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

182 THE SCROLLstanding the removal of these men, Randolph-Macon opened with an increasedenrollment and seems to be prospering.With the opening of college the fun begins, and after much strenuousrushing we landed three of the "fish," whom we enthusiastically initiatedon September 22 and whom we wish to introduce to the Fraternity. Theyare Brothers Bernard B. Blanton, Richmond, Va.; Horace C. Cooley, Nashville,N. C.; and Keener W. Eustler, Summit Point, W. Va. With us at theinitiation or during openings were Brothers R. A. Sheffey, J. V. Reed, R. W.Peatross, C. C. Carroll, L. L. Gravely, C. Stebbins, Alan Chenery, R. W.Marye, J. R. Childs, and Jack Hopgood of North Carolina Beta.We appreciated very much the recommendations we received, and wish totake this opportunity to say, that it is only with such help that we, with asmall chapter and no time limit for pledging, can get the best men.Brother W. B. Burruss, Beta Province President, and his wife also paid usa visit recently, and after straightening us out, and entertaining us for a day,they pledged Phikeia E. L. Patton of Hampton, Va., for us.The Yellow Jackets' football feam, with Brother R. W. Tatem as manager,has had several games and the results seem to point to another, customary,successful year. Brothers M. K. Blount and C. P. M. Sheffey have so farmade all the trips, and will probably make the team although it looks likea toss up to pick the members of the backfield where both play. Likewisein the spring we expect to have two men on the baseball team with BrotherA. S. Millican as manager. Brother Millican is also captain of the basketballteam.However, this array of athletes does not mean that other phases of collegelife are neglected, as, notwithstanding the triflingness of the goats, we hope toagain lead all the fraternities in class standing, and in all our work, keepup our high standard.J. WESLEY CHILDS.Ashland, Va., October 13, 1912.VIRGINIA ZETA, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITYThe university opened on September 12 in the academic, commercial,engineering and law departments. With only two Phis here at the beginningof the rushing season the outlook for Virginia Zeta was doubtful. Thanksto the assistance of loyal Phis the chapter has braced, while prospects areexcellent for another splendid year. As to pledges five of the finest men inschool were made Phikeias. While freshmen may not be initiated now onaccount of the Pan-Hellenic agreement, we have not had to wait until thesecond term for an initiation. It is with much pleasure that Brother JamesSomerville, Jr., '13, of Vaiden, Miss., is introduced to the Fraternity.In rushing we were much aided by Brothers Glasgow, Graham and Smithsonof Lexington. Brother Minetree of Washington, D. C, was also in ourmidst, and had plenty of the Phi spirit.An affiliate this year is Brother E. F. Sheffey, Jr., Virginia Gamma, '13.The general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. is Leland P. Cary, Ohio Beta, '12;the association is doing a remarkable work under his leadership.Province President Burruss and his wife favored us with a short butpleasant visit. The former in his address upon scholarship in fraternity life,outlined the great work Virginia Gamma is accomplishing.Manager McWane has selected Brother Davis as a sophomore assistant infootball, while Brother Somerville is a Phi Beta Kappa.Phi Delta Theta welcomes Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Virginia Beta, '87,our new president, who fill? the vacancy made by the resignation of Dr.Denny. In addition Brother N. D. Smithson, 'ii, is continuing as registrar.Lexington, Va., October 15, 1912.EDWARD F. SHEFFEY, JR.WASHINGTON ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONUniversity opened September 18, with the largest enrollment in her history,the total to date being 2550.