Bro. Cheney returned home last week, being obliged to give up his studies on account of his eyes giving way, he will probably return next term. We were all very sorry to see him leave and sympathize with him in his ill fortune.

We have heard from two southern brothers who are thinking of attending the Institute next term, we shall be very glad to have an opportunity to show what kind of men Alpha Tau Omega produces in the south.

We would like to acknowledge through your columns the receipt of numerous responses to the letters we wrote to the different chapters. You must excuse the brevity of this letter on account of the examinations. With love to all Alpha Taus from Beta Gamma, I am, Yours fraternally,

QUINTARD PETERS,
Correspondent.

LEAP YEAR.

Nice room, easy chair,
Old bach sitting there.
Old bach begins to snore,
Gentle rap at the door.
Enter maid rather old,
With a look of love untold.
Converse awhile this and that,
Close by him old maid sat.
Soon she talked sentimental,
He didn't care continental.
She got mad began to cry,
Other tactics thought she'd try.
"Years you've called every night,

As if you had perfect right.

Why you came Lord only knows,
Never once did you propose.

Now 'tis Leap Year, by Heaven above,
I shall tell you of my love."

Then there was an awful crash,

He had leaped through the sash.
Funeral next day at eleven,

Old bach safe in Heaven.

O. N. E

ALUMNI LETTERS.

MR. C. W. BAKER, Gettysburg, Pa.

CHARLOTTE, N. C.

My Dear Friend and Brother: I am truly glad that our PALM has caught you at last. And tho' your note was short, I was certainly glad to hear from you. For the past 6 months I have written to no one, called on very few, just stayed at home nights and worked days. To answer your letter in order, "W. F. White, Stevens Institute, Hoboken, N. J." will catch the N. J. A. K. man. Bart Shipp and J. Frank Wilkes comprise the

Charlotte crowd.

Thos. M. Vance, Lenoir, N. C., Jas. C. Roberts, Newbern, N. C., Chas. A. Healey, 20 Peach Tree St., Atlanta, Ga.

B. F. Long, Statesville, N. C., John G. Williams, Raleigh, N. C., are a few Alpha Taus who would probably like to have a Song Book. I will send you money for 5 Song Books shortly. Put that number down as engaged.

I am getting on O. K. also, and also very busy. I am in the machine shops as Superintendent and as Father is often away, I have the whole business to attend to. We employ about 75 men, and do a corresponding business as well as large commission trade in certain lines of machines, so it keeps me on the hop. I have just let everything slide except business. I never write, call, drink, visit “soiled doves" nor nothing. Go to work at 7 A. M., quit at 7.30 P. M., get tea, loaf and go to bed. I rarely read anything. I had business in Atlanta, Ga., some weeks ago and saw Healey. Had quite a time with him. Harlow is in Lewistown, Me., sick, or recovering rather.

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The Dec. PALM reached me a few days ago. And of course I was very highly pleased. Do try to get the thing out on time. The delay in publishing hurts us dreadfully in several ways. have just sent money to "Glazey" for two subs. tho' suppose you are the man. Let me know as I hope to send two more I know nothing of anything or body. Can hardly tell

soon.

who is mayor of this city. But I trust in the press of business you will drop me a line or two. Will be glad to hear at any time. Give my warmest love to the Alpha Upsilons, and for yourself, dear fellow, we are both Alpha Taus, which is a short way of saying much.

C. W. BAKER, ESQ.

Very truly yours in Alpha Tau Omega,
J. FRANK WILKES.

THOMSON, GA., Mar. 25th, 1886.

Dear Bro.: Your letter asking me for a copy of my speech delivered at the State Association received. Though I was on the programme as a speaker, circumstances were such I could not attend and hence did not make the speech.

I am glad to learn that you are at the Put me on as a subscriber and send bill. PALM and Alpha Tau Omega.

helm with the PALM. Success to you, THE

Your Bro.,

JOHN T. WEST.

WAYNESVILLE, N. C., April 26, 1886. DEAR BAKER: Your letter came yesterday and it did me good. We never realize the secret influence of our beloved order so potently as we do when out in busy life and the sweet memories of the olden days come back to us through the medium of a brotherly letter. No life on a small scale can be busier than mine here, and yet it admits of its hours of reverie. In these twilight dreamings, after the busy editorial pen has dropped from tired hands, I always find time to think of the days that once were made so happy by association with you and the dear boys of the Alpha Upsilon chapter.

I congratulate you upon your forward strides. I always knew that the squad of boys at old Pennsylvania were destined to make their mark in our fraternity history. I am glad that you have the PALM. Find enclosed some lucre for which send me the dear old journal. I long to read it again. Brother Robeson of the Emory (Ga.) chapter is teaching in the high school here and is quite popular. You will find him responding in a few days, for I stopped him on the street yesterday and gave

him the news gleaned from your letter. His brother, L. B. Robeson of this county will graduate in Juhe at Emory.

You may depend on me for the Charleston Poem.

If any Alpha Tau is debating where to rest this Summer I invite him here. Waynesville is the ideal spot of all others I have ever found and for young men just starting in life I know of no section that can excel this. I shall be glad to answer any letters personally from any of the brothers, relative to western North Carolina. I send you copies of my paper by this mail, which gives hints to those who wish to come to the "Land of the Sky."

My regards to all the boys. Shake the new brothers for me, Steck, Bateman, Holzapfel, Fetterolf, Yeiser and Coffey. I hope to be up again this Summer and will endeavor to see more of the frats. Ah! Baker, the old love is just as strong and you can't know how much I would like to see you all. With best wishes I bid you good-by

Send me the PALM early.

Fraternally and truly,

HARRY E. HARMAN.

C. W. BAKER, ESQ.

NEWBERN, N. C., April 5, 1886.

Dear Brother: Enclosed please find postal note for $1.10, for one copy of our Song Book. I assure you I am delighted that it is out and heartily congratulate you on your success. The Fraternity owes you a debt of gratitude for your untiring efforts in this, as in many other directions, and I feel sure your labors are most highly appreciated. I wish very much that A. D. could have sent you some songs, but the musical, as well as the poetical talent was entirely wanting with us all.

There are three other Alpha Tau Omega's in my town and I think I can make every one of them buy a book-will do my best on them.

All accounts from N. C. chapters are encouraging and I hope you are all getting along nicely in Penn. Anxiously awaiting the book, I am, Sincerely yours in the bond, J. C. ROBERTS.

DALLAS, TEXAS. Dear Brother; I enclose you money order for $1.50 to pay my subscription to the PALM, commencing with the March number. I subscribed last year while at Columbia, Tenn., and only received the March and June copies. Would be very glad to get these back numbers, as I haven't had an opportunity of seeing them. No Alpha Taus have made themselves known to me as yet in Dallas, but I expect to meet some soon, there certainly must be some here, for no well organized community can afford to be without some Alpha Taus. Should I come across any I will make them forward subscription to the PALM. I am with the Texas and Pacific R. R. here. Wishing the PALM abundant success, I am, Fraternally yours,

C. W. BAKER, Gettysburg, Pa.

J. A. CLARKE,

43 Masten St., Dallas, Texas.

MACON, GA., April 29th, 1886.

Dear Brother: "He who cheats the PALM out of a single cent, will not reach the Heavenly land where old Elijah went." Does the cap fit me? If so draw on me at sight for my subscription.

I have just read the PALM, sketched it as it were, and I feel like saying, glory glory Hallelujah! Let the good work go on. Yours in Alpha Tau Omega,

W. B. BIRCH.

SCOTLAND, FLA., May 3, 1886.

My Dear Brother: Can you give me the address of Bro. Wiltburger, that Penn. Tau says is in our state? Or if not, will you be so kind as to send me the name and address of some member of Penn. Tau from whom I can get it? I would write the correspondent, but fear he may never get my letter. We have heard several times of this brother's being in Florida, and his name has been passed around to nearly, if not all, our Alpha Taus, but we never succeeded in locating his whereabouts. We hope to get his address, and presence also, if possible, at our meeting in June of alumni. And right here let me