Des Moines College - Tiger Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

Page 171 text:

DELTA CHI TEA i . On Friday afternoon, October first, the Delta Chi Sorority had its annual tea at the home of Mrs. Arthur Spalding. Faculty women and the wives of faculty men were guests. PI KAPPA PHI WATERMELON SPREAD A rainy evening was delightfully spent by the members of the Pi Kappa Phi Sorority September twenty-fourth, at the home of Miss Theresa Henley. The main feature of the evening was a real watermelon feed. DELTA CHI INITIATION The informal initiation was held at the home of Mary Davis Griswold on October fourteenth, and the next afternoon the formal initiation. for Marion Brookover, Mildred Nelson, and Clare LaFavor was held at the home of Mrs. Howard Grimm. A dinner was enjoyed at the Harris-Emery tea room following the initiation. , ZETALETHIA OPEN MEETING On October twenty-fifth the Zetes gave their open meeting for the new girls. Clever invitations, in the form of a canoe, were issued to all the freshmen and non-members. The program was built around the In- dian and his ways of living. The Dramatization of Hiawatha was cleverly given by the girls. During the pow-wow which followed the program, appropriate refreshments were served. DELTA CHI LUNCHEON The alumnae and active chapters of Delta Chi held a luncheon at the Harris-Emery tea room for guests and patronesses on Saturday, October twenty-ninth. ' THEATRE PARTY The members of the Pi Kappa Phi Sorority, chaperoned by Miss Dora Stilwell, enjoyed a theatre party Saturday evening, October fifteenth, in honor of Miss Irene Dilley. THETA PHI SIGMA KENSINGTON The faculty women and wives of faculty men were entertained by the Theta Phi Sigma Sorority, Friday, October fourteenth, at the home of Miss Naomi Lawdahl. THETA PHI SIGMA HALLOWEEN PICNIC Called oif on account of the rain, were the words describing weather conditions on October twenty-second when the Thetas planned for a picnic in Chautauqua Park. A box supper at Garber's was substituted-and proved a very good one, too. IIIIllIIIII1IIIIllIIIIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIllIlIIllIIIIllIIIlIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIllIIiIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllilllilllllll 167 UllIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllIlIlIII!llII1lIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIllIllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH

Page 170 text:

ANNUAL CHICKEN ROAST The annual chicken roast was as usual a red letter day on the social calendar of Des Moines University. Frase Park was the setting for this festivity, and the large cement basin served as the stage for the class stunts, which showed originality and clever work on the part of the students. After D. M. U. songs and yells had been given, each one was served hot fried chicken, pickles, rolls, coffee and doughnuts. The attendance record was broken this year. Five hundred enjoyed the roast. The Seniors were congratulated by all, on their efficient service. WASHINGTON BANQUET The all-University Washington banquet was held February twenty-iirst at the Hotel Ft. Des Moines. Special invitations were issued this year to the alumni of the University, and a live course turkey dinner was served to eight hundred. Special stunts, staged by the classes and departments, formed the program. An important feature of the evening was the forming of the Des Moines University Alumni Association. Governor Kendall, who was a guest, spoke. The Tiger Spirit showed itself, especially between courses, while the University songs were sung. FACULTY RECEPTION The Annual Faculty Reception was held later than usual this year, No- vember eighteenhth. Miss,E. Ruth Garber, a senior, presented the students and friends to Dr. Million' and the faculty. Piano numbers, violin selections, solos, and readings, by menibers of-the faculty formed the' entertainment of the evening. Miss lNIarguerite Gauger, Alma L. Garber, Miss Callen and Laura Mae Williamson, faculty members, presided at the punch bowls. U AEL1o PARTY y On October first the girls of the Aelioian Literary Society were enter- tained at the home of Thelma Miller. FRESHMAN GIRLS ENTERTAINED F The Freshman girls were entertained in the Aelio Rose Garden on the evening of October twentieth by the active members. INITIATION Aelio initiation took place in the Society hall November seventh. Dinner was served in the dining room. , VALENTINE PARTY A The Aelio Valentine Pary was held in the hall on Thursday afternoon, February ninth. SIGMA. PHI KAPPA RECEPTION The Sigma Phi Kappa Fraternity held open house for the students of the University and the Faculty on September thirtieth at the Chapter house. The men- of the Fraternity were in the receiving line. UHIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl!IIII!iII!ll!!I 166 IIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIllIHIIIllllIlIIllHIllllIllllIII!IIIIIIIIIlIllII!IIIII!IIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Ml

Page 172 text:

: W3 N ,. Q,. :nil 9 f Q .xii A j WOODEN SHOE PARTY On the afternoon of October seventeenth, all the girls of the University were invited to attend a Wooden Shoe Party, given by the Eurodelphian Literary Society in the Literary Hall. A program of Holland-Dutch read- ings, songs, and dances was cleverly presented by the members. After which maidens in Dutch costumes served refreshments. The trays and plates were daintily decorated with wee wooden shoes and windmills. Even the blue and white color scheme of the lattice work suggested Tulipland. - DELTA CHI RUSH BREAKFAST The first rush affair was in the nature of an egg fry at Greenwood Park log cabin on November fifth. Many alumnae attending the teachers' con- vention were present. ALUMNAE BREAKFAST Visiting alumnae and active members of the Theta Phi Sigma were en- tertained by Miss Naomi Lawdahl on November fourth. Covers were laid for tvventy-five. The Sorority colors were carried out in the table decorations. PI KAPPA PHI AUTUMN BREAKFAST The informal rush of the Pi Kappa Phi Sorority was an Autumn break- fast. A' bus was chartered and the rushees, accompanied by several of the alumnae and the Sorority Mother, enjoyed a jolly ride to the home of Mrs. John Hargus of Indianola Avenue, where a three course breakfast was served. The decorations of crisp autumn leaves and berries, the roaring fire in the fireplace, and a profusion of pillows and Indian blankets lent an air of festivity to the occasion. THETA 'COZY Alumnae of the Theta Phi Sigma Sorority, active members and several new girls enjoyed a Theta Cozy with Mrs. Meyers, 2736 Moyer Avenue, on November fifth. Individual corsages of the sorority flower and the Theta pin cushions were given the guests. ALUMNAE LUN CHEON Younker's Tea Room was the scene of a delightful reunion November fifth, when the actives and alumnae of the Pi Kappa Phi Sorority enjoyed an informal luncheon together. Miss Ruthe V. Pope and Mrs. Jo. E. Fulcher DELTA CHI REUNION The active and Alumnae chapters of Delta Chi enjoyed a buffet supper at the home of Lillian Ketmanp on November fifth. Many attending the teachers' convention were present. h ZETALETHIA ALUMNI LUNCHEON On November Sth, the alumnae and active members enjoyed a luncheon were guests. -in the Lavender Room at Hotel Ft. Des Moines. E. Ruth Garber pre- sided as toast mistress and the following guests responded with clever toasts: Eunice Johnson, Neva Spence, Miss Sperry, Eva M. Paige, Hazel Moore and Miss Harris. ZETE INITIATIONH Twenty new girls received the Zetalethian Formal Initiation, on No- vember IS, 1921. After the ceremony, which took place in the Society Hall, they enjoyed a five course dinner. The tables were beautifully deco- rated with the society colors and flower. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIlIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIllllllllIIIIIlllllllllIlllllllililllllll 168 IIIllIIIIHIIIIIllIIIIIllIIIllIIIIIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllilllllll