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

THE SCROLL. 37ANOTHER SONG FROM MASSACHUSETTS ALPHAIn 1904 several songs were printed on eight pages of card boardfor use in Massachusetts Alpha. All of them except two were reprintedfrom old editions of the fraternity song book. These twowere written by members of Massachusetts Alpha and were republishedin THE SCROLL for May, 1910, and in The Palladium forFebruary 1912.Another song written by two members of Massachusetts Alphaappeared in THE SCROLL for Mav, 1912. Below is a song which hasnever before appeared in THE SCROLL. It is one of four songs whichwere printed on a four-page circular, to be sung at the quartocentennialanniversary of Massachusetts Alpha in 1911. The otherthree songs on this circular are: "The Brotherhood We Love" (beginning"Hail! Hail! Phi Delta Theta!"), printed on card boardin 1904, in THE SCROLL, 1910, and The Palladium, 1912 : "Honor toThee, Phi Delta Theta," published in THE SCROLL, 1910; and the"Marching Song," by Brother Woodman Bradbury, of Colby, whichappeared in the 1902 edition of the song book.WARRIOR GREEKS OF OLDAIR—"The ArmyBlue"Once when warrior Greek met Greek,Back in days of yore,Pledged they each in oath to keepLeal the love they bore.CHORUS :"Phikeia! Phikeia!"Rang their war-cry clear.O "Eis aner, oudeis aner"They sang and cherished dear.Strongly grasped each other's hand,Sealed their friendship true,Swore in life or death to standBy their chosen few.CHORUS .Up through ages crowned with fame.Rose this hero clan,Men of faith and noble aim.Highest type of man.CHORUS .If you wish to know their name,H^ar the woodlands ringOf Phi Delta Theta's fame,Listen while they sing.CHORUS .GEORGE WILSON \'.\N GORDER, Williams,'ii.