1930–31 Volume 55 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

INDIANA DELTA'S CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE NEEDY OF FRANKLINIndiana Delta Gives Party atChristmas for Poor BoysriFTY needy boys, between the agesof six and eleven, from the city ofFranklin, were entertained at a PhiDelt "Poor Kids' Party" by the IndianaDelta Chapter just before theChristmas holidays.Lists of the names of needy boyswere obtained from local school authorities.Then, the group was assembledat the school building earlyin the evening. Members of the activechapter and alumni provided carsto transport the boys to a movie house.Here a "big brother" for each childwas appointed among the actives,pledges, and alumni, to see to thatchild's welfare during the evening.After the show, the boys were takento the chapter house. There a Santa[384]Claus, Christmas tree, and giftsawaited them. Each little guest waspresented with a pair of gloves andstockings. An orange and a sack ofcandy for that "sweet tooth" were alsoto be found in Santa's pack.Pictures of the group were taken.Then the children were sent to theirhomes in cars.Even though the little boys seemedto appreciate the party greatly, the bigboys of the chapter received evenmore enjoyment in playing hosts. IndianaDelta guarantees a thrill to allPhis who play hosts to needy childrenat a Christmas party. It is plannedto continue the affair, which is a renewalof an old custom, and have aparty each year.