The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega Volume 6-8 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...were invited in and light refreshments were served. Songs were then enjoyed by all, Miss Pauline Woltmann singing several solos. All the girls joined in in heartily singing Mrs. Beaches' song for quartette or chorus, which is dedicated to Zeta and seems to be a great favorite with the girls. The officers elected were: Miss Edith H. Manchester, president; Mrs. Estelle McFarlane Dunkle, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Elsie Ellis Dixon, recorder. The meeting was adjourned until October 15th, 1903. New England Alumnae Chapter. Some (Commencement Cfyougfyts. As the end of the school year approaches, we look back, if we are wise, and take stock of our successes and failures as a fraternity. The first question we should ask is this: "What is Alpha Chi's excuse for existing?" We all know the answer if we stop to think, but have we stopped to think very often during the past year? If any member can truthfully say that she has received no real impetus to good work and a broader life from her fraternity relationship, one failure is scored against us. There is a flaw somewhere in the chapter life and, as a chapter is neither better nor worse than the members who compose it, this brings us to a consideration of our method of choosing those members. It is the part of wisdom to lay our plans now--because, when the September "rush" commences we shall have no time. Therefore a few don'ts may be in order. Don't choose a girl merely because she wears good clothes and creates an impression wherever she goes. Some of our best beloved sisters have been unassuming in appearance. Don't choose a girl merely because she has money and makes lavish display of it. She may be less generous than her poorer sister. Don't choose a girl merely because she is a brilliant t...