University of the Pacific School of Dentistry - Chips Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Beta Sigma Chapter, Psi Cmega Fraternity those of '07 and '08, is so small, indeed, we would almost refrain from reference to the only two members. R graduating class of '09, when compared to But it may serve to enlighten the general laity, or those who are readers of Chips, as to what sort of work a handful of men may do if they are true Psi Omegans to inspire in the minds of the public at large a healthy regard for our order, and for the active members of our chosen vocation, which must place us anon in the public's esteem second to no other profession. Owing to the size of our outgoing class of 1908 there were left in the home of lleta Sigma only five active members, scarcely enough to fill the offices, that were necessary for the transaction of business. But with that courage so common to the men, who with pride wear our chosen emblem, and ex- emplified recently, l am pleased to proclaim by our energetic secretary and chief inquisitor, the interest of our Psi Omega was never neglected in spite of our college requirements. The classes were canvassed with unbiased care, with the result that we may justly feel proud of, for we have already added to our live, nine other active members. And their classwork coupled with fraternal activities argues well for the growth of our chapter. As one of the graduating class, it is gratifying in the extreme, to note in our younger members a con- ception so clearly defined, as to character, conduct and scholarship that should distinguish a member of our order. In pursuance of fraternal teachings, besides our chapter development, we have helped to foster a l58

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spirit of unity between the various departments at college, which at the P. and S. for some years past has been conspicuous alone by its absence. We have also found time for a few social evenings which were shared with our brothers from Beta Delta Chapter, and the occasions were so fruitful of pleasure to all Cunless it be some new made mcmbersj that I trust they will be repeated so often hereafter as to seem a part of our college curriculum. As a fitting climax to this fruitful semester, to- gether with Beta Delta Chapter, we have made all arrangements for our annual dance to be given at the Hotel St. Francis. But mindful of earthquakes and things which upset the pleasure we plan for the future, I deem it unwise just nowl' to describe the costumes of ladies then present. But as an inducement to those who are freely inclined, to the pleasure of terpsichorean amusements, I will promise a dance with the following men, for they all belong to our Psi Omega family: M. Ellioll Rives . Grand Jffasler Francis H. Jl'C'cKivill . . Secretary Earl 'R. Harris . Treasurer Jbferlin Hall . Chief lnquisilor E. Plalford . . . Edilor ,Hllen R. Tumbling . . . Inside Guardian Faculty VVins1ow Anderson,'A.M., M.D., M.R.C.P. Thomas Morffew, D.D.S. E. S. Howard, M.D. , Chas. E. Jones, A.B., M.D. F. F. Knorp, M.D. Carrol O. Southard, M.D. H. I. Ryan, D.D.S. I. H. McKay l6I