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

434 THE SCROLLpresented the Bible to Brother J. J. Sinton, who received it for thenew chapter. The Bond was presented by Brother Motten and receivedby Brother W. G. Shaperth. Brother Henderson presented theMiami banner, which was received by Brother H. W. Coil, and BrotherCowles gave the charge to the chapter, presenting the ColoradoBeta banner, which was received by Brother T. W. Ross. Thecharter was presented by Brother Lamkin and received by BrotherA. J. Gregg, president of Colorado Beta. This ceremony was themost impressive ever witnessed by any of the chapter and the addressesby Brothers Lamkin, Henderson, and Cowles were inspiringand brought the new brothers into the real Phi spirit. Theofficers of Colorado Beta were installed by Brother Lamkin. Followingthe installation the fraternity flag was raised over the houseby Brother Mantz and the $ A 0 letters placed on the house byBrother T, W. Ross. The Phi song and yells were given in the yardby the entire crowd.The officers and visiting guests were given an automobile ridethrough the Garden of the Gods and to other places of scenicinterest following the installation.As a most fitting close for the installation on Saturday night,Colorado Beta give a formal dinner dance at the Acacia Hotel.Eighty-five people were present and all, enthusiastic over the newchapter, spent a liveh^ evening. An eight-course dinner was servedduring which orchestra music. Phi yells and songs were given. Theplace cards bore * A ® coat-of-arms, • and the programs were elaborateblue leather card cases, encrusted with gold coat-of-arms and agold C. Representatives from the other fraternities were presentand complimentary dances were given for each. A complimentarydance for Colorado Beta was danced to the music of the Phi Yellsong, which became so popular at the Chicago convention. Theballroom decorations consisted of $ A 0 flags, blue and whitebunting. Phi pennants and an electric pin, kindly sent by ColoradoAlpha for the occasion. White carnations were used in large numbersand each lady was presented with a corsage bouquet of thesame.During the dinner Brothers Cowles, Lamkin, and Henderson werecalled upon for a few remarks which they made in witty style andmuch fun was made for the guests by the installing officers and"their freshmen", who were forced to run errands, but BrotherCowles was deprived of making his speech by the absence of hisfreshman.The following are the new brothers from Colorado Beta: W. L.Warnock, W. W. Cort, H. W. Coil, H. G. Sinton, H. W. Perry,G. W. Ross, C. J. Perry, R. H. Sayre, H. N. Roe, D. R. Smiley,Charles M. Rose, J. A. Ankeny, Byron Winans, Wilson H. Graham,Bruce Robinson, of the alumni, and A. J. Gregg, W. G.Shapcott, J. J. Sinton, T. W. Ross, C. A. Barter, C. A. Mantz,