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

40 THE SCROLL.MAINE ALPHA'S NEW CHAPTER HOUSEWe take pleasure in presenting herewith a sketch of the proposed chapterhouse of Maine Alpha of Phi Delta Theta. These plans have recently beenaccepted by the building committee, consisting of Brothers A. J. Roberts, '90,President of Colby; C. W. Vigue, '98, assistant cashier of the Kennebec TrustCompany of Waterville; C. P. Chipman, '06, librarian of Colby; and H. S.Cushman, '13; F. H. Jones, '14; and R. B. Hutchins, '15. The plans call fora building to cost about $7,500 complete. The college will provide a site onthe campus, and will loan the chapter one half the amount necessary to erectthe house. This leaves $3,750 to be provided by the chapter. We have already$1,250 in ca^h and pledges from the active chapter and local alumni, leaving$2,500 to be secured from the alumni outside of Waterville. An active campaignis already under way, and should be nearing its close by the time thisarticle is read. It is hoped to have the building started by the time collegeopens in the fall. The plans provide, on the ground floor, a large receptionhall, with a parlor opening on the right, and music room on the left. In therear of the parlor are the matron's quarters and back of the music room is asmoking and lounging room. On the second floor are seven study rooms andbath room. The third floor provides a fraternity hall and four large sleepingrooms. There will be accommodations for fourteen men. We feel that thehouse, when completed, will be a credit to Phi Delta Theta. The only fraternityat Colby now owning a house is Delta Kappa Epsilon, which has forseveral years occupied a remodeled dwelling on College Avenue.OHIO THETA'S "NEW HOMEJ. BURLEIGH THOMPSON.The accompanying photograph shows Ohio Theta's new chapter house atthe University of Cincinnati. The Cincinnati chapter considers this to be thebest home they have ever had. The house has every modern convenience whicha large city can afford and has ample room for not only all non-resident Phisbut for visiting brothers as well.The house is situated in Cincinnati's most beautiful and wealthiest suburb,that of Clifton ; and is within a five minute walk of the University campus.The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune says of the house :A bachelors' den and clubhouse is to form a new feature of suburban life uponone of the most beautiful and picturesque estates in Clifton. The Phi Delta Thetafraternity, one of the best known Greek societies, has among its local fold six nonresidentmembers. The society in looking after their welfare happened upon the idealspot in one of, the homes belonging to the Whitman estate, located in Clifton at 350Terrace Avenue. The property has been rented to the society and will be occupiedby the non-resident members, who will furnish it and have a matron in charge. Thegrounds surrounding the property are ideal. It is improved with a splendidly builtten room dwelling and is conveniently located, being near Whitfield Avenue.Cincinnati Phis feel especially proud of their new possession since it issituated in the very center of "Pedagogue's Roost", a name given to the localitywhere all of the University professors have their residences. Three car linesare within easy walking distance of the house and all visiting Phis are urgentlyrequested to drop in and pay Ohio Theta a visit. A warm welcome awaits you.CLINTON WUNDER,'14.NEBRASKA ALPHAThe following clipping from the Lincoln Journal will be of interest toreaders of THE SCROLL. As noted therein, the Nebraska Alpha chapter hasincorporated with the intention of erecting a new house, the cost of which willbe about $25,000.The Phi Delta Theta house association of Lincoln has filed articles of incorporationwith the secretary of state. The object of the association, as set forth in the articles,is to encourage among the members of the Nebraska Alpha chapter of the Phi DeltaTheta fraternity the study of literature, science and arts qnd to provide a fraternity