C. Burrell, A. B. Wilcox and W. M. Webb gave us the grip at Commencement. E. E. Helman is holding a remunerative position as Principal of the First Ward Schools, Canton, O. Douglas, Moore and Bradshaw wear the latest in the shape of Badges. We are grieved to note that Bro. Wilbur Hartshorn is in very poor health. We hope for his speedy recovery. A. C. Spiers will enter the University of Pennsylvania this Fall. Our loss will be gain for Penn'a Tau. Bro. King will re-enter college this Fall. And now, in behalf of Ohio Alpha Nu, allow me to extend best wishes for the PALM, and love to all brothers, individually and collectively. I am yours fraternally, W. S. EARSEMAN, Correspondent. PENNSYLVANIA UPSILON. GETTYSBURG, Oct. 11, 1886. EDITORS PALM: We are all happy to meet again in our chapter hall and talk about the "good times" of vacation. While we enjoyed the companionship of our friends at home, we feel when we grasp our brothers' hands after our return that their love is genuine and as lasting as that of our natural brothers whom we left behind. We have been jealous of the treasures of Alpha Tau Omega thus far so that it is with extreme caution that we invite others to share them lest they prove unworthy. As it is early in the term we must say we have no new brothers to present to the fraternity in this letter. We number at present nine active members: three Seniors, one Junior, three Sophomores, one Freshman and one SubFreshman. Bro. Franklin Menges, '86, has been appointed assistant in the Chemical Laboratory of Penn'a College. Brothers Shile Miller and W. W. Kribbs both of the class of '86 are in the Theological Seminary at this place. Brother Rev. C. W. Baker has accepted the charge at Dallastown, York Co., Pa., where he is now preaching. Our dear brothers can appreciate with what feelings we announce the loss of one, true, noble Alpha Tau forever from our midst in the bloom of youth. Not a tear was shed over this loss, however, for it was but numerical and one which helped to bind the principles of Alpha Tau Omega more firmly together. It was not death's ruthless hand that snapped one of the golden cords of this chapter but Hymen moulded two loving hearts into one, or in other words, Bro. C. W. Baker and Miss Anna Wolf, both good Alpha Taus, were married at the bride's residence, Gettysburg, Penn'a, Aug. 24th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. J. Barkley, assisted by Rev. P. Livingston. With congratulations of the Brothers, W. W. KRIBBS, En Memoriam. HALL OF ALPHA TAU CHAPTER, S. W. P. UNIVERSITY. At a called meeting of Alpha Tau chapter held in Clarksville, Tenn., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : It is with deep-felt sorrow that we learn of the untimely death of Brother B. M. De Grafenried, which occurred at Franklin, Tenn., July 5th, 1886, therefore be it Resolved, 1. That in his demise we have lost a brother of the most sterling qualities of mind and heart, whose social intercourse with us, although very short, has always been very genial and brotherly. Resolved, 2. That we deeply deplore his loss, and that in it Alpha Tau chapter loses one of her noblest sons, and Alpha Tau Omega one whose place cannot be easily filled. And, further, that we tender our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Resolved, 3. That the members of this chapter wear the usual signs of mourning, and that these resolutions be entered upon the minutes and also published in the Clarksville Democrat and the PALM, and a copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased. DAVID S. BLOCH, Committee. ALUMNI LETTERS. C. W. BAKER, Gettysburg, Pa. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 1886. My dear friend and Brother: I sent you a few days ago some photographs of myself. I intended to have done so long ago and really have no good excuse for my neglect in that regard; so I had better own up, as I do, like a little man and seek forgiveness at the hands of my brethren through the application of one of the principles of our order—charity. I have been so far removed from the field of its operations that, although one of its founders, I have never had the pleasure of attending a lodge. It is not strange therefore that in the many years that have elapsed since the order was founded, many of its details have passed from my memory; but I recall with pleasure its principles, and rejoice to know that it has grown and flourished and now counts among its members many thousands of good and true men. That I may keep track of its progress be good enough to send me the PALM and song book, for which I enclose herein a note. With every wish for the attain ment of the highest aim of the order, I subscribe myself, Fraternally yours, E. M. Ross. HOUSTON, TEX., Aug. 5th, 1886. C. W. BAKER, Esq., Gettysburg, Pa. Dear Brother: Yours of July 30th, and also the "PALMS" came duly to hand, and you could not imagine how glad I was to receive them, unless you could have seen the eagerness with which I devoured their contents, at the expense of business and everything else. I think I can safely say that the last two issues are the best that I have seen. In one of the editorials in the June number in regard to "State Associations," I see that "it only takes ten men in the same State to form a state association and receive a charter." In this, I was enlightened as to the requisite number it took to start an association, and have this to say, I have "been up and doing," and will always be found "up and doing" for Alpha Tau Omega. Knowing the whereabouts of some Alpha Tau Omegas in Texas, and since my departure from "Sewanee and Tenn. Omega" I have written repeatedly to "brothers" in regard to starting an association, but have found no willingness to co-operate with me in this regard, sometimes receiving answers like this, "the brothers seem to have lost all enthusiasm." I say emphatically, that they are not the right kind of "brothers" who will let this be said of them. Am I not right, Brother? I want this association started, and although I cannot give as much time as I would wish, yet, if you will give me the names of all the Alpha Tau Omegas that you know of in this state, I will guarantee that they will hear from me soon and often, and if I don't succeed the fault will not be mine, and the entry cannot be placed on the "Debit" side of my account in the Alpha Tau Omega records and say that I was negligent in my duty. Enclosed please find postal note for $1.10 for which please send me the song book. Hoping to hear from you soon, and with fraternal regards to all, I am in Alpha Tau Omega, Yours sincerely, B. R. LATHAM. MT. UNION, O., July 9, 1886. MR. C. W. BAKER, Gettysburg, Pa. Dear Bro.: Enclosed find thirteen dollars and fifty cents for PALM Subscription: To 4 copies Vol. VI, 4 Nos. $6.00; to 10 copies Vol. VI, 2 Nos., $7.50. Total, $13.50. Which according to your acceptance of our proposition will square our PALM account to the beginning of Vol. VII. Asking you to acknowledge receipt I am, Yours fraternally, J. W. MOORE, W. K. E. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., June 22nd, 1886. Dear Brother: Having been a member of our fraternity from the time when the mother chapter produced its first offspring, I feel a very deep and sincere interest in its growth and welfare, and in no way do I obtain news of this fact except through the PALM, hence I always hail with delight its coming, and the last number appears to me to be the best I have yet seen, and especially in the tone and diction of the chapter letters. As an Alumni I feel proud of our boys growing up in the colleges. I have subscribed for the PALM from its inception and have always remitted the subscription dues except for the current number which I herewith enclose to you. If at any time from oversight I should fall behind in my dues I trust that you will remind me of my neglect. On several occasions I have received no acknowledgment of my remittances to the PALM but as I received it regularly I suppose that I was duly credited. Yours Fraternally, F. A. BERLIN. LAKE CITY, FLA., July 13, 1886. C. W. BAKER, ESQ., ALPHA TAU PALM, Gettysburg, Pa. Dear sir and Bro.: Please find herewith P. O. note for $1.50 sub. to PALM for Brother William Roberts, Tallahassee, Fla., to whom you will please mail the Alpha Tau Omega PALM one year, beginning with Jan'y 1886 number, and oblige Note No. 001446. Yours truly and fraternally, S. BOTELER THOMPSON. 142 ELM ST., MACON, GA., June 30th, 1886. DEAR BRO. BAKER: Enclosed I send you twenty-five dollars on the subscription bill of the PALM for Alpha Zeta. This is the very best we can do at present. Hope that it will be in your power to wait without serious injury. Yours Fraternally, J. W. SMITH. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA., July 7th, 1886. MR. C. W. BAKER. Dear Bro.: If you have any spare Nos. of No. 1, Vol. VI (March 1886) of the PALM will you please send me one. In some way mine got lost, and I am very anxious to keep my |
