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VOLUME XIV
October, i88g. June, 1890.
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MANAGING EnrTOR,
E. H. L. RANDOLPH.
BUSINESS MANAGER,
BENJAMIN SINCLAIR ORCUTT.
Nos. 2—5.
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PUBLISHED BY THE FRATERNITY,
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VOLUME XIV.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
Alabama Association State Convention—F. S. Ball 33
An Honored Alumnus '. 297
An Open Letter to Boudinot Keith, Esq.—W. B. Palmer 295
Bond, The (Poem)—Edward Fuller 75
Chicago Alumni Chapter—I. R. Hitt, Jr 400
College Annuals—J. E. Brown 11
Common Scolds (Oration)—Emmett Tompkins 81
Concerning Circular Letters—E. H. Eves 187
Convention Notes and Announcements 41
DEPARTMENTS—
Chapter Correspondence 35, 103, 191, 298, 430
Editorial 35, 103, 191, 298, 403
Initiates 456
Items of Interest 66, 154, 252, 362, 477
Notice 114, 251
Official Communications 268, 302, 428
Personals 248, 349, 446
Pot-Pourri 261, 367, 480
Development of the Fraternity System, The—W. B. Palmer
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Epsilon Province Convention—J. L. Mitchell, Jr. and J. W. Fesler... 391
ExtincJ Fraternity Chapters—J. E. Brown 267
First Annual Alumni Day 287
Hail Thee! OPhi! (Poem)—J. F. Gookins 278
Historian's Address—E. H. L. Randolph 167
Information Wanted—F. D. Swope 467
Jenckes, Dr. Joseph S. (facing) 383
Louisiana Alpha—H. T. Cottam, Jr 182
March Circular Letters, The—J. E. Brown 394
National Convention, The—J. E. Brown 93
New York Alumni, The—Paul Jones 178
Obituary 69
Old Fraternity Records—W. B. Palmer 279
Our Ex-Rainbow Affiliates—W. B. Palmer 173
Phi Beta Kappa, The 65
Phi Delta Theta Prophecy, 1889—C. Ph. Basset 163
Reception of Louisiana Alpha 388
Some Convention Events and Features—J. E. Brown 98
Some Doings—J. E. Brown , lOO
Tulane University—J. E. Brown 182
Wanted 366
Zeta Province Convention—S. D. Harsh 384

CONTRIBUTORS.
PAGE.
Ball, Fred. S 33
Basset, C. Ph 163
Brown, J. E 11, 93, 98, 182, 267, 394, 403
Cottam, H. T. Jr 182
Eves, E. H ; 187
Fesler, J. W 391
Fuller, Edward 75
Gookins, J. F 278
Harsh, S. D 384
Hitt, I. R., Jr 400
Jones, Paul 178
Mitchell, J. L., Jr
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Palmer, W. B i, 173. 279. 295
Randolph, E. H. L 167
Swope, F. D 467
Tompkins, Hon. Emmett 81

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRATERNITY SYSTEM,
COLLEGE ANNUALS,
PAGE.
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ALABAMA ASSOCIATION STATE CONVENTION, 33
EDITORIAL, 35
CONVENTION NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS,
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CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE, 49
THE PHI BETA KAPPA, 65
ITEMS OF INTEREST, 66
OBITUARY, 69

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FRATERNITY DIRECTORY
GENERAL COUNCIL.
President—C. P. BASSETT, 784 Broad Street, Newark, N.J.
Secretary—J. E. BROWN, 176 East State Street, Columbus, O.
Treasurer—S. P. GILBERT, 1148 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga.
Historian—E. H. L. RANDOLPH, 28 Putnam Ave., Plainfield, N. J.
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Board of Puilication.
D. R. HORTON, 170 Broadway, New York, N. Y., Chairman.
T. H. BASKERVILLE, Sec'y. B. S. ORCUTT.
A. SHIELS. E. H. L. RANDOLPH.
EDITORS or THE CATALOGUE:
E. H. L. Randolph. F. D. Swope.
Alpha, Gamma and Delta Provinces, address :
E. H. L. Randolph, P. O. Box, 1398, New York.
Beta, Ep.silon, Zeta and Eia Provinces, address:
F. D. Swope, Madison, Ind.
EDITOR OF THE HISTORY:
Walter B. Palmer, Nashville, Tenn.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The next National Convention will be held at Bloomington, 111., in the
XLI year of the Fraternity, commencing 10 A. M., Monday, October 14,
1889, and closing the following Friday.
CONVENTION SPEAKERS.
Orator—Hon. Emmitt Tompkins, of Ohio.
Poet—Edward Fuller, of Minnesota.
Prophet—C. P. Bassett, of New Jersey.
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PROVINCE PRESIDENTS.
Alpha—G. L. Richardson, 234 Third St., Troy, N. Y.
Beta—C. B. Tippett, Richmond College, Richmond, Va.
Gamma—W. W. Quarles, Selma, Ala.
Delta—W. E. Bundy, Athens, O.
Epsilon—J. E. Davidson, 1852 Eighth St.. Bay City, Michigan.
Zeta—W. L. Miller, 246 E. Indiana St., Chicago, 111.
Eta—C. G. McMillan, 12 Florence Court, Minneapolis, MinnJ
PROVINCE ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
Alpha—T. C. Blaisdell, 309 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, N. C.
Beta—Edgar Bowers, Roanoke College, Salem, Va.
Delta—S. W. Townsend, Oxford, Ohio.
Epsilon—B. K. Canfield, Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich.
STATE ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
Pennsylvania—A. J. Montgomery, Jr., Lock Box 1003, Washington. Pa.
South Carolina—W. W. Ball, Columbia, S. C.
Alabama—A P. Agee, Montgomery, Ala.
ALUMNI CHAPTER REPORTERS.
New York Alpha Alumni—New York, N. Y.—Paul Jones, 150 Broadway.
Pennsylvania Alpha Alumni—Pittsburg, Pa.—W. T. Tredway, 96 Diamond
Street.
Pennsylvania Beta Alumni—Philadelphia, Pa.—G. Oram Ring, 711 N. l6th
Street.
Maryland Alpha Alumni—Baltimore, Md. —Rev. H^H. Weber, 31 Patterson
Avenue.

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.District of Columbia Alpha Alumni—Washington, D. C—M. C. Summers,
Surgeon General's office, loth St.
Virginia Alpha Alumni—Richmond, Va.—Dr. C. M. Shields, 310 East Frank
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Virginia Zeta—Washington and Lee University, Lexington,Va.—J. W,,
Avery.
North Carolina Beta—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C—W.
H. Davies.
South Carolina Beta—South Carolina College,Columbia,S.C.—H. A. Brunson.
Gamma Province.
Georgia Alpha—University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.^—Donald Harper.
Georgia Beta—Emory College, Oxford, Ga.—J. T. Daves, Jr.
Georgia Gamma—Mercer University, Macon, Ga.—J. R. Long.
Tennessee Alpha—Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.—P. M. Jones.
Tennessee Beta—University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.—W. H. Howard.
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.—J. T. Searcy, Jr..
Alabama Beta—Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.—L. E. Baker.
Alabama Garhma—SouthernUniversity,Greensboro, Ala.—A. R. Hosmer.
Mississippi Alpha—University of Mississippi, Oxtord, Miss.—E. J. Buck.
Texas Beta—University of Texas, Austin, Tex.—^J. M. Herndon.
Texas Gamma—Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex.—J. R. Mood.
Delta Province.
Ohio Alpha—Miami University, Oxford, O.—J. H. Macready, P. O. Box 226.
Ohio Beta—Ohio Wesleyan Univ'ty, Delaware, O.—D. R. Gray.
Ohio Gamma—Ohio University, Athens, O.—D. W. Welch.
Ohio Delta—University of Wooster, Wooster, O.—W. E. Forgy.
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College, Akron, O.—E. L. Findley.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University, Columbus, O.—^J. G. Bloom, N. Dorm,.
O. S. U.
Kentucky Alpha—Centre College, Danville, Ky.—G. A. McRoberts.
Kentucky Delta—Central University, Richmond, Ky.—R. E. Roberts.
Epsilon Province.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.—^. M. Honan.
Indiana Beta—Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. —R. H. Crozier.
Indiana Gamma—Butler University, Irvington, Ind.—B. M. Davis.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.—E. M. Fisher.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.—^J. B. McCormick.
Indiana Zeta—De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind.—C. W. Gibert, P. O-
Box 200.
Michigan Alpha—^University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.—J. T. N.,
Hoyt, 25 Maynard St.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan, Agricultural College, (Lansing),
Mich.—R. S. Baker.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.—E. D. Palmer.
Zeta Province.
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern University, Evanston, III.—H. R. Howell,.
Lock Box 85.
Illinois Delta—Knox College, Galesburg, III.—G. P. Williams.
niinoisEpsilon—lUinoisWesleyanUniversity.Bloomington.Ill.—J.A.Denham.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University, Galesburg, III.—S. D. Harsh, P. O.,
Box 693.
Wisconsin Alpha—^University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.—W. h, Curtis^
534 State St.
Eta Province.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.—R. T. Haines,
P. O. Box 744.
Missouri Beta—Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.—W. S. Foreman.
Iowa Alpha—Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, la.—W. H. Spur-
' geon.
Iowa Beta—State University of Iowa, Iowa City, la.—E. C. Nichols.
Minnesota Alpha—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.—W. L.
Stockwell, 501 4th St., S. E.
KansasAlpha-University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.—^N. C. Brooks, 1044
Tennessee St.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.—J. A. Barns,.
Room 4, State Block.
California Alpha—University of California, Berkeley, Cal.—H. G. Parker,
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THETA.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRATERNITY SYSTEM.
IN the SCROLL for February, 1889, an article on ^ .S if was
published. Both it and the following article were written more
than two years ago, and were not intended for the pages of the
SCROLL, but the plans of the writer have changed. It will be
remembered that ^ .5 X was the first Greek-letter society. It
was founded in 1776 at William and Mary College (Va.). and its
secrets were exposed in 1831, when the crusade against secret
societies of all kinds in the United States was at its height. ^ B
K is now only an honorary society.
Daring the first quarter of the present century literary societies,
generally bearing Latin names, were the most prominent of student
organizations in American colleges. Such societies are
beneficial, but they have only one object—the training of the
student in composition and debate—and, therefore, they do not
meet the requirements of those who desire the advantages of an
association formed for social enjoyment and mutual assistance,
as well as literary improvement. Usually there were two literary
societies in each institution, embracing between them the whole
body of .students. Their membership, therefore, was too large
for the cultivation of close acquaintance. In some colleges they
have suspended, in others they do not now draw the same number
of students that they did formerly, and their influence consequently
is less.
In 1821 a Senior society called X A & was founded at Yale.
This was the first of the class societies which have flourished
principally at Yale and Harvard. The formation of these class
societies was an attempt to bring students of congenial tastes
into a closer union than was found in the literary societies. But
the class societies are local, the influence of each being confined
to the institution in which it. is established. Moreover, each of
them selects members from only one class, and membership is
restricted to one year. On the contrary, the inter-collegiate
fraternities have closely allied chapters in as many colleges, increasing
immeasurably their influence, and making them really
powerful organizations. Furthermore, the fraternities select
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bership extending generally through several years, have opportunities
of becoming attached to the principles that the fraternities
teach, and of forming lasting friendships which are useful
, later in life.
The first society that became a fraternity of this kind, excepting
$ B K of course, vias K A, founded at Union College (N.
Y.) in 1825. Though no facts are known which absolutely
prove that K A was an imitation of ^ B K, yet it most probably
was so. ^ B .ff"entered Union in i8i7,*and it is noticeable that
K A\s like what it was in being secret, in having a Greek name,
in having the key form of bade, and in the method of naming
chapters by the names of the States and the Greek letters taken
alphabetically .f
Founded in the fall of 1825 by four members of the class of
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Union in the autumn of 1833 * by members of'36 and '37. The
other societies then had only two or three representatives in those
classes, f but afterwards it became common to initiate sophomores
and fresh en. In 1833, K A placed a chapter at Williams College
(Mass.)J This was the first chapter planted by any of these
fraternities beyond the borders of the State in which they were
born.§ In 1834, 2 ^ followed KA to Williams. These two
soon found themselves confronted with an anomalous form of a
society. It started, in 1834, at Williams as " The Social Fraternity,"
and declared its opposition to secret associations. In
1847, it combined with anti-secret clubs in several other colleges
under the title of "The Anti-Secret Confederation."|| In 1864,
* W T\% scarcely any more willing than A A $ to give credit to the
older fraternities for suggesting its formation. Mr. Jacobs, its historian, in
the " Psi Upsilon Epitome," says the fraternities then existing embraced '' but
a small fraction of the many students " at Union However, their power was
probably not to be despised, for the author writes that one of the founders, C.
W. Harvey, "says thp.t the idea of a new fraternity first occurred to him during
a political contest." and that another, S. G. Hadley, "relates that the
organization was formed almost in self defense."
f See " Greek Letter Societies."
J In " Greek-Letter Societies " Mr. Jacobs says that the first members of
the K A chapter at Williams were " unsuccessful petitioners for a $ fi E"
charter."
§" Having its origin in New York State, the fraternity system could
progress in but three directions: on the one hand were the New England colleges;
on the other the old but poorly supported denominational colleges of
the West; and in front the State Universities of the South."—" Amerian College
Fraternities."
II In the historical portion of the A T Catalogue, 1884, the organization
is termed by William Bross, one of the first members, "a revolt" against "the
overbearing, not to say tyrannical." actions of K A and 2 # in the literary
societies at Williams. The following narrative by Rev. Charles S. Robinson,
D. D.. published in the Century, October, 1887, is pertinent here:
•' Let me tell an old true story: When I was in college, it was an admitted
custom for the secret-society students to attend at pleasure the regular meetings
of the anti seciet association then called the Social Fmternity. On one
occasion the news went around that the delegates of a number of affiliated institutions
had assembled in some central city during the vacation, and formed
a quasi national consociation, embracing all the local ones, which hereafier
were to be understood to have become auxiliaries. Curiosity was at its height,
and the assembly convened to accept the report was visited by a large number
of outsiders also, and the small chapel was nearly full. Even the -neutrals'
dofted their dignity in order to witness the novelty.
"The committee proceeded to read their preamble and constitution for a
formal adoption. It was in the regular form. It began by saying that the
name of the new organization should be the ' Anti-Secret Society of the
United States.' It then rehearsed the purposes, the aims and the hopes of the
members in thus banding themselves together. The officers were fixed, their
duties prescribed, and all that. By and by an article was reached which
specified arid described, somewhat particularly, the way in which it should be
known. Of course, I am not going even to try to quote anything more than
the substance of the language. It was like this: ' The badge of this society
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the Greek letters A Twere adopted. In i88\, A T announced
itself "non-secret," instead of "anti-secret."* Whatever its
position on the subject of secrecy has been since, its meetings are
as private as those of the professedly secret fraternities.
The fraternity system was introduced in the West by the establishment
of A A ^ at Miami University (Ohio) in i835.f
Graduated at Hamilton in 1832, Samuel Eels, the founder of
A A ^, removed to Cincinnati in 1835, and began the practice
of law. There he formed the acquaintance of a graduate of Miami
in the class of '34. This gentleman, being initiated by Eels, induced
two members of '36 to come to Cincinnati and receive
initiation, after which the two undergraduates returned to Miami,
and, in September, 1835, they established a chapter there. J The
a black disk of jet surrounded by a wreath of gold, bearing in the centre the
initials of the society's name in raised letters of gold in the enamel.'
" Thereupon there was an instant explosion of laughter from one of the
visitors—the unfortunate writer of this article. He meant no derision, and,
indeed, was as innocent in his indiscretion as he was mortified by such a disclosure
of it. The usual shout, with all its precipitation of student-wrath,
was started for his comfort: ' Put him out,' He replied with the usual Greek:
'Strike, but hear!' Then the ordinary amount of intellect was invoked to
perceive that really there was some incongruity in such noble and scholarly
men wearing on their bosoms the great golden letters'ASS' before all
the college. Anger gave place to fun, and ultimately the convention did
their work better by changing the name of the society to Anti-Secret Confederation
; and through the rest of our course members were labeled ' A S C "'
The remainder of the story relates that a number of those who preached the
doctrine of the sin of secrecy experienced a change of heart, and joined a
secret society before graduation.
*"As this term no longer declared our attitude to college secret societies."—//
2" Catalogue, 1884.
f "Ohio was the third State to shelter the Greeks, and at the time there
was a total of but eight chapters in existence. Thus we see that the fraternity
system is more venerable in the 'Buckeye' than in most eastern States."—
J. E. Brown in SCROLL, November, 1885.
X One of these two initiates, John B. Temple, writes:— " Soon after the
organization, in the fall of 1835 and ensuing winter, and when the membership
was about nine, it was tHought prudent to bring the existence of the
society to the knowledge of the faculty and studen ts of the college, and it
was arranged that notice of a meeting should by request be read at
morning prayers by the President. He accordingly announced the meeting
of the Alpha and Delta and Phi Society, manifestly to cast some ridicule
upon the announcement. In a few days the members appeared with badge
breastpins, and at once a very pronounced opposition to the organization was
manifested by the students, although they were ignorant of the character and
aim of the society."—A A $ Catalogue, 1882,
The Catalogue editors add:—
"It was attempted to make this opposition to the society effective by excluding
any future members from admission to the literary societies of the
university, of which there were two. Resolutions to this effect were passed
and rescinded, and again passed. When they were made final, the members
ot A A $ quietly resigned from these societies, and, taking with them a
goodly number of those who did not belong to their organization, proceeded
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opposition which the existence of only one secret society in the
University naturally engendered resulted in the formation of B
& n, the first fraternity of Western origin.* Two other
fraternities sprang from Union, X W in 184.1 and & A X in 1847.
Union is entitled to the distinguished honor of being the birth
place of no less than six of the Greek letter societies. The establishment
at Yale of A A 0 in 1836 and W Tin 1839 caused
the formation of A K E in i844.f It is the only general
new literary society flourished and finally absorbed one of the old ones;
whereupon the other expunged from their minutes the resolution prohibiting
the admission of A A #s and the opposition ceased."
* In "American College Fraternities," Mr. Baird, himself a Beta, states
that, "in consequence" of A A $'s establishment at Miami, '' B & H was
founded there," and further states that "the plan of the association" {B & U)
•' was doubtless suggested by that of the.4 A $, and opposition to this organization
was undoubtedly the chief cause which led to the formation of the new
fraternity." These statements, repeated by Mr. Baird in the Beta Theta Pi,
December, 1883, were doubtless based on the following account of the origin
ot B Is) n, written in 1843 by one of its founders, J. Reily Knox, and published
in the Beta Theta Pi, November, 1879.
" It was during the winter session of 1838-39 that the idea of forming a
secret association first suggested itself to my mind. I saw that there were many
advantages in such an association, which could not otherwise be enjoyed. .
In some of these societies, however, were to be found many objectionable features
which rendered them liable to be used as engines of evil as well as instruments
of good. Some of these were to be found in the A A $ society as it was
organized at Miami University, and I imagined that an association might be
formed which would embrace the good without the ingredient of evil. My
attention was drawn more forcibly to this by the dissention then existing in
the Union Hall, which I conceived originated in the Alpha Society. In some
of our conversations on the subject Taylor Marshall suggested the idea of
building up a society which might unite the benefits without the disadvantages
of the Alphas. I told him I had thought of it, but was afraid that we
could not succeed. But if you know Marshall I need not tell you that he is
one of the most sanguine men in existence. The idea once started he would
not give it up until I set to work.
"In the first place I got the Greek lexicon and turned it over several times
in search of a name. The present one was finally selected. Then came the
badge. This was more difficult than the other. You have seen the first pins
that were struck. In place of the crescent we first agreed on clasped hands,
but this Taylor had altered when he went to the city to procure the pins.
However, the badge has been changed—for the better I hope. I have never
seen the new one. We went to work on the constitution. You have seen the
draught as it was originally presented. On that I spent my leisure time for
a week or more—and many were the long consultations which Taylor and I
held over that—night after night, up in ' the old wing' we revised and rerevised
until we got it to our satisfaction, though necessarily imperfect, for it
was altogether an experiment with me, as I had nothing to go by but imagination,
and I believe Taylor was equally inexperienced. The next question
was, who shall we connect with us in this matter Charles Hardin roomed
next door to Marshall, so we called him in, and I initiated him and Taylor."
t In the Beta Theta Pi, December, 1883, Mr. Baird says :
" Wm. B. Woods, of Hudson, and three or four other Betas at Yale College
consented to form a chapter there, and act under the Harvard charter in
1844. George Hoadly, of Harvard, wrote repeatedly to Miami to have
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fraternity founded at Yale, and strange to say except A 2" (which
was built up by a confederation of anti-secret clubs) the only
one founded in New England. At Yale A A 0, W Tand A K
E have been Junior societies. At Harvard A K E is frequently
called the "Dickey Club," though it does not so call itself
and, though not strictly a Sophomore society, it controls one
known as "Institute of 1770," and its active members are
largely Sophomores. Elsewhere these fraternities are not confined
to particular classes. Several fraternities had placed chapters
at the University of the City of New York previous to the
was taken it was too late. Fifteen Sophomores who had been pledged to
assist in the movement united with some of their classmates to form the
parent chapter of the fraternity of A KE, and the chance was lost. Who
can say what might have been the change in B 0 U had old mother Alpha
been just a little quicker "
A high authority in A K E, who does not desire his name given, declares
this story incorrect. He says that A K E had oniy fifteen founders ; several
of them expected to join W T, for which fraternity they picked a crowd, but
as some of them were left out the rest declined election and forthwith started
A KE.
Mr. Baird's assertions evidently were based on a letter written by George
Hoadly to the Alpha (Miami) Chapter ot B 0 II, which was published in
the Beta Theta Pi, March 1881. The letter, dated Cambridge, Mass., December,
4, 1844, said that the Eta chapter of .5 0 JT at Harvard "was established
under flattering auspices but not three months elapsed after its
organization before the sky was black and lowering." In explanation of the
failure of the chapter Mr. Hoadly made the following declarations, some of
which are remarkable.
"There are in the Harvard Law School 165 students, yet strange to say
there is not one whom we could admit without violating the express provisions
of our consciences and our constitution. Our consciences provide that
Betas should be ' choice spirits,' 'hail fellows, well met,' and by this onehalf
of the school is excluded. Our constitution provides that Betas should
belong to no similar association, and this excludes the other half. Every
young man of talent is a member of some similar society in his Alma Mater,
and from them we are excluded by our constilution from making selections.
Besides, we have an old and powerful rival, the ' Viginti Fratres.' The college
department of Harvard University is of so miserable a character that we
would be ashamed to make selections from it. Here are collected 250 boys,
all from Massachusetts, who possess neither the talent nor the spirit to make
good Betas. Besides many secret societies already exist in the college—too
many to give us any reasonable hope of establishing a chapter there, even if
the material existed. From this imperfect sketch you will see what obstacles
prevent our success here. What then shall we do "
November 29, the members had resolved that the chapter should be
changed from Harvard to Yale with the same name. Eta, that Wm. H. Upson,
of the Yale law school, a Beta of the Hudson chapter, Wm. B. Woods, of the
same chapter, and John Coon, of the Athens chapter, students in Yale college,
should be admitted to Eta, and be constituted a quorum with power to
admit members, and to do other business and that the Recorder should write
to the other chapters requesting their assent to the proposed change. Mr.
Hoadly, who was Recorder, fiirther wrote :
" There are in Yale College three Betas, one in the law school, one in the
Sophomore, and one in the Senior class. There are two societies there which
would prove rivals to B 0 II, viz , the A A $ and !f T. By making now a
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foundation there of Z W in 1846, and at Columbia College (N.
Y. City) previous to the foundation there of A ^^in 1847. ^ T^
was established in May, 1848, at Jefferson College (now Washington
and Jefferson College, Pa.) where B & 11 had previously
established a chapter. In 1848, at the University of Mississippi,
the first Southern fraternity originated. It was called W. W. W.
or the Rainbow Fraternity, and, since the foundation of K A, it
was the only fraternity to originate in an institution where there
was no previously established chapter of some other fraternity.*
In December, 1848, when A A ^ and B & II were inactive at
same platform with them. There are Western and Southern men in Yale suf--
ficient to do this. The proposal has been made, and a goodly number of the
most talented and influential of the Sophomore class are ready to join the Beta
brotherhood. The constitution of A A # is in the hands of a gentleman who
will probably publish it, and if this is done there will be but one society to
oppose us, for the A A $ will certainly, after such a disclosure, perish. Its
chapters in Brown University, New York City University, Columbia College,
Union College and Princeton College are already dead. The disclosure of
the motto, ^A A $ ,' ' ,' and some
circumstances connected with the society, have done this glorious work. We
have received assurances from Yale that the chapter will he certain to succeed
there. On these assurances we rely with implicit confidence. The question
then stands thus: Shall we sufler the Yale chapter to die, or shall we continue
it in Yale, where so glorious an opportunity opens I repeat that it is
utterlv, absolutely impossible to go on with it here. On these reasons and for
these considerations we request your assent to the proposed change. Will you
convene your chapter immediately and take the vote on this proposal, and
when you write to us in return, also inform us what members you have admitted
since January last It is important to us that you should do this as
soon as possible The following list comprises the members of the Eta chapter
present and active. . There will be, you perceive, after next
week but two Betas here. We both leave the school in July next, and then
mortua est, unless the proposed change is made. Answer this, if possible,
immediately."
The Beta Theta Pi in publishing this letter did not omit what purported
to be both the Greek and the English forms of the motto oi A A $. This
letter is the only one from Mr. Hoadly on this subject which appears in
the series of old Beta records published in the Beta Theta Pi during 1879-80-
81. As it shows that the Harvard chapter did not decide to surrender its
charter to Yale until November 29, 1844, and as A K E was organized at
Yale June 22, 1844, according to Mr, ISaird's own statement in "American
College Fraternities," his assertion in the Beta Theta Pi, December, 1883,
that '"fifteen Sophomores who had been pledged to assist in the movement "
(of establishing B Q II at Yale) •united with some of their classmates
to form the parent chapter of the fraternity of A K E " seems to have been
made at a time when he was either forgetful or drawing on his imagination.
* "The society was called 'a Roman-letter Club,' its name, motto,
officers and chapter nomenclature being in English, yet the Greek was interwoven
somewhat in Constitution and Ritual: notably the members styling
themselves 'Sonsof Iris.'J"—/J TA Rainbow, March, 1889. In 1886, when
the number of chapters was seven, the society disintegrated. Three chapters
combined with ATA, one of which died in a short time. Two others
refused to go into the coalition, and upon application were received into i
A &. The two remaining chapters either did not desire to join A T A, ox
were not acceptable, and soon passed out of existence.

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Miami, ^ A @, made its appearance there.* Z W having gone
into the University of Pennsylvania, ^ ATJSwas founded there in
1850. ^.ff" !P^ originated at Jefferson in 1852. In 1854 X$
became known at Princeton (College of New Jersey).f In 1855
2 X was founded, the third fraternity that had its origin at
Miami, the birthplace and first home of fraternities in the West
as Union Jiad been in the East.|
* Both A A $ and B 0 n^ere broken up at Miami by the action of the
faculty in suspending and dismissing their members for participation in "the
great snow rebellion,'' which occurred in January, 1848. The A A $ chapter
was not revived until nearly four years later, and the B 0 II chapter not
until after more than four years. Of these facts indisputable proof will be
furnished in the forthcoming '' History of Phi Delta Theta.''
^ X $ avers that it was founded in 1824. Formerly it claimed to have
been founded in that year by Dr. John Maclean, an ex-president of Princeton.
His name is the only one that appears before the class of 1856 in X #'s
1879 catalogue. In the Cornell Era of November 14, 1879, was published a
letter from him to Mr. Samuel H. Wilcox, K A, in which he says, responding
to an inquiry : "I have had no agency whatever in the organization of
any college secret fraternity. . . I never knew of the existence
of the X 0 fraternity until I became President of the college in 1854, and it
is my belief that it had no existence before that date" On page 149 in the
1882 catalogue oi X $ the Princeton list begins with three names under 1824
and two under 1825, and then there is a gap until 1857. For reasons that
are apparent upon an examination of the page, the five names are believed to
be fictitious. This belief is strengthened by the review of the catalogue in
the Chi Phi Quarterly, October, 1882. The editorial reviewer says : "One
grave mistake, however, was made by the committee in the ' get up ' of page
149. In this they laid themselves open to serious charges, but happily the
convention had an opportunity of rectifying the matter before its evil etfects
could recoil upon the fraternity. It is unnecessary to say more about this in
the present connection." In the Quarterly, November, 1888, was printed a
fac-simile certificate of membership issued by the Princeton chapter to one of
its members during the year 1856-57. The certificate is printed in Latin, and
above the text is a pen-drawing of the badge. Below the badge is written
" 1824" and over it "Princeton Chappter," the latter word, with an inaccuracy
characteristic of early Princeton Chi Phis, being misspelled. This document
proves nothing except that the members had m 1856-57 already begun
to pretend that their order had been founded in 1824. The original motive
perhaps was to try to outrank in seniority K A, founded in 1825, and a rival
of i "f at Princeton in the '50s,
J '' Thus early Miami—the earliest western station of A A $ and A KE,
the birthplace of the three great Western fraternities B 0 II, $ A @ and 2
X, took the place in Greek history of the West that Union had held in the
East."—Editorial notes, A KE Quarterly, April, 1885.
According to 2 X'% account, the A .K'£ chapter at Miami, composed of 12
members in 1855, went into a caucus and nominated one of their number
(Whitelaw Reid, subsequently editor of the New York Tribune) for oratoron
some public occasion Six members also desired the election of one of
their number as poet, but Benjamin P. Runkle, one of the other six, writes
that "when it came to imposing a poet on a iong-suflering community the
rebellion broke out. Six of us entered the University hall and voted against
the caucus candidate."—Sigma Chi, December, 1883. The six that desired
to secure both honors to themselves retaining the A K E records, the other
six formed a new fraternity named 2 i. Their constitution and other papers,
as is by them alleged, having been stolen by members of B 0 U, the name
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Several fraternities having extended to the University of Alabama,'
2 A E made its advent there in 1856. The

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where fraternities had long before been introduced, K 2* appeared
in 1867 and U K Ain 1868. At Cumberiand University
(Tenn.), where fraternities flourished in ante-bellum times,
A P originated in i867.f Most of the fraternities established
in the South before the war eventually reinstated their southern
chapters, and together with these new fraternities built up the
fraternity system in the South again. In 1869 0A0 was
founded in the law department of the University of Michigan,|
in 1872 $ K A arose at Brown §, in 1874 A 2 X at Rutgers
(N. J.), I and 0 A K at Washington and Jefferson ^, and, in
1878, ^^ ^ at Cornell (N. Y.)**. Chapters had existed in
these institutions before these fraternities were formed.
Soon after the war Western institutions began to admit ladies,
and gradually co-education became common throughout the
West. It was natural for the ladies to form fraternities similar
to those to which the male students belonged. The first of the
ladies" societies was the I. C. Sorosis, founded at Monmouth
College (111.), in 1867. KA ©originated at Indiana Asbury
(now De Pauw) University, in i87of f, and in the same year K
K r at Monmouth. Then followed A ^ at Syracuse University
(N. Y.), in 1872, A Fat Oxford (Miss.) Institute, in 1872, and
r 0 B at Syracuse, in 1874.
This closes a brief account of the origin of the various Greekletter
societies that have become inter-collegiate fraternities, except
perhaps a few of small importance or short existence. Fraternities
are now recognized as a powerful factor and one of the
* The historian of the fraternity, Mr. S. A. Jackson, claims in the Kappa
Si^ma Quarterly, January, 1887, that the fraternity grew out of Kiijath
Sepher and Teutonic Masonry, and was establish in 1409 at the universities
of Bologna and Florence. He also says that it now has chapters at other
prominent European* institutions, and that it was introduced into the United
States by five members in 1867.
. f This fraternity established a score of chapters, all but two of which having
died, they, in 1882, accepted charters from A T £1.
X This fraternity confines itself to law schools, and membership in it is not
considered incompatible with membership in the other Greek-letter societies.
§ One chapter established in another institution died, and, in i88o, the
original chapter became a chapter of B 0 II.
II The five chapters in existence in 1879 merged into B 0 II.
IT Five chapters were established; the others dying, the original chapter, in
1881, joined $r A.
* *After six chapters had been estaalished the fraternity disbanded, in 1882.
11 In 1888, the name of I. C. Sorosis was changed to II B $. Mr. Baird
does not mention I. C, but of ,K'^ 0 he says: "It was the first society of
ladies organized with principles and methods akin to those of the Greek-letter
fraternities. The establishment of the society was an experiment, as few colleges
were then admitting women to equal facilities with men. But as the
ladies were admitted to all the college privileges equally with the other students,
this organization was an outgrowth of the same need that promoted the
formation of the regular fraternities."—"American College Fraternities."

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most prominent characteristics in American student life. It is
not expected that their influence will wane. It is probable, however,
that the period of fraternity making is about at its close.
The indications are that the younger and weaker societies will
combine with the older and stronger, or else succumb to competition.
There is but little inducement to establish new fraternities;
the want has been supplied. The various Greek-letter
societies have many different peculiarities and distinctive qualities;
among them the student has no trouble in finding one that
suits his nature. All the colleges of good standing are now so
nearly occupied by the older societies that it is difiicult to see
how a new comer can hope to succeed. The prospects are that
the fraternities already established will remain, if not the only,
at all events the controling forces in the Greek-letter world.*
WALTER B. PALMER.
COLLEGE ANNUALS.
It has been a pleasant, though not altogether easy task, to
examine and review the annuals that have come to us this year.
There has been a feeling akin to the meeting of old acquaintances
when the copies of those which we have noticed in the two
preceding reviews put in an appearance. Changed in dress and
contents they have to a certain extent carried the same personality
through the change. There are at every college its own
clubs, societies and miscellaneous organizations which appear in
stereotyped fashion each year, and yet these very things give individuality
to the book. It has been a matter of wonder how
these different annuals have each come with something new and
different. Brains have been racked, and printers' and binders'
novelties culled over carefully to obtain variations in typography
and binding. It has brought out some novel colors and unique
bindings. But the struggle is more for the same annual to come
out each year with some new feature which will entitle it to renewed
student and popular favor. This cannot be done without
diligent labor and a wide field in which to work. This enlarge-
* •> New fraternities may yet appear which will rival any predecessor, but
the probabilities are against such a supposition. No fiaternity occupying inferior
institutions exclusively could accomplish much. Nearly all important
seats of learning have already been entered by one or more vigorous fraternities.
These with others would promptly enter any new or, at present, obscure
college that might hereafter arise to prominence. Both faculties and
students of new colleges would prefer old societies to new ones even in new
fields, while the old fields have been too well worked to tempt them to conquest.
Hence the odds, the general trend of things and the prospects are so
much against the success of new fraternities that few will organize at this late
dnte, and still fewer flourish."—E. D, Curtis in ,^ T",^ Rainbow, April,
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ment of scope means the expenditure of more money on the
book, and introduction of the material which it secures, as
shown in the great number of Photogravure, electro tint, and
other varieties of plates, new designs in engravings, and alumni
contributions. Where but a year or so ago fifty cents was the
usual selling price of an annual, many now sell for a dollar, and
nearly all others for seventy-five cents, so money as much as
brains has served to elaborate the present annual.
It is noticeable though that in those colleges where the editors
of the annual are elected in the Spring of the year preceding the
issue of their book, and where the corps goes systematically at
work immediately subsequent to the last published volume,
there is an annual issued much superior to the one that comes
from the school where the editors are elected (perhaps Inte) in
the Fall and put out their work in the Spring term. An annual
deserves a year's attention, and the ones that get it are the ones
that are ahead.
We have endeavored in mentioning the several books to in
some way give an idea as to their general tone and character,
as well as to mention particular articles and facts noted in them,
for this is an index to the trend of student life in the college from
which it hails.
We have made notes of honors won by members of our chapters,
wherever these are recorded. Athletic honors and interests
have been given full mention, because such prizes are now regarded
as college honors of no little repute in most of our institutions,
and athletics is the chief avenue of intercollegiate communication
and rivalry.
Throughout the review we have endeavored more to mention
the good features of the books than to dwell on their various discrepancies,
and this may explain words of approbation that may
not only be monotonous but might otherwise seem stereotyped.
Those received are the Badger, Wisconsin ; Syllabus, Northwestern
; Palladium, Michigan ; Gale, Knox ; Mercenian, Mercer
; Corncllian, Cornell ; Index, Wooster ; Blue and Gold, California
; Pandora, Washington and Jefferson ; Comet, Vanderbilt
; Ariel, Vermont; Gopher, Minnesota; Makio, Ohio State ;
Garnet, Union ; Microcosm, C. C. N. Y,; Oracle, Colby ; Gul,
Williams : Onondagan, Syracuse ; Epitome, Lehigh ; Olio, Amherst;
and Liber Brunensis, Brown.
We missed the familiar faces from Dartmouth, Lafayette and
Allegheny. Besides these, Columbia and Pennsylvania issued
annuals, and we think also Virginia, Indiana, Wabash and Iowa
State. Of the whole number issued from Phi colleges we have
received twenty-one, a very good per cent. With but one exception
our chapter lists have been preceded by the engraving of
our official coat of arms.
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the Fraternity chapter roll, those for the Gul and Garnet being
unchanged from what they were two years ago, while nearly all
give the Virginia Military Institute as an active chapter. The
charter of that chapter was withdrawn last Winter by the General
Council.
The present number of the Olio is in many respects very similar
to the one of last year, and it would be hard to draw a line
of relative merit between the two. The cover is an ochraceous
colored paper board with gold letters ; the style of printing is
the same as last year, and the majority of the illustrations are
from the pen of Mr. E. B. Child, '89, whose work abounded in
the preceding volume. No better introduction could have been
given to the book than the frontispiece likeness of President J.
H. Seelye, a man respected by every student, and especially
fraternity men, in the United States, whether of Amherst or not.
The prologue reads :
"Go forth, flaming Olio, into the world.
With thy banners of yellow and brown unfurled ;
Soar far into space with the young eagle's flight,
To the realm of the stars that twinkle by night.
To Pluto's dark homestead continue thy way,
To regions ne er kissed by the warm' light of day.
From Greenland's bleak shores, where the sea-bird's wild shriek
Is lost in the echo, from peak unto peak.
To the green orange groves and southern lagoon.
Whose dank reeds reflect the pale rays of the moon.
From stormy Atlantic, where wild billows foam.
To the gentle Pacific, the islander's home,
O'er all, thy dominion and power extend ;
Let space alone know the beginning and end !
Proclaim from the hill-tops, wherever you go,
That 'tis ninety that sends you, dear Olio."
Last year it was dedicated to the "Amherst Senate," while this
it is more comprehensive, and is "to the Amherst System, for
by so doing we include the 'much lathered' Senate, as well as
all 'cuts'."
There is a well-written sketch of Amherst College, several
pages in length, citing the steps taken in founding the college,
and following it through its enrichenings up to its present prosperity.
From this we quote :
" It has been asserted that Amherst College arose from sectional prejudice
and selfish motives, but nothing could be further from the truth. The mere
fact that it was an association of Franklin county clergy and laymen, among
whom was a trustee of Williams College, goes far to prove such statements
unfounded. A ' constitution and by-laws' was drawn up on c broad, firm
financial as well as on a self-sacrificing and religious basis, whereby
' poor fellows of the finest talents ' might find a place to educate themselves
for Christ's service at the least possible expense. And the super-structure certainly
shows on what kind of a foundation it is builded, for Amherst has ever
held pre-eminence among colleges, for relatively small expenses necessary for
a complete collegiate course, and also for the large ratio of alumni who have
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Zephaniah S. Moore, at that time a professor at Wjlliams, was
the first president. Dr. Seelye is the fifth, and has held that
position since 1876. The fraternity lists are prefaced by a quotation
from Dr. Seelye's well-known article in The Century, September,
1888. There are 358 students, and the fraternities enroll
the following memberships : ^ J ^ 32, W T $7, A K E S7,
A Tiz^ X W 2'i, X 0 7,6, B U 26, fe) J X 35, and ^ // 0
30. It will be a matter of interest to know what effect the establishment
of Massachusetts Beta has had upon the ratio of fraternity
men in the college. The class of 1892 is the only class
entered since the establishment of the chapter, and of it seventyfour
per cent, became fraternity men, while the average for the
other classes, not including members of ^ A f>, is 76 per cent,
showing that there is not an increase in the per cent, of men initiated,
but a decrease in the delegations selected by the several
chapters. The figures will be more reliable in four years, but
we imagine they will show the same thing. Our chapter has
taken a good stand, as is evidenced by the following : Durgin,
editor on Olio (class election); vice-president and eight members
of Hitchcock Society of Inquiry ; tie for Porter admission prize;
speaker on Hardy Prize Debate ; member of Kellogg fives, giving
declaimer on Kellogg Prize Speaking ; three members of Senior
Scientific Society; chief character in Senior drama "Old Heads
and Young Hearts"; and representation in several musical organizations.
The presidential campaign last year made political clubs a sine
qua non in our colleges, and the Olio devotes two pictorial pages
to the Harrison and Morton and Cleveland and Thurman clubs.
At the May, 1888, meeting of the N, E. I. A. A at Worcester,
Amherst won seven first and three second prizes, leading Dartmouth
by one first, Williams and Worcesters having two each ;
Trinity, Brown and Wesleyan none. In the baseball season the
nine won five out of twelve games played. The Gul, '90, is a
much better specimen of the printers' art than the one we
reviewed two years ago, which was printed on such a flimsy paptr
as to hide most of the merit of its illustrations. That fault cannot
be charged to the present, the XXXIII volume, which is
printed on heavy paper, with illustrations and subject matter
tastily arranged. It is dedicated to Byron Weston, a benefactor
of the college,. The salutatory likens the college course fo life
in a building of four stories, the top story, well furnished, giving
broad views, occupied by the Seniors. Brains, not money, is
the currency of the establishment. Below is the Junior, well
surrounded, condescending to those below him, and only waiting
to move into Senior apartments. The Sophomore on the
second floor has not so spacious apartments, but considers himself
well fixed, and remembers the year before, when as a Freshman
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no locks on his doors, had little leisure, and took all his
pleasures in anticipation.
The classes from Senior to Freshman enroll respectively 58,
83, 62, and 77 members. Fifty per cent, of these are Fraternity
men, distributed among KA, 20,AT, XW,ZW,AA0,
A W, A K E, and ^ A 0. Massachusetts Alpha enrolling
twenty members, 2 0 with twenty-one, being the largest chapter,
and A W with eight, the smallest.
The book is well filled with prose and poetical selections, all
bright and interesting, yet from which it is hard to make selections
that can do justice to themselves in this review. A very
neat ideals put in " To the college organist."
He plays upon the college nine,
He hears the eager crowd
Applaud his throws and catches fine
With cheering long and loud.
He runs—half mad with joy we meet
In vehement embrace ;
When once we see his nimble feet
Have safely touched the base.
Again he plays—but no applause
Is heard among the throng ;
Both reverence and college laws
Declare such acting wrong.
Each quiet in his chapel seat.
We keep a solemn face.
And wonder if his nimble feet
Will safely touch the bass."
" It's a poor rule that won't work both ways," is a table showing
the attendance of members of the Faculty at chapel services
during April, May and June, 1888, in which a lamentably large
number of absences appear, from only three on the part of one
professor to 157 for another. At the heading this college rule is
quoted :
" Public worship shall be conducted daily in the college chapel ; which exercise
it shall be the duty of the Faculty and students regularly and reverently
to attend."
and beneath this
"WHAT'S SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE IS SAUCE FOR THE GANDER."
In the N. E. I. League of Trinity, Amherst, Dartmouth and
Williams, the Williams baseball team lost but one of the twelve
games played, that one to Amherst by a score of 3-4. In the
football league two games were lost and two won, Williams
scoring loi points to 62 for her opponents. In non-league
games she lost to Harvard and Yale, and won from Cornell and
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There was probably some wrangling in the Cornell game
the Gul says :
" Cornell has endeavored at foot-bal) to play,
But they oughtn't to do it again ;
'Till gentlemen finally teach them the way,
O, they oughtn't to do it again.
When the crowd trips up players by mean, dirty tricks,
And the ' subs ' looking on are subjected to kicks.
And the referee's threatened with stones and with sticks,
They oughtn't to do it again."
To this the Cornellian, isssued some time later than the i
has replied :
"A mucker eleven came out here last Fall,
Singing Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums,
To show us how gentlemen play at foot-ball,
At Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums.
In slugging and swearing their prowess is grand !
To tackle those bruisers requires some ' sand,'
Eleven Troy toughs couldn't get upper hand
Of Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums.
What a lovel-ly face Rule had at the end.
Yelling Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums,
Although they regret it, their ways they don'i mend.
Tit Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums.
With Amherst again must they wallow in gore
So their Faculty won't let them play any more,
And that's why those gentlemen's heads are so sore.
At Willyums, tit Willyums, tit Willyums."
To return to fraternities, let us see what share Massachui
Alpha has had in honors during the year.
Atthe 1888 commencement Richardson and Fames were or
Graves Oratorical Contest; Richardson was class-day orator.
Fames historian at class supper; Young, Fames and Rich
son were elected speakers on the commencement stage ; R
ardson received a $ B K key, and Terry was elected to the s;
from 1889. Phis received first prizes in natural history, firs
German, and two honorable mentions in Benedict prizes ;
prize Graves essays out of six, prize for excellency of deliv
and prize for prizes were all awarded to Phis. Five'Rice pi
went to the chapter and the second Perry prize in history
political science was awarded to Terry. In classes the cha
held Secretary of the Junior, President and Vice President of
Sophomore, and President of the Freshman classes. Tra'
'89, Vice President of Lyceum of Natural History, and Te
President of Classical Society. Hotchkiss and Mapes are dii
ors of the athletic association, the former a member of the b
ball team, and the latter on the champion tennis doubles ti
that competed at New Haven with Yale and Columbia. Bli
burn was on the glee club and had a character in " A Gam
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are not only an index, but a proof of the high standing of Massachusetts
Alpha in all branches of collegiate work.
The Liber Brunensis has an imitation birch bark cover, which
is a first-class imitation, but a very light cover. It is the publication
of the Greek Letter Fraternities of Brown University. Its
preface saj s :
" The observant reader will notice that this book is not, as previous editions
have been, published by the secret societies of Brown University, but by the
Greek letter fraternities, a change brought about by the admission of the nonsecret
fraternity. Delta Upsilon, to representation on the Board of Editors.
The reason for this chinge is that this society now differs in no essential particular
from the societies heretofore represented."
Quite an extended account of the University was given in connection
with that of the founding of R. 1. Alpha, so not much
needs to be said of it in this connection.
The Liber mourns the loss of Prof E. B. Andrews from Brown
to Cornell, which reminds us that since the resignation of Pres.
E. G. Robinson, Prof. Andrews has been called to the Presidency
of his Alma Mater, and that he will again resume work
this Fall with the University. Numerically the fraternities stand:
AA 022, W T20, A K E20, A Tzg, X 0 18, B & n 9, &
A X 12, Z 'P 20, A 0 22, and 0 A 0 24. Principal among
the other college organizations are 2 K 2, a society whose membership
is drawn from fraternity men of the Senior class; Hammer
and Tongs, a dramatic club, membership drawn from fraternity
men in the Junior class, whose annual exhibitions are
notable features of life in the university, and election to which is
a much prized honor; the Glee Club; Symphony Society;
Camera Club, and athletic organizations.
The University is not a member of any baseball league, but
during the season played Trinity. Tufts, Boston, Amherst,
Columbia and University of Pennsylvania, losing none save the
Columbia game. The Camera Club has done some good work,
as photo-engravings reproduce some of the. photographs secured
by members.
The illustration for college honors shows a youth in knickerbockers
proudly clasping in his arms an enormous stick of
candy. Prizes are not so numerous at Brown as at many eastern
institutions, being limited chiefly to the Senior year. Phis
have Vice President and Secretary of the Senior class, while for
class day they have the two speakers at class tree, one of committee
on arrangements, prophet, hymnist, and statistician at
class supper. Brother Carpenter was elected to 0 B K on first
election (6) from '89. Reccord is a member of the Symphony
Society. The Liber's frontispiece is an etching of Prof. Albert
Harkness, B. U., 42, who "has been Professor of Greek Language
and Literature at the University since 1853.
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from the University of Vermont, and published by the Junior
class. The Olio and Liber opened their pages to their readers
by giving the likeness of an esteemed professor as frontispiece.
There is a man whom every U. V. M. student holds in esteem,
and the university's magnificent library building stands as a testimonial
to his beneficence. To give voice to this regard,
" To the Honorable Frederick Billings, alumnus and benefactor
of the University, this volume is respectfully inscribed."
A steel engraving of Mr. Billings is given, while under the
heading "The Honorable Frederick Billings,"a glowing tribute
is paid him by President Buckham.
The University comprises the departments of literature,
science, and arts, agriculture and .medicine, and there is a
faculty, including that of the medical department, composed of
forty-three professors and instructors. "Treasures of the Marsh
Library " speaks of some rare and valuable volumes recently
placed in the Billings Library. The majority of the illustrations
are by Mr. Whitcombe,'89, are of an odd style, show decidedly
original ideas, and add brightness to the book. The "officers of
instruction " are depicted as full uniformed, but headless, policemen.
The Senior illustration shows the Registrar adding
" Class of'89 " to alumni list. The Freshman history verbally
and pictorially devotes itself to co-education, presumably because
'92 is the only class lacking co-ed. members. The fraternities
in order of establishment are A I (Owl), 2 0, A W
(local) 0 A @, KA 0,andA TH. 0 B Khasa chapter, and
Brother Hyde was one of the members elected from '88. The
Phis have taken a host of college honors, having one or more
ofiicers in each class ; two appointments on the'88 commencement
stage ; four speakers on the Forest prize declamation contest,
one of whom was winner; President and Marshall of '89
class day ; business rhanager and two editors of Cynic; business
manager and artist on Ariel; five of the best U. V. M. athletic
records are held by Phis, while in baseball, football, tennis,
musical and military organizations the chapter holds in each
numerous and important positions.
The U. V. M. won all games played in the Vermont league
with Middlebury and Norwich.
In the literary department of the Ariel appears an interesting
account of a night spent on the mountain by three 1862 U. V.
M. boys, written by one of them—Mr. P. Deming. A number
of bright poems of a local nature close the book.
The Gopher'go, is a large, finely printed, heavily bound 174
pp. book, uncut leaves and gilded top, that fully repays the
Minnesota man that invests his dollar therein.
Last year the illustrations were mostly furnished by an art firm;
this year Mr. Mann, 0 0, of the Junior class, has produced the
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It might be hard to understand the meaning of the frontispiece
of the Wooster Index did not
"To
EARL KOEHLER AND KARL BRECKENRIDGE,
AS THE
FIRST SONS OF '90,
WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK "
face it fiom the opposite page. It is an engraving of two small
children, sons of members of the Junior class. This is the first
Index published for two years, and the one issued at that time
was a private enterprise pamphlet, a mere substitute for the regular
annual. It shows that a great deal of work has been done
upon it, and there is an extraordinary amount of miscellaneous
matter. It would have been much better had the energy been
expended in more carefully preparing a less amount of manuscript,
than to have put in so much which is necessarily crude.
Many of the rhymes and jokes, while aiming at fair ideas, are in
lamentably inelegant language and verse. If anywhere productions
ought to be finished it is in the college annual. There is a
year in which to prepare it, so there is no excuse for underdone
work. We therefore are inclined to take exception to the Index
editorial which says :
"In the prepaj-ation of this little volume we have ever sought to make it
an INDEX in more respects than one. At times, we may have succeeded even
at Hie expense of literary elegance, but in the words of worthy John Skelton,
though our style may be 'ragged, moth-eaten and jagged,'we think that
even the most critical readers will admit that it ' hath in it some pith.'"
The book is well printed, but the'' stock " printing house cuts
which form a large per cent, of the illustrations, rather grate on
its freshness The original designs, though far less artistic, are
much more interesting, because they are student productions,
and reflect some phase of student life. Advertisement pages are
inserted promiscuously throughout the book.
The fraternities are: 0 K W 11, B G II18, 0 A & is, 2 X
13, A T A 18 0 TA 17, A Tn8,KA 0 20, and K K T ig.
The young ladies of the last two named societies held a joint
banquet, and the men's fraternities held their annual Pan Hellenic
Feb. 20.
In the Pan Hellenic Tennis tournament 2 .Ywas first, B & II
second, and 0 A @ third.
In 1888 the college baseball team won four out of five games
played, losing one to Oberlin.
Of honors that came to Ohio Delta there were : Presidency of
Senior and Junior Classes; V.-P. of the Oratorical Association;
•contestants on the Junior Oratorical and the Preliminary College
Oratorical contests; Second Athenaean Prize Essay ; both editors
of the University Fb/fe (weekly); one editor on Collegian {fori'
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The '90 Onondagan might be called a a jubilee number, there
are so many things over which it has reason to exult. Take firsi
the enrollment in the college of liberal arts; '89, 37, '90, 22,
'91, 50, 92, 106, and in the college of fine arts the same classes
enroll 3, 30, 38, and no members respectively. Then, what is
of more importance, there are the John Crouse Memorial College
(for women), the Von Ranke Library, and the Wolff Collection
of Engravings.
Facing the "Onondagan Maiden "is a group engraving of the
college buildings, showing observatory finished last year, and the
Crouse building claimed to be the finest college building in
America—a structure on which Syracusans justly pride themselves.
In well spoken esteem is the dedication "to the recent benefactors
who have so wonderfully increased the facilities and extended
the influence of Syracuse University." Then are given
photo-types of John Crouse; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reid, donors
of the Von Ranke Library; Dr. and Mrs. J. Dorman Steele,
founders of the chair and lectureship of theistic science; J. D.
Slayback, a trustee and benefactor; and Mrs. E. W. Leavenworth,
donor of the Wolff Collection. Aside from these are
plates showing the late Dr. Schultze, for eleven years Musical
Director and Prof, of Theory and Practice of Music in Syracuse;
Leopold Von Ranke; Edward Haanel, Professor-elect to the Chair
of Theistic Science; George Parker, of the Musical Faculty, and
lastly of the Editorial Board, and the University Glee Club.
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representative of Knox. While gotten up in a cheap cover, it
is nicely printed, and contains features that makes it of interest
to all readers. First, there is a photo-gravure plate showing the
Presidents of Knox College, six in number, from its founding to
the present time. Another shows Knox "College" and "Seminary,"
with members of the Faculty. Further on is given that
of Professor Albert Hurd, A. M., Ph. D., to whom the Gale is
dedicated; and a fourth shows the new Knox Observatory—of
modest pretentions, but well adapted to its purpose. We recognize
a few illustrations from an old Makio, but they are in good
form, and there are a number of strictly Knox illustrations giving
life to the book. The fraternities represented and in order given
are: 0 A 0, 0 F A, B 0 Il,and a local 0aT.
Full space ha,'3 been given to Literary, Athletic, and Military
organizations. Illinois Delta enrolled no freshmen, but had
pledged five of the best men of the Sub-freshmen Class. The
chapter had its share in class, literary society, and military oflices;
took three prizes at Field Day exercises; had an editor on the
College paper; Secretary of the Illinois Inter-Collegiate Oratorical
Association; first prize in the Knox Oratorical Contest this spring;
and the Mill's Medal.
The Makio is dressed in an olive cloth coat with brown trimmings,
and is a finer book artistically than even the one of last
year, which made such an improvement over its predecessors.
The illustrations are all new and each one smacks of college U'e,
giving freshness to every page of the book. Especially good are
those under the heading of " Schools;" the one showing the entrance
to the tMain Building; " Romeo and Juliet," the faces being
those of two lady students; " Three Historic Places of the O.
S. U.," these being the Stile, Bridge, and President's Bulletin
board; and a picture of the "College Spring" and underneath
" our spring poetry will appear in our next." The plates are: a
photo-engraving of T. A. Cowgill, President of the Board of
Trustees, and photo-type group of the Senior class, including
a picture of the main building. Brief college records accompany
the name of each Senior.
Kappa Kappa Gamma has been added to the list of fraternities
and is represented on the Makio board. As the Makio is a
pan hellenic publication, the advantage taken of the absence of
the Phi editor from a board meeting, to insert matter relative to
the fraternity contrary to agreement, was a rather unmanly proceeding.
The fraternities enroll : 0 F A 8, 0 K W ii, 2 X
7, 0 A Q 10, X 0 13, B 0 n 14, and K K F 12. An interesting
course of Sunday lectures was delivered at the University
during the winter and spring terms, and a list of the speakers—
which included Dr. Gladden, Ex-Pres. Bascom, and Bishop
Newman,—with themes, is given.
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and '90, and the O. S. U. is a place where honors as such are
few, so there is a small record in that line. In positions of
trust, however. Phis had: Major of College Battalion and Sergeant-Major
on Staff; President of Alcyone Society; V.-P. and
Secretary of Athletic Association; two members of baseball team;
and Commencement Orator from Engineering department. The
Garw^/comes each year in much the same size and dress, and
there is a familiar appearance in its page. But for all this, we
find that there is something new In each one, and that in some
wav different fiom its predecessors, it is saying good words for
"Old Union."
The College is no longer without a President, as Dr. Harrison
E. Webster, Union '68, is now at its head. To him the Garnet
is "reverentially dedicated by the editors," and of him it says:
" For four years Union was looking for a president who would meet all its
requirements, when at last the choice fell upon Professor Webster [then at
Rochestei] as the best able man to meet the emergency, and bring around
him the alumni of last twenty years, with youth and enthusiasm, and a strong
attachment to him and the college * * « * « There was great rejoicing
at tlie news of his acceptance of the trust. * * « * Prom the
chapel desk he has administered wise Christian counsel, and made earnest appeals
for the pure and the good. His presence and his official have effected
the most necessary of all things for the college namely, the restoration of
confidence. Students and faculty now look into c brighter future, and are
confident that a few years will effect great things for the college through the
honest labor and steady loyalily of all who have the good of the college at
heart. —Esto perpetua."
In proof of this renewed confidence the freshman class numbered
thirty-four this year to twenty-five the year before. The
following lines are illustrated and preface the list of college
classes:
"'89. 'Tis a sorrowful face 'neath widow's weed.
Of her lover she is bereft;
She bids the gay youth a last farewell,
And sadly murmurs ' left.'
'go. A play and a waltz and a merry jest,
For the Junior's partner fair.
For these are the third year's main bequest.
Sweet trifles as light as air.
'91. The Sophomore's love is quite intense.
Some dozen girls absorb his pencte,
But most of all the romping girl.
Athletic, fair and strong.
Who often makes your hair to curl
With frenchyjoke and song.
'92. The Freshman girl, confiding, true,
This faith perhaps some day she'll rue.
•She has no fears of rude alarms;
Like mighty States, she trusts in ARMS."
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Webster, and the other of the football team. In the baseball
league mentioned in the Onandagan review. Union won three
and lost three games.
The usual attention is paid to "Crematio Newcombis (Algebra).—Salve
1 Vale! Ave!"—an interesting annual event at
Union. Of the six officers of the occasion four were Phis. Of the
fraternities, 2 0 had two men, a senior and a freshman, and K
A eight. Neither are represented on the Garnet. Of the Garnet
fraternities, A 0 numbers 8, W T is, A T \2, A A 0 g, B 0
n II, and 0 A 0 13.
The following honors were accorded to members of 0 A 0:
At the '88 Commencement, Blessing received second Blatchford
medal and election to 0 B K; Conover second Clark prize;
Blessing and De Long elected to Commencement Speakerships;
Historian and Pipe Orator at '89 Class Day; Poet of Junior and
President of Freshman Classes; three officers, including President,
in Gillespie Club; three Y. M. C. A. officers, including Presidency;
two members each on football and baseball teams; V.-
P. of Tennis Association ; Chaiiman of Junior Assembly Committee;
member of Glee Club; member Banjo Club; Toast-master
and two Responders at Junior class supper held at Albany; and
Ass't Business Manager of Garnet.
Cornell University and the idea of wealth go hand in hand.
The Cornellian brings with it the same impression, for it appears
that neither talent or money has been spared between its covers.
With the University's large number of students it has not been
hard.to find literary talent, nor again, those of artistic ability.
Every illustration in the book is a gem, and every one has been
produced by Cornell student". Of some we must speak. One
prefaces the '89 class list. It shows a room, with a student's
paraphernalia. The senior is sitting in an easy chair, hands in
his pockets, evidently in reverie. From the smoke of the pipe
lying on the stand at his side rises the image of a fair girl,
betrayal of the thoughts that hold sway over him. The " Fraternities
"cut, besides the hob-goblin initiatory terrors, has an inner
circle, showing the chapter house fire-side, suggesting its
pleasures and comforts. Another is a double picture in which
the prize of the stage (Ithaca), a wreath, is awarded to the
ballet dancer—posing before a crowded house—while the tragedienne,
of representative art,—her audience, with but three exceptions,
being empty seats—is waved back em.pty handed.
" Types from foreign lands " gives the faces of students of non-
American nationality attending Cornell.
Fraternities are now given in the order of their original establishment,
and the list is as follows: Z W, X 0, K A, A A 0,
0KW. XW, AT, AKE,0 A X,0 A 0, B 0 U. W T,
KA0,KKF, AF,A TD., 0FA, 0 A 0, A 0, 2E (scientific),
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Mermaid, Fruija, Bench and Board, and Undine are the principal
social clubs. The plates of the book are: first, of the faculty of
the College of Agriculture (includes brother L. H. Bailey); second,
Cornell Christian Association Building; third, Cornell Glee
Club (includes brother Barker); fourth, W. P. Van Ness, Commandant
of Military Department; fifth, Cornell Crew '88; sixth,
Charles G. Psotta, Champion Amateur Sculler of America;
seventh, baseball team '88; eighth, football team '88; ninth, "fast
set at Cornell" (flash light); tenth, Jacob Gould Schurman,
Professor of Christian Ethics and Mental Philosophy; eleventh,
Geo. Chapman Caldwell, Professor of Agriculture and Analytical
Chemistry.
"Miscellany" is filled with spicy prose and poetry. There is
an ode to " Helen Blazes." "In absence" expresses the wondering
of doubtless more than one college man.
"In a land of balls and parties
Lives the girl I love just now ;
Heaven knows just where her heart is.
And I too, would like to know.
At some ball she's now, I'm certain,
And with Tom too, I could swear.
Or with Dick behind the curtain,
Or with Harry en the stair."
* * * * * * * * *
The present number. Vol. Ill, of the Mercerian is the first
copy we have received for review, and the second annual we have
ever seen from a southern institution. It is a small book of ii6
pages, neatly bound in a cloth board, on whose face is a gold
print of the main college building. It merges from advertisements
into contents proper so quietly that no effort has been
made to give it a title page or number the volume. At page 55,
however, we find "The Mercerian. Published by the students. '
It is the only publication of the University, so far aswecan learn.
The fraternities in order given are 0 A 0, membership is, A T
£1 17, K A 16, 2 N 12, and 2 A E 18. A very good series of
illustrations is given with the class lists. "Fresh " shows a young
man with a sack, ignorance, strapped on his back, starting to
climb a pole at the top of which is a prize, education. "Soph."
and "Junior" shows him partway up the pole, ignorance partly
collapsed. As " Senior " his burden has been completely dropped,
and he has reached the prize at the top.
Sketches are given of Professor Sanford and Manly, of the
faculty, the latter recently resigned, and reference made to
Professor Brantley, "who has so ably and acceptably filled the
chair of belles letters in Mercer University for twenty-three
years." Outside of fraternity plates the book aspires to no illustration
more elaborate than a wood-cut; while it has not incorporated
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Outside of "A Father's Letter to His Son at College," an aged
article, which in its peripatetic wanderings has lodged in the
Mercerian, the book is full of pleasing originalities and local hits.
A "Phi Delta Theta Tennis Club " is the only page where an
athletic subject is broached.
There are two editors and chairman of business managers on
the Mercerian staff: President and Historian of '90 ; Treasurer
and Historian of '91 ; Bresident of '92 ; Anniversary Orator of
Ciceronian Society, these latter being the onlj honors, of whatever
nature, recorded—all held by Phis,
Not so bulky as in former volumes, comes the Lehigh Epitome
this year. The plate illustrations last year were all photogravures.
This year the photo-electrotype process has been
used, and there are given plates of Prof E. H. Williams, Jr., to
whom "in recognition of his many acts of loyalty to his alma
mater, and especially of his untiring efforts to advance her
athletic interests," the book is dedicated ; of an original drawing
for the Electrical engineering Society ; the lacrosse team ; football
team ; baseball team ; and finally of the board of editors.
Three of the best illustrations in the book have been contributed
by brother Miller. They are the "Ace of Clubs," "Sophomore
Class Supper," and "Athletics" drawings. The fraternities number
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Among honors, besides athletic, held by Phis were, Senior
and class day historian. Junior class president, Senior election to
F B U, Senior Scientific Society, honorary, similar to 2 a at
Cornell; members of virions university societies; member of glee
club; editor on Burr and on Journal of the Engineering Society;
Wilbur prize in Freshman class; responders at suppers of Senior,
Junior and Freshman classes, with toastmaster of Junior.
On the leaf of a blue paper covered annual are the words
"Syllabus. '89 Northwestern," and on the title page we learn
that it is published for the students of Northwestern University
by the fraternities of the College of Liberal Arts, and that this is
its fifth volume. A phototype is given of the editorial board,
one from each of the ten northwestern chapters. The fraternities
are not given in the order of establishment, but in order of
chapter in longest continuous existence. This was brought
about by the re-establishment of 0A0 three years ago, which by
the old plan would have taken first place. The present plan was
agreed upon, and as arranged in this order are : 2 X membership
19, ^ 0 n22,@ K W26,AT32,and0 A ©17. This includes
members in the Chicago professional departments. The
ladies fraternities are^ 0, A T, KK F, KA 0 and F 0 B. In
the college of law are0 A 0 znd£l K 0 ,a loca^ law fraternity which
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than those of last year, and their artistic execution infinitely
better. The college classes are introduced by a cut with the
words "Cause—Higher Education" above, and below, "Effect
—Celestialization," the whole showing first an infant with the
faintest showing of hair on its crown and budding of wings at
its shoulders, up through three stages, to the cherub with silk
hat and full feathered wings—college evolution. In that prefacing
musical organizations there is the most sublimely ridiculous
expression on the face of a man who is artistically twisting the
tail of a braying mule. Ihere are fine electro-tint and photogravure
plates, showing group faces and reproducing U. C.
points of interest. Chief among these is that of Lick Observatory
and associated buildings on the cloudless summit of Mount
Hamilton. "In the Library" is a plate showing a section of
the interior of that building. "In the College of Mines," machinery
in the department of mining engineering. There is a
view of the university buildings, different from the one of last
year. The two preceding volumes have given views in different
alcoves of the art gallery, and the souvenir has been repeated
this year with "North Alcove,'' the view including two statuaiy
groups and a number of paintings. Aside from these are plates
of Junior Class, Blue and Gold edi\ois and baseball team. The
fraternities are Z W membership 19, 0 A 0 ig, X 0 20, A KE
17, B 0 n 17, 2 X 14, and 0 F A 18. The principal events
in the college year are Sophomore Hop, Junior Day, Charter
Day, Field Day, Class Day and Commencement.
Brother H. A. Melvin was president of the day at '89 charter
day exercises, and L. R. Hewitt, orator on junior day. Phis had
six class officers, one or more in each class, and representation
in the different university musical organizations.
The C. C. N. Y. never sent out a better edited Microcosm than
that for 1889. In literary matter it is much the same as it has
been for years, but it is printed on a paper so heavy that its 204
pages makes it as thick as an ordinary 450-page book, bound in
a correspondingly heavy maroon cloth, and has added a class
of illustrations, plates, never before found in a Microcosm. The
title page prints this as volume xxx, and subscribes its favorite
motto "Nulla Societas, Nullum Collegium." Following this is
a plate title page showing an arch supported by two columns ;
on the arch are carved the badges of the C. C. N. Y. fraternities
and literary societies, one column bears a shield inscribed
'"89," and below is the motto from Virgil "Forsan et haec
olim meminisse juvabit." The board is to be congratulated on
the contributions of their artists, Messrs. Beall, Thumm and
Home, since they have added so much to the book. Few illustrations
prefacing fraternity lists are equal to that in the Microcosm.
Other plates from original drawings worthy of note are,
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sheets of music ; "Miscellaneous," a scrap-book, with interesting
clippings appearing at the open page ; "Advertisements"
in which the artist has utilized a row of sight seers' umbrellas on
which to paint his sign. Plates of non-original productions are
ofthe senior class, glee club, interior of college workshop. Natural
History Hall (west side), the chapel, and the C. C. N. Y. Dramatic
Club as it appeared in "Engaged," a play presented at
the Berkeley Lyceum, February i and 2, 1889. The,fraternities
number^ 'A0I2,AKE\6, 0 FA 16, 0 A X 13,and 0A 0
14. Among the organizations are Phi Delta Theta yachting,
athletic, theatre and whist clubs. The chapter has representations
in class and literary offices, election to 0 B K, took the
poetry prize in prize speaking contest, first responder at Sopho-'
more supper, member of dramatic club, and editor on College
Mercury.
Were the present the first volume of the Comet we had been
permitted to review, we could make more complimentary remarks
concerning it than we can, since it is the third volume we
have seen. It may be best that firmamental comets obey regular
laws, and that their orbits and return can be mathematically
calculated, but the same law applied to a student's annual deprives
it of a great deal of its interest. The present number is
too much of a copy of its predecessors, and contains few new
features. The same engravings of the buildings that adorned
volumes one and two are in this. Class officers are given, '91
omitted. Fraternity lists are as follows : 0 A 0 20,2 A E 16,
K 2 23, ATA II, KA 19, X 0 15, and B 0 U 17. No
university honors are recorded saveathletic statistics.
" The Violated By-Law " is an excellent play, describing the
efforts of the faculty to discover an offender. "There is a song
"Vanderbilt" set to original music, this being given. Brother
Taylor is captain and catcher, and Barr right field, of ball team ;
Farrell, 0 A 0, and Bemis, ATA, champion tennis team.
The university last year lost Bishop McTyeire, president of
board of trustees, a man of magnificent energies, and of him is
given a portrait and memorial.
"No man could ask a nobler memorial than the loving hearts he has left
behind him, or a grander mausoleum than the waving trees and stately buildings
that throw their soft evening shadows,across his grave."
Much space is given in the Pandora to the alumni/ of the college.
Engravings and biographical sketches are given of the late
Hon. Ulyses Mercur, Chief Justice ofthe Supreme Court of Pa.;
Hon. Silas M. Clark, Judge Supreme Court of Pa.; Samuel C.
T. Dodd, Esq., N. Y. city, attorney for Standard Oil Co.; and
Chas. A. Dickey, D.D., of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia,
all of value to college men of several generations. We
learn that the whole number of W. and J. alumni is 3,495, of
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The college enrollment by classes is'89, 31; '90, 41; '91, 47;
'92, 51 prep'y, 94. The fraternities enroll B 0 1112, 0 F A
15, A KWii, 0K2 10, A TA 12, and 0 A 0 17. All save
0 A 0 and B 0 77enroll " preps."
The Phis had tree orator at Class Day, three Commencement
speakers, prize debater on inter-society contest, and in prize
records the names of a number of Phis appear. Four prizes
were won by the chapter on last field day.
The greatest fault of the book is in the strained jokes and
puns, of which there are several pages. These are weak. The
book is well printed, bound in flexible leather, and is dedicated
by the editors to their successors in misery and happiness, with
the privilege of using it as a model for their own publication.
On April 26, 1889, the trustees of Colby University formally
accepted the recently tendered gift from Col. R. C. Shannon,
class of'62, of $15,000, to build a physical laboratory and observatory,
and the Oracle before us gives an engraving of Col.
Shannon as frontispiece. "A Sketch of Colby Since 1880" has
been written by one thoroughly identified with the college, and
tells how it has grown since that time, when its endowment
amounted to only $175,000. Now its invested funds amount to
considerably more than $500,000, and the college equipment
has been greatly increased. There has been an increase in the
number of matriculants for three years, and the classes from
Senior to Freshman enroll respectively 17, 28, 33 and 48 members.
The fraternities in order of establishment number, A KE
29, ZWig,A r 25, and0 A0 20
There is mourning among the students because Colby failed
to win the pennant in the baseball league of Maine colleges, it
going to Maine State College. Only twice—in 1885 and 1888
—has Colby failed to bring it home to herself. "A Dream Inspired
by Amelia Rives," and "A Sentimental Journey" are
good illustrated prose articles in the Oracle. Phis are represented
in honors as follows : Secretary, Treasurer and toastmaster
of Senior Class, prophet, address to undergraduates and
parting address '89 class day, vice president and toastmaster of
Junior Class, president and poet of Sophomore Class, vice-president
and secretary of reading room association. Secretary of
Colby publishing association, two editors on Echo, editor and
business manager on Oracle, secretary and director of baseball
association, captain of college nine, member of boat crew and
football team, and four seconds at tenth annual field day.
Volume IV of the Wisconsin Badger is a heavily bound book
of 240 pages, beginning with an engraving of the campus and
buildings, and closing with a picture " the end of '90's Badger,"
showing the hind legs and tail of that animal as it crawls in its
hole. " Shadows ofthe Badger Board " gives silhouettes of the
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ball pennant, so does the Badger over Wisconsin's defeat in the
league composed of Racine, Northwestern, Lake Forest, Beloit,
and Wisconsin, Racine having won the 1888 pennant. Altogether
the Wisconsin has held it six seasons. Northwestern one,
and Racine one. In the tennis association of Wisconsin and
Beloit the former had no trouble in winning. In the faculty of
the university are J. E. Davies, Fletcher A. Parker, L. M. Hoskins,
and D. E. Spencer, members of 0 A 0. The total college
enrollment is 711. Under the head of " Literary Societies and
Other Student Organizations," there are eight literary societies^
one German, another Scandinavian, and two for ladies, pharmaceutical,
natural history, engineering, choral, prohibition, Y. M.
C. A., Y. W. C. A., Channing, and other societies. Fraternitiesare
given in alphabetical order, and these, with dates of establishment,
are, B 0 II1873, ^ ^ 1878, A T1881, A TA 1888,
ATi88s-r0B i88s, KKF187S, 0A0 1857, ^^¥^1875
and 2 X 1884.
The plates of the book, aside from those of societies, are of
W. F. .Allen, Professor of History ; a group: Henfy Barnard,
John Bascom, J. H. Twombly, J. H. Lathrop, P. A. Chadbourne.
Ex Presidents, and T. C. Chamberlain, President of the
University; J. B. Parkinson, V.-P. and Professor of Civil Polity
and Political Economy; and Roland D. Irving, for eighteen
years Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in U. W., wno died
May 30, 1888. The engraving of Hesperia Society shows a bust
of brother W. F. Vilas, who was a charter member of the society.
The Presidency of the Junior class, four offices in literary societies,
two men on the '89 Sophomores exhibition, three elections to
the '90 Sophomore exhibition, business managership o( Badger,
Presidency of Y. M. C. A., five voices in the choral society,
Senior member of baseball executive committee, managership
and three players on 1888 ball team, are principal among honors
held by Wisconsin Alpha Phis.
We have been kindly favored with a copy of Volume I of
Debris from Purdue. It is a good publication. There are
plates of the college buildings and grounds; prospectus of the
new electrical engineering laboratory; J. H. Smart, President of
Purdue since 1883; and at the close, of the board of editors.
Purdue originated as the Indiana Agricultural College in 1865.
In 1869 it was named Purdue after John Purdue, who donated
$150,000 to the school. The annual incom6 from interest on
bonds, annual appropriation (legislative act), and U. S. experiment
station is $62,000. There are 27 members of the faculty,
and eleven assistants. The class enroll, '89—28, '90—32, '91
—52, and '92—92. From fifteen to eighteen per cent, of the
students are ladies. The fraternities are 2 X and K 2.
These twenty-one annuals, representing not quite one-third of
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of the Fraternity. There are just four hundred Phis enrolled in
them, being an average of 19 per chapter. The average from other
chapters is probably from 12 to 13 perch apter. There is an average
of 6.5 chapters (this includes only rival chapters, professional
and ladies' fraternity chapters nol^ included in the calculation) at
each college, and the average chapter membership for all is 17.4.
Amherst college has the highest average membership per chapter,
32.6, and Union has the lowest, 9.3. At fourteen colleges
our chapters are larger than the average, at one the same, and at
six less. The ratio of fraternity men to whole number of students
is greatest at Vermont, Union, and Colby. In these colleges
we meet B 0 ilfourteen times ; A 2"ten; A KE and 0
K W nine; 2 Xand0F A eight; A A 0, W T, X 0, and A
T A seven; X W, Z Wand A Tasvn; 0 A Xand 2 0 five.
Altogether there is a total of 135 rival chapters. Here is the
average membership ofthe principal fraternities met: B 0 1117,
A T24, A KE2S, 0 K W 17, 2 X 14, 0 FA 14, A A 0
20.5, W T27.3, and X 0 19.5
In other words, the figures are much the same as for last year
when the thirteen annuals reviewed showed an average membership
for 0 A 0 of 19.5, and for all of 18.2. We can only express
the hope that next year, and the ones following, may find
the branches of ^ .^ 0 as prosperous as this year's annuals show
them to be.
J. E. BROWN.
ALABAMA STATE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION.
THE Phis of Alabama met in State Convention at Birmingham
at 10 A. M. on Friday, June 21, 1889. In the absence of brother
W. W. Quarles, President of the State Association as well as of
the Province, brother Dan. A. Green, of Birmingham, called the
Convention to order, and was made temporary chairman.
Brother E. H. Hawkins officiated as regular Secretary. The
roll call showed forty members present—representing all the
college and alumni chapters of the State, except Alabama Beta.
It is a matter of regret that this chapter sent neither delegate nor
communication to the Convention.
An order of business was quickly arranged by brothers Ball,
of Alabama Alpha Alumni, McLeod, of Anniston, and Martin,
of Alabama Alpha. In accordance with their recommendation,
a committee on nomination of officers was appointed consisting
of brothers Thatch, Earl and Hawkins; and one to investigate
the condition of the Alabama chapters and report to the
Province President. Brothers McLeod, Spencer, Martin and
Hawkins were appointed.
The question of Alumni interest was first introduced for discussion
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plan which will be introduced at the next National Convention.
The enthusiasm of the Birmingham resident members was stirred
up in a very spirited discussion of this matter.
A resolution was passed inviting the next National Convention
to the State of Alabama, and preferably Birmingham,
The following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
"Resolved, That the Alabama State Association of Phi Delta
Theta in convention assembled do heartily endorse the construction
by the General Council of that part of the Constitution
which forbids the initiation into the fraternity of other than students
of full collegiate standing; and,
Resolved, That all our influence shall be exerted in having
the college chapters of this State conform to such ruling." Also,
"Whereas, it is the sense ofthe Alabama State Association that
until the ScROLt is placed upon a more substantial basis, and
its financial support is established, the publication of minor
papers by Provinces and States should be discontinued, and all
support should be given to the official organ of the fraternity,
THE SCROLL; Therefore,
Resolved, That for the present the publication of the Index is
hereby discontinued."
The committee on officers reported the following, who were
elected:
President, brother D. B. McLeod, Anniston; Vice-President,
brother Fred. S. Ball, Montgomery, .Ala.; Secretary, and Treasurer,
brother L. W. Wilkerson, Auburn, Ala.; Executive Committee,
brothers R. H. Thatch, E. H. Hawkins and W. L.
Smith.
The Executive Committee reported in favor of holding the
next convention at Tuscaloosa on the day following the commencement
exercises, and the banquet on the night ofthe same
day. The report was adopted.
In the afternoon very favorable reports were had from all the
college chapters, but the alumni chapters seemed to be dormant.
Their representatives gave assurance that they would be revived.
The secret work of the fraternity was set out at length by
brother Ball who also read the proposed new Ritual, with comments.
A resolution favoring its adoption was passed. The
needs and requests of the Catalogue Committee and Editor ofthe
History were also called to attention.
After some minor business and discussion, the Convention
took a recess to meet at the Lakeview Hotel in the suburbs of the
Magic City for the closing session, banquet and ball.
At 10 o'clock about fifty couples consisting of Phis and invited
representatives from the other fraternities represented in
Birmingham met in the parlors of the Lakeview. After a delightful
German of two hours, the room was cleared, and the banquet
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had been made of the sweets for the palate, brother President
McLeod, Master of Ceremonies, made a short address, after
which the following toasts were responded to: Delta Kappa Epsilon—F.
E. Blackburn. Sigma Alpha Epsilon—Robert Tuttle.
Sigma Nu—W. H. Wade. Alpha Tau Omega—J. C. Carmichael.
Kappa Alpha—H. Smith. .The Press—Rufiis N.
Rhodes. Alabama Alpha—J. F. Crook. Alabama Beta—R.
H. Thatch. Alabama Gamma—E. M. Harkins. Tennessee
Alpha—John W. Tomlinson. Phi Delta Theta—F. S. Ball.
Our Lady Guests—Tennant Lomax.
At the close of the happy evening, which was late in the
morning, brother Ball offered the following resolution, which
was heartily adopted:—
"Resolved, That the most cordial thanks of the Phis of the
State of Alabama be extended to the Phis of Birmingham for
their royal entertainment and success of the Convention, to
the Jefferson Volunteers for the-use of their hall, to the ladies
and guests from other fraternities, and to all who have in any
way added to the pleasures of this most happy occasion."
On motion of Mr. R. N. Rhodes, a vote of thanks and congratulations
was given by the guests to the entertaining Phis.
After a few farewell remarks, the President declared the Convention
adjourned to the time and place appointed.
The Convention was the best that Alabama has ever had, but
she promises a better one and better work each coming year.
F. S. B.
EDITORIAL.
BROTHERS of the chapters, the fall campaign is now on with
you, and the next few weeks of the fall are to decide who of
the incoming Freshmen are to take the places of the brothers
who left you in June. Weakened in numbers, and some of you
in influence, by the loss of chapter leaders, you are to renew
your fortunes in the destinies of some of the youth of '93.
Having given the admonition, often repeated but always demanded,
we can urge you on to the work before you. Be careful
that you choose only those who are worthy of the honor to
which they are called. Your coming brother must be a gentleman,
and one of such graces that you would be glad to take
into your home, and to have meet all your friends. Surely you
can make none other a brother. He must have intellect. Not
necessarily a book-worm, but a man whose mind gives stability
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those around him. Yes, he must have intellect, or you have
nothing on which to base the esteem necessary to true friendship.
He must have the moral character that moves his energies in
the right direction, and that wins for them recognition. No
cross or counter-currents are admissable in the chapter, for they
weaken its onward flow to eddy and confuse one another, instead
of adding to the force in overcoming outside obstacles.
Do not seek him who is the mere tool of fashion, nor yet
again the boorish dig, but having found your brother in the
well balanced gentleman, equally at home with his books, in the
drawing-room, and who will be at home among you, leave no
honest effort unmade to secure him as a Phi. Plunge into your
campaign with whole soul. Let there be no half way about it.
Make yourself agreeable to your candidate. Do not only tell
him of the friendships to be formed in Phi Delta Theta, but
give him a practical exhibition of it. Urge upon him the claims
of Phi Delta Theta for his admiration, for you have in that a
weapon of strength in your behalf. Make use of the exhibit of
honors taken by Phis as shown in the review of college annuals
in this number, and bring to his notice the various Phi publications
and enterprises. Busy yourself in explaining the merits of
the fraternity you represent. They are abundant enough, and
leave no time to be occupied in uncomplimentary remarks concerning
rivals. In conclusion, brothers, go into the work with
vim and vigor, and reward yourselves by an unsurpassed delegation
in the class of 1893.
THIS is the last issue that will appear before the meeting of
the convention. We have held the number back to as late a day
as possible, in order to give the latest instruction and information.
On another page will be found full particulars regarding
railway rates and instructions which must be followed in order
to secure the reduced fares.
Delegates have, of course, been chosen long ago, and it is
taken for granted that each chapter has considered the matter
well and will be represented by one of its best and most competent
men. The election of one man by no means reflects on the
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circumstances especially adapts to any particular work. It is to
be presumed that all arrangements are complete, and each chapter
is expected to have its delegate present at the opening session.
The one thing essential to a successful meeting is a full attendance.
If we could have a delegate present from every one of our
chapters, the preeminent success of the gathering would be a
foregone conclusion. There is no reason why any chapter should
fail to be represented, and we trust that none will. If our
attendance is as full as it should be, and as we have a right to
expect that it will be, the Phi Delta Theta convention of 1889
will be the most important event in the annals of fraternity life.
Ours is the largest and most thoroughly organized college association
and we are in a position to make ourselves felt for good
in the affairs of the college world. All that is essential to the
complete success of our meeting is an united effort on the part of
every chapter to bring about that end. It is not too late now to
work for that end. First, let no chapter be unrepresented. We
cannot enforce that point too strongly. Every absent delegate
will be a direct damage to the fraternity.
OUR thanks are owing to brothers J. E. Brown and Walter
B. Palmer for much and valuable assistance in the conduct of
the editorial department of THE SCROLL during the term closed
by this issue. Before we give up a position that has been a
source of much anxiety for success and satisfaction, we must
mention, with keen appreciation for their help and courtesy,
these two men, who have aided us so materially. THE SCROLL
has always been to both a source of much solicitude and an object
of much earnest endeavor. During the period of our editorship,
brother Brown has ably officiated as exchange critic ; and
his periodical review of (accumulated) exchanges and annual
reviews of college annuals has added greatly to the interest and
completeness ofthe magazine.
Brother Palmer has laid before the fraternity, through the medium
of our pages, many ofthe most interesting and most valuable
data of our history, as well as many papers on the progress
and development of the Greek world in general.
It is to such men as these that our growth and prosperity is
due.

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THE place for holding our next convention is a matter for
serious thought. There are numerous reasons why Washington
would be an advantageous place if the proper local arrangements
can be made in the absence of a local chapter. Still, there may
be other places which will present stronger reasons for their
choice than Washington. Birmingham will invite the convention
to that city, and propably Atlanta will do the same. Other
invitations will undoubtedly be tendered, for the securing of the
convention is esteemed an honor worth striving for. The only
considerations that can have influence in the decision are an
equitable division of honors from year to year and the question
of fraternity welfare. Some places would not do at all for one
of our conventions, while others are especially adapted to the
end in view.
THE Phis of Alabama have reason to be proud of their fraternity
enthusiasm and loyalty. It was an evidence of both
elements—perhaps chiefly the former—when a short while since
they commenced the publication of The Index. At the time we
commended their energy and push, but we also advised them,
in the friendliest spirit, that we thought their efforts were misdirected.
At the recent State convention, the publication of
The Index was indefinitely suspended. We congratulate our
Southern brethren on this new evidence of a desire to further the
general fraternity welfare, even at the cost of a little local pride.
Alabama was proud of its Index, and with reason too, but they
have more reason to be proud of their recent action. They desire
only what will further the common good.
THE re-districting of the provinces will probably be considered
at the coming convention as it has been at all for a number of
years past. No changes have been made since 1882. Since then
many radical changes have been effected by our development.
Some of our provinces contain many more chapters than others,
and the territory of some is enormously large. The leading idea
in our province system is to bring a number of chapters under
one local officer who can keep their affairs well in hand, and, if
possible, encourage and assist them by periodical visits. In some
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Delegates should study this question, and, probably the best
way is with a chapter list and a map of the United States in
hand.
ONE of the most important duties of the convention will be
the election of a Ceneral Council. We think that we can state
positively that no one of the present members will consent to a
re-election. We have plenty of superior material and any number
of competent General Councils could be chosen. At the
same time, it is very easy to make a mistake that will do much
harm. It isn't ten years since some hasty and inconsiderate
action put on that responsible body a man who did not at all
fulfill the duties of the place. Give this matter serious attention
and do not make any mistake in the choice of our governing
board. We cannot afford to make mistakes.
THE question of finances comes to the front. Since the last
convention, payments of all kinds of taxes have been very much
neglected and very tardy when paid at all. One thing may as
well be understood. All accounts must be squared up at the
convention. The provision will be strictly adhered to, and no
delegate whose chapter is at all in arrears will be admitted to the
convention hall until he can present a receipt in full for everything.
Because a chapter is in arrears that is not excuse for the
absence of its representatives. A chapter both in arrears and
unrepresented will be summarily dealt with.
THIS year we go farther west than we have ever gone before,
and for the first time in our annals our national convention is
held west of Indiana. Everything promises for a most successful
and satisfactory meeting, and if our hopes are not realized
and the promises not fulfilled, it will not be the fault of our
Illinois brethren. They have been working for many weeks to
secure success in every detail, and we feel sure their labors will
be amply repaid. And they can rest assured that all their efforts
will meet with keen appreciation.
WE hope to see the kindly face of our honored founder when
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so, should not fail to lend the dignity of his presence to our deliberative
gatherings. Those of us who met him at New York,
and, long ago at Indianapolis, remember with pleasure the
acquaintances then formed. Any man would have a right to be
proud of founding such an organization, and we are proud of
our founder. We congratulate him upon the grand success of
his work and sincerely hope that he will be with us in Bloomington.
ONE of the greatest evils at conventions is the attendance question.
There are men who attend only for fun-—to get a railroad
trip for nothing, and who pride themselves on the fact that they
have attended none of the sessions. Some men feel as if the
whole matter is in charge of a few leading spirits who will " run "
the whole thing, and that their presence will signify neither one
way nor the other. Not so at all. Every man is absolutely essential
to the completeness and success of the work. If he is
absent he is shirking his duty and cheating his chapter and the
whole fraternity as well. Now, don't let this be complained of
at our coming meeting. Be in attendance at every session, and
be punctual as to time.
THE most important work of the Convention will be done by
Committee, or rather, the Committee work is the most important
branch. If that is done thoroughly and carefully, the time of the
open session will be greatly economized, the work accomplished
will be better, and it will be better accomplished. Every delegate
will be a committee-man on one or more committees, and
all should remember that in accepting the office they owe obligations
to the chapter that sends them. Be conscientious in
. your attention to committee work as to all other work. You
owe it to your chapter and to the Convention.
A NUMBER of petitions for charters have, within the past few
months, been placed in the hands of the General Council. They
have felt that, on the eve of a National Convention, it would be
eminently proper to withhold decision on such questions. All
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convention for action. The sentiment of the chapter en extension
is one of the matters with which the delegate should be
thoroughly conversant.
NEXT to the selection of the proper General Council, the
proper disposition of THE SCROLL is most important. We have
expressed from time to time views on different details of SCROLL
management, and it is not necessary to repeat them now. The
subject will be carefully studied and thoroughly discussed. It
is one that merits your most thoughtful consideration.
WILLIAM R. BAIRD, the author of "American College Fraternities,"
is about to prepare a revision. His book has been of
immense value to the fraternity man, and a new edition will
meet with a hearty welcome all around.
CHAPTERS that have not as yet responded to the requests of the
Historian ofthe General Council in regard to the annual report,
due some time since, will please forward report at once, dated
and carried out as of April last.
WHAT are to be done with the catalogue and history If possible
they must be ordered published, and the funds arranged
for by this Convention. Think well to the plans for this end.
IN Sigma Chi over one-third ofthe chapters initiate sub-fi-eshmen.
For the year just ended they report 28 in fourteen chapters
and a total membership of 427 in thirty-seven.
IF you are a delegate, be sure to get your certificate receipt
from the agent you purchase your ticket from. On that depends
securing the reduced fare on the return.
CONVENTION NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A WORD TO THE NEXT CONVENTION.
IN this last SCROLL, before the Bloomington Convention, the
writer would tender congratulations and greeting to the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity; a hearty greeting to the brethren individually
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from the President of this great Union of forty-two sovereign
States, to the obscurest toiler in our ranks.
The Convention is to be in the XLI year ofthe fraternity's existence.
How quickly have forty years gone by ! How appropriate
to* us, to the writer at any rate, the words of a Roman
poet:
Eheu I fugaces anni 1
And yet something, perhaps much, for the Order and by the
Order has been accomplished, so much so, indeed, that contrasting
the results reached and the Founders, the remark is naturally
made : "They must have builded wiser than they knew."
They surely did so, and the reason is, there was an opening
for just that kind of an Order, and the Divine Providence that
gave them wisdom to see the need, endowed them—may we not
hope—with sufficient wisdom to do the right thing at the right
time.
T'/^ej'laid the foundation; to ^OM is committed the important
and difficult task of rearing a becoming and useful superstructure.
Our work as a fraternity is by no means done; it is in fact only
begun. The past is but so much in the way of preparation.
The forty years are but so many steps to a higher plane of work,
of usefulness and enjoyment.
May you have level heads, earnest hearts and a firm, wise trust
in God; then your successors, when the LXXX mile stone of
our existence is passed, will have cause as well to say: that you,
too, builded wiser than you knew.
Truly your brother,
ROBERT MORRISON.
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT.
OFFICE OFTHE PRESIDENT, September i6, 1889.
Brethren of Phi Delta Theta:—K long interval has elapsed
since we met in convention at New York. During these three
years the fraternity has made important progress. We are on
the eve of another convention. It will be a memorable session.
Matters requiring earnest and intelligent thought will be considered
and acted upon. Much of the success of the meeting will
depend upon the ideas, representing previous thought penetrating
into our needs, which are brought into Bloomington, on
October 14, from every section of the country. Between now
and convention, around sixty-six chapter council-fires there
should be and I trust will be conferences and discussions of the
matters of greatest interest to the fraternity. This thought itself
is an inspiration. Neariy 1,000 active minds in twenty-seven
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Think of it ! Weigh its meaning and lend to the thought
the impetus of your own earnest work.
Are you a delegate Remember that you come as the representative
of a body that has honored you. Absorb their best
thoughts on live questions and come prepared to reflect them.
If you are not a delegate, do what you can to strengthen the
hands of your chapter's standard-bearer.
Several institutions are knocking at our doors for admission.
They will have delegates or applications at the convention.
What shall we say to them
To our Alumni roll we are adding several hundred names
each year. What can we do to retain their interest and help
Have we any legislation to add in the management of the
Scroll
Are there any fertile fields awaiting our cultivation
In what manner can we best improve the homes of our
chapters
How can we best preserve the original documents relating to
our growth and development Can we afford to leave them in
private hands
These are hints of some of the matters of importance which
we are to consider and on which we must take action.
Fraternally yours,
CARROLL PH. BASSETT.
NOTES.
ARRANGEMENTS are being perfected whereby as many as possible
of those attending the Convention may avail themselves of a
rate of one cent a mile on the return trip, having paid full fare
going to Bloomington. The Trunk Line, Southern and Central
Traffic Associations have already granted this privilege, and it is
probable that there may yet be concessions from additional independent
lines.
Explanatory circulars will be mailed to the chapters in a few
days, which will fully explain the territory to which these rates
will apply, and the conditions under which the members can
avail themselves of the reduction.
^. S^ JJC J)C ^
Three years have passed since our last National Convention,
and what an advance has been made along the lines since that
metropolitan meeting! New chapters enrolled, and new faces
among the active workers of the Fraternity. We must all be
there to get acquainted, and learn the inspirations of our national
meets. He who has not already experienced it can little realize
the expansion of fraternity zeal that comes to him there.
But new faces will not be the only ones there by any means.
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the widths and depths of fraternity information at his tongue's
end, will be with us. Emmett Tompkins, famous at the Wooster,
Indianapolis and Richmond Conventions, will revive the
experiences of those times. Ex-President ofthe Council, H. U.
Brown, will find time to run over for a day or two, and his successor,
the present-P. G. C. Bassett, will be no less well known
to old convention goers. And not the least will be our honored
founder, Robert Morrison. Brethren, let us all be there to take
part in this jubilee convention.
* * * * *
The chapters cannot do better at their few meetings before the
assembling of the Convention than to thoroughly discuss the
pros and cons of measures that are likely to come to the consideration
of that body, or matters that they themselves desire to
submit to its decision. The hours of Convention week are precious,
and as much of preliminary debate as possible should be
previously done in your chapter hall. Come to the Convention
with well-considered and matured ideas, so that prompt yet careful
action may characterize the proceedings.
The ritual submitted to the New York Convention after careful
revision will be again laid before the Fraternity at Bloomington.
That a new ritual is needed none will deny, and from a
not limited knowledge of the work put in on this proposed one,
and its merits, we feel that the Convention will do well to adopt
it. If not as an absolute measure, to at least put it in the hands
ofthe chapters for trial until 1891. It is elaborate, and to the
chapters that have gone no further in their work than to the
mere requirements of the old ritual it may seem cumbersome.
But no chapter that has tried it in its work has failed to find it
beautiful, impressive, and easy to carry out, even to details.
Skepticism as to its merits must surely come, if at all, from those
who have never attempted to carry it out.
* * * * *
The subject of reorganization of alumni chapters will likely be
broached, and those who are satisfied with the present plan
should look well to their arguments lest they be overthrown, and ,
those dissatisfied should cudgel their brains to have ready abetter
plan to submit to the will of the Convention. Not a few think
the present plan can be improved upon, and they will be heard
from.
Then, too, delegates want to be prepared to discuss the future,
of the SCROLL. What shall its future management be ! Shall it
continue as a monthly, change to a quarterly, have a salaried
editor, change its habitation, or not Think well whether it
could not increase its usefulness and better its appearance by
changing to a six times a year bi-monthly.
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The General Council will refer three applications for charters
to the convention, and careful but wise action will be called for in
regard to these. Let delegates be sure that they come prepared
to reflect the exact wishes of their chapter in regard to extension
in general, and to these institutions in particular.
* * * * *
The Secretary of the General Council expects to make an individual
report on every chapter of the Fraternity. No attacks
will be made, but several delegates will likely be called upon for
explanations.
* * * * *
J. E. B.
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8 P. M., Public Literary Exercises. Hon.
Emmett Tompkins, of Ohio, Orator; Edward Fuller, of Minnesota,
Poet; C. P. Bassett, of New Jersey, Prophet.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 P. M., Public Reception.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 8 P. M., Convention Banquet.
RAIL ROAD RATES.
THE Trunk Line Passenger Committee have granted a reduced
rate of full fare going and one-third fare returning for persons
going to the Convention from Trunk Line Territory, i. e., from
Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Salamanca, N. Y., Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Bellaire, O., Wheeling and Parkersburg, W. Va., and points east
thereof, except in New England. The concession applies to all
persons going to the Convention and starting from said territory
by anyone ofthe following railroads: BALTIMORE & OHIO (Parkersburg,
Bellaire and Wheeling and east thereof); BALTIMORE &
POTOMAC ; BENNINGTON & RUTLAND ;* BUFFALO, ROCHESTER &
PITTSBURGH ; CAMDEN & ATLANTIC ; CENTRAL OF NEW JERSEY;
CENTRAL VERMONT;* CHESAPEAKE & OHIO; DELAWARE & HUDSON
CANAL CO. ; DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA & WESTERN; ELMIRA, CORT­
LAND & NORTHERN; FALL BROOK COAL CO. ; FITCHBURG;* GRAND
TRUNK;* LEHIGH VALLEY; NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER;
NEW YORK, LAKE ERIE & WESTERN; NEW YORK, ONTARIO &
WESTERN; NORTHERN CENTRAL; PENNSYLVANIA; PHILADELPHLA &
ERIE; PHILADELPHIA & READING; PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON
& BALTIMORE; ROME, WATERTOWN & OGDENSBURG (except on
Phoenix line—stations between Syracuse and Oswego); SHENAN­
DOAH VALLEY; WESTERN NEW YORK & PENNSYLVANIA; WEST JERSEY
and Wi ST SHORE.
* Only for persons starting from points on the direct lines of these roads
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If the starting point is not located on any ofthe above roads,
tickets should be purchased to the most convenient point on any
of the said lines, and thence by direct routes only, through.,to
Bloomington. The going ticket must be purchased within
three days before or two days after the opening of the Convention,
i. e , between October nth and i6th; otherwise no reduction
in fare will be made on the return passage.
Each delegate will pay full tariff first-class fare going to the
Convention, and get a certificate filled in on one side by the
agent of whom the ticket is purchased. The agent keeps the
certificates in stock. At the Convention, certificates must be
presented to the Secretary, J. E. Brown, who will fill in the other
side.
On presentation of the certificate, duly filled in on both sides,
within three days (Sunday excepted) after the Convention, the
ticket agent at Bloomington will return the delegate to his starting
point at one-third the highest limited fare. The return ticket
will be issued over the route used in going to the Convention
and will be available for continuous passage only.
Be sure to get your certificate from the agent who sells the going
ticket, for no refund of fare will be made on account of failure
to secure one, and the Treasurer will pay delegates only for
the lowest rate of fare.
Delegates, in order to be certain of securing the reduced rate
certificate, should present themselves at the offices for certificates
and tickets at least thirty minutes before departure of trains.
This rate shall not apply from New York City by either the
New York Central and Hudson River or Pennsylvania Railroads.
Delegates from New England chapters, except Vermont Alpha,
will have to pay regular fare both ways between starting point
and New York City or Albany, where through ticket with certificate
may be purchased. New York Alpha, Beta and Epsilon
delegates can purchase tickets at Ithaca, Schenectady and Syracuse
via New York Central. New York Gamma and Delta delegates
can leave New York City via Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake
& Ohio, West Shore, Lehigh Valley, Lackawanna or New
York, Lake Erie & Western. Pennsylvania Beta, Gamma, Delta,
Epsilon and Zeta delegates should purchase ticket and certificate
at nearest station on Pennsylvania or other convenient railroad
in list named above. Pennsylvania Alpha and Eta can purchase
tickets either from Central of New Jersey or Lehigh Valley
at Easton and Bethlehem. Virginia delegates can travel by the
Baltimore & Ohio or Chesapeake & Ohio. E. H. L. R.
HOW TO GET TO THE CONVENTION.
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routes that all Phis attending the convention should take, and the
conditions under which they may avail themselves of reduced
rates.
Action has been taken by the Trunk Line, Southern, and Central
Traffic Passenger Associations giving special rates to those
attending the convention. Rates are based upon the certificate
plan, which is, the convention goer buys from the nearest point
in the territory, later explained, a through ticket to Bloomington,
paying full limited fare for the same. He must secure from this
agent a receipt (always given on demand) certifying to this. This
certificate will be signed by the undersigned at Bloomington,
and then on presentation to the agent at Bloomington entitles
him to a ticket to point at which receipt shows ticket was bought,
at the rate of one cent per mile, returning by same route only.
Parties starting from points outside of territory to which rates
apply should buy at lowest rates round trip tickets to nearest
point in this territory, and from that point buy through one way
ticket to Bloomington over some ofthe roads in list given,
securing a receipt for having paid full limited fares from that
point.
Unless this fare is paid and receipt secured, the party cannot
avail himself of reduced fare on return trip. Those -availing
themselves of the concession should present themselves at the
offices for certificates and tickets at least thirty minutes before
departure of trains.
Trunk Line territory is from Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Salamanca,
N. Y.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bellaire, O.; Wheeling and
Parkersburg, W. Va., and East thereof except New England. It
includes the following roads : Baltimore and Ohio, Baltimore
and Potomac, Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh, Camden and
Atlantic, Central of New Jersey, Chesapeake and Ohio, Delaware
and Hudson Canal, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Elmira,
Cortland and Northern, Fall Brook, Lehigh Valley, New York
Central, New York, Lake Erie and Western, New York, Ontario
and Western, Northern Central, Pennsylvania, (except locally
between Philadelphia and New York), Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore, Rome, Watertown and O., Shenandoah Valley,
Western N. Y. and Pennsylvania, West Jersey and West Shore.
The Southern Assobiation covers territory reached by the following
roads : Atlantic Coast Line, Atlanta and West Point,
Brunswick and Western, Charleston and Savannah, Central Railroad
of Georgia, East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, Georgia
R. R., Georgia Pacific. Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West,
Memphis and Charleston. Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis,
Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania (south of Washington) Port
Royal and Augusta, Raleigh and Gaston, Richmond and Danville,
Richmond Fredericks and Potomac, Rome R. R., Savannah,
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South Carolina Ry., Western and Atlantic, and Western Railway
of Alabama.
The central territory rates apply to all points in Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and Western Pennsylvania from which through tickets to
Bloomington can be bought.
New England delegates should buy cheapest possible round
trip tickets to Albany or New York city, as rates do not apply to
points east of Hudson river. From there repurchase through
ticket (securing certificate) to Bloomington.
New England and New York men will note—these rates
will not apply to tickets from New York city over the Pennsylvania
or New York Central and Hudson River roads. In buying ticket
from New York city some other roufe will have to be taken beside
these two roads—Pennsylvania and New York Central.
All other parties throughout the east and south can avail themselves
of the rates by buying through Bloomington Certificate
tickets starting over any of the roads named, from nearest point at
which such through ticket can be purchased.
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Western Pennsylvania men can
secure rates by getting certificate at whatever point through
Bloomington ticket can be purchased. Michigan men must buy
round trip tickets to Toledo, Ft. Wayne, or Chicago, and
repurchase certificate ticket from one of these points, choosing
whichever point makes the cheapest route. Wisconsin and Minnesota
men will repurchase at Chicago. Kansas, Texas and
Missouri men at St. Louis. Phis on the Louisville and Nashville
Railway will purchase certificate tickets to terminus of that line,
and there repurchase a second certificate ticket to Bloomington.
These will both be honored on return trip. Arrangements may
yet possibly be perfected so that tickets may be bought from L.
and N. points through to Bloomington, and have certificates
honored, but this has not yet been accomplished.
Iowa and Nebraska delegates will secure the best rates, either
single, full, or round trip, within their reach.
All delegates and visitors coming from territory giving concession
are urged to secure certificates as the reduction is based
on a certain number of these certificates being presented at
Bloomington. No reduction will be made in any case of failure
to secure certificate. The going ticket must be purchased within
three days before or two days after opening date of convention
(October 14), otherwise no reduction in fare will be made on
return passage.
Special explanatory circulars will be sent to chapters, or others
applying for them.. Any one desiring further information about
rates should address me.
J. E. BROWN.
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CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE.
ALPHA PROVINCE.
VERMONT ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
WITH our last commencement closed one of the most prosperous
years since the founding of our Chapter. Not only in the
field-day sports did the Phis take the lead, but in other things as
well.
At the freshman prize examinations, brother Mower took the
prizes in both Greek and Mathematics, and brother Orton the
one in Latin.
At the Forest prize-speaking, brother Adams took first prize.
Brothers Beebe and Gilbert represented us at the commencement-speaking,
and brothers Howe, Morgan and Parsons at the
Junior Exhibition.
Of the thirty-two names on the Honor List, ten were Phis,
while the remaining twenty-two were divided among the other
five societies and the neutrals.
The Cynic and Ariel were never more prosperous than at present,
with brother Moore as business manager.
With the above facts before us, we think that we can truly say
that we are the foremost society in the University.
On the evening of June 5th, we held our annual commencement-banquet,
and it was a most enjoyable time for all present.
After the Junior Exhibition, we assembled, with many of our
Alumi, at the parlors ofthe Hotel Burlington, where we spent a
social hour before it was announced that the tables needed
nothing but our presence to make them complete. We at once
responded to the call, and, after doing justice in that direction
and listening to the responses to the toasts, we adjourned to our
rooms for the completion ofthe exercises, and it was not until
the sun had begun to illumine the eastern skies that we separated.
Just before commencement, we took possession of our new
rooms, which are located in the finest block in the city. They
were made after our own plan, and the furniture is simply
elegant, making as handsome a suite of rooms as could be desired.
We can now wish for nothing further except a Chapter-house,
which we hope to be able to own in the not far distant future.
Burlington, Aug. 12, 1889.
J. C. MORGAN.
NEW YORK EPSILON, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
New York Epsilon has been taking a vacation with the rest of
the college world, and I think it will be profitable for us to take
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upon us. One great criticism ofthe chapter letters in most fraternity
journals is that they are too full of boasting. We do not
mean to boast about N.Y. E., but we know we maybe pardoned
for a pride in our present standing and prospects.
Syracuse University has made great progress in the last few
years, and of that, too, we are proud. Fair beautiful edifices
now adorn our campus. The Crouse College was not finished
at commencement season; but is ready now for dedication on
September I Sth. Commencement of this year was saddened by
the death of Mr. John Crouse, the donor of the magnificent
structure which bears his name. He had been a trustee of the
University from its beginning till the day of his death and a liberal
contributor to its support.
We only had two brothers in '89; but both graduated with
credit to themselves and the chapter. On Class Day brother
Sibley was poet, and brother E. M. Sanford statistician. Brother
Sibley's poem was pronounced by many the finest of the kind
ever given in Syracuse. The press was very warm in its commendation,
and during the vacation I have met many who
praised him.
Commencement speakers are chosen here by faculty ballot,
which is supposed to be purely impartial. Brother Silbey was
our representative there and certainly deserved the honor.
Atthe annual meeting of the trustees Prof. Wells' resignation
was accepted and a Phi appointed to fill the vacancy. We cordially
welcome brother Read, '86, back to Syracuse, and are
proud to come before '93 with two men on the faculty.
Brother Sibley has been very busy this Summer arranging the
books of both the college library and the Van Ranker library in
the new building, and with his assistants has completed a full
catalogue of all. He will be pleased to welcome any Phi who
comes this way, and to show them through his domain.
Our prospects of a good delegation from '93 are very encouraging
and the Phis will be on hand in all the "rushing."
The faculty expect a very large class, and while there will be
plenty of good men for all, of course there will be some clashes.
But fraternity strife is not very high here, and we are at peace
with all our neighbors.
We did not choose our delegate to Bloomington before
adjourning; but will probably do it at our first meeting.
When we next assemble it will be in our new rooms in the
Crouse block, next door to the Y. M. C. A. building. It is a
fine location in the centre of the city and the rooms are new.
They were finished according to our own plans, and we mean to
make a genuine Phi home out of them.
We ought to have at least fifteen present at our first meeting,
and with such a skirmishing line we mean to get the best of'93.
Syracuse, Sept. 14, 1889.
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PENNSYLVANIA DELTA, ALLEGHENY COLLEGE.
COMMENCEMENT at Allegheny will long be remembered. We
celebrated Pennsylvania Delta's Tenth Anniversary in a befitting
manner. The Phis of'89 graduated with honor. The boys
who remain to take up the work where we as Seniors and nominal
leaders in the chapter leave it, are men of whom any chapter
might be proud. By reason of recent and sudden death in his
family, your correspondent does not feel equal to the work of
giving a detailed report of our proceedings during Commencement
week. We leave that for the future reporter. As Reporter
for Pennsylvania Delta during the past year, every effort has been
made to do the best possible. It is with sorrow that the pen must
be laid down, yet it is with the tenderest memories of chapter-life
that we must say adieu as an active member of Pennsylvania
Delta. Our wishes and endeavors will always be for Phi Delta
Theta's true prosperity.
Meadville, Aug. 12, 1889.
E. P. COUSE.
PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON, DICKINSON COLLEGE.
THE distribution of honors at the close of the past college year
fully justified the spirit of confident expectation in which we indulged
in our last letter. While Commencement week always
yields us a large share of honors, we have been unusually fortunate
this year. Brothers Mordorf and Whiting divided second
place' in the graduating class, taking equal honors. Brother
Straw, although seriously handicapped in the race by reason of
taking the whole course in three years (a rare achievement in itself),
nevertheless secured a place in the second section. In the
exercises of Class-day, our three representatives all held prominent
positions. Brother Mordorf read the Prophecy, brother
Whiting the History, and brother Straw delivered the Farewell Address.
All were recognized as unusually able efforts. By reason
of their class standing, brothers Mordorf and Whiting were assigned
the English and Latin salutatories respectively, and
brothers Straw, an Oration of the First Class.
In the Junior Oratorical Contest for the Pierson prizes (two
medals. Gold and Silver), held on Monday night of Commencement
week, we were represented by brother Urner, who succeeded
in capturing the Gold.Medal. During the past three years, out
of seven possible medals contested for, we have taken five—four
Gold and one Silver.
Brother Moore was recently elected Business Manager of the
Dickinsonian for the Union Philosophical Society, and has already
manifested signal ability in attending to the duties of that
office. In addition to this important position we hold the Presidency
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On Tuesday night of Commencement week, we held our annual
banquet in the Chapter Hall. A number of the Alumi
were present, and the occasion was a very enjoyable one.
It may not be too late to make a statement which was omitted
in our last letter, viz., that Pennsylvania Epsilon was represented
at the inauguration of brother Harrison by a delegation of eight
members.
We lose heavily by the graduation of the Class of '89 ; not so
much in numbers as in the quality of the men who leave us.
Brother Whiting, however, having been appointed Private Secretary
to President Reed, will remain here.
The past year has been marked by the prevalence of a friendly
spirit among the fraternities here. The bad feeling engendered
by the Powell trouble nearly two years ago seems to have wholly
passed away.
It is expected that the coming year will be a prosperous one
for Dickinson. We have reason to look forward with equal confidence
to a year of success for the fraternity.
Carlisle, July 19th, 1889.
HAMMOND URNER.
PENNSYLVANIA ETA, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.
WE take great pleasure in sending our usual happy report.
The college year opened on Sept. nth, and everything in the
way of college duties is progressing with the old time regularity.
All the men with the exception of the graduating members,
brother Ermentrout,'91, and brother Blickle, '92, have now
returned to our new chapter house. Brother Ermentrout has
decided to take a course in law at Yale, and brother Blickle has
not yet sufficiently recovered from illness to resume work. By
graduation this year we lost brother Otto C. Burkhardt, '88, who
had just completed a post graduate course, brother Augustus T.
Throop, '89, brother John J. Lincoln, '89, and brother Ralph P.
Barnard, '89. All these men have taken positions. Brother
Burkhardt is in a corps of mining engineers at Jeddo, Pa.;
brother Lincoln is in the geological survey, and at present is stationed
near Fort Worth, Texas ; brother Throop is with an
engineering corps of Buffalo, N. Y., and brother Barnard is in
the office of the geological survey at Washington, D. C.
With the loss of such men as these, ideal fraternity men as
they were in every respect, we cannot but feel considerably
weakened. But we hope by careful, prudent •' rushing" to
recruit men of such a nature as to creditably fill up the vacancies
occasioned by graduation. The incoming Freshman Class is an
extraordinarily large one and full of what promises to be good
fraternity material. All the fraternities here seem to be aware of
this fact and in consequence some rather brisk " rushing " has
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ever been left behind even in this brisk crowd. Two good men
resulted from our work during the last few days. Our two initiates
are John Joy Edson, '93, and Charles Drake Westcott,
'93, both of Washington, D. C., and the indications are that we
shall be able to announce quite a number of new names in our
next letter.
Pennsylvania Eta earnestly wishes success to all chapters in
this new college year.
ALBAN EAVENSON,
158 Market St., Bethlehem, Pa.
South Bethany, September 16, 1889.
PENNSYLVANIA BETA ALUMNL
I BELIEVE the formal introduction of Pennsylvania Beta Alumni
to the SCROLL was made some months ago.
The chapter is now firmly organized, the meetings being held
monthly at the homes of the members.
In addition to the social enjoyment which our coming together
always insures, we are in the habit of having papers read upon
some scientific subject in turn by the various members.
The tones of the Lohengrin '' Bendle Chorus " or Mendelssohn
" Wedding March," while always full of " inspiration and hope,"
have recently made an unwonted stir in the chapter.
Our single ranks grow thinner. Bro. M. G. Tull was married
to Miss Catharine Milligan in West Spruce Street Presbyterian
Church on the evening of April 18. Several of the chapter were
present and extended warmest congratulations.
Bro. Joseph Otto has recently been elected Visiting Surgeon
to St. Joseph's Hospital, and Resident Physician to Will's Eye
Hospital in this city.
Bro. H. C. Deaver was appointed a few months ago Surgeon
to the Episcopal Hospital.
Bro. Charles Oliver is at present actively engaged with Prof.
Wm. F. Norris in writing a new work on "Ophthalmology."
Bro. Charles Potis continues working faithfully as Captain of
the University Boat Club. We are contemplating a series of fine
records in the coming intercollegiate regatta.
Bro. J. R. Hogg is enjoying a jaunt through the West, having
left Philadelphia, May 2, on the "Raymond Tour," to return
July 12. Yellowstone and Yosemite will be visited.
We shall be greatly pleased to welcome any ofthe P. D. F.'s
coming to our city, if they will communicate with us.
Our present membership is as follows: H. C. Deaver, M. D.,
1629 Oxford St., Phila., Pa Zeta; J. R. Hogg, 929 N. Broad
St., Phila., Pa. Alpha; J. K. Horner, 1823 Arch St., Phila.,
Pa. Alpha; James Mitchell, M.D., 711 N. 17th St., Phila., Pa.
Zeta; C. A. Oliver, M. D., 1507 Locust St., Phila., Pa. Zeta;
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neyRadcliffe, M.D., 711 N. i6th St., Phila., Pa. Alpha; G.
Oram Ring, M. D., 1710 N. 13th St., Phila., Pa. Zeta; P. N. K.
Schwenk, M.D., 606 Marshall St., Phila., Pa. Zeta; M. G. Tull,
M. D., 4807 Woodland Ave., Phila., Pa. Alpha.
During the year the following members have joined us: Harry
Emmons, Esq., Wilmington, Del., Pa. Alpha; R. Walter Head,
A.C., Barneston, Chester Co., Pa., Pa. Alpha; S.G. Moyer, M.D.,
1848 Master St., Pa. Zeta; Joseph Otto, M. D., Will's Eye Hospital,
Phila., Pa. Zeta; Lester E. Schock, M. D., 1922 Diamond
St., Phila., Va. Alpha; W. F. Smalley, Esq., Wilmington, Del,
Pa. Alpha; F. M. Strouse, M. D., 2602 N. 12th St., Pa. Zeta.
Philadelphia, June 10, 1889.
G. ORAM RING.
GAMMA PROVINCE.
GEORGIA BETA, EMORY COLLEGE.
OUR chapter always does well Commencement, but of late
years we have not approached the standard set by theCommencement
of 1885. W^ 'v^ry nearly did it this year, and in proportion
to our chances did perhaps better than ever.before. Out of
seventeen possible chances for Speaker's places, we secured fourteen
places—twice as many as any other fraternity gained. By
classes and fraternities, the places were as follows :
Senior, 0 A 0, 3 and i honor; A TO., 2 ; A T A, 2; X 0,
I ; 2 N, 2 and 2 honors; .S"^, 2 and i honor; 2 A E, i; K2,
none; Barb, none.
Junior, 0 A 0, 6; A T£1, 2; X 0, 1; ^ T A, 3; 2 N, none;
if .4,none; 2 A E, none; K 2, none; Barb., none.
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place as foremost in the ranks among fraternities at Vanderbilt
been for once contested, yet those of us who have been here for
several years remember the Tennessee Alpha of years gone by,
and it is with feelings of apprehension that we notice these
changes which seem for the worse.
This is not a criticism and complaint against the things of the
present, just because they are of the present, nor is it a cry for
the "good old times "which shall never be again. What we
need is an improvement—whether it be a return to what our
fathers in Phidom had, or a change to something wholly new,
it matters little.
Numerous circumstances have combined to throw a damper
on fraternity enthusiasm at Vanderbilt; but to us, and I am sure
it is true, it seems that of all the fraternities Phi Delta Theta has
suffered most.
One of these, the general college feeling has really no antifraternity
influence if taken in the proper spirit, and it will tend,
I think, only to bring about and maintain amicable relations
among the fraternities without decreasing the fraternity spirit
within the fraternities.
The chief thing we had to contend with was the lack of any
place of meeting for several months, except in the rooms of individual
members, and when we did get a hall, it was very unsuitable
and inaccessible. This trouble we will try to remedy
by another year.
Other circumstances, which I shall not mention, threatened
to destroy the harmony of our chapter. These are past now,
and we shall hopefully look forward to the future.
Although our number of matriculates for the year was only
five, we can say that we got every man that we spiked who had
been or was being spiked by other fraternities. This shows that
we have not lost any of our prestige, yet it must be admitted that
we do lack enthusiasm, even in such exciting times as spiking.
Out of our twenty members of last session five will not return.
Marvin West, M. A., is principal of Culleoka Academy, Culleoka,
Tenn; J. H. Watkins, L. L. B., will practice his profession
at Memphis, Tenn; Pope Taylor is in the mercantile business
at Memphis ; Murray is engaged in civil engineering work
in Georgia; Sewell will turn pedagogue.
N. A. Gibson, B. A., '88, will return to study Law next session.
Robert Waller Deering, M. A., '85, who has been absent
in Germany for the past three years studying for his Doctorate at
Leipsic, will be back as instructor in Modern Languages.
John Daniel, M. A., (Ala. Alpha), and for two years a fellow
in Johns Hopkins, is instructor in Physics and has charge of the
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instructor in Mathematics, has resigned that position, but will
return next session to take a course in Law.
On June i, 1889, for reasons sufficient to the chapter of Tennessee
Alpha, William Rice Sims severed his connection with
Phi Delta Theta.
The Phis came out as usual in getting places on the commencement
honor roll, having to their credit more than double
the number received by any other single fraternity, and onethird
of those received by all the fraternities.
The following positions of honor are held by Phis for the year
1889-90: Instructors, 2; Post-Graduate Fellows, i; Graduate
Fellows, I; Undergraduate Assistants, i. Three places as Lecturer
and Demonstrator in the Vanderbilt Medical College are
held by Phis also.
We hardly received our full share of medals this last session ;
however, we are glad to report that the following were awarded
to members of Tennessee Alpha:—
Medal for excellence in Anatomical Surgery to Stephen Thach;
Owen Prize Medal in the Academic Department to J. W. Sewell;
Founder's Medal in Law to J. H. Watkins.
We shall have our representative at the National Convention
next October.
Nashville, July 30, 1889.
PAUL M. JONES.
ALABAMA ALPHA, UNIVERSII-Y OF ALABAMA.
IN obedience to the decision of Alabama Alpha, I assume the
pleasant duty of reporter. Once more is she approaching the
threshhold of a new year in her existence, and entering upon
her duties with though somewhat diminished numbers, yet we
have that determination which always brings Phi Delta Theta
out on the top. Never before has she, or any other fraternity,
at this university, had such cause to be proud of her worthy
sons, than she had of those eight promising young Phis that left
our chapter on June the 19th; of the six honors, or prizes, that
were given to the Senior Class; all were taken by our boys. We
also came in for one out of the Junior, and were not at all found
wanting on the honor roll, which is the highest honor given by
the university, and is looked forward to with a great deal of interest
by the school. The trustees appointed, out of the Senior
class, brothers Crook and Forney, to assist in the literary department,
but we are sorry to say that the latter could not accept
on account of illness. We all appreciate the work Brother Forney
has done for us and hope he may recover speedily.
Brothers Martin and Searcy, of'89, and Banks, of'90, will
attend the University of Virginia during the following session,
where they will again take an active part in 0 A 0. We are
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cause we should hesitate to give them up, as it reminds us of the
old saying, that "what's Gamma's loss is Beta's gain."
College opens on the eighteenth, with bright prospects for
A 0 0.
Sept. 2, 1889.
J. T. SEARCY, JR.
ALABAMA GAMMA, SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
ON the night of June 7th, Alabama Gamma chapter of 0 A 0
celebrated her second anniversary at the aristocratic old Neillson
Mansion, where the Rev. J. O. Andrew, D. D., now resides.
As the guests entered the gateway of this spacious dwelling,
they were greeted by a beautiful imitation badge of 0 A 0,
which was about two feet high, and jewelled with the colors cf
the fraternity. The decorations were not elaborate, but very appropriate
and emblematic. Two swords crossed upon the walls
of the dining hall surrounded by the colors of the fraternity,
also caused many compliments and attracted much attention.
The supper was an elegant one, both in appointment and
serving.
Everything was conducted in an informal manner, and made
everyone feel perfectly free and easy.
The partaking of things material was freely interspersed with
the "feast of reason and flow ofthe soul."
The toasts delivered were both pleasant and profitable.
Among the visiting brothers, were brothers Huffstutler and
Scott, of '88, and W. C. Tunstall, from Ala. Alpha. We were
truly glad to have them with us. We were also honored by the
presence of several distinguished gentlemen with their ladies,
among whom were our most honored college president. The
success of our banquet bespoke the rapid progress of Alabama
Gamma this past year.
It is true that our prospects were somewhat gloomy at one
time, but our next year will show how we stand.
We were highly honored by brother Eugene Hawkins winning
the Orator's medal, which was the highest honor offered by the
trustees and faculty. It was a tight race between the K As and
0 A 0s, but we "got there all the same."
Greensboro, July 31, 1889.
A. R. HOSMER.
ALABAMA BETA, ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
ALABAMA BETA, with her fraternal love and fellowship, once
more welcomes her sister chapters and trusts that the successes
that attend this year will be the grandest that has crowned our
mystic brotherhood.
Nearly all of the old boys have returned after a vacation filled
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their hoHday has given them, they have gone to work to make
this year the grandest in the history of Alabama Beta.
We opened with fourteen old boys, but since then we have
initiated brothers Newman, of '93, and Herron, of'93, of whom
we are justly proud, and feel confident that they will not only
prove an honor to our chapter, but an honor to the noble
brotherhood they now represent.
We are very proud to welcome brother Keen, of Georgia Beta,
to our chapter; he is already doing good work for 0 A 0. We
are pleased to note the return of brother Vaughan, of '89, who
will take a special course in chemistry.
We congratulate brother Lloyd, of '89, on being elected assistant
botanist in the A. P. I. We also extend our congratulations
to brother Wathington, of '89, on being elected professor of
chemistry at the State experiment farm, established at Abberville,
Alabama.
Brother Petrie has resigned his place as Professor of Ancient
Languages to attend college at Harvard; he was a loyal Phi
and it was with the greatest sorrow we saw him obliged to leave.
L. E. BAKER.
Auburn, Sept. 15, 1889.
MISSISSIPPI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
IT is in order, I suppose, that this, my last letter to the SCROLL,
should give an account of our Commencement—^what credit our
members reflected on the Chapter and what has become of those
who left with no intention of returning.
Our Commencement was one of the best attended, and the
exercises better conducted than for years. The participants in
the different debates and oratorical contests acquitted themselves
with credit; every one lemp-rked how superior all of them were
to the ordinary University boys' efforts. It is needles.s to say
that the Phi boys did credit to the fraternity and themselves.
Brother C. Firman Smith, being selected by the faculty to speak
on Senior day, delivered a most interesting address; and brother
Ed. P. Peacock won the Sophomore medal of oratory. In examinations
all our boys came off well. The race for first honor
in the Senior Law Class was very exciting, but brother F. Smith
(who by the way has never had any one stand ahead of him the
six years he has been at the University) was again successful,
making the highest mark ever made by a member of the Law
Class, his average being 98^. Brother W. M. Mitchell stood
fourth in this class. Brother Lawrence Thompson was first in
the Junior Law Class, brother E. J. Buck was third in the Sophomore
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nual meeting. Among others, they made Prof. Mayes (the
Prof, of Law and former Chairman) Chancellor.
Prof. Fontaine, of Johns Hopkins, was elected to the chair of
Modern Languages—formerly held by Prof. Hutson—and Prof
Simms, of Vanderbilt, to the chair of Philosophy—formerly held
by Dr. J. J. Wheat. We are glad to welcome Prof. Simms
among us. Other changes were also made, with the idea of infusing
'' new blood." The changes, it is thought, will be of
great benefit to the University. Another good thing for our
Chapter was done when the trustees abolished the '' Prep " Department,
as it puts us on equal footing with other clubs who
did not object to taking in the " prep " as our rules prevented
us doing.
Brother W. M. Mitchell is practising law at Grenada, Miss.,
with everyprospect of success which his well-trained mind should
assure. Brother C. Firman Smith has not as yet determined
where he will locate. He was a delegate to the State Convention,
and seconded the nomination of our next governor in one
of the best speeches of the convention, so pronounced by every
one that heard it. The subscriber holds the position of Chief
Clerk to the General Claim Agent of the Mo. Pac. Railway at St.
Louis, Mo.
Brother S. L. Postell intends to take a course of Pharmacy at
the University of Pennsylvania next term. Brother C. T. Trotter
is book-keeper and secretary of a large Machinery Agent at
Greenville, Miss.
On the whole, our chapter the last session was what it should
be—a credit to itself and an honor to the fraternity. It made
friends of all and enemies of none. Long may it flourish.
Oxford, Aug. lo, 1889.
E. J. BUCK.
DELTA PROVINCE.
OHIO ALPHA, MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
ANOTHER college year has closed—a successful one both for
Miami University and Ohio Alpha.
The exercises of Commencement week, June i6th to 20th,
were very interesting. On the evening of June i6th. Dr. James
H. Brookes, '53, St. Louis, Mo., delivered the baccalaureate sermon.
Class day exercises were held the evening of June 17th. The
speakers were Phis : brother Rusk, Prophet; brother Clough,
Historian; brother Townsend, "Sachem" or roaster of'90;
and your reporter, Orator. The contest in debate and oratory
between the two literary societies took place Tuesday evening,
June I Sth. The contest was for a twenty-dollar medal
given by the trustees of the University. Brother S. W. Stephenson,
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We are justly proud of brother Stephenson, who undoubtedly
has a brilliant future before him. The reunion of Alumni and
semi-centennial celebration of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity were
held on Wednesday, June 19th. The Alumni reunion was very
successful, many of the old alumni being present. The Beta
celebration was a very pleasant affair, though the number present
was not as large as it should have been, considering the fact that
this was the semi-centennial of the founding of that fraternity.
There were representatives from but one outside chapter, that of
the Cincinnati University. The reason for this was that commencement
at other colleges took place at this time.
Miami's commencement exercises took place Thursday morning,
June 20th. As of old, the exercises were held in the grove
at the east side ofthe campus, where, in the shade of the grand
old trees, diplomas were delivered to seven graduates,. four of
whom were Phis—brothers Clough, Rusk, Townsend, and your
reporter. Owing to the length of the progamme for the day,
the inauguration of Ethelbert D. Warfield as president of the
University taking place at this time, but two orations were delivered
by members of the class. The degree A. B. was conferred
on all the members of the class. Beside the inaugural address
by President Warfield, two addresses were delivered—one by
Hon. John W. Herron in behalf of the trustees, the other by
Hon. Calvin S. Brice in behalf of the Alumni. The following
alumni, of Ohio Alpha, were in attendance commencement
week: brothers Lewis W. Ross, '52, Chancellor of Iowa University;
Palmer W. Smith, '64, Oxford, O.; J. E. Morey, '67, Hamilton,
O ; Faye Wallser, D. D., '68, Oxford College for Young
Ladies; Bruce P. Jones, '68, London, O.; Harry Weidner, '88,
iJayton, O.
Brother David Swing, '52, passed through Oxford June loth,
on his way to Clermont County, where his mother was lying ill.
Of the graduates, brother Rusk will make law his profession.
He is at present taking the summer law course at the University
of Virginia; brother Townsend is in business at Pueblo, Colo.;
brother Clough and your reporter will study medicine—the
former in the Medical Department of the University of Denver,
the latter in Cincinnati.
Field-day sports were held June 5th. The winners of the
most important sports where Phis. Brother Townsend took the
220 yds. dash ; your reporter, the 100 yds. dash and standing
high jump; brother Stephenson, the half-mile race; brother Bonner,
second in the quarter-mile dash ; brother Harris, the football
punt; brother Chidlaw, the running broad-jump, with brother
Rusk second; brother Rusk, the base-ball throw.
Although four of Ohio Alpha's members graduated this year,
yet the quality of the members remaining is such that the future
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past; and the white and blue at Miami will ever be in the front
ranks.
Oxford, Aug. 9, 1889.
J. H. MACREADY.
OHIO EPSILON. BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
The opening of the Fall term, September 12, found Ohio
Epsilon in a prosperous condition. We lost two of our men by
graduation—brothers J. A. Palmer and E. F. Cone, but the
latter has returned to college to take some post graduate studies,
and will continue his duties as editor-in-chief of the Buchtelite.
We are very sorry to lose brother W. W. Howe, '91, who goes
to Case School of Applied Sciences, with his brother, the recently
elected Professor of Mathematics there. Brother Howe was an
enthusiastic and faithful worker, and Ohio Epsilon will find his
place hard to fill.
Brother Emory, '85, and brother Kohler, '86. have returned
to the Cleveland Medical School to complete their course there
this year.
Brother A. H. Henry, '86, until lately in the employ of the
Schumacher MiJhng Co., goes this year to the Cincinnati Law
School to take a course.
Brothers Pardee and Page, '95, who graduated from the Cornell
Law School last year, presented theses before the Buchtel
Faculty and received their Master's Degree.
Ohio Epsilon returns heartiest thanks to the Wooster Phis for
the splendid reception accorded them during the last provincial
convention. Our chapter expects to return the favor in '91, when
the province convention will be held in .\kron. Since our last
report we have initiated into the mysteries of 0 A 0 Leroy C.
Eberhard, a graduate ofthe Akron High School, and the successful
competitor in the High School Scholarship examination.
Buchtel College was never in a more flourishing condition than
at present. Sixty-seven new students have registered up to date,
and more are expected. The prospects for a successful year are
very flattering. There are quite a number of desirable men
among the new students, and of course we expect to get our full
share.
Akr(3n, September 18, 1889.
E. L. FINDLEY.
EPSILON PROVINCE.
INDIANA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF INDIANA.
THE 65th year of Indiana University's successful existence
closed on the twelfth of last June. Undeir the present management,
our faculty has been strengthened whenever the occasion
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given the students, and the one aim of the trustees is to make
Indiana University not only the leading institution of the West,
but ofthe land, a position which she is rapidly acquiring. The
latest improvement is the new law school, which will be opened
next fall. Brother D. D. Banta, late president of the board of
trustees, has accepted the position of Dean. Brother Banta was
a member of the class of '56, a man of considerable ability and
national reputation. A better selection could not have been
made.
As the university has prospered, so has Phi Delta Theta. During
the year our initiates have been larger than ever, while our
graduates outnumbered those of any other fraternity, special
mention being made of us in the class history. There being
eight graduates among us, and a large attendance of our alumni,
the eternal fitness of things necessitated a social in our elegantly
furnished hall. The event took place on the night of the twelfth
of June. About twenty couples were present to enjoy the festive
occasion, and when early morn' announced our departure, all •
were unanimous in their praise of Phi Delta Theta.
Field day was the occasion above all which made young men's
hearts throb, anxious to be victorious in the arena of muscular
strength and activity. The band appeared on the campus at 9
o'clock and furnished music during the day. The attendance
Was large, the prizes were numerous and the contests were exciting.
At the close. Phi Delta Theta walked from the field with
five victories hanging to her belt.
Of our eight graduates, six had special duties to perform on
class day, and each did well, as the audience attested by their
rounds of applause. The class of'89 is the leader in class day
performance. The like was never before seen, citizens and visitors
all commenting on its success.
Of our graduates, brothers King, Moss, Mitchell and Honan
will follow the profession of law, each will attend some reputable
institution this fall. Brothers Beldon, Fesler, Holmes and Lyons
have cast their lot with the pedagogues of our growing land,
each having secured first-class positions long before graduation,
which speaks well of their ability. Brother Lyons is the youngest
member of a class of 41, yet the trustees recognizing h^s worth
have elected him to the enviable position of assistant professor in
Chemistry.
Bert Fesler, who resigned from our chapter a year ago, has
renewed his early and never-forgotten affections.
During our latter days discontent found its way in our ranks,
which culminated in the expulsion of J. A. Loeb and the resignation
of H. H. Hoskins, both of'90.
Bloomington, Aug. i, 1889.
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INDIANA BETA—WABASH COLLEGE.
WE begin this year with eight energetic Phis, having lost
brothers Willis, Henderson and Hoffman by graduation.
As we had but one letter in THE SCROLL last year on account
of erroneous mails, or some other unexplainable reason, we
think it not improper to give a brief review of the last year's
work. The first event of the year took place on the evening of
October the 5th, when the Phis "William," after several months'
rest, let forth his pent-up energies upon brother Frank Hurley
and your reporter.
With the exception of election excitement allwent quietly until
the 12th of December, when Alva Martin, of '92, having been
found worthy, was initiated into the mysteries of Phi Delta Theta.
On the 21 St of February, the Phis gave a reception and banquet in
honor of their lady friends, which was, without doubt, one of
the most enjoyable ever witnessed at Wabash.
Upon our ireturn from the spring vacation, we performed the
very pleasant task of placing a fine Shoninger piano in our already
home-like parlors.
With the aid of brother Hurley, our pianist, the spring term
was made to pass away very pleasantly. May 31st, we gave a reception
in honor ofthe Phi Alumni ofthe city, which was very
edifying as well as enjoyable. Last year we carried off more
than our share of the college honors, receiving four ofthe five first
prizes. Brother Hoffman captured the forty dollar Greek prize,
and was one ofthe six successful "Baldwin Prize Essayists," as
was brother Willis. Brother Noble successfully represented the
Calliopean Literary Society in a prize debate. Brother Whitford
received first prize in Junior essay writing. Brothers Whitford
and Noble represented us on the Oniatenon, the first annual ever
published at Wabash.
Brothers Martin and Thomson were two of the four Freshman
declamers, the latter of whom received first prize. Lastly your
reporter succeeded in getting second on Preparatory. We have
three excellent men pledged whom we shall initiate at the first
meeting.
From this letter it may be seen that, although unheard from
for some time, Indiana Beta has by no means been idle.
Crawfordsville, Sept. 4, 1889.
ROB. H. CROZIER.
MICHIGAN BETA, MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
THE Agricultural College holds its session through the summer,
and our Commencement is in August. We graduate three
brothers this year—brothers Canfield, Baker and Root. We
hold our annual " Phi Evening " August 19th, at which many of
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lowed by a banquet and toasts, and the remainder ofthe evening
is pleasantly spent in dancing. We have initiated two brothers
this term, and we find them loyal Phis—C. W. Deye, '92, of
Allen, Michigan, and Dean Park, '92, of Lansing, Michigan.
Michigan Beta is well represented in Athletics, having five
players in the College ball team, one of whom is captain.
We have been doing some Literary work in the chapter and
are in hopes of doing much more. On the whole, Michigan
Beta is thriving very finely and we hope to lake in many new
men at the opening of the year.
Lansing, Aug. 6, 1889.
R. S. BAKER.
ZETA PROVINCE.
ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD UNIVERSITY.
THE following is the list of honors taken by Illinois Zeta
boys at our last Commencement.
June 7th, 1889, Edwards Prize Reading—brother Sam D.
Harsh, '90, first prize. June 15, 1889, Field Day.
In ladies' and gendemen's double tennis, brother L. L. Silliman,
'92, and Miss Alvia Myers won. In gentlemen's single
tennis for Harsh-Mortimer gold medal, brother Loring Trott,
'90, won. His highest ranking opponent in the schedule of
games was brother A. F. Moore, '89, and next was brother E. P.
McConnell, '89. The gentlemen's doubles were won by brothers
Trott and McConnell.
In the dashes we were extremely fortunate. Brother Fred.
Farlow, '90, won the 50-yard dash. Brother A. D. Bruington is
our champion runner; he won the loo-yard, the 220-yard, the
440-yard dashes, and the mile run. In the latter he broke the
previous record by 11^ seconds, and won the handsome championship
medal offered by the Athletic Association. If no one
breaks brother Bruington's record for three years he can keep
the medal as his own. These were not all the prizes brother
Bruington captured; he took first place in the hop, step, and
jump, shoe race, and running broad jump. This makes seven
first prizes. He took everything he entered for.
In the three-legged race, brother R. L. Slater, '90, and brother
L. L. Silliman, '92, took first prize. Brother C. H. Cottrell
tied for running high jump at 5 ft. i in. Brother Loring Trott,
'90, helped J. J. Welsh, '90, a Delta, to win the knapsack race'.
Brother D. E. Allen, '90, won the jump with weights, and also
the jump without weights. Brother Frank Suiter, '91, won the
ball throw. Brother Fred. Farlow, '90, won the flag race.
Brother Frank Sniter's, '91, tug of war team was also victorious,
as was also the ball nine captained by brother S. T. Donohoe
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first prizes we won 19. We didn't get any of the second prizes
however.
The officers of the Athletic Association were all Phis, with one
exception. Brother A. F. Moore, '89, was President; brother
L. Trott, '90, Vice-Pres.; brother E. P. McConnell, '89, Secretary;
brother Sam D. Harsh, '90, Treasurer; brother B. H.
Brigham was the Junior representative on the Ex. Com.; brother
S. T. Donohoe and brother C. H. Cottrell being our other two
representatives, while the fifth place was held by a J 0. We
were represented on the Junior Exhibition, June 17th, 1889, by
brothers Allen, Brigham, Farlow, Harsh, Slater and Trott, with
orations.
June 18th, 1889, at the Alumni Reunion we were represented
by brother J, S. McConnell, '66. the President of the Alumni
Association, and by brother Lee Fairchild, '86, as the poet ofthe
occasion.
June 19, 1889, Commencement exercises. Our three Seniors,
brothers George E, Dutton, A. F. Moore and E. P. McConnell
had orations; brother L. Ward Brigham, '86, received the
Master's degree.
In the election of editors of the college paper and various other
college offices, we received a goodly portion which I presume
the incoming reporter will tell you of in due time.
Galesburg, Sept. i, 1889.
SAM. D. HARSH.
THE PHI BETA KAPPA.
CLOSE OF THE CONVENTION AND BUSINESS OF THE MEETING.
The National Council ofthe Phi Beta Kappa held its session
at the town hall, Saratoga, early in September.
Charters were granted for the establishment of new chapters at
De Pauw (formerly Indiana Asbury) University, Greencastle,
Ind.; the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.; the Northwestern
University, Evanston, 111.; and lafayette College,
Easton, Penn. An application from St. Stephens College, Annandale,
A'. Y., was deferred till the next meeting of the council.
Certain amendments to the constitution proposed three years
ago were adopted; none of them concern matters of general
interest.
The committee appointed Wednesday evening with reference
to some publication in 1892 of the progress in literature and
science on this continent during the past 400 years, reported the
following series of resolutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, It is eminently desirable to secure in connection
with the quadri-centennial ofthe discovery of America, a proper
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Resolved, That a committee of seven be appointed by the chair
to devise plans suitable to this end.
Resolved, That this committee take into particular consideration
the plan of preparing a monumental work to consist of
monographs on the progress of each of the special branches of
science and literature in America since the discovery.
Resolved, That this committee be authorized to ofier, in case
the necessary fund can be raised, two prizes of three thousand
dollars each for the best general essays on American protjress in
science and literature respectively, such essays to embrace a
philosophical discussion of development in the past and outlook
for the future.
Resolved, That this committee be authorized to add to its
numbers and to raise the funds necessary for carrying out such
plans as it may adopt.
The chairman appointed as the committee, Bishop Potter of
New York, President Adams of Cornell University, President
Oilman of Johns Hopkins University, President Eliot of Harvard
University, President Dwight of Yale University, President
Angell of the University of Michigan, and President Northrup of
the University of Minnesota.
It was recommended to the older chapters that they consider
the desirability of diminishing the number of men elected into
the Phi Beta Kappa from one-third to one-fourth of the whole
number in each class, this latter provision being made, by action
just adopted, in the case of all new chapters.
The Senate was authorized to make arrangements for the reading
of literary papers or articles in connection with the triennial
meetings of the council.
A vote of thanks to the Board of Supervisors for the use of the
court-room was passed, and after other routine business the
council adjourned. The next meeting will be held in 1892, at
such time and place as shall be determined by the officers ofthe
council.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Kappa Sigma placed its Sigma chapter in Tulane University;
in Louisiana, January 26th.
The death of Samuel B. Wilson leaves James Elliot the only
living founder of Phi Gamma Delta.
It is rumored that Delta Upsilon has entered Richmond College.—Delta
of Sigma Nu. Pure rumor. Delta Upsilon will
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Within the past few weeks we have seen a fine example of
brotherly love on the part of the Alpha Delta Phis, who gave up
their house to an unfortunate brother who was taken sick with
small-pox. The boys were quarantined for a time, while many
methods of fumigating were employed. To cap the climax, one
night, just as the critical point in the sick man's career, the house
took fire and the firemen refused to enter it. Thanks to the Psi
Us, however, help was brought, their house was opened to the
patient, and the fire put out. The next day forty more fraternity
men were in quarantine.—University of Michigan letter in Delta
Gamma Anchor a.
The fifty-sixth annual convention of Psi Upsilon was held in
Rochester, N. Y., May i6th and 17th, with the Upsilon chapter.
The public exercises were held in the Lyceum Theatre, Thursday
evening. Dr. Charles K. Adams, of Cornell, delivered an
oration entitled, " The Growth of Public Opinion Since the
Revolution," and the Rev. Joseph A. Ely read the poem. These
exercises were followed by a ball in Power's Hall. The Hon.
Theodore Bacon, one ofthe two men who initiated the chapter
in 1858, presided over the banquet Friday evening at the Power's
Hotel. Nearly one hundred members were present. William
Trenholm, of South Carolina, a member of Delta Kappa
Epsilon, was a guest and spoke.
A writer in an exchange gives these statistics about Yale
societies, omitting Kappa Alpha, Delta Phi and Zeta Psi:
Name.
Phi Beta Kappa
Chi Delta Theta
Skull and Bones
Psi Upsilon
Scroll and Key
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Gamma Nu
' H BovKr} {sub-rosa)
Eta Phi {sub-rosa)
Wolfs Head
Alpha Delta Phi
Berzelius
Sigma Delta Chi (Book and Snake)
Theta Xi
Delta Psi
Chi Phi
Theta Delta Chi
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Nu
Phi Delta Phi
When founded.
1780
182I
1832
1838
1842
1844
1855
1875
1879
1883
i836-'88
1848
1863
1865
1869
1878
1887
i875-'88
1889
1886
Dept.
Literary
£(
Senior
Junior
Senior
Junior
Freshman
Sophomore

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Though Chauncey M. Depew's name was on the toast list at
the Psi Upsilon convention held in Rochester in May, he did
not appear. This incident calls to mind Mr. Depew's explanatory
opening remarks at the Psi Upsilon convention in New York
in 1886, when he electrified his hearers by giving them to understand
that his name had been placed on the programme without
his permission, and that he appeared only to save the committee
from disgrace.
The fifty-ninth session of Randolph-Macon opened September •
20, with an enrollment of ninety-four. A large advance in
prosperity and in the improvement of the surrounding buildings
and grounds is noticed both in the town and college. The appearance
of the college campus has been somewhat changed by
the addition of a new science hall, which is still in course of
erection. This building has been donated by a gentleman from
Lynchburg and puts new life into the department of science in
the college.
A handsome new house has just been completed for the president,
and is one of the most beautiful residences in the town.
A new house adjoining the campus is also nearing coiupletion,
which will be occupied by the professor of moral philosophy.
Through the energy of President Smith the Board of Trustees
have during the year inaugurated several new enterprises.
For a long time the college has felt the need of a preparatory
department. Bearing upon this a great academy has been conceived.
The buildings are now being erected, and are said to
be the most complete and extensive to be found in the South
for the work intended.
A beautiful location covering an area of some fifty acres or
more, was secured near Liberty, Va., and the buildings will be
completed by next summer.
An additional professor has been added to the faculty. John
L. Buchanan, a man widely known as a teacher and now occupying
the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction,
has been made professor of Latin.
Other additions and improvements are contemplated, and the
year promises to be one of marked prosperity.
Union College has this year entered a class of over sixty freshmen,
together with several additions to the upper classes.
Among the number of freshmen is Allen W. Wright, of Indian
Territory, son of the former chief of the Choctaw nation, the
Rev. Allen Wright, who himself graduated at Union in 1852,
under the presidency of Dr. Nott. This is the third son he has
sent to Union. One is now a minister among his native people.
Another is a " medicine man," and the youngest aspires to the
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the various denominations existing at the time of its organization.
The undenominational character is still maintained.
President Webster and about half the faculty are Presbyterians,
but there are also three Methodists, two Episcopalians, two Reformed
and one Lutheran. This broad church feature is reflected
in the students, who are of nearly every Christian creed Thus
Union is essentially a Christian college, and as Dr. Nott was
said to control the students by his morning prayers, so Dr. Webster
now largely effects the same purpose by his earnest talks in
chapel.
The work in modern languages and modern English, with its
cognate studies, has been greatly increased in accordance with
the spirit ofthe age, while the classical course is kept,up to its
usual high standard.
During the summer vacation the college buildings have been
thoroughly repaired and the grounds beautified. The dormitories
have been renovated, and are nearly all occupied. The
gymnasium has been enlarged and refitted, and great interest is
being manifested in athletics.
Two new professors have just been called to the faculty of
Georgetown college, (Ky.) John M. Burnham, Ph. D., a Yale
graduate, assumes the chair of Latin and French, while Dr. J.
E. Harry, a graduate of Johns Hopkins, has been chosen for
the chair of Greek and German. The college has just entered
upon its sixtieth year.
Miss Eleanor Gertrude Stevens, a graduate of the Emerson
School of Oratory in Boston, has been elected professor of elocution
and oratory at Lombard University, Galesburg, 111.
Prof. C. O. Williams, of the Latin department of Hillsdale
College (Mich.) died on the opening day ofthe fall term. He
was a graduate of Brown University, '83, and a young man of
great promise. Memorial services were held last week in the
college church. Hillsdale opens with a largely increased
attendance—a gain of 40 per cent, over the year 1888.
The Trinity term of Hobart College, Geneva, N. Y., opened
on September 17, the number of applicants being the largest for
many years. On Thursday evening last a reception was given
by President Potter to Prof Lathrop, a graduate of Harvard,
and recently called to the chair of English at Hobart.
OBITUARY.
DIED, on June 4, 1889, brother Wm. Brent Norman, at Hazlehurst.
Miss., of consumption.
Died, at Eureka Springs, Ark., on Friday, June 14, 1889,
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Alpha Province.
Maine Alpha—Colby University, Waterville, Me.—.^. G. Hurd, P. O.
Box 717.
New Hampshire .-Mpha^Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H.—A. E.
Beebe.
Vermont Alpha—University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.— I C. Morgan.
Massachusetts Alpha—Williams College, Williamstown, Slass.—R. L.
Tarbox.
.Massachusetts Beta—Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.—W, H. Smith.
Rhode Island Alpha—Brown University, Providence, R. I.—.\, E.
Kingsley.
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House.
New York Beta—Union University, Schenectady, N. Y.—E, W. Pickford,
602 Union Street.
New York Gamma—College of the City of New York, New York, N. Y.—
Wm. Rainey, 234 W. Thirty-ninth Street.
New York Delta—Columbia College, New York, N. Y.—C. H. Hayes, 52 E.
Forty-ninth Street.
New York Epsilon—Syracuse University, Syracuse, X. Y.—B. F. Hammond,
71 Croton Street.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. — W. J. Rowan, 128
McKeen Hall.
Pennsylvania Beta—Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.—C. W. Walker,
P. O. Box 450.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Washington and Jefferson College, Washington,
Pa.—Preston C, Farrar.
Pennsylvania Delta—.Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. — F. (iiirney Stubbs,
429 Randolph Street.
Pennsylvania Epsilon—Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. — Hammond Urner.
Pennsylvania Zeta—University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.—J. -M.
West, Jr., 1524 Swain Street.
Pennsylvania Eta—Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.--.-\lban Eavenson,
158 Market Street, Bethlehem, Pa.
Beta Province.
Virginia Alpha—Roanoke College, Salem, Va.—C. A. Freed.
Vir.t;inia Beta—University of Virginia, Albemarle Co.. Va.—F. L. Taylor.
Virginia Gamma—Randolph-Macon College, .\sliland, Va.-G. H. Lambeth.
Virginia Delta—Richmond College, Richmond, Va.—C. Jarnes.
Virginia Zeta—Washingion and Lee University, Lexington, ^'a.—J. W.
Avery.
North Carolina Beta—University of .Morth Carolina. Chapel Hill. N. C.—
W. H. Davies.
South Carolina Beta—South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C.—H. .\.
Brunson.
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Georgia Beta—Emory College, Oxford, Ga.—W. P. Fleming.
Georgia Gamma—Mercer University, Macon, Ga.—B. W. Collier.
Tennessee Alpha—Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.—P. M. Jones.
Tennessee Beta—University of the South, .Sewanee, Tenn.—W. S. Slack.
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.—J.T. Searcy, Jr.
Alabama Beta—Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.—L. E. Baker.
Alabama Gamma—Southern University, Greensboro, Ala.—E. H. Hawkins.
Delta Province.
Mississippi Alpha—University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.—N. J. Buck.
Louisiana Alpha—Tulane University of Louisiana, Nev/ Orleans, La.—C.
H. Tebault, Jr., 7 North Street.
Texas Beta—University of Texas, Austin, Tex.—J. M. Herndon.
Texas Gamma—Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex.—J. Kilgore.
Epsilon Province.
Ohio Alpha—Miami University, Oxford, O.—Walter C. Harris.
Ohio Beta—Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O.—H. C. Robinson.
Ohio Gamma—Ohio University, Athens, O.—C. F. Blake.
Ohio Delta—University of Wooster, Wooster, O.- C. C, Long.
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College, Akron, O.—E. L. Findley.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University, Columbus, O.—St. Clair Alexander, N.
Dorm, O. S. U.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.—Ralph Bamberger.
Indiana Beta—Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind —R. H. Crozier.
Indiana Gamma—Butler University, Irvington, Ind.—Laz. Noble.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College, Franklin, Ind,—Jas. V. Deer.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.—H. L. Moore.
Indiana Zeta—De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind.—R. H. Richards,
B. O. Box 852.
Michigan Alpha—University of Michigan, Anji .\rbor, Mich.—J. T. N.
Hoyt.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan, Agricultural College (Lansing),
Mich.—J. H. Freeman.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.—C. E. Mark.
Zeta Province
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern Univer.sity, Evanston, 111—C. K. Sherman.
Illinois Delta—Knox College, Galesburg, III.—Ben. X. Smith.
Illinois Epsilon—Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, 111. —J. A.
Denham.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University, Galesburg, 111.—B. H. Bingham, P. O.
Box 365.
Wisconsin Alpha—University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.--W. A. Curtis,
534 State Street.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.—E. W. Hinton.
Missouri Beta—Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.—Geo. Miller, Jr.
Iowa Alpha—Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, la.—C. G. Coddington.
Iowa Beta—State University of Iowa, Iowa City, la.—Ira D. Orton.
Kansas Alpha—University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.—Fred. H. Kellogg,
1325 Kentucky Street.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.—W. J. Taylor,
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THETA.
THE BOND.
[A poem read by Edward Fuller, Esq., at the Public Literary Exercises
of the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, held in Schroeder's Opera
House, Bloomington, Illinois, Tuesday evening, October 15, 1889.]
I.
INVOCATION.
They bid me summon thee, Olympic maid,
To wing thy flight adown the azure deep,
To enter once again thy temple fair.
Again thy mystic ritual to keep.
They bid me seek thy gracious favor now
To ask that thou wilt give my lips a song—
Impulsive truant, faithless devotee—
That I may lift the lute discarded long.
I've met and mingled with the hurrying throng,
The court, the mart, have lured me from thy door;
But sated, glad again I turn to thee,
Adored, beloved as ever wert of yore.
Thy garlands drooping and thy faded wreaths
Reprove neglect of this thy marbled shrine;
I'll bring thee blossoms, culled from vale and hill,
And deck anew thine altar. Muse divine.
With bated breath I near thy chancel bar.
While silence reigns unbroken, deep, supreme;
Before thy chastened altar kneel and pray
For inspiration, for a noble theme.
Test me once again, I'll do thy will;
Reveal thy glorious features while I wait.
Longing, trusting, still I come
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By hands unseen her flame is lit anew—
My heart betrays her presence drawing near.
And lo! my Muse, revealed, effulgent waits
While 'trancing music breaks upon mine ear.
I pay thee homage deep, and tribute bring,
And heart and hand—yea, soul and sense bestow
Upon thy shrine: now work in me thy will.
And thus she guides, and thus her numbers flow :-
II.
THEME.
A thousand aeons long, e'er time began,
Alone I stood in chaos deep, profound;
I sought in vain for planet, sun, or star.
And there was neither form nor life nor sound.
No tongue may tell nor soul conceive the void
Sublime and boundless, infinite and deep,
Where worlds and constellations, yet unborn,
^^"ere wrapped in dreamless and unconscious sleep.
'Twas not the perfect, crystal vault of space,
But faint and dim, in twilight half defined,
Were mist and vapor, nebulae and cloud,
Floating, wreathing, drifting, and entwined—
A vortex wierd, of force and things inert;
A forge stupendous, where might well be wrought
Conceptions of a mind divine, supreme,
Of infinite, all-comprehending thought.
The while I gazed, behold the vast domain.
By sudden impulse thrilled, grew clear and bright;
Where chaos then, now Order reigned supreme.
And day emerged from mist and conquered night.
The mandate of eternal reason sped,
Each drifting orb infused with law divine.
The universe in tranquil service toiled
Beneath an edict perfect and benign.
Conceived of reason and from chaos sprung,
The stars unite in bond of common birth;
The dust and dew, the mountain height and sea,
Are children all upon the breast of earth.
.\ chord that mocks the unknown realms of space
Binds atom, earth, and glowing planet far,
.\nd the mote that floats within the sun-lit ra)-
May claim its kinship with the distant star.

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Throughout Creation's grand dominion see
How vale and woodland evidence the chain
In germ and seed, in root and leaf and fruit,
And variegated forms tliat deck the ])lain.
Beneath the wave in myriad shell and fin.
O'er all the globe in forest, lair and field.
Through l)reez\- realms ol air in plunie and wing
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And crowding fast on memory's vision fly
The changing scenes of life, their joy or pain..
Thus dreaming on, a tender yearning comes
To re-unite the long dissevered strands,
To know if in the future once again
The voices he may hear and touch the hands.
Drift on, thou dreamer sere, in trust and faith
A wondrous angel now thy coming waits
To lay within thy palm the golden threads
Forever joined again, beyond the gates.
But they who lightly tread the classic sward.
Who muse upon the myths of ancient time.
Who scan the verse and search the musty tome
And burn the lamp while midnightsteeples chime,—
Who trace the comet's path among the stars,
In alcove hushed revolve the subtle theme,
Who strain the nerve in manly sport and game
Or speed the shell upon the tranquil stream,—
In varied guise reveal the mystic charm.
In changing form display the sacred tie;
They prove the touch that thrills the heart, the hand,
They read the beacon kindling in the eye.
They linger fondly round the ivied walls
Where wisdom broods. The scholar's path is laid
In calm seclusion from the toiling world
Where throb the mighty arleries of trade.
Here ope the fairest blossoms on the vine
Of friendship, rooted deejj in youthful heart,
Whose loving tendrils round each life entwine
In fond caress that time may never part.
The midnight planets catch the joyful strain
That swells from many a homeward marching throng.
The ancient arches echo and resound
With melody of glad fraternal song.
In rolling verse and line, in sweet refrain,
The bond of friendship breaks upon the air
.\nd mystic token, ritual and sign
Exemplify a motto quaint, and fair.
In many varied forms, o'er all the land
Appear the jewelled arms the faithful wield,
But they who know adore the golden chain
That links with meaning vast the Sword and Shield.
An emblem of the strong and sacred bond
That close unites the loyal, bold and true—
A valiant host, before whose column grand
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III.
LEGEND.
Through fleecy clouds a vernal sun looks down
Upon a tranquil port, an ancient town;
A hundred ships are floating on the bay
That smiles beneath a fair Sicilian day,
And high above the streets and harbor wide
A tyrant's palace lifts its front in pride.
With murmur strange and conversation loud
Toward the palace rushes on an eager crowd;
With earnest questioning and hushed reply
They learn the name of him whose fate is nigh,
And pressing onward, reach the lofty hall
And wait until the dread decree shall fall.
•On the judgment seat the king with brow o'er-cast.
Sits deep in thought, while rushing swift and fast
Before his inward vision pass the throng
Of strange events that mark this day among
The darkest ot his reign. He turns his head,
" l)ring forth the man." And straightway there is led
Before the royal presence, bound in chains,
A man whose noble look and bearing gains
A murmur of ai)proval, wide from those
\\'ho stand and gaze. Like one who struggling throws
.\ burden from his breast by might of will.
The troubled monarch speaks:—"The place I fill
.•\s arbiter between the State and thee,
Inflicts a duty painful now 'pon me.
Thy prisonment subserved thine own demand,
And thus unclasped the shackles from a hand
That drew the sword of treason. Hear what saifh
The statute:—Wh(5so strives to compass death
Of royal person or the State subvert,
Shall be adjudged an outlaw, whos'^ desert
Be death; and whoso aideth him in deed
Or grants him bond or stead, sliall be decreed
Of like estate and meet a like reward.
In such estate art thou of thine accord,
Who sought a felon's dungeon that thy friend
Might gain reprieve. I might to thee extend
The royal favor but that thy desire
Doth burn with warmer glow than friendship's fire.
Vague rumors come that prudent ears reject,
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I deem such empty follies naught and stand
Within the statute broad that rules the land,.
And thus thy sentence :"—
Bursting through the tide
Of populace that flowed on every side.
Came he whom treason's hot accusing brand
Had marked. He strode and grasped the hand
• Of him who stood in chains, and cried aloud
Above the noise and tumult of the crowd:—
"Break these chains and let my bondsman free;;
I have returned that you may wreak on me
Your royal vengeance." Wonder and amaze
Are mingled in the tyrant's haughty gaze,
While deep within his breast, from hidden springs,,
A fount of admiration leaps and brings
A flush upon his cheek. With kindling pride
He sees the bound aiid free stand side by side,
The one, whose fetters bought a friend's reprieve.
And him condemned, whose faith did thus relieve
His bondsman. Strong indeed the secret vow
That prompts to deeds like this before him now ;
And men like these are bulwarks of the State,
If they but serve with heart and zeal as great.
He rises from the judgment seat on high
With noble impulse beaming from his eye;
Descends the stair; unbinds with jewelled hands
The clanking chains and casts them down and stands
With lifted brow before their wondering sight,
And cries:—"I grant you pardon each by right
Of sovereign will, and praise your steadfast oath
That binds in faith your heart and virtue both.''
A shout that makes the lofty arches jing
-Applauds this glorious edict of the king.
And through the listening streets the tidings fly ;.
The gates, the ships repeat the joyous cry.
And when the judgment hall is hushed in peace,.
The populace withdrawn and noises cease,
While sunset splendor paints the marble walls,
And night's dream-laden mantle softly falls,—
A kneeling monarch learns the mystic word
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So runs the legend olden,
And bears a message fair,
That fetters true and golden
The heart may proudly wear.
ICach worthy bond is lending
An influence benign;
Humanity is blending
In purposes divine.
Opposing ranks are broken
.A,nd tyrants bend the knee,
Before the mystic token
Of new-born chivalry.
The glistening chain, my brother,
Unites the arms of truth;
Thy secret vow another
That binds the heart of youth.
In noble verse and story.
Be told each valiant deed,
That marks with lasting glory
Thy colors where they lead.
Go forth in loyal duty
For life's contending plain,
And wear, in all their beiuty.
The Sword and Shield and Chain.
DuLUTH, October loth, 1889.
EDWARD FUI.LKK,
Maiiu Alpha, 1885.
COMMON SCOLDS.
[An oration delivered by the Hon. Emmett Tompkins, at the Public
Literary Exercises of the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, held in
Schroeder's Opera House, Bloomington, Illinois, Tuesday Evening,
October, 15, 1889.1
I have chosen for to-night a theme so general in its nature,
and so universal in its apjilication that the least observing of mankind
must have, at some time, appreciated its existance.
Bouvier defines a common scold to be "one who, by the practice
of frequent scolding, disturbs the neighborhood;" and Roscoe
says that a "common scold is indictable as a common
nuisance
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The punishment for this offense at common law (but modern
legislation has temporized it to a fine and imprisonment) was the
ducking stool. This delectable and exhilerating process consisted
of a teetering plank balanced on a cross-piece with one end
projecting over a body of water on which end was fastened a
chair, and the other was on the shore and held by sturdy executioners
of the law's judgment. The hapless offender was seated
in this chair and spasmodically lowered into, and raised out of
the water as often as the sentence of the Court required. We
•can easily imagine the immediate effect of this mvoluntary bath,
and readily conceive of the grotesque antics and gurgling wails
of the unfortunate victim of the law's displeasure.
Thus it was, that many years ago, society was constrained to
recognize the existence of that evil known as common scolding,
and when it reached a magnified form, a punishment not only
chilling and dampening in its effects, but humiliating and disgracing
as well, was prescribed therefor.
The softening influence of time, the broadening of charity, the
advance of civilization, the humanizing of the race have abolished
the ducking stool, but the common scold is with us still; and
it can well be supposed that this unhappy and trouble breeding
creature will always be found among men, and that so long as
society exists and speech prevails, the ears of the living will be
dinned with the plaints of the fault-finder. And yet, it is a natural
characteristic; we are, all of us, more or less inclined to
complain of the acts of men and the affairs of the world. How
many of us can say with Othello, "'Tis better as it is" Can
we look abroad, and of the world and all that's in it, declare no
change or substitute is needed—we have no suggestions to offer,
no adverse opinion to give Or, rather did not lago strike the
key note, and impersonate the common disposition when he
answered, "O, Lady, put me not to it, for I am nothing if not
•critical.'
The offense of scolding lies not in the fact of having found
fault with something or some one, but in the fact of habitually
and incessantly disturbing your neighbors with your railings
against society and the world in general; the disinclination to be
satisfied vvith any, and the inclination to imagine yourself dissatisfied
with everything. This state of mind is not unnatural; it is
only a morbid and abnormal one, attained often, by groping in
the gloomy caverns of the soul, and shunning the rays of the sun
by day and the twinkle of the stars at night.
I think we are not prepared to deny, even if not willing to admit,
the truth of these,proposUions, that the usual tendency of
the human mind is to move to the adverse. That we are more
•disposed to criticise than to approve, that skepticism is more
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its power to withstand the assaults of the cynic and the analyst.
We derive more satisfaction from investigation than from tacit
acquiesence. The active mind would rather contend than to accept
and we attain the highest moral and psychical development by
the discovery and elimination of the bad from the good. This
means travelling in opposition, and is the natural bent of that
mind which is not abnormal or diverted.
The enthusiastic swimmer finds more sport in buffeting with
the counter current waves than in floating with the tide. We
deliberate and consider not so much to enjoy the superficial gloss
of an object as to penetrate the outer layer to discover what's
within. Progressive life is not so much creative as it is destructive.
We break through the circle to reach the center. Creation
of a higher order means death as well, and the existence of one
thing often becomes the obituary of another. This is true of the
animal as well as of the spiritual world. The tiny insect that
creeps the globe thrives on the agonies of his fellows, and the
lion roars in the depths of the desert for the blood of the gentle
roe. Our own existence is a series of conflicts. It is vitality
contending with devastating organism. Our physiological system
is one splendid battle ground whereon the liosts of molecular
poison combat with the serried columns of health. Life indicates
successful resistance to the vandalistic encroachments of disease
creating germs, and death ],'roclaims the victory of the destroyer.
Science has established in the belief of many the theory that all
disease is due to the presence of vital but destructive organic
matter, and instance, that by every inhalation we draw to the
lungs the baccilli of consumption, and in every exposure to foul
vapors we absorb the bacteria of typhoid. That we live because
we possess sufficient strength to expel these invaders and when
such strength fails, then comes dissolution.
Similar phenomena (so far as their effects are concerned, and
speaking figuratively) are to be found in our mental processes.
There is a constant warfare in the mind between good and evil,
between the flowers and the weeds. We advance only by close
attention and se\eie cultivation. If neglected, the mind falls into
"innocuous desuetude" and the man becomes a sluggard and a
sinner. How strange it is, that weeds need neither \ictuals nor
drink. They flourish through neglect and seemingly best on
nearly sterile ground. The husbandman plants in \ain unless he
plows and hoes. If unattended, tlie corn stalk may thrust itself
into the sunlight, but the fennel, the ])arsley and the cockle-burr
will soon bury its sconce amidst their abundant presence. The
success of the florist, the gardener and the fruit-raiser is dependent
solely upon industry, vigilance and good judgment. The
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Left alone, man would strike the descending scale and slide tO'
the level of the Hottentot. Burn our books and raze to the
ground our educational institutions, and in a few centuries he
would again write on stone, lead the future in the signs of theheavens,
and watch the flight of the birds. Pull down the
churches and close the lecture rooms, and he will dance around
blazing pyrafhids and bury his mouth in the dust in front of
graven images. Break the strings of the harp, the keys of the
flute; make one grand holocaust of all the musical instruments
in the world; hurl from their lofty towers the melodious cathedral
chimes, and he will beat the tom-tom, blow the hew-gag and
whirl through fantastic calisthenics like the Zulu of Africa.
Why not If mental cultivation raised man from such a state will
not the absence of it cause him to fall into it again
We have moved from the "dugout" of the Nile to the splendid
"greyhound of the sea," from the "one boss shay" to the palace
car, from the tallow dip to the electric light, from the eyeless
needle lo the sewing machine, from the sickle to the self-binding
reaper, from the goose quill to the caligraph, from greased paper
to French plate, from illiteracy to almost universal education (in
this country at least) by the severest and closest cultivation of
the inherent richness of the mind, and the elimination and destruction
of the baser qualities.
How has this been done By investigation. What put investigation
on foot Dissatisfaction with the existing conditions.
Here then, we find some virtue in scolding. If every body was
wholly satisfied no novelties would be suggested or changes and
innovations made. It is the active mind ever on the alert for
improvement that advances the human race. The torpid mind
is stationary; the healthfully disturbed one becomes the pioneer
on the frontier of thought and blazes the way through the forest
of Ignorance to the champaign country filled with light and
knowledge. It is not the mere fact of scolding that's obnoxious,.
it's the intensified form of it. The common scold, as defined by
our law writers, is the one that should be ducked, and not the
one who complains of things that are, only that he may find
something better. How natural it is to be displeased with a
fault-finding neighbor, and how natural it is to find fault with
that neighbor: Oh, its far easier to see the mote in his eye than
even to feel the beam in our own. We pass our own imperfections
by, to raise another's high in air. Mark Twain said that
he was 'hardly willing to give a dollar to hear Ingersoll on the
" Mistakes of Moses," but he would gladly give two dollars to
hear Moses on the mistakes of Ingersoll.
All men that think, do some scolding and good scolding, too,
provided they think aright. Here's where one of the troubles
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and yet the man may be thoroughly honest. The mental condition
that we sometimes fall into, might be illustrated by the reply
of Ingalls of Kansas, when asked what W., a fellow senator who
was walking about the chamber in an aimless way, had on his
mind, "Well," said Ingalls, "he thinks he's thinking, but he
isn't."
Another error that the grumbler commits is, that he often mistakes
the imaginary for the real, and from prejudice and ignorance
refuses to act upon the truth when manifested to him, and
does not ai)i)reciate that his own infirmities mislead and deceive
him.
Byron, himself a little sore, puts the case this way :
"Hope constancy in wind, corn in chaff;
" Believe a woman or an epitaph,
"Or any other thing that's false, before
" You trust in critics who them.sclvcs are sore.'
The obstinant adherence to, and loud proclamation of a set of
theories without any proof in support thereof, and a persistent
disinclination to hear anything to the contrary, are what stamp a
man a crank and a nuisance. This world does not object, na\-.
it IS ever ready to hear complaints, if at the same time remedial
changes are suggested. But it has but little patience with that
unhappy creature who incessantly harps about the moral diseases
of society and has no remedy to offer. How much confidence
have we in the physician who declares his patient to be sick but
cannot diagnose the ailment nor prescribe for its relief
These, of course, mark the extreme limit of this dis[)osition as
we ordinarily observe it, because their impulses are neither sincere
nor charitable, but vicious and malevolent. That there are
many men and women with the best of motives who catch the
world by the ears and undertake to correct what, to these people,
are its faults, there's no denying. They mean well enough and
are actually impressed with the belief that they are reformers, and
they go about the discharge of their self imposed task with a
religious enthusiasm that would be highly commendable if applied
in a different direction. But for all they may do, how little the\
effect the great human tide that sweeps on from the finite to the
eternal. They may erect a break-water that will for a time check
the current and give the waters i)ause, but the mighty rush soon
washes away the base and carries off" the fabric on its foam\
bosom.
There are scolds, though, who make themselves felt, and who
perform their work in such ways as to make substantial and significant
impressions, Thev are honest, too, and advocate their
causes with such plausibility as to render them irresistible and to
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effect many changes, some of which may be reforms, and some
of which'may not be reforms.
We remember very well into what commercial and social confusion
the country was thrown five years ago, by the great struggle
between the Democratic and Republican ])arties for national
supremacy. The scolds, common and uncommon, declared that
the Republican party had ruled long enough; that it had become
tyrannical, corrupt, and dangerous to good government, and
that a change was needed; that its candidate was personally objectioiiable.
and if elected President he would, by \\\'a jingo policy,
plunge the country into foreign wars. Then they paraded their
own wares. They urged that the Democratic party would inaugurate
great reforms ; that material prosperity and moral improvement
would spring from every corner, and poverty and corruption,
like the swine of Gadahra, would be driven into the sea.
The masses believed them; that is, a majority did, and Cleveland
was elected. Had the millennium, as it was promised,
come Were the scolds satisfied Far from it. They rather
seemed to be alacrified with the freshness of the subject, and the
new chief executive had hardly assumed his official duties when
the scolds began, and his own party furnished many of them.
They went at him- "hammer and tongs," they denounced him
from Dan to Beersheba, and "rained all kinds of sores and
shames on his bare head." Do what he would, he could not
please them all, and in pleasing Peter he displeased Paul. They
raised such a storm of criticism that his virtues were largely
submerged. A tremendous revulsion and revolution set in; the
verdict of 1884 was reversed in 1888, and Grover Cleveland, as
President of this splendid republic, was succeeded in that great
office by that good citizen, wise man, patriot, and loyal brother
in Phi Delta Theta, Benjamin Harrison. Think you he will
escape criticism Already the scolds are abroad in the land,
and with all his worth he will not avoid their " slings and darts."
Right or wrong, the arrows will fly, for no man can be so hedged
about with virtue, or so deeply intrenched behind his partisans,
as to discourage or deter the assaults of the fault-finders. In the
multiplicity of opinions that strew the pathway of a President, he
is sure to meet opposing ones, no matter how carefully he may
walk, and his success lies not so much in dodging enemies as in
making friends, and his 'popularity is measured by the excess of
friends over critics.
The journalistic world has its scolds. The daily press might,
with some degree of propriety, be dubbed the " Daily Pessimist."
Its issues teem with fault-findings. It holds on the spit every
official who falls below the standard raised in its own conceit,
and roasts him in the fire of criticism. They, many of them,
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conduct for the highest as well as the humblest. So wide-spread
and potential has the press become, that it invades every avenue
of life, and in its great work it has oftentimes, though perhaps
not viciously, let fall its darts upon sinless heads, and made many
hearts to ache without good cause. Yet who will deny there is
virtue in the press. The journalists of the world are the great
public educators. They have done more to advance the torch of
enlightenment and to elevate mankind than any other known
single agency. Corruption has been discovered and destroyed,
vice suppressed, moralit}- and good government established, virtue
rewarded, charity aroused, patriotism instilled into the breasts of
men, the devastating effects of fire and flood and the agonies of
famine allayed by the heroism, intelligence, wisdom, and tireless
energy of the mighty press. It is the great purveyor to the social
and commercial world. It brings to the fireside tears of woe, aswell
as shouts of joy, and—
"Trade hardly deems the busy day begun.
Till his keen eye along the sheet is run ;
The blooming daughter throws her needle by.
And reads her school-mate's marriage with a sigh ;
While the grave mother puts her glasses on.
And gives a tear to some old crony gone.
The preacher, too, his Sunday theme lays down
To know what last new folly fills the town ;
Lively or sad, life's meanest, mightiest lhings.
The fate of fighting cocks or fighting kings."
Do our friends of the medical profession have any scolds
among them Are there within its folds no cynics or grumblers,
or may we so designate them, who have their brethren by the
nose So essentially and radically do they difi'er in theory and
practice from each other, that we poor la)men are left to choose
from the allopaths, homeopaths, h}droi)aths, and many other
devious paths; and over all the countless ills that human flesh is
heir to, these followers of Esculapius keep u]) such a deal of
fussing, one school charging another with poisoning its patients;
another is accused of causing the sick to die from ignorance and
neglect, that we are almost constrained to •' throw physic to the
dogs " and seek a life-giving elixir at some friendly fount in the
fastness of the mountains. But shall all praises be withheld, or
shall we say in their behalf, that in vastness of research, in ingenuity
of discovery, in rapidity of progress, in the skill of its
surgeons, in the learning of its physicians, the medical profession
calls forth the admiration of the world They may quarrel and
scold among themselves, they may differ ever so widely in their
principles and practice—but who is there to take the place of
"our dear old family doctor," and who is there that with the
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fever-infested districts, defying the leper and the plague, at midnight
hour, in wind and rain, to hover above the couch of the
afflicted, to soothe the burning brow and soften the pangs that
strew the pathway to the grave Go on, doctors, in your good
wnrk—heal the sick; help the lame, the halt, and the blind;
spread still wider your charitable hands, and for each other (to
stop the common scold) accept Hamlet's challenge, and "minister
to minds diseased."
Of another class of professionals I think it may be truly said
that for active, persistent and never tiring scolds it surpasses all
rivals. The clergy have among them the largest j)ortion of
fault-finders and scolds of all classes and professions knovi-n to
civilization. In fact, with man)- clergymen it appears to be a
business to complain, and, it possible, to discover that they may
hold up for execration and condemnation, the weaknesses and
foibles of their fellow men, and at the same time to over-look all
merit. Their chief delight seems to lie in finding something that
is wrong. The good that men do lurnishes no food, but the evil,
as they discover it, is a dish fit lor the gods. Unless a man
thinks just as they think they do, he is a sinner and an enemy to
society. They would plow a narrow groove, and single file make
everybody walk in it. They linger in the musty dungeons of the
past, and with the cement of prejudice stoi) every crack through
which the sun migl^t shine. They would deny us the privilege
of investigating, and upon the limbs of men forge chains and
gyves. They would lay down a rule of thought and with the
whip of ignorant faith drive us to the line. They would give
each of us a pair of eyes suited to look through certain glasses
only, and they would choose the glasses and fasten them on our
noses. They would confine us to stale bread, oat-meal and cold
water; nay, cut our raiment if they could; tell us what hours to
work, and what hours to sleep. Take the gamut of the day and
fix the doleful tune for every notch, and when night came on,
and the constellations moved out into the heavens, they would
draw a veil across the radiant dome and hide from man the
splendors of the sky. And even when disease or old age laid us
low, and the dews were gathering on our brows, they would
name the course by which alone we could find happiness in the
world beyond. They love tombs better than flower beds, clouds
better than sunshine, and wails better than the songs of joy.
Still, we find some consolation in visiting grave-yards with
these miserable men, and it is in the assurance that, by and by,
there will be an end to all this. They can't live forever. But
how glad are we to bear testimony to the varied virtues of this
noble profession. To pay homage to the living and the dead
of their number who have led the "invincible phalanx" of morality
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wreaths upon the brows of its heroes who have cut loose from
the moorings in the narrow harbor, and like Ulysses, braved the
dangers of an unknown sea. Their sails to-day are whitening
every wave in the intellectual ocean. High upon the crests their
ships are proudly riding, and in the rigging sit the masters with
their eyes sweeping the horizon to discover new and better lands.
'I'ruth is not frightful to them. Truth brings calm and refre.shing
repose. From the hearts of men and the children of men they
would pluck the demon Fear and in its place, garlanded and
crowned with fragrant flowers, seat the angel Love. They choose
the sunshine rather than darkness. They have affection and not
hate for their fellow men. They exercise charity instead of bigotr)-,
and forgiveness instead of vindictive punishment. They
persuade and do not drive. They reason and do not denounce.
They promise redemption and do not threaten e\erlasting torment.
They teach all-pervading love and limitless mercy, and
not the dogma of eternal hate and malignant revenge. The\'
stretch across the heavens a banner of light and do riot drape
them in sable robes, and the)' tell us of the exalted spiritual life
and sweet content in the realms beyond. The world would be
better and happier, the mysterious dread of dissolution would
vanish in the radiance of joyous expectation, if there were more
of the clergy like them.
I agree with Talmadge. Of cold, formalistic theology and
ecclesiastical technicalities, I am sick. And the world is sick.
The continent is to be gospelized by the warm hearted, sympathetic
presentation of the fact that Christ is ready to pardon all
our sins and heal all our wounds, and save us both for this world
and the next.
Henry VI. said, "Tiie first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."
Shall I enlarge upon the weaknesses, if any there are,
and the virtues, the peculiarities and distinguishing traits of my
brethren of the legal profession I might be able to do so,
" But lawyers are too wise a nation
To expose their trade to disputation.
Or make the busy rabble judges
Of all their secret piques and grudges.
In which, whoever wins the day.
The whole profession's sure to pay.'
What an unhappy creature is the common scold ' How miserable
his existence! .-V prey upon society, and societ)- shuns
him. He finds no companions save his own wretched kind.
The world to him is full of woe. Nothing pleases and everything
irritates and aggravates The sky is narrow, and the horizon
dips within his reach. His journey lies through sterile hills
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flower to scent the air, or a bird to let fall its liquid notes upon
his ear.
You can tell him when you see him. You will know him by
the wrinkled forehead, the pinched nose, the hollow and bloodless
cheeks, the sunken eyes, the thin lips, the contracted chest,
the rounded shoulders, the stooping figure and the shambling
gait; all permiated with dyspepsia, rheumatism and general debility.
He wants to live only because he fears to die. Despise
the world as he may, he dreads to enter that eternity which his
warped imagination has so darkly painted, and filled with such
horrid phantasmagoria.
But the end comes in spite of him, and as he lies upon his
painful couch with the inevitable hour closing nearer and nearer
with each swing of the tireless pendulum, what racking thoughts
must fill his brain 1 Now he looks back over the long.journey
where he staggered all the way under the burden he imposed
upon himself, and not a monument greets his fading eye. Down
from the garret of his mind the lumber of the past comes tumbling,
and in this mass of ruins he finds not one solid or useful
stick of timber. Into the darkness of the hour he thrusts his
wasted arm, that he may touch the soothing palm of a friendly
hand, but he only strikes the empty air to find himself alone.
In his despair he calls aloud for a word of consolation—but not a
word breaks the awful stillness save the echo of his own voice
drifting back from the hollow caverns of his soul. Forsaken,
unheeded, unmourned and soon to be forgotten, he quits this
world to enter that which is beyond, without the smallest cheering
hope.
Contrast with him the man of liberal mind, of catholic views ;
whose heart is filled with the milk of human kindness, mercy
and justice; who does good not only to himself but to others as
well; whose record is one of deeds of charity and unstrained
benevolence, and which presents the happier picture
We love the man who loves us. We love the man who
moves upon a broad guage; who has opinions of his own
but accords that privilege to others; who believes that there
is some good in every man, and is willing to forgive the
evil that the good may shine; one not wholly selfish but
selfish enough to maintain his respectability, not greedy and
grasping, but frugal .and industrious enough to acquire for himself
and the natural objects of his bounty reasonable competency ;
not offensively obtrusive, but ambitious enough to raise himself
above mediocrity; not indifferent to the weaknesses of his brethren,
but liberal enough to pardon when it is merited, and to lend
a helping hand for the future. In such a man we find in full
and rounded measure, all the qualities of earthly excellence.
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ous harmony, and from the chords of his heart, we can draw the
strains divine.
Life has few sorrows, and immortality no dreads for him.
He stops to listen to the deep soundings of eternity's sea, and he
fears not to cast himself upon these shoreless waters. He turns
full front to the arch above, and with unfaltering eye looks into
the face of the sky. He has served his day and generation. He
has fought the good fight, and death to him is but passing away
to meet, Jike the faithful servant, his just reward. The taking off
of such a man alwaysseems untimely. He willbemissed, andthere
are tears about his dying couch. At such an hour what glorious
introspection for him. The past glows with the record of his
deeds, and the future is radiant with the bow of promise. He
leaves nothing behind to regret, and moves forward with joyous
expectation. At the touch of the " Griin Sergeant" he
obeys, and hence he goes, at peace with the world, and the world
at peace with him. It is but lying down to sleep after " Life's
fitful fever's o'er" and he rests with that calmness and tranquility
of spirit in which the babe nestles in the bosom of its loving
mother.
Peaceful as this scene may be—happy as it may be, its like is
denied to none of us. Such a close may come to all. The matter
rests with ourselves. Successor failure, grief or joy, depends
very largely upon the individual's course and disposition. There
is no need of being listless and inactive in order to avoid trouble ;
in fact, the contrary is desired, but temper all thought and
action with judgment. There's a happy medium betwix these
extremes.
Nor does happiness lie in great material wealth; it is found
rather in the humble cottage of the laborer than in the palace
filled with skeletons. The goal should be contentment, for,
" Poor and content is rich, and rich enough ;
But riches fineless, is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor."
The ultima thule of happiness lies in the exercise of patience,
forbearance and industry. Find something useful to do, for an
"idle brain is the devil's work-shop." Wear honors lightly, and
defeats cheerfully. Sorrow is not without its virtues, and it often
bears the needed softening and subduing influence that brings
the richer qualities to the fore. It was said of Jenny Lind that
she would never sing her best until her heart was broken. Her
critic, Goldschmidt, wedded her, and then upon this spirited and
joyous life came the first shadow. Her husband neglected and
withheld from her the tender words and sweet caresses so dear
to the wife that loves. Her heart, indeed, was broken by his
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sang before. The sorrow that came, came as a smoothening influence
over the sharp and rugged points of her exhuberant and
enthusiastic nature. The youthful, flighty and vascillating spirit
was subdued, and the serious thoughtful woman stood in the
place of the heedless, gleeful girl. And then, from the very
depths of her soul, up through the encircling griefs, came glorious
notes fit for angelic choirs. There were tears in her voice,
and tears in the eyes of the enraptured thousands as they listened
to the world's divinest songstress.
Thus it is, that adversity often develops the strongest and best
qualities of our nature. It is the test of fire that proves the genuine
diamond, and burns away the dross to give the stone its
brightest luster. Be patient, heroic and faithful. Don't scold
for the mere sake of scolding. Be cheerful and make your
neighbors cheerful. Do the best you can with the means you
have at hand, and when the time comes for you to go out of the
world you will have honor, troops of friends, a well spent life,
and a golden end.
H^ ^ ^ ^- ^ ^
Now, Brethren, let me thank you for this happy opportunity to
meet with you, and to enlarge the fraternal relations I assumed full
twenty years ago. Then it was that I moved into the mysteries,
and was clothed with all the rights, privileges and immunities of
Phi Delta Theta. The step then taken has not for a moment
been regretted. It was a wise and prudent one. The two decades
past have been full of changes, and not entirely free from trials,
but I find that there is an enduring flame ascending from our
altar that neither time, nor the vicissitudes of fortune can subdue.
Once let this flame warm the heart, let the soul be once
permeated with its fraternal glow and years may roll into the
measureless past, and age creep on apace, still, there remains
that Promethean heat that can the heart relume.
We are met as a band of brothers. We have greeted each
other, and will part, I hope, inspired with the true spirit of our
beloved Fraternity. Most of you are enthusiastic young men,
brim-full of the ardor and zeal so characteristic of college days,
and the lessons you are learning now are the seed that must bring
the harvests of the future. "As you sow, so shall ye surely reap,"
and let me tell you that from no other source can you derive
purer, more lasting and beneficent germs than from the propagating
house of Phi Delta Theta. Be true and loyal knights.
Keep your characters as chaste as the white ribbon you wear,
and your courage as firm as its mate; and in your relations with
each other and with all mankind be governed by the terms of
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THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The Convention at Bloomington, toward which, with longing
gaze, we had looked ever since the adjournment of the New
York session, dwelt happily in the experiences of the Phis who
made up its body from October 14th to i8th, and is now of the
past. The sun, when he dips below the western horizon, does
not blot out the glories of the day at his disappearance, but leaves
a mellow after-glow. The westernmost convention of Phi Delta
Theta leaves with us an after-glow that will be an inspiration in
the heart of every Phi who hears the tale of the good times there.
What a wave of enthusiasm there would mount up, if all our
active members could catch the spirit from which even the coldest
convention delegate finds no exemption at these, our national
conclaves!
Bloomington is a prosperous little city of 25,000 inhabitants,
surrounded by rolling, and the most prosperous of Illinois lands.
It is built with an air of maturity and solidity far in advance of
most of the other western cities of similar size. Substantial and
handsome buildings are found in the business quarter, and wellimproved
streets stretch out from here and are faced with not a
few handsome residences. If any one, for a moment, tiiought
that Bloomington was not the fit place for our meeting, he needed
only to have been there to receive most indisputable proof to the
contrary. We gainsay the beauties of no city, nor belittle the
hospitality of the Phis thereof, when wc say that we could not
have chosen more wisely than we did. It gave the Phis of a
section which never before had us to meet within its borders, a
chance to show the royal hospitality that is theirs.
Delegates began to arrive as early as Saturday evening, and by
Monday morning pretty full representations from the chapters
had put in an appearance, though delayed trains and missed connections
prevented a number from reaching Bloomington early
Monday morning, as they had expected.
All sections were well represented in that congenial and spirited
assemblage which thronged the corridors of the Windsor Hotel,
the delegates that were stopping at the Phoenix across the street
joining with the others between convention sessions in the corridors
of the former. There was Carey, from Colby; Cottam,
from New Orleans, who had come to look after the interests of
the Tulane applicants; McLaughlin, from Michigan; Melvin,
from California, and representatives from all points of the compass
between them. Beta province was the most delinquent, the
only chapters of hers sending representatives being South Carolina
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for non-representation. Of the merit of those offered by the
others, we do not know.
How well, too, the word National is suited to us, as applied to
our convention. Men from the east, w-est, south, and north, imbued
alike with the fraternal spirit of Phi Delta Theta. There
were no sections in the convention save in name. It was brothers
alike in Phi Delta Theta first, last, and all the time. They
were royal good fellows, all of them—not a one but whom it was
a pleasure to meet. But, by the way, since we have spoken of
sectional, when did you ever meet a finer set of young men than
those who, in coming to Bloomington, had to cross what was
once called Mason and Dixon's line Accomplished, courteous,
and the most companionable of Phis, all of them. They propose
to show us of what fiber they are composed in a substantial
way at Atlanta, in 1891.
The convention was favored with the presence of experienced
men in the councils of the Fraternity. Ex-President H. U.
Brown, who has not missed a convention in ten years, was there
from Indianapolis; W. B. Palmer, who is so closely identified
with everything pertaining to the welfare of Phi Delta Theta,
took an active part in the business of the convention; Bassett
and Randolph each marked off their third convention with us.
Then the prophet, who is not without honor among his people,
our beloved founder, Robert Morrison, came to meet with us,
and join us, the men of '89, to the men of '49, and to speak his
love for the Fraternity which is as dear to him as a child to its
father.
The sessions were held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, admirably
adapted to the purposes of the convention, and furnishing the
indispensable committee rooms.
The convention was called to order at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon
by President Bassett, who, after a few words, called upon
Brother Robert Morrison to conduct devotional exercises, and to
which the brother responded by the reading of scripture and the
offering up of prayer. VVithout delay, then the convention settled
down to the accumulated business before it, beginning with
the reading of the General Council reports. A more extended
account of the business features of the Convention will be given
elsewhere, so that this feature will not be dwelt upon here. The
fact that there were fewer outside affairs to absorb the delegates'
attention arid time than are usual at the places of holding conventions,
was made noticeable by the good attendance at each of
the sessions. This marked interest on the part of all in the deliberations
added a dignified force toall the actions of the convention.
There was an evening session on Monday, and on the
following four days, morning and afternoon sessions, the evenings
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Tuesday evening was set apart for the public literary exercises,
which were given in Schroeder's Opera House. A large number
of invitations had been issued to the residents of Bloomington,
and with the Phis all the seats in this comfortable auditorium
were occupied. The following was the
Vocal Solo.
PROGRAM.
(a) Thou art Like Unto a Flower, 1 „ ,
'K\ Tl, T \ Kiibenstem.
(b) 1 he lear |
Miss Crane.
History E, II. L. Randolph, New York, N. Y.
Prophesy
Piano Solo
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.—Liszt.
Carrol Ph. Bassett, Newark, N.J.
Prof. Gray
Oration •. ll(;n. Emmett Tompkins, Columluis, O.
Vocal Solo
Miss Crane.
.Sancta Maria, — Faure.
Poem
Edward Fuller, Duluth, Minn.
Violin Solo
Mr. Marsh.
Brother W. B. Palmer acted as President of the evening.
Seated with the others on the platform was Brother Morrison,
who invoked divine blessing upon the exercises of the evening.
It will not be necessary to enter into any eulogy upon the exercises
of the evening, since the Oration and Poem are given in
this number of the SCROLL, and the History and Prophesy will
appear in the February issue. They will speak for themselves.
But we can mention the close attention which the audience gave
throughout to the whole program, the frequent applause wliich
greeted the orator, the polished delivery of Brother Fuller which
charmed his hearers, and all those ine\itable tokens of approbation
which were given the whole program. Miss Crane sang
nicely. Her voice is not of great volume, but is rich in tone.
It was in her last number on the program that she completely
won tlie audience. Professor Gray deserved the encore he was
so heartily given. Mr. Marsh was pre\ented from appearing by a
late train, but those present at the reception Friday evening had
the pleasure of hearing him there.
Of the Program, the Ei-efiiiif^ BuUeiiii of Wednesday had the
following'to say :
The Phi Delta Theta convention has awakened much interest in the city.
It is pleasant to sec the members as ihey chat about the hotels and go to
and from their meeting quarters. Refinement is in their every word and
action, and where there are so iiia'iy of them together it is refreshing to
notice that not one of them deviates from that dignified air that marks the
true gentleman. Their public meeting last night at the Opera House was
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The sparkling wit, lofty phrases and disertitude that entered into their dissertations
were something delightful. Every number on the program was a.
treat in itself. The Prophet, Carrol P. Bassett, is a graduate of Lafayette
College, Pennsylvania, and is now occupying a lucrative position as
civil engineer at Newark, Nevi- Jersey. He was as entertaining as he could
be. The piano solo by Prof. Gray was much enjoyed. History, by E. H.
Randolph, was a splendid effort. He showed the great advantages and
strength of loyalty of banded fraternity, and demonstrated the nobler impulses
of the American over the alien idea. The Phi Delta Theta, he said,
was the foremost of college fraternitieshaving activechapters throughout the
country. Then came Emmett Tompkins, with .. brilliant address on
"Common Scolds." This gentleman scored grumblers in every walk of life.
He was graduated in 1873 ^^ Athens, Ohio, and he is an able young lawyer.
He is a member of the Ohio Legislature, and his orations abound
with beautiful sarcasm and pointed sayings, showing deep and readythought.
He resides at Columbus, Ohio. Miss Crane, ofthe Illinois College
of Music, delighted the audience with a vocal selection. The "Golden
Chain," a poem written and delivered by Edward Fuller, of Duluth, Minnesota,
held the audience in wrapt attention. The work brought out the
finer sentiments of friendship and truth, and it is a sequel of his justly celebrated
poem, "The Sword and Shield," which he read at the Phi Delta
Theta convention in New York, in 1876, and which is regarded as the
most popular of college fraternity poems. The Sword and Shield is the
symbol ofthe Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and this poem ranks favorably
among the cream of literature. Mr Fuller is a graduate of Colby University,
Vv'aterville, Maine. The last pleasure of the evening was another
vocal solo by Mhss Crane. Five hundred invitations were issued, and the
hall was taxed to the extent of its capacity.
Wednesday evening was given over to the
PHI
" RECEPTION A.\D BALI.
Tendered by
ILLINOIS EPSILON
To the Delegates and Visitors at the
DELTA THET.A NATIONAL CONVENTION.
TURNER
HALL."
This was the marked social event of the week, and through
the indefatigable work of the local committee, was made a brilliant
success. About one hundred of the fairest of Bloomington's
society daughters were there, and among the evening
costumes were some very pretty eff"ects in white and blue. De
Molay's orchestra furnished the music for the program, which
was: Grand March; i. Waltz; 2. Quadrille; 3. Waltz; 4. Lancers;
5. Polka; 6. Waltz; 7. Prairie Queen; 8. Newport; 9.
Waltz; 10. Lanciers; 11. Polka; 12. Waltz Lanciers; 13. Polka;
14. Lanciers; 15. Waltz Quadrille; 16. Waltz; Virginia Reel.
After number seven the doors of the lunch room were thrown
open, and the party was served with a tempting lunch. The program
was later resumed, and it was after two o'clock when the
last number had been finished and the ball room began to be deserted
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A convention is hardly a convention without a banquet. Was
there a con ention banquet at Bloomington Ask any one of
the almost a hundred Phis who filed into the spacious dining
room of the Windsor at ten o'clock Thursday evening, and he
can tell you that there was a glorious season at the banquet board.
The tables were arranged as a double L, and at the center head
sat the toast-master, Emmett Tompkins, flanked on either^ side
by the members of the outgoing and incoming General Council.
The first part of the program was devoted to an earnest discussion
of those subjects included on the ttienu page, beginning w ith
"New York Counts" and ending with "Coffee," the spare time
between courses being devoted to such vocal exercises as the expressions:
" Who was George Washington First in war, first
in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." "What's
the matter with Hawkins He's bitterl)- opposed." "Chippie,
get your Orcutt, Orcutt, Orcutt." " My name's Bassett. Bassett
Bassett What chapter are you from " And that melodious
melody, so infrequently () heard during the convention,
" There's a hole in the bottom of the sea."
These came to an end when Brother Tompkins arose, and
after some brief remarks announced the toast to "Our Fraternity,"
to which J. E. Brown, the retiring secretary of the General
Council responded.
He was followed by Brother Guy P. Williams of the Illinois
Delta cliapter, who enlarged upon the theme, "The Convention."
"The Golden Gale" found an eloquent re]iresfntative in
the [lerson of Brother Harry ,A. Melvin of California Al[)ha, who
dwelt on the glories of the land of the gate through which the
sun goes down to rest, and assured the convention that the Phis
of California would open wide the golden gate of hospitality
when it was decided that the National Convention of 1893
should come to their borders. "Watchman, what of the night,"
was a sentiment assigned to C. E. Schenck of Ohio Beta, but to
which, at the last moment, he was prevented from responding.
Brother S. P. Gilbert, retiring treasurer of the General Council,
stormed the banqueters to prolonged and enthusiastic applause in
his eloquent response to the toast, "Our Country." No words in
this brief account could do justice to the words and sentiment of
the responder. We hope that the brother may yet be tempted to
reduce his response to writing, that il may find a place in the
p.ages of the SCROLL, "The Star of the E;;S-L" was pointed out
by Brother Stewart of Now York Beta, and "The Billie Goat"
was looked after bv Brother P. H. Stern of New York Gamma.
Brother W. W. Quarles of Selma, .Alabama, closed the regular
toast list with his response—"The Bond," in which he spoke eh.-
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At the close of the toast list Brother Bassett claimed the floor,
to what point will be hereafter mentioned.
The closing day of our conventions generally finds the delegates
anxious fo return to their colleges and the work they have
left behind. By Friday evening quite a number had left Bloomington,
still there were, with the members of Illinois Epsilon,
probably fifty Phis present at the reception of Friday evening.
The dards for this were :—
"THE BLOOMINGTON CLUB
Will tender a Reception to the-Delegates and Members of the
PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNIT-^,
Friday evening, October eighteenth, eighteen eighty-nine."
The Bloomington Club is a social organization, made up from
the most substantial men of the city, and occupy handsome
rooms, the second story of the library building. These rooms—
parlor, reading room and billiard room—were placed at the
pleasure of the Phis throiighout the, week, and on Friday evening
they were thrown open and the members tendered the reception
as shown in the invitation above. There were about two hundred
'of the people of Bloomington there, and a most enjoyable evening
was spent. There was a short musical program; a vocal solo by Miss
Bunn, and a violin solo by Mr. Marsh, on behalf of the Bloomington
people. From the Phis there were two vocal selections,
one by H. A. Melvin, California Alpha, and a second by W. L.
Miller, Illinois Epsilon, A local ventriloquist gave a humorous
entertainment of several minutes. The remainder of the evening
was spent in an eisy, social way, quite a number taking advantage
of the floor and music for waltzing. The breaking up
of this reception was the final adjournment and separation of the
1889 convention. The visitors carried away light hearts, happy
recollections of their stay in Bloomington, and a renewed love
for Phi Delta Theta.
J. E, BROWN.
SOME CONVENTION EVENTS AND FEATURES.
Every convention has some features that merit remark, and
occurrences at which enthusiasm runs up to blood heat and bubbles
over in loyal sentiment and lusty cheers. Our Bloomington
meeting was not without these, and they appear here and there
as white caps upon the waves of good feeling that ran throughout
the week.
It had beeti a pleasure to all to have Brother Emmett Tompkins
at the convention. He had been a leading spirit at Wooster
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which convention he was the prophet. Again he met with us,
and, for the second time, as our orator. The delegates wanted,
in some way, to show their a|)preciation ot his loyalty to Phi
Delta Theta. Words alone were a poor way in which to express
this ; neither could a price be set upon it. There is a symbol,
however, which typifies all the true fraternal feelings of Phi
Delta Theta. At the close of the regular toast list at the ban
quel, Thursday night, Brother Bassett usurped the functionary
privileges of the toast-master, and claimed the right to the floor.
He compared the current of feeling that joined the brothers
around the banquet table to the electric current, unseei^ and indescribable,
but of such mighty force. This was an occasion
when that feeling was most manifest. The members of the convention
desired to express their appreciation of one who had
done so much to make the session a success. He therefore, on
behalf of the delegates, pinned on Brother Tompkins the badge
of the Fraternity, that it might remain to him a lasting souvenir
of the convention of 1889. There was a storm of applause, out
of which Brother Tompkins came with trembling voice, and it
was several moments before he could command the words of response.
But when they cairie they stirred the boys through and
through, and those jiresent will not soon forget this happy banquet
incident.
^i ^ ^ ^ -t* 'I*
Perhaps Brother Bassett thought he had played his part in the
only surprise party of the convention, when he badged Brother
Tompkins. But if he did so, he was mistaken, since he and
Brother (Gilbert were doomed to be the victims of a similar one.
These two retiring officers of the council have been long identified
with the official work of Phi Delta Theta, and each had filled
his position with unswer\-ing faithfulness and loyalty. Before
the convention adjourned, the li0)s determined that there should
be some token of the high esteem in which the)- had been held.
So it was at the Friday morning session, just in the midst of resolutions
and motions, tiiat Brother W W, Quarles claimed the
privilege ol" the floor, and in a short time turned the tables on
Bassett, and made him the recijiient of a badge. No sooner had
the latter given expression to appreciation of the incident, than
Brother P. H. Stern claimed the ])rivilege of the floor, a concession
quicklv granted, and in a similar fashion put the convention
badge on IBiother Gilbert, and to which the brother responded
in those graceful words which are alw.iys at his tongue's end,
waiting for utterance—words full of love for and pride in Phi
Delta Theta.
This g.iine of gi\'e and take again held the boards at the reception
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ton Club, Friday evening. Instead of a badging it was a caning
this time, and two of the best young citizens of Bloomington
were thus caned before their many friends. The presentation
was made by Brother Tompkins, and on the gold heads of the
canes was engraved, "I. N. Van Pelt. From Phi Delta Theta.
1889." and "R. E. Williams, Jr. From Phi Delta Theta.
1889." These brothers had done so much toward making the
convention the success it was, that the above method of procedure
was adopted, not as a return for the favor, for that was impossible,
but as a concrete vote of thanks,
'!» 'K 'I' "K 'l^ 'F
The convention was favored with the presence of several
young ladies, loyal Phis all of them, who were there with friends
to enjoy the pleasures of the week.
These were Misses Julia Plummer, Lilian Palmer, and Lulu
Goodpasture, all of Nashville; Miss Clark of St. Louis, Mrs.
Edward Fuller of Duluth, Mrs. E. H. L. Randolph and Miss
Berta Randolph, of New York. They were prominent figures
in all the social events of the week, and every Phi at Bloomington
was won over to their circle of friends. Not a few of the
pleasures of the week were due to their accomplishments. At
the same time, we doubt if any delegate more enjoyed the convention,
or went home with truer loyalty to Phi Delta Theta than
did they. J. E. B.
SOME
DOINGS.
We are inclined to take exception to some of our Provincial
organizations, in that they have been having good times, but
keeping the knowledge thereof unto themselves. When our
brothers of any Province, Slate, or City, meet together to enjoy
the pleasures of the social or banquet hours, let them remember
that the fact is interesting to the whole Fraternity, and that it
desires to know the ^uhos and hows about it. There never was a
city to which the Phis would flock more thickly than to Indianapolis
at the holding of the annual oratorical contests eagh
spring. It is at these that our Epsilon Province—the old Indiana
and Michigan Province—would meet for its annual sessions,
and the boys always make more than a passing stir among the
various meetings, banquets, and festivities of this oratorical season.
But for some reason they have been slow to let the Extra-
Epsilon Province Phi world know much about it, since scarcely
a note of their proceedings has been sent to the SCROLL. We
trust the future assemblings at the Hoosier City may be loudly
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This news may be a little obsolete, but notwithstanding, worthy
of insertion, and will prove interesting, as shown in the following
clipping taken from an Indianapolis paper the day following
the contest, last spring. It will be remembered that Brother
J. H. Wilkerson, of Indiana Zeta, won first honors in the contest
:
THE GREEKS.
" The members of Phi Delta Theta, flushed with the successes of the day,
banqueted at the Grand. Rev. Joseph S. Jenckes, D. D., served royally
as symposiarch. J. H. Wilkerson, who carried off the honors of the day,
and seven delegates to the association, who held their position by reason
of the merit system now in vogue, participated as honored guests in the
banquet festivities. Delegates from the Michigan and Indiana Chapters
of the Fraternity, J. E. Davidson, President of the Province and representative
alumni were present. At the last annual banquet of the Fraternity
at the same place General Harrison was present, at which time Dr. Jenckes
predicted that the White House Chapter would be established through
him. Last night a greeting was sent to the President, and J. VV. Fesler, a
student in the General's late law office, responded to the sentiment, " Ben.
Harrison, first in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of the Phi
Delta Theta "
Delta Province met last May with the Wooster Chapter and
we regret that there has been furnished us no more extended report
than the following extremely meagre one, taken from the
telegraphic columns of the Ohio State Journal of May 13 :
OHIO'S PHI DELTA CHAPTERS.
"WoosiER, .May 19.—The Convention of Delta Province of Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity, in session here for three days past, has been a most successful
one. The number of delegates was rather small, but the business
sessions were enthusiastic and productive of much good to this province.
Province President William E. Bundy, of Cincinn,iti, being absent, Vice
President Charles K. Carpenter, of the local Chapter pre,-.ided. The
Chapters were represented by the following deleyates: Ohio Alpha, Oxford,
J. II, -Macready; Ohio B.:ta, Delaware, C. E. Schenck, J. 11, Thomson
and D. R Gray; Ohio Gamma, .Vtliens, J. C. Thomas; Ohio Delia,
Wooster, T. A. Walker, C. M. Mains. \V. E. Foryy and J, F. H.iys ; Ohio
Epsilon, Akron, J. .'Vsa Palmer, H. D. Smith, Ed. F. Cone, O, C. Pixley,
X- L. Findley and Will Howells. The banquet given by the Convention
to the ladies of Wooster was elaborate and a conspicuous figure was Dr.
O. N', Stoddard, an old Phi, formerly a professor in .Miami University, but for
fifteen years past a member of the faculty of Wooster University. Several
receptions have been given in honor of the delegates, with other social
features."
These above were under-graduate reunions. We are glad to
append here also the account of a recent meeting of the Chicago
Alumni Chapter, of which organization comment has been made
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Alumni organization if it continues under the masterly watch and
care of those who are now interested in its welfare.
The following clipping is taken from the Inter-Ocean of Sept.
27, kindly sent by W. L. Miller:
PHI DELTA
THETA.
"The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity enjoyed a
reunion last evening in the parlors of the Sherman House, which was a
very pleasant event. The Chapter is a strong one and is composed of such
prominent men as Judge Gwynn Garnett, W. S. Harbert, Captain W. P.
Black, Judge S. P. McConnell, General John C. Black, C. H. Remy. Frederick
A. Smith, Professor David Swing, (Jeorge B. Swift and Eugene
Field. After the reception, which lasted an hour, the Chapter was called
to order and elected the following officers for the year : F. A. Smith, President;
A. R. Heckman, Secretary and Treasurer; Isaac R. Hitt, Jr.,
Reporter and Historian ; A. F. Moore, Warden ; J. E. McDowell, Delegate
to the National Convention, to be held at Bloomington, Ills., Oct.
14; T. Edward Shaw, alternate.
The members of the Chapter then repaired to the banquet hall and enjoyed
a delicious spread. After participating in the viands. President
Smith announced Mr. Harbert as toast-master, who, on responding, congratulated
the Chapter and expressed the hope that as successful a reunion
would be repeated each year. Mr. Isaac R. Hitt responded to the toast,
"The Finest of the Fine;" Mr. G. O, Barnes, "Illinois Alpha;" Alfred
R. Heckman, "The Alumni ;" F. A. Smith, "Our Associate Members—
Our Wives and Sweethearts ; " and W. L. Miller, "The National Convention."
J. F. Gookins read a poem that created a good deal of merriment
and was enjoyed by all. The Hon R. A. D. Willbanks was called upon
and responded with a graceful speech. Professor Swing, who was to respond
to the toast, "The Original Greek," was unexpectedly prevented
from being present.''

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EDITORIAL.
THE redistricting of the Provincial boundaries in the Fraternity,
together with the fact that at this early date succeeding the
convention, it has been impossible for the appointments of the
newly elected General Council to be made, are causes for imperfections
in the directory, that, by the time of our next issue, will be
eliminated. Brothers, at any time changing addresses, are requested
to promptly notify the editor, that this important depaitment
may be kept as nearly absolutely correct as possible. One wrong
address therein may greatly impede or make altogether futile important
matters concerning the Fraternity's welfare, as we know
to have been the case before.
Now, while we are speaking of addresses and the directory,
there is a point to which we call the attention of all our chapters,
with the sincere hope that the suggestion or rather request now
made, may meet with the universal approval and consequent
action. This is—that every chapter have a permanent postoffice
box or address, so that no matter how or when reporters change,
mail addressed to the chapter will reach it safely. The inadequacy
of the present plan forces itself most unpleasantly upon
all at the opening of each college year. Likely the great majority
of the reporters each year are members of the Senior class
at their respective colleges. Commencement comes and the reporters
go; when the Fall session begins, mailaddressed in care
of them is forwarded to some address left at the office, likely
never to be returned to the chapter, or remains unclaimed in the
office. At the best, in a great man\- cases, the mail never
reaches the destination for which it was intended—the chapter.
Not a few inquiries have already come in this fall for the October
SCROLLS', which were sent to the reporter's address at hand, and
yet which, no doubt, never reached the chapter.
This could all be remedied by a permanent address for the
chapter. In cities where local delivery is made, it will be no
hard task for the chapter to get a house number at which chapter
mail being delivered, will be easily accessible to the chapter.
In other cities or towns, let a P. O. box be rented in the chapter's
name and not in that of the reporter, though that member may
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address or P. O. box, keep it from year to year, unchanged, as
your chapter address. Mail then could be addressed to the
chapter, in care only of the reporter, instead of to the reporter;
and in that way, even if the name of the new reporter at the
opening of the year had not been sent to the SCROLL, or known by
our general officers, would be sure of correct delivery.
This is not a suggestion—it is a request, brothers, and the
space taken up for it is not lost if it is heeded. Not only have
we in our past work as Secretary felt the urgent need of the plan,
but Brother Orcutt, in handing over the instruments of his office,
laid the injunction at our door that we see that this plan was
adopted—he, in his work, having keenly felt the need of it; and
from the requests made in the columns of our exchanges, we
know its need is felt among them. Let us then have the change
made.
The discussion of these changing addresses brings us to the
question of " why so" why this annual cleaning out of reportorial
chairs for the incoming of an entire new generation Look
over the directory from year to year, and you will find the names
few and far between that have stood as reporter two years. The
chapter reporters go to make up the editorial board of the chief
department of the SCROLL, the one in which the greatest interest
lies, and without excellence'of which the magazine cannot be a
success; yet it must have a change of administration annually.
That this change is necessary and wise in probably the most cases
we do not for a moment question. It is the duty of the chapter
to select for the office that brother whom .they believe best
equipped for its responsibilities, and it is a natural sequence that
in most cases this choice will fall to an upper classman who has
had a larger experience and a wider knowledge in the affairs of
the chapter and the fraternity. Where the choice falls upon a
senior member, re-election is out of the question. But when it
goes to one under that class, and the brother has demonstrated
his ability for the work and his willingness to always do it, do not
let the idea that precedent calls for a change; do not let that
alone cause you to set him aside for another. Machinery is always
best entrusted to skilled hands. A year's experience as
chapter reporter ought to make that one better fitted to fill the
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the succeeding year, unless you are .sure of having .some one
ready to take it up at the degree of proficiency where he leaves
off, would it not be well to see that he is retained in office Your
chapter is judged to a large extent by the character ol its letters
in the SCROLL, and you owe to il and yourselves, that your best
man is writing them. Utilize your trained material as long as
you can, and your new material will use its energies in other
ways for the upbuilding of the chapter, and be ready for the
work when needed.
In contrast with the frequent changes in the above-mentioned
addresses, is the sameness that characterizes the directory of
alumni chapters from year to year. It is a custom of extra-collegiate
organizations, when they find an officer efficient in liis
duties, to retain him therein for several stic< essi\ t- terms. There
is a prejudice against frequent and radical changes The same
may be an explanation for the entire absence of changes in the
alumni column, but so far as evidenced in contributions to these
columns, save in a few rare and beautiful exceptions, this efficiency
seems to have been manifested in a [lernicious and continued
inactivity. The infrequency of communic ations from our
alumni organizations will bear us out in this statement. It is true
that an alumni chapter is an institution quite different from the
college chapter. It has no list honors won, or defeats suffered,
to relate, or the comings and goings of rivals to report—the items
which make up the body of a college chapter's letter. We can
not expect to hear from the alumni so often. But there are items
concerning the members of these, that recorded in our columns
at least once a year, would make most interesting reading, and
every annual meeting should be followed by a letter to the SCROLL.
AN action that closely concerns the welfare of the alumni
chapters was taken by the Bloomington convention—one which,
if its requirements, and these are easy to meet, are carried out,
will do much toward infusing new life into these organizations,
and reflexly strengthening the work of the undergraduate chapters.
This action was the appointment of a date on which all
our alumni chapters shall hold their annual meeting and supper,
making it practically an annual .\lumni Day. It devolves upon
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early date, some subject pertaining to the general Fraternity welfare,
which shall be the topic for discussion at this meeting.
The date chosen for this annual meeting was the third Wednesday
in February. A numerical date would have thrown the
meeting at intervals to Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, inconvenient
nights for such an affair; and then different nights would
have been chosen instead, one chapter taking the Thursday or
Friday night before, and another the Tuesday or Wednesday
night following—a diversity which we want to avoid. One of
the strongest points in connection with the plan, we consider to
be that of having all meet at the same time, so that each may
reap the inspiration that comes from knowing that all the others
are just then in session, renewing the same old college experiences
and discussing the same subject for the future welfare of Phi
Delta Theta. Then, through the SCROLL following this meeting,
the Fraternity can hear from these different meetings, and what
the import of the discussions were. We do most earnestly hope
that the alumni chapters will take hold of this plan and make it
the success that is so easily available. Where undergraduates
are located in the same city, or near • to alumni chapters, the
members of these will doubtless be glad to co-operate, by their
presence, on the occasion. Let us make the evening of February
19, 1890, our first Alumni Day, one of no little moment in
the social life of Phi Delta Theta.
There will be no dearth of topics for these annual meetings.
By the time the first one is held, we would suggest that the topic
for the second be announced, so that it may be a thought with
the alumnus that he can turn over in his mind whenever his reflection
reverts to Phi Delta Theta. In this way better digested ideas
will be ready for advancement when Alumni Day rolls around.
THE work done by the recent convention was so great in
amount that it will hardly admit of a resume in any brief space.
There were many important matters claiming the consideration
of the delegates, and. nothing short of a five days' session could
have seen these carefully attended to, as was the case with every
item of moment that came up at Bloomington. The time was
well occupied, as the volume of the Convention Journal, with its
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The question of the adoption of the new Ritual was one calling
for the wisest judgment, for upon the beauty, symmetry, and
completeness of this branch of chapter work is built much of the
fraternal zeal of members and initiates. Its need had long been
felt, and the work was called for. With the convention, the
only question was whether or not, m the one proposed, had the
highest ideal we could hope for been reached.
The extreme brevity, and we might say incompleteness, of the
old ritual, caused the delegates at the New York convention to
look with distrust upon the one there proposed, which entailed
so much that was new, and which seemed to them difficult to
carry out. Rather than make the mistake of adopting it in the
face of doubts as to its practicability, it was referred back to the
committee with instructions for careful revision and presentation
to the convention at Bloomington. A full account of its preparation
is given in the committee's report, which we commend to
the careful perusal of every member of the Fraternity, ^^'e cannot
refrain from here mentioning those who have made its perfection
a matter of daily care to them. W. B. Palmer has had
it in charge, and much of the work has been done by him. F.
S. Ball has also given it his earnest attention, and is deserving of
thanks for the work he has done upon it.
In the interim of conventions, this Ritual was submitted to several
chapters for trial, to test its practicability. No one doubted
its beauty and high symbolism, and on the verdict of these chapters
its fate rested. No more earnest advocates could have been
asked for than the chapters who had thus tried it. They were
unanimous in its approval. So, after its second and three years
revision, it was adopted on trial, to be used by all chapters. If
it attains for us all that is now^ anticipated from it, the Atlanta
convention will make it unqualifiedly a part of the organic work
of the Fraternity.
The work of compiling material for a new edition of the Catalogue
was continued by the election of E. H. L. Randolph and
F. D. Swope as editors, they having already, under the direction
of the General Council, accumulated much material for the forthcoming
volume. Had not the work been approved by the Convention,
all this would have been obsolete and valueless.
Under their editorship the work is to be pushed vigorously, and
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it is hoped will be ready for presentation to the Fraternity
by the time we meet at Atlanta. The tax plan was adopted as
the most equitable to insure its financial success. Chapters will
do well to note that the first installment of this is due on the first
day of this coming January.
The History which Brother Palmer has so well under way, received
the endorsement of the convention, but after careful consideration
it seemed unwise for the Fraternity to become a financial
party to its publication, for the present, at least.
The investigations of the Committee on Chapters and Charters
were probably the most exhaustive that such a committee .has
made at any of our conventions. Without at all discussing the
standing and merits of Washburn College and Purdue University,
it is enough that it was not deemed wise to plant the standards
of Phi Delta Theta at those institutions for the present.
The Tulane application was successful, and received the unanimous
approving vote of the convention—a vote almost without
precedent. The Fraternity was well satisfied with the high
standing and prosperous future of the magnificently endowed
Tulane University of Louisana. Brother H. T. Cottam of New
Orleans, a most amiable and royal Phi, was there to represent
the interests of the applicants. But the thorough and systematic
work done by them before the convention assembled had had its
effect. The unlimited recommendations, from everywhere, it
seemed, but more especially from the Crescent City Phis, who
were the strongest, staunchest backers of the enterprise, were in
the highest degree satisfactory. There was no question about
the high character of the applicants, and they now constitute our
Louisiana Alpha chapter.
AS to what disposition was made ofthe SCROLL, this number to
a great extent explains. The Constitution no longer prescribes
how often it is to be published, but that is left to the decision of
National Conventions. The Bloomington Convention decided
that it should issue as a bi-monthly, from October to June inclusive,
making five numbers to a volume. The editor is given a
salary and an accessory income, dependent upon the success of
certain departments of the magazine. The editorial and business
management devolves upon one person alone, the editor. He is
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The Board of Publication has been abolished, and instead, the
General Council acts as Advisory Board. This is as it should be.
The closest relationship and an identical policy should exist between
the SCROLL and General Council. This has been the case
under Brother Randolph's editorship, since he was also upon the
Council. Though the present editor holds no such relation, he
expects the community of purpose to exist as heretofore.
THE incidents of the Con\-ention showed in what esteem the
members of the recent General Council who then retired from
official work, are held by the Fraternity. Brothers Bassett and
Gilbert are men whom the Fraternity delights to honor, since she
is honored by them. Both have been earnest and capable workers
for Phi Delta Theta. Many forward movements of the fraternity
owe their inception to them. The other members of the Council
still retain official positions in the ranks, Brother Randolph assuming
the Presidency of the new Council. Of the old one we believe
we can truthfully say, it did its work well. To the new one we
extend our greetings and expect prosperity to dwell in contentment
with us during their stewardship. Its members are experienced
and enthusiastic workers, and no matters will receive the
odium of neglect at their hands.
OUR space has been so fully occupied in this issue by the
various departments, that we have thought it wise to reserve the
History and Prophecy of the Convention's Public Literary Exercises
for the February number, in which they will be published
in full. Their insertion in this number would have crowded out
regular departments that we think should not be neglected in any
issue, and they will give a most valuable literary department to
the February number.
To THE Delta Tau Delta Fraternity we desire to extend the
sympathies of Phi Delta Theta, in the loss it has sustained in the
death of J. M. Phillips, of Chattanooga. Tenn. Mr. Phillips
was editor of the last \-olume of the Rainbow, and an able member
of the Fraternity. He met his death from accident the last
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IT is with an unbounded pleasure that we announce the establishment
of the Louisiana Alpha chapter at Tulane, and extend
to it for the Fraternity the heartiest of welcomes into our ranks.
It is an accession of which the Fraternity is proud, as was testified
by the sentiment of the delegates at our National Convention,
nearly all of whom came to Bloomington with instructions as to
what their vote should be on the application. The fact that there
was not a negative vote on the application should speak a volume
of greeting to the Tulane Phis—a greeting which words alone
cannot convey—but which as it was, will go down in our records
to remain as a perpetual inspiration to those to whom are, and shall
be, entrusted the immunities of Phi Delta Theta in Tulane University.
The chapter was installed by W. W Quarles, Historian
of the General Council, a full account of which installation will
appear in our February issue.
Further than to give most cordial welcome to these Crescent
City adherents we will not go in this connection. Of the university,
its equipment, standing, patronage, and prospects we will
later speak, when we can give more minute information as to the
manner in which the "Incognito" society was merged into Phi
Delta Theta and its members became Phis, than which there are
none more loyal, or do greater honor to the principles which are
the bulwarks of our Fraternity.
IT is not a little task to transfer the publication of the SCROLL
from one city to another. There are many details that must be
attended to seriatim, and each one takes a fair amount of time.
To him who is unacquainted with the work, this series of necessities
seems immeasurably prolonged. While we stand exulting
over the accomplishment of a hitherto unfulfilled condition, the
spirit of another rises to confront us. Notwithstanding all this,
the SCROLL is pretty thoroughly transferred, and by the time of
another issue will feel quite at home in this, the capital of the
State which gave her Ahna Mater birth. We have endeavored
to retain the same form of page, type, and departments as have
been used under Brother Randolph's editorship. This is not the
first number of the volume, and any marked change in form and
type would mar the beauty of the magazine, since it has now,,
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in the form adopted, that a change in this would almost imply a
change in identity. Then, too, every volume is bound by many
chapters and individual members, and we do not care to harrow
up their complacent feelings by any such change. Then, lasdy,
we think the old form as good as any that could be adopted, and
we therefore, most modestly, make no effort to improve upon the
best.
But while we have not changed the make-up, we have not
thereby gained any time. Every printer has his idea of form
and arrangement, which he can follow more readily and easily
than that of any different model set before him. It has, indeed,
been quite an effort to preserve these identical features. It has
taken time; but now that we have this one issue, the ground is
.broken, and more rapid execution may be expected in the future.
THE publication of the convention minutes has proven a task
equal in responsibility to that of issuing a number of the SCROLL.
The amount of matter to be set in type is fully as great, as the
bulk of the volume shows. It is printed in a type one size
smaller than that used in the SCROLL, which reduces the number
of pages one-fifth. Otherwise it would be fully as bulky. The
minutes, which were recorded as the order of the convention
demanded, necessarily needed careful rhetorical revision to be as
explicit as they are in the Convention Journal. Then, of the
mass of committee reports which are included, we can say that
the conglomeration was as marked as stationer's variety, delegates'
chirography, and hasty arrangement would permit—and
there's a wonderful latitude allowed in these premises. Many
committee reports were brought in in sections to the convention,
and these had to be fused into one. The result, we trust, is
eminently satisfactory.
We wanted the minutes and this SCROLL to issue together.
The manuscript was put in the printer's hands in good time to
have insured the prompt publication of either one alone, but
with the doubled' work both have been necessarily delayed.
Proof-reading on the minutes is tedious, and could only be done
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The proof of the Historian of the General Council's report
has been held back over ten days, in the delusive hope that the
few delinquent chapters might file their annual reports and make
the record complete. We regret the delay it has made, but
much more regret that any chapter should make such a delay
necessary. Those who inspect the tables, which are most carefully
prepared, can see how their completeness and effectiveness
are destroyed by one delinquent. Dear brothers, let us have no
more such delinquencies.
UNDER the former management the editorial and business
departments of the SCROLL were separate^ and under the control
of different individuals. Since the convention we have had a
number of inquiries as to who was the business manager now,
and to whom subscriptions and matters of business should be
sent. Though the change has been spoken of elsewhere, and
the directory gives instructions in regard to the same, it is not
out of place to call especial attention to the fact that the entire
management of the SCROLL is under one head, and no matter
what the subject of communication is, it should be addressed to
THE SCROLL, P. O. Box 117, Columbus, Ohio. Any mail thus
addressed will be received all right, and receive proper attention.
WE desire to thank the many brothers who have expressed
their cordial greeting to the new management with promises of
their support in the conduct of these pages. It is impossible for
us to answer in full all these personal letters, and should any
brother have failed to receive a reply to his communication, let
him hereby know that this was not because his kind offer was
meant to be slighted.
To all who have offered to contribute to these pages, we send
acceptance of the proposition. The magazine is yours, and its
pages are open for any opinion you wish to advance, or discussions
you desire to enter. We only ask that it may be something
pertaining to fraternity life or work. Without your support,
brothers, we are helpless, and the SCROLL will not be what it
should be. With it, it will be the worthy exponent of the loved
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COPIES of the Buchtelite, from Buchtel College, and the Aegis,
of the University of Wisconsin, have been kindly sent to us by
brothers of Ohio Epsilon and Wisconsin Alpha. It is our desire
that the brothers of every Chapter see that a copy of every issue
of their college paper is sent to the SCROLL. It will be a great
favor and help if this is done. Whenever there are items concerning
active or alumni Phis, we would be glad to have these
marked. But whether there are these or not, we want the
papers. They contain news, and we want them for the benefit
of every reader of the SCROLL.
THE next issue of the SCROLL will be on February ist, and all
manuscript intended for publication in that number should be in
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that E. M. Spaulding, H. G. Richardson,
W. R. Hoag, E. W. Spottswold, Chas. A. Savage, Douglas
A. Fiske, Burt L. Sacre, Wm. Webb Harmon, Ernest A. Nickerson,
Theod. D. Hall, Wm. B. Bebb, Rennie B. Fanning, Walter
S. Davis, Wallace H. Davis, A. J. Blether, Jr., Edwin J.
Krafft, Elon O. Huntington, George T. King, Arthur J. Farnsworth,
Ripley B. Brower, Everett B. Kirk, and Max P. Vander
Horck, all of the Minnesota Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta,
whose resignations were presented to the Fraternity, were by
unanimous vote of the National Convention expelled from Phi
Delta Theta, for actions dishonorable as men, and disloyal and
treasonable to the Fraternity.
By Order of
BLOOMINGTON, III., Oct. i8, 1889.
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CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE.
ALPHA PROVINCE.
MAINE ALPHA, COLBY UNIVERSITY.
The past year has been a prosperous one for Maine Alpha, and
the Phis of '89 graduated with honor. Brother Farnham had
the prophecy. Brother Burleigh the address to undergraduates,
and Brother Burbank the parting address. At the close of classday
exercises our chapter held a reunion at our hall; quite a
number of the alumni were present, and all passed a pleasant
evening.
We lose four from our number in the class of '89, but feel that
wherever they are they will be loyal to the "white and blue."
The new year has opened under very favorable auspices for us.
We have had good success in obtaining new men for our chapter,
and Wednesday evening, October 9th, we held our annual initiation,
securing six men as additions from the class of '93. We
doubt not but that they will in all ways honor the fraternity
whose badge they now wear.
We were extremely sorry to learn of the death of Brother
Rufus J. Moulton, '84, last July. He was one of our charter
members.
Brother Walter Carey, '90, is attending the National Convention
at Bloomington.
Roberts, '90, and Morse, '91, are teaching at present, but will
soon rejoin us.
Our chapter never before promised such success as now.
The following are the names of our initiates:—
William Earnest Lombard, '93, Turner, Maine; Robert Noyes
Willett. '93, Norway, Maine;' Ivan Cecil Hight, '93, Harmony,
Maine; Leon Otis Glover, '93, Canton, Maine; Joseph Fred.
Shepherd, '93, Rockport, Maine; David Jacque Gallert, Waterville,
Maine.
Fraternally,
A. G. HURD.
Waterville, Oct. 12, 1889.
NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHA, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
N. H. Alpha is having a prosperous and successful year.
Through the earnest, noble and ceaseless efforts of its members,
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Our initiation banquet took place October 25th, at White River
Junction, Vt., on which occasion we added twelve good and
loyal men to our numbers. All the initiates were from the
Freshman class, and included some of the most desirable men in
'93; men who were eagerly sought after by the other societies.
Brother Stavers acted as toast-master.
The following is a list of our initiates:—
A. O. Casewell, Orange, Mass.; C. B. Gordon, Amherst, N.
H.; G. E. Greely,Marlboro, Mass.; E. Griffeth, Providence, R.
I.; B. F. Gustin, Groton, Mass.; H. D. F. Hilliard, Lancaster,
N. H.; J. G. Kellar, Peoria, III.; C. R. McKenzie, E. Constable,
N. Y.; F. A. Morrill, Amesbury, Mass.; W. A. Redenbaugh,
Peoria, III; A. C. Sails, Burke, N. Y.; W. W. Smith,
Cabot, Vt.—all of the class of '93.
Brother G. W. Earle created much enthusiasm by his glowing
account of the doings of the National Convention at Bloomington.
Brother Kibbey, '91, represents New Hampshire Alpha upon
the Aegis, our college annual. G. B. Stavers, '90, is manager of
the College Glee Club. A. E. Beebe, '90, is a member of the
editorial board on the Dattmouth.
At the graduation of '89, six men were added to our chapter
alumni. Brother Morgan was on the commencement stage, and
also received final honors in mathematics. Grover, '90, received
honorable mention in mathematics. Brother Sparhawk, '89, is
now a member of the Thayer School of civil engineering.
The chapter of the local society Sigma Delta Pi, which has
existed here, drawing membership from the students of the scientific
department, was at the last convention of Beta Theta Pi,
made a chartered chapter of that fraternity, and exists as such now
A. E. BEEBE.
Hanover, Oct. i8th, 1889.
MASSACHUSETTS ALPHA, WILLIAMS COLLEGE.
Massachusetts Alpha received her usual share of honors at last
Commencement. Those from the Senior class were as follows:
Terry, valedictorian; Dewey, prize for excellence of delivery,
first prize in Latin and Greek; Graves, prize essay, and the prize
for excellence in its delivery, prize for prizes and the Library
Oration on Class Day. Brother Blackburn was Class Orator, and
Brother Travell received a Commencement appointment.
On the night of June 14th, the society tendered our graduating
members a farewell banquet.
Sixteen men have returned to college, and last Friday evening
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prove worthy Phis. After the ceremonies we held an enjoyable
banquet at Stamford, Vt.
Our initiates are as follows: Edward J. Collier, Kinderhook,
N. Y.; Nathan Russell Harrington, Cleveland, Ohio; Frederick.
Edwards Searle, Westfield, Mass.; Arthur Oliver, New York
City—all of the class of '93.
Our house has lately been refurnished, and we should be
pleased to see any of the fraternity passing through Williamstown.
Your brother in the bond,
R. L. TARBOX.
Williamstown, Mass., Oct. 9, '89.
RHODE ISLAND ALPHA, BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Rhode Island Alpha begins the year with very fair prospects.
We have a good standing among the other fraternities here, and
are at peace with all. Our chapter has suffered considerably from
the graduation of so many in '89, but we are building up slowly
and surely. We have already initiated four men in '93, and
have others pledged.
Last commencement and class day, we had a good proportionate
share of the honors.
Brother Hartsock, '89, sailed the last of September for the
Congo District, to engage in mission work there. His presence
in our meetings is much missed; he was loved and respected by
all. He was the champion of our late missionary movement,
and has now gone to put his enthusiasm and love into actual service
in a distant land.
Our college is entering upon a new era. The Seniors last
spring were quite disappointed when they learned of the resignation
of Dr. Robinson, but when they were informed that Dr.
Andrews had been appointed to fill the vacancy, all disappointment
and misgiving vanished before the thought of being once
more under the instruction of him whom they had loved so well
when he was here. Honorable as Brown's record has been in
the past, we are still looking for a more glorious career under
our new president.
.\. E. KINGSLEY.
Providence, Oct. 10, 1889.
NEW YORK .•VLPHA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
With the opening of another year, our chapter has started in
a most flattering and encouraging manner, and not since our
organization have we had so many good reasons for congratulation.
Our location this year is conveniently near the college
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known as Cascadella Cottage. The site is most beautiful, and
the building is in every way most suitably adapted to a college
fraternity.
Since our last letter, we take pleasure in announcing that we
have initiated in our wonted impressive manner, with " William"
in a healthy state of exuberance, Brothers C. M. White, '91, June
I, '89, Buffalo, N. Y.; P. C. Harris, '93, September 28, '89, Galena,
111.; H. G. White, '93, September —, '89, Buffalo, N. Y.;
W. D. Rose, '93, September —, '89, Hornelsville, N. Y ,—all
men of worth and influence in their respective classes. We have
.also,affiliated C. F. Frenkel, of Texas Beta; N. H. Smith, of
Pennsylvania Alpha, and W. L. Esterly, of Ohio Delta.
The chapter bids fair to have a most successful year, and,
without doubt, before you shall hear from us again we will have
—spiked—a few more good men.
With kind regards to all loyal Phis, F. A. ABBOTT.
Ithaca, N. Y., Oct, 10, 1889.
NEW YORK BETA, UNION UNIVERSITY.
Opce more back to " Old Union! " Union! Not the tottering,
decrepit '' Old Union " of a few years ago, but an institution
enthused with new life, new vigor, with prosperity in its
broadest meaning undeniably assured. And hand in hand with
"Old Union" walks the young New York Beta chapter of Phi
Delta Theta. Existing here only six years, we are now the equal
(and the recognized equal), both in quality and quantity, of any
of the other societies here at Union.
Beginning the year with nine active members, and with the
pledges of several more men from the largest class that has entered
Union in a number of years; with a chapter hall that is,
both for literary and social advantages, unexcelled, we have in
the future a prospect that can not be but brilliant. Out of the
nine active members that we now have, two are on the foot-ball
eleven, two on the base-ball nine; from '90, two of our men
were elected into the "Sigma Xi Society," and three of them
hold respectively the offices of president, addresser, and poet.
Out of '91 we have the business editor of the " Garnet." From
'92, the leader of the class is a Phi, and a pledged Phi nas been
elected historian of '93. To the Phis in the class of '89, Brothers
Blessing, Conover, and Nolan were awarded the most valued
of the commencement prizes.
And it is thus with a past so praiseworthy, a present so satisfactory,
and a future so promising, that we begin what is, to the
majority of us, our last college year.
EDW. F. PICKFORD.
Schenectady, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1889.

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NEW YORK EPSILON, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
We began the college year in our new and beautiful rooms,
with an attendance of seventeen at the first meeting.
Brother Hoick, '91, has gone to Gettysburg to finish h
course, and Bro. Carfrey enters Yale.
We have had a very pleasant season with our rushing, so far.
The first week we were entertained at the home of Bro. Sanford,
'92, where we became acquainted with a number of very fine
freshmen, and when I write that on the evening of October 4th
we initiated seven of these men into our mystic brotherhood, you
will see the fruits of our labor. Our initiates are, W. J. Hodge,
F. R. Hodge, Antwerp, N. Y. M. L. Willis, Bath, N. Y.; H.
R. Jaquay, Chaumont, N. Y. ; T. W. Taylor, Muncy Valley,
Pa. ; George Kingsbury, Deposit, N. Y. ; G. D. Hammond,
Syracuse.
Bro. Turner of Amherst, '91, affiliated with our chapter.
Although our goat was in new pasture, this fact only increased
his activity, thus producing the most impressive and lasting initiation
that N. Y, Epsilon has yet had. After the exercises we
sat down to a sumptuous lunch, interspersed with a few toasts,
Bro. Lowry, '92, acting as toast-master.
Brother V. E. Kilpatrick, '91, is to represent N. Y. Epsilon
at our National Convention.
Our chapter was never in a more flourishing condition than
just at the present time. Represented in every college enterprise,
backed by zealous alumni, and with two men in facilitate.
New York Epsilon continues to prosper.
C. H. WHEELER.
609 Crouse Ave., Syracuse, Oct. 8th, 1889.
PENNSYLVANIA BETA, PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE.
Pennsylvania College opened September 19th, later than ever
before. Nevertheless, the buildings are not yet ready for use.
On the return, we found things other than agreeable, but students,
new and old, appreciated the situation and procured quarters
throughout the town. Consequently it has been hard to find
the new men, and so the rushing season must be postponed.
Penna Beta lost five loyal members—Brother Seibett, '89 ;
Bro. Mann, '90; Bros. Benholtz, Ymgling and Snyder, of '92.
This is the second time Bro. Snyder has been compelled to
break his course on account of ill health.
We affiliated Bro. Hoick, '91, from New York Epsilon, making
our present number, nine. In the Bond,
R. B. WOLF.
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PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA, WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE.
Pennsylvania Gamma enters upon another year in excellent
condition. Without boasting, we have reason to be proud of
our record at the close of last year, for we had a better showing
than any other fraternity has had here for many years.
We graduated five men, all of Avhom were awarded places at
commencement, and four of them received honorary orations.
We took three first prizes, Brother Linhart taking the one hundred
dollar prize in Physics and Chemistry, Brother Clark the
classical prize of the same amount, and Brother Dille the fifty
dollar prize in Literature.
On Class-Day Bro. Haymaker was Class Poet, and had an excellent
performance.
On the evening of June nth a banquet was given at the Hotel
Main to our alumni and lady friends. Toasts were responded to
by some of the members and alumni, and the affair was an enjoyable
one in every respect.
Of our members who graduated in '89, Brothers Haymaker
and Linhart are studying law in Pitt.sburgh; Bro. Edmundson is
at the Theological Seminary at Allegheny; Brother Dille is teaching,
and Brother Donehoo will probably study law.
Brothers Culbertson, '90, and Hill, '91, will not return.
Brother Hays, '90, who has been well during the summer, has
not yet returned, but we expect him back before long.
Pa. Gamma commenced this year with nine active members,
and has taken in two more, Brothers, B. G. Hughes of '91, and
J. A. Mathews of '93.
The number of fraternity men in college at present is very
small, there being but 52, of which we have the largest number,
II. This decrease is due almost entirely to the lack of suitable
material, and the outlook for the coming year is worse than ever.
But the chapters represented here are, as a rule, very independent,
and will not take in undesirable men for the sake of numbers,
although there are some very striking exceptions to the
rule. We are glad, however, to say that Phi Delta Theta is not
an exception, and we would rather see this chapter become extinct
than take in inferior men.
Washington, Oct. 11, 1889.
PRESTON C.
PENNSYLVANIA DELTA, ALLEGHENY COLLEGE.
FARRAR.
Pennsylvania Delta has nothing but a list of successes and advances
to record as having been her history since she was last
heard from in the SCROLL.
To begin with, at the beginning of last Spring term she entered
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Meadville Savings Bank Building. It is furnished with elegant
tapestry curtains on windows and doors, brussels carpets, easy
chairs, library, and last but not least, a piano. We are justly
proud of our new home, yet we are more proud that it is
paid for, and payments are soon to be made on our piano. All
honor to our loyal alumni who so generously came to our support.
We extend a hearty and standing invitation to all Phis to visit
us and will guarantee them a royal welcome.
May 30th, was our tenth anniversary, yet we postponed its
celebration till Commencement week, so that more of our alumni
could attend. And commencement week of '89 was one which
not a member of Pennsylvania Delta will ever forget.
In the inter-society contest Bro. Couse, as essayist and Bro.
Elliott as debater, represented us on Philo's team. Philo was victorious,
Bro. Elliott winning the debate. Bro. Elliott was also
the valedictorian of the senior class.
On commencement day the class was represented by ten of the
class, chosen by'the faculty. Among the ten were Bro. Couse
and Elliott.
Tuesday we held our anniversary exercises. They were as
follows : Oration by Bro. C. W. Miner '81, of Cattaraugus, N. Y.
History by Bro. T. C. Blaisdel '88, of White Plains, N. Y.
Poem by Bro. W. P. Murray '86, Sugar Grove, Pa. Prophecy
by Bro. C. L. Smith '87, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Wednesday night we held our banquet at the Gable House,
and then returned to our rooms, where, with Bro. W. W. Case
as toast-master, we held our toasts and songs, and gave expression
of our filial affection for our beloved fraternity, where we
" Round Phi Delta's altar.
Pledged again fraternal love.
Ne'er in faith to falter."
This Fall fourteen brothers returned ready to work with all our
might for Pennnsylvania Delta, and we are pleased as the result
of our labors to introduce to the Phi world, Bros. Will. H. Stenger
'90, of Greenville, Pa., and Harry Cotton'93, of Meadville, Pa.,
and of pledged members, Arthur Staples and James Campbell,
both of Kane, Pa., and Frank Kenedy, of Tarentum, Pa.
The other fraternities. Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi and
Delta Tau Delta, have formed a combine to try and ''run things,"
exemplifying the fable of the old man and the bundle of sticks.
But for all their united strength, we continue to prosper more
than ever. Their first exhibition of '' soutgrapes " was when they
put a set of resolutions in the morning paper, denouncing our
pledging "preps" and declaring their poHcy directly against it,
although but two years ago Phi Kappa Psi was loudly proclaiming
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tiatmg '•'•preps ", but she had to lower her high standard to secure
men. But this move has militated directly against them in the
eyes of the college.
In election of Philo contest team we secured debater in Bro.
Elliott and essayist in Bro. Bullock.
In the senior class the above mentioned combine "sprung" an
election on us before even a seating had taken place. We all
left the chapel and fourteen men carried on what they are pleased
to call the senior election. We bided our time and when the
President appointed a day for class elections, a majority of the
class (19 to 17) met and held what we consider the only legal
election, and it will probably be so declared by the next faculty
meeting. We secured Salutatorian, Bro. Stenger; Essayist, Bro.
Elliott; Orator, Bro. Bullock; Valedictorian, Bro. Stubbs.
We will defer other news to the next issue of the SCROLL, but
wouuld say in closing that never before has Pennsylvania Delta
been in better condition; that our meetings are enthusiastic and
well attended; and that in trying to live up to our bond, each
one seems to be possessed of that true brotherly feeling for each
other, and perfect unity and happiness reign supreme in Pennsylvania
Delta.
Yours in the Bond of Phi Delta Theta,
Meadville, Nov. 7th, 1889.
F. GURNEY STUBBS.
PENNSYLVANIA ZETA, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Although it has been over a year since any communication
from Pennsylvania Zeta has appeared in the SCROLL, the chapter
has not been dead, but sleeping. Last May, through the efforts
of Bro M. Radcliffe of Pennsylvania Beta Alumni, new life was
enthused into the chapter by the initiation of three new men,
Bros. B. B. Lathbury, '90; J. C. Ziegler, '91, and your reporter;
the work of rebuilding then began. We unfortunately lost Bros.
Cleveland, Whaley and McCance by graduation; the two former
became M. D.'s, and Bro. Cleveland has since been elected
resident physician of the Germantown Hospital. Bro. McCance
received the degree of A. B. and in addition took first prize for
English Prose.
On our return this fall we had eight men, and since have
initiated Brothers G. F. Levan, '91; E. A. Shumway, '91; Philip
Heraty, '93; F. P. Croft, '93; E. S. Gault, '92, and H W. Latta,
'90; besides these, Bro. J. B. Haden of Tennessee Beta has affiliated
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We still have a few more men whom we expect to initiate
shortly, and then we shall be in fine condition to take our place
in the Greek world at Pennsylvania.
We have experienced much difficulty in obtaining quarters,
but by our next report we hope to announce our domicile, after
which we will be pleased to receive any of the Phi's who may
visit our city.
J. MORTIMER WEST, Jr.
1524 Swain St., Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1889.
PENNSYLVANIA ETA, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.
Now, that several weeks of the term have passed, we find
ourselves finely established in the duties of college life.
From a fraternity stand point, our prospects for the coming
year are of the brightest. Our Freshmen now number three—
Bro. F. C. MatheVvson having been initiated since our last letter.
Two of our charter members, Bros. Milton H. Fehnel and Otto
C. Burkhardt, visited us on the night of his initiation, and they
added materially to the jollity of the occasion. With the exception
of this initiation, nothing of note in fraternity affairs has
occurred within the past month.
The one absorbing topic here at Lehigh, is the probable success
of the Foot-Ball team. Only two games have been played
so far; both with Princeton, and both defeats. Nevertheless,
the comparatively low scores show that they were not one sided
by any means, and this fact has tended still further td increase
the excitement. Lehigh is situated in a manner very unfavorable
for successful coping with such teams as Princeton. She
receives absolutely no support or encouragement from the faculty,
and no favors in the way of "cuts" are allowed the men in
the team. The absence of dormitories makes it hard for the
men to do faithful and regular training, and nothing save an
exceptionally strong college spirit enable us to put such a team
in the field. When these disadvantages are taken into consideration,
I think we are justified in taking a little pride in our team.
We are represented on it by Bro. Coates, who has also been
elected president of the Athletic Association. This office is considered
to be about as important and honorable a one as exists
at Lehigh, and we feel somewhat gratified that it should be vested
in a Phi.
At a meeting of the Sophomore class, held some time since,
Bro. Du Bois was re-elected Historian. Bro. Beazell has been
chosen to represent our chapter at the National Convention.
ALBAN EAVEXSON.
158 Market St., Bethlehem, October 12, 1889.
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BETA
PROVINCE.
VIRGINIA ALPHA, ROANOKE COLLEGE.
College has opened, and Phi Delta Theta is at work. Of the
number here last year, seven have returned. But besides these.
Brothers Edmundson, Sims, and Hancher (class of '89), spent a
few days with us in the interests of the chapter. So far, we have
initiated four men: Brothers H. C. Flaspoller, R. M. Calfee,
H. E. Lucas, class '93, and J. L. Draper, class '92. It can be
truly said that we have ten good, jolly Phis. Our numbers were
larger for the last two years, but at no time so enthusiastic as now.
We are sorry to note that the Sigma Chi has but one man this
year. Alpha Tau Omega opened with four men, and have initiated
one. Phi Gamma Delta is stronger now than it has been
for some time. They opened with seven men, and have taken
in eight. The best feeling exists between the fraternities. We
are not several rivals in the worst sense of the term. The situation
reminds me of several battalions under one commander, the
purpose of which is to down a common foe—Anti-Frats. It was
made known through the SCROLL, last year, that we were the
combatants of an organization known as the Anti-Fraternity
League. This organization, organized for the purpose of disorganizing
everything else, has all the outward manifestations of a
fraternity, but things are not always what they seem. They have
worked very hard from the beginning to squeeze us out, but so
far have not injured us in the least, because they have taken in
no one who had been solicited by any'fraternity, nor even any
one who was likely to be sought. To a great many students their
action are disgusting and their methods unpopular. To one of
our men they had offered to pay all expenses incurred by joining
the literary society, with the provision that he join their league.
Their desperation leads them to acts that scrupulous people would
not commit. We hope that Phi Delta Theta has not many such
foes, and that the greatest success will attend every chapter.
Roanoke, Oct. 10, 1880.
R. M. PENCE.
VIRGINIA GAMMA, RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE.
Virginia Gamma sends greetings to all her brethren in this, her
first letter of 1889-90, and wishes them the great success which
they so richly deserve, and which Phi Delta Theta is wont to
enjoy.
Our chapter has not been idle during the vacation, and her
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we were represented at commencement by the following brethren
: Bro. W. E. Thompson spoke for the Sutherlin Medal for
Oratory, and was one of the finest orators of the Franklin Society.
In the Washington Society, we were represented by Bro.
R. W. Platross as first Vice-President, and by Bro. J. S. Zimmerman
as Marshall. The Pace Essay Medal, considered by
many as the greatest honor in college, was secured by Brother
Jos. H. Riddick.
We opened this session with seven true and loyal Phis, and
since then we have initiated into the mysteries of Phi Delta
Theta, Bro. J. Harvey Creighton of Alexandria, Va. Brother
Creighton is a man in every respect worthy of the Blue and
White, and we consider ourselves fortunate in securing so valuable
a man. But we are not satisfied. We have approached
other Barbs., who, if they become Greeks, will wear our badge.
The numerical strength of the Greek Letter Societies of Randolph-Macon
is as follows: BBU, lo, 2 initiates; 'PAd, 8, i initiate;
l\.\, 4, 2 initiates; 2'V, 4, no initiates; ibKl, 2, no initiates;
KX, 2, no initiates.
We are represented in the faculty this session by Bros. Vaden
and Riddick, as sub-professors.
Randolph-Macon College has on her rolls about 165 students,
who have come determined to make men of themselves. There
is now no more of that disagreeable amusement, calathumping,
and men who wish to study are allowed to do so. There are in
process of erection two new buildings, the Science Hall and
Prof. Kerns' house. These, together .with our new gymnasium
and President Smith's elegant home, show that Randolph-Macon
in this, as in other things, is making rapid advancement.
In Liberty, Va., is being erected at a cost of $40,000, a building
to be known as the R. M. Academy. In will be one of the
finest schools in the South.
Now, in conclusion, let me thank the SCROLL for its editorial
in the October number. It expresses the sentiment of every
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latter was one of our most active and 'beloved members, a most
generous and lovable character. He was a favorite, not only in
the fraternity, but in the college and the community at large.
At the time of his death he held the office of treasurer, to which
position of honor and trust he had been elected for the third time,
on account of his energy and faithfulness. His death occurred
on the first day of July, by drowning. He had gone out with
four of his friends, three of whom were Phis, to enjoy a swim in
a stream near town. It was very much swollen by the recent
rains, and he was overpowered by the angry current. His friends
did all in their power to save him, one of whom, at the imminent
peril of his own life, seized him and was bringing him safely to
the shore, when they both sank and were torn apart by the violence
of the stream. His body was not recovered until the next
day, and was buried amid the universal grief of the community.
He was a noble fellow, and the fraternity will long mourn his
loss.
By the non-arrival of two of our members, Brothers Mills and
Bowmer, the fraternity was left with seven members to begin the
new collegiate year; but we have had the valuable addition of
Brothers Curry, Wiseman, and McGinnis, who promise to make
most excellent members.
Brother Winn returned home a few days ago, and we regret to
learn that he is ill with typhoid fever.
The college has opened with an unusually large attendance,
there being about two hundred in all departments. Our venerable
president. Dr. Beatty, .having resigned his office (though he
retains his professorship), the Rev. William Young, D. D., son
of a former president, has been elected to the presidency, and
will be inaugurated on the 9th of October, at which time we expect
a great gathering of alumni. A new professor has been
added to the corps of instructors, and the prospects of the college
are excellent.
Our chapter is rather small, but we expect to have an increase
in our membership before the end of the session. Socially, our
boys are in the lead, and in scholarship they take no mean stand.
We wish success to the SCROLL, to the Fraternity, and to the
alumni.
GEO. H. GREEN.
Danville, Oct. i, 1889.
KENTUCKY
DELTA, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
Since our last letter to the SCROLL, many changes have taken
place in all the phases of Central University, as well as in immediate
fraternity matters. Everything in connection with the college
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endowment has been increased $100,000. A costly building, a
model of architectural beauty, and convenience, designed for the
Preparatory department and a gymnasium, has been built. One
more Professor has been added to the faculty of the college proper,
Prof. C. G. Crooks, a Phi Delta Theta, who formerly taught
partly in preparatory. ,
Last year was Phi Delta Theta's most prosperous year,
although few in numbers. We took, out of the twelve medals
given, five of them, the other seven being left for the other three
fraternities and the "barbs." Of these five medals, Bro. A. R.
Mitchell of Lake Charles, La., took the declaimer's medal; Bro.
Jesse Woodward of Paris, Ky., the highest average in college,
and Chemistry medals, and Bro. D. C. Lillie of Irvine, Ky., the
Junior Orator's and Physics medals. Although Bro. Lillie had
not then been initiated, he had long been our ardent friend and
we his, and we rejoiced at his success as brothers would have
done. He was initiated immediately on returning this fall. He
will represent Central University in the State InterCollegiate
Contest, to be held at Danville next April.
We have taken in two other men this fall, the very best in the
college, Bros. Marshall H. Guerrant of Nicholsonville, Ky., son
of Dr. E. O. Guerrant of Kentucky Alpha, '55, and Joe Mathews
of New Castle, Ky. We regard all three of the men taken
in this fall, not among the best fraternity material in college, but
the best.
Bro. A. B. Cook, who took a post-graduate here last year, is
taking a three years' course in civil engineering at Rennsselaer
Polytechnic Institiite, Troy, N. Y.
B'o. W. O. Shoemaker graduated last year, and is now in the
Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J.
Bro. Woodward is at Johns Hopkins, taking the course leading
to the degree of Ph. D. We regret very much not to have him
with us again, but rejoice at his good fortune in being at Johns
Hopkins.
Bro. J. W. Joffrion of Mansura, La., will represent us atthe
National Convention.
We rejoice to have Bro. J. R. Sanders, who taught school
last year, with us again.
R. E. ROBERTS.
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GAMMA PROVINCE.
GEORGIA BETA, EMORY COLLEGE.
Gedrgia Beta is, as usual, live and loyal.
Emory opened with an unprecedented increase in number of
students; '' spikers " have in consequence been active, but work
has been done in a kindly spirit and to the gratification, I think,
of nearly all concerned. Probably never before has such general
good-will prevailed among the fraternities. This is well; no
victory will now be gained through the agency of harmful accusations.
Our outlook for the ensuing year is indeed flattering, and we
mean to sustain—if possible transcend—our past good record.
We have already given renewed proof of our significance as a
rival by initiating into the "mysteries" six men of whom
we feel just pride : F. G. Branch, Fort Valley; J. W. Bale and
A. D. Kirbey, Rome; J. R. Dykes and F. B. Murph, Marshallville,
and P. B. Merry, Berzelia.
We proudly welcome Brother Howard Winn, originally of
Georgia Gamma, who has lately been affiliated with us.
These are every one men of the Phi stamp, and we believe
they will do us honor.
We lost only three men by graduation last year; the old boys,
with few exceptions, have returned, and they, together with our
" new " ones, make us nearly thirty strong. We are the greatest
in number and have no superior in any respect.
Bro. J. W. Duncan (class '90) of Tahlequah, I. T, will be
unable to pursue his studies on account of his eyes. We sympathize
with him most heartily, and are conscious of the loss we
sustain by his absence.
We send love-greetings to our sister chapters. May this be a
prosperous year :o the Phi world at large.
W. P. FLEMING.
Oxford, October 14th, 1889.
^TENNESSEE ALPHA, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Much is always expected of the Phis of Vanderbilt, and judging
from present prospects Tennessee Alpha is not apt to di^ppoint
her friends this year. There are fifteen old members back,
while there comes to us from Texas Gamma, Brother Mood, an
A. M., '89, of Southwestern University.
Most of the other fraternities are fast filling up their thinned
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pursuing our usual course of waiting for the new men to show
what is in them before spiking.
Of the one hundred dollar scholarships, in the Junior Class,
Theological Dept, Bros. Winfield and Mood hold two. while
among the instructors and fellows the Phis have more than twice as
many as any other fraternity. We are certain of obtaining
founder's medal in law this year, having three brothers there who
have graduated with distinction in the literary department.
The Vanderbilt Obsetver never had brighter prospects than now,
with Brother Stewart Brooks, B. S. '88, as business manager,
and Brother McConnell as one of the assistant editors.
Brother W. A. Webb, who, though an undergraduale, was
given an assistant's place in Greek, is unable to return this session
on account of sickness; Waller Deering, likewise, who was
to be here at the beginning of the session to assume his duties as
Instructor in Modern Languages, has been detained in (Germany,
being prevented on account of ill health from standing his
examination for his doctor's degree.
Brother Stewart Brooks was elected last meeting as delegate to
the National Convention
Fraternity spirit, which has been for a long time at such low
ebb here, is somewhat higher now because of the unmistakable
indications that the ghostly goat of the much rumered new fraternity
is about to materialize, and also from the fact that the A
T il's have just established a chapter here, with five members.
The greatest good-will, however, exists among all the fraternities.
The Garland Lyceum, an anti-fraternity debating society,
which existed with varying success for the past two years, did
not have a sufficient number of members returned to constitute a
quorum, and has gone by the board.
.V gloom has been cast over the whole University b)' the death
of Prof. Cassimir Zdanowicz, who has so ably filled the chair of
modern languages for the past few years, and that of the beautiful
and charming w ite of Dean Clillett.
FLETCHER S. BROCKMAN.
Nashville, October 9, 18S9.
TENNESSEE BETA,
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH.
Tennessee Beta has for a long lime been negligent about her
letters in the SCROLL, but hopes not be so remiss again.
This vear, as a whole, has been one of quiet, slow, but sure
and certain success. We have been more successful in initiating
men who expect to stay and wt)rk for a degree; when, as before,
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As the result of our work so far this year, we have six men to
introduce to Phidom: Brothers Wm. B. Aiken of Knoxville,
Tenn.; Abner E. Green, Natchez, Miss.; J. W. Perry, Summerville,
S. C; David B. Stanton, Natchez, Miss.; W. S. Slack,
Wheelock, La.; E. Wilson, Media, Pa. These men all stand
well in their classes, and give promise of a great future before
them.
At the -August commencement Bro. Howard took a diploma in
Political Economy, and Bro. Slack one in Botany, and also in
Metaphysics. ,
The University of the South is not like most Universities in
having a regular four year's course, but instead has an elective
course, and any one may take any course they wish. The students
are Grammar School boys. Juniors and Gown men. The G. S.
boys are, by mutual consent of all the fraternities on the mountain,
debarred from joining a fraternity, and it is only after they
become Juniors that they can,—so they all generally look forward
with anticipation to the day on which they are made eligible
for fraternity purposes.
The Gown's men are generally composed of the more advanced
students, and have vastly more privileges than the others.
On the 23d of August, Tennessee Beta threw open her doors
to the other Greeks and outsiders in her annual reception. Full
one hundred and twenty persons were present; three from each
fraternity being invited. It was a great success,, and all present
spoke in the highest terms of it, and only regretted that Phi receptions
did not come oftener.
We regret the loss of three of our members—Bro. Anton B.
Wright, who has left us and entered the University of Georgia;
Bro. Marshall B. Jones, who has left us to enter business in
Montgomery, Ala., also Bro. .Ashbel L. Cotton, who is soon to
enter business in Waco, Texas.
Tennessee Beta can not be said to be a chapter full of men
from only a few Slates, but, like the grand old Phi Delta Theta,
is national in her scope, her twelve men representing nine different
States.
We were glad to see among us this summer Sooney, Tenn. Alpha,
and Chas. Pierson Cunningham, Tenn. Beta. We are always
glad to see any Phis, and invite them to call and see us at
•our University.
D. B. STANTON.
Sewanee, October 7, 1889.
ALABAMA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.
.\t the beginning of the present collegiate year, there were
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their rivals for supremacy among the '' rats." After a strife of
two or more weeks we were rewarded by annexing to our chapter
eleven of the most prominent men in college.
It is with pleasure that we now introduce these men to the Phi
world. They are: '91-Reymond Stone, Mobile; J.W.Wright,
Livingston; '92-C. A. Stillman, Jr., Tuscaloosa; J. C. Forney,
Jacksonville; A. Y. Willett; '93-Hardee Johnson, W. M. Jordan,
Hugh Morrow, W. M. Walker and W. R. Rockett, Birmingham;
B. S. Searcy, Tuscaloosa.
We are pieced to have with us in the law class, Bros. R. H.
Gorgas, '85; W. Y. Tunstal, '88; Crook and McAdory, '89.
At a recent meeting of our chapter, Bro. McAdory was elected
to represent us at the convention in Bloomington on the 14thi8th
of this month.
J. T. SEARCY, Jr.
Tuscaloosa, October 12, 1889.
ALABAMA BETA, ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
We failed in our last report, to mention some items of interest
pertaining to the close of last session, which we give here.
Out of fifteen of our boys eligible to speakers' places, nine
were chosen.
Twelve out of nineteen received honor certificates.
Captain T. M; Watlington was awarded a thirty-five dollar
sword for the best drilled company in the cadet corps.
The Phis, as usual, came out ahead in the athletic sports, securing
several prizes.
The banquet, in the estimation of all who attended it, was the
best ever given in the history of the Chapter.
With the close of the session of 1889-90, we expect to record
a page in our history of which Phi Delta' Theta will be justly
proud, and if possible brighter than the last. In order to do
this each member must put forth new energy and zeal, and make
one great object of his college career tend to the upbuilding of
our noble brotherhood
The following have been initiated since our last report: Clifford
Foutair Clopton, '93 ; Nimrod Lunsford Long, '93 ; William
Caleb Dean, '92 ; Charles David Kline, '93; John .-^llen Jones,
'91 ; .^llie Walter Williams, '92; Raleigh Williams Greene, '93.
We do not hesitate to say that this list promises a glorious
future to our Chapter.
J. H. WARING, JR.
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ALABAMA GAMMA, SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
It is with great pleasure that I, at the request of the members
of this Chapter, assume the duties of reporter. Never in the history
of our Chapter have we begun the work of a new scholastic
year under more auspicuous circumstances than the present. At
the beginning of the session, twelve loyal Phis were at their post
ready to uphold the banner of the white and blue.
We can certainly congratulate ourselves upon our choice of
new men. ,
We waited until college work was under good headway before
making any initiations.
Out of over one hundred new students, we have chosen six^
delivered them from the state of barbarism and bade them behold
the light of Grecian culture.
We feel that in each instance we have made a wise choice, and
that they will wear the sword and shield with pleasure to themselves
and honor to Phi Delta Theta.
I now take pleasure in introducing to the fraternity at large,
the following worthy brothers: C. F. Striplin, C. J. Kendrick,
J. L. Cousin, T. W. Dende, J. L. Jones and J. Holloway.
We have been successful in procuring every man we have
spiked. Up to the present time the following are the initiations
made by the different fraternities: A d, 6; A T il, i; I A E,
2; K A, none.
In the society elections, which took place on last Saturday
night, we received our full share of honors, having a representative
in the approaching challenge debate, also one on the editorial
staff" of the Southern University Monthly.
The omens are favorable for a year of grand success and prosperity
for our Chapter.
We are making preparations for the approaching National Convention,
at which we will be represented by our worthy brother,.
E. H. Hawkins.
We sincerely hope that the session will be one of unbounded
pleasure to the members present and of profit to the fraternity at
large. Alabama Gamma sends greetings to her sister chapters.
The doors of our halls and the hearts of our boys are always open
to all who wear the spotless white and blue.
H. H. BvARS.
Greensboro, October i, 1889.
GEORGIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
The following is a list of honors taken by the boys of our
Chapter for the term ending June last: Both medals in prize
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possible four medals given in the University. Also three out of
six champion debaters places, and two out of six spring debaters
places.
Bro. Sheppard would have been elected anniversarian without
opposition had he not been detained at home providentially.
At present, no more brilliant prospects could be opened to
our Chapter. We have initiated seven fine men and affiliated
one. We have been more than successful in contests with all
other fraternities in college, and we hope and firmly believe that
our high expectations for future years will be fulfilled.
Athens, Nov. 12th, 1889.
DONALD ERASER.
GEORGIA GAMMA, MERCER UNIVERSITY.
Georgia Gamma comes up smiling this year with a splendid
report to make, both for herself and for her college. Mercer
University is on a boom such as she has not known for many
years, and all the indications point to steady progress upward in
the future. VVe have a new President, and with him many new
boys, of whom we have selected with the greatest care such as
we thought would make good and loyal Phis. Ot the small
number that we invited, the following have been initiated into
the mysteries of Phi Delta Theta: R. W. Massey, 1892, Marshallville,
Ga.; J. L. Brown, Fort Valley, Ga.; Travis Huff,
R. W. Johnston and E. S. Davis, Macon, Ga.; J. J. Willis,
Walden, Ga., all of '93. Brother Rogers, of'92, affiliated from
Georgia Beta. All excellent men, socially, mentally and
morally.
The Phi's of Georgia Gamma have always been in the front
rank when any medals were to be given, and last year they kept
up their record. With five fraternities represented here, we took
threeJoittths of the entire number of medals offered in the colleges.
This year we are as sure of the first honor as we can be
of anything in the future, and our chances are good to repeat
last year's story of the medals. In the literary societies, also,
our men stand with the best.
In Brother Long, who graduated last year, we have suffered a
loss that we can ill afford. He was ever foremost in fraternity
work, and his energy and enthusiasm were inspiring to the most
laggard, of whom, however, I am glad to state we have very
few. Brother Crosland, also, whose intellectual qualities would
make him an ornament to any college, has left us to attend the
Llniversity of Virginia.
Affairs are quiet in fraternity circles here, and there is a general
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from the usual excitement of fall elections in the societies, we
.are devoting our attention to internal improvements, of which
you may hear at another time.
•B. W. COLLIER.
Macon, Nov. loth, 1889.
DELTA
PROVINCE.
MISSISSIPPI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
On the 26th of September past, the University entered upon
its 38th session, which promises to be an eminently successful
one. For the last two years the University has been in a state
of rapid improvement; the faculfy has been reorganized, and the
building repaired and altered, all of which unitd to place the college
on a more solid foundation than ever before. Prof. Mays,
who has been delivering lectures in Mississippi this summer in
behalf of the University, is elected chancellor. So far 238 students
have registered, with new ones still arriving, and the attendance
will, without doubt, exceed that for years past. There
are seven other fraternities here, and we are glad to say are all
.ia a prosperous condition. Phi Delta Theta never exults in the
downfall of any of her opponents. The " anti-frat " element are
in a decided minority.
After a most enjoyable vacation, Mississippi Alpha has entered
upon a new collegiate year with the renewed determination to acknowledge
no fraternit)' her superior. Bros. Thompson, Pierce,
Marshall, Peacock, Lively, and N. J. Buck have returned from
last session's club, but we miss very much Bros. Smith, Mitchell,
and E. J. Buck in the Law Department, and Bro. Postell in the
Literary Department, whom we lost by graduation the past June.
Our gay and festive "William Goat" assisted on last Saturday
night to introduce into the Phi world Bros. M. M. and V. G.
Satterfield, two fine boys from Edwards, Miss. We hope to increase
our membership by the addition of several others at an
early period.
Bro. Lewis Southworth paid us a flying visit at the opening of
the session. He is regarded as one of the most promising young
men in Mississippi. We regret very much that our remoteness
from the place of the national convention will prevent us sending
more than one delegate.
With brotherly love and many good wishes for Phi Delta
Theta's success, we greet our sister chapters.
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TEXAS BETA, TEXAS UNIVERSITY.
In my capacity as reporter I take pleasure in writing this, my
first letter to the SOROLL.
The University of Texas, on the 25th day of September, threw
open its doors, ready to begin another siege of nine months, and
although many familiar faces were looked for in vain, still there
was left a sufficient number of loyal Phis to work for the "White
and Blue." A number of our best men graduated in June, and
others did not come back; consequently this year we started in
with fewer members than for several years past. But though
few, we are earnest, and our work is already beginning to tell.
At our last meeting we initiated Brothers E. F. Thomas, J. F.
Etter and Emmet Ellis, and are still on the look out for good
men. We had the pleasure of welcoming Bros. Kidd and Holt,
from the Texas Gamma, at Georgetown, who affiliated with us.
With these and the new men we have taken in, I see no reason
why Texas Beta should not stand as she ever has, at the top.
Of the graduates in June last, Bro. Lewright, who carried off
second honors in his class, is now practicing law, as is also Bro.
Ingraham. Bro. Frankel, Valedictorian of his class, is studying
law at Cornell University. Bro. Halley fills the chair of Physics
and Chemistry at the State Normal.
These were all earnest workers for the good of our chapter,
as well as our Fraternity, and in their respective walks of life
will be an honor to the colors for which they worked so untiringly.
Much to the regret of us all, our delegate to the convention
was unable to attend, and it was impossible for any one else to
do so.
S. B. MAXEY LONG.
Austin, Oct. 23, 1889.
TEXAS GAMMA, SOUTHWESTERN
UNIVERSITY.
In the distribution of honors last June, we had our share.
Besides having three of the four men on the champion debate
between the two literary societies, we had in Brothers Mood and
W. K. Clement, second honor man and Junior English medalist.
The distinction list showed us to have an average of four and
one-fifth, which is the best record ever made by any fraternity
at Southwestern University.
We were the only fraternity that had a final banquet. On the
night of the nth of June, although it was raining, sixteen Phis
with young ladies, through the medium of an omnibus, assembled'
at the residence of Mrs. Mood and spent a few hours most
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young ladies pronounced us the most harmonious party of young
men they ever met, and said they never enjoyed an evening
more. Mrs. Mood is a most genial hostess, and Texas Gamma
will never cease to remember with gratitude her kindness on
that evening.
The session of 1889-90 opens most auspiciously at Southwestern
University. The matriculation so far exceeds, by thirtythree,
that of any previous year. Dr. Calloway, a Phi from
Georgia Beta, has returned after three years' absence at Johns
Hopkins, where he took the degree of Ph. D., and has resumed
the chair of English. Georgia Beta should feel proud of Dr.
Calloway; for, while at Johns Hopkins, he not only won a scholarship
worth $200, but also earned a fellowship, which is the
highest honor of the University. His thesis on "The Absolute
Participle in Anglo-Saxon," written while at Johns Hopkins, will,
say those who are competent to judge, settle a long mooted
question.
The spiking season has not yet arrived. I'm glad to report
that all the fraternities are more careful this term than ever before.
They are waiting for the new men to develop before the
mystic veil be raised to admit the barbarian to Grecian light and
culture. However, we have initiated Jno. A. Caton, who was
here last year and proved himself worthy.
We are well honored at the beginning of' '89-90. Editor-inchief
and chief Business Manager of the University Magazine,
the two most important positions, are held by your reporter and
Bro. S. W. Dean. Bro. W. L. Dean is associate editor, and Bro.
Mather is president of the class of this year. The Alamo president's
chair is occupied by a Phi, while the minor offices are well
shared by our men.
Several of our old boys are not with us this year. Bro. Mood
was given a scholarship at Vanderbilt, where he has gone to take
a course in Theology. Bro. Sansom is in the " 5'w« " printing
office at this place, and will likely be with us after Christmas.
Pedagogy has captured Bro. Clement for this year, but we hope
to have him back during the next session.
The new boys present some good faces; and from present
prospects it will not be very long till our "Billie" will be making
liis rider groan.
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EPSILON PROVINCE.
OHIO ALPHA,
MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
On the 12th of last month the fall term at Old Miami began,
and the year's grind commenced under very favorable auspices.
Quite a large number of new students are in attendance this
year, showing how much success is crowning the efforts of those
who are laboring in the interests of Miami University. After
holding his position for one year. President Warfield has shown
how well fitted he is for the place, and he, with his able corps of
instructors, is doing all in their power for the good of this old
institution.
Ohio Alpha, although left with but few names on the roll, is in
no sense disheartened, and prospects point toward a chance for
the exercise of the festive goat in the near future. By graduation
last June, we lost four loyal Phis: Brothers Clough, Townsend,
Macready, and Rusk. Brother Clough is at present studying
medicine in Louisville, Ky. ; Brother Macready is a student
of the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati; Brother Rusk, who
was admitted to the bar during the summer, is in Colorado ; and
Brother Townsend is engaged with his father in the real estate
business in Pueblo, Colorado.
Brother Cruikshank, a special of last year, is teaching near
Bloomington, 111., and Brother Bonner, ex-'9i, has entered the
civil engineer's course of the Ohio State University. Brother J.
R. Spivey, an attendant member, has entered the School of
Pharmacy at Purdue, Lafayette, Ind.
At present there is but one other fraternity here, Udll, but it is
rumored that an effort is being made to re-establish a chapter of
AKE at Miami.
Yours in the Bond,
WALTER C. HARRIS.
Oxford, Oct. 5, 1889.
OHIO BETA, OHIO WESLEYAN
UNIVERSITY.
Some time has elapsed since Ohio Beta sent forth her last
greeting and announcement to the readers of the SCROLL. But,
at the roll-call of the new dispensation she proudly steps forth
and answers back with a cheering, "Here, and doing well." The
present year has opened most auspiciously for the Ohio Wesleyan
as well as for Phi Delta Theta. The University is filled to overflowing.
All departments are crowded to their utmost capacity,
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able to take care of those they already have. Dr. J. W. Bashford,
who this year assumed the duties of the presidency of the
institution, has proven himself to be a worthy and able man. He
has the respect and affections of all the students, and through
their mutual co-operation much is expected in the future.
Last commencement marked the close of a most successful
year in the history of Ohio Beta. During the spring term we
numbered twenty-one, every one of whom was an active and energetic
Phi. Our base ball nine was considered invincible, from
the fact that its repeated challenges to other fraternities were unanswered,
save one exception, when Delta Tau Delta crossed,
bats with us, only to meet with.defeat.
It was also during the spring term that we transferred our
quarters from our old hall to a new and elegant one prepared
especially for our use in one of the largest business blocks in the
city. On Wednesday evening of commencement week these
rooms were formally dedicated by an elegant banquet. Many
alumni were present and were heartily welcomed by the active
members. Stirring strains of music from an elegant orchestra,
aided much in softening and harmonizing everything, causing;
the brotherly grip to be a trifle stronger and the eye to gleam a
little brighter. Bro. J. E. Brown, whom Ohio Beta is proud to
honor as an alumnus, officiated as Magister Epularum. Toasts
were made by Prof. Whitlock, Rev. Leroy Belt of this city, and
Hon. David Gray of Columbus, who were with us, also by Bros.
W. E. O'Kane, T, H. McConica, D. DeMott Woodmansee, A.
B. Murphy, C. E. Schenck, and others. The occasion was one
that will long be remembered in the history of this chapter.
The graduating class of '89 took from our midst Brothers Turrell,
Thompson, Van Sickle and Hoskinson; and although we
miss them greatly, yet we rejoice that they are still upholding
the standard of the fraternity in their chosen professions.
Up to the present time this year we have made but one initiate,
Bro. Tredway, whom we heartily commend to the Brotherhood.
As far as honors are concerned. Phi Delta Theta surely has her
share. Bro. Callahan is literary editor of the College Transcript.
He was alsq elected to a position on the oratorical contest by his
society, but resigned. Bro. Ashley is president of the Euturpean
Musical Union, and also ofthe Senior Lecture Committee. Bro.
Young is the Zetagathean literary society's representative in the
coming oratorical contest. Bro. Gray is vice president of the athletic
association. Bro. Slevin is director of the college gymnasium,
and Bro. Schenck is vice president of the Young Men's Republican
Club. These honors are without doubt the plums of this
institution, and it is with no burst of biased enthusiasm that we
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represented in the Ohio Wesleyan University, is able to show a
more complete or praiseworthy list.
Bro. A. V. Evans was our delegate to the recent National Convention.
He was accompanied by Bros. Schenck and Gray.
They speak in glowing terms of the work and appearance of the
convention, and are wildly enthusiastic over the boundless possibilities
of Phi Delta Theta for the future.
H. C. ROBINSON.
Delaware, November 9, 1889.
OHIO GAMMA, OHIO UNIVERSITY.
Ohio Gamma opened another year with eight Greeks in her
ranks. Few in number, yet Phi Delta Theta has held her own
at the Ohio University, and taken more than her share of the
honors. Last commencement, at the contest between the Philomathean
and Athenian Societies, Bro, Woodworth represented
the Athenians as Essayist and Bro. E. G. Welch the Philos as
Orator. Bros. Woodworth and Price are respectively tutors of
Latin and Algebra in the college. Bro. Blake is Business Manager
and Bro. Gore, Exchange Editor of the College Current, the
official organ of the University. Bro. Johnson was elected to
the President's chair of the Philomathean Literary Society, which
position however he resigned. We lost one of our best men, J.
C. Thomas, '89, by graduation last year; he is located as
Electrical Engineer now in. Dakota. Bros. Ely, Welch and
Blake will represent Phi Delta Theta in the Junior-Senior Athletic
contest next Saturday, constituting two of the four Juniors
who contest. We have as yet made no initiations, but we have
"spiked" three good men whom we soon hope to lead into
Grecian light.
We extend our fraternal good wishes to our sister Chapters,
hoping that they may have as successful a year, as Ohio Gamma
now contemplates.
D, W. WELCH.
Athens, October 3, 1889. .
OHIO DELTA, UNIVERSITY OF WOOSTER.
Ohio Delta opened the year with prospects most brilliant.
The Province Convention of last May added greatly to the enthusiasm
of the boys. The chapter is undoubtedly in the finest
working order she has been for years; all the boys are enthusiastic,
and work together with a determination in everything undertaken.
We have lost since last year, by graduation, four
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and Walker. Brother W. L. Esterly, '91, has gone to Cornell,
and will hereafter cast his lot with New York Alpha. Brother
Young, '92, did not return.
Thus the opening of the year found at their posts one senior,
two juniors, four sophs, and one freshman. Since that time we
have initiated Mr. R. L. McCracken, '92, and pledged Messrs.
Geo. Tod and Bert. Walker, of '94. There is still a litde "timber"
in school, and such of it as is fit will be converted into
Phis.
Chapter honors previous to the Province Convention will be
found in the Historian's report, submitted to the convention.
We hope to see this report appear in the SCROLL. Since then.
Brother Forgy, '90, has taken the essay contest prize in Atheneam
Literary Society, the inter-society declamation contest, and
second on the junior oratorical.
Considered as athletes, we all now stand high. Brother Young,
last field-day, carried off the gold medal as the best all-around
athlete in school. We have challenged all rival frats for baseball,
but none have as yet accepted, with the exception of 2'.V,
whom we defeated this week by a score of 9 to 7. Sigma Chi
has heretofore been the acknowledged base-ball fraternity, and
we do not expect to encounter any other chapter team as strong.
We will, most likely, have two representatives on the university
foot-ball team this year.
We are on very friendly terms with our lady friends, KA6 and
KKF, and at their receptions are always well represented. We
predict a very prosperous year for Ohio Delta.
C. C. LONG.
Wooster, Oct. 11, 1889.
OHIO EPSILON, BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
Three weeks of the college term have passed by and find the
fraternities at Buchtel hard at work. The other two gentlemen's
fraternities have already brought out new men, but Phi Delta
Theta has pledged no men as yet, thinking that the conservative
policy heretofore carried out by this chapter is the best one, and
wins in'the end.
The following are the fraternities at Buchtel, with their numbers
by classes:
ATA—Seniors, 3; Juniors, i; Sophomores, 2; Freshman, o;
Specials, i; Total, 7.
ibAQ—Seniors, 2; Juniors, 4; Sophomores, 3; Freshman, i;
Total, 10.
Lone Star (local)—Seniors, i; Juniors, 3; Sophomores, i;
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KliV—Seniors, o; Juniors, i; Sophomores, 4; Freshmen, 3'
Special, x ; Preparatory, i; Total, 10.
J/'—Seniors, i; Juniors, 2; Sophomores, 4; Freshmen, 3;
Preparatory, i ; Total, n.
Last Friday was President and Mrs. Cone's 25th anniversary,
and the event was celebrated in a suitable manner by their friends.
Rev. C. E. Nash, in behalf of faculty, students and friends, presented
them with an elegant present as a remembrance of the
occasion.
The regular Fair Dance took place in the Crouse Gymnasium
on Friday evening, October 4th, and was much enjoyed by all
who were present. Nearly all of the Phis attended.
We were favored during the past week with a short visit from
Bro. Hulburt, formerly of N. Y. Epsilon, at present preaching
in Bainbridge, Geauga Co., Ohio.
Bro. J. D. Pardee, '86, has been recently admitted to the bar,
and will soon begin the practice of law.
We are always glad to hear from or receive visits from any of
the "old boys." They are always welcome.
Akron, Oct. 7, 1889.
E. L. FINDLEY.
OHIO ZETA, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
.\s this is our first letter to the SCROLL this year, a slight resume
of our work will not be out of place. We started in this
year with a membership of ten men—Bros. Bennett, Thompson,
Rane, Schaeffer, Che.ssel, Sanderson, Yours, Fish, Bonner,
and Alexander. Bro. Bloom graduated last year from the school
of Civil Engineer. He was chosen by the faculty to represent
the course on commencement, but owing to illness was obliged
to decline. Bro. Bloom is for the present, ai work in Bucyrus,
Ohio. Bro. Morrison left us this year to attend DePauw University,
at Greencasde, Ind. With the exception of these two,
all the old men have returned to resume their studies in the O.
S. U., and their work in Phi Delta Theta. So far we have been
successful. One man has been initiated—.Mr. Ed. M. Bloom of
Xenia, O., a brother of Bro. Bloom, who graduated last spring.
Bro. Bonner comes to join us from Miami University, the birthplace
of our Fraternil)'.
There is a larger number of students in attendance at the University
this year than ever before. Something over four hundred
have entered. There is a large field offered for fraternity work,
and the ch.inters of other fraternities here, as well as Ohio Zeta,
are striving earnestly to take the lead. We have pledged three
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affairs and strong workers for the Fraternity. The boys are
working zealously to get the best men in college, and to bring
our chapter to her former position of excellence in the Ohio State
University.
Columbus, Nov. 3, '89.
ST. C. ALEXANDER.
INDIANA ALPHA, INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
The Fall term of Indiana State University opened Sept. 12,
with an increased attendance. An elegant library building is now
being erected, which, when completed, will be the finest in the
West. With such increased facilities, the University will certainly
continue its prosperous career.
Indiana Alpha commenced this year with but eleven members.
Eight of our men graduated last year, two of whom, Bros. Lyons
and Mitchell are again with us—the former having been elected
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, the latter having entered the
Law Department.
The illness of Bros. Stoops and Foster prevented their re-entering
College this year, while Bros. Tyner, Jones and Wilson also
failed to return. We are glad to say, however, that Bros. Foster
and Tyner will both be here the second term.
Immediately upon the arrival of the new students all fraternities
here made a grand rush, but it remained for Phi Delta Theta
to capture the prize, in the person of H. W. Ruoff, of Indiana^
Penn. Brother Ruoff is a Senior, and is an exceedingly valuable
addition to the Phi world.
We have one of the two editors-in-chief of the Student. Bro.
French occupying that important position.
On Oct. 5, Bro. Osborne, of Indiana Beta, paid us a pleasant
visit. Indiana Alpha will be glad to welcome all visiting Phis.
Bros. Beldon, Fesler and Holmes, all of '89, are engaged in
teaching the young idea how to shoot.
Bro. Moss, '89, is studying at Cornell this year, and Bro.
Newland, '87, is studying the French language at Paris.
Bloomington, October 6, 1889.
RALPH
BAMBERGER.
INDIANA BETA, WABASH COLLEGE.
College opened on the nth of September, and that date found
Indiana Beta with a force of eight Phis at the helm. Each man
returned with the determination to work harder and better than
ever before. The result is that we have two initiates to report
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long. Bros. Wilson and Travis are the new initiates whom we
introduce with a great deal of pleasure to the Phis everywhere.
Bro. Travis received'second prize in the Preparatory Declamatory
contest last June and would have received first, if the audience
had decided instead of the judges. Bro. Whitford was
awarded first prize at the Indiana State Chess Association's tournament
at Indianapolis last summer, thus getting the State championship.
There is considerable excitement prevailing among the Greeks
here caused by the rumor that another fraternity is about to make
its appearance at Wabash. We enjoy the presence of Bro.
Fisher, of Indiana Delta, who is here taking a post-graduate
course in botany. The numerical strength of the several fraternities
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Davis is the president of the Butler University Athletic Association.
Brother Elmer Sellers, formerly of Indiana Delta, has affiliated
with us, and will remain at Butler until his graduation in '92.
Brother George B. Davis, who was with the class of '90 for
two years, has returned to college and joined the ranks of '92.
Brother William H. Brevoort, of the class of '62, and a charter
member of Indiana Gamma, is the last elected member of
the board of trustees.
Brother Hugh T. Miller, '88, is the recently appointed assistant
in the Department of Modern Languages. Brother Miller
frequently meets with us, as do likewise Brother Iden, who is
the professor of physics and chemistry. Brother A. A. Williams,
the principal of the Irvington public schools, and Brother F. R.
Kautz, who lives in Irvington. Brother Kautz was lasfyear the
principal of the prep, department, but is now with the Bowen-
Merrill Co., booksellers, stationers, and publishers, Indianapolis.
Everything is moving quietly, and we hope and expect to complete
the year as successfully as we have begun it.
Fraternally,
LAZ. NOBLE.
Irvington, Oct. 8, 1889.
INDIANA DELTA, FRANKLIN COLLEGE.
Last year was one of decided prosperity for Indiana Delta.
The year was characterized by faithful and successful work, not
only on the part of the chapter in general, but the members in
particular. The crowning act of the year was the banquet given
by the chapter commencement week, it being the most brilliant
social event of the week. Among those responding to toasts
were Professor C. H. Hall, of Indiana Delta; C. G. Hartsock,
formerly of Indiana Delta, but later of Rhode Island Alpha;
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long prevalent among our members, that the men contemplated
in our bond must possess a moral character, since morality is one
of the basal elements of true and abiding friendship.
Brother C. E. Goodell was called, at the beginning of the
present term, to take the chair of modern languages, giving us
another representative in the Franklin College faculty. We now
have five members of that body, including the president and
vice-president.
Brother Fisher, '89, is now taking a special course in botany,
under Professor Coulter. Brother Israel, '89, expects to read law.
Brother C. M. Curry, '91, assistant principal of Whiteland schools
last year, is with us again, occupying the highest office of our
chapter. Brother A. R. Stark, '90, a student at Knox College
during the last two years, is with us again.
Indiana Delta is without a rival, and is, therefore, independent
in the selection of her men. IIU'I> is sovereign among the ladies,
and as the friendliest relations have always existed between the
two fraternities, their united forces have become a terror to those
supposing that "no good thing can come from a fraternity."
This union of sentiment and action could not so perfectly exist
in a college with a number of fraternities. -As it is, both have
first choice in the selection of members.
Again, the barbs being divided by society lines, have always
given us a part of their best element as supporters. So when I
say that Indiana Delta numbers eleven men, those who are
hedged in by numerous other fraternities of conflicting sentiment
will understand that eleven men, as loyal and bold as the Greeks
of yore, stand behind golden shield with uplifted sword, fighting
in a noble cause. But all this, or the half, has not been told of
Indiana Delta and her noble allies.
JAM IS VIRGIL DEER.
Franklin, Oct. 26, 1889.
INDIANA EPSII.ON, HANOVER COLLEGE.
The year 1889-90 opens with bright prospects for the college,
and for Indiana Epsilon. We take pleasure in introducing to
the Phi world, Bros. Shirey and Smith, both of'93.
Our work among the new students has been very successful,
and much credit is due to the " Irish Brigade." Ten " Phi boys
are on hand " at Hanover.
We miss from our meetings the once familiar faces of Bros.
Johnson, McCormick and Hennesey, who graduated in June,
Bro. Johnson taking highest honors.
Bro. J. C. Garritt, '83. sailed for China on the 17th of Sept.,
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Sigma Chi is preparing to build a chapter house at Hanover.
At present we have the best fraternity rooms here.
Hanover, Oct. lo, 1889.
H. L. MOORE.
INDIANA ZETA, DEPAUW UNIVERSITY.
Our last commencement marked the close of a most eventful
and prosperous year for Indiana Zeta.
In the graduating class of last June, Phi Delta Theta was most
worthily represented by Bros. Wilkerson, Preston, Wright,
-Gibert, Allen and Warner, Bros. Wilkerson and Gibert were
among the commencement speakers.
In the struggle for honors the Sword and Shield gleanpd victories
on more than one hard-fought battle field. Bro. Bastian
took honors in Latin; Bro. Priest in Greek, and Bro. Rognon in
French.
The interest of the year centered in the DePauw, State, and
Inter-State oratorical contests. Our esteemed brother, J. H.
Wilkerson of Ml. Ayr, Iowa, was easily victorious in the first
two contests; but at the Int^r-State contest, held at Grinnell,
Iowa, where it was " anything to down DePauw "—who has so
often carried away the prize—the officers of the Inter-State organization,
after an hour or so of jugglery and, as they imagined,
highly scientific manipulation of the grades, finally succeeded in
counting out DePauw's representative. A computation of the
grades of the different speakers, according to the rules laid down
in the Inter-State Constitution would have given Bro. Wilkerson
first place; but where it was "the field against DePauw," the
constitution was set at naught.
Bro. Spencer, formerly of Wabash College, and secretary of
the Inter-State .Association, was totally ignored by the remaining
officers; judges on the contest chosen and changed at will without
his consent, and other illegalities practiced which virtually
made the whole affair a farce. But notwithstanding all that
scheming, the grades properly compiled gave DePauw first place,
although these modern mathematicians did not.
Bro. Spencer is after these officers with "blood in his eye,"
and Bro. Wilkerson also has filed papers protesting against the
decision, and showing proofs of his right to first place Looking
at the affair in another light, it is ludicrous to imagine the Inter-
State officers agonizingly twisting the grades of the judges in order
to count out DePauw, and the looks of despair and triumph
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Bro. Wilkerson is at present "stumping" the State of Iowa
in behalf of the Republican ticket. We predict a successful career
for our honored brother.
The rush of students to DePauw this term has been greater
than the record of any past year shows. The institution is indeed
prosperous. Dr. Martin, our long-honored President, resigned
last summer, retaining his professorship, and Dr. John,
Vice-President, was promoted by the trustees to acting President,
in which position he is so successful and deservedly popular that
his election as permanent President is certain to follow.
From the number of new men who have come to DePauw this
term. Phi Delta Theta has seen fit to select, so far, four: Bros.
Williams, Lewman, Smith, and Hall—all of the Freshman class
—good men and true. We now number twpnty-two, with not
the slightest trace of discord to mar the harmony of a united
band of brothers.
In the preparatory school we have pledged the pick and flower
of Preps.
Brothers Jackson and I. E. Neff are out this term, but will be
with us again after holidays.
At the end of the year we hope to be able to record the fulfillment
of our ambitions to excel in different lines of work.
Greencastle, Nov. 4, 1889.
R. H. RICHARDS.
ZETA PROVINCE.
ILLINOIS ALPHA, NORTHWESTERN
UNIVERSITY.
Illinois Alpha, after a silence of some months, again greets the
SCROLL and her sister chapters. .Although we have been silent,
we have been by no means inactive. We have ten active men
in college, and have pledged seven fine men in preparatory. All
our pledged men in prepdom were rushed by other fraternities.
We lost only one man by graduation last year. We miss
Brother Howell very much, as he was always an earnest and energetic
Phj. He always has our best wishes in whatever business
he may engage.
Our representative on the coming Norton declamation contest,
is Bro. M. F. Clark.
In closing, we would wish all our new officers and our Tulane
chapter all the prosperity that it is possible for them to have.
C. K. SHERMAN.
Evanston, October 28, 1889.

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ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD
UNIVERSITY.
The first term of this school year has been a successful one for
the Illinois Zeta Chapter. At the beginning of the term we
numbered fourteen—all good Phis. Now we have added to our
numbers seven new men, making now a total of twenty-one active
members. This makes us a large chapter, but one whose
members are all true brothers. It was with no little labor and
skill on our part that we "spiked" our seven new men. Our
rival society, the A 6, was as actively engaged in the "spiking"
process as were we, and for a time it was doubtful to some,
whether we would succeed or not. Yet we, in our usual manner,
carried the day and joined with us our seven new brothers. Our
new members are Bros. Allen, Conger, Brady, Blount, Anderson
and the two Young brothers. Bro. Robert Anderson is the
brother of one of our Senior Phis, Claude Anderson. We consider
these seven men as the best that could be selected from
among all the "barbs."
This coming year bids fair to be one of successes for the boys
in our chapter. We have men, whose standing in the college
and society is sure to bring honor to our chapter and upon all
Phis. A number of the boys intend going to Bloomington to
the convention. Bro. Harsh goes from here as our delegate.
Bros. Anderson and Trott also go as delegates to aid in the or-'
ganization of a Zeta Province Association.
On the Lombard Review, our college paper, we have Brother
Harsh, '90, as editor-in-chief; as local editor, Bro. Case, '91;
exchange editor, Bro. Trott,''90. and alumni editor, Bro. Anderson,
'90, and as business manager, Bro. Brigham, '90. In the
Lombard Review joint stock company, Bro. Trott, '90, is president;
Bro. Cottrell, treasurer.
In the Lombard Athletic Association, Bro. Harsh, '90, is
treasurer. We have a large share of the members of the ball
team. Indeed our boys are active in all the lines of college life.
Of the Brothers who left us last year, Bro. Dutton, '89, is now
in a bank at Sycamore, III. Bro. Moone, '89, and McCarmel,
'89, are studying law in Chicago.
Bro. Dave Allen, '90, is not with us this year; he is teaching
school not far from Galesburg.
The officers for the ensuing term in our chapter are: Brother
Trott, '90, president; Bro. Brigham, '90, reporter; Bro. Slater,.
'90, secretary; Bro. Farlow, '90, treasurer; Bro. Silliman, '92,
warden. We hope to make this year a notable one in our history,
and fill It with such a series of successes as has been our
custom.
Galesburg, October 12, 1889.
BRET H. BRIGHAM.

MISSOURI ALPHA,
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MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY.
In commencing the performance of the duties devolving upon
me as reporter of our Chapter, I feel that first in order should
come an apology to the fraternity at large for the non-appearance
of any communication in the recent numbers of the SCROLL.
This has been, we think unavoidable. However it shall not be
said we are sleeping or lack in anything fraternity enthusiasm.
Our Chapter closed a most successful year last June, having
borne off more than her share of the honors, scholastic and
social.
Bro. T. J. J. See stood at the head of the Academic Seniors.
He was Valedictorian by right of superior scholarship and also bore
off the Astronomical medal with the best paper which had ever
been presented for that prize in that contest. Bro. Beery was
Valedictorian of the Law class. Bro. Haines, also of the Law,
'89, was awarded the first medal in a declamation contest, which
brought out the best material in school and made him compete
with the talented Miss Lizzie Fields of Denver, Col. These,
taken with the general high class standing, are the leading school
honors.
Our boys endeavor "as far as in them lies" to discharge creditably
their social obligations. Last year we gave two of the
most elegant parties of the season. Our banquet in June bespoke
the taste, tact and talent of our boys, and was unsurpassed in
every feature of its appointments.
We, by possession of the sons, claim the fealty of eight of
Columbia's best families, and through the magnetic influence of
" our shield" a goodly number of the fair sex are our allies.
We will enlist for our share of the honors during the current
year and judging from the past record of Phi Delta Theta and
Missouri Alpha, we may be reasonably hopeful of results.
Sixteen men constitute a strong Chapter from which we can
draw when called on by society or in school. We opened with
Bros. Watson, Conley, Tipton, Masten, Hinton, Williams, Haines,
Shelly, Webster and Thompson. We have initiated since : Bros.
Williams, McLeory, Moss, Broodhead, Robt. Conley, Johnston
and Duncan.
Recently we were called upon to take action in the case of
Mr. Kellum, an initiate of last year, who had been charged with
conduct unbecoming a gentleman and a member of Phi Delta
Theta. At our last meeting the case was called and the charges
sustained. He was expelled from the fraternity and the action
was undoubtedly one of wisdom.
Ed. Hinton of '90 Law class, was our representative at the
Convention and we have listened with interest and pleasure to
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;has cause for self gratulation, in that they took steps, to accomplish
some long needed changes.
Missouri Alpha feels a pride in having one of her sons on the
-General Council of our grand brotherhood. We are most heartily
glad that Bro. Clark's worth has been recognized in this way.
Bro. Mastinof'90 Law, gave an elegant "stag" supper in
honor of Bro. Clark who was with us last week.
Columbia, Nov. i, 1889.
BURTON M. THOMPSON.
IOWA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
1871-1889! Eighteen eventful years have been meted out to
Iowa Alpha. Eighteen years of grand developments I Eighteen
years of progressive triumphs! Attest ye, the noble hundred of
Phi Deltas who have championed Iowa Alpha's sacred cause.
The Iowa Wesleyan University is of the " humiliating mediocrity"
condition no more. September nth, her portals were
thrown open, full and wide, to as large, inteUigent and cultured
a body of students as grace but comparatively few institutions.
The attendance last year reached three hundred and eleven, but
I predict that the ensuing year will record the registration of
probably four hundred in all departments. On the Saturday prior
to the opening of school, Bishop Warren laid the corner stone of
the new chapel and science hall in the presence of the Iowa Conference
of Methodist ministers and citizens of Mt. Pleasant.
It cannot be gainsaid that the future of the institution looks
• otherwise than encouraging, and there are certainly none who
are more deeply solicitous concerning its welfare, or more anxious
to further its progress than the Phis of Iowa Alpha.
The first event of importance in the chapter, this term, was the
initiation of two of our pledged men last year—Adam Wier of
Mt. Pleasant, and George Edward Moore of Washington, Iowa,
which occurred on the night of September 23d. The intrants'
test of the workings of *. J. 9.'s goatibus goatine and the Grecian
elixirs were most satisfactorily performed, and we heartily commend
them to the fraternity as men of the true fibre and mettle.
Bro. Wier is Freshman, scientific, and Bro. Moore, Freshman,
• classical.
But with initiations our work does not cease. The colors, too,
are flying. Of the new men to enter school this year, four of
the handsomest and brainiest are wearing the white and blue,
;making a total of eight pledged men in the sub-Freshman department.
Bro. W. A. Longnecker is busily engaged in preparing the
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logue, by the use and distribution of the circulars as furnished
by the fraternity.
Much to our regret, Bro. Howard H. Rice will not be with us
this year. Right here it might be well to make mention of the
fact that the Crane book-prize for the highest grades in Greek
during the Freshman year, was awarded to Bro. Rice in June,
and also that third honors were taken by Bro. Joseph Beers.
Speaking of prizes reminds us that Bro. Tom Carver, one of
Iowa Alpha's standard bearers of other years, but who is now
attending school in California, last year received, with another
competitor, the highest markings upon a prize essay, ."The Immortality
of the Soul." The prize was $ioo and he was awarded
one-half.
It was your reporter's pleasure to recently meet Bro. W. N.
Groome of '74, and Bro. LaMonte Cowles of'79. Bro. Groome
is a minister of the Iowa Conference, and is this year stationed
at Ottumwa, Iowa. Bro. Cowles is in Burlington, Iowa, practicing
law. It is still a pleasure to add that these brothers are,
as ever, loyal, enthusiastic Phis.
A few words relative to our graduates of '89, and our report
is done. Bro, W. H. Spurgeon is in Saguache, Colorado, where
he is employed as deputy surveyor of the county in which
Saguache is located. IJro. Freeman A. Havighorst is occupying
the chair of classic languages and German in the Collegiate Institute
at Cameron, Mo., and Bro. Ed. H. Scott enters this year
the Boston University, where he expects to take a law course.
These are three of Iowa .Alpha's representative men. W'e commend
them to the world and anticipate for them brilliant careers.
Mt. Pleasant, October 9, 1889.
C'LINTON G.
CODDINGTON.
CALIFORNIA ALPHA, UNIVERSIIV OF CALIFORNIA.
The new college year at Berkeley opens with indications that
our prospects for strength and standing are good.
Disregarding the appellations of " fresh," and "hayseed " bestowed
by the upper class men, the class of ninety-three is certainly
a fine collection of earnest and energetic students. They
have already shown their .spirit in their conflicts with the Sophomores,
and their good sense by standing by good men who are
leaders among them. These leaders, whom we find are indeed
worthy of their positions, the Phis have favored with their most
determined and untiring attentions.
We feel confident that this year we shall add to the chapterroll
the names of men who will be an ornament and an honor to
the Fraternity. These, added to our fifteen members in the three
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There is a strange and unusual inclination among this year's
class to not enter any fraternity until they have been Berkeleyites
for at least one or two months. Although this, prolongs the
agony and makes the work harder for us, we believe that our
genuine worth will finally decide the best men in our favor.
At the close of the last year the Class Day exercises were unusually
interesting. We think this was largely due to Brother
Holmes, who did his duty well, as one of three on a committee of
arrangements, and to Bro. H. A. Melvin, who was the class
Prophet, the officer who is always expected to provide the mirth
and wit for these occasions.
The Greeks have been receiving far more than their share of
venom and slander from our college journal during last term, and
although the Phis were allowed by the paper to be exceptions to
their accusations, still we are preparing to take the initiative in
Joining with the other fraternities here, to see that we are no
.longer misrepresented, and to use the boycott if necessary.
The reputation given our University by such misrepresentations
we feel to be detrimental to all.
We had the pleasure to receive as guests Bro. Gordon and his
wife, of Indiana, who, during the vacation months, occupied the
chapter house. We hope that when other eastern Phis are so
fortunate as Bro. Gordon, we may have the pleasure of "meeting
the bride " in California.
J. H. GRAY.
Berkeley, Oct. 3, 1889.
KANSAS ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
As this is the first letter from Kansas Alpha this school year,
it may not be amiss to speak briefly of the field of our work, and
the general conditions of our surroundings. Our University
opens this year under particularly favorable auspices; increased
appropriations from our State Legislature, and, consequently,
increased appliances and facilities for work in the various departments.
The requirements for admission as well as the standard
of work have been materially increased; resulting from this we
have an especially fine body of students from which to select
our members. Our Chapter began the year with seventeen
members; as yet We have initiated-but one new man, Ermine
Coles Case, of Kansas City, Mo., who is in all respects a typical
Phi. We steadily maintain our conservative policy, and this
year our feeling in this direction is especially strong, because of
our present numbers. About the middle of last month we gave
a party which was a source of much enjoyment to all present, as
are, indeed, all Phi parties. We were pleased to have with us
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Kansas Beta Chapter. In athletics, though not much is being
done just at present, the Phis are well represented in tennis and
in base ball. A University Thanksgiving Ball has been arranged
for, the proceeds to be devoted to the Athletic Association, and
in this, as in all matters of general interest in K. S. U., Phi
Delta Theta takes a prominent part. We have a boarding club,
composed solely of Phis, which is an important factor in binding
us together and keeping us in a cheerful mood; for when does a
person feel more gracious and in better humor with all mankind
than when "good cheer" is joined with pleasing companionship,
such as that of "brothers in the bond."
FRED H. KELLOGG.
Lawrence, Nov. 7th, 1889.

154 THE SCROLL.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
FRATERNITIES.
Phi Kappa Psi has flourishing alumni associations at Cincinnati;
and Springfield, O.
The Epsilon Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi has been organized,
at Washington, D. C.
A Pan-hellenic club has been organized by the fraternity men,
resident in Birmingham, Ala.
The last convention of Delta Tau Delta at Cleveland, decided
that the fraternity should hereafter meet in biennial conventions..
The total membership of Sigma Chi for 1888-9 ^^'^ 4-^T- Of
these 265 were expected to return to College at the Fall session.
Beta Theta Pi last Spring, at the Indiana University, initiated
an expelled and another resigned member from Phi Delta Theta.
The Chapter of Theta Delta Chi, at Lafayette College, which,
died three years ago, was revived last session, with twelve members.
The last number of the Arrow of Pi Beta Phi contained ahi
article " Musings of a Sigma Chi," by a member of that fraternity.
Psi Upsilon has for the third time refused to charter petitioners
from the University of Minnesota. She has entered the University
of Pennsylvania.
The Phi Gamma Delta said the death rattles of Phi Delta Theta.
at the University of Pennsylvania could be heard. The rattles,
are rather animated.
A member of Sigma Nu entered the University of the South,
at Sewanee this fall, armed with a dispensation charter, and there
is now a new chapter of the fraternity there.
Delta Tau Delta last year chartered chapters at Boston University,
Tuft's College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and Tulane University, and revived at Lehigh and Virginia.
Alpha Tau Omega last Spring chartered a chapter at Albion
College, Michigan, where Delta Tau Delta and Sigma Chi already
had chapters. Kappa Alpha Theta is also represented there.
Prominent writers in the journals of Phi Kappa Psi and Phi
Gamma Delta think their societies should take systematic and
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The Springfield Republican of June 9th gives description and
plans of the new Alpha Delta Phi house to be built at .Amherst,
Mass. The cost is estimated at $40,000.—Delta Upsilon Quarterly.
Beta Theta Pi met in annual convention at Wooglin-on-Chautauqua,
July 23-25. A charter was given to Dartmouth and
Syracuse, and dispensations continued to Wesleyan, Rutgers and
Cincinnati.
Sigma Chi has located her latest chapters as far apart as is possible.
Her Alpha Tau Chapter has been established at the 'University
of North Carolina and her .Alpha Upsilon at the University
of Southern California.
Phi Beta Kappa has granted a charter for a chapter at the University
of Kansas. This will be the first chapter of the kind
west of the Missisippi and is another proof that " Westward the
Star of Empire takes its way."—The Sigma Nu Delta.
The semi-centennial of the Alpha Chapter of Beta Theta Pi
was celebrated last June at Miami Uni\-ersii\-. Some forty or
fifty Betas were present. The re-union adopted the rose as a
fraternity flower, which adoption the Chautauqua convention
ratified.
The Delta Gammas, at .Ann Arbor, have rented a house, and
all—nine in number—expect to ha\-e an exceedingly pleasant
year together. A few more years and we hope to have a similar
pleasure. — University of Micliigan, Correspondent in Arrow of Pi
Beta Phi.
The last member of the Keiiyon Chapter of Theta- Delta Chi
graduated last June, and the chapter became extinct. The Beta
Theta Pi chapter there had but two men last year, but the charter
is retained in the hopes that the prospects may be bettered this
coming year.
At the opening of school our committee will meet a committee
from Phi Kappa Psi, to make arrangements for joint open meetings,
at which will be discussed fraternity topics of interest to both
chapters. From such a plan we anticipate much i)leasure and
much profit. — Columbian University, Correspondent in Arroiv of
Pi Beta Phi.
The Forty-first .Annual Convention of Phi Gamma Delta, was
held at Lewisburg, Pa., Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. i. It is reported
to have had the largest attendance of any recent Phi
Gamma Delta con\-ention, and to have been unusually successful
in every wav. The subject of extension was an important question
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During the Spring term the interest in athletic sports was greatly
increased. Base ball especially received a great deal of interest.
The fraternities played a series of games. Phi Delta Theta
took first honors, loosing no game. Our school nine contested
with several sister colleges and sustained herself admirably.—O.
W. U. Correspondent tn Phi Gamma Delta Quarterly.
At a reception given by the local chapter of Delta Gamma
during the biennial convention of that order, held in Madison,
Wis., last May, some barbs threw red pepper down through a
hole in the ceihng, with the intention of marring the pleasure of
the evening and venting their spite on fraternities in general.
They were not successful in their attempt. Five of the culprits
were punished with suspension.—Arrow of Pi Beta Phi.
We will commence the next year with eight good brothers, and
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Sigma Kappa before that fraternity consolidated with Phi Delta
Theta.
The relative conditions of the eight fraternities at the University
remains unchanged this year with possibly two exceptions.
Alpha Tau Omega and Phi Delta Theta have made noticeable
strides in a progessive direction. Phi Gamma Delta has only
two members, both of whom are creditable men and it is to be
expected that its ranks will soon be filled up. The material
which has entered the University this Fall is, from the standpoint
of fraternity membership, a little below the average, and it is
possibly for this reason that some of our rivals have found difficulty
in securing some initiates. — University of Georgia Correspondent
in Chi Phi Quaiierly.
Probably no general fraternity in existence is so little known
outside of its own colleges as Phi Kappa Sigma, although founded
in 1850 at the University of Pennsylvania. It would be hard
for any outsider to name its list of chapters and know that he had
it complete. It has chapters at Pennsylvania, Washington and
Jefferson, Franklin and Marshall, Virginia, North Carolina, Randolph-Macon
and Richmond. This list may omit some that are
active on its roll. It has relati\-ely more inacti\'e chapters than
any other general fraternit)-. It has never published a paper and
hence is little known. The parent chapter is the most influential
one on its roll and has sent out some prominent men in its career.
COLLEGES,
'There is talk of a department of law being added to Brown
University,
The new- Bru:i .Memorial Chapel at Pennsvlvania College is
expected to be completed by January.
Henry J. Stein, a millionaire of Proxidence, R. L, leaxes
$56,000 to Tabor College, Iowa, and $25,000 to Roanoke College,
Salem, Va.
Simon Yandes, of Indianapolis, on November 11 endowed the
Chair of English in Wabash College with $30,000. Some few
years ago he gave $10,000 for the same purpose.
Mrs. Caroline Donavin but a few weeks ago handed the
trustees of Johns Hopkins a check for $100,000, making over
$400,000 that institution has received in the last six months.
The Bijou will be revived by the Ohio Wesleyan fraternities
this year. The cha])lers have adopted a constitution and elected
officers. O. G. Callahan, Phi Delta Theta, is editor-in-chief.

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Buchtel College has matriculated 208 students this year.
The ladies fraternities, Delta Gamma, and Kappa Kappa
Gamma, agreed to make no invitations until after November ist.
Professor E. Benjamin -Andrews, D. D., LL. D., recently
elected President of Brovs^n University, is a member of the Brown
Chapter of Delta Upsilon, class of iZ']o.—Delta Upsilon
Quarterly.
Expert Barney, who has been investigating the books of Brown
University to discover what shortage, if any, there was in the
accounts of the Assistant Cashier Robinson, son of ex-President
Robinson, has made a report which shows that the shortage will
exceed $16,000, and that there are at least fifty instances of
manipulation of the books, which furnish sufficient grounds for a
criminal prosecution.
Vanderbilt has opened her fourteenth annual session with flattering
prospects. In point of numbers the literary department
does not stand so high as it has done in the past, but the gain in
scholarship is so marked that the slight numerical loss is not to
be considered. The other departments, as far as we have been
able to learn, have enrolled a larger number of matriculates than
they have ever done before — Vanderbilt Correspondent in Kappa
Alpha fournal.
The untiring efforts of our new President, 'W. C. Young, D.D.,
have been revi^arded by an increase in the number of students of
about twenty per cent, and the members of all the fraternities
have worked hard to procure the best men. We have our share.
So great has been the rivalry that upon one occasion members
of several fraternities, among whom were representatives of
Omega, boarded the cars and went to meet the incoming man,
but as usual, the good looks, tact, and elegant breeding of our
men won the day, and the laurels of the fray were brought from
the arena and laid upon the altar of dear old Omega.—Centre
College Correspondent in Kappa Alpha foui-nal.

THE JOURNAL
OF
THE
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
OF
PHI DELTA THETA,
HELD
AT
BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS,
IN THK FORTY-FIRST YEAR OF THE FRATERNITY,
OC'IOBER 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18, 1889.
Coi.i MBUS, OHIO:
(;^/Kln PRINTING HOUSE, 1889.

f^'^^'^HE MINUTES of the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta,
held at Bloomington, 111., October 14-18,1889, are by its order
published by the undersigned, and will be furnished to all
the undergraduate members of the Fraternity, and to alumni
subscribers to the SCROLL. They are for circulation among members
of Phi Delta Theta only, and the members should see that they do not
fall into the hands of any other than Phis.
Extra copies of the Minutes with the Convention (December) number
of the SCROLL, may be had at the rate of twenty-five cents for a
copy of both Minutes and SCROLL.
.J. E. BROWN,
P. O. BOX 117, Columbus, Ohio.

FIRST DAY
ODD FELLOWS' HALT,
BLOOMINGTON, III., October 14, IS.'N'I.
The Convention was called to order by CARROI.I, I'mI,LIPS B.\,S,ST:IT,
President of the (ieneral Council, at 3:30 o'clock. Brother ROBERT
MORRISON, the founder of the Fraternity and author of the Bond, wa.s
called upon to conduct the devotional exercises. The 133rd Ppalm was
ri'ad, followed by prayer.
President B,\ssK-n' after a few remarks introduced the Hon. J. S,
EwiN(i, Kentucky Alpha, 1,S5S, who on the behalf of the Phis of
Illinois P^psilon, ofthe city, and the citizens of Bloomington, welcomed
the Convention as a body, and the delegates as individuals, to the
hospitalities of the city. This was briefly responded to by Brotl'.er
P. II. STI;I!N, of New York (jainma.
By will of tlie Convention the re])orts of the Ceneral Council were
then in order, and those of the President, (p]xhibit D), .*^ccret,:iiy,
(Exhibit E), and Historian (Exhibit G) were read. That of the
Treasurer (Exhibit F) was deferred until a later ses.sion. Followinj;
these came the reports of Province Presidents, and the following were
presented: Alpha Province, 18,'^ti-8, Duni.Kv R. HORTON, lS,N,S-il, (i. ],.
Kuii.\Ki)S0N read by E. H. L. U.VNDOLPII (Exhibit H). Camnui
Province, 188(1-8, under (ii.KNN .\NnRKWs, 1888-il, under W. W. (JUARLI>,
made a verbal report through the latter. Deltit Province, 18S7-8, W.
E. O'K.vN'K, 1888-9, W. E. BUNDY, reported through the latter, read by
the Seerctaiy (ICxhibit I). F^psilon Province, l,s8ii-7, under AV. C-
CovKRT, 18,s7-!), under .1. K. D.WIDSON, reported through a personal
letter from the latter, read by J. E. BUOWN (Exhibit .1). Eta Province,
l.S,S(i-7, under H. W. CI.VRK;, 1887-9, under C. G, I\ICMII,I,.4N, reported
through the latter, President B.VSSKTT readin.i; the report (Exhibit L).
The resignation of the JNlinnesota .Upha Chapter, and the discussion
of the same was made a special order of business, and referrc d to a
eommittee consisting of J. E. BROW N. Chairman, STEW KRT P.KOOKS. and
A, L. BUI!NI:V,

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On motion of E. H. L. RANDOLPH the chair was instructed to appoint
standing committees on subjects named, which when announced were
as follows (Exhibit C).
On motion the privilege of a vote in the Convention was conferred
upon ROBERT MORRISON, the members of the (ieneral Council, and the
business manager of the SCROLL.
The committees on Credentials,and Rules and Orderwere instructed
to report at the evening session, the Convention on motion having
decided to hold an evening session at an hour to be designated by the
President, and to be held in the rooms of the Windsor Hotel.
The motion of J. E. BROWN that we meet at 1 o'clock p. M., Tuesday,
' to adjourn at 3:30 for the purpose of having a Convention photograph
taken, prevailed.
President BASSETT then announced 8 o'clock as the hour for the evening
session, and the Convention adjourned.
IT
The Convention was called to order in the committee roouis of the
AVindsor Hotel, by President BASSETT, at 8 o'clock p. M.
In response to the call, the Committee on Rules and Order, A. L.
BuRNEY, Chairman, presented its report (Exhibit S), which, after an
amendment to the effect that the roll be called at the close of each
session, as well as at the opening, was adopted.
Tlie Committee on Credentials, H. A. MELVIN, (yfiairman, then made
a report covering the work already done by the committee. On motion
of E. H. L. RANDOLPH, the committee was instructed by the Convention
to present additional reports as to work done after the opening
e.Kercises of each session. The total report of committee is shown
in Exhibit A.
It was moved by ,7. E, BROWN that the President be allowed to use
his own discretion as to what motions should be reduced to writing
before the Convention, save when special orders were given, which
motion prevailed.
The HARRISON Badge Committee was instructed to investigate the
state of the contribution fund to the badge, and to solicite fortlie same.
The Convention then adjoijrned.

COSVKX'riOS
SlI'I'IKMEXr.
sl'.coNi) !);\Y.
ODD FELLOW^" HALL,
BLOO.MINI/I'ON, Ii.i.., October 15, 1889.
The Convention was called to order liy President C, P. l!,\ssErr, at
M:3() o'clock. The roll was called and the minutes of the jjrevious
\s^|,;rr and.I, E. BROWN
be aiipoiiited a coiuinittee with instructions to i iirri'spund with all t)ie
diapter-s and ,get their full views as to the chau.iH's aiidainendineiits of
aii\- kind, and re))ort in full to the next Convention.
Further, that the delegate from each Cliaiiter lo the next National
. S. Oi;ci ir, the report of the P.usiness AlanuLrer Wii^
«leferred until such chani;-e< cciuld be made as woid

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SCROLL.
II
The Convention was called to order at 1:30 P. M., by Historian E. H.
L. RANDOLPH, and the roll of delegates was called by the Secretary.
On motion of B. G. HAHN, the Secretary was instructed to post the
comnnttee lists in some conspicuous place.
RALPH BAMBERGER'S motion that the Convention instruct the Committee
on Time and Place of Next Convention, to report that we should
next meet after an interval of three years, was lost.
President C. P. BASSETT then took the chair.
S. P. GILBERT submitted the followdng constitutional amendments ;
First, to amend Art. A^II, Sec. 1, so as to read
" The members of the General Council shall be paid their railroacS
fares going to and returning from the National Convention, and all
other necessary expenses incurred in performing the duties of their
ofiices. No compensation shall be paid the Proxince Presidents, except
the necessary exjienscs in conducting the corresiwndence required!
by the offices, in establishing new Chapters, and their railroad fare
goini;; to and returning from the Convention.''
Second, to make Art. Ill, Sec. 3, read:
" Each Chapter shall send to each National Convention one official
delegate, who, upon presentation of proper credentials, shall be entitled
to one vote."
The roll was culled and the Convention adjourned to proceed to Illinois
AVcsleyan I'niversity for Convention photograph.
Ill
[The delegates assembled with five hundred invited guests fromr
Bloomington, at 8:15 o'clock evening, in Schroeder's Opera House, and
listened to the ptiblic literary exercises given in connection with the
Convention, and full accounts of which appear in the December Scroll^
TlilKD DAY.
I
ODD FELEOWS' HALL,
BLOOMINGTON, III., October 16, 1889-
The session was begun at 9:30 A, M., with President C. P. BASSEIT in
the chair. The roll of delegates was called, and the minutes of the
second day were read. These were adopted a.s rea'l.

CON I 'ENTION S VPPLEMENT. 7
()n motion, the Secretary was instructed to read the report of tht
Catalogue Editors (Exhibit Pj, and it was so done.
On motion of E. H. L. RANDOLPH, the report was referred to the
Committee on Catalogue and History.
\V. B. PALMER then read the report of the Editor of the History,
which report (Ekhibit It I. on motion, was also referred to the Commits
tee on Publication of Catalogue and History.
The report of the P^ditors of the Song Book was read by E. H. L.
RANDOLPH (Exhibit Q). On motion ofthe Convention, the two notes
of one hundred dollars each, held by the Treasurer against E. H. L.
RANDOLPH, editor of the Song Book, were ordered canceled, and the
Treasurer was ordered to pay to the editor an amount covering the
liaV)ilities of tin' song book committee, as .shown in the report. Mc^ney
received from subse(juent sales of the book was ordered to be turned
over to the Treasurer of the Ceneral Council.
E. H. L. RANDOLPH ino\ eil "that the cases of all absent and delinquent
Chapters be referred to the Committee on .Absent and Pelinquent
Chai)lers, with instruction to report as fully as jiossible before
the adjournment ofthe ('onvention," which motion jirevailed.
On motion, the Treasurer ofthe General Council was given authority
to close his books this afternoon.
F.. F. CONK Bubmitted the following resolution:
•' The .S'cretary of the General Council is in.structed to send the follow
im: telegram :
'I'l' Ili.i E.icilliiicii, President lienjaiiiiii H

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A motion that we reconsider the adoption of that, part of the committee's
report, which was adverse to the applicants from AVashburn
College, was after careful consideration, lost.
A letter from AV. O. MORGAN of the California Alpha Chapter, was
read and greeted with applause. This letter (Exhibit BC) was ordered
published, and the financial part referred to the Committee on Finance.
Letters from J. H. GRAY, A. J. MONTGOMERY and F. S, BALL were
read.
The Committee on Provinces submitted its report, (Exhibit Y), which
on motion, was discussed section by section, and amendments as follo-tts
were adopted :
Fir.'

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have the consent of a majority of the Chapters within the province
where the Chapter lies." The report as amended was then adopteil.
The following Constitutional amendments il'.xhibit A'i. w-ere submitted
to and adopted l)y the ('unvention,
.\n amendment submitted liy B. S. OKCIII to aliect .Art. XII, Sec, 3,
striking out the words "an extension fund to be used in (•stablishing
and sustaining new Chapters," and substitute "a fund to be used in
strengthening and building up weak Chaiiters, and for the purpo.se of
supporting a Niitional Chapter lloirse,' was on motion of the Convention,
referred to tlie Committee on Permanent Ileadqiiarlt-rs,
The Committee on Scroll, ihQU submitted tlie followini; aniendnients
to the Con.stitution (Exhibit Tj. The report was adopted as reud.
The Convention then, on motion, decided that the Snnll should be
issued bi-monthly from Octobei- to .lune, inclusive, beiii.L; dated for
alternate months from October to .lune, and to be issued on or before
the first ofthe mouth for which they are dated,
.A motion that the editor of the N'-r(i//be nominateil in ojicii session
to-morrow, at the same time as the other olliceis of the Coiuention.
prevailed.
On motion, tlie report ol'the l'>usiness ,Mana;-;i'r of the S

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'I'he minutes of the Third Day were read, and, after corrections,
mlopted.
^Mtendance at Illinois AVesleyan University chapel exercises was
jiostponed, and, a motion that the Convention attend to-morrow morning
was lost.
The Treasurer of the General Council read his report (Exhibit F),
which report was, on motion, adopted.
W. B. PALMER submitted the following resolution :
Substitute, amending ART. XI, Sec. 1, of the Constitution, reading:
" No Chapter shall admit any person who is not a male [white] student
of the college in which it is established. Only students of the
college proper shall be eligible. In all cases persons admitted to membership
must be such as are contemplated in the BOND ofthe Phi Delta
Theta, and not members of similar fraternities."
This resolution, on motion of S. P. GILBERT, was tabled.
It -was then submitted with the word " white " stricken out, and in
that form was adopted.
Reports of committees were called for, and the following reported :
Committee on Finance and Auditing (Exhibit BB), Committee on
HARRISON Badge (Exhibit BH), and Committee on Time and Place of
Next Convention (Exhibit BK), all of which reports -svere adopted.
Tlie-Committee on Secret AA'ork reported, which report was taken up
section by section and discussed, without formal adoption.
E. PI. L. E.VNDOLPH moved that the Committee on .Absent and Delinquent
Chapters be ordered to examine into and report as soon as
possible on the condition and status of the
(chapter.
It was also moved that a committee of three, with H. -A. MELVIN as
chairman, be appointed to investigate the feasibility of holding the
1893 Convention at San Francisco, and to report at Atlanta.
The nomination of officers was in order, and the following nominations
were made:
For President, S. P. GILBERT, C. P, BASSETT, E. H. L. RANDOLPH, and
W. B. PALMER.
For Historian, T. C. BLALSDELL, V.. H. L. RANDOLPH. F, I). SWOPE. AV.
W. (^''ARLES, EDWARD FILLER, and AV. B. P.A.LMER.
For Treasurer, H. AV. CLARK, AV. AV, QUARLES, R, F, AVILLIAMS. Jr.,
T, C. I>L.\I,SDELL, S, P.GILBERT.
For Seereta.ry, E. H. L. R.^NDOLPH, AV. AA'. QUARLES, F, S, BALL, H.
TH. MILLER. il

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For Catalogue F^ditors, E. II. L. RANDOLPH, and F. I). S\VOPE.
A motion to adjourn then prevailed, the roll was called, and the
session adjourned.
II
The Convention was called to order at 1:30 o'clock by \V. AV. QUAR­
LES. The roll-call was omitted, and S. D. HARSH was appointed assistant
SecR'tary, yi/'o tcm.
AV, H. YOING, Chairman of Committee on Internal Improvement
submitted the committee's report (Exhiliit B.Al, which was adopted.
On motion of .1. -A. MCLAUGHLIN a recess of fifteen minutes was
taken.
Convention called to order at two oclock, and on motion [irocv'cded
to the election of ofiict'is, each otiicir to lie balloted for sepat-^itely.
C. F. AViEit of Iowa Alpha was given the proxy of Iowa Beta. Vot,i's
for (iiLBERT wore, Oil liis re(|ui'st and Viv motion, ordered recorded as
blanks. W. !'>. PAL:\n;R withdrew his name from the nominations.
For President, first ballot, E. H. L. RVNDOLPII. '1:\\ lilanks, Ifi; C
P. P.\SSI,;TT, U),
No election.
Second ballot, Blanks, 3; W AV, (^i .uti.Es, 1: C. P, I',\SSI;TT. 2.'): F.
II. L. R.\Ni)oi.i'ii, 3(1.
li.vNDoLi'ii elected, and on motion the vote was made nnaniinous.
.\t this jioint the i-egular order of business was suspended, and the
Convention arose to greet Governor PIFER of Illinois, who was escorted
to the stand by a committee of three.and w ho made a short and happy
address to tlie Convention.
On his withdrawal, the order of business was resinned and tin- (^.nvention
balloted for Historian with the following result: AV.AV.C^UARLF.S,
48; F. D, Swoi'E, .5; E. FULLER, i: T. (' BLAISHLLL. L': :ind on motion
(h-,\uLi;s' election was nuide unanimous.
For Treasunr the ballot stooil; T. (". P.L.MSOELL, lo: 11. W, CL\KK.
:•).•'); i;, E. WiLi.A.M-, .Ir., 13; and CL.UIK'S election w.is on later ni'tion.
made unanimous.
For ,S(-relary, first liallorr-II. Tii. MILLLI;, L'L': F. f). >WOPE, IS:
Ah CLUNKY RAIK-LIFFE,.-!; F, >, P. \LL, S; H, A. :\IELVIN, 4; E.TOMPKINS, 1,
As there was no election. Ihe second ballot was ordered. H. Tii. MIL-
LEI:. :il;'F, D, SWOPE, 17; H, ,\, MFLVIN. r-^: .\. L. BURNLV, 1 ; F, S.
I.M,L, 1. Miller elected, and election made unaniiuoiw.
On motion, .1, K, P.ROWN wa- elected l-:.litor of the Snoll by acclamation.

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E, H. L. RANDin.PH and F. D, SWOPE w-ere unanimously elected Editors
of the Catalo.gue.
On motion of AV. 1!, PAL,-MEI;, .1, E. BROWN was appointed paraphernalia
agent.
The-Conmiittee on Records made its report (Exrhibit Z), which report
was adopted.
The Committee on .Absent and Delinquent Chapters made its special
report as directed by Convention, as follows ;
To the Ilonorohle, the National Contention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
We, the Committee on Absent and Delinquent Chapters recommend
the withdrawal of the charter of
chapter for the following
reasons: 1st, The college is poorly endowed. 2d, It has an
inferior curriculum. 3d, Its students are of inferior social standing.
4th, The chapter is too hasty in making initiations. 5th, The inferior
character of its affiliates with
, have injured that chapter.
We also recominend that the General Council investigate
chapter, and, if they see fit, withdraw its charter.
Respectfullv submitted,
T. AV. REED, Chairman.
A motion to adopt this report was lost.
J. E. BROWN moved that the report be amended so as to read: " That
the matter be referred to the General Council, with instructions to
investigate the status of
, and if the charges as made in the
committee's report be sustained, they are instructed to withdraw the
charter of the chapter; if they be not sustained, the chapter shall be
exonerated therefrom.
Second, That part referring to shall be referred to the (ieiieral
Council with instructions to investigate the status of the chapter,
with iiowerto act as they deem wise;" which amendment to the report
prevailed, and the report as amended was adopted.
E. H. L. RANDOLPH'S motion that the constitution be no longer considered
secret, was lost, and H. AV. CLARK'S motion that enough copies
be furnished each chapter, to provide each initiate with a copy, and
that he be required to keep the same secret, as heretofore, was lost.
On motion the roll was called, and the Convention adjourned,
III
[The Convention banquet was held at 10 o'clock, e\-ening, in the
dining-rooms of the Windsor Hotel, with Hon. EMMETT TOMPKINS as
toast-master. Of the good time experienced there, a full account is
.iriven in the Convention notes in the December Scroll.'}

(-ON 1 'EN TIO ,A' .S' I U'PLEMEN T. 13
P^IFTH I).\y
ODD FELLOWS' HALL.
liL'ioMiNGTON, III., October 18, 188;*,
The Convention was called to order at 10:.30 A. M,. by A\^ W.
(QUARLES.
The roll was called, and the minutes ofthe Fonitli Day read and
adopted.
The Secretary read a telegram from H. Tii, .AIILLKR, Secretary elect of
the (ieneral Council.
The report of Zeta Province, 188(i-9, und(^r W. L. AIILLI:H, was read
by the Secret:try (I'^xhibit K).
The Committee on Appeals read that section (d'its report relating to
the claim of .Alabama Beta isee Exhibit BG),
The Committee on Resolutions presented its report (Exhibit liK I.
J. E. BROWN moved to amend by adding:
" A'll. That at the ^inc die adjournment of the ("(invention we give
three cheers for Illinois and Bloomington Phis, three cheers for the
citizens of Bloomington. and three cheers and a tit'cr for Phi !'elt;i
Theta,"
AVhich aniendnient prevailed.
The report as amended was ailofiied.
The matter ofthe resignation ofthe Alinnesotanieiiibers was then taken
up. The committee rejiorted. recoinniending that the ineinbers signing
the resiunation be individuall\- expelled for action dislionorable as
men and disloyal and treasonable to the I'raternity.
H. W, CL\KK ino\ed to amend by making it read, "that we accept
the resignations ofthe meinbeis of Minnesota .Alpha,' which amendment
jirevailed. .V motion to throw out the reiiort as amended was
lost, and the report as amended was voted down. .1, !'„ BROWN then
moved that the Convention expel the members, w-ho,se nsignations
were pre-ented, from the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, for action dishonorable
as men, and disloyal and tre:i-^onable to the Fraternitv,
which motion prevailed withonl a dis-entin.u- voice,
AV, AV. C^'ARLE-. I lien arose to a jioint of privilege, took the floor, and
in a few well cbosi'ii words, on behalf of the deleirates, presented C, P.
BASSETT, the retiring President, w itli a badge of the Fraternity, which
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P. H. STERN claimed a similar privilege, and with a badge in a similar
way voiced the esteem of the delegates for the retiring Treasurer,
S. P. GILBERT, who, in his intensely loyal words, accepted the badge
and responded to the presentation.
T. AV. REED, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on
Absent and Delinquent Chapters (Exhibit BD), which report was
adopted.
On motion, the Convention was instructed to pay the railroad expenses
of Texas Gamma delegate to and from St. Louis.
F. G. STUBBS then read the report of the Committee on Finance and
Auditing (E.xhibit BB), which, on motion of T. AV. REED, was
adopted.
The Committee on Catalogue and History, through J. L. MITCHELL,
presented its report, (Exhibit BE), which report, on motion, was
adopted.
W. B. PAL.MER moved that the one thousand dollars, as provided in
the report, be taken from the Covention fund, which motion prevailed.
The Committee on Stationary and Art Designs, presented its report,
which was adopted, (Exhibit BJ).
The report of the Committee on Jewelry and .lewellers was adopted,
(Exhibit BI).
The Committee on Permanent Headquarters and Chapter House presented
its report, (Exhibit BD). It was amended so as to make HARRY
AVEIDNEK, Chairman of Committee, and adopted as amended.
The Secretary, on motion, was instructed to publish the ^Minutes of
the Convention, and to furnish them to members of Phi Delta Theta
only.
On motion of W. B. PALMER, the Secretary was allowed ten dollars
for publishing the Minutes.
The Convention then adjourned to re-assemble at 3:00 o'clock, afternoon,
to transact any further business that might come up. and forgiving
some Fraternity songs.
II
The Convention was called to order at five o'clock, after the members
had spent an hour or more in singing Fraternity and College
songs, and had listened to some selections from R. E. AVILLIAMS, JR.,
and H. A. MELVIN. C. P. BASSETT was in the chair.
S. P. GILBERT moved that we reconsider that part of our action this
morning which referred to a loan of one thousand dollars on the publication
of the History, which motion prevailed.

('ON I 'EN TION S CPJ'LEMENT. 1-A
It was then moved that that section of the report of the ( oinmittee

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EXHIBIT "A."
Report of Committee on Credentials.
To tin- Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delia Theta, (ireeting :
The Committee on Credentials submit the following list of official
delegates, as being present at the Convention :
Maine Alpha, Colby University AVALTER GARY, '90, Houlton, Me.
New Hampshire Alpha, Dartmouth College, GEORGE AV, EARLE, '90,
Kent Hill, Me.
Vermont Alpha, University of "Vermont, FRANK L. MOORE, '90,
Shoreham, A't,
Massachusetts Alpha, Williams College, JACOB .A. BOHRBR, '91,
Bloomington, 111.
Massachusetts Beta, .Amherst College, HERBERT LEWIS, '91, Haverhill,
Mass.
Rhode Island Alpha, Brown University, AVALTER H. A'OUNG, '90, Elwood,
111
New York Alpha, Cornell University, FRANK G, GARDNER, '91, Penn
Yan, N. Y.
Ne-w Y'ork Beta, L'nion College, GEORGE C. STEWART, '90. Amsterdam,
N. Y.
New York Gamma, College of the City of Ne-w York, PHILIP H.
STERN, '91, New York, N. Y,
New York Epsilon, Syracuse University, A^AN EVRIE KILPATRICK, '91,
Marathon, N. Y, ' " ,
Pennsylvania Alpha, Lafayette College, BYRON G. HAHN, '90, AVilkesbarre.
Pa,
Pennyslvania Beta, Pennsylvania College, JOHN F. SiEBFjiT,- 'i89,
Dillsburg, Pa,
Pennsylvania Gamma, Washington and Jefferson College, JOHN B.
CLARK, '90, AVashington, Pa.
Pennsylvania Delta, Alleghany College, FRANCIS GURNEY STUBBS, '91,
Meadville, Pa
Pennsylvania Epsilon, Dickinson College, HAMMOND URNER, '90,
Frederick, Md,
Pennsylvania Zeta, Universitv of Pennsylvania, BENJ. B, LATHBURY,
'90, Philadelphia, Pa.
Pennsylvania Eta, Lehigh I'niversity, EDWIN H. BEAZELL, '90, Chillicothe,
^lo,
A'irginia Alpha, Roanoke College, JAMES AA', SIEG, '92, Churchville,
\'a.
South Carolina Beta, Universitv of South Carolina, LAURENS AV.
I5oYD, '90, Laurens, S. C.
Georgia .A.lpha, University of Georgia, THOM,\S W, REED, '90, Athens,
Ga.
Alabama .Alpha, University of Alabama, MORTIMER J, MCADORY,'89,
Bessemer, Alabama.
Alabama Beta, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, GEORGE H, WARING,
.IB,, '90, Cement, Ga,
Alabama Gamma, Southern University, EUGENE H, HAWKINS, '89,
Birmingham, Ala.
Mississippi Alpha, University of Mississippi, NATHANIEL J. BUCK,
'91, Port (iibson, Miss.
Tennessee Alpha. A'anderbilt Universitv, .STEWART BROOKS, '90,
Alobile, Ala.

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Tennessee Beta, University of the South, RICHARD F. ARMSTRONG,
'90, New York, N. Y.
Ohio Alpha, Miami University, AVALTER C. HARRIS, '91, Eaton, Ohio.
Ohio Beta, Ohio AVesleyan Universitv, ALBERT N. EVANS, '90, Camba,
Ohio.
Ohio Gamma, Ohio University, EDWARD H. EVES, '88, Greenup, Ky.
Ohio Epsilon, Buchtel College, HALBERT D. SMITH, 'i'O, Chardon,
Ohio.
Ohio Zeta, Ohio State University, FRANK W. RANE, '91. AVhitmore
Lake, Mich.
Kentucky Delta, Central University, JOSEPH AV, JOFFRION, '90, Mansura,
La.
Indiana Alpha, Indiana University, RALPH BAMBERGER, '91, Indianapolis,
Ind.
Indiana Beta, AVabash College, HENRY LITTLE,'91, Denison, Texas.
Indiana (iamma, Butler University, LAZ NOBLE, 'dO, Irvington, Ind.
Indiana Delta, Franklin College, JAMES A', DEER, 'i'O, Franklin, Ind.
Indiana Epsilon, Hanover College, EDWIN MIKEE, '91, Swansville,
Ind.
Indiana Zeta, DePauw Universitv, AA'ILLITS A. BASTIAN, '91, Lagrange,
Ind.
Michigan Alpha, University of Michigan, JOHN .\, MCLAUGHLIN,'91,
Muskegon, Mich.
Michigan Beta, State College of ]Michigan, H. E. BUNCE, JR., '90, Port
Huron, Mich.
Michigan Gamma, Hillsdale College, VERNON AV. N'ANFLEET, '92, Elkhart,
Ind.
Illinois Alpha, Northwestern University, (SEORGE O. BARNES, '90,
Washburne, 111.
Illinois Delta, Knox CJollege, GUY P. WILLIAMS, '90, Galesburg, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, Illinois Wesleyan University, DELMOR D. DARRAH,
'90, Bloomington, 111.
Illinois Zeta, Lombard University, SAMUEL D. HARSH, '90, Creston,
Iowa.
AVisconsin -Alpha, University of 'Wisconsin, AVILLIAM A. CURTIS, '89,
Madison, AVis,
Alissouri Alpha, University of Missouri, EDWARD A\'. HINTON, '90,
Columbia, Mo.
;\lis,souri Beta, AVe.stminster College, LANDON O. RODES, '87. Fulton,
Mo,
Iowa-\lpha, Iowa Wesleyan University, CHARLES F. WEIR, '91, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa.
Iowa Beta, State University of Iowa, IRA D. ORTON, '90, Princeton,
Mo.
Kan.sas Alpha, I-niversity of Kansas, ABRAHAM L. BURNEY, '90, Harrisonville.
Mo.
Nebraska Alpha, University of Nebraska, HOMER J. FDMISTON, 92,
Lincoln, Nebraska.
California Alpha, T'niversitv of California, HARRY A. .AIELVIN, 89.
Oakland, Cal,
[To which was addetl . ^T rr, /^ T ,OD XT
Louisiana Alpha, Tulane University, HENRY T. COTTAM, JR.,'88, ^ew
Orleans.]
ALU.MNI CHAPTERS.
New York Alpha, S, AVHITNEV DUNSCOMB, JR., New York Gamma, '88,
New York, N. Y.
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-Alabama Beta, VA'ILLIAM W. QUARLES, Alabama Alpha, '87, Sebna,
Alabama.
Tennessee -Alpha, AVALTER B. PALMER, Tennessee Alpha, '78, Nashville,
Tenn.
Ohio Alpha, HARRY WEIDNER, Ohio Alpha, '88, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ohio Beta, EDWIN F. CONE, Ohio Epsilon, '89, Akron, Ohio.
Indiana Beta, HILTON L^. BROWN, Indiana Gamma, '80, Indianapolis,
Ind.
OFFICERS.
President of the General Council, CARROL PH. JBASSETT, Penn. Alpha,
'83, Newark, N. J. (1).
Secretary of the General Council, JOHN EDWIN BROWN, Ohio Beta,
'84, Columbus, Ohio.
Treasurer of the General Council, S. P. GILBERT, Tenn. Alpha, '81^
Columbus, Ga.
Historian of the General Council, EUGENE H. L, RANDOLPH, N. Y.
Gamma, '85, New York, N. Y. (2).
President of Gamma Province, WILLIAM W. QUARLES, (see Alumni
delegates).
President of Zeta Province, WILLIAM L. MILLER, Illinois Epsilon,
'86, Chicago, 111.
Business Manager of the Scroll, BEN.IAMIN SINCLAIR ORCUTT, N. Y.
Gamma, '87, New York, N. Y'.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. MELVIN, Chairma'n.
EXHIBIT »B."
Report of Committee on 'Visiting' Members.
To tlie Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
The following is a list of the visiting members at the Convention.
Maine Alpha, EDWARD FULLER, '85, Duluth, Minn. (3).
New York Beta, A. E. PHILLIPS, '87, Lafayette, Ind.
New Y'ork Delta, LEO AVAMPOLD, '88, Chicago, 111.
Alabama Beta, S. JICTHARIN, Jr., '90, Auburn, Ala.
Alabama Gamma, H. H. BYARS, '90, Blount Springs, Ala.
Ohio Alpha, ROBERT MORRISON, '49, Aurora Springs, Mo. (4).
Ohio Beta, C, E. SCHENK, '90, Thornville, 0.
Ohio Beta, D. RICHARDS GRAY, '92, Columbus, O.
Ohio Gamma, EMMETT TOMPKINS, '75, Columbus, O. (5).
Indiana Alpha, JAMES L. MITCHELL, Jr., '89, Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana Beta, H. P. FULLENWEIDER, '79, Gibson City, 111.
Indiana Delta, W. A. HALTEMAN, '87, Peoria, 111.
Indiana Delta, AVILLIAM G, OLWIN, '87, Peoria, 111.
Kentucky Alpha, JAMES S. EWING, '58, Bloomington, 111.
Michigan Alpha, P. G, SJOBLOM, '89, Minneapolis, Minn.
Illinois Alpha, CHARLES K. SHERMAN, '92, Chicago, HI.
(1|. Prophet at Public Literary Exercises.
(2), Historian at Public Literary Exercises,
(3). Poet at Public Literary Exercises.
(4), Founder,
(5). Orator at Public Literary Exercises.

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Illinois Alpha, RALPH A. HARRIS, '92, Chicago, 111.
Illinois Alpha, ISAAC R. HITT, Jr., '88, Evanston, III,
Illinois Delta, J. E. GEORGE, '93, Galesburg, 111,
Illinois Epsilon, N. K. MCCORMICK, '81, Normal, III.
Illinois Epsilon, JAMES A. FULLENWEIDER, '82, Chicago, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, ROBERT E. AVILLIAMS, Jr., '86, Bloomington, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, THOMAS M. KIMBALL, '87, Normal, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, AVILLIAM H. STILLHAMER, '87, Normal, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, JOHN I\I. POLLOCK, 88, Bloomington, 111.
Illinois Epsilon, I. N. A'AN PELT, '86, Bloomington, III.
Illinois Epsilon, JOHN S. SCHNEPP, '90, Sin-ingfield, 111,
Illinois Epsilon, CHARLES C. DAVID.SON. '92, (jlenarui, 111.
Illinois ICjisilon, DAVID J, BETHEL, '92, Kewanee, III.
Illinois Epsilon, AVILLIAM DOWNEY, '9:^, Wenona, 111.
Illinois Elpsilon, X. J. P>M;I;.
Illinois Eiisilon, J. A. DENHAM,
Illinois Epsilon, DEL. D. DARRAH.
Illinois Epsilon, JOHN DEUT.SCH.
Illinois Epsilon, CHARLES GRAY.
Illinois Epsilon, GEORGE PREBLE.
Illinois Epsilon, Arciusi SAPPER.
Illinois F^psilon, GUY HUNTER.
Illinois Epsilon, LEWIS PROBAS(-O.
Illinois Epsilon, P. C. NOGGLE.
Illinois Epsilon, H. B. AVATT.
Illinois Epsilon, J. H. SHAW.
Illinois Epsilon, A. AV\ A'ANNEMAN.
Illinois Ep.silon, E. D. MANLEY.
Illinois Epsilon, .1. F. AVIGHT.
Illinois Zeta, LORING TROTT, '90, .hinction City, Kan,
Illinois Zeta, CLAUDE ANDERSON, '90, Y'atesCity, 111,
Illinois Zeta, SAM'L (K DONOHOE, '91, (ialesburg. 111,
Illinois Zeta, L. L. SILLIMAN, '92, Chenoa, 111.
Nebraska Alpha, W. L. STEPHENS, '89, Sutton, Neb.
Missouri Alpha, H. AV. CLARK, '87, St. I^iuis, Mo.
Respectfully submitted,
HAMMOND URNER,
Chairman Com. on Visiting Members.
EXHIBIT "C."
Committees Appointed by the General Council.
CREDENTIALS.
HARRY .A. MELVIN, Cal. Alpha, Chah-man : S. P (GILBERT, T. G. C.;
B. S. ORCUTT, B. M. Scroll.
RULE.S AND ORDER.
.A, L, BURNEY, Kan, Alpha, Chuirman; STEWART BROOKS, Tenn Alpha;
S, D, HARSH, III. Zeta; G. V. STEWART, N, Y, Beta; A, A\ EVANS,
Ohio Beta,
FINANCE AND .MIDITINO,
W. W. IJuARLES, Ala. Beta .Alumni, Chairman; HENRY LITTLE, Ind.
Beta- F. ti. STUBBS, Pa. Delta; R, F. .ARMSTRONG, Tenn, Beta; 'W. A.
CURTIS, AVis. Alpha.

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CHAPTERS AND CHARTERS.
F. G. GARDNER, N. Y. Alpha, Chairman; B. S. ORCUTT, B. M. ScroU;
J. A. MCLAUGHLIN, Mich. Alpha; N. J. BUCK, Miss. Alpha; H. J. EDmsTON,
Neb. Alpha.
SCROLL.
AV. B. PALMER, Tenn. Alpha Alumni, Chairman; S. D. HARSH, 111.
Zeta; AV. AV. QUARLES, Ala. Beta A.; A. V. EVANS, Ohio Beta; J. A.
BOHRER, Mass. Alpha.
CONSTITUTIONS AND RITUAL.
S. W. DUNSCOMB, N. Y. Alpha A., Chairman; J. E. BROWN, S. G. C. ;^
W. B. PALMER, Tenn. Alpha A.; E. W. HINTON, MO. Alpha; G. W.
EARLE, N. H. Alpha.
PROVINCES.
H. D. SMITH, Ohio Epsilon, Chairman; HERBERT LEWIS, Mass. Beta;.
H. E. BuNCE, Mich. Beta; E. H. BEAZELL, Pa. Eta; G. 0. BARNES, IIL
Alpha; E. H. HAWKINS, Ala. Gamma; L. O. RODES, MO. Beta.
CATALOGUE AND HISTORY.
J. L. MITCHELL, Ind. Alpha, Chairman; F. L. MOORE, Vt. Alpha.
LAZ. NOBLE, Ind. Gamma; M. J. MCADORY, Ala. Alpha; W. CAREY^
MO. Beta.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT CONVENTION.
V. E. KIRKPATRICK, N. Y. Epsilon, Chairman; E. F. CONE, Ohio
Beta A.; D. D. DARRAH, 111. Epsilon; B. G. HAHN, Pa. Alpha; J. W.
.ToPFRioN, Ky. Delta; T. W. REED, Ga. Alpha; P. H. STERN, N. Y.
Gamma.
PROGRAM OF NEXT CONVENTION.
LAZ. NOBLE, Ind. Gamma, Chairman; D. D. DARRAH, 111. Epsilon r
G. W. EARLE, N. H. Alpha; L. AV. BOYD, S. C. Beta; W. C. HARRIS,
Ohio Alpha.
SECRET
WORK.
STEWART BROOKS, Tenn. Alpha, Chairman; W. A. BASTIAN, Ind.
Zeta; H. A. MELVIN, Cal. Alpha; W. C. HARRIS, Ohio Alpha; H.
LEWIS, Mass. Beta.
RECORDS.
E. F. CONE, Ohio Beta A., Chairman; P. H. STERN, N. Y. Gamma;
T. W. REED, Ga. Alpha; H. URNER, Pa. Epsilon; E. MCKEE, Ind. Epsilon.
ABSENT AND DELINQUENT CHAPTERS.
T. W. REED, Ga. Alpha, Chairman; G. P. WILLIAMS, 111 Delta; G. C,
STEWART, N. Y. Beta; P. G. GARDNER, N. Y. Alpha; W. A. CURTIS^
Wis, Alpha.
JEWELLER.
J. A. MCLAUGHLIN, Mich. Alpha, Chairman; N. J. BUCK, Miss. Alpha
; B. B. LATHBURY, Pa. Zeta; J. A. BOHRER, Mass. Alpha; H. J.
RDMISTON, Neb. Alpha.
STATIONERY AND ART.
L. O. RODES, MO. Beta, Chairman; G. O. BARNES, 111. Alpha; HENRY
LITTLE, Ind. Beta; V. E. KILPATRICK, N. Y. Epsilon; H. T. COTTAM,.
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RESOLUTIONS.
M. J. MCADORY, Ala. Alpha, Chairman; F. L. MOORE, Vt. Alpha; G.
P. WILLIAMS, 111., Delta; E. H. BEAZELL, Pa. Eta; C. F. WEIR, Iowa
Alpha.
HARRISON BADGE.
W. W. QUARLES, Ala. Beta A., Chairman; B. (i. HAHN, Pa. Alpha;
G. O. BARNES, III. Alpha.
PRESS.
W. L. MILLER, P. Z. P.; B. .S. ORCUTT, B. M. Scroll.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
W. II. YOUNG, R. I. .Alpha, Chairman; B. B. LATHBURY, Pa. Zeta;
R. BAMBERGER, Ind. Alpha; E. F. CONE, Ohio Beta A.; .A. L. BURNEY,
Kan. Alpha.
APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.
J. F. SEIBERT, Pa. Beta, Chairman; F. AV. RANE, Ohio Zeta; L. W
BOYD, S. C. Beta; J. B. CLARK, Pa. Gamma; I. D. ORTON, Iowa Beta.
VISITING MEMBERS.
HAMMOND URNER, Pa. Epsilon, Chairman; F. W. RANE, Ohio Zeta
V. W. VAN FLEET, Mich. Gainmal; .1. VV. SIEG, Va. Alpha; G. H. AVAR
ING, Jr., Ala. Beta.
EXHIBIT " D,"
Report of the President ot the General Council.
To the Hotiorahlr'.the National Conrerdion of Phi Delta Theta, (in ding:
It is three years since the last Nation:d Convention of Phi Delta
Theta adjourned in New A'ork City. I''ifty-eight active Chapters were
then ujion the roll. You come together today as the represenfcitives of
Phi Delta Thet:i, in sixty-five w'ell known institutions of learning.
The average of our Chapters has improved.
Twenty years ago a eon\-ention in Chicago—of our eight e.Ni.sting
Chapters—inaugurated a movement of develojiment which in later
years has jiroeeeded with strides unparalleled in the fraternity world,
Wi' return today to Illinois, bearing our sheaves with us, and may
proudly contemplate the contrast of our harvest with the seed-time a
score of years ago. -
It was expected when the Convention adjourned in 1886, that it
would a.ssenible a.gain in the Spring of 1S8S, but as we appro.ached the
date named it became evident that no strong need for legislation existed
at that time. The (ieneral Council laid the important facts in the
case before the Chapters and it was decided, with no dissenting voice,
to postpone the Convention to the pi-esent time. The wisdom of the
action now r.iipi-ars in some measure questionable. The fraternity
treasurv has lieen tilled by the three years' tax, but the Chapters have
been w'ithout the impulse and magnetism of a General Convention.
1 advi.se that biennial sessimis be secured, feeling sure that it is no
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fires are replenished by the coals set blazing in the focus of united
thought and enthusiasm.
The long interval between the Conventions made it desirable that
the General Council should come together and discuss, with greater
facility than by correspondence, matters of importance requiring
prompt action. The report of the meeting of the Council at New York
City in January, 1888, has already been submitted to you. You are
familiar with our action upon Chapter delinquencies, upon the Song
Book and Catalogue enterprises, upon the new Charter forms, and with
the interpretation of the Constitution, limiting membership to matriculated
students of the college department proper.
Since last we met, the " white and blue " has been unfiirled at Amherst
College, at Brown, Syracuse, Lehigh, Washington and Lee, Southern,
Northwestern and Michigan Universities. In the last two institutions
our banners had for a long time been taken down. But at Nashville
in '84 and again at New York in '86 the President of the General
Council took special occasion to regret that efforts to enter the institutions
had proved ineffectual, and called upon some volunteer to again
plant our colors on the ramparts. They are floating there now ! We
may congratulate ourselves that their reappearanee has wiped the last
blot from oui- escutcheon. There are now no Chapters which we wish
to revive. The charter at Virginia Military Institute was withdrawn.
Alumni Chapters have been planted at Philadelphia, St. Paul, San
Francisco, Selma and Los Angeles. In several other places alumni associations
have been formed, but no charters issued; the General
Council believing that the associations should show signs of vitality
and solidity before receiving charter rights.
Eight applications for charters for active Chapters have been rejected.
Several other applications will be presented for your action ; these petitions
should receive your considerate attention, freed from all prejudice
except a determined desire to solidly advance the order.
A new ritual has been prepared during the past few years and will
be presented for your action. Questions regarding the support of the
catalogue and history work must receive your attention. The future
of the Scroll is one of the most vitally important questions that will
come before you.
Movements to establish some permanent fraternity head-quarters
and preserve our many valuable records should receive your assistance.
Your special attention is called to the detailed report of the Secretary
of the General Council, carefully criticising each Chapter, not for the
purpose of fault-finding, but by indicating the merits and weaknesses
of each to secure their betterment.
1 wish to specially commend the system of Province Conventions,
and urge upon the delegates the advantage of these meetings during
the years between the National Conventions. At the same time I
would call attention to the jDeeuliarly favorable opportunity that these
occasions offer for bringing out alum'ni members and freshening their
memories.
It has been a pleasant duty to serve the fraternity, as I have, in different
official capacities for seven years. It is a pleasure now to look
back over these years and note the prodigous progress we have made.
But with the retrospect comes the thoiight that the very wealth of our
possessions is a claim for careful conservation. Now, as never before,
we need our best men at the front; our strongest leaders and wisest
counsellors where we may lean upon them. Our legislation now must
be for a National Fraternity, and our deliberations, freighted with the
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misfortune could n(5w befall us than a blind trust in our own momentum.
Measures must be devised to strengthen and buttress the structure
that is builded. Thought and energy are needed as never before.
A brilliant prospect is before us, but that we may enter into its full
realization, labor must be given unstintingly. obligations must be met
unflinchingly, and each new position which is taken be defended and
supported loyally.
All that is comprehended in the future I commend to you with the
full assurance that the power that has guided us in the past will be
found seated at our Council fires, and that the future is related to the
present in the same geometrical ratio as the jiresent to the past.
Fraternally yours,
CARROL PH. BASSETT.
EXHIBIT "E."
Report of the Secretary of the General Council.
To the Honoriilile, the Nidioiial Conrentlon of Phi Dilln Tlieta, Crating:
Contrary to the pix-cedent established by those before the present
Secretary in oflice, 1 give in this report to your Honorable Body individualized
items concerning each of the Chapters of the Fraternity.
These are of a different nature from, and not meant to encroach upon
what is presented to you by the respective Province Presidents, Alore
than anything else, the comments are the summing up of impressions
receixed from watching the Chapter in its relations to the Fraternity
as evidenceil ill the Nc;-o//; in the exaniinatioii of college jieriodicals
or annuals; the reading of remarks in various members of the Fraternity
press; and re|iorts that in various ways have come to my notice.
Fact is mixed in with opinions,and to these latter exception may by
several be taken. The whoU' is presented in the hope that it may be of
value in the deliberations of your body, and elicit in\'c-stigation or correction,
wherever eitlu'r may be needed.
Maine -Aliiha—Colby University membership, usually about 20.
Three rivals, .About ten non-frati'mity men in college of a hundred
students. Clia|)ter enthusiastic and attentive to Fraternity dutie.s.
Came to the front on a scholastic and moral basis.
New Hanijishin- .Alpha Dartmouth College -meets old. long established,
and wealthv rivals, in a college where there are few- non-fraternity
men. Chajiter has worked hard, and needs all the encouragement
the general l-'rattrm'tv- I'an give it,
A'crinont Alpha,- ten vears old and prosperous in every way. Runs
a large membership, and few non-Frat; unity men in classes. Have no
grounds for criticism, but would remind tlie Chapter to have every
initiate fullv up to their slandanl.
Alassachu'setts Alpha—AVilliams College.-Chapter has taken a good
stand anioii-x her rivals. Is especially strong in scholarsliip. and not
behind in other ways. Frateinity nun number scarcely more than 50
per cent, of the students, and tlie standard is hi-li. Mn---;!ehusett.«
Alpha will continue to llourisii,
Ma.ssachusetts Beta- -.Amheist College,--The college atmosphere i.s
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chapters, Massachusetts Beta is doing well. Her chapter house has been
of invaluable aid. The chapter is enthusiastic in all its work.
Rhode Island -Upha—Brown University.—Half ofthe charter members
graduated with '89. Contains good scholars, and will work hard
to bring Phi Delta Theta to the front. Has rooms furnished, and has
been well received by other chapters in Brown.
New York .Alpha—Cornell University.—Ran a large membership
last year. Has quartered herself in a good house. Has some very
strong men, and stands above the average at Cornell. The chapter has
also initiated some weak men, and should make its requirements high
for every candidate.
New "York Beta—Union College—has made an exceedingly good
record since its establishment. Has done well in scholarship, and
stands well socially. An increased attendance at the college, as evidenced
by a large Freshman Class this year, will further strengthen
the chapter.
New York Gamma—C. C. N, Y.—fluctuates somewhat—mostly on its
own account. The cha.pter has a fine personnel, and can secure similar
additions on working for them. "VA'ould advise that it make an
effort to secm-e regular delegation each year from Freshman Class.
New York Delta—Columbia College—has al-ways been slow in her
work. It is a small chapter, and small chapters ha\-e never succeeded
at Columbia. Will probably have to be reorganized to be put in successful
condition.
New Y'ork Ejisilon - Syracuse' University—is advancing with the
college. Has been doing good work, and is enthusiastic in its relation
to the Fraternity.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Lafayette College—was little he.wd from last
year, but is probably continuing prosperous as of old, with good scholarship
and social standing,
Pennsylvania Beta—Pennsylvania. College—enrolled a preparatory
student last year, and marred an otherwise good record for the year.
Pennsylvania (!iamma—AV, and J, College—calls for no special comment,
and stands well amon.or AA'ashiivglon-Jefferson Chapters,
Pennsylvania Delta—.Allegheny College—is highly spoken of by all
that know her. Has a new and finely furnished suite of rooms, but
should look to the chapter-house idea which is gaining ground in the
college,
Pennsylvania Epsilon—Dickinson Coll(>ge—holds more than its
share in all lines of college honors; is earnest in its work and systematic
in its relations to the Fraternity. Has been accused by rivals of
being " heterogeneous" in social composition.
Pennsylvania Zeta—University of Pennsylvania—endeavored last
year to .get a hold in the College of Arts, ratb.er than of jMedicine, and
the result of this year's work is anxiously awaited. Hope the alumni
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and made a good record. It has been marred by some hasty work. A
carefully curbed zeal is alone necessary to the chapter's success.
Virginia Delta—Richmond College—has entirely regained the high
prestige of Phi Delta Theta at that institution, and is doing finely.
Virginia Zeta—AV^ashington and Lee University—has had a good
personnel, but has done little work. AVould advise special inquiry into
the chapter's attitude and prospects.
North Carolina Beta—University of N, C.—has a good record and is
universally respected by rivals, but did little work last year. Promises
to do some proselyting this year among first-class men.
South Carolina Beta-^-Universify of S. C.—has been prosperous from
the start. Of good men, and does systematic work.
< ieorgia Alpha—University of Ga,—depends entirely too much on
affiliates from Emory and .Alercer to be the factor the charactc^r of ite
men should make it in the University. It, by all means, should build up
from the Freshman and Sophomore classes of the University.
Georgia Beta—Emory College—runs a rather large membership for
the size of the college and number of chapters. Its initiation of preparatory
students is to be censured.
(ieorgia Gamma—Mercer University—like Beta at Emory, is easily
first at Mercer. Her roll last year was not large, but contained two
"preps."
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama—is a little unsettled in reducing
membership from that of three years ago to the present University
averag(% but ]ironiises to hold a front place through the difficulty.
Alabama Beta—.Alabama Polytechnic Institute—has in charae'ter of
member.ship and in its record at .Auburn, made an exceedingly fine
record for Phi Delta Theta.
Alabama Gamma—Southern LTniversity—last year returned butfour
out of a membershiii of nineteen the preceding .lune. Had the record
been repeated, criticism could not have been too severe. A good per
cent of undergi-aduates returned this fall. The Chapter should avoid
for the most part men who sjiend but one year in college,
Mississippi -Alpha—University of ^Mississippi.--Yellow f.'ver greatly
diminished university attendance last year, and the (Chapter suffered
therefrom. Hope to hear better news this year.
T(;xa.s Bctji—Univei-sity of Texas—continues her fine r"cord, and
leads the list at the University. It should be careful to keep its strength
in the literary department,
Texas Gamma- Southwestern Univeisity—is composed ofgood material
and is doing good werk.
Tennessee .Alpha- Vanderbilt University—has little troulile with ite
rivals, but complains of a lack of eiitliusiasm, It may lind the trouble
within from lack of systematic fraternity work. It does not secure as
many resident students as formerly.
Tennessee Beta—Universitv of the South—carries a membership of
good personnel. Its habit ,o'f initiating Professors is of (luestionable
•advisabilitv.
Ohio .Alpha—Aliami University—has had an unneces.sary amount of
matters of discipline to arise in the chapter :;nd shouM find a way to
avoid this and will be exiiected to do so.
Ohio Beta—Ohio AVeslevan University—enrolled the largest membership
of its history last .vear and is again a leader among O. AV. T'.
Chapters, , , , ,. ,
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its roll, and usually at the same time, some of mediocre timber, but it
has giyen a large per cent, of prominent members in public life.
Ohio Delta—University of AA'ooster—is well known as a strong Chapter
in the College. It indulges occasionally in the initiation of preparatory
students.
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College—has but one rival, with whom she is
on equal footing. It does good work.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University—with but few exceptions, has always
been composed of first-class men. Its personnel last year was
good, but the members did not take the interest they should have done
in College and fraternity afiiairs.
Kentucky Alpha—Centre College—continues to keep Phi Delta
Theta at the front in the College, "Wouldask the Chapter whether it
yet initiates preparatory students.
Kentucky Delta—Central University—was very quiet last year, and
has been little heard from by the Fraternity. The wherefore should be
explained.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University—makes a good showing in its
work in the Fraternity, but is often slightingly mentioned by rival
Chapters, Two men resigned last Spring. Another explanation is in
order here.
Indiana Beta—Wabash College—has been more conservative of late,
with much advantage to herself, but clings with pertinacity to "preps."
Indiana Gamma—Butler University—generally gets her choice of
Butler students and usually chooses well.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College—is without a rival. It contains
good men on its roll but the College is not strong.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College—has no trouble in getting along
well in Hanover.
Indiana Zeta—DePauw University—is in a fraternity hot-bed, and
flourishes with the best.
Michigan Alpha—University of Michigan—has gained from the day
of her reorganization, and is doing finely—winning men from its
oldest rivals, is now in a rented (^hapter house, wliich will greatly
aid it.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan—gets her choice among
the students, and is prosperous. It should look well to the social as
well as the literary standing of all its members, and not ease iis requirements
in any case.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College—does not initiate " preps,' and
is in good condition, winning a goodly share of college honors.
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern Universitj'—has not yet been a power
in the college, because of small representation in upper classes,' It has
good men and will get along well.
Illinois Delta—Knox College—was very quiet as to initiations last
year, but pledged a number of men, and is likely a leader in the college
to-day.
Illinois Epsilon—Illinois AVesleyan University—was in straits for
over a year, but last season redeemed itself, and is now on good
footing.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University—has no strong opposition, and
gets the choice of Lombard students.
"Wisconsin Alpha—University of AVisconsih—has all along been
prosperous, so far as membership and standing at Madison goes, but
has been entirely too negligent in its reports to the Fraternity. There
is no excuse for the course it has taken.
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Pi alone, and more than holds its own. College laws impose restrictions
on membership.
Iowa Bet.a—Iowa State University—is hereby called on to explain
the course it has taken for the last three years. It has made scarcely
any reports to the Scroll, the last one being in January, 1888. AVhatv
ever the personal character of its membership, the chapter is not a
success unless it shows a livelier interest in performing its duties.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri^is the leader of the chapters
at the University, and has a membership of high standing.
Missouri Beta—AVestminster College—as a chapter, takes a fair stand
in the Fraternity,and does good work in the college. Its social standing
is not up to what it should be.
Kansas Al])ha—University of Kansas—continues to hold a leading
place in the L^niversity, and is doing good work in every direction.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska—is a flourishing chapter,
standing well at Lincoln, and high in the esteem of the Fraternity.
However, the chapter had a prep last year.
California Alpha—University of California—has worked hard and
put Phi Delta Theta back to the enviable position she held in the seventies.
Its future success is a surety.
A chapter is judged to a great extent by its reiiorts, especially by
those to the Scroll, and in filling the position of Reporter, a member is
trusted with the most honored position in the hands ofthe chapter to
confer. No negligence should be allowed in this jiosition, and when
once a member shows his excellence as a Reporter, I would advise retaining
^him in the position more than one term if he remains in
College.
Several of our chapters have rentcMl or leased houses, and have thus
a chajiter home. The AVilliams, .Amherst, Cornell, Ijehigh, ]\Iicliigan,
and California cha])ters are thus [irovided for. .'sewanee owns a pretty
hall. All chapters should be planning to have a building of their own
at some future day. It is none too early for any c-bapter to begin its
plans. Every one that can do so, should endeavor to domicile itself
in a rented house ; especially should this be done where the chapter
house idea at all prevails.
There are a few of our chapters without even a hall for a regular meeting
jilace. There is no excuse whatever for this, and I would recommend
to the Convention to make it coinpulsory upon every clia]>ter to
have a regular h;ill for meeting. Make it a condition of its existenc'e.
I would c'all attention to a mistaken idea of nearly all c-liajiters in
issuing their ]\farcli circular letters. In reading nine out of ten of
the.se, you get the iuniression that it is a letter from the chapter to its
sister chapters. It runs along in exactly the- same vein as a Scroll letter,
and diflers onlv in being more complete.
This letter is the'Chapter's letter to its own alumni, and should be
written to them. It should bear in mind that but a few of them see
the Scroll, or know anvthing of the fraternity or chajiter, ,~ave through
this lettc-r. Therefore the letter should cmitain all the news ccmcerning
these, that are but a vear old. If the c-hapter were writing to any one
else, it would know what would intere-t them. Please insert the things
of interest to your correspondent members. F.very one sliould contain
theaddivss of the Editor and Businc-ss Mana.srer of the .sc-e//, and its
subscription pric-e. Urge them to subscribe for it. Remember the
objec't of the circular letter is to retain the interest of our alumni, and
adopt your means to the end.
The keejiing of svstematic recoi-.ls is of inc'alculable advantage to
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chapter. If it does not keep full records, and preserve memorabilia, it
robs the coining membership of reaping the benefits to be derived from
the experience of that of to-day. The neglect of these matters is crim-
;inal, and their observance should be compulsory. Every chapter hall
should have a book case, and besides whatever else of interest to the
members should each year be presented with, 1st—the complete volume
of the Scroll. 2d—complete volume of its college paper; 3d—a
copy of the college annual, if any is published ; 4th—the college catalogue
; 5th—the March circular letters—either bound, or placed in a
large envelope, properly labeled and dated; 6th—a chapter scrap-book
—to contain programs of college events during the year; clippings concerning
any college or chapter affairs, anii items concerning Phis,
active or alumni. I want to emphasize this last, but not at the expense
of the others, for all are highly important. But I recommend every
chapter to elect its Scrap-book editor. The chapter is rare that hasn't
•a fraternity crank—the man who would rather talk fraternity than eat,
and he is the man for the place. Keep a scrap-book for two years and
you will prize it beyond measure.
Again, bear in mind that the chapter is a business institution, and
therefore have its business done in a business like manner. Meet your
obligations when they are due, for you can never have an easier time
to pay them. By no means let the payment of your annual tax ran
over from the Spring term until the Fall. Some of your men will not
return. The tax is then hard to get, and you won't want to pay it for
somebody else. But you are charged $2 for every member on April 1st.
Then, by all means, pay this before the following commencement.
The fraternity looks to the chapter and not to the individual for these
dues, and it can in no way shift the responsibility when the debt is
made, and the men from whom it was due have left college.
-Again, bear in mind that every annual tax paid in, is not apart of
the treasury of the chapter, and no matter whether it is at once sent to
the Treasurer of the General Council or not, the chapter has no more
right to use a dollar of it than it has to use any private individuals
money left in the care of the chapter treasurer. You will avoid difficulty
by avoiding this.
I have left the recital of our victories and achievements to others,
and the delegates can each dwell on the glories of their chapter's
career. The object of this has been to find fault, not maliciously, but
honestly, in a few instances, and to make suggestions, which, if followed
out, can not help but add to the prosperity and good fellowship of
the chapter.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. BROWN, S. G. C.
EXHIBIT "F."
Report of the Treasurer of the General Council.
To the Honorable, the National Conrentlon of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
I ha\'e the honor to make the following report to the Convention,
touching the finances of the Fraternity;
As a rule. Chapters have been tardy in the payment of annual taxes,
imany delaying the payment of all taxes since last Convention until the

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 29'
Convention met here on the 14th inst,, many more failed to pay for the
last two years until that date, and comparatively few had paid all of
their taxes prior to the arrival of their delegate in Bloomington. These
delays have caused considerable confusion and complications, both embarassing
to the delegate and the treasurer, and entailing much useless
investigation upon the part of Comniittees, I would here call attention
to the provision of the Constitution which makes it the duty of
Chapters to pay these taxes on the first day of April of each year.
Should the letter and unquestionable intent of the Constitution be carried
out, the payments would become of small burden and prevent the
unjust assumption of debt upon the part of a few which should be
borne by members attendant uiion the date the tax falls due, and many
of whom do not return the following autumn and cannot be reached.
The Fraternity cannot look to individual members for this tax, and
if Chapters permit members to leave college without payment of dues
it is their misfortune when thc^y are called upon to meet this obligation.
I would advise that each Chapter made ita penalty of expulsion
for a member to delay, longer than some specified time after .April 1st.
the payment of said tax.
If that is thought too harsh then a milder punishment might be prescribed.
It might be well to provide that if a member failed to pay his
tax on or before April 1st, he be suspended until payment is made..
In this way the ('hapter would not be called upon to assume his obligations.
The severity of this might be varied in ecpiitable cases upon
vote of the Cbajiter, No man has a right to clothe himself in the dignity
of a fraternity of true manhood, lest he have within him the heart
stout enough to bear at all hazards his full share of the resjxmsibilities
and burdens incident to his fortunate alliance.
Again these delays made it impossible for the Treasurer to c'ome to
the convention with his books balanced and his report made out. He
is forceci to hurry many entries upon liis books amid the confusion of
scores of delegates, clamoring for their credentials, and the " confusion
is wor.se confounded " when to these duties are added the ]iaymcnt of
railroad expenses to dele,

30 THE SCROLL.
Of this amount about $400 in round numbers is in the shape of notes,
one-half of which ai-e valid. These notes were turned over to me by
my predecessor, or taken since by proper authority. However much
I may ha\ e doubted the wisdom of having these notes appear on the
books as cash, I could not change the policy without considerable complication,
which I desired to avoid.
In laying down the trust which you delegated to me at the New York
convention, I can not quit my post without thanking the chapter reporters
and treasurers for their kindly forbearance throughout my
term of office. This month is the tenth anniversary of my work in
Phi Delta Theta, and I am permitted, at the close of my official relations,
to congratulate the Fraternity at large that it is not entering, but
has entered upon a prosperous and broad career unsurpassed in the
brilliant galaxy of Greek letter fraternities.
Yours in the Bond,
S. P. GILBERT.
EXHIBIT " G."
Report of the Historian of the General Council.
To the Honorabk, the National Convention ofthe Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
The functions of this office, as of the remaining ones on the General
Council, is two-fold, embracing, _/!rsi, its general and executive duties
as a member of our governing board, and second, its particular and
specific duties as chief recording officer of the fraternity. On the first
point I shall not dwell, for all oif the doings and actions of the General
Council, in its executive capacity, are set forth in the reports of its
President and Secretary. Of the specific and particular duties of the
office, the revised Constitution, Article lA'., Sec. 7, says: "The Historian
of the General Council shall preserve all reports from chapters, and
shall make to the National Convention such a report as he may deem
proper."
In reference to these chapter reports, the revised Constitution, Article
IX, Sec. 7, says: "It shall be the duty of the Historian to collect
information in regard to the chapter and its members, and, on the first
day of April of each year, to make a full written report to the Historian
of the General Council." From these two guicle-posts and from
the policy and system of my predecessor, I gathered the idea of the
duties of my office. These have been chiefly the collecting and compiling
of complete and accurate statistical reports each year. I received
from my predecessor a Tiumber of blank forms, which had been
in use by him, and vvhich, he advised me, were not thoroughly satisfactory.
After one year's trial I found them inadequate myself, and
prepared a new form which has been in use by me since, and of which
I turn a quantity over to my successor.
By diligent and persistent endeavor I have been successful in gathering
in the full number of these reports during each and all of the
three years of my term of office. 'The reports for the years ending
April 1, lb87, and 1888, have been collated and compiled and published
in The S'roll in tabulated form at the close of each year.
My third and final report, that for the year ending April 1, 1889, I
deem proper to annex hereto, as it gives in precise statistical form the

CONVEN'TION SUPPLEMENT. 31
e-N;ac:t status of the fraternity, at the close of my term of office as near
as may be.
During the three years that have elapsed since our last Convention, or
rather from Ai>ri\ 1, 1880 to .April 1, 1889, our aggregate membership
has grown from 4,570 to 5,738, our total number of active chapters
from 58 to 66, and of--Alumni chapters from 16 to 2:!. During those
three years there have been initiated respectively 428, :!88 and 416,
retired 371, 373 and 296, and attendant S79, 898 and 948.
I will not quote further from my figures, but these: few—with the
tables heretofore published and hereto annexed—will show that our
growth has been healthy, steady and constant. At the same time our
growth is more rapid than that of any of our rivals. AVe are to-day
the largest fraternity iv. college, and at the present rate of growth we
will soon have the largest enrolled membership. Such being the case
we ought to stand as the foremost and most influential organization of
the college world. Our fraternity is founded upon the rock^ Our principles
are right. And the history of their development in its main features
and details, will, I think, bear the closest scrutiny of the most
critical. Our founders started with a definite end in view. And succeeding
generations of workers have fought out the battle on the same
lines. But the secret of success or failure lies with the chapter, and in
two particulars. Eirst, in the election of the candidate; and, second, in
the proper and conscientious disc:harge of his duties by the chapter
offlcter. It is just as easy to do the right thing as the wrong, andjust
as easy to do it at the right time. The labors of the Historian cjf the
General Council and the expense of conducting the office is more than
doubled, by the slow and tardy responses given by those upon whom
he is dependent. This is a state of things for which there is no reason
or excuse. If all' other chapter duties were administered in the
same careless manner—and without this constant prodding as a counterirritant—our
machinery would be in a jumbled confusion. In the discharge
of all your fraternity duties be conscientious, be thorough, be
prompt. This is my only complaint and chief advice.
In laying down the duties of an office that has been a source of much
pleasure and pleasant intercourse, I wish to call the attention of the
fraternity again—but needlessly I know—to the competent, conscientious,
able and whole-souled men who have been my colleagues at your
councils; I wish to thank you all, and all whom you represent, as well
as all with whom I have been brought into communication for your
courtesy, patience, good will and assistance; and to express, from substantial
premises, and with every reason for the hope of a full realization,
an abiding faith in the future success, honor and usefulness of our
Order.
I have the honor to remain, most respectfully and fraternally,
E. H, L. RANDOLPH, H. G. C.
NEW YORK. N. Y., October 11, 1S89.

32 THE SCROLL.
TABLE I.
00
X!
a
3
O
Chapter.
Institution.
Location.
ci '^
1884..
1884.,
1879..
1886.,
1888..
1889.,
1872.,
1883..
1884..
1884..
1887..
1873..
1875..
1875..
1879..
1880..
1883..
1887..
1869..
1873..
1874..
1875..
1886..
1885..
1882..
1871..
1871..
1872..
1876..
1883..
1877..
1879..
1887..
1877..
1883..
1886..
1848..
I860..
1868..
1872..
1875..
1883..
1850..
1885..
1849..
1852..
1859..
I860..
Maine Alpha ..
New Flamp. Alpha
A''ermont Alpha
Mass. Alpha
Mass, Beta
R.I. Alpha
New York Alpha..
New York Beta ..
New York Gamma
New York Delta
New York Epsilon
Penna. Alpha
Penna. Beta
Penna. Gamma ..
Penna. Delta
Penna. Epsilon....
Penna. Zeta
Penna, Eta
Virginia Alpha....
Virginia Beta
Virginia Gamma.
Virginia Delta
Virginia Zeta
N. C, Beta
S. C. Beta
Georgia Alpha
Georgia Beta
Georgia Gamma..,
Tennessee Alpha..
Tennessee Beta ..
Alabama Alpha..
Alabama Beta
Alabama Gamma.
Mississippi Alpha
Texas Beta
Texas Gamma ...
Ohio Alpha
Ohio Beta
Ohio Gamma....
Ohio Delta
Ohio Epsilon ....
Ohio Zeta
Kentucky Alpha
Kentucky Delta...
Indiana Alpha
Indiana Beta
Indiana Gamma..
Indiana Delta
Colby
Dartmouth
Univ. of Vermont
Williams
Amherst
Brown
Cornell
Union
C. C. N. Y
Columbia
Syracuse
Lafayette
Pennsylvania
AA'ash. & Jefferson
Allegheny
Dickinson
Univ. of Pennsyl'a
Lehigh
Roanoke
Univ. of Virginia.,
Randolph-Macon..
Richmond
AVashington & Lee
Univ. of N. C
S. C. College
Univ. of Georgia,
Emery
jNIereer
Vanderbilt
Univ. of the South
Univ. of Alabama
Ala. Poly. Inst.
Southern
Univ. of Miss..
Univ. of Texas.
Southwestern ..
^liami
Ohio AVesleyan
Ohio
AVooster
Buchtel
Ohio State
Centre
Central
Indiana
Wabash
Butler
Franklin
Waterville
Hanover
Burlington
AVilliamstown
Amherst
Providence
Ithaca.
•..
Schenectady
New York
New York
Syracuse
Easton
Gettysburg
Washington
Meadville
Carlisle
Philadelphia
South Bethlehem,
Salem
Charlottesville....
Ashland
Richmond
Lexington
Chapel Hill
Columbia
Athens
Oxford
Macon
Nashville
Sewanne
Tuscaloosa
Auburn
Greensboro
Oxford
Austin
Georgetown
Oxford
Delaware
Athens
Wooster
Akron
Columbus
Danville
Richmond
Bloomington
Crawfordsville
Irvington
Franklin
20
25
29
13
9
13
11
13
15
14
23
16
19
16
12
9
1
2
9
8
16
26
23
23
13
42
16
11
21
8
8
12
15
11
9
8
10
16
23
11
16-

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 33
TABLE I.
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00
CO
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ill
tten
Apr
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00
CO
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s
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^
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ZL
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^
Wj
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«
Historian.
21
30
16
17
16
16
11
12
14
13
12
20
15
15
17
13
14
7
6
5
8
8
9
25
IS
30
8
33
17
11
13
14
11
5
13
9
14
11
11
13
11
''1
13
16
19
13
26
27
19
16
13
' 14
9
17
19
14
16
20
8
17
16
20
20
13
5
5
5
7
9
27
16
25
7
29
19
15
18
P
^.
n
14
8
15
8
10
13
6
17
14
10
15
18
26
25
20
27
24
20
13
13
3
18
17
12
15
19
16
17
14
15
15
6
9
3
6
10
13
27
15
20
14
25
19
16
10
14
9
0
15
10
13
12
10
11
5
IS
11
11
7
9
8
1
0
32
•>;>
10
4
10
11
4
7
3
4
9
11
3
5
3
3
6
4
6
9
5
rt
'
s
10
10
1
6
3
3
7
16
3
8
•>
2
•>
3
2
1
2
1
1
6
4
2
•)
1
4
8
5
6
7
8
3
12
10
6
1
9
5
7
1
8
4
8
1
9
1
2
10
4
10
5
9
•')
3
7
0
7
5
.S
4
.7
8
6
3
1
*2
'•n
*i
ti
1
t2
•>
9
5
o
(i
1
3
10
6
.5
6
6
4
6
1
8
2
3
1
1
7
3
5
4
1
2
4
3
4
3
4
0
IL L. F. Morse.
A. E. Beebe.
G. I, Forbes.
J. A, Bohrer.
F'. E. Smith
F. E. Carpenter.
H. Snyder.
H. R. Conover.
AV. C. Boyrer.
C. H. Haves.
.A, (i. Vredenburg.
B. (i, Hahn.
R. B, AVolf.
C (i, AVilliams.
F. (!, Stulibs.
H. F. Whiting.
J. K. Horner.
AV. T. Patterson.
C, F. Kuder.
T. J. Barham.
E. C. Armstrong.
C. James.
J. AV. Avery.
\V. AV. Davies, Jr.
AV, T. Avcoek,
AValker King.
J. S. .Jenkins.
D. F. Crosland.
C AValler.
A. P. AVri-ht.
AV. R. Searcv,
(i, H. Waring, Jr.
E. II. Hawkins.
S. L. Postell.
W, D. (lordon.
S. AV, Townsend.
A, A'. Kvans,
C, A. AVoodworth.
J. M, (Taston.
C. F. Plenry.
St, C, -Alexander.
\A , (iieen.
J. AV. E. Joffrion.
J. L. :Mitchell, Jr.
H. Little.
B. M. Davis.
J. V. Deer.

34 THE SCROLL.
TABLE 1—Concluded.
Founded.
Chapter.
Institution.
Location.
Attendant
April 1, 1886.
1868
1868
1864...
1873...
1882...
1859...
1871...
1878...
1878...
1857...
1870...
1880...
1871...
1882...
1881...
1882...
1875...
1873...
Indiana Epsilon...
Indiana Zeta
Michigan Alpha...
Michigan Beta
Michigan Gamma.
Illinois Alpha
Illinois Delta
Illinois Epsilon ...
Illinois Zeta
AA^isconsin Alpha..
Missouri Alpha, ,
Missouri Beta
Minnesota Alpha..
Kansas Alpha
Nebraska Alpha...
California Alpha..
Totals
Univ. of Michigan
Mich. Agricultural
Hillsdale
Northwestern
Knox
Illinois Wesleyan.
Lombard
Univ.of Wisconsin
Univ. of Missouri
Iowa AVesleyan ...
Iowa State
Univ.of Minnesota
Univ. of Kansas...
Univ. of Nebraska
Univ. of California
Lansing
Hillsdale
Evanston
Galesburg
Galesburg
Madison
Columbia
Fulton
Mt. Pleasant
Minneapolis
Lincoln
Berkeley
14
21
14
20
11
13
19
12
17
16
11
11
14
16
12
9
845

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 36
TABLE 1—Condvded.
Attendant
April 1,1887.
.Attendant
April 1, 1888.
Attendant
April 1,1889.
Initiated.
Affiliated.
Retired.
Resigned or
Expelled.
Degi-ees taken.
Historian.
11
23
18
19
12
10
9
16
15
11
10
15
12
18
17
10
14
8
18
14
18
19
14
14
9
12
15
14
10
17
10
18
17
7
12
10
23
17
16
17
10
7
7
17
22
19
13
17
7
9
16
10
16
5
0
12
7
6
5
9
12
9
6
6
3
3
5
5
5
6
2
1
1
5
2
6
6
9
3
10
5
8
11
3
3
2
1
3
2
4
n
•*i
1
24
2
2
5
1
1
8
1
3
2
2
3
R. T. McEiroy,
A, R. Priest.
T. L. Chadbourne.
J. R. McColl.
J. N. Greene.
H. R. Howell.
G. P. Williams.
W. H. Stillhamer.
L. L. Silliman.
W. A. Curtis.
C. P. AVilliams.
F. AV. Hinitt.
F. A. Havighorst.
E. C. Nichols.
C. McMillan.
L. DeF. Henshaw.
R. M. Wheeler.
L. R. Hewitt.
890
915
948
416
26
296
38
161
* Resigned.

36 THE SCROLL.
TABLE II.
O
O
Q
o
o
01
03
Maine Alpha
New Hampshire Alpha.
Vermont Alpha
Massachusetts Alpha....
Massachusetts Beta
Rhode Island Alpha....
New York Alpha '.
New York Beta
New York Gamma
New York Delta
New York Epsilon
Pennsylvania Alpha
Pennsylvania Beta
Pennsylvania Gamma..
Pennsylvania Delta
Pennsylvania Epsilgn ..
Pennsylvania Zeta
Pennsylvania Eta
Virginia Alpha
*Virginia Beta
-•'Virginia Gamma
*Virginia Delta
*Virginia Zeta
North Carolina Beta
South Carolina Beta
Georgia Alpha
Georgia Beta
Georgia Gamma
Tennessee Alpha
Tennessee Beta
Alabama Alpha
Alabama Beta
Alabama Gamma
Mississippi Alpha
Texas Beta
Texas Gamma
Ohio Alpha
Ohio Beta
Ohio Gamma
Ohio Delta
Ohio Epsilon
Ohio'Zeta
Kentucky Alpha
Kentucky Delta
Indiana Alpha
Indiana Beta
Indiana Gamma
Indiana Delta
4
6
6
3
7
12
6
3
2
2
2
4
1
5
5
3
1
3
6
15
6
9
3
1
2
6
3
1
4
2
10
5
3
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
2
1
1
1
7
3
I
1
* No class system. All members included under '
5
4
8
6
10
4
3
2
2
5
5
6
4
4
4
3

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SUPPLEMENT.
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TABLE ll—C(mcl%ided.
In Faculty.
Post Graduate.
Class of '89.
Class of '90.
Class of'91.
Class of '92.
Class of '93.
Class of '94.
Special.
Total.
Indiana Epsilon
Indiana Zeta
Migbigan Alpha
Michigan Beta
Michigan Gamma
Illinois Alpha
Illinois Delta
Wisconsin Alpha
Missouri Alpha
1
2
3
5
1
4
4
1
2
3
4
4
5
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
7
7
3
1
3
3
6
3
7
5
3
2
5
5
1
9
4
5
1
2
1
2
6
4
1
5
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
9
8
3
3
5
4
2
5
2
5
5
1
3
4
10
!3
17
16
17
10
7
7
17
n
19
13
17
7
16
10
16
Total
5
19
238
227
203
224
5
1
17
939
April 1, '88
10
8
194
194
198
24
1
63
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TABLE VI.
DEATHS DURING YEAR E.VDIXG APRIL 1, 1889.
HARRY ROSBLI. JACKSON, student, Penn. Delta, '90, of Meadville, Pa., at
Colorado, May 24, 1888, of consumption.
ALPHONSO W. •\VE.VVER, Penn. Epsilon, '83, minister, of Esopus, N. Y.
WALTER FREDERICK BURDEN, student, Penn. Eta, '91, of Washington.
D. C, at Bethlehem, Pa,, .Jan. 23, 1889, of typhoid.
FRANK C. WAISO.S-, druggist, Va. Gamma, '86, at Jacksonville, Fla.,
Sept. 7, 1888, of yellow fever.
WILLIAM CAMPHEU-, lawyer, Va. Zeta, at Sioux City, la.
J. W. S. AU.VOLD, physician and professor, at Sewannee, Tenn., October
20, 1888.
-SIDNEY WATKINS CORNELL, student, Ala, Alpha, '90, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
at Albany, N. Y., of fever.
GEORGE FAIULA.MB GARROD, fetudent, Ohio Alpha, '89, of Oxford, O., at
St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 1888, of malarial fever.
WILLIAM ADIS FIELD, student, Ind. Zeta, '90, at St, Louis, Mo., August
18, 1888, drowned.
EDWARD FRAZIER DYKK, student, Ind. Zeta, '90, of Mt. Carmell, 111., at
Greencastle, Ind., Feb. 4, 1889, of typhoid.
FRANK ORSAN LINFORTH, chemist, Cal. Alpha, '74, at Phillipsburgh, M.
T., Jan. 14, 1889, of pneumonia.
EXHIBIT "H."
Report of the President of Alpha Province.
I.-DIDLEY R. HORTON.
To the Honorable, the National Convodion of Phi Delta Tluta, Gneting:
Appointed President of Alpha Province at the commencement ofthe
term of office of the present (ieneral Council, it was with the deepest
regret that I found myself in November, IS.^S, compelled by the pressure
of business to resign the office.
Surely my pride will lie considered pardonable for the work that was
accomplished for Phi Delta Theta in -\lpha Province during this administration.
Not mentioning New York .\lpha, which was re-estab-
€d at Cornell through the efforts of Bro. Cii.uti.ics .\. MCALLISTER and
myself, aided by Bro. W. R, AVORR.\LL, then Province President, we
come to the foundation of our chapters at Lehigh, Syracuse and Amherst.
New York Epsilon at Syracuse Univeisity, came into our fold entirely
upon the merits of Phi Delta Theta, and the merits of the applican-te
and their iii-^titution. .Vftera most careftil investigation by members
of the fraternity, pereonally, and hy myself by correspondence, the

42 THE SCROLL.
charter was finally granted and the chapter instituted at Syracuse, N.
Y., on the 7th of February, 1887, by myself and Bro, RANDOLPH of the
G. C, assisted by a large delegation from N. Y. Alpha. The ceremonial
exercises and the banquet which followed were highly successful, and
our new chapter started out on its career with an assured position, from
which it has never lapsed. To Bro. ]\IORGAN R, SANFORD is due as
much as to any one the credit of the formation of N. Y. Epsilon, which
succeeded the local fraternity of Sigma Psi.
Immediately upon accepting office, I had turned my eyes to Lehigh
.University, where, many years ago (1876) we had a chapter known as
Pennsylvania Delta. Correspondence was opened with Bro, HARRY L.
MOORE of Pa. A., and before many months his efforts had brought forth
fruit. Mr. (now Bro.) T. F. NEWBY, a Senior, became interested, and
after several letters from him, I rode over to Bethlehem, Pa., and with
Bro. MooRK, examined the material and found it excellent. A charter
was granted, and on the 15th of April, 1887, the Pa. Eta Chapter of
Phi Delta Theta was established at Bethlehem. The entire Pa. Alpha
Chapter, with President BASSETT and Historian RANDOLPH ofthe G. C^
being present to assist me in making the victims members of our great
fraternity. Allow me to assure you all that no man who appeared at
the altar that night will ever forget the sublime characteristics of our
initiation. After the installation we were royally entertained by the
new chapter, and have to the present never ceased congratulating ourselves
upon our acquisition.
May 9th, 1888, was the date of the institution of Mass. Beta at Am"-
herst College. Several months were consumed in the preliminaries, my
desire being to make a most careful examination into all surroundings.
Accordingly I determined to rest my judgment entirely upon that of
Mass. Alpha, and commissioned Bro, GEORGE LYNDE RICHARDSON (present
President of Alpha Province) to proc'eed to Amherst and investigate.
His report approved by his chapter, was so favorable, that I
forwarded an application, and upon its return signed, approved the
same and forwarded it to the General Council, who in turn approved
and issued the charter to J. ROMAIN DANFORTH and his associates.
Upon the date above given Jlass. Beta was instituted, about one-half
of Mass. Alpha Chapter being present. The ceremony was performed
at Masonic Hall, after which the new-made Phis entertained the visitors
at a sumptuous banquet at the Amherst House, Bro. SPARHAWK of
N. H. Alpha was present and responded for his chapter. Mass. Beta
started with the approval of the Faculty and imniediately moved into
the elegant mansion of Professor ESLY, which they yet occupy as a
Chapter House.
It was my great pleasure to be enabled to visit during my official
connection with the fraternity. Pa. Alpha and Pa. Eta, K. Y. Alpha,
Beta, Gamma, Delta and Epsilon, Mass. Alpha and Beta. On every
occasion was I received most royally and found the Phis most enthusiastic
for Phi Delta Theta.
Our Alpha Province Convention was held with Penn. Alpha at Easton,
Pa., on April 19,1888, and through the exertions of Bro. HARRY
L. MOORE and his brethren in Penn. Alpha, was a great success; much
good, I trust, having been accomplished for the fraternity. The full
minutes were printed and forwarded to the Secretary of the Grand
Council, so that it will not be necessary for me to dwell thereon, except
to say that eveiy delegate departed with heart'elt thanks that we possessed
such a noble collection of young men as those composing our
Chapter at Lafayette College.
While President of Alpha Province I have refused to entertain ap-

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plications from four Colleges or Universities in this Province, noticeably
one from Harvard University. One application from Penn. State
College (owing to Fraternity pressure and the high standing of the
applicants, one being a son of Governor BEAVER of Pennsylvania) I
reluctantly approved in order that the General Council might act
thereon. The application was unanimously denied by them, and
shortly after the same applicants were admitted into the" fraternity of
which Gov. BE.VVER is a member.
At the conclusion of my term of office upon my resignation, it was
my good fortune to find Alpha Province in relatively a much better
condition than at the start. Three new chapters had been added and
one (Pa. Zeta) had warmed up to new life; every Phi seemed zealous,
and my most earnest wish was that we should continue on with fraternal
work until Phi Delta Theta should be in all parts of this great Republic,
second to no fraternity that exists—even looking in the future
to reaching to the topmost pinnacle in the galaxy of the Greek world.
Regretting that I cannot be with you, I have the honor of subscribing
myself with our heartfelt token.
Yours in the bond,
DUDLEY H. HORTON.
Dated at NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 11, 1889.
Report of the President of Alpha Province.
II,
Ctv.o. LvNDE RICHARDSON,
To the Honorable, the. National (hnveidion of Phi Delta Thita. Greeting:
I had the honor to succed Bro, DCDLEY R. HORIOX (resigned) as President
of Alpha Province, by appointment of the General Council of
the Fraternity, July 1, 188S.
On the opeiiingof the college term, September, 1888,1 communicated
with the several chapters under my charge by letter, and also had the
pleasure of attending the initiation banquet of the ^lassachusetts Alpha
chapter in peraon.
'VVith one or two exceptions, the chapters began the new year with
favorable prospects, and were fortunate in obtaining good delectations
from the incoming cla,'-sos The cliajitcrs at Columbia and the University
of Pennsylvania seemed to labor under disadvantages peculiar to
location in a large city, and were slow in organizing for work. I was
especially gratified, howe\'er, by the wa}' in which our youngest chapter,
the .Alassachusetts Beta, at .Vmher.st, took hold ofthe year's duties,
and at the jirosjierity that attended it from the first.
Early in the month of November, in response to a suggestion of the
General Council, I visited the -New York Alpha chapter at Cornell
University, of which visit I ha\e (uesented to the (ieneral Council a
report in full.
In November, corresiiouclence was opened with me by some students
of Boston University, in reference to the establishment there of a chapter
of the Fraternity. .Vn application for a charter was presented by
them, which I referred, in due form, to the (ieneral Council. It was
decided to defer action upon the application for the luesent, and I reported
this action to the applicants, who thereupon withdrew their"
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In the meantime, I had received word of a movement to organize a
• chapter in Brown University, Providence, R. I. Bro. C. G. HARTSOCK,
formerly of Indiana Delta chapter, directed the undertaking, and his
loyal and judicious efforts met with a success they fully .merited.
After considerable correspondence, a petition for a charter was presented.
I issued a circular to the chapters ofthe Province, asking their
opinion of the proposed charter, and received a general response in its
favor. Acting upon this information, the General Council approved
the application, January 18, 1889, and on the 22d of February I had
the pleasure of installing the new chapter, with the assistance of a
large and enthusiastic delegation of visiting Phis. A full account of
the initiation has appeared in the Scroll, as well as in my official report
to the General Council.
Owing to failure in health, I was not able to give to the duties of my
;position, during the last months ofthe college year, the close attention
it required, and in August, 1889, when I found it necessary to remove
to St. Paul, Minnesota, I practically relinquished the supervision of
the Province. I cannot, therefore, give as full an account of the present
condition of the chapters as I would wish. I feel safe, however, in
assuming that the majority of them have again entered upon a progressive
and prosperous year, and will continue to uphold most loyally
that high standard of integrity and worth which has ever marked our
beloved fraternity, in every province of its wide extent.
I have the honor to be.
Respectfully, yours in the Bond,
GEO. LYNDE RICHARDSON.
Hi. Paul, Minn., Oct. 1, 1889.
EXHIBIT "I."
Report of the President of Delta Province.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
Since the National Con\-ention of 1886, Delta Province has maintained
a steady progress, and without gaining or losing a single chapter.
The advancement has been in the line of merit and quality, and the
Phis in Ohio and Kentucky colleges are social and intellectual leaders.
This fact is established by their records of honors and prizes, earned
and bestowed at their respective commencement exercises. I am sorry
to say, however, that the Phis out of college have been generally inactive,
and have allowed their interest in the Fraternity to decrease as
their years increase.
The active chapters are all in a flourishing condition, and their prospects
for a successful year are bright and encouraging, but the alumni
chapters of this province are practically out of existence, and some
kind of "elixir" or a few volts of energy seem to be necessary to restore
their vigor and usefulness.
There have been two province conventions since '86—one held at
Oxford, the birthplace of Phi Delta Theta, and the other at Wooster,
and both have been a source of pleasure and profit to the members in
, attendance and to their constituency.

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At the present time the membership in the active chapters is not
large. This is due to the fact that many of the members were graduated
in June, or have fiiiled to return to college this fall, and the chapters
have not been able, within so short a time, to recruit their numbers
from desirable "Barbs," although many promising students are already
pledged to explore the mysteries and espouse the principles of Phi
Delta Theta, and before the holiday vacation every chapter expects to
initiate new men.
The total active membership of Delta province, October 1st, was 73,
distributed among the chapters as follows ;
Ohio Alpha 4
" Beta 15
" Gamma 8
" Delta. 9
Ohio Epsilon 10
" Zeta 10
Kentuckv .Alpha 10
" ' Delta 7
I am particularly phased to report that every chapter in Delta
province has now, or will have at an early date, a suitable chapter hall.
Ohio Gamma has taken steps to secure and furnish new rooms. For
ten years there have been no regular chapter halls for any of the fraternities
at the Ohio University, and, as usual in other matters there,
the Phis, with their characteristic enterprise, are the first to "move."
I have corresponded regularly with the reyiorters, and have appended
the latest letters received from them, marked "Exhibits .\, B, C, D,
E, F, G, and PI."
I have been in oflice during three iixinllis of the college year and
three months of vacation, and I am now ready to ship the province
property, consistini; of one copy of the constitution, to my successor.
Thanking the honorable Council and the brothers of Ohio .and Kentucky
for .their uniform courtesy and promptness, and siiicenly regretting
my inability to be present at the Bloomington convention, I am.
Faithfully and Fratc^rnally, Yours in the Bond,
WM, E, BUNDY,
(CINCINNATI, OHIO, October 12, 1SS9.
EXHIBIT "J."
Report of the President of Epsilon Province.
To the ILmor(d)lr, the Notional Conrn,lion of Phi Ddia/Thela, Creeling:
Since the Pi-oviuce has come into my hands, rea.lly nothing of iiupor--
tance has tiaiisiiired. The crowning features had rdieady been accomplished
bv my predecessors, and the work of perpetuating was left to
fne. Sinc-e the last National Convention, ,Michi;.;aii .\lpba has again
joined us and it is needless to say that it is i ureat benefit to Epsilon
Province.
The President has endeavored to keep in actual communication with
all of the Chapters in the Province, and in this he has been reasonably
successful—however a few of the (^hapters have never responded to his
several coiiiniunications. Most of the Chapters have been prompt and
kind in their answers to inquiries. The President blames the Chapter
reporters for failure to answer letters.

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All of the Michigan Chapters are in a flourishing condition. Ann
Arbor perhaps needs our constant care, although at present doing
nicely—yet we must remember that she has great opposition and we
cannot afford to see her go down, and for that reason she is a tender
flower for us.
Some of the Chapters of Epsilon Province do not have Chapter
halls of their own. This fact is to be deplored, as there is nothing that
keeps a Chai;ter together as much as a permanent home. The things
that greet us each week at Chapter meeting—the Chapter hall and
furniture—find a place in our heart and are revered and remembered
after we leave our College life.
Indiana Alpha, Indiana Zeta and the Wabash Chajiter in Indiana are
in a flourishing condition; the rest of the Chapters in that State I
have failed, after repeated efforts to hear from.
Some of the Chapters of the Province favor granting a charter to
Purdue; Indiana Zeta strongly opposes the granting of such a Charter
and the writer thinks it advisable for the Convention to consider well
its action in this respect rather than antagonizing DePauw. Should
any body of men petition from Albion College, your President protests
against granting them a Charter. The writer is sorry that he has not
done more for the Province, but he has been in office but a short time
and he has had an easy time, because everything of importance was
accomplished before he came in office.
I should personally like to meet with the Brothers in Convention,
and sincerely regret my inability to do so, Tnisting that the Convention
and festivities will be a grand success, I remain
Your Brother in the Bond,
JAMES E, DAVIDSON.
BAY CITY, Micnici \N, October 10, 1889,
EXHIBIT " K."
Report of the President of Zeta Province.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
I herewith present a brief report of the work done in this Province
during the past three years, or since the last National Convention.
The Province is small, and Bro. BROWN has already spoken concisely
of the different chapters. We have with us a good, enthusiastic representative
from each of the five chapters, and one from the Chicago
alumni chapter, which was recently organized. For these reasons I
will not speak of some points which might usually be expected to be
spoken of in a Province report. Since accepting the office of Province
President, I have visited all the chapters one or more time-s, with the
exception of Wisconsin .\lpha, which was only prevented by business
circumstances, and not from a lack of inclination.
For the greater part of the past three years, all have been in a flourishing
condition. Last year two or three chapters were not in the best
of condition, but I am glad to report now that with some good, hard
work, and an opening of their eyes just a little to their own weaknesses,
they can look forward to this year's work with pleasure.

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 47
I observed from correspondence and personal communion with
them, that they loved their brother associates, were in deep accord
with the chapter's objects and purposes, and, as far as knowledge and
intentions went, were enthusiastic and anxious concerning the National
Fraternity throughout the entire country.
But I will take occasion t" say this: There "is in some places a lack
of knowledge in regard to the secret work ofthe Order. For instance,
some members could not give the grip, and cithers did not know the
signs of salutation and words of r'-cocrnition. Tlie.-e will be given at
the Convention, and it is imperative that every delegate should kno-w
what they are, and properly transmit them to "their chapters. Particular
pains should be taken in this regard when new members are taken
in. I would csiiecially urge the importance '>f each and every member
becoming better informed regarding the Fraternity at large.
Many do not seem to realize that tlieie is much ofthe Phi'Delta Theta
Fraternity outside of their own chapter walls. My dear lirothers, we
who are a-^sembled here know how badly mistaken are such ideas. Let
us see to it when we return to our chaiiters that we dispel such belief
in our less informed and more unfortunate brothers.
As has already been iiientioned, we liave, since the last Convention,
reorganized the Illinois .41pha at Northwestern University, It is not
necessary to enlai-ge upon this ]ioint, excejit I wish to mention with
pleasure the invaluable work of Bro, I. K. llrrr, .Jr., who did such noble
work in the reorgaiiizalion of tiie Chicauo aluiuiii chapter, and the
re-establishment of our colors at Northwestern.
.\fter five years of inactivity the Chicago alumni chapter was reorganized
last month. There were about fifty Phis present, Bro. R. A,
SMITH, an old-time worker, was elet-ted President, and Bro. ^MCDOWELL
was elected as delegate to this Convention. .\ banquet was served,
and toasts given. P>ro, t;. .YD, WILBANKS was present, and gave a pleasant
talk. .'Vt our next banquet we will easily assemble 100 Phis out of
the 150 in that great city.
A movement has been on foot since last spring to enter Lake Forest
University, .\s this matter will come up before the present (Convention,
I will only mention it without suggestions.
My work for the next year will be such that I will be compelled, at
the end of this Convention, to lay aside any active work for Phi Delta
Theta for at least a year, I then hope to be airain in attendance at
some college where I can be of use to our beloved Fraternity.
I have formed many pleasant acquaintances during the three years
just passed, and will look back to the time with ple;usant recollections.
I regret that a Province organization has not been formed, but steps
toward that end have been taken, special delegates having been sent to
this Conv(!ntion, looking to that end.
I have the honor to be
Your obedient servant and brother,
W, L. MILLER.
Bloomington, 111., Oct. 15,1889,

48 THE SCROLL.
EXHIBIT «L."
Report ot the President of Eta Province.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
I present herewith my report of Eta Province of Phi Delta Theta-
The Alpha chapters of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri, are in
good condition I believe. Iowa Beta has experienced, some reverses
and I have been unable to get into correspondence with it and with
Missouri Beta, although I have tried repeatedly. My duties at the
University of Minnesota made it impossible for me to visit the chapters,
personally. California Alpha, I have reason to think, is in particularly
good condition at present although my communications with
it has been limited. A province convention was held with Nebraska
Alpha in May and delegates from IMinnesota Alpha, Nebraska Alpha,,
Iowa Alpha, and Kansas Alpha were present. The action taken then
was helpful to province unity and enthusiam, I am sure. The difi'erent
colleges where we are situated, in this province, are developing
and the chapters are keeping pace. However, it is my painful duty
to report that one chapter of this province has proved disloyal.
Minnesota Alpha has taken steps to sever its connection with Phi
Delta Theta. I was in Boston at the time when the matter was
broached to the men in Minnesota Alpha. I did not hear of it until
June, after my return to my home in Nebraska. I then learned
through HELMUS THOMPSON, of '89, Minnesota Alpha, fhat universally,,
the chapter was about to secede from our ranks. I came back to
Minneapolis and talked with different members of the chapter with
whom I could get opportunities to converse. I was assurecl that the
whole thing was exaggerated and mistaken. Two influential members,
WALTER STOCKWELL, '89, and WALTER BROWN, '89, assured me that
the would not go into the ranks of the seceders. WALTER BROWN said
that he would under no circumstances give up the charter, which he,,
personally, held for the chapter. Others said that they meant to
stick by Phi Delta Theta. 1 then wrote Dr. J. E. BROWN, the Secretary,
with whom I had been in communication and whose advice I
had been following, that I believed the matter settled favorably tO'
Phi Delta Theta. The first of October I learned from WEBB HARMON,,
'91, that negotiations were still going on and that the chapter had
formally resolved to disband. This action I have been powerless to
modify in any way. The chapter, at my request, gave me a letter of
dismissal, as its last official act and I am expecting daily that the
archives will be turned over to me. The secession of Minnesota
Alpha seems to me to be unwarranted and dishonorable.
I have no suggestions to offer regarding the proper method of treats
ment which the convention may adopt. It has resulted in my own
withdrawal, at least for the present, from any acti-^-e part in fraternity
work in the province. I feel that I have failed to exhibit the necessary
qualifications for an executive officer and trust the fraternity may
select some one who can more successfully guard the interests of the
Order. I hope the convention will be as successful as any of us have
wished it to be.
Yours in the Bond,
CONWAY MCMILLAN.
MINNEAPOLIS, October 6, 1889.

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 4&
EXHIBIT "M."
Report of the Board of Publication of the Scroll.
To the Honorable, the National (.'onvenlio-n of Phi Delta Iheta, Greeting:
The Board of Publication of the Scroll of Phi Delta Theta, appointed
by the last National (./onvention of our Fraternity, do respectfully report
as follows:
This board took charge of the publication of the Scroll immediately
after the last National Convention, and organized by the election of
DUDLEY B, HORTON as chairman and THO.MAS H. BASKERVILLE as secretary.
ALBERT SHIKLS (New York Gamma) and LEO W.VMPOLD (New
York Delta) were respectively chosen managing editor and business
manager. Bro. \Y, R. VYORRALL having resigne'l as a member of this
board, the vacancy was filled by the election of Bro. WILLAUD S, FERRIS
(Mas,saehu,setts Ai[iha),
Shortly thereafter Bro. SHIELS (having acce]ited a position at Panama)
resigned his position as managing editor, which was duly accepted, and
Bro. Ei'OKNE H. L. RANDOLPH chosen in his jilace.
Bro. \Y,\MPOLD gave the necessary bond as business manager, and
acted as such during the college years of lSS()-7 and 18S7-S, and upon
his retirement from c-ollege was succeeded by Bro, BE.N.IAMIN SINCLAIR
ORCUTT (New York (iamma), a meinber of this board, who duly qualified
by giving a bond, and still retains the position. Bro. RANDOLPH
has continued to the present as managing editor, and has most conscientiously
and ably discharged the duties of his office. Indeed, we can
also commend Bro. ORCITT in like manner.
During the first year of your commitee's regime, it was found necessary
to obtain funds from the (ieneral Council of the Fraternity, Later,
at one time, it became necessary for Bro. ORCUTT to obtain a similar
loan. These loans have been nearly paid, and the payment of Scroll
dues at this convention will entirely jilace the magazine out of debt,
the funds derived from the Fraternity tax being amjily sufficient to
meet all expenses of publication.
.\iinexed hereto will be found the reports of Business .Managers
WAMI'OLD and Oia ITT and Managing Editor KANDOLI-H.
The board is now constituted as follows: DCDLEY R. HORTON, chairman;
THOM.\S II, BASKERVILLE. secretary; EIGENE H. L, RANDOLPH,
BI:N,I A.MIN S, OIK TTT, and -VLISERT SHIELS, the latter having been elected
in the place of Bro. WILI.ARD S, FERRIS, who resigned and took up his
residence in Oakland, California.
We would resiiectfullv re|ioi-l that the present method of conducting
our Fraternity magazine seems to be the most satisfactory (considering
all points) that has vet lieen devised. The rapidity with which business
has been transacted bv the board, and vacancies filled, has enabled
the Scroll to appear punclitalh/, while had any other system jirevailed,
the magazine must at times have been for several months without its
most important official.
During the three vears your committee have received but one complaint,
and that was in relation to a matter over which the board considered
it had no control.
,\s we conclude our term of office, we wish to express our thanks to
the (ieneral Council and the Fraternity at large, for the consideration
extended to us in tlu> discharge of our duties.
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50 THE SCROLL.
Finally, we wish to say that we believe the present system of publication
to be well conceived, and would recommend its continuance to
the next National Convention.
Adopted at a regularly called meeting of the committee, or board, by
a majority vote, October 9, 1889.
Respectfully submitted for the Board of Publication,
DUDLEY R. HORTON, Chairman.
THOMAS H. BASKERVILLE, Secretary, 170 Broadway,
NEW YORK, N. Y., October 9, 1889.
EXHIBIT " N.
Report of the Managing Editor, to the Board of Publication
of the Scroll.
To ihe Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
The following is the report to the (Chairman and Board of Publication
of 2'he Scroll:
BRETHREN ;—It was from your body that my office as Managing
Editor of The Scroll came, and to you I now respectfully return the
trust reposed in me. During the two years and a half of my Managing
Editorship, I have striven to keep the Magazine advancing along the
line of growth and development in fraternity journalism. But primarily
and chiefly the object I have sought to accomplish has been the
publication of a magazine, interesting and of value to the members of
our Order, if to no one else. In many of the details of the work I
have been far from successful, and in some I ha\e failed. But I feel
that all failures and lack of success are not wholly due to myself or my
management, and in them I have profited materially and learned the
valuable lessons of experience.
I am now in the sixth year of my active connection with The ScroU.
If I mistake not, no other one man has ever been identified with it
for so long a period. I feel that I have done my share for the fraternity
good and met all the demands of fraternity love.
In my connection with all the details of the work, and in my active
administration of both of the executive departments, I think that I
have had exceptional opportunities for a thorough and careful study
of the quesstion ; and 1 believe that I see many points for the better
and more successful conduct of the magazine.
The Scroll Board, not having any legislative powers, I need not consume
your time with suggestions or propositions. My views will be
presented for the consideration of the coming Conventions.
I thank you all for your leniency, courtesy, good will and support,
and in laying down my office I trust that The Scroll will continue to
prosper and improve as it must, if it is to keep pace with the development
and perfection of the fraternity.
I have the honor to remain, most fraternally,
E. H. L. RANDOLPH,
Managing Editor.
NEW YORK, N. Y., October 9, 1889.

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 51
EXHIBIT "0."
I.—LEO WAMPOLD.
To the, Honorabk, the National Conventimi of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
I have the honor to hand herewith my report as Business Manager
of the Scroll, 1886-1888:
General ScroU Account. Vol. XI.—'8G-'87.
To cash from Randolph $173 62
To cash from Chapters '5:!5 00
To cash from Subscribers :!2 00
To cash from T. ii. C 200 00
,'S940 62
By paid Vanden, H. & Co $787 17
By box rent " 16 00
By Managing Editor's bill 16 03
By .Sundries 11 22
ByStationery 23 18
By paid T. G. C 80 00
By balance." • 7 02
$940 62
The above is correct.
F. GURNEY STUBBS,
Chairmnn Avdiiing Committer.
LEO WA.MPOLD, Bimness Manager.
June 28, 1888.
Bank Account of Ten Year Subscriptions.
To cash in bank from Randolph S77 14
To cash from Subscriptions 15 00
TO cash—Interest 4 42
S96 56
By cash in bank, as per Pass-Book §96 5(i
The above is correct.
F. (iURNEY STUBBS,
Chairman of Auditing Comniittci.
LEO WAMPOLD, Business Manager.
June 28,1888.
General Scroll Account. Uo/. A'//.—'S7-'.S8,
To cash from Chapters S5iK) .50
Single Subscribers -'18 00
S62S 50
By paid to Vanden, H,c>c Co .•>175 71
By jiaid Managing Editor 14 00
By Stationery, etc 6 45
Bv Sundries," 2:! 42
P.y iiaid AY. B, Palmer 98 15
By Ixilance 10 77
S628 50
The above is correct,
F. G. STUBBS,
Chairman of Auditing Committee.
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II.—B. S. ORCUTT, Business Manager of the Scroll of Phi Delta Theta
for Volumes XI, XII and XIII.
Ten Year Subscription Fund.
1888 —To balance from L. WAMPOLD $96 56
1888-9—To Subscriptions 30 00
—To Interest 3 88
$130 44
Cr.
1888 —By Volume XI |46 88
1889 —By Volume XIII 9 39
—By balance 74 17
$130 44
BLOOMINGTON, III., Oct. 16, 1889.
General Scroll Account. Vols. XI, XII and XIII.
Dr.
To balance from L. Wampold—account Vol. XI $ 7 02
To chapter taxes, " " " 37 00
To T. Y. S. Fund, " " " 46 88
To balance from L. W.—account Vol. XII 10 77
To chapter taxes, " " " 288 50
To single subscriptions, " " " 2 00
To jiroceeds note to T. G. C, " " " 150 00
To single subscriptions—account Vol XIII 41 50
To chapter taxes 879 00
ToT. Y. S.Fund 9 39
$1,472 06
Or.
By T. G. C. on note—account Vol. XI $ 97 00
By Vanden, Houten & Co.—account Vol. XII 230 84
To Sundries, " " " 4 76
By Vanden, Houten & Co.—account Vol. XIII 915 29
By Hall & Co., " " " 26 00
By P. O. Box rent, " " " 20 00
By stationery, stamps,sundries," " " 50 65
By balance 127 52
$1,472 06
Statement of Standing.—Assets.
Cash on hand $127 52
Due from Chapters 61 00
$188 .52
Liabilities.
Balance due on Wampold note, T. G. C $ 23 00
Orcutt note to T. G. C 150 00
Surplus for Vols. XI, XII and XIII 15 52
$188 52
General Scroll Account.
Vol XIV.
Dr.
To taxes from chapters $201 00
To single subscriptions .; 13 00
To ten year subscriptions 5 00
$219 00'

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By T. Y. S. Fund ^1 5 ,5 00
By box rent
4 QO
By stamps and sundries 3 90
By balance 206 10
§219 (K)
Respectfully submitted,
NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 16,1889.
B. S. ORCUTT,
Having examined the above report of B. S, ORCUTT, we certify to ita
correctness.
F. (iURNEY STUBBS,
Chairman of the Auditing and Finance Committee.
EXHIBIT " P."
Report of the Catalogue Editors.
'/() the Honorable, Ihe National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
At a meeting of the (ieneral Council held at New Y'ork, in January,
1888, the undersigned were appointed a committee to proceed with the
collection of information and data looking to the publication of a new
edition of our Catalogue, subject to the order and instruction ofthe
present Convention. The committee has proceeded as activeh' as possible
with the limited means at their disjiosal—about .S200,00—and has
issued a large number of circulars calling for information. Between
2,000 and 3,000 of these circulars have been issuecl and many of them
received have been filled out. If the work is to be continued there
must be some plan of raising the neccissary money for its completion
devised by the ))resent (^l^vention. It will, of course, be an expensive
work—co.sting probably between ,^2,000 and :3,000. thoutrh probably
within .52,.500—no accurate estimate can be given. But it is a matter
that cannot afford to wait, and if itsliould be cU'laycd. the work already
done will be wasted. Your Committee has sonic ideas as to the how
this money may be raised at a minimum burden to the fraternity.
I will not ("nter on them here, as there is another work of the utmost
value just ready for publication and which can no more lie developed
than the CataloL'ue, and the two books can probably be combined in
some wav of advantage to both. On that subject I wish first to confer
with the" editor of the History and whatever suggestion we may have
in mind we will make to the proper committee.
Respectfullv submitted,
E. H. L. RANDOLPH,
FRANK D. SAYOPE.

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EXHIBIT «a."
Report of Committee on Song Book.
To the Honorable, ihe National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
Your Committee on Song Book, appointed by, and holding office
since, the convention of 1884, beg leave to report, as follows:
DR.
By amount original printing bill (A) $295 77
" " subsequent (paper cover) bill (D) 20 17
" bill, circulars, etc. (E) 7 60
" editingmusic 30 00
" " postage on circulars 2 80
" " dies from Dreka 25 00
printer's shipping bill (F) 10 81
" (G) 1 50
" (H) 3 36
" (I) 2 75
" " shipping, etc., advanced by editors 34 60
$434 36
CR.
By amount two notes to T. G. C $200 00
" " gross receipts 142 23
" " balance due printer (C and D) 57 53
advances due F. D. S 17 75
" E. H. L. R ; 16 85
434 36
The above-mentioned two notes for $100.00 each, were advanced to
reimburse editors for cash outlay and to meet current bills—the first by
the General Council, July 26,1886 (K annexed), the second by the convention
of 1886 (Minutes, page 43; Exhibit BZ). These notes were to
be paid when receipts from sales should be sufficient. It is not now
likely that will ever be accomplished. The financial failure was due
to the backwardness of the chapters in purchasing. As a rule, the
chapters thought they were doing sufficient by buying one book for
chapter hall uses. The committee has now had this matter in its hands
for five years, and thinks it has given time and energy sufficient to the
matter. It therefore begs to be relieved, and will turn over all stock
on hand to whomsoever the convention may order.
Your comniittee, therefore, earnestly requests a cancelling and return
of the two outstanding notes, an appropriation of $92.13 for the settlement
of all outstanding claims ($57.53 due printer and $34.60 due editors
for personal advances), and to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. L. RANDOLPH,
FRANK D. SWOPE.

(-ON I 'ENTION SI PPLEMENT.
EXHIBIT »R."
Report of the Editor of the History.
To the Honorable, the Notioutd (.'onvention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
About ten years ago I determined to write the history of Phi Delta
Theta, and at once began to collect material for the purpose. I first
completed my file of the Scroll and the other publications of the Fraternity.
For three or four years I was engaged upon the fifth edition of
catalogue published in 1883. In working on that catalogue I learned
that valuable historical archives were in possession of Indiana Alpha
and Kentucky Alpha. Some of them were very old papers belonging
to Ohio Alpha.
During 1883-84 I made no progrc ss with the history, as I was then
engaged in editing the Scroll. In .lanuary 1885 my purpose of preparing
a history received the official sanction ofthe (ieneral Council. I
then renewed my historical researches, and have ever since worked as
steadily in carrying out my plan as cireuinstances would permit.
I procured the archives of other old Chaiiters and made transcripts
of those which would serve my purpose. 1 also received from
Mr. AnciTiiiALD WILSON, at Liberty. Ind., a lot of letters that had belonged
tl") his brother, JOHN .MCM. WIISOX, one of the founders. Bro.
ROBERT MORRISON, who had evinced liisregard forthe fraternity by the
careful preservation of letters referring to its early career, kindly allowed
me to copy them. From Bro, K, .\. D. \YILHANKS, of Illinois
Beta and others,! received papers that contributed towards filling out
the historical record.
During the last two years I have furnished the editor of the Scroll
copies of many ofthe historical papers that I had ri'ceived from various
sources. These pajiers will make the foundation ofthe first iiart ofthe
history of the Fraternity. The Fraternity is indeed fortunate that
thev have been preserved through so many years,
Mv purpose is to publish a book of about .500 octavo ]iages with about
20 illustrations. I have written the history up to the time of the Nashville
Coiiveiition, five \-ears ago, but there are some gajis that I must
till up after I shall get "the necessary information. I cannot calculate
upon being able to complete mv iuanuscri))ts inside of a year.
The cost of the book will be'as follows: For composition. .-^•'iOO; for
electrotyiiin'j, s-_'5(l; for manufacturing, 50 cents a copy. To provide
for the "publication, I proiiose that the Convention authorize ,^1,(100 to
be advanced out of the Fraternitv treasury, to be paid back out of the
first receipts from sales. The book, considering its size, will be cheap
at ,'^:'> a co\>\. .Vt that price, onlv 3:i:! copies would have to be sold to
pav back the ,si,000 advanced. l' do not think there is any doubt about
mv abilitv to sell that number of c-opies inside of six months after
publication. Indeed. 1 believe that number of subscriptions could be
easily obtained before publication.
I ha\-e made repeated ajqieals through the Scroll for historical
sketches of chajiters to incorporate into the history of the Fraternity,
but main- chapters have failed to (omply with my reciucsts. The active
chaiiters that are delinquent are as follows: .Maine .^biba.New Hampshire
.\lpha, -New Y'ork Delta, Pennsylvania Alpha, Ejisiloii, Zeta and
Eta, Nirginia Beta, (iamma and Zeta. (ieorgia (iamma, Indiana Beta,

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Gamma and Delta, Illinois Delta, jNIissouri Alpha and Beta, Iowa Beta,
and Nebraska Alpha. I earnestly hope that these chapters will send me
their histories so that the accounts of them in the history of the Fraternity
will be complete. Directions for the preparation of such
sketches can be found in the Scroll for Februarv, 1888, November, 1888,
and March, 1889.
W. B. PALMER,
EXHIBIT "S."
Report of the Committee on Rules and Order.
To the Honorable, the Notional Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
We respectfully recommend the following:
I. That Robert's rules be the establislied rules governing this
•Convention.
II. That all important motions be made in writing.
III. That speeches on all topics be limited to five minutes in length.
IV. That the time of meeting "De 9 A. M, and 1:30 P. M.
V. That the roll be called at the opening and closing of each session,
and that the minutes of previous day's sessions be read immediately
after the morning roll-call.
VI. That the following be special orders:—
(a). 'Tuesday, A. M., consideration of ritual and secret work.
(b). That the nomination of officers of the General Council be made
in open session, Thursday, A. M., and their election be at the afternoon
session.
Verv respectfullv submitted,
A. L. BURNEY,
Chairman Committee on Rides and Order.
EXHIBIT "T."
Report of the Committee on Scroll.
To the Hojiorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
We, the Committee on Scroll, would submit the following constitutional
amendments as embodying the recommendations of the committee
as to the manasement of that magazine.
Amend Article Nl to read
\RTICLE VI.—THE SCROLL.
SECTION 1.—.\ magazine which shall be called the Scroll of Phi Delta
Theta and be devoted exclusively to subjects concerning the Fraternity
shall be published during each collegiate year.

CONVENTION SVPPLEMENT. 57
SEC. 2.—Each National Convention shall decide as to how many issues
shall constitute a volume and at what intervals these shall be published.
SEC. 3. The Convention shall elect an editor, to whom the publication
of the Scroll ii\\&\\ be entrustecl, and the entire editorial and business
responsibility shall devolve upon him. He may have the power
to choose an assistant as he deems fit.
SEC, 4. The editor, within two weeks after his election, shall execute
to the Fraternity and file with the President—(i. C.—an official bond
in the sum of one thousand dollars, with securities approved by the
General Council, conditioned that he shall account for all funds of
the Fraternity that shall come into his possession.
SEC, 5.—-All receipts from attendant members for the Scroll shall be
e.xpended in its publicatian. The editor shall receive as compensation
for his services S25(), to be jiaid out of the geiKsral treasury and shall
be entitled to the income from advertisements and alumni subscriptions.
SEC, 6. The editor shall submit to the President of the General
Council, thirty days previous to the assembling of each National Convention,
a report showing all his receipts and disbursements, which report
he shall submit to the .Xational Convention.
SEC. 7.—In the interim of Convention, the (ieneral Council shall act
as an advisory board to the editor of the Scroll. The General Council
shall have power to fill a vacancy arising from any cause or to amend
the contract with the editor, should a good and sufficient reason exist
therefore, and to meit any emergency concerning the welfare of the
Scroll, arising between National Conventions,
.SEC. 8.—The price of the Scroll shall be one dollar per annum or five
dollars for ten years.
.\rticle XII, Section 1, change the words " Business ^Manager to
Editor.
Section 2, chang(> "Business Manager to Editor and "Board of
Publication " to General Council.
Resjieclfully submitted,
W, H. PALMKK, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "U."
Report of the Committee on Constitution.
To the Honorable, the Nalionol Conrention of Phi Delta Thrta, Greeting:
The Committee on Constitution reports favonably upon the following
proposed amendments:
(1). To amend Article VII, Section 1, of Coivstitution, by adding at
the end thereof these words: "and their railroad fiire going to and
returning from convention,"
(2). Tlu'V report unfavorably uiion the jiroposed amendment, "To
amend .Vrtiele III, Sec. 3, by striking out the words''—provided all.
dues of the chapter have been paid.
(:',i. Thev propose that Article XI, Sec, 4, be amended by adding at
the end thereof the -n-ords : "unless he be objected to by five members
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(4). Also the following addition to Article VIII, Sec. 3: " When the
General Council shall deem that the interests of the Fraternity demand
it, they shall have the power to suspend a charter until the next National
Convention.
Raspectfully submitted,
T. W. DUNSCOMB, JR., Clidirman.
EXHIBIT "V."
Constitutional Amendments Submitted.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, (Greeting:
First. To amend Article VIII, Section 2, so as to read: "The
manner of establishing a chapter at any college shall be as follows t
The president of the province which the college is in or nearest, if he
approves of the establishment of the chapter, shall furnish the persons
who have agreed to establish it with a copy of application for
charter, according to Form A appended to the constitution. Such application,
after having been signed by not less, than six students of the
college, shall be forwarded, through the president of the province, to
the secretary of the General Council, together with full details of information
necessary to a thorough knowledge of the character and standing
of the ajiplicants, and the reputation and resources of the college.
The secretary of the General Council shall thereupon transmit such
details to the other members of the General Council, and to the province
presidents. If the General Council, three-fom-ths of the province presidents,
including the one in or near whose province the college is situated,
and the active college chapters of that province unanimously
approve of the establishment of the chapter, a charter, according to
Form B appended to the constitution, shall thereupon be gi'anted by
the General Council, If they do not approve of its establishment, the
application may be presented to the next National Convention, which,
by the unanimous vote of the delegates from the active college chaptere
of the province in or near which the college is situated, and threefourths
of the remainder, shall have power to require the General
Council to grant a charter. When a charter has been granted, the secretary
of the (ieneral Council shall transmit it, together with the bond,
constitution, and ritual, to the president of the province in which the
college is situated, or nearest to, who shall, in person or by proxy, inaugurate
the chapter by initiating the applicants, placing the charter,
bond, constitution, and ritual in their keeping, and giving them the
necessary instructions for the proper execution of the work of the
Fraternity." Submitted by J. E. BROWN.
Second. To amend the Alumni Constitution, (a). Article II, Section
6, to read: " These officers shall be elected at the regidar annual meeting
of the chapter, and shall serve until their successors are elected, at
which time they shall submit to their successors all the chapter property
in their possession."
("6). Article V, Section 6, to read: " On the third Wednesday of February
each year, each alumni chapter shall meet for the election of officers,
social, and supper, and at this meeting shall entertain discussion.

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. b'»
upon some topic of interest to the welfare of the Fraternity that has
been previously announced to each chapter by the General Council."^
Submitted by J. E. BROWN.
Amendment entirely striking out Article VII, Section 2, of the constitution.
Submitted by H. U. BROWN.
EXHIBIT "W."
Report of the Committee on Ritual.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
In the winter of 1876-7, I began taking an interest in the improvement
of the Constitution and Ritual. The Constitution was then
divided into two parts, the Constitution of Chapters and the Constitution
of the Order. The Ritual consisted of nothing except a few short
directions about the "mode of initiation.
In the fall of 1877, and the spring of 1878,1 corresponded with Bro. A.
G. FOSTER of Indiana Alpha, in regard to amending the Constitution and
Ritual, and from him received some important suggestions. I sent him
a draft of a Constitution which I thought an improvement on the one
then in force. It combined both Constitutions in one and embraced
initiation and installation ceremonies. Later on, I sent Bro. FOSTER
another draft, which I considered a greater improvement, and which I
desired him to present for adoption to the Convention of 1878, to be
held at Wooster. Owing to the slowness of registered mail, the second
draft did not reach him in time, and the fii'st draft was adopted without
material changes.
I continued'to work on the Constitution and Ritual, and at the Convention
of 1880, at Indianapolis, which I attended, I jiresented another
revision. The Constitution and the Constitution of Alumni Chajiters
were adopted almost without change. The Ritual was adopted except
that what I considered a beautiful feature of the initiation ceremony—
the coffin scene—was left out, although with diffi'rent words it bad
appeared in the 1879 Constitution. The omitted part, though not
printed with the Constitution and Ritual of 1880, was made ojitional.
On motion of Bro. HOL.MES DYSINGER of Pennsylvania Beta, " the
report of the committee as amended was adoiited as the Ritual of the
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and the ceremonies of opening and closing
meetings, installation and initiation, affiliation and reception, as
therein provided for, were made compulsory, with the privilege of each
Chapter making such additions as shall not be antagonistic to the
spirit of the Bond and Constitution."
The Constitution adopted in 1880, remained in force until the New
York Convention, 188(i, the Ritual and Constitution of .\lumni Chapters
are still in force. Since 18S(), it has been my constant endeavor to improve
the Ritual. -Vt the Richmond Conventicin, 1SS2,1 had a revision ready
to pr(>sent. but other matters occupied so much of the Convention's time
that there was not in my judgment sufficient time left for the Constitution
and Ritual to be properly considered, and on my recommendation
no changes were then made. .1 committee of three, consisting of
luvself, Bro. C, P. BASSETT of Pennsylvania ,\lpha, and Bro. T. H. SIM-

60 THE.SCROLL.
MONS of Illinois Epsilon, was appointed to present a revision of the
Constitution and Ritual to the next Convention.
At the Nashville Convention, 1884, as at Richmond, other matters
came first, until there was not time left to consider the revision, and by
consent the committee was continued.
At the New York Convention, 1886, the revised Constitution which
I had prepared was adopted with some modifications, but the question
of adopting the revised Ritual was laid on the table until the next Convention.
The Ritual, as now presented to the Convention, is the result of
years of study and experience. It is probably fortunate that no
changes have taken place since 1880, as an effort has been made to have
ready at each Convention a more perfect Ritual than was prepared for
, the previous Convention. The revision now presented contains several
features which were not in the revision presented to the Convention
of 1886.
As you will see, in addition to the opening, closing, initiation, affiliation,
reception, installation, anijiversary, valedictory and memorial
ceremonies, a funeral ceremony has been added. This has been needed
to my knowledge in several places, and I see no reason why Phi Delta
Theta should not, like other secret orders, have such a service.
The initiation ceremony has been divided into three acts, so that
they can be performed on separate nights, or all on the same night, as
desired. The obligation taken in the first act virtually makes the
intrant a Phi Delta Theta, and the other two acts are ornamental. The
second act has some Greek references which are considered appropriate
for a Greek letter College Fraternity. The third act is intended to
more fully impress on the intrant the solemnity of the vows he has
taken. In elaborating the initiation into three acts, it is believed that
an important object is gained. A great many members take more
interest in the initiation than any other of the exercises of the Fraternity.
It seems well, therefore, to furnish an opportunity of protracting
the initiation beyond one evening.
But the reviseii Ritual speaks for itself, and whatever- merit it has,
will be apparent to you upon reading. I think it important to state
that in devising this Ritual the aim has been to require the use of only
simple appliances, such as can be bought by a Chapter at a very small
expense. It would, however, perhaps be well to appoint a paraphernalia
agent to arrange for the purchase of the necessary articles from
.some secret society furnishing house.
I by no means take to myself the entire credit for this Ritual, though
I have worked on it more constantly than any one else. The second
act of the initiation was suggested by a ceremony used in Ohio Beta,
of which Bro. Scoxr BOHAM was the author. Some features of the original
Ohio Beta ceremony have been eliminated and others added. The
whole of the initiation and the opening and closing ceremonies have
received a very careful revision at the hands of Bro. J. E. BROWN, of
Ohio Beta. Many of the best ideas in those ceremonies are his, as
well as much of the language. Quite recently Bro. F. S. BALL, of Ohio
Zeta has given close attention to the initiation, and many of his suggestions
have been incorporated in the text. I have also received valuable
assistance in revising the Ritual from Brothers A. J. MONTGOM­
ERY of Pennsylvania Gamma, H. F. SHIER of Michigan Alpha and W.
R. MANIER of Tennessee Alpha. Several of us who have worked on
the Ritual are members of other secret orders and have untilzed the
experiences gained in them.

CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. 61^
The new initiation ceremony has been practically tested in Tennessee
Alpha, Ohio Alpha, Ohio Beta, Ohio Delta, Ohio Zeta, Alabama (iamma,
Michigan Alpha, New York Alpha and perhaps other Chapters.
In each it was worked successfully. Some changes have been made in
the text since copies were furnished these Chapters, bnt they consist
of matters of detail only. The revision was presented by Bro. J. E.
BROWN to the Delta Province Convention at Delaware, 1886, by Bro. F.
S. BALL, to the Convention at Oxford, 1888, and By Bro. BALL to the
Alabama State Convention at Birmingham, 1889. It was approved on
each occasion. The revision as it was in 1884 and also as it was in
1886 was endorsed by my fellow committeemen, Bros, BASSETT and
SIMMONS. It is endorsed as it now stands by the former; but the latter
has not seen the changes made since 1886.
If this revision meets the approval of the Fraternity, those who have
expended time and thought upon it will feel fully repaid. They have
tried to devise a Ritual that would inculcate a deeper and stronger reverence
for Phi Delta Theta, and it is for the Convention to determine
whether they have succeeded or failed.
W. B. PALMER, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "X."
Report of the Committee on Chapters and Charters.
To the Honorable, the Nationcd. Convention of Phi Delta Theta, (ireeting:
1. In regard to the application for a charter of Phi Delta Theta fromstudents
of Washburn (College, Topeka, Kansas, your cf'mmittee recommends
that the application be rejected and the charter not granted.
2. In regard to the application for a charter of Phi Delta Theta,
signed by eight students of the Tulane University of Louisiana, New
Orleans, La., your committee recommends that the charter be granted
to the petitioners.
3. Your committee has examined the merits of the application
signed by students of Purdue University, Lafayitte, Indiana, and would
report adversely upon that application.
Respectfully submitted,
F. C, C.VRDNER, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "Y."
Report of Committee on Provinces.
To the Honorable, tlie National Convention of Plii Delta Theta, Greeting :
The Committee on Provinces and Chapters bea leave to submit the
following report, recommending the division of the chapters in the
following Provinces:
ALPHA PROVINCE—Eleven chapters, ilaine. New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts (2), Rhode Island, and New York (5).

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BETA PROVINCE—^Thirteen chapters. Pennsylvania (7) and Ohio (6).
GAMMA PROVINCE—Nine chapters. Kentucky (2), Virginia (5), North
Carolina, and South Carolina.
DELTA PROVINCE—Eight chapters. Tennessee (2), Georgia (3), Alabama
(3).
EPSILON PROVINCE—Four chapters. Mississippi, Louisiana and
Texas (2).
ZETA PROVINCE—Nine chapters. Indiana (6) and Michigan (3).
ET.\ PROVINCE—Five chapters. Illinois (4) and Wisconsin.
THETA PROVINCE—Seven chapters. Missouri (2), Iowa (2), Kansas,
Nebraska, and California.
Respectfully submitted,
H, D. SMITH, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "Z."
Report of Committee on Records.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
The Committee on Records respectfully report as the best means for
the present of preserving records, valuable, historically and otherwise,
that Bro. WALTER B. PAL.MER be appointed by this Convention as a
Special Custodian and Collector of these records until the next National
Convention, and that the Fraternitj' pay the necessary expenses
incurred in such collecting.
Respectfullv submitted,
E. F. CONE. Chairman.
EXHIBIT "BA."
Report of the Committee on Internal Improvements.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
1, Interest of the alumni: (a). Increase their interest in Fraternity
matters before leaving college. (6), By means of the circular letter,
which should contain all matters of interest to the alumnus, and be
something more than a compilation of facts, (c). By insuring their
taking the Scroll for one year, at least, after graduation. To do this, he
should pay one dollar in advance before leaving college,
2, Province presidents are urged to communicate with chapters frequently
; to visit chapters when possible; to collect all literature that
will be of use to the general historian ; to call a province convention
once each year, and to attend national conventions; in short, to exercise
a much closer supervision than at present,
3, That reporters be urged to use greater efibrts in collecting dues,
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4. We respectfully urge that no chapter initiate men who are attending
preparatory schools, or those who intend entering the freshman
class, until the commencement of their freshman j'ear. We furthermore
recommend the restriction as to initiation of men in the professional
departments, as being, on the whole, detrimental to the chapter
welfare; but we would advise the affiliation of alumni attending the
abo ve-i rientioned departments.
5. We recommend that charters, in future, shall be granted only to
large and well-established colleges, so that the number of chapters may
not be increased greatly.
6. The committee would offer the following as a valuable suggestion
for internal improvement, in particular, within each province. It is
inter-chapter correspondence. The working of this scheme is as follows
: That each member of each chapter in a province select some
member of a different chapter as a correspondent, and continue corresponding
with him upon matters that would be, and are, of vital importance
and of secret bearing upon both chapters. Such correspondence
has been tried and carried out by ont' member of the committee,
and was found to be of great benefit, not only to himself, but also to
the chapter, such letters having been read at chapter meetings. Such
correspondence was found to develop matters and information regarding
initiation and other Fraternity tojiics. We would advise each
delegate to bear this in mind, and report it to his chapter, advising its
adoption.
7. AYe would recommend tluft, as fiir as possible, chapters should
secure chapter houses, where the members can live as in a family. In
most small cities this can be done with little extra expense. Every
chapter should have a chapter room in which to hold its meetings.
8. We would recominend the choice and adoption of a Fraternity
yell.
9. We would recominend that active measures be taken to purchase
and construct a suitable building for the purpose of preserving the Phi
Delta Theta records, holding conventions, and other important purposes.
The above building to be situated of easy access as possible to
all cha]iters,
10. W'e advise that eflTorts be made to raise the moral and literary
standing of some of our chapters; that delinquent chapters should be
made to meet their obligations, and that the charters of very weak
chapters should be revoked, as they are a damage to the Fraternity at
large,
11. We also urge the adoption of some measures compelling all
chaiiters to send a delegate to the national and province conventions.
12. We would suggest that the Scroll be improved, and so written as
to command the interest of all; that the brothers read the Scroll diligently,
with a desire to become bettcM- acquainted with the general Fraternity,
and inform themselves of the movements of the different
chapters.
Respectfully submitted,
AY, H, YOUNG, Chairman.

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EXHIBIT "BB."
Report of the Finance and Auditing Committee.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, (jlreeiing:
We beg leave to submit the following: AA'e have audited and approved
the accounts of the treasurer of the General Council and the
•business manager of the Scroll. AYe have approved the claims of the
several delegates for railroad fare, and also those of the (ieneral Council.
AVe have thought that the convention needed the presence of the
business managerof the Scroll, and therefore have granted his railroadfare.
We recommend that the time of payment of the tax of Illinois Alpha,
now upon the books, be extended to the 1st of April, 1890, and that
the chapter be credited with the amount of the delegate's railroad expenses,
which shall be paid by him.
We have audited the accounts of the Song Book editors, and find
them correct. AVe recommend that the Fraternity pay $17,75 to F, D,
SWOPE, and 3)16.85 to E. H. L. RANDOLPH, which is due them on advanced
money; that $200 be paid to the T, G, C, to settle two notes
held by him, and $57.73 to pay printer's bill. This will clear the debt
of the Song Book, and free the committee.
We further recommend that the editor of the Scroll be required to
advertise, free, the remaining books in stock, and that he further take
charge of the same, allowing a small per cent, to the publishers for
storage.
We furthermore recommend that the $22,00 returned by AV. 0. MOR­
GAN, delegate from California Alpha to the New York convention, be
accepted, in view of the fact that it follows a precedent that sleepingcar
fare will not be paid by the Fraternity; and, fiirther, we commend-
Brother MORGAN very highlj' for his generous integrity.
Respectfully submitted,
AY. AV, QU.\RLES, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "BC."
Letter of W. O. Itlorgan, California Alpha.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., October 7, 1889.
S. P. GILBERT, Treasurer, care H.VRRY MELVIN, Bloomington, 111.:
DEAR BROTHER GILBERT :—By referring to the minutes of the convention
of 1886, at which I represented the Alpha chapter of this State,
you will see that $22,00 was voted to me to defray sleeping-car expenses
one way. This action was taken after considerable discussion, and not
without opposition, and, moreover, with the understanding that such
action should not be considered as establishing a precedent, I think,
on the whole, that it will be fairer if I shall now return the money.
Since it was given me by the convention, and the fact appears in the
printed minutes thereof, I desire that it be received back by the con-

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vention, so that the fact that the money has been returned will also
appear officially in print. By pursuing this course, you see that no
advantage can be taken in the future of the fact that this allowance
was made. -Vccordingly, I hand you here-witb S22.00 (money-order),
and I will be very thankful to yoii if vou will bring the matter up in
the proper way and have it disposed of.
On account of financial considerations, 1 suppose it would be idle to
think of inviting the convention to come to San Francisco, for some
years to come at least, A\'hen the convention does come out here (and
that would be in 1891, if California Alpha had her own way), it would
be for the following reasons : It would be the first national (ireek-letter
society convention held west of the Mississippi; would afi'ord the
opportunity of a fine trip for the delegates ; the unrivaled hospitality
which has always been extended to such conventions, not only by their
own local representatives, but by the people here, would certainly be
shown to students from the foremost of our -\merican colleges and
universities; excursions to a score of points of interest would be
arranged at very low rates, including a visit to the great Stanford University,
which will open its doors next year—a good location for Phi
Delta Theta; there are o\er fifty Phis in San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda,
and Berkelev (practically one cityi; the local chapter (active)
stands high among its sister chapters, and Phi Delta Theta is the leader,
numerically and otherwise, among eight fraternities at the University
of California; the existence of an alumni chapter; our State University
ranks no lower than No, 7 anioiig American univereities; the
beautiful location and view- thereof, across the bay from and looking
out through the (iolden (iate, and the location and equipment of the
Phi Delta Theta House ; the Palace Hotel, where most of the sessions
would be held, is one of the finest in the country; most delegates
would, doubtless, be willing to stand a portion of their own traveling
expenses, so as to avail themselves of the opportunity of comimr west.
Of course, in such an event, the convention would have to be held in
summer instead of the fall.
If we can not do any better, we would be glad to receive encouragement
to believe that the convention might visit the Pacific coast some
time. AVe should be glad to have the '89 convention, at least, know of
our solicitation, and the only thing that deters us from making a formal
invitation is the fear that it might be considered preposterous.
A'ours in the P.ond,
WM, O, MOKtiAN,
221 Saiisome street.
EXHIBIT "BD."
Report of the Committee on Absent and Delinquent Chapters.
To the Honorable, the Natio)i(d Conrention of Phi Delta Theta. (rreeting:
The Committee on -\bsent and Delinquent Chapters presents the following
: AVe learn that Texas Gamma started a delegate to the convention,
but he was taken sick at St, Louis, and was unable to proceed
further; that Virginia Gamma, after strenuous eflbrts, could not secure
an alumnus delegate, no active member could attend, and hence was
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unrepresented; that Georgia Gamma, on account of great expense in
fitting up her new chapter hall, was unable to send a delegate; that
Ohio Delta, on account of Province Convention expenses recently incurred,
felt unable to send a delegate. We recommend that these
chapters be excused. We recommend that the cases of the remaining
absent chapters be referred to the General Council, and if in any case
this was for no good and sufficient reason, that such chapter be censured.
Respectfully submitted,
T. W, REED, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "BE."
Report of Committee on Publication of Catalogue and History.
To the Honorable, the Natimial Convenlio-u of Phi Delta Theta, G'reeting:
We, the Committee on Publication of Catalogue and History, make
the following report, and do recommend:
1, That the General Council be hereby authorized to loan to Bro,
W. B, PALMER the sum of one thousand dollars, the same to be taken
from the general fund of the Fraternity remaining on hand after the
payment of the expenses of the present convention, and to be repaid
to the treasury from the proceeds of the first sales of books,
2, That for the publication of the catalogue a special tax be levied,
in the following manner:
(a). Each member attendant upon the 15th day of January, 1890,
shall be assessed the sum of one dollar.
(6). Each member not then attendant, but afterwards returning to
the chapter, and every man initiated subsequent to that time, shall be
assessed in the same sum.
(c). In case the catalogue be readj- for publication prior to the meeting
of the next National Convention, and the receipts from this special
tax be found at that time insufficient to make the necessary payments,
the General Council is hereby authorized to add to it, from the general
fund of the Fraternity, a sum sufficient to pay the necessary expenses
of publication ; provided, that such expenses shall include the payment
of five hundred dollars to the brothers having charge of the publication,
in consideration of their time and labor employed, and that the
total cost of publication shall not exceed the sum of $2,500.
We further recommend that the payment of the one dollar special
tax herein provided, shall entitle every member so doing to a copy of
the catalogue when published.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L, MITCHELL, JR., Chairman,

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EXHIBIT "BF."
Report of Committee on Permanent Headquarters and Chapter
House.
To tlie Honorable, Ihe Nationrd Conrention of Phi Delia Theta, Greeting:
The report of your committee is embodied in the following motion
which prevailed by vote of the Convention :
That a committee of the following Phis, VV. B. PALMER, E. H. L
RANDOLPH, H. A, AIEIVIN, J. E, BROWN, EMMETT TOMPKI.NS and HARRY
WEIDNER be appointed to take suitable steps toward building a Chapter
house at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Such building to be
built of stone and made fire proof, wherein valuable papers and books
the property of the Fraternity, can be properly preserved, and where
also the Ohio Aljiha (Chapter can hold its meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
fUKHY WKIDNER. Chairnnm.
EXHIBIT " BG."
Report of Committee on Appeals and Grievances.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting :
Your committee appointed on Appeals and (irievances have heard a
complaint of Bro. ED. .MCKEE of Indiana Epsilon, to the effect that
their chapter had been unjustly charged to the amount of S10..50 f'or
Creneral Convention tax for three men.
After due examination we find that neither of those men were taxable,
for the following reasons :
1st, One of the men was a post-graduate, and w-a^ luei-'-ly a correspondent,
not an associate iiieinlier,
2d, Neither of the other two men were memlier-^ of ccillelic' at the
time appointed for the levying of the ta.x.
Therefore, we recommend to tlie Convention that it cancel the obligations
of the note for th'- above amount, iriveu liy the delegate of the
Indiana Epsilon at tin- .Xational Convention in IsSii,
The committee has had under consideration the statement of Bro,
J. -AlcC, THARIN, Jr., of .Alabama beta, hereto attached, .\fter due
consideration we beg leave to submit the following report:
We rcToinmend that the chai>fer he allowed three months in which
to remit the amount. We deem it unwise and a bad precedent to
reletise the chapter and look to an individual,
VVe would add that we believe that the chapter has been guiltj* of no
intentional oversight, and that we do not doubt that the matter "will be
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STATE.MENT OF J. MCC. THARIN, JR.
OCTOBER 14, 1889.
To the Committee mi Appeals and (Grievances :
In regard to the §40 due in 1889 from the Alabama Beta, which was
never received by Treasurer GILBERT will say—this amount I know
positively was paid over to Mr. L, AV. WILKINSON to pay to Mr. GILBERT,
but Mr. WILKINSON sent the money to Mr. PITTS, at this time in Columbus,
Ga., to give to Mr, GILBERT, and this is the last heard of it, but Mr.
WIKINSON stated personally at our last meeting, that he himself would
be responsible for this amount.
Yours in the bond,
J. McC. THARIN, JR.
3. VVe have heard the complaint of Bro, W. A, CURTIS, of Wisconsin
Alpha, to the effect that their Chapter has been unjustly charged to
the amount of §2.00,
This we recommend that the Convention refund, since Bro. REM
HILBERT was not an attendant member of College the term the tax was
levied and consequently not taxable.
4. A statement from Bro. AVILLIAMS of Illinois Delta, asking that
eight dollars be deducted from the tax of that Chapter for the year
ending .\pril 1, 1889.
From a statement made by Bros, AV^ILLIAMS and GEORGE we learn
that while there were fourteen members in the Chapter at the time of
the historian's report, this report was sent in after April 1st, and that
/our of these men were not initiated until after that time.
Therefore we would also report favorably upon this application, but
would recommend to the Convention, that, should any overcharge
hereafter be made to any Cha.pter, by reason of the Historian of that
Chapter having failed to properly execute his duty, that the Fraternity
hold the Chapter responsible for said charges.
Respectfully submitted,
J, F. SEIBERT, Chairman.
EXHIBIT "BH."
Report of Committee on Harrison Badge.
To the Honorable, the Nntion.al Convention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
We, the committee on Badge for President Harrison, beg leave to
report, as follows:
We have collected from Pennsylvania Beta, Gammaand Delta, and
Ohio Alpha, each, the sum of two dollars, and Alabama Alpha one
dollar—a total of te.OO, The committee recommend an appropriation
by the convention from the General Fund of the Fraternity in a sufficient
sum—with that already collected—to purchase a suitable badge.
Respectfully submitted,
W. AY. QUARLES, Chairman,
G, O. BARNES,
B, G, HAHN.

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EXHIBIT " BI."
Report of Committee on Je-wels and Je-welry.
To the Honorable, the National Conrention of Phi Delia Theta, (Reeling:
Your committee on .lewels suggests that the same report as given in
official minutes of the last convention, be adopted, with the addition
of WRIGHT and KAY of Detroit, in Section 1 of the report.
Respectfully submitted,
.lOHN A. MCLAUGHLIN,
chairman.
EXHIBIT "BJ."
Report of Committee on Stationery and Art.
To the Honorable, the National Conrention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
VVe, your Committee on Stationery and Art, recommend that no one
be chosen as ofiieial stationers, but that DREKA, of Philadelphia, and
LOCKWOOD & Coo.MBES, of Ncw York, be recommended as firms whose
ilesitrns are reliable, and meet with the approval of the Fraternity,
Respectfullv submitted,
L, O, RODES. Chairman.
EXHIBIT "BK."
Report of Committee on Time and Place of Next Convention.
To the Honorable, the .ValiAwal Conrention of Phi Delta Theta, Greeting:
We, your Committee on Time and Place of Next Convention, have
the honor to nominate Atlanta, (ieorgia, as the place for holding the
next biennial convention of the Fraternity, the session to begin at 10
o'clock A. M. on the third Monday of (^itoln'r, 1S9I, and closing the
following Friday,
Respectfully submitted,
V, E, KILPATRICK, l^hoieman.

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EXHIBIT "AA."
Special Convention Resolution.
The National Convention of Phi Delta Theta instructs the General
Council, in connection with C. B. SEBASTIAN and the Missouri Alpha
chapter, to take what steps shall be deemed expedient towards collecting
the judgment against C, D, AVHITEHEAD, ex-grand banker, in favor
of the Fraternitv.
EXHIBIT "BL."
Report of the Committee on Resolutions.
To the Honorable, the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, (Sreeting:
The committee submits the following:
Resolved, That we. The National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, do
most heartily thank the members of Illinois Epsilon for the cordial
welcome and generous hospitality which they have shown to us, and
for the pleasure and success of this convention, which has resulted
from their efforts.
II. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to the Bloomington Club
for the use of its Club-rooms, which it has so kindly placed'at our disposal.
III. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to the Odd Fellows for
so kindly allowing us to meet in their beautiful hall.
lA', Resolved, That we extend our thanks for the invitation to attend
service at Illinois AA'^esleyan University Chapel, and our regrets for
being unable to accept.
V. Resolved, That we thank the Local Press for the many notices
which we have received through their columns.
\"I. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to Brothers AA'^ILLIAJIS
and VANPELT for their extraordinary and untiring efforts for the success
of this convention.
Respectfully submitted,
AI, J, McADORY, Chairman.

Vol. XIV February, 1890. No. 3.
SCROIvIv
OF
Phi Delta Ttieta
EDITED AND MANAGED
BY
JOHN EDWIN BROWN.
All correspondence and communications, whether relating to the Editorial or the
Business Management, shouM be addressed to THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta
P. O, Box 117, Columbus, Ohio.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
PHI DELTA THETA PROPHECY 1889, 163
HISTORIAN'S ADDRESS, 167
OUR EX-RAINBOW AFFILIATES, 173
THE NEW YORK ALUMNI, 178
TULANE UNIVERSITY AND LOUISIANA ALPHA, 182
CONCERNING CIRCULAR LETTERS, 187
EDITORIAL, 191
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, 203
CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE, 208
PERSONALS, 248
NOTICE, 251
ITEMS OF INTEREST, 252
POT-POURRI, 261

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SCROLL.
FRATKRNITY DIRIICTOEY,
GENERAL COUNCIL.
President—EUGENE H. L. RANDOLPH, P. O. Box 1398, New York, N. Y.
Secretary—HUGH TH. MILLER, P. O. Box 45, Irvington, Ind.
Treasurer—HENRY AV. CLARK, 5x4-516 AVashington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
Historian—AVILLIAM 'VV. QUARLES, Selma, Ala.
THE SCROLL.
J. E. BROWN, 176 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio, Editor.
THE SCROLL is published by order of the National Convention, the General
Council acting as advisory board. It issues bi-monthly, from October
to June, five numbers completing a volume.
Contributions from active and alumni members of the Fraternity are earnestly
requested. College periodicals, newspapers, or clippings containing
personals concerning any members of the Fraternity, or referring in any
way to Fraternity or collegiate matters, are requested to be sent to the editor.
"The subscription price is one dollar per volume. Single copies, 25 cents
each. Address all communications to
THE SCROLL, P. O. Box 117, Columbus O.
EDITORS OF THE CATALOGUE.
Eugene H. L. Randolph, P. O. Box 1398, New York, N. Y.
Frank D, Swope, P. O. Box 16, Louisville, Ky.
EDITOR OF THE HISTORY.
AValter B. Palmer, Nashville, Tennessee.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Atlanta, Ga., October 19-23, 1891.
STATE ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
Pennsylvania—A. J. Montgomery, Jr., P. O. Box 1003, AVashington, Pa.
South Carolina—AV. AV. Ball, Columbia, S. C.
Alabama—A. P. Agee, Montgomery, Ala.
ALUMNI CHAPTER ADDRESSES.
New York, N. Y.—Alpha—Dudley R. Horton, 170 Broadway.
Pittsburgh, Pa.—Alpha—AV. T. Tredway, 96 Diamond Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.—Beta—G. Oram Ring, 711 N. Sixteenth Street.
Baltimore, Md.—Alpha—Rev. H. H. AVeber, 31 Patterson Avenue.
Washington, D. C.—Alpha—M. C. Summers, Surgeon-General's Office,
Richmond, Va.—Alpha—Dr. C. M. Shields, 310 E. Franklin Street.
Columbus, Ga.—Alpha—Herbert L. Manson.
Atlanta, (ja.—Beta—Morris Brandon.
Nashville, Tenn.—Alpha—R. F. Jackson, 301^ N. Cherry Street.
Montgomery, Ala.—Alpha—Marshall B. Jones.
Selma, Ala.—Beta—A. W. Nelson.
Cincinnati, O.—Alpha—Dr. J. A. Thompson, 113 AV. Ninth Street.
Akron, O.—Beta—AV. J. McCreary, 128 Brown Street.
Louisville, Ky.—Alpha—D. N. Marble, 543 Fourth Avenue.
Franklin, Ind.—Alpha—T. C. Donnell.
Indianapolis, Ind.—Beta—H. U. Brown, care "Indianapolis News."
Chicago, 111.—Alpha—I. R. Hitt, Jr., Evanston.
Galesburg, III.—Beta—J. L. Hastings.
Kansas City, Mo.—Alpha—S. M, McClannahan.
Minneapolis, Minn.—Alpha—James Gray, 1107 N. Fifth Street.
St. Paul, Minn.—Beta—A. G. Briggs, Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco, Cal.—Alpha—C. A. Rhodes, Grand Hotel.
Los Angeles, Cal.—Beta—

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SCROLL.
COLLEGE CHAPTER ADDRESSES.
Alpha
Province.
President—Geo. AV. Roberts, M. D., 258 W. Twenty-Second Street, New
York, N. Y.
Maine Alpha—Colby University, AVaterville, Me.—A. G. Hurd, P. O.
Box 717.
New Hampshire Alpha—Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H.—A. E.
Beebe.
Vermont Alpha—University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.—J. C. Morgan.
Massachusetts Alpha—Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.—R. L.
Tarbox.
Massachusetts Beta—Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.—W. H. Smith.
Rhode Island Alpha—Brown University, Providence, R. I.—A. E.
Kingsley.
New York Alpha—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.—F. A. Abbot, Phi
Delta Theta House.
New York Beta—Union University, Schenectady, N. Y.—E. W, Pickford,
602 Union Street.
New York Gamma—-College of the City of New York, New York, N. Y.—
Wm. Rainey, 234 W. Thirty-ninth Street.
New York Delta—Columbia College, New York, N. Y.—C. H. Hayes, 52 E.
Forty-ninth Street.
New York Epsilon—Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y.—C. H. Wheeler,
609 Crouse Ave.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.—W. J. Rowan, 128
McKeen Hall.
Pennsylvania Beta—Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.—R. B. Wolf.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Washington and Jefferson College, Washington,
Pa.—Preston C. Farrar.
Pennsylvania Delta—Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa.—F. Gurney Stubbs,
429 Randolph Street.
Pennsylvania Epsilon—Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.—Hammond Urner.
Pennsylvania Zeta—University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa,—J. M.
West, Jr., 1524 Swain Street.
Pennsylvania Eta—Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.—Alban Eavenson,
158 Market Street, Bethlehem, Pa.
Beta
Province.
President—W. A. Bratton, W. & L. University, Lexington, Va.
Virginia Alpha—Roanoke College, Salem, Va.—R. M. Pence.
Virginia Beta—University of A'^irginia, Albemarle Co., Va.—F. L. Taylor.
Virginia Gamma—Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va.—G. H. Lambeth.
Virginia Delta—Richmond College, Richmond, Va.—A. G. Fatten.
Virginia Zeta—Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.—J. W.
Avery.
North Carolina Beta—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C.—
W. H. Davies.
South Carolina Beta—South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C—E. E.
Aycock.
Kentucky Alpha—Centre College, Danville, Ky.—Geo. Green.
Kentucky Delta—Central University, Richmond, Ky.—R. E. Roberts.
Gamma
Province.
President—Fred. S. B.-ilI, Box 525, Montgomery, Ala.
Georgia Alpha—University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.—W. W. Sheppard.
Georgia Beta—Emory College, Oxford, Ga.—W. P. Fleming.
Georgia Gamma—Mercer University, Macon, Ga.—B. W. Collier.

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Tennessee Alpha—Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.—Fletcher S.
Brockman.
Tennessee Beta—University of the South, P. O. Box 9, Sewanee, Tenn.—
W. S. Slack.
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.—J.T. Searcy, Jr.
Alabama Beta—Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.—L. E. Baker.
Alabama Gamma—Southern University, Greensboro, Ala.—H. H. Byars.
Delta Province.
President—Henry T. Cottam, Jr., 856 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La.
Mississippi Alpha—University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.—N. J. Buck.
Louisiana Alpha—Tulane University of Louisiana, Nev/ Orleans, La.—C.
H. Tebault, Jr., 7 North Street.
Texas Beta—University of Texas, Austin, Tex.—J. B. M. Long, 210 W.
Twenty-Seventh St.
Texas Gamma—Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex.—J. Kilgore.
Epsilon Province.
President—James L. Mitchell, Bloomington, Ind.
Ohio Alpha—Miami University, Oxford, O.—Walter C. Harris.
Ohio Beta—Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O.—H. C. Robinson.
Ohio Gamma—Ohio University, Athens, O.—Dudley Welch.
Ohio Delta—University of Wooster, Wooster, O.—C. C. Long.
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College, Akron, O.—E. L. Findley.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University, Columbus, O.—St. Clair Alexander, N.
Dorm, O. S. U.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.—Ralph Bamberger.
Indiana Beta—Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind.—R. H. Crozier.
Indiana Gamma—Butler University, Irvington, Ind.—Laz. Noble.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.—Jas. V. Deer.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.—H. L. Moore.
Indiana Zeta—De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind.—R. H. Richards,
B. O. Box 852.
Michigan Alpha—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.—R. H.
Wolcott, Phi Delta Theta House.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan, Agricultural College (Lansing),
Mich.—J. H. Freeman.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.—C. E. Mark.
Zeta Province,
President—Isaac R. Hitt, Jr., 142 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern University, Evanston, 111—C. K. Sherman.
Illinois Delta—Knox College, Galesburg, 111.—Ben. X. Smith.
Illinois Epsilon—Illinois 'Wesleyan University, Bloomington, 111.—J. A.
Denham.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University, Galesburg, 111.—B. H. Brigham, P. O.
Box 365.
Wisconsin Alpha—University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis,—W. A. Curtis,
534 State Street.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.—B. M. Thompson.
Missouri Beta—Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.—Geo. Miller, Jr.
Iowa Alpha—Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, la.—C. G. Coddington.
Iowa Beta—State University of Iowa, Iowa City, la.—Ira D. Orton.
Kansas Alpha—University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.—Fred. H. Kellogg,
1139 Tennessee Street.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.—W. J. Taylor,
Room 4, State Block.
6»Iifornia Alpha—University of California, Berkeley, Cal.—Jas. H. Gray,
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THETA.
VOL. XIV.—FEBRUARY, 1890.—No. 3.
PHI DELTA THETA PROPHECY 1889.
[Delivered by Carrol P. Bassett, Esq., at the Public Literary Exercises of
the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, held in Schroeder's Opera
House, Bloomington, Illinois, Tuesday evening, October 15, 1889,]
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AND BRETHREN OF PHI DELTA
THETA :—I have frequently wondered why it is customary on
these pleasant occasions to call upon some rude son of toil to
don the cowl and mantle and while standing upon the rostrum,
tear aside with unsanctified hand—metaphorically—the veil of
the future ; like a showman draws the curtain to reveal his gilded
puppets on a gilded stage or "painted ships upon a painted
ocean". The answer is not yet quite plain.
Philosophical pessimists tell us that the present is tolerable
only because we do not know the future. The horoscope of the
Fraternity can hardly be so much brighter than that of ordinary
existence that we wish to reveal the one and hide the other.
Nor can the custom owe its origin to the American love for
fireworks and panegyrics, for it is peculiarly the prerogative of
the poet to illumine the empyrean and flash before the fascinated
eyes of his hearers the parti-colored lights of his more or less
diseased imagination. The raison d'etre of the Orator and Historian
it is also possible to determine, but what of the Prophet
By the side of these useful and entertaining forces why is he
placed He must come wrapped in his sombre cowl and mantle,
and as he feels the pulse of the future, must look as wise an(i
important as a country coroner over his first case of sensational
suicide. Surely this is no pleasant picture to bring before such
an assemblage
There is, however, one feature of the present arrangement
which possesses at least the value of novelty. Probably for the
first time in your experience you are to listen to a Jersey prophet.
You are so much accustomed to look upon Jersey as an unprofitable
country, it may reasonably surprise you to know that
a prophet has come out of it. It is presumed that the Committee
of Arrangements has wished to show its influence with the
National Administration by importing this foreign labor without
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ing the need for closer relations between the East and the AVest
and the settlement of the commercial balance between these,
sections, as an Eastern man I sincerely trust that in the present
instance the prophet will not lie in Illinois.
But whatever may be the unfortunate effect of prophecy, the
blame rests not with me. AVith my hand just loosening the grip
on the plow, standing in the furrows of my official position, the
mantle of prophecy fell upon me. Heeding the call I abandoned
my labor for an imagined sinecure. And let me here, while
still standing tiptoed on the present, speak a word of warning to
any prophets in embryo there may be among you. Consider
well before you stand beneath a falling mantle, for your flesh
will creep beneath its folds as it would under the clammy suggestiveness
of a wet blanket on these frosty mornings.
The seer and prophet standing on Nebo's height, shading his
eyes with his hand, looking wistfully over into the promised
land—the land of his hopes and his aspirations, but the land
which he is not to enter—is symbolic of the leader who looks
back over years of struggle and successful attainment, and yet
knows that the future into which he is not actively to lead is
freighted with his richest hopes and crowning glories for his fellow-travelers.
From my position at the helm of the Fraternity's Ship of State
I have been called to the mast's head to look out over the wide
sweep of the future to foretell the storms that will surge across
our path, to sketch the shoals that lie about us, to outline the
great coast lines that we are skirting, to locate the harbors that
lie open to us and the lands beyond that are waiting for us to
come up and possess them.
If I can so much as form a hazy mirage of this scene, I shall
believe in the genuineness of my inspiration.
Surely the man who can look back through seven short years
of connection in an official capacity with a college Fraternity,
from the time when there were but two score active chapters on
the roll to the time when sixty-five voices from the proudest institutions
of this land reply to the chapter roll-call, needs but
little inspiration to foretell something of the future of such an
institution. No body or organization, in the midst of existing
competition and rivalry, could have shown such development
did it not contain a precious germ of vitality, and fill a need.
Stirred with these thoughts, I drew my newly acquired mantle
more closely about me and started in search of this key of the
future. I walked along the valleys of our past pleasure and
usefulness; I traced the streams of our growth; I searched the
mines of vitality and stability contemplated in the Bond; and I
climbed to the summits of our achievements. Through all these
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tion, which seemed to say: "The combination of the past and
the present unlock the future. Opportunity has opened the
door; let wisdom and discretion abide by the hearth-stone."
AVhatever may be the merits of this eminently practical age of
ours, it must be admitted that the tendence is to make of men—
machines. The division of labor results in nothing if not in isolating
men, and so perfecting in routine labor that their skill
takes on itself much of the methods of a beautiful piece of
mechanism. In the subdivisions of the professions into various
specialties is also seen the tendency to narrow the fields of men's
thought and interest, that within restricted confines they may
soar the higher or pierce the deeper. Instead of reverently contemplating
the majesty and grandeur of the heavens, the astronomer
of to-day is inquiring into the number of the planets' satelites,
or the changes in the craters on the moon. Wherever you
turn you find these tendencies—broad, versatile minds narrowed
and cramped for the good of others. Under these conditions
clear, cool, calculating thought takes the place of imagination,
longing, intuition, and impulse.
Men thus become wrapped within themselves and devote less
time to friendships and personal enjoyments. As a thoughtful
writer has said, " It seems as though mankind was getting so far
beyond the childhood of the race that they scorn to be happy
any longer. No life wanders like an unfettered stream—there is
a mill wheel for the tiniest rivulet to town ". At such a time—
in such an age—the influence of the warm and elevating manly
friendships found within the college fraternity appeal for recognition
with resistless force. In the growing, plastic years of
college life, pictures and traits are photographed on memory and
character by the summer suns of life which no paler after sun
could reproduce. We want more of this life within us which
cannot be measured by rule and line—which is of the heart and
imagination. "Man cannot live by bread alone", and the
friendships of the college fraternity reach through a life time
with influences for good. These tendencies should be increased
and cultivated ; and less than an inspired prophet may see that
the demand for close fraternal life will increase as the years go
on—for its need will be felt with greater strength as men are
driven more and more to new exertions and more concentrated
and sustained thought.
" For I doubt not thro' the ages
One increasing purpose runs,
And the thoughts of men are widened
With the process of the suns."
One of the most vigorous thinkers of our day has said that "A
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one." The influences around the fraternity hearth stone are all
in this direction; they broaden sympathies ; they widen views;
they strengthen faith. Opposition to the fraternity system is
ceasing. My own hope is that it will soon everywhere disappear.
Doubtless the pessimist, with his dissecting knife and
microscope, will not rest in his search for faults and blemishes
this side of Sheol, but we may remember that to many the rough
block of marble is but a mass of stone to hew and crumble,
while a Michael Angelo sees in it some celestial figure, from
which, with his chisel he looses the clogging meshes and brings
it forth in all its beauty. In the words of quaint George Herbert—
" The man that looks on glass
On it may stay his eye,
Or if he please may thro' it pass
And then the heavens spy "
The faults of the fraternity system are but specks on the glass,
while the lens opens to us a field of growth and betterment.
But if, as seems clear, ampler opportunity for the perfection
of fraternal life exists in the future than has been enjoyed in the
past, some exalted ideal must attract our aims and efforts-
Thought and desire must be father of action.
" For the will
To win glory and crowning springs out of desire ;
They only grow hopeful and strong who aspire,
There is only one road to the mountains of bliss
And it leads from the levels of longing * * * *
Whatever
The morrow may bring will depend on endeavor
Put forth by us now. If to-day we are strong
In the right, need we fear that a possible wrong
In the future will find us unwilling and weak "
The fraternity of the future will fill more nearly the needs of
men for sympathetic encouragement in their work, will develop
the idea in college life of running in a race before a crowd of
interested witnesses, will strengthen the manly spirit of personal
loyalty and attachment. Affection and friendship will be found
growing as trees in the clefts of the rocks of intellectuality, and
the growth of the former shall make the more attractive the
prospect of the latter.
The strong interest of alumni members in the successful development
of the men in active chapters will exert a healthful
uplifting of the men within college walls. And more and more
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I phrase no honeyed words of our future which could serve
only as the Siren's song to lure toward the rocks of treacherous
over-confidence. The hand and heart that guides the future
course of the Fraternity must be stirred with an abiding confidence
in our possibilities and a consecrated determination to
achieve them.
" Who thinks that Fortune cannot change her mind
Prepare-, a dreadful jest for all mankind.
And who stands safest Tell me, is it he
That spreads and swells in puffed prosperity.
Or is it he whose all prevailing care
In peace provides fit arras against a w.ir "
I have stood at the helm of our staunch craft and felt the
grating of the rocks along the keel—clouds lower, storms rage—
but I have seen too the sun break forth and the bow of promise
appear in the heavens, and through it all I have come to believe
that there is but one guide for us to follow, one chart, one compass
star, one trust. The foundations of our Bond and motto
are as true as the words of our God. If we are true to them—
true in the test of ourselves before the world, true in our choice
of men, true in the building up of character for ourselves and
those with whom we are associated, there can be but one future.
It glows with promise.
Our columns are strengthening; their tread grows rj'thmical
with the swing of conscious power; shoulder to shoulder they
go forth conquering and to conquer. Beneath their shields and
daggers beat hearts that we can trust. Victory will seem the
sweeter for the effort it has cost when a brotherhood as broad as
our land, embracing alike the dweller in the cottage and the
"White House", united by ties of mutual love, shall move in
unity of purpose in the full realization of our high ideal.
CARROL PH. BASSETT.
HISTORIAN'S ADDRESS.
[Delivered by E. H, L, Randolph. Esq., at the Public Literary Exercises
of the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta, held in Schroeder's
Opera House, Bloomington, Illinoi.s, Tuesday evening, October 15, 18S9.]
Systems of philosophy have sprung up, flourished and decayed
; science has superseded the honors of one generation of her
votaries by the labors of the next; religions and governments,
mighty in their day. have passed into forgetfulness with the
names of their \enerated or dreaded founders ; but, from age to
age, the eternal lights of poetry have shed from the intellectual
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As the soul and character stand forth immortal while the poor,
frail body crumbles to dust in the tomb, so the most lasting
monuments of fame and glory endure forever in the ideal and
transcendental, while the structures of granite and bronze crumble
under the implacable hand of Time, and the very Pillars of
Hercules are eroded by the restless waves.
The unrivalled Parthenon, glowing in polished marble, and
which, for more than 2000 years continuously, from the summit
of the citadel of Athens, cast its broad splendors across the
plain below, and along the coasts and headlands of Attica, is
now a crumbling ruin, after being despoiled of its most exquisite
materials by savage war and heartless man. Even the pyramids
of Egypt, whose origin is hidden in the deepest recesses of
antiquity, and which have always stood in awe—inspiring solitude
and grandeur, are now annoyed by the depredations of
curiosity, and greatly corroded by the actions of the elements,
and gradually sinking under the encroaching sands of the desert.
But poetry stands out Eternal—the expounder of the heart,
the interpreter of nature, the teacher of universal truth.
Revered from primeval times as the immediate gift of Heaven,
receiving in every national literature, which can boast of its
higher efforts, the place of honor, its dignity is, finally, recognized
by God Himself, who has blended it with the raptures of
His prophet's harps and proved its energies in His own awful
denunciations.
The poetical side of human nature and human life is the side
that makes life worth living. Were there no fancy, no imagination,
no indulgence in pleasures beyond the pleasure of earning
our daily bread, the game would not be worth the effort.
The most poetical element in our nature is Love, and without
Love what life would there be The happiest hours of life, and,
in fact, all that life is lived for or worth living for, are the hours
of Home, and without Love what Home would there be
If God has ordained this life to be a probation. He has blessed
us with those elements of nature which make it possible to
enjoy, with their fullest richness, our brief hours on this tiny
sphere. Who can stand beneath a cloudless, star-lit sky and not
feel that the Heavens truly declare God's glory and the firmament
shew His handiwork Who can watch the silver moon, as
night after night she " takes up the wondrous tale," sailing over
that sea of deepest azure without a full realization that all that is
beautiful and best in life comes from God Himself and bears
the stamp of His Own Almighty Hand
If Love and Home are the Godliest and most delightful elements
in human nature, is it not natural that man should, as it
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development Is it not natural that we should hear so much of
Brotherhood and Fraternity Is it not natural that men should
band themselves together for a closer fellowship in, and a fuller
enjoyment of the most enchanting possibilities of life
The association that we are so proud to be members of and
that our guests here are honoring by their presence this evening,
was founded and is maintained with that very end in view.
We are an organization for the cultivation, promotion and enjoyment
of the pleasures of brotherly love. And not the least
of our accomplishments is the establishment, for the young
student away from home and home influences, of a sort of second
home, which, as near as possible, may fill the vacancy left
by the first.
We honor and pay most profound respect to the founders of
our order. \Ve grant them all credit for the opportuneness and
perfection of their early organization. But we grant them no
jot or tittle whatever of credit for the originality of the idea
they so ably carried out and so successfully fostered. Phi Delta
Theta does not stand alone as an idea. In many, and in fact
the most vital, princi[)als of its organization, of course it does,
but that is not material at the present moment. It was not the
first of its kind or in its dominion, nor was the general class of
which it is one, the leader in the development of the central
idea. Confraternities, guilds and brotherhoods H ere so ancient
in their beginnings that their first foundations are lost in the
mists of legend.
When the Greeks migrated from Attica to Asia Minor, they
met with an organization known as the Dionysiac Fraternity,
composed of the architects and builders engaged in the construction
of temples and theatres there at that time. This association
is supposed to have been in existence in Tyre when
Solomon undertook the building of the temple^ and the story
runs that the fraternity sent a band of workmen from Tyre to
assist Solomon in that woik. The leader of that band, a
widow's son, is said to ha\e organized a brotherhood which has
lived to this day and bears the name of Masoni\-. This is not
authentic history. But the legend serves to show that the system
of banding together for common good and pleasure dates
back almost beyond the pages of history itself.
I need not dwell, before this audience and in this enlightened
day, on the constant growth and develo;>ment of the main idea.
I need not tr.ice the progress from the rude barbarian bands of
almost prehistoric times to the Equites of Rome, the Knights of
King Arthur's Round Table, or The Paladins of Charlemagne.
Even among the earl\' Teutons and the Gallic Franks we find
the seeds of Chivalry, Tacitus tells us how, in his day, the
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young men into the ranks of their warriors with much circumstance
and ceremony. And, among the Franks, we find
Charlemagne girding his son Louis the Pious, and Louis the
Pious girding his son Charles the Bold with the sword, when
they arrived at manhood. On such occasions as these some
solemn form and ceremony was deemed essential, not so much,
perhaps, for mere record as for the dignity and honor of the
occasion. The line was soon drawn between the chosen and
the not-chosen. The earlier and rude bands of half-barbarian
tribes and the more polite and substantial societies of Rome
were transforming into the mystic circles of Knighthood, and
Knighthood soon grew to Chivalry.
There was a day when there was scarce a trace of culture beyond
the walls of the cloister, and when, elsewhere, the strong
hand was the only law. But as the spirit of the Church spread,
strong and good men began to take upon themselves the protection
of the v.-eak and the avenging of the wronged. Since
women were the v/eakest, they were, theoretically at least, entitled
to and granted the most perfect and complete protection.
The Church was eager to aid and be aided by these self appointed
champions, and their uniting their energies for the better
accomplishment of the work before them was the only result
that could have followed. The coming of the day of the crusades
drew all Christendom together into one substantial and
holy union. In the struggles for the preservation of the Sacred
Sepulchre, Chivalry and the Church stood side by side as the
champions of the Christian world. Finally, in 1095, the famous
Council of Clermont, after conforming and extending the " truce
of God," formally recognized the institution of Chivalry by decreeing
"that every person of noble birth, on attaining twelve
years of age, should take a solemn oath before the bishop of his
diocese to defend to the uttermost the oppressed, the widows
and orphans; that women of noble birth, both married and
single, should enjoy his special care; and that nothing should
be wanting in him to render travelling safe, and to destroy the
evils of tyranny."
There have been many stages between that day and this;
there have been many links in the chain of progress and development;
there have been many modifications m the principles and
elements; but the growth has been entirely consonant with the
broadening of intellect and culture and thoroughly sympathetic
with its every pulse-beat. The American College Fraternity
system of the present day is as normal and logical an outcome
of the development of the better side of man's nature, as it was
natural for our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and
mercy, to plant in man's soul the seeds of Love and of Truth.
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moral and intellectual—that have been developed by centuries
of growth, and as they are interpreted and expanded in the
clear, bright sunlight of nineteenth century culture and intellect,
and under the spreading wings of the American Eagle and the
inspiring flutterings of the Star Spangled Banner.
It is our blessed privilege to live today in the first nation of
the earth, and yet the first American College Fraternity came
into being under the same moon as the first of American States.
It is true that the step from 1776 to 1825 was a long one, but
the spark had been kindled and was as certain to grow into
the bright flame that burns today as the sun is to rise tomorrow
or the blossoms to burst forth in the spring.
How much nobler and more worthy of pride and honor the
American than the alien idea ! How much more exalted to go
out into the world with the golden sword and shield of honor
and worth on your breast, than to leave the halls of your Alma
Mater with the first record for beer drinking or the choicest collection
of disfiguring scars!
I have stood on ground and within walls that ought to be
sacred to the heart of every one of the hundred thousand fraternity
men in the land. In the little town of Schenectady, in
the State of my adoption, stands a small yellow brick building
from whose doors were launched forth those frail but steady
craft that marked the rebirth of the latent system that had lain
dormant nigh onto half a century. Frail they were but steady,
and after nearly seven decades they are sailing on in their uninterrupted
courses unharmed by the tides of adversity or 'the
storms of opposition. I have stood on the rising knoll where
stands the new "Old Union" and cast ray glance out over
hundreds of square miles of the Mohawk's winding valley,
laughing with fertility and prosperit}', and smiling under the
gold and crimson rays of the setting sun.
To stand on such a spot and gaze on such a scene, full of the
dearest memories and traditions, is but to catch the grand inspiration
of the hour and the place, and to realize the full Dossibilities
of our nation and our age.
The re-birth came at the right time and in the right place.
I need not dwell here on the history of our brother brotherhoods.
It has been too often told and told too well. I need
not spend much time on the history of Phi Delta Theta for you
know it better than I. Its every line and letter, its every day
and date are dear and familiar to you. It lies before you as an
open book. There is a hidden warmth and charm that cannot
be put to words. It is the most secret of our secrets. The intangible
bond o! tangible union is something beyond the power
of the Historian. No one of us can tell it. But we all feel it.
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On such occasions as this it is most fitting that we should
never forget to pay our deepest respect to the men who chose
our magic talisman. To most of us who participate actively in
this Convention, that awful struggle that rent our fair land with
honor and bloodshed is but " as a tale that is told." And yet it
was twelve years before i860 that our Bond of brotherhood was
produced and its first pledges sealed under those three enchanted
symbols. What we have done and what we are worth can but
be judged by the men we have produced.
We have a right to feel a deep pride when we see one of
those boys of the early days, who helped steady the helm of the
newly launched craft, with his firm hand now on the helm of
State, and sixty millons of souls aboard the ship.
But what we are, and what we have been, and what we hope
to be is due primarily, if not entirely, to those vvho laid the keel
of our now staunch vessel. Some of them have gone away forever,
and we delight to pay tribute to their memories. The
years are creeping steadily on those who remain. Let us honor
them while we may. Three dwelling in our midst! Three
dwelling in our memories I Three bearing the laurels upon a living
brow ! Three wearing the laurel intertwined with the cypress.
But the central figure of them all, the conceiver, the originator,
the founder, the author of our Band, and the chooser of
our symbols—God still spares him—for He needs him—in his
field of usefulness and honor. His life has been one continuous
story of self-sacrifice. He labors now and has labored always
fot the good of others, forgetful entirely of himself But who
will say his life has not been a grand and complete success
All that he has undertaken he has accomplished. The good
that we, as an order, accomplish is laid up, at least in part, to
his account. God has given him a field to fill and he has
filled it well. AVe all delight to honor his name, and it is our
deepest pleasure to bow in respect to Robert Morrison.
AVe, young men, have a duty and a mission. The future welfare
and prosperity of the mightiest nation on the face of the
globe rests upon the shoulders of the younger men. If we do
our duty we will fulfill our mission. The pledges and the principles
of Phi Delta Theta cannot guide us wrong. If we live up
to our troths, plighted at the fraternal alter; if we follow the
precepts and example of those who have gone before, we will
be good men and good citizens.
When this pleasant reunion is broken up and we are scattered
again to the four winds, let us bear hence the inspiration of noble
manhood, the conviction of truth and right, and the full and
steadfast determination to suffer and to sacrifice, to seek and to
gain, to labor and to accomplish for ourselves, for our brothers,
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OUR EX-RAINBOW AFFILIATES.
In 1884-86 Delta Tau Delta and the W. W. W. or Rainbow
Fraternity were negotiating in regard to organic union. Two if
not three of the W. W. W. chapters finally combined with Delta
Tau Delta, but two others refused to accept the terms of consolidation
as last proposed, and their members, after resigning
their charters, solicited membership in Phi Delta Theta, and
were received. The history of these negotiations is, therefore,
nearly as interesting to Phi Delta Theta as to Delta Tau Delta.
From a sketch of W. W. W. " by a former member " published
in the Rainbow of Delta Tau Delta, March, 1889, the following
facts are obtained :
W. W. VV. was founded in 1848 at the University of Mississippi,
where it flourished until 1861. Reorganized in 1867, it
continued until 1886. The second and only other chapter estabished
before the war was at La Grange College, Tenn. It
was organized in 1861, and disbanded in 1861. A chapter at
Furman University, S. C, was established in 1871, and died in
1875. ^ chapter at Erskine College, S. C, was established in
1872, and died in 1873. A chapter at Stewart College, Tenn.,
(now Southwestern Presbyterian University), was established in
1873, ^"d died in 1875. ^ chapter at Wofford College, S. C.,
was established in 1874, and died in 1877. ^ chapter at
Neophogen College, Tenn., was established in 1874, and died
in 1876. A chapter at Chamberlain-Hunt Institute, Miss., w'as
established in 1879, suspended in 1882, and re\ived in 1883,
and continued until 1886. A chapter at Vanderbilt University,
Tenn., was established in 1879, ^^^d continued until 1886. .A,
chapter at Southwestern University, Texas, was established in
1882, suspended in 1883, ^^'^^ revived in 1884, and continued
until 1886. A chapter at the University of Texas was established
in 1883, and continued undl 1886. A chapter at Emory
and Henry College, Va., was established in 1883, and continued
until 1886. A chapter at the University of Tennessee was established
in 1883, and continued until 1885. In 1884 when the
proposition for consolidation with Delta Tau Delta was first considered
the active chapters were those at the I'niversity of Mississippi,
Chamberlain-Hunt Institute, Vanderbilt University,
Southwestern University, University of Te.x.is, Emory and
Henry College, and the University of Tennessee, seven in all.
The writer says: "There had been propositions from Alpha
Delta Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Sigma, but none of
them had been deemed of sufficient importance to submit to the
chapters of the Fraternity." From an editorial account of "The
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in the Crescent of Delta Tau Delta, March, 1886, the following
facts are obtained :
Previous to the Delta Tau Delta Convention of 1884 there
had been informal expressions of desire on the part of individual
members of both the fraternity and W. W. W. that they should
be united. Delta Tau Delta having already decided ujion a
policy of extension in the South, the Convention appointed a
committee of three to negotiate with W. W. W. with a view to
consolidation. This committee met a similar committee of the
W. AV. W. in Nashville, Tenn., December 16, 1884. The result
of the conference was the formulation of articles of agreement
for the consolidation of the two fraternities. These articles
were ratified by the Delta Tau Delta executive council and
approved by the chapters of AV, W. W., but when submitted to
the Chapters of Delta Tau Delta the opposition to the proposed
name, " Delta Tau Delta-Rainbow," was so strong as to result
in the rejection of the articles of agreement. Correspondence
between the fraternities, however, continued, and at the Delta
Tau Delta Convention of 1885, a committee of one member
was appointed to represent that fraternity in further negotiations,
with full power and authority to effect the consolidation. Upon
notice from AV, W. W. that they had appointed a similar committee,
a Delta Tau Delta official met that committee in Nashville, September,
1885. New articles were there drawn up, agreed to
and signed. These articles, says the editor, were substantially
as follows:
" The Rainbows agreed to accept the name, pin, constitution, laws and
ritual of Delta Tau Delta, who in return agreed to designate the Southern
Division the Rainbow Division of Delta Tau Delta, this division to include
all our Southern chapters and the Rainbow chapters, and to be presided
over by the grand chapter, located at Vanderbilt University. Delta Tau
Delta further agreed to grant the Rainbows an alumni representation of
one in the Executive Council, and upon the union of the fraternities to
change the name of the journal from the Crescent to the Ri.inbow
When the terms of agreement were signed the Rainbow Fraternity had
five active uiider-s^raduate chapters located at the Universities of Mississippi,
Tennessee and Texas, at Vanderbilt University and at Emory and
Henry College,* and had a total iniliated membership of al>out 1,000, Of
these chapters the charter at the University of Tennessee was withdrawn
with the consent of the Delta Tau Dk;lta committee on account of the
apparent non-progressive condition of the college. The members of the
chapter at the University of Texas manifesting dissatisfaction with the
terms, the charter was allowed to lapse."
^•- The e,litor iu the same article gives sketches of three ex-W, W, W. chapters, and
only three, viz,, those at the University of Mississippi, Vanderbilt and Emory and
Henry, He ain,) f;'ves these thre« chapters in the directory of chapters. The writer of
the sketch of ihe U', W. W. Society, hy " a former member," published in the Rainbow,
March, 1889, says: "The consolidation ivas finally affected during the winter of 1886,
but the chapter at Emory and Henry was weak, died, and has never been revived,"
From these authorities it appears that the Emory and Henry chapters died after the
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The " former member" of W. W. W. who has before been
quoted in this article, says, with reference to the consolidation :
'' In March, 1885, Rainbow ratified the articles, and the General Secretary
of Delta Tau Delta, estimating the votes of a few of their chapters
not heard from, declared the consolidation consumated. Before the
parties were ready for publicity, however, the Phi Delta Theta chapter of
the University of the South got into the secret through a letter carelessly
directed, and the matter was commented upon in the SCROLL. The
figures used in the review of the situation were taken from Baird's College
Fraternities, and were inaccurate. The result was a premature explosion
on the part of some of the Delta Tau Delta chapters. This had the effect
of undoing the work done, and by reason of the delay incident to going
through the work anew, the chapters of Rainbow at the University of
Texas, University of Tennessee, Chamberlain-Hunt Institute, and Southwestern
University, were lost. One of the causes of delay in negotiations
was the unwise selection of name for the conjoint body by the committee,
it being a mixed Greek and Roman name. Delta lau Delta—Rainbow.
The consolidation was finally effected during the winter of 1886, but the
Emory and Henry chapter was weak, died and has never been revived.
Although the society had at different times established fourteen chapters
and two alumni associations, and although seven of the active chapters
were in existence at Ihe time of the consolidation with Delta Tau Delta,
yet the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University chapters as
Pi and Lambda of Delta Tau Delta now represent to the fraternity world
all that remains of Rainbow as a college society."
It may be true that some Phi at Sewanee learned through a
misdirected letter of the negotiations between AV. W. AV. and
Delta Tau Delta. However, the first statement about the combination
that was published in the SCROLL, appeared in the
number for February, 1885, and was written by myself, the information
having come to me through a Rainbow living in
Nashville. I stated that W. W. AV. had chapters at Vanderbilt,
the Universities of Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas, Randolph-
Macon and Emory and Henry Colleges. Afterwards, I learned
that the fraternity had no chapter at Randolph-Macon, but had
chapters at Southwestern University and Chamberlain-Hunt Institute.
This inaccuracy was due to the mistake of my Rainbow
informant, on whom I relied rather than on Baird's ".•American
College Fraternities," edition of 1883, which gives AV. W. W.
only two active chapters, one at the University of Mississippi
and one at Vanderbilt. My only comment was : " This union
with Delta Tau Delta disposes of another of the small fraternities
which is a matter of congratulation to ail parties."
" three chapters" (of W. W. W.) "did not combine with Delta Tau Delta," He further
says the Emory and Henry chapter w.is one of sejeral W. W. W. chapters in colleges of
" low standing," and which, being "clothed with full power and authority, the Vanderbilt
chiipler promptly and peremptorily withdrew " These conflicting statements
present the historical "problem whether the Vanderbilt chapter withdrew the charter of
the Emory and Henry chapter before the consolidation, or whether the Emory and
Henry chapter died after becoming a chapter of Delta Tau Delta, but it is a problem the
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The founder of the Vanderbilt chapter was Mr. Walter Cain
who had joined the fraternity at the University of Mississi|)pi.
He was one of the commissioners appointed by \V. W. W. to
conduct the negotiations with Delta Tau Delta. March 24,
1885, a column article about the consolidation written presumably
by him was published in the Nashville Daily American, a
paper with which he was then and is now connected. From that
article the following is taken :
"Yesterday witnessed the consummation in this city of negotiations for
the consolidation of two college fraternities that are of established reputation
throughout the American College and University world. It is a
consolidation by the two fraternities without the surrender of lodge
name or individuality of either. . . The culture of the Greek, backed
and urged on by the energy and power of ' the only Roman letier organization
in America' is destined to a long life and a brilliant history in the
annals of college organizations. . . The power of Delta Tau Delta
is disputed by none. Beginning life only a comparatively few years ago,
it has now spread itself out to immense proportions, and stands today the
youngest and most stalwart fraternity of any considerable prowess in
America. The history of the Rainbow or AV. W, W. fraternity is a peculiar
one. The organization was effected in 1848 at the University of
Mississippi. It was made up of Southern members only -young men who
had nourished incontrovertible and enthusiastic ideas upon the sanitily of
the doctrines of States' rights, secession and slavery. The design of the
founders was from the start, to make it very exclusive. . . . In going
into the combination the Rainbows do not change their badge, ami the
name of the new fraternity will be the ' Delta Tau Delta and Rainbow,'
which begins its career with thirty-eight fine chapters. The member interviewed
cmicluded his statements with the remark that the funeral of
neither the Rainbow nor Delta Tau Delta would need to be written, but
that both were under their new organization entering upon a career that
was surely going to startle the fraternity world."
A portion of this article was published in the SCROLL, April,
1885. This proved to be a premature announcement. It seems
that the chapters of Delta Tau Delta did not at all relish the
idea of having a Greek and Roman name, and would not ratify
the articles of agreement until W. W. W. had agreed to give up
its name and accept that of Delta Tau Delta, The consolidation
was not really consummated until a year later, the Vanderbilt
Rainbows being initiated by Sewanee Delta Tau Deltas,
March 27, 1886. Meantime two of the chapters of W W. W.
which had accepted the first articles of agreement had refused
to accept the amended articles. These chapters which were
located at the University of Texas and Southwestern University
were willing to consolidate with Delta Tau Delta on equal terms,
but not to be absorbed by it, and they decided they would
rather take their chances of being admitted to some Greek letter
society that suited them better. Accordingly they resigned
their W. W. W. charters, asked for admission into Phi Delta
Theta and were accepted. In the SCROLL for January, 1886,

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Yil
•Constance Pressels, Reporter of the Phi Delta Theta chapter at
the University of Texas, thus narrates how those who had been
Rainbows there become Phis :
" Readers of tlie SCROLL who have kept abreast of fraternity news are
awnre that fur Ihe last year or more rumors of the consolidation of AA^ \V.
AV and Delta Tau Delta have been circulated. Several chapters of W. W.
W, rt-lused to enter Delta Tau Delta, Among these was the chapter at
the University of Texas. The members surrendered their charters and
being no longer Romans were anxious to become Greeks. They solicited
admission into Phi Delia Theta, and, as they numbered some of the best
and most prominent students of the University, were duly admitted and
initiated."
In the SCROLL for May, 1886, Robert A. John, one of the
three who re-established W. W. W, at Southwestern University
in 1884, thus enumerates the reason why the Rainbows there
preferred to enter Phi Delta Theta rather than Delta Tau Delta :
" Sometime in May, 1885, we were informed that negotiations had been
opened between the Delta Tau Delta and our fraternity with a view to
consolidation. At the opening of our college session in the fall of 1885
our head chapter at Vanderbilt University informed us that the hybrid
would be called the • Delta Tau Delta-Rainbow,' with a union constitution,
a union badge, and a union ritual—in other words a new fraternity,
half Gieek and half Roman, would be built on the wreck of both.
Inturii,illy ihe W, W, W, was a weak organization; it lacked ritual, it
tau',iht doctrines that the war had settled, and was distasteful to true republican
spirit. Hoping to do better and strengthen our organization,
our ch.npter at Southwestern University telegraphed the chapter at Vanderbilt
that we would accept those conditions of consolidation."
"Upon the heels of this," says Mr. John, came an official
communication from the head chapter at A/anderbilt dated October
13, 1885, and inclosing "the terms of consolidation between
W. W, W. and Delta Tau Delta." He quotes the terms of consolidation,
but it is needless to repeat them here, as everything
in them is included in the quotation from the editorial article in
the Crescent for March, 1886, which has been quoted on a previous
page. Mr. John continues :
"These terms were diametrically opposed to those we had been led to
expect would be made, and of such humiliating nature that our chapter
determined that it could H ith more credit to itself, 'swap' our Romanism
to lictter advantage and treat with a Grecian order more congenial to
Tex,IS soil than Delta Tau Delta. If we were to surrender the old obsolete
order of W. W \V, unconditionally, we claimed the right to say to
whom of the conquering host it should be. AVe learned about this time,
thit the Rainbow members at Vanderbilt wore Delta Tau Delta badges
and colors. Our Austin chapier came to our rescue, and suggested the
Phi Delta Theta, 'This fraternity was the largest in Texas; two of our
faculiy were loyal Phis, and we had been told it was second to none in the
Uiiiled .States. On the other hand, the Delta Tau Delta was unknown to
us, there being no chapter in the State, and very few in the South. Our
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draw our charter; this was treated with silence. We then bundled charter
and paraphernalia up in a little brown package and mailed it to Nashville,
and sent in our petition to the Phi Delta Theta for charter. Our
reason for joining Phi Delta Theta is plainly this : we preferred it to any
other. We meant no discourtesy to Delta Tau Delta. Their merits were
unknown to us—this may argue ourselves unknown—but, as it was a
choice of Greek letters, we choose the Phi Delta Theta, and have been
signally converted, since joining her, to the precepts and practices of our
present order."
By the foregoing, it will be seen that Phi Delta Theta did not
interfere with the negotiations between W. W. W. and Delta
Tau Delta, and did not treat with the two W. W. W. chapters
in Texas until after they had resigned their charters. It will be
seen also that the Texas Rainbows did not seek admission into
Phi Delta Theta until after they saw that the proposed consolidation
with Delta Tau Delta meant the sacrifice of the Rainbow
name, badge, constitution and ritual, and in fact would amount
to the complete obliteration of the W. AV. W. fraternity.
WALTER B.
PALMER.
,THE NEW YORK ALUMNI.
THEY MEET.
THEY EAT.
The Sixth Annual Reunion and Banquet of the New York
Alpha Alumni Chapter of Phi Delta Theta was held, at Mortinelli's,
in this city, on the evening of the loth inst., and the affair
was by all odds the most successful one of the kind which
the chapter has enjoyed since its organization, six years ago.
Before the announcement of the dinner the chapter was called
to order in the reception room, for the transaction of the usual
routine business, the most important of which upon these occasions,
is the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Upon the recommendation of the committee on nominations,
the election resulted in the choice of the Rev. J. M. Worrall,
D. D., the oldest and most prominent Phi in the city, as President.
Brother Worrall is an old Miami graduate, and is well and
favorably known to the fraternity at large, not only on account
of his long connection with its history, but also on account of
the interest which he has always taken in fraternity matters.
He is at present pastor of the 13th Street Presbyterian Church
in this city.
To assist the President in the more active duties of his office,
two Vice-Presidents were proposed, and brothers T. Harry Knox
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Brother Julius M. Mayer was chosen Secretary and Treasurer ;
brother Thomas H. Baskerville, Warden, and brother Dudley R^
Horton, Reporter.
After the election of officers, the President appointed a committee
consisting of brothers W. R. Worrall, Geo. W. Roberts
and Paul Jones to take into consideration certain questions presented
to the chapter, relating to the better organization of the
chapter, and to devise ways and means to improve its condition
as an active force in fraternity work. This committee proposed
to hold a meeting early in January, to consider the matters referred
to it, and to frame a report to be submitted to the chapter
at its next meeting.
At ten o'clock, the doors of the banquet hall were thrown
open, and such was the interest and enthusiasm manifested in
the feast and the speeches, that it was not until two o'clock, a. m.,
that the meeting was adjourned.
The committee on arrangements did its part well. The menu
was an elegant card, embossed with the golden shield of the
fraternity and printed in pale blue.
The edibles were plentiful, and the arrangement was interspersed
with sentiments, here and there, as follows:
MENU.
" Some hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it ;
But we hae meat and we can eat,
Sae let the Lord be thankit."—Burns.
OYSTERS.
Blue Point on the Half Shell.
RELISHES.
Olives. Celery. Grossini.
SOUP.
Mock Turtle.
FISH.
Blue Fish a la Phi Delta Theta.
Potatoes a la " Scroll."
RELEVE.
Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms a la Harrison.
ENTRIES.
Chicken Coquettes with French Peas. Vol au Veal a la New York Alpha
Alumni.
Roman Punch.
Cigarettes.
" Oh let us then all hearts as one
Round Phi Delta's Altar,
Pledge again fraternal love
Ne'er in faith to falter."
ROAST.
Partridge with Cresses.
SALAD.
Lettuce with Mayonnaise Sauce.

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" I will make an end of my dinner, there's pippins and cheese to come."
—Merry Wives of Windsor.
DESSERT.
Fancy Ices. Assorted Fruits. Assorted Cakes.
Roquefort. Coffee. Cigars.
"In after dinner talk across the walnut and the wine."—Tennyson.
TOASTS.
Toast-Master,
CARROL P. BASSETT, Pa. Alpha, '83.
" I hang upon the honey of the eloquent tongue."—Bulivir.
Our Fraternity, EUGENE H. L. RANDOLPH, N. Y. Gamma, '85.
" In truth good sir, equal hath she none and unchallenged reigneth
she."—Marloiu.
Our Bond of Brotherhood, PHILIP C. SLAUGHTER, Wis. Alpha,'59.
" The mystic bond that made him brother unto me."—Cibber.
Our Chapter,
DUDLEY R. HORTON, N. Y. Alpha, '75.
"A goodly set, but yet at times so indolent."—Congreve.
Once a Phi, always a Phi,
" Yet the tie
That bound us in those days gone by.
The love fraternal cannot die."—Anon.
Song,
Fraternity Clubs,
You'll meet some men worth talking to."—Thack­
'' Come to the Club.
eray.
Poem,
Phi Sisters,
REV. WM. CARR, 111. Epsilon, '83.
" Hail Phi Delta Theta."
WM. RAYMOND WORRALL, Ky. Alpha, '79.
" Oh woman, lovely woman ! Nature
hath made thee
To tempt man ; we had been brutes
without thee."—Otway.
MASON CARNES.
F. M. DEVOE, N. Y. Gamma, '85.
The Fraternity an Aid to Culture, THOMAS M. BASKERVILLE,
N. Y. Delta, '86.
" Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,
As the swift seasons roll."—Holmes.
The Alumnus and the Undergraduates, FRANK A. WINSLOW,
N. Y. Gamma, '87.
" Has there any old fellow got mixed with the boys "—Holmes.

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SHORT TALKS.
" Brevity is the soul of wit."—Shakespeare.
Rev. J. M. Worrall, Ohio Alpha, '53.
Gen. Eli Long, Ind. Alpha, '55.
David Humphreys, Ohio Beta, '60.
Edward F. McCaskie, N. Y. Delta, '86.
Rev. S. Edward Young, Mo. Beta, '86.
T. C. Blaisdell, Pa. Delta, '88.
Besides speeches from these gentlemen selected by the committee,
L. AV. Spratling, of Alabama Beta, and L. L. Mial, of
Pennsylvania Zeta, made some remarks appropriate to the occasion
; and letters of regret, that the writers were unable to be
present, were read from President Benj. Harrison, William F.
Vilas, Chief Justice Elliott of the Supreme Court of Indiana,
and others.
The following is a list of the members of the chapter and their
friends present at the banquet:
Vermont Alpha.—C\iax\&% W. Baker, W. N. Baker, Geo. W.
Roberts, M. D., Geo. E. Sawyer, A. H. Wheeler.
New York Alpha.—Dudley R. Horton, S. F. McCaw.
New York Gamma.—Frank S. Angell, William Boyrer, John
Campbell, Mason Carnes, F. M. DeVoe, S. W. Dunscomb, Jr.,
L. E. Drummond, Winthrop Earle, A. W. Garrett, Frederick J.
Greene, T. Harry Knox, F. G. Mason, James Miller, B. Sinclair
Orcutt, Wm. Rainey, E. H. L. Randolph, F. A. Reed,
Edward Roeser, John E. Roeser, Albert Shiels, Philip H.
Stern, David C. Taylor, R. W. Thompson, Wm. H. Treat, Jr.,
George C. Walker, Francis A. Winslow.
New York Delta.—T. H. Baskerville, E. C. Callender, F. A.
Cleveland, C. H. Hayes, E. F. McCaskie, Wm. D. Mahaney,
Julius M. Mayer, Carl H. Schultz.
Pennsylvania Alpha. —Carrol P. Bassett, E. E. Emmons.
lennessee Alpha.—Paul Jones, T. A. Atchison.
Pennsylvania Zeta.—L. L. Mial, M. D.
Georgia Alpha.—L. C. Adamson, M. D.
Georgia Beta. — S. A. Smith.
Alabayna Alpha.—R. A. Wright.
Alabama Beta.—L. W. Spratling.
Texas Beta.—W. L. Mood v.
Ohio Alpha.—'R.tv. John M. Worrall, D. D,
Ohio Beta.—David Humphreys.
Kentuckv Alpha.—Wm. Raymond Worrall.
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Lllinois Epsilon,—Rev. Wm. M. Carr,
Wisconsin Alpha.—P. C. Slaughter.
Missouri Beta.—Rev. S. Edward Young.
The committee on Reunions was Geo. W. Roberts, M. D.,
Chairman, Paul Jones, Julius M. Mayer, B. Sinclair Orcutt and
T. Harry Knox.
New York, December 15, 1889.
PAUL JONES.
TULANE UNIVERSITY AND LOUISIANA ALPHA.
The following historical sketch of the Tulane University of
Louisiana is taken mostly from the neat little circular letter sent
out last summer to our chapters and officers by the Incognito
Society, and in part directly from the catalogue of the University.
Tulane University of Louisiana, was founded as such in 1884.
It had previously existed under the name of University of Louisiana,
audit received annually from the State, $10,000 for its sustenance.
As this sum was inadequate to support a first-class
school, the University of Louisiana never rose to much literary
prominence until 1884.
Paul Tulane, who was at one time a New Orleans merchant,
saw what could be made of the struggling University of Louisiana,
and determined to immortalize his name by rearing a magnificent
institute from the ruins of the old university. He thereupon
endowed the university with $1,500,000, (income $75,000,)
with the understanding that it should be called "Tulane University
of Louisiana," and that the State should exempt all university
property from taxation. By an amendment to our State's
Constitution, Tulane University is unburdened with taxes, and
by act of Legislature the university is known as "Tulane University
of Louisiana."
Before Mr. Tulane's endowment, the College, High School,
Medical and Law Schools, though adjoining each other, being
situated on the square bounded by Boronne Street, Canal Street,
Tulane Avenue and University Place, were separate and distinct
institutions; but a grand combination was effected in 1884, whereby
all were united under the same name, and each one made to
form a separate department of Tulane University. Since this,
two more departments have been added, viz. : the Manual
Training School, one of the largest and best of its kind in the
South, and the Newcomb College for ladies. In 1887, Mrs.
Newcomb placed $200,000 in the hands of the Tulane Directors
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The Faculty is exceptionally strong and contains some graduates
of famous universities.
President and Professors, 30; Lecturers, 3; Assistant Professors,
4; Instructors, 11—Total, 48.
Col. AVm. Preston Johnston, son of Gen. Albert Sydney
Johnston, is our president
The Tulane Board of Directors is composed of prominent
merchants, lawyers, physicians, congressmen and divines, a few
of whom we name
Randall Lee Gibson, U. S. Senator; Chas. E. Fenner, Asst.
Justice Supreme Court, La. ; T. G. Richardson, M. D. ; B. M.
Palmer, D. D. LL. D. ; Cartwright Eustis, U. S. Senator ; Rt.
Rev. J. N. Galleher; F. T. Nicholls, Governor of La. and J. A.
Shakspeare, Mayor of N O.
The Literary De|)artments have as thorough a curriculum as
any in the South. The attendance is increasing rapidly, as the
boys of Louisiana and of states adjacent, are beginning to appreciate
the advantages and importance of Tulane.
The $75,000 income is for the exclusive use of the Literary
departments, as the Professional departments are self-sustaining.
Tulane* University is the custodian of three large libraries, viz. :
Tulane Library, Fisk Library and State Library. They contain
respectively 12,000, 10,000 and 26,000 volumes. The income
for books is $2,000 annually. AVe also have a magnificent Scientific
Museum and a valuable Art Museum.
Tulane University is an institution for the higher education of
the white youth of Louisiana. The Administrators of Tulane
University, recognizing the great fact that education is a unit,
integral from its very nature, and looking to the actual condition
of things in Louisiana, find themselves obliged to embrace in
their scheme, a plan broad and deep, and to institute for the successive
phases of educational development, a High School, a
College and a University. Taking the youth on the threshold of
the higher education, this plan proposes, through judicious instruction,
to train him to know, to do, and to be, and thus to
develop a consistent manhood by means of this harmonious and
equable evolution of body, mind and soul.
Tulane University of Louisiana is divided into Tulane High
School, Tulane College, and the University Department of Philosophy,
the Law Department, the Medical Department, and the
H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College for AVomen.
A Diploma is given upon graduation from the High School.
In the College the courses are denominated as the Classical,
Literary, Physical Science, Natural Science, and Mechanical, all
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In the university
courses the degrees conferred are. Master of Arts and Doctor of
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The movement for the establishment of a chapter of Phi Delta
Theta in Tulane University began in January, 1889. At this
time, Mr. Blake, a member of the Tennessee Beta chapter at
Sewanee, paid a visit to Tulane, where he had attended college
during the previous session. Among the old school-mates that
Brother Blake met, there was one who made inquiries concerning,
and listened with eager interest to all he said in reference to
Phi Delta Theta. The fascination for the Fraternity grew, taking
deep root. The practicability of another chapter in Tulane
was clear enough. No sooner had Mr. W. F. Hardie heard all
that Brother Blake had to say upon the subject, than he determined
to make an effort to introduce Phi Delta Theta into Tulane
University.
Between January 25th and February 15th all fraternity work
on Mr. Hardie's part had to cease, as Intermediate Examinations
were then on, and claimed all attention. After these, however,
the work was taken up with renewed zeal, and soon he had
gathered about him and pledged to the support of the enterprise,
several of those who had always been his associates and warmest
friends in the college. A letter was written to B. S. Orcutt,
Business Manager ofthe SCROLL, to which a discouraging reply
was received on March 12. However, on his advice, the petitioners
opened communication with the General Council, through
the Secretary, J. E. Brown.
This was the beginning of a long, and at times discouraging correspondence,
which continued up until the very time of the assembling
of the National Convention at Bloomington. Early in
the correspondence the General Council notified the applicants
that it would not take any final action on their petition, but that
it would have to wait and be referred to the convention at
Bloomington, and it could give them no assurance as to what the
action of that body would be. Daunted, but nevertheless determined
to push the matter to a successful issue, even if first
action could not be taken before the middle of October, the men
did not in the least lessen their energies in proselyting for supn
porters among the officers and influential members of the Fraternity.
All hopes for a charter before the end of that session were
blasted, but the better to keep their organization, and to bind
them more closely, they drew up a Constitution and By-Laws,
elected officers, and were known as the "Incognito Society"
until the time of their entrance into Phi Delta Theta.
The meeting of Judge Robert Marr, Jr., a resident Phi, from
Vanderbilt Uniersity, who after investigating the standing,
character, and desirability of the applicants, gave him his earnest
support, was the beginning of encouraging days in the charter
hunt. The Crescent City Phis were all looked up and as
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astic and determined support to the applicants, had much to do
with the final result. In only one southern chapter was an endorsement
and vote at all withheld, but the exchanging of a
few letters, and the forwarding of unimpeachable references soon
won it over. Few applicants have ever gathered together the
mass of references, statistics and recommendations that the
Tulane men did. Their circular letter to the Fraternity really
determined the day in their favor, and before the Convention
assembled it was a foregone conclusion that they would be admitted.
However, the Convention and committee were deluged
with documents, that added fuel to the flame that was destroying
the last vestige of opposition to their entrance to the mystic circle
of the Fraternity, and when the roll was called the applicants
were by unanimous vote made the Louisiana Alpha Chapter of
Phi Delta Theta.
After many days of patient waiting, after many weeks of uneventful
anxiety, the monotony of continued disappointments
was broken by a dispatch from Brother Quarles, who was appointed
to officiate at the installation of Louisiana Alpha, stating
that he would leave Selma, Ala., on Nov. 17th, and would be
in New Orleans on Nov. i8th inst.
The effect of this despatch was exhilerating; the Incognitoes
seemed to awake from the dormant state of disappointment, to
which they had for so long been subjected, and think the
realization of all their long cherished hopes, was about to be
attained. Brother Cottam immediately upon the arrival of the
dispatch, completed the arrangements for the room ; he experienced
considerable difficulty, but succeeded finally in getting a
large room in the Masonic Hall through the courtesy of the
Masons, the hall being used for Masonic purposes entirely.
Adjoining our room was a large ball room which was also
placed at our disposal. We had but one light in it and the initiates
who as yet had never been in the hall before, were led by
Bro. Nott through the ball room to the door of the room where
the installation was to take place and then blindfolded.
The room in which the initiation took place was handsomely
lit up and extensive preparations made for the installation. The
Masons kindly tendered some of their paraphernalia and lent all
the assistance they could, for which we are truly grateful.
Bro. Quarles, owing to the tardiness of many of the local Phis
did not call the house to order when he expected. At half past
eight o'clock, however, the roll was called, a quorum found present,
and the house prepared for business. Bro. Quarles made
the following appointments: Secretary, Bro. H. T. Cottam;
Warden, Bro. G. AV. Nott; Treasurer, Bro. Robert Jamison;
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When all arrangements had been completed, the initiates came
into the room for the first time, led by Bro. Nott. Bro. Quarles
presided with his usual dignity and the exercises went on in a
very impressive manner. The following brethren were present:
Bros. Talley and Horton, Ala. Alpha; Bro. Phillips, Ga. Alpha;
Bros. Trotter and Sessions, Miss. Alpha; Bros. Jamison, Bohn,
Nott and Cottam, Tenn. Beta; Bro. Flashpoller, Vir. Alpha.
The large number present at the installation of La. Alpha was
certainly very encouraging; she opened her career under auspices
favorable in every respect.
La. Alpha takes this opportunity for thanking the General
Council for the warm and active interest she has taken in her
welfare, Bros. Palmer, Quarles and Brown were also instrumental
in achieving our success. The local Phis also must accept our
thanks, particularly Bro, Nott, who, during the latter part of the
existance of the Incognitoes, worked with a vim worthy of a true
Phi.
After the ceremony had concluded, Bro. Quarles made a very
eloquent speech, which was faulty only on account of its briefness.
He set forth vividly the course which we ought to pursue,
the many adversities we would be obliged to contend with, and
what our relations should be in regard to the other Fraternities,
and concluded by paying a royal tribute to La. Alpha,
On the following evening we had the amount of ninety-five dollars,
from the Incognitoes alone, and expected to get as much more
from the local Phis who had not as yet contributed.
Bro. Quarles, however, was called away quite unexpectedly,
so we could not consummate our wishes by giving a banquet in
his honor.
Thus ended the installation of a chapter, which through its
untiring efforts alone, has stolen its way into the sacred precincts
of Phi Delta Theta, and may she always stay there. Phi Delta
Theta has made an acquisition of which she may be justly proud,
for she has enrolled a chapter which will be an ornament to
Tulane and an honor to the fraternity.
The prospects of the chapter are in every way bright and its
members are daily working to avail themselves of every opportunity
to advance the interests of the fraternity in the university
and in the city. They have started with the true and enthusiastic
spirit of the fraternity and it augurs well for their future.
The chapter has secured a hall, something that only two other
Tulane chapters have, and already it has been furnished in a
cosy and delightful way. The chapter treasury is still in good
condition, with these furnishings paid for.
Phi Delta Theta meets in Tulane University, chapters of
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Kappa Sigma ('89), Delta Tau Delta ('89), and Sigma Nu ('88),
the latter being confined to the Medical and Law Schools. All
arc small as to membership and there has never been a tendency
in the university to sustain chapters of large membership. These
chapters are honorable representatives of their organizations and
with them Louisiana Alpha is content to strive for the richest
honors afforded in the university.
CONCERNING CIRCULAR
LETTERS.
What is wrong with our annual Circular Letters The fact
that a delegate to the recent National Convention moved to
make their publication optional instead of obligatory shows that
seme of the chapters have not found themselves much benefitted
by publishing these letters. The vote on the question
shows, however, that the Fraternity is opposed to any retrogression
in this matter. So, as their publication is still required, we
had best see what is wrong with them and make it right.
I have read nearly all the letters that have been issued since
the rule first went into effect, and since the Convention I have
given most of them another and more critical examination.
And, as a result, I find so much to condemn and so little to
commend that I wonder that there is so little dissatisfaction. At
the risk of getting myself regarded as a "common scold," I
wish to point out some of these defects and faults and to suggest
a few improvements.
Among the more common of the bad features are the following
: Too little attention to the whereabouts and the doings of
the correspondent members, too many dry statistics and disconnected
facts, too little attention given to logical arrangement
and to mechanical execution, too many " glittering generalities"
—too much at random in nearly every way.
In publishing Circular Letters, as in most other enterprises, a
good beginning is " half the battle." In this case the appointment
of the committee is the beginning. Nearly everything
depends upon the personnel of the committee and upon the
time of its appointment. It should, by all means, be a "standing
committee;" when one Circular Letter has been issued a
committee should be appointed to prepare the next. Every
chapter has some men better fitted than others for this kind
of work, and they should be put on the committee. It would
seem peculiarly appropriate that the Reporter and the Historian
should be two or the members; and the third should be that
brother in the chapter who has had most experience in writing
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debater, or essayist is not necessarily the man for a place on thecommittee.
In fact, the probabilities are that he is not at all
fitted for such work ; most likely he cannot get down from his
lofty perch to attend to such practical matters.
Before going further, I wish to digress long enough to say
that, in my opinion, it is to be regretted that the first of March
is the prescrilDed time for issuing these letters. The first of
June would be much better in every way. Issued in June, the
letters could contain practically all the news for the collegiate
year and they would reach our correspondent members at about
the same time the commencement programs and invitations do.
" What is so rare as a day in June "—except a day in February!^
Then it is that the mind of the alumnus reverts most frequently
and most fondly to Alma Mater. So at this time he should receive
his annual greeting from the brethren in the Bond.
Returning to the subject and assuming that the right committee
have been appointed at the right time, I wish to say a few
matter-of-fact words to them. Sup])ose that at odd moments
during the past year you have been jotting down in your several
note-books important and interesting facts concerning the Fraternity,
the chapter, the college, and the doings of your correspondent
members. You are now ready to write the letter.
With what shall you begin Of course you will give your letter
a heading, but, as you are not likely to go astray in doing that,
I shall pass it by and come at once to the salutation. Whom
shall you salute Your own correspondent members ; for example,
" To the Correspondent Members of Ohio Kappa, Greeting:"
This information may seem superfluous so far as you are concerned,
but let me quote a few sample salutations, culled from
some Circular Letters now in my possession, and I think you
will concede that some of the chapters need instruction on this
point. Exhibit " A" :
" Fellow Members," " Brother Thetas," " To all Phis," " To
the Fraternity," "To the General Council and Brothers in the
Bond," " To the officers of the Fraternity, our Sister Chapters,
and our Correspondent Members." Up to date no committee
has used the agnostic inscription which Paul found on one of
the altars of the Athenian philosophers I
You could not do better than to begin the body of your letter
with a resume of the achievements of Phi Delta Theta within the
year. Tell of chapters established, of chapters withdrawn, of
changes in the General Council and in management of the
SCROLL, of conventions and consequent changes in the policy of
the Fraternity, of anything else important concerning the Fraternity.
Follow with an account of the condition of your own chapter.
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you are doing anything toward raising a fund to secure a chapterhouse,
or at least a first-class hall, unfold your plans to your correspondent
members. Do your best to get them interested for,
if I can read the signs of the times, the day is fast coming when
most of you will need a great deal of their money. Give some
attention, of course, to the various honors won by the attendant
members, but do not bore them with too long a list of petty
school-boy distinctions. These things, in moderation, are appropriate
in letters to the SCROLL, but even there they look much
larger to undergraduate eyes than they do to those of your
alumni.
Next give the college news from your own institution. Of
course the alumni will be eager to hear from Alma Mater. Tell
them about any changes in the administration, about new professorships,
new buildings, additional grounds or endowments,
changes in the courses of study, or increase in the attendance.
But make a specialty of the news concerning the whereabouts
and the doings of your correspondent members. Never mind
the other chapters. You can give them the sort of news they
crave in letters to the SCROLL. Let your correspondent members
find their own doings and the doings of those they knew
while in college recorded in the Circular Letter and you will find
your way to their hearts and—equally important—to their
purses. Comparatively few of your correspondent members
have the last Catalogue, so you ought—if you have not already
done so—go back to the establishment of your chapter and give
a complete chapter-roll from that time to the present. In this
roll give about such information concerning your correspondent
members as is usually found in the alumni registers of the more
progressive colleges. This register should be revised and corrected
to date. It will require much painstaking labor and, in
some cases, considerable money to do this right. But the results
will more than pay you, and, after all, when you take into consideration
the fact that this part of the work will have to be done
but once, it is not so serious a matter. Succeeding letters will
be merely supplements recording the changes in occupation and
address, and the ecclesiastic, military, or civic honors heaped
upon your alumni from year to year. A few additional names
will have to be placed on the retired list each year, but it will
not be hard to keep track of them if you are a " standing committee."
I cannot urge too strongly the importance of this feature.
It will give you a hold on your correspondent members
that you can get in no other way. Besides, it will add greatly to
the completeness and accuracy of future editions of our Catalogue,
to say nothing of diminishing the labor and expense of compiling
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The mechanical execution of the letter calls for your careful
attention. In the first place, conform to the regulation regarding
the size of the page. It should be 5x8 inches, but, by actual
measurement, I find they range in width from 4^ to 6 inches,
and in length from 7 J^ to 9^^ inches. It is one of the simplest
matters in the world to get the exact size prescribed. Any
printer can obey such an order. And have your printer use appropriate
type, in good condition. Of course you read your own
proof Do it very carefully. In the letters I have examined,
most of the proof-reading has been done very poorly. In preparing
your manuscript pay proper attention to paragraphing,
punctuation, and kindred matters, and then make the "intelligent
compositor" follow "copy." Do not use showy type and
what the printer calls ornaments. Above all, do not let the
names of the committee be the most conspicuous thing on the
last page.
A few miscellaneous suggestions and this didactic tirade is
ended. In preparing your letter have due regard for logical arrangement.
Attend to unity. Avoid " glittering generalities "
and sophomore rhetoric. Take care not to violate some of the
simplest rules for constructing an English sentence. Let the
tone of your letter be dignified. Keep your object constantly
in view. The Circular Letter should be a means to an end—securing
alumni support. Try to make it such. In conclusion,
have something to say, say it tersely, and stop when you are
done.
EDWARD HOLT EVES,
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EDITORIAL.
Two YEARS hence may be a safer time for congratulating the
Fraternity upon the wise selection of Province Presidents by the
General Council, than the present, as the record will then have
been made, and deponent will know that which he saith. That
may be true, yet we feel no hesitancy in saying words of sincerest
approval and congratulations upon the appointments made,
and time will prove the quality of the statement.
There was no lack of available material in the respective
Provinces. There were others besides those appointed who, so
far as energy, enthusiasm, and capabilities were concerned, were
•just as eminently fitted to meet the duties of the office. So the
appointments were decided in a large measure, as brother Randolph
states, upon the basis of location. This was a wise consideration.
In each of the Provinces there are fields requiring
special care and oversight; where the presence and advice of one
of the Fraternity's officers is a constant source of much needed
help. The General Council has taken this fact into consideration
with what cannot help but prove to be of much advantage
to the Fraternity.
There is no position in the whole list of our offices which
affords greater scope for effective work for the good of the chapters
and Fraternity than that of Province President. The one
filling it stands in a most intimate relation to all the chapters of
his territory, and he should be as well informed upon their
methods of working, and have as much a voice in the councils
which direct their policy as he would were he an active member
of the chapter. No conception of the office can be more pernicious
than that which allows the incumbent to think that he has
no duties further than to answer any communications received
from the General Council, and to write the chapters when directed
so to do by the Council, with possibly a postal card of inquiry
to each one at the opening of the fall session. Yet we
know such to have been the case. Chapters repeatedly wrote
their President, and received no answer. In how much does the
office prove an advantage to the chapters under such circum.
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to reply promptly to the communications of the officers. Unless
there is perfect co-operation, down even to the minutiae of correspondence,
the work is seriously embarrassed. With a close
relationship constantly sustained between the two (the officer and
the chapter) the various chapters are brought into parallel lines
of work, inter-chapter sympathy is stronger, and Province organization
rendered the more perfect.
We hope to see our new officers as earnest and enthusiastic in
their work the last day they are to serve, as they are now. They
have begun well, and this work continued will guarantee advancement
in every Province.
BEFORE the next issue of the SCROLL the Annual Circular
Letter of the chapter to its alumni members and sister chapters
is to be issued, and a few words concerning these, even if repetition
from our report as Secretary to the National Convention,
will not be out of place.
A first and most essential element to the success of this plan
as a part of our general fraternity work is that every chapter shall
issue a letter—that there be not one delinquent upon the whole
roster of chapters. The non-compliance of a few with this rule
takes away much of the force that can come from these, when
every chapter can file away in its records this little transcript of
the doings of every one of its sister chapters. We sincerely hope
that this year will see not one of the chapters so lacking in loyalty
to the Fraternity that it will look askance at this Constitutional
requirement. If many are to do so, we are about as well off
without the requirement, since having a law and failing to observe
it is worse than no law at all.
Just how many of our chapters have issued this letter each year
we are unable to say, since we, as Secretary of the General
Council, did not receive all that were issued. Last year it was
only by comparing our list with those of a brother officer and an
active chapter and then writing for those issued which we had
not received, that we made our collection as complete as it was.
We consider it safe to say, though, there have been from a dozen
to fifteen delinquents each year. And on the heels of that we
have no qualms or misgivings in saying that that is just a dozea
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Surely the chapters who were thus negligent could little afford to
miss this means of communication with their correspondent members.
Unusual prosperity could not be the cause for the silence,
since that would mean enthusiasm and earnestness, a treasury
that could easily afford to meet the small amount entailed by the
printing of the letter, and whoever saw a prosperous chapter that
would for a minute hesitate to make known to its graduates and
sister chapters the whole story of its present success. No, we
can't accept prosperity as an excuse for failing to comply with
the law.
Then are we to infer that the key to this is to be found in a
deteriorated or weakened condition of the chapter, and we include
under these headings a bankrupt treasury. We are forced
to believe that this in a measure must be the case. But if so,
the chapter greatly wrongs itself and refuses to avail itself of one
of the strongest points in its power to ameliorate that condition.
When is it that the chapter most needs the wise counsel and
generous aid of its alumni, if not in these times of hardships
Then of all is the time that it should issue the most carefully compiled
letter in its power, giving exact statements as to its condition.
It is the confidential letter to the brothers who have gone
out from the old chapter hall, and who, more than you think,
hold dear the tender associations in Phi Delta Theta that link
him to the present members as a brother in the Bond. You much
err when you attribute all the indifference of the alumnus to
causes and changes within himself. Too often is the indifference
of the chapter to him, the not taking care to see that he is kept
informed on the doing of the chapter, the adoption of phases of
chapter policy without so much as a hint to him of such an intention,
when if his advice had been asked it might have been
of no little value, and finally, the succession of disappointments
he meets when the letters do come to hand to find that they contain
so much of the husk of generalities and easy repetition, and
the kernel he seeks—the news of the from week to week life of
the chapter, the movements of alumni, the plans of the chapter
for the future and the doings of the college as a whole—is comprised
in one grand summary, which presumes and supposes that
he knows all about these affairs. The best way is to take nothing
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you can, for he continually fails who does not do the best within
his power.
Success, after all, is a matter of evolution, and we cannot hope
at one stride to make our annual letters perfect. We believe that
last year's were better than those for 1888, and confidently look
for better this year. What we want is an earnest desire on the
part of all to make some improvement each year, and for that we
have been urging you.
Since a good part of this was written, we have received from
Bro. E. H. Eves a communication bearing on this same subject,
and it so fully goes into the matter that we refrain from greater
length here and commend his communication to you. Hear yet
our parting injunctions. First, remember that but a .small (how
infinitesimal) per cent, of your alumni take the SCROLL. Some of
those who do not, would be glad to, if they but knew its address,
character and subscription price. Then let every March letter
contain the SCROLL'S address and subscription price. Second, the
Constitution calls for this letter on March ist. Then issue it
March ist, not ten days, a month, or two months later.
THE Ritual of the fraternity submitted at the Bloomington
Convention and adopted on trial by that body, has been published
by Bro. Walter B. Palmer, and in conformity with the order
of that body, copies have been placed in the hands of every
chapter, to be used as the Ritual of the Fraternity until the Atlanta
Convention shall decide whether or no it shall be finally
incorporated as an integral and prominent part of the organic
work of Phi Delta Theta.
That there is embodied in this question of ritualistic work the
determination of much of the weal of the Fraternity, it seems almost
like redundancy for us to state. Yet it is a subject so burdened
with importance that we cannot let pass an opportunity to
remind the chapters of—or rather to keep constantly before them
—this same importance so that the most careless can have no excuse
for failing to recognize this.
The old ritual was brief and simple, so that one easily became
familiar with its rhetoric, and its requirements were so easily met
that there was little or no machinery in its working with which
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hand there is no great complexity either in speech or machinery
that will make its exemplification a difficult attainment. But at
the same time it must need have a certain amount of care and
study in order to be used. Its beauty will be shown only in its
completeness, and any abridging, or faulty rendition will cause
it to fall short of the objects which it seeks to attain. This will
be apparent when it is seen that each service of the Ritual comprehends
the development of a plan, has a definite object in view
and hence is a unit whose identity would be lost in any change.
But in order to use this Ritual properl}-, it must be known and
understood by the members, and this can be done only by some
study and practice. Many carelessly think that " Ritual " and
" Initiation" are but different terms for the same thing, the first
comprehending no more than the second, and that a well-performed
initiation is the complete rendition of the Ritual. By this we
mean that too little interest is attached to the various other services.
They are all important, and you will never be able to go
through the initiation service effectively unless as a chapter you
endeavor faithfully to carry out all these various services.
You will find that it is much to your advantage to devote a given
part of your hours for chapter meeting to the special object of
coaching on the work of the new Ritual.
This is a place where the perfectness coming from practice is
especially notable. .A.ctive membership of chapters changes to
such a large extent in such short intervals that there is never a
surplus of those members who are fully posted on the work and
ready to carry it through. So it will be a wise plan to give these
hours to no other business than becoming thoroughly familiar
with every line of the work, so that any member, were he called
upon, could readily and perfectly assume the duties of any office
in the chapter. This can be done without any great efforts or
sacrifices and will be well worth the doing.
If there is any feature of chapter work that calls for systematic
attention it is that which is comprised in the details which must
be gone through with at every meeting. The business, the literary
and social features, are all varied by the time and circumstances
of the meeting, so their changing characters prevent them
from becoming monotonous. These others cannot so change,
but they will not become monotonous when rendered in a sys-
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tematic way. On the contrary, they will grow brighter and more
attractive at each meeting. It only needs that the members will
lay all else aside at those times, leaving levity of whatever kind
entirely behind. If this is done the beauty and symbolism of the
work cannot help but be seen, and that means that it will become
a matter of pleasure to carry out. Remember then that slip-shod
attention and the Ritual won't agree. With the intrant the manner
of his initiation means much in his future fraternity career. He
enters the hall for the first time, expecting to see and hear that which
will feed a hunger in his social nature, and which the attitude of
the chapter in soliciting him for membership promised him that
he would find. Woe unto you if you disappoint him ! for if you
do, you nmy chill through and through the veins of enthusiasm
that are ready to flow forth for Phi Delta Theta. Of all times he
is then most impressionable to the Fraternity, and it is a duty you
owe to him, to your Fraternity, and to yourselves, that you show
to him to the best possible of your ability the beauties of Phi
Delta Theta, as exemplified in your relations to one another and
to him, and in the secret woi;k then revealed to him. He will
never forget his initiation night and every good seed of fraternity
loyalty sown then will be husbanded with a care that will bring
a return of a hundred-fold.
We have a Ritual beautiful in conception, rich in thought.
Efficiently used it will charm the intrant and draw him to the
members, and they, each time in its workings, will be drawn
more closely together.
IT is said that "music hath charms to soothe the savage
breast." This may be true, but it is not exactly in this connection
that we are to have a dissertation on music. Our tale does not
hang thereby. We believe that no chapter of Phi Delta Theta
should omit the cultivation of the musical element at any of its
meetings. It is a most important feature in the regular exercises
of the chapter, and there's a power in song that meets a want
which nothing else can. A good song gives a zest to all the other
exercises. It drowns many conflicting emotions in its harmonious
measures, and tosses enthusiasm crest high. It can generally
be put down as a rule that that chapter which is known as a
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ways that mark its loyalty to its Fraternity. The spirit of song,
like the excitement attending a mass political meeting, is contagious,
and the most unimpassioned brother could not help but
feel a more than usual glow of love for Phi Delta Theta when in
the midst of those who were pouring forth their songs to her.
So we claim that no chapter has a right to omit the singing of
one or more Phi songs as a part of the regular routine exercises,
no matter how contrary to individual habit on other occasions
singing may be to the members. We know that there are some
chapters that rarely think of uniting in one of our songs at the
hour of chapter meeting, and we know just as well that those
chapters are neglecting their duty to the Fraternity. Even on
initiation night their songs are hushed, and the Initiation Ode
never peals forth to greet their initiates. AVe remember well
how its words and notes greeted our ears on the night when we
passed through the portals of the Fraternity and were invested
with the immunities of Phi Delta Theta. It came as a benedictive
welcome. And there never was a part of the initiatory exercises
of the chapter carried out with truer regularity than that
of closing them with the Initiation Ode. Talk as you may, that
song can breed much loyalty.
So, brothers of the chapters, gather round your fireside, stir
the fire so that its coals may blaze up higher and dissipate the
shadows. There sing your chapter songs, and in the time and
place there will lurk a charm that will turn )-our fondest thoughts
thither long after you have gone out from active association with
your brothers of the chapter.
IT is an easy transition, turning from the consideration of singing
in the chapter to that of our Hymnology itself. AVhat of our
songs, and can the collection be improved AVe hailed with delight
the advent of the third edition of our song book. It was a
great improvement over the preceding. It brought us many
songs that were new, and better than all, incorporated a collection
of Phi songs set to original music. The editors did their
work well, especially when we consider that the listlessness of
the chapters generally threw the preparation of an unjustly large
proportion of the manuscript upon them. So the book received
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But has it satisfied us, and are we to let the matter rest there
There is no one to say yes. AVe mean to have another song book,
with the new songs, but above all things concerning it, bear
strictly in mind that the issuing of a song book is not a mere
mechanical process; that it can not be manufactured to order
with the expenditure of so much time, and just so many dollars
and cents.
A song book to improve upon that we have now must be a
matter of development—it must be evolved from the regular
every-day life and experiences of the Fraternity.
Do we need new songs Yes; for where are our songs
adapted to particular occasions AVhere is our song pre-eminently
used as a banquet hymn Where is our Convention jubilee
song Where is our serenade song And then we need an
Adoration hymn,—a song that will be to Phi Delta Theta what
"America" is as a national hymn. In our whole hymnology
there is no one song that by mutual consent has become the one
song pre-eminently appropriate for any of the occasions or purposes
named above. But this should not be so, and if this need
is recognized surely the loyal spirit will see that they come forth.
Ye Phi poets, bear the burden in your daily meditations and
Iambic fiights. Under the inspiration of your best genius line
out your song. Add it to our hymnology by sending it to the
SCROLL. The pages of this magazine are open to any who will
endeavor to contribute to our hymnology. They are not only
open, but we most earnestly desire that the chapters, and alumni
if they will, will avail themselves of the opportunity to do something
for the Fraternity, by contributing their best efforts at song
writing. If this is not done, the matter simply rests until some
convention decides that we want another edition of the Song
Book. Then there will be a hue and a cry from the editors
" we need new songs," " we must have more new songs," "we
must have them at once," and this call will go up and down the
line of the chapters. Under the pressure of the moment hastily
written songs will result, songs modeled after some well-known
college or chapter favorite, and in which originality and vivacity
are greatly lacking. In the meantime, between now and then
our talent will have been neglected. AVe make a request of you,
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song book comes, by asking that you will make the SCROLL from
issue to issue, a repository for proposed songs. In that way we
can best cultivate the musical idea, so let us do it.
But in writing your song, write it for some particular purpose.
Have something more definite in view than merely to write a
Phi song. That is very indefinite. AVhat kind of a Phi song,
and on what occasions do you expect it to be appropriate We
want songs to fit certain occasions. That these are needed, we
have only to refer to the Bloomington Convention, where jubilee
enthusiasm ran high, and sought opportunity to voice itself in
song. A host of magnificent voices ready to sing, but with
scarcely a Phi song with which all were familiar. With such and
such chapters, such and such songs were favorites, and with
others, others. Scarcely one on which they could unite. So,
paradoxical as it may seem, to fill the breach, a hole was made
—a hole in the bottom of the sea—and by common consent of
all concerned,
" There's a hole in the bottom of the sea,"
and the forty-nine verses thereof, became the convention song,
if we may judge by the frequency of its rendition.
Let us by all means have a convention song, one that will be
known as the leader on such occasions. In the same way let us
have our acknowledged favorite banquet song, without which a
Phi banquet would not be a Phi banquet. Digestion must be
whetted by it to meet the requirements entailed by Phi appetites
at the banquet board. Then there are the girls, the loyal Phi
girls—they must be courted, banquetted, toasted, and finally, my
brethren, sung to. How they have been neglected in our songs,
for where are our sparkling serenade songs Surely if there are
needed songs for any occasions, we should have some for Phi
serenades, that will be original and at the same time appropriate
both in words and air.
IN Brother Randolph's communication as President of the
General Council, will be found the announcement of subjects
for discussion at the meetings of our alumni chapters on Alumni
Day, February 19th, which announcement we trust will meet the
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jects as given are : "Chapter Houses—consideration as to ways
and means for their general establishment and maintenance;"
also, "Alumni Organizations—how can they be made of most
interest and value to their individual members and the general
Fraternity "
These are matters that are of vital importance to the prosperity
of our Order, and what is needed to their wise discusssion is to
have our alumni brothers participate therein. Give a man something
to do, and you will have him interested. Brother alumni,
we have given you an assigned duty for this day, and we hope
thereby to awaken a renewed interest on your part in the present
Welfare of Phi Delta Theta.
We have heard from several of the chapters that are now
making arrangements to hold their annual meeting on this date,
and who will do all in their power to make Alumni Day a success.
Let there be no break in this celebration from New York to San
Francisco. The constitutional requirement is certainly not an
onerous one, and all can well afford to meet it.
Remember one thing more than the holding of your meeting.
As soon as it is held, see that a full account of it is sent to the
SCROLL, so that when our next issue is out it will contain complete
reports from all.
AT the time of the typing of the Editorials for the December
SCROLL, the report of the Historian of the General Council was
wanting in the reports from two or three delinquent chapters.
Pen and ink had been used liberally by Brother Randolph, but
to him the chapters had made no response. It was in the face
of these delinquencies that it was feared that the report must be
published incomplete, and on those grounds was based our Editorial
on the same.
However, Brother Randolph persevered in his efforts to secure
the lacking reports, and after considerable telegraphing brought
to time the last delinquent. These additions came in after the
incomplete report had been locked up in the form for press.
But the change was, notwithstanding, made, and the report went
out to the Fraternity complete even to the smallest detail. Bro.
Randolph is to be congratulated upon the complete and systematic
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precedent. We hope he has merely set the gait for the worthy
present incumbent, Brother Quarles.
THERE is little need for comment upon the article " Our Ex-
Rainbow Affiliates" from Bro. W. B. Palmer, which we present
in this number of the SCROLL. Bro. Palmer's loyalty and the
earnestness in all that pertains to Phi Delta Theta sufficiently
explains his magnificent energies in her behalf. At the same
time his studies are not limited to his own Fraternity, for he is
known, with but one peer and no superior, as an authority without
bias on general fraternity information of to-day. His article in
this number is practically a reply to an anonymous communication
in the October Rainbow, entitled "A Chapter of 'Rainbow' (AV.
W. W.) History." It is written in the same generous style that
characterizes all his writings, and deals simply in history and
leaves inferences and reports out of the question.
The history it contains explains itself and the relations of
Phi Delta Theta to the members of the Rainbow Fraternity
at the University of Texas and Southwestern University. The
high sense of honor which has characterized our Texas Beta
and Gamma Chapters in all their relations to the Fraternity,
both before and subsequent to their entrance thereto, we are
pleased to say, bears fraternal or alien scrutiny with equal safety.
AVe congratulate them on their present high standing and prosperity.
IT IS a matter for real congratulation to observe the prosperou^
condition of the Fraternity as a whole this current year. Ne\ er
before have our chapters been in so universally a healthy and
prosperous state, and in no campaign were our chapters ever
more successful than in that of last fall. AA'ith scarcely an exception
our colleges report good or increased attendance, and the
chapters of the Phi Delta Theta waged the campaign with their
rivals most successfully. Splendid delegations are reported from
all quarters; the chapters are harmonionsly working together and
loyally meeting their obligations to the Fraternity. As another
and excellent proof, reports come in of an unusually large number
of positions of honor and trust being awarded to Phis in their
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strongholds, but from quarters where we are yet young, and
where some had questioned whether such a degree of success was
attainable. AVe cannot congratulate one Province over another,
for all are partakers of the same success. However, our eastern
brothers should not be denied their meed of praise, since their indefatigible
work has placed them in a position that the strongest
weapon left m the hands of their rivals, is merely that of their
youth. What compliment greater than this could be bestowed
upon our New England and New York brothers
SINCE the December number of the SCROLL we have received
copies of the Campus from -Allegheny, Buchtelite from Buchtel,
Miafni Student from Miami, and the Kansan from Kansas. Each
one of these has contained items that have been made use of for
the Fraternity, elsewhere as well as in the SCROLL. AVe desire
to be the recipients of these favors again, and would like to see
the examples of these brothers who sent them followed by many
others who could easily do so. Such co-operation greatly aids in
making the SCROLL news department complete, and here and
there suggests topics for discussion in other departments. We
have also been favored with newspaper clippings bearing on Phis
or Phi matters, or containing some item of general fraternity
news—these sent by individual alumni Phis. These favors have
been doubly appreciated, and with such co-operation in all quarters
we could make the SCROLL more of a power in Phi Delta
Theta than it has ever been before.
OUR exchanges should not think that we have forgotten them,
or that we intend wholly to exclude them from review in our
pages. Such is not the case, and we hope in an early issue to
give them personal mention. The visits of all are cordially
welcomed and their pages scanned with a warm interest that it
is wrong to call critical. We are inclined to think that the
greatest advantage from our exchanges is derived from the news
that we are enabled to transfer to our pages. Hence we shall
endeavor to make our Items of Interest column one that contains
news, news, news, possibly neglecting that other column which
says that the " Muckahi Quarterly came out in a bottle green
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tice," or that the " Come Again Monthly is of interest only to members
of Come Again, and contains nothing of interest whatever to
outsiders." AVe shall give the preference to news over our own
opinions every time. AVe will endeavor regularly to give our
exchanges a liberal review by the courteous mention of the fraternities
they represent, in our news column.
LET all manuscript intended for the .\pril number be sent so
as to reach us not later than March loth, and as much earlier as
possible. Chapter Reporters will note the bi-monthly appearance
of our magazine and its increased size. There is room for
a letter from every chapter in each issue. This is the great interchapter
exchange department, and with it faithfully patronized
by all, we will vouch for satisfied SCROI.I, readers in every quarter.
SO let every Reporter send in his letter promptly for the
April number.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL.
In the appointment of Presidents for the Provinces, the General
Council acted with as much celerity as was consonant to the
selection of the men, who, by reason of qualifications, experience
and circumstances, seemed to be the best fitted. Unquestionably,
the most important single duty of our executive board
is the selection of a competent corps of assistants. Our welfare
depends more on the local work of the Province President than
on any other one thing. It has been the endeavor of the General
Council to select men located nearest to the field of most
important work, and, as far as possible, in large cities with a
view to building up and strengthening our local organizations at
those centres. No man has been urged to acceptance, and in
no case has a man been appointed who has not pre\iously signified
his intention and agreement—so far as possible—of retaining
the office until the next convention. During the term of
the previous General Council, they were considerably embarrassed,
and the Province work in many cases seriously retarded,
b\- a change of executive. AA'e have every reason to believe
that that difl[iculty will not arise during the present term. In
one or two instances, men were recommended, with strong endorsement,
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were not appointed, it reflects nothing at all on their ability or
sincerity, but was due entirely to a consideration of what seemed
best calculated to ensure the general welfare of the Province,
and of its weakest parts in particular.
The Province Presidents have a right to expect and demand
the cordial co-operation and assistance of every individual chapter.
Let them have no reason to complain of lack of support
in the performance of their arduous duties. They can be aided
especially by prompt replies to correspondence and a speedy
and thorough compliance with all requests and orders.
By an act of the Bloomington Convention of 1889 it becomes
the duty of the General Council to notify all alumni chapters
that they will be expected to meet on the evening of Wednesday,
February 19, 1890, for the celebration of Alumni Day. In
accordance with the same act, the General Council herewith
announces for topics of general and thorough discussion at these
meetings the following: "Chapter Houses—considerations as
to ways and means for their general establishment and maintenance,"
and " Alumni Organizations—how they can be made of
most interest and value to their individual members and the general
Fraternity." Let these topics be thoroughly considered and
discussed. These meetings should be fully reported in the April
SCROLL with a digest of the views and suggestions advanced. Let
these meetings be general and well attended.
One word as to the old story of dues: The annual catalogue
tax—due January 15—is now upon us. Pay it promptly, before
the larger tax of April falls due. The General Council will look
with distrust on excuses for deferred payments of any assessments.
For the General Council,
EUGENE H. L. RANDOLPH, President.
New York, N. Y., January 15, 1890.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ALPHA PROVINCE.
To the Members of Phi Delta Theta in Alpha Province,
Greeting:
This morning's mail brings me notice that I have been honored
by appointment to the Presidency of Alpha Province of Phi Delta
Theta and as there is only a short time before the next issue of
the SCROLL, I can say only a few words, while there is much to
be said about the present condition of Alpha Province. First of
all I wish to say that I most thoroughly appreciate the honor conferred
upon me by the Fraternity in this appointment, and it will
be a great pleasure for me to try to so serve the interests of the
Fraternity that when my term of service is finished, I may turn
the office over to another with the satisfaction of having contributed
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which inculcates principles as highly esteemed by the mature
scholars and leaders of our country as they are by the modest
student when he is first initiated into the mysteries of Phi Delta
Theta.
While Alpha Province is, generally speaking, in a prosperous
condition, there is much to be done in the way of improvement
and some of it must be done at once or never. The most important
work which we have on our hands at present is to provide
some means of strengthening and perpetuating New York
Delta (Columbia College) and this is for many reasons a hard
task. A successful chapter at Columbia, while it may have some
members from the Department of Law and Medicine, must be
made up mainly from the Department of .\rts. There are now
quite a number of fraternities established in Columbia and some
of them have flourishing alumni clubs with fine club rooms in
the city—of course this is a great attraction to the young New
Yorker. At present we have only one surviving member of
New York Delta in the Department of Arts. New York Alpha
Alumni, our only alumni organization, has no regular place of
meeting, nor has New York Gamma, consequently I regard it as
of vital importance that the three New York organizations combine
to defray the heavy expense of supporting club rooms in
the city and all move harmoniously for the general good.
As to the matter of extension there is very little to be desired.
I have in mind only one institution in which I am anxious to see a
chapter, but of this matter as well as of some others, I will say
more in the future. In closing, let me say that I fully appreciate
the great responsibility as well as the honor which I accept at
the hands of the General Council and one of my highest hopes is
that the Province may be as prosperous during my term of office
as it has been during that of my predecessors.
Yours in the Bond,
New York, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1890.
GEO. AV.
ROBERTS.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF BETA PROVINCE.
To the Members of Phi Delta Theta in Beta Province, Greeting:
Through President Randolph I received to-night, official notification
of my appointment as President of Beta Province of Phi
Delta Theta.
I have always felt a keen interest in all that pertained to Phi
Delta Theta and am glad and anxious to do all I possibly can
towards the general advancement of the Fraternit)-.
In Beta Province now the pre-requisites to a further advancement
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our Fraternity really is and a proper feeling of brotherhood, or I
-night say, sisterhood among the chapters.
Of course the maintenance of our usual high standard of admission
to the Fraternity is a foregone conclusion.
Most sincerely yours in the Bond,
Lexington, Va., Jan. 6, 1890.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF GAMMA
AA^ A. G. BRATTON.
PROVINCE.
To the Members of Phi Delta Theta in Gamma Province,
Greeting:
The SCROLL will give official information of my appointment as
President of this Province. I accept the trust, and the distinction
which it confers, with a due appreciation of its responsibilities.
AVe are favored by the union of three such superior states as
Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee in one Province. We have the
honor of furnishing the Historian of the General Council and the
Editor of the History, and it will be our high privilege, two years
hence, to entertain the National Convention of the Fraternity in
the beautiful city of Atlanta. This should stimulate us to our
most enthustiastic efforts to make this the finest Province of the
Fraternity, that we may show our guests in 1891 that we have
even added to the lustre of Phi Delta Theta in the South which
won such golden praise at Nashville. The world of Phis will
look to us for the next two years, and by loyal and harmonious
action we shall prove ourselves worthy of our charge.
I shall have occasion to ask many favors at the hands of the
Reporters and I beg that they will always answer my communications
promptly and fully. It will be a pleasure to me to give
my best attention to requests for advice or information from any
Chapter or any Phi.
Fraternally,
Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 8, 1890.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EPSILON
FRED. S. BALL.
PROVINCE.
To the Members of Phi Delta Theta in Epsilon Province,
Greeting:
The notification of my selection as President of this Province
reached me so recently that I have as yet been unable to communicate
directly with any of the Chapters, so to insure speedy
and general distribution throughout the Province of the few views
I wish to advance at present, I avail myself of the privilege of
the SCROLL'S pages.
To the six chapters newly added to this province I would extend,
on behalf of the old organization, a most cordial welcome,
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To effect the most compact organization possible and cause at
the same time a closer acquaintance with each other's workings
and a more real appreciation of the benefits of our National
Fraternity, I most earnestly urge the adoption by every chapter
of the plan recommended in Sec. 6 of the Report of Committee
on Internal Improvements, pp. 63 of Nat. Con. Minutes. By
its operation each man becomes a specialist and all reap the benefit
of work that is a burden upon no one ; an interesting feature
is added to the chapter meetings, and valuable ideas are gained
from sister chapters.
The time and arrangements for the coming convention at
Indianapolis cannot at present be stated, but due notice will be
given. Discuss previously the proposed plans for future meetings
and let every Phi who can come, be there. Every effort will be
made to make this year's gathering a memorable event in the
history of the new Epsilon Province.
Faithfully yours,
JAMES L. MITCHELL, JR.
Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 10, 1890.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ZETA PROVIXCK.
To the Members of Phi Delta Theta in Zeta Province, Greeting:
It is with pride and pleasure I accept the office of President of
Zeta Province.
With pride for the confidence of the General Council in my
interest and work in the Fraternity,—with pleasure in the privileges
afforded by my office of doing more for Phi Delta Theta
than I have been able to do heretofore.
The Chicago alumni heartily endorse the fixing of an Alumni
Day, and in order that it may be a success here and at all times,
I make the request, as Reporter of the alumni chapter, that all
Brother Phis newly located in Chicago, would send me their address
; also, the address of any Phis they may know to be in the
city or vicinity—this will confer a great favor on the officers of
this alumni chapter.
I shall take pleasure in keeping in communication with all the
chapters in this Province, and inspiring and strengthening each
by every means in my power. AVe hope to report a Zeta Province
convention soon. Let me hear from the different chapters
in this Province on this subject.
Looking hopefully to the continued growth and increase of
power of Phi Delta Theta in Zeta Province, as well as the other
provinces, I remain,
A'ours in Bond of Phi Delta Theta,
Is.4AC R. HITT, JR.
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CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE.
ALPHA PROVINCE.
MAINE ALPHA, COLBY UNIVERSITY.
The little chapter down in the woods of Maine is still in a
flourishing condition. The members who rode the goat so creditably
last October are proving earnest and loyal workers for the
white and blue.
Only three of our members, Bros. Averell'90, Sheldon '92, and
Hight '93, are out teaching this winter, so we have a larger number
in college than ever before in the winter term, and our meetings
are full of interest. The alumni of Maine Alpha are making
their marks in the world.
Bro. Edward Fuller, '85, our Convention Poet, is a rising
young lawyer in the West. He is at Duluth, Minn.
Bro. Benj. F. AVright, '83, is an attorney at law in Melrose,
Minn.
Bro. Chas. E. Tilton is principal of Bangor, Maine, Grammar
School.
Bro. H. G. Gates, '83, is a physician in Santa Monica, Cal.
Bro. Chas. Carroll, '85, is a lawyer at Houlton, Me.
Bro. Irving Townsend, '86, who represented Alpha Province
at the convention in New York, in Feb. 1886, is teaching in
Stockton, Cal.
Bro. Richard Metcalf, '89, is Instructor in Natural Science at
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Bro. Geo. E, Googins, '86, is a lawyer in Portland, Me.
Bro. W. F, AVatson, '87, is Professor of Chemistry in Furman
University, Greenville, S. C.
Bro. C. F. Goodale, '88, is in Red Bluff's, Cal.
Bro. Sol. Gallert, '88, is connected with the Boston Advertiser.
Bro. Burbank, '89, is Pastor of a Church at Bowdoinham, Me.
Bro. Farnham, '89, is in the Yale Divinity School.
Bro, Burleigh, '89, is in Harvard Law School.
Bro. Otho Farr, '92, is a West Point Cadet.
Colby is growing rapidly. We have a new Observatory, and
the Physical Laboratory is nearly completed. This will be a
great addition to the college. Our new President is contemplating
many other improvements. Maine Alpha sends greeting to
all loyal Phis.
ALBERT G. HURD.
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VERMONT ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
Thus far this has been a year of unusual prosperity for Vermont
Alpha. AA'e began work with twenty-two active members
and soon added seven more from the freshman class. The new
members are as fine men as could be desired even by Phi Delta
Theta. Our men are taking unusual interest in athletics this
year. Four Phis played on the foot ball team and there will
doubtless be a like number on the base ball team. Of the latter
team Bro. Moore has been elected manager.
Of our '89 graduates Bro. Beebe is Principal of the Academy
at Morrisville. Bro. Gilbert is Principal of the Academy at
Hyde Park. Bro. Brigham is teaching in the Brigham Academy
at Bakersfield. He will enter the Medical Department of the
U. V. M. at its opening. Bro. Merriam has a position with the
Burlington Woolen Co. Bro. Quimby has entered the Boston
Theological Seminary. Bro. Stevens is in Tennessee, having a
position as civil engineer.
It is with pleasure that we acknowledge the receipt from Bro.
Baker of his new book on Monopolies and the People. Vermont
Alpha may well be proud that the author of this work is one of
her alumni, and we would be pleased if others would produce as
creditable works.
J. C. MORGAN.
Burlington, Jan. 9, 1890.
NEW YORK ALPHA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
Since our last letter the class elections ha\-e taken place and
we have fared as well as usual. Bro. .-Vbbott, '90, is Class Orator;
Bro. Hurd, '91, is a member of the editorial board of the
Cornellian, our college annual, and Bro. Harris, '93, is a member
of the Suti board.
We have initiated two more men since our last report, Edwin
Lee Upp, '93, November 19, 1889, Kelley's Island, Ohio, and
Fred. Joenssen, Jr., '93, November 26, 1889, Ilion, N. Y.
Bro. Harris has been elected a member of the Fruija Club.
This is a social organization in the freshman class, composed almost
entirely of fraternity men.
Bros. Gilbert and Holbrook represent us on University Banjo
Club. They are expecting a very pleasant time during the Easter
vacation, as a special car will be chartered for their concert tour.
We feel especially proud of our freshmen, as every one of the
six has a position in some college organization.
Bro. Alexander, '92, is First Lieutenant in the Battalion.
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Of our six '89 men two are still with us. Bro. Snyder as Instructor
in Chemistry and Bro. Tarbell as Assistant in the State
Agricultural Experiment Station.
At the last commencement, Bros. Snyder, Esterly and Wakeman
were placed on the Honor List for Theses of Distinguished
Excellence and Bro. Snyder received special mention in chemistry.
We have twenty-two men this term and everything points to
an unusually prosperous year.
Nearly fifty students were dropped from the university last
term for failure to pass examinations, none of whom were Phis.
We hope to see fifty Phis at our annual banquet the 6th of Feb.
Last year we had thirty-three and hope to increase the number
this time. Many of our alumni are to be with us and we most
cordially invite all Phis to be present on that occasion.
F. A. ABBOTT.
Ithaca, Jan. 6, 1890.
NEW YORK GAMMA, COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
New York Gamma sends New Year's greetings and well-wishes
to each and every Phi in the land,—from our brother in the
White House to the playful, yet philosophical " William Goat."
The present year is bright with promise for our own chapter.
AVe have collected around our altar fourteen men of sterling
merit, worthy in every way to lift high the banner of the blue and
white in the great city of New York. Although our Fraternity is
the latest to enter C. C. N. Y., yet in a short time Phi Delta
Theta has become synonymous with all that is worthy, true and
noble. To the high standard which was set for us, we have always
striven to attain, and to-day in the opinion of the most impartial
judges, we rank with the highest. Our members hold
high offices in all the classes and societies ; one brother is President
of the Lacrosse Association; another brother represented
us in the Shepard Prize Debate in December last; four of us are
on the Editorial Board of the College Mercury—a bi-weekly publication—of
which one of the brothers is Editor-in-Chief. Indeed
there is nothing of merit in athletics, or intellectual or
social life in which the Phis have not a dominant influence.
Dec. loth, 1889, proved to be a red-letter day for us. It was
the occasion of the banquet of the New York Alumni Chapter,
at which our whole band turned out. It was a meeting we shall
never forget. Such enthusiasm and loyalty to "dear old Phi
Delta Theta," such cheer and inspiration are not often met with.
But of more practical importance was the arrangement by which
we are to open up rooms in conjunction with the Alumni Chapter.
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fore another month to be able to welcome every Phi to our fireside.
It has always been our ambition to found a central and
permanent home for our Fraternity in New York. To do this
depends in a large measure upon the active co-operation of the
one hundred and fifty Phis in our city. The last banquet, we
believe, will prove very fruitful in this direction.
Another event which we shall long remember, is our trip on
New Year's eve to the residence of Brother Randolph—our
worthy President of the General Council—in Plainfield, New
Jersey. Brother Randolph and his family entertained us royally.
In fact every man in New York Gamma swears by Bro. Randolph
and every member of his family too.
Thus the New Year finds us with increased loyalty and love in
our hearts for our well-beloved Fraternity.
WILLIAM RAINEY.
New York, Jan. 6, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA ALPHA, LAFAYETTE COLLEGE.
The reporter of Pennsylvania Alpha must take upon himself
the blame of having neglected the regular communication in the
SCROLL. Too often, we reporters carelessly and without forethought
allow our fraternal interests to be subservient to matters
of much less importance, and we and our chapter suffer thereby.
Now, having justly censured myself for non-performance of duty
I promise for the future to allow nothing to come between me
and the duty which I owe, both to the SCROLL and my brothers.
As usual the highest honors on Commencement Day were awarded
to two Phis—^Bro. Wells, Valedictorian and Bro. Robinson,
Latin Salutatorian. Bro. Hahn, '90, our delegate to the last
National Convention at Bloomington, Illinois, is loud in his
praise of the manner in which the Convention was conducted and
the treatment which the delegates received at the hands of the
citizens of Bloomington. He returned to us full of Phi spirit and
with new and valuable ideas which we are putting to a good use.
We are all delighted with the new initiatory ceremonies adopted
at the Convention and we have taken steps to use them on the
next subject. At our Christmas vacation, Prof Fox, whose son
is a true and loyal Phi, suddenly took ill and in a night passed
out of life. Bro. Fox has our heartfelt sympathy and condolence
in the sad hour, as we had learned to respect and love Prof. Fox,
both as a man and an instructor. In his death Lafayette College
loses her ablest professor of the Technical Department. The
chapter, through Bros. Bloomberg and Nute purchased a beautiful
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fifteen earnest men who have the interest of our Fraternity at
heart, and who will exert every possible effort to maintain our
proud record of the past.
W. J. ROWAN.
Easton, Jan. lo, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA BETA, PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE.
Our December SCROLLS long awaited were gladly received.
The Rituals were put to immediate use and in order to train our
goat in his new role, we chose a brother, by lot, to be re-initiated.
This was by way of variety, for we have made no regular
initiations this school year. That part of the ceremony relating
to the recent advent of the Grippe was much enjoyed. Bro.
Chas. T. Aikens was married in November, at Hanover, Pa., to
Miss Gitt, daughter of Mr. J. W. Gitt. By special invitation
Pennsylvania Beta sent a delegate in the person of the Reporter
and he can testify that Bro. Aiken's taste in that affair was as
perfect as when he decided to join the Phi Delta Theta.
Phi Gamma Delta has reached the highwater mark as to numbers,
having now enrolled twenty-two, higher than ever before
in the experience of fraternities here. Their much-advertised
building has not yet materialized.
Last term drew to a close in an unusually expressive manner,
closing with a cremation, which cost one member of '92 his collegiate
head and the rest of the class are placed on probation.
Pennsylvania College has received an endowment of $25,000
for a Physical Culture Department. The Professor, Dr. Stable
is organizing, but the gymnasium is not yet completed. The
Freshman, class numbers about sixty-five, the largest in the history
of the college. The steam heating throughout the dormitories
and other buildings adds much to the already good appointments
of our institution.
In athletics we have been rather slow, owing to our lack of
gymnasium facilities. Arrangements are progressing for a tennis
tournament in the Spring.
Bro. Stevenson of Pennsylvania Epsilon was with us last session
and refereed a foot ball game. We will be glad to receive
any Phis and explain to them where Lee came and went and
how he might have stayed in 1863. Among the hundreds of
thousands of people who throng this historic ground, there is no
reason why some wearing the Sword and Shield should not be
among them.
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PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA, AVASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE.
Since our last report the membership of the chapter has increased
to 15. We have initiated Mr. John McNulty '93 and
affiliated Bro. G. E. Tredway'93, of Ohio Beta, who is a brother
of our W. T. Tredway of '86. Bro. AValter Hays, who was not
in college last term on account of sickness has returned.
On the 4th of December we celebrated our 14th anniversary.
The exercises in our hall were followed by an excellent banquet.
Several of the alumni were present.
PRESTON C. FARRAR.
Washington, Jan. 7, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA DELTA, ALLEGHENY COLLEGE.
In this letter we are not only able to report continued prosperity
in Pennsylvania Delta, but also a signal advance in our ahna
mater, Allegheny College.
The last year or two Allegheny has been in a state of transition
from one period of prosperity to one which has now the prospects
of being the brightest in the history of the college.
In June, '88, Dr. Wheeler retired from the presidency and Dr.
Williams was elected to the place.
In June, '89, Dr. Williams retired and Dr. Wheeler since then
has been "Acting President," but on Jan. 7th, 1890, the Board
of Trustees re-elected him President.
Dr. Wheeler has the hearts and co-operation of the entire body
of students and the friends of the college.
Last June, Prof. Fields was elected to the chair of Mathematics,
Prof. Truman to the chair of Latin and Greek, Prof. Thomas
to the chair of Modern Languages. The first two are post-graduates
of Johns Hopkins and the latter has recently spent several
years studying in Europe. At the same time Miss Grace I. Foster,
a graduate of Northwestern, was elected principal of Hulings
Hall and instructor in History; and Bro. AV. A. Elliott, '89, was
elected as instructor of Latin and Greek in the preparatory
school.
Last term we entertained our many lady friends with one of
our usual successful receptions. During the course of the evening
we enjoyed refreshments served by " Butler."
Then on Thanksgiving eve we held "open house" to our
friends, enjoying a sideboard which held pleasant reminders of
the old-fashioned Thanksgiving in its turkey, pumpkin pie, cider,
€tc.
Bro. L. B. Long, '86, of Brookville, Pa., spent a few days with
us last November and after our chapter meeting pleasantly surprised
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us at "Butlers." It is needless to say his visit was enjoyed and
appreciated.
For want of sufficient practice we failed to capture the declamation
contest, though ' 'a worthy victor easeth the sting."
This term Bro. Espy and Johnson, both of '90, will not be in
college. Bro. Sisley, '92, is with us again this term.
Since the opening of the term we have had the pleasure of
visits to the chapter of Bro. E. P. Couse, '89, who is teaching
school in Shaekleyville, Pa. and Bro. D. W. Howell, '89, who is
attending Drew Theological Seminary.
Since our last letter we have pledged John K. Howe, '94, of
Tarentum, Pennsylvania.
The fires to the love and patriotism and enthusiasm of Phi
Delta Theta continue to burn with undiminished brightness in
Pennsylvania Delta and the " chair is {not at all) a little hazey
on that point."
F. GURNEY STUBBS.
Meadville, Jan. 8, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON, DICKINSON COLLEGE.
The term which has just closed was with us marked by great
success in securing new men and by an unusually vigorous chapter
life. We have more than succeeded in maintaining our uniformly
healthy and prosperous condition. We have, if possible,
been more actively interested than formerly in all college enterprises.
In athletics we have taken a leading part. On the football
team of the past season, which was by far the most successful
one in the history of the college, we were represented by Bros.
Turpin, (Capt.), Stephens, Frownfelter, Hughes and Evans.
Limited space prevents allusion to the individual records of our
men, which were all brilliant. It may be mentioned, however,
that much of the success of the team is acknowledged to be due
to the skillful manner in which Captain Turpin executed the
duties of his position.
In other lines of effort we have also been actively concerned.
Bro. Neal is editor-in-chief and Bro. Moore one of the business
managers of the Microcosm, issued by the Junior Class. Bros.
Neal and Fasick are members of the board of editors and Bro.
Moore a business manager of the Dickinsonian. We are represented
on the College Glee Club by Bros. Whiting, Landis, Millet
and Stephens. We have also a representative on the Board
of Directors of the Athletic Association, Bro. Urner being president
of that body. At a recent meeting of the college, Bro. Urner
was elected by the undergraduates to deliver an address as their
representative, at a reception to be tendered President Reed, by
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the College Y. M. C. A., which has had a very successful career
and is now in a vigorous condition, Bro. Moore is Secretary and
Bro. Fasick, Treasurer.
While the number of our recent initiates is not improving, yet
we are disposed to be proud of the results of our efforts in the
campaign for new men, and we take great pleasure in introducing
to the fraternity at large as loyal members of Phi Delta Theta,
Bro. George. M. Frownfelter '92, Thomas H. Evans '93 and
James H. Hughes '93.
On Oct. 22nd, Bro. Straw, '89, was married to Miss Mary
Stuart of Carlisle. The wedding was quietly celebrated at the
bride's home, only a few friends having been invited. Since
graduation, Bro. Straw has been preaching at Berwyn, Pa., and
is very popular with his congregation. Bro. Mordorf, '89, is
Superintendent of the Educational Department of the State
Reformatory, located at Huntingdon.
HAMMOND URNER.
Carlisle, Jan. 7th, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA ZETA, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Pennsylvania Zeta has been very active during the last month.
After much difficulty we have at last succeeded in obtaining a
home. Although as yet we are in a very unsettled state, in a
week or two we hope to be in condition to entertain any visiting
Phis who happen our way. Our house is at 3245 Sansom street,
and suits us very well.
Since my last letter we have added five new names to our roll.
Three of them are from the Medical School and the others from
the College Department. Our medicals are Bros. John Ricker,
'92; Lewis Somers, '91, and Amos Graves, '92. The college
men are D. G. Anderson, '91, and H. Delaplaine.
Bro. G. W. Babcock, of Pennsylvania Epsilon, has entered
the Senior class at Pennsylvania, and expects to affiliate with us
in a few days.
Brother Lathbury, our delegate to the Convention, made many
of us envious by relating the history of his trip to Bloomington.
In my last letter I overlooked an item of news that I now give:
Phi Kappa Psi, which has been dead for three or four years at
Pennsylvania, has again entered the Greek world here. This
makes the eighth fraternity at this institution—the others are Zeta
Psi, Phi Kappa Sigma, Delta Phi, Delta Upsilon, Delta Psi, Psi
Upsilon (probation), and Phi Delta Theta.
Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1889.
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PENNSYLYANIA ETA, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.
The second term of the college year opened at Lehigh on
January 7th, and now all the Phis here are back and getting settled
to the long six months of study that is before them. On the
whole the Christmas examinations were passed very satisfactorily,
and the boys went home without conditions and free to enjoy
their holidays, and if we can judge from the tales that are now
going the rounds of the house, they did enjoy them, too.
In our last letter we announced the initiation of three men
from '93, viz.: Brothers Edson, Westcott, and Mathewson.
Shortly afterward we welcomed Brother Warner to our ranks,
making the number of Freshmen four. Then the strength of
the chapter was still further increased by the initiation of Brother
Tomkinson, '90, who has always been in sympathy with us, but
has not been able to join till recently. He takes quite an active
interest in the athletics of the college, and is influential in class
matters. But it is of the close of the term that we are justly
proud. We celebrated it by the initiation of Brothers Smith,
Curtis, and Knox, of '93, making our list of Freshmen number
seven. Pennsylvania Eta lost at the close of last year six of her
very best men, and consequently was in a badly crippled condition
at the beginning of the present college year. Notwithstanding
this unfavorable condition, we think that our eight initiates
last term show that we were not idle, and that our rushing is up
to the old time standard. With such a large representation in
the Freshman class we feel pretty well assured of a good, solid
future here at Lehigh. Best of all is that the new men at once
developed a Fraternity spirit, and take the greatest interest and
enthusiasm in her welfare.
This term has opened brightest of all in more respects than
one. Gradually the chapter has been adding article to article to
Fraternity property, and this term they continued the good work
by fitting up one of the parlors in the Fraternity house as a billiard,
room, and now the boys are enjoying themselves on their
new acquisition. All these go to make the house more pleasant
and attractive, and to make rushing a still easier and simpler
matter.
In athletics last fall we did not make as great a stir as heretofore,
owing to the fact that there were no fall sports. Brother
Coates, however, secured a position on the foot-ball team and
filled it most creditably. He was also elected manager of the
base-ball team, and from the energetic way that he starts out it
looks as though base ball here will be on just as good a footing
as foot ball and lacrosse are. For years base ball has hardly
been tolerated, much less supported, and if Brother Coates can
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footing at Lehigh, he will have done something that will win the
esteem and gratitude of Lehigh men who have so long been disappointed
in their team's work.
Brother Lincoln, '89, since graduation has been at work on a
corps of the U. S. Geological Survey stationed in Texas. About
the last of December he completed the winter's work on the
corps, and is now at AVashington working up his observations.
We are promised a visit from him as soon as time will permit.
Brother Burkhardt, '88, formerly engineer for G. B. Markle &
Co., Jeddo, Pa., is now in the employ of the Susquehanna Coal
Company, at Wilkesbarre.
With these exceptions, there are no changes in the addresses
or employment of our alumni.
With the opening of the new year we wish our sister chapters
success and prosperity.
ALBAN EAVENSON.
Bethlehem, Jan. 10, 1890.
MASSACHUSETTS BETA, AMHERST COLLEGE.
Massachusetts Beta entered on her second year under happy
auspices, and with a large delegation from '93, including, as we
believe, some of the best men in that class. We congratulate
ourselves on our success of the past year, and look forward
hopefully to the future. Established at a college which, as we
believe, is second to none in our countr)', and surrounded by
the most flourishing chapters of eight leading Greek-letter fraternities,
we do not lack examples of success, nor the enthusiasm
so necessary in obtaining it; and here in -\mherst College we are
endeavoring to raise high the banner of Phi Delta Theta, and to
honor ourselves, the college, and the Fraternity to which we owe
allegiance.
We held our initiation October i8th, when we received into
the chapter brothers Carter, Johnson, Rogers, Russel, Smith,
Sweet, Walker and AVood, all of whom we heartily commend to
you as worthy brothers in Phi Delta Theta.
AV. H. SMITH.
Amherst, Jan. 15, 1890.
BETA PROVINCE.
VIRGINIA GAMMA, RANDOLPH-M.4.CON COLLEGE.
Virginia Gamma has been moving slowly, but surely, this season.
We have taken in but one man, but at the same time we
have not lost a single man that we have asked, to any other fraternity.
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inter-examinations. Since our last letter the Kappa Sigmas have
taken in two men ; the other fraternities are at a stand-still, and
our opinion is that they will remain so during the rest of the session.
We were greatly pleased to entertain, a few weeks ago,
Bros. Randolph and Dunscomb, who expressed great satisfaction
at the showing our chapter made. We have received the new
Rituals, and our chapter has expressed great satisfaction with
them, notwithstanding the hasty reading of them. AVe have now
in hand a fund with which to better furnish our chapter room. We
already have, as far as I have seen, as nice a room as any other
fraternity ; but Phi Delta Theta, longing to be best in this as she
is in other things, is not content. We want a hall which will not
only be a pleasure to our attendant members, but will also be a
source of pride to every true and loyal Phi.
Bro. S. S. Lambeth, who was forced to leave college at the
beginning of the session on account of ill health, is expected
back in February. Of our last year's members who did not return,
Bro. J. E. Suiter is in business at Garysburg, N. C, and
Bro. A. Leitch is farming in Cumberland County, Va.
The new R.-M. Academy at Liberty, Va., is going steadily
up, and the Science Hall is nearing its completion. Prof Jno.
L. Buchanan, A. M., LL. D, our new Prof, of Latin, and formerly
Superintendent of Public Education, has moved his family
here, and will assume the charge of his chair the first of Feb.
Fraternity and college news are very scarce just at present,
consequently our very short letter.
With greerings for all the Brothers in the Bond, and with best
wishes for our baby brother, Tulane, we bid you adieu until our
next.
G. H. LAMBETH.
Ashland, Jan. 7, 1890.
VIRGINIA DELTA, RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Once more our institutions of learning have opened their
doors and the campus is made gay by the merry voices of the
knowledge seekers. We hope that those loyal to Phi Delta Theta
may be numerous and successful among these; that the fire of
ambition may inspire them to be industrious and that " the fruits
of the college education " may show itself nowhere with greater
glory than in the chapters of the dear old Phi Delta Theta. At
the end of the session of '88-'89, Virginia Delta closed one of
its most prosperous years since it has been chartered. We closed
with nine members. Not great in "quantity" but we hope strong
in quality. Bro. Baker is now at his home in West Virginia,
preparing himself to take the medical course at the University of
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himself in the medical world at the Richmond Medical College.
Bro. Alsop has gone into business. Bro. Tippett is at the Theological
Seminary at Louisville, Ky. AVherever their faces appear
we hope they will grace and honor Phi Delta Theta.
Virginia Delta opened this year with five members. We have
not initiated any new members yet as there is simply no material
in the college, with the exception of one or two, who will join
the Phis if they join any at all. Still our chapter is in quite a
flourishing condition and we hope this will be a prosperous year
for us.
Several medals and honors were carried off last year by our
brothers, both in the class room and in the athletic games. One
of which to be noted was the Greek medal won by Bro. James,
this is one of the highest honors at the college. AVith the aid of
some of our alumni brethren we have enlarged our hall and improved
it in many respects and we have also paid off a back debt
of several years standing; so financially, Virginia Delta is all right.
Hoping that the watch-fires of Phi Delta Theta will this session
shine out with increased brilliancy all over the land and with
many wishes and hopes for our beloved brethren we close.
Richmond, Jan. 2, 1890.
A. G. PATTON.
VIRGINIA ZETA, AVASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY.
For the first time in about two years a letter from Virginia
Zeta appears in the SCROLL, and the chapter appears in the list of
working chapters of Phi Delta Theta. During this time the
chapter has been working under many difficulties, though she is
now, we are happy to report, again on her feet.
Last year three loyal Phis returned to our college walls, each
eager to raise within them again a promising and flourishing
chapter and one that would do honor to our loved Fraternity.
But the freshmen while of an average and not an inferior set did
not possess that excellence our politic Fraternity required and
the year closed upon us with no new initiates. Out of these
three, two were again found at W. & L. U. when the present
session opened and J. AV. Cabiniss of Macon, Ga., affiliated from
Mercer University. Since then we have initiated D. Lawrence
Groner, of Norfolk, Va. ; Guy E. Manning, of Dayton, Ohio;
and J. W. Sullivan, of South Carrolton, Ky.
With these three initiates we number six and what we lack in
numbers we atone for in quality and zeal, and while it is not
probable that we will initiate any more men this session, there is
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Hugh W. Henry, '88, is studying law at the University of
Virginia. Rodes Nelson, '88, is somewhere in Bedford County,
Va., "teaching the young idea how to shoot." Lyman Chalkley,
who graduated in law in '89, has taken unto himself a better
half. He was married in AA^ashington, last summer, to Miss
Eleanor Breckenridge, of Lexington, Ky. He is at present in
Portland, Oregon, engaged in the practice of his profession.
AVe were very agreeably surprised a few weeks ago by a pleasant
flying visit from our excellent and honored President, E. H.
L. Randolph. We are sorry we were unable to have him with
us longer, as his presence seemed to inspire us into more active
work.
^lay all our sister chapters and brother Phis spend a joyous
and prosperous New Year.
JOHN W. AVERY.
Lexington, Jan. 6, 1890.
NORTH CAROLINA BETA, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
All the Phis are back " on the hill," and preparing for another
session's work. Since N. C. Beta last appeared in the SCROLL,
three excellent brothers have ridden " the goat," namely, Bros.
Hoke, Stronach and Mangum.
The members of N. C. Beta were delighted with a visit from
Bro Randolph during last session, and derived much benefit
from his thoughtful suggestions and contagious enthusiasm.
We now number six good and faithful members. Bro. Alexander
Stronach will return next fall to pursue a post-graduate
course. AVe close with best wishes for the new year to all Phis.
W. W. DAVIES.
Chapel Hill, Jan. 6, 1890.
SOUTH CAROLINA BETA, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Although S. C. Beta has not yet made her presence known
through the columns of the SCROLL since the holidays have
passed, she is still in the line, despite the fact that she was crippled
very much by the loss of five brothers last June, leaving us
only six to commence operations with.
Brother Ball of '87, who returned last year to take a postgraduate
course at the university, is now reading law under his
father at Laurens, S. C.
Brother Brunson of'89 is now Principal of the Graded Schools
at Georgetown, S. C, and if report be true, he has been very
successful in his chosen profession.
Brother W. T. Aycock of '89 is becoming skilled in the art
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Brothers Gist and Ferguson, both of '91, did not return this
year, and are now engaged in merchandizing at their respective
homes.
The outlook for the University is nearly as promising as last
year, but the various fraternities represented here have suffered
from the lack of good material to choose from, in the Freshman
class. As a consequence, there have been comparatively few
initiations so far, and the privileged ones '' who are permitted to
dwell within the secret and mysterious precincts of the Greek
world " are somewhat limited. But the most deteriorating influence
at work now on the progress of the Greek world here, is
the large number of fraternities represented in comparison to the
total number of students that annually matriculate. There is a
yearly average of about two hundred and twenty-five students,
and from this number eight different fraternities are to be supplied.
So far we have initiated only one barbarian into the secret
workings of our Fraternity, but in him we have a loyal Phi, and
one who will ever hold dear the interests of the Fraternity of his
choice. By forgetfulness on the part of the chapter, the initiation
of Brother J. B. Sloan of '91, on the 25th of last June, was
never mentioned in the report to the SCROLL, but this forgetfulness
was excusable, as Bro. Sloan was initiated on Commencement
Day, when everything was in confusion.
We have shared so far in the honors given by the two literary
societies here. Bro. J. D. Rast has been elected business manager
of the Carolinian, the college magazine, for the ensuing
year. Bro. J. B. Sloan has the honor of acting in the capacity
of Chief Marshal at the approaching contest in December between
the two societies, the Euphradean and Clariosophic.
We were very much enthused over the report made by Bro.
Boyd on the convention held at Bloomington last month, and
most of the present members of S. C. Beta expect to attend the
next convention, which is to be held in Atlanta two years hence.
Columbia, Nov. 23, 'Z^.
E. E. AYCOCK.
KENTUCKY ALPHA, CENTRE COLLEGE.
Since our last letter we have taken in one member, J. Collins
Holmes, who promises to make a most noble brother and loyal
Phi.
Brother Bowmer returned since our last letter, but Brother
Winn has not come back, although he has recovered from his
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Our venerable president, Dr. Beatty, having resigned his office,
Rev. William Young, D. D., was chosen president as his successor.
The inauguration took place on the 9th of October, on
which occasion we had a large gathering of alumni and quite a
number of very prominent men with us in Danville.
Our men are now taking a great deal of interest in the literary
societies of the college. Within the last two months four have
joined one of these societies, "The Chamberlain." Bro. J. R.
Curry was chosen as one of four speakers from that society in
the declaimers' contest held in our college chapel on the last
Friday before Thanksgiving. Bro. J. S. Fisher will represent
the same society in an oratorical contest on the 22d of February.
There is a better fraternity spirit in college now than there has
been for years, and although there has been a good deal of rivalry
it has been of the best nature, and with the best of feeling prevailing
between the Phis and her rivals in Beta Theta Pi, Sigma
Chi, and Kappa Alpha.
Professor Epps, our new professor, has taken a leave of absence
to pursue a special course of study, in order to prepare
himself more thoroughly for instruction in his department.
Our chapter is not especially large, having only eleven members,
but it is stronger than it has been for several years. Our
men stand well in their classes, are taking especial interest in all
literary pursuits, and in society stand right in the lead.
We extend our best wishes for the success of the SCROLL and
of our sister chapters.
GEO. H. GREEN.
Danville, January 4, 1890.
KENTUCKY DELTA, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
Kentucky Delta has little of import to communicate, but lest
silence should be misconstrued we send a letter to our brothers.
We are in a flourishing state, not only in regard to numbers,
but as to the kind of men. We have no man among us who is
not considered as an influential man in the college—no one but
who has a large number of admirers and friends. This was
well proven in a recent election for a very honorable position.
Phi Delta Theta was the only fraternity in college that had men
eligible to the position. She had four, and we decided to run
our excellent brother and ex-reporter, R. E. Roberts, for the
place. AVe had enough friends out of other fraternities to make
the fraternity vote a tie. The opposing candidate was a "Barb,"
and it would seem that when the contest was between a fraternity
man and a barb and the decision rested with the barbs, that the
fraternity would be downed, especially since the fraternity men
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working bitterly and untiringly against us. But not so. The
popularity of our leader and the influence of the Phis over their
barb friends brought us to success. This is something unprecedented
in our college history, and such admiration did it excite
that the local paper noticed it to the space of a half-column editorial.
Then we not only lead in honors (having last year taken more
than all the other four fraternities together), but what is very
essential to success, we are popular with the boys.
We graduate four members at our next commencement.
We are pleased with the proceedings of the National Convention,
as related to us by our delegate and as represented in the
supplement to the SCROLL.
D. CLAY LILLY.
Richmond, January i, 1890.
GAMMA PROVINCE.
GEORGIA BETA, EMORY COLLEGE.
We have been exercising ourselves to a good advantage since
our last report. With fixed intent to prosper our chapter and
zealous love for the Phi world we have initiated: H. AV. Dent,
Newman, Ga., '93; Hugh Chambers, Irwinton, Ga., '92; Norman
C. Miller, Corinth, Ga., '93; Chas. R. Jenkins, Shiloh,
Ga., '93 and Will W. Jarman, Covington, Ga., '93.
It is not our habit to be left in the lurch, and we are admirably
fitted to make the remaining months of '89-'9o add lustre to our
chapter's record. We mean to make a faithful execution and expect
a happy issue.
AV. P. FLEMING.
Oxford, Jan. 10, 1890.
GEORGIA GAMMA, MERCER UNIVERSITY.
Only a passing notice this time from our beloved chapter.
Continued prosperity and growing love for the cause of Phi Delta
Theta is the substance of what may be said of our condition.
Since my last, two men have united their interests with ours and
enlisted beneath the banner of the white and blue. Bro. Hardwick
and Willingham. The spiker is still at work and other conquests
are looked for. Socially we are easy in the lead here and
this fact is so well known in Macon that we have no difficulty in
securing all the "town" boys we want. In other respects we
hold our own with the strongest of our rivals.
Macon, Jan. 8, 1890.
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TENNESSEE BETA, UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH.
Although not the regular Reporter of the chapter, I will take
it upon myself to be certain that we have a line or two in the
February number of the SCROLL. School closes on December
17th and opens March 20th. This university, owing to its situation
on the Cumberland Plateau, is enabled to continue its
courses through the summer months, giving its vacation in the
winter. This was done because most of its boys come, or are
supposed to come, from the warmer South.
Thus it affords to men two especially great inducements, a
cool place to study in summer, and the opportunity to spend the
winter holidays at home.
It is under the perpetual control of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, which has here a School of Theology, occupying, as
some say, the finest building for such purposes in the State.
There are at present fourteen Theologues. As was mentioned
in the last letter, the university is divided into Grammar School
Boys, Juniors, and Gownsmen. Now, there are three times in
the year in which G. S. boys can "get their Juniors." March,
at the opening of the scholastic year, by passing special examinations
in the requisite classes on the first day of the term ; August
after the finals of the Lent term, and December after the Trinity
finals.
We are glad to introduce to our brother Phis, brothers James
B. Wilder of Louisville, Ky., and Francis V. AVilson of Media,
Pa., who were made Juniors in December. Next term we expect
the return of Bro. Wm. F. Starley of Tyler, Texas, whose
entrance to Phidom I do not think has yet been announced
through the SCROLL, and who was called away from school by a
death in his family. We regret to chronicle the loss of Bro. R. F.
Armstrong, affiliate from New York Delta, who has been with
us for two years. Since the last letter we have had the pleasure
of having with us, although only for a short time, Bro. Robert
W. Dowdy, ist Lieut. U. S. A., '83.
We beg leave to make the following corrections in the letter:
Bro. Sooney should read Looney; Chas. Pierson Cunningham
should be, Chas. Pierson and Percy Cunningham.
Acting on the suggestion seen in the SCROLL, we have secured
a P. O. box. Hereafter please address all mail intended for the
chapter. Phi Delta Theta, Box 9, Sewanee, Tenn.
W. S. SLACK.
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ALABAMA ALPHA ALUMNI, MONTGOMERY.
True, we have been sleeping for a few years, but we are far
from dead. There are about twenty Phis in this city, and we
have had several meetings recently for the purpose of reorganization.
New officers have been elected and efforts are being made
to obtain a suitable room for the meetings of the chapter, to be
furnished and open at all times. AA'e shall also celebrate -\lumni
Day in fitting style at the proper time. With such loyal men as
Andrews, Fitzpatrick, LeGrand and others with us, there is no
danger of the principles of Phi Delta Theta being forgotten in
this city. We have had the pleasure of a visit recently from Bro.
Historian Quarles and a number of the boys at home for their
holiday vacations. They all give good reports of their chapters,
from which most of our alumni have come.
Phi Delta Theta is flourishing in Birmingham, the Magic City,
and they play a good part in the Pan-hellenic club in that city.
The time is probably not far distant when they will want a charter
of their own. They mourn the loss of Bro. Dr. A\'. L. Chew,
who was recently ruthlessly murdered in that city. Appropriate
resolutions were adopted by this chapter.
January lo, 1890.
MARSHALL B. JONES.
DELTA PROVINCE.
MISSISSIPPI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and Mississippi
Alpha again has settled down to the wearisome duties of college
life. All " setting" is at an end now, but nine fraternities still
flourish successfully here. Alpha Beta Tau—a sorority—has
died out, none of its members having returned to the university
this session. We hope that it will soon be re-established.
Improvement is still marching on here; the new library—a
handsome building—is in the last stages of completion; and the
gymnasium is at length being altered and quite elaborately furnished,
a much needed change.
The registration so far is the highest since 1880, the year when
the A. & M. College of this State opened its doors, thus dividing
the attendance.
Two very sad deaths have occurred recently among the alumni
of this chapter. Mr. Boyd Swayze, a most promising young
man, died very suddenly in Natchez. The other, Dr. Locke
Chew, was shot in a personal difficulty at Birmingham, Ala.
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Mississippi Alpha extends to Louisiana Alpha her heartiest
congratulations and best wishes for her future success. Four of
our alumni, Bros. AVhite, Logan Postell, Duncley Sessions, and
Clifford Trotter are at Tulane, taking the medical course. This
chapter has always been most anxious to see a chapter established
at this excellent college in our sister state.
AVe have one request of our sister chapters which we earnestly
hope they will notice. In sending out their circular letters will
they please address University P. O., Miss., P. O. Box 30
Last spring quite a number were missent to Oxford, Mass. The
suggestion in the last SCROLL, of each chapter having an individual
letter-box, should be adopted by all chapters, as it is a
most excellent idea.
JEFFRIES BUCK.
January 5 th, 1890.
LOUISIANA ALPHA, TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
Louisiana Alpha greets you from her beautiful hall, and wishes
you "A Happy and Prosperous New Year."
She appreciates her dignified position among her sister chapters,
and feels the deep truth in Carlyle's words, "A mystic band
of Brotherhood makes all men one." She trusts that her every
action will go to make this blessed unity even stronger than it is,
and she determines to make of herself a reliable fagot to enter
the unbreakable bunch. It is for each one of her elder sisters
to stick close to one another, and Louisiana Alpha will proudly
cling to them. AVho then can harm us
Her reporter apologizes for being compelled to write this chapter
letter on the spur of the moment, as his time was taken up
by other pursuits which tended to the Fraternity's good.
The Louisiana Alphans have been working hard during the
Christmas holidays, and have furnished a magnificent hall for
Fraternity use. This hall is situated on the fourth floor of Factors'
Row, one of the prettiest buildings in the heart of the city.
The length of the entire room is 48x20 feet, but we have fitted
up a snug little parlor in the rear of our meeting-room. Lace
curtains and beautiful blue shades ornament six unusually large
and handsome windows, while five electric lights make every
thing around shine. A small hall divides us from a Lodge of
Odd Fellows, and we use this hall as an ante-room. Our Phi
girls are loyal ones, and take a great interest in the welfare of
the Fraternity, and especially in the welfare of Louisiana Alpha.
They are charmed with our room, and they hinted that we may
expect a "surprise" from them before our next meeting. Now,
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determination of doing something, something is certainly going
to be done.
The Phis received their share of college honors in Tulane,
and secured several responsible offices. It is not our policy to
"run elections," but we depend for our success upon our merit,
and for our popularity upon the courtesy and squareness with
which we treat our fellow-students. We never refuse a helping
hand to the weak and oppressed, and we never intend to hunt
for defects in others merely for the sake of bringing these flaws
to light; as we are young, we chant the youngsters' ryhme—
" What care I for another's faults
I am not a vulture's bill.
To pick at every flaw I see,
And make it wider still."
A higher motive lies in our breasts. AVhen we commence
fault-gathering it may be considered that we are storing ammunition
to fight an enemy, not a riv^l. However, we have no enemies
now, and hope we shall never be troubled with such pests.
The fraternities represented in Tulane are Alpha Tau Omega,
Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Alpha, and
Phi Delta Theta, open to the University as a whole, and Sigma
Nu, confined to the Medical and Law Departments. The Sigma
Chis came very near going under, but have now four men in
college, three of whom are new members. The Kappa Sigmas
are materially weakened in the college, but are quite strong in
the Medical School. The Alpha Tau Omegas are holding their
average strength. The Kappa Alphas are undoubtedly strengthened.
The Delta Tau Deltas have a goodly number, but they
were injured by their recent Rainbow letter, which was, from all
accounts of it, very spiteful. Its attack upon Kappa Alpha was,
to say the least, a foolish one. Phi Delta Theta, in the simple
but expressive words of Fonderoy, is "All right." Sigma Nu is
very strong in the Medical School, and is composed of a fine set
of boys. Phi Delta Theta is well represented there by Brother
(Professor) Parham, Virginia Gamma; Brothers Trotter, Sessions,
Postell, Mississippi Alpha; Brother Phillips, Virginia Beta;
Brothers Tally and Horton, Alabama Alpha; Brothers Brady and
Souchon, Louisiana Alpha.
Louisiana Alpha has the following members: Bro. H. T. Cottam,
P.; Bro. C. V. Cosby, S.; Bro. H. B. Gessner, H.; Bro. H.
R. Denis, T.; Bro. AV. F. Hardie, AV.; Bro. C. H. Tebault, Jr.,
R.; Bro. C. M. Brady, C; Bros. J. F. Dupuy, Jr., G. L. Tebault,
Marion Souchon, and Hamilton Jones.
Louisiana Alpha does not mean to take up more than her space
in the SCROLL, but is glad to speak at such length as she can in
this her first greetings to the Fraternity.
New Orleans, Jan. 7, 1890.
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EPSILON PROVINCE.
OHIO BETA, OHIO AVESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Ohio Beta commences the year of '90 with thirteen members,
and although as a chapter it has met with some counter currents
since its last message to the Fraternity at large, however, it is
still forging ahead and occupies a leading place in the fraternal
race at the O. AV. U.
On December i6th we were compelled to take action on Bro.
D. Richards Gray and indefinitely suspend him from the Fraternity
for immoral conduct and actions unbecoming a Phi.
Bro. O. G. Callahan has been elected editor-in-chief of the
Bijou, an annual to be issued and published by the Fraternities
of the college during the coming year.
Last evening we initiated Bro. H. C. Evans into the mysteries
of our order. He is now a loyal, energetic Phi.
Bro. Tredway has left our ranks and joined the brethren at
Washington and Jefferson College and although \^e miss him we
are consoled by the fact that he is still in good company.
The prospects of the Ohio AVesleyan for the new year are
brighter than ever. Up to the present date over a thousand
students have been enrolled, a number never before reached in
the history of the institution. Surely the university is enjoying
an unprecedented period of prosperity and no doubt this large
influx of new students will stir up dormant interests among its
alumni and friends and be productive of new buildings and the
much needed endowment of several professorships.
We hail sister chapters and send the greetings of a new year,
wishing them one and all much success and prosperity.
Delaware, Jan. Sth, 1890.
H. C. ROBINSON.
OHIO EPSILON, BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
Ohio Epsilon has added another laurel to her crown in the
shape of a glorious victory in the Oratorical Contest. Buchtel
College has been represented in three out of the four State contests
in which she has participated by a Phi—in '86 by Bro. E.
C. Page and in '88 and '89 by Bro. E. F. Cone; her standard
will be borne to the front in the next contest by Bro. Robert
Tucker, '91. We feel that we have cause for more than ordinary
rejoicing from the fact that Bro. Tucker was given first place by
every one of the six judges, a thing unprecedented in Buchtel
contest history.
We are very well satisfied with the results of the National
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Phis with whom we will hereafter be associated in province work.
The amendment to the Constitution forbidding initiation of Preparatory
students meets our hearty approval, and as our rival,
Delta Tau Delta has a similar provision in her Constitution, we
will experience no difficulty in conforming to the new rule.
Since our last letter we have initiated into the mysteries of Phi
Delta Theta, Orin G. Holcomb, '93, the leader of the College
Orchestra and a true Phi. With this accession we now number
eleven men, exceeding in this respect both the Delta Tau Delta
and the local society here.
The Buchtel College Glee Club, recently organized with Bro.
E. F. Cone as President-and Manager and Prof. Van Laer as
leader, made its bow to the public on the evening of the Oratorical
Contest. It promises to fill a long-felt want in Buchtel
student life. Nine Phis are members of the club.
There have been several rumors of a new men's fraternity at
Buchtel, but none of them have ever materialized. The names
mentioned in connection with the new organization are hardly
such as would inspire confidence in the undertaking.
The Greely Debating Club, a literary society for men of the
college department is flourishing. It accomplishes much good
among the students.
We were much pleased to receive a visit recently from Bro.
W. W. Howe, formerly of '91. now attending Case School in
Cleveland, O.
Bro. J. Asa Palmer, '89, is seeking health and experience in
the employ of the Electric Light Co. of Denver, Col. We wish
"Ase" success. E. L. FINDLEY.
Akron, Jan. 2, 1890.
INDIANA ALPHA,
INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Since my last letter in the SCROLL our chapter received accessions
in the persons of Bros. Yakey and AVatts. Both will advance
the standard of White and Blue with honor and credit to
Indiana Alpha and the Fraternity at large.
On Saturday, November 16, the Wabash foot-ball team came
here to beat or be beaten. They succeeded in beating the I. U.
team. Bros. Little and Crozier, of Indiana Beta, accompanied
the Wabash eleven, and that evening a social was held in the
Phi Hall in their honor. A pleasant time was had by all, and
Bros. Little and Crozier left by the midnight train, well pleased
with their visit.
Our representative upon the foot-ball team is Bro. Will Yakey.
On Thanksgiving night the Phis held a social in honor of Miss
Watts, who was here visiting her brother. Although some of
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ladies, managed to have a splendid time until the small hours of
the night drew on apace.
Brothers Frank and Will Foster, '88, recently gave us a visit.
They are now in attendance at the Theological Seminary in
Pittsburgh.
Bro. Beldon, '89, lately visited his own brothers and some one
else's own sister. Bro. Beldon makes his visits very frequent,
for which the Phis are not the only ones thankful. We are waiting
for the day when we can detect the fragrance of orange
blossoms about Bro. Beldon.
Our boys are highly delighted over the new Epsilon Province,
and hope to see representatives of all Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
chapters at the approaching Province convention.
AVith best wishes for the success of the SCROLL, I remain,
RALPH BAMBERGER.
Bloomington, Jan. 7, 1890.
INDIANA GAMMA,
BUTLER UNIVERSITY.
The mid-winter term of the thirty-fifth session of Butler University
has opened auspiciously. An observatory, fitted with
one of the Clark's telescopes, is completed, and the foundation
of a new three story building, 110x80, is waiting for its handsome
superstructure. The attendance is better than for several years
past, the students are in sympathy with the policy of the college
and with one another, and college enthusiasm runs high. And
what counts for more, Butler holds the Indiana championship
in foot-ball. During the season not a score was made against
the Butler eleven, and on Thanksgiving Day the team from
Irvington triumphantly carried off the banner of victory. Butlerites
think they have reason to be proud.
The thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of Indiana
Gamma was celebrated at the home of Prof Noble on the evening
of October 22nd, 1889. About forty youths and maidens
assembled to do honor to the "mystic bond," and several who
in former years had been active in the cause of Phi Delta Theta
gave the greater weight of years to the gathering.
Our last initiate was John Minnick, Wabash, Indiana, and our
chapter roll now numbers 15. Delta Tau Delta has 14 in the
college classes, and Sigma Chi has a small but active chapter of 6.
Brother R. F. Davidson has been elected captain of the base
ball nine, and, unless Capt. Mann of the foot-ball team returns
to do post-graduate work, he will be captain of next year's
eleven. Brother Davidson was also the star in a cantata that
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J. L. Mitchell, Jr., our new province president, has been in
Irvington two or three times lately. All our members are very
much pleased to have him to watch over the interests of Epsilon
Province.
John W. Taylor, ex-'89, was recently married to one of the
belles of Lexington, Ky.
J. C. Morris has been elected president of the Commercial
Travelers' Association of Indiana.
Ross Guffin, '60, is the newly appointed surveyor of Kansas
City, Mo.
LAZ. NOBLE.
Irvington, Jan. 6, 1890.
MICHIGAN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Michigan Alpha, revived, has during the past month celebrated
the second anniversary of her birth and enters upon the third
year of its existence full of hope and courage. Our progress has
been steady, and, considering the opposition we have had to face,
as rapid as could be expected and the future now is bright, if we
but work and stand true to the principles of the Fraternity.
The attendance at the University this year has exceeded all
expectations and all departments are crowded. The total number
of students is about 2100, an increase of two hundred over
that of last year. A large addition to the chemical laboratory
and very extensive hospital buildings are now in process of erection.
All things taken into consideration, the University is now
in the most flourishing period of its history.
Class politics this fall have been very lively and have presented
some curious and unexpected complications. Some feeling has
been engendered between the fraternities but harmony seems
now to prevail. The number of fraternities has again suffered
an increase, by the advent of Theta Delta Chi. This eastern
fraternity has chartered its "Gamma Deuteron " chapter here,
and its seven charter members were initiated Dec. 13th, by three
post-graduates from eastern colleges now in the University and
other alumni from abroad. As is to be expected the make-up of
the chapter is somewhat heterogenous, but its prospects are fair,
and no doubt it will succeed.
The Independents this year have decided to issue a rival senior
publication, and the Castalian, with a strong board of editors
promises to be a formidable competitor of the Palladiutn.
AVe, ourselves, are enjoying for the first time, the pleasures of
life in a fraternity house and fraternity life has assumed a new
and delightful aspect in our eyes. AA'e find that our studies are
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fuller knowledge is gained by each and the spare moments are
never allowed to hang heavily on our hands.
AVe have several times enjoyed the presence of Bro. F. B.
Miner, of Allegheny, who has entered the medical department.
We have also had the pleasure of entertaining at our house, Bro.
Moore, of Vermont Alpha, whose stay was very short and Bro.
Rane from Columbus, O. Bro. Welles of Pennsylvania Alpha
paid us a call last evening, and we take pleasure in extending an
invitation to all Phis, who can do so, to give us a call.
We now number seventeen men, fifteen in the literary and two
in the medical department. AVe also have several men pledged,
whom we hope soon to introduce as brothers. We have so far
initiated but three men this year. Bro. Joseph B. AVood, of
Paterson, N. J., and Bro. George D. Sones, of Grand Rapids,
Mich., who entered with advanced standing and expect to graduate
with '91 and '92 respectively; and Bro. Arthur Frantzen, of
Chicago, Ills., class of '92. With high spirits, Michigan Alpha
greets her sister chapters at the beginning of another year.
Ann Arbor, Jan. 7, 1890.
ROBT. H. WOLCOTT.
MICHIGAN BETA, MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE.
The Agricultural College is now in the midst of its long vacation,
and nearly all the boys are away trying their fortunes at
various occupations, some teaching, others selling books, etc.,
and a few enjoying a good time at home. The first term of the
college year closed November 15, 1889, and the second term
opens February 4, 1890. The college was never in a more
flourishing condition, and the new class is an especially large and
promising one.
Michigan Beta is in a more than usual prosperous condition.
Not for three years have the members been so congenial and
social and so interested in chapter and Fraternity matters. The
five new men that we initiated last term are proving themselves
to be good, solid men. I will give their names, with those of
two or three others from the "spring freshmen," in the April
SCROLL.
We enjoyed two very pleasant entertainments last term, and
Brother Himebaugh, of '87, helped us entertain the ladies at the
last one.
Our rival fraternity here, Delta Tau Delta, is in good shape,
but not so much so but that we got every man we worked for
last term.
J. H. FREEMAN.
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MICHIGAN GAMMA, HILLSDALE COLLEGE.
Michigan Gamma, although so long silent, has not been inactive.
She has been working quietly, but not in vain. She greets
her sister chapters with tidings of her happiness and prosperity.
We rejoice in the advent of a new brother, N. B. Sloan, of
Clarendon, Mich. It was against some opposition that we succeeded
in spiking Mr. Sloan, but we regard our exertions in that
direction as well spent. Had we received the new Ritual in
time, the initiation would doubtless have been more systematic.
Be assured, however. Brother Sloan received the genuine Phi
welcome.
The chief competitive honors of the college are in the oratorical
contests of the Amphyction and Alpha Kappa Phi literary
societies. These occur in December, and are a source of considerable
excitement. In the contests last month. Phi Delta
Theta made "a clean sweep." In the Amphyction contest Bro.
S. W. Pierce received first place; in the Alpha Kappa Phi Bros.
F. B, Draper and G. AV. Foote were first and second respectively.
The white and blue waved triumphantly, and the wearers were
jubilant. Neither was it the first time this same thing had happened
in our seven years' existence.
These are some of our joys. But all has not been gladness
with us. The death of Reuben Harris, a resident member,
occurred November lo, 1889. Although it had been several
years since Brother Harris was active in the Fraternity, yet he
was known to all, and his death was felt as a personal loss.
Hillsdale College is prospering this year, its attendance being
largely increased. The death of Prof. C. O. AVilliams, of the
Latin Department, deprived the college of one of its brightest
and most promising instructors. He was a young man, a graduate
of Brown University, and a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.
During the holidays our resident members were favored by
visits from Bros. C. I. Barker, of Chicago; AV. O. Robinson, of
Homer, Mich.; J. O. Duguid, of Duluth, Minn.; J. AA'. Carnahan,
of Pittsburgh, Pa., and C. M. Gill, of Grand Haven, Mich.
Brothers, both of our own chapter and from other chapters, are
always gladly welcomed by Michigan Gamma.
C. E. MARK.
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ZETA PROVINCE.
ILLINOIS ALPHA, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Most of the members of Illinois Alpha have returned after
the holidays and are ready to renew their work for Phi Delta
Theta. Last term was one of special encouragement to us, as
Bro. M. F. Clark was awarded the prize in forensic oratory in
the Junior-Sophomore declamation contest. This is one of the
most important contests of the year, and great interest is taken
in it by all the fraternities.
Bro. M. P. Noyes was recently elected by the Sophomore
class to represent them in the Gage debate contest between the
Junior and Sophomore classes.
The old chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma has been revived here,
and now has about ten active members. There is no reason
why it should not flourish here, as they have a strong alumni to
support them.
We were very much pleased with the December SCROLL, and
also with the Journal of the National Convention.
In the Bond,
Evanston, Jan. 6, 1890.
C. K. SHERMAN.
ILLINOIS DELTA, KNOX COLLEGE.
Illinois Delta can again say with confidence and much modesty
that she is peer to any secret society at Knox. Last year the
horizon of our little world was continually clouded by the indifference
of some of its members. This year all is different.
The pledging of five men of the present Freshman class proved
of incalculable benefit to us. The chapter now numbers twelve
men, all of whom, without exception, are working heart and
soul for the good of Phi Delta Theta. Our recent initiates are
all men of high standing, both in class-room and society circles.
It might be interesting to add that Brothers Green and George
(two recent initiates) have brothers who are also Phis.
For four consecutive years the Phis have captured one of the
two oratorical prizes given by the college. The person capturing
first prize, if a Junior, is entitled to represent the college in the
inter-collegiate contest the following year. For three years we
have won first, and for two years we have had our men go to
the inter-collegiate. This year Brother Smith represented the
college. Confessedly he is the ablest speaker that Knox has had
for years. AVhen the orations were delivered and the audience
were waiting for the judges' marks, it was a foregone conclusion
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appointment and indignation of almost the entire audience he
was not awarded the prize.
As regards the fraternity world at Knox—the Delta Delta
Delta Sorosis made its appearance at the opening of college, and
by the choice material of which it is composed bids fair to be a
prominent factor in the school. The Betas are doing well, though
having the small membership of eight. Though composed of
excellent men, they are seemingly inactive and little disposed to
fraternity work. The local society, known for some time as the
Phi Omega Tau, early in the term joined its fate with the chapter
of Phi Gamma Delta, which, by the way, had but two men
at the commencement of the term. AA^e were all rejoiced to
know that this local society, so long buffeted around in its search
for a charter, had at length listened to the blandishments of the
Fijis and had found repose. It is, however, a matter of regret
to the Phis, as well as those most interested, that two of the local
society's members, namely, King and Boutelle, who were conceded
to be their ablest men, refused to become "links of the
golden- chain of Phi Gamma Delta," giving as their reason ()
the statement that they "could ill afford belonging to a Dancing
Society."
It seems proper to state in this letter that Mr. E. E. Calkins,
late a member of Phi Delta Theta, was granted a dismissal from
our chapter, instead of being expelled, upon his swearing faithfully
to us that he would never join another secret society while
at Knox. He has since violated his word of honor by connecting
himself with another.
Promising that the Society will hear from us often in the future
through Brother Smith, our next reporter, this prolix letter will
be ended with the reiteration that Illinois Delta's future is most
bright.
GUY P. AVILLIAMS.
Galesburg, Nov. 20, 1889.
ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD UNIVERSITY.
This fall term has been a successful one for Illinois Zeta
Chapter. Not only have we accomplished all that we had hoped
for, but our success was beyond our expectations.
Bro. Harsh was our delegate to the National Convention.
Bros. Trott and Anderson were sent to Bloomington by the
chapter to take part in making arrangements for a Zeta Province
Convention to be held early next spring. The Province Convention
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All of our boys showed great interest in our National Convention
and many were so much interested as to go to Bloomington
to behold the Convention for themselves.
The boys of Illinois Zeta presented to the Pi Beta Phi Sorosis
of Lombard, a purse of seventy-five dollars, with the hope that
it would be accepted as a token of our regard for the members
of that society. The Pi Phis made a handsome acknowledgement
of our gift and hoped that the friendly feeling between the
two societies would ever continue to be as strong as it had been
heretofore.
The gift was especially appropriate, as it will aid our Pi Phi
sisters to defray the expenses of their Convention which is to
be held here during the coming spring vacation.
The members of Illinois Zeta were handsomely entertained by
the Pi Phi girls on Hallow eve, at the home of Miss Mildred
Woods. Games appropriate to the evening were indulged in
and we were feasted as became Phis. We will ever remember
the evening with pleasure.
On Saturday night, Oct. 9, occurred our Annual Stag Banquet.
This was the finest affair of the kind that has taken place in the
experience of any of the present members of the chapter. The
Delta Chapter from Knox, together with many other Phis participated
in the feast.
Despite the enormous appetite of the Phi boys, there was
abundance of everything and the evening will ever be remembered
as an evening in which Phis were drawn closer to Phis and
in which hearty fellowship flowed, making Phis warmer and
truer Phis. The toasts were of excellent character and received
the approbation they justly merited.
Much of the success of the evening was due to the faithful
committee, who so elegantly spread and procured the feast. The
committee was composed of Bros. Anderson, Brigham, Tapper,
Suiter and Donahue.
Many events of a social nature have since then taken place,
but of them, later. The members of IlHnois Zeta intend to make
the coming winter term as prosperous and as fruitful as has been
the past and to cherish and perpetuate "Phidom" first, last
and all the time.
BRET. H. BRIGHAM.
Galesburg, Nov. 30, 1889.
WISCONSIN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
Wisconsin Alpha opened the year with three law students (all
of whom are graduates of the hterary department), one postgraduate,
three Seniors, four Juniors, and five Sophomores. We
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Eau Claire; E. J. Huber, Fond du Lac; R. H. Hackney and
Frank Sweet of Milwaukee; Howard and AVarren Burton of
Lake Geneva, AVe have three others pledged whom we shall
initiate after Christmas, and are rushing one more. AVe have
initiated none from the upper classes, but are endeavoring to
gather in two men who have been bid by three of our strongest
rivals. The influence of the chapter is felt in the university as
never before, and on the side of right, too. Phi Delta Theta is
called the "white society" by the neutrals, and enjoys a popularity
which the other societies all acknowledge. Every society
here has its characteristics and ours is that of kindness and politeness
toward our fellow students. The principle of noblesse
oblige, is early impressed upon our Freshmen.
The university now reaches the eight hundred mark. The
Freshmen number two hundred and thirty, but the fraternities
have so far chosen less men than in any year for the last five.
Chi Psi has one Freshman, Sigma Chi has two. Beta Theta Pi
has six, Delta Upsilon three, Phi Kappa Psi three, and Delta
Tau Delta five. The fact that we have chosen a large number
of men and our rivals a small number does not indicate a lack
of discrimination on our part. Eight of our nine initiated and
pledged Freshmen were bidden by other fraternities, several by
two, one by three, and all were rushed by the rest. The long
and short of it is, the others got left and we didn't. AVe have
received two defeats and may receive another; but considering
the number of our victories and the number of men we have
handled, we are on top of the heap,—and we are going to stay
there, too.
Of our graduates of last year:
Oscar Hallam, A. B., '87, LL. B., '89, is located at St. Paul
as a lawyer.
Harry Butler, LL. B., '89, is in the law office of J. M. Olin of
this city.
S. G. Potter, non-grad., '88, LL. B., '89, is ofthe firm Potter
& Potter, lawyers, at Berlin, AVis.
R. C. Brown, A. B., '89, and E. H. Rogers, B. L., '89, are
at the Columbia Medical College.
A. E. Buckmaster, B. L., '89, is principal of the AVest Salem
high school.
AV. A. Curtis, A. B. '89, is a post-graduate here.
A. A. Wright of the class of '91, is in business in Spokane
Falls, AVashington.
Of our alumni who have changed base during the year, A. B.
AVinegar, B. L., '88, is in Kansas City; AV. H. Hallam, K. B.,
'86, is in Minneapolis; Frank AVright, ex-'89, is in St. Paul; A.
T. Leith, ex-'89, is editor of a paper at Allyn, AVashington.
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A. E. Buckmaster, '89, president of Y. M. C. A.; president
of Class, president of Athena, vice-president of Choral Club, historian
of Athena, manager of Senior Nine, member of Athletic
Council, and " Advice to Lower Classmen" on Class Day.
W. A. Curtis, '89, historian of Adelphia; author of drama
given by Laurean Society, author of drama given by Senior
Class, evening of Class Day; Senior orator at college rhetoricals.
E. R. Maurer, '90, president of Class and Engineers' Association.
D. L. Fairchild, '90, vice-president of Engineers' Association.
L. G. Nash, '91, debater Sophomore exhibition of Philomathia;
secretary of Philomathia.
E. R. McDonald, '91, essayist, Sophomore exhibition of
Adelphia.
C. S. Miller, '91, lieutenant in battalion. [No captains at
present.]
AV. W. Young, '92, toast, Sophomore exhibition of Athena;
ist sergeant in battalion.
J. H. Turner, '92, orator, Sophomore exhibition of Philomathia;
contestant at Freshman declamation contest.
W. E. Hewit, '92, president of Sophomore exhibition of Philomathia;
member of Athletic Council, member of University
Nine.
In explanation of the men holding positions on the Sophomore
exhibitions appearing in '91 and '92, I will say that the exhibitors
are elected the year before they appear, so that the members of
'92 receive their elections immediately after the exhibition of '91.
Considering the fact that the attainable honors here are very few,
the above list makes a good showing. The proportion of fraternity
men to neutrals is one to six, and no fraternity man can
secure a position except by sheer merit.
During the last of the spring term we found it necessary, for
good and sufficient reasons, to expel F. H. Benson, '91, and H.
Brown, '90, an intimate personal friend of Benson's, resigned in
consequence, and left the chapter under circumstances which reflect
no credit upon him and Phi Kappa Psi, of which he is now
a member. Were the full facts of the matter disclosed, it would
probably be impossible for him to remain in college, and Phi
Kappa Psi would receive a much greater blow than any they
have aimed at us.
The last Rainbow of Delta Tau Delta has two editorials and
one special article attacking Phi Delta Theta. If the Delta Tau
Delta Fraternity has the high sense of honor which these editorials
claim, then let it examine into the outrage recently perpetrated
by its chapter here upon one of its charter members, and
whether they be actuated by a high sense of honor or of only
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chapter's conduct than have been given out, they will wipe it
from their roll. Never, so long as any of its present members
remain in it, unless their conduct can be satisfactorily explained,
will it ever hold an honorable position, and if the combined
force of the fraternities, sororities, and neutrals could do it, the
chapter would close its existence within a week.
Madison, Dec. 14, 1889.
The fraternities here with a single exception are composed of
good men and are in good condition. We are on pleasant terms
with our rivals, especially Delta Upsilon and Chi Psi. Our relations
with the former could hardly be more pleasant. AVe are
gratified to note the long stride forward which they have made
this college year. Chi Psi has been unfortunate this year. In
1889 five of their men graduated and this fall a Junior and
Sophomore failed to return. Only one of the four Freshmen
solicited by them was secured. In addition, they began the
• winter term with the fresh loss of a Senior and Sophomore. AVe
regret to see them in their decadence, for in general we have
been on excellent terms with them for the last ten years.
Beta Theta Pi has initiated eight Freshman but this will barely
repair their losses. Of their five last year's Freshman, only one
is in college and a Junior leaves for another college in a short
time. The chapter is struggling desperately to regain the standing
they lost four years ago and to fill their house, but success
does not attend their efforts. Personally the Betas are a good
set of fellows, but their present position is not what it was once.
Sigma Chi grows stronger every day and their history has been
one of unceasing effort and a reward of success. They occupy
a respectable position to-day, are very strong in one or two
respects and very weak in others. Taking everything into consideration,
they are rivals not to be despised by any means and
are nearly all good fellows.
Phi Kappa Psi is strong in some ways but is very unpopular
with neutrals and fraternity men both. Its practices are entirely
opposite to the spirit of its fraternity as expressed in the Phi
Kappa Psi Shield. Indeed, we could not hurl a stronger denunciation
at them than to quote against them an editorial from their
own magazine.
Delta Tau Delta will probably be numbered among the things
that were. A rumor is afloat that the Delta Tau Delta fraternity
is about to withdraw the charter of this chapter. They deserve
to be congratulated on this step. After all, a bad chapter in a
good institution is no credit to a fraternity, and as the different
fraternities here are preparing accounts of the conduct of the
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daily papers have twice noticed the affair in the strongest terms,
Delta Tau Delta will find that they have relieved themselves of a
bad spiking argument by expunging Beta Gamma from its rolls.
As for ourselves, we still have two Freshmen yet to be initiated
who are trying to overcome parental objection. We have grappled
with next year and have pledged six men out of the incoming
class of '94. Milwaukee is the largest city that sends men
here and the students from that city are usually more eligible
than the students from other places. We have hotly contested
with Chi Psi for the supremacy there for the last six years. We
two have only been content with the best however. Other fraternities
have initiated Milwaukee men, but it is worthy of remark
that Chi Psi and Phi Delta Theta never tried for them. Last
year Chi Psi got three Freshmen from Milwaukee and we got
one. This year we got three and they got none. We succeeded
during the holidays in pledging three of the finest men in Milwaukee,
and as a result we hold the belt, having captured the city
completely for two rounds. We now make it a point to learn of
every man before he comes here and have him spotted. Last
year at commencement time we were well acquainted with antecedents
and personal history of over forty men of the incoming
class. As a consequence we knew just what to do and every
man was at his post.
In explanation of our honor list given last week, I will say that
this college gives no medals, prizes or honors. All distinctions,
except the essay and junior oration prizes, prizes given by citizens,
come from the student body.
W. A. CURTIS.
Madison, Jan. 8, 1890.
MISSOURI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.
Since our last letter to the SCROLL, and by our new Ritual, we
have initiated one of the Freshman class, who stands high in
school and is from one of the best families in town. He adds
another to our strong list of resident members. We heartily
commend Mark Anderson to all of our brothers as a man most
loyal, who is bold and will be true.
The second term of our school opens the first of February,
when we hope to get some new material in for the Fraternity.
It was with the deepest sympathy that our boys read of the other
schools who were short of suitable Greek material.
The principal issue that has aroused the energies and interest
of the Phis here has been a fight in one of our literary societies
between the "barbs" on one side and ourselves, who have locked
arms with the Sigma Nus, on the other. There is a club-house
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there is little material for fraternities among them, which truth
generates a sort of sour-grape feeling among them. They are
150 strong, and a large proportion of them belong to this society,
where we have consolidated our forces. These avowedly antifraternity
men conceived the idea that they would "run things,"
and the frats were determined they would make a fight for it.
So all the fall there has been a lively war on hand between these
two factions, which has been in the main most satisfactory to the
Greeks.
R. T. Haines, of Law '89, now practicing in Kansas City,
spent the holidays here. He was taken out the afternoon of his
arrival by his loyal brothers, and with an escort of three carriages
made short calls at all our Phi homes. He later in the week
gave the boys a stag supper, which excelled for its bounty, elegance,
and service.
S. F. Couley, Jr., gave the Christmas dinner, at which our Phi
pater and mater, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Couley presided over fourteen
jolly Phis who were seated around their board.
Bro. T. A. J. Mastin set a spread to receive our Bro. H. AV.
Clark, of whom we are so justly proud. AVe had expected him
to return with our Convention delegate and were disappointed in
his non-appearance, so had to convert all the honor to Brother
Hinton, who had been our representative, and we partook with
him from the most bountiful table the generous purse of a Phi
ever burdened.
The only frat talk of any consequence is that of the negotiations
on foot between the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, which has no
chapter here, and a local society called the Zeta Phi. The Zetas
say the Betas have offered them a charter and they are weighing
the matter to see what is in it. This is the statement of a prominent
Zeta Phi. It occurs to all who are acquainted with the past
history of this organization that the tables are slightly turned, for
it is generally known that the Zetas have been seeking something
of this sort for several years. By the next issue of the SCROLL
we may be able to state the result of this scheme.
Columbia, Jan. i, 1890.
BURTON ISI. THOMPSON.
MISSOURI BETA, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE.
Missouri Beta opened with five men this year and has initiated
two, Bros. Harry Atkinson and Frank E. Gates.
AVe had thirteen men last year, five of whom graduated and
three failed to return, two on account of sickness. This left our
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The Beta Theta Pi opened with four men and have initiated
two men. The Kappa Beta Delta (local) opened with three
men and have initiated two.
There is a great scarcity of material in the college this year,
on account of most of the new men being too young. The antifraternity
men have organized stronger than ever, and are doing
fraternity men considerable damage in the literary societies.
The fraternities are in better feeling toward each other than ever
before. It is reported that Kappa Beta Delta, now local, is to
be absorbed by Sigma Nu.
The prospects of the college are flattering. She has been
aroused from her lethargy which has bound her down for twenty
years, and all interested are making strenuous efforts to bring her
up and place her on an equal with the best in the land. A good
man has been sent out to raise endowment. The Board has received
an offer from Independence, Mo., of $200,000 and forty
acres of land, for the removal of the college to that place, but
this will not be acted upon until June.
Of our five graduates last year, four are attending McCormick
Theological Seminary, Chicago, and so far have taken first rank.
The other member is attending Missouri Medical College at St.
Louis.
Though we are but seven, we are seven of the most congenial
fellows extant, and we are making an effort to capture more
prizes this year than any similar organization in the college.
GEO. MILLER, JR.
Fulton, Jan. 6, 1890.
lowA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Iowa Alpha sends her warmest greetings to the General Council
and the heartiest of grips to Brother Brown, who enters upon
the editorial duties of the SCROLL with a spirit and enthusiasm
that betokens its certain success. The December issue, the first
after the convention was most eagerly awaited. In reading its
crisp and sparkling editorials, so fraternal in tone, the always
bright and newsy chapter letters, the items of interest and the
notes of the Convention, we grew forgetful of its lateness in
coming and became animated with that spirit which seems ever
pervading our noble brotherhood—the spirit of prosperity. Our
aspirations are being realized—the SCROLL among the foremost
of fraternity journals, and Phi Delta Theta itself, among the foremost
of the fraternities, and it certainly behooves us as chapters
to keep both there. Iowa Alpha stands ready to join hands with
her sixty-five sister chapters, and from Maine Alpha to California
Alpha, north and south, east and west, to make one grand circle
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Perhaps we are growing flighty, but the occasion seemed to
demand it. AVe hasten to our reportorial duties. Iowa Alpha
would be known in the February number of the SCROLL, and if
possible in April and in June. Our report in the December
number was written before the Convention and in the interval of
over three months many things have transpired in the history of
the school and in the history of the chapter.
AVe are now entering upon the second term of the collegiate
year. The fall term closed Dec. 17th. Thorough work was
done by the students in all departments. The closing examinations
were severe, but were confidently and successfully met by
the wearers of the Sword and Shield, as is certainly evidenced
by the high grades received.
How about Iowa Alpha 1890 will see her nineteenth anniversary
and she can commemorate the event with a membership
as large as she is years old. Certainly the laurels are
falling at her shrine in gay profusion. Never before'in the annals
of the school has the chapter been stronger numerically or
intellectually.
Into the ranks of 01 [iafiiiapoi we ha e again entered and secured
three valuable additions. A\'e speak their names with undisguised
pride: Horace Heron Carter, who will be graduated
in '91 ; Edward Morrison Myers and William Harry French in
'93. In scholarship and in oratory Horace Carter has made and
is making an enviable record, and, is socially destined to shine.
In the hands of our rivals, the Betas, Bro. Horace was a single
week, but we wanted him and he wanted us, and now he is ours
and we are his. Bro. Myers graduated from the Burlington
public schools with high honors. The Betas wanted "Eddie"
a number of times, and would have initiated him one night in
his stocking feet, but isn't it strange, " Eddie" preferred to cast
his lot with that fraternity whose members "are breaking up their
papas," and who "would gladly give $50 to any one who would
get them out." Bro. Harry French is a graduate of the Red
Oak High School and is intellectually and socially among the
foremost. To tell of the initiation of these men in all vividness
would take a volume of SCROLLS, as its parallel can not be found
in all history. This much can be said—it was a glorious success.
Bro. Harlam Smith, editor and proprietor of the Fairfield ybz^/'^a/
was present and assisted us.
Perhaps one of the most enthusiastic meetings in the history
of the chapter was held last term, the night before Thanksgiving.
It was a special meeting of the chapter and its pledged
members. "Brothers Laisy, Jeffrey, Wehrle, AA^ier, Willits, Brenholtz,
Clark, Snider, and our prospective brother, Perdeu, delightfully
entertained the boys with a program purely Phi Delta
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in the way of songs, and shouts, and clapping of hands. This
demonstration of our life and vigor had scarce abated, when it
was revived by a grand participation in the good cheer and
bounteous hospitality of Bro. Wilmot Willit's country home.
Such, indeed, are the pure delights of fraternity life.
It was recently the chapter's pleasure to meet Brother Gruber,
formerly of Iowa Beta, but now member of an enterprising firm
in Muscatine, Iowa.
Bro. Will R. Gray, M. D., spent his winter vacation in Mt.
Pleasant. In March next he takes his degree from the School of
Homeopathy at the State University. Iowa Alpha never had a
more zealous champion than Bro. AVill, and when he enters his
chosen field, his every success will be jubilantly received and
heralded by every Phi in " Old Iowa Alpha."
Bro. Victor Shields has been recently called to the principalship
of the Rolfe schools. He is every way qualified to fill the
responsible position, and his success is already assured.
O, those Boston Phis I Now it is Bro. Harry Wilcox, '86,
who would take his deism, theism, and orthodoxy in a love
potion. Christmas morning he calmly (it is supposed) assumed
the role of husband to one of Ohio's fair maidens.
Again the walls of our " dear Phi Delta home" have been
made to glow in picture. This time the facile fingers of Miss
Laura O'Neal of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, have responded in the
beauty of pastel crayon.
To Mr. Toe Leisenring, of the popular firm of Leisenring
Bros., we would also make acknowledgement of our sincere appreciadon
in the gift of a handsomely framed photographic
group of our boys, taken last spring.
To-day Bro. Pearl Smith received his appointment as adjutant
of Go's A, B, C and D of the cadet corps, with rapk as captain.
As a drill master there are few who are so efficient, or so
soldierly in bearing as Pearl, and his high promotion was in
every way merited. With Bros. Pearl and Elbert Smith, Snider
and Longnecker as officers in the corps, Iowa Alpha is indeed
well represented.
Another victory for the chapter was the recent election of Bro.
Charles Sumner Rogers, our jovial Massachusetts Phi, as president
of the Philomathean Literary Society. This society has
always been Beta Theta Pi's stronghold, and consequently every
honor gained there by Phi Delta Theta deserves universal currency.
In municipal affairs Iowa Alpha in not behind the times. The
Treasurer of Henry County, J. W. Palm, '76, is serving his second
term, and the Superintendent of the county schools, J. F.
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The oratorical contests, both local and State, will soon be held.
The State Oratorical Association convenes in Mt. Pleasant some
time in February. Bros. Jeffrey, Rogers, Carter and AA^ier are
expecting to enter the home contest, which will be held the last
of this month.
CLINTON G. CODDINGTON.
Mt. Pleasant, Jan. 7, 1890.
IOWA BETA, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY.
The-SCROLL says that Iowa Beta has had no communication
since its issue of January, 1888. The members feel much vexed
to think that such is the case, for they have several times instructed
their Reporter to write a chapter letter. Iowa Beta is at
present suffering from want of a larger membership. We have
at present only five active members, in classes as follows ; Ira
Orton, '90; Charles Edwin Kahlke and Frank Hastings, '89, and
Philip AVaterman and Edwin Louis Kahlke, '88. On account of
the great expense to so few we gave up, only temporarily, we
hope, our elegantly furnished halls in the Odd Fellows' Block,
down town. AVe still have all our furniture, however, and can
obtain it again at any time. Of all the fraternities here in
this university, we probably, the most of any, have suffered
from an anti-fraternity amendment to the constitution of one of
the literary societies. We have several good men in this society
now pledged to join us if the restriction were removed, and we
only wait the repeal of that amendment to start again on a
career of prosperity. Iowa Beta extends to all her sister chapters
the best wishes for the new year.
IRA ORTON.
Iowa City, Jan. 10,1890.
NEBRASKA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
It is with great pleasure that I announce to the general fraternity
the names of the following initiates: Bros. Arcule Guilmette,
'93; George H. Palmer, '93; Thomas E. Wing, '93; Raymond
M. Welch, '93, and D. Avery Haggard, '91.
We have a chapter of fourteen active members and two postgraduates,
Bros. Gerwig and Newcomer. Bro. Barris, who was
not with us during the early part of last term, is again in school,
and has arranged his work so that he continues in the Junior class.
We have by far the strongest chapter in the University. Sigma
Chi has a membership of eight, consisting of four Seniors,
two Juniors, and two Sophomores. Beta Theta Pi has seven
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Through the medium of the SCROLL we desire to thank our
many lady friends for the elegant entertainment that we have received
at their hands during the last term of school. We feel
that, endeavor as we may, it will be impossible to requite them
for the pleasant parties tendered us. We gave a party at our
hall recently, which passed off very pleasantly. Cards and
dancing were the order of the evening.
WILL. J. TAYLOR.
Lincoln, Jan. 7, 1890.
CALIFORNIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
On December 14th the class of '91 celebrated its Junior Day.
Junior Day is always looked forward to as one of our principal
"high-days;" it is not only a day when the Juniors enjoy themselves,
but it is a day when the fraternities entertain their friends.
The class of '91 determined to make the exercies this year as
unique as possible, and to vary the usual literary exercies by the
introduction of a farce. Up to this time we have done very little
in theatrical line, and the innovation was a marked success,
and also, we think, a triumph for Phi Delta Theta. The program
consisted of an oration, an essay, and the comic tragedy, " Hamlet
at College," in which the life of Hamlet had been blasted
early in his college course by the crossing of his path by a co-ed.
The oration was delivered by Bro. W. H. Waste, with great
credit to his class and to himself The farce was written by Bro.
Burton Hall, who not only saw that every detail was as it should
be, but played the part of Hamlet himself, and with a strange
mixture of a good imitation of Booth, and a naivete of manner
in rendering the college hits, with which the farce was crammed,
really assured the success of the day. After the morning exercises
about a hundred of our friends went with us to lunch at the
Chapter House.
It is customary with us on high days to have literary exercises
in the morning and a hop in the afternoon. Berkeley being situated
as it is with reference to San Francisco and Oakland, from
which cities our audiences come, we have a large number of people
at our entertainments who would be without luncheon if it
were not for the hospitality of the fraternities. This circumstance
is the cause of one phase of fraternity rivalry, which I think is
not always noticeable at other colleges. Invitations to lunch
appear early, and it often amounts to a case of "rushing" for
the favor of some much sought after visitor. Phi Delta Theta
does not lack her share of the elite and the beautiful who are the
guests of the boys at Berkeley.
After the hop at the "Gym." in the afternoon, each Phi came
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a social evening with dancing and progressive angling. AA'e enjoy
these rather informal gatherings at the Chapter House more
than we should a grand ball at a cheerless public hall once or
twice a year, and we believe they are more conducive to our success,
for we then meet our guests personally, and are able to
make the evening a pleasant one for the "prep."
The editors of the Blue and Gold are busily grinding out their
jokes for the next publication, and among the editors Phi Delta
Theta is again represented by Bros. Waste and Hall.
Bro. Melvin is now attending the U. C. Law College, so that
although he is a member of the class of '89, he is still an active
member of California Alpha.
The University, feeling the pressure of its still increasing
growth, is erecting a new chemistry building, at a cost of $80,000.
J. H. GRAY.
Berkeley, Jan. 5, 1890.
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PERSONALS.
New York Alpha—F. L. Dodson, '89, is in business at Rochester,
N. Y.
New York Alpha—F. G. Gardner, '91, represented the chapter
at Bloomington.
Hew Hampshire Alpha—Bro. Norton, '90, is a member of the
'Varsity foot-ball eleven.
New Hampshire Alpha—Bro. Grover attended Moody's summer
school at Northfield.
Pennsylvania Delta—Rev. W. P. Murray, '86, is now preaching
at Little Valley, N. Y.
New York Alpha—B. F. Hurd, '91, was elected one of the*editors
on the Cornellian this year.
New Hampshire Alpha—Bro. G. W. Earle spent the summer
canvassing near New York city.
Pennsylvania Delta—C. W. Proctor, '85, and wife, are now
in Germany for the purpose of study.
Georgia Beta—Bro. Lee Gray, '87, will leave very soon for
China, where he goes as a missionary.
Pennsylvania Delta—O. J. Mason, '86, is now in the Commissary
General's office, Washington, D. C.
New Hampshire Alpha—Bro. W. P. Earle, '91, was head
waiter at the Grossman House during vacation.
New Hampshire Alpha—Bro. French was head waiter at the
Mountain View House during the summer months.
New York Alpha—Bro. Upp, '89, has engaged with the Power
and Electric Light Company, at Newburyport, Mass.
Georgia Beta—Bro. J. W. Duncan, '90, has returned to complete
his college course. His eyes are much improved.
Pennsylvania Delta—R. R. Ross, '81, is now connected with
the cyclopedia department of Dodd, Mead & Co., N. Y.
Pennsylvania Delta—Will Bignell, '87, is pursuing a postgraduate
course in Greek and German at Johns Hopkins.
Pennsylvania Delta—T. C. Blaisdell, '88, is Professor of Languages,
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New Hampshire Alpha—Bro. Norton, '92, attended the initiation
banquet of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Vermont.
Illinois Beta—F. A. Smith, '66, is President of the Chicago
Bar Association, and is one of the best known attorneys in
Chicago.
Indiana Delta—Bro. J. C. Noe, '87, has charge of the Trafalgar,
Ind., schools, and Bro. E. E. Tyner, those of AVhiteland,
Ind.
Georgia Beta—Bro. J. H. Ardis, '88, was married in October
to Miss Mamie Haygood. Bro. Ardis is now practising law at
Sheffield, Mo.
Illinois Beta—C. C. Kohlsaat, '67, has been appointed Probate
Judge, to succeed Judge Knickerbocker at Chicago. It is a high
honor and well bestowed.
Georgia Beta—Bro. R. F. Eakes, '89, was married in November
to Miss Mattie Moore, daughter of Rev. Dr. Moore, Professor
of Latin in Emory College.
Ohio Delta—Clement R. Gilmore, '82, was married October
29, to Ellen Porter Gardner, of Cleveland, O. They reside at
37 Monroe Ave., Columbus, O.
Ohio Beta—R. L. Seeds, '86, was married October 2nd, to
Miss Annie Stern of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Seeds are " At
Home," King Ave,, Columbus, O.
Pennsylvania Delta—Rev. AV. I. Dice, '84, who is preaching
on the Carrollton Circuit, Carrollton, Md., was married on Dec.
nth, 1889, to Miss Lucy Ellen Reed of Carrollton.
Ohio Zeta—John C. Munger, '87, was married Jan. 21, to
Miss Virginia Miller, in Trinity Church, Lincoln, III., and will
be "At Home" after Feb. 21, at 2957, Michigan Ave., Chicago.
Indiana Delta—Bro. C. S. McCoy, '87, has charge of the
schools of Oilman, III., as successor to Bro. E. L. Stevenson,
'81, who resigned his position to attend Heidelburg, Germany.
Joshua Hollingsworth, Georgia Beta, '85,
Died August nth, 1889.
" In coelo quies est."

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New York Alpha—Bro. Tarbell, '89, has been appointed assistant
in the Agricultural Experiment Station. Bro. Snyder, of the
same chapter, has received an instructorship in chemistry at the
'Varsity.
Indiana Alpha, '55—Colonel and Mrs. John W. Foster have
returned from Evansville, Ind., where they visited their home
and old friends, and are now settled in their charming I street
house for the winter.— Washington Correspondence Cincinnati Enquirer,
October 2'jth.
Ohio Beta—AV. E. O'Kane, formerly President of Delta Province,
was married in August last, to Miss Ellen Spencer Douglass
of Springfield, Ohio, and with his wife is residing at 59 N.
Washington Ave., Delaware, O.
Indiana Delta—Bro. C. G. Hartsock, '89, formerly of Indiana
Delta, who did such vaUiant work for us at Brown University,
and was a charter member of Rhode Island Alpha, is now a
missionary in the Congo District.
Wisconsin Alpha—W. A. Curtis, '89, achieved an enviable
reputation for himself by his play, "The Man with Four Souls,"
presented at Madison last commencement. It was published in
the y£gis entire, and of it the .lEgis says editorially:
AVith this number of the .i^gis we close the publication of Mr. Curtis'
play. The drama was set up from the original manuscript with the original
assignment of parts. When put upon the stage Mr, C. M. Luling
took the part of Fred. Evans and Mr. W. E. Persons of Hans von Limburger.
The play was produced before an audience composed of students,
the elite of the city, and the visiting friends of the graduates. Every available
seat was filled, and all the corners and aisles were occupied by persons
standing. The interest was so well sustained, that with the falling of the
curtain every person was still in the hall. The audience at the close called
for the author, who appeared and briefly acknowledged his indebtedness to
his fellow-students and Professor Frankenburger for the fine setting of his
drama. He begged the audience to overlook any inaccuracies in the composition,
as he had written the play in a space of two weeks only, and
when his time was necessarily occupied with many other duties. Mr. Curtis
is still in the University, pursuing a post-graduate course.
Ohio Beta—J. E. Brown, '84, Editor of the SCROLL, was married
on Thanksgiving evening. The following notice is taken
from the Zanesville Daily Times-Recorder:
Special to the Times-Recorder.
MCCONNELSVILLE, NOV. 29.—The society event of the season in this
part of the Muskingum valley was the wedding on Thanksgiving evening of
Miss Fanny W. Barker to Dr. J. E. Brown, of Columbus. The families of
the contracting parties are among the most prominent ones in the valley
and are well-known throughout the State. Miss Barker is the daughter of
Charles Barker, the leading and one of the oldest merchants of McConnelsville.
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to the Browns in Zanesville. Both the young people are highly educated
and refined. Mr. Brown is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University
and spent several years at Ann Arbor, while his wife is a former student of
the famous Wellesley College of Massachusetts.
A very large number of guests witnessed the marriage ceremony, which
was performed at the residence of the bride's father in McConnelsville by
Rev. C. M. Rupe, of Franklin, O., a brother-in-law of the bride.
At two o'clock this afternoon a reception was tendered them by the
groom's father, at his residence in Malta. This was also a very extensive
affair, the capacious rooms of the Brown mansion being filled to overflowing
with the friends and relatives of the families. An excellent dinner
was admirably served at three o'clock. About five o'clock the company
broke up and Doctor and Mrs. Brown, accompanied by a host of friends,
proceeded to the Z. & O. R. railway depot, where they took the evening
train for Columbus, their future home.
Among the strangers present on both occasions were the following : R.
O. Bigley, DeGraff, O. ; Rev. J. F. Steele, Belpre, O.; E. W. Brinker,
Columbus; W. J, H. Bohannan, Columbus ; A. D. Eldridge, Franklin, O.;
Mrs. Mary Cromer, Franklin, O.; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rupe, Franklin,
O.; Mrs. J. C. Fernald, Plainfield, N. J.; F. L. Brown, Columbus; Robert
Brown, State Center, la.
Those present from Zanesville were Mr. and Mrs, U. H. Brown, daughter
and son, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Townsend, Mr.
and Mrs. E. G. Miller and daughter. Miss Isa Brown, Mrs. Ada Nye, C.
S. Hoskinson.
The following of those present were members of Phi Delta
Theta: R. O. Bigley, Ohio Beta, '83; James F. Steele, Ohio
Beta, '84; C. S. Hoskinson. Ohio Beta, '89; F. L. Brown, Ohio
Beta, '89; and W. J. H. Bohannan, Virginia Beta, '88. Miss
Mary L. Brown, of State Centre, Iowa, wore the badge which
her father, W. A. Brown, Ohio Gamma, '71, had in college, so
together with the bride and groom, the badge of the Fraternity
was prominent during the evening. Dr. and Mrs. Brown reside
at 410 E. Rich St., Columbus.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that Robert Leslie Moffat and Walter
Lincoln Stockwell, of the Minnesota Alpha Chapter, have been
by the General Council expelled from the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity,
for actions dishonorable as men and disloyal and treasonable
to the Fraternity.
By order of the
GENERAL COUNCIL.
January 15, 1890.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
FRATERNITIES.
^ A £ has entered the University of Cincinnati.
Z W which last year entered Yale as a Junior Society, is about
to erect a chapter house.
^A .E has entered and ^ KW\ia% withdrawn from Simpson College,
at Indianola, Iowa.
Oi A T ii's long chapter roll, only five chapters were established
previous to 1880.
M. L. Barr, the Ohio Wesleyan University Contestant in the
State Oratorical is a I A E.
B 0 n is negotiating for the absorption of Z $, a local society,
at the University of Missouri.
It is reported that I N will absorb Kappa Beta Delta, a local
society at Westminster College.
Virginia's governor-elect is a graduate of Hampden-Sidney
College and a member of B 0 II.
At Pennsylvania College the chapters enroll—0 A 0 10, $ KW
12, ^ r A ig, I X K„ and A T Q 13.
Z WYiasa chapter in the Case Scientific School of Western
Reserve University at Cleveland, O.
The SAE chapter at Furman University, which has been extinct
for some time, has been revived.
Philip Phillips, Jr., 0 K ¥, won second honor in the Ohio Wesleyan
Oratorical Contest in December.
Mr. Frank S. Deloe, B 0 U, will represent Wittenberg College
in the Ohio State Oratorical Contest this year.
Mr. Robert Tucker, who represents Buchtel College this year
in the State Oratorical Contest is a Phi Delta Theta.
Vanderbilt University is the latest addition to the roll of A TQ,
but it can probably not retain that distinction very long.
Two additions have been made to the roster of 0 K V Alumni
Associations—Minneapolis and St. Paul (one) and Pittsburg.
The collegiate enrollment at Richmond College is one hundred
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The January number of the A K E Quarterly appeared in the
early part of December. It is devoted mostly to convention news.
Mr. A. S. Foskett, '90, a member of J T at Cornell University,
died in the chapter house at Ithaca, October 12, of typhoid
fever.
The fraternities at Cornell organized a foot-ball league last fall
and played a series of games. A A $ was the leader in the
series.
The Bucknell Chapter of 2' X, formerly one of the strongest in
the fraternity has a membership of two—a sophomore and a
"prep."
The Phi Kappa Psi Shield, The Beta Theta Pi and the Kappa
Alpha Journal ar^ the only monthly Greek-letter magazines published.
The Brazilian students in Cornell University have organized a
Greek-letter society called the Alpha Zeta. It came with the
New Year.
Fraternities at Ohio Wesleyan University enroll—/ 0 II 8,
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Last year the Middlebury College entered less than ten freshmen
and the A T Chapters secured no initiates. This year a
large class entered and the chapter has swung out seven men.
A member of the Bucknell University chapter of 0 F A last
fall entered Wittenberg College, and was "lifted" by # K ¥.
The AVittenberg chapter of (P K W has a penchant for that work.
The Phi Gamma Delta Quarterly says hereafter the fraternity
will limit new chapters to institutions of the very highest rank,
but will be on the alert to revive defunct chapters as far as possible.
Theta Delta Chi has entered the University of Michigan with
seven members. The chapter was organized by three members
from eastern chapters in attendance at the professional departments.
By the burning of the Breyfogle Block in Columbus, Ohio, last
summer, the State University Chapter of X ^ lost hall, furniture,
charter and paraphernalia. The chapter records fortunately were
not destroyed.
Wm. Cassius Goodloe, who was killed November lo, at Lexington,
Ky., in an encounter with Colonel A. M. Swope, was a
graduate of Kentucky University, class of '62, and a member of
0 F A fraternity.
From correspondence in different Richmond College chapter
reports, we learn that a member of 0 F A at that institution is
endeavoring to band together a body of students to make application
fox a 0 F A charter.
The '93 delegation of the Amherst Chapter of A Y was reduced
to seven by the request of three of her pledged members for
parental consent meeting with absolute refusal to permit them to
join a Greek letter society.
It is claimed by some that the list of chapters at Wabash College
is to be increased by one in a short time—one rumor referring
the increase to A T A. ATA was represented there at one
time, but the chapter deserted to ^ J J^ in 1880.
0 B K at her last convention must have paid considerable attention
to the west, or the west to her, as besides charters for Kansas
and Northwestern it is now stated that DePauw University
was chartered and a chapter will be shortly organized there.
The Delta Upsilon club of New York, gave an informal musicale
at the Club House Tuesday evening, December 3rd. The
program was furnished by members of Marietta, Lafayette, and
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One member of ^ T J is left to represent the Xi Deuteron
Chapter of the fraternity in Adelbert College. The small attendance
at the college will not warrant the continuance of six
chapters there. The others axt A A 0, B 0 II, A T, A T A, and
A K E.
The local chapter, A 1' 4>, at Marietta College, has purchased
a lot, and will erect at an early date a chapter-house. This fraternity
has an alumni membership of 250 which is remarkably
enthusiastic and united. A large number of them reside in Cincinnati.
W. H. Siebert, of the Ohio State University chapter, is striving
hard to keep B 0 II alive at Harvard, with fair prospects
of success. Of the thirteen members of the chapter, only
one is a Harvard initiate, the others being affiliates from other
chapters.
A ¥ has only nine chapters, yet the aggregate value of the
property of the society is estimated at $150,000. Each chapter
has a stone temple, those at Columbia and Yale (S. S. S.)
probably being the finest and most expensive.—Phi Gamma
Delta Quarterly.
According to the statistical table of A T A for 1888-9 the Indiana
University chapter (established a little over a year ago),
enrolled the largest membership for the year, 21 members. The
Kenyon chapter with 3, was the smallest. Her total membership
for the year was 447.
The convention of 0 A ,V was held in Boston, November 20,
21, and 22, with the Boston University chapter. Mx. A. L.
Bartlett of Boston, the most efficient and untiring officer the
fraternity has ever had, was re-elected President, and Mr, Carter
of New Haven, Treasurer.
AVellesley College has revived her two Greek letter societies,
Z A and 0 S, which had become extinct by faculty edict. They
have fitted up a club room in common. Their objects are social
and intellectual development, But the intellectual seems to be the
basis for selection to membership.
A number of our exchanges report the establishment of '/" T at
the universities of Pennsylvania, Minnesota and California.
Pennsylvania has been entered, but there are as yet no grounds
for believing that the petitions from Minnesota and California
met with success at the ¥ Y convention.
Alpha DiGamma, which has existed as a local fraternity at
Marietta College since 1859, formally disbanded last spring.
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are now seeking to become a branch of a chaptered fraternity.
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COLLEGES.
Columbia now has two endowed fellowships in Architecture.
In the recent foot-ball season Cornell played nine games, winning
seven and losing two. Yale defeated her team twice.
Out of over three hundred appHcants for admission, a freshman
class of 178 members was admitted to Lehigh University
this Fall.
Dartmouth College was lately the recipient of $40,000, from a
bequest of the will of the late Rev. C. W. Wallace, of Manchester,
N. H.
Hamilton, Cornell, Union, and Bowdoin alumni associations
of New York city held their annual meetings and banquets in
December.
The corner-stone of the new library building at Cornell University
was laid October 30th, with appropriate and interesting
ceremonies.
An elegant new building, to contain dormitories and a dining
hall, is a thing of the near future at Trinity College, Conn. It
is to cost $50,000.
Rev. J. R. Kendrick, at one time President of Vassar College
and widely known throughout the country, died at his home in
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Dec. nth.
Of the 1,306 students enrolled in the last catalogue of Cornell
University, 785 were from the State of New York, 154 were in
the senior class, and 411 were freshmen.
At St. Lawrence University, N. Y., where B 0 U and A T Q.
have chapters, the Freshman class is composed almost entirely of
ladies, there being but four gentlemen in the class.
According to the Bulletin issued by the AVesleyan University
faculty to acquaint the alumni with the doings of the college, the
property of the university amounts to $1,308,000.
Bowdoin College rejoices in that the heads of the judicial and
legislative bodies at AVashington are graduates of Bowdoin.
Melville W. Fuller and T. B. Reed, both being old Bowdoin
men.
Illinois AVesleyan University has been offered $12,500, conditioned
upon the securing of $25,000 more by January, 1893.
The offer has been accepted, and the money will be easily
secured.
The trustees of the Ohio AVesleyan University expect to erect,
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258 THE SCROLL.
contain an auditorium to seat 1,500, recitation rooms, society
halls, laboratories, and armory.
The long looked for new hospital for the University of Michigan
is about to materialize in a $50,000 building. It is understood
that it will be a city as well as a university institution, as
Ann Arbor citizens contributed to its building.
Mr. Wm. Bucknell, in recognition of whose gifts the name of
the university at Lewisburg (Pa.) was changed to Bucknell University,
has given $60,000 to the permanent endowment fund of
the college. His gifts aggregate over $300,000.
It is probable that the name of Madison University will shortly
be changed to Colgate University, in recognition of the university's
benefactor. A number of the alumni oppose the change,
but the faculty and trustees are said to strongly favor the change.
Michigan University has of late years received a number of
valuable gifts and collections, but has never been largely favored
with money or endowment funds. Mrs. Elisha Jones, widow of
the late Professor, has given $10,000 to establish a fellowship for
girls.
By the purchase of the library of Dr. Leutch, of Germany,
25,000 valuable works have been added to the already large
library of the University of Pennsylvania. The Leutch collection
treat for the most part of the classics and sciences of Greece
and Rome.
Monmouth College, which a few years ago tightened her strictures
against fraternities, thus extinguishing chapters of 0A0 and
0K¥, this year, won first place in the Illinois State Oratorical
contest, in the person of A. C. Douglass. His subject was
"The English Language."
The enrollment at Ohio University for last year was 175, of
whom 75 were in the collegiate department. Prof W. M. Stine,
0A0, has returned from his European trip, and resumed his work
in chemistry and physics. The university has secured a telescope
for astronomical work.
The first match game of foot-ball ever played by college teams
in Iowa, was played at Iowa College, Grinnell, la., on November
16, by the elevens of Iowa State University and Iowa College.
The game resulted in a score of 24 to o in favor of Iowa
College.—Mail and Express.
The University of Virginia has achieved for itself laurels in a
new line, and in a branch of inter-collegiate rivalry in which
southern colleges have seldom been represented. She defeated

Johns Hopkins at foot-ball this fall.
team was similarly victorious.
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Last spring her base-ball
Harvard University Catalogne for 1889-90 shows a total enrollment
of 2,079 and a freshman class of 323. Yale enrolled
1,477, with 212 in the freshman class, and 132 freshmen in
Sheffield Scientific School. Cornell has a total enrollment of
1,306, of whom 411 are freshmen.
A chair of Hygiene and Physical Culture has been established
at Pennsylvania College, by a gift of $25,000 from Mr. Peter
Graff, of Worthington, Pa. The chair is to bear the name of
Mr. Graff's son. Dr. Chas. H. Graff, late of Duluth, Minn., a
graduate of the college, and from whose estate the funds are
taken.
The University of Southern California has an endowment that
in full value runs to the millions, but it is all in land about Los
Angeles, and the bottom which has dropped out of the real
estate boom there, has so depreciated its real value that it brings
scarcely income enough to run the literary department without
deficit.
Dr. Daniel Ayres, Princeton '52, three months ago made a
gift of $250,000 to Wesleyan University, which amount will be
used to strengthen and elevate the departments of the College,
especially in the line of scientific work. It was only a year ago
that he gave $50,000 to endow a chair of Biology in the University.
The annual meeting and banquet of the Union College Alumni
Association of New York was held at Delmonico's on Monday
evening, December 9th. The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Nott, a
grandson of Dr. Eliphalet Nott, who was for sixty-two years
president of the college, presided at the banquet.—Mail and
Express.
Harvard University has withdrawn from the foot-ball league
heretofore composed of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, AVesleyaii,
and University of Pennsylvania. One of the reasons given is
that professional players matriculate at Princeton for no other
reason than to play in the team, and receive compensation
therefor.
Abram and Irwin, two sons of the late President James A.
Garfield, entered the Freshman class at AVilliams College, last
fall. Both play in the class foot-ball team. President Garfield
graduated at AA'illiams in '56. Two sons, James A. and Harry,
in'85. President Garfield was a member of AY. The sons are
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The death of Dr. H. S. Frieze, who has been Professor of
Latin and Literature in the University of Michigan since 1854,
removes an able man from Ann Arbor instructors. He was
probably the most universally respected by, and most tenderly
endeared to, Michigan students of all the faculty. He was a
graduate of Brown University, '41, and a member of AA0.
A University Press Company, with a large capital has been
organized at the University of Pennsylvania, which will equip a
first-class publishing house, print and place on sale all the various
university publications. Operations began January ist. There
are eight regular publications controlled by the University, besides
the catalogue and the miscellaneous pamphlets issued at
intervals.
The students of De Pauw University, as well as all its friends,
are all greatly elated over the election of Dr. J. P. D. John to
the presidency of the institution. He is extremely popular, and
an able man. It is said of him that he can go without preparation
into any class-room and come nearer to being "at home"
on the subject^of any of these recitations than any man in the
United States.
Brown University is to be strengthened by the building of a
new observatory, the '' Ladd Observatory " on grounds presented
to the university by Mrs. Metcalf. It will be substantially
built, equipped with a twelve-inch aperture telescope, and all
other accessory instruments. There will be several library rooms
photographic and instrument rooms and the tower will be encircled
by a balcony.
The catalogue of Dartmouth College for the past year shows
an enrollment of 417 as being in attendance at the present time.
This is a slight increase over the preceding year. Of these, 173
come from New Hampshire, 98 from Vermont, 48 from Mass.,
32 from Maine, and 16 from New York. The foot-ball team
had an unbroken series of victories in the New England Intercollegiate
league. The only non-championship game in which
they were defeated was the one with Harvard.
FOOT BALL.-
I. Princeton
2. Yale
3. Harvard
4. Wesleyan
5. University
-The
of Pa
following is the record to Dec. 4 :
Games Points
AVon.
4
3
2
I
0
Lost.
0
I
2
3
4
Scored.
221
78
117
12
18
Oppo'ts
Score.
19
20
49
219
137
Commercial Gazette.

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POT-POURRI.
The article in this number on TULANE UNIVERSITY AND LOU­
ISIANA ALPHA is a compilation from the University Catalogue,
" The History of the Incognito Society," by Bro. C. H. Tebault,
Jr., and a communication from Bro. H. T. Cottam, Jr., he contributing
the account of the installation of the chapter.
* 5P * *
The SCROLL has received a copy of the Sigma Nu Catalogue,
recently issued for the Fraternity by Grant AV. Harrington, of
the Kansas chapter. It is the first catalogue issued by the Fraternity
in its twenty years' existence, and as such is a credit to
Sigma Nu and its editor.
It contains a " Preface," " Sketch of the Fraternity," " Chap
ter Lists," these prefaced with a brief (and unfortunately often
incomplete or inaccurate) sketch of the institution in which located,
" Tables of Relationship," "Directory," and "Alphabetical
Membership Index." The total membership ofthe Fraternity
is about 850. The Fraternity has made great progress
since the establishment of its journal. The Delta.
* * * *
The Ohio Alpha chapter at Miami, has made a number of
changes and improvements in its hall in order that the requirements
of the Ritual may be carried out fully in all their chapter
work.
* * * *
The October Rainbow, commenting upon the note of Phi
Delta Theta's refusal of Pennsylvania State College applicants,
candidly asks, " can it be possible that Phi Delta Thela does
sometimes refuse a charter " To which we can as candidly reply,—yes.
The same number of the Rainboiv announces a new
chapter, whose members were unsuccessful applicants for a Phi
Delta Theta chapter but a few months before.
^ ^ ^ 2}C
Six copies of the 1883 catalogue have been found in the bindery
of the house where it was published. They are bound in
cloth and are not soiled. Bro. AV. B. Palmer, Nashville, Tenn.,
will send them post paid on receipt of $2. each. -Any chapter
or individual Phi who is collecting a Phi library, and not having
this book should not fail to procure it as these six copies are all
that are left.
JjC ijC J^i -j^
Prof. Loisette's Memory System is creating greater interest than
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their memory should send for his prospectus free as advertised in
another column.
* * * *
The following notice has been received from W. B. Palmer,
editor of the history, and merits the attention of every chapter.
Let every one see that the Reporter, or if need be, a special
committee, prepares a complete and accurate communication,
covering the grounds specified and that it is forwarded speedily
to Bro. Palmer.
FROM THE EDITOR OF THE HISTORY.
I desire the Reporter of each chapter to send me a description
of its hall, and also a list of prominent members of Phi Delta
Theta, no matter to what chapters they belong. Those Reporters
who have not responded to the request of this kind made in the
circular sent out with the new Ritual are requested to do so now.
If Reporters will also send me the annual circular letters to be
issued March ist of this year, I will highly appreciate the favor.
WALTER B. PALMER.
Nashville, Tenn.
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OF
Ptii Delta Theta
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
EXTINCT FRATERNITY CHAPTERS, 267
HAIL THEE! O PHI! (Poem), 278
OLD FRATERNITY RECORDS, 279
FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNI DAV, 287
AN OPEN LETTER TO BOUDINOT KEITH, ESQ., 295
AN HONORED ALUMNUS, 297
EDITORIAL, 298
OFFICIAL CO.MMUNICATIONS, 302
CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE, 305
PERSONALS, 349
ITEMS OF INTEREST, 362
WANTED, 366
POT-POURRI, 367

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NATIONAL CONVENTION.
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STATE ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
Pennsylvania—A. J. Montgomery, Jr., P. O. Box 1003, Washington, Pa.
South Carolina—W. W. Ball, Columbia, S. C.
Alabama—A. P. Agee, Montgomery, Ala.
ALUMNI CHAPTER ADDRESSES.
New York, N. V.—Alpha—Dudley R. Horton, 170 Broadway.
Pittsburgh, Pa.—Alpha—W. T. Tredway, 96 Diamond Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.—Beta—G. Oram Ring, 1710 N. Thirteenth Street.
Baltimore, Md.—Alpha—Rev. H. H. Weber, 31 Patterson Avenue.
Washington, D. C. — Alpha—M. C. Summers, Surgeon-General's Office,
Richmond, Va.—Alpha—Dr. C. M. Shields, 310 E. Franklin Street.
Columbus, Ga..—.Alpha—Herbert L. Manson.
Atlanta, Ga.—Beta—Morris Brandon.
Nashville, Tenn.—Alpha—R. F. Jackson, 301^ N. Cherry Street.
Montgomery, Ala.—Alpha—Marshall B. Jones.
Selma, .'Via.—Beta—A. W. Nelson.
Cincinnati, O.—Alpha—Dr. J. A. Thompson, 113 W. Ninth Street.
Akron, O.—Beta—W. J. McCreary, 128 Brown Street.
Louisville, Ky.—Alpha—D. N. Marble, 543 Fourth Avenue.
Franklin, Ind.—Alpha—T. C. Donnell.
Indianapolis, Ind.—Beta—H. U. Brown, care ^^Indianapolis News."
Chicago, 111.—Alpha—I. R. Hitt, Jr., Evanston.
Galesburg, 111.—Beta—J. L. Hastings.
Kansas City, Mo.—Alpha—S. M McClannahan.
Minneapolis, Minn.—Alpha—James Gray, 1107 N. Fifth Street.
St. Paul, Minn.—Beta—A. G. Briggs, Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco, Cal.—Alpha—C. A. Rhodes, Grand Hotel.
Los Angeles, Cal.—Beta—

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COLLEGE CHAPTER
Alpha
Province.
ADDRESSES.
President—Geo. W. Roberts, M. D., 258 W. Twenty-Second Street, New
York, N. Y.
Maine Alpha—Colby University, Waterville, Me.—A. G. Hurd, P. O.
Box 717.
New Hampshire Alpha—Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H.—A. E.
Beebe.
Vermont Alpha—University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.—J. C. Morgan.
Massachusetts Alpha—Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.—R. L.
Tarbox.
Massachusetts Beta—Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.—\V. H. Smith.
Rhode Island Alpha—Brown University, Providence, R. I.—A. E.
Kingsley.
New York Alpha—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. V. —F. A. Abbot, Phi
Delta Theta House.
New York Beta—Union University, Schenectady, N. Y.—E. W. Pickford,
602 Union Street.
New York Gamma—College of the City of New York, New York, N. Y.—
Wm. Rainey, 234 W. Thirty-ninth street.
New York Delta—Columbia College, New York, N. Y.—C. H. Hayes, 52 E.
Forty-ninth Street.
New York Epsilon—Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.—C. H. Wheeler,
609 Crouse Ave.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.—W. J. Rowan, 128
McKeen Hall.
Pennsylvania Beta—Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.—R. B. Wolf.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Washington and Jefferson College, Washington,
Pa.—Preston C Farrar.
Pennsylvania Delta—Allegheny College, .Meadville, Pa.—F. Gurney Stubbs,
429 Randolph Street.
Pennsylvania Epsilon—Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.—Hammond Urner.
Pennsylvania Zeta—University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.—J. M.
West, Jr., 1524 Swain Street.
Pennsylvania Eta—Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.—Alban Eavenson,
158 Market Street, Bethlehem, Pa.
Beta Pro-tiiice.
President—W. A. Bratton, W. & L. University, Lexington, Va.
Virginia Alpha—Roanoke College, S.niem, Va.—R. ^L Pence.
Virginia Beta—University of Virginia, -\lbemarle Co., Va.—F. L. Taylor.
Virginia Gamma—Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va. —G. ii. Lambeth.
Virginia Delta—Richmond College, Richmond, Va.—.-V. G. Patton.
Virginia Zeta—Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.—J. W.
-\very.
North Carolina Beta—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, X. C.—
W. H. Davies.
South Carolina Beta—South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C.—E. E.
Aycock.
Kentucky .-Vlpha—Centre College, Danville, Ky.—Geo. Green.
Kentucky Delta—Central University, Richmond, Ky.—R. E. Roberts.
Gatiiijta
Fro:uiee.
President—Fred. S. Ball. Box 525. .Montsjomery, Ala.
Georgia .-\lpha—University of Georgia, .-Vthens, Ga.—S. J. Cassels, Jr.
Georyia Beta—Emory College, Oxfoid. Ga.—W. P. Fleming.
Georgia Ganim.-i—Mercer University, Macon, Ga.—B. \V. Collier.

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Tennessee Alpha—Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.—Fletcher S.
Brockman.
Tennessee Beta—University of the South, P. O. Box 9, Sewanee, Tenn.—
A. E. Green.
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.—J.T. Searcy, Jr.
Alabama Beta—Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.—L. E. Baker.
Alabama Gamma^Southern University, Greensboro, Ala.—H. M. Ansley.
Delta Province.
President—Henry T. Cottam, Jr., 856 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La.
Mississippi Alpha—University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.—N. J. Buck.
Louisiana Alpha—Tulane University of Louisiana, Nev/ Orleans, La.—C.
H. Tebault, Jr., 7 North Street.
Texas Beta—University of Texas, Austin, Tex.—S. B. M. Long, 210 W.
Twenty-Seventh St.
Texas Gamma—Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex.—J. Kilgore.
Epsilon Province.
President—James L. Mitchell, Bloomington, Ind.
Ohio Alpha—Miami University, Oxford, O.—Walter C. Harris.
Ohio Beta—Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O.—H. C. Robinson.
Ohio Gamma—Ohio University, Athens, O.—Dudley Welch.
Ohio Delta—University of Wooster, Wooster, O.— C. C. Long.
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College, Akron, O.—E. L. Findley.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University, Columbus, O.—St. Clair Alexander, N.
Dorm, O. S. U.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.—Ralph Bamberger.
Indiana Beta-—Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind —R. H. Crozier.
Indiana Gamma—Butler University, Irvington, Ind.—Laz. Noble.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.—Jas. V. Deer.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.—H. L. Moore.
Indiana Zeta—De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind.—R. H. Richards,
B. O. Box 852.
Michigan Alpha—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.—R. H.
Wolcott, Phi Delta Theta House.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan, Agricultural College (Lansing),
Mich.—J. H. Freeman.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.—C. E. Mark.
Zeta Province.
President—Isaac R. Hitt, Jr., 142 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern University, Evanston, 111—C. K. Sherman.
Illinois Delta—Knox College, Galesburg, 111.—Ben. X. Smith.
Illinois Epsilon—Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, 111.—J. A.
Denham.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University, Galesburg, 111.—B. H. Brigham, P. O.
Box 365.
Wisconsin Alpha—University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.—W. A. Curtis,
534 Slate Street.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.—B. M. Thompson.
Missouri Beta—Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.—Geo. Miller, Jr.
Iowa Alpha—Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, la.—C. G. Coddington.
Iowa Beta—State University of Iowa, Iowa City, la.—Ira D. Orton.
Kansas Alpha—University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.—Fred. H. Kellogg,
I139 Tennessee Street.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.—W. J. Taylor,
Room 4, State Block.
California Alpha—University of California, Berkeley, Cal.—Jas. H. Gray,
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VOL. XIV.—APRIL, 1890.—No. 4.
THETA.
EXTINCT FRATERNITY
CHAPTERS.
The last decade has been one characterized by an amount of
study in the history of the fraternity system, and of the various
members which have united to form it, that marks it as almost a
new era in fraternity affairs. This diffusion of knowledge has
wrought in fraternity circles, the same changes that attend
enlightenment in anything else. It has brought about a liberal
recognition of the merits of the several fraternities, and made
fraternal regard which holds brother to brother, reach out and
touch hands with that which links together the brothers of a
contemporary organization. Following in the wake of this, has
been introduced a systemization in fraternity work, that is appropriate
to the magnitude of the total energies involved.
This, to a large extent, has been brought about through the
agency of the fraternity press. It cannot be denied that this
has had an incalculable influence in bringing about the present
status of fraternities. The influence of leaders has by its
agency been brought to bear upon all the members of a fraternity,
and forward strides that otherwise would have been
tedious, long delayed, or impossible, have been made at a
single bound.
The fraternity periodicals contain communications giving full
details of chapter affairs of to-day. A new chapter is announced,
and with the announcement is given a sketch of the
college, of the charter members, and of the movements that
led to the granting of the charter.
Chapter-houses are being erected, and carefully kept chapterarchives
are placed within their walls, that the coming college
generation may know what we did in this, our day. So we find
ourselves busied with the living, their past, present and future.
But what of the dead Are there no dead to care for
There is not a single general fraternity in existence to-day,
but whose roll of established chapters contains two or more,
beside the names of which, is placed the asterisk of inactivity.
This dying of chapters is a natural sequence to the establishment
of the system. Life is largely a matter of death. The lower
life is sacrificed to that of the higher. The weak succumbs,
that .the strong may thrive. It is the old question of the '' survival
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among the long list of inactive fraternity chapters. Early in the
history of Greek letter societies, their organization was not so
elaborate as now; and a looseness characterized the organization
of the affairs of the great majority, that at this day would
entirely subtract the dignity that otherwise attaches to the name
of a fraternity. At those times the channels for inter-collegiate
communication were limited. Inter-chapter communication was
entirely by means of written correspondence, supplemented
occasionally by a visit from a neighboring chapter. College
journals were few, and devoted themselves almost entirely to
the discussion of their own intra-mural affairs. The fraternity
journal was as yet unknown. Under such circumstances as
these, greater latitude was given to each chapter in the steps
that It might deem wise to take for the fraternity. With such
power in the hands of individual chapters, it is not a matter of
surprise that errors were made. This privilege applying also to
the matter of new chapters, youthful zeal and ambition planted
many chapters, where, without question, the sentiment of the
general fraternity would have been against such establishment.
In a few organizations at this time, there is granted to any
member entering a college where the fraternity has no chapter,
the privilege to organize one ; he being armed with a charter so
empowering him, and the fraternity depending upon his judgment
as to the merit of the material in leach, and the chances
for the successful maintenance of a chapter. This power in the
hands of individual chapters, and in individual members, has
given rise to many chapters that were short-lived, and that now
adorn the list of those extinct. Many were organized in so
imperfect a manner that they knew little more of their fraternity
than its name, and that it was a secret organization, and on the
other hand, perhaps, a fair part of the fraternity was unaware
of its existence. The careful overhauling of old chapter records
by historiographers and catalogue editors has brought to light
in several fraternities, the fact that some chapters established
after this manner had had their short days of life completely
ended without ever being known further than that record of
some individual chapter, which said that brother so and so, was
by the chapter empowered to initiate students at such a college
to constitute a chapter of the fraternity. In other cases again,
these chapters have had their existence ended when it became
known to the chapters generally, these repudiating the fledgling
and declaring void the action of the chapter which established
it.
The first step towards organization, which abridged this too
independent authority vested in individual chapters, was the
selection of a Grand Chapter, to which had to be referred
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ternity. It is from this first centralized power in the fraternity
that has been evolved the present governmental system of the
major Greek letter societies. From the time of introduction
of a more or less efficient organization, there have been established
fewer of these ephemeral chapters. Conditions for the
favorable establishment of the chapter began to be more carefully
inquired into, and as a consequence, lewer mistaktrs were
made. Not only was the careless establishment of new chapteis
stopped, but investigations into the status of seme of these
irregularly instituted ones were made, with the result in not a
few, of the withdrawal of the charter. Certain!}', if the grade
of one institution is so inferior, that its graduates are scarcely
more than academic scholars, making it a travesty on the name
of college or university, then its students, no matter how much
of the gentlemanly they may have in their nature, are not entitled
to the privileges of membership in a College Greek Letter
Society. The same reasons which exclude the sub-collegians or
preparatory students, exclude them. That a charter is once
granted, is no reason that it cannot be revoked, save for some
overt act, or negligence of those guarding it. If the institution
is such that it cannot maintain an honorable name among sister
institutions, that is as much ground for charter withdrawal, as
that the members of the chapter are inferior among their fellows.
By inferior institution, we do not mean one of small attendance,
but the inferiority of curriculum, equipment, and entrance
and graduation requirements. Some of these have given men
of culture and eminence to the world; and fraternities with
chapters once enrolled therein, now point with much pride to
the fact that such eminent men are on their rolls. But the fact
that these may have attained eminence in after life does not
prove that the atmosphere of these institutions is favorable for
the maintenance of chapters that can appreciate the true idea of
fraternity, and govern themselves by it. Experience has shown
quite conclusively that it is not. Many an early charter was
withdrawn on just such grounds, and at this day, is no rare
occurrence. That such withdrawal was, and is just, no one will
question.
Another factor has played an important part in placing the
asterisk of death by the name of many a chapter, and that is,
fraternity opposition on the part of college authorities. Antifraternity
laws now are confined to few institutions, the most
notable examples of those keeping them actively in force, being
Princeton, Oberlin, iMonmouth, and Trinity, N. C. True,
other lesser institutions may have them, but they are such as
would not attract the stronger fraternities. Their existence in
these latter places is an item of proof that their students as a
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friendship, mental culture, and pure lives, but relegate it to a
positign, secondary to college frivolity, and the infraction of
various college rules for student observance. This is based on
fraternities as they are to-day.
Thirty and forty years ago they were less known to college
authorities. They were secret organizations, meeting clandestinely,
having no tangible worthy object, beyond the cultivation
of friendship. This latter, college faculties considered a myth,,
or a mere excuse to cover up an organization for promoting insubordination.
The chapters were for the most part, so young,
that they had yet few influential members in college faculties.
So, in consequence of this vague understanding of their nature
and objects, they met with frowns almost universally, on the
part of professors, and not infrequently this ripened to direct
hostility and positive legislation against them. Many chapters
thus extinguished, have never been revived. Princeton, for
example, is the home of no less than eleven extinct chapters,
the cause of death in each case being the strict enforcement of
the college's laws against the maintenance of such chapters.
Monmouth pronounced against them, and extinguished chapters
of six fraternities of the Miami and Jefferson triads. Trinity
College, North Carolina, likewise banished 0 A 0, X 0,
A T ii, and K I in 1879. Oberlin has always been hostile,
and this institution of high standing has never recorded the
establishment of a Greek letter chapter, and so deeply rooted
is the tradition against them, that the student body at Oberlin
look upon chapters elsewhere as a species of cliques tolerated,
rather than organizations encouraged, by college authorities.
Anti-fraternity laws have held sway at different times in such
institutions as Harvard, Ohio Wesleyan, Denison, Indiana,
Michigan, Wabash, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Vanderbilt,
Georgia and Alabama Universities. Not a few of the
present existing chapters in these are renewals from ones rendered
inactive by these laws; and others remain inactive, death
being for the same cause.
Nothing, however, in the history of fraternities, can compare
as a cause of chapter deaths to the civil war. Its coming
brought an epidemic of death to the scattered chapters. Charters,
that a year before had been guarded by a score of collegians,
found themselves folded and laid away, while the erstwhile
guardians were marching to martial music. Colleges, in
the flood-tide of prosperity, found themselves suddenly depopulated.
Others, southern institutions, found themselves, not only
deserted by students, but with endowment decimated, and buildings
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It is well nigh impossible to calculate how many chapters
became inactive then. Of those now living, established before
the war, many were inactive during it, and have since been revived.
During the years 1862-3-4-5, there were newly established
but thirty-five chapters of general fraternities, and these mostly
at locations remote from the scene of war. Probably, as many
more died during the same lime. While, for the four years preceding
these, 1858-59-60-61, and the four succeeding, 1866-
67-68-69, there were established during the former seventyeight,
and the latter one hundred. Had it not been for
the war, there would have been fewer extinct chapters of
eastern and western fraternities in the south, and the group
of southern fraternities, instead of numbering six, with a total of
over two hundred chapters, of which one hundred and thirty
are active, might never have extended beyond two or three, with
a much shorter chapter roll. It changed the destiny of every
fraternity that is to-day of wide extension. But the death of
chapters has not ceased because civil strife is ended. The
starring of chapters is an occasional task common to all.
Chapter deaths do not depend upon any one factor alone,
such as total number of chapters or rate of extension, but these
with a combination of other factors. These include, (i) stability
of college, (2) per cent, of non-fraternity men, (3) character
of charter members, (4) prestige of general fraternity, and
(5) closeness of inter-chapter acquaintance and friendship. The
stronger a college, the smaller the per cent, of fraternity men
therein, the better the reputation given a chapter at the beginning
by its charter members, the greater the prestige of the
fraternity it represents, and the oftener its members are thrown
in contact with those from other chapters, the more stable and
enduring is the chapter. Of course, absolute number of extinct
chapters varies somewhat with the total number of charters
granted. But a study of the per cent, of those extinct as compared
with total granted shows some quite different and interesting
figures.
Not regarding the ratio to living K A, 1 0, and '/" )', each
have 2, A 0 ^, A A 0, K A (S. O.), // K A, and I X 6, A Y
and Z ¥ 7, X ¥ 8, J '/' 10, /.' 0 II and A K E i^, 0 A 0 14,
0 A X, 0 A' 1\ and A T A 15, A T Q and 0 K ¥ T6, K I 18,
0 F A and -V 0 20, I X 21, and I A E 23.
.\rranging on the basis of the percentage, the order changes.
¥ y leads the list with but 10 per cent, extinct, for of the twenty
chapters established by her, only two are inactive. 0 A 0 is
second, with 17 p. c, 66 of her 80 granted charters being yet
guarded by active chapters. K A (S. O.) has lost but eighteen
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axf.AY 21 p. c, Z A'^ 22 p. c, A 0 and A A "P 25 p. c.. Z r
26 p. c, K A, A T A and A K E 28 p. c, 0 K !f 32 p. c.,' X ¥
33 p. c, A T Q 35 p. c.,0 F A and 2" JT 36 p. c, I A E ^T,
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twenty-six per cent, of extinct chapters. B 0 II thus really
stands third, and li A with Z ¥ follows A 0 and A A 0.
B 0 II became inactive at Princeton, Harvard and Monmouth
from anti-fraternity laws. The Williams, Rutgers and Butler
chapters were crowded to the wall by older rivals. Fluctuation
in condition led her to withdraw from Washington and Lee,
while inferior institutions are cause of extinction at Illinois,
V. M. I., Washington, Trinity and Virginia State. The South
Carolina was killed by the war. Favorable opportunities for
revival would likely be accepted at Williams and South Carolina.
Of Delta Upsilon, the Wesleyan chapter died while a member
of the anti-secret confederation. The Bowdoin chapter for the
most part enlisted in the army. The Washington and Jefferson
chapter became disaffected, Miami closed with the college.
Trinity was forced to the wall by rivals, and the C. C. N. Y.
chapter was never firmly established before it died.
Sigma Phi died at New York University because the members
living in the city met only at recitations. Princeton went down
before anti-fraternity laws.
Sigma Nu's parent chapter, V. M. I., and Howard succumbed
to faculty opposition. Virginia was crowded to the
wall, Bethany died from inanition, and the Ashville and Tarboro
chapters were not adapted to membership in a fraternity.
Delta Phi suffered the usual fate at Princeton, the war ended
her career at North CaroHna, while the Michigan and Madison
chapters succumbed to too sharp rivalry.
At Miami, A A 0 closed with the college, the New York
chapter would not initiate under-class men, which '/' Y and
2^ 0 did, and thus died. The Hobart chapter made a fine
record, but declining with the college in the seventies, it was by
advice of alumni, withdrawn. The Alabama charter, returned
by reason of anti-fraternity laws, was sent to Cumberland, where
the war left it without members to guard it.
Z ¥ introduced the fraternity system at Dickinson, but was
ousted by the faculty. Similar laws killed the Naval Academy
chapter. The Dartmouth chapter was first withdrawn on account
ofthe "class" system in 1863, but on a later revival, was
unable to secure a footing, and died in two years. The decreased
collegiate attendance, and sharp rivalry stopped her
career at Union. The whole of the Virginia chapter graduated
in 1882. Amherst and Pennsylvania never were strong and
died in consequence.
Kappa Alpha met the fate of the law at Princeton, and the
war ended her after four year's career at Virginia.
The war ended A T A at West Liberty and West Virginia,
where it would not now care to revive. Anti-fraternity laws
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fraternity withdrew from Lombard, Mt. Union, Adrian, Illinois
and Illinois Wesleyan; from the latter two on account of the
chapters failing to comply with the fraternity's laws. The Western
U. of Pa. and Iowa Wesleyan chapters died of inanition,
the Wabash chapter was disloyal, and Columbia was forced to
the wall by rivalry.*
The war stopped A K E at South Carolina, Nashville, Oakland,
K. M. I., Louisiana Centenary, and Union (Tennessee.)
Princeton laws buried her there. The Cumberland chapter,
revived in 1866, never prospered and surrendered its charter
in 1873. ^ similar condition of collegiate affairs at Washington
and Lee allowed the chapter to lapse there in 1878. Too many
rivals for the number of students, caused the death of the Union
chapter. The Jefferson, being weak, was withdrawn when the
college was moved. Troy was never fairly started in war time,
and the Chicago closed with the University.
Phi Kappa Psi has of late revived several chapters killed by
the war. Those at Lagrange and Mississippi College, it does
not care to revive. The Cumberland chapter, after revival,
died in 1879, by reason of so little vitality in the college. Antifraternity
laws killed her at Kentucky, Missouri, Monmouth,
Racine and Carleton. Chicago closed with the university.
Columbia died from too healthy rivalry. The Nashville and
Cornell (Iowa) chapters did not find the material suitable for
fraternity purposes, and so lapsed. The Simpson Centenary
chapter, being weak, was last fall withdrawn.
The parent chapter of X ¥ at Union was affected by the decreased
patronage of Union College, and became finally defunct
in 1877, failing to secure suitable materials in the face of its
numerous rivals. At Princeton, hostile laws brought the end.
The war ended the North Carolina chapter. It weakened the
Bowdoin so much that, with the anti-fraternity spirit in the
college, it returned its charter in 1869. The Virginia chapter
died after a two-years existence. The C. C. N. Y., Brown and
Rochester chapters failed to maintain their standard among
stronger rivals, and so lapsed.
Anti-fraternity laws rendered 0 F A inactive at Alabama,
Howard, Kentucky, Monmouth, Thiel and Racine. The Union
University chapter disbanded when the college was moved.
The chapter at Centre was never put on its feet properly. The
Baylor, Western U. of Pa. and Maryland chapters died from
indifference. The Washington and Lee, Virginia, Mississippi,
and Cumberland, were in colleges crowded with chapters, and
* In addition to the chapters named, Delta Tau Delta had chapters regularly chartered
and established at Philip'.s Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and Franklin
College, New Athens, Ohio, neither of which, though since stricken from the roll of
chapters, were withdrawn t)y the Fraternity, but ceased to exist from causes within
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when weakened, became defunct. The Iowa chapter never took
up active work. The University of Texas chapter started
auspiciously, but almost immediately became indifferent and
died in 1885. The Pennsylvania chapter found the rivalry of
old chapters with strong local alumni influence too much to
maintain a good chapter against. The Northwestern chapter
was expelled bodily for disloyal negotiations, and the Williams
chapter deserted to an eastern fraternity, thus reviving its defunct
chapter.
In endeavoring to establish herself against older rivals in the
north, A T Q. has been forced to the wall in several institutions
through inability to secure material to maintain a healthy chapter,
as at Pennsylvania, Stevens Institute, Columbia, Washington
and Jefferson, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Anti-fraternity laws deprived her of her parent chapter at
V. M. I. The Union University charter was not transferred
when the college was removed. Faculty legislation killed the
Trinity chapter. The unsettled condition of K. M. I. brought
an end to the chapter there. Those at Bethel (Kentucky), East
Tennessee University, Bethel (Virginia), Columbian and Arkansas
Industrial were not in fraternity soil, as none lived scarcely
more than a year. The same reason, and the distance from
other chapters explains the death of the Oregon State chapter.
- X existed at Miami but three years, when the chapter became
defunct. The Lagrange chapter was killed by the war. The
Erskine, Georgia, Howard, Mississippi College, Monmouth,
Princeton, Illinois Industrial, Southern and V. M. I. chapters
went down before hostile legislation. The Washington and
Jefferson chapters united with the colleges, and existed six years
longer, when it weakened and died. The Columbian, Philadelphia
Polytechnic, Cumberland and Louisiana did not find the
colleges and material suitable for fraternity purposes. The
Lafayette chapter after a good record, dwindled and died.
The Pennsylvania never became a fixture at the university. The
Hillsdale charter was withdrawn, and during some internal
trouble, the Iowa chapter returned its charter. At Richmond,
the chapter found competition too strong, and kept its charter
but one year.
The fraternity of .V 0 of to-day is a result of the combination
ofthe northern order of -V 0 (it formed by a union of the Princeton
and Hobart orders) and the southern order. This original
separate existence accounts for the large per cent, of e.xtinct
chapters, the orders being small, and the chapters widely separated.
Of the Princeton order, the parent was closed by
faculty edict, and the Pennsylvania College fell below the constitutional
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Of the Hobart order, the Hobart chapter died in 1880, as a
result of the resignation of a number of the chapter, who thus
threw an unjust burden on the remaining loyal members, and
later joined another fraternity. The Kenyon chapter found the
college too crowded and died in 1866. At Muhlenberg the fraternity
spirit is weak in the college, and the chapter becoming
much reduced in 1884, was allowed to lapse, and the fraternity
probably does not care to revive it. Washington and Lee closed
because of decreased attendance, and the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology charter was withdrawn, it then having no
rivals, and being in a technical school with little to keep up its
interest. The southern order suffered greatly from the war, the
Louisiana Centenary, Davidson, Tennessee Military and Cumberland
being closed by it, while the North Carolina died in
1867, because of the then debilitated condition of the college as
a result of the war. Oglethorpe died with the failing condition
of the college, as did also the K. M. I. Trinity suffered from
anti-fraternity laws. Mercer, after a good career, weakened and
was forced to the wall. The Edinburgh chapter never made any
initiates. Of the united order, the Michigan and Pennsylvania
chapters are the only ones defunct, neither of which ever
gained a fair footing in their universities, and both died within
two years of their establishment.
The lessened attendance at Union College, caused 0 A X, as
well as the others before mentioned, to become extinct. After
a year's existence with a charter, the Ballston Law School chapter
was made a branch of the Union. The Vermont chapter
found the established local rivalry too strong, and lived only five
years. The war ended the North Carolina and William and
Mary chapters. The latter was revived, but there was not
enough fraternity spirit in the college to maintain it. The Washington
and Jefferson disobeyed the will of the fraternity in initiating
non-resident students and was withdrawn. The Princeton
could not live against the laws. The Wabash was a child of
disloyalty, and never prospered. The other extinct charges at
Wesleyan, Bucknell, Rochester, Washington and Lee, Virginia,
Harvard and Kenyon, met with reverses, in some the colleges
being crowded with chapters, and went down before longer or
better established competitors.
Several of the defunct li I chapters became so by reason of
anti-fraternity laws, as—Alabama, Trinity, V M. I. and North
Carolina. The chapters at Maryland, Bethel (Virginia), Alexandria
(H. S.), East Tennessee, and Ada Normal (Ohio), were
not such as would support a Greek letter fraternity. The Lake
Forest chapter was sub-rosa, and lost its charter for disobedience
of K I laws. The Colorado chapter was too widely separated
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ternity spirit. The Furman, Washington and Lee, and Mercer
chapters succumbed to healthier rivals.
Of Delta Psi, the New York chapter never had a separate
existence, but was carried as a branch of Columbia for six years.
Rutgers disbanded, and Burlington and Princeton met faculty
opposition, and resigned their charters. Brown resigned, thinking
the anti-secret A ¥ at Vermont, was a chapter of their
own fraternity. South Carolina, Randolph-Macon, North
Carolina and Cumberland were killed by the war. Washington
and Lee had of late been very weak, and was, in consequence,
withdrawn last fall.
Of Pi Kappa Alpha, the Davidson was stopped in 1869, by antifraternity
laws. The Southern chapter left the college in June,
1873, with no one to return in the fall. The William and Mary,
Virginia Agricultural, East Tennessee and Louisiana chapters
easily lapsed, because of the inferior standing of the colleges.
The number of 0 K Z's dead chapters is largest in proportion
to number established, of any Greek letter fraternity. Being
established in but the Pennsylvania and Southern institutions
before the war, that strife brought death to her at Virginia,
Louisiana Centenary, Emory and Henry, North Carolina,
Louisiana, Cumberland, Mississippi and Centre, leaving but six
living. Only the Virginia and North Carolina have been revived.
Princeton lived sub-rosa many years, but finally
"acknowledged the law," and died. The Lafayette was the oldest
chapter there, but declined, and died in 1882. The same can
be said of the Dickinson, which died in 1878. Columbia died
as an indirect result of the war, the college being temporarily
weakened, and the chapter forced to the wall. Harvard was
composed entirely of transfers, and lived but a year. The
Austin chapter was laid low by an epidemic of yellow fever,
which visited the college, and dealt death to the members.
Racine met hostile laws, and the Long Island should never have
been established, as it was not in a school adapted to fraternities.
This recital of causes of extinction of the various chapters has
necessarily been cursory, as the space of an article of this nature
would admit nothing more. The data has been chiefly obtained
from the well-known book on .Vmerican College Fraternities,
but has been added to, and colored, by authority gained through
the files of several Greek letter journals and catalogues. We think
the reasons given are as accurate as any that could be given in the
same space. We would like to have mentioned interesting
details connected with many, but that would have been impossible.
We should also like to make an exhibit of what
eminent names are on fraternity rolls, as members of extinct
chapters, but that, if given, must be under another title than
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We have given the civil war and anti-fraternity laws as the
chief cause of chapter deaths. In connection with this, it is
interesting to note that in institutions known as southern, though
these are far less numerous, and have many less chapters than
those in the east, north and west, there are one hundred and
forty extinct chapters, to but one hundred and twenty-eight in
all the others. The institutions having the greatest number of
extinct chapters are: Princeton ii, Monmouth 6, Washington
and Lee 8, and Cumberland, 8. The first two are the result of
faculty legislation. The others are, directly and indirectly, results
of the war.
J. E. BROWN.
HAIL THEE! O PHI!
[Done at ye Phi Delta Theta Banquette, ye 27th daye of ye month of
September, 1889, in ye evening, at ye Shermanne Taverne, hard by ye
foule smellynge river.]
I'm cajoled to sing a song, and expect I've got to try.
Though you doubtless all will wish Will hadn't done it;
And so all I've got to say, if my eloquence runs dry.
Or its wild borean rivers
Give this festal board the shivers.
Is, 'twas Harbert over yonder, that begun it!
So if every brother here whose affection I hold dear
Will remember he is Harbert's, not my victim,
And will wreak a dire revenge just on him with gibe and jeer,
'Twill be only justice to me.
And I'll LAUGH, while, grim and gloomy.
You have all got up and gone around and licked him 1
There is only one excuse that my heart admits for him,
'Tis the fact that when he told me I must do it—
And in fright I asked a theme—"Why,' says he, "the Cherubim
Couldn't, for a hymn, do better
Than to take our own first letter!
And to try and sing a worthy song unto it!"
0t.loi I '0 0doi! As morning stars
Singing together go down the sky:
Chanting like warriors homing from wars:
Clasping our brothers all honors and scars:
March on, O Comrades! Wheel into line,
Forming the patterns of God's great design !
Making life's lustres glorious and high:
Shouting forever.
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Hail, then ! O Phi! Responsive Song
Rises forever to meet that cry !
Where'er God's beauty smiles sweet along
Hearts brave for duty, making them strong,
And where Truth's battle-flags sweep all align,
Blown by Life's trumpet song wild and divine,
There, thick and clustered, memories throng,
Prophecies gather, and all outvie,
Shouting and chanting,
Hail thee ! O Phi!
Tender though dreams be, though Love is sweet.
Dearer and sweeter that chant goes by—
Friendship is better. Love though complete
Can not o'ermeasure its joys, nor compete
Half-way with that life, that like good old wine
Finds in sweet continence fervor divine !
Briefly life's passion-fires flash out, then die.
Friends love forever!
Hail thee ! O Phi!
J. F. GOOKINS.
Indiana Beta, '64.
OLD FRATERNITY RECORDS.
[Collected and arranged for publication by W. B. PALMER.]
1865.
The assembled brethren at Indianapolis, on the 30th of last
June were very much disappointed that the Kentucky Alpha,
our " Godmother," our representative chapter, remained without
her representation. I would not be surprised but that our Indiana
brothers demand an explanation of that strange absence at
a time when the cup of joy was filled to overflowing for all who
honored the occasion with their attendance. Our "Reunion,"
as you doubtless have already heard, was a complete, a glorious
success. A goodly number of our active brethren were present,
I presume in number over a hundred, all of whom, with one or
two exceptions, are members of the Indiana chapters. General
Benjamin Harrison, of the Ohio Alpha, presided, and Robert
Morrison opened with prayer. The poem was a fine literary
production, and displayed a knowledge of the language of inspiration
seldom, if ever, equalled by one so young in years and
experience. Mr. Gookins' genius goes hand in hand with the
welfare of our Brotherhood. To say that Mr. Broadwell did
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him. We invited few aside from the members—none but those
of sympathetic feelings and appreciative minds. We were commended
by the press in Indianapolis very highly. I send you
the report as published in that city's daily Journal. A report
was published in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Vincennes, Terre
Haute, New Albany, Lafayette, and other papers. I send you
the only duplicate number I have. Do not think me arrogant,
but imbued with a just pride for our Fraternity, when I
say that here at the Chicago University shall be built up the
model chapter. I find that I will have some opposition, but will
look to that to give me impetus to future actions. Having just
been installed here, I am as yet groping my way in darkness,
but will strike when the first glimmer of light makes its appearance.
Mr. Gookins called a meeting of ail the Phis in the city
yesterday, at his rooms, and the "turn out" was encouraging.
All old veterans. Some were members of the Ohio Alpha, some
of Wisconsin Alpha, some, and most, of Illinois Alpha. The Illinois
Alpha can and will be re-established. I will go to Evanston
and visit the Northwestern University, in company with some
old members of that chapter, for that purpose in a few days. If
we can find the papers, the charter, etc., we will proceed at once,
but those of the members in this city think that at the beginning
of the late war they were all placed in the care of W. H. H.
Raleigh, of Baltimore, who afterwards went into the rebel army,
and is now making a tour in Europe. It may be that we will
have to petition your honorable body to recharter the Illinois
Alpha, and in that instance would it be inadmissible for Grand
Chapter to annul the former charter and establish the Illinois
Alpha with the Chicago University on a petition from here to
that effect Our resources here and number of students are far
superior to any other college in the State, and we can urge many
claims why the Alpha should be placed in our charge. What
about a convention at the close of this year Cannot our Kentucky
brethren do something in the way of a reunion at her
Alpha I think she will find her "subordinates" ever ready to
assist her in any good work. I learn that the Michigan Alpha
will flourish "as a green bay tree" this year. I earnestly hope
that all our chapters will be alive to the true interests of the
Brotherhood this propitious year. A large and prompt correspondence
goes far in keeping up the spirits of the "weak-kneed."
I hope to see published the poem and address dehvered at Indianapolis.
I shall at once address the members of the Indiana
chapters on that subject. I also desire to hear that Grand Chapter
is moving South, and extending everywhere the interests of
"Phidom." My attachment for the Phi Delta Theta has increased
from time to time, and I shall not neglect to increase her
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thousands of such days as the 30th of last June, and that her
glory may never wane, her present prosperity be perpetuated,
and the "select few" who guide her bark be the ornaments of
society and the friends of mankind.—R. A. D. Wilbanks, Chicago
University, to Kentucky Alpha, September, 1865; day of month
omitted.
* * * * *
We had a meeting last evening and initiated one person—as
fine a student as there is in the college—and our prospects are
fine; there is more opposition than 1 anticipated, though I don't
dislike that. There are some six other societies here, all under
headway, and they are opposed to any others being organized,
but they can't prevent it.—T. T. Fountain, University of Michigan,
to R. A. D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago, October i,
1865.
* * * * *
We had a meeting last Thursday, (12th inst.), at which time
the business of establishing a chapter at the University of Chicago
came before the house, which of course was carried. Although
I am not acquainted with the three young gentlemen
you spoke of initiating into the Phi Society, I must congratulate
them on becoming members of a society they will always be
proud of. Mr. Powell, our secretary, is stirring up our chapters
in this state about publishing the poem and oration. Mr.
Moore, our president, was rather disheartened in respect to the
affairs of the society at the beginning of the term, but of late
he has been the most stirring member we have.— W. H. Owen,
Indiana University, to R. A. D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago,
October 14, 1865.
•X* 'i^ H^ 'l^ *^
I am urged by the members of the infant chapter, now numbering
ten, to write you again. You know the impatience of
new converts, and hence will know to pardon another demand
on your time. The success in establishing this chapter has been
remarkable. In the face of two other societies, have we triumphed.
Our boys are as enthusiastic now, as the members of
old chapters ever were. They are aspiring for the palm. With
our organization, they laid important plans for future deliberation.
All we want now is the earnest and ready support of
older chapters, together with our charter and constitution.—R.
A. D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago, to John St. John Boyle,
Centre College, October 17, 1865.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Saturday, October 21, 1865.—John
St. John Boyle, and Gentlemen of Kentucky Alpha—My Dear
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will consider what I may say, and make a proper response. I
have often referred to the admiration in which I have held those
of the members of the Kentucky Alpha with whom it has been
my pleasure to correspond in behalf of the noble Brotherhood
we in part represent, and it is with feelings prompted by the assurance
of the same high estimation that I would address to your
chapter a word. Now no one desires to see the Phi Delta Theta
doing well more than I, granting that this desire is only tantamount
to the wishes of every Phi in the land; but in order that
we may bring about and perpetuate this most desirable result, the
whole organization must move in harmonious sympathy and perfect
system. Now is it any use to disguise the fact that we have
been on the wane, so far as chapters are concerned, during the
unsettled state of institutions of learning within the last four years "
Looking back upon the history of those that have become defunct,
it seems rather too deplorable to be borne with perfect
equanimity by the few steadfast chapters, yet all no doubt are
willing to trust the future for a full redemption of past and present
misfortunes. To bring this about is e«r duty. We owe it toourselves;
we owe it to our Brotherhood; and more, we owe it
to those of our members who now figure "high up" in the world.
They have left us a trust, and now will not all join in making
that trust good in every particular Holding these facts to be
the general opinion of Grand Chapter, permit me in as kind and
brotherly a manner as is consistent with the contracted limits of
my own foresight to make a few suggestions, or criticisms, if you
please. In the first place, what is the benefit of laws unless they
are carried out to the very letter Now Grand Chapter is certainly
very proud of the record of her faithful followers made
during their college course, and since in the business of life, and
is anxious to be Grand Alpha not in name simply, but more in
acts, deeds, and works. Well, then, she must not allow herself
to be undone by lowering the standard of her dignity. Now I
received to-day the Constitution, Bond, etc., but had I not been
a devotee at the altar of the kingdom of Phis, I should have surrendered
my titles, coat of arms, etc., with the unpleasant conviction
that the head of the state was becoming most awfully
careless, corrupt, or else indifferent to the interests of her subjects.
They are not written in the neat and legible handwriting
of John St. John Boyle, but more like the peculiar system of unintelligible
hieroglyphics commonly practiced by your humble
servant. My first criticism is that you had no authority to send,
these papers, you have not yet received a petition even. Then
my second is that the rough, if I may use such a term, appearance
of the papers will, if I should show them to our new members,
tend to lower the Fraternity in their estimation, so far as
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secretary sent to me in my hands, and could very easily have
copied them in a book for further use, but I deem it not legitimate
to do so. You are certainly aware that it would seem more
wise and more business-like, to say nothing of the influence it
would have upon our new brethren, to have sent the Bond, etc.,
written in a small book, with the seal of Grand Chapter and the
signatures of the of&cers of the chapter. But while I say this, I
remember that I was elected secretary of the Indiana Alpha at a
very early age, and when I was totally unqualified for the place,
and I have consoled myself with the thought that this is the fault
of your secretary. I hope I touch no sensitive feeling when I
say this. The reason you have not yet received our petition is
that Mr. Gookins has charge of the lithographing of our charter
and has been unable to complete it, but will finish soon, when I
ask, for the sake of your reputation as the head of our yet hopeful
Fraternity, that you will see that our papers are sent in the
proper manner, and hereafter I hope "Worthy Grand Chapter"
will make herself a perfect model of discretion and good breeding,
and act *in all cases as is becoming to her exalted position,
thereby doing much to raise the dignity of her subordinates.
Reports ought to be seen to as specified in the Articles of Union
by Grand Chapter for once this year. At any rate, I should like
to know whether Grand Chapter has really grown so gray and
enfeebled as to be incapable of pursuing a wise and considerate
policy in the administration of her affairs. In that case she
should by all means abdicate the throne to an ambitious and
more youthful prince. But such, I hope, will not be the dire
necessity to which she will have to resort, but that she may live
to see the works of her deliberations prospering long after the
dust has settled over the records of her past glorious history. I
am inclined to think that a little innovation would not seriously
injure our march in the drama of our present acting. Our Society
stands second to none in the scale of excellence, not so much
because her present membership do her honor, but because she
has sent from her mystic circles men who are ruling the country
by their genius and knowledge. W^ith some of our present
members this appears to have become an old story, but it will
bear repeating over and over again, if we only reflect how much
truth there is contained in it. Now if Grand Chapter will permit,
I will say that unless she leads in this work of steadying the
course for us to pursue, she may soon expect to hear that some
of her ever faithful satellites have put on sackcloth, and especially
that in the midst of our rejoicing at having located with
the pick students of the Chicago University—a chapter which
was toasted a few evenings since with the following: "Illinois
Alpha of our glorious Phi Delta Theta: Hail! Chapter of the
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teeth and mourning the loss of Mother Phi. Now I have always
heard it said that most smart men write very inferior hands, and
for this reason I am hopeful of the most of the secretaries of
Grand Chapter, and it is a consolation to myself as well, but out
of your whole membership you surely have some unfortunate
person of far less brains than artistic genius for wielding the pen,
who could keep up a respectable correspondence, and as we have
just one such a man in our infant Alpha, I propose to write your
chapter no more "incomprehensibles." I should be very much
delighted if Grand Chapter would very formally and brotherly
write us a congratulatory letter, and show us a spirit of willingness
to have us associated with you. A new child has come
into your household. Cannot you be neighborly and motherly,
and express your wishes that the new born may live to a good
old age, etc It would be very encouraging to us, at least, and
I think would
[The conclusion of this letter is missing; the handwriting shows it was
written by R. A. D. Wilbanks.]
You say your chapter has always lacked in zealousness. If so
you are unworthy to stand atthe head of so noble a Brotherhood.
There is not a society in the United States at this time but what
is making bigger strides to increase their chapters than ever before.
They all see the necessity of prompt and energetic action.
Institutions that have for the last four years been on the wane
are filling up again and the work if promptly done will be effectual.
Let Grand Chapter give us encouragement in every way
and this infant Alpha will prove a valuable addition. We monopolize
the talent of the College (as Phis always do) and unite with
this an earnest desire to further the interests of the whole Order.
I returned the miserable copy of the Constitution, Bond, etc., you
sent me. I regretted the necessity, but could not act conscientiously
and do otherwise. I wanted to see something better
emanate from Grand Chapter. I did not show it to a single
member of the chapter. I regard it as the duty of each member
of the Fraternity to co-operate in this work of advancing and cultivating
our society. We can improve it if only promptness and
energy prevail. I would like to see an order of initiation adopted
by all chapters. We are getting up one to be included as a
part of our by-laws. It is very impressive and calculated to excite
great enthusiasm in the newly initiated. Our hall when
furnished as we intend it shall be will be a gorgeous affair.—R. A.
D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago, to Henry Neill, Jr., Cantre,
College, October 28, 1865.
* * * * *
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a room, as none suitable is to be had in the city. As you are
doubtless aware we meet every two weeks and manage to make
the meetings interesting in different ways. I am now brought to
a full halt. Our Constitution was made to govern chapters in
common institutions, where there is but little to contend against.
Here we have ten societies to contend against and in order to do
so successfully and raise ourselves as a society on a level with the
other societies we must have men. But the Constitution limits
our number to sixteen, and this is interpreted to mean four in
each class. We have the four in the Freshman class and under
no circumstances can I convince Story and Magill that we ought
to take in more Freshman, because it is evident that we cannot
get our number out of the other classes. We could get some
good boys out of that class, but because they are Freshmen we
must not take them in. So you see our society is at a standstill
until next year in that respect.
We created quite a
sensation when we first made our appearance behind our shields.
\Ve were cordially greeted by the other societies and agreeably
spurned by the Independents who had been rushing me considerably,
most of them not knowing that I belonged to any society,
and I immediately told them that I was not going to join any
society. I will let you know how we succeed in our future affairs
soon, i. e. the question of admitting any more members.—
T. T Fountain, University of Michigan, to R. A. D. Wilbanks,
University of Chicago, November 21, 1865.
We, as a society, are still moving along with the flood-tide of
college; little doing in anything. The Palladium will be out
next month in which we will be represented respectably. We
will probably initiate two more persons on Saturday evening.
They are exceptionable boys, one a Sophomore the other a Freshman.
W^e will need that lithograph as soon as possible for you
to get it ready, as the Palladium will go to press by the loth of
next month. I concur with you in your views in regard to the
Constitution and by-laws; at lea^t each chapter is entitled to
make such changes and amendments as they may desire.
The grip we now have and practice it some. I am myself surprised
that we had not received it sooner ; but have little need of
it so far. None of the Indiana boys know it. — T. T. Fountain,
University of Michigan, to R. A. D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago,
Dccetnber 7, 1865.
;;i Jt" ^ 'P ^
I think the chapter at the University of Chicago must consist
of a stirring set of young fellows to get Jake Broadwell elected
for annual speaker of the literary societies, over such men as you
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heard of for a long time. I know you worked very hard to get
him elected. Sid Hatfield, a few days since, received a letter
from our chapter at Danville, which stated that they now number
fifteen regular members, all of whom are the finest young
men in college. The letter also mentionsd that they had a hall,
and in a day or two would have those beautiful letters 0 A d
put upon the doors. They spoke of their re-union coming off
sometime next July.— Will H. Owens, Indiana University, to
R. A. D. Wilbanks, University of Chicago, December lo, 1865.
* * * * *
In counsel it was proposed to adopt the action of your honorable
body, but, upon consideration, this chapter voted for Louisville,
Kentucky, as the place, and the first part of June, 1866,
as the time, for the assembling of the biennial convention. Our
commencement is in the latter part of June, and it was thought
that this chapter would not be in a state of organization at that
time. I do not know that this fact is materially a consideration;
the representatives, of course, could act just as well, but probably,
would prefer to return to their respective homes, when the
college year closed. Truly, a majority of the chapters determine
this matter, and we are taking the necessary steps to ascertain
what time and place the majority shall fix upon. * * *
I suppose, we may consider ourselves in a tolerably prosperous
condition, estimating surroundings here. * * * At present,
we are seven in number, four out of the little company belonging
to the law class. Our society will bear comparison with
any in college. Giving honor to whom honor is due, the law
students in the bond, give us a decided superiority over other
societies here. * * * Our cause should give us courage,
and each one should endeavor to contribute to the welfare and
good name of our honored society, in his respective sphere. To
realize what is contemplated in the bond, requires something of
energy and watchfulness on the part of individual members,
the character is the first consideration.—f^. H. Moore, Secretaty
Indiana Alpha, to A. P. Humphrey, Centre College, December, 19,
1865.
* * * * =5=
The chapter of the < /) 0 at this university was established
during the first term of the academic year 1865-6, by Messrs.
R. A. D. Wilbanks, Jas. F. Gookins and S. K. Austin. From
the time of its foundation until now it has gradually increased in
numbers until it contains the above number (eleven), among
the very eclat of the college, bearing for its motto in selecting,
quality rather than quantity. Every hope is entertained that
this will be one of the many luminaries among the chapters of
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the university, and with the present members to give it a start,
there is no doubt but that it will continue to surpass all others.
The chapter is in a remarkably flourishing condition. The
inaugural exercises will be held soon, of which you will be apprised.
—S. K. Austin, University of Chicago, to Kentucky Alpha,
Decetnber 22, 1865.
FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY.
WHAT SOME OF TPIE CHAPTERS DID.
KENTUCKY ALPHA,
LOUISVILLE.
The Kentucky Alpha Alumni Chapter celebrated " Alumni
Day" by a meeting of the chapter, and a dinner at the Pendennis
Club in this city. The courtesies of the Pendennis Club
were extended to the chapter through the kindness of Col.
Thomas W. Bullitt. A large suite of rooms was placed at the
disposal of the members, which added a great deal to the
pleasure of the evening. A preliminary meeting was held at
7 p. M., and the alumni chapter, first established here in 1880,
which has been dormant for some time, was re-organized, and
officers elected for the coming year.
Promptly at 8 o'clock, the society passed into the dining room,
where the chef of the Pendennis had prepared a good dinner,
which was served in the regular courses. A number of the
Phis, who had been seen with regard to the dinner, were unavoidably
prevented from attending, but a great deal of latent
enthusiasm was aroused amongst them, and they excused their
absence with a great deal of regret.
A rather striking instance of the friendly feeling and good
fellowship which exists among the members of the Fraternity at
large, occurred during the course of the dinner. One member
of the Fraternity, who was not known to be in the city, seeing,
at 9 o'clock in the evening, a notice of the dinner in an evening
paper, put on his coat and hat at once, and came around to the
Club House. He was shown up to our rooms, and into the
dining room, and was given a seat at the table, when to his surprise,
he discovered that he did not know, personally, a single
one of the number present. He was promptly relieved of any
embarassment by a general introduction, and the cordiality of
his reception, assured him that he was indeed most heartily
welcome.
After dinner and the discussion of the toast list, the chapter
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night, smoking and talking over old times, both college and
Fraternity. The meeting was a complete success in every way,
and the universal will of those present was that it should be
repeated next February. Appended is a notice of the dinner,
clipped from the Louisville Courier-journal, of the 20th of
February:
PHI DELTA THETA.— FIRST ANNUAL DINNER OF THE RESIDENT
ALU.MNI OF THE FRATERNITY.— AN ELEGANT SPREAD, AT WHICH
COLLEGE MEN TALKED OVER OLD SCORES.— The first annual dinner
of the resident Alumni of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity was held
last night at the Pendennis Club. A preliminary meeting was first
held, at which a permanent organization was effected, with the following
officers : Frank D. Swope, Hanover College, President; D. N.
Marble, Centre College, Secretary ; Col. Thomas W. Bullitt, Centre
College, Treasurer ; Thomas W. Green, Hanover College, Reporter.
The members then adjourned to the dining room, where a good dinner
was served, after which, over the coffee and cigars, they proceeded to
the discussion of the following toast list. Col. Thomas W. Bullitt acting
as toast-master :
Frank D. Swope, Indiana Epsilon, '85, " Secret Societies."
Dr. John E. Hays, Indiana Epsilon, 78, " Phi Delta Theta."
St. John Boyle, Kentucky Alpha, '66, "College Men."
Rev. W. T. Overstreet, Kentucky Alpha, '82, " Phis in Theology."
Judge J. G. Simrall, Kentucky Alpha, '57, "The Bar."
J. E. Taggart, Indiana Epsilon, '79, " Hoosiers in Kentucky."
Judge A. P. Humphrey, Kentucky Alpha, '66, " Kentucky Alpha in
'65."
Captain Thomas Speed, Kentucky Alpha, " College Literary Societies."
In addition, the following members of the Fraternity were in attendance
: William Finley, Kentucky Alpha, '78 ; R. F. Armstrong, Tennessee
Beta, '89 ; Dr. F. W. Samuels, Kentucky Alpha, '84 ; Thomas
W. Green, Indiana Epsilon, '78 ; C. A. Swope, Indiana Epsilon, '85 ;
D. N. Marble, Kentucky Alpha, '82 ; H. V. Escott, Kentucky Alpha,
'62 ; H. W. Hunter, Illinios Beta, '67 ; and Biscoe Hindman, Kentucky
Alpha, '83. A number of prominent men of the city were
unable to attend, and sent their regrets. The Fraternity has between
thirty and forty members in the city, to some of whom it was impossible
to get notice in time to enable them to attend.
At the last National Convention of the Fraternity, a resolution was
adopted that all the Alumni Chapters should hold an Alumni dinner
on the third Wednesday in February. In pursuance of this plan,
meetings were held by all the Alumni Chapters throughout the United
States last night. The local chapter, before it adjourned, unanimously
passed a resolution to perpetuate the meetings, by giving a dinner at
regular intervals hereafter, making this the first of the series, and all
Phis who may be in the city or vicinity, are requested to send their
addresses to the secretary.
This Fraternity is one ofthe oldest college societies in the country,
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Harrison was one of the earhest members of the chapter there. The
Fraternity now has a membership of about 7,000, and has active
chapters in sixty-six prominent institutions from Maine to California.
It numbers among its prominent members ex-Postmaster General
\'ilas, ex-Commissioner of Pensions Black, ex-Governor Knott, Senator
J. C. S. Blackburn, Congressman Ben Buttenvorth, Judge W. B.
Fleming, of this city, and many others.
Of these Phis, Judge Simrall is a candidate for Judge of the
Court of Appeals; Col. Bullitt, Capt. Speed and Judge Humphrey
are three of the most eminent men at the Kentucky Bar;
St. John Boyle is President of the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge
Company, and a well-known lawyer ; Dr. J. E. Hays is a lecturer
in the Hospital College of Aledicine; William Finley is
editor of the Post; Howard AV. Hunter holds control of a great
part of the insurance business of the State, and others are prominent
business men, or rising young men. F. D. SWOPE.
.^LABA.MA ALPHA,
MONTGOMERY.
It is a matter of much regret to us that most of us have been
so pressed with business and social engagements at this time of
the year that we have thus far been unable to meet in the annual
meeting of Alumni Day. We are perhaps excusable on the ground
that we have recently held several meetings and have perfected
the organization of the chapter, and usually keep alive to the
interests of our Fraternity. We hope before very long to meet
together in a good old-time Phi banquet. Our membership consists
of M. P. LeGrand, Jr., who is Vice President of both the
Bank of Montgomery and the Commercial Insurance Company,
one of the most succcessful enterprises in this city ; .Alva Fitzpatrick,
formerly editor of the Montgomery Dispatch, but now
connected with the Alliance Warehouse; Dr. Glen Andrews,
who is making a good name as one of the most reliable and careful
physicians; Dr. B. J. Baldwin, the leading oculist in this section
of the State; John Gay, representing a number of insurance
companies; W. J. Orum, a member of a firm of cotton warehousemen
; Joe Calloway and ^V. E. Holloway, attorneys ; C.
A. Gunter, a student in his father's law office; Herbert Sayre,
teller in the Moses Bank; W. J. Boothe, Captain of the famous
Montgomery Greys and clerk in the office of the Judge of Probate
; Stewart Neff, (of Pennsylvania), Superintendent ofthe
Sanitary Sewage System; John J. Mickle, special travelling
agent for the Provident Trust Co. ; Harry Anderson, clerk, with
Cobb & Co., dry goods dealers; Fred S. Ball, stenographer for
the law firm of Tompkins & Trov : W. E. Chisholm, Chas. Gay,
B. I. Baldwin and Marshall B. Jones, with L. & X. R. R. Co.
Slarch 9, 1890.
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PENNSYLVANIA BETA,
PHILADELPHIA.
By the courtesy of the active chapter, the members of Pennsylvania
Beta Alumni held their annual meeting at the Chapter
House, 3245 Sansom St., on the evening of February 19.
The night was one of the most inclement type, and the
Reporter, who not having previously visited the house promptly
forgot the number, had the full benefit of the battHng elements
as he wandered for one mortal hour through the streets of West
Philadelphia, constituting the Chapter House environs in what
finally proved to be a rewarded search. Within, altar fires
burned brightly and fraternity spirit reached concert pitch. In
view of the jaunt to which allusion has been made, it might be
well to suggest that the writer is not addicted to indulgences that
would seem to suggest a reason for so wild a performance.
The evening was spent mainly in a discussion of the best
methods of keeping up an active fraternity interest among the
alumni members. It was agreed to meet quarterly. Four committees
were appointed, each to be responsible for one of the
meetings. The entertainment will, of course, be varied, in accordance
with the ideas of the gentlemen in charge, it being quite
probable that at the meeting in May, a lecture of general interest
upon some scientific subject will be delivered to be followed by a
moderate spread and social hour.
At the Anniversary Meeting in February it is proposed to arrange
for a more elaborate banquet at our leading hostelrie and
to have the alumni of as many chapters represented as possible.
The SCROLL will be kept apprised as to the outcome of our
planning.
Below is appended a list of present members, with their addresses:
H. C. Deaver, M. D., 1629 Oxford St., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Zeta; J. R. Hogg, 929 N. Broad St., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Alpha; J. K. Horner, 1823 Arch St., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Alpha; James Mitchell, M. D., 711 N. 17th
St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zeta; C. A. Oliver, M. D., 1507
Locust St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zeta; C. S. Potts, M. D.,
1712 Wallace St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zeta; McCluney
Radcliffe, M. D., 711 N. i6th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alpha; G. Oram Ring, M. D., 1710 N. 13th St., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Zeta; P. N. K. Schwenk, M. D., 606 Marshall
St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zeta; M. G. Tull, M. D., 4807
Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Alpha; Harry
Emmons, Esq., Wilmington, Delaware, Pennsylvania Alpha;
R. Walter Head, A. C, Barneston, Chester Co., Pennsylvania,
Pennsylvania Alpha; S. G. Moyer, M. D., 1848 Master St.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zeta; Joseph Otto, M. D., Will's
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Schock, M. D., 1922 Diamond St., Philadelphia, Virginia
Alpha; W. F. Smalley, Esq., Wilmington, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Alpha; F. M. Strouse, M. D., 2602 N. 12th St., Pennsylvania
Zeta; Rev. F. H. Moore, Middletown, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Alpha; Rev. G. W. Babcock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Epsilon.
Fraternally,
March 8, 1890. G. ORAM RING.
MINNESOTA ALPHA AND BETA, TWIN CITIES.
In accordance with the recommendation of the National Convention
and the suggestions of the General Council in pursuance
of the same, Minnesota Alpha and Beta Alumni Chapters held a
joint banquet at Hotel Metropolitan in this city, on Wednesday
evening, February 19, 1890. After we had shown our appreciation
of the elegant menu provided, and done due justice to it, the
following toast programme was rendered, D. F. Simpson toastmaster
:
Our Fraternity,
G. A. Henderson, Kentucky Alpha.
" For though river and mountain should part thee for aye
From the child thou hast reared at thy knee.
The niche that he holds in his heart is too high
To be filled by another than thee."
The Situation,
W. R. Brown, Minnesota Alpha.
" Watchman, tell us of the night."
The Powers that Be,
P. G. Sjoblom, Michigan Alpha.
" Upon what meal has this our Caesar fed
That he has grown so great"
Our Future,
L. A. Straight, lUinois Epsilon.
" I dipt into the future far as human eye could see."
The Girl I Left Behind Me,
W. F. Hunt, Ohio Zeta.
" Her health ! and would there stood on earth
Some more of such a frame.
That life might all be poetry
And weariness a name."
Alumni Organizations,
W. H. Hallam, Wisconsin Alpha.
" In sooth a goodly company it was."
Following the regular programme, the toastmaster announced
the following impromptu toasts :
Wisconsin Alpha,
The Remnant,
Chapter Organization,
J. H. Rogers, Wisconsin Alpha.
A. G. Briggs, Wisconsin Alpha.
Oscar Hallam, Wisconsin Alpha.
The past few months have marked a season of great activity
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quet forms one of a series of meetings at which matters of interest
to the Fraternity have formed themes of discussion. The
loss of our active chapter from the State University has called
forth much indignation on the part of the alumni, and pointed
out to us the necessity of prompt action. We have had on foot
an active investigation, and as matters have been thoroughly
sifted, we find that the blame does not rest exclusively on the
expelled members, as they were led by older heads, prominent
among whom were certain professors in the university. These
facts were gathered from various sources, partly from statements
made by the seceding members themselves, and partly from a
formal correspondence with the president of the university and
certain professors, members of Delta Kappa EpsiWu, entered
into through a committee appointed by us for that purpose. The
replies to our questions addressed to these members of the faculty
of the university, varied from courteous evasions to discourteous
defiance. Enough, however, was elicited from the correspondence
to show that the writers had actively sympathized with the
movement, and were more or less intima^tely connected with the
various steps taken by the chapter previous to its attempted withdrawal
and accomplished expulsion. The sentiment among the
students at the university, both among the other Greeks and the
non-fraternity element, is to regard the new chapter with extreme
disfavor, and to frown upon the action of its members as dishonorable.
After the completion of the toast programme at our recent
banquet, a general informal discussion of the matters of local
importance most prominently before us followed. It was decided
best to organize all the alumni Phis of this northwest region into
a single association, instead of single chapters as heretofore.
Accordingly an organization was effected, which should include
in its membership not only the alumni of the Twin Cities, but of
the neighboring cities and tovi^ns as well. In accordance with
this plan, the following were elected officers: D. F. Simpson,
Wisconsin Alpha, president; W. R. Brown, Minnesota Alpha,
secretary and treasurer; W. F. Hunt, Ohio Zeta, historian; L.
A. Straight, Illinois Epsilon, reporter. Those becoming members
of this association, and participating thus far in carrying
forward the work, are: A. G. Holt, James Gray, R. H. Prosser,
Luther Twitchell, W. R. Brown, R. W. Schimmel, W. W. Donahower,
Minnesota -Alpha; E. J. Edwards, F. B. Brace, Illinois
Zeta; L. A. Straight, Illinois Epsilon; A. M. Shuey, H. L. Moore,
F. C. Harvey, Ohio Alpha; J. H. Cook, Ohio Beta; W. F.
Hunt, Ohio Zeta; D. F. Simpson, W. H. Hallam, Oscar Hallam,
F. D. Larrabee, A. G. Briggs, Wisconsin Alpha; James G. Wab
lace, Pennsylvania Gamma; A. R. Speel, Pennsylvania Delta;
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Alpha; G. A. Henderson, Kentucky .\lpha; P. G. Sjoblom,
Michigan Alpha; Ed. T. Stone, Illinois Epsilon.
Fraternally,
LEONARD A. STRAIGHT.
February 22, 1890.
ILLINOIS ALPHA, CHICAGO.
I take pleasure in complying, in as far as it is possible, with
your request for items in regard to the Chicago .Alumni Chapter.
Brother W. L. Miller, ex-Province President, gave an account
of the Alumni Banquet of 1889, through the columns of the
December number of SCROLL, page 47. In the same report, sufficient
mention is made of the re-organization of the chapter.
February 19th, the Chicago Alumni Chapter, loyally and
royally enjoyed a six o'clock dinner, at the University Club
room, 125 Dearborn street. Brother F. A. Smith, president of
the chapter, was present, and presided. There was also a feast of
pleasure to zealous Phi's in the discussions.
The first theme was, " Chapter Houses, Ways and Means for
their General Establishment and Maintenance." Review of
the subject led by Brother W. A. Clark, representative of the
active chapter of Northwestern University.
"Alumni Organizations, How to Make Them of Greatest
Interest to Their Individual Members, and the General Fraternity,"
was dealt with enthusiastically, and heartily enjoved by
all.
"Socializing," was the other pleasant feature of the occasion.
We must admit, and regretfully too, that we had not the pleasure
and honor of having with us more of our Alumni members.
Among the older Alumni present were, F. .\. Smith, B. A.
Johnson, T. H. Simmons, Prof. C. X. Cook and D. M. Hilles.
Brother W. A. Clark represented the Illinois .Vlpha active chapter,
(N. W. U.)
The motion was made and carried to invite the ladies to the
next banquet, which will be held next September. We have no
room for holding regular meetings, and it was almost universally
decided that it was not advisable. It is believed, however, to
be practicable and profitable lo hold two banquets per annum.
If a reasonable interest is taken, each may easily be made a
success in every sense. One of these to be exclusively for .Alumni
and visiting brethren, the other to be graced by the ladies.
Phi Delta Theta is represented in the business and social life
of the city by many men of eminence and large influence. We
have on the bench. Judges S. P. McConnell, G. Garnett and
C. C. Kohlsaat; Prof. David Swing in the pulpit and on the
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Many others in various lines of business, and in all the leading
clubs of the city, represent the Fraternity creditably.
I am constantly in receipt of names of Alumni in Chicago, and
write to them to call at my office. But it is needless to say
Chicago, like Washington, is " a city of magnificent distances,"
and they do not always find it practicable to respond at once.
We have reason to be proud of our Chicago Alumni Chapter.
I have already received quite a number of circular letters
from chapters, both in Zeta and other provinces, showing they
are imbued with strong Fraternity spirit, and are in a flourishing
condition. I hope to hear from all the chapters in this way.
March 4, 1890.
OHIO BETA, AKRON.
ISAAC R. HITT, JR.
Ohio Beta Alumni met on Wednesday evening, February 19th,
in the parlors of the local chapter, Ohio Epsilon, in the Schumacher
office block. The first work of the evening was the election
of officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows:
President, Brother W. D: Shipman, Professor of Greek, Buchtel
College; Vice-President, Brother R. B. Carter, physician and
surgeon; Secretary, Brother James D. Pardee, attorney-at-law;
Treasurer, Brother Frank S. Apt; Chaplain, Brother C. E. Nash,
pastor Universalist Church; Reporter, Brother Frank S. Pixley.
The subjects proposed for discussion by alumni chapters—
" Chapter Houses " and " Alumni Chapters "—were considered
at length, nearly all the brethren present discussing the themes
suggested. Without entering into the subject here, it may be
said that it was the unanimous belief of those who were present
that chapter houses are desirable at such institutions as permit
and encourage the building of them, especially so in case other
fraternities have such chapter houses. Under the second subject
various matters relating to the active local chapter were discussed,
and committees were appointed to co-operate with the
chapter members in securing the ends desired. As bearing upon
one phase of the topic, it was unanimously decided to hold a reunion
and banquet of all the old members of Ohio Beta alumni
some time during commencement week in June, 1890. The
details were left to a committee of arrangements appointed by
President Shipman. This committee will report at the next regular
meeting of the chapter, Wednesday evening, May 21st.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO BOUDINOT KEITH, ESQ.
BOUDINOT KEITH, ESQ. :
Dear Sir:—Your very courteous open letter to me in the Chi
Phi Quarterly for November, 1889, has reached me through the
kindness of the editor of the SCROLL. In my article on " The
Development of the Fraternity System," published in the SCROLL,
October, 1889, I said Chi Phi had formerly claimed it was established
at Princeton in 1824, by Dr. John McLean, once President
of the College. I further said that Mr. Samuel H. Wilcox,
having addressed Dr. McLean on the subject, received from him
a reply which was published in the Cornell Era, November 14,
1879, ^'^'i which stated that he had never had anything to do with
Chi Phi, and did not believe it had existed at Princeton before
1854. You say that Mr. Eustace B. Rogers, the historian of
your fraternity, disproved the McLean tradition in an article
published in the Chi Phi Quarterly, October, 1878. You take
me to task for not mentioning that article, and you think readers
of the SCROLL might infer from what I wrote that Mr. AVilcox
forced the Chi Phi fraternity to abandon a claim made by it up
to the time when his letter and Dr. McLean's were printed.
In reply, I will say that I certainly would have alluded to Mr.
Roger's article had I thought that fairness demanded it, or that
it would have thrown any light on the subject. I had never seen
the article, as my file of the Quarterly does not go back to 1878,
but I have seen it referred to in a letter by him published in the
Era, December 5, 1879, and subsequently quoted in the Beta
Theta Pi. It is very strange, however, that after his revelation
in 1878, the Chi Phis at Cornell should have allowed the statement
that Dr. McLean founded Chi Phi at Princeton in 1824
to be reasserted in the Cornellian of 1879. In 1878 nearly all
fraternity journals were sub rosa, and I think the Quarterly was not
an exception. Chi Phis knew after October of that year that the
tradition was untenable, but Mr. Wilcox, a Cornell member of
Kappa Alpha, which was founded in 1825, would not have written
to Dr. McLean about it, had not the learned Chi Phis failed
to make known what Mr. Rogers had discovered. Mr. Wilcox's
letter to Dr. McLean seems to have been brought about by the
repetition of the tradition in the 1879 Cornellian. That the fraternity
world was ignorant that Chi Phis highest historical authority
had abandoned the tradition is proven by the fact that a sensation
in Greek circles was caused by the publication of Dr. McLean's
letter in the Era. That letter is direct, definite and conclusive;
and compared with it, Mr. Roger's Quarterly article is unimportant,
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reference to it, not on a personal interview with Dr. McLean or
on a letter from him, but on statements made by persons who had
conversed with him.
I hope, my dear sir, that I have given sufficient reasons for
not mentioning Mr. Rogers' article. With due respect, however,
I must say that, to my mind, your open letter to me raises a very
immaterial question. It is a matter of no great moment whether
the McLean myth was exploded in 1878 or 1879, or how it was
exploded, but quite important that Chi Phi claims to have been
founded in 1824, thus making it the senior of every college fraternity,
except the honorary society of Phi Beta Kappa. My
arguments to show that Chi Phi is not entitled to this rank may
not have been satisfactory to you, but if an open letter was demanded
it appears to me that an answer to those arguments
would have been in better order than raising an issue about a
point of such small consequence as that which you emphasize.
I am interested in getting at the truth of this claim, and I have
read all publications bearing on the subject I could obtain. If it
shall be demonstrated that Chi Phi really was established in 1824
I shall be glad that a historical dispute has been settled, and I
will not begrudge the honor that will accrue to the fraternity.
The original story about the origin of the Chi Phi was that the
fraternity was founded at Princeton in 1824 by Dr. John McLean,
that it was a secret literary society until about 1830, when it
died; that in 1854, John McLean, Jr., nephew of Dr. McLean,
found the Constitution and records among his uncle's papers,
that as he was then organizing a fraternity at Princeton, he
adopted the society's name and date, and that the original records
were destroyed by a fire at Princeton in 1858, a chapter having
been established at Franklin and Marshall in 1856.
We have seen how the denial of Dr. McLean has forced the
fraternity to give up the claim that he was the founder, but the
date, 1824, is still clung to tenaciously, although if the maxim,
"false in one thing, false in all" be applied, the whole claim
would be entirely demolished. In what I recently wrote about
Chi Phi I called attention to what appeared to be an effort to
manufacture evidence in support of the claim. Although the
Quarterly in 1880 stated that the names of the 1824-30 members
were unknown, because on the original records they were designated
by assumed names, as "Agamemnon," "Achilles," etc., yet
the catalogue of the fraternity, published in 1882 contains in the
Princeton list three names under the class of 1824 and two under
the class of 1825. These five names appear to be fictitious, and
unless they are so no meaning can be attached to the Quarterly's
severe editorial in condemnation of the "make up" of the page
on which they are printed. I quoted what the Quarterly had
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the Quarterly and the SCROLL would have been more edified by
an explanation of this matter than by a discussion of the point
which you have seen proper to raise.
Very respectfully yours,
WALTER B.
PALMER.
AN HONORED ALUMNUS.
The catalogue of 1883 omitted the name of the Rev. David
Swing, of Ohio Alpha Chapter, since, at that time, there was a
question as to whether or not his name could justly be enrolled
among those of the chapter, and be one among those of Phis who
have in advanced years brought such fame to Phi Delta Theta.
A note was published in the SCROLL a few years ago which decided
his status as a Phi. However, in collecting material for
the forthcoming catalogue, Bro. W. C. Harris, of the Ohio
Alpha, under date of Jan. 28, 1890, again wrote Brother Swing
to ask for his understanding of his relation to the fraternity ; if
it was true that he had resigned from the chapter, and if so, had
he later returned to it. The following reply was received:
WALTER C. HARRIS, DEAR SIR—The whole fact is this : while I was
teaching in our university, the Miami Chapter of Phi Delta Theta expired.
I then joined the Alphas, because my friends of that day were in it. The
sole question is whether a person can be a member of two such societies.
I never left the Phis. The chapter died and left me. * * *
Of course my membership in either of these societies is only nominal, not
active. With kind regards, yours, DAVID SWING.
JAN. 30, 1890, 403 Superior St., Chicago.
Brother Swing's name will appear in the forthcoming catalogue
in its proper place among the many honored names that adorn
the roll of Miami Chapter. We are pleased to claim him as a
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EDITORIAL.
WE present in this number of the SCROLL interesting reports
from a number of our Alumni Chapters, of the manner in which
they observed the Alumni Anniversary of the Fraternity. The
observance of the day was more general than indicated by the
number of reports, since several of the chapters held meetings,
perhaps less formal than most of those reported, yet at the
same time, furnishing an occasion when Phi recollections were
recalled, and dwelt upon with a fondness characteristic of college
days. The Phis of Selma, Alabama, made the occasion the
date for a theater party, and several of the undergraduate chapters
did the proper thing by making the evening one of special chapter
exercises.
Though the observance was not universally general, as we
sanguinely hoped Phi loyalty would make it, yet the idea was
demonstrated to be good by the interest taken in it. We are
gratified that Phi Delta Theta is the first to make a practical test
of the plan, which promises soon to be tried by others than
ourselves, as since our convention, it has attracted attention,
and its adoption been recommended by leading members of
sister fraternities.
The members of the Fraternity in Minneapolis and St. Paul
are thoroughly awake to Phi interests and no more loyal and
earnest workers can be found than those enumerated in Brother
Straight's report. We take their construction of the scope of
territory from which an Alumni Chapter should draw its support
as being the accepted one of the Fraternity. The name Alumni
Chapter is in one sense a misnomer. It is really more an
alumni association. It is not intended that a chapter shall confine
its membership entirely to residents of the city to which the
charter is granted, but there should be drawn to its support, all
Phis residing in the small cities and towns neighboring to the
one which holds the charter. The New York Chapter derives
substantial support from Phis of Brooklyn, Newark, Plainfield,
and other suburban places. The Philadelphia Chapter from
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of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan places. We heartily approve
of the unification of Phi forces in the Twin Cities, and
predict a much more active career for both chapters in the amalgamation.
The day is not far distant when there will be an Alumni
organization of the Fraternity, with headquarters at the Buckeye
capital, and though named chapter, it will be the Central
Ohio organization, which will draw support from the
numerous brothers residing in the cities of the central portion
of the state. That the Phis are necessary to the good
order of the community here, we might cite that of four richest
Central Ohio counties, Franklin, Madison, Marion and Ross, the
Prosecuting Attorney in each, is a member of the Phi Delta
Theta.
NOT a week passes but that there is a movement on the part
of some branch of the Greek world looking to its establishment
in a home of its own. The chapter house question is one pertinent
to successful work on the part of chapters in most fraternity
colleges. An immense amount of money is comprised in the total
investment of all chapters, and next to college endowment and
equipment there is no investment that is bringing more valuable
returns in educational work. The day is past when any chapter
can sit in idle contemplation of old victories and past successes,
and be making no efforts that look to the securing of a home.
This is a matter that should concern the actives and alumni alike,
although of more vital importance to the former. The burden of
finance, however, cannot be borne by the undergraduates, and
they must look to the alumni of the chapter for substantial aid.
We will not belitde the loyalty of the alumni of many of our
chapters by saying that they are indifferent to this matter. The
fact that they were once so actively concerned in the welfare of
the chapter has not grown wearisome to them, and they are showing
their love for the old chapter by their aid in present chapter
house plans.
We cannot enter now upon advice as to what plans chapters
should adopt, for that is a matter of much length, and we will
give space to it in a future number. Place and circumstances
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adopt. The point is to go to work, and your own judgment will
aid you in the selection of your particular plan.
There should be for every chapter one of its alumni and one of
its active members chosen by reason of their known ability and
earnestness, who should constitute a Committee for Active Correspondence,
and to whom in a special manner the care of the
project should be entrusted. Because your chapter is small,
has few rich alumni, or there are no other houses in your college,
are not reasons for letting the matter slip by, but ones which
make your duty in that particular the more marked, your success
more a matter of congratulation, and the advantage gained
over competitors much greater. Be leaders; do not be content
to follow others, because you are forced to do so in order to protect
yourself.
Our chapters at Amherst, Williams, Cornell, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,
Michigan, Sewanee and California are enjoying the advantages
of chapter house life, and Wisconsin, in a few weeks will
be similarly situated. All these have funds accumulating for the
purchase of homes. Sewanee already owns her very pretty
lodge. Another chapter in the past month has purchased a lot
facing its university grounds, a beautiful site, whereon it will not
be long until it has erected a home for its household gods. The
Vermont and Allegheny Chapters have rooms that in appointments
approach the idea of a house, and we trust they will have
the full article itself as the next improvement.
AMONG the best of the many enterprises of Brother Walter B.
Palmer, is that of publishing a book of "SELECTIONS FROM THE
SCROLL," which he now has on hand. We are much tempted to
use a not original expression, and say that what he doesn't think
of in the Fraternity line, isn't worth thinking of. Brother Palmer
proposes, if a sufficient number of subscribers can be procured,
to make a book composed entirely of selections from the
SCROLL. There are but two or three complete files of the
SCROLL, his being one. This file contains much valuable Fraternity
literature, that is now inaccessible to the great majority
of attendant members, and of which, but a small fraction is in
the hands of any of the Alumni. Such a book will always be
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ing the necessary number of subscribers to insure the publication.
Let every SCROLL reader enrich his own collection of Phi literature
with it, and let it be found in the hands of all the undergraduates
that they can profit by it in the present work of the
chapter. The price of the book will be one dollar, payable when
the book is ready for delivery. Send your order to W. B. Palmer,
Nashville, Tenn.
THE October SCROLL will contain its fourth ' Review of College
Annuals,' for which we ask the courtesy of annuals from our
chapters at all colleges publishing such books. This we desire
to continue as a feature of each volume, as it brings to each
chapter, some new ideas on college life outside of its own home,
and includes an exhibit of the part that our Phi chapters take in
college honors at their respective institutions. The Review to
be of value should include all annuals where we have chapters.
These we can secure only through the kindness of these chapters,
and we trust that this year our request will meet with the
response it has in the past, and that the full quota will be on
hand for the Review.
EPSILON and Zeta Provinces will hold their conventions during
the spring vacation, at Indianapolis and Galesburg respectively.
The exact date ofthe former is April nth, and of the
latter April 2d, 3d and 4th. The chapters promise to embrace
this opportunity of meeting for closer inter-chapter acquaintance,
and combining on plans for the advancement of the Fraternity.
The greatest advances are made in the perfecting of organization,
and the Phis of these sections are eager to enrich themselves
in all ways that will tend to the further honoring of Phi
Delta Theta.
THIS number contains all the Alumni personals that its pages
will allow, and it is hoped that it may be of unusual interest to
alumni subscribers. Additional notes will be found in the June
number. The Initiates of the year which we planned to publish,
have been crowded over until June, when they will appear more
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to the Editor, will note this postponement, and send the list in
time for the June number. If the Reporters who sent in their
lists have any additional names to report, these should be sent
to the Editor. This department of Initiates will be made a feature
of the SCROLL, and will appear annually in June.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL.
Brethren:—The different Province Presidents are returning
very satisfactory reports, and in all cases the organization is well
in hand and the work progressing in an encouraging manner.
The welfare of all interests demands a cordial co-operation on the
part of chapters and individual members in the work of these
officials. In most—if not all—of the provinces an early local
convention is being considered and arrangements are being perfected
as rapidly as possible. Wherever practicable such a meeting
should be held, for in many ways it serves to strengthen the
Fraternity, both locally and general. Brother Cottam reports the
Tulane Chapter in excellent condition and giving us every reason
for congratulation on the action of the Convention in that matter.
In many other details we daily are brought to appreciate
the thoroughly satisfatory result of that week's work.
Undoubtedly the Fraternity has as efficient and progressive
a corps of Province Presidents as it has ever had, and no effort
of theirs will be spared in the prosecution of their work. They
need assistance from every quarter. The General Council has
already had laid before them several petitions for charters all
with the strongest of endorsements. On that point the policy of
the present administration is one of strict conservatism, and no
applicants can hope for success unless their claims are beyond
challenge. The main work before us now is the strengthening
of our internal walls.
The President of the General Council recently made a trip
through Virginia and North Carolina, solely in the interest of the
Fraternity, visiting all the chapters in those States. Beta Province
is now in a more healthy condition than it has been for some
time past, and Brother Bratton will turn it over to his successor
with all its chapters in sound and satisfactory condition.
The officers of any organization can only accomplish results of
value by the aid of every individual member. Do all you can
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the management of THE SCROLL. The editors of the catalogue
need all the assistance they can get and Brother Palmer in his
historical work can accomplish little without a cordial and general
co-operation. For the General Council,
E. H. L. RANDOLPH, President.
New York, N. Y., March i, 1890.
FROM THE TREASURER OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL.
In accordance with Article XII, Sec. 3, of our Constitution,
there will be due on April ist, a tax of two dollars from each
attendant member of the year. Let the reporters remit the
amount promptly. There is also a tax of one dollar for catalogue
fund, on which many are delinquent. I have sent out notices to
the different chapters on this tax and hope to have a ready response.
It should be paid promptly, so as to facilitate the work
of those engaged in the compilation of data for the catalogue.
This tax is also due from all initiates since January ist. Please
attend to your dues at once.
H. W. CLARK, Treasurer.
514-516 Washington Ave., St. Louis.
FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CATALOGUE.
The editors of the catalogue have been vigorously furthering
the work of collecting material with a view to having the book
ready for distribution at the earliest day possible. This work is
now far enough advanced to justify the editors in setting May ist,
as the day on which the first copy will be placed in the hands of
the printer. After that the work will proceed as rapidly as the
type can be set; but the preparation of the copy will be dependent
in a measure upon the collection of the circulars yet outstanding,
and this demands the first care of the editors and the
Fraternity at large. It is expected that the book will issue during
the fall term.
This communication is designed to advise the Fraternity of the
progress the editors have been able to make, and further, and
perhaps, more particularly to call the attention of the chapters to
the necessity of doing all things possible to aid in perfecting
their record. In nearly every case the editors are being assisted
by some local member to whom they look to supply many details
of the local work. These men are urged to perform their work
with promptness and give attention to accuracy. The chapter as
a whole is urged to see that these men faithfully represent them.
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immense labor and great expense of publishing such a work render
them necessarily impregnent. For this reason the necessity
of perfecting each issue up to date is the more apparent.
Every member of the Fraternity should take it upon himself
to see that every man he knows of has returned a circular in the
form desired. Information can be sent to the editors and blank
circulars can always be obtained on application. The editors
will be glad to send circulars to addresses sent to them or mail to
any man who will be kind enough to distribute them amongst the
Phis whom he knows of, and see that they are returned to him
filled out as requested.
The chapters should be particular to complete their lists and
full particulars with regard to initials can be sent up to the last
hour. The editors ought to be promptly informed of degrees
and honors conferred. It must not be thought too late, at any
time, to send information, as the type will be changed up to the
last moment possible, and after that changes and corrections will
be noted further back in the book. Each of the chapter assistants
will be expected by the editors to revise the proof of their
chapters' record. In short, the editors wish to impress the need
of aid from every quarter, and to urge a prompt report from all
of every detail. They wish nothing to escape them.
Each chapter can have its record complete if it will; but active
work must be done for the next few weeks. It will not do to remain
dormant now and later on wake up to the fact that the
chapter list is defective or erroneous and attempt to thrust the
blame on the editors. They give notice here and now that all
errors or omissions, if any, will have to be shouldered by those
who are to blame. Let us all pull together and wipe out the
necessity for any blame.
E. H. L. RANDOLPH,
FRANK D. SWOPE.
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CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE.
ALPHA PROVINCE.
MAINE ALPHA, COLBY UNIVERSITY.
The winter term at Colby closed February nth, for six weeks
of vacation and the members of Maine Alpha are pretty well
scattered. Most of them are enjoying themselves at their respective
homes. Brother Campbell, '91, is spending a part of his
vacation in New York. Brothers Pierce, '92, and Dodge, '93,
are canvassing in Providence, R. I. and vicinity. We look forward
to a pleasant reunion March 26, and a profitable term's
work in both chapter and college duties.
Yours in the Bond,
Waterville, March 7, 1890.
ALBERT G.
HURD.
NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHA, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
The year so far has been a very successful one in every way
for New Hampshire Alpha. The new members of the chapter
have proved themselves to be the best of fellows and enthusiastic
Phis. They possess both literary and musical talent and are taking
an active part in making our society meetings a success. All
the members show an earnest enthusiastic interest in Phi Delta
Theta.
Brother Emerson Rice, '87, of Hyde Park, Mass., was married
Dec. 25, to Miss Mabel, daughter of Geo. B. Kenniston, of
Boothbay Harbor, Me.
Brother Norton, '90, is to play center field on the 'Varsity ball
team the coming season. Brother French, '90, is President of
the Base Ball Association. Brother Stavers, '90, is the Manager
for the coming season. At a meeting of the students held Feb.
19th, the sum of $1094.75 was subscribed for the support of the
team. The new league consists of Williams, Amherst snd Dartmouth.
Brothers McKenzie, '91, and Gould, '92, have been elected
Senior and Junior Directors of the Foot Ball Association.
Brother Sails, '93, had the poem at the Freshman class supper,
held at Manchester, the evening of Feb. 21st.
Brother Gould, '92, is teaching for five weeks in the Hanover
grammar school. Brother Hibbey, '91, has returned to college
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ther Grover, '90, is taking the final honor course in Mathematics.
Brother G. W. Earle has returned to college after an absence of
several weeks.
A. E. BEEBE.
Hanover, March i, 1890.
VERMONT ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
Vermont Alpha continues to enjoy her usual prosperity and
congratulates herself upon the success which she achieves from
day to day. The best proof of our prosperity is the honors
which our members are receiving. Brother Bosworth, '91, was
chosen as delegate from the university to the Y. M. C. A. convention,
recently held at Middletown, Conn. Of the eight
speakers chosen for the coming Sophomore exhibition, three are
Phis, viz.: Brothers Lewis, Mower and Orton.
Our meetings have never been more interesting and instructive
than they are this winter. Our literary exercises are conducted
in a competitive manner and each side strives to outdo the other.
It is the best plan for arousing interest in the meetings that we
have ever tried and the result is very gratifying.
We were much pleased to receive a call a short time ago from
Brother Eastman, '89, of Massachusetts Beta, and would gladly
welcome any Phi who may chance to come our way.
The attention of Vermont Alpha has been called to her large
membership, considering the small per cent, of non-society
men in the university and she has been warned to not let her
standard for membership fall below the ideal. Although our
membership is large, we dare say that Vermont's average is equal
to any. We hope that our sister chapters may rank as high as
ourselves, and shall ourselves strive to fall below none.
We wish unlimited success to each chapter and to the Fraternity
at large.
J. C. MORGAN.
Burlington, March 10, 1890.
MASSACHUSETTS ALPHA, WILLIAMS COLLEGE.
Massachusetts Alpha was never in a more prosperous condition
than she is now. Although the chapter has been in existence but
four years and is thirty years younger than any other fraternity
here, yet we occupy a most creditable and gratifying position
among our rivals. We are wide-awake and endeavoring to advance
the cause of Phi Delta Theta as never before. We also
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Our chapter house has been considerably altered and beautified
during the past month and now we have very pleasant quarters
where we should be glad to entertain any Phi passing through
Williamstown. Since our last letter we have enjoyed calls from
Brothers Grovi^, Hawley, Hogle, Allen and Leach of Vermont
Alpha.
On the evening of January 29, occurred the banquet commemorative
of the fourth anniversary of our organization. Brother
Abbott, '87, was present and acted as Toastmaster.
Our five full course Seniors have all received preliminary commencement
appointments. Brother Wilson, '92, has been elected
editor of the Williams Weekly, Brother Hotchkiss, '91, and
Brother Mapes, '92, will represent us on the ball team this spring.
Brother Hotchkiss has also been elected captain of the foot ball
eleven for next season. Brother Hagar is assistant instructor in
the gymnasium. We understand that Brother Niles, with '89
through the Junior year will return and complete his course next
year.
Your brother in the Bond,
Williamstown, March 8, 1890.
RUSSELL L.
TARBOX.
RHODE ISLAND ALPHA, BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Our chapter began the college year with only twelve men, but
we have done good work and have initiated eight men, two from
'92 and six from '93, so now we consider ourselves on an equal
footing with any chapter here. Our literary exercises are interesting
and profitable and all the fellows take hold with a good
will.
As to the new ritual, I think it meets with our approbation in
general, perhaps the only point against it is that it is not so concise
as the former one. February 22 nd we celebrated the anniversary
of our birth by a banquet. There were several of our
alumni present who expressed much satisfaction and pleasure at
our progress and prospects. We do not boast to be taking all
the prizes there are to be taken in the university, but we take
pride in that we are considerably above the average in our scholarship.
We have some considerable athletic talent and hope to make a
good showing Spring Field Day. Athletics in general are not in
a very excellent condition, but we are giving most of our attention
to the nine which certainly will reflect great credit on the college
in the Spring.
K minstrel troupe which originated in the class of '91, will
make a tour through the West, as far as St. Louis, Mo., during
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and glee clubs. The object is to boom the college and financially
to assist the base ball association.
We have had several letters from Brother Hartsock who is in
the Congo region, Africa. He reports himself in good health
and still enthusiastic for the work. In the Bond,
A. E. KINGSLEY.
Providence, March 6, 1890.
NEW YORK ALPHA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
Another term of our college year has nearly drawn to a close
and the worry of examinations is at hand. But our boys are all
hard at work and high marks will be the ultimate result. Examinations
at Cornell are quite severe and a man is obliged to show
good, earnest and faithful work. The faculty know no student
except by his record and those men who do not come up to the
required standard are immediately and unconditionally dropped.
In scholarship Phi Delta Theta compares favorably with any of
the fraternities here and not within my memory have we lost a
man by failure in examinations. Our men are not only earnest
students, but they have the interest of the chapter at heart and
each member by his undivided efforts is striving to strengthen
and elevate it to a higher standard. Harmony and union are the
foundation stones of any organization and if that spirit be directed
toward the elevation and betterment of the society, its success
and advancement are unquestionable.
So far this year we have been very prosperous and have taken
more than the usual number of college honors. We feel proud
of the '93 men, seven in number and all good students and fine
fellows. Since my last letter, I take great pleasure in announcing
the initiation of Mr. G. C. Fulton, of Pittsburg, Pa., our
infant '93. Special inducements in the course of Chemistry induced
him to come from Ann Arbor to Cornell, and I would
advise any Phi who contemplates taking post-graduate work in
any course, to send for the Cornell Register, that he may learn the
advantages to be had at this institution.
There has been much interest taken in athletics during the last
year and our winter meetings have been successful and some of
the events especially fine. The crew fund has reached the sum
of $2600. and we hope to increase it to $4000. before Spring.
Our crew is our pride and although we are not to have that
highly esteemed privilege of rowing her August Majesty of New
Haven, I feel positive that our boys will demonstrate to the college
world that it was not because she considered Cornell "a
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Brother H. G. Foltz has partially recovered from a severe attack
of pneumonia and will go south for a time to regain his
health. We hope to see him back next fall. Brother Upp will
undoubtedly be on the Freshman crew this season.
The Junior ball was the event of the term and a great success.
Eight of the fraternities had boxes and Phi Delta Theta was one.
The chapter was well represented.
Our annual banquet took place on the 6th of February.
Thirty Phis sat down to the table. The occasion was a most enjoyable
one. Some of the toasts were especially fine and Brother
Gardner, a member of the Law School, showed by the eloquent
manner in which he toasted the " law" that his heart was in the
profession and that he will make an earnest pleader at the bar.
Brother Frenkel made a great hit on the "World's Fair" (the
Phi girls). Brother Frenkel is quite an orator and full of wit.
In fact, the entertainment as a whole was of a superior character.
Brothers Lee, Alexander, and Gilbert especially distinguished
themselves.
Fraternally yours,
Ithaca, March 9, 1890.
F. A. ABBOTT.
NEW YORK EPSILON, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
New York Epsilon is convalescing from the serious effects
which Russia has had upon our "grip." All are back from the
holiday vacation and to-night we shall swing another '93 man.
Brother Carfrey, '92, who left here for Yale, has returned to
finish his college days with New York Epsilon.
We can still boast of very pleasant club rooms, inasmuch as
we now have a new piano.
Brother Reddish, '92, of New York Beta, made us a visit at
the opening of the winter term.
Our chapter was never stronger in every way. We number
twenty-seven active members, the latest addition being that of
Brother Edward Dunbar Rich, of the city. We shall soon close
up the initiations for this year with our usual good old anniversary
banquet, which will occur at about the time of issue of the
next number of the SCROLL, SO we will now drink with regards
to the Phi world.
C. H. W^HEELER.
Syracuse, Jan. 15th, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA ALPHA, LAFAYETTE COLLEGE.
On February ist we were honored by a visit from Brother
Graves, '86, of Allegheny college. His main purpose in visiting
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But behind this, as he put it, was the desire of meeting the members
of our chapter of which he has heard many favorable accounts.
We regret very much that more members of sister
chapters do not find time to visit us. The advantages from these
visits can hardly be over estimated. We learn from them and
they probably derive some benefit from us. Brother McCammant,
'88, one of the most energetic and valuable men which
have ever entered our chapter, also paid us a visit last month.
Brother Welles, '89, has finally determined to make Easton his
abiding place. At no distant day we will hear from him as proprietor
of a successful chemical establishment in Phillipsburg,
just across the river from Easton. Brother Fox, '91, at a recent
meeting of those interested in foot-ball was elected captain of •
next season's foot-ball team, a position which he is well fitted .to
fill because of his knowledge of the game. He is also a brilliant
player, his work as quarter back last fall having attracted no little
attention from the admirers of the game. His prospects for making
the base ball team are very good.
The fourth winter meeting of the Lafayette College Athletic
Association was beldon the evening of March ist, in Lafayette
Hall, Easton. Brother Harvey, '91, our representative in the
sports, acquitted himself with honor, winning the broad jump,
the 220 yards hurdle race, and only losing the high kick on a
toss up. A large delegation of Lehigh students, to whom several
of the most important events were open, were present. Among
the contestants were Brothers Coates, Straub and Patterson, who
were fortunate enough to capture three medals. During the
times of the rupture between Lehigh and Lafayette, the most
cordial feelings were exchanged between our chapters. Whatever
each member, carried away by the popular sentiment, felt
and did, nothing was allowed to subvert the interest of Pennsylvania
Eta and Pennsylvania Alpha. Now that the old sore between
the two colleges has been healed and they are on the most
peaceful terms, we look back with pleasure to the wise course
which we, as sister chapters, pursued, and we firmly believe that
the present kindly feeling between Lehigh and Lafayette is due
largely to the influence of our chapters which exerted every effort
to overcome the difficulties.
Easton, March 10, 1890.
W. J. ROWAN.
PENNSYLVANIA BETA, PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE.
It is with pleasure that we introduce to the Fraternity, Brother
Ed. O. Keen, '92, whom we ushered a la new order, into Phi
mysteries, on the night of January 9th. January loth was the
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ed home indefinitely by our medical professor, for eye treatment.
But Pennsylvania Beta had no desire, after so long wooing, to
wait indefinitely for his return ; so with precipitated preparations
we were ready for him at the mysterious hours of the 9th and he
left for Reading full-fledged and badged within six hours after
our initiation banquet.
An Athletic Association has been organized at last and promises
to be permanent. Nearly one thousand dollars of stock has
been sold. Brother Ulsh is Secretary and Treasurer. The place
was coveted by all of the fraternities, and was compromised by
electing a non-fraternity man, Mr. Hoffman, '90. The ball team
goes to the gymnasium for training every evening and we expect
great things of it. We have tried to arrange games with Dickinson,
but they seem rather backward considering how often Pennsylvania
has yielded them the ball and bats.
The two literary societies have been given rooms in the new
building and will furnish expensive halls. They are an industry
protected by a law which compels every student, fraternity man
and non-fraternity man, to join one or the other. They are not
infants, but date their organization from the birth of the college.
They have constantly claimed that the fraternities are their injury,
which we deny and charge to the "protection" which is an act of
coercion. While many of us are loyal members of these literary
societies, we look for the time when force will be laid aside in
swelling the roll.
Rev. Albert Bell, one of our charter members, recently of
Williamsport, Pa., is at present in Gettysburg.
The article in the February SCROLL on " Circular Letters" was
timely and studied. Those received so far seem to be contesting
in excellence of neatness and perfection.
With best wishes for all loyal Phis, in the Bond,
Gettysburg, March Sth, 1890.
R. B. WOLF.
PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA, WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE-
The number of students now in attendance at Washington and
Jefferson is 264. They are divided among the Fraternities and
non-frats as follows: Phi Delta Theta, 15; Delta Tau Delta, 10;
Phi Gamma Delta, 16; Beta Theta Pi, 12; Phi Kappa Signia,
10; Phi Kappa Psi, 10; non-frats, 191. Phi Delta Theta maintains
her high standing, easily leading all her rivals. Phi
Gamma Delta, though leading in numbers, is not quite so strong
in other ways as she has formerly been. The remainder hold
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Brother Farrar, our reporter, has been obliged to leave college
on account of pneumonia, superinduced by the "grip." He is
now improving, and expects soon to return. Brother Hazen has
also been obliged to leave college temporarily, on account of
sickness, the "grip." Brother Hays, who was unable to return
at the beginning of this year, on account of sickness, is in college
again. He will be the original orator from the Franklin Society
at our annual contest ofthe literary societies, March 26.
A few nights ago the members of the literary societies produced
the tragedy, " Julius Caesar," at the Opera House. The
house was crowded, and the production a perfect success in
every way. The "boys" had been under the care of Professor
King, of Pittsburg, for several months, and it is safe to say that
amateurs never acted their parts better.
Brother Williams, as orator, and Brother Hays, as phrenologist,
will represent Phi Delta Theta on the Class iDay Exercises
of the class of '90.
A Pan-Hellenic banquet has been talked of here, but from
some slight misunderstandings, it is likely that the idea will be
dropped.
JOHN B. CLARKE.
Washington, March 18, 1890.
PENNSYLVANIA DELTA, ALLEGHENY COLLEGE.
As every mail now brings in one or more " circular letters,"
it leads us to say a word about them, only in terms of praise for
the idea. There is nothing aside from the SCROLL, which so
thoroughly keeps each chapter in touch with each other, and at
the same time so concisely shows the exact condition of each
chapter. By this means, we have a perfect working knowledge
of each chapter, and know exactly of what timber they are
made.
And right here we must express the satisfaction which our
chapter feels in the new volume of the SCROLL. We now feel
that we have a journal worthy of Phi Delta Theta. And while
it stands equal to any Fraternity publication, it contains nothing
but matter of interest to every Phi. Long life to the SCROLL !
If it be not out of place, we will offer the following thoughts,
suggested by the reading of some of the "circular letters."
They are: How many should constitute the number of attendant
members of a chapter We notice numbers from six as
high as thirty or forty. It seems to us that about fifteen members
will afford the best results to a chapter. There will be
more of an unanimity of views and pursuits, more of a personal
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This year the Kaldron was taken out of the hands of the junior
class, and made a Fraternity publication. On the old Junior
Kaldron, we had editor-in-chief and two other places. When
the change was made, as there was a deadlock for that position,
between ATA and ourselves, a compromise was made by giving
it to S A E. Each Fraternity has two representatives, one
of ours being on the business committee. Work on the publication
is progressing and this year it promises to be a grand success.
We have added to our rooms a fine new upright piano, which
replaces a " square" we had previously rented.
At the close of the term we intend having a "stag" banquet
and social among ourselves, which we are looking forward to
with interest.
This month we enjoyed a visit from Brother H. E. Crum, of
Hillsdale College, one from Ray Bonsteel, a pledged member of
Buchtel. We enjoy all such visits, and hope that we may see
other brothers in our chapter rooms.
For some reason or other, three of the other Fraternities have
shown a decided animosity towards us, in every way possible
trying to better themselves at our expense. But we are happy
to say that only in elections have they succeeded. In this
respect we care but little. In all other respects we have held
our own, yes, more than held our own, and by our straight, forward
course, have gained the respect and approbation of all.
We will continue in our course, following the principles of our
Bond, and trusting in the saying, "The mills of the gods grind
slow, but they grind exceedingly fine."
We have appointed our committee on the "Pan Collegiate,"
and expect to have a grand time at our second annual banquet,
wh'ch takes place next term. The office of toastmaster goes in
rotation to the Fraternities with respect to establishment in college.
This year it goes to 0 F A.
The athletic association was reorganized last week and we
hope to see a good field day next commencement. Of the
offices, we secured secretaryship and two of the four members of
the board of control.
Last month, the A T J's gave a reception to other Fraternities
and their friends in college and town; and the Kappa
Alpha Theta, one to the other Fraternities, both of which were
grand successes and the finest that have been given in college
for some time.
Brother Stenger's lecture course closed last week with Leland
T. Powers in David Copperfield. The course was a success, the
performers the best that could be procured. Brother Couse was
required to leave college for three weeks on account of his eyes,
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this term and has assisted his father, by leading the singing during
a very successful revival at his home in Erie, Pa.
As with Micawber, "Nothing else has turned up," we will
close, wishing all Phi's a fraternal God-speed.
Yours in the bond,
Meadville, March lo, 1890.
F. GURNEY STUBBS.
PENNSYLVANIA ZETA, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Now that the mid-year examinations have passed, we again
turn our attention to fraternity matters. Since our last letter, a
few events of importance have transpired.
Early in December, a vacancy occurred on the editorial staff
of the Pennsylvanian, and as a result of the election. Brother P.
E. Havard is now an editor. Phi Delta Theta has now two representatives
on the Pennsylvanian, Brother E. S. Gault being the
other incumbent.
At the January meeting of the Junior class. Brother E. A.
Shumway was elected to the Vice Presidency of the class. On
account of the proximity of the mid-year examinations, not much
fraternity work was accomplished during January. At the examinations
we obtained five honors, Brothers B. B. Lathbury, E.
A. Shumway, J. C. Zigler, P. F. Heraty and J. C. Moore being
the distinguished members. At the beginning of the new term.
Brother E. A. Shumway was elected an editor on the board of
the Red and Blue, consisting of an editor-in-chief, and two from
each class. Brother L. L. Sommers has been elected Treasurer
of the D. Hayes Agnew Medical Society. Brother Howard
holds the same office in the Scientific Society.
At our first meeting in February, we initiated a very fine fellow
in the person of J. C. Moore, '93. This is our third Freshman
and we have yet another in prospect. At the meeting we
had two guests. Brother Frank Smith, of Rhode Island Alpha
and Brother Palmer, of New York Gamma, both of whom are
attending the Theological School at Chester, Pa.
During the holidays we were visited by Brother R. W. Thompson,
of New York Gamma, and we are very sorry that owing to
its being vacation, we did not have a better chance to entertain
him.
Last Wednesday evening a concert was held at the Academy
of Music, for the benefit of the Alumni Theatre, that is to cost
$100,000, and is to be built on the college campus. Brothers
E. A. Shumway and E. S. Gault took prominent parts in the
affair, the former with the Philadelphia chorus and the latter with
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Amateur Athletics of Penn.yslvania is now in session at the Continental
Hotel, a delegate from the chapter succeeded in bringing
Brother F. R. Coates, of Pennsylvania Eta and G. W. Harvey,
of Pennsylvania Alpha to our chapter house.
Brother G. W. Babcock, of Pennsylvania Epsilon, who is a
member of the Senior class at the University of Pennsylvania, is
pastor of the North Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal Church in
this city.
The Y. M. C. A. inter-collegiate committee of this city are all
Phis, Brothers Sommers and Howard (Pennsylvania Zeta), and
Babcock are its members.
Our chapter house is nearly all finished and we are very well
suited with it.
J. MORTIMER WEST, JR.
Philadelphia, March i, 1890.
BETA
PROVINCE.
VIRGINIA ALPHA, ROANOKE COLLEGE.
Although we had no letter in the last SCROLL, it is to be
hoped that no one thought that anything very serious had happened
to us. It would have been a gross misrepresentation.
For, truly, Phi Delta Theta has never had mor^ flattering prospects
at Roanoke. There have been times when our numbers
were larger, but it is the sense of the chapter that numbers do
not make the Fraternity.
Since our last letter, we have been grieved to lose Brother
Flaspoller. While playing at foot-ball, he received a severe injury,
on account of which he was compelled to leave college. It
is his intention to attend Tulane University next year.
Brothers Capps, Virginia Alpha, and Batchellor, North Carolina
Beta, treated us with flying visits last week. Brother
Batchellor thinks of practicing law in our town. We are getting
in good shape for an Alumni Chapter.
So far we have secured a goodly part of the honors of the
college. Brothers Freed and Glenn very creditably represented
the Fraternity in the D. L. S., and Brother Pence in the C. L. S.
Celebrations. Phi Gamma Delta was also well represented.
We are glad to notice a good Fraternity spirit between the
different chapters. The petty quibbles that so frequently happen
have been avoided this year. The Anti-Fraternity League have
suffered a division in their own ranks, and we apprehend less
danger from a house divided against itself. They have lost the
greater part of their ardor, since all the society elections are
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we will receive nothing but the kindest treatment, and the best
wishes from those who formerly were our bitter antagonists.
Salem, February 28, 1890.
R. M. PENCE.
VIRGINIA GAMMA, RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE.
Virginia Gamma is at present very jubilant, and not without
good reason therefor. Since our last letter it has been our
pleasure to initiate into the mysteries of our beloved Fraternity,
Messrs. B. C. Nettles, of Marlin, Texas, and J. J. Hickey, of
Danville, Va. The former was asked by Kappa Alpha, Sigma
Chi and Kappa Sigma, but, after a long campaign. Phi energy
and Phi perseverance carried the day and he chose to don the
"white and blue." He is in every respect worthy of wearing our
badge and will greatly strengthen our chapter. Mr. Hickey entered
the college at the intermediate, and is young. He has
good classes and has every requisite of a good fraternity man.
He will be a valuable member of the chapter. Brothers James
and Patton, of Richmond College were with us at the "bugging"
and added greatly to our pleasure on that occasion.
We received a letter some time since from our new Province
President. It was full of the right spirit and we predict a pleasant
and profitable career for the Province under Brother Bratton's
administration.
Kappa Alpha and Kappa Sigma have started chapters at William
and Mary College in this State. We wish them unbounded
success at this time-honored institution, the birth-place of Phi
Beta Kappa. We would not, however, like to see Phi Delta
Theta located there.
Brother S. S. Lambeth has returned to college, having sufficiently
recovered his health to enable him to enter once more
upon his college work. We now number nine worthy men, and
while we do not hesitate to say that we have the best chapter in
College, yet we will not voice our opinion in the way our friend
of Beta Theta Pi did, since we rejoice in the presence of and contact
with several worthy rivals, of which Beta Theta Pi is one.
We have commenced to receive the annual chapter letters
filled with fraternity news and pervaded with true Phi loyalty.
Virginia Gamma will in a few days issue hers.
According to our minds the changing of the SCROLL from a
monthly to a bi-monthly was a step in the right direction. We
think it is greatly improved in interest as well as in worth.
Our college is progressing as usual. There are no items of
especial interest to outsiders. With greetings to Phis everywhere,
I close.
Ashland, March 4, 1890.
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KENTUCKY ALPHA, CENTRE COLLEGE.
Since our last letter, although we have taken in no new men,
we have had a slight change in our membership. Brother Winn
who was then just recovering from a severe illness has returned,
and Brother Bowmer, who came late in the first term, returned
home some time ago. We now number eleven members, four
of whom we took in since September. We will lose Brothers
Cowan, Winn, John McRoberts and George McRoberts by graduation,
leaving us next fall, the same number with which to begin
the year that we had this, provided all return.
Though our number is small, we have nothing to fear; the
quality of our membership is the best, and with seven good Phis
and a clear field you may be sure we will not fall behind.
Brother J. R. Curry will be one of the two speakers to represent
the Chamberlain Society in the June oratorical contest.
The State Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Contest will be held at
our college on the first Friday in April. Five colleges will be
represented in this contest and we expect large delegations from
each. Brother D. C. Lilly who will represent Central University,
is a member of our Fraternity.
Brother F. N. Lee has a good position in the Farmers' National
Bank of this city. Brother W. L. Sumrall is spending the present
year at his home near this city. He will return to Harvard
University which he has attended for two years. Brother L. S.
McMurtry, of whose growing reputation as a surgeon we are
justly proud, has recently removed from this place to Louisville.
We wish the best success to the SCROLL and prosperity to our
sister chapters.
GEO. H. GREEN.
Danville, March 7, 1890.
GAMMA PROVINCE.
GEORGIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
Little has been said through the pages of the SCROLL this year
concerning the condition of Georgia Alpha, and the work she
is doing towards advancing the interests of Phi Delta Theta at
the University of Georgia. But while our pen has been somewhat
idle, our energy in building up our chapter has been employed
at every point, and we are able to show to the Fraternity
to-day as fine a chapter of young men as ever avowed loyalty to
any Greek letter society.
We now have an active membership of twelve, Brothers T. E.
Atkins and W. W. Sheppard having been compelled to withdraw
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Georgia Alpha covered herself with glory, taking three medals
out of the four given at the university, besides her share of other
honors This term she is determined to do her best in everything,
and hopes to preserve intact her record of previous years.
Georgia Alpha rejoices in the fact that our next convention will
be held in Atlanta, and to that convention she will send every
member she has in her ranks. The enthusiasm and loyalty to
our colors now prevalent among our members knows no bounds,
and the shield and dagger possesses a charm to all who wear it
here which stimulates us to brighter achievements. In our chapter
hall, on our regular meeting nights, we have most pleasant
social re-unions, and a spirit of congeniality pervades everything.
During the earlier part of the session, Sigma Alpha
Epsilon, Chi Phi, and Kappa Alpha became involved in a little
difficulty, which became a matter of discussion before the
Faculty, and these chapters were suspended during the present
year. We sympathize with our fellow Greeks in their being deprived
of their meetings, and hope that the ban of the faculty's
displeasure will soon be removed.
The University of Georgia was never in a better condition,
and is taking a higher station among the colleges of the nation
every year. In the medal and competitive debates which come
off soon in the literary societies, Georgia Alpha expects to win
her share of the honors, and also to have representation at the
Annual Commencement.
The anniversary exercises of the chapter will occur on the
loth of April, when the chapter will celebrate its nineteenth
year of existence. We will have with us on that occasion quite
a number of our alumni brethren resident in the city.
The new ritual of the Fraternity is now under the consideration
of the chapter, and it will be given a careful and thorough
trial before the opinion is formed. The chapter is greatly in
need of a catalogue, and will welcome the appearance of the
next edition, as it will also that of the history.
Next term at the university, Georgia Alpha will rally with the
loss of only two of her present number. Brothers Hardman and
Eraser, who will graduate this year, and with a firm and steady
resolve to work, will build still higher monuments for our beloved
Fraternity. Our members as individuals, and as a chapter,
are on the most friendly terms with the other Greeks, and
wish them all success. Our sister chapters at Emory and Mercer
are in excellent condition, and all three taken together, present
a Georgia array of which we feel proud. When the convention
comes to Adanta, they will show them a Georgia Cracker's
hospitality.
S J. CASSELS, JR.
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GEORGIA BETA, EMORY COLLEGE.
Ours is a pleasant office in that there is at no time any reason
to report other than progress for our much-loved chapter. She
is unremitting in her efforts to hold that vantage ground on which
her true followers have kept her for several years, and which she
occupies with such graceful dignity.
Since the election of our present young and energetic President,
each day finds the college interests in a better condition
than the day before. Much has been and is being done which
will be of lasting benefit; a corresponding "boom" is moving all
the chapters here—more men matriculate than formerly and better
fraternity material is secured in consequence. We usually rope
in our share of the "disconsolates."
We will be represented in champion debate at approaching commencement
by Brother Fort from the Phi Gamma Literary Society,
and by Brother Styles Bradley from the Few. They have
always done us honor. The chosen orators from both these
Societies for February 22d, were Phis.
The Emory Phoenix is now having marked success with Brother
J. T. Daves as Business Manager. The merit of the poem read
by Brother Daves, at the recent annual public exercises of the
Senior class was recognized by all.
We have lately added to the internal appearance of our hall
and will continue to improve as circumstances may suggest.
Altogether considered, Georgia Beta is "quite well," and wishes
for Phi Delta Theta everywhere as good fortune as is ours at
present.
W. P. FLEMING.
Oxford, March 4, 1890.
TENNESSEE ALPHA, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
To put it mildly we are on a boom. In my first letter to the
SCROLL this year, I prophesied a prosperous time, but I proved a
better prophet than I could have hoped. Our good luck has followed
during the whole year.
The lack of enthusiasm so much complained of last year was
largely due to the fact that we were unable to secure suitable
parlors, but were compelled to make out with a third-story "hired
room" in which various other orders of not such good standing
as Phi Delta Theta held sway at sundry times. Through the untiring
efforts of our alumni. Brothers Palmer and Manier, this
difficulty was removed and we again obtained our old hall—one
of the most elegantly fitted in the city and one rich in Phi memories.
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All of our meetings have been largely attended and highly enjoyable.
Almost without exception, at the invitation of some
member or alumnus, we have repaired from the hall to Gerding's
where an hour or so would be spent over oysters. But these suppers
are not worthy to be mentioned in the same breath with the
banquet given us by Brother EUiston Farrel, (who lives in an
elegant stone-front just across from the campus), on the evening
of February 22nd.
Brother Waller Deering has taken his doctorate at Leipsic.
He will no doubt be elected at the next meeting of the Board of
Trust to fill the Chair of German, made vacant by the death of
Prof. Casimir Zdanowicz. He is as loyal a Phi as ever. Brother
W. A. Webb was prevented from attending the university last
session on account of bad health, but is now with us.
Tennessee Alpha elected as her representatives on the Coinet,
Brothers E. W. Winfield and Paul M. Jones. Both have been
elected on the literary committee. Brother Jones as chairman.
We have been fortunate in adding to our roll the names of
CoUins Waller, Morganfield, Ky., Eugene Bell Crockett, Arrington,
Tenn. Crockett and Waller are familiar names in Tennessee
Alpha annals, but our impartial and imperturbable goat in his first
welcome seemed not to recognize the fact that they were almost
Phis by hereditary and previous education, but in the usual practical
manner ushered them into the sacred precincts of Phi Delta
Theta.
FLETCHER S. BROCKMAN.
Nashville, March 8, 1890.
ALABAMA BETA, ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
News in Greek circles was a scarce commodity during January,
and hence Alabama Beta had little very interesting to report.
But it has something extra in the way of a banquet to
report this time. On last Friday evening, February 21, 1890,
Alabama Beta celebrated her eleventh anniversary, and a
pleasant anniversary it was. At eight o'clock, Thomas' Hall
was lit up, and all was in readiness; at nine o'clock, the guests
began coming in and by eleven o'clock, nearly all ofthe couples
had arrived. As the dancers kept time to the waltz, and the
older guests listened to the exquisite music and engaged in conversation,
an hour soon passed away, when the curtain was
rolled back, displaying a table loaded with all that the appetite
could desire, and decorated in a superb manner.
Brother Callaway stepped forth and in a very short, but
appropriate speech announced that supper was ready, and
begged that all should repair to the table, and do justice to
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the hall, where the dance was renewed and pleasure was rife
until two o'clock, when the visitors began to disperse, and the
banquet was a thing of the past. Thus closed another happy
epoch in the history of Alabama Beta Chapter of the Phi Delta
Theta.
The success of our banquet is due to the untiring efforts and
invaluable aid of our loyal and generous Phi sisters. No chapter
can boast of a more worthy and loyal band of young ladies,
who wear the " White and Blue" than Alabama Beta, who can
not, for the want of words, bestow upon them half the honor
they deserve.
In the oratorical contest between the Wert and Websterian
societies, February 22, 1890, we were represented by Brother
J. F. Wilkinson, who delivered a fine speech on "The Closing
Century."
Since our last letter in the SCROLL, we have initiated Brother
Louis Alexander Bize, '92, and Brother Walter Bartow Clay, '92,
whom we now introduce and hearily commend to the Fraternity,
Our circular letter will be out in a few days, as the committee
appointed to attend to this, have written it and sent it to press.
We were truly glad to have Brothers Broun, Newman and Watlington
with us for a short while Christmas; they graduated with
honor to the Fraternity, and are now holding responsible positions.
In accordance with the instructions of the SCROLL, we
have secured a lock-box, and hereafter all letters and written
matter to Alabama Beta, will please be directed in care of P. O.
Box No. 50.
L. E. BAKER.
Auburn, March 7, 1890.
ALABAMA GAMMA, SOUTHERN
UNIVERSITY.
The fall term closed on February the third, and we have begun
the duties of the second. The boys of Phi Delta Theta
stood high in examinations, and their names appear conspicuously
on the honor rolls of the university. In truth the honor
rolls catalogued nearly all of us. Our boys not only had high
standing in the lecture-room, but in debate and oratory they are
leaders. And the fact that the most beautiful young ladies of
the town wear the white and blue, is proof of our standing in
fashionable society. We have received fewer honors this year
than we did last, but we are glad to say that those of our
number who have received them, were chosen purely on their
merit and not by any combination of forces. In the annual
challenge debate, Brother Hawkins ably represented the Belles
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Clariosophic at commencement. The speakers for the Sophomore
declaimer's medal have not yet been chosen, but the oratory
of our sophomores will not be slighted. We have reason
to expect several speaker's places from the senior class at commencement.
H. M. ANSLEY.
Greensboro, March 4, 1890.
DELTA PROVINCE.
MISSISSIPPI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
March has come and with it the usual flood of circular letters.
The intermediate examinations, however, have so occupied the
time of this chapter, that she will be somewhat dilatory in getting
out her annual report to her alumni.
The requisite average for advancing to a higher class has been
raised from fifty to seventy points; and this in addition to an
already quite rigorous marking-system, makes the path of a
University of Mississippi student still more thorny. It is confidently
hoped that the trustees at their next meeting in June,
will pass a law allowing all students making an average of 90
points, the privilege of not being examined. Quite a number
of the leading American colleges have recently adopted this
rule, and the change would be hailed with delight by our
entire student body.
At the beginning of this session, the faculty changed the holiday
from Saturday to Monday; but since this proved decidedly
unpopular, the Saturday holiday has recently been resumed.
Numerous changes have been made in the faculty this term;
all of which were much needed. Miss Gom, having finished
her Shakesperian studies at Boston, under Murdock, has again
resumed her position as instructress of elocution.
Nothing of importance has occurred recently for the reporter
to chronicle. Fraternity life glides easily along with us, and
nothing more friendly could be desired in the way of our relations
to the numerous other fraternities here. We have no
enemies either among the " Greeks " or the " Barbarians."
Brother Hiram Cassidy is now the private secretary of Governor
Stone, of this state.
The February number of the SCROLL, with its unusually large
proportion of chapter letters, is especially newsy and interesting.
Editor Brown is to be congratulated on his success in its management.
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activity. With greetings to all Phis, and with best wishes for
the success of our sister chapters.
We are fraternally yours,
Oxford, March 6, 1890.
LOUISIANA ALPHA, TULANE UNIVERSITY.
JEFFERIES BUCK.
As Louisiana Alpha proposes to impose a fine upon her reporter,
if he fails to send a letter to every issue of the SCROLL, it
is safe to say that she will be heard from quite regularly. The
greatest event of interest to Louisiana Alpha that happened since
our last letter, was the initiation of Brother Charles Parker
Williams, '93, into Phi Delta Theta. We certainly made an
acquisition of which we may always feel proud. The spikers
of the various Tulane Chapters will soon descend en masse upon
the poor sub. fresh barbs who enter college in June. Louisiana
Alpha is ahead of the others, and will look calmly on and enjoy
the sport. Three young barbarians are eagerly looking towards
Phi quarters for the first rays of Grecian light.
New Orleans is well represented in Phi Delta Theta. We
have a bountiful supply of Phis from our sister chapters.
In our last letter we gave a list of the visiting medical Phis.
We shall now give a list of (as far as we are able) the in-urbe and
extra-urbe Phis:
Robert Marr, Jr., Tennessee Alpha, judge of city court. Ed.
Merrick, Jr., Tennessee Alpha, member ofthe law firm of Merrick
& Merrick. Brother Merrick recently married Miss Lombard,
of this city. Henry Flaspoller, Virginia Beta, assists the
firm of Flaspoller & Co., in the wholesale merchandise business.
Robert Jamison, Tennessee Beta, member of the firm of S.
Jamison's Sons, wholesale building supply merchants. Robert
Bohn, Tennessee Beta, Tulane medical student. George Nott,
Kentucky Beta and Virginia Beta, son of Postmaster of New
Orleans, has a positition in the wholesale house of Schmitt &
Ziegler. Frank P. Blake, Tennessee Beta, is now traveling for
his health in Texas with an engineering corps. William Brook,
Tennessee Beta, has recently returned from Sewanee, and now
aids his father in a large tarpaulin business. Warren Piatt, Virginia
.\lpha, is in the grocery business. Dr. Parham, Virginia
Gamma, is professor of physiology in Tulane High School.
Mercer Moorman, Virginia Alpha, clerk of United States Court.
H. C. Flaspoller, Virginia .'\lpha, just returned from Roanoke.
The Louisiana Phis outside of New Orleans are, S. L. Postell,
Plaquemine, Louisiana. Brother Postell is now a Tulane medical
student. Brothel J. G. Tuttle, White Casde, Louisiana.
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Rouge. This gives as complete a list as is now in our possession.
As soon as any additions occur, we shall keep the SCROLL informed.
Our Fraternity gained a great triumph when Brother Tally,
Alabama Alpha, passed into the Charity Hospital as a resident
student. There were only a few vacancies, and a great number
of students to try for them.
C. H. TEBAULT, JR.
New Orleans, March 4, 1890.
TEXAS BETA, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.
Not long since, we of Texas Beta, gave ourselves a banquet,
and a very enjoyable affair we made of it. Toasts were the
order of the evening, the prosperity and continued success of
our Fraternity, being the general theme.
Brother Thomas was elected as one of the debaters for the
Athenian medal, and we are expecting much from him.
For a time it looked as if Texas Beta had decided to do no
more, but the old spirit has revived, and again she is her old
self. To show that we have gone to work, we initiated Brother
George Perry Rains, and in honor of the occasion gave a banquet.
The banquet was a success, being attended not only by
the members of the chapter, but also by our resident brothers.
All enjoyed themselves as only a band of loyal Phis can, and
when all was over we dispersed, fully convinced that it is a good
thing to be a Phi.
We are now using the Ritual adopted at the last convention;
some like it better, others not as well as they do the old Ritual.
I am sorry to say that we have lost two of our men, Brothers J.
L. Henry and T. J. Lee, who have withdrawn from the University.
They left, accompanied by the best wishes of their Phi
brothers, for their future success.
Now, that we are once more on the right road, we will endeavor
to stay on it, and to work well and loyally for the cause.
Austin, March 6, 1890.
S. B. MAXY LONG.
TEXAS GAMMA, SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Texas Gamma is still in a prosperous condition, notwithstanding
the fact that there has been a great deal of sickness among
our members, as well as among the students in general. At the
beginning of this session, we had only seven men, but our number
has swelled to twelve, having initiated four men, and an old
member, M. D. Sansom, having returned at the beginning of
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of the college honors so far; and what remains in store, we will
let the future unfold.
The fraternities here are getting on very peaceably. The
Kappa Alpha's became a little angry with us during the spiking
season, because, forsooth, all the men we both approached, were
of the opinion that the Phis were the best, and hence joined us;
but we are glad to say that our sister fraternity has seen the error
of its wrath and cast it to the winds, so that we are on the most
friendly terms.
A new chapter has been organized here which goes by the
name of Phi Kappa Nu. It, for purposes best known to its
members, remained in a sub rosa state for some months, till
discovered and disclosed by one of our members. It has a good
class of boys and students, and is quite an addition to the Greek
atmosphere here.
Since we last wrote, the regent of our university has resigned,
to return to his pastoral work in Georgia. His departure, while
regretted, will be no injury, as the university under the able
vice-regent. Dr. McLean, with a wise corps of professors, moves
along prosperously. The university is now sailing along more
smoothly, than at any time since its existence. The matriculation
will exceed that of any previous session, while the behavior
and scholarship of the students is excellent.
The new ritual has been read and commented on. It is liked
well, but will require more paraphernalia and a chapter-house.
We think it would be wise to adopt it. We have nothing to
say against the old ritual; it is good, but the new is better. The
thanks of the fraternity are due Brother Palmer et al.
Georgetown, March 8, 1890.
EPSILON PROVINCE.
OHIO ALPHA, MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
J. KILGORE.
Since the close of the college for the holidays, a new fraternity
has made its appearance at Miami. On the evening of
December 20th, the old Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon
was re-organized here with a membership of seven, one of whom
is not a student, having graduated with '89. The men who have
just become Greeks, are men of high standing in college, who
a year ago formed a local society with a secret Greek name, and
with red and green for their colors; an attempt was made to
secure a charter from Alpha Delta Phi, but failing, application
was made to Delta Kappa Epsilon, both of these fraternities having
had chapters here before the close ofthe university in '73.
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the evening of the twentieth of December, the chapter was reestablished,
the work being done by several members of old
Kappa, assisted by alumni of other chapters. Honorable Calvin
S. Brice was a Deke while at Miami, and it is rumored that he
intends building a chapter house for Kappa. The new chapter
enters Miami with the best wishes of Ohio Alpha for its success
and prosperity, and it is to be hoped that the most friendly feeling
will exist between the societies.
Miami has been quite enthusiastic over foot-ball this season;
the team has defeated every opponent, with a total score of loo
points to 4. Brother Chidlaw is captain.
The Ohio Alpha Phis of Eaton, were handsomely entertained
by Brother Elam Fisher, '71, and wife at their residence at
Eaton, on New Year's eve. A most pleasant evening was spent.
Brothers Bonner, H. Hiestand, R. A. Hiestand and your reporter
were the guests.
We also gratefully acknowedge the receipt of $10 from Brother
Alston Ellis, of Hamilton.
Miami made another attempt to enter the State Oratorical
Association this year, but failed. It is hard to understand why
this should be the case, for it is quite certain, if the university
was represented in the association, she would not bring up the
rear. One of the delegates at the recent meeting, who entered
the protest that our curriculum was not as high as it should be,
reckoned without his host, for two students from his school,
sophomores of last year, came to enter junior here at Miami, but
failed in the attempt, and were told that if they remained here,
they would be classed '92. This is the high-school we have here
to compare with his college. Miami is a member of the Southern
Ohio Athletic Association, which includes Athens, Marietta and
Cincinnati.
A minstrel company has been organized among the students,
and an entertainment will be given for the benefit of the local
athletic association on the fourteenth of the month.
On the evening of February 19th, we held a special anniversary
meeting with appropriate exercises.
Oxford, March 3, 1890.
WALTER C. HARRIS.
OHIO BETA, OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Life at the Ohio Wesleyan has been unmarked by any particular
variations during the past month. The revival season which
is annually ushered in by the Day of Prayer for colleges, closed
Sunday evening, Feb. 15, with a grand jubilee. The success
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the labors of the faculty and students during this spiritual period,
a hundred and seventy-eight conversions being made.
February 22nd was marked by the time-honored struggle for
supremacy between the Sophomores and Freshman. The battle
was waged long and desperate during the whole day, but was
eventually won by the Sophomores.
On last Friday evening the picket lines were withdrawn from
every Grecian camp in college and friend and foe met in the
K. of P. armory to partake of the annual Pan-Hellenic banquet.
The most interesting feature of this occasion was the initiation
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon into the Pan-Hellenic Circle of the Ohio
Wesleyan University. This was attended with much pomp and
ceremony, the ritualistic work being done by members chosen
from other fraternities, grotesquely attired as demons.
At the close of the initiation, tables were set, and the eighty-six
Greeks sat down about the Pan-Hellenic board as though of one
brotherhood. The principal toasts of the evening were made by
representatives from Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon; the
former partook of the nature of an address of welcome to the
initiates. Beta Theta Pi being the oldest fraternity in the university
in the order of establishment, to which Sigma Alpha Epsilon
responded in the capacity of the youngest of our Greeks. In addition
to these, short speeches were made by one member of
each of the other fraternities. The exercises of the evening
closed with an early morning march to the seminary, where a
band serenade was tendered to its expectant inmates.
Although this college was unsuccessful in the State Oratorical
Contest, recently held at Springfield, O., we were cheered, yea,
made glad that the honor fell to Brother Tucker, of Ohio Epsilon,
to whom we extend most hearty congratulations.
Among the recent honors that have come to Phis at this place,
we are pleased to announce that Brother Keen has been made
President of the Senior Lecture Committee of next year, and
that Brother Hadley has been chosen as one of the business managers
of next year's Transcript, while the undersigned has been
elected as its Editor-in-Chief.
During the past two weeks we have received calls from Brother
Rutledge, of Zanesville and Brother Ed. S. Barkdull, city editor
of the Toledo Blade.
The circular letters of the different chapters of the Fraternity
are beginning to arrive and each and all bear the stamp and
message of progress.
H. C. ROBINSON
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OHIO DELTA, WOOSTER UNIVERSITY.
The Greek Fraternities held their annual Pan-Hellenic banquet
last Friday night. The editor of the Voice, a Phi Gam, starts his
account of the evening in the following style : "The Greek clans
assembled at Miller's Hall last night to celebrate their annual
Pan-Hellenic banquet. By lo o'clock, the votaries of the goat
had commenced to arrive and the great room was filled with the
sound of merry voices. The Phis were the last to appear upon
the scene, but they came not empty-handed. A few minutes
later, the knights of the shield and dagger, resplendent in ardent
and azure, entered with an initiate, Mr. A. G. Work, '93. The
appearance of the new Phi created a stampede and for several
minutes congratulations were showered hot and heavy. When
order was restored, the orchestra struck up and the gay company
led by Toastmaster Forgy, Phi Delta Theta, took their seats at
the festal board."
We were very happy to present Brother Work, of Denver, Col.,
to the Greek hosts there assembled and take pleasure in presenting
him to our brethren through the SCROLL. He will make a
good Phi for he does in everything as his name signifies. Under
the head of "Wit, Wisdom and Warbling" came—
W. E. Forgy, 0 A0,
Magister Epularum.
Music—Orchestra.
Toast—Quartette.
Welcome Greeks,
S. W. Eagleson, 0 F A.
The Goat,
I. C. Falconer, 0 K ¥.
Music—Quartette.
The Faculty,
W. H. Houston, ATA.
Athletics,
S. L. Shirley, A T Q..
Song.
The Barbarian,
J. F. Slagle, 0F A.
The Girls,
S. L. Pustly, I X.
Music—Quartette.
Oratory at Wooster,
J. R. Jameson, B 0 II.
Our Departed Brother, R. S. Wallace, 0 A 0.
Brothers Wallace and Ramsey furnished half of the quartette
that furnished such rollicking college songs. Brother Wallace's
toast, "Our Departed Brother," a eulogy on the late Prof. Karl
Merz, was very fine and of "golden beauty."
Brother Forgy's wit and oratory, found occasion for showing
that he was indeed worthy of his position of honor and made him
a Magister highly appreciated and of whom we are justly proud.
After the toasts, the tables were cleared and merry Greeks enjoyed
the embrace of the jolly polka or dreamy waltz over the
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Since our last letter there has been a gloom cast over Wooster
University, by the death of Karl Merz, Director of the Musical
Department, which occurred January 30th, at 4 P. M. His
death was a loss to the city of Wooster, an unspeakable calamity
to his family and to the University. His good nature, great loving
heart, indomitable enthusiism, piety and influence, can only
be felt and remembered by those who knew him. To those who
were never brought in contact with him, his reputation as an instructor,
editor, composer and lecturer are enough to make him
famous. An honorary member of Sigma Chi, he was ever a
friend and protector of the other fraternities. He was endeared
to the fraternity system and was champion of the cause when the
Faculty were desirous of blotting out the chapters here
We congratulate Ohio Epsilon over the success of her noble
son, Robt. Tucker, at the State Oratorical Contest. Brother
Tucker is personally and favorably known by all the boys here,
who all combine in hoping that the victories already won are but
an indication that he will carry off the Inter-State Contest, which
means honor to himself, Phi Delta Theta and Ohio.
Brother Forgy, Wooster's alternate, responded to the toast
" Embryo Senators," in a way which brought a storm of applause
and won for him the palm of toasters.
An association consisting of Buchtel, Dennison, O. S. U. and
Wooster, has been formed to boom college athletics in Ohio and
raise them to a higher plane. An Association Field-day will be
held here May 30. The base-ball season will be opened on the
home grounds with Buchtel, April 19.
Some time ago we made some improvements in our hall and
expect to make more. Our alumni seem to be richer and more
profuse in their congratulations and best wishes than they are to
contribute for the improvement of our hall.
C. C. LONG.
Wooster, March 5, 1880.
OHIO EPSILON, BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
Ohio Epsilon is jubilant over Brother Tucker's great victory
in the State Oratorical Contest. The Buchtel Phis have been
sending orators to the state contests year after year, only to see
them mowed down before the superior forces of the older Ohio
colleges. But we thought we had a sure winner this time, and
we were not deceived. The news that Tucker had carried off
the palm, fairly set the college wild, and the students in the exuberance
of their spirits "made Rome howl" for the remainder
ofthe night. When the orator returned on the Saturday morning
following the contest, a large and enthusiastic delegation of
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brooms, bedecked with the college colors, and escorted him
through the town. After the procession. President Cone delivered
an address of welcome in the college chapel, and Tucker
responded m a fitting manner. A delightful reception by the
young ladies of the college in the evening, served as a fitting
close to the exercises of the day. The local oratorical association
in partial recognition of Tucker's services, in raising the
record of the college, elected him as its president for the ensuing
year.
Athletics are on the boom at Buchtel now. An athletic association
with a large membership has been formed, and has been
admitted to the Ohio Association, recently organized. We expect
some fine base-ball and tennis contests in the spring.
Brother W. W. Howe, who left Buchtel last year to attend
Case School, has returned, and resumes his studies with '91.
Brother Lee F. Lybarger, '92, met with quite a painful accident
recently, while out coasting. In some manner, his leg was
caught between the bob-sled and some obstruction, and a severe
fracture of the fibula was the result. He will be laid up for
some time, but with careful nursing, is getting along as well as
could be hoped.
A new business manager and board of editors have been
elected for the Buchtelite. Brother Henry represents us on the
editorial force, and Brother Howe is the business manager.
The regular Washington's Birthday Dance, delayed a week on
account of the oratorical contest, took place in the college gymnasium
on Friday evening, February 28. Ten Phis attended
the dance, and report a delightful time.
Brother John L. Roemer, formerly of'89, at present attending
Allegheny Theological Seminary, made us a short visit recently.
E. L. FINDLEY.
Akron, March 4, 1890.
OHIO ZETA, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
For the first time in the history of Ohio Zeta Chapter, it has
been found expedient and necessary to expel one of our number
from the Fraternity. It is to be deeply regretted that such things
as this must occur, but when they do, the good of the individual
must, of course, be sacrificed for the welfare of the greater number.
Mr. George C. Schasffer is the unfortunate person to whom
I allude. At our last meeting, March 7, he was found guilty of
neglect of duty, non-payment of dues, and indifference to the
Fraternity; and was expelled accordingly. Mr. Schasffer has
the sincere sympathy of our chapter, and we hope that what we
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Since the last issue of the SCROLL, we have initiated two men;
we take great pleasure in introducing to the Fraternity Brothers
Frank D. Askew and Luray S. Stewart, both of the class of '93.
Brother Askew's home is in Kansas City, Mo., and Brother
Stewart is now residing in Columbus, Ohio. The manner in
which each of the new men takes hold of the fraternity work, is
indeed refreshing.
At the beginning of the present term we lost two men, Brothers
Sanderson and Bonner, being unable to return to college.
Brother Sanderson is now at his home in Logan, Ohio, making
preparations for studying law; Brother Bonner is in Eaton,
Ohio, in the hardware business with his father. We wish them
both success.
STC. ALEXANDER.
Columbus, March 9, 1890.
INDIANA ALPHA, INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Indiana Alpha again presents two names to the Phi world,
which she is glad to enroll on her list of members, those of
Brothers S. P. Wellman and Earnest Lewis. Brother Wellman
is a senior in the law department, and resides at New Albany.
Brother Lewis, '92, resides at Evansville. Both are members of
whom we can well be proud.
On the evening of the fourth of February, a social was held
in Phi Hall, in honor of Brother F. B. Foster, '88, who is now
in attendance at the Allegheny Theological Seminary. A pleasant
time was had by all, and not until half past two were the
lights extinguished.
On the first of February, we were glad to welcome to Bloomington,
Brother Joseph Jenckes, '55, who came to dedicate a
church at this place. Brother Jenckes gave us a rousing talk at
our weekly meeting, and showed us how fraternal love can flame
for thirty-five years without losing in intensity. Brother Jenckes
presided at the last Epsilon Province Convention held at
Indianapolis last May. He is the personification of all that is
loyal and true.
At the same meeting as the one at which Brother Jenckes spoke.
Brother Banta, '55, dean ofthe law department, also instilled us
with new life by his kind and encouraging words.
The oratorical contest took place Thursday night, March 6.
Brother Griffith, '91, took second place, while Brother French,
'91, walked away with third honers. It is not as yet a settled
fact that Indiana University will be allowed admission into the
State Oratorical Contest; but through the courtesy of the delegates
from the various colleges of the state, we hope to be
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Saturday night, March 8, Phi Hall presented a brilliant scene.
Nineteen Phis with their lady friends were in attendance at a
Lemon Party. The decorations and refreshments were entirely
in "lemon." Among those who graced the hall with their presence,
were Brother Laz Noble, Indiana Gamma, and Brother
Hugh Miller, Butler University, '88, who is now Secretary of the
Fraternity. We were glad to see them among us, and were correspondingly
sorry when, on the following Monday, they took their
leave.
On Sunday afternoon, March 9, Brother D. C. Brown, '79,
Professor of Greek at Butler University, lectured here. His
topic was, "The Glory of Youth."
We extend heartiest congratulations to the editor of the
SCROLL upon the occasion of his marriage, and hope that sunshine
and happiness may be ever his.
Lock-box 35 extends a hearty welcome to all communications.
Bloomington, March 8, 1890.
RALPH
BAMBERGER.
INDIANA BETA, WABASH
COLLEGE.
Since our last letter in the December SCROLL, Indiana Beta
has added one of '93's choicest men to her chapter roll—i. e.,
Alex. G. Cavens, of Sullivan, Indiana. Brother Garner has
been unable to return to college since Christmas.
Washington's Birthday was celebrated at Wabash in her own
unique manner. Each of the lower classes decided to parade.
The Sophomores came out upon horses, while the Freshmen appeared
both mounted and in barouches. Each class made a
very creditable display. Each carried banners, some of which
were captured and recaptured by the rivals. This led to a skirmish,
the reports of which appeared in many of the leading papers
greatly magnified. To do justice to the college, it seemed
not improper to refute these reports to any of the SCROLL'S
readers who may have read them. In almost every instance
there existed but a very small portion of truth; the remainder
was the result of some visionary correspondent's effort.
Fraternally yours,
Crawfordsville, March 6, 1890.
ROB'T H.
CROZIER.
INDIANA GAMMA, BUTLER UNIVERSITY.
The Freshmen have supplied almost the only amusement that
we Butlerites have had in the past two months. Soon after the
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conspicuous, which immediately became eye-sores to the Sophomores
and Juniors. Class feeling ran high. Freshmen hats were
seized and made away with, heads were bruised and almost
broken, and the Cincinnati Enquirer informed us that for awhile
Butler was ruled by a mob.
Our primary oratorical contest comes off in a few days. Several
of the Phi boys entered, but owing to ill-health and other
reasons most of them have dropped out. W^e expect, however,
to have a very good showing, even if we don't carry off the
honors.
Hugh Miller, the secretary ©f the G. C, and the chapter reporter
have just returned from a short visit to Indiana Alpha, at
Bloomington. Our chapter there received us most hospitably
and entertained us most royally, and not only the Phi chapter,
but also their numerous friends of the gentler sex. Saturday
they gave a "lemon party" which was very enjoyable. The
Phis stand very high at Bloomington, and one of the members
of another fraternity there is reported to have said that the Phis
have the best chapter at the State University.
The Epsilon Province Convention is to be held on the nth of
April. We will always be glad to see a Phi, but for that occasion
we extend a special invitation for you all to come.
J. C. Morrison, '88, looked in on bs a few days ago. He is
now with the firm of Morrison & Morrison, lawyers, Frankfort,
Indiana.
J. A. Kautz, '85, editor of the Kokomo (Ind.) Gazette-Tribune,
is the secretary of the Indiana Association of Republican editors.
Fraternally,
LAZ. NOBLE.
Irvington, March 10, 1890.
INDIANA DELTA, FRANKLIN COLLEGE.
Since our last report many things of interest have occurred,
which should not only give joy to our present active membership,
but should deepen the devotion and increase that just feeling
of pride which every alumnus has for Indiana Delta.
As to our local affairs, both in politics and society, we have
accomplished more than one understanding our surroundings
could have expected. The social given the Phi gentlemen and
their lady friends, by Brother T. J. Leach, at his home in South
Franklin, was a most enjoyable occasion for all present. Brother
Leach expects to make Huron, Indiana, his future home,
and the social was of the nature of a farewell. But time would
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The news of the confirmation of our beloved veteran and
charter member, Thomas Jefferson Morgan, '6i, has just reached
us. He is now Chief of Indian Affairs, and we are confident
that under his refining and civilizing influence, our Indian
troubles are a thing of the past.
Brother Morgan always has good news for Indiana Delta.
He carried our banner in the late civil war with credit to himself,
and honor to the Fraternity. In '63, he took the degree of
A. M. at Wabash, and a year later, the same degree from
Franklin. Also, B. D. at Chicago Theological Seminary in '74.
D. D. at University of Chicago, '74. He had attended Rochester
Theological Seminary, '65-8, and Leipsic University of Germany,
'79. His life since has been spent in giving to the world
as teacher and theologian, the benefit of his learning and
travels.
Brother Martin Brachall Bailey, '79, is also at Washington as
Chief of Law Division of United States Pension Bureau. He
attended Columbia Law School, taking the degree of L. L. B.,
in '86. In 1884, he organized our Alumni Chapter at Washington,
and at no time has he allowed his business relations to
crowd out his zeal for Indiana Delta.
Brother Charles Spencer McCoy, '87, also has a position as
Computer in the Naval Observatory at Washington, D. C.
Since graduation. Brother McCoy has made a successful record
as Principal of Bethel Institute of Kentucky, and Gillman
Schools of Illinois.
I shall leave for another letter, those of the thirteen Franklin
College students at Washington, who have not been noticed in
this.
Brother Calvin McCormick, '79, City Chemist of Dallas,
Texas, last year, is now at work as Mineralogist and Geologist
at Chapel Hill and surrounding country. North Carolina.
Brother Samuel Richards, '73, we regret to say, is very ill with
consumption, and is now on his way homeward from Europe.
Before going abroad. Brother Richards painted a life-size portrait
of Dr. Bailey, which now adorns our chapel wall. He
afterwards attended Berlin Art School, and while there, took a
prize offered by the state, which signifies that he is an artist of
no mean reputation. We can only hope that some fortunate
turn may prolong a life already fruitful, and so promising for the
future.
Indiana Delta extends congratulations to the Ohio Chapters of
Epsilon Province, and hopes to meet representatives from all,
at our Province Convention, soon to be held at Indianapolis.
Franklin, March 7, 1890.
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INDIANA EPSILON, HANOVER
COLLEGE.
Very few men entered college here at the beginning of the
middle term, and none of them were spiked by Phi Delta Theta.
Phi Gamma Delta, though in a fair condition at present, graduates
all but three of her members this June. Delta Tau Delta initiated
one new man. Sigma Chi's new chapter house progresses
finely and will probably be ready for occupancy long before commencement.
The house is a frame structure, on the fancy cottage
plan and will contain seven bed rooms, a parlor, reception
room and library, the latter, it is understood, to be used as a
chapter hall. The prevailing opinion seems to be that Hanover
is too small a college to support the chapter house system, and
Sigma Chi's experiment will be watched with deep interest. In
the event of the Sig's success, other chapter houses will be built.
The success of the step is, however, very dubious, as a large proportion
of the men who enter Hanover are comparatively poor
men and would hesitate as to assuming the responsibility of a
share in the large debt which the erection of a chapter house
necessarily entails.
Delta Tau Delta and Beta Theta Pi were, much to our regret,
deprived of their halls by the burning of the old Watson building.
The anxiety of some rival fraternity men for the salvation () of
the Beta goods led to some of their furniture, etc., being smashed
in the zeal and haste of its rescuers. Delta Tau Delta has secured
the vacant hall in the Mouser building and Phi Delta Theta
has offered her hall to the Betas for the remainder of the college
year.
The great dissatisfaction arising from complaints of unfairness
in the system of grading used by the faculty has led to a petition
for its abolition. The success of the movement is by no means
assured, although the petition was almost unanimous on the part
of the students.
Phi Delta Theta is represented on the Spring Exhibitions of the
Literary Societies by Brothers Moore, Huffer and McKee. Very
little interest is manifested in the primary oratorical contest here
and, as far as known, there will be but two contestants—Moffet, a
Phi Gam and Wiggam, a Sig. Brother Marks was captain of the
foot-ball team which Butler polished off so finely and has gone to
Indianapolis to arrange for a series of base-ball games in which
Hanover hopes to redeem herself.
ROBT. T. MCELROY.
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INDIANA ZETA, DEPAUW UNIVERSITY.
The mid-winter term ofthe year 1889-90 at DePauw opened
with the usual large attendaece. During the first few weeks, the
then prevailing epidemic, influenza, seriously interfered with the
class attendance of many for a few days at a time, but ' 'la grippe"
finally let go and departed as suddenly and mysteriously as it
appeared.
Some days ago the Faculty decided that the five Seniors having
the highest general averages for the Junior year should be selected
to represent the class at the commencement exercises, orations
or theses being presented by the five so chosen, as each saw fit.
Strong objections may be urged against such a manner of choosing
the representatives. However, Phi Delta Theta is not objecting
on personal grounds, as she expects to be represented at
the commencement exercises.
DePauw's new President, Dr. John P. D. John is giving the
institution additional impetus and is steadily advancing in the
esteem and confidence of both students and friends of the university.
It would be difficult to find anywhere in the land a more
popular college president than Dr. John.
What has been said concerning Indiana Zeta on past occasions
may be repeated now, namely that she is prosperous and that
harmony exists within her sacred abode. The Law School commencement
occurs on the evening of March 14th. Phi Delta
Theta was honored by the selection of Brothers Paul W. Miller
and Ernest G. Rognon, the only Phis in the Senior class of Law
as two of the five speakers. A number of Phis are taking honor
work in different departments as follows : Brother W. A. Bastian,
Latin; Brother E. G. Rognon, French; Brothers P. M. Miller
and A. R. Priest, Greek; Brothers Orville Dwyer and Guy Osborne,
English; and our Japanese Brother Yeijiro Takasugi,
Philosophy. Brothers Bastian and Rognon are eligible this year
to first class honors, having taken second class honors last year.
Brother I. E. Neff", '91, who has been absent from college for
two terms and engaged in teaching school will be with us and his
class next term. Brother R. H. Richards, '90, was a delegate
from the Fifth Congressional District of Indiana, to the Third
Annual Convention of Republican League Clubs of the U. S.,
held at Nashville, Tenn., March 4th. Brother Ernest S. Moore,
'92, does not expect to be in college any longer after the close of
term. He will be very much missed by all the Phis.
Atthe Presbyterian Church, Jan. 8, 1890, Greencastle, Ind.,
Brother Thos. C. Hopkins, '87, was married to Miss Edistina
Farrow, '84, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Dr. John P. D. John,
President DePauw University, officiating. The newly wedded
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elegant clock from Indiana Zeta. Brother Hopkins was Prin cipal
of the Rising Sun, Ind., High Schools 1887-8, and occupied
the Chair of Chemistry in DePauw during the year 1888-9, in
the absence of Dr. Philip Baker, going from here to Arkansas,
where he has been and is yet employed in the State Geological
Survey, with headquarters at Little Rock. Brother Hopkins is
justly popular with all who know him and is held in especial high
esteem by the Phis of Indiana Zeta. Mrs. Hopkins was for some
time a successful teacher in the Greencastle High Schools, and
is a most estimable lady. The very best wishes of Indiana Zeta
will constantly attend Brother Hopkins and his " better half."
Greencastle, March 8, 1890.
R. H. RICHARDS.
MICHIGAN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
We have now fully entered upon the second semester's work,
and also upon the dullest period of the college year, only relieved
upon the advent of spring and out door sports. The conclusion
of the last semester was celebrated by the Annual Junior
Hop, given by the "Palladium" fraternities of the university.
It was held February 14th, and was, as usual, the society event
of the season. One hundred and eighty couples were in attendance,
and, although the weather was as disagreeable as could be,
it did not depress the spirits of the dancers, who, from eleven in
the evening to five o'clock the next morning, banished all
thoughts of examinations, "conditions" and "plucks," and
thought only of lovely girls, and the intoxication of the dance.
The tedium of college labor has also been relieved by hops and
receptions given by the different fraternities independently.
The latest departure in the line of fraternities is the organization
of a ladies' society in the medical department, the Alpha
Epsilon Iota having been recently organized here by five members
of the regular medical school. The pin is a five-pointed
star, the letters A E I being placed in three points, while a
serpent's head appears a little above the center.
In our own circle, there is little to chronicle. Upon the evening
of January i8th, Howard Raymond and Alfred Hookway,
both of Grass Lake, Michigan, were initiated into the chapter.
Brother Welles, of Detroit, being present. We flatter ourselves
that we have secured two boys who are to develop into loyal
Phis, and strong, solid men. We have also had the pleasure of
affiliating Brother Frank Hall, of Michigan Beta, whose home is
in Lansing.
We have also had the pleasant duty of entertaining Brother
Peabody, Michigan Beta, of Detroit, whom we hope to welcome
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men whom we are in hopes of adding to our membership, we,
unlike most of the other fraternities here, who initiate all their
men at once and in the fall, adding to our number gradually
and constantly, whenever we can find a desirable man.
In conclusion, Michigan Alpha desires to extend the right
hand of fellowship to Louisiana Alpha, across the twelve degrees
of latitude, which separate us on the map, but which disappear
before the binding influence of the Bond.
Ann Arbor, March 4, 1890.
ROBERT H.
WOLCOTT.
MICHIGAN BETA, MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Michigan Beta opens this spring with more than usual interest
after the long winter's vacation. Brothers Parks, B. F. Hall
and Dye, all of'92, have dropped out this term, leaving us with
but 13 men. They are all vigorous, even enthusiastic, in chapter
matters, after the long rest from college duties, and the coming
terms promise to be most prosperous for our chapter. It is
so near the beginning of the term, February 24, that we have
not yet had time to initiate our "spring freshmen," as we had
hoped to do before the report for the April SCROLL was due.
We have some good men under the hammer, however, and will
soon make some valuable additions to our number. The
brothers initiated last fall have proved to be worthy and loyal
Phis. They are as follows, Brother C. F. Rittinger, '90, Brother
B. F. Hall, Jr.,' 92, and Brothers P. A. Barlow, L. C. Bristol
and L. H. Baker, of '93.
Michigan Beta stands high in college honors as is shown by
the following: Brother J. H. F. MuUett, '90, is President of
Students' Organization; Brother V H. Lowe, '91, is President
of Natural History Society; Brother J. H. Freeman, '90, is
President of Engineering Society; Brother C. F. Rittinger,
'90, is Business Manager of the Speculum. In the military
department. Brother "Barny" Hall, '90, is first lieutenant and
adjutant; Brother Rittinger, first lieutenant and quarter-master;
and Brothers H. E. Bunce, '90, and Mullett are first lieutenants.
We are represented in the base-ball team by three men, Rittenger
being captain. We also have three men in the college orchestra,
Brother Bristol being the leader.
The freshman class has about thirty new students this spring,
with about the same number less of last fall's number.
Through the kindness of Brother W. S. Mayo, '88, we are
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The chapter has about made arrangements for a new hardwood
floor in our dancing hall, which will render our room more
attractive, and add pleasure to our customary informal socials.
Lansing, March lo, 1890.
ZETA PROVINCE.
ILLINOIS ALPHA, NORTHWESTERN
J. H. FREEMAN.
UNIVERSITY.
The present term has been in the main devoid of special interest.
The case of M. P. Noyes affords a notable exception. It
is not deemed expedient to go into details. Suffice it to say we
found it necessary to expel Mr. Noyes, after an impartial trial,
because of disloyal conduct. Disloyalty we hold to be a cardinal
sin. In justice to Mr. Noyes, we feel called upon to add, however,
that in all other respects he acquitted himself as a gentleman.
The chapter sustains no injury by reason of the expulsion.
On February 7th, the Annual Pan-Hellenic banquet occurred
at the Avenue House. This is the principal fraternity event of
the year. It was a union of Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Sigma, Beta
Theta Pi, Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Delta Theta, Delta Upsilon being
excluded. Last year Phi Delta Theta decided not to participate.
This year it was thought good policy to go in. The exclusion of
the Delta Upsilon was a slight to them, but entirely justified in
the eyes of many. This is the only jar among the fraternities
here at present.
The Chicago Alumni held an informal banquet at the University
Club rooms, February 19th. W. A. Clark, '91, of the home
chapter, opened the discussion on the subject, Chapter Houses—
Ways of Maintaining them. To start inquiry, not by way of
criticism, we propose this question: Does our Fraternity give
sufficient attention to Chapter Houses in particular and methods
of strengthening individual chapters in general
We are in hearty sympathy with our Editor's intentions of bettering
the SCROLL. In accord with this, we should enjoy seeing
in the next issue of the SCROLL, a symposium on the above subject,
Chapter Houses—Ways of Maintaining them. Illinois
Alpha for one, would be willing to eliminate from its reports all
"brilliant nothings," and limit it to a terse account of significant
events, in order to make room for articles of such general and
permanent interest.
Our membership is at present small, but we hope to report in
the near future at least two initiations. Fraternally,
Evanston, March 8, 1890.
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ILLINOIS DELTA, KNOX COLLEGE.
Now that several weeks of the winter term have passed, we
find ourselves established in our new hall. Our rooms are situated
on the second floor of the finest building in the city, 231
Main St. We have about two hundred feet of floor space and
all necessary closets. The rooms are being furnished with everything
to make a Phi chapter comfortable and will be formally
opened next week with a Cinque Party.
We take pleasure in remembering our last party, at the home
of Brother Gale, where we went by special car. A most enjoyable
evening was spent at cards and games.
As this is the last letter before our Province Convention, we
take this opportunity to invite not only Phis of this Province,
but all, old and young, to join us on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of
April, to celebrate as only Phis can. An interesting program
has been arranged and besides, what may be some inducement,
the Pi Beta Phi Sorosis holds its convention here at the same
dates. Let everybody come and have a good time. We have
to announce as initiates since last fall, George W. Gale, '93,
Galesburg; Albert Bergland, '91, Galva, 111.; Charles Francis
Seymore, '91, Quincy, 111. We have three excellent men pledged
and will close the year with a chapter-roll of at least 17.
Galesburg, March 8, 1890.
BEN. X.
SMITH.
ILLINOIS EPSILON, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
The reporter feels a bit of hesitation and chagrin in writing
this letter. Inadvertently or otherwise, this chapter has had no
report in the recent numbers of the SCROLL, for which no excuse
is offered because there is none.
On returning to Bloomington and the chapter as an associate
member, the writer found much of which to be well pleased.
The Convention left its stamp on the chapter and its influence on
the school for its good. We are glad it was held here, and wish
we could have another. It contributed a fund of information to
the boys otherwise unattainable, and many are the expressions of
appreciation heard here still, inside and outside the favored circle.
It gives us pleasure to know that the efforts at entertainment
were so cordially appreciated, and our only regret lies in our inability
to have provided better entertainment than seemed possible
at the time.
Going back a time for a seeming review, we note six initiates,
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The social feature of college during the fall was interesting
enough, but the winter term has added but little to the list. The
Phis have contributed all worth noting, in two or three dancing
parties. This is a Methodist institution, but the faculty has had
to march with public opinion somewhat, and this sort of events
is not seriously discouraged. One thing, however, has been
done by them this week, which smacks of audacious impertinence.
The president read a resolution on Monday, prohibiting
the gentlemen from going to ladies' fraternity halls, or ladies to
gentlemen's halls. This is a reflection on all the fraternities, and
a stab at the Kappas and Phis in particular. We entertain quite
frequently in our hall, and at times the faculty has also joined
us. The consensus of opinion condemns the action, unless the
college is a kindergarden, which isn't admitted. We understand
that the Wooster, Ohio, faculty has recently adopted the same
resolution, but trust it will not grow into an epidemic.
Brother George Preble represents the Phis on the staff of the
Athenian as assistant editor. The paper is a new one, and managed
by the Greeks in their own interests.
The chapter letters are arriving daily, and Kansas Alpha
headed the list. Illinois Epsilon fathered that chapter, aud feels
a bit of pardonable pride in its growth and influence. If the
writer is not mistaken, Brothers Higbee and VanPelt conducted
the initiations at its institution.
It is with pleasure that we publicly greet and congratulate
Louisiana Alpha, and wish her an abundance of all the good
things going on in the fraternity world.
Several attempts have been made to secure a charter of another
fraternity for this college. Delta Tau Delta was the choice,
but proved unsuccessful. Phi Kappa Psi was next tried, and
one man has shown out with a pin, having been initiated, presumably,
at Simpson College, Iowa, or the Northwestern, of
Evanston. Three chapters are enough for this place, and for
their own good, we trust that no more will come at present.
The Kappas and Thetas have worked under an agreement all
year to not spike till the 20th of the third month in the term.
The writer has a notion that this feature has been made a regulation
in the rules of the former society, but is unable to verify it.
The chapter has lost by sickness this year. Brothers Bechtel,
Schnepp, and Davidson. Brother Bechtel will return next year,
and Brother Schnepp in the spring. The death of Brother
Schnepp's mother is also chronicled with regret, and the sympathy
of the boys with him in the bereavement is heartfelt and
sincere.
In conclusion, the chapter wishes to greet and compliment the
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no unkindness to former managements to say that it comes
nearer to our ideal of a fraternity magazine now than ever before.
Bloomington, March 7, 1890.
R. A. EATON.
ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD UNIVERSITY.
Our chapter now comprises twenty-one active members, every
one of whom has the welfare of his chapter and of Phi Delta
Theta at heart. All the meetings have been well attended, and
an abundance of enthusiasm manifested. We are all well
pleased with the SCROLL, and commend its Editor highly.
Never before has the SCROLL been read with such eagerness as
now.
We are in anticipation of a delightful time at our Province
Convention, which is to be held here in Galesburg, during the
spring vacation, probably on Wednesday and Thursday, April
2nd and 3rd. From the present look-out, all who attend will
be insured a delightful time.
The class of '90 is preparing an annual for publication the last
of March, the principal movers in which are Phis, consequently
its success is guaranteed.
Washington's birthday was celebrated here in the evening,
under the auspices of one of the literary societies. Brother Sam
Harsh, '90, acted as chairman on that occasion.
Brother Dutton, '89, visited us recently, as did also Brother
Carpenter, '87. Brothers Moore and McConnel are in Chicago.
Brother Daniel Allen, ex-'9o, is now staying in town.
Wishing for the success of Phi Delta Theta and hoping to see
a large attendance at our Province Convention, I am
Yours in the Bond,
BRET H. BRIGHAM.
Galesburg, March 3, 1890.
WISCONSIN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
Since our last letter nothing exciting has occurred at Madison.
Not long ago Beta Theta Pi took the initiative in arranging for'
a pan-hellenic banquet, but none of the other chapters here
would go into the banquet on account of the strong opposition
to fraternities on the part of the students and state at large.
During the collegiate year, we have given two parties and a
sleigh ride, and before this is printed, we will have given another
party. On the glee club of twelve men, we are represented by
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the back bone of the glee club. Brother Simpson is the best
singer in the city, and one of the best in the state.
Four years ago there was organized the Madison Banjo Club,
consisting of six students and two town boys, who had never
been to college. This club subsequently changed its name to
University Banjo Club, as they found that people were more
interested in students than Madison boys. This club has attained
a high degree of proficiency. At present it is composed
of five students, an alumnus, and two town boys. Last fall a
new banjo club was formed. Its members are all students, and
five of the eight are Phis. It is fast catching up to the old club,
has given several concerts in towns about here, and will take a
trip during the spring vacation.
For the first time in eight years, we have no man on the university
nine. In that time we have had at least one, nearly
always two, often three, and once, four players on the nine.
Brother Hewit was a member of the nine last term, but he is at
present out of college. He expects to return next term, and in
that case, we will not be unrepresented. Brother Simpson has
been the catcher on the nine for three years, and is the best
batter in the league, but cannot play this year on account of
press of work. In tennis, we are represented by the Burton
brothers, who are conceded to be among the very best players
in college. In general athletics, we are not up to the mark of
'87, the time when the best runner, the best boxer, the best
swordsman, and the strongest man in college, were all to be
found in Phi Delta Theta. We still have men of brawn and
agility, however, but not so many as in '87.
We are negotiating for a chapter house, and hope to announce
in our next letter, that we have secured the best chapter house
in town. Sigma Chi has lately moved into a nice house, and
Delta Upsilon is considering the matter.
During the year we have lost Brother W. E. Hewit, who is at
the Chicago Dental College, and Brother Warren Mitchell, who
is in a railroad office at Trenton, New Jersey. Both will be with
us again next year.
There is nothing new in fraternity circles, except the rumor
of a prospective chapter of Kappa -^Ipha Theta. There is lots
of room for it here, and it would prove a formidable rival to
the other sororities, one of which is languishing somewhat at
present.
We are proud of our freshman delegation for out of the seven,
there is not one who smokes or chews. Example in this respect
will have to work upward; for the same cannot be said of the
other classes.
W. A. CURTIS.
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MISSOURI ALPHA,
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.
The last issue of the SCROLL was a delight to all. The affairs
of Missouri Alpha have passed in a quiet, uneventful manner,
without victories or defeats since our last communication. We
claim justly the same distinction that always attends first place.
Brother S. A. McGrath, of '89, who is now holding a good
position in the Omaha National Bank, visited his Phi home for
several days during last month, and was received with open
hearts, feasted, and sent away a much stronger Phi than he had
ever been.
Brother Charles G. Haines is booked to appear in "Shakespearean
contest." Brother E. M. Watson has been elected essayist
from the Athenaean Literary Society, to represent them in the
Inter-Society Contest. We have high expectations from both.
While we were preparing our last article for the SCROLL there
was a movement on foot among the chapters here to start a fraternity
paper. It was induced mainly by the position taken by
some barbarians on our college paper, the Argus. Their pique
had driven them to occasional " squibbish" thrusts at fraternities,
and their exalted sense of honor () forbade their permission of
any retaliation through the same columns. Out of our just indignation
arose the conception of this sheet, the "• Pan-Hellenic."
The Zeta Phis and Sigma Nus are united with us in the enterprise,
but with a caution true to their policy, the Sigma Alpha
Epsilons have stayed out altogether. The young ladies of the
Kappa Kappa Gamma occasionally contribute articles. Two
issues have appeared. It has undoubtedly stimulated the more
generous motives of these barbarians, and without a hard word
peace may be kept while it lives.
A recent communication from Brother T. J. J. See, valedictorian
of the class of '89, who is now attending school in Berlin,
brought a pamphlet containing the account of an important discovery
made by him, which it is claimed will prove of value to
astronomy.
Our school is for the present without a president. The curators
meet this month to appoint one and fill some of the vacant
chairs. The changes looked for are all advantageous to our
University's interest.
B. M. THOMPSON.
Columbia, March 8, 1890.
MISSOURI BETA, WESTMINSTER
COLLEGE.
Since our last issue, our number has been increased one, by
the return of Brother Sallee, whom we gave a hearty welcome.
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an active and enthusiastic Phi. We now have eight good, congenial
fellows in our chapter, all imbued with the true Phi spirit,
and ready to fight for our cause. An unusual feature of our
chapter this year, is that this is the first year in our existence that
we have not had one or more theological students in our chapter,
and another peculiarity is that, there are only three men on
our roll billed for the class of '90.
We have organized a quartette in our chapter, and have been
out several times for an evening serenade, and our loyal Phi
sisters have become quite charmed with this feature of Phi organization.
Such things add much interest to the chapter work.
We have had the pleasure of having with us lately Brothers
L. O. Rodes, '88, W. S. Foreman, N. R. Rodes and W. M.
Langtry of '89. We also have received letters of advice and
good cheer from Brothers Wilkerson, Gallaher and S. W.
Yantis.
Since our last letter Chi Beta Delta (local), which we supposed
was going into Sigma Nu, has stepped into the arena, arrayed
in the colors of Kappa Alpha. This created some surprise although
we were aware that they intended to go into some general
fraternity. We are very well content with the change, and
wish the new chapter a prosperous career in Westminster.
Elections, grades, etc., about the beginning of the second
term, brought us several honors and good positions. Brother
McPheeters will, beyond a doubt, be valedictorian this year,
and was elected president of senior class. The honor is decided
by an average of junior and senior class grades. Brother Atkinson
was only two-hundredths behind (on scale of 100) for the
best grade on the first term, and has every advantage on the
second; we are calculating that he will win the scholarship medal
this year.
Brother Sallee was elected business manager of the Review,
and Brother McPheeters was elected literary editor. In Philolethian
Literary Society, Brother Higbee was elected censor,
and Atkinson a representative on declamation contest. In
Philologic Society, Brother Sallee was elected censor and June
speaker. Brother McPheeters and Miller were elected the
representatives on Inter-Society Oratorical Contest, and Miller
was elected committeeman from this college on State Oratorical
Association. Brother Keller was appointed librarian of college
library by the faculty. We are very hopeful of this year's work
and every sign indicates that we are not to be disappointed.
Fulton, March 8, 1890.
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IOWA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Mt. Pleasant has been fairly rocked by the eloquence of the
orator in both the home and state contests, which she has been
recently holding. Into the local contest, four of Iowa Alpha's
Phis, Jeffrey, Rogers, Wier and Carter entered, and made it
one of the most interesting and exciting in the history of the
school. "The Philosophy of Progress" was the winning
oration, and Brother C. S. Rogers, the orator. In the contest
held one year ago, "Ruins," delivered by Brother Rogers was
the successful oration, and in the state contest, in thought and
composition, tied with another for first place. This year it was
generally believed his oration was even better, and yet, by the
strange and irreconcilable judgment of the judgeable judges,
with five others it was ruled out. Brother Rogers is in no way
discouraged or disposed to retire, and will be heard from again
in the fields where he has already displayed so marked ability.
The new ritual is meeting our favor, and with the chapter
room arranged according to the ritualistic plan, we are attaining
the best of results in our proceedings. Upon the evening of
March 19th, we have decided to celebrate, and have invited our
college friends to participate with us in an interesting musical
and literary program. We expect about thirty Phis to be
present, among them Brother Harlan Smith, of Fairfield, and
Brother George Gruber, of Muscatine.
There is certainly genuineness in the feeling of appreciation
which the Phis of Iowa Alpha extend to the friends who are so
materially assisting and encouraging them in their chapter-hall
enterprise. Another present prompts these remarks. Wrought
in gold color, upon an ivorine tablet, and with a delicate background
of blue is Phi Delta Theta's coat of arms, a recent testimonial
of the skill and kindness of Miss May B. Haney, of
Monmouth, Illinois.
Brother Longnecker is continuing his work for the new edition
of the catalogue with a determination that is most commendable.
By persistent effort, he hopes soon to have the list completed.
Brother Wilmot Willits represented the I. W. U. in a most
creditable manner by his witty and brilliant response, "The
Orators of the Past," delivered before the orators of the state at
their annual banquet in Mt. Pleasant, February 26. Brother
George Moore is the happy owner of a crown setting badge. It
is the richest and handsomest fraternity pin in college. With
but two or three exceptions, every one of Iowa Alpha's nineteen
men, are the constant wearers of the shield and dagger,
with another exception, when they are not worn by the "Phi
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Brother Charles Rogers reports Illinois Alpha in a prosperous
condition. He was most favorably impressed with the chapter,
and the university in which it is located—the Northwestern.
Zeta Province will hold its annual convention in Galesburg,
Illinois, during the spring vacation with the Knox and Lombard
chapters. Your reporter has been chosen to represent Iowa
Alpha.
Pi Beta Phi and P. E. O., the two secret soroses, are as ever
prospering, one with a membership of eleven, the other thirteen.
Phi Delta Theta is upon most friendly terms with both. Beta
Theta Pi's membership is also thirteen. As the Beta correspondent
expressed it, no deep-rooted (not so deep but what it may be
dug up) enmity exists between the two fraternities."
Mt. Pleasant, March 8, 1890.
CLINTON G.
CODDINGTON,
KANSAS ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
Since the last appearance in the SCROLL of a letter from this
chapter, Brother Glasgow has returned to his home in Scandia,
Kansas, and our numbers have been re-inforced by Brothers
Holmes and Wilkinson, who entered the University upon the
opening of the second term. Brother McFarland, too, returned
from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, where he had been at work as
chemist on a sugar plantation since early in the fall.
Shortly after the beginning of the second term, we gave a
"regulation" Phi party in A. O. U. W. Hall. The remembrance
of this party will be particularly long, for as a souvenir each one
received a transparency picture of the entire group. These pictures
were taken and prepared by our photographic members.
At this party Brother Funston wore a new pin, which was presented
to him by this chapter as a token of the appreciation of
the many services rendered to her, and of the esteem in which
he is universally held by her members, his Phi brothers. The
chapter, also, was permitted the pleasure of presenting to Brother
E. C. Franklin, upon March ist, a slight token of her regard for
him. Brother Franklin was, at this date, twenty-eight years of
age, and of these years six have been spenfin this University as
a Phi. During all this time he has had Kansas -Alpha's interests
at heart, and is now one of our oldest members. At the end of
this school year both he and his brother, W. S. Franklin, also a
member of Kansas Alpha, will go to Germany to complete their
work and training, each in his special branch of chemistry and
physics respectively.
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Bro. V. L. Kellogg having been selected as delegate from this
district.
Our present members, almost to a man, seem imbued with the
feeling that we have just exactly the right crowd of men, and
are little inclined to add to the number, unless attracted by an
especially talented and worthy man. However, we will arouse
ourselves and throw off this feeling in sufficient time and to a
sufficient degree, in order to provide strength for the opening of
the new year.
Brother Snyder, '86, has moved from Lebanon, Tennessee, to
Fulton, Missouri.
Brother J. D. Davis, '87, is graduated this spring from the
Cincinnati Medical College.
FRED. H. KELLOGG.
Lawrence, March 7, 1890.
NEBRASKA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Nebraska Alpha is in a most prosperous condition; we have a
chapter of eleven active members and four post-graduates who
attend the meetings regularly, while it is rare that a Saturday
evening passes without one or two resident members dropping in
to renew old memories, hence we usually have a conclave of
from fifteen to twenty.
Brother Palmer was obliged to quit school at the close of the
Fall term, in order to assist his father in the extensive insurance
business which they are conducting at Omaha, but he will be with
us again next year.
It is seldom that a Phi's qualifications are not soon recognized
in active life, and our alumni are no exception to this rule.
Among the resident Phis we number many of the leading men
of the city and state, prominent among whom are the following :
G. M. Lambertson, City Attorney and Ex-U. S. District Attorney
; Dr. O. F. Lambertson; among attorneys, T. W. Billingsly,
C. A. Atkinson, Hamilton Brothers, A. G. Greenlee, Henry M.
Mansfield and Judge Weber; other Phis are Professor V. J.
Emery of the University of Nebraska and Rev. Chas. Bradt.
Lincoln is to have the Inter-State Contest this Spring and
through the medium of the SCROLL, we wish to invite our alumni
members and any other Phis who may feel so disposed to attend;
this will no doubt be a very interesting event and as we expect
several Phis from abroad, it will be an occasion for a general reunion
of Brothers that will not be offered again soon. You may
expect an account of the contest in the June number of the
SCROLL. Yours in the Bond,
W. J. TAYLOR.
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PERSONALS.
Ohio Epsilon—E. C. Page, '86, is a lawyer in Omaha, Neb.
Ohio Alpha—Frank G. Thompson, '75, is in Peoria, Illinois.
Illinois Epsilon—W. L. Wilson is in a bank at Omaha, Neb.
lUinois Eta—A. W. Vanneman, '86, is teaching at Bement,
111.
Massachusetts Alpha—Piatt, '87, is studying law in Rutland,
Vt.
Ohio Alpha—C. F. Baldwin, '74, is a banker at Greenfield,
Ohio.
Ohio Epsilon—J. D. Pardee, '86, is practicing law in Akron,
Ohio.
Minnesota Alpha—Warner Mifflin Leeds is at Groton, South
Dakota.
Ohio Alpha—E. N. Evans, '70, is practicing law at Emporia,
Kansas.
Virginia Gamma—L. L. Kellam is practicing law in Norfolk,
Virginia.
Virginia Gamma—S. B. Johnson is in Baltimore, studying
medicine.
Ohio Alpha—Elam Fisher, '70, is a prosperous lawyer at
Eaton, O.
Iowa Alpha—James W. Davenport is practicing law in Aurora,
Nebraska.
Alabama Beta—Geo. F. Broun, '88, is now at the University
of Virginia.
Alabama Beta—H. L. Broun, '88, has charge of a school at
Eclectic, Ala.
Virginia Gamma—Judge J. B. McCabe is a lawyer of Leesburg,
Virginia.
Wisconsin Alpha—A. B. Winegar, '88, is in business at Kansas
City, Missouri.
Alabama Beta—Norman R. Weaver, '89, is now an operator
at Attalla, Ala.
Indiana Beta—Brother Crebs, '88, is a student of Medicine at
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Indiana Beta—Jas. F. Cooter, '84, is preaching at Baxter
Springs, Kas.
Illinois Epsilon—J. H. Franklin is at the Rush Medical College,
Chicago.
Indiana Beta—G. W. Martin, '87, is Principal of Schools at
Monticello, Ind.
Georgia Beta—E. C. Merry, '83, is teaching a splendid school
at Madison, Ga.
Virginia Gamma—D. N. Norton is on a ranch at San Bernardino,
Cahfornia.
Alabama Beta—J. T. Gregory, '89, has charge of a school
near Mobile, Ala.
Texas Gamma—R. L. Penn, ^'^d, is doing a fine law business
at Taylor, Texas.
Illinois Epsilon—L. A. Straight, '87, is reading law at his
home in St. Paul.
Ohio Alpha—H. R. Buckingham, '73, is an attorney-at-law at
Alto Bass, Illinios.
California Alpha—D. E. Collins, '74, of Oakland, is President
of the Y. M. C. A.
Virginia Gamma—W. D. Buckner is a civil engineer of Los
Angeles, California.
Iowa Alpha—Franklin Skipton, M. S , '82, is located at
Shickley, Nebraska.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother G. W. Fulton, '86, is now a
missionary in Japan.
Pennsylvania Delta—Edwin P. Crouse, A. B., '89, is teaching
in Sheakleyville, Pa.
Ohio Alpha—Alexander D. Buckingham, '70, is an attorney
at law at Peoria, 111.
Iowa Alpha—Lamont Cowles, A. M. '79, is in Burlington,
Iowa, practicing law.
Iowa Alpha—Clifton E. Holland, M. S., '80, is county judge
at Seward, Nebraska.
Ohio Epsilon—D. R. Crissinger, '84, is Prosecuting Attorney
of Marion County, O.
Ohio Epsilon—F. O. Payne, '84, is Principal of the High
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Iowa Alpha—J. D. Murphy, A. M., '82, is an attorney in the
city of Ogden, Utah.
Massachusetts Alpha—Clarke, '86, is in the real estate business
in Seattle, Wash.
Massachusetts Alpha—Thos. E. Haven, '87, is practicing
law in San Francisco.
Massachusetts Alpha—Jay Young, '88, is an attorney in New
Rochelle, New York.
Iowa Alpha—Charles J. Blakeney, B. S., '87, is in Denver,
Colorado, practicing law.
Alabama Beta—E. J. Sprading, '89, is attending a Medical
College in Baltimore, Md.
Missouri Alpha—L. R. Staley, '73, is now practicing law in
Grand Junction, Colorado.
Michigan Beta—Brother D. J. Stryker, '85, is in business in
Los Angeles, California.
Illinois Epsilon—F. F. Wilcox, '88, graduates from Rush Medical
the last of this month.
Michigan Beta—L. H. Bailey, '82, is professor of horticulture
in Cornell University.
Iowa Alpha—John R. Faulks, A. M., '79, is in the hardware
business, at Malvern, Iowa.
Ohio Alpha—James A. Puntenny, '71, is a piano and organ
dealer in Columbus, Ohio.
New Hampshire Alpha—Brother Chalmers, 87, is practicing
law at Decatur, Alabama.
Massachusetts Alpha—Samuel Abbott, '87, is in the bamboo
business in Wakefield, Mass.
Wisconsin Alpha—Oscar Hallam, '87, is of the firm of Hallam
& Lewis, attorneys, St. Paul.
Wisconsin Alpha—.\rthur Leith, '89, is editor and proprietor of
a paper at Allyn, Washington.
Ohio Alpha—Albert Mackerly, '71, is an attorney at law and
Post Master of Greenfield, O.
Georgia Beta—Brother F. X. Quillian, '84, is an attorney-atlaw.
He practices in Atlanta.
Ohio Epsilon—Chas. Pleasants, '82, is engaged in the real
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Illinois Epsilon—W. F. Muse, '83, is editor of the Daily
Gazette, Cedar Rapids, la.
Georgia Beta—B. A. Willingham, ^^T,, is having success in the
practice of law at Forsyth, Ga.
Pennsylvania Delta—Frank B. Miner, A. B., '89, is studying
medicine at Ann Arbor, Mich.
Virginia Gamma—J. L. Armstrong is professor of English in
Trinity College, North Carolina.
Virginia Gamma—E. E. Thompson is a prominent tobacconist
of Durham, North Carolina.
Massachusetts Alpha—R. M. Blackburn, '89, is studying in
Princeton Theological Seminary.
Wisconsin Alpha—A. E. Buckmaster, '89, is principal of
schools at West Salem, Wisconsin.
Ohio Alpha—James M. Logan, '72, is practicing medicine and
surgery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Texas Gamma—D. L. Perkins, M. D., '87, is dealing out
doses at Sulphur City, Louisiana.
Texas Gamma—J. M. Willock, '86, is in the general merchandise
business at Celina, Texas.
Wisconsin Alpha—David E. Spencer, '87, is instructor in History
at the University of Wisconsin.
Georgia Beta—Brother W. T. Hanson, '85, is doing business
in Macon, Ga. He is doing well.
Michigan Beta—E. S. Antisdale, '85, is in the medical department
of the University of Michigan.
Alabama Beta—D. H. Tharin, '90, is now drumming for a
wholesale shoe house in Savannah, Ga.
Texas Gamma—I. P. Sessions, '88, is studying medicine in
New York, and will graduate in May.
Ohio Epsilon—F. A. Schumacher, '85, is Secretary of the
Schumacher Milling Co., of Akron, O.
Virginia Gamma—B. W. Waters has been sent as missionary,
by the Methodist Church, to Kabe, Japan.
Wisconsin Alpha—C. F. Niles, '84, is studying for the Unitarian
ministry at the Harvard Divinity School.
Indiana Zeta—H. Herbert Wright, '89, is a successful minister
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Alabama Beta—Frank Phillips, '89, is attending College at
Tulane University, New Orleans, La.
Pennsylvania Delta—J. Arnold Parsons, A. B., '88, is Pastor
of the Methodist Church, Saegertown, Pa.
Indiana Zeta—Charles W. Gibert, '89, is in the wholesale dry
goods business at his home. St. Louis, Mo.
Alabama Beta—Fontaine Broun, '88, is now practicing law
with his uncle at Charleston, West Virginia.
Georgia Beta—H. D. Howren, '80, is an evangelist.
an eloquent speaker and is doing much good.
He is
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother Donehoe, '85, is now rector
of Trinity Church, Tarentum, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother Kinter, '86, is pastor of one
of Alleghany's (Pa.) Presbyterian Churches.
Texas Gamma—A. L. Camp, '88, is enjoying the confidence
of a large number of clients at Midland, Texas.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother Reiber has been elected District
Attorney of Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Ohio Alpha—John B. Elam, '70, is a member of the law firm
of Harrison, Miller & Elam, of Indianapolis.
New Hampshire Alpha—Brother Pitman, '86, is Demonstrator
of Anatomy at the Dartmouth Medical College.
Wisconsin Alpha—Lorrain S. Hulburt, '83, is professor of
Mathematics at the University of South Dakota.
Wisconsin .-Vlpha—Frank Bamford, '87, is an electrician, with
headquarters at the Owings' Building, Chicago.
Ohio Gamma—Ira D. Adams, '70, is superintendent of the
schools at Groton, Brown county, South Dakota.
Texas Beta—Hugh Swain, another charter member, is at West
Point, where he has been for the last two years.
Tennessee Alpha—Walter B Palmer, '83, is on the staff of
the Evening and Sunday Herald, of Nashville.
Wisconsin .\lpha—George Keenan, "83. has left Omaha, and is
now the medical partner of Dr. Fox, of Madison.
New Hampshire Alpha—Brother Robie, '89, has entered the
medical department of the University of Michigan.
Alabama Beta—W. F. Feagin, '90, is shipping clerk for the
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Massachusetts Alpha—W. S. Ferriss, '85, is in the employment
of the Pacific Insurance Co., Salt Lake City.
Ohio Alpha—James E. Reed, '73, is a member of the North
Dakota Legislature, representing McHenry county.
Vermont Alpha—O. F. Davis, '87, has a fine position as Principal
of McCollom Institute at Mt. Vernon, N. H.
Indiana Zeta—James H. Wilkerson, '89, is at present engaged
in the study of law at his home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother Miller, '86, holds a responsible
position in the First National Bank of this place.
Indiana Beta—S. C. Dickey, '81, a Presbyterian minister at
Peru, Indiana, made us a very pleasant visit recently.
Michigan Beta—J. B. Cotton, '86, expounds the law to the
inhabitants of Duluth, Minnesota. He is doing finely.
Virginia Gamma—J. C. Martin, A. M. graduate of '87 is
now the principal of a large school at Lake City, Florida.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brothers Montgomery, '87, and Hays,
'88, are at Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Indiana Zeta—Asher Preston, '89, is a Methodist minister at
Wolcottville, Ind., and is meeting with splendid success.
Alabama Beta—C. L. Newman, '86, is Director and Principal
of the North Alabama Agricultural School at Athens, Ala.
Texas Beta—J. M. Herndon is at present taking a business
course at Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Illinois Epsilon—J. B. Hunter, Jr., is in Illinois on a visit, and
his partner, C. E. Wheeland, is in Wyoming on the ranch.
Illinois Epsilon—N. W. Marsh, an Illinois Epsilon initiate of
'88, is the teacher of violin in the Illinois College of Music.
Wisconsin Alpha—Milton Updegraff, '84, is professor of Astronomy
at the National Normal School of Argentine Republic.
Alabama Beta—T. M. Watlington, '89, now has charge of the
Agricultural Experiment Station, established at Abbeville, Ala.
Virginia Gamma—F. V. Russell, A. B. and graduate of law
of Columbia, is practicing his profession at Great Bend, Kansas.
Ohio Epsilon—Revs. I. C. and V. E. Tomlinson, '80, are
preaching, the former in Albany, N. Y. and the latter in Hudson,
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Minnesota Alpha—Walter R. Brown, '88, is a real estate
dealer, with office at 804 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Pennsylvania Beta—Judge J. F. Hermon, '81, a promising
lawyer of the west, was recently burnt out at his home in Olathe,
Kansas.
Pennsylvania Delta—C. L. Smith, '87, is Pastor at Wesley
Chapel, Pittsburg and assistant editor on the Pittsburg Christian
Advocate.
Ohio Epsilon—W. J. Emery, '85, has recently graduated from
the Cleveland Medical School and will soon begin the practice of
medicine.
Georgia Beta—The Church has no more earnest worker in
South Georgia than Brother W. A. Huckabee, '84. Success
attend him.
Massachusetts Alpha—W. D. Mapes, '86, is teaching in Cleveland,
O. He was married last Christmas to Miss Stryker, of
New York.
Missouri Alpha—Clark Craycroft, '71, is an attorney at Joplin,
Missouri. The only other member of that class, John E. Johnston,
is dead.
Missouri Alpha—Eugene Field, '72, is now in Chicago, journalizing.
This needs no further comment, for his, is a name
well known.
Pennsylvania Beta—W. K. Hill, '79, is a colleague of Brother
Dysinger, holding the chair of Natural and Physical Sciences,
Carthage, 111.
Pennsylvania Delta—R. T. M. McCready, ex-'84, is a Senior
at Princeton and recently won the Baird prize for the best written
disputation.
Vermont Alpha—J. C. Turk, '83, is agent for the Pittsburgh
Bridge Co. and has opened an office at 31 and 33 Broadway,
New York City.
Iowa .\lpha—Freeman A. Havighorst, A. B.,'89, is professor
of German and classic languages in the Collegiate Institute, at
Cameron, Missouri.
Vermont Alpha—T. L. Jeffords, '86, has recently been ap
pointed to the position of clerk to the Congressional Committee
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Pennsylvania Alpha—W. B. Sullivan, '80, is well established
in his law practice in Dayton, Ohio. He is prominent, likewise,
in Masonic circles.
Georgia Beta—Brother J. N. Snow left immediately after graduation
for the "Lone Star" State, where he went actively into
the work of the ministry.
Texas Gamma—A. J. Perkins, M. D., has a good practice at
Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was married recently to Miss
Pearl Snyder of this city.
Ohio Alpha—John H. Fieghan, '70, is Speaker of the Washington
House of Representatives. His law partner at Spokane
Falls is J. Z. Moore, '67.
Indiana Delta—Samuel Richards who has attained considerable
distinction as an artist in Europe, is now on his way homeward,
very ill with consumption.
Pennsylvania Beta—H. H. Weber, '82, is proving himself the
right man for the place in his new position as Secretary of the
Board of Church Extension.
Ohio Beta—J. P. Ashley, '90, was the leader of the O. W. U.
delegation to the Ohio State Convention of Y. M. C. A. at
Zanesville, February 13-16.
Iowa Alpha—Parke W. Kauffman, A. B., '81, is teaching at
Oceanside, California; and S. A. W. Carver, A. M., '83, is at
the same place, practicing law.
Illinois Epsilon—J. B. Meacham, '86, is practicing law at
Joliet, where also C. H. Sherwood, of Illinois Epsilon Charter
Member fame, is also as a dentist.
Alabama Beta—P. T. Vaughan, '89, is now in College, taking
a special course in Chemistry; the title of Major has been conferred
upon him by the President.
Georgia Beta—John W. Marshall, one of the founders of
Georgia Beta Chapter is succeeding as a broker in south-west
Georgia. Headquarters at Waycross.
Wisconsin Alpha—Joseph T. Bennett, '84, was lately married
to Miss Elizabeth Keenan, of Madison, and has purchased a large
drug business at Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Pennsylvania Beta—M. F. Troxell, '80, ex-editor of the SCROLL
is now Secretary of the Board of Education of the Lutheran
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Wisconsin Alpha—Col. W. F. Vilas, '57, ex-Postmaster General
and ex-Secretary of the Interior, is a member of the faculty
of the Wisconsin University Law School.
Georgia Beta—Brother J E. Mickler, '89, took an extended
tour just after the graduation, regained his health and is now
Principal of the school at Hogansville, Ga.
Illinois Epsilon—W. E. Higbee, '82, (Eaton & Higbee), Devil's
Lake, N. Dakota, is trying his hand as Court Stenographer, during
the business dullness of winter months.
Iowa Alpha—William H. Spurgeon, A. B., '89, is in Saguache,
Colorado, and is deputy clerk of court of the Sixth Judicial District
and deputy treasurer of Saguache county.
Ohio Epsilon—C. B. Wright, '80, is Professor of English Literature,
in Middlebury College, Vt. He spent the spring vacation
in Akron, the guest of Hon. J. P. Alexander.
Texas Beta—J. H. Herndon holds the position of State Chemist
with headquarters in Austin. It is needless to say that Brother
Herndon performs his duties well and faithfully.
Virginia Gamma—T. McN. Simpson is one of the rising young
preachers of the Virginia Conference, M. E. Church, South.
He is at present located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Georgia Beta—Tom Ed Davenport, '84, is now a member of
the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and is serving well the Church at Darien.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Brother McClelland, professor of
Literature, is becoming more and more popular with all students.
He IS probably the most popular man in the faculty.
Ohio Zeta—F. W. Rane, '91, and Frank Askew, '93, were
both members of the O. S. U. delegation to the State Y. M. C.
A. Convention, at Zanesville, Ohio, February 13-16.
Wisconsin .\lpha—Frederick C. Rogers, '84, is a prosperous
physician in Milwaukee. He has taken unto himself a better
half, Aliss Bessie Hilliard, of Saxton's river, Vermont.
Illinois Epsilon—W. H. Stillhamer, '88, the Illinois representative
who assisted in the re-establishment of Michigan Alpha is
now managing a lumber establishment at Mason City, 111.
Vermont Alpha—E. D. Williams, '88, who for the past year
was instructor in Chemistry in the U. V. M., has a responsible
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Georgia Beta—R. D. Howard, '84, is a successful druggist at
Columbus, Georgia. He was recently married to Miss Willie
Watt, a beautiful and accomplished young lady of that city.
Pennsylvania Beta—Junius B. Fox, '89, is the third of Pennsylvania
Beta's sons to become a college professor. He fills the
•chair of Mathematics and Sciences at Newberry College, S. C.
Michigan Beta—P. B. AVoodworth, '86, is instructor in physics
in the Michigan Agricultural College. He has been spending
the winter with the Brush Electric Company, of Cleveland,
Ohio.
Pennsylvania Eta—O. C. Burkhardt, '88, is now at Lykens,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in the employ of the Summit
Coal Company at that place, as a member of the engineering
corps.
Michigan Beta—E. R. Lake, '85, married a sister of Brother
D. J. Streeter, and is happy in his Phi home at Corvallis,
Oregon. He is professor of botany in the Oregon Agricultural
College.
Illinois Epsilon—T. H. Simmons, '83, past President of Zeta
Province, is practicing law in Chicago. His old partner, J. A.
Fullenwider, '82, is also there, but each is now in business for
himself.
Iowa Alpha—Albert J. Weber, A. B., '80, recently postmaster
at Albra, Iowa, has again turned his attention to journalism,
and is at present editor of the Democratic newspaper at
that place.
New York Gamma—B. S. Orcutt, '86, after spending the
winter among the granite quarries on the Maine coast, is again
at the home office of the company of which he is a member, in
New York City.
Indiana Beta—Chas. U. Stockbarger, '86, a rising young
minister of the M. E. Church, was married Thursday evening,
Feb. 7, 1890, to Miss Stella Hart, one of Crawfordsville's
choicest young ladies.
Illinois Epsilon—J. B. Eaton, '82, of Devil's Lake, N. Dakota;
Dr. McCormack, '83, Normal and E. C. English, '84, of Danville,
have been granted degrees during the last year at various
matrimonial agencies.
Vermont Alpha—D. E. Croft, '89, who has been pastor of the
Congregational Church at Charleston, N. H., has resigned that
position and accepted a call to the pastorate of the Congregational
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Ohio Beta—Corwin Locke, '89, an affiliate of Indiana Zeta,
who graduated from the DePauw Law School, is practicing law
at London, O. He was last year elected Prosecuting Attorney
for the (Madison) County.
Virginia Gamma—Rev. J. H. Moss, an A. M. graduate of
University of Virginia, is preaching at Williamsburg, Virginia,
and is also Assistant Professor of Modern Languages in William
and Mary College at that place,
Georgia Beta—Edgar P. Allen, '85, son of Rev. Young J.
Allen, of Shanghai, China, is editing a newspaper at Pittsburg,
Penn. He graduated with first honor from Emory, having made
altogether the best record ever attained here.
Iowa Alpha—John F. Riggs, M. S., '85, has served the
people of Henry county as county superintendent for two terms,
and is now entering upon his third. As an educator, he is well
and favorably known throughout the state.
Texas Beta—R. Waverly Smith, one of the charter members
of Texas Beta, is practicing law in (ialveston, this State. At the
last meeting of the alumni of Texas University, Brother Smith
was selected to deliver the annual address this coming June.
Indiana Delta—This chapter is represented at Washington by
Hon. W. S. Holman, M. C.; T. J. Morgan, Chief of Indian
Affairs; M. B. Bailey, Chief of Law Department of U. S. Pension
Bureaus and C. S. McCoy, Computer in Naval Observatory.
Missouri Alpha—A. T. Harrison, '74, promoted the enterprise
that gave our college its first paper, The Missourian. He
claims double kin to President Harrison, for he is a cousin in
blood, and a brother in the Bond. He is now in Socorro, N. M.
Michigan Gamma—James Edward Davidson, '87. .\t the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo D. Cobb, 1238 Main street,
Buffalo, N. Y., February 12th, 1890, Brother Davidson was
married to Miss June Lolette Cobb. Their home will be in Bay
City, Michigan.
Virginia Beta—AV. J. H. Bohannon, '88, has removed from
Columbus, Ohio, to South Norwalk, Connecticut, where he will
practice in his profession—the law. He is the most companionable
of Phis, and the Columbus boys were sorry to lose him
from among them.
Michigan Alpha—Henry Fish Shier, '88, one of the charter
revivers of Michigan Alpha, was married to Miss Esma AA^
Bourne, of Clarksville, Tennessee, at the M. E. Church of that
place, AA^ednesday evening, February i9lh, 1890. Mr. Shier's
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Iowa Alpha—Iowa Alpha has a strong and active delegation
in the Boston University. Five are taking a theological course:
H. E. Wilcox, M. S , '86, Ed S. Havighorst, A. B., '87, John
C. Willits, A. B., '87, Jay Kerkendale, A. B., '88, and C. E.
Todd, A. B., '88; and one a course in law, Ed H. Scott, B. S.,
'89.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Carrol Ph. Bassett, '83, read a lengthy
and exhaustive paper before the New Jersey Sanitary Association
in November, on the "Sewage System of Orange, New
Jersey," a system original with himself in this country, and
which promises to solve in many places the question of the sanitary
disposal of sewage.
Indiana Gamma—J. T. Burton, '87, is a real estate, loan and
insurance agent at Emporia, Kansas. He writes: "I have
known so little of the Fraternity for the past ten years, that I
sometimes feel as if I should ' burst with ignorance.' " He very
properly proposes to change this condition of affairs, and sends
in his subscription to the SCROLL.
Texas Gamma—Robert A. John, '86, was elected county attorney
of Williamson county, by a handsome majority at our
last election; and his speeches before the juries have elicited
much favorable comment, both from press and mofith. He
delivered a fine speech in the university chapel Thursday night,
having been elected anniversary orator of the Alumni Society.
EDWARD ADOLPH WHEELER, Kansas A, '88.
Carrollton, Missouri.
Died
December 17, 1889, at Portland, Oregon.
"In coelo quies est."
Pennsylvania Beta—Holmes Dysinger, '78, has been for two
years President of Carthage College. In June, '89, Wittenberg
conferred the degree of D. D upon him. The Pennsylvania
College Monthly says of him :
"President H. Dysinger, D. D. has given a new impetus to Carthage
College and its future is growing much brighter. Its affairs have been
put into new hands."
Pennsylvania Beta—Clarence J. Reddig, '77, President ofthe
Convention of '78, is now at Shippensburg:
" The firm of J. & J. B. Reddig & Sons has been dissolved and a new
firm has been organized by Clarence J. and three brothers, sons of J. B.
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the business with the advantage of age and experience and the immense
trade which this house has so long and ably controlled will not suffer under
their care."—Shippensburg News.
Wisconsin Alpha—Albert P. Hanson, '83, is in Paris. He
has lately made an invention by which it is possible to print
several colors at one impression. He has received $50,000 for
the right to manufacture it in France for ten years, and the
great advertising countries of England and the United States
will, of course, do much better by him. Since leaving college,
he has resided abroad, spending most of his time in Denmark
and Iceland.
Tennessee Alpha—G. H. Armistead, '83, was one of the committee
of the Young Men's Democratic Club, of Nashville, that
arranged for the entertainment at the " Vendome " in March,
for the Jefferson Davis monument fund. He was sent to Washington,
D. C., in February as the special representative of the
Commercial Club, to present a memorial to Congress, asking for
certain Cumberland river improvements. On the same trip, he
went to New York, to invite the Hon. Chauncey Depew, to
deliver an address before the club at the Republican National
League meeting in March.
Wisconsin Alpha—H. L. Buder, '89, (Law) has been taken into
partnership by the Hon. J. M. Olin, of this city. Mr. Olin is in
the front rank of Wisconsin lawyers, and Brother Butler has been
accorded a signal honor to become the partner of such a man,
when less than a year out of law school. The Madison Daily
Democrat, of February i6th, has the following very complimentary
notice:
" WELL DESERVED RECOGNITION.—Harry L. Butler of the firm of
Olin & Butler, is undoubtedly the youngest member of the bar in this
city. He is not yet twenty-four years of age. The fact that so thorough
going a lawyer as Mr. Olin has seen fit to make him a partner in his law
practice, is significant praise for so young a man, and those who are well
acquainted with him, know that he has deserved his promotion."
It then goes on to give a short sketch of Brother Butler's life,
and concludes by saying:
" Mr. Butler is a modest, unassuming young man, or the Democrat
should scarcely have spoken these words of praise, for fear of turning his
head. In his case there is no danger on that score. He has earned the
recognition he has received."

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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
FRATERNITIES.
AVabash has a local society calling itself A A 0.
0 K N is the name of a strong local chapter at Southwestern
University.
B 0 II and ATA lost their halls at Hanover College, by fire,
last January.
2" S, the Scientific Honorary Society now has a branch at
Union College.
The Cornell Chapter of 0 F A will enter a rented chapterhouse
in the fall.
The Grand Arch Council of ihe 0 K ¥ meets in Chicago the
first week in April.
The Rho Chi Chapter of ^ FA was on February nth, established
at Richmond College.
Members of 0 N E (sophomore society) are debarred from
honors at Syracuse University.
ATA has been established at CoriKll with twelve members,
and is in a rented chapter-house.
A body of students at Franklin College, Indiana, has applied
for a charter for a S A E chapter.
0 A 0 came out first in the Ohio State Oratorical Contest, in
the person of Robert Tucker, of Buchtel.
Prof. Karl Merz, of Wooster, an honorary member of *S X,
and a friend to fraternities, died February 6th.
¥ Y holds her annual convention with the Brown University
chapter at Providence during the Easter recess.
The Sixth District of B 0 II held a reunion at Springfield,
Ohio, at the time of the State Oratorical Contest.
1 A E is expected soon to enter Northwestern at Evanston, a
petition from there having been favorably acted upon.
Southern K A desires to enter Roanoke College, Johns Hopkins,
Missouri University, and Central College, Missouri.
n B 0 has established a chapter among the ladies of Ohio University
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At Miami University B 0 II is in the hall of the old A K E
Chapter, and the new Deke Chapter in the one of the old A A 0.
The statistical table of Southern A' A for 1889-90, shows an
active membership of 351, of whom 242 expect to return next
session.
A T Q which entered the University of Michigan in the Law
Department, will hereafter confine initiates to the Literary Department.
AVooster, Allegheny, Ohio Wesleyan, DePauw, Northwestern,
and Wisconsin Universities have all recently had Pan-Hellenic
banquets.
All seven of the men who founded the Amherst Chapter of
Delta Upsilon, on July 29, 1847, ^re living.—Delta Upsilon
Quarterly.
The 2 A E correspondent says 0 F A has entered the University
of Tennessee, at Knoxville. The college has a Phi Gam
President.
K A and A - have entered the revived William and Mary College
at Williamsburg, Va. The College receives $10,000 a year
from the State.
The Ohio State University Chapter of 0 K ¥ dedicated a new
hall with a reception, to which representatives of the other O. S.
U. Chapters were invited.
h A has revived at AVake Forest College, N. C, an institution
with anti-fraternity laws, and entered Westminster, Mo., by absorbing
.V B A, a local society.
B 0 n having adopted the rose and ATA the pansy as fraternity
flowers, the .V 0 Quarterly remarks that the hollyhock and
the daisy have not yet been heard from.
The Theta Deuteron Chapter of ^ J ^' has been established at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, making the fourth
fraternity to enter that institution in the past year.
The Mystic Seven and B 0 II coalition revived the Davidson
Chapter of B 0 II in addition to those mentioned in the
February SCROLL. K A and ^ A E axe also there.
Four alumni members of I A II, which became the Dartmouth
Chapter of B 0 II, were initiated into the latter fraternity
by the Denison Chapter at Newark, Ohio, February 14th.
The "Elites" is an anti-fraternity organization at Illinois
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college politics and interests, much to the detriment of these,
rather than to the fraternities themselves.
The Tri Delta Fraternity founded at Boston University about
a year ago, has placed its third chapter at Knox College, Galesburg,
Illinois. The fraternity claims a membership of nearly
two hundred.—Delta Upsilon Quarterly.
At the recent convention of K K F, one of the eastern chapters
of the society endeavored to secure the adoption of a constitutional
amendment looking toward A F's " non-secret" plan,
but the proposition was strongely negatived, and the dear girls
will go on keeping () their secrets just like the men.—Shield of
Phi Kappa Psi.
The law fraternity Phi Delta Phi has recently published a
catalogue which shows the total enrollment to be 1,243. The
members who belong to fraternities have the fact indicated by
Greek letters of their organization following their names. Under
the Columbia Law School Chapter, class of '82, appears the
name "Theodore Roosevelt, A K E, A A 0."—Delta Upsilon
Quarterly.
During the week of October 15-18, the National Convention
of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity was held here, entertained by
Illinois Epsilon. Their private meetings were held during the
day, and the evenings otherwise employed.
Tuesday evening they held an open session at the Opera
House. Wednesday evening, the chapter here gave a ball in
honor of the visiting Phis, and many golden keys were seen
sparkling alongside of the shield and dagger.—/. W. U. Correspondent
in Kappa Kappa Gamma Key.
The Morning Times of Oakland, Cal., March 23, contains three
columns on "Berkeley Club Life—The Greek Letter Societies
Number Seven—Influence of the Fraternity—Interesting Magazines
and Newspapers always on File—Songs which infuse youthful
ardor—Some well-known Oaklanders to whom the Times
Artist will Recall Tender Associations," being an account ofthe
Z¥,0 A0, X0, A K E, B 0 II,I X and 0 F A Chapters, together
with a gossipy sketch of life in their chapter houses. It
is illustrated by cuts of all the fraternity badges and the houses
of Z ¥, 0 A 0, X 0, A K E and 0 F A.
The correspondent of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Record from
Mt. Union College, at Alliance, Ohio, gives some startling information
: '' Other fraternities seem to be turning their attention
to Mt. Union College. This week has seen a chapter of
the KKF organized here, and i!ne A A 0 is likely to follow
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I A E has fourteen active members; the A T ii has twenty-two.
We cannot say how many Delta Gamma has, but the chapter is
prospering. The K K F has five members, and the .4 A 0 will
probably enter with seven." Alas! Has Alpha Delta Phi descended
to this low estate — Delta Upsilon Quarterly. AVe
hardly think she has.
COLLEGES.
Maine State College lost its dormitory building by fire last
month.
Harvard's fund for indigent students nets annually an income
of $ 10,000.
Washington and Lee University received abequest of $10,000
by the will of Caroline Donavin.
The Financial Committee of the Ohio Legislature recommends
an appropriation of $15,000 for Miami University.
Iowa is to have a fourth Methodist College at Sioux City.
$300,000, besides a land site, has been given to the new institution.
$120,000 are yet needed to make good the proposed gift of
.$600,000 of John D. Rockefeller, to the new (Baptist) University
of Chicago.
The students of Northwestern at Evanston, still maintain their
life-saving crew. It has again won fame by saving 18 lives in a
recent storm wreck.
Madison University Board of Regents last month acceded to
the general request of alumni, faculty and students, and made
official the change of name to Colgate University.
Toronto University, where Z ¥ has a chapter, was entirely destroyed
by fire on the evening of February 14. Only a small
portion of the $500,000 loss is covered by insurance.
Columbia College is about to realize a long sought ambition.
The trustees have set aside grounds for athletic purposes and subscriptions
are being raised for improving them. President Low
gives $1500.
The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette for March 24 and 31, gave
illustrated historical sketches of Hanover, Wabash and Franklin
Colleges. The new building of the latter is a valuable acquisition
to the College.
Mr. Simon Yandes of Indianapolis has supplemented his gifts
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$50,000, making him a university benefactor in Indiana second
only to Mr. DePauw.
March 26, was the Annual Gymnasium Exhibition at Amherst.
Besides this, there were receptions \)y A A 0 and A K E and a
Glee Club Concert. In the gymnasium exercises the inter-collegiate
records in shot-put and pole-vault were broken.
The Chemical Laboratory of the O. S. U. replacing the one
destroyed by fire last year is under roof. It cost $50,000 and
with the Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural and Horticultural
buildings gives the University good laboratory facilities.
The University of California is erecting a Chemical Laboratory
building at a cost of over $75,000 that will be one of the" finest
of the kind in the United States. It will contain fifty-four rooms
adopted to every class of general and technical chemical work.
At the recent Ohio Oratorical Contest, an Athletic Association
composed of Wooster, Buchtel, Oberlin, Denison and O. S. U.
was formed. Kenyon has since been admitted. Miami, Cincinnati,
Athens and Marietta form the Southern Ohio Athletic
Association.
Mt. Union was admitted and Miami was refused admission to
the Ohio State Oratorical Association. The Association of Ohio
Colleges, which requires for membership a certain standard of
scholarship made necessary by the institution applying, four
years ago admitted Miami, but has repeatedly refused Mt. Union.
Two more prizes have been established by friends of Dickinson:
I. The Comfort prize, the gift of J. C. Comfort, Esq.,
of Harrisburg, Pa., to be awarded the student who, in one
of the regular courses, shall attain the highest average mark.
2. The Cannon prize, the gift of Henry P. Cannon, Esq., of
Bridgeville, Del., to be awarded the student of the Sophomore
class passing the best examination on sophomore mathematics,
together with the original geometry of the freshman year.—Mail
and Express.
WANTED.
Any members having copies of the February number of the
SCROLL they are willing to dispose of, or any chapter having
extra or unclaimed copies of the same, will confer a favor upon
the Editor if they will notify him, and the number they can return
him. He will forward postage for their return and give
proper credit on the SCROLL account for the same. The edidon
is entirely exhausted, and the need of these copies on the part
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POT-POURRI.
The Editor has again found himself overwhelmed with manuscript,
and is compelled to carry a portion over until the June
number. Contributions to the Literary Department are always
acceptable, with plenty of space waiting for them. Let every
Phi bear this in mind, and if any can contribute articles of fraternity
interest, short poems or songs, let them avail themselves
of the opportunity to make the SCROLL their repository.
if. if. •)(. -if •){.
Through the kindness of Brother I. R. Hitt, Jr., we have been
furnished with a complete directory of Chicago Phis, which we
had hoped to publish in this number, but which has had to be
left out. We expect to publish it in the June number. It will
be of much value to Chicago brothers themselves, and to others
contemplating visiting or locating in the city.
if. 'J(. % % if
From Brother Palmer we have a collection of " Opinions of
the Ritual," that will make interesting reading in connection
with a study of this work. We hope to publish it in an early
issue.
AVe expect the June number to contain, among other regular
features, a complete list of the Fraternity's initiates for the past
year, a directory of Chicago Phis, Review of the March Circular
Letters, complete accounts of the Epsilon and Zeta Province
conventions, and points regarding the expulsion of Minnesota
Alpha members. We predict that it will be an interesting number.
^ 5jC ^ »I^ "P
The January .V 0 Quarterly contains an important document
bearing upon the early origin of X 0. It is a letter signed by
Henry C. Piatt, a X 0 graduate of Princeton, '58, which says
that he (Piatt) when in college with John McLean, Jr., often
looked over the time stained documents of the old 1824 -V 0,
which McLean found among his uncle's papers.
" The average chapter membership of ¥ Y is 27.3, A K E 25,
and A T 22."—Delta Upsilon Quarterly. " Who will figure out
B 0 II and 0 A 0 fox us"—Rainbow of Delta lau Delta. The
average chapter membership of 0 A 0 was 14.35 ^^ 1882-3,
15.25 in 1883-4, 14.37 in 1884-5, 14.34 in 1885-6, 14.01
in 1886-7, 14-25 in 1887-8, and 14.36 in 1888-9, as shown
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and we commend them to your careful study. Had you
referred to the October SCROLL from which the Quarterly's
figures of '/'' Y and A K E are taken, you would have been
further edified in the same line.
* * * * *
AVe wonder if the Fraternity realizes just how much credit is
due to that loyal Phi spirit, which has put such vigorous and
numerous Phi legs under our University of Pennsylvania Chapter.
The boys are booming. A goodly membership, a chapter
house and a lap full of honors! Pennsylvania Zeta is to be congratulated,
and we do it.
* * * * *
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
RECEPTION OF LOUISIANA ALPHA, 383
ZETA PROVINCE CONVENTION, 384
EPSILON PROVINCE CONVENTION, 391
THE MARCH CIRCULAR LETTERS, 394
CHICAGO ALUMNI CHAPTER, 400
EDITORIAL, 403
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, 428
CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE, 430
PERSONALS, 446
INITIATES, 456
CATALOGUE OF PHI DELTA THETA, 467
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FRATKKNITY DIRECTORY,
GENERAL COUNCIL.
President—EUGENE H. L. RANDOLPH, P. O. Box 1398, New York, N. Y-
Secretary—HUGH TH. MILLER, P. O. Box 45, Irvington, Ind.
Treasurer—HENRY W. CLARK, 514-516 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
Historian—WILLIAM W. QUARLES, Selma, Ala.
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J. E. BROWN, 104 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio, Editor.
THE SCROLL is published by order of the National Convention, the General
Council acting as advisory board. It issues bi-monthly, from October
to June, five numbers completing a volume.
Contributions from active and alumni members of the Fraternity are earnestly
requested. College periodicals, newspapers, or clippings containing
personals concerning any members of the Fraternity, or referring in any
way to Fraternity or collegiate matters, are requested to be sent to the editor.
The subscription price is one dollar per volume. Single copies, 25 cents
each. Address all communications to
THE SCROLL, P. O. Box 117, Columbus O.
EDITORS OF THE CATALOGUE.
Eugene H. L. Randolph, P. O. Box 1398, New York, N. Y.
Frank D. Swope, P. O. Box 16, Louisville, Ky.
EDITOR OF THE HISTORY.
Walter B. Palmer, Nashville, Tennessee.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Atlanta, Ga., October 19-23, 1891.
STATE ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
Pennsylvania—A. J. Montgomery, Jr., P. O. Box 1003, Washington, Pa.
South Carolina—W. W. Ball, Columbia, S. C.
Alabama—A. P. Agee, Montgomery, Ala.
ALUMNI CHAPTER ADDRESSES.
New York, N. Y.—Alpha—Dudley R. Horton, 120 Broadway.
Pittsburgh, Pa.—Alpha—W. T. Tredway, 96 Diamond Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.—Beta—G. Oram Ring, 1710 N. Thirteenth Street.
Baltimore, Md.—Alpha—Rev. H. H. Weber, 31 Patterson Avenue.
Washington, D. C.—Alpha—M. C. Summers, Surgeon-General's Office,
Richmond, Va.—Alpha—Dr. C. M. Shields, 310 E. Franklin Street.
Columbus, Ga.—Alpha—Herbert L. Manson.
Atlanta, Ga.—Beta—Morris Brandon.
Nashville, Tenn.—Alpha—R. F. Jackson, 301^ N. Cherry Street.
Montgomery, Ala.—Alpha—Marshall B. Jones.
Selma, Ala.—Beta—A. W. Nelson.
Cincinnati, O.—Alpha—Dr. J. A. Thompson, 113 W. Ninth Street.
Akron, O.—Beta—W. J. McCreary, 128 Brown Street.
Louisville, Ky.—Alpha—D. N. Marble, 543 Fourth Avenue.
Franklin, Ind.—Alpha—T. C. Donnell.
Indianapolis, Ind.—Beta—H. U. Brown, care '•'•Indianapolis News."
Chicago, 111.—Alpha—I. R. Hitt, Jr., Evanston.
Galesburg, 111.—Beta—J. L. Hastings.
Kansas City, Mo.—Alpha—S. M. McClannahan.
Minneapolis, Minn.—Alpha—James Gray, 1107 N. Fifth Street.
St. Paul, Minn.—Beta—A. G. Briggs, Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco, Cal.—Alpha—C. A. Rhodes, Grand Hotel.
Los Angeles, Cal.—Beta—

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COLLEGE CHAPTER
Alpha
Province.
ADDRESSES.
President—Geo. W. Roberts, M. D., 258 W. Twenty-Second Street, New
York, N. Y.
Maine Alpha—Colby University, Waterville, Me.—A. G. Hurd, P. O.
Box 717.
New Hampshire Alpha—Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H.—A. E.
Beebe.
Vermont Alpha—University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.—J. C. Morgan.
Massachusetts Alpha—Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.—R. L.
Tarbox.
Massachusetts Beta—Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.—W. H. Smith.
Rhode Island Alpha—Brown University, Providence, R. I.—A. E.
Kingsley.
New York Alpha—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.—C. H. Wells, Phi
Delta Thela House.
New York Beta—Union University, Schenectady, N. Y.—E. W. Pickford,
602 Union Street.
New York Gamma—College of the City of New York, New York, N. Y.—
Wm. Rainey, 234 W. Thirty-ninth Street.
New York Delta—Columbia College, New York, N. Y.—C. H. Hayes, 52 E.
Forty-ninth Street.
New York Epsilon—Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.—C. H. Wheeler,
609 Crouse Ave.
Pennsylvania Alpha—Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.—W. J. Rowan, 128
McKeen Hall.
Pennsylvania Beta—Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.—R. B. Wolf.
Pennsylvania Gamma—Washington and Jefferson College, Washington,
Pa.—Preston C. Farrar.
Pennsylvania Delta—Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa.—F. Gurney Stubbs,
429 Randolph Street.
Pennsylvania Epsilon—Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.—Hammond Urner.
Pennsylvania Zeta—University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.—J. M.
West, Jr., 1524 Swain Street.
Pennsylvania Eta—Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.—Alban Eavenson,
158 Market Street, Bethlehem, Pa.
Beta
Province.
President—W. A. Bratton, W. & L. University, Lexington, Va.
Virginia Alpha—Roanoke College, Salem, Va.—R. M. Pence.
Virginia Beta—University of Virginia, Albemarle Co., Va.—F. L. Taylor.
Virginia Gamma—Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va.—G. H. Lambeth.
Virginia Delta—Richmond College, Richmond, Va.—A. G. Patton.
Virginia Zeta—Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.—J. W.
Avery.
North Carolina Beta—University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C.—
W. H. Davies.
South Carolina Beta—South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C.—E. E.
Aycock.
Kentucky Alpha—Centre College, Danville, Ky.—Geo. Green.
Kentucky Delta—Central University, Richmond, Ky.—R. E. Roberts.
Gamma
Province.
President—Fred. S. Ball, Box 525, Montgomery, Ala.
Georgia Alpha—University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.—S. J. Cassels, Jr.
Georgia Beta—Emory College, Oxford, Ga.—W. P. Fleming.
Georgia Gamma—Mercer University, Macon, Ga.—B. W. Collier.

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Tennessee Alpha—Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.—Fletcher S.
Brockman.
Tennessee Beta—University of the South, P. O. Box 9, Sewanee. Tenn —
A. E. Green,
Alabama Alpha—University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.—J.T. Searcy, Jr
Alabama Beta—Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.—L. E. Baker'
Alabama Gamma—Southern University, Greensboro, Ala.—H. M. Ansley.'
Delta Province.
President—Henry T. Cottam, Jr., 856 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La
Mississippi Alpha—University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.—N. J. Buck.
Louisiana Alpha—Tulane University of Louisiana, Nev/ Orleans La —C
H. Tebault, Jr., 7 North Street. ' ' "
Texas Beta—University of Texas, Austin, Tex.—S. B. M. Long, 210 W.
Twenty-Seventh St.
Texas Gamma—Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tex. J. Kilgore.
Epsilon Province.
President—J. L. Mitchell, Jr., Vance Block, Indianapolis, Ind.
Ohio Alpha—Miami University, Oxford, O.—Walter C. Harris.
Ohio Beta—Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O.—H. C. Robinson.
Ohio Gamma—Ohio University, Athens, O.—Dudley Welch.
Ohio Delta—University of Wooster, Wooster, O.- C. C. Long,
Ohio Epsilon—Buchtel College, Akron, O.—E. L. Findley.
Ohio Zeta—Ohio State University, Columbus, O.—St. Clair Alexander N.
Dorm, O. S. U.
Indiana Alpha—Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.—Ralph Bamberger.
Indiana Beta—Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind —R. H. Crozier.
Indiana Gamma—Butler University, Irvington, Ind.—Laz. Noble.
Indiana Delta—Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.—Jas. V. Deer.
Indiana Epsilon—Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.—H. L. Moore.
Indiana Zeta—De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind.—R. H. Richards,
B. O. Box 852.
Michigan Alpha—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.—R. H.
Wolcott, Phi Delta Theta House.
Michigan Beta—State College of Michigan, Agricultural College (Lansing),
Mich.—J. H. Freeman.
Michigan Gamma—Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.—C. E. Mark.
Zeta Province.
President—Isaac R. Hitt, Jr., 142 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
Illinois Alpha—Northwestern University, Evanston, 111.—C. K. Sherman.
Illinois Delta—Knox College, Galesburg, 111.—Ben. X. Smith.
Illinois Epsilon—Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, HI.—J. A.
Denham.
Illinois Zeta—Lombard University, Galesburg, 111.—B. H. Brigham, P. O.
Box 365.
Wisconsin Alpha—University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.—W. A. Curtis,
534 State Street.
Missouri Alpha—University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.—B. M. Thompson.
Missouri Beta—Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.—Geo. Miller, Jr.
Iowa Alpha—Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, la.—C. G. Coddington.
Iowa Beta—State Univeisity of Iowa, Iowa City, la.—Ira D. Orton.
Kansas Alpha—University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.—Fred. H. Kellogg,
1139 Tennessee Street.
Nebraska Alpha—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.—W. J. Taylor,
Room 4, State Block.
California Alpha—University of California, Berkeley, Cal.—^Jas. H. Gray,
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VOL. XIV.—JUNE, 1890.—No. 5.
THETA.
RECEPTION OF LOUISIANA
ALPHA.
The First Annual Reception given by the Louisiana Alpha
Chapter, was a most successful affair considered from every point
of view, and will always be an occasion remembered with much
pleasure by the members of the chapter. The most enjoyable
reception that ever occurred in Tulane fraternity life has been
given by Phi Delta Theta.
Handsomely engraved invitations, bearing the Fraternity's
coat-of-arms and tied in blue and white, had been issued to the
friends of the chapter and representatives of the several Greekletter
chapters of Tulane, some time previously. On the evening
of April nth, the beautiful residence of Mr. H. T. Cottam,
856 St. Charles Ave., was surrendered to the pleasure of the
Phis and their guests. Under the inspiration of fair ladies and
brave men the hours were crowded with a revelry of pleasure.
The sweetest of music invited all to
" Come and trip it as you go,
On the light fantastic toe."
and dancing was kept up to the "wee hours." One of the
agreeable features of the evening was that everybody knew everybody
else, so all felt equally at home.
As the city bells pealed out the mystic hour, twelve, the supper
room was thrown open and a most elegant feast served. This
over, dancing was resumed, and soon an impromptu German was
in its glory.
Only as the night clouds thinned did the thoughts of " Home
Sweet Home " come to the party. Instead of letting the guests
go home as best they could the Phis had wagonettes to take every
one to his or her home, and as the first rays of dawn lightened
up the horizon the last party, composed of loyal royal Phis
rolled away. The success of the evening was a compliment to
our loyal brother H. T. Cottam, Jr., his charming sister and the
Phis' loyal friend, Mr. H. T. Cottam.
The following is the Picayune account of the reception :
"The recent reception given by the Phi Delta Theta Society at the
beautiful home of Mr. H. T. Cottam, on St. Charles Avenue, was one
of the most brilliant events of the season and reflects great credit upon
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reunion, deserve great credit, for they managed every detail with the
trained skill of veterans. The music, house decorations, splendid supper
room built for the occasion, and all the thousand details which go
to make a successful entertainment, were perfect, and no flaw or hitch
was to be seen anywhere. At the close of the evening the Phis proved
themselves the most thoughtful of hosts by having half a score of
wagonettes waiting to take their guests home. This delicate attention
was thoroughly appreciated by the happy crowd of young people, and
the Phi Delta Theta will always rank as among the first of our organizations
in matters social. The members of Phi Delta Theta present
were Messrs. E. T. Merrick, Jr., Robt. Jamison, Robt. Bohn, Gordon
Tuttle, Willie Brooke, Simon Favre, Thos. Cottam, Jr., Hamilton
Tebault, W. F. Hardie, M. Souchon, H. Gessner, M. Brady, R. H.
Marr, Jr., Mercer Moorman, Warren Piatt, Henry Flaspoller,' W. J.
Poitevent, George Moss, Charles Cosby, G. L. Tebault, Harry Denis,
J. F. Dupuy, Jr., C. P. Williams. The Alpha Tau Omega was represented
by Messrs. Thos. Semmes, Alfred Mehle, Will Bell, Frank
Chalarom. The Kappa Alpha by Jos. Scott, M. McCloud, Alfred Raymond,
W. Von Phul. The Sigma Chi was represented by John
Dymond, Jr., Mitchell Milner, Carson Dixon. The Kappa Sigma was
represented by Fontaine Craig and M. F. Pierson. The Sigma Nu by
Messrs. Forrier, Cochrane and Armstrong. The Delta Tau Delta by
Wm. Dymond, Jr., J. H. Rapp and P. J. O'Kelley. At the supper
table Mr. Merrick made a happy speech congratulating the Phis on
their success. Among the guests were: Misses Annie Brook, Bessie
Schaffer of Baton Rouge, Minnie Locoul, May Tutt, Essie Finley, Nina
Harper, Virgie Harper, Alice Shaw, Marian Giffen, Mary Wheeler,
Anna Coyle, Lily Mehle, Carrie Pattison, Alice DeGrange, Corrinne
Tebault, Rosa Cottam, LuciUe Mallard, Nellie Carey, Miss Bleakley,
Lottie Lacey, Miss Cusachs, the Misses Coleman, Ricau, Louque, Loyd
Mrs. Tebault and Mrs. Bell. Messrs. Jos. Poche, Eben Pettit,
Wallace Henry, Jos. Stone, George Lusson, George Mallard, Chas.
Loque and many others.
ZETA PROVINCE CONVENTION.
THE PHIS OF THE PROVINCE ASSEMBLE AT
GALESBURG.
The Phis of Zeta Province demonstrated to the best of satisfaction
that a convention of the chapters of their territory can
be made an unbounded success, and that such a convention is,
next to a national meet, the best place in the world to glorify in
first-class, full-blown, genuine. Phi enthusiasm. Following as it
seemed on the heels of the Bloomington convention, this seemed
like a revival of the feast of Phi Delta Theta revelry, after the
short interval of rest that those times made necessary. It was a
good time for all to learn that there was much in the life within
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The first convention of Zeta Province was called to order at
11:30 A. M., April 2d, in the hall of Illinois Delta, by I. R. Hitt,
Jr., President of the Province. There were present from a distance
a goodly number of Phis, besides twelve members of Illinois
Delta and twenty of Illinois Zeta. Prayer was offered by
Brother C. N. Anderson, of Illinois Zeta. Brother Sam. D.
Harsh, of Illinois Zeta, was appointed temporary Secretary.
The call under which the convention met was then read, and on
motion of Brother Harris, of Illinois Alpha, a Committee on
Credentials was appointed. Committee: Coddington, of Iowa
Alpha J Harris; and Green, of Illinois Delta.
On motion of Harsh, the Chair and two others were appointed
a Committee on Order of Business. Committee: Hitt, Curtis,
Harsh.
A committee was appointed at Bloomington, at an informal
Zeta Province meeting, to prepare articles of organization for
this convention. Brother Harsh, as chairman of that committee,
now laid its report before the convention. Referred to a committee
of three: Harsh, Parker, and Brigham.
The Secretary read a communication from Illinois Beta and
Delta chapters. Pi Beta Phi Sorosis, inviting the convention to
attend a reception given in honor of the Grand Alpha of Pi Beta
Phi, then in session at Galesburg, on the following Friday evening.
On motion of Brother Parker, the invitation was accepted,
and the Secretary was instructed to return the thanks of the convention
to Illinois Beta and Delta, Pi Beta Phi.
On motion of Brother Williams, the Secretary was instructed
to convey the congratulations of this convention to the National
Convention of Pi Beta Phi, in session at Galesburg.
On motion of Brother Harris, a Committee on Permanent Organization
was appointed. Committee: Harris, Smith, Armstrong.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Convention met at 2 p. M. Song. The committee to which
articles of organization had been referred reported back the
articles with some recommendations. On motion of Brother
Harris, the report was considered article by article. On motion
of Brother Curtis, it was decided to omit a vote when no objections
were made to any article. The following articles were then
adopted as a whole:
PREA.MBLE.
We, the active and alumni chapters of Zeta Province, Phi Delta
Theta, in order to promote the interests of the Fraternity in this province,
and to promote a better fellowship among the brothers resident in
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BY-LAWS.
ARTICLE I. NAME.—The name of this organization shall be The
Zeta Province Association of Phi Delta Theta.
ARTICLE II. CONSTITUTION.—The Constitution of this Association
shall be the Constitution of Phi Delta Theta.
ARTICLE III. OBJECT.—To carry out the purposes expressed in our
Preamble, by holding biennial conventions in the school years, alternating
with those in which the National Convention of Phi Delta Theta
is held.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP.—This Association shall be composed
of the active and alumni chapters of Phi Delta Theta in Zeta Province.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS.—SECTION i. The President of the Province
shall be ex officio President of this Association.
SEC. 2. Each biennial convention shall elect other ofiicers as follows :
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Reporter, Warden, and
Chaplain.
SEC. 3. The President, Vice-President, and Secretary shall compose
an Executive Committee.
SEC. 4. The duties of these officers shall be those usually pertaining
to similar offices.
ARTICLE VI. CONVENTION.—SECTION I. The biennial convention
shall be held at such time and place as the preceding convention shall
have decided by a majority vote.
SEC. 2. Each chapter shall be entitled to three delegates to each
biennial convention; and in case any chapter is unable to send three
delegates, the delegates or delegate present shall be entitled to cast
three votes on every question; but no chapter shall be allowed a vote
unless it has one delegate present.
SEC. 3. The necessary expenses and the making of the arrangements
for each convention shall be borne by, and arranged for, by the chapter
with whom the convention is held.
ARTICLE VII. ASSESSMENTS.—To meet any expense the convention
may see fit to incur, an assessment may be laid by a majority vote of
the convention upon the chapters, in proportion to their membership.
ARTICLE VIII. In the deliberations of this Association, " Roberts'
Rules of Order" shall be considered as authority in parliamentary law
and usages.
ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS,—This Constitution may be altered,
added to, or repealed, by a two-thirds vote of the convention.
Brother Coddington gave report of Credential Committee,
which was adopted. Report is as follows:
Illinois Alpha, R. A. Harris ; Wisconsin Alpha, W. A. Curtis : Illinois
Delta, A. S. Green; Illinois Zeta, Sam. D. Harsh, Loring Trott, Harry
Blount; Iowa Alpha, C. G. Coddington; Kansas Alpha, W. R. Armstrong
; Illinois Alpha, alumni, I. R. Hitt, Jr.; Illinois Beta, alumni,
H. E. Parker, Jr., D. E. Allen, E. H. Miles.
Brother Harris gave report of Committee on Permanent Organization,
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President, I. R. Hitt, Jr., ex officio, Evanston, Illinois ; Vice-President,
C. G. Coddington, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Secretary, Sam. D. Harsh, Creston,
Iowa; Treasurer, H. E. Parker, Jr., Galesburg. Illinois; Historian,
W. A. Curtis, Madison, Wisconsin; Reporter, W. R. Armstrong, Lawrence,
Kansas; Warden, A. S. Green, Galesburg, Illinois; Chaplain,
Loring Trott, Junction City, Kansas.
On motion, the By-Laws were suspended and the Secretary
instructed to cast the vote of the convention for the officers
named in the report.
Brother Curtis read report of Committee on Order of Business,
which, on motion, was adopted. Report reads as follows:
Consideration of weak chapters in Zeta Province; Discussion of
chapter-house system ; Reports of chapters in Zeta Province; Consideration
of the case of the late Minnesota Alpha chapter; Discussion of
Fraternity extension.
The first two heads furnished abundant material for discussion
for the remainder of the afternoon. Only one chapter was discussed
under the first, and as the reports of weakness were rather
indefinite, nothing formal was done. The chapter-house discussion
did much good. Brother Curtis had a good report to make
of the workings of the system at Madison. Brother Armstrong
told of similar plans for Kansas Alpha. The probabilities are
that from this discussion may come some other fine chapter
houses in this province.
During the afternoon Coddington, Harris, and Green were
appointed a Committee on Place of Next Convention, and Curtis,
Harsh, and Parker on Extension.
Wednesday evening some fifty Phis assembled in Illinois Delta's
haU about 8 o'clock. After the call to order and a song. Rev.
J. W. Haney invoked the Divine blessing, after which there was
another song. The Secretary then read the following telegram:
CHICAGO, April 2, 1890.
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, convened at Galesburg:
Grand Arch Council of Phi Kappa Psi, in convention at Grand Pacific
Hotel at Chicago, sends greetings.
L. V. BuSKIRK, President.
GEO. W. SPRINGER, Secretary.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to send appropriate
response.
Letters were also read from Brothers E. H. L. Randolph,
Hugh Th. Miller, S. P. Gilbert, J. E. Brown, Leo Wampold,
and R. E. Williams, Jr.
Rev. Jas. W. Haney, of Kewanee, Illinois, a Phi of Illlinois
Alpha, of the class of '61, was then introduced, and for an hour
gave the Phis assembled the best Phi talk imaginable. Although
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proved by that his Phi spirit was none the less. His talk
abounded in tun and anecdote, but was also rich in eloquence
when he touched upon the principles of our Bond and what it
should mean to us. The fraternity system and its excellencies
were spoken of as only a fraternity man can speak. Rousing
applause and a hearty vote of thanks greeted Brother Haney at
the close of his address.
Phi enthusiasm was running high, and found its expression in
Phi songs. For an hour the air rang with good old Phi songs.
Unlike the Bloomington convention, we did not have to resort
to the "hole in the bottom of the sea" for music, but our feelings
found expression through true Phi songs.
The boys were now in proper spirit for the convention banquet,
which was held at Brown's Hotel at 10:30 o'clock. Forty odd
Phis were present. The banquet was a success, culinarily and
socially. The menu cards were works of art. In fact, everything
reflected the greatest credit on Host Case. The toast programme
following was fine. I. R. Hitt, Jr., was toast-master.
Guy P. Williams was first introduced, and spoke a few appropriate
words, expressing the pleasure of Galesburg Phis in having
the convention here. C. G. Coddington toasted " Phi Loyalty"
in a brilliant manner, winning the hearty applause of the boys.
W. A. Curtis toasted the " Future of Phi Delta Theta" in glowing
terms. Phi Delta Theta could receive no higher praise than
Brother Curtis gave it. Sam. D. Harsh toasted "Future Zeta
Province Conventions." He claimed^ of course, that Zeta
Province Phis were the "phinest Phis" in existence. Rev. J.
W. Haney toasted "The Old Alumni," but objected to the old.
He was one of the boys yet. His toast was very witty and entertaining.
R. A. Harris toasted " The Phi Girls" in one of the
neatest speeches this favorite Phi subject was ever treated with.
W. R. Armstrong toasted "Kansas Alpha," and gave a good
report of Kansas Phis. With a good, rousing Phi song, the festivities
closed.
THURSDAY, -\. M., April 3, 1890.
Such of the boys as were able to get around after the banquet
met in convention about 11 o'clock. After roll-call and approving
of minutes, the Secretary read the following communication
from the National Convention of Pi Beta Phi:
The Pi Beta Phi Sorosis, by order of its National Convention, returns
the greeting of Zeta Province of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. No
warmer wishes could be extended than those for a future prosperity
equal to that of the past.
Pi Beta Phi honors the knights of the white and blue, and in their
prosperity recognizes the growth of the principles for which all true
men and women should stand.
EMMA HARPER TURNER, G. I. R.
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The Committee on Place of Next Convention now reported,
through Harris, recommending Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Report
adopted.
Chapter reports were now heard. Kansas Alpha, Illinois
Alpha, Illinois Zeta, Illinois Delta, Wisconsin Alpha, Iowa Alpha,
Illinois Alpha and Beta alumni, rendered reports through their
delegates. All proved to be in satisfactory condition. On motion,
each delegate was instructed to report particularly upon
annual letter, working of new ritual, and alumni support. In
regard to the first, all seemed substantially agreed that properly
conducted they were one of the strongest supports of the Fraternity.
The new ritual was pronounced good as a whole by all,
but many favored minor changes. It was evident, however,
that it had not been as yet sufficiently tested. In speaking of
alumni support, it was evident that it was as a rule not large.
Some, however, had pleasing reports to make of alumni interest,
notably Wisconsin Alpha.
Brother Coddington asked for an expression of opinion upon
the desirability of a new song book. An informal discussion resulted,
in which the sentiment was strongly in favor of a new
book of as high grade of music as possible. On motion of Armstrong,
a committee of three was appointed to canvass the subject
and bring the matter before the next National Convention.
The committee was further instructed to urge the adoption of a
particular Fraternity song for conventions, banquets, etc., and to
collect for preservation in the next edition of the song book as
many good new songs as they could obtain. Committee : Coddington,
Armstrong, and Harsh.
The Committee on Extension had no report to make, but
Harsh submitted the following resolution, which was agreed to:
WHEREAS, Zeta Province Convention recognizes the progressive
spirit of Phi Delta Theta; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Executive Committee of this Association be instructed
to be ever alert to investigate the colleges located in the territory
of this province, and to report to the next National Convention,
through the Province President, upon the advisability of establishing
chapters of Phi Delta Theta at such places as they may deem fit, and
to urge upon the convention the claims of any college which they so
deem qualified to sustain a chapter.
The convention was then closed with the ritualistic services
for the closing of chapter meetings.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
From 3 to 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Illinois Zeta and
Delta chapters extended a reception to the Pi Beta Phi Convention
and visiting Phis, at the Odd Fellows' hall. The reception
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pretty Pi Phi girls attended, and about sixty brave and stalwart
wearers of shield and dagger. The Phis, assisted by some of
the ladies, sang "Phi Delta Theta for Aye." Brother Sam. D.
Harsh extended a few words of welcome to the guests, and
Brother Ben. X. Smith gave a pleasing recitation. Elegant refreshments
were served during the receiving hours. Altogether
the reception was a pleasing success, and the Pi Phi girls say
they will long remember Galesburg Phis.
The first Zeta Province Convention was now at a successful
close. Its festivities were supplemented, however, by a pleasant
though impromptu dance on Thursday evening, in which most
of the Phis and their ladies indulged.
The convention was a success, although it labored under the
obstacles in the way of a first meeting and consequent lack of
preparation. Although as official recorder of these things I may
be going out of my way in saying it, I feel I am expressing the
sentiment of Zeta Province Phis when I say that in Brother I. R.
Hitt, Zeta Province has a most excellent and enthusiastic Province
President. His two days spent here, although at personal loss
and inconvenience, proved this to us all. His charming wife
accompanied him, and both showed themselves loyal Phis.
Zeta Province will meet again next year with Iowa Alpha, the
princes of entertaining Phis, as the writer well can say. We
shall come together then with the benefit of this convention's
experience, and be able to do much for the Fraternity we love.
The following were in attendance at the convention:
Illinois Alpha—I. R, Hitt, Jr., Province President, Chicago, Illinois;
Rev. J. W. Haney, '6i, Kewanee, Illinois; R. A. Harris, Evanston,
Illinois; D. F. Green, Galesburg, Illinois.
Wisconsin Alpha—W. A. Curtis, Madison, Wisconsin.
Kansas Alpha—W. R. Armstrong, N. C. Brooks, Lawrence, Kansas.
Iowa Alpha—C. G. Coddington, Wilmot Willetts, Ben. Fordyce, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa.
Illinois Delta—Alvah S. Green, Ben. X. Smith, H. E. Parry, Guy P.
Williams, J. E. George, Lysander Cassidy '89, Charles Gale, Hon. Geo.
W. Prince '75, Fred. R. Jeliff '78, L. F. Jeliff '78, Frank Andrews.
Galesburg, Illinois; Abner T. Young, Chicago, Illinois; E. E. Sturtz,
Sterling, Illinois; A. G. Dale, lola, Wisconsin; W. K. Keith, Creston,
Iowa.
Illinois Zeta^P. F. Brown '70, A. G. Dow '70, H. L. Arnold '78,
Jay L. Hastings '78. D. E. Allen, A. D. Bruington, E. H. Miles, H. E.
Parker '83, Marcus Burnside '87, M. M. Case, S. T. Donohoe, B. F.
Suiter, Galesburg, Illinois; Thos. V. Young, Lynn B. Young, LeRoy,
Illinois; Sam. D. Harsh, Creston, Iowa; Bret. H. Brigham, George F.
Tapper, Chicago, Illinois; C. H. Cottrell, Dan. P. Wild, Sycamore, Illinois
. Ben. F. Brady, Triumph, lUinois; Fred. Farlow, Frank N. Allen,
Camp Point, Illinois; Harry Blount, Macomb, Illinois; Loring Trott,
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City, Illinois; R. L. Slater, Wataga, Illinois; L. L. SiUiman, Chenoa,
Illinois; J. N. Conger, Jr., Oneida, Illinois; J. G. McCarl, Barry, Illinois.
Virginia Alpha and Ohio Delta—F. L. Du Shane, Galesburg, Illinois.
SAM. D. HARSH, Secretary.
EPSILON PROVINCE
CONVENTION.
The annual convention of Epsilon Province was held the nth
of April at the rooms of the Indianapolis Literary Club. In securing
this meeting place the Phis were exceedingly fortunate,
this club being the most select and exclusive in the city, numbering
among its members such men of prominence as our Brothers
Pres. Harrison, Judges Woods and Elliott, Hon. Jno. B. Elam,
Pres. Harrison's old law partner, Hon. A. C. Harris, Dr. Jos. S.
Jenckes, Rev. R. V. Hunter and Hilton U. Brown, and their
meeting rooms are worthy of the organization; the kind tender
of their use to us was an honor that was highly appreciated.
The convention was to have met at lo A. M., but, owing to a
late change in our arrangements, consequent upon acceptance of
the Literary Club's offer, there was some confusion and the meeting
was not called to order till 2 p. M. There were present at
that time, large delegations from all the Hoosier Chapters except
Indiana Epsilon, several chapters having their entire active membership
and a number of alumni present; two delegates each
from Michigan Alpha and Beta, and two-thirds of Ohio Alpha's
active members.
Reports were heard from each chapter, showing that throughout
the province the Phi boys are more than holding their own.
We then listened with pleasure to a number of the alumni members,
including Judge D. D. Banta, Ind. Alpha '55, of Franklin
Ind.; Rev. R. V. Hunter, Ohio Delta, '77; Rev. C. C. Edwards,
Ind. Delta '76 ; Hugh Th. Miller, Ind. Gamma'88, Sec'y
G. C.; J. W. Fesler, Ind. Alpha '87 and J. B. Bridges, Ind.
Zeta '85. Also a stirring letter was read from Hon. Emmett
Tompkins, of Columbus, Ohio, and one from Bro. Walter B.
Palmer, of Nashville, Tenn.
The convention adopted the " Carnation " as the floral emblem
of the Province, and recommended its adoption by the Fraternity
at large. Indianapolis was selected as the place of holding the
next Province Convention, which will meet at the time of the
Indiana State Oratorical Contest, next year. At that time an
oration will be delivered by some prominent Phi, to be selected
by a committee appointed at this meeting. The rest of the business
meeting was devoted to the general discusssion of various
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The most enjoyable feature of the convention was the banquet.
Instead of holding special exercises on Alumni Day, the Indianapolis
Alumni chapter resolved to join us in giving a '' joint
spread." To that end Bro. Jos. S. Jenckes, J. W. Fesler and
J. B. Bridges were appointed as a committee to assist in making
preparations. The success of the undertaking speaks for their
work. All three devoted much time to the cause, but to Bro.
Fesler, more than to any one man is due the success of the banquet,
and I leave it for him to furnish the SCROLL an account of
the event.
JAMES L. MITCHELL, JR.
JfC ^ 5fl ^
THE BANQUET.
Following the convention came the annual banquet at 6 o'clock
in rooms adjoining the Indianapolis Literary Club rooms and was,
without exception, the largest and most brilliant company that
ever attended a college fraternity banquet in this city. About
eighty-five were present and among the number were some of the
most distinguished citizens of our State. The feature of the occasion
however, and one which contributed largely to the pleasures of
the evening was the presence of the ladies. Never before have
the ladies been invited to attend any of the numerous fraternity
banquets given here during the meeting of the State Oratorical
Association but it is safe to say that hereafter few gatherings of
Phi Delta Theta will be complete without their presence.
Many prominent alumni of the city were present and responded
to toasts. Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Jenckes, Rector of St. Paul's
and President of the Indiana Beta Alumni Chapter acted as
toastmaster and by his cordial manner and ever ready wit added
much to the enjoyment of the responses. Hon. Byron K.
Elliott, the senior judge of the Indiana Supreme Court and one
whom Phis everywhere delight to honor, responded most eloquently
to "The Spirit of the Fraternity." No member of the
Fraternity in Indiana is better known, perhaps, than Judge
Elliott, and his presence at our annual banquets is looked forward
to as one of the privileges of these occasions and is always
an inspiration to the younger members. Among the young
ministers of the city none have been more successful or more
popular with the people of Indianapolis than our Brother Rev.
Rice V. Hunter, of the Seventh Presbyterian Church. Bro.
Hunter represented the ministers on the toast-list and responded
most happily.
Hon. William A. Woods, Judge of the U. S. Court for the
district of Indiana and who ranks among the ablest judges of the
U. S. Courts responded to " Our Federal Judiciary." Like
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Indiana Phis and never fails to be present at these annual banquets
when possible. No toast-list of an Epsilon Province banquet
would be complete without the name of Bro. Hilton U.
Brown, city editor of the Indianapolis News, and so well and
favorably remembered as Ex-President of the G. C. Brother
Brown was assigned the very pleasant duty of responding for the
ladies, which, it is needless to add was done to the credit and
honor of Phi Delta Theta. "The Old Initiation," by Judge
D. D. Banta, Dean of the Law School of Indiana University,
was in the Judge's happiest manner and like all his reminiscenses
exceedingly entertaining and interesting. Bro. Sam Stevenson,
of Ohio Alpha, spoke for Ohio, and Bro. G. H. Chilcote, of
Michigan Alpha, responded for Michigan, while our Province
President, Bro. James L. Mitchell, Jr., to whom the credit is due
for having so successfully arranged the details for the banquet
responded in behalf of the Epsilon Province.
Among the Indianapolis Alumni who honored the occasion
with their presence were Hon. Addison C. Harris, Indiana
Gamma, '62 ; Major James L. Mitchell, Sr., Indiana Alpha, '58,
Prosecuting Attorney for this judicial district and who still wears
the Shield he wore in College; Judges A. C. Ayres, Indiana
Gamma, '68 and John S. Duncan, Indiana Gamma, '65 ; Rev.
C. C. Edwards, Indiana Delta, '76, Pastor of Fletcher Place M.
E. Church ; Profs. T. M. Iden, Indiana Gamma, '83, and Hugh
T. Miller, Indiana Gamma, '88, of Butler University; Rev. C.
U. Stockijarger, Indiana Beta, '86; Major Irvin Robbins, Indiana
Gamma, '60; Messrs. John L. Ketcham, Indiana Beta, '66;
Henry Eitel, Indiana Delta, '74; Smith Graves, Indiana Gamma,
'74; W. S. Garber, Indiana Epsilon, '72; W. H. Ripley,
Indiana Beta, '73; W. H. Jordon and J. B. Bridges, Indiana
Zeta, '85 ; and Russell King, Indiana .A^lpha, '89. President
Harrison who is a member of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter
sent greetings.
The following is the toast-list: "The Spirit of Fraternity,"
Hon. Byron K. Elliott, Ohio Alpha, '52.
" Hear how he clears the points o' faith wi' rattlin' an' tliumpin',"
Rev. R. V. Hunter, Ohio Delta, '77.
"Our Federal Judiciary," Hon. William A. Woods, Indiana
Beta, '59.
" The Ohio Man," Sam Stevenson, Ohio Alpha, '89.
"Woman, she needs no Eulogy, she speaks for herself,"
Hilton U. Brown, Indiana Gamma, '80.
"The Loyalty of Michigan," G. H. Chilcote, Ann Arbor, '90.
"The Epsilon Province," J. L. Mitchell, Jr., Indiana Alpha,
'89.
" The Old Initiation," Judge D. D. Banta, Indiana Alpha, '55.
Fraternally,
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JOSEPH S. JENCKES.
Phi Delta Theta has no more loyal or zealous supporter than
Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Jenckes, who is at present Rector of St.
Paul's Cathedral, Indianapolis and President of Indiana Beta
Alumni. He is a man of varied and comprehensive scholarship;
of indomitable energy and pleasing and attractive address. His
career has been somewhat varied. He graduated at Indiana
University in 1856; took his degrees of LL. B. from the Cincinnati
Law College in 1858, and practiced law in Louisville, Ky.,
from '58 to '64, having a lucrative practice. But his life plans
were changed by sudden bereavement and he abondoned the
law in '64 for the ministry and entered the Theological Seminary
at Kenyon College, from which he graduated in '67. From '67
to '71 he was Rector of Zion's Church, Louisville; All Saint's
Church, Brooklyn, '7i-'72; Grace Church, Newton, '72-'74;
Grace Cathedral, Davenport, la., '76-'78; St. Paul's, Davenport,
'78-82 ; St. Paul's Cathedral, Indianapolis, since '82.
Dr. Jenckes has always manifested a great interest in fraternity
affairs and since his residence in Indianapolis has never missed a
Province Convention or banquet. When happening in a college
town he always makes it a point to call on the Phi boys if there
is a chapter in the college and by his jovial manner and hearty
zeal for fraternity success has endeared himself to every Phi
Delta Theta. As a toast-master the boys all vote him a dangerous
rival of Chauncey Depew.
THE MARCH CIRCULAR LETTERS.
The chapters are realizing more each year what a valuable requirement
the issuing of the annual letter to the alumni is, and
as the idea of the letter is adhered to in the individual make-up
of it by different chapters, the benefits accruing from it will become
more marked. Something has made a large improvement
in those for 1890 over all previous ones, and we are selfish
enough to take a little of the credit for this to the SCROLL'S words
through Brother Eves communication, and its own Editorial.
For the first time, one in looking over them gets the idea from
nearly all, that it is a letter from the chapter to the old boys who
once were actively a part of it; that it is what was meant to be,
a letter to its own alumni. The general indefiniteness that before
attended those addressed to " The Fraternity " or "Sister Chapters
" is lost. Louisiana Alpha having no alumni to address
sticks to the idea, and addresses Louisiana Phis in particular as
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The regulation size of the letter sheet, five by eight is closely
adhered to by all save a very few. Georgia Beta is the worst
offender, offering hers on a page over six by nine, this increased
size we presume she considers in keeping with her large chapter
roll. If the chapters will insist to their printers that the size required
is five by eight, there will be no trouble in having it so.
They can cut it to that size with little more trouble than to use
the "job" size they have in stock.
Most of the letters are printed in black ink. Pennsylvania
Alpha as usual has used her brown ink, while the others have
tried to imitate the Fraternity's colors by using blue ink. Unless
your printer is a good one, and is sure he can make the work
look as well, you had better not insist on his using blue ink. It
doesn't add much to the symbolism of the letter to have it so
printed, and if the press work is poor the effect is miserable compared
with what it would be in black. There was no deluge of
letters received in the neighborhood of March first. Kansas
and Tennessee Alpha dropped in first about that time, and the
remainder of the forty-five received by the Editor have kept up a
sort of slow procession ever since, Virginia Gamma surprising us
with one just a few days since. Of those so late in arriving,
Tennessee Beta, Michigan Beta and Maine Alpha are partly excusable
on account of long winter vacations. As for the others,
we see little reason why they cannot be issued promptly at the
required time. However we agree with the motto of "better late
than never."
The condition of the chapters as shown by the letters is certainly
a matter of much satisfaction and reason for congratulation.
It takes no microscopic eye to discern the fact that the Phi
Chapters stand well at the top in their respective institutions, and
obtain more than a proportionate share in the way of honors,
prizes, etc. Two or three chapters which had made mistakes in
choice of members have profited by experience and report the
advantage gained by more careful work in that direction, the
gain in harmony and strength overbalancing any weight in larger
numbers.
General news about the Fraternity was given liberal space, the
recent Convention having furnished material to write up in that
line. We are glad to see the space given to this. The SCROLL
was mentioned by nearly all, and its address given, another matter
which is "as it should be," according to all "the powers
that be."
Vanderbilt.—Makes its usual good showing. Chapter spirit
high, having secured its old hall. Better than all, it has bought
a lot facing the campus and proposes to have a home of its own
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Kansas.—Has made few initiations, but is in fine feather, with
good men and good prospects ahead. Phi Beta Kappa has been
organized in the University.
Ohio Wesleyan.—Vxedicts better things for the college under
President Bashford. Chapter stands high and reports a newly
furnished hall and an abundance of honors. Gives no general
news about the Fraternity whatever.
Lafayette.—All chapters here are smaller than usual. Penn-
Isyvania Alpha standing third with 14 members. Gives nearly
all space to alumni roll, and indulges in a little self-flattery.
Southern.—Has doubled its membership during the year, and
says all the men except two or three expect to graduate. Only
initials are given to names, and not a single address.
Wabash.—Is more thoroughly united and in better condition
than for years, and right at the top in college. With the
assistance of alumni has bought a Shonniger piano at a cost
of $400.
Central.—Together with Wabash omits Fraternity news. The
chapter is prospering, and has a good showing in honors. Numbers
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seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 5 freshmen. Gives city
and street address of every alumnus and active member.
Alabama.—Reports many improvements about the college, but
mourns the loss of its president. Gives abundant news about
the Fraternity. Has kept its place at the front, and secured a
good '93 delegation, five coming from Birmingham.
University of Pennsylvania.—Sends out a fine letter in connection
with the Philadelphia alumni. The letter is a model. The
chapter's success has been detailed in the SCROLL.
Dickinson.—College making great strides under President
Reed. Gives good alumni notes and a complete chapter roll.
Ohio State.—Says nothing in the way of general Fraternity
news, but tells all about the college and chapter. Initiations not
abundant this year, but good. Gives complete alumni list.
Wooster.—Talks mostly of Wooster and Wooster Phis, who
stand high there. There's a Pan-hellenic list; also partial list of
alumni.
Franklin.—Sends out a newsy letter, and speaks of the new
building "among the finest structures in the State," besides the
new chapel, a fine building already in use. Five Phis, including
the president, on the faculty. Some alumni notes.
Allegheny. —Always sends out a good letter, and this one is no
exception. Look it over, and you will see how to get up yours
for next year. Has spent $500 in fixing up rooms. Allegheny
Phis are "the stuff."
Alabama Polytechnic.—Devotes itself to an account of important
doings of convention, and says little about the college. A
long list of honors for the year, and complete chapter roll
from '78.
Pennsylvania College.—Might have devoted more space to the
condition and doings of the chapter. Otherwise it is good.
Vermont.—What we said about Cornell and Allegheny we can
here repeat. The chapter could fill a book with complimentary
remarks on itself.
Miami.—"Old Mother" is small, having six members, but
has a great deal to say about the way Miami affairs go, taking a
goodly number of honors. The college grows in strength and
spirit each year.
Nebraska.—From its letter we judge that the chapter, as of
yore, has everything its own way. Has 12 members. ^ .V numbers
10, and B 0 n -].
Southivestern.—This chapter is a worthy member of the Fraternity,
and makes a fine record for it in Texas. The only omission
of the letter is the alumni list.
Emory.—Finds enough to fill her letter in giving the chapter
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and alumni are left in the cold. It is easily first at Emory. The
roll would be better given by classes than alphabetically.
Missouri.—Is a newsy letter in everyway about the Fraternity,
college, and chapter. Publishes a list of alumni addresses it
wants corrected.
California.—Published a good letter in every respect, save the
omission of alumni news. To atone for this it issued a card
giving complete alumni list. We have a fine chapter in California
Alpha.
Virginia.—The only published word of this chapter for the
year has been its circular letter. The chapter is in good condition,
and issues a good letter save the neglect of alumni.
Dartmouth.—Issued the best letter of its existence this year,
and shows up wonderfully well in every way. Secured an unusually
fine freshmen delegation, and says "it is no gHttering generahty
when we say that New Hampshire Alpha is the acknowledged
equal and rival of A K E and ¥ Y, the oldest and strongest
fraternities here."
Buchtel.—Rejoices in the success of Robert Tucker, Ohio's
orator, and writes up a letter that surely ought to interest the
alumni of the chapter. The Fraternity is proud cf Ohio Epsilon's
good record.
Butler.—Devotes itself systematically to the college, Fraternity,
alumni, and chapter.
Northwestern.—This letter is a typographical beauty, and in
matter and arrangement is not behind. It contains the letter,
alumni roll, active list (n), pledged list (6), and personals.
Iowa Wesleyan.—A good letter full of news to the alumni about
everything save themselves. There should have been some
alumni notes. The membership list gave full names but lacked
addresses.
Amherst—Greets its thirteen alumni with an eight-page letter,
which gives a good report of the stand obtained by this chapter.
General Fraternity news is given in an interesting way, while the
successes and honors of the chapter make captivating lists.
Georgia.—The title page says it is the nineteenth annual letter
of the chapter. During the past year the chapter has made a
wonderful stride forward. Of its eleven members two graduate
this year. A large number of honors have come to the chapter,
and it is a powerful factor again.
Westminster.—Started with five men, has initiated two, and
one old member has returned. These members hold a large
number of honors as evidence of their standing. Each of these
chapters number eight, K A replacing the local.
University of the South.—Issued April ist, as school was not in
session March ist. The chapter bears the burden of a debt left
as a legacy by former members. Aside from that it is prosper-

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ing, wants information from the alumni, and in its effort to collect
photographs has secured two out of sixty-two.
Wisconsin.—This is another model letter, and is divided into
heads—The Fraternity, The University, The Chapter and Alumni
Personals. It is complete in everything and is the record of a
year's prosperity for Wisconsin Alpha.
Lehigh.—Like Amherst, it has few alumni to address, only
eight of its initiates being in non-attendance. The University is
to have a new Electrical building. The chapter is domiciled in
a house. Rivals are prosperous, though A T Q,, 1 X and ATA
have added little to their membership this year and number 4, 6
and 7 respectively.
Tulane.—Gives interesting news to Louisiana Phis about itself,
tha Fraternity and resident Phis. The addition of Louisiana
Alpha was one of the best moves of the Fraternity.
Lombard.—Continues to have the earth and a fence around it,
and issues a good letter. There is a list of alumni who have
changed address since the preceding letter.
Randolph-Macon.—Sends good news to all its correspondent
members who rejoice at its high position in the college. A number
of additions have been made to the college real estate and
equipment. The chapter is first among rivals and numbers 9.
B0 II has xo; I X,i,; K ^, 5 ; /C J, 5 and 0 K I, 4.
If these comments seem in any way commonplace, or if a
monotonous vein runs through them, you could find the reason by
looking over the file yourself. In the four years in which the
letters have been issued, you will not find such a unanimity of
sentiment of loyal expression for Phi Delta Theta and her principles,
of increased enthusiasm in chapter and general Fraternity
work as pervades those just reviewed. A new love for the principles
of 01 x^da has seized the chapters and has already told
in the numerous and tangible evidences of prosperity that have
cropped out in so many, and in some cases unexpected quarters.
In the face of this it was hard to make brief comment of diverse
nature. They seem alike in that they are the indices of similar
states of affairs.
A number of chapters issued letters that are not included in
this, but it is because no copy was sent to the SCROLL. We wonder
why we are missed by some, but are left in the dark as to
that, and realize only that we are thereby hindered from having
a complete file, or making an exhaustive review. Of those we
have seen, we can say they speak well for their own chapters,
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CHICAGO ALUMNI CHAPTER.
PARTIAL LIST OF MEMBERS.
Albertson, C. C,
Barker, Cyrus A.,
Barker, C. ].,
Barnes, G. O.,
Belknap, F. W.,
Beals, John C. F.,
Black, Gen. John C,
Black, Capt. Wm. P.,
Bottsford, Bennett B.,
Boddie, M. M.,
Bridge, R. W.,
Brigham, B. H.,
Brooks, Fred. C,
Button, Wm. J.,
Cahn, Sidney,
Carr, C. M.,
Chase, H. H.,
Clark, Ansel L.,
Clark, M. F.,
Clark, W. A.,
Conger, Carl L.,
Cook, C. A.,
Cook, Geo. L.,
Craig, Willie G.,
Crews, J. E.,
Cunningham, Victor L.,
Day, W. E.,
Davidson, J. E.,
Dutton, Geo. E.,
Eldridge, E. R.,
Elliott, Charles,
Elliott, G. C,
Fawcett, Rev. E. M.,
Field, Eugene,
Fitch, Wm. H.,
Foster, A. D.,
Foster, O. C, .
Fullenweider, J. A.,
Garnett, Judge G.,
George, Wm.,
Goshen, Indiana.
236 South Water Street.
care Smith & Helmer, 152 Dearborn Street.
Evanston, Illinois.
Evanston, Illinois.
209 Adams Street, C, B. & Q. R'y.
no Dearborn Street.
no Dearborn Street.
95 Wabash Avenue.
107 Dearborn Street
185 Dearborn Street.
803 Perry Street, Lake View, Illinois.
403 First National Bank Building.
255 Wabash Avenue.
204 Monroe Street
Evanston, Illinois.
R. 159, 161 LaSalle Street.
511 State Street.
Evanston, Illinois.
. Evanston, Illinois.
Morgan Park, Illinois.
Professor Jefferson H. S., May Fair, Illinois.
80 Dearborn Street.
1058 North Halsted Street.
care Wells, Fargo & Co., Dearborn Street.
99 Washington Street.
Clerk Recorder's Office, Abs. Dep't.
West Bay City, Michigan.
Sycamore, Illinois.
R. 710 Tacoma Building.
437 Orchard Street.
Pulman Building.
LaGrange, Illinois.
Daily News Building.
8 Washington Street.
172 East Madison Street.
. 296 Dearborn Street.
Insurance Ex. Building.
72 County Building.
Aurora, Illinois.

Gingrich, D. S.
Glen, -Mac, .
Goodrich, H. A.,
Gookins, Jas. F.,
Green, D. F.,
Hanky, H. L.,
Harbert, Wm. S.,
Harris, R. A.,
Heckman, Alfred,
Henson, H. H.,
Hillis, D. M.,
Hitt, I. R., Jr.,
Hitt, A. B.,
Hollis, H. L.,
Hopkins, J. H.
Howell, H. R.,
Iglehart, N. G.,
Jarvis, H. H.,
Jones, Otis,
Johnson, W. T.,
Johnson, W. S.,
Johnson, Arthur B.,
Kerfoot, John B.,
Kidder. H. M., .
Kohlsaat, Judge C. C,
Kretzinger, Jos. T.,
Kretzinger, G. W.,
Lyons, Robert L.,
Lyons, Eugene R.,
Lennon, Anthony,
Little, Rev. Arthur W.,
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care
Magruder, A. S. J.,
Mason, J. Mark,
Miller, W. L., (care Inter-Ocean)
Moore, Allen F.,
Moore, F. .\. B.,
Moore, Willis,
Mortimer, Chas. J.,
MuUer, Mr.,
Munger, J. C,
McClain, Samuel,
McConnell, Judge S. P.,
McConnell, E. P.,
McConnell, J. H.,
McConnell, J. S.,
220 Van Buren Street.
Reporter Inter-Ocean.
80 Dearborn Street.
406 Rookery Building.
Galesburg, Illinois.
Paxton, IlUnois.
Major Block.
Evanston, lUinois.
115 Dearborn Street.
3249 South Park Avenue.
loi Washington Street.
142 Dearborn Street.
Christian, Texas.
Rookery Building.
R. 13, 94 Washington Street.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Evanston, Illinois.
Evanston, Illinois.
206 Wabash Street.
79 Dearborn Street.
319 First National Bank Building.
"The Timberman," 418 Monroe Street.
care First National Bank.
North Evanston, Illinois.
620 First National Bank Building.
175 Dearborn Street.
175 Dearborn Street.
172 LaSalle Street.
Baraboo, Wisconsin.
LaGrange, Illinois.
1015 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois.
69 Dearborn Street.
704 Rialto Building.
310 Michigan Avenue.
2734 Prairie Avenue.
3639 Stanton Avenue.
3639 Stanton Avenue.
11 Bryan Place.
care Franklin McVeigh.
2957 Michigan Avenue.
Reporter Chicago Herald.
216 County Building.
4359 Lake Avenue.
50 South Water Street.
1002 Opera House Building.

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McDonald, L. A.,
McDowell, J. E.,
Newcomb, G. E.,
Newell, Grant,
Owsley, Heaton,
Page, Wm. R.,
Palmer, E. E.,
Parker, Grant B.,
Patrick, Dr. Hugh,
Pinckney, M. W.,
Rathbone, P. D.,
Remy, C. H., .
Richardson, Wm.,
Ring, H. H., .
Robertson, C. M., (M. D.)
Rockwell, F. L.,
Rogers, J. A.,
Root, E. C,
Shaw, T. Edgar,
Shaw, J. H.,
Sherman, F. P. G., care Swift & Co.
Sherman, C. K.,
Shirk, Geo. M.,
Simmons, T. H.,
Smith, Frederic A.,
Smith, Vernon A.,
Spaulding, J. D.,
Strumberg, J. N.,
Sutton, S. T.,
Swift, Geo. B,,
Swing, Prof. David,
Tapper, Geo. F.,
Thomson, Frank G.,
Thomas, Dr. Chas.,
Tacoma Building.
95 Washington Street.
Evanston, Illinois.
189 LaSalle Street.
245 South Ashland Boulevard.
. 182 Dearborn Street.
6350 Wentworth Avenue, Englewood.
3400 Cottage Grove Avenue.
307 Division Street.
R. 31, 132 LaSalle Street.
597 West Harrison Street.
Owens' Building, Dearborn Street.
care Gray, Kingman & Collins.
5 5 South Water Street.
(formerly) 133 South Clark Street.
186 Thirty-second Street.
Buena Park, Illinois.
105 Fortieth Street.
701 West Congress Street.
78 LaSalle Street,
cor. Canal and Harrison Streets.
Evanston, Illinois.
102 Lake Street.
Tacoma Building.
115 Dearborn Street.
Evanston, Illinois.
Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
care Com. Ex. Bank.
Paxton, Illinois.
; 52 Loomis Street
403 Superior Street.
12 Bryan Place.
care Judge O. H. Horton.
Has moved.
Wallace, James D.,
35 Clark Street.
Wampold, Leo., . . . 204 Monroe Street.
Waugh, Fred. C,
care T. H. Riddle, Kansas City, Missouri.
Wilbanks, R. H., . . care A. F. Smith, 115 Dearborn Street.
Wright, Frank L. (Architect),
Borden Block.
* * * * * *
Send changes or additions to I. R. Hitt, Jr., 142 Dearborn
Street.

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EDITORIAL.
THE fact that a number of the members of the Minnesota
Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta, including all those in active
connection therewith, were, by a unanimous vote of the Bloomington
Convention, expelled from the Fraternity, has been announced
in the SCROLL, but no statement of the circumstances
leading to this was given forth, further than that their actions were
dishonorable to themselves, and disloyal and treasonable to the
Fraternity. Nor did we mention that these members so expelled
had appeared as a chapter of another Greek Letter Society in
the University of Minnesota.
The circumstances leading to this action on the part of the
Fraternity and the influence brought to bear upon these former
members at Minnesota and the course they pursued, were, as the
result of a careful investigation sufficiently understood by Phi
Delta Theta. The ear-marks of the whole transaction were so
discernible that we were content to let the fraternity world at
large judge as to whose good name was involved, without bias
from any statement of ours. Until we had further reason we did
not feel called upon to make a public recital of the facts.
However, the Society to which the young men turned, in the
face of the reception accorded it by the University of Minnesota
students, and the universal condemnation by the Greek Press of
the affair, felt it necessary in announcing the establishment of the
Chapter to make an apology for it in the way of explaining how
it came into existence. This being the case we are quite ready
to make a statement of the facts, and again as before submit
these along with that of the Society with which the expelled
members affiliated, and leave to the public judgment whether or
not the charter members of Phi Epsilon of Delta Kappa Epsilon
and their fraternity can lay legitimate claim to an honorable
course in the establishment of this Chapter.
The chapter of Phi Delta Theta as it was in the University of
Minnesota two years ago was a leading factor in the fraternity
life of the University. Its members stood well in scholastic
and social circles. It had accumulated chapter i)roperty of con-

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siderable value. It had been enabled to attain this position and
these appurtenances in a great measure by members of the
Chapter who had already gone out from the University, and by
the aid, moral and financial, of members of the Fraternity resident
in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Up to this time the Chapter had
been hearty and enthusiastic in all chapter work and loyal in its
affiliation and obligations to the general Fraternity. At that time
two of its members were approached by a member of Delta
Kappa Epsilon, soliciting and urging upon these members the
transferring of the Chapter to the latter fraternity, and a number
of alleged facts were cited why this would be to the advantage
of the Chapter. Previous to this time, neither the Chapter, or
any member of it had in any way whatever expressed dissatisfaction
with its or his general fraternity relations, or any desire to
change them. The solicitations at this time from this member
of A K E met with a flat denial for consideration and no formal
discussion of it made by the members, though to a number it was
known that such a thing had been broached by a J K E, and the
Chapter during the year received attentions from members of
that fraternity.
About a year later, while in the midst of a heated campaign in
which the chapter had been worsted in some instances by a rival,
certain members were approached \>y a A K E of no little influence
in the local circles of that fraternity, with the same solicitations
given a year before, and who assured these members that
should the chapter resign from Phi Delta Theta and apply for a
A K E charter, there was no doiibt that with the influence they,
the local A K E's, had, they would be granted a charter.
And from that time forth these members were in communication
with members Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. They
were then disloyal to the Fraternity whose badge they wore aiod
had broken their pledges of fealty to the Fraternity whose interests
they were to protect. This being the case it was their duty to
state their reasons and resign from the Chapter and Fraternity.
This however they were not manly enough to do, as they knew
the rest of the chapter would not follow in their movement.
They remained in the Chapter and while piofessing loyalty to
the Fraternity, commenced a series of criticisms and charges by
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chapter in Phi Delta Theta. Facts concerning the Fraternity
were mis-stated and charges made for which there was no foundation
save the known instigation of members of another fraternity.
Two of these came to the knowledge of the officials of Phi
Delta Theta. One was a direct mis-statement of the action of the
Fraternity and concerning the other an investigation showed that
the action from which the complaint originated, was wholly unjustified,
the party concerned repudiating the statements he made
to the chapter.
These members besides finding it necessary to make efforts to
alienate the affection of active members, did not confine their
efforts to them, but canvassed among associate and alumni members
to the same end. We do not deem it necessary to say what
arguments A K E used in their conferences with these men, but
consider it sufficient to say that these members in their campaign
to gain adherents used the argument that the chapter would stand
in a more favorable light before the Faculty, and that the A K Es
of Minneapolis and St- Paul would see that they were shortly
established in a chapter house of their own. Of both these things
they claimed to have assurances from members of that fraternity.
Knowledge of disloyal intentions on the part of the chapter came
to the General Council at the close of the scholastic year of 1888-9,
and an investigation was ordered. A member of the Fraternity
met several of the influential members of the chapter in Minneapolis
and St. Paul with whom he had a conference, and who assured
him that the matter was exaggerated and mistaken and that while
there had been some dissatisfaction, that no such action as that
spoken of had been contemplated. Under the light then at hand
no summary action could be taken by the Fraternity. Subsequent
to that time and prior to October these men gave the expressed
loyal members interested to understand that the matter
was dropped. At that time, October, a member of the chapter
informed the President of the Province that the chapter had decided
to resign. In canvassing with the resignation among the
associate members of the chapter they stated that the assurances
they had received made them morally certain of a charter from
Delta Kappa Epsilon. The first intimation of the resignation of
the individual members and the charter was received by President
Bassett of the Fraternity on October seventh, by a letter from the

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President of the Province, (the resignation itself from the chapter
was not yet received at that time). The notification (from the
chapter) of resignation was received by the Secretary of the General
Council on October ninth. This was promptly replied to by
notification that the resignation would be acted upon at as early
a date as possible, which would be during the Convention in
Bloomington, and that until such action was taken they must be
considered as members of the Fraternity. On the eve of our
Convention it was not in the province of the Council to act upon
the matter. Action upon the resignation was taken October
I Sth, it having been carefully considered as its gravity demanded,
and that action has been publicly announced.
* * * *
Since this action last October, there has been much talk in
various circles as to what influences had been brought to bear
upon members of the late chapter. The name of President
Cyrus Northrop, has been by many used in this connection.
Phi Delta Theta in this her only statement, attributes to him no
active part in influencing the men to take the course they did,
though she understands that he was cognizant of the fact that
negotiations were pending. He may not have been aware of
the construction put upon his attitude toward the project, which
was that he favored it, and was so reported among the young men.
However, authoritative statements are at hand to support and
corroborate other proof, that one of the earliest factors in the
whole transaction and which next to the mercenary weight of
chapter house assurances was the most potent one in determining
the course of the young men, was the moral influence of the continued
expressed approval and sanctioning of such a course by
certain A K E members of the Faculty. And these members of
the Faculty were intimately connected with steps taken by the
chapter, shortly before and at the time of its resignation.
Mention was made in the Quarterly of the "nucleus of students
who were from A K E families " with whom later the local 0 A 0
Chapter had asked to be included. Without in least reflecting
on the character or abihty of the gentleman who composed this
"nucleus," it is a fact patent to all who have known the affair
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transformation was the including of this "nucleus" in the
movement.
Men who have pursued an honorable course, seldom have great
trouble in justifying it to the public, but the Phi Epsilon of A K E
has not been able in the time since the resignation of the members
of Minnesota Alpha to the present to justify itself before
the student body of the University of Minnesota. It has always
been a custom there when a new chapter badged out to "bounce"
its members after Chapel exercises, the bouncing to be followed
by congratulations. But the young men who on Dec. 12th appeared
in A K E badges, and clothing that took easily to "bouncing"
ready for this and congratulations, met with disappointment
in both directions, there being none of the former and few of the
latter. The attitude of the students toward the chapter as an
organization has practically been a Coventry to it, and to-day it
is looked down upon by the Fraternities and Independents alike.
Men knowing themselves to have been justified in their actions
have no shame for them, but a prominent member of the chapter
shortly after its appearance in badges when asked what he
then thought of the affair, replied with an expression, the most
elegant verbage of which would be, that it was a disreputable
piece of business that he wished he had never gotten tangled in.
Also since the organization of the chapter, a member of it
was on the point of resigning from J K E, and would undoubtedly
have been followed by others in his withdrawal, but
stated that he had finally decided to remain in A K E as President
Northrop assured him that it was perfectly honest and manly to
do so, presumably on the grounds that the transferring of the
chapter was done in an honorable way.
Not in the way of proof, but as a very interesting bit of news
in conection with proof comes the statement in the Quarterly
from the Minneapolis Alumni Association that "plans for a
chapter house are already being discussed."
In an Editorial under the head of "THE CASE OF PHI EPSI­
LON," the Delta Kappa Epsilon Quarterly of April, 1890, says:
i< * * * Wg 2LYe anxious that the exact facts should be known,
and therefore take pleasure in publishing the accompanying statement
of the Secretary of our Association in Minneapolis, who has been thoroughly
conversant with the details of the case from the beginning:

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., December 14, 1889.
MR. EDWARD WELLS, JR.,
Secretary of the Council of Delta Kappa Epsilon :
* * * *
Some dissatisfied alumni of Phi Delta Theta are trying to make capital
by representing matters in a false light, as a case of "lifting."
Some of the other Fraternities here are inclined to fall in with that view.
It is my duty to put you in possession of the facts, in order that you
may be prepared to meet any such accusations. The majority of the
members of the new chapter are, it is true, from the late chapter of Phi
Delta Theta ; but it is not a case of "lifting."
First.—These men determined to break off their relations with Phi
Delta Theta, of their own accord, and entirely unsolicited by any Delta
Kappa Epsilon.
Second.—Upon inquiry, they learned that Delta Kappa Epsilon would
not negotiate with any men holding Fraternity relations.
Third.—Weeks before their application was made to the Convention
of Delta Kappa Epsilon they formally presented to the national officials
of Phi Delta Theta their resignation of their charter, so as to give full
notice of their proposed action.
Fourth.—This resignation was entirely of their own motion, unsolicited
by any one outside of their own number. It was accompanied by
no pledge from Delta Kappa Epsilon or any member connected therewith.
Indeed they explicitly understood that in taking such a course
they must take their chances.
Fifth.—No answer was received to this important communication until
the week next preceding the Delta Kappa Epsilon National Convention.
(The Phi Delta Theta Convention was held the same week as that of
Delta Kappa Epsilon.) This answer notified the parties here that their
resignation must be passed upon by their Convention, and meanwhile
their powers and duties as a chapter would continue.
Sixth.—Immediately upon the receipt of this communication a chapter
meeting was convened, the officers resigned, new ones were chosen,
and each of those members of the chapter of Phi Delta Theta who
proposed to apply for charter membership in Delta Kappa Epsilon was
individually, formally and constitutionally dismissed by the chapter
from membership in the Fraternity.
Seventh.—The President of the province of Phi Delta Theta was duly
notified of this action.
Eighth.—After this legal dismission, the men dismissed, being free
from Fraternity relations, and having, unsolicited by Delta Kappa Epsilon
and without pledges from Delta Kappa Epsilon, given ample
notice of their withdrawal, then, to the number of fifteen, together with
four others who had no previous Fraternity relations, sent in a petition
to Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Ninth.—The following week the Phi Delta Theta Convention proceeded
to expel the members of the chapter who had weeks before sent
in their resignation; and who had the week previous been absolved, by
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connection. This expulsion was then clearly null and void, as the
members it purported to expel were already duly and legally dismissed
from membership in the said Fraternity.
Upon these grounds it seems to us very clear that the gentlemen of the
new chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon have been perfectly honorable at
every point. Further, let it be distinctly understood that their whole
action was determined by themselves, without solicitation or promises
on the part of Delta Kappa Epsilon. In the light of these facts it is
difficult to see where the " hfting," as alleged by their alumni, comes in.
It should be added that the matter of joining Delta Kappa Epsilon
was first broached by the late chapter of Phi Delta Theta, and was
never even thought of by any Delta Kappa Epsilon until so broached.
Expressing the thanks of the Association to you and the other
members of the Council,
I am yours, in the bonds of Delta Kappa Epsilon,
C. E. PURDV,
Secretary of Association,
Minneapolis, .Minn.
We are content to rest the case right here. Two principal facts are
clearly established : {a) Delta Kappa Epsilon did not seek or suggest
the establishment of a chapter at the University of Minnesota ; she was,
as usual, sought out and entreated, (fi) When she entertained the petition
from certain students in the said University, they were not members
of any other Fraternity."
We shall be glad to take up the statements given over the signature
of the Secretary of the Minneapolis Association of A K E
and see how they accord with facts. We presume that each
statement ought to give equal attention to the truth. We can
say of the
"First,"
that besides proof from other sources of whose weight we are
satisfied, that we have the attested statement of one of the expelled
members of the Minnesota Alpha, given at a time long
previous to the resignation of the chapter, that the first mention
of the matter was made by a J A' E who approached certain
members of the chapter as has already been indicated in this
article.
"Second."
The relations of these members of Minnesota Alpha with 0 A 0
were not severed until October i8th, as will be shown later on,
when they were expelled by the Convention. Prior to the time
of their resignation from 0 A 0 they had been in personal communication
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statement at the time of their resignation, they had received assurances
from members of A K E that made them morally certain
of a charter from that fraternity. Also before their relations with
0 A 0 were severed, they petitioned A K E fox a charter; that
fraternity entertained the petition and granted the charter while
they were yet members of 0 A 0.
" Third,"
contains not one word of truth. The National Officials of 0 A 0
did not receive the resignation of their charter until less than a
week before the assembhng of the 0 A 0 National Convention.
The resignation states that this formal action was taken October
ist. The resignation from Phi Delta Theta, and the petition to
Delta Kappa Epsilon were in the chapter house at the same time
and signatures for both were asked at the same time. It was said
that signature to the latter must be had at once as President
Northrop had delayed his departure to the East two days that a
certain signature could be obtained. President Northrop has
later stated that he did not present the application to officials of
Delta Kappa Epsilon, but we understand that he does not deny
having taken it East, and handed it over to the parties who did
present it. The document sent to the President of the Fraternity
had not reached him October Sth, and those to the Secretary were
received October 9th. The 0 A 0 National Convention assembled
October 14th.
"Fourth."
Just before the resignation was made out the chapter was notified
by a member of A K E that all those who wished to join
A K E must resign from 0 A 0 within twenty-four hours. What
has been said under "Second" bears further upon this. The
official communication from the chapter to the Secretary of the
General Council, speaks of the chapter forming new fraternity
relations, and treats it as a settled and assured fact, which is
scarcely in accordance with the statement, " Indeed they explicitly
understood that in taking such a course they must take their chances I"
"Fifth."
We have stated above when the resignation of the chapter was
received and the statement that "no answer was received to
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A K E National Convention," is meant to imply that there was an
intentional delay in not replying to it.
The resignation was given a prompt reply, as their own statement
shows, which reply notified the men that the resignation
would be acted upon at as early a date as possible, which would
be at the Convention which met the next week. It could not
have been acted upon sooner by General Council Correspondence.
It said that until such action was taken they must be
considered as members of the Fraternity.
"Sixth."
By presenting their resignations as individuals to the General
Officers of the Fraternity these men made them (the officers)
a party to the dissolution of their fraternity relations, and they
could not legally dismiss themselves from the Fraternity unless
such resignation had been refused acceptance by the Council, or
had been withdrawn by the men themselves before action was
taken upon it. Neither of these things was done. It is doubtful
whether even the men had the power to assemble a meeting
of the chapter, pending action upon this, their charter having
already been handed to the President of the Province. But in
no court of law would their action of dismissing themselves from
the Fraternity hold to be legal, they having made the general
Fraternity a party to such dismissal by presenting their individual
resignations.
" Seventh and Eighth."
They had no legal action of which to inform the Province
President. The only statement of fact here is that they "together
with four others, who had no previous Fraternity relations
sent in a petition to J A' E."
"Ninth."
An unwithdrawn resignation from the members of Minnesota
Alpha was presented to the National Convention at Bloomington.
It had been received less than a week before. It received the
consideration its gravity demanded and was not accepted. Im
mediately upon this by unanimous vote those whose resignations
were presented were expelled from the Fraternity and their relations
with 0 A 0 were thus severed on October i8th in an entirely
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What further is said in the Quarterly article being based upon
the paragraphs above reviewed, it is not worth while to take up
separately. The '' two principal facts " which seem to the Quarterly
to be " clearly established " have nothing but paper and ink
to stand upon.
We have stated in what way the facts of this affair presented
themselves previous to, and at the time of the expulsion of these
members. We consider it but just to those concerned to throw
a little light on the methods of these men, which Mr. C. E.
Purdy, '' who has been thoroughly conversant with the details
of the case from the beginning," assures his fraternity and the
public were "perfectly honorable at every point." This is done
by
Two
LETTERS FROM R. L. MOFFETT, '89, EXPELLED FROM PHI
DELTA THETA, NOW A MEMBER OF DELTA
EPSILON AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE.
KAPPA
I.
JUNE 18, 1889.
* * * * * *
The Delta Kappa Epsilon scheme is working. Webb. [W. W. Harmon]
saw Juddie [Prof. Judson] this morning, and the little duck is
working hard. Prexy [Pres. Northrup] is all O. K., but can't be very
pronounced. He likes the men and will not oppose it.
Juddie [Prof. Judson] and Mac [Prof. McLean] are simply red-hot.
In all probability next November will find no Phi Delta 'Theta in the
U. of M.
* * * * * *
R. L. MOFFETT.
II.
MINNEAPOLIS, July i, 1889.
MY DEAR HELMUS :—You kicked up a h of a stink when you
blew the Deke scheme to Con. [Prof. McMillan]. He was the only
person that we did not want to get hold of it, and he has done the very
thing we have all along tried to avoid.
Whatever could have been your motive in "blowing" I don't know
and can not possibly conceive. Just the moment Con. [Prof. McMillan]
got his letter from you, he wrote directly to J. E. Brown, the Secretary
of the " frat.," and now it has got into the ears of the general fraternity.
You must have known how Con. [Prof. McMillan] would have acted
when you wrote to him, and now you can see the pretty dish that you
have served up for the boys.
Stockie [W. L. Stockwell] got a pretty stiff letter from J. E. Brown
yesterday, which I did not see, but which contained Con's [Prof.
McMillan's] and your version of the scheme, and which Stockie says
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If I failed in my last letter to enlighten you as to the plans of the
boys it was a mere omission, as I would have no occasion whatever to
keep anything about it from you, and all the boys that know anything
about the turn events have taken are "shocked" to think you would be
the one to give the plans away and allow us to be reported.
All through the year we have been as secret as any body of men
possibly could be, and Con. has had no knowledge of it, apparently,
at all. However, he may have picked up a few hints, enough to "pull
your leg," which I think must have been the way in which he got it
out of you, for I can not make myself believe that you would deliberately
"blow" the thing.
Now what I should like, is to see Con's letter that he wrote to you
about it. We must get hold of all the strings, or there may be trouble
ahead for us. And then I want you to write as accurately as possible
just what you told Con. I have not written a word to Con. about it,
and don't intend to. I sent your last letter to Webb Harmon, who may
have written him, but I hope he has not.
Con. will be in the city in a few days, and if you wish to "fix " this
matter, I would like to have you hold yourself in readiness to come
here too and help us out.
Stockie will answer Brown's letter to-day, and strive to throw him off
the track, and when Con. comes we have a little scheme to shut him
up; but we may need your help. Don't fail to answer immediately,
sending Con's letter, etc., if you feel so disposed, as we must know
what we are doing.
Yours fraternally,
R. L. MOFFETT.
1214 Linden Avenue.
These letters hardly need comment as they explain themselves,
and the principles which actuated the men whom J K E was glad
to welcome into her ranks. We will say, however, that the letter
from J. E. Brown to W. L Stockwell, was sent sealed in a
second envelope, accompanied by a note imposing certain conditions
upon his opening and reading the letter. He sent his
written acceptance of the conditions, pledging himself to their
observance. The text of the above letter proves that he disregarded
his word as a gentleman.
We do not need to summarize to present a case. We have
given the facts as they have presented themselves to the Fraternity,
and one in reading them can learn what attitude we take
towards J K E in this matter. The defection of our late chapter
was wholly due to advances made by, and solicitations and assurances
from members of J K E, and it needs no definition from
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may not have been cognizant of the steps pursued by Minneapolis
and St. Paul A K Esto present to them a petition from such a
source; but its having come, respect for her own honor demanded
that they should become so acquainted, and in accepting the
petition and granting the charter that fraternity endorsed those
who secured the application and the method they used in so doing.
Likewise she outraged general fraternity morality in chartering
men who were yet members of another Fraternity. We
have no desire to criticize beyond the limits of this transaction,
and do not do so, but in all fairness and truth we assert that the
establishment of A K E at the University of Minnesota records a
page of dishonor without a parallel in the history of fraternities.
WHAT has been said in the above concerns the actions of
parties who have taken upon themselves new fraternity obligations.
Our statement of the case claims that the methods they
pursued were dishonorable, and the testimony introduced proves
this. It is hardly to be expected, therefore, that any statement
now coming from these men shall be set up to deny what their
own actions have proved. The very nature of the case, as
shown, renders testimony coming from them, valueless. Statements
that they have already made, were made to deceive. It
therefore needs testimony beyond their own to give weight to
anything they may have to say.
IT had been our intention in the presentation of this affair to
reprint editorial comments made by the various members of the
Greek Press. The affair has created no little stir in fraternity
circles, and was the subject of editorial notice by the majority of
the journals.
It would be a source of satisfaction to Phis generally, could
they see these, as without exception they condemned the action
of the men and the fraternity with which they affiliated, so far as
its action in issuing them a charter is concerned. To no unprejudiced
observer has it appeared that the chapter could lay claim
to an honorable course, or that Delta Kappa Epsilon had made
an addition to her chapter roll of which she could be proud.
The affair has already made such heavy demands upon our
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speak of the courteous attitude taken by the editors of the
Delta Upsilon Quarterly, Rainbow of Delta Tau Delta, Beta Theta
Pi, Phi Gamma Delta Quarterly, Kappa Alpha Journal, Sigma
Chi Quarterly, Chi Phi Quarterly, all of whom, and possibly
others that we do not just now have at hand, have given notice
of the affair, and of the tone spoken of above. Phi Delta Theta
is certainly well satisfied so far as she is concerned, with the attitude
taken by the public toward the transaction. The comments
referred to were mostly made at a time prior to the A K E
Quarterlys statement. However, since that time both the Rainbow
and the Kappa Alpha Journal have, in the light of the
Quarterly's explanation, again reviewed the transaction, but not
in the least to alter their views. The Rainbow, quoting, says of
the Quarterly's claims, '' Some of these statements are some of
the facts that ain't so." And now that we have had somewhat
to say in regard to the matter, we are confident that the public
will see no reason to change its view, unless such change be a
deepening of previous convictions.
THE Reporter is elected by his chapter to the most responsible
position in its power to give to a; member. He is chosen to voice
and sustain the relation of the chapter as such to its sisters, and
the Fraternity at large. He stands as its representative. Faithful
attendance to all duties on his part are looked upon as loyalty
to all obligations on the part of the chapter. Failure to attend
to these trusts on his part are counted as the negligence of the
chapter. In many an instance a chapter has been charged with
neglect in replying to communications of which it knew nothing,
simply because the Reporter had pocketed them or laid them
aside, the chapter never knowing of their receipt. Again, chapters
have given instructions as to replies desired sent, which the
Reporter has considered a duty as easily neglected or deferred
as his own personal correspondence. Is this right Is it just to
the chapter which has reposed trust in an officer Surely not.
We feel that we cannot too much urge upon the Reporter the
duty he owes his office. The communications sent him are those
for the chapter, and as its medium he should give them the
closest care his ability permits. No one more than the Province
President is entitled to prompt consideration at the hands of the
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chapter and its Reporter. His communications should always
receive the attention that they verbally ask for. On the reply
may hinge the action of a number of other chapters of the Province.
Then each chapter should see to it that it does nothing to
hinder the general work. Promptness in its good effects is reflected
back upon the chapter, and each will find that, by keeping
itself in touch with sister chapters and its supervising officers,
it grows in prosperity from day to day, and finds life in the Fraternity
has a sweetness that passes far beyond mere chapter walls.
WHAT becomes of the correspondence that comes into the
hands of the chapter Reporter each year How many chapters,
in looking over its files as laid away, will find therein all
the communications that have come each year, addressed to the
chapter, through its Reporter Not many, we are afraid. Yet
this is where it belongs and where it should be. We should like
to see the plan adopted by all, as it is carried out by the majority
now, of there being a place in the order of business where the
Reporter is called upon to read the communications that during
the interval between meetings have come to him for the chapter.
It is an excellent idea, worthy of adoption by all. It cultivates
an interest in the outside and general affairs of the Fraternity,
and brings little bits, occasionally big bits, of information
that they would not have run across otherwise. Such communications
can thus be discussed in chapter meeting, and where
a reply is wanted, the sentiment of the chapter is elicited, so that
the Reporter is in a much better position to properly reflect this
sentiment when he frames this reply. This should be prompt.
And at each meeting, besides reading new communications, he
should turn over to the Secretary all such as have been answered,
to be filed away. This is done by many now, and really, if the
others knew just how satisfactory the work and relations of these
chapters are, they would not be slow to adopt the method themselves.
ANENT reportorial duties and privileges, since this is the time
when most of the chapters elect this officer, a hint as to who is
the best man for this place may not be out of order. We are
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are simply to make a suggestion as to whom we should especially
like to have with us as co-editors for the year i89o-'9i. We go
on the supposition that all your members are intellectual fellows
and well capable of expressing the ideas that crowd their think
boxes. But some have capabilities that run in one direction,
while his companion's taste runs to another. It will be well not
to select your Reporter merely on the basis of high standing as
a literary man. Nor again because he is distinguished for scholarship.
We insist that the man best fitted for the place is the one who
is marked for the interest he takes in fraternity affairs, the one
in the chapter on whom you can always depend when there's a
piece of "spiking" to be done, who is always present at the chapter
meeting, and who seems unusually well posted on all topics
pertaining to the Fraternity.
The department of chapter correspondence does not admit of
a great amount of rhetorical display, since its manuscript is often
called for on short notice, and is subject to condensation by both
author and editor. This being the case, the man whose zeal insures
promptness in answer to all requirements, will more than
overbalance a reputed literary deficiency by the interest he takes
in his work, and you will find that at the end of the year no one
has contributed newsier, more readable, and interesting letters
than he has. Elect him.
THE Inter-State Oratorical Contest centers in itself the interest
of the college men of nine western States, the representatives
from which at that time strive to bring their State and college
the palm of first oratorship. Phi Delta Theta felt interested in
the recent contest at Lincoln, inasmuch as the representative
from Ohio was an ardent and loyal Phi. Brother Robert Tucker,
of Buchtel College, certainly carried with him the support of
Ohio Phis, who hoped that the honor might fall to him, and the
brothers from other States would not have felt the defeat of their
favorite so much had the mantle fallen on a Phi.
Brother Tucker did not gain first place, but he did not come
back without honor. His oration from the judges on thought
and composition received the highest markings of all, and it was
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to third honor. It is no mean compHment to be credited with
the best production among those from nine States. Then, too,
the first place fell to one identified with a quondam body of Phi
petitioners at Washburn, and the presidency of the Inter-Slate
Association was awarded to a Phi, Brother W. A. Bastian, of
Indiana Zeta.. The Fraternity is certainly honored by the position
of its members identified with the association.
FOR some time the Editor of the SCROLL has desired to see the
adoption of some definite obituary form and epitaph for the Fraternity.
As the days go by, here and there a Phi is chosen
from the ranks and transferred to those "who have gone beyond."
They drop mortality to take immortality, but the teachings
and principles of Phi Delta Theta, being as immortal as immortality
itself, are not left behind. To none is there a deeper
appreciation of the motto and the Bond than those who are with
us here no more. To them yet is the name of Phi Delta Theta
dear. With what chapter are they identified True their names
are found starred on the lists of almost every chapter of the Fraternity.
But are they not entitled to some special recognition in
our Catalogue, in .our rolls, in fact to form a part of the very
spirit of the Fraternity Such a list would be one of honor, for
the names of those that have fallen asleep are connected with
tender memories, heroic deeds, and magnificent triumphs. The
name of " Grand Chapter " is one not unknown in the Fraternity,
but as a part of our organization it is no more. We suggest that
this be adopted by Phi Delta Theta as the name referring to the
list of the honored dead of the Fraternity. Truly they are our
Chapter Grand, and as a brother passes away from the associations
here, he is an initiate of the Chapter Grand. The idea
embodied in this suggestion is not entirely new, as Chi Psi speaks
of her Immortals, and Theta Delta Chi has her Omega Charge,
both of which refer to their deceased members. But we desire
to go beyond this and carry the idea to another application. A
few years ago in the well written history of the life of one of the
founders of Phi Delta Theta, who was long since initiated into
the Chapter Grand, there was introduced as referring to his end
the words—
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Twice this quotation has already been used in these pages in
the obituary notices of members. No more appropriate epitaph,
—the pass-word of the Chapter Grand—could be chosen than
this, and we submit the idea to our brother Phis, in hopes that it
may meet with approval. Almost as we write these lines, comes
the word from Brother I. R. Hitt, Jr., of the death, at Denver,
Col., of Frank G. Thomson, Illinois Alpha, '86, who with
Brother A. B. Hitt stood firm for Phi Delta Theta and assisted
in the re-organization of our chapter at Northwestern. He was,
says Brother Hitt, one of the strongest supporters of Phi Delta
Theta, with a heart wrapped up in the Fraternity.
PHI
DELTA THETA.
INITIATE OF THE CHAPTER GRAND.
Frank G. Thomson, Illinois Alpha, '86.
Age, 29 years, 3 months and 29 days.
April 23, 1890.
Riverside Cemetery,
Denver.
"In Coelo quies est."
Illinois Alpha has transferred a loyal brother to the honor roll
of the Chapter Grand, and our loss of him here makes his name
shine with brighter lustre there.
WITH this issue the SCROLL will greet a number of its readers
for the last time as undergraduate members of the Fraternity,
and of this number we presume it will be the last time that in
any relation we may have an opportunity of sending them the
printed organ of Phi Delta Theta. Usually about thirty-three
per cent, of the active membership leaves college permanently
at the end of each year, the places being refilled by the initiates
of the one ensuing. To those who end their collegiate course
this year, we send our greetings. It is with an earnest wish for
a life crowned with usefulness and good things to each one, that
Phi Delta Theta sees you go forth to pursue your various callings.
College days go to make a life that is not without its
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will not again have their like. In your moments of soberest reflections
we believe you will look back to your chapter and Fraternity
as having made up the brightest hours of those days, and
that to them you can refer some of the training that then in active
life, you value most. When you chance to return to your
alma tnater you will find there a body of young men imbued with
the same ambitions that fired you as a collegian, always ready to
welcome you back as a brother.
What we would ask you now is not to forget these things. As
you begin your new work you will find that persistent application
is needed to achieve the success you aim at, and this has a
tendency to make you belittle the things with which you once
busied yourself. You cast them behind as being boyish and
plunge with one-sided abandon into the multitude that is seeking
the almighty dollar or social fame. But you will be a better
man for remembering your college and Phi Delta Theta, and
the relaxation that comes from the occasional re-awakening of these
old memories will better equip you for the hard work before
you, than if you excluded them altogether. We know this advice
to be good.
There is no better way to perpetuate these recollections than
by continuing to read the SCROLL. If you take it the first year
after leaving college, you will not easily incline to drop it, while
if you do not, there is smaller probability of your commencing
later. By reading it you will keep in sympathy with your chapter
and the Fraternity, and be better prepared to enjoy your
visits back to alma mater. The fact of your continuing your interest
by taking the SCROLL is also an inspiration to the active
members who point to the tangible evidence of your interest in
the welfare of the Fraternity. As a cardinal feature of our valedictory
to the men of '90, we say—send in your name and address
for the coming year, and have the SCROLL sent to you.
Attend to it now, as in the throng of duties next fall you may
forget it.
THE ability of a member of Phi Delta Theta to work for his
chapter does not end with his leaving college. Indeed there are
ways in which his aid is most valuable. And that is in referring
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college. And this need not be confined to the chapter of which
he was a member, but applies with equal force to every chapter
on our roll. Alumni Phis each year see young men of the highest
worth starting out to enter colleges where there are Phi chapters.
A word spoken to these men, and a note to the chapter
concerning facts about them which it would be a long while in
learning, would unravel several knotty problems of the spiking
season and campaign. Do not understand that we advise the
unconditional pledging of these men to Phi Delta Theta before
the chapter knows the man, or before the man has become
directly and personally acquainted with those whom he is to make
his brothers in the intimacy of fraternal relations. But you can
speak to the man of the chapter and Fraternity which made up
such a part of your college life and to which you owe such pleasing
recollections. You can give him letters of introduction that
not only introduce him to members of the chapter, but also afford
him means of acquainting himself with the work he must enter
upon, that he could not otherwise have. A letter to the chapter
speaking of the character and ability of the man so far as you
know him, would enable it to weigh upon points that need be
known. You tie neither the chapter or man to any contract, but
you have been a mutual acquaintance, with facts concerning the
other stated to each of the parties to such acquaintance, and
should an invitation be extended, you have greatly aided the
chapter in securing the man.
There are any number of our chapters year after year profiting
by such a course pursued by alumni members, and it would
be of incalculable aid to the Fraternity should all who have it in
their power to aid, do so. As we said above, you need not confine
this to your own chapter, but can refer to any from Maine
Alpha to California Alpha to whom such advice might be of moment.
Chapter addresses are always in the SCROLL. The alumni
of New York Beta very happily have seen the benefits that can
arise from such a plan, and these alumni have organized into a
regular association whose object is to introduce to the chapter
men of such character as might be available for membership in
the chapter. If the organization does its work as planned, you
can look for Phi Delta Theta at Union College to have greater
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ALONG in the same line with this talk concerning the relation
the outgoing senior and the alumnus bear to the chapter, we might
speak of a point whereby some chapters can make commencement
week more of an event to them than it usually is. If a
chapter has not been in the habit of sending out some word
to its alumni commencement time, let it try the plan of sending
word to each one of them, if by no more than a postal, saying
that commencement is at such a date, giving the program of the
week, and say that the chapter at such a time will hold an annual
"meet and eat" for the alumni that are on hand. All may not
want to go to the expense of an elaborate banquet, but you can
have just as good a time, even if your plans have to be simple.
Such a notice would likely bring out several of the old boys who
would otherwise not come, they not knowing when the commencement
is to be, or whether any of the Phis that they knew,
are to be there. But if you show them all that you are waiting
to greet them, your labor will not be in vain. Have all your
members remain through commencement week, as the alumni
like to meet the whole chapter. Then there may be some of
next fall's incoming class about the campus and college, whom it
would be well to have all the boys meet. We hope in the October
SCROLL to read of many happy commencement reunions
among the Phi Chapters, and don't doubt that we will.
THE Fraternity rejoices in the recent action of the Tennessee
Alpha Chapter and alumni whereby that body became the owners
of a beautiful lot in the Nashville suburb, facing Vanderbilt University
campus. The lot is magnificently situated, being but
just across the driveway from the University's grounds, and opposite
the point where it is proposed to erect the $25,000 monument
and statue of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Property in that location
is rapidly increasing in value, and the chapter could now
sell at a large advance over what was paid for it. Possibly a
part of it may be sold, leaving enough for a building site and
abundant lawn, and yet at the same time almost enough to pay
for the balance left. The chapter despaired of receiving a grant
from the trustees to build on University ground, so made the purchase.
It will not be many years until it will have erected thereon
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to brighten the hearts of those that pass within its threshold. We
congratulate the chapter on this evidence of its prosperity and
zeal.
IN writing the article on "EXTINCT FRATERNITY CHAPTERS"
for the April SCROLL, although in preparing our statistical tables
we were careful to omit no general fraternity, yet when we transferred
these to the manuscript of the article, that gave the causes
of extinction in detail, we omitted the list of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon fraternity. We regret this oversight which resulted
from the haste in which the manuscript was written, and not
from any intentional neglect.
As another one of the many pleasing evidences of our country's
appreciation of the training conferred by Phi Delta Theta
on her sons, we point to two positions high in honor that are
filled by Phis in the newly admitted States of South Dakota and
Washington. In the former A. C. Mellette, one of that host of
noted sons sent out by Indiana Alpha, was elected Governor of
the new State. He is a most able State officer, and many of
his friends are urging his candidacy for the U. S. Senatorship
from his State. In Washington, John Beard Allen, Indiana
Beta '67, for many years a resident of Walla Walla, who has
continuously held territorial official positions for fifteen years,
was on the admission of Washington as a State, elected as U. S.
Senator for the term ending 1893. He is a prominent addition
to the Phis in official circles at our national capital. We congratulate
both these brothers on the honors so befittingly worn.
IN the April number we mentioned with much pleasure the
enterprise of Brother W. B. Palmer, who planned to issue a book
entitled "SELECTIONS FROM THE SCROLL," provided a sufficient
number of subscriptions were received to make it safe financially.
Of the many good projects undertaken for the benefit of Phi
Delta Theta by Brother Palmer, we do not recall any that would
bring a better return for the money invested in it by Phis than
this very one. The back volumes of this magazine are rich in
articles that will always be of value in fraternity literature.
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tic Phis should be well informed. Others not historical, bear
upon fraternity features that are as pertinent to-day as when
they were written. These are inaccessible to the great majority
of present SCROLL readers. Only by such a scheme as this can
they be placed before our readers. It takes money however to
issue the book, and Brother Palmer cannot afford to send the
work to press until enough subscriptions are in sight to settle the
fact that he is not emptying his own purse to the benefit of a few.
Send your order to him at your earliest opportunity, so that he
can begin the work. You will get first class return for your
almighty dollar.
THE fraternity public awaits with interest the promised publication
of the new edition of William Raimond Baird's work on
"American College Fraternities," the second edition of which
served as such valuable authority on fraternity topics, notwithstanding
inaccuracies which it was impossible to keep out. But
this had long since become obsolete. We can scarcely imagine
the penciled, scratched, interlined, and annotated volume before
us as being any longer an authority, so numerous have been the
changes in the seven years past. The book is certainly needed,
and Mr. Baird, with his experience of two previous editions is as
well situated to produce it as any one connected with the system.
The new edition will be a vast improvement over its predecessors,,
especially as regards the accuracy of its historical data. These
are days of history unravelling as well as history making, and
with complete files of the different fraternity magazines it will
not be the task of a Sisyphus to get at the facts concerning the
different organizations, and the important happenings of the hellenic
world. The main effort of the work will be to furnish as
complete data as possible in the sketches of fraternities and the
tabulated lists of different kinds, with httle attention to expensive
illustration.
The contents will be embraced under heads similar to those of
the second edition, but several of these will be expanded to include
much more data. It can hardly be called a new edition,
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We urge all Phis to send in subscriptions (to Wm. R. Baird,
243 Broadway, New York), as it is a book every fraternity man
should have, and Phis, to hold their reputation as well posted
Greeks, should not be without it. Don't wait until the book is
out before ordering, but give your co-operation by sending in
your contract for a copy at once. Unless the requested number
of subscribers (800) is secured, Mr. Baird will not feel like pushing
an enterprise that promises to lose him money.
WE have received no official communication from our worthy
brother, the Treasurer of the General Council, but are sure that
he will say "amen" to our advice that the chapters whose April
dues are yet unpaid, should by all means give their attention to
the matter before commencement. If a chapter waits until fall
before collecting the dues from members, it will find that it has
thrown an extra burden on those returned, as in many cases it is
difficult to collect from those who have left college permanently.
This can be avoided by the payment before commencement, and
when the chapter reassembles in September it will have no back
debts staring it in the face. Don't fail, therefore, to make the
early financial acquaintance of Brother Clark.
OUR friend, the Beta Theta Pi, with which has been united the
Mystic Messenger, announces the selection of a Beta flag by a
committee appointed for that purpose, and describes the flag
adopted:
"A field of dark azure in which, arranged as a pyramid, gleam three
stars, whose fines of light enclose a red rose, half opened, glowing from
the center of the blue, the richness of whose folds is further enhanced
by a single line of white running parallel with and a little within the
edge of the blue field."
A very pretty design, and which ought to be highly acceptable
to all Betas. Beta Theta Pi was the pioneer in the idea of the
adoption of a fraternity flower, and now on the adoption of a
flag speaks of "these two excellent features our fraternity has
been the first to adopt," but modifies the claim to a prior adoption
of a flag by saying "emblems of this kind have been
flaunted at various times and places by many fraternities, chapters,
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origin of the idea is in the misty past," and puts the originality
"in seizing upon the idea and transmitting it into an inspiration
and practical reaHzation."
In view of the last argument, we blushingly withdraw a claim
for priority that we were about to advance. But soberly, the
flag and flower idea are good. Phi Delta Theta some time since
adopted a fraternity banner, the representation of which has appeared
since April, 1884, at the top of the design of the SCROLL
cover. The banner is triangular, equilateral, the body being in
blue. The depending sides are bordered with white. At the
center of the banner are the figures "1848" and at the corners
the Greek letters, "0" above at the left, "A" below, and "0"
in the right above. This banner was used at the Nashville convention
and on several occasions since. It is found in a number
of Phi chapter halls. It was incorporated in the Ritual submitted
at the New York convention, as well as the one at Bloomington,
and since its first appearance has been considered a part of
the insignia of the Fraternity. The flag idea is a good modification
of that of the banner. The latter is a symbol adapted best
for interior decoration, being limited in out-door display. In
fact, in coming out-doors the banner is content with horizontal
suspension, while the flag arises to the dignity of perpendicular
adjustment, and some of these days of the near future a committee
which for two years has made occasional efforts to select and
agree upon a flag for the Fraternity, will report the selection of
a design which will in every way be an emblem suited to a brotherhood
that has so many associations seeking outward tokens,
and that, for our some time since adopted banner, will make a
fit companion.
WORD comes to us that at that most successful meeting at Indianapolis,
the Epsilon Province Phis selected the carnation as
the flower of the Province, and recommended its selection as the
flower of the Fraternity. Should the Fraternity decide to adopt
some particular flower which shall become a part of the symbolized
associations of Phi Delta Theta, we see no reason why the
selection of Epsilon Province should not be the adoption.
Pennsylvania Delta writes that in this day of yells their chapter
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"Rah! Rah! Rah!
Phi—kei—a
Phi Delta Theta
Rah! Rah ! Rah!"
And thinks all Phis should yell with them.
of banners, flags, flowers, and yells.
Truly this is an age
IN sending out our circular for the June SCROLL we enclosed
cards requesting the chapters to send us a copy of their college
annual for this year. Those who have read the SCROLL for three
years remember that a review of these has been an annual feature,
and this we want to continue by a fourth review in the
October number. All know how much better this can be made
if we have every annual in which Phi Delta Theta is represented.
Let every such chapter see to it that a copy is sent to the SCROLL
before its college closes for the summer recess.
IT seems not out of place at the close of the year to speak of
what it has been for the Fraternity. We can inquire, " Watchman,
what of the night" or "What o'clock is it in Phi Delta
Theta " And if you listen to the answers you will surely find
that they bespeak a year of marvelous prosperity, and a present
united and harmonious condition within our ranks that we can
well afford to hold to as the mainstay of future advancement.
The Convention gave an inpetus to more earnest work, and
much of the success of the year can be traced to earnest
and determined effort on the part of certain chapters to attain
certain objects, the stimulus for which work they received at
Bloomington. During the year the condition of a number of
chapters has been notably improved—as at Pennsylvania,
Georgia, and Iowa State. In no case that we know has there
been retrogression. One chapter has been at a stand-still, and
its charter will be recalled at the end of June. Taken all in all,
the condition of the chapters was never a better one. The situation
placed upon the Fraternity by the dishonorable and disloyal
actions of a chapter served to make the love of the chapters
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Material evidences of prosperity are found in the investments
of the chapters. Several have for the first year been in a chapter
house. Others have made heavy expenditures in addition to
house and hall furnishings, while another has recently bought a
building site. Surely Phi Delta Theta has a high place in the
hearts of her many loyal and zealous members.
FOR the first time for more than a year the SCROLL goes to its
readers with an illustration. We are glad to present the likeness
of such a prominent citizen of the Hoosier Capital, who is at the
same time most pronounced in his devotion to Phi Delta Theta.
Brother Jenckes is known as one of the most learned Episcopal
divines of the AVest. He stands high in the esteem of his
church. His social development likewise makes him a man
sought among men of all creeds. He is a prince of affability.
There are no associations to which Doctor Jenckes holds closer
than those of Phi Delta Theta, which began at Indiana University.
To-day he is just as ready to make his work and engagements
make room for a Phi social or banquet as the most ardent
Phi in the active ranks. He was Toast-master at the recent Epsilon
Province banquet, an event spoken of elsewhere.
OFFICIAL
COMMUNICATIONS.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL.
\ 5 We desire again to call the attention of the chapters to the new
charter form recently secured by the Fraternity, and which,
being a superiorly executed steel plate, makes when framed a
most appropriate and artistic adornment for the chapter hall.
This plate was secured by the last General Council after the Fraternity
had desired and endeavored for some years to secure such
a charter form.
It is desired that their introduction in chapter halls should be
general. The fee charged is $2.00, which is simply to cover the
cost of printing and engossing. The General Council is anxious
that all chapters should secure a duplicate of their original charter
on this form, now that the expense of securing the plate has
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The Catalogue editors inform us that the work of publishing
has actively begun at last, and all members are particularly urged
to aid them in every possible way—by the acquisition of additional
information, by the prompt payment of taxes, and by the
securing of subscriptions. The work is of great magnitude and
paramount importance and value. Aid, in every possible way,
in making it a success, editorially and financially.
We recommend that at the close of the year, the Reporter,
President or Secretary of the chapter make a full and detailed
report of the chapter's present condition and past work, and
transmit the same to the President of the Province; and that the
Presidents of the Provinces transmit a similar report to the Secretary
of the General Council.
For the General Council.
E. H. L. RANDOLPH, President.
Plainfield, N. J., May i8, 1890.
FROM THE EDITOR OF THE SCROLL.
Many ofthe Reporters' addresses now in the Directory and on
the SCROLL mailing-list are of members who will not return to College
next session. Mail intended for the chapter at that time, addressed
to these, might not reach it, so the Editor would urge
every chapter to send him the name of the Reporter for 1890-
1891, or if he is not yet elected, the name of some person who
expects to return, so that he can be assured that mail addressed
to the chapter will reach it. Every fall complaints come from
chapters that they did not receive their October SCROLLS, when
these had been sent to the address at hand.
The October number will be mailed to such of the addresses
we have at hand as are new or that we think will reach the
chapter. Should any chapter through neglect to send us an address,
not receive SCROLLS that have once been sent, the package
cannot be duplicated.
We desire to issue this number early in September, so ask
that all contributions and chapter letters be sent as soon as possible
and not later than August loth. Let every chapter send
in a commencement account.
J. E. BROWN.
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CHAPTER
CORRESPONDENCE.
ALPHA PROVINCE.
NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHA, DARTMOUTH
COLLEGE.
Soon another College year will be completed and several new
names will be added to the list of the alumni of New Hampshire
Alpha. The members of the graduating class have seen
many changes for the better in the chapter since they first entered
College. Great improvement has taken place in many ways
and our chapter is now blessed with general prosperity. All the
members take pride in the society's success and are proud of the
position that Phi Delta Theta now occupies in Dartmouth
College.
Brother Rowe, '91, has been elected one of the editors of the
Dartmouth for next year. Brother Patridge has been selected as
a member of the '92 Aegis board. Brother McKenzie is Vice-
President of the Freshman class. Brother Gustin plays center
field in the Freshman ball-team. Brother Caswell, '93, has returned
from the Bermudas, where he spent the winter.
At a recent meeting of the Senior class, Brother G. W. Earle
was elected Secretary, and Brother Grover, Treasurer. Brother
McKenzie, '91, has secured a position in the engineer corps of
the Nicaragua Canal, and sails from New York the i6th of May.
Last summer, through the generosity of Hon. Hiram Hitchcock,
the College Church was refitted at an expense of several thousand
dollars. For the last hundred years the exercises of comment
week have always taken place in the church, but this year
the church committee decided to allow only the exercises of
Commencement day to be held there-in. The Senior Class considered
the action of the committee to be very unjust, and so
voted to take no part in Commencement except what is absolutely
necessary in order to graduate. This means that class-day,
ball, concert, etc., have all been given up, and that Commencement
this year is to be a very dull affair. We are glad to say
that a majority of the Faculty were much opposed to the action
taken by those of that body who compose the church committee.
The latest addition to our hall is a very fine billiard table.
Our suite of society-rooms are now as fine as any in Hanover,
and we can safely say that our future looks very bright.
At the last election, Brother Morrill, '89, was chosen a member
of the School Board at Rochester, N. H.
Brother Kibbey, '91, is to prepare the next edition of the
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of useful information to the entering class; it is published during
the summer vacation.
Among the Athletes to be sent this year to Worcester are
Brothers Rowe, '91, and Norton, '92.
May 3d, we had a pleasant visit from several Brothers from
Vermont Alpha, who were down to attend a game of ball
between the U. V. M., and Dartmouth.
A. E. BEEBE.
Hanover, May sth, 1890.
VERMONT ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
Vermont Alpha feels proud of the SCROLL under the new
management.
Five men from the Sophomore class and a like number from
the Freshman have been selected to compete for the Forest
prizes for the best declamation of passages in oratorical prose.
Among the five Freshmen, we are represented by Bros. Avery
and Stewart; among the Sophomores, by Bros. Baker and Lewis.
The first prize fell to our share last year and we have some
hopes that we may have the same good fortune at the coming
contest.
The prize of ten dollars offered by the University Cynic for the
best short poem written by an undergraduate was awarded to
Bro. H. J. Kilbourne, of the Freshman class.
Our annual, the Ariel, of which Bro. Bosworth is editor-inchief,
will be out about June i. As formerly, we should be
pleased to exchange annuals with the neighboring chapters.
The new Cynic board includes Bros. Cheney, Hawley, Lewis
and Mower. In our 'Varsity base-ball team, under the management
of Bro. Moore, the following positions are held by Phis:
Catcher, Stewart; left field, Hogle; third base, Allen; first substitute,
Cheney; reserve pitcher, Mould. The team does not
feel discouraged on account of its late defeat by Dartmouth, by
a score of 15 to 7. Several Vt. A men besides the players attended
the team to Dartmouth and were well entertained by
N. H. Alpha.
In view of a recent marriage, Vt. Alpha extends congratulations
to Bro. Roberts, our worthy Province President. May
long life and happiness attend the genial doctor and his bride.
Burlington, May 7, 1890.
NEW YORK ALPHA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
J. C. MORGAN.
Although we have not a large number of events to chronicle
in this communication, yet the few that we have to offer will no
doubt make up for the deficiency by their merit. The honors
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which have been conferred upon members of the Phi Delta
Theta, at Cornell, have indeed been flattering. Perhaps the
position most coveted by fraternities here, is to be represented
among the Woodford prize speakers. They are chosen by submitting
copies of the orations to a committee, in such a manner
favoritism can in no way enter into the choice. Out of seventeen
orations, from which six were selected as passing the greatest
merit, Brothers F. A. Abbott and G. A. Blauvelt were
chosen, and we hope one or the other will be successful. The
prize to be competed for, which is one of the greatest in the
power of the University to confer upon a student, is a gold
medal, valued at one hundred dollars.
Brother H. D. Alexander has been appointed adjutant of the
University regiment. And we were pleased to learn during the
past week that Brother Harry Snyder, who now holds an instructorship
in Chemistry, had been given the position of Assistant,
Chemist in the experiment station here, in addition to his
present situation.
In previous letters we have neglected to mention that Prof
Bailey, our esteemed brother, has written and published a book
entitled, "A Hand Book of Horticulture," which is having an
extensive sale. He is now engaged in writing another on the
"Annals of Horticulture," and also has in preparation a work
on the " History of the Downings, or a Treatise on Landscape
Gardening," which is to be one of a new series of biographies,
entitled, "The Makers of America." Professor Bailey is an
energetic worker and is doing much to build up his department.
We have been extremely unfortunate this year in regard to sickness
among our members. Last term Brother Folts was forced
to leave us, and this term, Brother B. M. Sawyer goes south for
his health.
While we have had very pleasant quarters during the present
year, we feel the need of a larger and more convenient house,
and should things be as we now anticipate, we will occupy a
beautiful and commodious new house at the opening of next
year. The Province Convention is to be held here next October
and we hope that all Phis who can, will come. We assure you
a cordial welcome and the best entertainment within our power
to give.
The University is being much improved now by the erection
of several beautiful buildings. A new chemical building is
nearing completion at a cost of $80,000, and in June, of 1S91,
dedication will take place of our new library building, which is
certainly the finest college library building in America.
Our crew is rowing in splendid form and Coach Courtney pronounces
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We will have a regatta on Cayuga Lake, to take place June
i8th, in which Bowdoin and Cornell will row. A very close race
is expected, because Bowdoin has at one time nearly out rowed
us. We won by about 2j^ feet. In base-ball we have not been
beaten thus far this year.
A large regatta will be held at New London this summer and
there will no doubt be many Phis there from our New York,
Pennsylvania and New England Chapters. Why would it not
be a good idea for some definite time and place of meeting to be
stated, either by those chapters, who will be represented, to
write a postal card to each chapter likely to send men, or for this
issue of the SCROLL, to arrange a date One fraternity pursues
this plan every year and much good results therefrom. A boat
is chartered and the party enjoys the races together, and aside
from, this, the benefit of good companionship during a stay at
New London cannot fail to amply repay any efforts made in securing
such a reunion. New York Alpha will send about six
men.
If any chapter desires to exchange annuals with us we will be
pleased to do so.
C. H. AVELLS.
Ithaca, May 8, 1890.
NEW YORK BETA, UNION COLLEGE.
Another college year is drawing to a close and commencement
with all its attending excitement—pleasant and painful—will soon
be here. Three of the ten commencement orators have been
chosen from among us, which is the largest representation from
any one chapter. On the Junior and Sophomore stage we are
represented respectively by Bros. Briggs and Dougall. Our
chances for prizes and the like in the curriculum are very numerous,
but of course we cannot calculate these until commencement.
At the request of President Webster, class-day exercises have
been abrogated (for at least this year) and will be supplanted by
exercises conducted under the auspices of the Phi Beta Kappa
society. To the majority of students here at Union this is a
great disappointment, as it is generally conceded that class-day is
one of the most interesting events of commencement.
At a recent meeting Bro. Nolan, '89, who is studying law in
this city and consequently at most of our meetings, proposed
forming an association of the alumni of this chapter, whose object,
irrespective of the continuation and fostering of social and
fraternal fellowship, is to maintain, as far as they are capable, the
membership of this chapter by introducing to the active members
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they deem worthy to become Phis. Of course we endorsed the
proposition and a committee consisting of Bro. Harris, '86,
Nolan, '89 and Brown, '90, was appointed to make the preparations
for this interesting and what we all hope will prove to be
profitable undertaking.
Bros. Hart and Spruill are not with us this term; Hart leaving
college because of sickness and Spruill leaving to accept a position
at Watkins, N. Y.
We were all pleased at having with us for a few hours last
Friday, Bro. C. A. Marvin, who was even jollier (if that be possible)
than ever, having just passed the examination that entitles
him to practice law.
In closing, what will probably be our last communication to the
SCROLL this collegiate year, we would inform all those interested
in New York Beta that she stands upon a firm basis; that we
have no reason to complain of our condition. Many difficulties
must no doubt be contended with in the future, for the fife of a
new chapter is necessarily not always an easy one. But if it be
a possible thing we shall always maintain our chapter's reputation
above reproach and as commensurate with the dignity and fair
name of our Alma Mater.
EDW. F. PICKFORD.
Schenectady, May 8, '90.
PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON, DICKINSON
COLLEGE.
The most interesting of the recent events in our chapter life
was the annual banquet, held March 21st. The occasion was a
thoroughly enjoyable one in every respect, and was marked by
an unusual degree of enthusiasm. The speeches of the alumni
and active members Avere highly entertaining, and were filled
with expressions of loyal devotion to the interests of the Fraternity.
Brother Rue, '86, presided as toast-master. Brothers
Stein '87, Heck '87, Mordoif '89, and Whiting '89, were also
present.
During the greater part of the college year a rumor has been
current in fraternity circles to the effect that efforts are being
made by a number of students to establish a chapter of Psi Upsilon
at this place. The men who are supposed to be engaged
in this project are principally from the two lower classes. It is
generally understood that an application for a charter was made
sometime during the fall term, but the fate of the application has
not yet been divulged. The fact that our new president. Dr.
Reed, and another member of the faculty are Psi Upsilons has
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In spring athletics the chapter is making a very creditable
showing. Brother Landis is an able representative on the base
ball team, while Brother Stephens, who is now a sub., will in all
probability occupy a permanent position on the team in the near
future. In the approaching field-day sports Brother Turpin
will without doubt make the best record as an all-round athlete.
Early in April the Glee Club left on its annual tour, and after
an absence of two weeks returned to college literally covered
with glory. Prominent among its members are Brothers Whiting,
Landis, Millet, and Stephens.
The recent public debate between the Belles Lettres and Union
Philosophical societies was an event of great interest. The question
for discussion was a live one, and the efforts of the debaters
were highly appreciated. Brother Urner appeared as leader and
Brother Fasick as second speaker for the Union Philosophical
Society, and the debate resulted in a victory for the side which
they represented.
At the annual election of officers of the College Y. M. C. -A..,
just held, Brother Fasick was elected vice-president.
In the coming oratorical contests the chapter is confidently
expected to maintain the brilliant record it has made in the past.
Carlisle, May 3d, 1890.
BETA PROVINCE.
HAMMOND
KENTUCKY DELTA, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
URNER.
Last Monday night's celebration scored another victory for
Kentucky A. Brother J. W. Joffrion won the gold medal offered
by the Chancellor for the best original oration.
As our chapter is young we have few alumni notes but we
send the following:
Bro. H. C. Bediiiger, '86, is a breeder of short horns at Richmond,
Ky. Bro. J. T. Wade, '87, is attending the theological
seminary at Hampden Sidney, Va. Bro. A. Knobel, '87, is at
the Seminary at Columbia, S. C. Bro. L. Clay, '88, is engaged
in the U. S. internal revenue service. Bro. A. B. Cook, '88, is
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., taking a course
in civil engineering. Bro. W. B. Harrison, '88, is Principal of
the Columbia High School. Bro. W. D. Shewmaker, '89, is at
Princeton Theological Seminary.
We have initiated Bro. J. J. Jacobs, of West Port, Ky., and
he is to represent us in the Junior Oratorical Contest in June.
Trusting that this issue of the SCROLL will be as you desire it,
of special interest to Alumni, and with best wishes to them we
close.
D. CL.\Y LILLY.
Richmond, March 14, 1890.

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GAMMA PROVINCE.
GEORGIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
Again, and probably for the last time, this term, Georgia
Alpha, appears in the SCROLL in the form of a letter and it is
with prospect of a brilliant future before her that she bids farewell
to this session. We have now twelve names on the roll, only
two of which we will loose by graduation, Brother Hardman of
the Junior Class and Brother Eraser of the Law School. With
this number, ten, we will have a better start than any of the fraternities
here, and though we will have to do some hard fighting
we hope to come out ahead.
It was stated in our last letter that Brothers Atkins and Sheppard
were compelled to withdraw from college, from unavoidable
circumstances, which statement was not understood by
some of our sister chapters, as we received letters from them
inquiring about it and wanting to know the reason they had to
withdraw. I will explain, that there may be no further misunderstanding
it. Brother Sheppard's father died and Brother
Atkins had to go to work, and so it will be seen that their withdrawals
were entirely honorable.
The Faculty has kindly permitted the reinstatement of Chi
Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Alpha, which clubs,
according to our last letter, were suspended. We now instead
of sympathizing rejoice with our fellow-Greeks. They gave evidence
of their joy by serenading the Chancellor with the
Athens brass band on the first night of their reinstatement.
Chi Psi has added its name to our list of Greek brotherhoods,
making the number of the fraternities at the University eight.
They have started with a membership of twelve, all of whom
are good men and are fully capable of building up a fine chapter
here. To our newcomers we gladly say, welcome.
Saturday, May 3rd, was the day for the competitive debate in
the Demosthenean Society, and Brother A. P. Wright was one of
the three fortunate ones to get a place as champion debater at
Commencement. These three will debate against three men
from the Phi Kappa Society, and are chosen in the same way,
by competitive debating. We all look foward to Saturday
nights, our time of meeting, with great pleasure as the social
feature of our gatherings is very enjoyable. Every man takes
an interest in the chapter and will do anything in his power for
its good. We hope to have our rooms remodeled this summer
so that we will commence next year with a freshness and vigor
which a new hall always inspires.
Athens, May 6, 1890.
S. J. CASSELS, JR.

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GEORGIA GAMMA, MERCER UNIVERSITY.
Georgia Gamma failed to have a letter in the last number of
the SCROLL, but that was owing to negligence of a reporter
pressed by other duties and not to any lack of interest or vitality
in the chapter. We are still on hand as of yore, and the Phi
influence is felt in every department of college life.
The two literary societies here elect an Anniversarian from
each society. One of these places fell to us An annual debate
is held each commencement by three debaters appointed
from each society. Two out of the six debators are Phis. The
two highest places on the college annual, those of Editor-in-
Chief and Chairman of Business Managers are held by us. In
the sophomore class twelve speakers were to be selected from
sixty-five boys, and every Phi who tried for a place succeeded.
That is the record Phi Delta Theta is making at Mercer University.
Andjust here, let me indulge in a reminiscense. From time
immemorial, with scarcely a break in the record, the Sophomore
declamation medal, one of the most important medals given in
college, has been awarded to some member of our Frateinity.
Besides there has not been a year within my knowledge in which
one or the other of the societies has not bestowed the office of
Anniversarian, the most important office in the gift of the society,
on a Phi.
The circular letters from the different chapters have been read
by us with great interest. They certainly show a fine outlook
for the Fraternity.
We have lately finished refurnishing our hall at a considerable
expense, and now feel justified in saying that we have the neatest
and most attractive quarters of any fraternity in college.
B. W. COLLIER.
Macon, May 9, 1890.
ALABAMA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.
Alabama Alpha is to be congratulated upon the steady progress
she has made this year in the upbuilding of a chapter worthy of
the noble name of Phi Delta Theta. She exercises the most care
in spiking and the consequence is that all those men whom she
has bade behold the light of Grecian culture, will follow the banner
of the white and blue through the thickest of the fight, and
bear our sword and shield to victory. Though our session is
drawing near its close, we can still communicate gladdening news
of successful spiking. Bro. W. B. Bankhead, our new brother,
was earnestly sought after by other fraternities in college, but we
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of Phi Delta Theta. We are proud to announce the affiliation
of Bro. Harkins of Alabama Gamma.
The beginning of our session saw twelve collegiates and two
laws on the field; we are now twenty-five collegiates and three
laws. The Phis are among the first men in the Fresh., Soph.,
Junior and Senior classes and amongst the laws. These men
have not in the least fallen short in the fight for college honors.
In the Junior oratorical exhibition the name of Phi Delta Theta
was ably sustained by Brothers Hall and Wright, while Brothers
Forney and Stillman were the fortunate ones on the Sophomore
exhibition.
It is with regret that we announce the departure of Bro. E. D.
Huger, who resigned his cadetship to accept a good position and
take up life's battles for himself. Our alumni Bro. W. W. Quarles,
Historian of our General Council, has lately added another
honor to the many he has already won, by securing the nomination
to the legislature.
Alabama Alpha sends greetings to her sister chapters, with
the warmest assurance that her doors are ever open to all who
wear unblemished the colors of white and blue.
J. T. SEARCY, JR.
Tuscaloosa, April 4th, 1890.
DELTA PROVINCE.
LOUISIANA ALPHA, TULANE UNIVERSITY.
Louisiana Alpha has so much to say that she scarcely knows
how to begin. However, as she has taken so much space in the
description of her reception, she will try and restrain herself
within proper limits.
We shall commence by thanking, in the name of the chapter,
Mr. H. T. and Bro. H. T. Cottam, Jr., for the happy time they
contributed so largely to make us have during our First Annual
Reception; then Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Tebault deserve our gratitude,
for the delightful manner in which they chaperoned the
young folks; last but not least our city Phis are commended for
their prompt response to our call. The A T &ss. A T A and K A
have been enlivening Tulane athletics by giving a series of ball
games in which A T Q, was always defeated. Tulane's regular
field day was to have been May 3, but rain caused a postponement
till May i o. We are represented by Bros. Jones and D'Aquin
who entered respectively the hurdle and putting the 16 lb. shot
contests. Louisiana Alpha has organized the «P J 0 Tennis Club.
Through the kindness of Miss Essie Finlay a suitable court has
been secured and many pleasant evenings are in store for us.
Louisiana Alpha had two initiations within one week of each
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ated in a very satisfactory manner. May 2nd ushered Bro. John
Joseph D'Aquin into the chapter. Bro. D'Aquin is a "med " of
Herculean proportions and it was a problem as to whether he or
we would receive the benefits of the new Ritual. Everything
turned out in our favor, and Bro. D'Aquin was made a Phi
under the most impressive circumstances. We rejoice over our
new acquisitions and gladly herald them throughout Phidom.
In our first letter we reported a rumor set afloat by - X to the
effect that ATA had been "pitching in " to some of the Tulane
chapters. The - A' requested us to appoint a delegate to confer
with them upon the matter. The Deltas kindly, though tardily,
sent us a file of their Rainbows and we are glad to say that we
find nothing injurious in their letters.
This is our last letter in the SCROLL of session '89-'9o, and the
Reporter bids farewell to a task which has afforded him much
pleasure to perform. He rejoices over Louisiana Alpha's popularity
and attributes it to the Phis' fraternal zeal and to their unselfish
aims in creating enjoyment for others as well as pleasure
for themselves. May prosperity ever dwell with them is the sincere
wish of
C. H. TEBAULT, JR.
New Orleans, May 3, 1890.
OHIO
EPSILON PROVINCE.
EPSILON, BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
We were very much pleased at the record made by Brother
Tucker, Ohio's and Phi Delta Theta's representative at the Inter-
State Contest. We feel that even if he did not receive first
place, he brought great honor upon the Fraternity, and deserves
the hearty thanks of all loyal Phi's.
Brother Van Orman, who has been quite sick for some time
with pneumonia, is getting better and we hope soon to have him
with us. Bro. J. A. Palmer, '89, who is employed at present as
stenographer in Denver, Colo., made us a short visit recently.
Mr. S. Emerson Findley, '94, now wears the white and blue,
as a pledged Phi.
We were pleased to entertain for a short time eleven Phis
from Ohio Delta, who came up here to see the Wooster-Buchtel
ball-game.
We intend to give a banquet at the close of this term, and as
far as it lies in our power to do so, will make it a " rouser." It
is especially desirable that as many of our Alumni members as
can make it convenient, will be present on that occasion.
Akron, May 9, 1890.
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INDIANA ALPHA, INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
We are pleased to introduce to Phi Delta Theta at large, our
latest initiate, Bro. W. T. Patten, Sullivan, Ind. Bro. Patten is of
the class of '93, and will make Indiana Alpha a good, strongman.
At the Epsilon Province Convention, held at Indianapohs,
April nth, we were represented by Bros. Cravens, French,
Griffith, Pendleton and Bamberger. We were glad to meet
there Bro. E. P. Jones, who is now in business at Milton, Ind.
The banquet in the evening " caught our eye,'' not to mention
another part of our anatomy, and wound up with a very pleasant
day.
Through some constitutional technicality, Indiana University
was not admitted into the State Oratorical Association in time to
participate in the last contest. However, we have our eye
on first place next year. While the State University was in the
Association, it won six out of ten contests, and now that we are
in once more, we expect to maintain the record.
We are sorry to say that one of our best members, Bro.
Lewis, will soon leave us, to accept a position on the E. & T. H.
railroad at Evansville. We wish him success in his new position
and expect to see him back at college in '91.
Our boys are enjoying a pleasant visit from Bro. Harry Stoops,
'92, who remained out of college this year. Bro. Stoops will reenter
college next year.
At the Junior Social, held on the evening of the 9th of May,
the Phis were represented by Bros. Cubberley, French, Griffith
and Bamberger.
With regards to all loyal Phis, I remain,
RALPH BAMBERGER.
Bloomington, May 8, 1890.
INDIANA BETA, WABASH COLLEGE.
Since our last letter Easter vacation has come and gone, finding
Ind. Beta in much the same condition as has been enjoyed
during the entire year, i. e., prospering. On the nth of April,
we all went to Indianapolis and attended the Province Convention,
which was exceedingly pleasant as well as beneficial. It
did the chapter a great deal of good to meet so many of our
brethren from the sister chapters of the Province. Immediately
after returning from our vacation, we began making a tennis
court, and today we play in the best court in the campus; it is
situated conspicously and is surrounded by tall, majestic birch
trees, for which Wabash campus is noted. The base-ball team
from Buder played our nine here May 3d, which resulted in a
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meet some of the Butler Phis, although for so short a time. Bro-
Mitchell, our Province President, made us a three day's visit
recently, which was enjoyed greatly by the entire chapter.
Next year we shall start in with plenty of good material and
hope to even better this year's record in the promotion of Phi
Delta Theta.
There has sprung up a local fraternity here dubbing istelf
Alpha Theta Phi which contains some very good men; it is the
outcome of an old "Barb" organization, which fell before the
Greeks last year.
ROBT. H. CROZIER.
Crawfordsville, May 6, 1890.
ZETA PROVINCE.
WISCONSIN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
The newly elected reporter is fortunate enough to be able toreport
in his first letter to the SCROLL, an increase of that pros
perity which has always formed part of the history of Wisconsin
Alpha.
We have always believed that a chapter attained the height of
success when it obtained a large sized, centrally located chapterhouse.
Believing this, the chapter would have had a house long
ago if it could have had one that suited it. But, as only one
side of the college is available for student residences, and as
this side contains the lower cami)us and is shut off on one side by
Lake Mendota, the number of houses suitable for fraternities is
very few.
However, we have been negotiating for some time for a fine
residence, on a principal street near the College. The preliminaries
have been gone through with to-day and to-morrow the
lease will be signed. It is pleasant to think, that when we return
next fall, we return to a chapter-house which is vastly superior
to any occupied by another fraternity.
Brother Curtis represented us at the Zeta Province Convention,
at Galesburg, and is now more a walking encyclopedia on
fraternity matters than ever. As he has been reporter heretofore,
I take this opportunity to state the opinion of the chapter,
that to Brother Curtis much of the success of the chapter is due,
and that in him is embodied the characteristics of a true Phi.
In the latter part of March, Brother Nash was elected to fill
a vacancy on the editorial staff of the Aegis, the college paper.
There are now on the paper only three fraternity men. This
does not mean that the fraternities lack brainy men, but rather
that the anti-fraty spirit, though not strong enough, is to place
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Brother Simpson was elected one of the eight Seniors to contest
for the Lewis prize at the end of this term. A play written
last winter by Brother Curtis for a ladies literary society here,
will be produced this spring by the ladies of Milwaukee College.
At the election of '92's annual board, Brother Young was elected
unanimously; the only one thus honored. Brother Turner is
one of the controlling officers of the U. W. Tennis Association,
and is also Vic-President of the Sophomore class. Brother
Sweet has been appointed provisional Captain, Brother W. Burton,
Lieutenant; and Brother H. Burton, Sergeant in the U. W.
Battalion.
We regret to record the loss, for a time at least, of Bro. E. R.
McDonald. He was obliged to leave college and go to Montreal
for his health. We hope for his sake and our own that he can
return to us soon. He is a loyal Phi and was always a hard
worker for the interests of the Fraternity.
The chapter's latest requisition in new men is Bro. D. D.
Thornton, '93, of Joliet, Illinois, who was initiated early in
March.
This year's annual contained an abstract from a letter from the
local chapter of Chi Psi to the Blue and Gold. In it they say
that the U. W. nine was brought to second place in the college
league by the skillful management of one brother, assisted by
another who played in the nine. Before it was fortunate enough
•to come under this skillful management, it occupied FIRST place.
There is one thing which is a source of much sorrow to the
chapter; that we have so few opportunities of seeing brothers
from other chapters. We have only received two visits this
year—one last fall from Bro. McMillan, Prof, of Botany at
the University of Minnesota, and one last term from Brother
Johnson of Pennsylvania Delta. We enjoyed both visits very
much and hope that any Phis who are in this neighborhood will
not fail to look us up. Our nearest neighbor is Illinois Alpha.
We expect to see some of that chapter soon when their nine
come to Madison.
About a month ago we bought a two hundred and fifty dollar
sail boat, the finest on the lake. With a sail boat, a chapter
house and the prospect that most of the present members will
come back in September, we cannot but feel that we shall meet
with every success in the future as in the past.
Yours in the Bond,
FRANK SWEET.
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IOWA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Galesburg and its gala days of April 2 and 3 are still afresh in
the memories of Iowa Alpha's " Big Three." Led on by Ben
Fordyce, every move was crowned with victory. The first convention
ol Zeta Province, as recently organized, was a grand
success and Illinois Delta and Zeta chapters are to be congratulated
accordingly. There was great rejoicing at the home headquarters
when the news was brought back that the next convention
of the Province was to be held with Iowa Alpha during the
spring vacation of '91. Iowa Alpha craves the co-operation of
every chapter in Zeta Province and will do her utmost to make
the second convention as successful as the first.
As the midnight hour of April 15 was welcoming the matin
glow of April 16, Frank Smith Payne, of the class of '92, became
a Phi Delta Theta. His initiation was carried out to the letter
of our new ritual and was in consequence most thorough. Bro.
Frank is an acknowledged leader in the Sophomore class, a
thorough student, and an orator and parliamentarian of decided
ability. We are greatly strengthened by his accession.
A beautiful rug, the gift of Mr. W. M. Bartlett, and a collection
of art gems from Mrs. Alice Taylor, of this city, have been
recently added to our hall decorations. We acknowledge both
presents with our sincerest thanks.
Bro. Harlan Smith, of Fairfield, is one of Iowa Alpha's loyal
supporters. In a most generous way he allowed the chapter the
use of his office, in the printing of the annual circular letter,
noteheads and programs.
Since the last report of the chapter, our members have been
decimated by two. Bro. Ed. F. Wehrle is now in attendance at
the State University and Bro. P. H. Smith is away upon professional
business.
It is with great pleasure that we hear of Iowa Beta's renaissance.
Bro. Arthur Smith, a recent initiate of that chapter was with us
at the initiation of Bro. Frank Payne.
Quite a stir in fraternity circles was lately occasioned by the
withdrawal of Beta Theta Pi from the two literary societies of
the I. W. U. That " the best laid schemes of Betas as well as
mice will sometimes gang agley" is eminently certain; for ere
four short weeks had flown, these quondam members were penitently
seeking re-admission to the same societies which they had
deserted. Their sins were forgiven and now Beta and "Barb"
and Phi are reconciled.
Iowa Alpha's alumni are falling into line. Since the issue of
the circular letter, we have received contributions to the " Hall
Fund" from Brothers Allen C. Jenniss, '76; George W. Holland,
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Added to this the contributions of last year from Brother J. W.
Palm, '76; J. F. Riggs, '85 and Jay Kirkendall, '88 the sum total
is an encouraging testimonial of the chapter's alumnal support.
Bro. C. A. Roads, '79, of San Francisco, Reporter ofthe California
Alpha Alumni Chapter of Phi Delta Theta in that city,
received a royal welcome from the chapter in his recent visit in
Mt. Pleasant.
As usual, the chapter will bear its share of the.commencement
honors. Graduation of the senior preparatory class, one; exhibition
of the Horton Literary Society, two; anniversary of the
Hamlines, five; anniversaries of the Philos, three; Class Day,
two and Commencement Day, three, are among the prominent
places that will be held by Phis during that eventful week.
Now, "when 'tis done, 'twere better it were done quickly."
Good bye, dear old SCROLL, and may an able hand champion
through thy sacred pages the interests and living principles of
" Old Iowa Alpha." Yours in the Bond,
Mt. Pleasant, May 5, 1890.
CLINTON G.
CODDINGTON.
IOWA BETA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Iowa Beta has good news to report to the Fraternity. That is
the initiation of four new men, Frank Oilman Pierce of '92;
Alden Hugh Brown, of '91; George Walter Styles, of '92; and
Arthur G. Smith, of '91. It has been about a year and a half
since we had initiated anyone before, and the other fraternities
had come to regard us as out "of the ring." Our chapter is also
reinforced by Brother Wehrle, of Iowa Alpha, who has entered
the State University. We have leased the halls formerally occupied
by Beta Theta Pi and are having them fitted up anew.
Iowa Beta has been in hard luck for the last three years, but her
new additions place her on a footing to cope with her rivals and
her success in the future may be regarded as insured.
Iowa City, April 13, 1-890.
IRA D.
ORTON.
KANSAS ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
Since our last letter in the SCROLL we have initiated one more
member, John De Mott Miller, from Peabody, Kansas. He is
a fine young man, has immediately made himself "one of us"
and will do honor to the fraternity; we have also pledged one member,
Thomas Z. Franklin, a brother of two already in the fraternity
; next year we will initiate him. In addition to this we
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after. So that next year we will come back strong in number
and in good men.
Mr. V. L. Kellogg, '89, an Associate member this year, has
been elected as Assistant Professor in the Natural History Department,
giving us three members of the Faculty.
In the graduating class of this year we have five members and
they have their share of the Commencement honors, and are at
the head of the class.
We are now preparing for a regular "Phi Delt Phling," at
which we will have a sort of reunion of all of the Kas. Alpha
members, both from home and abroad.
We are in the best condition, notwithstanding the Bravadoistic,
but unsubstantiated comments of the correspondent of the
Phi Psi Shield, whose sentiments are repudiated by members of
his own chapter. We have ourfull quota of men consistent with
our policy "too many are not so hearty nor cordial in work and
fraternal feeling, as too few."
As to our being defeated in the rush for men:—This man
cannot possibly have a conception of our policy which permits
the loss of one or two good men in order to preserve the unity of
the whole by refusing to hastily and without acquaintance or
knowledge, take the risk of introducing into our midst a possible
discordant element or single factor of disorder.
We have eleven members, and one pledged member, surely,
for next year; very possibly, in fact, probably, three more who
were out this year; and we will very shortly pledge two or
three more members this year, so that we will start in next
year with fourteen or fifteen members. There will also be in
town three or four associate members, one of whom, an associate
member of this year, was just elected Assistant Professor in the
Natural History department, giving us three members of the
Faculty.
F. H. KELLOGG.
Lawrence, May 9, 1890.

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PERSONALS.
Iowa A—Rev. L. O. Housel, A. M., '72, is located at Russell,
Kansas.
Iowa A—AVilliam Henry Spurgin, B. S., '71, is a farmer at
Pauora, Iowa.
Alabama B—Bro. A. M. Lloyd, '89 is now Assistant Botanist
in the A. P. I.
Iowa ^—AV. H. LaMonte, M. S., '74, is practicing law at
Hamilton, Iowa.
Alabama B—Bro. L. C. Pitts, '86, is on a U. S. survey near
Savannah, Georgia.
Iowa A—Wm. A. Lynch, A. M., '69, is in Huron, South
Dakota, practicing law.
Alabama B—Bro. T. A. Ross, '89, is now on an engineer
corps, in Denver, Colo.
Texas B—Bros. Charles Frenkel and C. K. Lee are taking a
course in law at Cornell.
Texas B—Bro. R. B. Halley fills the chair of Chemistry and
Physics in San Huston Normal!
Illinois E—W. L. Miller, recent President of the Zeta Province,
is still with the Inter Ocean.
Indiana Z—Joseph E. Allen, 89, is Principle of the Wichita
Kan. High School, with a good salary.
Alabama B—Bro. L. W. WiUiamson, '86, is Assistant State
Chemist in the A. & M. C, of Alabama.
Pennsylvania A—Rev. O. R. Thomas, ex-'8o, has been called
to the Baptist church of Phillipsburg, Pa.
Iowa J—Rev. W. N. Groom, A. M., B. D., '74, is pastor of
the Second M. E. Church at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Iowa A—Edward M. Cunningham, A. B., '72, address is
Kearney, Nebraska. He is in the law business.
Pennsylvania A—E. S. Blair, M. D., '84, is practicing medicine
in Sioux City, Iowa, No. 718 Fourth Street.
Pennsylvania A—J. A. Vance, A. M. '83, is at Lawrence
Hill, Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying Theology.
Texas B—Bro. R. D. Lightfoot is practicing law in Paris,
Texas, and is building up for himself quite a good practice.
Texas B—B. F. LaFayette Ingraham, another member of
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Michigan B—C. L. Himebaugh is farming at Burr Oak, Mich"
igan.
Wisconsin A—James Rogers, '84, is cashier in a Milwaukee
bank.
Massachusetts A—Bro. Seely, '88, is in business in New York
City.
AVisconsin A—Charles A. Foster, '81, is a druggist at Trenton,
Missouri.
Massachusetts A—Bro. AVoodward, '88, is teaching in Norfolk,
Virginia.
Ohio Alpha—Jeremiah M. Oldfather, '69, is a missionery to
Frabez, Persia.
Massachusetts A—Bro. Wills, '87, is an official of the AA'est
Shore Railroad.
Indiana E—Bro. L. F. Hennessey, of '89, is city editor of the
Madison Democrat.
Michigan B—W M. Munson, '88, is Asst. in Horticulture at
Cornell University.
AVisconsin A—Mc Clellan Dodge, '84, is in the wood and coal
business in this city.
Ohio Alpha—James K. Gibson, '68, is a Presbyterian minister,
at Hardin, Ohio.
Georgia B—E. P. Burns, '85, is in the railroad business.
Headquarters at Atlanta.
AVisconsin A—R. C. Brown and E. H. Rogers, '89 are at the
Columbia Medical College.
Wisconsin A—L. R. Anderson, '86, is in the lumber business
at Stevens Point, AVisconsin.
Ohio Alpha—T. J. Mc Clelland, '68, is a Presbyterian Minister
at Knightstown, Indiana.
AVisconsin A—AV. H. AVasweyler, '85, is a draughtsman, with
Hoffman & Billings, Milwaukee.
Massachusetts A—Bros. Niles and Travell, '89, are in the
insurance business in Baltimore.
Michigan B—I. B. Bates, '87, is prospering with the Smith
Lumber Co., of Flint, Michigan.
Ohio Alpha—Thaddeus C. Druley, '69, is pastor of the Universalist
Church of Buffalo, N. Y.
Ohio Alpha—J. R. Bell, '70, has lately been re-elected a director
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Missouri A—R. J. Orr is practicing law most successfully at
Durango, Colorado.
Michigan B—A. B. Cordley, '88, is Assistant in Entomology
in the Michigan Agricultural College.
Georgia B—Brother J. C. Dean, is Professor of Mathematics
in the College, at Clinton, Kentucky.
Wisconsin A—Augustin Hilbert, '84, is a wholesale druggist,
with headquarters on West Water St., Milwaukee.
New Hampshire A—AV. F. Robie, '89, was recently married
to Miss Bertha M. Little, of Bradford, Vermont.
Missouri A—C. B. Sebastian, '76, is one of our resident
members and yet manifests warm interest in frat affairs.
Ohio B—Ed S. Barkdull, '89, with General Sherwood, of Toledo,
has taken charge of a daily paper at Canton, Ohio.
Indiana A—J. L. Mitchell, Jr., '89, is practicing law at Indianapolis.
He will make a tour of Europe this summer.
Michigan B—T. H. Stanley, '87, is farming at New Britain,
Connecticut. A sister of Bro. Mc Louth makes his home happy.
Illinois E—J. H. Shaw, '86, is reported as having invested in
a job printing office in Chicago, and succeeding in his business.
Indiana Z—Jesse P. Peden, '88, is cashier in the First National
Bank of Beem, Peden & Co., Spencer, Ind.
Tennessee A—Victor L. Cunningham, '83, is with the real
estate firm of B. F. Jacobs & Co., 99 AVashington Street, Chicago.
New Hampshire A—To the wife of Brother E. E. Chalmers, '89,
at New Decaturas, Alabama, was born a daughter, April ist,
1S90.
Alabama B—Bro. H. C. Armstrong, '86, is Prof, of Polirical
Economy in the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama.
Indiana A—Bert Fesler, '89, who has been teaching at Topeka,
Kansas, has accepted a position under the U. S. Fish Commission.
Indiana E—Bro. H. C. Johnson, valedictorian of '89, is at
Washington, Ind., devoting his intellect to the service of the
O. & M. R. R. Co.
Michigan B—N. S. Mayo, '88, graduated from the Chicago
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Indiana Z—Henry E. DuBois, '88, is Superintendent of the
Trenton, Mo. High School, is happily married and enjoying the
esteem of both scholars and patrons.
Georgia //—A\'. AA^ Daves, '86, is Principal of a large "Training
School for Boys and Girls," at Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Bro. Davis is first honor man of '86.
Illinois E—W. M. Carr, '84, the only minister Illinois Epsilon
ever graduated, has a charge at Corana, N. Y. He was known
here as the heavy weight spiker.
Pennsylvania A—Rev. AA^ellington Bowser, A. M., '79, has
been appointed Principal of the Columbia River Conference
Academy, located at Grangeville, Idaho.
Texas //—Bro. J. B. Lewright is enrolled among Fort
Worth's "promising young lawyers," and is doing as he has
always done in everything he tried—well.
Massachusetts A—B«o. G. L. Richardson, '88, is in St. Paul
and Bro. Fames, '88, is in Lansingburgh, New York. Bro. C.
T. Terry, '89, is studying in Berlin, Germany.
Missouri B—Clyde Smith, who, we regret very much, was not
able to return this year on account of his health, is managing his
father's lumber yard at Sweet Springs, Missouri.
Ohio Alpha—LaFayette Walker, '68, is President of the Oxford,
(O.) College for Young Ladies. His is one of the most
prosperous schools for young ladies in the State.
Missouri A—W. R. Tipton, '76, has sent us his little brother
Joe, to be one of our biggest brothers in heart and hand. He
himself is practicing medicine, Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Indiana A—E. E. Griffith,'85, has resigned the Superintendency
of the Frankfort, Indiana, schools to make the race for the Democratic
nomination of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Missouri B—H. B. Crawford has been confined in a Hospital
at Indianapolis all winter with an injured knee, caused by a fall
several years ago. We are glad to hear that he is improving.
Missouri A—D. D. Moss, '77, is another resident member.
He is still farming and in connection with this work is manufacturing
vaccine virus with the State Veterinarian, Paul Paquin.
South Carolina Alpha—AV. A. Parrott, '83, has been nominated
and elected Clerk of Court at Darlington, S. C. He is
said to be the youngest man in the State who fills such an office.
California A—At the meeting of the Annual Grand Lodge of
the California I. O. O. F., in San Francisco, May 15th, Brother
J. N. E. Wilson, '76, was elected Deputy Grand Master for the
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Georgia F—Brother W. J. Nunnally, of Rome, Georgia, is a
son of Dr. G. A. Nunnally, President of Mercer, and now one
of the leading attorneys of Rome. Dr. Nunnally has two other
sons who are Phis.
Tennessee A—George H. Armistead, '83, has become joint proprietor
and editor-in-chief of the Nashville Daily Herald, and
Walter B. Palmer, Tennessee Alpha, '80, has become managing
editor of the same paper.
Illinois A—From the engraved card before us we learn that
Chas. C. George, '85, is Treasurer and Manager of the " Potter
& George Co.," "Securities, Real Estate and Investments,"
1601 Furman St., Omaha, Nebraska.
AVisconsin A—A. A. Wright, '91, is of the firm of Marvin &
Wright, Washington Advertising Bureau, Spokane Falls, Washington.
He is part owner of the Saturday Spectator and is interested
in several other enterprises in the city of Half Face.
Georgia B—E. C. Mobley, '85, has left the school-room and
is merchandising at Cedartown, Georgia. Brother Mobley left
a record as a debater, which has never been surpassed. He is
making his career in " the world " as good as that in College.
Wisconsin A—Dewitt S. Clark, '88, is in the banking business
at Eau Claire. He was married last spring to Mary B. Sarles,
Kappa Kappa Gamma, '88. Brother Clark is the third meinber
of Wisconsin Alpha who has married a Kappa. There are also
three who have married Delta Gammas.
Illinois E—G. W. Mueller resigned his position with W. F.
Mc Laughten & Co., Chicago, early in the winter to go to Salt
Lake City. His prospects are flattering, which he well deserves.
I. N. Van Pelt, whom the recent Convention so kindly complimented,
has Mueller's old job, which ranks near the top in that
concern.
Missouri B—E. H. Lyle, of '88, has a splendid position as
Prof, of Science in Synodical Female College. Bro. Lyle is a
profound student and sure of success as an instructor. N. R.
Rodes, of '89, started into the study of medicine at St. Louis
last fall, but was compelled to leave after three months work on
account of health. He is now recuperating in Southern Texas.
Bro. Rodes was entertained by Texas Beta and reports royal
treatment.
New York Alpha.—Brother C. H. AVells, the Reporter, writes :
" Brother Harris, '93, was president of the class of '89 at Shattuck
School, Fairbault, Minn., also editor-in-chief of the Cadet, published
there. Brother Fulton, '93, was valedictorian of the same class. We
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far, and expect a fine delegation from there next year, much to the sorrow
of two rivals.
Georgia B.—Some brother has kindly sent us the following
clipping, which relates the good fortune of Brother Tuggle, '86,
but does not locate him :
" Dr. A. J. Tuggle has received the high compliment of an invitation
from Dr. \V. F. Westmoreland, the distinguished surgeon, to become
his assistant. To a young physician this is not only an honor of which
to be proud, but will afford rare opportunities of acquiring knowledge
and skill in surgery."
Indiana Alpha.—F. E. Hunter, '79, writes from El Paso,
Texas, April 10, 1890 :
" I began taking the Phi Delta Theta Quarterly ^\ien\t\vasf\xst pubhshed
and have been a subscribe to the SCROLL when it succeeded the
former and always expect to keep it coming. In this part of the
country Phis are not very numerous, but we have three in this city and
three others within 200 miles, so we are not entirely out of the limit.
Please keep the SCROLL coining to me, and notify me when my subscriptfon
expires, and I will remit at once."
Illinois A.—Eugene Field, onx poet laureate, is now in London,
and his talent promises something entirely new :
"Sir Arthur Sullivan, the famous composer, is at work on the score
of a grand operato, to be produced in London in November. The libretto
will not be by Mr. Gilbert, but will be written by Mr. Eugene
Field, the brilliant Chicago journahst, who is now in England. The
title and plot of the opera are closely guarded, but it is understood that
the piece will deal with a modern subject, and will be presented on a
scale of great magnificence."
Massachusetts B—J. R. Danforth, '88, writes from Yale Divinity
school: "There are at Yale eight loyal Phis, representing
six chapters—Maine Alpha, Massachusetts Beta, New York
Beta, New York Epsilon, Virginia Alpha, and Ohio Gamma.
Occasional informal gatherings have been held and much enjoyed.
The SCROLL is regularly received and read with great
interest. Six of the eight Phis are in the Divinity School and
brethren coming to this great university—especially to this department
of it—may be sure of a warm fraternal welcome."
Illinois r—To AVm. D. Pratt, '75, the Garden City (Kan.)
Sentinel pays this tribute:
" Kansas stands to-day, without a peer as to her people, and the
western third, which has, in an incredibly short period, developed the
most remarkably of any portion of our great state, and to no individual
is this fact more due than to Hon. W. D. Pratt, the brilliant
writer, and the honored statesman, "the meinber from Hodgeman
county." Hon. AV. D. Pratt is a young man—thirty-two years old, a
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written by him to Governor John A. Martin, last winter, regarding the
redistricting of the state and urging an extra session of the state
legislature, and the controversy that arose, showed that Mr. Pratt thoroughly
understands and appreciates the rights and interests of the
western third of the state and is loyal to those rights and interests."
A recent issue of the Times-Star, of Cincinnati, recently published
under the head of " How Lawyers Husde," a column of
notes on prominent Cincinnati attorneys.
The ever versatile Scott Bonham, Ohio B, '82, appears thus:
" Scott Bonham while successful at law has just one regret. He
is musically inclined and might have been a Nicolini had he practiced
while young in the cellar instead of out of doors, where the neighbors
made him stop."
Another note concerns a graduate of Ohio Gamma, '77 :
"Edward H. Baker is the factor in a little marital romance.
He is the only man in the business who has a warm feeling tor book
agents, because he married one.
Ohio F—AVe were always ready to swear by the originality of
Brother Bundy, late Delta Province Piesident. The following
Associated Press telegram tells how he wedded the charming lady,
who is now called Mrs. Bundy:
" MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE.—ELOPEMENT OF WILLIAM E. BUNDY AND
MISS EVA LEEDOM.—Cincinnati, O., May 8.—Shortly after midnight
last night, William E. Bundy, a nephew of ex-Governor Foraker and
late Clerk of the Board of Elections of this city, was married in Covington,
to Miss Eva Leedom, daughter of Hon. John P. Leedom, late
Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. It was an elopement
and the story goes that the lovers met only four days ago in a
stage coach in Adams County. Miss Leedom's father was in the city
last night in ignorance that his daughter and her husband were only
two squares away in another hotel.
Iowa A—The following are the names and addresses of Iowa
Alpha's Charter Members : Francis M. Miller, A: M.,'71, attorney,
Lebanon, Oregon; Jno. Lander, physician, Afton, Iowa;
H. J. Lander, attorney, Muscatine, Iowa; Rev. J. T. McFarland,
A. M., D. D., graduated from Simpson College, in'72, President
of Iowa Wesleyan University, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Wm. T.
McFarland, A. M.; '73, attorney, Estherville, Iowa; Rev. W.
S. Siberts, M. S. B. D., Ph. D., '72, missionary, Apartador,
Mexico; W. H. Hopkirk, A. M., '72, Supt. Schools, Batavia,
Iowa; Frank Kauffman, Vice Pres. Kauffman Milling Co., St.
Louis, Missouri; Ed. A. Gibbs, M. D., '73, present address not
definitely known; Charles F. Knowlton, M. D., '73, Treasurer
Chicago Clothing Club, Chicago, lUinois.
Indiana /—John Beard Allen, '67, of AValla Walla, Washington,
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educated at Wabash College, Crawfordsville; was a private soldier
in the 135th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers; removed
with his father's family to Rochester, Minnesota, where he resided
until January, 1870; here he read law and was admitted to
practice; removed to Washington Territory in March, 1870,
and entered upon the practice of his profession; is married;
was appointed U. S. Attorney for AA'ashington Territory. April,
1875, by President Grant and continued in the office until July,
1885; was reporter of the Supreme Court of Washington Territory
from 1878 to 1885; was elected to the sist Congress as a
Republican, from the Territoy of AVashington; was elected to
the U. S. Senate under the provisions of the act of Congress,
admitting AVashington Territory into the Union; took his seat
December 2, 1889. His term of service will expire March 3,
1893.
California .4.—The San Francisco Daily Examiner of April 24,
gave an account of the entertainment of the State Republican
Committee by the Union League Club, at which banquet Colonel
W. H. Chamberlain, '76, was toastmaster. It says:
" Discussion of the viands consumed nearly two hours, and with the
draining of the coffee cups commenced the popping of corks, the lighting
of cigars and the flow of wit and Republican wisdom, under
direction of Colonel Chamberlain. His opening address was brief and
to the point.
COLONEL CHAMBERLAIN'S ADDRESS.
"'Members of the Republican State Central Committee and invited
guests : We are about to enter upon the second portion of the evening's
entertainment in the same informal manner that the dinner has
progressed. There has been no preparation—beyond the dinner, of
which we are proud, for it was concocted entirely inside the club and
served by the club's employees. I want to bid you welcome in the
name of the club, but do not want to consume too much time in doing
it. We want you all to feel at home, because you are here for pleasure,
not business, and I hope you will enjoy yourselves as the club intends
you shall.'
" The remainder of the Colonel's speech was devoted to a brief
sketch of the Union League movement in the United States, the history
of the San Francisco club, and a declaration that its principles were to
deal with measures, not men."
Tennessee J.—S. P. Gilbert, '83, late T. G. C, delivered the
Memorial Address, over the Confederate dead, at LaGrange,
Ga., .-A.pril 30. The newspapers complimented our brother as
usual.
"At three o'clock the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. S.
P. Callaway, after which Judge AA'hitaker introduced Captain Gilbert,
whose address was heard with marked attention and occasionally interrupted
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his fine face is an index of an amiable and manly nature. Though too
young to have taken part in the dreadful strife, he showed the highest
appreciation of the services and sacrifices of the men who followed the
Southern cross, and his tribute was worthy of them and himself. He
described in eloquent and touching words the gathering of the Southern
clans from every walk of life for the fateful struggle ; with what heroic
self-abnegation all was laid on the altar of conviction and duty ; how
gallantly they bore themselves in every encounter; how, at last, the
vanquished Lee surrendered his sword to the magnanimous Grant;
how twenty-five years of peace have hidden the scars of war and the
South is reaping the harvests of untold wealth; how our country is
grander, purer, stronger than before, the home of prosperity, and the
asylum of the oppressed from all lands. It was a beautiful and appropriate
address and did the orator and the occasion honor."
Illinois B.—The Phis of our old Chicago chapter are certainly
being honored, as witnesseth this clipping concerning Wm.
Thomson, 67 :
OUR NEW JUDGE.
Gov.
HUMPHREY APPOINTS A JUDGE FOR THE THIRTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT.
HON. WILLIAM THOMSON, OF BURLINGAME,
ILLINOIS BETA, '67, THE LUCKY MAN.
From the Capital-Commonwealth.
Yesterday the Governor filled by appointment one of the places made
by the new judicial apportionment bill. There were six new districts
and six new judges to be made. In all of them except the 35th district
there are so many candidates being urged that the Governor will not
make selections until next week. In the case, however, of the 35th
district, comprising Osage, Wabaunsee and Pottawatomie Counties, an
exception was made because the name of the Hon. William Thomson
was the only one presented to the Governor, and the bar and officers
of the entire district were united and earnest that Mr. Thomson should
be placed upon the bench.
On yesterday Mr. Thomson received his commission as judge of the
35th judicial district, and will no doubt by reason of his learning make
a good and acceptable officer.
Judge William Thomson was born in Linlithgow, Scotland, February
24, 1845. When he was five years old he was brought by his parents
to Chicago, Illinois, where he was given every advantage of education,
passing successively through the primary, grammar and high schools of
that city. In September he entered the higher academic class at the
University of Chicago and the freshmen class in the following year, and
pursued his studies until May, 1864, when with many other students of
the institution, he enfisted as a private in Co. D, 134th Illinois volunteers
and was mustered out in October of that year, when he returned
to the college and graduated in June, 1867, and three years later was
made Master of Arts. He entered the law office of Moore & Caulfield
an (j also entered the law department of the Chicago University and in
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nois. March, 1870, he left Chicago for the Sunflower State and settled
at Burlingame, where he has ever since resided. In the fall of that year
Governor Harney appointed him Probate Judge of Osage County. In
1872 he was elected County Attorney by a large majority. From 1878
until 1880 he was Secretary of the State RepubUcan Central Committee.
In 1880 he was one of the delegates from Kansas to the National
Republican Convention at Chicago, when Garfield was nominated for
President and the same year was a prominent candidate before the
State Convention for nomination for attorney-general. Three years ago,
his county, by unanimous delegation, pressed his claims for judicial
honors, which he now receives at the hands of the governor.
Judge Thomson has been a hard student and has enjoyed a large
and lucrative law practice. For the last fifteen years there has been
no case of any considerable importance in law courts that he has not
been engaged in. He is an effective and eloquent speaker and during
the last campaign took part in the state canvass and efficiently contributed
to our grand victory. He belongs to the lUinois Beta of the
Phi Delta Theta Society, the Masonic and Odd Fellows' Fraternities
and to the Grand Army of the Republic. He will no doubt be as successful
as a judge as he was effective as an advocate.
Illinois B.—C. C. Kohlsaat, '67, recently received a high
honor of which the Chicago Tribune thus speaks :
"THE NEW PROBATE JUDGE—CHRISTIAN C. KOHLSAAT APPOINTED
TO THE VACANCY BY Gov. FIFER.—His SELECTION IS REGARDED BY
MANY MEMBERS OF THE BAR AS A MOST ADMIRABLE ONE AND THE
NEW JUDGE IS CONGRATULATED BY HOSTS OF FRIENDS.—A telegram
was received from Springfield yesterday announcing the appointment
of C. C. Kohlsaat to the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Knickerbocker.
Mr. Kohlsaat's office was filled with friends who came to congr.itulate
him and express their satisfaction at his appointment. His
face was wreathed in smiles, and his expression of appreciation of the
honor was scarcely necessary to impress one with its sincerity.
" ' I take the office,' he said, ' with a high appreciation of the great
responsibihties attached to it. I am pleased at the expression of confidence
by the Governor and the unanimity with which the bar urged
my appointment. I leave a large practice for the honor of the bench.
I think I know what the duties of the office are, and my ambition shall
be to fiU it, as nearly as 1 can, as Judge Knickerbocker filled it. That
is quite a high ambition.'
" ' For more than twenty years I have considered myself a warm personal
friend of Judge Knickerbocker, and I admired his official record
beyond that of any man I ever knew. I think he had no equal in the
United States. \Ve received our training in the same excellent school
that is, from Judge Bradwell. Judge Knickerbocker was often criticised
because he spoke sharply to lawyers who made mistakes. He
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INITIATES.
\From Juie, 1S89, to June 1890.]
MAINE
ALPHA.
'93, David Jacques Gallert, Waterville, Me.
'93, Leon Otis Glover, Canton, Me.
'93, Ivan Cecil Hight, Harmony, Me.
'93, WUliam Earnest Lombard, Turner, Me.
'93, Robert Noyes MiUett, Norway, Me.
'93, Joseph Fred Shepherd, Rockport, Me.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
ALPHA.
'93, Almorin Orton Caswell, Orange, Mass.
'93, Charles Benjamin Gordon, I^akewood, N. J.
'93, George Edmund Greeley, Marlborough, Mass-
'93, Edward Griffith, East Dorset, Vt.
'93, Byron Freeto Gustin, Groton, Mass.
'93, Harry DeForrest Hilliard, Lancaster, N. H.
'93, John Gilbert Kellar, Peoria, 111.
'93, Charles Richard McKenzie, Burke, N. Y.
'93, Frederick Alvin MorriU, Amesbury, Mass.
'93, William Alfred Redenbaugh, Peoria, III.
'93, Albert Childs Sails, Burke, N. Y.
'93, Walter Wyman Smith, Lower Cabot, Vt.
VERMONT ALPHA.
'93, John AVaite Avery, Jerseyville, IU.
'93, Henry Jennings Kilbourn, Racine, Wis.
'93, Edmund Curtis Morse, Cabot, Vt.
'93, Nathaniel Miller Pratt, Plainfield, Vt.
'93, Ralph Aldace Stewart, Wallingford, Vt.
'93, Arthur Henry AVillard, Grafton, Vt.
'93, Leon Keeler AA'iswell, Hyde Park, Vt.
MASSACHUSETTS
ALPHA.
'93, Edward James Collier, Kinderhook, N. Y.
'93, Nathan Russell Harrington, Cleveland, O.
'93, Arthur Oliver, Orange, N. J.
'93, Frederick Edwards Searle, Westfield, Mass.
MASSACHUSETTS BETA.
'93, Earnest Mason Bliss, Attleborough, Mass.
'93, Harry Oilman Carter, N. AVoburn, Mass.
'93, Frank Poole Johnson, AVoburn, Mass.
'93, Christopher Howard Rogers, Methuen, Mass.
'93, Herbert .\ustin RusseU, Shelburne FaUs, Mass.

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'93
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RHODE ISLAND ALPHA.
'92 Frederick Alvin Durham, Epworth, la.
'92 Charles Frederick Harper, Woonsocket, R. I.
'93 Herbert Gould Beede, Pautucket, R. I.
'93 Robert Marshall Brown, Northbridge, Mass.
'93 Seth Howard Chace, E. Freetown, Mass.
'93 Herbert Earnest Day, Danielsonville, Conn.
|Edwin Bailey Dolan, Bolton, Mass.
'93 Harry St. John Filmer, AVebster, Mass.
'93
'93
'93
'91
'93
Affiliates-
'91
'92
'92
'93
'93
'90
'92
'93
'93
'93
'93
'93
'92
'92
'93
'93
'93
'93
'93
'93
Frank Herbert Smith, N. Hadley, Mass.
Harry Preble Swett, Gloucester, Mass.
Herbert Carroll Wood, HaverhiU, Mass.
NEW YORK ALPHA.
Thomas Cooper Fulton, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Paul Cherrington Harris, Galena, 111.
Fred Joerissen, Jr., Ilion, N. Y.
Walter David Rose, HorneUsville, N. Y.
Edwin Lee Upp, Kelly's Island, O.
Harry George AVhite, Buffalo, N. Y.
William Lawrence Esterly, Ohio A, Columbiana,
Murray Hilton Smith, Pa. A, Brooklyn, N. Y.
NEW YORK BETA.
Thomas Reddish, N. Broadalben, N. Y.
Edward Gillespie, Schenectady, N. Y.
Jesse Spruill, Columbia, N. C.
NEW YORK GA.MMA.
William Stewart, New York, N. Y.
James Leslie Miller, New York, N. Y.
Robert W. Thompson, New York, N. Y.
William Stevens Thyng, New York, N. Y.
Walter Timme, New York, N. Y.
Ernest L. Volgenan, New York, N. Y.
Franklin B. AA'are, New York, N. Y.
NEW YORK EPSILON.
Charles Frederick AViley, Syracuse, N. Y.
Edward Dunbar Rich, Syracuse, N. Y.
George D. Hammond, Syracuse, N. Y.
Frederick R. Hodge, Antwerp, N. Y.
William J. Hodge, Antwerp, N. Y.
H. R. Jacquey, Clermont, N. Y.
George Kingsbury, Deposit, N. Y.
T. AV. Taylor, Muncy Valley, Pa.
O.

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'93, Nathaniel B. AVhite, Plattsburgh, N. Y.
'93, Merton L. AVillis, Bath, N. Y.
'91, Everett P. Turner, (Aff. from Mass. B) Oxford, N. Y.
PENNSYLVANIA ALPHA.
'93, John Morton Davis, Orangeville, Pa.
'93, Eugene Clifford Foster, Philadelphia, Pa.
'93, Charles Jacob Seem, Bangor, Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA BETA.
'92, Edward Oscar Keen, Reading, Pa.
'92, Elmer Jacob Cook, Greencastle, Pa.
'93, Harry Samuel Ehrhart, Hanover, Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA.
'91, Blanchard Glenn Hughes, AVashington, Pa.
'93, John Alexander Mathews, Washington, Pa.
'93, John Wilson McNulty, Washington, Pa.
Special, Henry WiUiam Hazen, Buder, Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA DELTA.
'93, Harry A. Cotton, Meadville, Pa.
J'ledged members—
'94, James A. Campbell, Kane, Pa.
'94, Arthur Staples, Kane, Pa.
'94, John K. Howe, Tarentum, Pa.
'95, Frank Kennedy, Tarentum, Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON.
'92, George M. Frownfelter, Harrisburg, Pa.
'93, James H. Hughes, Washington, D. C.
'93, Thomas H. Evans, Norristown, Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA ZETA.
'90, Benjamin Brenthall Lathbury, Philadelphia, Pa.
'90, 'Harrison Wainwright Latta, Philadelphia, Pa.
'91, David Guy Anderson, Philadelphia, Pa.
'91, Henry Delaplaine, Philadelphia, Pa.
'91, George Francis Levan, Philadelphia, Pa.
'91, Edward Adam Shumway, Philidelphia, Pa.
'91, Lewis Somer Summers, Philadelphia, Pa.
'91, James Charles Zeigler, Philadelphia, Pa.
'92, Edwin Stauffer Gault, Philadelphia, Pa.
'92, Amos Lawton Graves, Jr., San Antonia, Texas.
'92, John R. Ricker, Galveston, Texas.
'93, Frank Penrose Croft, Merion, Pa.
'93, Philip F. Heraty, Philadelphia, Pa.
'93, James Clark Moore, Philadelphia, Pa.
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PENNSYLVANIA
ETA.
'90, Charles Cookman Tomkinson, New Cumberland, Pa.
'93, George Milton Curtis, New York City.
'93, John Joy Edson, AVashington, D. C.
'93, Schuyler Brush Knox, Carthage Landing, N. Y.
'93, Frederick Chandler Mathewson, Pomfert, Conn.
'93, Floyd Kipp Smith, Bayonne, N. J.
'93, Winfield Lemuel Warner, Brooklyn, X. X.
'93, Charles Drake Wescott, AVashington, U. C.
VIRGINIA ALPHA.
'92, John Samuel Draper, Pulaski City, Va.
'93, Robert Martin Robert Calfee, Pulaski City, Va..
'93, Herman Flasspoller, New Orleans, La.
'93, Harvey Edgar Lucas, High Rock, Va.
VIRGINIA
BETA.
* Richard A. Craig, New York.
Affiliates—
* D. F. Crosland, Ga. Gamma.
*AV. R. Searcy, B. A.,-Ala. Alpha.
*W. M. Martin, B. A., Ala. Beta.
*E. C. Hay, B. A., Ky. Beta.
*G. F. Brown, B. A., Ala. Alpha.
* G. Y. Banks, Ala. Alpha.
VIRGINIA
GAMMA.
*John Harvey Creighton, Alexandria, Va.
*Boliver Clark Nettles, Marlin, Texas.
* James Jamison Hickey, Danville, Va.
VIRGINIA
ZETA.
Aff. J. AV. Cabiniss, Macon, Ga.
* D. Lawrence Groner, Norfolk, A'a.
* Guy E. Manning, Dayton, O.
* J. AV. Sullivan, South Carrolton, Ky.
KENTUCKY
ALPHA.
'93, James Collins Holmes, DanviUe, Ky.
'93, John Edward Wiseman, Danville, Ky.
'93, AVilliam T. McGinnis, Eminence, Ky.
'93, John Reed Curry, Harrodsburg, Ky.
KENTUCKY
DELTA.
'90, D. C. Lilly, Irvine, Ky.
'91, J. J. Jacob, AVest Port, Ky.
'92, J. M. Mathews, New Castle, Ky.
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NORTH CAROLINA
BETA.
'93, John B. Stronach, Raleigh, N. C.
'93, Mike Hoke, Raleigh, N. C.
'93, A. G. Manguin, Flat River, N. C.
SOUTH CAROLINA
BETA.
'91, George Augustus Miller, Anderson, S. C.
'93, Lambert Jones AVhite, Abbeville, S. C.
GEORGIA
ALPHA.
'90, Donald Eraser, Decatur, Ga.
'91, Samuel Joela 'Tribble, CarnesviUe, Ga.
'91, Samuel Jones Cassels, Thomasville, Ga.
'91, James Wellborn Camak, Athens, Ga.
'92, Walter Park, La Grange, Ga.
'92, Roy Dallis, La Grange, Ga.
'92, Joseph Stafford Horsley, West Point, Ga.
'93, Samuel Benjamin Yow, Avalon, Ga.
'93, Elbridge Gerry Cabaniss, Savannah, Ga.
Aff. Anton P. Wright, Tennessee Beta.
GEORGIA
BETA.
'92, Atticus Kirby, Rome, Ga.
'92, James Robert Dykes, Marshallsville, Ga.
'92, Hugh Chambers, Irwinton, Ga.
'92, Frank Branch, Fort Valley, Ga.
'93, Norman Clarence Miller, Corinth, Ga.
'93, Charles Rush Jenkens, Shiloh, Ga.
'93) AVilliam Washington Jarneau, Covington, Ga.
'93, Frank Murf, Marshallsville, Ga.
'93, Percy Bowman Merry, Berzelia, Ga.
'93, Harry Dent, Newnan, Ga.
'93, John Wesley Bale, Rome, Ga.
GEORGIA
GAMMA.
'92, Hugh N. Chambers, Irwinton, Ga.
'92, Jasper C. Massey, Marshallsville, Ga.
'92, T. Wni Hardwick, TenniUe, Ga.
'93, Richard W. Johnston, Macon, Ga.
'93, Ed. L. Davis, Macon, Ga.
'93, Benj. Willingham, Macon, Ga.
'93, Travis Huff, Macon, Ga.
'93, John L. Brown, Fort Valley, Ga.
'93, J. W. AViUis, AA^alden, Ga.
'93, George S. Murphy, Sherman, Texas.
TENNESSEE
ALPHA.
'93, CoUins Waller, Morganfield, Ky. B. E.
'93, Eugene Bell Crockett, Arrington, Tenn. B. S.

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TENNESSEE BETA.
* AVilliam B. Aiken, KnoxviUe, Tenn.
* Abner E. Green, Natchez, Miss.
*J. W. Perry, Summerville, S. C.
* David B. Stanton, Natchez, Miss.
^William S. Slack, Wheelock, La.
* Elwood Wilson, Media, Pa.
* James B. Wilder, LouisviUe, Ky.
* Francis V. AVilson, Media, Pa.
ALABAMA ALPHA.
'91, Raymond Stone, Mobile, Ala.
'91, Julius Tutwiler Wright, Livingston, Ala.
'92, Charles A. Stillman, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
'92, John C. Forney, Jacksonville, Ala.
'92, Archibald M. Willett, Carrolton, Ala.
'93, Hardee Johnson, Birmingham, Ala.
'93, Hugh Morrow, Birmingham, Ala.
'93, Wm. R. Rockett, Birmingham, .A^la.
'93, Wm. M. Jordan, Birmingham, Ala.
'93, AVm. M. Walker, Birmingham, Ala.
'93, Battle S. Searcy, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
'93, B. Bankhead, Fayette C. H., Ala.
Law,Jno. Archer Elmore, Montgomery, Ala.
ALABA.MA BETA.
'91, John Allen Jones, Opelika, Ala.
'92, Walter Bartow Clay, Montgomery, Ala.
'92, Lewis Alexander Bize, Columbus, Ga.
'92, Raleigh AA'illiams Green, Opelika, Ala.
'92, .\llie AValter Williams, Columbus, Ga.
'93, Clifford Fontaine Clopton, Montgomery, Ala.
'93, Joseph Andrew Herron, Montgomery, Ala.
'93, Charles David Kline, San Louis Poton, Mex.
'93, Nimrod Lurisford Long, Huntsboro, Ala.
'93, Charles Carter Newman, Auburn, .'Via.
'92, AA'm. Caleb Dean, Lafayette, Ala.
ALABAMA GAMMA.
'93, Thomas AVatts Dendy, Petrey, -\la.
'93, John Levi Jones, Patsburg, Ala.
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'93
'93
'93
'93
'93
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Med.
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Robert Oscar Meek, Echo, Ala.
Harwell AVoodroe Coale, Gosport, Ala.
AVelcome Langston Haygood, Montgomery, Ala.
Charles Forest Striplin, Ashland, Ala.
James Luther Bynum, Bynum, Ala.
Jordon Emmerte Thomason, Wedowee, Ala.
MISSISSIPPI ALPHA.
MiUing M. Satterfield, Edwards, Miss.
Vines M. Satterfield, Edwards, Miss.
LOUISIANA
ALPHA.
Hermann Bertram Gessner, New Orleans, La.
CuUen Milo Brady, Waggerman, La.
Christopher Hamilton Tebault, Jr., New Orleans, La.
Charles Vernon Cosby, New Orleans, La.
AViUiam Frierson Hardie, New Orleans, La.
Grantland Lee Tebault, New Orleans, La.
Joseph Frederick Dupuy, Jr., New Orleans, Ala.
HamUton Polk Jones, New Orleans, La.
Henry Raphael Denis, New Orleans, La.
Charles Parker AVilliams, Mansfield, La.
Robert Timmons Hardie, New Orleans, La.
Marion Souchon, New Orleans, La.
John Joseph D'Aquin, New Orleans, La.
TEXAS BETA.
Cullen F. Thomas, Meridian, Texas.
Emmett Ellis, Austin, Texas.
Joseph Forest Etter, Sherman, Texas.
George Perry Raines, Marshall, Texas.
TEXAS
GAMMA.
John Ayers Caton, Detroit, Texas.
Wilburn Franklyn Oatmann, Burnett, Texas.
George Washington Groves, Georgetown, Texas.
Samuel Jefferson Drake, Cuero, Texas.
OHIO
ALPHA.
Paul Frederick Hoffmann, Oxford, O.
Harvey Hubbell Hiestand, Eaton, O.
OHIO BETA.
Edward David Jones, Antigo, Wis.
Harold Heath, Delaware, O.
Herbert Clarence Evans, Camba, Ohio.
Harry Willis Pond, Cleveland, Ohio.
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OHIO DELTA.
'91, Charles Hodge Ramsay, Wewoka, Ind. Ter.
'92, Fayette Emory Vemos, Sharpsville, Pa.
'92, Robert H. Mc Crackin, Bourneville, O.
'93, George Metzger Todd, Columbiana, O.
'93, Asher Golden Work, Denver, Colo.
OHIO EPSILON.
'93, Orrin Grant Holcomb, Cedar Rapids, la.
OHIO ZETA.
'93, Edward Martin Bloom, Xenia, O.
'93, Frank David Askew, Kansas City, Mo.
'93, Luray Sanford Steward, Columbus, O.
'93, Theodore Lindenburg, Columbus, O.
'93, Charles Harker Farber, Columbus, O.
'93, John Ball Kuhn, Bridgeport, O.
'93, Alvin Leroy Sedgwick, Blaine, O.
INDIANA ALPHA.
'90, Harry AVilson Ruoff, Indiana, Pa.
'90, (Law) S. P. AVellman, New Albany, Ind.
'91, (Law) Joseph William Yakey, Linton, Ind.
'92, Ernest D. Lewis, Evansville, Ind.
'93, William F. Patten, Sullivan, Ind.
Pledged—
'94, George Watts, Knightstown, Ind.
INDIANA BETA.
'93, Alexander George Cavins, Sullivan, Ind.
'93, Herbert Garner, Lebanon, Ind.
'93, Edward Olive, Lebanon, Ind.
'93, Chas. Claude Travis, Crawfordsville, Ind.
'93, WiUiam Wilbur WUson, CrawfordsvUle, Ind.
INDIANA GAMMA.
' '92, WiUiam Franklin Lacy, Noblesville, Ind.
'93, Frank Ford AVilliams, Wabash, Ind.
'93, John Minnick, Dora, Ind.
INDIANA DELTA.
'92, Jay Curtis Smith, Adams, Ind.
'92, Elba Lloyd Branigin, Franklin, Ind.
'93, Eldo Lewis Henricks, Rossville, Ind.
'93, Roscoe W. Payne, Franklin, Ind.
'93, Henry AVilbur Taylor, Banta, Ind.
'93, AViUiam Harvey Taylor, Banta, Ind.
'93, Gilbert Beech Van Vleet, Franklin, Ind.
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INDIANA
EPSILON.
'93, Donald C. Kennedy, Shelbyville, Ind.
'93, Earl T. Karmire, Shelbyville, Ind.
'93, William B. Shirey, Hanover, Indiana.
'93, William W. Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
INDIANA
ZETA.
'93, WiUiam Dow Fulkerson, Trenton, Mo.
'93, Homer Hall, Trenton, Mo.
'93, John Halbert Lewman, JeffersonviUe, Ind.
'93, Hiram Bernard Patten, Morristown, Ind.
'93, Frank Andrew Preston, LaGrange, Ind.
'93, Chesteen Worthy Smith, Greenfield, Ind.
'93, Isham Taylor, Yankeetown, Ind.
'93, Ward Williams, Danville, Ind.
MICHIGAN
ALPHA.
'91, Joseph Baldwin Wood, Paterson, N. J.
'92, Arthur Frantzen, Chicago, IU.
'93, George David Sones, Grand Rapids, Mich.
'93, Alfred WiUiam Hookway, Grass Lake, Mich.
'93, Howard Monroe Raymond, Grass Lake, Mich.
Affiliate, Benj. Franklin Hall, Lansing, Mich.
MICHIGAN
BETA.
'90, Charles Fred Rittenger, New Carlisle, Ind.
'92, Dean Parks, Lansing, Mich.
'92, Benjamin Franklin Hall, Lansing, Mich.
'93, Percy Arthur Barlow, Detroit, Mich.
'93, LeRoy Carleton Bristol, Alamont, Peer Co., Mich.
'93, Luther Henry Baker, Lansing, Mich.
MICHIGAN
GAMMA.
'92, Orris Orville Force, Pardeeville, Wis.
'92, John Curtin Newcomer, Polo, 111.
'93, Archer James Gilbert, Janesville, Mich.
'93, Norman Bert Sloan, Clarendon, Mich.
'93, John H. Stewart, HiUsdale, Mich.
ILLINOIS ALPHA.
'90, Horace Henson, Chicago, III.
'93, Carl D. Jackson, Oshkosh, Wis.
'93, H. H. Jarvis, Joliet, III.
ILLINOIS DELTA.
'91, Charles Frances Seymour, Quincey, III.
'91, Albert Burgland, Galva, IU.
'93, George W. Gale, Galesburg, 111.

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ILLINOIS EPSILON.
Law, Lewis Bacon Probasco, Bloomington, III.
Law, John Wiley, Suddoth, Normal, III.
Law, William Bernard Halley, Cairo, 111.
'93, David Jackson Bechtel, Kewonee, IU.
'93, Guy Sester Hunter, Buffalo, IU.
'93, Perry Lewis Noggle, Holder, III.
WISCONSIN ALPHA.
'93, Robert Herbert Hackney, Milwaukee, Wis.
'93, John Franklin Sweet, Milwaukee, Wis.
'93, Guy Lewis Hunner, Eau Claire, Wis.
'93, Edwin Jacob Huber, Fond du Lac, Wis.
'93, Howard Erastus Burton, Lake Geneva, Wis.
'93, Warren Burton, Lake Geneva, Wis.
'93, David Denham Thornton, Joliet, IU.
IOWA ALPHA.
'91, Horace Heron Carter, Mt. Pleasant, la.
'92, Frank Smith Payne, Mt. Pleasant, la.
'93, Edward Morrison Myers, Burlington, la.
'93, George Edward Moore, Washington, la.
'93, William Harry French, Red Oak, la.
'93, Adam Wier, Mt. Pleasant, la.
lowA BETA.
'91, Hugh Alden Brown, Vinton, la.
'91, Arthur G. Smith, Mt. Pleasant, la.
^92, George Walter Stiles, Marshalltown, la.
'92, Frank Oilman Puree, Marshalltown, la.
MISSOURI ALPHA.
'90, H. S. McLeary, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
^91, Frank P. Divelbiss, Kansas City, Mo.
'92, Homer McWilliams, Kansas City, Mo.
'92, Robert M. Conley, Columbia, Mo.
'93, Garland Broadhead, Columbia, Mo.
'93, Edward Rochester Johnson, St. Louis, Mo.
'93, Mark Anderson, Columbia, Mo.
'93, James W. Drum, Columbia, Mo.
{Associate) James H. Moss, Columbia, Mo.
MISSOURI BETA.
'92, Frank Emery Bates, Independence, Mo.
'93, Harry Atkinson, Fulton, Mo.
KANSAS ALPHA.
'91, Ermine Cowles Case, Medical, Kansas City, Mo.
'93, John Demotte Miller, Peabody, Kas.

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NEBRASKA
ALPHA.
'91, David Avery Haggard, Lincoln, Neb.
93, Arcule Edward GuUmette, Hastings, Neb.
'93, George Henry Palmer, Plattsmouth, Neb.
'93, Raymond M. Welch, Lincoln, Neb.
'93, Thomas Elwood Wing, Lincoln, Neb.
CALIFORNIA
ALPHA.
'93, Nathaniel Barnes Hinckley, San Bernardino, Cal.
'93, Claude Reznor Leech, Oakland, Cal.
'93, Henry Waldgrave Stuart, Oakland, Cal.
'93, Louis Titus, A Campo, Cal.
'93, Henry Montague AViUis, Jr., SanBarnardino, Cal.
*No Class System.
In the rush of fife's stream
Is the voice of its hope,
And the voice of its God.
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CATALOGUE OF PHI DELTA THETA.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted for the catalogue concerning the men
whose names are appended. Any kind of information will be
acceptable and references to sources from which information
may possibly be obtained will be of value.
In the lists which follow the full names are given when known
and the address given with each name is the last address known.
Where full names are not given they are wanted. The deceased
members are marked with an asterisk and the last address known
is given in each case; particulars concerning the exact date and
the place of death with other facts of interest are much desired.
It is hoped that every member of the Fraternity will look
over these lists very carefully and respond promptly with such
information as they can give. Those who are in the localities
where any of these men were last heard from are earnestly requested
to institute inquiries concerning them.
If these lists should come under the eye of anyone not a
member of Phi Delta Theta who can give information, the editors
will be personally obliged by receiving the same.
The task of putting the book into type will be begun before
these lists are printed and consequently the greatest benefit will
accrue from the information which is sent in immediately. It will
be some time, however, before the book is completed and the
information can probably be used if sent before the first of
December next. Read the whole list over carefully and especiaUy
that of your own chapter.
Information concerning those chapters which follow should be
sent direct to Frank D. Swope, P. O. Box i6, LouisvUle, Kentucky.
INDIANA ALPHA, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA.
Robert Gaston EUiott, '50, Farmer, Lawrence, Kan.
Newton A. Johnson, '63, Druggist, Galesburg, 111.
Seth Robinson, '66, Summer Hill, Pike Co., 111.
Rowland Thomas Dupury, '68, Austin, Tex.
Samuel Dalton, '71, Topeka, Kan.
Efi C. Baker, '77, Contractor, Dallas, Tex.
WiUiam H. Baker, '78, Contractor, Dallas, Tex.
* Robert Cameron Duncan, '79. Date of death wanted.
INDIANA BETA, AVABASH COLLEGE, CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA.
James Quincy Adams Blackwell, '58, Foristell, Mo.
James Guthrie, '59, Minister, Marion, Ind.
* Archibald Hill McDonald, '60, Died , Rochester, Ind.
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* John J. P. BUnn, '63, Crawfordsville, Ind. Full name wanted.
* Martin J. Miller, '63, Greencastle, Ind. Full name wanted.
William Alexander Ketcham, '65, Att'y-at-law, Indianapolis, Ind-
John Lewis Ketcham, '66, Manufacturer, Indianapolis, Ind.
Edmund Hurlburd Post, '66, Goodland, Ind.
Andrew Lewis Butner, '71, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Joseph Warren McBroom, '76, Crawfordsville, Ind.
John Tedrick Strange, '77, Att'y-at-law, Marion, Ind.
William Patton Wilson, '79, Colorado Springs, Col.
Alfred Hugh Magill, '80, Cfinton, 111.
Maurice Jacob Holtzman, '82, Brookston, Ind.
Newell Herbert Stewart, '85, Neoga, 111.
John William Fink, '86, 229 FrankUn St., Boston, Mass.
John William Perrin, '86, Eugene, Ind., or Chicago, 111.
William Hamilton Cooter, '87, Galena, Kan.
Frank CoUett Jones, '88, Evanston, 111.
Enos McPhail Robinson, '88, Mound Station, 111.
INDIANA GAMMA, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, IRVINGTON, INDIANA..
Samuel Evans Young, '71, Alliance, O.
Taylor Peterson, '73, Jamestown, Ind.
George Mason Royce, '75, Chicago, 111.
James Madison Fry, '75, Knightstown, Ind.
Clarence WickUffe Marshall, '83, Sharon, O.
INDIANA DELTA, FRANKLIN COLLEGE, FRANKLIN INDIANA.
Wilson Hobbs Towell, '77, Sylvania, Ind.
Hurburt Hartley Birdsall, '78, Richmond, Ind.
Lawrence McNutt,'78. Attended Earlham College. No addressever
known.
William Hodgson Nelson, '78, Rockville, Ind.
Byram Caldwell Robbins, '78, Detroit, Mich.
Thomas Edgar Taylor, '78, Moiganfield, Ky.
James L. WiUiams, '78, Chariotte, N. C.
Mignon Boaz, '79, Nortonburg, Ind.
Franklin McCray, '79, Indianapohs, Ind.
Oliver Russell Wood, '79, Toledo, O.
Evan Allen Bonham, '80, Worthington, Ind.
Charies T. Holt, '80. Attended Davidson College. In North
Carolina when last heard from.
Robert Nelson Holt, '80, Huntington, Ind.
John Albert Thompson, '80, 339 John St., Cincinnati, O.
John Elihu Coffin, '81, Los Angeles, California,
James WiUiam Daugherty, '83, Wailesboro, Ind.
Eugene Isaac Hall, '83, Peru, Ind.
Frank Eldon Jones, '83, Fowler, Ind.
Virgil Homer Harper, '85, Columbus, Ind.
Joseph Birdsall Banker, '86, New York, N. Y.
Clarence Hutchison, '86, Peru, Ind.
William Thomas Van Cleave, '86, Delphi, Ind.
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Morton Combs Long, '89, Reno, Ind.
Grant Reginald Norman, '89, Alartinsville, Ind.
John Purviance Kennower, '90, Huntington, Ind.
John Clarence Williams, '90, Dupont, Ind.
Francis Grant Howard, '92, Clearmont, Ind.
INDIANA EPSILON, HANOVER COLLEGE, HANOVER, INDIANA.
Thomas Jefferson Cummings, '71, Sedafia, Mo.
Nathaniel L. Rice Johnson, '74, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Elias Fenelon Taylor, '76, Clinton, Tenn., in '81 ; now located
somewhere in Indiana.
Oliver Perry Griffith, '78, Batavia, Ohio.
* Holman Oliver Ross, '78, died , 1889, Indianapohs, Ind.
Louis Schloss, '80, San Francisco, Cal.
John Michael Creamer, '86, Madison, Ind.
INDIANA ZETA, DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA.
Albert L. Wyeth, '69, Terre Haute, Ind.
* Joseph D. Strout, '70, Terre Haute, Ind.
Charles H. A. Gordon, '72, Terre Haute, Ind.
* Henry Clay Faucett, '73, M. D.—, Orleans, Ind.
Charles C. O'Boyle, 73, Terre Haute, Ind.
* Andrew R. Sheets, '73, Terre Haute, Ind.
* James B. Dell, '78, Indianapolis, Ind.
John Joseph Nagle, '87, Otterbein, Ind.
Arthur Lewis Sheets, '87, Remington, Ind.
MICHIGAN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGA.N, ANN ARBOR, MICH.
Elbert L. Blakeslee, '65, Dimick, Pa.
Erry L. Goodrich, '69, Chicago, IU.
MICHIGAN BETA, STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN,
LANSING, MICHIGAN.
Samuel Beanclerk Long, 76, Dearborn, Mich.
Grant Marian Morse, '76, Portland, Mich.
Frederick Irving Dunn, '78, Newberg, Mich.
Richard Herbert GuUey, '78, Mason, Mich.
Henry Hadley MiUs, '78, Joppa, Ind.
Charles Franklin ShiUing, '78, Decatur, 111.
Charles Sumner Hitchcock, '79, Jackson, Mich.
Garrie J. Dunn, '81, Mary ville. Mo.
Willie Burr Osborn, '82, 33 George St., Rochester, N. Y.
Carl Schurz English, '84, Lowell, .Mich.
Win A. Potter, '85, 175-177 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
Fred. Orville Shattuck, '85, Three Oaks, Mich.
WiU Delmont Watkins, '85, Union City, Mich.
Marvin Wright Clark, '86, AVilfiston, \'t.
WUliam Henry Parker, '86, 104 N. 19th St., Phila., Pa.
Clayton Smith, '88.
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Harry Walker Quinby, '89, Detroit, Mich.
William S. Morrison, '89, Darlington, AA'is.
MICHIGAN GAMMA, HILLSDALE COLLEGE, HILLSDALE, MICH.
George Campbell Burgess, '86, Redford, Mich.
Oscar Greeley Rogers, '88, San Jose, Cal.
* Milan Wright Fisher, '89, Grand Rapids. Mich. Particulars as to
time and place of death are wanted.
ILLINOIS ALPHA, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, III.
George Washington Beggs, '59, Sioux City, Iowa.
Findley D. Brown, '61, Rockford, 111.
C. E. Smith, '62, Rochester, N. Y., or more probably at Madison,
Wis.
ILLINOIS BETA, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, CHICAGO, III.
William O. Hammers, '66, Metamora, 111.
W. P. Higginson, '68, Chicago, 111.
Henry Clay Mabie, '68, Baptist minister, Indianapolis, Ind., or St.
Paul, Minn.
James Springer, '68, attorney-at-law, 125 Clark St., Chicago, IU.
Edward F. Stearns, '69, Burlington, Iowa.
Benjamin Franklin Taylor, Jr., '69, Wheaton, 111.
Richard Mentor Springer, '70, 361 Congress St., Portland, Me.
ILLINOIS GAMMA, MONMOUTH COLLEGE, MONMOUTH, III.
Thomas H. Campbell, '71, Springfield, 111.
Joseph Kyle, '72, United Presbyterian minister, Springfield, O.
Samuel J. Kyle, '72, United Presbyterian minister, Buffalo, Pa.
Thomas M. Findley, '73, U. Presbyterian minister, Indianola, la.
David B. Patterson, '75, Guthrie, Iowa.
J. H. Mitchell, '76, Geriaw, 111.
J. L. Warden, '76, BushneU, IU.
OUver Henry Irvine, '82, attorney-at-law, Portland, Oregon.
ILLINOIS DELTA, KNOX COLLEGE, GALESBURG, III.
George W, Perrigo, '63, Wataga, 111.
John WiUiam Gilbert, '72, Leavenworth, Kan., or Galesburg, 111.
William Scrippo, '74, Astoria, Kan.
WiUis G. Smith, '74, St. Paul, Minn.
Eugene W. Risley, '75, Omaha, Neb.
Henry S. Tremper, '75, Kansas City, Mo.
Edward W. Wood, '78, New York, N. Y.
Thomas Taylor, Jr., '81, Canton, IU., or Suite 742, 112 Clark St.,
Chicago, 111.
Nels Frederick Anderson, '82, Greene, la., or 204 Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.
John Liddell Baker, '84, San Francisco, Cal.
Un Stauffer Rohnen, '84, Sterling, 111.

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ILLINOIS EPSILON, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, BLOOMING­
TON, ILLINOIS.
Charles L. Smith, '8i, Hopedale, 111.
James S. CoUins, '82, Greenfield, 111.
ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD UNIVERSITY, GALESBURG, ILLINOIS.
Charles A. Welch, 72, 131 Kinzie St., Chicago, IU.
George Henry WaUace, '73, Newton, Iowa; also Nurseryman,
Salina, Kan.
Charles Henry Wertman, '73, Franklin Grove, IU.; also ViUisca, la.
Arthur Dodge AVarner, '76, Morris or Morrison, IU.; also Chicago, 111.
Frederick C. Willson, '76, Wyoming, 111.
Gordon S. Dudley, '79, Galesburg or Chicago, IU.
Anson G. Brown, '80. Formerly of Galesburg, 111.
Samuel Clark Fletcher, '86, Kirkwood, 111.
McGuire Snyder, '86, La Fayette, IU.
WiUiam Henry Harrison, '89, Att'y-at-law, HutsonviUe, IU.
WISCONSIN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON, WIS­
CONSIN.
Alfred L. Bostedo, '59, Atlantic, Iowa.
Moulton De Forest, '59, New York, N. Y.
Albert RoUo Dyer, '59, Zacatecas, Mexico.
J. W. McKeever, '59, West Middletown, Pa.
Granville S. P. StiUman, '59, Milwaukee, Wis.
* Edward M. White, '59, Full name and date of death wanted.
* Andrew J. McFarland, '60.
Obed A. Palmer, '60, Milwaukee, AA'is.
E. A. Nash, '61, Dayton, O.
* Frederick T. Starkweather, '6i. Full name wanted.
WiUiam Edward De Reimer, '62, Miles, la.
* Henry Vilas, '61. Date of A. M. at Univ. of Wis. wanted.
MISSOURI ALPHA, MISSOURI UNIVERSITY, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI.
Isaac Milton Porter, '75, Omaha, Neb.
Thomas Aaron Canady, '76, Trenton, Mo.
WiUiam Thompson, '76, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
John Hardin Field, '"]"], St. Louis, Mo., or Fort Smith, Ark.
Ralph Toncey Graves, 'IT, Fairville, Mo.
John Turner Filmore Kelly, '77, AA'oodlandville, Mo.
Charles Arthur AA'inston, '77, 2227 Ofive St., St. Louis, Mo.
A. S. Johnson, '82, Perry, Mo.
Enos CampbeU Pollard, '83, Sweet Springs, Mo. Probably somewhere
in Montana.
Albert Mortimer Elston, '84, Antelope, Oregon.
MISSOURI BETA, AVESTMINSTER COLLEGE, FULTON, MISSOURI.
Shadrack Bond Holmes, '82, Etna, Jackson Co., Oregon, or Jacksonville,
Oregon.
Samuel Dunklin Chaney, '84. Probably in New York, N. Y.
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IOWA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, MT. PLEASANT, IA.
Francis Marion Miller, '71, Lebanon, Oregon.
Edward McMUlan Cunningham, '72, Kearney, Neb.
Howard J. Cone, '73, probably in Colton, Cal.
Robert A. Carnine, '73, Winfield, Kan.
Edward Augustus Gibbs, '73, Chicago, 111., or Los Angeles, Cal.
Thomas Ralph Jackson, '74, formerly, Cleveland, O.
Norris Hayden Maxon, '75, St. Paul, Neb.
Vinson Bryson Nash, '75, West Chester, Iowa.
Jesse Nelson, '75, formerly Ottumway, Iowa.
Theodore Wesley Craig, '76, formerly New London, Iowa.
David Fannin King, '76, Roodhouse, 111.
John S. Kline, '77, Leon, Kan.
Homer Charles Pershing, 'fj, Hubble, Neb.
Adolph Edward Winter, '77, Wymore, Neb.
Thomas H. Watson, '78, Bellwood, Iowa.
E. T. C. Wells, '78, Winfield, Iowa.
William Rodford Gray, '90, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Charles C. Miller, '88, Portland, Oregon.-
IOWA BETA, STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, IOWA CITY, IOWA..
Charles Houghton Dayton, '82.
Hugh Addison Cole, '82, Aurora, 111.
James Buchanan French, '82.
Joseph Erwin McDowell, '83, attorney-at-law, Chicago, IU.
Robert Albert Greene, '84, Douglas, Wyoming.
Samuel A. McClure, '86.
Leroy A. Burgett, '87.
Howard Benjamin Beecher, '87.
CALIFORNIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY,
CALIFORNIA.
Edwin Groom Heacock, '76, Santa Barbara, Cal.
* Peter Francisco Charles Sander, '76, attorney-at-law, 207 Sansome
St., San Francisco, Cal. Particulars as to time and place of
death wanted.
Frank B. McCracken, '77, San Francisco, Cal.
* James Bunce Cleves, '78, physician, 571 Caledonia Ave., Oakland,.
Cal. Particulars as to time and place of death wanted.
* Joseph A. Norris, '89. Particulars as to time and place of death.
wanted.
VIRGINIA ALPHA, ROANOKE COLLEGE, SALEM, VIRGINIA.
Wilbur Fiske Dyer, '71, Upper Tract, W. Va.
William Henry Rex, '72, Richmond, Va.
John Henry Van Deventer, '72, Waterford, Va.
Robert Braden, '73, Hamilton, Va.
Isaac M. Long, '73, New Creek, W. Va.
Achilles Douglas Tyree, '73, Cool Well, W. Va.
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George Lee Atkin, '75, Cave Spring, Ky.
WiUiam Duncan, '75, Jersey ville. 111.
John Gilbert Heilig, '75, Salisbury, N. C.
Luther Frederic Redner, '75, Ladonia, Texas.
Edward Henry Whitehurst, '75, Pleasant Ridge, Va.
Charles L. Thurmond, '"]"], Austin, Texas.
George John Eppright, '78, Waco, Texas.
WiUiam Douglass Frantz, '78, Ocoya, 111.
Hasson Albert Rogers, '78, Springtown, Texas.
James Harrison Spencer, '78, Richmond, Va.
Joseph John Shanks, '79, Flat Bush, Long Island, N. Y.
John Henry Zisch, '79, Dillon, Kan.
James Giddings Parks, '80, Athens, Tenn.
James Longstreet Forsyth, '85, Front Royal, Va.
Frederick Hampton Hendrix, '85, Leesville, S. C.
Benjamin Franklin Shuey, '85, Swoope, Va.
Henry Frederick Wyse, '85, Countsville, S. C.
W. Philip Beauchamp, '78, Russellville, Ky.
G. VV. Ferguson, '78, Raleigh Court House, W. Va.
Shelby Malone, '78, South Union, Ky.
J. S. Armentrout, '81, Lewisburg, W. Va.
Thomas Judson Shipman, '81, Louisville, Ky.
G. W. Whaling, '83.
Joseph Rush Haucher, '86, MiU Point, Tenn.
John Jefferson Wolford, '86, Mill Point, Tenn.
David Breckenridge Myers, '87, Sharpsburg, Md.
Lester Edgar Schoch, '87, Lewistown, Pa.
Henry Hermann Flaspoller, '89, New Orleans, La.
Thomas Whitlaw Sims, '89, Roanoke, Va.
John Warren Piatt, '90, New Orleans, La.
Ernest A. Palmer, '91, Stockbridge, Mass.
Samuel Atkinson Bacot, , Magnoha, Miss.
M. Lee Masterton, '88, Johnstown, Pa.
Lewis Allen Griffith, , Gilbert Hollow, S. C.
Sanders Lovic Swigart, . Ridge, S. C.
VIRGINIA BETA, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA,
GINIA, VIRGINIA.
UNIVERSITY OF VIR­
Robert Smith Saulsbury, '73-4. Macon, Ga.
* Frank Heath Terrill, '73-4. San Francisco, Cal.
Charles Alfred Davis, Jr., '75-6, Greensboro, Ga.
* Charles Eugene Jordan, '75-6, Cuthbert, Ga.
John Booker Preston, '76-7, Bowling Green, Ky.
John Jackson Burchenal, 'n-^, Richmond, Ind.
Louis Lunsford Bristow, '78-9, 49 W. Third St., Cincinnati, O.
Clegett Benton Jones, '78-9, Saint Stephens, A'a.
Valerius William Starnes, '78-9, Augusta, Ga.
lohn Scott Mooring, '79-'8o, Livingston, Ala.
George Cariton Powers, '79-'8o, Richmond, Va.
AA'illiam Graham, '80-1, St. Louis, Mo.

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Virgil McClure Harris, '80-1, 300 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo.
Malcolm Jackson, '80-1, Charleston, W. Va.
William Logan Lewis, '80—1, Lexington, Ky.
John Baldwin Poyntz, '80-1, Maysville, Ky.
Hugh Reid, '80-1, Stanford, Ky.
Henry WiUiam Bowers, '81-2, Chaco, Cal.
John Lyle EUiott, '81-2, Mt. Steriing, Ky.
George Gatewood Hamilton, '81-2, Mt. Sterfing, Ky.
David Lucian Malry, '81-2, Abbeville Court House, S. C.
Archibald WiUiam Patterson, '81-2, Va.
Henry Clay Gilbert, Tuscumbia, Ala.
Edward Chalmers Huffaker, Emory, Va.
Robert Crockett Jackson, Elk Creek, Va.
Julian Way Kendrick, Riverton, Va.
John Hunter Pendleton, Louisa Court House, Va.
George Shanklin, Lexington, Ky.
John James Stuart, Saltville, Va.
Joseph Cristopher Terrell, Waco, Tex.
VIRGINIA GAMMA, RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE, ASHLAND, VA.
Benjamin Weldon Inman, '76-7, Planter, Fort Adams, Miss.
VIRGINIA DELTA, RICHMOND COLLEGE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
John F. Henneberger, '75-6, Baltimore, Md.
John WiUmer Hughes, 75-6, Hamilton, Va.
Frederick Augustus Lewter, '75-6, Scotland Neck, N. C.
Wilbur Fisk Smith, '75-6, 86 N. Gilmer St., Baltimore, Md.
Jesse Thomas Edwin Thomhill, '75-6, Louisville, Ky.
Horace M. Whaling, '75-6, Greensboro, N. C.
George Overton Rosser, '76-7, Bowfing Green, Va.
Llewellyn Eldridge Bentley, '77-8, Lloyds, Va.
Charles Hebron Chalkley, '77-8, Richmond, Va.
William Francis Harris, '77-8, Bass, Minn., Glasgow, Mo.
William Old Hardaway, '77-8, MartinsviUe, Va.
William Tarpley Hutchings, '77-8, Danville, Va.
James William Fleet, '78-9, Saint Stephen's Church, Va.
James Clay Gentry, '78-9, Gordonsville, Va.
Roland Johnson, '79-'8o, Mexia, Tex.
John Henning Nelms, '79-'8o, Lexington, Ky.
Conway Robinson Sands, '79-80, Richmond, Va.
William Alonzo Vaughan, '79-80, Timberville, Va.
John Lee Lawless, '79-80, Bowling Green, Va.
Preston Wellford Noland, '79-80, Richmond, Va.
Granville Gray Valentine, '79-'8o, Richmond, Va.
Virginius Lee Fowlkes, Nottoway Court House, Va., or South Boston,
Va.
Frank Puryear, Richmond, Va.
Thomas Judson Shipman, Richmond, Va.
William Parrish, Jr., '84-5, Richmond, Va.
William Carey Shepard, '84-5, Richmond, Va.
S.imuel V. Fiery, '84-5, Martinsburg, W. Va.

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James Stewart Barney, '84-5, New York, N. Y.
John Luther Brown, '85-6, Richmond, Va.
Charles L. Davenport, '85-6, Halifax, Va.
Lansing Burrows Fontaine, '86-7, University of Texas.
WiUiam Loyal Gravett, '86-7, Norfolk, A'a.
Harry Lee Watson, '86-7, Baltimore, Md.
Dorsey Cullen, '87-88, Richmond, Va.
Cecil Hurst Baker, '88-9, Leetown, W. Va.
Claybrook James, '88-9, Richmond, Va.
Albert Boswell Alsop, '88-9, Richmond, Va.
Jufien Hamner Abbitt, '88-9, Richmond, Va.
Hancock Lee Bragg, '88-9, LouisviUe, Ky.
VIRGINIA EPSILON, VIRGINIA
MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXIN(;TON,
VIRGINIA.
James Bradshaw Beverly, '79, The Plains, Va.
Frank Burns, Jr., '79, 179 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md.
WiUiam Henry Lake, '82, 223 Main St., Memphis, Tenn.
Charles Powell Smith, '82, Martinsville, \^a.
Edgar Koskiusko Smoot, '82, GordonsviUe, Va.
WiUiam James CarUsle, '83, Los Angeles, Cal.
Harry Peter Scratchley, '83, Lexington. Va.
Edgar Allan Maddox, '84, Front Royal, Va.
Edward Pleasants Valentine, '84, Richmond, Va.
Leonard James Whitehead, '84, Bay View, or Norfolk, Va.
Robert Arthur Hooe, Jr., '85, loio I St., AA^ashington, D. C.
Henry Shipp Nichols, '85, 57 Duke St., Norfolk, Va.
Rich. T. Goodwyn, '87, Nottaway Court House, Va.
Thomas P. Greenhow, '87, Petersburg, Va.
Boyd Smith, '88, Fresno, Cal.
Samuel B. Walker, '88, Hominy Rock, Va.
J. G. Bufurd, '89, Pulaski County, A'a.
Henry Mansfield, '86, Peoria, 111.
Information generally concerning the members of A'irginia Epsilon
subsequent to 1883 is anxiously sought, including names of members
since '83.
VIRGINIA ZETA, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, LEXING­
TON, VIRGINIA.
J. W. Campbell.
W. L. Moody, Jr.
E. L. Darst.
AViUiam Andrew Bratton, '90, Millboro', Va.
Bernard J. Semmes.
Lewis Gibbs.
Any information concerning the membership of Virginia Zeta will be
very acceptable. Information concerning the names of members, their
classes, date of initiation, and their present or former places of residence,
wiU be particulariy acceptable.

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SOUTH CAROLINA ALPHA, WOFFORD COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
COURT HOUSE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Samuel Edward Pope, '8i, Hannersville, North Carolina.
Josiah Lawrence Jenkins, '82, 120 N. Green St., Baltimore, Md.
WiUiam Sherwood Tyson, '82, Greenville, N. C.
Thomas Logan White, '82, Trap Hill, N. C.
William Augustus Kirby, '83, Spartanburg Court House, S. C.
Willie Herndon Robbins, '83, West Point, Pa.
William Beauregard Welsh, 83, Texahaw, N. C.
SOUTH CAROLINA BETA, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA,
SOUTH CAROLINA.
James Harrison Rucker, '86, Ruckersville, Ga.
J. E. Curry, '86, Gastonia, N. C.
George Walker, '86, York, S. C.
W. De K. Wylie, '86, Chester, S. C.
We are passing away
While we learn of the new,
And from death and decay
Comes the rise of the true.
R. H. C.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
FRATERNITIES.
Alpha Tau Omega has one member, a tutor, at Central
University.
Phi Gamma Delta has become inactive for a second time at
Adelbert College.
Alpha Tau Omega has a petition for a charier from Michigan
Agricultural College.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is extinct at University of Alabama, and
has but one member at Central.
The 58th convention of Alpha Delta Phi was entertained
by the Rochester chapter. May 6 and 7.
A Delta Tau Delta of the University of the South won first
honor in the Tennessee oratorical contest.
Delta Tau Delta has been announced by other chapters at
Wofford as having entered there with ten men.
The Phi Gamma Delta Quarterly reports Kappa Kappa Gamma
as having entered the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. F. A. Pike, Chi Psi, of Minneapolis, recently made a
tour of official visits to Southern Chi Psi chapters.
Catalogues of Chi Phi and Phi Kappa Psi are promised this
year. Both have been a long while in preparation.
New England Betas had their annual dorg at the Vendome,
Boston, March 28. Sixty members were present.
The suspended chapters of Kappa Alpha, Chi Phi, and Sigma
Alpha Epsilon at the University of Georgia have been reinstated.
Georgia Alpha reports Chi Psi to have entered the University
of Georgia with a chapter of twelve men, all excellent material.
May 12, 1890, saw the institution of the Mu Sigma chapter of
Phi Gamma Delta, with seven members, at the University of
Minnesota.
Theta Xi, Chi Phi, and Chi Psi chapters at Stevens Institute,
occupy chapter houses, and Beta Theta Pi and Delta Tau Delta
will soon do likewise.
The Phi Gamma Delta Quarterly and Kappa Alpha Theta
fournal both mention the fact that a body of students at the University
of the Pacific are seeking a charter from Beta Theta Pi.

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The Western Division of Delta Tau Delta met in conference
February 28, at Iowa City, Iowa. The Northern met at Albion,
Michigan, and the Eastern in New York City. All were successful
reunions.
Pi Beta Phi met in National Convention at Galesburg, Illinois,
the first week in AprU. It decided that it should hereafter be
called a "sorosis" instead of either sorority or fraternity. Pallas
Athene was chosen as patron goddess.
The part of the proceedings of the late Sigma Alpha Epsilon
convention, which defined the fraternity's constitution as excluding
Jews from membership, has been declared null and void.
The question was brought up by the chartering of the University
of Cincinnati chapter.
The annual convention of Psi Upsilon was held, May i and 2,
with the Sigma chapter. Brown University, Providence, Rhode
Island. The following programme was given Thursday evening
in the First Congregational Church: Prayer by the Rev. J. G.
Vose, D. D.. of the Beta chapter; address by the president of
the convention. Prof. Albert Harkness, LL. D., of the Sigma
chapter; oration by the Rev. Charles H. Hall, D. D., of the
Beta chapter; poem by Arnold Green, Esq., of the Sigma chapter.
This was followed by a grand ball in Sayles Memorial Hall,
under the patronage of leading society ladies of Providence.
On Friday evening a banquet was served at the Narragansett.
The Grand Arch Council of Phi Kappa Psi was in session at
Chicago April 2, 3, and 4. Hon. J. P. Rea, of Minneapolis,
was elected President for the ensuing two years; G. W. Dun,
of Columbus, was re-elected Treasurer, and George Smart,
of Cleveland, Secretary. C. L. Van Cleve was continued in
charge of the Shield, and a certain salary assured him for its
management. Ohio has a mortgage on Phi Psi offices, Messrs.
Rea and Van Cleve being O. W. U. men, and Messrs. Dun and
Smart, O. S. U. men. Petitions for charters from Yale Law
School and Baker University were denied, while the one from
West Virginia University was approved by the convention, and
submitted to the vote of the chapters. It has since been approved.
The method of granting charters was altered, putting
more power in the hands of the Executive Council. 'The committee
on a fraternity yell reported, recommending: "High!
High! High!—Phi Kappa Psi!—Live ever! Die never!—Phi
Kappa Psi!" which was adopted. There was a pleasant theatre
party and a convention banquet, both lively features of a successful
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COLLEGES.
Centre College is to have a gymnasium building.
Phi Beta Kappa is to be organized at Lafayette CoUege.
Yale's annual report showed gifts to the amount of $716,000
during the year.
Miami University students want to publish an annual, to be
called the Recensio.
AVashington and Lee University will soon begin the erection
of a new memorial building.
Lake Forest University is to have a fine stone building, to
contain gymnasium and Y. M. C. A. hall.
Roanoke College is the recipient of $10,000 by the wUl of
Rev. C. Beard, of AVaynesboro', Virginia.
The representative from Kansas won first honor in the Inter-
State Oratorical Contest. He was from Washburn College.
Rev. W. F. McDowell, Ohio Wesleyan, '79, a Phi Gamma
Delta, has been elected chancellor of the University of Denver.
Oberlin has withdrawn from the Ohio Oratorical Association.
She may enter one formed by Cornell, Michigan, and Northwestern.
Knox College is building a $40,000 alumni hall. The literary
societies each donated $7,000 towards it, and will have their
halls in it.
President Horace Davis, of the University of California, on
May 13th, handed his resignation to the regents, to take effect
September 15th.
Dr. Joseph Cummings, president of Northwestern University,
died May 7th. He was a graduate of AVesleyan University,
and a member of Phi Nu Theta.
The Occident, oi the University of California, is publishing a
series of articles: "Vacation in the Sierras," illustrated by photographs
taken by the student party.
The AVhig and Clio open societies at Princeton have begun
the erection of new buildings, each to cost between $35,000 and
$40,000. They will be similar in style. Each society has about
300 active members.
The Athletic Association of Ohio colleges held its Annual
Field Day, May 24th, at AVooster. The standing was as follows:
Wooster, first (63 points); O. S. U., second (51 points); Denison,
third (41 points); Buchtel, fourth, (4 points).

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POT-POURRI.
The Editor had expected to confine the June number to the
prescribed number of pages, eighty, but the effort was a failure
and the result is before you.
if if if if -^
We have been indebted to Brother W. O. Morgan of California
Alpha for newspapers containing interesting items of Phi
news, fraternity and college notes. We would that many others
would duplicate his courtesies.
If any chapter failed to see our request in the editorial department,
for college annuals, here is another reminder. We want
an annual from every Phi college where one is published. Please
bear this in mind, brother Phis and see if you cannot satisfy our
longing in this direction.
Every chapter should see that it does its part towards the enterprise
of Brother Palmer in issuing the book of " SELECTIONS
FROM THE SCROLL." Each one could afford to take at least six
copies and many could take more. One should be the chapter's
property and the others would be readUy purchased by the
members.
A number of the chapters will notice that their list in the department
of initiates is imperfect, giving only initials where full
names should be. For this they can blame their Reporters. All
received notices urgently requesting the data. Some few of these
we have compiled from chapter letters in the SCROLL. Virginia
Delta, Ohio Gamma and Illinois Zeta are entirely delinquent,
failing to give any answer whatever to our requests. We think
the feature a good one, showing who are our recruits and where
from. It will be duplicated in the number for June, 1891.
Extract from the Delta Kappa Epsilon Quarterly, Vol. V.
Page 229.
" No one can honorably dicker with a member of any fraternity concerning
his allegiance to that fraternity. No matter how dissatisfied
with his existing associations such member may be known to be, no
matter how desirable he may be, otherwise considered, so long as his
membership continues he is eligible neither for election to, nor for approach
or consideration by, Delta Kappa Epsilon. There is no half

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Now that Delta Kappa EpsUon has disregarded her own advice
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men, whom in character she has likened unto pitch, and whom
she has taken fhe liberty, in advance, to call dishonorable, it
is entertaining to see how easily the pitch assimilates with the
Delta Kappa Epsilon body politic, and to hear the sweet names
by which she now designates this same—pitch.
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