MONDAY. JANUARY 17. 1949 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS PAGE THREE Socially Speaking Pi Beta Phi Loyalty Day The memory and achievements of the late Carrie Chapman Catt, Pi Beta Phi member and woman suffrage leader, was observed Jan. 9 by the University chapter of the sorority and other active chapters and alumna clubs throughout the country. *** The Kansas chapter of Acacia fraternity installed new officers for 1949 Jan. 10. They are Gordon B. Chaple, venerable dean; Marvin S. Liggett, senior dean; Kenneth B. Tyson, junior dean; Erwin D. Cooper, treasurer; Gayler D. Alexander, secretary; and Frank C. Clinesmith, pledge trainer. Acacia Installs New Officers ** Sigma Kappa Hour Dance The pledge class of Sigma Kappa sorority entertained the pledges of Sigma Chi fraternity with an hour dance Jan.14 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the chapter house. - * * Sigma Pi Formal The Kansas colony of Sigma Pi fraternity held its first Christmas formal in the Kansas room of the Union Dec. 10. Guests were Patricia Brown, Phyllis Coleman, Rita Carl. Betty Black, Rose Crow, Margaret Love, Barbara Street, Bernina Shirky, Dorothy Brady, Alice Ann Sellers, Margaret Duncan, Jean Bush, Nannette Quinby, Mary Ann Pauley, Esther Williams. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Clark, Prof. and Mrs. Elmer F. Beth, Mrs. Cecil L. Bradley, Miss Vesta Kone, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Ogden S. Jones. A Cappella Choir Needs 3 Basses, Director Savs There will be places for three basses in the University A Cappella choir for the second semester. Dean D. M. Swarthout, director, said that only voices of exceptional power and depth with average reading ability in music will be considered. Try-outs should be arranged with Dean Swarthout before Thursday. Sigma Pi Elects Sigma Pi elected officers for the spring semester recently. They are Edmond C. Fiedler, president; Richard K. Jones, vice-president; A. Donald Carr, treasurer; Cecil B. Bradley, secretary; Donald F. Willenberg, sergeant - at - arms; Harley E. Webb, historian. *** Gamma Phi Beta Hour Dance The pledges of Gamma Phi Beta entertained the pledges of Acacia fraternity with an hour dance Friday. Newcomers Club Tea. Miss Flora Flores spoke on her native country, Costa Rica, before 25 members of the Newcomers club Jan. 13 in the Pine room of the Union. Mrs. Maurice Gross poured Mrs. Frank Bowdish and Mrs. William McEwen assisted with the refreshments. Mrs. Gerald Carney was sponsor for the tea and Mrs. Ralph W. Clark was assistant sponsor. Carter-Armstrong Engagement Patronize Daily Kansan Advertisers Chocolates were passed by Pat Obenland and Joe Ann Bousman. Miss Carter received a corsage of orchids and her attendants and Miss Spaulding wore corsages of red roses and gardenias, Mrs. Carter received gardenias and Mrs. C. P. Aus, acting housemother, wore white carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Carter of Richmond, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Deane, to John Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Armstrong of Russell. The announcement was made at the chapter house Jan. 8 by Joan Spaulding, president of Alpha Omicron Pi. Miss Carter is a sophomore in the College. Mr. Armstrong is a senior in engineering. Allen-Briley Pinning Gamma Phi Beta sorority announces the pinning of Ann Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alen of Tulsa, to James E. Briley, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Briley of Tulsa. The announcement was made by Mrs. Ralph Park, housemother. Miss Allen wore a corsage of baby orchids. Her attendants were Carol Ann Hastings and Etta Mae Cooper. Mrs. Park and the attendants all received corsages of pink carnations. Call T A X I 2----800 -DAY OR NIGHT- UNION Ph. 2-800 We have all new equipment. CAB DON'T TAKE CHANCES WHY TAKE A CHANCE ON RUINING YOUR CAR IN WINTER WEATHER WHEN A GOOD GREASE JOB AT THE RIGHT TIME WILL PREVENT SERIOUS TROUBLE. COME IN TODAY MORGAN-MACK Mrs. Allen wore a corsage of talisman roses. 609 Mass. Mr. Eriley is a junior in engineering and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Miss Allen is a junior in the William Allen White School of Journalism. Shears-Ashby Engagement Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority announces the engagement of Elizabeth Shears to John Ashby. Both are from Hutchinson. Mr. Ashby is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and at present is a midshipman at Pensacola, Fla. Miss Shears is a fine arts junior. Lawrence Optical Co. 1025 Mass. OPEN DAILY 11 A.M. Curb Service After 4 Read the University Daily Kanson—Patronize Its Advertisers. Cascading from the wee waist, crisping the cap sleeves: shining, swishing taffeta . . . highlighting, indeed, a gala party mood. Picture you in this eye-catching combination of dark, dull rayon crepe and shimmering taffeta. Sizes 7 to 15.