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

THE SCROLL 183The chapter moved into a new $15,000 house, which is undoubtedly tbebest at Washington,- both for location and comfort.We returned with twenty men of last year's chapter, having lost nineby graduation and three by withdrawal. Brother Earl Lindberg, ColoradoAlpha, has been affiliated, a matter over which we rejoice.We take great pleasure in announcing the names of twelve of the best menof the freshman class, as our new Phikeias: Lawrence Ford, Spokane; ElmerWatson, Spokane; Carroll Byrd, Spokane; Phillip Northcraft and CarrollReinhart, Olympia; Phillip Henderson, Portland; Earl Clark and VernonHerrett, Everett; Claude Harmon, Tacoma; Paul Farmer, Harry Morris, andVan Woodaman, Seattle.We enjoyed visits from Brothers Crummitt and McWilliams of OhioGamma; Homer Tilley and Mucklestone, Washington Alpha; Ruth and Brown,Idaho Alpha; and Yarker, Ontario Alpha,Brothers Patten, Dorman, Abbott, Wand, Schivley and Phikeias Clark,Herrett, Watson, Northcraft are members of the football squad; BrotherEakins is assistant coach.The alumni smoker given by the chapter October 25 was well attendedand we all thoroughly enjoyed it.TOM WAND.Seattle, Wash., October 26, 1912.WISCONSIN ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINWhen school opened this fall we found that we had returned twenty-fiveout of thirty-three men. Of the seven missing were Brothers Frey, McGrathand Oglehart who graduated and Brothers Jones, Heister, Foster and Woodwho expect to remain out a semester or year before returning.Owing to the new ruling at Wisconsin, freshmen cannot be rushed untilthe beginning of the second semester and pledged a month later. No initiatingis to be done of freshmen until the beginning of the sophomore year.So we have no yearlings around. We have pledged two men, William Baldwinwho for the past three years has attended Harvard and Van Austrum.Football at Wisconsin has a new lease of life. We have an exceptionallygood team this year, and beat Northwestern 56-0, and Purdue 41-0. BrothersGillette and Alexander are star men on the team, Gillette as quarter andAlexander as right half. Gillette has played a wonderful game of ball thisfall and if he can keep it up when he leaves school next spring he will haveback of him a record excelled by very few, and we can all be very proud thathe is a'Phi.On the fifteenth we planned our Alumni Day banquet. We spent a verypleasant evening with those who were able to be here.On the evening of October 12 we held our annual fall party. The housewas very beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, vines, pumpkins andcom. Thirty-five couples were present to partake in the enjoyable evening.Word came yesterday from Brother Frey, who is spending six monthsin Europe, that he is having a fine time. Brother Bickelhaupt is runningfor prom chairman and has a very good chance of winning. Brother Corleypurchased a bull pup a few weeks ago. Seems to be -A very promising fighter,as to the present date, he has a number of scalps on his collar.The Phis who remained at summer school reported a very pleasant summerand encountered many thrilling experiences with the new sailboat.The chapter wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the alumniwho gave toward the beautiful bookcase, due to the efforts of Brother N.Pardee.Owing to the change in the date of the convention our chapter cannot beas largely represented as it could have been at the date previously planned.We had intended to attend in a body but owing to the fact that many ofour fellows live many hundred miles away it will be impossible for more thana few to attend. H. W. HAMMERSLEY.Madison, Wis., October 19, 1912.