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

THE SCROLL 519and Wig show, "Maid in Germany", which made such a pronounced hitthis year, we are represented by Brother D, Hogan in the cast, BrotherTyler in the first chorus and Brothers Yeager and Judson in the glee chorus.Almost all of the brothers have been on one or more of the class committees,thus showing there is also a great interest taken in the political welfare of thevarious classes,Philadelphia, Pa., April 8, 1913,H, STANLEY KREIMER,PENNSYLVANIA ETA, LEHIGH UNIVERSITYPennsylvania Eta has started the second term of the college year with theloss of but two men. Brother Amos, who is in business in Reading, Pa., andBrother Perry who is attending the Bethlehem preparatory school. BrotherChandler who was obliged to leave college on account of sickness Is locatedat present with the Ingersol-Rand Co,The basketball season has closed with the loss of but two games the wholeseason. Brother Cosgrover, as manager is to be congratulated on the fineschedule he arranged. Brother Crichton, who played forward on the team,was elected captain for next year.The chapter is very well represented in college activities at present.Brothers Bell and Crichton on the .baseball team, the former being captain;Brother Murphy on the track team; and Brothers Bryant, McEwan andKring, Mustard and Cheese Dramatic,$ A 0 is also represented on the baseball team by Brothers Wright andWalters, Pennsylvania Alpha, who are now attending Lehigh,We take pleasure in introducing to the Fraternity Brother Prickett, '14, whoreentered college at second term; also Phikeias Preston, '16, and Shields, '16.Recent visitors to the chapter have been Brothers Du Bois, '92, Franklin,Kansas Alpha, '87; Franklin, '12, Harleman, '01, Homer, '11,South Bethlehem, Pa., April 23, 1913.C. T. MURPHY.PENNSYLVANIA THETA, PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGEIf any of the brothers should happen to drop In on us this afternoon theywould find the chapter in a state of intense activity. For* why ? Tomorrow,Pennsylvania Theta entertains at a pink tea, all her friends from far andnear. Hence the rush! Brother Billy Weston has charge of preparations andsays all schedules must be handed in immediately. A class in tea cuphandling has been organized with Brother McCleary as chief instructor.Brother Powam was taken to the infirmary this morning, suffering fromnervous breakdown, occasioned by staying up all night to beat rugs.Much interest In tennis is being shown and several good trips have beenscheduled. Brothers Hlay and Patterson of last year's team have reportedfor practice, while Brother Cox is a very promising candidate. Thanks toBrother Fiske the house court has been reihodeled and is now one of thebest in college.The prospects of the track team are splendid, A good coach has been securedand is doing much to develop the material. It is felt that the team willmake a good showing in the Pennsylvania relays tomorrow,Friday, May 2, the annual Interscholastic track meet will be held here,A dance will be given at the chapter house that night and many guests areexpected.By action of the upper classes the annual flag scrap between the, sophomoresand freshmen was abolished this week. In this, together with the abolitionof hazing, the progressive movement of the college is well portrayed.The whole college was stirred yesterday, by the news that Brother VanAlen had scored 10 rocks out of a possible 25 in the weekly competitiveshooting match. All Hail Brother Van Alen.