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

378 THE SCROLLdebating team. Brothers Richardson, Kennington, Brayton and Phikeia Lockharthave materially aided Butler in the basketball field.With the approach of spring we are eagerly looking forward to the resumptionof outdoor track meets. Indiana Gamma will be represented by BrothersHamp, track captain, Summerlin, Hartley, Kirkhoff and Phikeias Ward,Browder, Arnold and Lockhart.On account of the death of his mother, Phikeia Ralph Tapscott has leftschool.Irvington, Ind., February 28, 1913.GROVER LITTLE.INDIANA DELTA, FRANKLIN COLLEGEThe chapter has since its last writing introduced into the mysteries ofPhi Delta Theta its pledges and we take great pleasure in introducing thefollowing brothers to the general Fraternity, Russell Klyver, Herman Boles,Roy Holstein, and George Vandiver of Franklin, Farwell Rhodes of FrenchLick, Samuel Harris of Elletsville and Leland Phipps of Whiteland, Ind.The active chapter entertained as its guests at the house all the malestudents and faculty of the college. The purpose of the function was topromote a more general democratic feeling among the students of the otherorganizations of the college with Phi Delta Theta. The evening was spent inlistening to the talks of Doctor Handley and the professors of the college,after which college songs were sung and a general good time was sharedby all, and the usual refreshments of such functions were served.The college this year will be represented at the annual oratorical contest tobe held in Indianapolis next Friday evening, by Brother Clarence Hall. Thesubject of Brother Hall's pration is "Our National Menace." He is a seniorin college and has made a very hard and consistent effort in the hope ofraising the past record of Franklin in oratory.Since our last letter we have had visits from Brother Chester Jewett, ourprovince president; Brother Pratt, Wisconsin, '13, and Dr. Cavins R. Marshall,Franklin, '08.The season of basketball here has been anything but brilliant becauseof injuries and sickness of the players, but Phi Delta Theta has the honor ofhaving four men win their monograms, namely: Brothers Klyver, Cook,Abbett and Phikeia Wyrick.Among the baseball candidates who will try from among the Phis areBrothers Hall, Overstreet, Holstein and Abbett. The present indications arethat the college will be represented by a strong team. Arrangements are beingmade for Brother John Duggan of Whiteland to coach the team. Thiswould be a great help to the present coach Thurber as Brother Duggan hashad considerable league experience.The chapter together with the 2 A E chapter entertained the ShelbyvilleHigh boys here following their game with the local high school on Fridaynight.On February 14 the student body of the college after a very enthusiasticmeeting in the chapel pledged $5,000 toward the endowment fund.At a meeting of the chapter house association February i. Brother FrankWitt of Indianapolis and Brother Paul Vanriper were elected on the board ofdirectors.Pi Beta Phi entertained their friends among the Phi Delts and Sigsof the college with a Valentine party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V.Ditmars.Brothers Samuel Harris, Farwell Rhodes, and Lee Williams attended theBaptist Brotherhood convention in Indianapolis last Friday evening.On March 7 the college has planned to give a dinner which is hereafterto be known as the annual Founders' Day dinner. This is to be held in fhecollege gymnasium and will be attended by a large number of alumni, friends,and students of the whole college.Since our last letter we have pledged Wayne Walters of Franklin.