderman : Marion Kcascr ; Jeanne of Alpha Iota, first Gamma Phis to Ranger; Esther Kirchofer Hollenbaugh. arrive at convention, lliey came by T^i�Mercedes Drath. boat from California, reaching here Rho�Alice Camerer; Aldura Havnes Haaer- Thursday. man ; Lorraine McCarthy ; Jean Orendorff. SiHMA�Marjorie Harbauch; Helen Rhoda Alpha Delta�June Gray ; Wilma Grund ; Hoopes: Susan Mason Linscott. Betty McDaniel. TAti�Olive Hoffman; Margaret Jean Stone; Alpha Epsilon�Virginia Ruthrauff Beaham: Bertha Boaer Wear. Charlotte Addie Brehm ; Margaret Brown ; Phi�Mae Cella: Olive Mills Chatfield; Joe JoHarrie Cowell; Ellen Fuqua; Mrs. Frank Christmann: Gladys Hecker: Marion Hy Henderson; Bil'ie Henning: Pauline Hick man ; Dorothy Jennings : Martha Ann Nichol cox; Mary-Jo Kingsbury; Ruth McDaniel; son ; Charlotte Robertson White ; Marion Margaret Van Handorf. Wind ; Ethyl Evans Whitlev. Alpha Zet.\�Nixie Ladner; Fenora Meyer. Chi�Valerie Coon : Cornelia Clausen ; Dorothy Alpha Eta�Barbara Garver. Darling; Helen Halderman; Mary Margaret Alpha Theta�Louise Jackson ; Myrtle Lip Holthouse : Wilma MacKenzie : Ruth Middle- scomb. kauff : Marion Bauer Miller ; Dorothy Mnth : Alpha Iot.'V�Jane Deming; Mary-Kay Wil Grace Schoeni : Irma Seiberts ; Edessa Shel liams. don ; Dorothv Trinp ; Margaret Warner. Alpha Kappa�Elizabeth Arkell ; Marnie Psi�Lillian Hart Blakeney; Eloise Brvan: Austin; Mary Jane Austin; Eileen Cross; Helen Collar ; Fav Naylor Chatman : Mar .Aillison Haig ; Betty Neal ; guerite Streeter Hornung; Pauline McKin Alpha Lambda�Dorothy F. Allan ; Jean Allin ; ney. Muriel Aylard ; Jean Cameron Baynes ; Omega�Vera Joyce Horswell ; Jean Sigmund. Myrtle Beatty ; Jean McLean Bonnell ; Clare Alpha Alpha�jfean S. Bell ; Beth Bertram ; M. Brown; Florence V. Brown; Margaret Helen Glaister Dobson ; Frances Harkness ; Buchanan; Jessie E. Casselman; Bessie 200 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

Cheeseman ; Betsy Darnborough ; Janet Da land, chairman of Rushing; Marie Moreland vidson; Elsie Rilance Davies; Mildred Simmons, chairman of Ritual ; Lois McBride Fraser; Lois Grant; Tita Hall; Phyllis M. Dehn, chairman for Promotion of the Endow Hemsworth ; Olive W. Heritage ; Clara ment Fund; Charlotte Robertson White, chair Bridgman Hicks; Evelyn Irving; Elinore man of Education. Lindabury ; Molly Lock ; Vera Lock ; Helen Lowe; Billce Lynn; Jaqueline McGregor; Former Officers and Chairmen Florence McLeod; Evelyn Maguire; Betty were Lillian Thompson, grand president; Lind Martin; Dorothy Menten; Dorothy Mere sey Barbee, grand president ; Marie Moreland dith; Jean Meredith; Juanita Miller; Madge Simmons, province director; Beatrice Locke, Neill; Leona Nelson; Jean Telford Nichols; province director; Violet Dungan Keith, prov Dorothy Partington; Dorothy Poole; Audrey ince director ; Wallrich Davidson, prov Robinson Beatrice Ruttan Schroe Lucy ; ; Agnes ince director; Clara Taney Will, inspector; der Helen Crawford M. ; Schwengers ; Jean Jessie Austin Weiner, publicity; Louise Mar Seaton; Helen Shipp; Doris Shorney; Helen ston, publicity; Alice Dibble, executive secre Thompson ; Grace Thomson ; Nan Thomson ; tary. Lois Tourtellotte; Phae Van Dusen; Laura Wilcox ; Jeanne Wilkinson-Brighouse ; Enid Gamma Phi Mothers and Daughters Wynness ; Betty Wilson. were � Alpha Mu�Sarah R. Dean. Alary Lyon Dibble with Alice and Jane

� all of Lois McBride Dehn with Mari Alpha Nu Janet McKenzie; Margaret Mc Epsilon; Kenzie. an, both of Lambda ; Florence Lewis Farrens

� with Helen Erna M. Weeks Alpha Xi Ann Fisher; Virginia Singleton. (Lambda) (Nu) ; �

� with Pat both of Lillian Eisenheis Alpha Omicron Mary Elizabeth Bibow; Lambda; Welch with Katherine�both of Lambda. Katherine Kilbourne; Katherine Powers; Lois Presler. Gamma Phi Sisters Alpha Pi�Cecilia Littman. Alpha Rho�Caroline Gignilliat. were Helen Carpenter Gorrill and Mary Car Alpha Sigma�Julia Brandt. penter Collins, Kappa ; Betty Masters Patter Alpha Tau�Joan Whitley Bann ; Margaret son and Margaret Masters Brice, Nu ; Anna Foster ; Constance Hobbs. Young Rabel and Gertrude Young Manny, Alpha Upsilon�Elizabeth Oberlin; Arabel S. Lambda; Helen Stuchell Carpenter and Edna Walter. Stuchell Carpenter, Lambda ; Florence Alle Alpha Phi�Muriel Hess; Lois May Lear; baugh Mathieson and Jean Allebaugh Mendiola, Marguerite Ridge. Xi ; Dorothy Hager Rogers, Lambda, and Mary Alpha Chi�Marjorie Dearhart; Gretchen Louise Hager, Mu ; Lindsey Barbee and Helen Kimmell. Barbee, Theta ; Harriet and Margaret Feather- Alpha Psi�Dolores Norquist. stone, Lambda ; Alice and Jane Diljblc, Epsilon ; Alpha Omega�Dorothy Morgan ; Isobel Win Clementine Lewis Peterson, Epsilon, and Helen ters. Houghton Peterson, Nu.

Gamma Phi Daughters International Officers and Chairmen

who acted as were present were : Millicent Lees Hoffman, presi pages Dorothy Horsfall, daughter of �both of Kather dent ; Louise Robinson Wyatt, vice-president; Jessie Lambda; ine Welch, daughter of both of Lamb Alice Camerer, treasurer; Sara Preston Finley, Lillian, Patricia of chairman of Inspection; Lillian Thompson, da; Weeks, daughter of Erna, both Lambda; Marian Dehn, (laughter of Lois, both Panhellenic de'egate ; Louise Durst Smith, of Lambda; Helen Nu, of chairman of Expansion ; Charlotte Robertson Farrens, daughter Miriam White, executive secretary; Beatrice Utman Florence. Lambda; McFall. daughter of Sadie, both of Xi ; Elizabeth Kostalek, Smith, director of Province I ; Mary Harris, Mary of both of director of Province II; Dorothy Jennings, di daughter Helen, Xi. rector of Province III; .Alice Wieber Fitz Convention Guests gerald, director of Province IV ; Helen Thomp son Heath, director of Province V; Florence included several husbands; a son, Robert Lcn- Allebaugh Mathieson, director of Province VI ; no.x of Colorado Springs; a number of mothers Esther Kirchofer Hollebaugh, director of Prov �Mrs. W. A. Butchart of Denver; Mrs. A. V. ince VII; Muriel W. Reed, substitute for Vir Carlton of Portland; Mrs. G. E. Foster of Potter ginia A\'eed. director of Province VIII; Montreal ; Mrs. James Falconer of Minnea Lindsey Barbee, editor of Crescent; Florence polis and his sister, Mrs. A. E. Parker; Mrs. Stott Sullivan, chairman of Finance Statistical Robert Telford of Vancouver; Mrs. Preston; Bureau ; Marion Bebb, Endowment Fund Mrs. M. J. Turnbull of Somerville, Mass.; Mrs. Board, Erna Meerscheidt Weeks, chairman of M. Wilkinson-Brighouse of Vancouver; Mrs, and Scholarship Examinations : Airdrie Kin O. C Burkhard of Minneapolis ; and several caid Pinkerton. chairman of Publicitv: Fay friends including Mrs. William B. Craig of Naylor Chatman, historian ; Kittie Lee Clarke, Denver and Mrs. Lucy Wilson Craft of Den chairman of Camps; Gladys O'Connor Bor ver. THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 201

Official Delegates

� Alpha Alarianna Hollister Alpha Sigma�Julia Brandt

� Beta Louise Sprague Alpha Tau�Joan Whitley Bann Gamma�Jean O'Connor Alpha Upsilon�Elizabeth Oberlin

� Delta Helen E. Frame Alpha Phi�Marguerite Ridge

� Epsilon Ardis McBroom Alpha Chi�Gretchen Kimmell

� Zeta Freddy Kraemer Alpha Psi�Dolores Norquist

� Eta Frances Miller Baltimore�Mrs. Douglas Reed Theta�Verna Lackner Berkeley�Mrs. R. E. Chatfield Kappa�Linda Cook Boston�Virginia Turnbull Lambda�Phyllis Klinker Chicago�AIrs. Harold L. Brown Mu�Bette Brock Cleveland�AIrs. C C Dibble

� Nu Marjorie Smith Colorado Springs�Airs. L. L. Lennox Xi�Jo Betty Wickes Denver�Airs. A. C Whyman Omicron�Jeanne Ranger Detroit�Mary Earnshaw Pi�Mercedes Drath Devils Lake�Rosalie Foogman Rho�Jean Orendorff' Fargo�Airs. Joseph Powers Sigma�Marjorie Harbaugh Kansas City�Airs. H. M. Linscott Tail�Olive M. Hoffmann Los Angeles�Airs. Victor Hornung Phi�Marion Hyman Madison�Louise AIarston Chi�Wilma Mackenzie Alilwaukee�Airs. R. E, Fitzgerald Psi�Eloise Bryan Minneapolis�Airs, .Arthur Erdall Omega�Vera Joyce Horswell New York�Mrs. R. Gilman Smith Alpha Alpha�Frances Harkness Oklahoma City�Airs. R. Q. Blakeney Alpha Beta�Gladys Schumacher Portland�Alarian Miller Alpha Gamma�Georgianna Harriman Reno�Dorothy Nason Alpha Delta�June Gray St. Louis�Alarian Wind Alpha Epsilon�Joharrie Cowell St, Paul�Airs. Russell Collins Alpha Zeta�Fenora Meyer San Francisco� Airs. Wm. L. Rogers Alpha Eta�Barbara Garver Seattle�Airs. Harold Hartman Alpha Theta�Louise Jackson Spokane�Ellen Healy Alpha Iota�Mary Kay Williams Springfield�Alargaret AIcKenzic Alpha Kappa�Elizabeth C Arkell Syracuse�Airs. George Rice Alpha Lambda�Molly Lock Toronto�Beth Bertram Alpha Mu� Sarah Rives Dean Vancouver�Airs. Gordon Burke Alpha Nu�Janet McKenzie Boise�Mrs. Louis Alendiola Alpha Xi�Ann Fisher Eugene�Mrs. O. F. Stafford Alpha Omicron�Katherine Kilbourne Everett�Airs. T. G. AlacDonald Alphi Pi�Cecelia Littman Grand Forks�Mrs. T. E. Waldon Alpha Rho�Caroline Gignilliat

Day by Day

June 27 helpers smile upon each and every salutation guest. It's fun to greet old friends, to meet the who comes from one's In comes the boat; and a long line delegate and to form new ties. of happy laughing girls wends its way faraway chapter, to the hospitable and picturesque Em And hardly has the hum of voices sub press where the hostesses of Province sided when each Canadian girl claims Six are waiting, and where the efficient six from the States for her own special committee registers in minimum time. guests at the International Dinner�a Tailored traveling suits are changed for gracious gesture. Crossed flags�Cana fluffy afternoon gowns, and members dian and American�and a menu in red of the Grand Council stand in line. and blue with a map containing chap Province directors preside at the tea ters of Gamma Phi Beta. Then down tables; while Phae Van Dusen and her stairs to the Alaska Party staged by Grand Council takes a few minutes off from business� but not together, hence t'a'O pictures. Left to right: Mrs. J. E. Findley, chairman of in.tpection; |l Miss Lillian IV. Thompson, Panhellenic delegate; Mrs. .Arthur C. Hoffman, M grand president.

More Grand LounLiI members: Mrs. .\urman iimith, expansion; Mrs. (( . J. Wyatt, vice-president and alumnce secretary; Mrs. L. A. White, executive secretary; Miss .Alice Camerer, treasurer. THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 203

Seattle where Klondike Annie (Bea Manny, Emmie Hartman. Marion Wal trice Cook) and Soapy Smith (Mar ter, and Elizabeth Carroll, all in white guerite Shiel) hold high carnival with night robes. The night robes were bor the trousseau of a Seattle a gay programme, and a variety of rowed from woman who had cherished them for games to tempt the "sourdoughs" ; where the Floradora Quintuplets, the fifty years. Pony Ballet, ancl the Gay Nineties June 28 prove fascinating entertainment. Who inspiration can forget Violet Keith in her beaded orange gown and her green feather For the first time in many years, fan ? Or the ingenious maid whose tail Gamma Phi Beta includes a Sunday ored gown was composed of towels service in its convention period. And with Canadian Pacific on the broad l)lue this service held in the beautiful Angli stripes? And so to l)ed. can cathedral proves to be the ke}'note and the inspiration of the coming ses NOTES sions. So many attend that the front Forty Gamma Phis missed the boat pews and part of the balcony are filled. and reached Victoria at eight o'clock The altar glows with blue larkspur and via Port Angeles. peach delphinium (sent by the soror The map of North America on the itv) ; the hvmns and lessons are chosen menu card was the work of Laura Wil for the occasion ; and Dean Quainton cox, Alpha Lambda. gives to the others in the congregation a The convention song was written by brief history of Gamma Phi Beta and a Jeanne Wilkinson-Brighouse of Alpha particular emphasis upon the national Lamlxla (incidentally, convention song philanthropy and the war work. "Don't chairman!), and during the dinner, use service as a defense mechanism" is Inez Crabtree of Lambda, accompanied his message ; and he points out the true by Katherine Welch of the same chap beauty and serenity of unselfishness, ter, gave several charming violin selec earnest service, and dedication to the tions. principles of Jesus Chri.st. Bishop Scho The Floradora Quintuplets, directed field reads the lessons and pronounces by Mary Reitze Stokes, were Laurien the benediction. Winn, Hasseltine Ches.sher, Patricia After dinner comes the time-honored Strickler, Janet Riggs, and Jean Foster posing for the convention picture ; and Radford�the girls; and Lee Nichol fleeing the camera, the girls crowd into son, Ann Hutchinson, Eleanor Hag the waiting cars and officially chaper gett, Beatrice Mcintosh, and Mary oned b}- Spokane and Moscow are Kate Finley�the men. Incidentally, it driven through picturesque roads to the was a professional act. The Ponv Ballet international!}' known Butchart Gar included Mary Reitze Stokes, Beatrice dens. Adjectives are soon exhausted, Mcintosh, Janet Riggs, and Dorothy thrills and more thrills are registered, Havens Smallings. 1890 and Delsarte and never has anyone seen such roses, were brought to mind by Virginia such masses of color, such trees, such Gray in her gym suit of that period. She miniature waterfalls, such glowing was assisted by Mildred Anderson, hedges. Back to a high tea at which Anne Rabel, Louise Watts, Gertrude Boise, Everett, and Eugene act as host- 204 THE CRESCEXT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA esses�formal in its charm and lighting, roses on a single stem, and so many informal as to groups of happy girls stems that one grows inarticulate ; bor who sit college fashion on the floor. ders and borders of radiant tints, unbe The Memorial Service brings a lov lievable profusion of trees, shrubs, and ing thought of those who have gone be blossoms! The perfect whole beggars fore ; the Model Initiation means a wel description ; and the Butcharts gener come to those who have chosen the ously share their fairyland with the crescent as their beloved emblem. And public. the happy Sunday draws to a happy Memory � Love � Influence. The end. three candles glowed softly for those NOTES who had left the circle, as Sara Finley, The Right Reverend Charles de Millicent Hoffman, Lindsey Barbee, Veber Schofield, M.A., D.D., Bishop of and Lillian Thompson spoke the im Columbia, who so beautifully read the pressive lines. lessons at the Gamma Phi Beta service Marie Simmons directed the model died suddenly from a heart attack on initiation ; Lorna Mae Jones and Peggy that very afternoon. He had presided Arneson of Lambda were chairman and over the diocese since 1916; and on assistant chairman ; and the initiates Tuesday his funeral was held at the were chosen from the chapters in the great cathedral which is a memorial of hostess province with the addition of splendid work and consecrated life. The an active and an alumna member from fact that his last w^ords were uttered the new chapter, Alpha Omega, soon to on this Sunday morning devoted to the be installed. The six local girls were: sorority meant much to those who Patricia Weeks and Jane McCaffery of heard him ; and in appreciation of his Lambda ; Mary Louise Hager of Mu ; service to us, the Council, in the name Mary Wright of Nu ; Barbara Brod of Gamma Phi Beta, sent a check for recht of Xi ; Jean McLean Bonnell of fifty dollars to the Columbia Coast Mis Alpha Lambda. The Alpha Omega ini sion in which the Bishop was deeply tiates were Dorothy Morgan and Isobel interested. Winters. Jeanne Wilkinson-Brighouse The story of the Butchart Gardens directed the music. is an interesting one. Robert P. Butch After initiation. Lambda girls, four art, Canadian cement manufacturer, abreast, pajama clad, softly serenaded came to Vancouver Island in order to through the corridors of the hotel. utilize limestone deposits on the shore And by this time, Doris Shorney had of Bretwood Bay, twelve miles from a real problem�late convention regis Victoria. Ton by ton of the stone was tration. Convention outgrew the dining torn away, and at the end of four years, room; Tudor Grill yielded to the ball a huge pit was formed, which was a room. Everything fell into line ; and the constant grief to Mrs. Butchart. When first Canadian convention became Gam she found that the pit had been aban ma Phi Beta's largest gathering. Or doned, she planned a sunken garden; chids�and all other marks of apprecia and in 1908 the fairy work began. tion and honor�go to Doris Shorney Within two years, floor and walls of the and Helen Gorrill. Efficiency�brain pit had been transformed into exquisite work � preparation � and personal color. Sw^aying willows, a corsage of charm. A great combination. I'encils, pens and typcicriters iiavc been daily associates of the Crescent Aloon staff, who have endeavored to catch convention in action�seriously and otherwise. Several members zvere reporting too busily to stop for even a photographer's mo ment. Left to right, standing: Wilma MacKenzie, Jean Nichols, Beatrice Locke, Mary McKenna, Louise Marston. Seated: Airdrie Pinkerton, Branny Johnston. Several absent members.

Florence Mathiesen, Province Director; Doris Shorney, Convention Chairman, and Helen Gorrill, Vice-Chairman, Inspect the Rose Garden at the Empress th? afternoon before convention opened. 206 THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

June 29 The real benefit of the fraternity theme u.sed in literary exercises. concextratiox The value of province direction. The and the gavel falls, thirty-ninth The clever theme of the Indian din convention is ; prove in begun Reports ner was the w^ork of Laura Wilcox; and instructive, and definite teresting and the Indian dance was taught by is demonstrated. has progress Ali)ha Doric Shorney with Lois Grant in lunch with Beta with Alpha Alpha, charge. The dancers were Molly Lock, Beta, and so on. The high spot Alpha Jean Seaton, Jean Allen, Lois Grant, in the afternoon is the discussion of Margaret Buchanan, Janet Davidson, standards. An Indian dinner shows In Madge Neill, Grace Thomson, Jean dian with Indian Ijraves villages tepees, Meredith, and Leona Nelson. and fires as center ; a camp pieces gay We learned that 3680 native Indians totem the Vancouver pole, presented by of iMexican or Oriental origin live on Mothers' Club marks each and a place; Vancouver Island, and that they use of Indian mats, costumes and display canoes for fishing and do not venture are shown In- the Arctic Studio. baskets into forests for fear of evil spirits. The An Indian dance is given portraying the totem poles at the dinner were carved of the for rain, planting corn, prayer by children in the Indian schools; and and the of fruit. Most impressive gift the totem pole, it seems, is a genealogi and artistic. After dinner a bridge party cal tree depicting the wife's clan. One in the room with writing twenty-six of the foremost interpreters of Indian Portland ro.ses as hostes.ses. each (And art and character on the West Coast is ivas a Each table winner draws rose!) Miss Emily Carr, an artist who lives in a Gamma Phi Beta cook book with reci V ictoria. collected Portland mothers and pes by ; Helen Peterson's committee for the the tallies are of wood fibre with pink Portland bridge party consisted of: roses thereon. ])ainted Betty Patterson, Florence Farrens, Helen Farrens, Jeanne Prevost, Doro NOTES thy Carlton, Frances Johnston, Peggy Eileen Hall, Brice, After attending meetings, we glean Hayward, Margaret Beatrice Locke, Catherine Gowan, important facts that mean further con Mar � Smith, centration, among them Mary Wright, Marjorie jorie Halderman, Anne Murrow, Edith The (|uestion of large chapters. Whittlesey, Leila Stafford, Irma Sei The fine post-convention balance in berts, Ruth Middlekauff, Dorothea the treasury. Muth, Wilma McKenzie, Mary Holt The efficiency of central office. house, Marion Miller. The one new chapter grant. Just a word about the refreshments The importance of junior colleges. served at the bridge party. English bis The danger to fraternities from with cuit called Peak-Freen Cuspi, made es- in. l)ecially for the Gamma Phi Beta con The loans from Endowment Fund. vention. Also cookies from the Hud The activities of the magazine. son's Bay Company. The third camp. Erna \\'eeks, chairman of examina The improvement in scholarship. tions, gave special mention to Grace THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 207

Stafford of Kappa and Miriam Francis the point of imbecility�and ice cream of Alpha Upsilon for outstanding pa cones on the way out. pers, with honorable mention to Ellen Erickson of Alpha Psi, June Grav of XOTES

Alpha Delta, W. E. Hefferman of l^ho, Another orchid for Laura Wilcox� Hassner Margaret of Alpha Pi, Janet and by this time she must have an arm

Davidson of Eloise � Alpha Lambda, ful ! the menu of the Hi-Jinx dinner of Celia Marion of Lamb Bryan Psi, (bearing a fetching clown on the cover) Marion Truett of da, Alpha Theta, and was designed by her. Elizabeth Hanson of Sigma. The sub Wasn't it fun to hear the college for the was Is the ject year Fraternity songs and yells? And to view the \ari- System Fundamentally Sound and Will ous delegations? And didn't Helen It Survive? Rhoda Hoopes make a hit when she books in the room Scrap Elizabethan gave the Kansas call, all by herself ? And were of great interest, especially the was anybody neglected in the "We copper-bound volume of Alpha Epsilon. wants" ? Also, camp display was most complete. Here are some special features of the programme that followed : June 30 1. The coordination and absolute si lence of the Turkish Tumblers. legislation (Jeanne Prevost, Frances Johnston, Mary After all, we like to pass or to defeat Wright, Peggy Hayward, Dorothy measures and legislation gives us the Carlton, Marge Smith�all of Nu.) chance�all to be reported later on. 2. The drawl of the hill-billies. And Province chapters sit together at lunch also: eon ; and the high light of the afternoon Betty�Where's your sis, son? proves to be a rushing demonstration Sue�Out in the barn, ma. with plenty of discussion following. Betty�What's she doin in the The Chip Basket is emptied�with lively barn, son ? results. The Hi-Jinx dinner proves Sue�She's hung herself, ma.

� memorable and hilarious not only on Betty�What's she do that for, account of the songs of different col son? leges by respective delegations but be Sue�She pledged Alpha, ma. cause of the "We want" that follows. (Only it wasn't Alpha!)

All and and a fine � very gay college-y, Betty Why didn't you cut her prelude to the Hi-Jinx celebration in the down, son? theater of the Crystal Garden which was Sue�She wasn't dead yet, ma. directed by Nu, Chi, Xi, and Alpha 3. The goatee of the farmer (Fred Lambda. Camp movies�that of V^an- die Kramer), the braids of little Nell couver in technicolor�give compre (Janet McKenzie, Alpha Nu), the real hensive glimpses of the three camps� ism of the villain (Margaret McKenzie, all most interesting; and then, Jean Alpha Nu), the "rompers" of Bunky Meredith, in tall hat, checkered vest, (Dorothy Norquist, Alpha Psi), the and appropriate trousers informs us philosophy of the sheriff (Barbara Gar that we are about to be taken to a cir ver, Alpha Eta). Also: "A dollar and

� � cus. Laughs more laughs hilarity to a quarter�the price of sin." 208 THE CRESCENT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA

4. The grace of the big brown ele experienced with everything that has to phant and of the two pink elephants. do with sorority work) and the re-elec (Mu and Alpha Lambda) tion of Alice Camerer (Alice, the 5. The letter perfect poem of Prov wizard of finance) and the Celebration ince Five. (Evidently rehearsed.) spelled with a capital comes at the Car 6. The dramatic ability of the Ditch- nation Banquet�the beautiful and dig waters: nified close of a perfect convention. (a) Beth Bertram's dignity com Two hundred and eighty-two present bined with shorts, supporters, with a dais for officers and long tables and picture hat. for the others�all adorned with large (b) The ad lib part of it. silver bowls filled with the exquisite (c) Corrections and instructions as Enchantress carnation, and lighted by the actors saw- fit to present buff and brown candles in tall silver them. candelabra. At each place a programme 7. The ears of the elephant to be in the colors with a special design of operated. (Begonia leaves contributed carnation and crest, with the theme of by the gardener at the hotel) comradeship as symbolized by our Also: flower in the songs and toasts. Roll call, Throw out the lyre. telegrams, and cables and letters from Throw out the key. other organizations and from absent Throw out the arrow members, and a special letter of greet And just give me ing from our founder, Frances E. A pink carnation. Haven Moss. Then�"Fidelity"�and For happy I'll be goodbye. With a Gamma Phi crescent

On the front of me. NOTES Margaret Wasner was the doctor; Dominion Day marks the unification Holthouse and Connie Mary Clausen, of the provinces into a confederation. the Val Coon was the elephant ; pun Yearly, on July first, the provinces duly ster and wrote the ; Dorothy Darling celebrate. Government buildings were All from Chi. .song. lighted, fireworks w'ere displayed, sports were scheduled�yacht races, 1 July � cricket, golf, tennis and all business celebration houses were closed. First of all, it's Dominion Day, and Laura Wilcox again to the front with we celebrate the occasion with our host her charming design for the banquet esses. And at business session, we cele programme. And a special word of brate by alumnae liaving their meeting praise and appreciation for the music and leaving the actives to discuss all by Jeannie Wilkinson-Brighouse and their particular problems. Eloise Bryan her able assistants, Elsie Rilance of Psi presides over the actives and Davies, Clara Bridgman Hicks, Phae Louise Wyatt over the alumnae. In the Van Dusen, Jean Meredith, Betty Mar afternoon we celebrate the election of tin, Grace Thomson, Agnes Schroeder, Lois Dehn (Lois, so long a loyal mem and Florence McLeod. The music, like ber, a constructive worker) and of all phases, was perfectly planned and Beatrice Loche ( Beatrice, so skilled and executed. THE CRESCEXT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA 209

How many thousand carnations were used at the banquet, we wonder! And the silver bowls and candelabra adorning the tables were loaned by Mr. Maurice Carmichael whose marvelous store and workshop is a feature of Vic toria. Frankie Holton Burke, toastmistress is an inspiring sort of person whose dignity and charm made the banquet memorable. She is a member of Omi cron, but has so endeared herself to Alpha Lambda that the chapter claims her.

Millicent Hoffman received a silver bowl embossed with a pattern of dog wood British Columbia's native flower. Other Council members received Frankie Holton Burke acted as its toastmistress on Wednesday night. Wedgwood cake platters, and Lindsey Barbee's gift was Spode cups and FOUNDERS saucers. Florence Mathieson and Lil "Friends remain, and friends depart and mem takes them to her caverns and lian made ory pure deep." Thompson presentation AIillicent Lees Hoffman, Kappa speeches ; while Frances Harkness Al GRAND COUNCIL-/?oo< pha Alpha, Elizabeth Arkel, Alpha "Friendship, mysterious cement of the soul I Kappa, Helen Frame, Delta, Sarah Sweetener of life! and solder of society I" Dean, Alpha Mu, Caroline Gignilliat, Florence Allenbaugh Mathieson, Xi Alpha Rho, and Joan Bann, Alpha Tau NATIONAL OFFICERS�Lcazr.r distributed the gifts. "They spread the board, set on the wine and crown the cup with flowers." Last�but not least�the head waiter Jean Telford Nichols, Alpha Lambda whispered to the wife of a Cabinet AUJWNJE�Blossoms member that it was the most beautiful "A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece banquet ever held in the Empress ! of nature." Margaret Buchanan, Alpha Lambda TOASTAIISTRESS Frankie Holton Burke, Omicron ACTIVES�Buds TOASTS "Look how they bloom in youth's fresh flower." Lots McBride Dehn, Lambda The King "God Save the King" MUSIC THE FLAGS "Oh Music! sphere-descended maid. Friend Pleasure, Wisdom's aid!" "A song for our banner" of Phyllis Klinker, Lambda aiusicians Molly Lock, Alpha Lambda Jeannie Wilkinson-Brighouse CARNATION Phae Van Dusen Gamma Phi Beta Jean AIeredith "Know first, the heaven, the earth, the main. Betty AIartin The moon's pale orb, the starry train are Grace Thompson nourished by a soul, Agnes Schroeder A bright intelligence, whose flame Florence AIcLeod Glows in each member and stirs the mighty Clara Bridgman Hicks whole." Elsie Rilance Davies 210 THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

RESPONSES ment of Gamma Phi songs. Conven Founders "Crescent Moon" tion is over. But memories last. Grand Council "Fireside Song" National Officers "Lady of the Moon" Alumn.i; "Fair Flower of Gamma Phi" NOTES Active "In the Heart of a Pink Carnation" The guests at the luncheon were Mrs. July 2 Patullo, wife of the Premier of British Columbia; Mrs. Hamber, wife of the sI':pak.\tion Lieutenant-Governor, Mrs. Leeming, Everybod}' hurries to town, visits wife of the Mayor; Mrs. Slaon, wife of the fascinating shops, and returns with the Attorney-General; Mrs. Weir, wife many packages. At the farewell lunch of the Minister of Education; Mrs. eon, each girl finds at her place a travel MacPlier.son, wife of the Minister of ing bag in sororitv colors filled with Public Works; Mrs. Willis, wife of the peanuts, a menu card with a last mes Deputy Minister of Education; Mrs. sage, and a single beautiful rosebud. Walker, wife of the Deputy of Pro Distinguished guests�wives of Cabinet vincial Secretary; Mrs. Cassidy, wife member.^�make the affair memorable. of the Director of Social Welfare. An afternoon of last words, last events, The rosebuds adorning the table and lasting friendshijis. .\t five o'clock, were the gift of Mrs. Leeming, wife of the boat sails awa}' to the accompani- the Mavor of \^ictoria. Convention'alities

As a preliniinarv to convention, Seat Struaii T. Rcjbertson, president of tle alumn;e were hostesses at a delight Alma Mater Society of Victoria Col ful tea, while on Fridav night a dinner lege wrote this most cordial letter to was given to visiting Ciamma Phis at convention: the P)roadnioor Country Club. "As President of the Alma Mater Society of the V'ictoria College, it is Gamma Phis who con took the jiost my privilege to welcome the members vention cruise to Alaska were Lillian of your sorority to Victoria, and to ex Doris Al- Thompson, Beta, Shornev, tend to you the best wishes of the Vic Lois jiha Lambda, Lear, Alpha Phi, toria College for a most successful con Pauline McKinnev, Psi, Lora Lee Von vention. Laura Kuster, Kap])a, Wilcox, Alpha Although we of the \'ictoria College Helen Lambda, Harries, Theta, Mrs. have no Panhellenic societies, vet we P. M. Smith, Epsilon, Mrs. R. G. watch with interest the activities of I'lakeney, Psi, Mrs. Grant A. h\'ldman. those organizations of our Mother LIni Kappa, Joan P)ann, Alpha Tau, Ivlith versity, the LTniversity of British Rhoades. Ka])pa, Jessie Roberts, Kaj)- Columbia, with which we have the ]ia, Mrs. R. (;. Smith, Ciamma, Muriel honor to be affiliated. Hesse, Alpha Phi, Evelxn Irving, Al We of the Victoria College realize Lambda. At pha Juneau, Alaska, they that in a period of world-wide inse were honored with an afternoon tea at curity when common brotherhood has the Governor's mansion by Helen Troy been replaced by racial, religious, and Bender of Lambda, daughter of Gover class hatred that co-operation and in nor John Troy. ternational goodwill offer the only solu- THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 211

tion to our difficulties. Therefore, we particular interest before publishing commend your organization for the any sorority article, that smaller work in which you are engaged, and we journals are more apt to print what is wish you every success in your future submitted, and that the write-up of any endeavors." prominent woman should contain her Just another example of Canadian Cireek letter affiliation. friendliness, courtesy and considera tion ! Mrs. A. B. Carlton of Portland won the fifty dollars open to all chapters and Grace Smith Laugharne, Alpha as.sociations in Province Six for a trip Lambda, sent a cable from Japan� to convention. Alpha Lambda origi farthest to come of all the greetings� nated the scheme with Myrtle Beatty in which read: "Best wishes success con charge; and three hundred and sixty vention. Love to all of you. Grace." tickets (each, thirty-five cents) were Grace Smith is remembered not only sold. Proceeds were presented to the as one of Alpha Lambda's most loyal Camp Endowment Fund from Province members but as the originator of the Six. Boundary Bay Camp. And speaking of How we when O'Con camp reminds one of Molly Lock, pres laughed Jean nor of Gamma declared she ent Counselor of the Vancouver Camp, solemnly efficient, charming, and with personal was from Alpha ! ity plus. The yacht races in Victoria brought Alice Wanamaker of Seattle who sailed Alice Fitzgerald had a birthday on her "Flatter" in the while July 1 �so the celebration was doubly regatta; Helen Corbett also of important. Mary Davies, Seattle, divided her time between con Violet Keith who won the prize for vention and the races which her fainily the best costume at the Alaska party aboard their yacht attended. has an acacia farm from which she Theta Phi�national ships flowers to eastern markets. Sigma journal ism honorary�claimed several mem The Chip Basket which adorned the bers all of whom lunched together on Dominion with Violet front of the room during business ses Day Keith, as Violet was sions, and into which anyone dropped Lamlxla, special guest. initiated into the after a question on which she wished discus fraternity shortly at of sion is a Gamma Phi tradition. For in its founding the University Wa.sh those first Gamma Phi meetings in ington and before it became a national 1874 the serious, ambitious four de honor society. Other members were of cided thai it was a constructive way to Marguerite Hornung Los Angeles, solve their problems. And it is. June Gray of Missouri, Helen Rhoda Hoopes, founder at Kansas University, Louise Marston, society and wom Louise Marston of Madison, Lee Nich an's editor of Wisconsin State Jcnirnal, olson of Seattle, Beatrice Locke of Port gave many helpful hints on judicious land, Airdrie Pinkerton of V^entura, and publicity. She stressed the fact that Virginia Singleton of Montgomery, larger newspapers demand items of Alabama. 212 THE CRESCENT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA

Again from Crescent Moon! after the banquet, and read her verses, "The morning boat arrives a bit too serious and otherwise, to an admiring and early for some of our sleepy-eyed sis appreciative audience. Knowing ters, one of whom spotted the lighted Helen Rhoda is a privilege; for apart from her insignia of the Empress walls even as cleverness (Phi Beta Kap her and her book she came up the gangplank from the pa!), poetry reviews, Vancouver boat. 'Horrors ! Shriners ! I her duties as professor of English at the of she has a de can't bear it !' Suddenly she woke up University Kansas, sense of rare (Maybe the shock of her words was too lightful humor and the much for her) �'Gamma Phi! I've gift of real camaraderie. While in Vic surely been out of college too long!' toria she visited numerous tea shops in order to Loyally, young sister about to be ini glean first hand material for tiated, consoled her with 'I won't tell an article she's writing�Any Time is on you.' But Doss has been telling it Tea Time. on herself, for it's too good to keep." A cricket game was a feature of Margaret Meany Younger, so well- Dominion Day, in which the Holly known and beloved by many of us, who wood touring cricketers opposed the now lives in Washington and who al Victoria eleven. C. Aubrey Smith has been one of Lambda's out ways headed the Hollywood players ; and in members sent a and in standing long the party were Eugene Walsh, N. F. spiring message to convention, ending Dracapoli, Stanley Mann, Pat Somer with these words: "I wish I could share set, Dr. C. Severn, I. G. S. Sinclair, H. with some you of the chores that must B. Warner, Frank Lawton, T. Free- be but more done, than that I wish I" bairn Smith, W. Nigel Bruce, Reginald could send in }ou tied double brown, Owen, Frank Mills, Sam Mills, Errol with a carnation stuck perky through the Flynn, F. Loehndorf, Joseph Drury knot, a bundle of that would gladness and Claude King. Several very familiar flavor with all spicy fragrance your names ! And they all had dinner at the of labor and \ove for Gam coming days Empress on the night after the conven ma Phi. That would be a priceless gift tion boat had sailed away. and worthy of you."

Millicent Hoffman a new The Crescent Moon pavs tribute to brought Alice Tompkins, official conventioner daughter-in-law all the way from Min and we much for the Canadian Pacific, who for two neapolis, very regretted she couldn't be with us at convention. years has been in con.sultation with Doris Shorney and who arrived at the illu.strated books Empress straight from Quebec and the Beautifully upon Victoria were to national of Kappa gathering. Also, Gwen Cash, presented ficers and chairmen Mr. P. Hod connected with the Canadian Pacific ex by J. ges, of the hotel. Mrs. tended many kindnesses to Gamma Phi manager Hodges was hostess at tea to several of the Den Beta, as publicity is her task. To these ver on the tw^o friends the organization is in party Saturday following. debted. convention. Honorable and Mrs. Frank MacPherson (Mr. MacPherson is Min Helen Rhoda Hoopes had a "recital" ister of Public Works) proved charm- THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 213 ing friends to those who were fortunate ]\Ioore Lennox discovered that she had enough to meet them. helped to initiate Elizabeth Carroll, Lela Gallup, Jessie Weiner, Kittie Lee Dorothy Jennings has the honor of Clarke and Helen Barbee. "And," she being Dean of the Province Directors ! added, "Lindsey initiated all of us." Seven years has she served, most faith Which rather dates things. Just the fully and efficiently. same, it was interesting and unusual One morning at breakfast, Mrs. that girls closely associated in college George Brice of Portland and Mrs. and widely separated for years should George B. Rice of Syracuse sat side by meet again in the far northwest. side. Mvich fun when the almost-match From Crescent Moon. ing names were discovered. "Airdrie Kincaid Pinkerton's suit

case was bonded from Cali A Denver member longed for the through fornia and held in the customs office sight of a "mountie"�and presto! The until five minutes of five o'clock Satur Honorable MacPherson, Minister of She there breathless, Public Works, telephoned to the proper day. appeared minus her and the customs official person who immediately sent two of the key, refused to release the suitca.se until it force to haunt the halls of the Empress. was unlocked.

" Scene: Room of Lela Tait Gallup 'But with an Irish-born father, a and Elizabeth Hessler Carroll. Canadian-born mother, and my.self in Time: Fifteen minutes before the tears when I heard the bagpipes at the boat leaves. dock this morning can't you do some Elizabeth : Great heavens ! You've thing?' " only fifteen minutes to make the 'Sure�take the bag along,' grinned boat I the official." Lela: (struggling with some oriental a word about: rugs she has just purchased) I'll Just make it. The never-failing courtesy of the Elizabeth: (as she throws this and Canadian girls. that and the other thing into the The fine consideration of everyone in suit cases) You've a run in your the Empress Hotel. stocking. The picturesque bell boys and the Lela: (grimly) I don't care. equally picturesque elevator pilots. Elizabeth: Your slip shows. The combined efficiency of the two Lela: I like it that way. Florences (McLeod and Brown) Ad lib furioso�and the bags are The poise of Eloise Bryan. packed. Together, the two double- The charm of Frankie Burke. quick to the boat, Elizabeth holding an The friendliness of Linda Cook. umbrella over her room-mate. Still The distinction of Jane Deming in holds it when they are under cover. that tailored evening suit. (De Furtive glances�whispered comments clared by the Gamma Phi son at �and the discovery that it isn't raining convention to be "the best-looking �that it hasn't been raining. girl.") But Lela made the boat ! The delightfid-ness of the Dibble At a reunion of Theta girls, Lucy trio. 214 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

The soft drawl of Caroline Ciignilliat. The stunning-ness of Rosalie Paul The trueness to Alpha type and tradi son. tion of Mildred Rice and Mari 'ihe delightful combination of Betty anne Hollister. Patterson and Margaret Brice. The winsomeness of Betty McDaniel. The sparkle of Airdrie Pinkerton. The up-and-coming ideas of Louise The gentle force of Frances Miller. Marston. The popularity of Jessie Weiner. The professional stage appearance of The enthusiasm of Mary-Kay Wil Jean Meredith. liams. The cleverness of Jane Whyman.

Memories of Victoria�City of Enchantment

The flowers � the indescribable that has a story and a romance all its wealth of flowers. Magnificent roses. own. Blue blossoms of many varieties. The extraordinary coast line with its The gardens�loveliest in the world inlets, its estuaries, and its many islands because they are natural. Blooming in the distance. season from March until late October. The realization that Victoria is es Rock gardens�in their natural sentially a seaport town, that the sea beauty. is the mysterious domination of practi Radiant color�here and there and cal routine and romantic vision. everywhere. The gorgeous hues of sunset and the The magnificent holly trees on Gov afterglow of paler tints, suggesting in ernment Street, about the Parliament their ethereal beauty the splendor of Buildings, on the grounds of the Em what has gone before. press. The sea when the wind is blowing The golden broom on Beacon Flill. and the rain is falling; the sombre, The mountain wild flowers�hare magical, misty grayness that holds one bells, veronicas, heather, rhododen breathless, while in the distance a light drons, columbines, gentians, clematis, house gleams and a buoy beckons. larkspur. The glory of snow-covered peaks, The beautiful homes in their garden the matchless beauty of Olympian setting, manv of them close to the mountains. water. The historical background of the The first view of the lovely city as city that tells of stockaded forts, of one enters the harbour. sturdy ships, of many explorations, of The wonderful view of Saanich In doughty deeds, of whaling expeditions. let from the Malahat Drive. The Marine Drive that follows the The shipping, the boats, the lights curving shore to the residential beauty and shadows, and the circling sea gulls of Oak Bay�the road to the Astrophys- in Inner Harbour. ical Observatory that winds through The silent, windblown Outer Dock such beautiful country�the journey up THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 215 the Malahat that offers a pageant of Tiny weather-beaten homes so rose- sweeping gorge, of sapphire sky, of embowered that the_\- are charming and wooded slopes, of Saanich Inlet, of l)icturesque. sparkling waters. The English Tavern and swinging The forests of cedar, hemlock, juni sign that marks the Carmichael store per, birch; of arbutus with its red, and workshop�so full of shining glowing bark; of Douglas fir in all its trea.sures. And here was fashioned the glory. exquisite gift that went from western The regal beauty of the capital of a Canada to the Silver Jubilee. great empire. Parliament Buildings Did you see� with bluish slate roofs. Carved figures. The great fluffy blankets at the Hud Green marble columns. War memorials. son's Bay Company? White, striped, Magnificent library with rare volumes, rainbow, heliotrope, blue, pink, gold, historical treasures. Provincial museum green. with much of interest. The solid, hall-marked silver and old The significance of Christ Church Sheffield in the Anticiue Cialleries? The Cathedral whose history goes back to Georgian candelabra ? the first church opened in Briti.sh The Harris tweeds, the burberry Columbia. First service in the Hud coats�and, incidentally, the Scotch son's Bay Company from 1843 to 1856. dolls�at the Angus Campbell Com Then the opening of Christ Church pany ? which was burned in 1860. A second The Royal Doulton jugs at Weiler's structure for fifty-three years�and bearing such familiar faces as tho.se of now, the great Cathedral. Falstaff, Ophelia, Long John Silver, A civilization more tranquil, more and Dickens himself? satisfying, more leisurely. A people The "everything that Yardley ever distinguished for charm, courtesy and made" at Terry's? high ideals, with the belief that life is The Vancouver mats and baskets at something to enjoy, that worry is no the Arctic Studio? part of the daily routine. The tempting lingerie at Old Pek Consideration from everyone who ing? serves you. The gay, whimsical patterns in the Delight in the courteous sales women Irish Linen Shop? who wear their hats; appreciation of a The sporting completeness of Mc conductor who stops his car for a pas Lennan, McFeely and Prior? senger in the middle of the block. The Dresden Rose in the Spode Chinatown, described by Miss Fox Shop? Also the band of green and the Smith an essayist as "a little tune of a center rose design? And that of the few notes on a two-stringed Chinese polka dots ? fiddle, dropping like a thin thread of The rainbow colored yarns in the silver into the hot gold of the after Needle Craft Shoppe? noon." The distinctive sportwear at W. and Dickens-y houses. And one waits J. Wilson's ? breathlessly for Little Nell, Mr. Mic- The luscious chocolates of Jean Era- avvber, and Mr. Pickwick to emerge! ley? (And did you taste them?) 216 THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

The crystal and china in the Period Did vou sample the delightful service Arts Limited? at the Empress Hotel Beauty Parlor ? The leather novelties of James Mc- And�last but not least�do you re Martin? member the never-failing courtesy of The freshness of flowers at Brown's? the Ciray Line and the interesting in Did you hear the English skylark and formation of the drivers? the Scotch bagpipes?

Memories of the Empress, Traveller's Inn

One of fifteen wonderful hotels A dining room with brocaded walls, maintained and operated by the Canadi oak-beamed ceiling, carved rosettes, and an Pacific. the oval portraits of the wives of the Governors General of Canada during the last hundred years. A writing room that bears golden crowns upon its chairs and Chesler- fields. A ball room of gleam and glitter. An Elizabethan room that lives up to its name. Dow-nstairs, a Tudor Cirill, and a lounge with chintzes and fireplaces, that is unique in its own way. (The scene of business sessions during convention.) A conservatory which is a veritable tangle of color and of rare plants around a picturesque fountain. Crystal Gardens (back of the hotel itself) which contain a huge swim ming pool, a badminton court, bowling greens, a theatre and a ball room. And everywhere bright and blooming tropi cal and shrubs. CHRISTALXS AT THE EAII'RESS plants The garden with its velvety lawns Often has claimed royaltv as guests. and its great trees, its riot of flowers, MaiKM-ial England with ivy-covered its mass of color against a parapet of walls and embrasured windows. Wide stone, its shady, trellised walks under corridors, great space, and fine dignity. bowers of roses�five hundred vari Windows from which one glimpses eties, of all colors, of tremendous size, fairy gardens, ever-changing Inner and of delicate fragrance ; its ex(|uisite Harbour, and awe-inspiring Olympic beauty of sweet peas, violas, larkspur, mountains. lobelia, snap dragons, begonias, pansies, Lounges that combine comfort, beau Canterbur}- bells, fuchsias, dahlias, del- ty, hospitality, and atmosphere. phinia, heliotrope. THE CRESCENT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA 217

Tea in the Blue Lounge�a country aeval England. Heralds. A jester. house atmosphere�with Devonshire Lovely ladies and gallant courtiers. The cream, strawberry jam (a fresh-from- Yule log dragged in to the great hall the-vine flavor), brioche, Empress and lighted by the Mayor. At the festive cake, and�crumpets. Real English gathering of the day, the boar's head crumpets. and the brightly blazing pudding. And Loveliest of music each afternoon on the day before Christinas, the chil and evening; and a decided thrill for dren bidden to their own festivit}', met everyone, English or American, when by a fairy who guides them to the God Save the King is played. Christmas dainties and the Christmas An English Christmas celebration tree. All very lovely�and very dif (as related by one who shares it each ferent. year). The hotel, gay in its holly, Last�but not least�the courtesy greenery, candles and Christmas tree. and friendliness of the manager, Mr. Guests wakened in the early morning by J. P. Hodges, in his presentation to of carolers who stroll through the cor ficers of the charming book, "Victoria, ridors, wearing the costumes of medi- B. C."

From Dean Quainton

The Deanery thcdral last Sunday morning, sent in a cheque Victoria, B.C. for $50.00 towards the funds of the Columbia July 1, 1936. Coast Alission as a mark of appreciation. Ex Dear Miss Shorney : cellent I Just a hasty line in which to thank you and And from the Victoria paper of your fellow members of the Sorority for the July most generous contribution to the Columbia 20: Coast Mission of $50.00. That will be a real help Dean C. S. in these hard times. It was a privilege to have Quainton had you all at the Cathedral last Sunday, and VICTORIA, July 20.� (CP)�"I am geUing I hope you will carry away happy memories of an old man and I think it is time for a change," us all. Very Rev. Cecil S. Quainton, dean of Columbia, Most sincerely, told interviewers today following his announce C. S. Quainton ment of retirement j'csterday. "My decision came very gradually, and I have From the Cathedral Parish Leaflet not set any date for my retirement yet," he said. Dean Quainton, 69 years old, was inducted at we : cjuote the old Christ Church Cathedral on February The members of the University Sorority, 20, 1917, the day after he had reached Victoria who attended the special service in the Ca- from Brandon, Man.

The Crescent Moon

The sixth volume of Crescent Moon worthwhile editorials, and a delightful edited by Beatrice Locke proved to be contribution of humor made the publi the finest of its kind; for not only was cation noteworthy. Airdrie Kincaid the editor trained and experienced but Pinkerton was associate editor; and her helpers were efficient in journalism. Helen Gorrill, Louise Marston, Mary An abundance of attractive cuts, a Kay Williams, Jean Nichols, Mary Mc splendid account of convention schedule Kenna, Helen Henshaw, and Lois and events, a necessary space for per Tourtelotte composed the staff. Mr. sonalities, a page of practical and Gallop and Mr. Dixon of The Colonist, 218 THE CRESCENT OFF GAM M.A. PHI BETA and Mr. Thompson of the Times were ctmviction of its stability, of its fine of constant assistance; and the staff ness." (Editorial) Number Three con was full was deeply appreciative. tained If V Lo-l'c a Parade, and lines. Each day at luncheon, the newspaper of interesting bits from the side made its appearance, and great was the Quotation: "At Lake Crescent, Gam excitement. Number One contained ma Phi Beta was a strong, growing greetings, statistics of the convention, national sorority, proud of its conser the social program, and two poems� vatism. At \'ictoria, we still have those to say nothing of II hat the Sea Gull characteristics, but we have added an Told Us (the most delightful gossip). other�w-e have become international Quotation: "Not to be outdone by mere and have Canadian sisters to join us." material workmanship on this planet (Editorial) Number Four worked up where man had affixed a golden cres to a climax with details to Hi-Jinx, cent moon to the vineclad walls of the with last minute information and sur stately Empress Hotel where all who prises. May We Introduce brought in pass by may see, the smaller but lumi teresting people to our notice. Camp nous little sphere high up in the sky songs were featured. Quotation: "Ciam shaped iLself into a perfect symbol of ma Phis, be confident ! Hold your the sorority, and hung there glowing heads high! If you don't do another with achievement, s[)reading its light thing, leave this convention with the far and wide." (Editorial) knowledge that Ciamma Phi Beta is one Number Two outlined business ses of the best sororities in existence and

detailed accounts of that vou are to be mem sions, gave events, mighty' proud social and otherwise, and introduced a bers.'' (Editorial) new column. The Man in the Moon Saic. Last but far from least�Lee Nichol Quotation: "Our belief in (Iamma Phi, son had charge of all advertising, while its i)ast history and future growth de Edessa Sheldon and Frances Johnston pends first of all upon each member's were the artists.

Seattle's Hospitality Thursday and l-'ritlay. June 25 and \\ einer, Theta, president of Seattle 26, Seattle again zestfully played her Alumna; Chapter, and her committee role of the city that welcomes weary met the guests and took them to the o\'erland tra\'ellers, refreshes and cheers Olympic Hotel, where flower-filled them and speeds them on their way rooms were ready to receive them. Flere, across the water, firm and enthusiaslic incidentally, they had their first glim|)se friends. For two days before the con of Lois Dehn, our grand i)resident vention o]jened in \^ictoria, Seattle elect, on her knees in the Ijathroom sort Gamma Phis held open hou.se among ing and arranging the flowers from their hills and lakes and gardens for Ciamma Phi gardens so that each one all members of the sororit\' whose route might ha\e her favorite blooms in her to convention la\' through their gate room ! This was typical of the hospital way. To the officers and directors who ity shown all visitors w^ho made them met there in a preliminary meeting their selves known to the committee during hospitality was perfect. Jessie Austin their stay�perfect mechanics with all THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PPTI BETA 219 sorts of thoughtful little services for fine and lovely people from so maii\" added cheer. different communities to break bread to On Friday a beautiful drive through gether. the parks and boulevards led to the On Saturday morning ever}'body set charming home of Dorothy Condon sail for Victoria under the charming Faulkner in Broadmoor, where all Gam and capable care of Clara Taney Will, ma Phis in the city were entertained hostess for the boat trip, and Seattle's at tea. This was an afternoon of de party was over. But here fate took a lighted greeting of old friends and in hand in the plans w'ell-laid over many stant attraction to new ones; of the months. The special train carrying forty pleasant meeting with the distinguished more delegates from the east was late Zoe Kincaid Penlington home for the for the first time in the memory of any summer from Japan ; of delicious cold railroad official ; and there was no other drinks and confections served by Lamb boat of the line sailing that day. But the da's charming active chapter girls. dauntless hospitality committee shouted Every corner of the United States was after the disconsolate officers as they represented among the guests gathered drew farther and farther from the shore in that delightful house and garden ; that they were not to worry, that they and each guest felt that that particular would get every delegate to Victoria corner was one of the most enchanting somehow by night. And they did. Myrn and worthy of remembrance. Cosgrove Kinnear and Jessie Ludden Following the tea, Seattle (iamma Horsfall were the heroines of that emer Phis were again hostes.ses at dinner at gency�the tiresome, awkward, anxious the Broadmoor Country Club. At long project of making the stranded dele tables on the porch overlooking the gates comfortable and sending them on city more than a hundred sorority their way, after having even to invent friends sat down together, admiring the the way itself. This last unexpected bit beautiful setting and if it must be ad of service not on the carefully planned mitted, admiring each other no less ! schedule, was the perfect test of the For each stranger had assigned to her spirit of hospitality of our Seattle sis some Seattle sister as guide, philosopher ters. Like an intriguing affectionate and friend and each one's dinner com post-script to a letter from a friend, it panions were mysteriously those who added the final fillip to the memory of might through common interests make their cordiality for two days. the evening happier. One felt it was no Seattle, your party w-as perfect. We slight distinction to be a member of an salute vou, sisters ! organization which could liring so many Sar.a Preston Finley, Kappa

The Alaska Cruise

On the evening of July 4, an intrepid Frozen North (Alaska to you tender- band of some twenty-two assorted feet!) On the morning of July 13 these Gamma Phi actives, alumnae, hus same explorers returned, sorry that the bands, sons, and friends, set sail from long trek was ending, and loaded down Vancouver on the good ship Princess with precious memories and totem- Lotiise, bound for the wilds of the poles. Things they never will forget are: 220 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

The afterglow from the midnight Pat Booker (Denver) privileged to pull sun gilding the glassy waters of the the lever that blows the ship's whistle. "Inside Passage" with weird, unbe If you want to know how a "general lievable hues. Victor Hornung, husband chairman" relaxes after "her" conven of Marguerite (Los Angeles) dancing tion is officially over, just ask any who with Lila Blakeney (Oklahoma City), saw Dosh Shorney playing ping-pong, she in a delectable pink dinner gown. dancing in black satin pajamas, and chasing mosquitos. Vignettes from the Alaska crtiise: Pat Smith (Chicago) and her ever- l)resent box of caiidw Carolyn Tucker's remark that she never saw an American girl with a na tural pair of eyebrows. Helen Collar (Oklahoma City) play ing Schubert on the piano in the freight-room of the lake-steamer Tut- shi. Joan Bann and Lois May Lear (Al pha Phi) cooking eggs and toast at PRIN GAAIAIA PHIS ox BOARD THE in the of the Tiitshi. CESS LOriSE�THE POST CON midnight galley VENTION ALASKA TRIP Wilma Grund and Muriel Hes.se

� back to Victoria Reading left to right top row: Pat. Smith (Alpha Phi) going Doris Lois (Chicago) ; Shorney (Vancouver) ; for an extra two days, "because we like May Lear (Fort Collins); Wilma Grund (St. and therefore Louis); Caroline Tucker (Toronto) ; Mary it," officially becoming Reid, Helen Harries and Ruth Reid (Deni'er). the last Gamma Phis to leave the Em Bottom row: Joan Bann (Montreal) ; Lora Lee von Kuster (Minneapolis) ; Lila and Bobby press. Blakeney (Oklahoma) ; Nell Feldman (Minne Nellie and Grant Feldman (Minnea apolis); Muriel Hesse (Seattle) ; Evelyn Irving �shuffleboard de luxe. (Vancoirver) ; Marguerite Hornung (Los An polis) players geles) Helen Collar (Oklahoma) ; Beatrice Evelyn Irving (Vancouver) and her Smith (New York); Laura Wilcox (Van couver). precious little sailor mascot, christened "Silly Sam" after many discussions at Joan Bann (Alpha Tau) ancl Laura dinner. Wilcox (Vancouver) as the front and Lora Lee Von Kuster (Kappa) back, respectively, of a horse, winning rated as the best woman bridge-player a prize at the ship's masquerade-party. on board. Wilma Cirund (Alpha Delta) and Helen Harries (Theta) in her lovely Carolyn Tucker (Toronto) accidentally red coat with the beaver collar turned walking into the Juneau jail while up behind her neck, to keep out the arc searching for the governor's mansion� tic breeze. and being heartily welcomed by the Bea Smith (Director of Province I) chief of police. The icy wind blowing turning out to be Madam Sees-All- from Taku Cilacier, and the magical Know's-All, and graciously reading the colors in the floating icebergs at its palms of the whole party. base. ]Mary Grace Reid (Theta) and Lillian Thompson, the "grand lady" THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 221 of the trip�beloved by all, and ever- Marguerite Hornung admiring the generous with her field-glasses, espe scenery from atop a pile of lumber on cially when whales were sighted in the Princess Louise's prow. Queen Charlotte Bay. Edith Rhoades (St. Joseph) tasting The beautiful corsages sent to all the "moose steak" and proclaiming it de travelers by Vancouver Gamma Phis, licious. who, in their generosity, supplied Mr. What Grant Feldman with one . . . and he they bought: was so thrilled he wore it ! Helen Collar: five pairs of fur-lined Little Bobby Blakeney's birthday moccasins. party, with eight shining candles on a Lois May Lear: Ice-tongs. charmingly decorated cake. Bea Smith: Basketry. Muriel Hesse bothering the wireless Wilma Grund: A huge fuzzy toy- operator for news of the Olympic crew dog named "Cedric." tryouts, and then delirious with joy be Everybody : Totem-poles. cause the University of Washington Victor Hornung: ? won. "The Little Mouse"

In the Canadian Rockies

What a sad day July 2 was for us us that Sicamous was noted for its fish all�our convention was over�and it ing, a small lake located behind the was time for us to start home again. A hotel. They didn't, however, mention group from Alpha Alpha spent several the mosquitoes�which were perhaps days in the Rockies on our way, and the most vicious and plentiful creatures w^e thought a resume of our trip might I have ever encountered. be of interest�so here it is. The next morning we boarded the Mary Harris, Beth Bertram, Helen Mountaineer and continued our jour Dobson, and I left Vancouver on a Wed ney. We were now traveling through nesday morning, six days after conven the Selkirk Range and climbing stead tion ended. What a marvellous six days ily. A guide was present in the observa that had been for all of us�going to tion car and pointed out the more the races, visiting the Gamma Phi camp important peaks. We were fortunate in at Boundary Bay and seeing Vancouver having a walking guide-book with us in the midst of its Jubilee celebration. as well�Beth with her "Travels Throughout the morning our train fol Through the Rockies," or something lowed the Fraser River. The foaming like that�and whenever we wanted any water in the narrow canyon, the wooded information�there it was! Just before slopes of the mountains�defy descrip noon we passed through the Connaught tion by any mere mortal. We spent the Tunnel, in the words of our guide, "the night at Sicamous, as we didn't want longest double-track tunnel in Amer to miss any of the scenery. It certainly ica." was amusing to get off the train and Beth and I left the train at Golden find one's hotel right on the station and drove from that point to Emerald platform�as was the case. They told Lake. Marv and Helen continued their 222 THE CRESCENT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA journey by train, Helen going on to �the crystal clear water, which the Lake Louise and Marv to Field and trees at the edge of the lake used as a thence to Emerald Lake. I believe that mirror, and the lovelv clusters of twin our drive that afternoon was one of the flowers, Indian's pain-brush, and f)thers most beautiful parts of our trip. The too numerous to mention. We heard road is built half-way up the mountains for the most part and followed the Lower Kicking Horse River. At several points there was a sheer drop to the gorge on one side and the mountains would tower above us on the other, breath taking in more ways than one. We stopped at Natural Bridge for a few minutes to see the remarkable rock formation there. The whole of the Kicking Horse River passes through a narrow opening at this point and the turbulent waters make a sight that is unforgettable. From Natural Bridge we travelled along Snowpeak Avenue to luiierald Lake. I shall never forget my first glimpse of Emerald Lake�a beautiful green jewel set amongst towering mountains with snow-capped peaks. Marv had ar rived before us and was standing on

THE CANADIAN MOUNTIES AT THE EAIPRESS

some object crashing through the woods and when we drew closer we discovered a moose. He probably had been drinking and, startled by our ap proach, had headed for safety. His curiosity, however, kept him close enough to the path for us to get an ex cellent view of him. We saw another al even closer range, standing in one of the streams that feed the LAKE LOUISE AND \TCTORlA lake, eating GL.'\C1ER the vegetation on the bottom and taking a bath at the same time. He was C|uite the to us. There balcony waiting greet unconcerned, and, after taking one look was more than an hour before dinner at us, continued his interrupted supper. so we decided to walk around the lake. "Why he looks just like a cow," was It had clouded over but even that could Mary's remark, and indeed he did. not mar the of our beauty .surroundings The next morning we left on an all- THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 223 day ride along the Burgess Trail. The was thrilling, to pick up snow, and to day was full of thrills, perhaps the most walk through it in July ! outstanding of which was Surprise We dro\e to Moraine Lake and the Point. We had been climbing all morn Valley of the Ten Peaks the following ing and were above the tree-line ; the morning. En route w'e passed Mount trail was narrow and rather muddy as it had been raining on and off, since we started. Our guide turned and said, "We are coming to Surprise Point,"� that zvas all. Imagine an almost right- angled turn with a sheer drop to the Kicking Horse River on one side, and not much on the other�a slippery trail, just a narrow ledge between you and eternity. The view was magnificent� mountain after mountain in all direc tions as far as the eye could .see, but our was a trifle position unconifortaI)le, MORAINE LAKE not to mention precarious, so none of us truly appreciated the splendour of Fay and the Consolation Glacier�the the country around us. We climbed to most beautiful frozen river of them all, an altitude of 7200 feet that morning. as far as I'm concerned. Picture a It was pretty rough going on the way robin-egg blue sky with white billowy down and our horses would slide at clouds, and the ice and snow glistening various points. Beth remarked "I have in the sunshine. It was so beautiful it one consolation, when one leg slides hardly seemed real. Moraine Lake was there are still three left to go along on." exquisite, and how we wished that we The next morning Beth ancl I left for could spend a longer time there�but it Lake Louise by bus and arrived there was limited, and w^e had to push on. at noon. After lunch we decided to walk After a hurried lunch we set out for around the lake and eventually eiitled Beehive Mountain and the Lakes in the up at the Plain of the Six Cilaciers. We Clouds. It was a strenuous climb but had tea at the Chalet and thus rein w'ell worth our efforts. We reached forced, climbed to the Victoria Glacier. Mirror Lake first�truly a looking- I shall never forget the feeling of awe glass for the beautiful trees and crags I had when we reached our destination, that surround it. Every log and pebble �completely surrounded by snow and showed clearly through its smiling ice, in a circle of peaks. The sky was deep-green waters. A lovely little water overcast, and a cold wind was blowing fall having its source in Lake Agnes, and it gave such an eerie sensation as tumbled down the side of the mountain if we were so cut-off from civilization. to find this small lake. A twenty-minute There were yawning crevasses in the climb brought us to Lake Agnes. glacier just below us and a sharp crack Winded by our efforts we sat down to ing sound every now^ ancl then indicated rest ourselves and enjoy the view spread the formation of new ones or widening out before us. Dozens of chipmunks of others already present. It certainly were scampering around and some of 224 THE CRESCENT OFF GAMMA PHI BETA the more adventurous ones climbed up ly drove us around in her car we saw on our laps. Lake Agnes is larger than many of the sights of Banff in our short Mirror Lake and has an uneven shore time there. We visited the Buffalo park, line. The glacier feeding it is very close the various hot springs, drove up Tunnel to the water's edge. Mountain, and went to Lake Minne- We left for Banff that afternoon, wonka. stopping at Johnston's Canyon en route I left Banff for the east on Monday and walking up to the waterfall at the afternoon, after an unforgettable twelve head of the canyon. A thing that was days in the Canadian Rockies. Beth was a continual source of amazement was staying at the Alpine Club until Thurs the depth of colour in all the lakes and day and was hoping that Mary would most of the streams in the Rockies. join her there. The remainder of my The mountains around Banff are trip was not so interesting as far as very rugged, but devoid of snow. The scenery was concerned�but was made Bow Valley is beautiful, but not so extremely enjoyable by the presence of "wild" as the Kicking Horse Canyon. Helen Frame and Cynthia Laraway of It, as Banff itself, seemed far more civ Delta, and two of our Gamma Phis ilized and touched by man than any from Winnipeg. other part of the Rockies. Thanks to a Frances Harkness, Gamma Phi from Vancouver who kind- Alpha Alpha

Convention Impresses an Undergraduate I sat across the table from a grand The entertainment for the first night lady at luncheon. She was not a Gam was an Alaska party. Everyone was sup ma Phi Beta but her daughter had been posed to come in costume�such an af one and she had attended conventions fair broke the formality. When people with her. The daughter had died and are dressed in a hurried creation, it is the mother came again because the rather difficult to remain perfectly sorority had been one of the daughter's poised. We found ourselves talking to dearest possessions. The mother had re everyone. It was fun meeting new peo turned to enjoy�to remember. ple who already possessed a badge To this Gamnia Phi mother the con of friend.ship. Discussion followed� vention had meant the fine remembrance "What is your system of rushing?" "Do of her daughter. To me it meant the re you have study table?" membrance of the founding sixty-two Business sessions opened on Monday. years ago. We had heard of our grand officers and You ask me then what a convention we had thought of them more as demi is? It is an awakening, a realization, a gods. W^e sat in our seats waiting for discovery of what a sorority represents ! timeless words like those uttered by The first impression was entering the Solomon or Pericles�for .scholastic Empress hotel which looked more like preaching like that of Plato or Aristotle a medieval palace, vine clad and stately. �and what did we find ? We found that There was an air of expectancv as one our officers were human. They did not heard the exciting chatter within. This care to enshroud the atmosphere with was an adventure ! lordly utterance. No, they saw our prob- THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 225 lems clearly and wanted to discuss them all allied under one bond. simply and sympathetically. Someone said that the purpose of a We did not drowse as in a classroom convention is "First to tear down the lecture�the whole thing was too excit sorority and then build it up at the end ing. Questions were put to the audience so one goes home with a favorable re to decide�the balance of power lay in port to tell the chapter." I was glad an our hands. We were the parliament! At outsider had given such a definition for first there was the scare of hearing our no Gamma Phi would do so ! We came own voices resounding in the hall. It to convention knowing that we were seemed easier to stay seated. But not for strong enough to recognize any weak long. Soon the air was full of vibrant ness. We were powerful enough to ideas. The clouds had rolled back and know we had a principle. We were pro a torrent of fresh thoughts poured gressive enough to take action. We were forth. a live and active force. We came there We remember having tea after busi not planning our own personal gains� ness sessions-�talking casually with but planning the future upon which brilliant women�lovely women. Wom might be the strength of the sorority. en who gave their services to the so We had not been built to recognize only rority�and their hearts. As a little girl our benefits�but to give those benefits I held flowers while the president of the to others. United States went by, and that same We are an organization which pro experience was renewed when I was able motes philanthrop)'�recognizes the to clasp the hand of those women who so need for culture�furthers the ideals of well represent our sorority. womanhood�and we are doing a We remember dinners given in greater work when we incorporate grandeur worthy a King. We remember these. the Hi Jinx�initiation ceremony� Ask us what we gained from conven bridge party�and we remember the tion and we would say�a far sighted- friends we made. Gamma Phis from iiess. We recognized the weaknesses of Canada and all parts of the United humanity and hoped to aid them ! States�brilliant women�leaders and Mary Kay Williams, Alpha Iota

CHICAGO CONVENTION OF PI BETA PHI SHATTERS ATTENDANCE RECORDS The thirty-second biennial convention of 11 B , held June 21-27, 1936, at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago, was the largest ever held by the fraternity. One thousand eighty-two 11 B *s gathered for the banquet on the night of June 26, and the total registration exceeded eleven hundred.�Greek Exchange. LOIS AfcBRIDE DEHN Grand President Our New Officers

LOIS McBRIDE DEHN University of Washington Alumni As Grand President sociation, president of the Faculty Wives Club, member of the Dean of Lambda is very happy and proud to Women's Advisory committee, presi present to our sisters Lois McBride dent of P.T.A. and president of P.E.O. Dehn, international president of Gam chapter A. ma Phi Beta elected at the 1936 con Do you wonder that we are to vention at Victoria, B.C. proud present Lois to ? Lois lives in Seattle, graduated from you the University of Washington in 1916 BEATRICE LOCKE and was Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Sigma Xi, Iota Sigma Pi. She Vice-President and Alumnee Secretary has always kept in close touch with the Nu and Portland point with real University as her husband Dr. William pride to Beatrice Locke as a member of A. Dehn, is professor of Organic Chem istry there. Ever since she was pledged, Lois has worked hard and sincerely for Gamnia Phi. There has never been a job too big or too small for her to tackle. She is quiet in manner, poised and dignified. She inspires one with the greatest con fidence and has proven her executive ability again and again in her work in all fields both inside and outside of Gamma Phi. Her perspective is wide. She under stands the active chapter point of vaew as her Gamma Phi daughter, Marion, will be a sophomore at Washington this fall. Also Lois has three other children: Dorothy, sixteen ; William, thirteen ; and Donald, eleven. Lois has served the sorority as chair man of the committee to increase the Endowment Fund, expansion chairman for Province Six, national scholarship BEATRICE LOCKE chairman, permanent member of Lamb da Corporation Board, president of their respective groups. Everywhere Lambda active and Seattle Alumnae W'ithin the city she is known, not only chapters. Outside of Gamnia Phi, she because of her ability as an editor of has been president and treasurer of the the Spectator, a weekh- magazine pub Y.W.C.A., executive secretary of the lication of which she is associate owner. 228 Till-: CRESCE.NT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

but also because of her activities in ALICE CAMERER civic Such many organizations. organi Treasurer zations as the Portland Symphony As With and satisfaction we de sociation, the Professional Woman's delight clare Alice Camerer our re-elected treas League, the Girl Scouts, the Y.W.C.A. urer. When the fairies danced on whose board she served nine years, good and several others are among her special interests. She is an active member of Portland Altrusa Club, an international classified business women's organization in which she represents the publishing industry. To Nu Chapter, "Bea" has proven herself indispensable not only as an alumna but also as treasurer of the house corporation. To her goes much of the credit of the splendid financial condition of the house. Her loyalty to Gamma Phi has been proven, not only through her activities with her own chapter, but through her experience as the first province direc tor in Province Six. This experience won for her many friends throughout the whole province who will welcome her in this new position. Another ac complishment this past June was the more than commendable way in which she edited ITic Crescent Moon at the

convention in Victoria. All those who ALICE CAAIERER were fortunate enough to be there car ried home their copies as one of the around Alice's cradle, one of tliem must most cherished souvenirs of the whole have had a mathematical magic in her week. wand ; for the magic has worked to the There is no doubt that every alumna financial glory of Ciamma Phi Beta. We in Gamina Phi Beta will be conscious do not need a further biography of of the charming and efficient vice-presi Alice; for her wizardry with figures dent and alumnae secretary as personi and her constant wisdom in financial fied in Beatrice Locke of Portland. problems are sorority history.

One of the highlights in the Biennial Convention of X U, which was held June 19-24 at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, was the presence of Airs. Franklin D. Roosevelt to present the National .'\chievement Award to l)r. Alice Hamilton, this year's winner. Nearly four hundred X iJs were in attendance and an outstanding program was given, including besides the announcement of the Achievement Award, an address by Air. Herbert .Agar on "Fundamentals of an American Culture."�Greek Exchange. Re-'thinking Rushin

w-e all gone mad, we soror cided to join her chapter and then found HAVEity W'Omen ? Or am I "Just seeing yourself without a "bid" ? That happens things" when I look around my often, and if not to you, perhaps to your campus each fall and behold dignified best friend, against whom some one or international Greek letter societies of two in the chapter were prejudiced and half a century's standing engaged in a had no opportunity to judge her fairly. most undignified�not to say, frantic� We cannot afford to forget, since we scramble to convince the uninitiated owe our existence to campus life, our that they really are worth joining? Is effect on those who are not "rushed" at that the best we can do ? Or must we go all or are "rushed" by one or two groups on at an ever-accelerated pace, pouring and then dropped. It very often leaves a out time and money and energy in an sense of inferiority that lasts over all of effort to gain new members? college life, however negative the injury Do you remember when you were a from our point of view. "Rushee"? Self-conscious, exhausted, And what about the sorority? Let's confused, worried sick as to which was face the facts. We spend as chapters the "right" sorority to join, and given from $25 to $200 over a period of from neither time nor opportunity to make a one to three weeks everv year, in our quiet decision? Perhaps you knew from membership campaign. The "rushing" the beginning, in which case "rushing" period is a total loss as far as any other was unnecessary and you would ha\e form of activity is concerned, and it enjoyed the parties more after pledging leaves us exhausted mentally and phys than before. But if you hadn't already ically. We even descend�I am speaking made up your mind, did "rushing" impersonally now and not as a Gamma really help you to decide ? Did you get Phi�to methods of persuasion hardly to know the members of any of the worthy of .sorority standards, and pro sororities well enough to make a deci ductive of a vast amount of sus])icion sion on that basis alone? Or were the and enmity in our local Panhellenics. No facts given you, the "rush talk," un one to my knowledge enjoys "rushing" biased enough to help you choose on or feels that she gets anv real value that score ? Were you really impressed from her contacts with the "rushee." bv the elaborate display and expense of It's too tense a period for anyone to be the parties given you ? And after "the natural. Conversation is either prosaic tumult and the shouting" died, I wonder or forcedlv gay. And when it's all over if those weeks that followed pledging we have little more than a hastv and were not just a little flat�if the arti superficial impression of the girls we ficial excitement of your introduction to have to vote on. Sometimes you, or I, the sorority didn't make it all the more don't even know all of them to see them. difficult for you to become acquainted Do you call that an adequate method of with the group on the basis of true judging our prospective members? friendship. To be completely objective just for a Or, supposing that after two or three moment, what would vou think of an invitations from Gamma Phi you de exclusive downtown club of long and 230 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

honourable standing which suddenly applicants zvithout spending money on launched an energetic campaign for them. And at a stated date they would membership? Wouldn't you say flatly, be voted upon in the usual manner and "Hmnim, must be hard up for members the desired number would be invited to �something wrong somewhere." join, the bids being handled secretly "But," you protest, "a sorority is a through Panhellenic or the Dean of competitive organization." Need it be? Women's Office, as is the custom now. Ask anyone with vision and he or she Some of the parties formerly held dur will tell you that the emphasis today is ing "rushing" could be given to much away from competition and towards co better advantage after pledging, to weld operation. If we as sororities were the group together. making so marked a contribution, indi This is merely a suggestion: it is the vidually and collectively, to college life, principle which matters. Instead of there no would be need to compete with dressing ourselves up to impress the one another ; there would be a group to "rushee" let her come to us. It's better satisfy every girl's needs, and the arbi psychology. Both present and prospec trary labels of "better" and "best" tive members will be able to judge much would be lost in the dust heap of dis more sanely the potential value of each carded ideas. And if the Freshman en to the other. And for the girl who is sees of tering college groups girls enjoy not "bid" the refusal is neithec so per ing a full and vital companionship, sonal nor so cruel. At least we are not maintaining a high standard of char offering her an apple, inviting her to acter and scholarship and activity, she taste its flavour, and then withdrawing will want to be a member of one of those it beyond her reach. That is not usually groups and will join the one most suited considered courteous. to her temperament and ability. There It may sound fanta,stic or impossible need be no "rushing." or impracticable at first sight, but isn't that no Suppose there zvere "rushing" it time we thought through the practica �wonderful ! ! that we thought Suppose bility of "rushing" ? No method, to my were organized as limited membership mind, could be less effective than "rush clubs, issuing to any applicant a printed ing" or more unworthy of sorority form material as: containing such ex w^omen. If you feel at all inclined to for plicit requirements member.ship, agree with me, what are you going to written recommendations as to char do about it ? "Those that love the world acter, record, scholarship and activities ; serve it in action" wrote Yeats. It was standards of conduct, achievements and moved at convention, "that the matter aims of the sorority, internationally and be di.scussed first in chapter meetings locally; cost; list of chapter members and then in local Panhellenic": let's not with a brief biography of each. There have destructive discussion, and let's not would be a waiting list of applicants for dismiss the whole question merely be each sorority, no applicant to be allowed cause it is difficult. Change is slow ; and to place her name on the lists of more readjustment always requires patience three than, say, sororities. During the and courage and vision. Above all it re interval�the length adapted to local quires idealism and good faith ; and let conditions� campus the sorority mem us not as Gamma Phis be lacking in bers would make an effort to know the any of these qualities. The future of THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PFII BETA 231 sororities, as our leaders are telling us, sorority women, then we are "missing depends upon their value ; and that de the mark" and must raise our standard pends directly upon eliminating from of service. our organization those elements which It is for us to decide whether "rush are detrimental to us and to our campus ing," as a means of obtaining new mem relationships. If our "rushing" method bers, is a satisfactory method for the is hurting other people, as it does hurt sorority, for the "rushee," or for the them in many cases, then we, already a life of the campus as a whole. Let us privileged group, are enjoying our face the issue with vision and courage privileges as a sisterhood at other girls' and good faith, that we may help to expense. If we are failing to make sure build a new and finer spirit among of the ciuality of our new members we Greek letter organizations. must inevitably lower the standards set Says Lillian Thompson: "National by our founders. If we are making no Panhellenic is agreed that some better vital contribution to our campus in a method than 'rushing' must be found." spirit of thoughtful and unselfish coop Shall we show them ? eration with both sorority and non- Clare Brown, Alpha Lambda

DAILY DOZEN FOR RUSHERS

Give the best of your personality to your task. Avoid knocking another sorority. Not only is such a proceeding ill-bred and apart from sorority etiquette, but it defeats its purpose. Make the rushee realize that sorority life at its best is a valuable and lasting part of college life. Manage your campaign in so detailed and methodical a fashion that there will be no slip in its presentation. Attempt to discover the freshman who is less spectacular than some of her mates but who has the fine and stable qualities that will make a strong chapter member.

Pledge yourself to be honorable in every action. Hold always before you the ideals of Gamma Phi Beta. Inform the freshman of college history, sorority tradition, and campus custom.

Be sane and safe in your procedure. Engage the enthusiasm and help of every alumna. Try to reflect in your rushing schedule the simplicity that is the essence of good breeding. Act with the dignity that should mark each member of the sorority. Sisters Honored at University

than fift\- years ago, three �Far-Away, Farewell Song, and Of MOKEsisters received degrees from fering to Gamma Phi. It is more than Syracuse University ; and this interesting to read of their attendance June, all three attended the Commence on this occasion. ment exercises of their Alma Mater. From the Syracuse Post-Standard Two of the sisters are Ciamma Phis� we clip two paragraphs that will give Alice Bannister Race, Class of '81 and an idea of the importance of this sixty- Bertha Bannister Buckman, Class of fifth Commencement of Syracuse Uni '86. At this 1936 Commencement, the versity, so long a leading institution of three in cap and gown occupied jilaces the land. of honor and recei\'ed special welcome Thrke Sister Graduates of SO Years .Ago and tribute. Are Given Notice The BannLster sisters were loyal and Chancellor Charles Wesley Flint, who during active members of Alpha during their his years at Syracuse university has conferred honorary degrees on scores of the nation's and Bertha con undergraduate days ; great, was himself vested with the orange-lined

� hood the tributed three well-known songs well- representing university's highest honor, at the 65th annual commencement yes known, at least, to the older generation terday.

Three sisters graduated from Syracuse university more than half a century ago, who were honored at yesterday's commencement: Mrs. E. E. Buckman of New York City, class of '86; Mrs. C. .A. Congdon of Duluth, .Minn., class of '75; Mrs. J H. Race of Nezv York Citv, class of '81. the CRESCEXT OF G.AMMA PHI BETA 233

The climax of Dr. Flint's final commence Before the honorary degrees were conferred. three ment as chancellor came when other university Chancellor Flint took occasion to we'come

� from officials addressing him as a bishop of the sisters, all of whom had graduated Syra Alethodist Episcopal church�bestowed upon cuse half a century or more ago, who were him the royal purple of an LL.D.�Doctor of back for this year's commencement. Laws. The sisters were Airs. C. A. Congdon of Race of A crowd estimated at more than 6,000 per Duluth, Alinn., class of '75 ; Mr. J. H. E. sons, one of the largest in university annals, New York city, class of '81 ; and Mrs. E. massed hall and galleries to witness the historic Buckman of New York city, class of '86. Mrs. a the Col commencement, at which degrees were con Congdon this year endowed chair in ferred uptm 1,098 students. lege of Law. Two Outstanding College Girls

[The following biographies, each sent volun- tari'y by a close friend, are important enough to form a department of their own. Any chapter member who has been a force upon the campus, an inspiration within her group, and who has gained a definite distinction should be given more space and prominence than found in the Pictorial.] I

ELLEN REED President of Alpha Iota DO NOT know if it is rare for a I chapter to write about its president. but for a long time I have desired to tell the Crescent about our leader of this past year. When she spoke at our fathers' banquet, I remember her saying, "We are only as great as that Utopia for which we set sail." Our founders had a Utopia or this organiza tion would never have existed. And our president Ellen Reed had that same idealism. She looked beyond�looked to a stronger chapter composed of ELLEN REED women symbolic of her ideals. Ellen entered LLC.L.A. as a fresh she had no time. She has been too busy man and immediately took interest in with her work in the sorority. college activities and gained the honor Prytanean was awarded her in her of being a Spur. She organized a trio junior year, and this year she ruled as which won wide recognition on campus, the president. Many honors have come leading to radio work. The studios her way. She was chosen one of the called not very long ago for an audition, "twenty honies on campus," recently but she was forced to refuse, because was picked as one of the most outstand- 234 THE crescent of GAMMA PHI BETA ing personalities, and her picture will appear in the year book. But all these things have not been so important to her as her sorority. When she was publicity manager the papers reeked with news, to the great disap pointment of the other houses. As secre tary the minutes were accurate; but as president she has set an example that will be hard even to follow. Scholarship was low in the house, and all attention was devoted to raising it, and when the final report appears you will find us near the top. Ellen went up twenty grade points herself. You didn't need to tell Ellen what the chairmen were doing, she knew. When rush season came around, and ^�K^HW the chairman was forced, because of her eyes to leave college, Ellen organized the rush box and took charge of the affairs. When initiation came around, MARTHA NAN WALLING it was she who knew the ceremony and saw that it was given all the grandeur II owed it. MARTHA NAN WALLING Ellen's motto has been, "that which we give unto the lives of others comes Alpha Sigma back unto our own." And she believes Alpha Sigma is justly proud of Mar that all the time she put into her work tha Nan Walling�one of its most has been repaid. She has learned to prominent members. Ever since a cer deal with women, how to see the other's tain scared little freshman hailing from point of view�and maybe that should Mason, Tennessee ("near Memphis" as be credited for the fine cooperative she always adds) arrived at Randolph- spirit that she prevailed. The members Macon, merited honors have been com did their duties willingly, because they ing her way. knew that if they didn't, the load would Nan's prime interest is debating, and go back on Ellen's shoulders which were she has reached "tops" in that line as already overburdened. well as in almost every other. Her fresh I hope I have not taken too much man year she was elected to Debate space to tell you of one woman who Council and has been very active in it has gained our admiration. When she ever since that time. During her sopho finishes college this year, she plans to more year she was bid to Tau Kappa marry the man who gave her the Kappa Alpha, honorary forensic fraternity, Sigma pin which she wears just below and to top it off won the state Tau the crescent. Kappa Alpha oratorical contest for Mary-Kay Williams, Alpha Iota women. For three years she has repre- THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 235 sented Randolph-Macon in the Tri occupations of the rest of us. Along angular Debate, the most important de with these activities, she gets much bate of the year; and this year she was pleasure from athletics and is most pro picked to debate Dartmouth�the honor ficient in that line. As manager of the upon which every active debater fixes sophomore baseball team, she managed a covetous eye. so well as to inspire them to win the Aside from the argumentative field, championship. This year she has been Nan has done excellent work on the captain of the junior hockey team and Y.W.C.A. cabinet. As chairman of the of the All-State Reserve Team for Y.W.C.A. Industrial Committee, she 1935. Nan is both all-star baseball and has brought the students into a closer all-star hockey�the highest honors in knowledge of industrial conditions. At this line that the college can give. Christmas she was a delegate to the She is vice-president of the Interna National Student Volunteer convention tional Relations Club, and as such was in Indianapolis where, as well as having sent to Winthrop College as a delegate much pleasure in tripping to the "high to the Southeastern Association of In spots," she obtained valuable material ternational Relations Clubs convention. to bring back to the students at Ran One humorous incident occurred when dolph-Macon. a young delegate from the University In the dramatic line her talent seems of Virginia was nominating her for first to be international. For two years. Nan vice-president of the convention. After has had a speaking part in the play pre citing her merits in formal style, he sented in original Greek. In the sopho ended his speech with "and she's very more play, the vision of Martha Nan attractive, too." Incidentally, she was garbed in a sheet and giving a humorous elected first vice-president ! interpretation of Mahatma Gandhi will One might suppose that with all these long live in our memory. As a German activities such a person would find little lad in the German Christmas play, she time for scholastic work. But the crown rattled off that language as glibly as she ing glory is that fact that Martha Nan had spoken the sonorous syllables of has made Dean's List for three years Gandhi or the rhythmic lines of the and reads for honors in Greek. Another Greek. remarkable fact is that she remains a Nan is the junior representative to grand girl in spite of all the honors ! the Student Committee, main organ of If her own room-mate can write this the Student Government. Although she article about her and can find nothing has already decided that she herself uncomplimentary to say, you know she wants to be a lawyer, as chairman of must be A grade. the Vocational Guidance Committee, Mary Elizabeth Slater, she gives valuable tips as to the future Alpha Sigma The Three Dibbles

PHI BETA boasts of no her results and how tireless she has been finer combination than the three in her efforts. Scattered Gainma Phis

GAMMADibbles � all from Epsilon. have been brought into a definite circle and definite inter First, Mary Lyons, so long an enthusi with definite projects in astic and loval worker, and now the ests; state meetings have kept them close touch with national and local poli cies and activities; and a fine news letter has contained much of interest and of inspiration. And all agree that it could not have been accomplished without Mary Dibble's personal effort and wise guidance. In 1927, Alice graduated from Northwestern after four years of cam pus honors and sorority responsibilities �in every way, a w'orthy successor to her mother, and a fine influence in col lege and in Gamina Phi Beta. For a time she served most capably as execu tive secretary when central ofifice was located in the Epsilon chapter house. Last but not least�Jane donned the cap and gown in 1*^31 and added fur ther glorv to the name of Dibble. At she is in D.C, en Left to right: Jane Dibble, Mary Lyons present Washington, Dibble, and .Alice Dibble. gaged in her own chosen branch of edu cational work and a very active member fine organizer of the state of Ohio. of the association in that city. Those who heard Mrs. Dibble at the A fine example of the sorority bond alumnae meeting at convention as she lietween mother and daughters�and outlined the fine work of Gamma Phi the inspiring thought that each has been organization in Ohio realize how far active in her organization and loyal to reaching are her labors, how splendid its principles.

For two da>s 300 Thetas met for two sessions per day, with conferences, round tables, and exchange symposiums crowded into "vacant hours"�except early morning hours when the ambitious went tramping or riding over trails leading to real snow �the first meeting with snow for some of the Southern delegates.�Greek Exchange. Camp Department I

to harvest. Our Rho, crop in now. We will have oats DECKER, use corn is up. now. (I helped plant it. They counselor in the first Gamma hand planters.) And we have beans and to MARGARET matoes contracted to canneries. The man we Phi Beta at camp, present psy beans are in partnership with is planting today. chiatric social worker in St. Paul where she had her training in the Child Ciuid- ance Clinic, sends interesting informa tion about one of the children who at tended the very first camp: "I am en closing a letter which I received recent ly from one of the little girls who was in the first camp many years ago, now. I thought you all would enjoy knowing that this girl who is now grown up and married still looks back with pleasure on the experience. The little picture is in teresting as it is the first time I have seen what she looks like since I knew her when she was nine years old. Her life sounds as if it is full of work but she never complains. Sometimes she has difficulty getting money to purchase a stamp to write me. We write every few months in spite of this difficulty." EVELYN VAUG, HUSBAND AND CHILD

The Letter Our tomato plants are not quite ready to set Elm Springs, Ark. out yet. work May 20, 1936. Are you doing the same kind of you (lid in Alissouri? Dear Friend : I am sending you a tiny picture of the three I received your letter quite a little while ago of us. It is not very good but it is the only but have been so busy I could find no time to one we have of all of us. It was taken just answer until now. This is strawberry picking before Christmas. John Martin is a great deal time in Arkansas. I have been picking every day bigger now. He is saying just lots of things since they started until Sunday. I have been ill and looks huskier every day. He is really full since then. I guess it is the flu. We get two of mischief though. He keeps me running from cents a quart for picking again this year. Henrv morning till night. is working in the cannery canning spinach. He You know I would really like to see those gets 12'/2 cents an hour. other two camps that have been built up. I This is a rather dry year here so far. You would like to see the original in the Rockies. know it takes so much rain for this country. I know it would be quite different from the However we have real nice gardens. We have summer we spent there. The girls probably had radishes, onions, peas and lettuce for some have new and different things to do, but any time. way we really enjoyed camp when we were You are sure a traveler, aren't you? It's nice there. It would be nice if those kind of camps you are among old friends and acquaintances. increase in number even more than they have. I am always in Arkansas. Now I am here, we The baby is taking his nap now, and I must want to visit the folks in Kansas and my mother run and get some peas for supper. We want and sisters this winter if we can. We have a to set out a few tomato plants in the garden 238 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

this this evening. There are a few that are big Monday, 25. Maybe I will get this sent enough, and we thought we would have a few morning. Have had no chance to mail this early tomatoes that way. at all. I am sewing this morning making Heni.\ Your friend some shirts. Evelyn

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San Diego Swells Camp Fund

Though a comparatively small alum Lesley, three years ago. The girls were had nae group (hardly twenty active mem soon aware, but too late, that they bers) the San Diego Gamma Phi asso scaled the house too low to make any ciation is as lively and as ambitious as real profit. Thus, though the house was a college chapter. It has sponsored two completely sold out on the afternoon benefits in the last three years which performance and well filled in the eve have made Southern California definite ning, a profit of one hundred dollars for ly Gamnia Phi conscious and which the summer camp was all that was have swelled the national summer camp realized on the play itself. The girls, fund $200. This spring the San Diego however (determined to make enough alums brought the Cornish school play money for the Gamina Phi convention ers of Seattle to San Diego in a beauti which will be held in California) sold ful puppet show Wizard of Oz which four hundred dollars worth of advertis was presented at the city's largest ing for an elaborate souvenir folder theater to capacity audiences. The un program. The printing bill and bill for dertaking was a big one for a group professional advice were high but the three times its size. The tuneful operetta Gainma Phis found themselves making with its cast of thirty-five marionettes, a well-earned profit of one hundred and playing against a background of twelve fifty dollars on the program. Thus the colorful scenes, necessitated eleven benefit was worth three hundred and manipulators. The Players found it fifty dollars to the group. The conven necessary therefore to demand sixty per tion tax has been salted away, all bills cent of the proceeds. Out of their forty paid, one hundred dollars sent to sum per cent the Gamma Phis had to pay for mer camp, and a small check to the the theatre, a staff of union stage hands, Rest Haven home (preventorium) for professional ushers, printing bills, ad undernourished children in San Diego. vertising in the daily press and ticket Aiding a local charity is an excellent ofifice girl. Once into the enterprise the selling point. girls, a bit discouraged, realized that The publicity realized from the ven about all they would get out of the show ture was overwhelming. The shows was some good experience. were advertized on the front social The first disappointment was the pages of three dailies and were planned knowledge that benefit tickets for soror as smart society events. Every young ity affairs are not free from the govern fashionable in town gave a theatre party ment tax though they had been free preceded by luncheon or followed by when the San Diego Gamma Phis gave tea. Pictures of attractive children in their first benefit, a lecture by Dr. Lewis the theatre boxes, photographs of pup- THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 239 pets made by local enthusiasts, society Gamma Phis when the benefit was being children presenting their own shows in sponsored and though she lost her their nurseries, were used. The boards mother during the campaign she saw the of the children's home, the Boys and show through. Consuelo Harmon Bal Girls aid society and the Junior linger, Theta, who directed the program League's Day Nursery voted theatre parties for their little charges. The event became a community project. The other national sorority alumnae were particularly gracious, many groups going in blocks. One of the best pub licity stories used to advertize the show was a yarn on the worthy charity proj ects sponsored by each national soror ity. This encouraged cooperation from the other groups. Mrs. M. Allen Farnsworth, Jr. (Julia Spencer, Gamma), was president of the

JULIA SPENCER FARNSWORTH

advertising; Thelma Bennington, treas urer, who handled the money ; Edith Herrin Watt, Nu, who served as chair man when the president was called out of the city by her mother's death ; Thel ma McGee McNary, Xi, Ruth Bailey Beerkle, Epsilon, the present president, Mrs. Charles Willard, and Virginia Porter were among the enthusiastic workers. Every inember, in fact, served faithfully. The publicity was handled by Eileen Dwyer Jackson, Alpha Epsilon, who is society editor of the San Diego Union and in a position to aid. The previous benefit (three years ago), the Lesley lecture, was also a de cided financial success, netting the 240 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA group enough to send another hundred an article about the Cornish Players, dollars to summer camp and seventy- one about the Gamma Phi Beta camps, four to Alpha Epsilon Chapter. The San and a gracious "thank you" from the Diego alums work on the theory that San Diego alumnae. The front cover one big enterprise every three years is and the front page of the programme better than small bridge benefits given are appended: The is to every year. public willing The Cornish Pl.ayeks a which does not ask support group present often and then only when it has some ELLEN VAN VOLKENBURg'S PRODUCTION thing to give�something more than Thirty-five .Musical .Marionettes worth the price of admission. in THE WIZARD OF OZ Addenda Director, Irene Phillips a word Just about the programme in A Puppet Play in eleven scenes itself which abounds in advertisements -Adapted from A. Frank Baum's story, (attractively presented), various inter by W. A. Kimball. esting facts about the intricacies of the S.WOY THE.'kTRE 2:15 puppet show% about the Saturday Alatinee, distinguished Saturday E\'ening, 8:15 producers, Ellen Van and Volkenburg Benefit Performance her Maurice about husband, Browne, Gamma Phi Beta the There is also lighting equipment. Sponsorship

LAKE PLACID SCENE OF DELTA GAMMA CONVENTION

Delta Gamma's twenty-eighth biennial convention was held at the Lake Placid Club, Essex County, New York, June 22-25, inclusive, with the five members of coun cil, the editor of The .Anchora, seven province secretaries, forty-eight collegiate dele gates, and forty-seven alumnae delegates present. Alarguerite 1). Winant, international president, presided throughout the sessions. In her message delivered at the opening meeting, she said that membership in a college fraternity is an education in group consciousness and in self-expression in worth while activities which develop poise, initiative, tact, and judgment. Unity of purpose, she gave as the reason for the con vention. Without it and without the sympathy which it creates and keeps alive, noth ing substantial can be accomplished.�Greek Exchange. From the Editorial Mail Ba

KLOCK FRENCH, Alpha work of the fraternity at the Warren LOUISE. and Syracuse, one of the five who residence yesterday. Miss Smalley is installed Theta Chapter has sent a slight, dark girl with a sweet, intelli to the editor for the chapter an old Den gent face and the easy, cordial manner ver newspaper containing an account of of a woman of the world. 'The dis the three day festivities that changed tinguishing characteristic of Gamma Alpha Iota, the local, into Theta of Phi Beta,' said .she, 'has always been its Gamma Phi Beta. Something that will extreme conservatism. By this I mean be a treasure for the chapter archives! that it is slow to take in new^ members The article is headed. Chapter Eight and slow to found new chapters. It al the of Most Exclusive of College So ways looks more at quality than quan

cieties Founded; and a few c|uotations tity. . . . The object of Gainma Phi Beta from the lengthy article are appended. is to develop a higher womanhood

"The delegates from other chapters who among the college girls of America. . .. were present were Miss Honta Smalley, Gamina Phi Beta is remarkable for the a graduate of the LIniversity of Michi devotion of its members long after they gan, a resident of Chicago and a mem have left college.' "... "This evening ber of the Chicago Alumna; Chapter; Bishop and Mrs. Warren will give a Mrs. Thayer of Colorado Springs, a reception for the delegates at which the graduate of the LIniversity of Michi guests will include the Beta Theta Pi gan; Miss Klock, a graduate of Syra and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities cuse who is spending the winter in of the university, the faculty, and Kansas City; Miss Ruth Phillippi and others, about two hundred and fifty in Miss Louise White, both residents of all. This afternoon the Alpha Iota girls Omaha and graduates of Northwestern will give a reception at the home of University. All arrived yesterday morn Miss Lucia Pattison, 1360 Vine Street, ing and were taken directl}' to Univer to the Pi Beta Phi girls in Denver." sity Park to be guests at the episcopal Gladys Wilkinson Lawrence, Pi and residence until their departure on Los Angeles, writes concerning the

Thursday night." . . . "At seven-thirty wedding of Margaret Hampton, Alpha in the evening, the Theta chapter was Iota, and Edward A. Adams, Brown formed by the granting of its charter University, Beta Theta Pi ; Iowa State by Miss Smalley." . . . "The business Law School, Phi Delta Phi. Mr. Adams meeting was followed by a banciuet. The was on the All-American football team table was laid in the big dining room of at one time, and was a delegate of Iowa the Warren residence. It was dressed University and Iowa State on the mem with the carnations which is orable Henrv Ford Peace in pale pink ' Expedition the fraternity flower. Dainty name 1915. . . . cards tied with the two shades of brown Evelyn Smith Henderson, Alpha which are the colors contained the Epsilon, writes from Juneau: "Do you names of the charter members." . . . know that here in Alaska we have two "Miss Smalley talked pleasantly of the most interesting Gamma Phis? Helen 242 the CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

Trov Bender from the University of is an ardent sports enthusiast, her principal diversions being golf, swimming, and skating. Washington is the daughter of our news � sends various Governor Troy and is his hostess and Isabelle Harper is of interest to Gamma a very charming one. Her husband paper clippings Phis�the fete the editor and manager of the Daily Alaska garden given by Boston Women's Club of Empire, and she does newspaper work, University which Gertrude Wentw^orth of Delta too. Her sister Dorothy, a Gamma Phi is a member; the account of Boston Beta, has had many interesting experi Alumni Reunion at which ences, such as being a passenger on the University one the was Rev. Dr. first PAA flight from here to Fair of speakers John F. Brant, class of '75, father of Carl banks. You may have seen her picture otta and Pauline and of Mar in one of Rex Beach's articles in the Brant, of and at � Brant Eaton, all Delta, Cosmopolitan last summer an attrac guerite which Marion West Delta '09, tive girl in pooka with plane and dog Ballou, was chosen director. Another interest sled in the background." item is that of the Phi Beta Former Minneapolis Girl Sings Daily ing Kappa at which Ruth Harris of Delta Over NBC Net heads an article in the banquet was initiated. At this Professor Minneapolis Journal kindly forwarded banquet, of Marian bv Wilma Leland, editor of To Dragma Alexander H. Rice (husband Parker Rice, tribute to Pro of Alpha Omicron Pi, and one of the Delta) paid of editors of The Fraterniiy Month: fessor Joseph Richard Taylor, guest honor and the charter mem Helen Jane Behlke, former Minneapolis girl only livdng and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, ber of the Phi Beta Kappa chapter in is a featured vocalist on the NBC Breakfast Boston Professor is Club program, heard daily at 8 a.m. over LTniversity. Taylor KSTP. On the broadcast Monday she will sing father of May Taylor and Dorothy Tay "Beautiful in Blue." Lady lor decea.sed of Delta. Two Miss Behlke was born in Wausau, Wis., Cogswell, April 27, 1914. She attended Bemidji Teachers deaths are chronicled�that of L. D. and Northwestern before College University of the Nill and Cut coming to the Universitv of Alinnesota in 1932. Chapman, president She is a member of Gamma Phi Beta, aca ler Cotton Mill and husband of Sylvia demic Phi Beta sorority ; Kappa, honorary Ball of and that of scholastic society, and Zeta Phi Eta, dramatic Chapman Delta; society. Mrs. Anna W. Hardwick whose daugh While she studied dramatics and speech at ters, Rachel and Katherine are members Alinnesota, AIiss Behlke made a name for her self as a vocalist, appearing with Dick Long's of Delta. The other clippings tell of orchestra at the Curtis Hotel. She afterward Katherine Hardwick's lectures to toured the middle west, appearing on numerous pro broadcasts, with Ted Wecms' orchestra. visional members of the Junior League ; AIiss Behlke is five three and one-ha'f feet, Esther Willard Bates' Show" inches tall, weighs 105 pounds, has brown hair "Stage and laughing, expressive grey-green eyes. She at the Faculty Hobby Carnival.

Seven hundred members of A A A assembled at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs from June 28 to July 3 for the eighteenth national convention. The outstand ing feature of the convention was the panel discussion presented in active and alumnae sessions and the report on the findings.�Greek Exchange. Gamma Phi Beta Pictorial

FRENCH BURSARY PRIZE O'Connor of Gamma ; and this honor means that she will lead the Panhellenic was awarded to Jane Humphrys of Alpha Ball. She was 1935 rushing chairman, is a Kappa. This prize entitles the holder to a member of Badger staff, and was co- year's study at the Sorbonne and goes to chairman of decorations for the the highest ranking student of French in Junior Prom. the final year Arts. ALPHA PSrS CANDIDATE FOR LADY OF THE retiring president is Eleanor Thompson BRACELET who also was secretary of the senior class, president of Panhellenic, secretary of Sig is Catherine Moore of Alpha Theta. ma Phi Sigma, and last but not least, star This is the highest honor for a woman basketball player. student at Vanderbilt and is awarded to a four student who has been outstand year ROYAL PRINCESS OF THE BIG C in activities. Catherine has ing campus SIRCUS served on Women's Honor Council, Ath was Smith-Willd of Eta. letic Board Panhellenic Council, and is a Jeanne member of Bachelor Alaids. THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE CO-CHAIRAIAN selected Marian Lane of Alpha Psi as one of the four Lake Forest beauties. of WAA-MU Show is Clay Hoffer of College Alarian is also a dramatic star as she has Epsilon, a member of the Senior Class had in Committee. eight leading parts the Garrick Club and has just scored a great success as in The GODDESS OF AGRICULTURE Gwendolyn Importance of Being Earnest. was Alaxine Clough of Alpha Delta, se lected from fourteen candidates and SPORTS LEADER crowned by the Dean of the Agricultural is Inez Petty of Alpha Epsilon who belongs in School front of the Memorial Tower to Rattlers and has an honor in basketball. just before the Farmers Parade in which she rode in state upon the Queen's float ATHENS, GREECE with three attendants. Formally attired, she calls Genevieve Irwin of .'\lpha Kappa who sat in the Queen's Box at the Horse Show returns as teacher to the school she at on the two following nights. tended while in junior grades.

QUEEN PRESIDENT of the annual ball at Wis interfraternity of Kappa Omicron, national home eco consin was sister Jane Briggs, younger nomics, is Jeannette Malott of Alpha Ep of Barbara '35 and Alarion Briggs, Briggs silon who is also a member of Rattlers. Brumber, '31, all of Gamma. She was the partner of Franz Bedinger, Phi Delta AIANY CAAIPUS HONORS Theta, one of the most men on outstanding � go to Pauline Hickco.x of Alpha the campus. Epsilon among them, sophomore and junior hon Press Wildcat MARIE WURTENBERGER oraries. Club, (newspaper). Desert (year book), assistant society edi of Alpha Nu is a member of A Cappella tor, treasurer of A.W.S. Choir, Debate Squad, and Wittenberg Players. ALPHA NU'S president is Christine who is a PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT Sunday member of Lambda Mu, Debate Squad, at the University of Wisconsin is Jean and Y.W.C.A. Cabinet. Gamma Phi Beta Pictorial

DELTA'S OUTSTANDING ATHLETE ALSO CHOSEN BY WYVERN is Judith Gage who is in line tor the is Charlotte Hamilton of Beta who served coveted blazer. Outgoing president. as chairman of ushers at the Junior Girls Play. AIORTAR BOARD ONLY STUDENT TEACHER is but one honor of Katherine Huffman, Alpha Epsilon. Among other activities she in a university lecture course was Inez includes membership in Rattlers, F.S.T., Mac Gillivray, outgoing president of Alpha Sigma Alpha Iota, Press Club, Social Life Gamma and winner of the scholarship in Committee and honor basketball team. In mathematics. Inez also is president of Pan addition, she has been secretary of the stu hellenic. of Chi Delta Phi, vice-president dent body, vice-president of her chapter. of Alathematics Club, secretary of Press and basketball sport leader, has been two Club, member of Cap and Scroll and of years on the honor team. A.W.S. Committee.

POETESS AN ACTIVE OAIEGAN as well as fine student is Ruth Harris of is Jean Sigmond who is on the staff of Delta. Homemakers.

ONE OF SEVEN BEAUTY QUEENS RETIRING PRESIDENT chosen by the Savitar (year book of the of Alpha Chi, Mershon Kessler, was also University of Missouri) is Roberta Huston president of Chi Delta Phi (nation:il of Alpha Delta, senior in the School of literary society), and a member of German Education, who ranks high musically and Club, Psychology, philosophy and So scholastically. ciology Clubs, and of Flat Flat staff.

HOUSE PRESIDENT OF ALPHA MU FRESHAIAN CANDIDATE for is Ruth Buchman who is important in beauty queen is Bette Weller of Alpha Y.W.C..'\. and Home Economics Club. Eta.

BOAIB BE.^UTY CONTESTANT PEP QUEEN in Omega is Dorothy Haley. at Iowa State Homecoming was Beverly Wertz of Omega. HELEN SIEGMANN

ALPHA NU TRIO of Alpha Sigma was in May Court, was chairman of Freshman Orientation from WTAM in Cleveland Week, broadcasting president of Webb Hall, business consists of Janie Kuhn, Annajane Hover, manager of the senior class, a member of Am Sam, and Alary Chakeres. honorary for active campus girls, and is listed in Who's Who. HONORARY CADET COLONEL Collegiate a member of Kappa Delta Pi, director of ANOTHER BOAIB BEAUTY sophomore and senior class plays, sponsor is Alary AlacDonald of for R.O.T.C, tennis champion I Gertrude Janet Omega. Powers of Alpha Omicron. ORCHESIS FIRST PLACE honorary for dancing claims Evelyn Hard of Eta as its vice-nresident. She in women's division of the Illinois col ing Alpha also is of Delta Phi Delta. legiate state oratorical contest went to secretary Hazel Fisher of .^Ipha Psi, a junior, who PRESIDENT OF DELTA PHI DELTA is a member of Pi .Mpha Chi (musical) and of Garrick Club. She has scored many which is an art honorary is Marjorie Wil a hit dramatically. kinson of Alpha Eta. Gamma Phi Beta P ictorial

PROMINENT SOPHOAIORE PRESIDENT OF WOAIAN'S LEAGUE

of Alpha Eta is Lois Bletscher. highest campus position, goes to Jean Robinson, Omicron, who is a member of LORRAINE GRAHAM Alpha Lambda Delta, Shi-.Ai, and Torch.

of Alpha is a mem.ber of the Penn Upsilon PRESIDENT OF ALPHA UPSILON State Players, costume manager for Pur suit of Happiness, hockey manager, and is Arabel Walter who is a senior counsel member of Ellen H. Richards Club. lor, chairman of Alay Day, a member of the House of Representatives, of Penn DOROTHEA RUTH State Christian Association cabinet, of Alpha AIu (national astronomical honor of Alpha Upsilon has been a varsity archer ary), of home economics and music hon for four years, also a member of College oraries. Choir. She claims two honoraries (home PIONEER DAY economics and music) and is on the stalt of the Penn State Farmer. at the University of Denver shows some members of Theta in old-fashioned garb. WOMEN'S EDITOR OF SAGEBRUSH campus publication, editor of Pentode, only JANE DUVAL woman representative from the student of Theta in her Pioneer riding regalia. body to Publication Board, holder of Italic Jane edits a popular column in the Clarion, N (award for journalism), a member of campus newspaper, and has just captured the committee for the convention of high one of the big campus offices. school editors, is Eleanor Doan of ."Mpha Gamma. EDUCATIONAL CHAIN WYVERN; GANG was Alpha Chi's contribution to the Christ junior honorary at the University of mas costume party given the Michigan, claimed Alary Lambie of Beta by president of William and Mary College. who also was chairman of scenery and properties for the Junior Girls Play. REPRESENTING

THE ASSOCIATE!) WOMEN STU Women's Debate Council of William and DENT'S SCHOLARSHIP Mary are Nita Legon and Frances More- land of Alpha Chi. has come twice to Mary Corecco of Alpha Gamma. Among her many activities. Alary SENIORS OF ALPHA numbers the presidency of Y.W.C.A., the MU presidency of Cap and Scroll, the assistant are Lucy Green, Barbara Connor and business of the an managership college Alartha Alae Newby (front row) ; Mary nual, and the distinction of having her Eloise Williams, Annette Twitchell and name on the honor roll for each of her Jean Astrup (top row). four years. FRESHMEN OF ALPHA AIU CANDIDATE FOR PHI BETA KAPPA are Caroline Crosby, Elizabeth Aladox, is Rosalie Stewart of Pi who is a Ruth Hill Alpha and Ann Roper (front row) ; member of the senior honorary, Li-Toon- Wilma Heath, Ruth Lincoln, Carolyn Bar Awa and of Rhododendrum. rett, and Alarylin Tubbs (top row). STATE FEDERATION OF PENNSYL LOIS DURAND HALL VANIA WOAIEN at Lake Forest, and a few Gamma Phis in presented a scholarship to Reva Lincoln the foreground. of Alpha Upsilon. Reva is secretary of both cabinet and executive committee of JUNIOR PROM Penn State Christian .Association, is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha for the girls at University of Texas is Pi, and Ellen H. Richards Club. great fun. Here is Alpha Zeta. ^Top row, left to right: Jane Humphrys, Alpha Kappa; Catherine Moore, Alpha Theta; Clay Hoffer, Epsilon. Third row: Maxine Clough, Alpha Delta. Second row: Jane Briggs, Gamma; Alarie Wurtenberger, Alpha Nu ; Jean O'Connor, Gamma. Bottom row: Eleanor Thompson, Alpha Psi ; Jeanne Smith-Willd, Eta ; Alarian Lane, Alpha Psi. Nu. Bo�o� r�: J�<,,,h Gage, D.l.a; Katherine HuVlIn* Alpl^'lVsiSrS ^^S; ^l* Mu �l'Top row, left to right: Roberta Huston, Alpha Delta; Ruth Buchman, Alpha ; Beverly Wertz, Omega. Center: Janie Kuhn, Annajane Hover, and Mary Chakeres, Alpha Nu. Bottom row: Gertrude Powers, Alpha Omicron; Hazel Fisher, Alpha Psi; Charlotte Hamilton, Beta; Inez AlacGillivray, .Mpha Gamma. e,Top row: Jean Sigmond, Omega; Mershon Kessler, Alpha Chi; Bette Weller, Alpha Eta Center roiv: Dorothy Haley, Omega; Helen Siegmann, Alpha Sigma; Alary Janet' MacDonald Omega. Bottom rozv: Evelyn Harding, Alpha Eta; Marjorie Wilkinson, .Alpha Eta; Lois Blet scher, Alpha Eta. CTop row, left to right: Lorraine Graham, Alpha Upsilon; Dorothea Ruth, .Alpha I'psilon; Eleanor Doan, .Alpha Gamma. Center row: Alary Lambie, Beta; Alary Corecco, Alpha Gamma; Rosalie Stewart, Alpha Pi. Bottom row: Reva Lincoln, Alpha Upsilon; Jean Robinson, Omicron; Arabel Walter, Alpha Upsilon. ia:gi0iis�ZUS'^^''~^iiM0''i

CTop: Pioneer Day. third row, icjl to right: Jane Duval, Theta; Educational Chain Gang; Nita Legon and Frances Moreland, Alpha Chi. Second row: Seniors of Alpha Mu; Freshmen of Alpha Mu. Bottom row: Lois Durand Hall and a few Gamma Phis; Junior Prom. In Memoriam

Willena Mae MofFatt Currie, Alpha Alpha

is mourning the loss tumn of her first year at college Billie TORONTOof Willena Mae Moffatt Currie was pledged to Ciamma Phi Beta and who died in Rochester on April was an enthusiastic worker. 2i. Our deepest sympathy is with her After graduation, Billie studied in mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Mof the Fifth Avenue Hospital in New ^'ork, and upon the completion of her course was appointed assistant dietitian there. After a very short time, however, she was chosen by Mrs. Wheeler of New York to be her dietitian. Later Billie returned to Toronto and was given the responsibility of organizing and equipping the dining-room at the Canada Permanent Trust Company where she remained in charge for over a year. Then came Billie's wedding, a prelude to five very happy years, for she found with Bruce Currie perfect companion ship and love. She found Gamnia Phis in Buffalo and with Lucille Miller Winkler was largely responsible for the formation of the Buffalo Association.

In ( )ctol)cr of 1935 Bruce was moved to Rochester and there this s])ring after fatt of Toronto, and her husband, Mr. an illness of five weeks, Pjillie died. She Bruce Currie of Rochester. was thirty-one years old and had, as it P>illie entered the LIniversity of To seemed, everything in life for which to ronto in 1923 and was one of five stu live. Taken from us in the very prime dents in the first class of the Pass of her life, she will live in our memories, Household Science Course. She had a ever young and vibrant, with a sjjarkle quick and active intelligence, and in her dark eyes and a smile on her after four successful years graduated lips. We have lost a very dear friend, in 1927 with high standing. In the au but we have a very precious memory. Edit rials

CONVENTION To the retiring officers who have served so and we all No convention, with the exception of long faithfully, extend our to the fiftieth anniversary, has been so deepest appreciation; those who soon will assume the inter beautifully managed, so very distinc national we our tive, and so near to perfection as our responsibilities, pledge and thirty-ninth gathering at Victoria. unswerving loyalty cooperation. Added to the fact that Victoria is one WHISPERING CAMPAIGN of the most beautiful and most atmos pheric spots in the world, the spirit and "The chapter on this campus is real hospitality of the northwest is unsur ly the very best chapter in the sorority." passed, and the charm of the Canadian "Of course, the girls here are lovely " girls is beyond expression. Every de �but�nationally� tail of programme, of business session, "You don't want to be just a legacy, of social event was carefully planned do you?" and executed ; each day brought fortli "Wouldn't you rather join a group some special courtesy and considera that really wants you than to go into a tion ; no delegate, no guest at any time crowd just because your relatives be was apart from the personal attention long to it?" of our hostesses. Province Six has gone "Aren't you considering national on record as evolving a memorable con standing?" vention with Doris Shorney and Helen "Our sorority is one of the Big Four Carpenter Gorrill as ideal and efficient (or Six or whatever it may be !)." chairmen, and Florence Allebaugh "Surely you don't want to join a Mathieson as a delightful province group that isn't nationally known and hostess. nationally strong." Doubtless the outstanding feature The Whispering Campaign is on� and definite value of this 1936 gather and Rushing Season is here ! Innuendos ing was the indescribable understanding are in the air�remarks have a double of internationalism. From that fir.st meaning�the matter of national stand evening when the crossed flags symbol ing is tossed here and there and every ized the union of Canada and the States, where ; vague allusions to the rival's a fine camaraderie existed and most inferiority are cleverly handled, and splendid and lasting friendships were oftentimes the unsuspecting freshman formed. The granting of a charter to listens, wavers and yields. Fortunately, another Canadian group brought uni in these sophisticated days, many a versal and enthusiastic comment. Mav freshman is wi.se and calculating. She is there be more to follow ! clever enough to know that no one ever 254 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA knocks a weak sorority, she is aware of Sane rushing oftentimes consists the fact that the utterance of derogatory more of what is not said than of what remarks concerning another organiza is said. The whisper may become a tion is not according to sorority eti boomerang. quette ; she wonders how one group can know all about the other chapters of the SAN DIEGO rival group and can talk so freely of its personnel and personality. And she Trifles have tottered temples, we are weighs, balances, and decides in a sane told ; on the other hand, trifles may re and quiet way. sult in temples. Not that we would Hold your heads high. Gamma Phis ! designate San Diego and San Diego's You are leaders on your respective cam activities as trifles; but because the as puses; your sorority is fundamentally sociation is small and the membership strong, financially sound, and idealisti more or less temporary, the group cally inspiring; your alumnse are social achievement becomes mammoth, far- ly and intellectually prominent; your reaching, and outstanding. And this past achievements have been worthy isn't the first time that the association ones ; your present endeavors are splen has made a fine contribution to the didly constructive and altruistic; you camp in addition to meeting other so have proved without a doubt that Gam rority needs. San Diego is a fine ex ma Phi Beta exists for more than the ample for passive groups who lack mere perpetuation of itself. initiative.

Announceme nts

The December Crescent will con and King Edward VIII which appeared tain letters from COLLEGE CHAP in the May Crescent. TERS ONLY. The editor asks that If members of Gamina Phi Beta only photographs of those who have any are planning to attend the conference been definitely prominent and who have of the National Council for Teachers acquired definite scholastic and social of English, which will be held in Bos prominence be sent for the Pictorial. ton in November are asked � 1936, they Also that there be no request save for to communicate with Miss � Dorothy a very good reason for the return of Bullock, 282 Dartmouth Street, tele the photograph. phone Commonwealth 9586 either be The editor acknowledges with grati fore or after their arrival in Boston. tude and appreciation the friendliness Miss Bullock also may be reached at the and courtesy of Mrs. W. F. Hall, editor Boston University College of Business of the Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly in Administration, 525 Boylston Street, the loan of the cuts of King George V telephone Kenmore 8810. What the Alumnae Chapters Are Doing

Ann Arbor Alembers of other chapters present who as members of our alumnse chapter have come to Another Splendid Reunion seem like Beta sisters, were Eleanor Sheldon Myers, Kappa '04, Maude H. Wallace, Kappa Looking forward from last winter, and now '04, Alildred Frick Sergeant, Epsilon '22, Helen backward, our chief interest has centered upon Sellers Gamma Freda our Biennial Reunion. Winnacker, '28, Keubler, and Mrs. David Smith, Epsilon '03. Our local paper gave us generous space, and As items of news from alumnas we have : we took that opportunity to record the accomp Mrs. Alfred Fisher of New Jersey (Pauline lishments of our international camps, items Benedict) published her first book. International about our scholarships, and notes on recent at Honeymoon, last November; Mrs. Robert Fitz- tainments of alumnae of our chapter. p-erald (Alice Wieber '16) of Wisconsin has Our Biennial Reunion fell twenty-first upon been elected president of the Women's Auxili May 2, with a business meeting at the chapter ary to the American Medical Association; Mrs. where we had the of the Board house, reports W. G. Kirchner (Alarjorie Rosing '04), after of Directors ; a luncheon at the Alichigan years of graduate work in the Universities of our Women's Club House, League, University Berlin, Copenhagen, and Chicago, has been which is still new enough for us to appreciate made president of the St. Louis Auxiliary to its need and its and a tea for a fully beauty; the Medical Society and has recently contrib final visit at the chapter house. Alice Camerer uted an article on microchemistry of plant to us at the luncheon. Wc had Minnie spoke stomata to the Zeitschrift der Deutschen Bo Hamilton Grosvenor, a charter member, with tanischen Gesellschaft and numerous articles to us. She is still active in the City Department the new Students Reference Encyclopedia. Frill of Recreation in Detroit, as supervisor of school Beckwith '94 went to Detroit for the past winter gardens. Winifred Smeaton, lately returned to pursue work in book-binding and pottery. from researches in anthropology and ethnology, She came back for an alumnse supper held at carried on in the region of Bagdad, for the Gretchen Wolover's house ; Caroline Colver Field Museum, gave us an intimate view of her Potter came over from Lansing and Ruth life there. We had the films of the camp pic Smith, Epsilon '03, and Winifred Smeaton were our interest in that tures, certainly quickening also guests that evening. We welcomed back Those who attended the Reunion were : project. Helen Sellars Winnacker, Gamma '28, after 188.S, Minnie Hamilton Grosvenor (charter missing one meeting to celebrate the arrival of member); 1886, -Satie Satterthwaite Leslie; a new baby. We regret that she is going to Mabel Randall; Durfee 1889, 1893, Augusta Lincoln, Nebraska, where Air. Winnacker has Alaude Bedell Sherwood : 1895. Flinterman, accepted a position. Grace Anderson, Rose Anderson; 1896. Edith All is quiet at present ; we with new M. Grace hope, Kimball, Collins Breakey ; 1900, Caro energies storing for the fall. line Colver Potter ; 1902, Alabelle Leonard Grace Collins Douglas; 1904, Sarah Hardy Adams; 1908, Breakey, Beta Kathleen Cutting Wagner ; 1909, Alargaret Deaths Lydecker Wolaver, Paula Henza, Alelinda Kinyon Stevens; 1910, Emily Ely Abbott; 1913, In February, Howard Bement, head of the Asheville North Erna George Cope ; 1914, Mary Grosvenor School, Carolina, and well- Gage; 191S, Evelyn Roehm May, Alarie known educator, husband of Alargaret Douglas Brooks; 1916, Helen Tuthill Pulford; 1917, Bement, Beta '97. Ethel Marshall Newland. Hester Cooper AIc- This past month (July) Theodore H. Hinch in Crillis ; 1918, Pansy Blake, Lynda Eberbach ; man, prominent engineer Detroit, husband 1924, Virginia Tanner Spurrier, Winifred of Emma Balentine Hinchman, Beta '91. Smeaton; 1926, Florence Pittelco Davenport; 1929, Alice Bourquin, Mary Watson Taylor, Births Laura Robertson To Jocelyn ; 1931, Delphine John Alary Elizabeth Gall, in April, a son, son Andrews, Alary Anne Jocelyn Gordon ; Charles Peter. 1933, Laura Finley, Carol Savery, Elizabeth To Helen Bush Mille, in April, a daughter, Dusseau. Jane McCreedy Bannash ; 1935, Janet Aime Marie. 'Wray, Alary Savage, Mary Earnshaw, Virginia To Dorothy Sanders Lockwood, in October, Hugg Starkweather, Alarian Ovaitt, Elizabeth a daughter. 1937. Elizabeth Ebersbach To Al^cOmber; Smith, Dorothy Bishop Reynolds, in April, a Virginia .Allmand. daughter, Judith. 256 THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI RETA

Baltimore her home on the Alagothy River for a picnic supper. This is an event looked forward to most Does "Different" 'Things eagerly, for a swim and a trip on Dr. West- cott's yacht are always included and most thor decided last to do Baltimore alumna spring oughly enjoyed. A number of the undergradu that were "different." We began by in things ates who live in Baltimore joined us and of all the sorority alumnae viting representatives brought with them girls who are registered for the members of the groups in Baltimore and Goucher this fall. of Gamma Phi to an open meet college chapter The past year has been an interesting one. held in the Zeta rooms. Our ing guest speaker We have had a number of Gamma Phis from was Dr. Eleanor of Fine Spencer, professor other places join our group, and we always Arts at who talked in a most inter Goucher, welcome new members and guests. Our under some of modern art. Wc esting way on phases takings have had the cooperation of the mem served refreshments to our guests and enjoyed bers, and we believe that our organization is of whom the meeting with other Greeks, many being strengthened continually. are our friends. AIary Thomas McCurley, Zc!a A number of us, in fact two t;ibles full, met these same Greeks at the city-wide Panhellenic Engagonents Baltimore banquet held soon afterwards. The Charlotte Bush, Zeta '27, has announced her Panhellenic is a in creating doing good job engagement to Air. John Noyes Failing of De the alum more friendly interest among sorority troit. The wedding will be in September. and the members are in nae, cooperating giving Ruth Baird, Zeta '31, has announced her en a to Goucher College. scholarship gagement to Dr. Everett D. Hawkins, a mem the .Another very pleasant happening during ber of the faculty of Mount Holyoke. spring was our trip to Washington when we were the guests of the Washingtion Associa Weddings tion, for supper at the home of Edna Buhrer. On February 15, 1936, Alary White Chandler, for this were so numerous Acceptances party Zeta '30, to Mr. Frederick .Stanley Frie

Many of the alumnae have given parties at all directions, and when hot weather causes the their homes recently, at which the guests have correspondent to concentrate more on vacation been charged admission ; and this money has plans than on Gamma Phi activities of the been turned over to the house fund. Of course, past few months, seems quite a large order, but the money thus raised has been comparatively thinking back to February 15, (there was no negligible ; but then, mighty oaks from little complaining about the heat then!) Boston acorns grow. Nevertheless, the parties have alumnae met at the sorority house, 131 Com been well attended and quite entertaining. monwealth .Avenue, at two in the afternoon to Last April we organized a Garden Club. The start knitting squares for an afghan for the club meets once a month at the home of one Virginia camp. The assortment of yarns and of the members, and Beth Hoyt Fitzgerald, knitting needles which were produced made our gardening expert, takes charge of the meet one wonder just what the finished product ing and gives us an interesting and instructive might be, but it turned out very well, thanks to talk, after which we have an open discussion. Frieda Eaton and Ruth Baker who eventually The club has proved to be quite a benefit to us collected the squares and put them all together. wives who can't get our husbands to do any Tea was served at four. work in the garden. On Saturday, Alarch 21, Ruth Tobey Lind One of the most interesting recent affairs quist entertained the alumna at bridge and tea of the alumnae chapter was the movie party at her home in West Aledford. given at the chapter house. The movies shown On Saturday, April 25. the annual spring had been taken by Alarjorie Bridges Farquhar luncheon was held at the Gingerbread Club in and Hestor Robinson, members of the Sierra Boston. Elizabeth Alacy Kauffman came from Club, and very vividly showed the audience Portland, Alaine, to be the toastmistress. and it the ups and downs of mountain climbing. The seemed like old times to have Betty with us two amateur photographers have the unusual again. Emma Lowd, one of our charter mem distinction of being the first humans ever to bers was present and spoke a few words of ascend the precipitous Cathedral Spires in greeting. We missed Alary Wellington, who Yosemite Valley. was unable to be with us on account of illness, Elinor AIoskowitz, Eta but everyone there joined in writing a "round robin" letter, which was sent to her with the Engagements best wishes of all. Gladys Alorland, whose pro fession is Dixie Weber, '35, to Mr. Jack Dupre Angel dramatic coaching, gave several read which were much and man, a graduate of N. Y. Military Academv ings very enjoyed ap and the University of California, announced preciated, and Isabelle Harper gave a report of last April. the new sorority house. A sale at Helen Warner, '35, to Mr. Thomas Elston, penny Gladys Gingman's in Wollas ton on announced at the Senior breakfast in Alay. Saturday, Alay 16, added to our treas ury, and after the sale we were all entertained Marriages by Gladys at a delicious supper. During the af ternoon a prospective Gamma Phi came in to On April Dr. Lois to Dr. 15, Brock, '22, Judith Lee Harold G. Watson. call, Dingwall, aged eight months, accompanied by her mother, Olive Prout In April, Jane Farley, 'ii, to Air, Donald Ding wall, and her Airs. Prout. was Nicholson. grandma. Judith the center of and Births certainly attraction, captivated all her Gamma Phi "aunties." To Mr. and Airs. Beattie Douglas (Virginia Saturday, June 20, was the last meeting of in a DeCamp, '31) February, daughter, Jenia the season, and we were all invited to a clam in Carol, February. bake at Dorothy Schober's in Winthrop. The To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins Joseph (Jean day turned out to be perfect, and everyone on a Robert Boegcl, '29), February 25, son, enjoyed spending so many hours on the beach Boegel. with the lovely view of the ocean. A card from To Mr. and Airs. George Dane (Yvonne Mabel Fitz sent regrets that she could not be in a Deborah. Harley, '29), Alarch, daughter, with us, as she was sailing that day to spend To Air. and Airs. Humphrey Hyde Chick the summer in England. (Beverly Durbrow, 'ii), on April 8, a son, Roslyn Victoria. Isabelle S. Harper, Delta To Air. and Mrs. Robert C. Swain (Frances Births Johnson, '30), in April, a daughter, Nancy. To Air. and Airs. Thomas Nock (Alorna To Air. and Airs. Ernest G. .Angevine (Helen Scott, 'ii), on Alay 5. a son, Thomas Naismith. Crosbv, Delta '25), on June 9, 1936, a daughter, To Mr. and Airs. Roodhouse (Alarjorie Helen. Boeckmann), in July, a son, John Edwin. Marriages On October 4, 1935 in New York Boston City, Martha Thresher (Delta) to Mr. C. B. Hough. Mr. and Airs. are in Annual Spring Luncheon a Success Hough living Philadelphia. On June 27, 1936, at Lynn. Frances Virginia To write a Crescent letter in the middle of Annis, Delta '32, to Air. Wilbur Chapman July, when Boston alumnse are scattered in Irving. 258 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

Deaths Barbara Knipp had expected to be a member On February 16, 1936 at Quincy, Annie W. of Mrs. Greene's party in Europe this summer Hardwick, mother of Katherine D. Hardwick but since her brother, Julian, was returning and Dr. Rachel L. Hardwick, both members of home for the summer from a year's graduate Delta. study in physics in Europe, Barbara decided On February 23, 1936 at New Bedford, to remain here to visit with him. She did have Laurence D. Chapman, husband of Sylvia Ball a wonderful trip through the East early in the summer and this fall will continue her Chapman, a member of Delta. studies in architecture. Champaign-Urbana Jean Robinson, who was elected president of Women's League this spring, was awarded the Europe Calls Many Danforth summer traveling fellowship in home economics which was granted this year for the The alumnas and active chapters are delighted first time. It begins July 20 and continues for that Lita Bane, an Omicron Gamma Phi, is to four weeks, including stops at various young return to us this fall as head of the Department camps the middle west. of Home Economics. Miss Bane is now in people's throughout Omicron alumnae had the privilege of initiat Washington, D.C, serving as collaborator in Ann who was parent education for the National Council of ing Virginia Brubaker, formerly an Initiation services were Parent Education in the United States Depart Omicron pledge. held at the house on June 3, 1936, when ment of Agriculture. She is a well-known au chapter Webster thority in home economics, educator, and writer. June Vierheller, Grove, Alissouri, Elizabeth Hutchi Her experience has been varied. In 1912 she Florence Hanson, Kilmette, Sue received her bachelor's de,gree from this Uni son, Chicago, Josephine Miller, Chicago, versity; in 1919, her master's degree from the Haussler Orr, Centralia, Helen Novak, Chicago, the active University of Chicago; and in 1925-26, contin and Ruth Urie. Elgin, of chapter were also initiated. ued her graduate work at the University of Chicago and Columbia University. She served Several weddings of interest to Gamma Phis as Assistant Professor of Home Economics at in this area have occurred. Catherine Callen Washington State College, Pullman, from 1914- was married June 14 in Detroit to Mr. W. a of the Uni 17. From 1918-23 she was a member of the Davidson Harbaugh, graduate of Martha Callen was her University staff, serving as Assistant State versity Michigan, Leader of Home Economics Extension from sister's attetjdant. For their wedding trip they 1918-20, and State Leader from 1920-23. After went to the Kiwanis International Convention at where later in the week leaving the University, she served as Executive Washington, D.C, Secretary of the American Home Economics Professor C. C Callen was elected international Kiwanis The will live at Association for two years, and for the next president. Harbaughs 1530 Seward Detroit. ft)ur years, was on the staff of the University Avenue, of Wisconsin. In 1929 she became Associate Three other weddings of Omicron interest Editor of the Ladies Home Journal. She has were those of Mary Keith to Mr, Claud E. Mil been president of the American Home Econom ler, on June 14, at the home of Mary's grand ics Association. Since she is a charter member mother in Peoria, and of Irma Van Buskirk to of Omicron, she will be a welcome addition to Reverend Robert Balduf, which occurred July 7 at Elmhurst. Both of these were the local alumnae group. weddings attended a number of our Omicron mem It seems as if many thoughts have turned by toward liuropc this summer. Mrs. Greene is bers. Announcement has recently been made of the Mr. conducting a tour for a group of nine Omicron marriage of Kay Graumeter, 'ii, and girls, including Frances Pride, Lucille Alathes- Walter G. Herschboch, 'ii. in .Aurora on June ius, Virginia Rech, Adelaide Dadant, Louise 20. They will live in Joliet where he is assistant Miller, and Peggy Smith. Jennis Berry, who prosecuting attorney of Will County. is in charge of student dramatics at the Pres Professor and Airs. W. H. Rayner arc here byterian Foundation in Champaign, left July in Urbana during the summer session but make 8 on the Holland-American steamer. States frequent visits to their summer cottage at Lake man, for a European tour. She will spend some Geneva, Wisconsin. Alargaret Rayner is enter time in England before going to the Continent. ing the University this fall as are two town Professor and Airs. J. AI. Mathews and daugh Gamma Phi sisters�Janet Scovill (sister of ter, June, are spending two months in England. Mary Jo Scovill) and Patsy Bilsborrow (sister They will return late in August on the Queen of Betty Bilsborrow Carey). Mary. Flora Hottes, '18, who is in charge of Jean Ranger, 'i7, president, represented the children's library in Kenosha. Wisconsin, Omicron at the convention in Victoria, British is spending the summer in the British Isles. Columbia. Phyllis Armstrong, '38, and Alarian Airs. Ida AI. Staehle, who has often spent Kaesar, '37, accompanied her. Omicron was her summers in Europe conducting tours, is proud to have one of her alumnae members, spending this summer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Frankie Holton Burke of Vancouver, as the at the home of Flora Hottes. Everyone has banquet chairman for the convention. enjoyed having Airs. Staehle's granddaughter, And last but of far greater importance, is Dorothy Underwood, a member of Omicron, the latest word from Airs. AIoss. I saw her and they look forward to her return this fall today and she wished me to tell all Gamma from her home in Pennsylvania. Phis that she is improving. Tomorrow she THE CRESCE.MT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 259 leaves with her daughter, Mrs. Wiley, for Elk Wisconsin, on January 11. Mr. and Airs. Fraw hart, Indiana, where she will spend the rest ley are living in Evanston. of the summer. Her spirit and unwavering de Dorothy Engquist (Epsilon) to Air. Roland termination during her long, serious illness have Alackwitz, Phi Delta Theta, at Northwestern, been truly inspirational to all of us. on April 18. Air. and Airs. Alackwitz are living Beatrice S. Simmons, Omicron in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jane Daniels (Epsilon) to Air. .Arthur Clark Smith, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, at Northwestern, in Chicago on Alay 2. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are living Evanston. Nine Chicago Groups for Alice Ann Tones (Epsilon) to Mr. Benjamin Spring brought around election time with some Franklin Becker, Jr., on May 9. Air. and Mrs. new and some of the old officers; they are: Becker will live in Evanston. Mrs. Pat Moses Smith (Lucie Grace Moses, Laura Clark (Epsilon) to Mr. Douglas Rey Epsilon), president; Airs. Floyd Treat (Agnes bold, Sigma Nu, Cornell, on May 2, in Wichita, Bohmbach, Kappa), vice-president; Mrs. Theo Kansas. Mr. and Airs. Reybold are planning to dore Riddiford (Aluriel Harris, Alpha Psi), live in Evanston. recording secretary; Mrs. Francis Brown Births (Dean Lombard, Lambda), corresponding sec To Air. and Airs. Douglas Alanuel, twins, a Mrs. Stuart K. chairman of the retary; Fox, and Mrs. Hubert L. boy girl. rushing committee; Hardy, To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Thoelecke (Zita chairman social service committee ; Mrs. John Pi) a son, Louis William, on Decem chairman of committee Airs. Mullaly, Kirby, publicity ; ber 28. Tom Leeming, Panhellenic delegate; Mrs. Stephen Truesdel, chairman of the Expansion Cleveland Committee. The officers and chairman of each of Chi Eighty Members on the Roll cago's nine alumnse groups meet the last Wednesday of each month in Mandels Tea Somehow we hadn't realized, until we suddenly Room. faced facts at the last meeting of the year at Pat Moses Smith is fired with enthusiasm the lovely home of Alary Lyons Dibble, what a it had been for the Cleveland at the way the Chicago alumnae are responding good year chap with magazine subscriptions. ter. Over members on the at least The annual spring luncheon was held on May ei,ghty roll, half of them in the 23 at the lovely Epsilon house, the seniors of actively participating activities. A comfortably Epsilon and Alpha Psi sharing honors as guests group's treasury of our to convention. of the alumnae. Eighty-four alumnse were pres capable sending delegate .A fall lined up, and ent. Barbara Baker, Epsilon senior, gave a program already tangibly A better with glowing account of what her class had done on looking very lively. relationship state and than ever before. A the campus. Ellen Erickson, Alpha Psi senior, college groups summer role to fill in told us about the Lake Forest senior activities lining up good pledge material for our Ohio chapters. A during the past year. Pat Moses Smith spoke college cameraderie in the that like a in behalf of the Chicago alumnas chapter urging group pulled magnet. the senior girls to join the alumnae groups with Look back on how we raised convention ex in the year. Dean Brown told of the newly penses of our to last formed west suburban group. delegate convention, April. Leasin.g a vacant store in a lively but poor dis Each group chairman brousht the money her trict of Cleveland, Gamma Phis went behind group had raised for the Camp Fund. This the counter and all of does not mean the groups have been idle this shylocked seventy-five dollars out of a sale that had drained � rummage year far from it. Twenty-five seersucker play the attics and chests of most of our suits have been cut out and made for the chil eighty members of everything from fringed tidies to dren at camp. Many of the groups have been last year's organdy dance frock. It would have making afghans also for the camps. done many a husband ,good to see his wife No business was taken up at the luncheon : bargaining off a counterful of his old shorts everyone was busy greeting old friends and and neckties in the cause of Gamma Phi ! new ones.

making � June and the final at Mrs. Dean Brown, Lambda luncheon-meeting Dibble's Lakewood home. Everyone contributed to a shower in behalf of our Engagements camp Cape Henry, Virginia, site, and I bet we had as much fun Helen Harlan (Epsilon) to Mr. Hans Wulf. opening the harmonicas and aprons and jump Anita Forch to Air. Forest (Epsilon) ropes and marbles as if it were our own Bon Northwestern and Harvard. Woods, University Voyage ! This is the Alary Lyons Dibble, bv the way, who represented our group at Van Marriages couver, and who took along her daughters, Alargaret Daly (Gamma) to Air. Gerhart Alice and Jane, to help her get the most out Wichura. of the trip. They drove across from Cleveland, Alarshall to Dorothy ( Gamma) Air. Stephen and dipped into most of the scenic spots en J. Frawley, Delta Upsilon, at University of route. 260 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

An extra-curricular social event came late in ability, was chosen Beauty Queen at the annual June, when the group had a mixed beach party All-College Ball. Three seniors, Betty Predo- out at the summer home of Ruth Hubley Thay vitch, Roberta Winter, and Lois Alay Lear. er on Lake Erie. were elected to membership in Delta Epsilon, Here are the new officers who will guide national scientific fraternity. Cleveland through ne.xt year's activities: presi Initiation was held in the spring and seven dent, Dorothea Gilbert Peirce (Mrs. Louis S.) ; new members were welcomed into the chapter vice-president, Alarjorie Myers Weaver (Mrs. at a banquet immediately following the beauti Edward R.) ; treasurer, Ruth Hier; recording ful ceremony at Shove Chapel. secretary and rush chairman, Lois Altman ; Summer has found the alumnae chapter as corresponding secretary, Ruth Hubley Thayer busy as ever. Our June meeting was a delight (Mrs. Edwin F.) ; expansion chairman, Paul ful luncheon at the home of Lucy Lennox to ine Adams Drake (Mrs. M. L.) ; coordinator welcome the seven graduating seniors. In July in Ohio, Mary Lyons Dibble (Mrs. C. C.) ; a tea for patronesses and visiting Gamma Phis publicity chairman, Ellen Janes. was given at the home of Laura Eloise Lilley, During this summer, we are investigating and our August meeting is planned as a picnic. and rushing likely Cleveland girls in behalf of .September will find us settling down to more some of the Ohio colleges. Most of these par formal meetings and the-heart-in-the-mouth ties are small, intimate affairs in private homes. business of rushing. We will probably hold one bi.g party in the We wish all the Gamma Phis could drop in grand manner just before these girls take them on us and take part in the grand winter we selves off to their chosen colleges. are to have. Since they can't we'll write all Once again this fall we shall be selling tickets about it in our next letter to the Crescent. for the Wings of Adventure series of lectures Hermine Bybee, Phi sponsored by the Panhellenic Association in Alpha Cleveland and the local Y.W.C.A. Since out of every three dollar course ticket sold, the alum Denver nae group gets two and a quarter, this represents once again an opportunity to get the chapter on Groups Flourish a solvent basis with a flourish at the beginninff The spring and summer parties of this year of the year. Last year it saved our lives and have been ones of tense activity as far as the made us all feel affluent. It positively probably alumnae chapter of Denver is concerned. De will again this year. ciding that the did not afford Ruth Hubley Thayer monthly meetings enough time for the Gamma Phi alums to be together, the divided into smaller Marriages chapter groups according to the years they were in col In 1936, Elizabeth Curtiss July (Ohio Wesley lege, and these compact organizations meet an) to Mr. John Wesley Robbins, Jr. once or twice a month. Of course, the older In June 1936, Wes Alarjorie Alcyers (Ohio ones quite put the younger ones to shame by leyan) to Mr. Edward R. Weaver. the former's diligent work on camp suits. Their enthusiasm even into Alothers' Births spread the Club, and the mothers pulled to a startling finish after To Sara Luce Smith (Airs. Roy Harmon, having completed fifteen of the suits in record Jr.), a son. time. The groups, composed of younger alum nae, have a wonderful time Colorado perfectly doing Springs nothing at all but talking and knitting, and we even have of one Attractive Yearbook evidence so-called meeting that spent a good part of the evening exploring The Colorado Springs chapter has an added a new monkey island in City Park. and impetus enthusiasm, thanks to the new But to prove that frivolity rules but occa back to us from ideas brought convention by sionally, this chapter has started already on its Lucy Lennox and Bertha Wear. We hope to Needlework Guild crusade. This is a movement make this the most interesting year yet. Vera which is supported quite well by Denver Gam Hebert, our new president, has prepared a year ma Phis, and proof may be seen in their ad book enclosing within its brown and mode cov vance cooperation. ers the most exciting vista of book reports, It seems that scarcely have the doors of lectures, and parties to raise our Gamma Phi spring rushing closed when the gateway to fall interest to its highest pitch. rushing looms before us. The first big rush Alpha Phi has brought a measure of reflected party that Theta will have will be the tradi to us with glory its very excellent showing on tional alumns party. This year we hope to give the Colorado College campus this year. Mary the actives a lovely buffet supper and garden Ella Gilmore will edit The Nugget, college party for their rushees, for we feel that a good while yearbook, Ruth Alartin carries the honor start goes a long way in a rush season. Jean of being president of the Associated Women nette Edwards has headed a new rush inno

As � Students. .Sponsor Captain, Doris Shock vation namely, a rush school, which is eagerly has the responsibility of introducing freshman attended by all the rushers, and where accurate girls to colle.ge life. Frances Weber, who has and detailed instructions for calling, teas, etc., already made herself known by her dramatic are given. THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 261

Many and joyous will be the "Oh's" and B.C. Upon her return in July, Airs. Powers re "Ah's" when the Theta Lodge is opened this counted vividly her experiences for the enter which took fall. For unbeknownst to many, the House tainment of the annual picnic party of Board has painted and plastered and given the place this year at the Cormorant Lake home our house a new personality. And speaking of new Irene Carpenter Tainter. Antoinette Birch, personalities, both the active and alumnae chap president's charming daughter, who has just a ters welcome with warm hearts and open arms graduated from Northwestern and who was the new house mother, Mrs. Guy from New delegate from her own chapter to Victoria, was Hampshire. We hope that she will learn to one of a number of guests present^ at the pic of the love the chapters, both young and old, and we nic. She also gave us her impressions think she will. convention. Antoinette will be in Fargo during Jean Jolliffe, Theta the autumn and will be a welcome addition to our alumnae group. Engagements Virginia Lovell Haggart, Gamma Martha Lee Moore, '37, to Mr. Charles Mead (Beta Theta Pi), University of Denver. Marriages Lucille Schmidt, '39, to Mr. Louis Bansbach Lois Alinard, '32, to Air. Pius Hosteller. At (.Sigma Nu), Stanford. home Ames, Iowa. Betty Baker, '36, to Mr. Thomas Brunjes Elva Eklund, '34, to Mr. Stanley Thompson. (Kappa Sigma), University of Denver. At home, Duluth, Minnesota. Jean Pote, 'ii, to Mr. John Bowman. At Marriages home. East Orange, N.J. Barbara Mulvihill, '36, to Mr. Mervin Cham pion (Kappa Sigma), University of Denver. Births Barbara to Mr. Richard Simon Bayliss. '32, To Helen Lindquist Jenkins of Minneapolis, (Lambda Chi Alpha), University of Denver. a so.n. Carolyn Thomas, '33, to Mr. Fredrich W. To Alargaret Donovan Herland of Evanston, Harding (Sigma Phi Epsilon), Stanford. a son. Virginia Aicher. '37, to Mr. David Green To Helen Berquist Person of Fargo, a (Beta Theta Pi). University of Denver. dau.ghter. On August II Joan Howard, '33, to Mr. Wal ter VanLaw Jones, Beta Theta Pi, University Iowa of Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will reside in City Houston, Texas. Seven Groups of Four Each Births Iowa City alumnae are as faithful as ever de To Air. and Mrs. Robert Dean Rose (Louise spite the extremes in temperature experienced on a Robert Jolitz, Theta), June 20, 1936, son, since the letter. Our Charles Rose. January supper meetings, the first Wednesday of the month, have become an institution. The chapter is large enough to Fargo divide into about seven groups of four each. Next Year's Plans Already Formulated Every group takes care of one month's meetine and supper. All are in the homes of our alumnae On February 6 celebrated the anniver Fargo with the exception of the annual buffet supper sary of the founding of Alpha Omicron with at the chapter house with the active chapter. a luncheon. There was interest be exceptional On a sub-zero day in February we enter cause this was the occasion for drawing the lot tained the mothers of Gamma Phis living in and tickets to select the winner of the hand tery near Iowa City at a Kensington and tea at the knitted suit. The lottery proved popular and home of Grace Geyer Sayre. The Senior was to the alumnas and this profitable group Breakfast was held the first Sunday in Alay means of raising money will be used again this at Georgia Smith Maxwell's hilltop home, when fall. fourteen seniors became alumnse members, two Shortly before graduation, the alumnae enter of them Phi Beta Kappas. On Alay 17 the tained the active in honor of the de chapter active and alumnse chapters gave a farewell tea seniors with a held at parting picnic Shirley for Mrs. Crabbe who has been a faithful moth Well's home. er to the girls for nine years. Our new house June 30 Alagdalena Carpenter Birch, our mother, Mrs. Nina Jasmine, has had excellent new alumnae capable president, entertained the training on the Ames campus, and since Easter incoming officers at her Lake Melissa summer has been with the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity home. Plans for the approaching year were at Iowa City. formulated. Lorraine Pollock a Bingman, Gertrude Shell Miner, Omega, is our new founder of the local Sigma Thetr., which be alumnae president. came Gamina Phi Beta, and also a Gamma Phi We enjoyed having Helaine Lintleman. at was a from Texas at Airs. Aladison, guest Alpha, as a member during the past year and Birch's home. we are sorry to lose one of our staunchest Rho At this same time Katherine Eddy Powers alumnas, Helene Blattner of the Speech Depart was the alumnas representing chapter at the ment. She is taking a new position this Septem colorful International Convention enjoyed in ber at Russell Sage School for Girls at Troy, the distinctive English atmosphere of Victoria, New York. 262 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

During July a number of us met at a lunch in to you�so please forgive me this time for eon for our past member Marion Lyon Schwob, being informal and extremely chatty. who spent the summer in Iowa. She is now head First of all, Aladison has elected new officers of physical education in San Diego State Col �Sally Chickering Reynolds, president; Mary lege, .San Diego, California. Margaret Harris Murphy, vice-president ; In May, Grace Geyer Sayre and I visited Genevieve Sylvester Allen, secretary; Marguer in Urbana and renewed old Omicron friend ite Baines Rendall, treasurer ; and Louise C. ships at an alumnae gathering. We also found AIarston, Crescent correspondent (and Madi there two Rho members, Claudia Stone and son publicity agent!). Annette McAIillan Greger. I doubt seriously if you could find an alum Last spring the alumnas chapter in conjunc nae group of its size that has more genuine fun tion with the active chapter compiled a Rho than the Aladison group. Small and constantly Directory of members which was mailed to all fluctuating because of the city's "transient" those persons whose addresses we had. In Sep population due to faculty changes and state tember will be mailed another edition of the capitol jobs, we always seem to be welcoming Rho Newsletter. If you are not receiving these new people and at the same time have a grand editions drop us a line so you can keep in touch monthly reunion with "the steady" members. with your college friends and sisters in Gamma The last two meetings have been held in the Phi Beta. Dorothy C. Doak, Burlington Apart beautiful university Memorial Union building ments, Iowa City, Iowa, has been acting as and have been a bit of change from the cus editor and will appreciate news items or cor tomary gatherin,gs in the homes. rections in addresses. 'Tis spring surely�judging by the news of Katherine Theilen Ruckmick, Omicron romantic interest. Gladys Johnson, 'H, was mar ried February 23 to John Lange, Beta Theta Marriages Pi, University of Wisconsin. Elizabeth Cool, has announced her to On Tune 15, 1936. Erma B. Frick, '31, to Mr. 'ii, engagement James a Theta Chi and Harold Shuppert. Mr. and Mrs. Shuppert are Alontgomery Kelly, Jr., gradu ate of at home at 911 East Washington, Iowa City, Hampton-Sidney college, Hampton, Va., Iowa. and will be married this spring. Dorothy Eng is to married On January 4, 1936, Sue Chase to Air. Vin quist, '31, Evanston, Illinois, be 18 to some Phi Delta Theta from North cent Malloy. Mr. and Mrs. Malloy are at home April at 4 Alelrose Court, Iowa City, Iowa. western (I don't know his name) and her bridesmaids will include Margaret Newman, '31, and Susan Nash Geiger, '31. with a Gamma Phi Kansas matron of honor from Epsilon. Viola Nash, '29, City who was married to Howard Bell last Decem Rushing, the Main Activity ber, is now living in Baraboo and sees quite a bit of Joan Bucholz, '35, who has obtained an Although technically inactive during the sum excellent position in the Baraboo high school. mer months, Kansas City has been anything but Kathryn Smith, '34, and Jerome Femal, Sigma idle. Rushing has been the major activity of Nu, University of Wisconsin, plan to be mar the group and prospects look very promising. ried in the early summer and will live in Lake Already there have been numerous social Alills where Mr. Femal is athletic coach. "Kay" affairs including swimming parties, picnics, and has been teaching mathematics at the university buffet suppers. The first part of .August there and working on her M.S. degree�as has is to be a buffet at one of the Mary supper country Bossort, '35, for her degree in French. Marion clubs. The big party will be the annual K.U.- Twohig, '33, whose engagement to George AI.U. dinner September 1 at the Mission Hills Young, of Country Club. Sigma Chi, University Wisconsin, was announced last is in Two of the members attended the national fall, busily engaged trousseau shopping and her wedding will \>t an convention, Mrs. Alayol Linscott, past president event of social importance sometime and delegate, and Elizabeth AIcDaniel. alternate. during the early summer or fall. At the last meeting of the association held Gamma chapter was delighted to have as a in Alay the newly elected officers took over guest for one night in Alarch, Virginia Shan their duties. Alary Edna Burt is the new presi Theta who is now dent. non, '35, assisting the dean of women. Marguerite Woodworth, Alpha, at Leola AIae Curry Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. Vir ginia was chaperoning the Lawrence A Cappella choir for Madison its Madison concert. During her visit here, she met Audrey Beatty, also from Denver, who was "Informal and Extremely Chatty" just initiated into Gamma. A letter from Marsaret Coolidge, Cam News is around in head� just whirling my bridge, Massachusetts, Gamma '33, says that and I must rid of it. get Being society editor she had a grand visit with Jeane Laing Mc- of the Wisconsin State Journal in Aladison, the Cornochon. in Panama on her recent mid alumn;e chapter took the path of least resist winter cruise. Jeane is "following the fleet" ance and made me the new Crescent corres with her husband, pondent. to the I Up present time, have not Madison alumnae are enjoying a reunion with received any directions for sending the "letter" Julia Hanks Alailer, who, with her two small THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 263

sons, is visiting her father and mother, Ina We have lost two very valuable members J. Hanks of Gamma. Mrs. Hanks, who has been of our chapter recently. Sara Jane Hess McEl ill for the past few months, is slowly recover haney (Omega), our recording secretary, has ing, for which we are all thankful. moved to New York City, and Virginia Vliet Catherine Foster, a Gamma pledge, who will Dalton (Rho), an active worker at our yearly be initiated in the fall, was one of the attend rummage sale, has moved to Pittsburgh. ants to the Queen of the Wisconsin Summer Virginia A. Grady Session Prom. She was one of ten finalists out of a group of fifty contestants. Marriages Louise Marston, Gamma On February 21, 1936, at Chicago, Illinois, Gladys Fuller Johnson, Gamma '33, to Mr. John Marriages Gustav Lange. Air. and Airs. Lange are making (Reported later) their home in Alilwaukee. On April 18, 1936, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Georgianna Jane Atwell, Gamma '34, to Mr. Alfreda Elizabeth Gessner (Alpha Psi) to Mr. Theodore Trubshaw (Alpha Tau Omega) on Milton Erwin Alorgan (Lake Forest College). June 27 at Stevens Point. Charlotte Atwell, On June 27, 1936, at Alilwaukee, Wisconsin, Gamma '36, was maid of honor, and Gail Dono Janet Hoffmann, daughter of Bernice Hunter hue, Gamma '34, was a bridesmaid. Hoffmann, to Air. Emmet Echols. Barbara Desiree Nordberg, Gamma '36, to On August 9, 1936, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. Craig Harlan Mosier (Delta Tau Delta, Dorothy Stein (Alpha Psi) to Mr. Milton University of Iowa) on July 3 in Milwaukee. Hodgkinson of Providence, Rhode Island. Jane Briggs and Jean Skogmo (both of Gamma '38) were bridesmaids, and Betty Olson, Gam ma '35, played the wedding march. Nashville Ruth Kaufmann, Gamma '35, to Mr. Jesse Luncheon for Seniors Was Unique Clinton Davis (Phi Gamma Delta) on June 20 at Sheboygan, where they will make their home. April calls for election of officers for the suc ceeding year and here are the results : Elsie Waller re-elected Eleanor Milwaukee Sharpe, president ; Brown, vice-president ; Alma Dews, recording E. corresponding secre Nightgowns for Camp Children secretary; Mary Oman, tary; and Julia Gibson, treasurer and Crescent Every year the members of the Milwaukee correspondent. The new alumnae at a chapter make nightgowns for the little camp officers entertained the girls. Bernice Hunter Hoffman supervises the bridge party at Mrs. Sharpe's home the last of cutting and distributing of them to all of us, April. One of our guests was Martha Gilbert and we finish them in whatever way we wish. of Chicago Alumnas, who has been making her This year, to add to our interest in the camp home in Nashville since February. children, we sent for the camp movies, and had The annual luncheon for the seniors of the them shown at our evening meeting in April. college chapter was given at Mrs. Brown's Cof We were all very much interested to see just fee Shoppe June 6. It was a very delightful affair how the camps were run and what they were and many of our newly married alums came doing for the children. out of their hiding and joined in the festivities. Another of our annual customs is to have a Place cards were in the shape of diplomas and picnic for our last meeting in June, at the favors were presented the graduates, who were summer home of one of our members. This Margaret Wright, Martha Lou Oakley, Polly year the picnic was held at Mrs. George Pol anna Calhoun, Helen Sterling, Joyce Learman, lock's (Janet Lindsay, Gamma) summer home Catherine Moore, and Mary Friel Brown. We on Oconomowoc Lake. Quite a few of the girls are looking forward to seven new members in took their bathing suits and had a swim after the alumnse chapter. lunch, while others played bridge. The picnic is usually held late enough so that the active HERE AND THERE NEWS: from girls nearby chapters who live in the city Mary E. Dale, our poet and "spouter" of are home from college and can attend. We are big words, is wearing a jewelled fraternity pin always glad to meet the younger girls and have and all aglow over next summer. Charlotte them us on with that occasion. Caldwell, with hair over her ears now instead We are particularly proud of one of our of behind them, just back from Texas. Eliza Alice Wieber members, Fitzgerald, who was beth AlcClane pondering as to changing her hair installed as president of the Auxiliary of the to a lighter shade. Rebecca Culbreath Finnay American Medical Association at its meeting scouting around with the local Girl Scout's 1936 in Kansas May 13, City. while Mary E. Oman is off at camp with the Jane Rice, daughter of Edith McMillen Rice, girls. Alma Dews busily engaged in making and of Mildred Betty Paddock, daughter Lind bright colored hook rugs for the new home of Paddock have say (Rho) planned to open a her parents on the Cumberland River. Martha and rental combination in gift shop library Fisher Smith thrilled over her new job in So this Both Shorewood fall. girls graduated from cial Service and Helen Fisher Wilson back this college year. home for a visit looking fine and dandy. Rumor 264 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

that Marion Blackman of Moline, Illinois, has Attention New Mexico�Carol Newkirk now She hooked a man or will do so soon (wish we Ince, Psi '28, is living in Albuquerque. knew more of this). Willa Alina Nooe Carmack would be an asset to any group. and off en route to new home in hubby stopping Births Atlanta. Sister Alary Louise receiving envious Morrison glances because of her beautiful new home on To Mr. and Airs. James E. (Elea Noelton Lane. Plans for the rushing season nor Bothwell, Psi '31), in December 1935, a in ful! swing as it won't be long now. daughter. Julia Gibson, Alpha Theta To Air. and Airs. J. D. Hoover (Florence Figley, Psi '27), a son. Marriages Marriages Air. Bennett Elizabeth Alexander, 'ii, to Katherine Fullerton, Psi '29, to Air. Ray T. on 1935. Mr. and Airs. Aden Thompson, July 30, Aloore. At home, Oklahoma City. Thompson are at home at 1804 15th Avenue South, Nashville. Tennessee. Alary James (Zrockett, '31, to Mr. William Omaha Alontgomery, '31, Kappa Alpha, Vanderbilt Bridge Benefit Proves Success University. Mr. and Mrs. Alontgomery are at home on the Franklin Road, Nashville, Ten This year has been filled with many pleasant nessee. monthly meetings for the Omaha Gamma Phis. Alildred Fite, '34, to Mr. George Milton However, during these hot sweltering weeks Woodard, '32, Vanderbilt University, on July of summer, we have discontinued our meetings 14, 1936. Air. and Airs. Woodard are making until the fall. their home on Caldwell Lane, Nashville, Ten In reviewing the past months since the last nessee. Crescent, I find that in February a bridge Engagements benefit was sponsored by our group at the Blackstone Hotel. It proved to be very success 'ii, to Mr. Cole. Corallyn Leavell, George ful as well as enjoyable, and we were happy The will take 1936. wedding place September 4, to be able to contribute to the camp fund. In Alarch we had our yearly election of Births officers, and our very capable Alice Buffett was To Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Leu (Alargaret re-elected president for the coming year. Other officers elected were vice- Oman. '29), on June 23, 1936, a son, Frank Margaret Barker, Russell Leu, III. president; Alargaret Van Scoy (Rho), corre sponding secretary; Bertha Molden (Omicron), Florence Barlow Oklahoma treasurer; Stratton, publicity City chairman; and Katherine Gallagher, rushing chairman. Easter Egg Hunt Our last meeting was held in May at the WriH Gamma Phi Beta convention in the near home of Gertrude Welch. The movies of the Oklahoma not a hostess future, City, though three camps were shown, and those of us who chapter, is busy planning the stand she will take had never had the opportunity of seeing the on this and that question and the work she will camps were interested, thrilled, and proud ac accomplish before the opening date. Foremost tually to see the good work that Gamma Phi is in our minds now is our big charity event� sponsoring.

� Gamma Phi's Easter egg hunt, to be given -Several of our members drove to Lincoln to on the lawn of the governor's mansion Easter attend the annual senior luncheon at the Uni Sunday. About two hundred children, whose versity Club at the close of the college term. parents are on county relief rolls will hunt for This summer Alarion Luikart and Katherine dozens of colored eggs. Live white bunnies will Gallagher have again chosen Madison, Wiscon be given as prizes to those who find the large sin for a summer of both study and recreation. golden eggs. Last year we had more than two They are staying at the Gamma Phi house hundred children present. "Camp Meeting" there. Alice Buffett has not yet returned from held in February was an inspiration to us all� Texas. the picture should be viewed by every Gamma Our rushing activities do not begin until after Phi. Jean Carter, Psi '31, who has worked in August first as there is a Panhellenic rule to Denver and Victoria camps, added greatly with that effect. Omaha alumnse will then do their her tales of "what goes on behind the scenes." best to assist the actives. Several members are planning fo attend the Margaret Barker convention�among them Lillian Hart Blakeney, Psi '22, who has been a standby in all rush ac Marriages tivities here. She is one of the social leaders of In Alay, Virginia Todd to Mr. Robert Kif- Oklahoma City and plans to combine her trip fin (Delta Upsilon). with business and pleasure�convention first In June, Jean Hall to Mr. James B. Dugher. and then on to Alaska with her son for a de lightful summer. Loree White, Phi '31, will be Births another who will answer the roll call June 27. To Air. and Mrs. Fred Hellner in March, Frances AIassey Drake, Psi 1936, a daughter. THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 265

To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peaker (Helen During the spring months we gave a series Slade) in July, 1936, a daughter. of card parties. The girls were divided into groups and .each group was responsible for one Portland party. These proved successes both socially and financially. Children's Movie Benefit For the past several meetings we have been making play suits for the children at the Denver At the April meeting, which took place on camp. We are looking forward to Dorothy the fourteenth at the home of Edith Whittlesey, Nason's report on the convention, as she was were discussed plans for our annual Children's the alumnie delegate. The active girls who at Movie Benefit. The benefit, held on May 2 at tended were, Georgianna Harriman the Aloreland Theatre to be a tremen (delegate), proved Ethel and dous social and financial success. Numerous Kent, Virginia Hearne, Virginia Johnson. luncheons preceded the line parties at which Mr. and Airs. Wendel Burch (LaVerne Gamma Phi sons and daughters entertained. Blundell, Alpha and twin sons sailed The annual alumnas picnic is held in June in Gamma) in June for Honolulu to make their home. Air. Portland, and this year we went out to beauti Burch is connected with the United Press. ful Lake Oswego, to the home of Eckford Dean and Mrs. Bayard Jones are leaving Greer. Our new president, Alarian Miller, pre soon to make their home in San Francisco. sided. The coming year's officers also include Emily Jones (Eta) has been an active member vice-president, Margaret Kern ; recording secre of Reno chapter for several years and we regret tary, Irene Clemens Peterson ; treasurer, Doro to have her leave. thy Peterson ; corresponding secretary, Sally Edith Cunningham, Gamma Holloway. At this meeting, Frances McGill was Alpha appointed alumnae chairman of summer rushing. Marriages Both Chi and Nu have been busy all summer Miller to Mr. Don with various rushing activities such as teas, Alarguerite Harvey, Beta luncheons, and swimming parties. Kappa. With Victoria so near, forty-one from this Births state attended the convention. All were thrilled To Mr. and Mrs. Ervie Ferris (Elizabeth and enthusiastic, and proud of their sorority. Shaber, Alpha Gamma '29) a daughter. Sally E. Holloway, Nu To Mr. and Mrs. Ray Germain (Virginia Garside, Alpha Gamma '33) a daughter. Marriages To Mr. and Airs. Roger Colton (Eloise In Chicago, December 24 1935, Bernice R. Walker, Alpha Gamma '29) a son. Williamson (Nu), to Mr. John Malcolm Ellis. Air. and Mrs. Ellis are now living at 2816 Deaths Oak Knoll Calif. Terrace, Berkeley, The sympathy of the chapter is with Dr. In on \9i(i. Portland, January 31, Virginia and Mrs. S. K. Morrison whose son died in Pittock (Lambda), to Air. Warren Thorsen. Oakland California. In Portland, in February, Catherine W. Stinger (Nu), to Mr. Seth B. Thompson, Jr., (Kappa Si.gma). St. Louis In Portland, on June 26, Doris Shaver (Chi), to Mr. George J. Turner (Theta Chi). Always a Chatty Letter

You it's rather nice to have a Births know, few sub stantial news items about some of the sister To Mr. and Airs. Benjamin C. Bussey hood. Many of these notices have appeared in (Peggy Harbaugh, on 21, a Nu), January the newspapers, such as . .. An article appeared Alarie. daughter, Jean in April, concerning Mrs. Walter Kirchner, who To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Watkins Storey had just been elected state president of the Mildred on (Mary Reynolds, Nu), April 24, Women's Auxiliary to the Alissouri State Medi a son, George Reynolds. cal Association. Now, that's a quite To Air. and Airs. Verl important \\'right (Joy Ingalls, job, and the title tells something of her posi Nu), in May, a son, Jon. tion, if you read it over carefully. She was To Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Heitkemper, also president of the St. Louis Auxiliary to (Jane Cullers, Nu), on July 11, a daughter, the etc, etc. ... A few months later we all Frances Letitia. saw the name of Margaret Ewing under the To Mr. and Mr. Kenneth R. Curry (AIar heading of 12 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN garet on a � AIcGee, Nu, July 23, daughter, ST. LOUIS Awards by Club Ann. Advertising Margaret Based on Accomplishments of La,st Year�AIiss Alargaret Ewin.g, Drama. She was one of the Reno foundersof the Little Theatre, here, nine years and is its . .. Successful Card Parties ago, present secretary. And speak ing of secretaries. Vera Hawes has been elected The Reno alumnas are preparing for the recording secretary of the College Club, here. of in openin.g colle.ge late August. The house Now this club is not just a little local chit-chat is being redecorated and everything put in parlor, but it is the St. Louis branch of the order for a grand rushin.g season. American Association of University Women, 266 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

and it seems � that the longer the title, the Last year was full of activity a formal more work to the job. . . . dance, a successful rummage sale and stimulat

now . . And for a gossip flight. . Chris ing monthly supper meetings at which talks by Chapin mails her friends postcards written outsiders were given kept us in close touch "We're not doing as well as usual, are we?" if with each other. she hasn't seen them for six months and she's This year our activities will begin with the perfectly sure they've been in town as well as sharing along with Minneapolis of the redec she. . . . What about the professor's absent- orating the chapter house. Mary Collins Car minded wife? There's some rumor that Vera penter is a member of the house board. Smith went to to from up Michigan get away After this will come rushing. We have a the heat, but she forgot where her cottage splendid list, and the St. Paul alums will not was, or anyway she couldn't find it, and decided fail to cooperate in every possible manner with to go to Wisconsin instead. Story is absolutely the actives to secure "the cream of the crop." unverified. . . . Cree Green and Pinkie Kings St. Paul wishes you all a Grade A Vitamin bury toured to Mexico this summer, saw D year. Dolores Villareal, were royally entertained, Kate Wieber Kenny, Beta wrote postcards ""You should travel with (Cree, Pinkie). It is so much fun. Scenery gorgeous. Engagements

Love." . . . Marian Brokaw was down floating Janet Christofferson, Kappa '27, to Mr. Frank the Rhine the last we heard of her. No, we Rhame, Minnesota, Beta. won't quote her postcard, and there's no use de Ricci Powers, .Alpha Omicron, to Mr. . . . Sutter is insisting. Betty Henby helping Charles Tilton Delta Doctor Dick Kenney, Alinnesota, Kappa get settled into his new offices, Epsilon, Princeton. where he's starting up his own practice. How's that for it . . . spreading around, Betty? We Marriages don't want to turn this into an Agony Column, Mary Geraldine to Mr. of the "signed, ANXIOUS" variety, but we Teisberg, Kappa '34, Charles St. Thomas simply have to send a message to the Cleveland Eldredge, College. Correspondent. Alarge, how about that Swede Births named Ivan? Remember that you promised him to To Mr. and Mrs. . M. me, in the bond of PKE. .. James Morrison (Har Cecil D. AIitchell, Phi riet Jackson, Kappa '28), a daughter, Marjorie.

Marriages San Francisco Edith Claycamp, to Mr. WilHam Ripetoe. Laura Hinchman, to Air. Roy Johnson. Already, Word of the 1938 Convention! Julia Jonah, to Mr. Charles Neely. Once our Dorothy Roeder, to Mr. George Gerstner. again group has scattered for the summer, taking with them many memories of Births happy times together. The highlights of last year included another dramatic reading by Mrs. To Mr. and Airs. Robert Cotton (Hazel Ludlow Warrack, a. "Simultaneous Bridge Hausner 'H), a son, Jerry. Tea," and our evening supper-meeting. Just a word about the bridge party. On the St. Paul twenty-fifth of March each alumna entertained as many tables of bridge as possible in her own home. She provided the a Probably Will Be a Rus<:ian Camp tea, nominal charge was made for tickets, and many lovely prizes Since this issue of the Crescent will be really were offered by San Francisco shops. Alto a post-convention I shall what number, give gether an exceptionally simple and successful slight news a stay-at-home has con gleaned way to raise money. cerning the part her in that played by chapter Our last of the was the eve _ meeting year historic affair. Our two dele.gates, Aldura Hag ning supper. It's primary purpose was to gather erman and Mary Collins with Marie Carpenter, together those members who find it impossible Aloreland Simmons, national chairman of ritual, to attend afternoon meetings. The idea was have made us very all of them cocky� being greeted by such enthusiasm that we are now outstanding. Aldura, our new has president, planning to have two such meetings each year. written to warn us that her enthusiasm has It is interesting to note that the roll-call re been so aroused that next the year St. Paul vealed one member from Epsilon, ten from Eta, alumna; will be chapter just another of those one from Theta, two from Lambda, four from Ru.ssian camps where each comrade works AIu, one from Nu, two from Omicron, one from until he drops from exhaustion. We suspect Pi, one from Sigma, one from Phi, three from that Alary will be Aldura's chief spurrer-on-ski. Alpha one from and one Alarie's Gamma, Alpha Delta, planning and execution of the initiation from Alpha Lambda. and the memorial services were perfect, from Dorothy Rogers, Esther Hollebaugh, and all accounts. Her alumna is chapter very' proud Violet Keith have just returned from con that one of its members contributed so much vention in Victoria with the most glowing to the and beauty deep significance contained accounts of the northwest's hospitality and in our ritual. ability to provide delightful entertainment. THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 267

State Dorothy Rogers' sister, Louise Hager, Mu, was Ralph Baldenhofer (Ohio University, had a initiated at convention. '32). Jeanne and Ralph gorgeous trip on their and our worthy Our next two years will be busily concerned to Europe honeymoon it with planning for the next convention, and we alum Prexy has to recite about regularly the are at home at 1033 are joyfully anticipating having you all with to satisfy gals. They Ohio. us here in 1938. Alaiden Lane, Springfield, Marjorie Roodhouse, Eta Engagements Jeannette Alexander, Alpha Nu, to Mr. Springfield David McGregor (Sigma Chi). Norma Kauffman, Alpha Nu, to Mr. How Doesn't Weather Slop Activity ard Wiley of Dayton, Ohio. Springfield, during the sweltering summer Alargaret McKenzie, Alpha Nu, to Air. Har days, still claims one enthusiastically active or old Heidorf (Psi Upsilon). ganization�our own Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Chapter. The secret of its never-tiring interests Births is the fact that it boasts genuine congeniality To Mr. and Mrs. William Miles (Barbara and good-fellowship among its members, which, Leader, Alpha Nu '35), a son, Frank William, Phi love and combined with true Gamma on January 16. loyalty, makes real "Sisters in the Bond" in whatever we do. Syracuse Most current of our activities was an in formal gathering at the home of Margaret The Bannister Sisters Are Guests McKenzie to learn all the and Janet interesting On May eleventh, the last alumnffi meeting of and stories first hand concerning events exciting the year was held at the home of Judith and of convention to which was alumna Margie Gladys Timmerman. The seniors of the active and Janet, the Nu dele representative, Alpha chapter were entertained at supper and as it was gate. folders, newspapers, and a regu Banquet one of the first warm days of spring, eating lar movie gave us some real thrills and true on the porch was an added pleasure. Mrs. L. O. of the Biennial." "close-ups" "Big Wadleigh poured. the winter season there have During past During the business meeting Mrs. George been well-attended dinner meetings monthly Rice was elected delegate to convention. The followed by business and social sessions. Proj seniors who were guests were : Barbara Blanch ects included such as the of things making ard, Lucy Torrence, Elizabeth Thompson, Jane an and of dress and dress- afghan sending Robertson, Bertha Dold, Miriam Johnson, materials for the Gamma Phi trimming camps, Evelyn Allbright, Betsy Averill, Jane Snyder, and the business heads a handker organized Alary Porter, and Janet Stacy. chief raffle whose receipts made a smiling \^'e were especially happy to greet Rosa- entrance on the credit toward our re ledger land Tucker Woolsey (Mrs. William) who has modeled chapter house. been unable to meet with us recently as she Plans are at in for one of present progress divides her time between Otterglen, N.H. and our summer which none of us regular picnics .S.C would miss. All local Gamma Phi Beta alums Eiken, Commencement, the first week-end in June, will be invited and the roll call for the winter brought with it the usual excitement and an membership taken. With the present rate of unusually large number of re-unioning Gamma enthusiasm, we shall certainly be about unani Phis. The annual alumnse and active supper was mous in the "joinin' up." Already, we are served in the chapter house on Friday evening. anxious for those monthly get-together dinners That night we were fortunate enough to enter to begin again, for the excitement of the rushing tain the "Bannister sisters" who were feted by season and the going forward with ever-increas the University during that week-end. They are ing zest of the work which binds us all together. the daughters of the late Rev. Edward Ban Officers for the year are : president, Jeanne nister, one-time president of the College of the McCullough Bandenhofer ; vice-president, AIar Pacific: Airs. Chester Congdon, Duluth, Minn.; garet McKenzie ; recording secretary, Alartha Mrs. John H. Rose and Mrs. Elmer E. Buck- Todd; treasurer, Jeannette Alexander; corre man of New York City. They graduated in sponding secretary, Ruth Patterson ; and pub the classes of 1875, 1881, and 1886 respectively, licity chairman and Crescent correspondent, and had returned to celebrate the fiftieth an Betty Jones. niversary of the graduation of the youngest. Betty Anderson Jones, Alpha Eta Mrs. Buckman's daughter, Helen Buckman Applequest '15, came too, as did Miss Eliza Marriages beth Congdon a graduate of Vassar. Mrs. Betty Anderson, Alpha Eta '33, to Mr. Buckman, Mrs. Rose, and Mrs. Applequest Howell Rader Jones (Beta Theta Pi, Witten- were all members of Alpha chapter of Gamma ber.g College) on February 5, 1936. They are Phi Beta. The university honored these three making their home at 147 E. Harding Road, graduates of over fifty years by a tea on Friday Springfield, Ohio, after a wedding trip to New afternoon and by giving them seats of honor York City. on the platform with the various college digni Jeanne McCullough, Alpha Nu '32, to Air. taries during the commencement exercises. It 268 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

was truly thrilling for actives and alumnas alike Our graduation luncheon, which took place to meet these women. in Eaton's Round Room June 6, was a large Another interesting note was the one that attended event. Graduates who were the guests two daughters graduated in this last class. of honor were : Joyce Brown, Mary Christie, Betsy Averill completing her Business Ad Dorothy Haggart, Fran Harkness, Audrey ministration Course was the first Gamma Phi Howard, Keith AIcKerroll, Helen Bartlett, baby of the class of '08 to come to Syracuse. Anna AIcAuslan and Dorothy McCallum. She is the daughter of Gertrude Waters Aver Helen Bartlett headed her year with first ill and lives in Washington Depot, Conn. Janet class honors, and Fran Harkness brought honor Stacy of Essex Fells, N.J. came to the Uni to her year by receiving first class standing versity only for her senior year but was initiated in biology. in Alarch. She is a Physical Education major. A real acquisition to our province was the Her mother is Hazel King Stacy (Airs. A. E pledging of Alpha Kappa Chi, formerly a local '05) and was back for Commencement. chapter in London, Ontario which is connected This summer. Gamma Phis are scattered to with the University of Western Ontario. The the four winds and to tell of their where-abouts girls have a lovely big house, with about fifteen would make this letter far too voluminous. I members living in it. Fran Harkness officiated will mention, however, that Mary Margaret at the pledging ceremony, and the Toronto Farmer '34 and Patty Pardee '34 are spending members who attended were : Alary Harris, some time in England. Merle Storey, Marjorie Hughes, Margaret As yet I have been unable to talk with our Dewey, Jean Mcllroy Ellis, Audrey Howard, convention delegate, Mrs. Rice, but the few Joyce Brown, Mary Christie, Eleanor Shaw, words exchanged indicated enthusiasm and a Iris Bull and Dorothy McCallum. Fran acquit determination for bigger and better things in ted herself with honor, performing the cere the alumnse and active groups. mony with ease and ability. I am afraid that this isn't a very newsy The girls have just arrived home after a letter and you can all help make the next one glorious trip out west, where they attended better by sending me anything new and a little the convention in the Empress Hotel, Victoria bit gossipy ! B.C. They speak with. enthusiasm of their con Janet Hawkins, Alpha tacts with other chapter delegates, learning from them and imparting knowledge in their Engagements turn. What a revelation it is to come under one with a common Alargaret Monro ex-'34 to Mr. H. Stratton, a bond, purpose ! Beth Bertram, Syracuse lawyer. alumnae president, and Fran Harkness, suc Evelyn Allbright '36 to Mr. Sterlin Mitchell cessfully led discussion groups during the ses Phi Kappa Psi, Syracuse '35. sion, and enjoyed every minute of it, too. Caro line Tucker, Alary Harris, Janet Moffat, Jean Marriages Bell, Frances and Helen Claire Laird were other members of the who attended. Margaret Butler '29 to Mr. Lucius Merritt. chapter Caroline at Lake Louise on her Janet Kelly '32 to Air. Robert S. Rose. They stopped way after the Alaskan and Beth are living in Tamaqua, Pa. home, making trip, a week in the later Betty Alorse '34 to Dr. Frederic Green, Delta spent Rockies, visiting friends in Winnipeg. Bell, who was ac Kappa Epsilon, Syracuse '31. They are living in Jean Dewitt, N.Y. companied by her family, sojourned in Van Deaths couver before returning each, Janet Moffat and her mother, who were making a western trip, Airs. Lua Chamberlain Noyes Williams were, persuaded by the girls to go on to British (Airs. of James M.) '00, Geneva, N.Y. She Columbia for the convention. leaves one son, besides her hus Henry Noyes A. Joyce Tedman, Alpha Alpha band a member of the faculty of Hobart Col lege. Engagements Airs. Toronto Audrey Howard, daughter of Air. and J. Ross Howard, to Mr. Edward Livingston, son of Mr. and Airs. F. S. Thirty-odd at House Party Livingston. Audrey Joyce Tedman, daughter of Mr. and This summer has been unusually varied and Mrs. Harry AI. Tedman, to Air. Hector Alans with a interesting, continuous sequence of field Howell, son of Mrs. Ethel Howell and events to occupy our sisters. The cool sur the late Edmund L. Howell of Winnipeg. roundings of Big Bay Point were once more the rendezvous for thirty odd Gamma Phis Deaths the end of Alay for the traditional house party. Willena Aloffatt Currie died in May in Roch A lar.ge number of grads who attended made ester, the funeral taking place in Toronto. It the sojourn rnore pleasant for the younger was attended by a number of Gamina Phis. girls. The topic for conversation during the greater part of the holiday was the skit which Marriages was arran.ged for convention. Alost of the dele On February 1, Alargaret Huston, daughter for gates convention attended the house party, of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Huston, and niece and the parts were assi.gned and the skit whip of Walter Huston, to Mr. Ralph Emerson Wal ped into shape. ters, son of Air. Alfred Walters. THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 269

Reta Stollery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. To Mr. and Mrs. W. Attridge (Scotty Camp Frank Stollery, to Dr. Paul W. Ferriss, son of bell) a son. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ferriss of Port Rowan. Wichita Births Heat To Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Muirhead (Emma Picnics in Spite of Summer Weir '28) on February 6, a daughter Harriet Wichita is having picnic meetings during June, Weir. July and August in Linwood Park. On June l7 To Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hewitt (Mossie we had a luncheon at the Innes Tea Room hon Smith '29) a daughter. oring Helen Moore, Omicron, and Laura To Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Wilson (Jean Frances Cottingham, Alpha Delta. Helen is Stevenson '20) a son. head of the piano department at Rollins Col lege, and at present, she and her parents are a few weeks in their former Vancouver spending Wichita, home. Laura Frances is the guest of Betty Thoughts of Convention Prettyman, and has been teaching in Kobe, China. We have had two progressive luncheons So many have since our last things happened at which we entertained small groups of the of these of letter, biggest being, course, rushees. Corsages were given as favors. In convention. How and we were to proud happy July we are entertaining at a rush breakfast be hostesses to our sister chapters and how de in the home of Airs. Walter Harmed, mother lighted to meet their charming representatives of Virginia Pate Hartmetze. And in August and and a new It was a gain inspiration loyalty. we are having another small rush party with wonderful to meet the mem experience, too, a formal dinner on September first. bers of Grand who have seemed Council, always We are happy to welcome as new members just a little remote. Airs. Rose and Mrs. George AlcVey. To Mr. The twenty-five girls who took the Alaska and Mrs. George C. Spradling (Racel Siefkin, were in Vancouver for a few before Trip days Sigma) we extend deepest sympathy in the and we were able to entertain and sailing get loss of their four year old son, George C, Jr. to know them a little better. Arrangements Elizabeth Apel, Sigma were made by Bessie Cheeseman, who was in charge of this trip, for them to see points of Marriages interest in Vancouver and also be feted at Laura Clark, Epsilon, to Mr. Douglas Rey tea at Shaughnessy Golf Club, where Lillian bold. Mr. and Mrs. are their at the urns. Reybold making Thompson presided home in Evanston. The Underprivileged Camp at Boundary Bay is this year in charge of our own Molly Locke, Births as Councillor-in-Chief, with the following girls To Air. and Mrs. W. AI. Pulford (Katherine as Councillors : Allen and Martin Jean Betty Huston, Sigma '29), a son. from Vancouver, Imogene Richie, and Mar garet Spencer from Arizona, Allison Haig from Winnipeg, Helen Harries from Denver, Mary Elizabeth Costello from Idaho. Winnipeg Over the week-end between first and second Alpha Kappa's Tenth Birthday camps we were all able to meet these girls at In the absence of Marjorie Gordon, the cor a garden tea given in their honor at the home respondent, may I write a brief summary of of Lois Grant, at which the camp mothers, Mrs the events in the Winnipeg chapter life? Last Beatty, Airs. Nelson, Mrs. Wyness, and Mrs. with enthusiasm we celebrated the Grant presided. spring, great tenth anniversary of Alpha Omega's becoming One of the nicest things about this summer Alpha Kappa of Gamma Phi Beta. It was has been our visitors. Alargaret Grant Robert splendid for both actives and alumnae to review son, Scotty Campbell Attridge, Jean Telford the decade, and our and Nicholls, Olive Norgrove, Jackie MacGregor, feeling appreciation were deepened by the celebration. the Kim Killam, Doris Baynes Williams, Grace During week-end we had a breakfast at the Log Cabin, Meredith Alutrie, Dorothy Hager Rogers, a luncheon at the Hudson Bay Store, and as Dorothy Phelps Scott, Alarnie AIcKee, and Kay a finishing glorification, a dinner and dance are all paying us summer visits. Baird, at the Fort Hotel. Lois 'Tourtellotte, Alpha Lambda Garry In September, the alumnse bridge clubs were organized. The evening group met at the Marriages Alpha Kappa suite, and the afternoon group travelled Clara to Air. Kenneth Hicks. Bridgeman from house to house. On November 16, the Burnett to Mr. Frank Lilly Rogers. alumnae held the annual Charity Dance, again to help swell the funds for the Tribune Births Empty Stocking Fund. Two sweaters, made to order To Air. and Airs. Lynne Pickler (Margaret for the lucky winners have been raffled ; and a Clark) a daughter. rummage sale and home cooking sale are to To Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tupper (Dorothy come in the near future. Brown) a son. Alpha Kappa weddings have been numerous. 270 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PIII BETA

Marriages On November 9, Clare Doupe to Mr. James E. On to Air. Ernest Dudley. June 8, Nancy Alontague, On December Alarian to Air. Moncrief. 14, Bridgman Edwin Benfield, On Maxwell Dennison to Air. Oscar .Adalbery June 15, On December Isabel AIcMillan to Dr. AIcBeen. 24, Jack T. Farr. On Alona Tier to Air. September 18, George Births Sharpe. To Air. and Brisbin On October 16, Alary L\le Love to Air. Airs. Emsley (Peg.gy Hugh A. Benham. Davies) in May, a daughter, Margaret. To and Airs. Aloore Gil On October 23, Aleryl Alarshall to Dr. Bryon Mr. John (Betty Kauf. man) in August, a son, John. To Air. and Rex Nesbitt Bar On November 9, Evelyn Reycraft to Air. A^Irs. (Peggy Norman Alexander. rett-Hamilton) in November, 1935, a son. Louise Halls, Alpha Kappa

Associations

Akron Buffalo

Bridge Luncheon with College Members Grief Over President's Death

How welcome is summer to a group as small It is with a heavy heart and faltering hand as ours for it brings the actives home for that we of the Buffalo alumnae pen this letter vacation. We celebrated June sixth by having for we are .grief stricken over the death of a bridge luncheon with them at the Turkeyfoot our beloved president, Willena Moffatt Currie. Island Club house and all had a delightful time. "Billie" as she was affectionately called by those The actives are very refreshing to us alums who knew her was "chosen" by the "grim and after listening to their conversation we reaper" on April 23, 1936 at her home in Roch couldn't help wondering if we had ever been as ester. young in our interests and in our ideas. Althou.gh Billie had moved to Rochester in Virginia Dibljle, our president, Janice Kim October she continued as our president and ber, our new rush chairman, and Louise Stev commuted to our meetings. Her sudden illness enson, who represented Akron on the state and death in April took the spirit completely out attended the committee, state meeting in Colum of our little group for she was our inspiration. bus earlier in the spring and reported a most Under her competent leadership and guidance and interestin.g enjoyable day. Their account the Buffalo association .grew and developed into was so in glowing, fact, that we all made mental an organization worthy of Gamma Phi ideals. notes that we surely should go next time. Our meetings and parties were always gayer At our May meeting held at the home of because of Billie's sparkling and vivacious per Sage Elderkin, Kappa '27, we learned that wc sonality. Our philanthropic endeavors were were soon to lose Sage from our group. On more successful because of her ability to "see June 20 she was married to Dr. Frank AIc them through." Donald and they are making their home in To those of us who remain to "carry on" Cleveland. Sage, who is a member of the Akron she will continue to be our ideal Gamma Phi. Junior League, was the first president of our Her graciousness and understanding sympathy group. We hated to see her leave Akron, but for others less gifted than herself will enshrine our loss is Cleveland's gain. her in our memory. Mrs. C C. Dibble who is chairman of the BECAUSE OF HER Ohio Advisory Council certainly deserves or W� to for others chids for the way she has mothered our group. illineness do She has made several trips down from Cleve I�nspiration to her associates land and has written innumerable letters. We L�oyalty to Gamma Phi Beta really don't know what we'd have done without L�avishness in her unselfishness her. 1'" �nlhusiasm for her work

� So far .Akron Association has been so ab N obleness of character sorbed just in the struggle for existence that A�ptitude for knowledge we haven't done anything for anyone else, but this fall we C� plan to make some things at our harity given cheerfully meetings for the Gamma Phi U� nature camps. Does any ' nassuming one have suggestions as to what is most needed R�everence for things holy and wanted? R�eluctance to hear evil of her fellow-man AIary Lois R. Hibbard, Sigma I�mpetuous desire for accomplishments E�xcellence in her every deed WE CHERISH HER Lucile Miller Winkler, Phi THE CRESCEXT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 271

Dayton thirteen Gamma Phis in a town of si.x thou sand. This winter we are planning to raise Another Tribute to the All-State Meeting enou.gh money to enable each of us to become a life alumna member. Our all-state meeting was a most wonderful Jane AIann Young, Alpha Beta inspiration to all Gamma Phis fortunate enough to attend. Columbus no doubt will give you full Births details as the meeting was in that city. To Mr. and Airs. Russell Dushinske (Gen For one spring meeting we entertained with evieve Iverson, Alpha Beta) in December, a a luncheon at the Rike Kumler Company for daughter. the newly initiated members from the colleges To Air. and Airs. Aloore (Elizabeth in this vicinity. James in a We have for bride Dunn, .Alpha Beta) Alarch, daughter. recently enjoyed parties To Dr. and Mrs. Fawcett � (Clare elects Virginia Schauer from Alpha Eta, and John Schrag, -Alpha Omicron) in Alarch, a daughter. Helen Lewis from Alpha Nu. Our contribution to the summer camps this year was a blanket, which was sent this spring. Grand Forks From Arizona we greet Lucile Chambers, who is visiting Martha Vinson, a former class Annual Reunion Is Planned mate. On Beta alumnas Sarah Kennedy Bruggeman, Phi SATURDAY, Alay 23, Alpha entertained at a luncheon in the Ryan Hotel with the out .going seniors as honor .guests. Marriages They were Bernice Anderson, Rosella Mann, Virginia Schauer, Alpha Eta '31, to Air. Wil Colette Alechler, Phyliss Traynor, and also bur Miller. Marjorie Davis, a member of the chapter at Helen Nu to Robert Lewis, Alpha '29, Air. Ames, who has been with us this semester and Beta Theta Kalfus, Pi, Wittenburg. whom we are sorry to lose. A pewter tray was presented to each of the honor .guests. Births On June 9 we entertained visiting alums To Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alilem of Sidney, at a reunion which we hope to make an annual Ohio (Aileen Simmons, Alpha Eta '26) a affair. There were thirty five alumna present daughter, Gretchen. many of whom had come a great distance, Olive To Dr. and Mrs. Ed Long of Monroe, Michi Mills Dawson of Vancouver, B.C., having gan (Carolyn Arrington, Alpha Epsilon '28), travelled the greatest distance. Mrs. Frank C. a daughter, Lucia. .Smith was official hostess, and with the alumnae president. Airs. T. E. Waldon, was at the house to greet the visitors. Luncheon was served at Devils Lake noon, with bridge in the afternoon for those who wished. Tea also was served ; and dinner at Just Organized six followed by a business meeting in the eve The Devils Lake alumnas chapter was organized ning. It proved to be an enjoyable day for all, on May 12 when the Gamma Phis gave a benefit and we of the local group feel that our first bridge and raised enough money to obtain its reunion was a very successful one. Airs. T. E. charter. Edith Hoover Gilliland (Rho) was Waldon and Mrs. H. L. White our delegates elected president ; Frances Ohnstad Smith have returned from Victoria, B.C. and are en (Alpha Beta), vice-president: Margaret John thusiastic in their reports of convention at son (Alpha Beta), treasurer; Ruth Pillsbury which there were six Alpha Beta girls present. Dawson (Alpha Beta), secretary; Alice Weste- Lillian Lundquist Harris (Mrs. E. 'W.) has gard (Alpha Omicron) corresponding secre a number of poems in a recently published book tary; Jane Alann Youn.g (Alpha Beta), Cres of verse North Dakota Singing. cent correspondent; Vivian Vasseau (Alpha Alice Louise Boyd '32, is assistant supervisor Beta), rushin.g chairman; Genevieve Iverson of National Archives in North and South Dushinske (Alpha Beta) publicity chairman. Dakota. Other members are Clara Schrag Fawcett Jean Alertz '31, is spending June and July (Alpha Omicron), Elizabeth Dunn Moore travelling in Europe. (Alpha Beta), Marcella Ickes Thorsell (Alpha Ann Hutchinson was recently admitted to Omicron), Constance Bangert Schultz and Viv the North Dakota bar. ian Law Smith (Alpha Beta). Thelma Thorson Vaaler, Alpha Beta Althou.gh we have not yet had our installa tion services due to the absence of some of our Marriages members we are going ahead as a chapter and Elizabeth McHugh to Dr. J. Bronson Riley, have had several meetings this summer to dis April 12, 19.36. At home at Big Fork, Alinn. cuss convention and to plan a rush party for all eli.gible girls from here. All the Alpha Beta Births members of the chapter are planning to go to To Air. and Mrs. Stanlev Chapin (Dorothy Grand Forks this fall to help with the rushin.g. Afuldowney) on Alay 12, 1936, a son, Paul Pat Of course we are all very enthusiastic about rick. our new chapter and feel we have a right to To Mr. and Airs. Leonard Powers (Carol be proud of the fact that we have a group of Harm) on April 7, 1936, a son, Dennis Henry. 272 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA

To Mr. and Airs. Wallace Carney (Lillian Omaha were also married in April at the First Browell) on April 21, 1936, a son, James Wal Presbyterian Church in Omaha. Mrs. Stewart lace. Bickers, another Pi alum, was Virginia's matron To Mr. and Airs. Sam Groth (Dorothy of honor. Mary Frances Kingsley and Harold Elken) a daughter. Aldrich waited until the merry month of June To Air. and Airs. Les Munns (Florence to have their ceremony performed by Alary Fournet) a daughter, Joanne Fournet. Frances' father. Rev. Ira Kingsley. The wed To Mr. and Mrs. James Moore (Elizabeth ding took place June 11 and the couple is re Dunn) a daughter. siding in Lincoln. And so may we close by saying this is the news of "us-uns" to "you-uns," and what have been Lincoln "you-uns" doing? Carol Raye Robinson, Pi Cool Weather Works Wonders

Just when we had almost decided to give the Montreal land back to the Indians, down came the rain which seemed as if it were being poured from Is but One buckets. It was not as that certain man said Knitting Activity about Nebraska, "All one had to do was wait At first glance, any one of our alumnae a minute." We had waited nigh onto most of meetings would appear to be a knitting bee, so the summer under the blistering rays of the intent is everybody upon her skirt or sweater sun. After that glorious rain we all started or sock. But surprisingly enough, we do ac dashing hither and yon to pick up the threads complish other things equally, if not more, im of activity we dropped because of the climatical portant. cooking we were all forced to endure. In of this, a of dresses In of the lack of in the proof parcel potential spite encouragement � pretty material cut out ready for the camp way of water and cool weather one of our children's eager �was sent the studious alums decided to increase her knowl fingers through mails. edge by going east to attend Columbia Univer On Alay 26 we entertained at dinner in honor sity. This little lady is none other than Belle of Alpha Tau's graduating class, comprised of Farman. She is always seeking knowledge, and Olive Dawson, Hazel Dynes, Claire Freeman, best of all she is continually going to the most Jean Hunter, Jean AIcGoun, and Olive Sue interesting places to seek it. Another alum, Ransom. From the hotel, we all drove to the Mary Beard, also went east, but she was more home of Gwen Floud, where a of socially inclined. She is in New York visiting program a shower for the Vancouver her brother and sister-in-law the former games preceded camp. Dorothea Kind who was a graduate from Pi Now the holidays are here, and though the in 1931. .Southern climes appealed to Evelyn knitting goes on, our regular meetings have Stroy, however, who went to Florida where she stopped. Great things should be accomplished is spending some delightful hours visiting and when we gather again in the fall, brimful of all touring Florida and adjoining states. our summer's accumulated energy. Some of our girls who have proved them Dorothy Cushing Tau selves both industrious and capable have re Bailey, Alpha ceived responsible positions in various fields of work. Clarona Sweeney has shown her ability Marriages by receiving a promotion as treasurer to the Liquor Commission of Nebraska. Another one On May 2, 1936, in Cornwall, Out., Gwen of our group who has made a name for her dolyn May Halpenny (Alpha Tau '33) to H. self by being the first local person to be put Borden Alarshall, Ph.D. Dr, and Mrs. Alarshall in charge of the promotion, advertising, and will make their home in Midland, Mich. publicitv of the Salvation Army Campaign, is On Alay 16, 1936, in Alontreal, Muriel Edith Nanki Field. Her success was outstanding and Tohnson (Alpha Tau ex-'i7) to Mr. Francis Pi is proud to have her as one of us. Dorothy H. Redewill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Redewill will Clements began her profession as a technician reside in Montreal for a year. on Dr. Aloycr's staff here in Lincoln. Recently On Tune 3, 19.36, in Westmount, Que., Anne she accepted an appointment as laboratory Olivia Dawson (Alpha Tau '36) to Mr. Thomas technician in St. Alary's Hospital at Columbus, A. C. Sinclair. Air. and Mrs. Sinclair will live Nebraska. It is a very responsible position for in Alontreal. one who be.gan her career such a short time On June 20, 1936, in Montreal. Alexandra ago as three years. Elizabeth Newton (Alpha Tau '35) to Air. Dan Cupid has been doing his bit with James Bert Alillward. A/Ir. and Mrs. Alillward several of our Pi alums. His arrow is straight will take up residence at "St. Andrew's Cot and true, and mav they all be as happy through tage," Aurora, Ont. out their married life as they were the dav they were married. Evelvn Perry and Duane Peter Engagements son were married April 12 and are now living in Wausa. Nebraska, where Duane is practicing Jean Margaret McGoun (Alpha Tau 'i6) to law. Virginia Todd and Robert B. Kiflin of Air. Charles Richard Payan (Sigma Chi).

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Moscow was the speaker. We enjoyed the contacts with other groups at both parties. Xi House Ready for Rushing As for gossip : Charlotte Crimmins is taking a trip abroad this summer�lucky gal ! Dollie Several members of Moscow seem to be out Callow and family are driving to Seattle, Wash of town this summer ; but those who were here ington. Alyrtle Christensen is being married, have enjoyed meeting together at Helen August 15, at the beautiful Valley Forge Kostalek's home on July 27. The gathering took Chapel. She will live in Philadelphia, we are all the form of a party for Lucille Ramstedt who glad to say. Virginia Hildreth has been elected will be a September bride ; and she was pre president of the Junior Woman's Club of sented with a lovely silver sandwich tray bear the Gamma Phi Beta crest. Our in Bala-Cynwyd. ing meeting Virginia M. Hildreth early June was also something of a party, as we had for our guests Katherine Jenson who Marriages has headed the Home Economics department On August 15, 1936, Myrtle Blanche Christ at the university for the past fifteen years and ensen (Lambda ex-'34) to Air. 'William Albert has been a Gamma Phi much of that patroness Williams (University of Washington, Alpha and Miss Devereux who just as time, resigned Delta Phi). Mr. and Mrs. Williams will be at housemother here. Miss Jenson was married home at The Fairfax, 43rd and Locust Sts., to Dr. Leon Metzinger, head of the Modern Philadelphia, Pa. Language department at North Dakota State College. This party was held at the home of Pueblo Ola Bonham Einhouse, and we all had an especially delightful evening. First News from Pueblo The house has had further chapter improve The Pueblo Association held its organization ments this summer which the girls will enjoy. meeting at the home of Alildred Moore Mar All the woodwork on the first floor has been shall, Tau, on Alarch 17, 1936, the occasion being painted, the housemother's suite has been re the visit of Helen Heath, our province director. decorated, and the sun room is decked out with There were seven of us at the first meeting, new drapes, fresh chintz covers on the furni but since then five have been added, and one, ture, and new painting. There are good-looking Lucille Ackerman James, Pi, has moved to new lighting fixtures all over the first floor, California, leaving us with eleven members and and the outside of the house has been freshly the prospect of adding one or two graduates painted and reshingled. So we feel that college when we start our meetings again in the fall. and fall rushing should start out well with Five of our members are from Tau, Mildred our house ready to receive the girls. Aloore Marshall, Gertrude Galligan Livingston, Margaret Crites Watson, Alpha Omicron Geraldine Galligan Dillon, Laura Pierce Alourn ing and Louise Bartels; two from Alpha Phi, Mary Hyatt and Lois Weber; and one each Philadelphia from Zeta, Mabel Haskins Maynard ; The1a, Theresa Beck Ortner Edna Hawke Panhellenic Organized ; Epsilon, ; and Rho, Brownie Gardner Limbocker. The Philadelphia alums closed the season Since then we have had three more meetings with a birthday picnic on June 11, at the home at the homes of Airs. James, Mrs. Maynard of Virginia Hildreth. As an alumnae chapter and Mrs. Livingston, each time getting better we were just one year old. Each member fur acquainted and more interested in our associa nished part of the supper and we finished in true tion. We are very sorry to lose Airs. James Gamma Phi style with peanuts and olives. It and hope that she will be able to drop in on one was also a farewell party for Adele Keatley of our meetings some time, and see how we are (Mrs. Edward) who has moved to Fort Snell getting along. ing, Alinn. We are all sorry to lose Adele, who We spent one evening cutting out dresses has been a faithful supporter of the chapter and for the camps, and not only had a lot of fun, a real friend. Alay we suggest that the AIinne but also some very expert help and instruction apolis or St. Paul chapter get in touch with from Mrs. Alourning, who teaches sewing. Airs. Keatley. At the present time we are making plans for In April, we held our annual elections which our summer rush party, and while the plans resulted as follows : president�Alice P. A. are too tentative at present I'll be able to de Holmes: vice-president�Gladys Wilson (Mrs. scribe it in detail in the next letter. Harry E.) ; treasurer and corresponding secre Lois Weber, Alpha Phi tary�Ruth Wagner ; recording secretary� Jeanette Fireng ; Crescent correspondent and publicity chairman�Virginia Hildreth ; alum Richmond nae chairman�Ruth Wagner ; expan rushing Outline Year's Work � of sion chairman Janet Jones (Airs. Donald). This year the Philadelphia Panhellenic has As the Richmond chapter of Gamma Phi organized and become active. A group of Gam Beta failed to send a letter to the February ma Phis attended a bridge early in the year, Crescent, this letter will include the news for and a luncheon in Alay at which AIiss Bess the entire year. Howard, of the League of Nations Committee, Early in the fall a meeting was held at the 274 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA president's home to discuss the plans for the moved here. We report with regret that Ruth ensuing year. It was decided that two meetings, Clark Callis (Airs. E. AI.), Epsilon. is leaving with call meetings when necessary, were suf San Antonio to make her home in Indianapolis. ficient. The first was to be an informal gather Bess Kilgore and Gwen Shepherd are driving to ing on Founders Day; the second, to be a busi Mexico City in .August. Aly bet is on a rushing ness meeting in the sprin.g for the election of party with imported favors before the new officers. At this time, a member of the Balti year ! more Alumna Chapter, a guest of AIiss Fen- To actives and alumnae everywhere : "Le som, spoke of the camp at Virginia Beach and deseo fuen exito en todas sus empresas." W'hich its splendid work during the summer. is an old Spanish way of wishing you success in On November 11, the organization met at all your undertakings. the Westmoreland Club for a dinner party. The Florence Weymouth Sims, Alpha Zeta table was very prettily decorated with the Gam ma Phi colors, and the guests of honor for the San occasion were two members of .Alpha Chi at Diego Williamsburg. Alany members who had not Puppet Show More Than a Success been particularly active during the year were present and everyone agreed that the partv Foremost in the minds of all San Diego had been so enjoyable that it must be repeated. Gamma Phis is the success of the puppet show In Alay a business meeting was held at which they brought to San Diego March 7. AIiss Fensom's house. The officers for the fol As a benefit for the camp fund we presented lowing year were elected. They were as fol the Cornish Players of Seattle in their produc lows: Kate Gordan, president; Airs. Douglas tion of the Wizard of Oz. Thanks to the full Chapman, secretary-treasurer, and Elizabeth cooperation of all Gamma Phis the undertaking Hardwicke, corresponding secretary. was highly successful. We secured a large Of note during the year is the marriage of down town theatre and filled it for two per Roberta Kuyk to Air. John Glen McNiel of formances. Grown-ups and children alike were Pennington Gap, Virginia. charmed by the artistry of the presentation and Elizabeth Hardwicke, Alpha Chi the deft manipulation of the marionnettes ; and everyone left with a wish to see the show again. At a recent meeting Ruth Bailey Beerkle was San Antonio elected president of the association for the com Farnsworth under Money Raising Campaign Already ing year replacing Julie whose guidance so much has been accomplished. March and Elections�synonymous terms to We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Alums! Here arc the returns: Bessie Kilgore, Julie Farnsworth in the passing of her mother president ; Gwendolyn Shepherd, secretary- Airs. Edith Compton Spencer of Pasadena. treasurer ; Rowena Davies Piland (Airs. Hart- Winifred Williams, Alpha Epsilon sell), vice-president: Florence Weymouth Sims (Airs. Nolan), corresponding secretary and Engagements Crescent correspondent. Winifred Williams (Alpha Epsilon '31) to The new administration promptly began a Mr. N. Terrell Allies. money raising campaign. Results : We have se cured the local Hanson-Bennet Alagazine Westchester Agency. After much rummaging, a sale at the Alunicipal Alarket netted funds for tax camp Those In Debt, Please Notice and summer rushing. "Know your rushee" is our battle cry. Our For any alumnae group having financial diffi rushing activities are more and more cooper culties, Westchester believes it has the solution. ative. In Austin Bessie Kilgore, Geetsy Wil As a result of the suggestion of Grace Maxcy liams and Ruth Baker attended the informal Alontague, Gamma, to hold luncheon meetings, summer rush week. .As a side line in Centennial- each person present donating twenty-five cents ling, Bessie met some active Alpha Zetas at to the treasury; we are feeling very prosperous. the Peacock Terrace Party which our Dallas These meetings have been held monthly sisters staged for University of Texas pros throughout the year. pects. The most successful rushing we've heard One of the most interesting meetings was of locally this season was our own picnic-swim that held in February at the home of Betty at Lambda Park (which is practically the half Alurat Bigelow, Alpha, assisted by Irma way mark between San Antonio and Austin). Stoecker Pendleton, Alpha. Mrs. R. Gilman Nixie Ladner and Fenora Meyers, who went to Smith, the province director, was a visitor. She convention, were amon.g the ten actives who gave us an interesting account of her recent drove down from Austin. Our late summer visit to the West Virginia chapter, and later plans arc for individual and cumulative rushing. we decided to help furnish their house. Camp We'll be in Austin for formal, pre-registration movies were shown. Everyone admired the very rush week. Our hopes run high ! professional way in which the films had been -Alice Alatthiessen, June graduate in Alusic taken and assembled, and the splendid work from Randolph-AIacon is here. Two new re being done in the camps. Enthusiasm was cruits: Lorraine Stakes Naylor (Mrs. Pleas). generated then for the bridge which we held .Alpha Zeta, and Dorothy Lundell, Epsilon, have later in the spring. Grace Sellers Carroll, Up- THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA 275

silon, headed the committee. Mary Alice Aler made with her own process of natural color rill Budinger, Epsilon, managed prizes. Alary photography and had been presented to the pub Wooley Mechling, Theta, headed refreshments. lic for the first time at the New York Flower A dress, donated by a Mamaroneck shop Show this spring. through efforts of Betty Alurat Bigelow, Alpha, A fitting climax to a very delightful year helped to increase our receipts, which totaled was the evenin.g garden party at the home of enough to pay our camp tax and also an addi Gertrude Hulse Beaks, Alpha. Dessert was tional $25.00 and a dozen sheets for the Virginia served on the terrace in her lovely garden Camp. This bridge has given us a great deal of which was at the height of its bloom. Alary A. publicity and has made us very well known in Bingham, Alpha and Alargaret Harvey Gault, Westchester County. Zeta, were assistant hostesses. A number of Our April meeting with Martha Strickland actives were present. Time and space were soon Heilman, Epsilon, and Helen Dinsmore Lloyd, forgotten when a group formed around the Eta, as hostesses, was the occasion for the elec piano as is always customary when Anne Philps tion of new officers. Aileen Hall Tredwell, of Epsilon is present. This is surprising when Gamma, the retiring president, was presented we stop to realize that the oldest graduate with a corsage of gardenias in appreciation of there left Syracuse in 1897 and the youngest her splendid help. New officers elected were: left Stanford with her sheepskin under her arm President, Lillian Lambert Hesford, Rho; this spring. This meeting closed our activity vice-president, Grace Sellers Carrel, Upsilon ; for the year. treasurer, Betty Murat Bigelow, Alpha; cor Westchester members are from colleges in responding secretary, Mary Wooley Mechling, widely separated parts of the country, with no Theta; recording secretary, Margaret Harvey active chapter nearby. Yet through our camp Gault, Zeta; camp committee, Mary Alice Mer activities we have found very interesting work rill Budinger, Epsilon; college contacts, Hilda to do and have been able to continue our con Neill, Alpha Iota; entertainment committee, tacts with the sorority and make new ones Aileen Hall Tredwell, Gamma. among ourselves. We look forward to interest Mary .Simons Hogg, Beta, entertained us at ing fall meetings with additional new members our May meeting with Lillian Lambert Hesford, from Gamma Phis who are to be in our vicinity Rho, assisting. Katherine Whitney Kingsbury, of New York. Kappa, showed us a group of slides of West Frances Dunbar Nichols, Lambda chester gardens and of Cape Cod. These are Did You Read About

Syracuse's unusual experience ? Toronto's pledging of Gamma Phi Beta's new group? San Antonio's "individual and cumu lative rushing"? San Francisco's unicpie and lucrative bridge plan? Westchester's astonishing activities? Kansas City's rushing in spite of of summer roll call Springfield's plan heat? for winter memhership? Boston's "round robin" to loyal Mary Nashville's party given to the chap Wellington ? ter by the newly-elected officers? Philadelphia's birthday picnic? Ann Arbor's inspiring Biennial Re union ? Portland's Children's Movie Benefit?

Winnipeg's celebration of Alpha Vancouver's post-convention guests? decade? Kappa's Chicago's success with magazine sub Wichita's picnic meetings? scriptions? St. Louis' various celebrities? San Diego's unusual undertaking? Lincoln's busy members ? Oklahoma City's charity event? Devil's Lake's lucky thirteen? Richmond's two fine meetings? Reno's card parties ? Champaign-LVbana's splendid news Colorado fine items ? Springs' plans? Baltimore's interesting career ? Grand Forks' first reunion with thirty-five present? Milwaukee's picnic? Montreal's "potential dresses"? Fargo's lottery? Cleveland's inspiring record? Pueblo's enthusiastic organization? St. Paul's monthly supper meetings? .Akron's appreciation of Mary Lyons Dibble? Denver's various activities?

Omaha's benefit for the camps? Iowa's supper meetings? Berkeley's Garden Club? Dayton's luncheon for newly-initi ated members? Moscow's contribution to the Xi house ? Buffalo's beautiful tribute to Willena Currie? Madison's good times? Gamma Phi Beta Directory FOUNDERS Helen M. Dodge (Mrs. J. V. Ferguson) 1116 Brinckerhoff Ave., Utica, N.Y. Frances E. Haven (Mrs. C. M. Moss) 606 Souti Mathews St., Urbana, III. E. Adeline Curtis (Mrs. Frank Curtis) Died 1/14/23 Mary A. Bingham (Mrs. Edward S. Willoughby) Died 1/14/16 FOUNDED November 11, 1874, Syracuse University

GRAND COUNCIL

Office Name Address

Grand Fiesident Millicent Lees Hoffman (Mrs. Ar 5035 Aldrich Ave. S. thur C.) Minneapolis, Minn. Vice-president and Louise Robinson Wyatt (Mrs. W. J.) 355 Humboldt St. Alumna: Secretary Denver, Colo. Treasurer Alice Camerer The Wardell, 15 Kirby E. Detroit, Mich. Cliairman of Inspection Sara Preston Finley (Mrs. J. E.) 5238 Xerxes Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. National Panliellenic De legate Lillian W. Thompson 287 Rockingstone Ave. Larchmont, N.Y. Chairman of Expansion Louise Durst Smith (Mrs. Norman) 2431 Humboldt Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. Executive Secretary Charlotte Robertson White (Mrs. L. Room 1124, 55 E. Washington St. A.) Chicago, 111.

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Expansion Louise Durst Smith (Mrs. Norman) 2431 Humboldt Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. Canadian District Iva Wright 161 Spadina Rd. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (District 1)

(District 2) Charlotte Bush 1007 Three Mile Dr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. (District 3) Elizabeth Wood Mize (Mrs. T. H.) Box 1048, R.F.D. No. 2. Clayton, Mo. (District 4) Sara Preston Finley (Mrs. J. E.) 5238 Xerxes Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. (District 5) Katherine Glendinning Hotel Ayres, 1441 Logan St. Denver, Colo. (District 6) Lois McBride Dehn (M:rs. Wm.) 2010 E. SOth St. Seattle, Wash. (District 7) Dorothy Hager Rogers (Mrs. W. M.) 2957 Pacific Ave. San Francisco, Calif. (District 8) Helen Harrison Bickelhaupt (Mrs. 30 Lock Lane. Ivan) Richmond, Va. Scholarship and Examinations Erna M. Weeks (Mrs. E. M.) 4520 4th St. N.E. Seattle, Wash. President Endowment Fund Board Agnes B. Treat (Mrs. Floyd), K 6442 Albany Ave. (Write to Secretary for infor Chicago, 111. mation about loans and for Vice-president application blanks) Marjorie Etnyre, P 5557 Kenwood Ave. Chicago, 111. Secretary Helen Northrop, E 629 Colfax Ave. Evanston, 111. Treasurer Marion Bebb, 0 722 Clark St. Evanston, HI. Alice Camerer, P 15 Kirby E. Detroit, Mich. Millicent L. Hoffman (Mrs. A. C.) 5035 Aldrich Ave. S. (ex-officio), K Minneapolis, Minn.

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Music Allis Haren 6433 Wornall Ter. Kansas City, Mo. Historian Fay Naylor Chatman 146 Page St. (Mrs. Joe) Norman, Okla. Camp Kittie Lee Clarke 776 Vine St. (Mrs. Walter) Denver, Colo. Rushing Gladys 0. Borland 2316 E. 70th St. (Mrs. Paul) Chicago, 111. Ritual Marie Moreland Simmons 597 Lincoln Ave. (Mrs. Frank) St. Paul, Minn. Education Charlotte White 55 E. Washington St. (Mrs. L. aj Chicago, 111. Finance Statistical Bureau Florence S. Sullivan 930 E. Gorham St. (Mrs. Arthur) Madison. Wis.

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Chairman Harriet Tuft 2283 Union St. Beta Phi Alpha Berkeley, Calif. Secretary Mrs. a. F. Hemingway 912 E. 6th St. Alpha Delta Theta Tucson, Ariz. Treasurer Mrs. John H. Moore 2646 N. Moreland Blvd. Theta Upsilon Cleveland, Ohio. Gamma Phi Beta Delegate Lillian W. Thompson 287 Rockingstone Ave. Larchmont, N.Y.

PROVINCE I

� Director Mrs. R. Gilman Smith , 1 University PL, New York City Secretary�Mrs. George Easterbrook Hudson View Gardens, 183rd and Pinehurst Aves., New York City

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ALPHA Jane Huttenlock Marianne Hollister Syracuse University 113 Euclid Ave. 113 Euclid Ave. (Nov. 11, 1874) Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. DELTA Frances Leahy Frances Leahy Boston University 131 Commonwealth Ave. 131 Commonwealth Ave. (April 22, 1887) Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass. ALPHA PI Mary Moore Cecelia Littman West Virginia University 56 Campus Dr. 56 Campus Dr. (April 19, 1930) Morgantown, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. ALPHA TAU Doris Marsh Joan Bann McGill University 3601 University St. 3601 University St. (Sept. 26, 1931) Montreal, P.Q. Montreal, P.Q. ALPHA UPSILON Helen Denman Elizabeth Oberlin Pennsylvania State College Woman's Building Woman's Building (May 21, 1932) State College, Pa. State College, Pa. SYRACUSE Janet Hawkins Mrs. Geo. S. Reed (1892) 728 Sumner Ave. 136 Circle Rd. Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. BOSTON Mrs. Philip R. Harper Dorothy Bullock (1893) 36 Forrest St. 282 Dartmouth St. Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston, Mass. NEW YORK Marguerite Samuels Oenia Payne (1901) 299 W. 1 2th St. 325 W. 22nd St. New York City New York City �PHILADELPHIA Alice P. A. Holmes Virginia Hildreth (1935) 819 N. 63rd St. 429 Owen Rd. Philadelphia, Pa. Ardmore, Pa.

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MORGANTOWN Dorothy O'Roke Mrs. Herschel Henry (1930) Hyndman, Pa. 129 Maryland Ave. Morgantown, W.Va. NORTHEASTERN Mrs. L. D. Warren Mrs. G. I. Ellsworth NEW JERSEY 1 Champlain Terrace 199 Montclair Ave. (1931) Montclair, N.J. Montclair, N.J.

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?OTTAWA Mrs. F. L. Letts Kathleen Ellis (1931) 126 Noel St. 7 Monkland Ave. Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa, Ont. MONTREAL Mrs. James Bailey Elspeth Williams (1933) 520 Azelda St. 5585 Canterbury Ave. Montreal, P.Q. Montreal, P.Q. BUFFALO Mrs. Edw. G. Winkler Mrs. Howard Tolley (1933) 280 Humboldt Pkwy 86 Crosby Ave. Buffalo, N.Y. Kenmore, N.Y. WESTCHESTER Mrs. j. D. Nicholls Mrs. H. L. Hosford (1934) Hamilton Rd. 27 Berry Rd. Scarsdale, N.Y. Scarsdale, N.Y. ?WHEELING Dorothy Rist Virginia Barnett (1935) 603 N. Market St. Follansbee, W.Va. Wheeling, W.Va.

PROVINCE II Director�Miss Mary Harris ..2 Clarendon .-Kve., Toronto, Ont. Secretary�Mrs. Chas. L. McCutcheon .489 Davenport Ave., Toronto, Ont.

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BETA Jean Drake Mary Potter University of Michigan 1520 S. University Ave. 1520 S. University Ave. (June 7, 1882) Ann Arbor, Mich. Ann Arbor. Mich. EPSILON Virginia Lee Ardis McBroom Northwestern University 640 Emerson St. 640 Emerson St. (Oct. 13, 1888) Evan.ston. 111. Evanston, 111. ALPHA ALPHA Rosamond Jackson Frances Harkness University of Toronto 507 Dover Court Rd. 85 St. George St. (Oct. 20, 1918) Toronto, Ont. Toronto. (Dnt. ?ALPHA ETA Jane Haddaway Barbara Garver Ohio Wesleyan University 20 N. Franklin Ave. 20 N. Franklin Ave. (Nov. 10, 1923) Delaware, Ohio Delaware, Ohio ALPHA NU Mary Lou Brand Christine Sunday Wittenberg College 628 Woodlawn Ave. 628 Woodlawn .^ve. (May 24, 1929 Springfield, Ohio .Springfield, Ohio ALPHA PSI Sally Hamilton Dolores Norquist Lake Fore.st College Lois Durand Hall Lois Durand Hall (May 19, 1934) Lake Forest, 111. Lake Forest, 111. CHICAGO Mrs. Francis Brown Mrs. Pat Moses Smith (1891) 675 Euclid Ave. 1423 Glenlake Ave. Glen Ellyn. HI. Chicago, 111. DETROIT Mrs Arthur Clendinin Mrs. H. p. Culver (1913) 4200 Buena Vista Ave. 678 Webb Ave. Detroit. Mich. Detroit, Mich. TORONTO Joyce Tedman Beth Bertram (1923) 6? Farnham Ave. 232 Lonsmount Dr. Toronto, Ont. Toronto, Ont. CLEVELAND Mrs. Edwin Thayer Mrs. L. S. Pierce (1924) 5 E. 194th St. 3347 Milverton Rd. Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio ANN ARBOR JIrs. James Breakey Elsie Grace Anderson (1926) 213 Huron St. 715 Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, Mich. Ann Arbor, Mich. COLUMBUS Martha Humphreys Elizabeth Neer (1926) "The Maramor" "The Maramor" Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio SPRINGFIELD Mrs. Howell Jones Jeanne McCulloh (1929) 147 E. Harding Rd. 207 W. State St. Springfield, Ohio Springfield, Ohio ?DELAWARE Mrs. Robert Burns Mrs. Beverly Kelly (1931) 263 N. Franklin St. 209 N. IJberty St. Delaware, Ohio Delaware, Ohio

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DAYTON Mrs. Albert Bruggeman Mrs. Alfred Davies (1931) 25 Lawn St. 113 N. Market St. Dayton, Ohio Troy, Ohio �TOLEDO Katherine Kniesser Mrs. L. L. Nichols (1934) 3634 Brookside Rd. 325!^ Rockingham Ave. Toledo, Ohio Toledo, Ohio ?CINCINNATI Margaret A. Stewart Mrs. j. T. McIlwain (1935) Cincinnati General Hospital 5863 Kennedy Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati. Ohio AKRON Mrs. H. D. Hibbard Virginia Dibble (1935) 51 Mull Ave. 37 Corson Ave. Akron, Ohio Akron, Ohio WESTERN MICHIGAN (1936)

PROVINCE III

Director�Miss Dorothy Jennings. .4101 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Secretarv�Mrs. H. V. Howes 909 Oleta Dr., Clayton, Mo.

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OMICRON Mary Jo Scoville Jeanne Ranger University of Illinois 1110 W. Nevada St. 1110 W. Nevada St. (May 24, 1913) Urbana, 111. Urbana, 111.

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PI Muriel White Mercedes Drath University of Nebraska 415 N. 16th St. 415 N. 16th St. (June 20, 1914) Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. SIGMA Mary Katherine Dorman Marjorie Harbaugh University of Kansas 1339 W. Campus Rd. 1339 W. Campus Rd. (Oct. 9, 1915) Lawrence, Kan. Lawrence, Kan. PHI Marion Hyman Florence Leutwiler Washington University 6930 Hancock St. 211 Rosemont St. (Feb. 23, 1917) St. Louis, Mo. Webster Groves, Mo. ALPHA DELTA Marion Hill June Gray University of Missouri 808 Richmond St. 808 Richmond St. (May 20, 1921) Columbia, Mo. Columbia, Mo. ALPHA THETA Mary Louise Reinke Louise Jackson Vanderbilt University 2417 Kensington Pl. 2417 Kensington Pl. (June 25, 1924) Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. ST. LOUIS Cecile Mitchell Mrs. Richard Sutter (1920) 4379 Westminster Pl. 7215 Greenway Dr. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. KANSAS CITY Mrs. Clifford Curry Mrs. Roy Burt (1926) 2905 Lockridge Ave. 56th and Shawnee Mission Rd. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City, Kan. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA Ruth Benedict Mrs. Beatrice Simmons (1929) 1108 Lincoln Ave. 901 W. Green St. Urbana, 111. Urbana, 111. NASHVILLE Julia Gibson Mrs. Joe Sharpe (1929) 1404 Gartland Ave. 2143 Capers Ave. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. OMAHA Mrs. Grant Peters Alice Buffett (1931) 3516 Lincoln Blvd. 671 N. 57th St. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. ?WICHITA Virginia Pat Hartmetz Mrs. G. C. Spradling (1934) 142 N. Chautauqua St. 4143 E. English St. Wichita, Kan. Wichita, Kan.

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?LAWRENCE Mrs. Weeber Hutton Dorothy Kinney (1921) Rm. 2 .Administration Bldg. 1430 Louisiana Ave. Lawrence, Kan. Lawrence, Kan. LINCOLN Carol Raye Robinson Mrs. W. a. Eraser (1921) 1340 J St. 2702 Bradfield Ave. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. �TOPEKA Eleanor Haggett Evelyn Fulton (1933) 1409 Campbell Blvd. 1207 Garfield St. Topeka, Kan. Topeka, Kan. ?PEORIA Mrs. C. E. Greger Mrs. N. B. Williams (1933) 213 N. Underhill Ave. 423 St. James St. Peoria, 111. Peoria, 111.

PROVINCE IV

Director�Mrs. R, E. Fitzgerald 1739 N. 69th St., Wauwatosa, Wis. Secretary�Mrs. Omar T. McMahon 1914 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.

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GAMMA Betty Bryan Ruth Holekamp University of Wisconsin 270 Langdon St. 270 Langdon St. (Nov. 14, 1885) Madison, Wis. Madison, Wis. KAPPA Margaret Lynch Linda Cook University of Minnesota 311 10th Ave. S.E. 311 10th Ave. S.E. (May 29, 1902) Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. RHO Harriet Ludens Jean Orendorff University of Towa 328 N. Clinton St. 328 N. Clinton St. (June 15, 1915) Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City. Iowa. OMEGA Beverly Wertz Vera Joyce Horswell Iowa State College 318 Pearson St. 318 Pearson St. (Dec. 20, 1918) Ames, Iowa Ames, Iowa ALPHA BETA Betty Peterson Gladys Schumacher University of North Dakota 3300 University Ave. 3300 University Ave. (June 16, 1920) Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks, N.D. ALPHA KAPPA Cynthia Roblin Elizabeth Arkell University of Manitoba 83 Kingsway Ave. 188 Roslyn Rd. (June 5, 1925) Winnipeg, Man. Winnipeg, Man. ALPHA OMICRON Josephine Swenson Katherine Kilbourne North Dakota State College Apt. 3, 1041 College Ave. Apt. 3, 1041 College St. (Feb. 1, 1930) Fargo, N.D. Fargo. N.D. MILWAUKEE Virginia Grady Mrs. R. F. Coerper (1902) 7326 Harwood Ave. 2918 N. Hackett Ave. Wauwatosa, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. MINNEAPOLIS Mrs. A. P. Baston Mrs. Grant A. Feldman (1904) 2108 Kenwood Pkwy. 2323 Irving Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. DES MOINES Jane Sieg Mrs. H. G. Messer (1918) 35th and Ingersoll Sts. 1705 41st St. Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa MADISON Louise Marston Mrs. R. L. Reynolds (1925) 270 Langdon St. 2021 Kendall Ave. Madison. Wis. Madison, Wis. ST. PAUL Mrs. T. T. Kenny Mrs. Wm. F. Hagerman (1927) 1137 Ashland Ave. 2203 Doswell Ave. St. Paul, Minn. St. Paul, Minn.

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FARGO Mrs. W. R. Haggart Mrs. Albert Birch (1929) 1348 Sth St. S. 1010 Sth St. Fargo, N.D. Fargo, N.D. WINNIPEG Bernice Bedson Mrs. B. M. Unkauf (1930) 307 Devon Ct. Broadway 162 Monck Ave. Winnipeg, Man. Winnipeg, Man. IOWA CITY Mrs. Christian Ruckmick Mrs. N. A. Miner (1931) 212 Person Ave. 217 S. Johnson St. Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa. DEVILS LAKE Mrs. R. D. Young Mrs. F. H. Gilliland (1936) 610 Sth St. 820 Sth St. Devils Lake, N.D. Devils Lake, N.D.

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GRAND FORKS Mrs. Paul Vaaler Mrs. Ted Waldon (1926) 1120 Chestnut St. 1016 Chestnut St. Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks, N.D. AMES (reorganized 1936) TRI-CITY Dorothy Manhard Barbara Balluff (1936) 2454 19th Ave. 2308 Harrison Rock Island, 111. Davenport, Iowa

PROVINCE V Director�Mrs. John Manley Heath. .2244 S. Columbine St., Denver, Colo. Secretary�Miss Marian N. Watkins. 2015 S. Fillmore St., Denver, Colo.

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THETA Allene Elliott Verna Lackner University of Denver 2280 S. Columbine St. 2280 S. Columbine St. (Dec. 28, 1897) Denver, Colo. Denver, Colo. TAU Patricia Christopher Olive Hoffmann Colorado Agricultural Col 1405 S. College St. 1405 S. College St. lege (Oct. 15, 1915) Ft. Collins, Colo. Ft. Collins, Colo. �PSI Elizabeth Hogue Eloise Bryan University of Oklahoma 602 W. Boyd St. 602 W. Boyd St. (Sept. 14, 1918) Norman, Okla. Norman, Okla. ALPHA ZETA Janet Hale Anita Campbell University of Texas 2506 Whitis Ave. 2506 Whitis Ave. (May 29, 1922) Austin, Tex. Austin, Te.x. ALPHA XI Jean Wagenhauser Ann Fisher Southern Methodist Univ. Box 317, S.M.U. Box 317, S.M.U. (Sept. 21, 1929) Dallas, Tex. Dallas, Tex. ALPHA PHI Martha Jane Kaiser Marguerite Ridge Colorado College 38 W. Coche la Poudre St. 38 W. Coche la Poudre St. (Oct. 15, 1932) Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado Springs, Colo. DENVER Jean Joliffe Mrs. Gilbert Cook (1907) 1270 Clayton St. 3429 Colfax Ave. B. Denver, Colo. Denver, Colo. OKLAHOMA CITY Mrs. Robt. Drake Mrs. Joe Birge (1929) 134 N.E. 16th St. 514 N. W. 20th St. Oklahoma City, Okla. Oklahoma City, Okla. TULSA Mrs. W. V. Hanks Mrs. Douglas Owens (1929) 1227 S. Victor St. 918 N. Elwood St. Tulsa, Okla. Tulsa, Okla. DALLAS Martha Terrill Mrs. a. H. F. Barger (1930) 5909 Palo Pinto 2203 N. Carroll St. Dallas, Tex. Dallas, Tex. COLORADO SPRINGS Mrs. Carroll B. Malone Mrs. Ralph J. Gilmore (1932�reorganized) 1211 N. Tejon St. 1416 N. Weber St. Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado Springs, Colo.

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�FT. COLLINS Mrs. Clair Wolfer Georgia Fleming (1922) 1526 Remington St. 1502 S. College Ave. Ft. Collins, Colo. Ft. Collins. Colo. �AUSTIN Eloise Miller Mrs. a. W. Eat.man (1926) 300 E. 1st St. 3008 University Ave. Austin, Tex. Austin, Tex. DENVER ALUMNA OF Dorothy Bunn Mrs. Wilber Jones TAU 3027 E. 12th St. 702 E. 12th St. (19301 Denver, Colo. Denver, Colo. SAN ANTONIO Mrs. Nolan Sims Bessie Kilgore (1932) 125 W. Ashby 302 Dwyer Ave. San Antonio, Tex. San Antonio, Te.x. NORMAN Mrs. Joe Chatman Eugenia Kaufman (1935) 146 Page St. 731 Jenkins Ave. Norman, Okla. Norman, Okla. HOUSTON Mrs. R. W. Weisiger Mrs. j. L. Adler (1935) 1607 Oakdale Ave. 3219 Locke Ave. Houston, Tex. Houston, Tex. PUEBLO Lois Weber Mrs. j. j. Marshall (1936) 421 Broadway 201 Quincy St. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo.

PROVINCE VI Director�Mrs. Homer Mathiesen 2033 N.E. Tillamook St., Portland, Ore. Secretary^Mss. F. Merritt Henshaw. 440 Laddington St., Portland, Ore.

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LAMBDA Lorna Mae Jones Phyllis Klinker University of Washington 4529 17th St. N.E. 4529 17th St. N.E. (May 7, 1903) Seattle, Wash. Seattle, Wash.

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NU Doris McConnell Marjorie Smith University of Oregon 1021 Hilyard St. 1021 Hilyard St. (Dec. 18, 1908) Eugene, Ore. Eugene, Ore. XI Jean Spooner Jo Betty Wickes University of Idaho 1038 Blake St. 1038 Blake St. (Nov. 22, 1909) Moscow, Idaho Moscow, Idaho CHI Lorraine Knapp Dorothy Tripp Oregon State College 238 S. Sth St. 238 S. Sth St. (April 27, 1918) Corvallis, Ore. Corvallis, Ore. ALPHA LAMBDA Marjorie Hill Molly Lock University of British 1535 Fulton Ave. 2143 W. 36th St. Columbia (April 28, 1928) W. Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver, B.C. SEATTLE Mrs. C. a. Scott Mrs. j. H. Weiner (1915) 2000 Franklin Ave. 1639 37th Ave. Seattle, Wash. Seattle, Wash. PORTLAND Sally Holloway Mrs. I. R. Miller (1918) 6314 S.E. 32nd Ave. 226 S. E. 52nd Ave. Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore. SPOKANE Helen Bloom Mrs. Ben Redfield (1923) 208 Park Pl. S. 1439 Maple St. Spokane, Wash. Spokane, Wash. VANCOUVER Lois Tourtellotte Mrs. G. Burke (1928) 1591 Nanton Ave. 3852 W. 23rd Ave. Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver, B.C.

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EVERETT Mrs. Willis Smith Mrs. David Hartley (1922) 2629 Grand Ave. 2320 Rucker Ave. Everett, Wash. Everett, Wash. MOSCOW Mrs. Omer Watson Mrs. a. j. Davidson (1922) 324 S. Lincoln St. Sherfey Apts. Jl Moscow, Idaho Moscow Idaho. BOISE Fidelia Harmon Mrs. N. W. Congdon (1932�reorganized) Box 553 1110 N. 24th St. Boise, Idaho Boise, Idaho. EUGENE Mrs. William G. East Mrs. 0. F. Stafford (1932�reorganized) 76 East 13th St. 1289 E. 15th St. Eugene, Ore. Eugene, Ore.

PROVINCE VII Director�Mrs. Clifford Hollebaugh 2945 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Calif. Secretary�Mrs. Garnett Cheney 140 Chaves St., San Francisco, Calif.

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ETA Jane Powell Frances Miller University of California 2732 Channing Way 2732 Channing Way (April 17, 1894) Berkeley, Calif. Berkeley, Calif. MU �Maxine Bartlett Bette Brock Leland Stanford University Box 1337 Box 1337 (Jan. 9, 1905) Stanford University, CaHf. Stanford University, Calif. ALPHA GAMMA Vivian Williams Georgiana Harriman University of Nevada 710 Sierra St. 710 Sierra St. (May 14, 1921) Reno, Nev. Reno, Nev. ALPHA EPSILON Margaret von Handorf Joharrie Cowell University of Arizona 1535 E. 1st St. 1535 E. 1st St. (April 29, 1922) Tucson, Ariz. Tucson, Ariz. ALPHA IOTA Louise Soule Mary Kay Williams University of California 616 Hilgard St. 616 Hilgard St. Southern Branch West Los Angeles, Calif. West Los Angeles, Calif. (June 26, 1924) BERKELEY �Mrs. John H. Moskowitz Mrs. Stanley Dickover (1902) 2512 Hillegas St. 2948 Ashby Ave. Berkeley, Calif. Berkeley, Calif. LOS ANGELES Mrs. Murry Rabbitt Mrs. Victor Hornung (1918) 6432 Moore Dr. 312 N. Citrus Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. RENO Mrs. Jack Cunningham Mrs. Douglas Busey (1921) 730 S. Center St. 636 Lake St. Reno, Nev. Reno, Nev SAN FRANCISCO Mrs. E. G. Roodhouse Mrs. Edwin Bly (1928) 1100 Union St. 866 25th Ave. San Francisco, Calif. San Francisco, Calif.

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SAN DIEGO Winifred Williams Mrs. W. j. Beerkle (1925) 1512 30th St. 2627 Dwight Ave. San Diego, Calif. San Diego, Calif. �PHOENIX Betty Light Mrs. H. M. Alton (1929) Box 532 817 N. 9th Ave. Phoenix, Ariz. Phoenix, Ariz. TUCSON Mrs. Fred Harper Mrs. M. S. Vialo (1929) Tucson, Ariz. Tucson, Ariz.

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PROVINCE VIII

� Director Mrs. Wm. H. Weed .... .1513 Park Ave., Baltimore, Md. Secretary� Miss Helen Turnbull. .2106 South Rd. Mt. Washington, Baltimore, Md.

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ZETA Marjory Sellinger Alice Freddy Kraemer Goucher College Goucher College Goucher College (Nov. 24, 1893) Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. ALPHA MU Caroline Crosby Sarah Dean Rollins College 570 Osceola Ave. 570 Osceola Ave. (June 9, 1928) Winter Park, Fla. Winter Park, Fla. ALPHA RHO Betty Stuart Caroline Gignilliat Birmingham-Southern 2330 10th Court S. 3441 Cliff Rd. College (Sept. 6, 1930) Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. �ALPHA SIGMA Mary E. Frey Julia Brandt Randolph-Macon Woman's R.M.W.C. R.M.W.C. College (Sept. 13, 1930) Lynchburg, Va. Lynchburg, Va. ALPHA CHI Evelyn Eberwine Gretchen Kimmell College of Wm. & Mary Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Beta (Jan. 14, 1933) Williamsburg, Va. Williamsburg, Va. BALTIMORE Mary Thomas McCurley Emma Thomas (1915) B-5 Calvert Court Apts. 3219 N. Calvert St. Baltimore, Md. Baltimore. Md. BIRMINGHAM Mrs. Fred Leslie Mary Jo Zuber (1931) 604 16th PI. S.W. 616 St. Charles S.W. Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Mrs. Paul Whitney Jane Dibble (1921) 2935 28th St. N.W. Kendall Green Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. �RICHMOND Elizabeth Hardwicke E.MMA Fensom (1931) 1911 Hanover Ave. 3806 Chamberlayne St. Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va. ?WINTER PARK-ORLANDO Mrs. M. M. Smith, Jr. (1933) 1645 Berkshire Ave. Winter Park. Fla. NORFOLK Bernice Bradshaw Catherine Eason (1934) 208 E. 39th St. 1619 Ashland Circle Norfolk, Va. Norfolk, Va.

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ALPHA (A) 113 Euclid Ave. Syracuse University Syracuse, N.Y. BETA (B) 1520 S. University Ave. University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. GAMMA (F) 270 Langdon St. University of Wisconsin Madison, Wis. DELTA (A) 131 Commonwealth Ave. Boston University Boston, Mass. EPSILON (E) 640 Emerson St. Northwestern University Evanston, III. ZETA (Z) 3 W. 23rd St. Goucher College Baltimore, Md. ETA (H) 2732 Channing Way University of California Berkeley, Calif. THETA (6) 2280 S. Columbine St. University of Denver Denver, Colo. IOTA (I) Founded November 4, 1901 Barnard College Inactive 1915 (by college order) KAPPA (K) 311 10th Ave. S.E. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. LAMBDA (A) 4529 17th St. N.E. University of Washington Seattle, Wash. MU (M) Box 1337 Leland Stanford, Jr., University Stanford TJniversity, Calif. NU (N) I02I Hilyard St. University of Oregon Eugene, Ore.

LIFE ALUMNAE DUES

Mrs. L. A. White, Room 1124, 55 E. Washington St., Chicago, 111.

Enclosed is $5.00 in payment of my life alumnse dues to Interna tional, which relieves me of further payment of $1.00 dues annually and which is to be added to the Endowment Fund principal.

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Alumnae chapter Alphabetical List of Chapters

XI (2) 1038 Blake St. University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho OMICRON (0) 1110 W. Nevada St. University of Illinois Urbana, III. PI (B) 415 N. 16th St. University of Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. RHO (?) 328 Clinton St. University of Iowa Iowa (iity, Iowa SIGMA (2) 1339 W. Campus Rd. University of Kansas Lawrence, Kan. TAU (T) 1405 S. College Ave. Colorado Agricultural College Ft. Collins, Colo. UPSILON (T) Founded June 1, 1916 Hollins College Inactive 1929 (by college order) PHI (*) Woman's BIdg., Washington University Washington University St. Louis, Mo. CHI (X) 238 Sth St. Oregon State Agricultural College Corvallis, Ore. PSI (*) 602 W. Boyd St. University of Oklahoma Norman, Okla. OMEGA (fl) 318 Pearson St. Iowa State College Ames, Iowa ALPHA ALPHA (A A) 152 Bloor St. W. University of Toronto Toronto, Ont. ALPHA BETA (A B) 3300 University Ave. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. ALPHA GAMMA (A P) 710 Sierra St. University of Nevada Reno, Nev. ALPHA DELTA (A A) 808 Richmond St. University of Missouri Columbia, Mo. ALPHA EPSILON (A E) 1535 E. 1st St. University of Arizona Tucson, Ariz. ALPHA ZETA (A Z) 2506 Whitis Ave. University of Texas Austin, Tex. ALPHA ETA (A H) 20 N. Franklin St. Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, Ohio ALPHA THETA (A 9) 2417 Kensington Pl. Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tenn. ALPHA IOTA (A I) 616 N. Hilgard University of California at Los Angeles West Los Angeles, Calif. ALPHA KAPPA (A K) 558 Stradbrooke Ave. University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Man. ALPHA LAMBDA (A A) University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C. ALPHA MU (A M) 570 Osceola Ave. Rollins College Winter Park, Fla. ALPHA NU (A N) 628 Woodlawn Ave. Wittenberg College Springfield, Ohio ALPHA XI (A S) Box 317, Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University Dallas, Tex. ALPHA OMICRON (A O) Apt. 3, 1041 College St. North Dakota State College Fargo, N.D. ALPHA PI (A n) 56 Campus Dr. University of West Virginia Morgantown, W.Va. ALPHA RHO (A P) Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Ala. ALPHA SIGMA (AS) Randolph-Macon Woman's College Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg, Va. ALPHA TAU (A T) 3601 University St. McGill University Montreal, Can. ALPHA UPSILON (A T) Pennsylvania State College Pennsylvania State College State College, Pa. ALPHA PHI (A *) 38 W. Coche la, Poudre St. Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colo. ALPHA CHI (AX) Gamma Phi Beta House College of William and Mary Williamsburg, Va. ALPHA PSI (A S>) Lois Durand Hall Lake Forest College Lake Forest, 111. If Tou Have Moved Let Gamma Phi Beta Know of It Many Gamma Phis change their Addresses and fail to notify the Central Office therefore do not receive their Crescents because the Postal Department does not forward magazines. If you have recently moved or changed your name

Tear Out and Send to Mrs. L. A. White, Gamma Phi Beta Central Office, 55 E. Washington St., Chicago, III. Mailing lists close Aug. 15, Nov. 1, Jan. 15 and April 1.

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