Meetings.
As far as meetings proper are concerned, excluding business meetings, it has been our privilege to have some very able and interesting speakers on various occasions. A résumé of the professional talks follows:
January 24th: B. H. Crocheron, Director of Agricultural Extension at U. C. Professor Crocheron is interested in the creation of a market in China for our surplus fruit and vegetable products. He gave the Chapter an exceedingly interesting talk about the problems to be surmounted in going about such a task.
January 31st: Brother Leo Monahan of Alpha Chapter, at present affiliated with the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, gave us a very instructive and beneficial talk upon the administrative and functional activities now being undertaken by the Bureau. The organization and personnel of the Bureau were outlined in detail. Brother William McCardell, also of Alpha Chapter, contributed very creditably to the evening's program by relating his recent experiences in Nigeria, and by giving the boys some pertinent pointers on service in foreign fields. Brother Eugene "Lee" Cox made the evening complete by his august presence, plus a short talk pertaining to Alpha Chapter.
February 7th: Mr. Finn Lund, Consul General to the U. S. from Denmark. Mr. Lund is at present located in San Francisco, and adapted his talk to trade possibilities and trade customs as they exist between his country and ours. Mr. Lund is possessed with an admirable Nordic "brogue" and he retained the boys' individual attention.
Social Calendar, Etc.
Through the influence and kindness of Brother Stewart Force, Epsilon held its pledging dinner at the Achaean House on February 10. It was a "sure fire" affair and the boys certainly showed the old fraternal spirit when the "eats were dished out."
Our next event of prominence was the Initiation Banquet at the Athens Club on the evening of February 20. This culminated the formal initiation ceremony. The boys were inspired by Col. Landon's report of his experiences in Siberia and Russia during the latter years of the World War.
Brother "Dick" Willets entertained the Chapter at the Phi Gamma Delta House with "free groceries" on the evening of March 10th. The Chapter is grateful to those making these little get-togethers possible. Major Kelley was our guest for the evening and kept the boys on their toes by relating his experiences in the Philippines.
President Lisle Wentner inaugurated a new scheme at one of our meetings in the form of the "Round Table Discussion." Everyone agreed that it was a huge success, and we derived a great deal of benefit from it. It should be carried out in future meetings.
Too much cannot be said about the Derby Day Ball Game, in which D.P.E. participated rather noticeably until Brother Wentner swallowed a copious draught of tobacco juice and lost his "pitching eye." The opposition given by the faculty was not in accordance with their mental powers, but at that might have proven disastrous if "Tiny" hadn't come to the rescue and occupied the umpire's position to the fullest extent of his capacity.
It may be of interest to our brothers, both here and in other Chapters, that in our Senior Class Executive Committee, controlling senior activities at the university, three of the fifteen members are D.P.E. men. The evening of March 25th was given over to our annual formal dinner dance. Since then no one can claim that Epsilon Chapter has been short on social functions this semester. About 36 couples enjoyed themselves in the Rose Room of the Palace, to the tune of the "most wonderful music," and food "fit for a king." All in all it was a perfect evening and let us hope that this will lead the way to many more such.
The Alumni took charge of the meeting on March 28th and showed to the active members what it means to be an alumnus. Three of the nine original members of Epsilon Chapter were back and renewed the spirit of former days on the Campus. John Burke gave us a "short talk" on butter exporting and its difficulties and possibilities, and Brother George Wirth told us all about importing sugar from the Hawaiian Islands. We hope that these meetings will not be discontinued, for they are just what we need.
Gerald C. Farley
Alumni Notes.
Ray Demsey is expected, we cannot say when, to appear at one of our regular meetings with a box of Garcia y Vegas, as he is now a proud daddy. Congratulations, Ray.
It is rumored that Floyd Dole is about to forsake the ranks of the foot-loose and fancy-free and become a benedict.
Brother Edwin Litsinger now has a valid excuse for not attending meetings as he was married since the last issue came from the press. Congratulations, Litz, may the flour business prosper.
This looks like a page of vital statistics, but it isn't. To prove our point we refer you to Ralph Wentz; he has a fine recipe for mince meat.
John Soleim is still dealing out the necessary and would like to see some of his most recently-made acquaintances so that he can prove he is not the devil he appeared to be.
Jack Newby was in town some time ago, but failed to see many of the gang because of more vital interests.
Howdy Elms is now a permanent part of California Street, but he has learned a new handshake quite adaptable to the coffee business.
Peter Bennett will talk to anyone on the phone, but do not express surprise if he quotes you on 32 x 41/2 straight side cords for no reason at all; it's a way he has.
McCulloch Campbell has returned from the Canal Zone and points east, and is learning the advertising business, aided by his facile pen.
Latest reports indicate that the Civil War in China is not bothering Brother Herbert Jackson. He is attending the Chinese Customs Advanced School at Mukden, the Emotional Capital of the Orient.
Joe Brooks is now number one in the Zamboanga office of Atkins, Kroll and Company. Drop Joe a line; he would like to hear from you.
Art Legg is now farming at Mansion, Washington.
Finis Danley was last heard from in Florida.
We would like to hear from John Giller and Hud Giller, John Black, Tine Showers, Bill Rodman, and a lot of others that are out of town and do not correspond with the chapter.
Maillard Totman and Jim Streets are helping Lee Caya keep the insurance business off the rocks.
Duke Johnson has returned to the bay district for a short time; and anyone wanting to learn addresses in Los Angeles or the names of any good books please see him.
"Jack" Slattery - somewhere in Australia from last reports. "Slats" always uses good authority, such as Hoover, Grady and Slattery, and we expect a good report from him when he returns.
Brothers from Alpha Chapter that visited us this semester were Leo Monahan, Bill McCardell and Eugene Cox. Brother Alvin Morrison from Delta also paid us a couple of visits.
John Hulen
To put over any worth while project in business, athletics, club work, or what-not, means co-operation and hard work from every individual interested. If each member of Epsilon gets behind a reasonably sound financial program which is predicated on a unanimous acceptance by all members, no one can say but that the program can be anything but a success.