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

406 THE SCROLLAt Christmas Brother Cooley retired on his laurels, but the "vacant chair"was not left vacant. We hung out a "for rent" sign, so when J. O. W. Gravely,Jr., of Rocky Mount, N. C, entered college, and a few days later PhikeiaE. L. Patton from Newport News, Va., we soon decided that both couldoccupy the same chair comfortably and accordingly dwelt on the initiationuntil both were in. Pique and Lee Gravely, Alan Cheney and "Lee" Stebbinswere with us and we regretted that we could not have the time before theinitiation to warn other alumni that there was going to be a "break down.''Our second term examinations are approaching so we must prepare to"grind, brothers, grind," and in view of this you must excuse me from turningout more of this. Besides my ink is about out.Ashland, Va., February 22, 1913.J. W. CHILDS.VIRGINIA ZETA, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITYThe university resumed its work on January 3. Virginia Zeta is pleased toannounce that all the pledges have such marks that they were allowed to beinitiated under the Interfraternity rules. To the Fraternity at large we areglad to introduce Brothers Lawrence Battle Bagley, Fayetteville, Tenn.; CharlesColville, Jr., McMinnville, Tenn.; Frank Colville, Jr., McMinnville, Tenn.;Claiborne Watts Gooch, Lynchburg, Virginia; and Angus Gillis McKinnon,DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; all of the '16 class. We regret very much thatBrother Saunders, '15, is no longer with the active chapter due to his retirementfrom the university.Washington and Lee has been represented by one of the best basketball teamsit has had in years; we now hold the Virginia State championship, and withthe exception of our game with Yale have won against all opponents. Someof our victories have been over the University of South Carolinu, VirginiaPolytechnic Institute, George Washington University, and the University ofVirginia.At the annual January celebration of the Graham-Lee literary societyBrother Somerville, presiding officer, paid a tribute to the memory of GeneralLee at the conclusion of the society's usual exercises. Brother Sheffey actedin the capacity of assistant marshal. In the last elections of Graham-LeeBrother Davis was elected secretary-treasuLer of the society.Brother Davis, our delegate to the Chicago convention, reports a splendidtrip and a very enjoyable convention. Hearty congratulations are extended toDoctor Benton and Brother Burruss.Since the chapter's last letter to THE SCROLL several honors have come tomembers of Virginia Zeta: Brother Davis was on the invitation committee ofthe fancy dress ball and also in the opening figure; Brother Neel played severalaccompaniments on the recent trip of the combined musical clubs to Lynchburg;Brother Sheffey served as manager for the quintet representing the Lynchburgclub in its holiday basketball games. Brother Somerville is a charter member ofthe Monogram Club, recently organized here; he has also been elected memberof the debating council from the Forum, and has been appointed a member ofone of the committees for the inauguration of President Henry Louis Smith,Virginia Beta, '87, formerly president of Davidson College.The chapter was favored by a visit from Brother Kierulff, California Alpha,'96, and president of Iota Province. Virginia Zeta will at all times welcomevisits from any brothers or alumni who can stop in Lexington.Lexington, Va., February 20, 1913.EDWARD F. SHEFFEY, JR.WASHINGTON ALPHA. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONWashington Alpha has made a successful start on another college semester.The chapter introduces to the Fraternity the following new brothers: ElmerWatson, John Ford, Carroll Byrd, Phil Henderson and Earl Clark. The followingnew Phikeias are also gladly named: Russell Joilliffe, Seattle; Gay