1912–13 Volume 37 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLL 145Ala.; R. A, Stratford, Ft. Mitchell, Ala.; C. E. Sauls, Columbus, Ga.; CharlesCarter, Savannah, Ga.; George Clawec, Opelika, Ala.; R. C, Smith, Opelika,Ala. J. w. WILLIAMS.Auburn, Ala., October 17, 1912.CALIFORNIA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAThe fall term is now in full swing. Our university can boast this yearof the largest undergraduate student body in the United States and a totalenrollment exceeded only by the Columbia University. With a freshmanclass of over thirteen hundred, rushing season was very exciting and althoughCalifornia Alpha is one of twenty-eight men's fraternities six ofwhich have new homes this year, we came out with flying colors and are veryhappy to present to the fraternity. Brothers John Ingle, Earl Hazelrigg," BlissJackson, Daniel Ellis, Donald Albright, Thomas Huntington, Curtis O'SuUivan,George Mastic, Kenneth Watson.As has been the case heretofore Phi Delta Theta is well represented in allstudent activities. Brother Harold Nachtrieb, '14, has been elected to theSphinx honor society. He also represents us on the university orchestra andon the Blue and Gold. Brothers James Todd, 'ig, and Lee Rathbone, '14,are out for full track practice. Brother Harry Dunn, '15, is doing excellentwork as athletic editor of The Daily Californian. Brother Paul Cadman, '15,was "elected to the sophomore yell leadership and to a place on the sophomorehop committee. Both Brothers Dethlefsen and Cadman were elected to membershipin the Senate Debating Society.The freshmen have made a splendid start. Three of them are out fortrack; Brothers Albright and Ellis are on the daily paper; Brother BlissJackson was elected to the glee club; and Brother Kenneth Watson did finework on the freshman football squad.It is with great pleasure that we have affiliated Brothers Howard Porter,'14, from Nebraska Alpha and Richard McClure, '15, from Tennessee Alpha.It is also a source of gratification to have Brother Edward Brainerd, '14,return after a six months leave of absence.In conclusion we are glad to report progress. Our scholarship record isgood; our new house plans are developing rapidly, and our outlook for thefuture is exceedingly bright.PAUL F. CADMAN.Berkeley, Cal., October 16, 1912.CALIFORNIA BETA, LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITYStanford University opened this fall August 28 with an enrollment of 1656students, and on October i it attained its majority. It may be justly said thatthe university is now in its Golden Age.Rushing was of a very strenuous character this semester. California Betatakes pleasure in introducing to the Fraternity Brothers P. E. Spalding, Portland,Ore.; W. C. Croft, Ouray, Colo.; C. W. Jordan, Ouray, Colo.; E. L.Hayes, Edenvale; F. S. Hollister, San Luis Obispo; together with PhikeiasL. Ellis, Los Angeles, and B. Peterson, San Diego. Brother L. C. Stevens,Oregon Alpha, has been affiliated. The chapter now numbers twenty-four men.At present the university is in the midst of the Rugby season, the varsityonly suffering defeat to the Wasatahs of Australia by a score of 6-0, and withthe big game only three weeks away, Stanford's prospects are very bright.Phi Delta Theta is represented by Brothers R. Noble, A. Sanborn, and H.Thoburn. Brothers E. Hays, F. Hollister represented us on the freshmanRugby team. Fall training in baseball has begun. Brother P. McLaughlinis showing remarkable ability as a pitcher. Brother Childs has also signed up.We are represented on the glee club by G. Beirhaus, as manager, and W.Thoburn. L. Childs is manager of the mandolin cliib of which V. McClurg isalso a member. C. Croft is a member of the Stanford band. C. Jordan hasbeen elected president of the freshman class. E. Wells is chairman of the