still presides as chief clerk of the Surgeon General's office and has his hands full of hospital work. Bob Alston of the mother chapter at the V. M. I. also abides with us having come from Atlanta to accept a government position.

I am informed that we have another brother here, whom I have not yet had the happiness to meet. Gustav Ayres of the Lehigh chapter. There are, doubtless, others. We hope to find them all. And we hope that all visiting Alpha Taus will exert themselves to find us all.

Very truly yours in the bond of Alpha Tau Omega.

E. I. RENICK,

Correspondent pro tem. of the embryo District of Columbia Association.

A FRENCH LESSON.

'Twas a bright and moonlight evening,

And we wandered on the shore,

Quite alone and unmolested,

As we oft had done before.

First we talked about my college,
(While she tried my heart to wrench
With sweet smiles and blushing glances,)
Then she chanced to speak of French.

"Decline un baiser, please," she murmured,
While closer to my side she drew;
'Twas very wrong, I know, but yet,

I could not well decline; could you?

F. W. H.

CHAPTER LETTERS,

GA. STATE ASSOCIATION.

EDITORS PALM: Having been elected secretary of the Ga. State Association, the pleasant duty of communicating the doings of our last meeting falls upon me. I am sorry to have to begin my letter with an apology for delay in writing. Hope I am not too late to get this in your next issue. Our last meeting was held at the Markham House, in this city at 7.30 o'clock the evening of Dec. 30, 1885. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Steed, prayer was then offered by Bro. J. W. Smith. Minutes of last meeting and treasurer's report were then read and approved.

Bro. Healey of Atlanta delivered the address of welcome which was received with much applause. The response was made by Bro. Steed in one of his pleasant and unique little speeches. Bro. Steed was followed by Bro. Linton B. Robeson of Oxford on "Communication Among Chapters," containing many wise suggestions as to the best methods of keeping alive the fraternity interest among the alumni. The next address "New Members and How to Select Them" was made by Bro. J. W. Smith of Macon who offered some valuable ideas, which chapters would do well to follow in selecting members. "Secret Fraternities, Literary Socities and College Politics" was skillfully handled by Bro. R. D. Meader, of Athens who set forth the good results of secret fraternities. Bro. A. I. Branham of Macon then made an extended address dwelling on the quality rather than the quanity of material which should enter the fraternity. Impromptu. addresses were then made by various members.

The following ticket for the ensuing year, was unanimously elected:

Pres. C. A. Healey, Vice Pres. C. T. Newton, Sec. and Treas. F. B. Warren-Bros. Holland and Peters were appointed on the Ex

Committee (all of Atlanta.) Much business was done conducive to the good of the fraternity. At a late hour the meeting adjourned subject to call of Ex. Com.

About 25 members were in attendance.

Fraternally,

FRANK B. WARREN, Sec.

VIRGINIA EPSILON.

ROANOKE COLlege, Salem, VA., March 26, 1886.

EDITORS PALM: We were rather surprised that our letter did not appear in the last number of the PALM, but suppose it was received too late for publication; so we try again hoping that this letter will be more fortunate.

Although it is sometime now since anything from this chapter has appeared in the columns of the PALM, we take pride in informing you that we are still in a flourishing condition.

Our chapter this session consisted of nine active members, but at present we have only eight. Bro. Wilkinson returned home in January, after an illness of nine weeks. Although but fifteen years old he was one of the brightest members of the Sophomore Class and bid fair to become one of our "shining lights." We had hoped to welcome him back next session, but from a recent letter we learn with regret, that in all probability, he will not return to Roanoke College.

So far this session we have initiated but three members, preferring quality to quantity. Our new brothers are: W. E. Lea, Pleasant Grove, N. C.; R. W. Kime, Liberty, N. C.; and E. A. Smith, Conover, N. C.; all of whom have proven themselves worthy of our noble brotherhood.

In the different classes we are represented as follows: Senior; W. H. DeBell, G. D. Brown and P. B. Smith: Junior; A. S. Heilig and E. A. Smith: Sophomore; C. S. Eckstone: Freshman; W. E. Lea and R. W. Kime.

At the annual celebration of the Demosthenean Literary Society, held in January, Bros. Smith and Brown had the honor of being elected first orator and first debater respectively. They

were the only fraternity men on the ticket, though several different fraternities are represented among the membership of the society.

The R. C. Dramatic Club intend giving one of their interesting performances at the Town Hall on Saturday night 27th inst. We will be represented by Bros. De Bell, Lea and Kime who sustain prominent parts.

There are three fraternities here besides ours; Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Chi, and Phi Delta Theta, but we are not behind them in any respect. All our boys are well up in their classes and stand very well in college and town.

Dr. Geo. M. Terrill of this place, one of our alumni, was recently appointed Asst. Surgeon of the U. S. Army, with headquarters at Fort Huachea, Arizona.

Bro. R. H. Cline class of '85 gave us a pleasant surprise on the 23rd of Feburary by leading one of North Carolina's fair daughers to the Hymeneal Altar. Va. Epsilon extends earnest congratulations.

With best wishes for the welfare of the fraternity,
I am yours in Alpha Tau Omega,

CHAS. S. ECKSTONE,

Correspondent.

KENTUCKY ZETA.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, KY., March, 1886.

EDITORS PALM: It becomes my pleasant duty as correspondent for Ky. Zeta to give you an account of the doings of our chapter. The December election for June speakers resulted rather disastrously for us; but one of our boys, Bro. W. R. Shachelford, was unanimously elected first speaker from the Epyphilidian Society. In the Philalethean Society two of our Bros. were cut out by a combination of the Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Theta chapters. Both of our men were recognized as being far superior to the speakers elected. Bro. Watts is recognized as being the finest speaker in college; he has won two medals in declaiming and the only reason he was cut out of a place is because he stood such a fine chance for the medal that

they (the Sigma Nu's and Phi Delta Theta's) were afraid their little speakers would get "left." This affair has not injuired our prospects in the least and we can truthfully say that we stand higher in the estimation of the faculty, students and citizens of Richmond, than any other chapter.

We started upon the New Year with renewed zeal for the cause of Alpha Tau Omega. Our hall was too small for us so we rented another and have had it handsomely papered and repaired. A handsome brussels carpet is on the floor and Bro. Byar presented the chapter with an elegant altar. Other Bros. gave pictures and bric-a-brac and now we can boast of as handsome a "Bug" Hall as any of the older chapters.

The first night we occupied our new hall we added to our roll the name of Mr. E. S. Ely of Frankfort, Ky. Bro. Ely was initiated with the full ceremony and is the first one of our number who has enjoyed this privilege. Several alumni Bros. were present and the beautiful and impressive ceremony was gone through without a mistake. After the meeting we adjourned to the spacious dining halls of "Joe" where a most bountiful feast was spread for us. We returned to our homes feeling that we had done honor to our fraternity, to our chapter, and to the supper.

Never has there been manifested, in our short history, such deep zeal and love for our most noble brotherhood. Our chapter is well aware of the responsibility that rests upon us and you may expect a good report of us in June.

To-night the selection of speakers for the declaimer's contest took place. Bro. R. W. Miller was chosen as one of the contestants and most nobly did he sustain the reputation which our chapter has earned in this art. We have won this medal for the last two years and expect to win it again this year. We expect a great deal from “Dick” and know that he will not fail us. Bro. Miller is an easy and graceful speaker and won his place over thirteen (13) contestants.

We have added but three (3) names to our roll since September, but good material has been scarce and we have been very particular in "spiking" new men. Bro. W. E. Cabell, one of our