The Crescent and Star
Title
The Crescent and Star
Creator
Unknown
Identifier
WWP15817
Date
1919 July 23
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
No. 5 , Vol. 1
Here's to Stanley
Old Stanley Martin, bless his soul, is too ill to attend.
How the boys will miss his more than fatherly talks.
And how we’ll miss the benefits he confers on Kappa Sig!
Of course, greetings will go forth to this old Gibraltar of Kappa Sigma. And there isn’t a Kappa Sig on this grand old earth but what wishes Stanley the best of luck in his battle for health.
Long life and many more years of Kappa Sig talks to Stanley.
Geddy's Here
Brother G. B. Geddy, of William Jewell, is here with bells on his fingers and cords on his toes.
He officially approved the candidacy of Verne Hedge.
“I’m for him,” he said. “He’s the goods.”
Which is indorsement enough, we’ll say.
The Smoker
Was a success.
Due to the things which usually make smokers successes.
This was an unusual one, however. One of our pioneer brothers, whom we’ll call “young” Doctor Boyd, was “mine host.”
Seventy years have not dimmed his vision of splendid fraternalism. Nor has age dried up his spirit of Kappa Sigism.
Here’s hoping we’ll all emulate our venerable brother.
Here’s a long one and a “sweet one” for the Doctor.
From Pi
Pi chapter shoots good dope in its alumni bulletin when it says:
“But what a poor device a letter is! Come back and see us, and get all the dope first hand. Renew the old associations. If you have not been back for some time, you will be doubly appreciated. Do you think we forget our old alums? Say, just wander up on Vic’s third floor (same old hangout) any Wednesday night and see for yourself. And if Wednesday night does not suit you, drop in any time, day or night, and ask for a Kappa Sig. We want to know you better and you will surely enjoy the visit.”
Live Questions
1. What is Kappa Sigma doing at your alma mater?
2. How’s the chapter?
3. Do the alumni brothers watch it?
4. Do the alumni brothers pull with one another?
5. Are the records of the men who make good kept before the active men?
6. Is the relationship kept up as it should be with the Kappa Sigs of other institutions? Are you a national bunch or hog-tied to a particular locality?
Conclave Chatter
Did you know we had rainy seasons in Washington? Long time since the town’s been damp, brothers!
__________
Has anybody seen Verne Hedge? Let’s lamp him! Did you hear his song last night at the smoker?
__________
Did you notice that good-looking chap in an admiral’s uniform last night? Yes, that was Cary Grayson. Didn’t think he’d ever get that high, did you? Well, he typifies the stuff Kappa Sigs are made of, doesn’t he?
__________
Another warning—don’t riot, brothers, while you’re here. The committee on arrangements didn’t have this on their program.
__________
A brick correctly thrown is like a bull in a display of Haviland—but Kappa Sigs will admit the proverb rather than seeking to have it demonstrated. It’s a damn sight safer.
__________
Doctor Boyd entertained the S. E. C. and a few other brothers at a dinner Monday night. Long may Doc. Boyd wave! He’s the proper kind of a pioneer brother.
__________
Didn’t we say “Doc” Farr was too modest? We’ll have him throw off his cloak on the Charlottesville trip.
__________
Have you made your arrangements for the trip to the University of Virginia? Do it now.
__________
How do you like Washington—what you’ve seen of it. Tell us in two words.
__________
Is Captain Tom Chamberlain here? Letters are held for him at the office of the editor.
__________
Mark Thistlethwaite had to shave this week, in spite of the fact that the weather made him grouchy. If there’s anything worse than this humidity, Mark hasn’t met it face to face.
__________
Don’t forget to look at the Treasury—just across the street. That’s the world’s strong box. The big pillars cost $10,000 apiece, but Uncle Sam is glad he has ’em.
__________
Are you glad you came? If you are not, don’t tell us.
__________
Fifty years ago the five brothers started something they probably didn’t realize would grow into such honorable proportions. All hail the five!
__________
What will the next fifty years bring to Kappa Sig? Brothers, much of the answer is up to you. Are you doing your share?__________
Don’t forget to see the bears when you visit the zoo at Rock Creek park. And a look at the monkeys won’t hurt.
__________
Have you a little war-worker in your family? Don’t forget to look her up while you’re here!
__________
How long have you been out of college? Has your college spirit waned any? How’s your fraternity spirit?
__________
If you have any business at the newspaper offices talk to these people:
The Times—Bill Price and Earl Godwin.
The Post—Ira Bennett.The Star—Will Kennedy or Gould Lincoln.
The Herald—La Monta Bell or Bill Stauffer.
They’re all he-men.
__________
How’s the Hundred Club? When will it meet—and why? Have you heard of it? Ask Farr.
__________
Have you counted the men who went from Kappa Sig to do their bit? Some splendid sons of America they were. All honor to them!
__________
Take the green cars to Georgetown, Union Station and the Capitol; the brown cars to Mt. Pleasant or Lincoln Park. Don’t swear, either. Conditions are better than they were.
Is your active chapter represented here? Have you alumni brothers present? Is there the utmost cooperation between the alumni and the active chapter?
__________
For information, address anybody you meet on the street. If the man (or woman) is a Washingtonian they may not be able to give it to you, but the war worker from Coon Hollow, Utah, will be able to do so.
__________
Two Initiates
The initiatory services last night were well done.
The two lambs, now Brother Highley of Brown, and Brother Malinken of Rugby, were impressed with the ceremonies and today are glad they were in the fray.
The exercises were well conducted—as they should be. Brothers united in the assertion that chapters generally should observe them in this manner.
How Many?
Not how many drinks you’ve had—no, not any more.
Nor how many times you’ve dodged the collegiate exam. censor and pushed over for easy marks, lazily obtained.
But—
How many conclaves have you attended?
Herbert Martin hasn’t missed one in twenty years.
He’s here, of course.
John Neal of Lambda chapter joined in ’95 and has been present ever since.
If there are any more good records let one of our reporters have the dope.
(See Harry Byrne, Doc. Farr, Capt. Gift.)
Here’s the list of conclaves for those whose memories fail them at critical times:
Baltimore, '76 and '90.
Knoxville, '83.
Atlanta, '88.
Richmond, '78 and '94.
Abingdon, '80.
Lynchburg, '85.
Nashville, '87.
Washington, '92 and '19.
Indianapolis, '96.
Chattanooga, '98.
Philadelphia, '00.
New Orleans, '02.
St. Louis, '04.
Lookout Mt., '06.
Devner, '08.
New York, '10.
Louisville, '12.
SanFrancisco, '15.
No. 5 , Vol. 1
Here's to Stanley
Old Stanley Martin, bless his soul, is too ill to attend.
How the boys will miss his more than fatherly talks.
And how we’ll miss the benefits he confers on Kappa Sig!
Of course, greetings will go forth to this old Gibraltar of Kappa Sigma. And there isn’t a Kappa Sig on this grand old earth but what wishes Stanley the best of luck in his battle for health.
Long life and many more years of Kappa Sig talks to Stanley.
Geddy's Here
Brother G. B. Geddy, of William Jewell, is here with bells on his fingers and cords on his toes.
He officially approved the candidacy of Verne Hedge.
“I’m for him,” he said. “He’s the goods.”
Which is indorsement enough, we’ll say.
The Smoker
Was a success.
Due to the things which usually make smokers successes.
This was an unusual one, however. One of our pioneer brothers, whom we’ll call “young” Doctor Boyd, was “mine host.”
Seventy years have not dimmed his vision of splendid fraternalism. Nor has age dried up his spirit of Kappa Sigism.
Here’s hoping we’ll all emulate our venerable brother.
Here’s a long one and a “sweet one” for the Doctor.
From Pi
Pi chapter shoots good dope in its alumni bulletin when it says:
“But what a poor device a letter is! Come back and see us, and get all the dope first hand. Renew the old associations. If you have not been back for some time, you will be doubly appreciated. Do you think we forget our old alums? Say, just wander up on Vic’s third floor (same old hangout) any Wednesday night and see for yourself. And if Wednesday night does not suit you, drop in any time, day or night, and ask for a Kappa Sig. We want to know you better and you will surely enjoy the visit.”
Live Questions
1. What is Kappa Sigma doing at your alma mater?
2. How’s the chapter?
3. Do the alumni brothers watch it?
4. Do the alumni brothers pull with one another?
5. Are the records of the men who make good kept before the active men?
6. Is the relationship kept up as it should be with the Kappa Sigs of other institutions? Are you a national bunch or hog-tied to a particular locality?
Conclave Chatter
Did you know we had rainy seasons in Washington? Long time since the town’s been damp, brothers!
__________
Has anybody seen Verne Hedge? Let’s lamp him! Did you hear his song last night at the smoker?
__________
Did you notice that good-looking chap in an admiral’s uniform last night? Yes, that was Cary Grayson. Didn’t think he’d ever get that high, did you? Well, he typifies the stuff Kappa Sigs are made of, doesn’t he?
__________
Another warning—don’t riot, brothers, while you’re here. The committee on arrangements didn’t have this on their program.
__________
A brick correctly thrown is like a bull in a display of Haviland—but Kappa Sigs will admit the proverb rather than seeking to have it demonstrated. It’s a damn sight safer.
__________
Doctor Boyd entertained the S. E. C. and a few other brothers at a dinner Monday night. Long may Doc. Boyd wave! He’s the proper kind of a pioneer brother.
__________
Didn’t we say “Doc” Farr was too modest? We’ll have him throw off his cloak on the Charlottesville trip.
__________
Have you made your arrangements for the trip to the University of Virginia? Do it now.
__________
How do you like Washington—what you’ve seen of it. Tell us in two words.
__________
Is Captain Tom Chamberlain here? Letters are held for him at the office of the editor.
__________
Mark Thistlethwaite had to shave this week, in spite of the fact that the weather made him grouchy. If there’s anything worse than this humidity, Mark hasn’t met it face to face.
__________
Don’t forget to look at the Treasury—just across the street. That’s the world’s strong box. The big pillars cost $10,000 apiece, but Uncle Sam is glad he has ’em.
__________
Are you glad you came? If you are not, don’t tell us.
__________
Fifty years ago the five brothers started something they probably didn’t realize would grow into such honorable proportions. All hail the five!
__________
What will the next fifty years bring to Kappa Sig? Brothers, much of the answer is up to you. Are you doing your share?__________
Don’t forget to see the bears when you visit the zoo at Rock Creek park. And a look at the monkeys won’t hurt.
__________
Have you a little war-worker in your family? Don’t forget to look her up while you’re here!
__________
How long have you been out of college? Has your college spirit waned any? How’s your fraternity spirit?
__________
If you have any business at the newspaper offices talk to these people:
The Times—Bill Price and Earl Godwin.
The Post—Ira Bennett.The Star—Will Kennedy or Gould Lincoln.
The Herald—La Monta Bell or Bill Stauffer.
They’re all he-men.
__________
How’s the Hundred Club? When will it meet—and why? Have you heard of it? Ask Farr.
__________
Have you counted the men who went from Kappa Sig to do their bit? Some splendid sons of America they were. All honor to them!
__________
Take the green cars to Georgetown, Union Station and the Capitol; the brown cars to Mt. Pleasant or Lincoln Park. Don’t swear, either. Conditions are better than they were.
Is your active chapter represented here? Have you alumni brothers present? Is there the utmost cooperation between the alumni and the active chapter?
__________
For information, address anybody you meet on the street. If the man (or woman) is a Washingtonian they may not be able to give it to you, but the war worker from Coon Hollow, Utah, will be able to do so.
__________
Two Initiates
The initiatory services last night were well done.
The two lambs, now Brother Highley of Brown, and Brother Malinken of Rugby, were impressed with the ceremonies and today are glad they were in the fray.
The exercises were well conducted—as they should be. Brothers united in the assertion that chapters generally should observe them in this manner.
How Many?
Not how many drinks you’ve had—no, not any more.
Nor how many times you’ve dodged the collegiate exam. censor and pushed over for easy marks, lazily obtained.
But—
How many conclaves have you attended?
Herbert Martin hasn’t missed one in twenty years.
He’s here, of course.
John Neal of Lambda chapter joined in ’95 and has been present ever since.
If there are any more good records let one of our reporters have the dope.
(See Harry Byrne, Doc. Farr, Capt. Gift.)
Here’s the list of conclaves for those whose memories fail them at critical times:
Baltimore, '76 and '90.
Knoxville, '83.
Atlanta, '88.
Richmond, '78 and '94.
Abingdon, '80.
Lynchburg, '85.
Nashville, '87.
Washington, '92 and '19.
Indianapolis, '96.
Chattanooga, '98.
Philadelphia, '00.
New Orleans, '02.
St. Louis, '04.
Lookout Mt., '06.
Devner, '08.
New York, '10.
Louisville, '12.
SanFrancisco, '15.
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Unknown, “The Crescent and Star,” 1919 July 23, WWP15817, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.