most orderly and systematic way, but it all bore the mark of the college spirit. The breadth of view, alertness and quiet determination of these trained women were manifest Reports from the different States and from the branches and their various clubs showed the greatest activity throughout the whole Association during the past year, although the departments of work have been widely diverse, including studies in philosophy, history, literature, economics, social problems and philanthropic schemes of many sorts. Since the meeting, a tenth branch in the State of Iowa has been formed. The report of the Committee on Admission of Colleges awakened a great deal of interest. Bryn Mawr was admitted. The Committee on Endowments reported in favor of contributions to existing colleges rather than the founding of new colleges. It was announced that Miss Louisa Holman Richardson is to occupy the European Fellowship of the Association.

The meeting on Friday evening included a large number of invited guests. Mrs Martha Foote Crowe presided. Two papers were read, Mrs. Ellen H. Richards' paper on the Relation of College Women to Progress in Domestic Science was very suggestive. She spoke of domestic science as sorely needing to have trained minds brought to bear upon it. She suggested that the college curriculum should include a course in Domestic Science and gave such a course in some detail; also that Home Science Clubs should be formed for the study of local conditions affecting home life. This delightful paper was followed by one on the Relalation of College Women to Social Needs, by Miss Vida Scudder. The writer of the paper maintained that college bred women, from their wom anly nature and their college training combined, were fitted to serve as intermediaries between the rich and the poor, and to bring them into relations of friendship and mutual helpfulness She explained the Col lege Settlement idea, and suggested that there was an opportunity here for women to work in philanthropy. These two papers have been published by the Association. Miss Jeanette Gurney Fine, head of the College Settlement work in New York, was then introduced, and gave an intensely interesting talk about the Rivington street Home in New York.

On Saturday the ladies of the Association went to Evanston. Dean Michaels welcomed them at the college chapel in a sparkling address to which Mrs. Richards gracefully responded. The report on withdrawals from colleges was given. The discussion which followed this report led to the formation of a new committee for the study of the subject of the Development of Child Life. The discussion was very interesting and was participated in by a large number of persons. The report of the Bureau

of Collegiate Information was given. It is proposed to have the Bureau establish a registry of women specialists, not so much to help women to places as to help the higher institutions to teachers. It was also decided to publish the catalogue of literature relating to the higher education of women, which has been prepared by a member of the Association. After election of officers, the ladies were invited to go over the buildings of the Northwestern University, and then were entertained at lunch by Dean Michaels and the young ladies of the Women's College. After the lunch a paper on the present status of Collegiate Education for Women was read by Mrs. Martha Foote Crowe.

While the Association was attending a reception given by Mrs. Cumstock, a small number of us were inveigled away by Sister May Bennett, and piloted to the rooms of the Beta Chapter where a circle of welcoming faces awaited us. We spent a half-hour of intense enjoyment, listening to the good sound of the dear, old songs, and joining with those that we could feel were truly our sisters in the beautiful To naλóv. To those to whom these mysteries are dear for memory and for inspiration, this little quiet half-hour was the best part of the whole good time.

MARTHA FOOTE CROWE, ALPHA, '76.

Editorials.

In searching the archives of Alpha, recently, we chanced upon a letter bearing a Japanese post-mark, and in it, the following incident, which should be repeated about our hearth-fires until we realize, with these sisters, what magic hides beneath our badge, what subtle power lies in our grip. "A few weeks ago," says the writer, "we entertained a party of newly-arrived missionaries who were going through to China. I went into dinner weary and worn with my work and feeling no particular interest in the strangers. As we were introduced I caught sight of a badge at the throat of one of the young ladies. Could it be possible! I looked closer. Yes! It was an Alpha Phi pin with a Beta guard! My own badge caught her eye and, as our hands met in the good old grip, our hearts beat heart to heart' and we realized, here in far-away Japan, the blessings of Alpha Phi."

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This reminds us to question our Alumnae as to their fidelity in wearing the badge,-that badge which says to pupils, to companions, to friends, to strangers,-Do you see in me aught of womanliness, of culture, of purity, of truth, of earnest endeavor? It is because all these were made beautiful to me and worthy of attainment through Alpha Phi.

We are glad to endorse the editor of the . K. V. Shield, when in the October number he says ::

We cannot understand why fraternity men lay aside the insignia of their membership almost immediately upon leaving college, and yet it is almost universally true. After a man has been out of college about twenty years, he fishes out his old fraternity emblem, and on occasion wears it with a pride and pleasure which he never knew in his youth. Fraternity jewels are made in so many styles, in such modest design, that no . . certainly ought to refrain from wearing, on all occasions and in every place, a ring, watch-charm, scarf-pin, or badge to show who he is and what he is.

In the December number of the P. 4. . Scroll an elaborate description of the elegant banquet tendered President Harrison at Galesburg, Ill., by the Alumni of Knox and Lombard Chapters, is closed by relating the following incident:

At Topeka, the occasion of the President's visit was a cause for the temporary removal of the State University student population from Lawrence to Topeka, and with this was Kansas Alpha. Among those who pressed into the file of those who sought to grasp the President's hand was the latest initiate of Kansas Alpha. It was with a smile of recognition

that the President caught sight of the badge and colors, and with a hearty clasp he gave the initiate the grip and spoke a word of congratulation. to him.

We are glad to add this name to the long list of famous men who have, in busiest hours, shown loyalty to their fraternities and who have been an inspiration to their younger brothers.

Often, in college days, we, ourselves, tested the magic effect of the salute and grip on some "old girl" known to us through her work in Alpha Phi, but to whom our face was but a composite of many younger sisters. How her face lighted up as the grip wakened the memory of other days, and how eagerly she questioned our welfare and achievements in the hall and on "the hill"! With what enthusiasm was our heart filled as we went our way, another link of friendship discovered with new thankfulness for Alpha Phi! Try it, yourselves, college sisters. Do not hesitate to speak to anyone wearing our badge. As our ways, here and there, cross each other, give us a touch of the life that is throbbing your younger pulses and the years will go less swiftly as our locks grow gray.

We are able, through the courtesy of Chancellor Sims, of Syracuse University, to show our readers the two principal buildings on the campus, i. e., the Hall of Languages and the John Crouse Memorial College for Women. The former is devoted to Liberal and the latter to Fine Arts. We hope from time to time to acquaint our members with the college-homes of our various chapters.

It is our purpose to devote our chief interest in the May number of THE QUARTERLY to the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, its aims, scope, and workings as discovered by our sisters who are "workers together for good" in this organization. The pleasure and profit derived from it by the "old girls," makes it their duty to impress upon their undergraduate sisters the broadening influence of these convocations of the Alumnae of the best colleges throughout the land. The stimulus to mental effort, the loyalty to Alma Mater, the social and philanthropic opportunities are not to be despised by any college Alumna, and especi ally by any Alpha Phi, whose circumstances render possible her participation therein. We, hereby, request every Alpha Phi sister who is a member of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae to contribute some smail part to our Salamagundi and tell us of the workings, or the workers, in that branch to which she may belong. Let us set forth such a "Feast of reason" that June shall find each graduate of '91 an applicant for membership in this Association!

Chapter Letters.

CHICAGO ALUMNE.

The officers of the Chicago Alumnae Chapter have issued a circular to all entitled to membership in the new organization, setting forth its objects and advantages and asking for earnest co operation.

Although the Alumnae of Beta are scattered about as widely as they possibly could be and it might seem for that reason, as though the infant chapter could not live, yet we prophesy that it will not be long ere the young child gives good evidence of a robust constitution and rapid development of its powers.

As soon as all the responses to the circular have been received the secretary will start the first bulletin letter on its way to those who shall have expressed a willingness to join the new movement.

The officers have in mind plans for making the chapter a benefit to its members, socially, by bringing them into closer contact with each other, and mentally and morally by keeping alive their interest in the thoughts that are stirring the world of to day.

Lend a hand, reader of the QUARTERLY, by sending any item or suggestion that you think may be of interest to your Chicago sisters, to the secretary, Miss Jessie King, 1448 Montana street, Chicago, Ill.

ALPHA.

Alpha extends a loving greeting to all her sister chapters. The winter. term finds us all in our accustomed places and the Chapter House again rings with the merry voices of the girls.

One of the new and pleasant features of our society life is the Alpha Phi Orchestra which is making rapid progress under the skillful direction of Prof. Lucas. The members of the orchestia are as follows: First guitar, Minnie Harrington and Alice Dunn; second guitar, Helenal Smith and Rose Beard; first banjo, Georgia Forman and Bertha Sawyer; second banjo, Martha Kiefe and Margaret Waters; banjorine, Kate Hovey; mandolin, Viola Vernon.

During the convention of Gamma Phi Beta in Syracuse, Alpha gave the members and visiting delegates a very pleasant tea at the Chapter House. The parlors were prettily decorated with the college colors and roses were presented to each guest. This is the first time that such a