Yours in wine and silver blue.
Well, then.
Adopted at the 1890 Convention, the wine carnation is now our official flower. At the convention it was said, "The roots of the flower are the Founders, for from them the whole plant grew, ...the stem represents the Grand Council. It gives to us what was received from the roots. It gives us height and strength... the leaves of our flower are the alumnae. They stand nearest the stem and assist it in its work. They are in communication with the world and breathe in for us the best of the world's ideals... the petals are red for the girls are loyal. As it is the rich, wine color which makes the flower attractive, it, too, is the warm fervent loyalty of its members which makes xx xxxx xxx beautiful in the eyes of everyone... The pistil is the spirit and the stamens are ideals of xx xxxx xxx. The petals stand closely united around these to defend and protect them."
and
the first national secret college society of women to be modeled after the Greek-letter fraternities of men
seems, well, excusable.
It's not like Delta Gamma, now, is it.
Is it?
I'm dwelling. I should stop.
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I'm trying hard to think of something else to add, potlatch-style, but it ain't easy.
Hmm. Most involve not taking my terribly cute dog for long enough walks in the morning. Because I'm tired and late for work. Even though he's cooped up in the house all day long.
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