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feels deeply chagrined to be bested by a Frat. that is not yet a year-old. Our fortunate member is going to give a "feed" (banquets in college are always called "feeds" - the student places his stomach before every thing else hence the origin of the term "feed"). Of course all of the members of Kappa Sigma will be present at the "feed" & those outsiders where efforts gained for Mr Symondshis election.

Thursday night the head of the Dept. of Sociology, Dr. Ross, gave a reception to the students of his Dept. & I attended in company with a number of class mates. Every month the major professors give a reception or "at home" to the students & in that manner the students & professors become intimately acquainted with each other. Dr. Jordan received the students of the University at his home last night & in company with one of the boys of the Fraternity. I enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Dr. Jordan is a very plan, outspoken & approachable man. He told me in a conversation upon the various departments of the University