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

THE SCROLL. 67Brother Maverick, '13, is pledged "Parlma" (senior) and has been initiatedinto "13" (junior).Brother F. Coste, '15, is pledged Lock & Chain (sophomore).St. Louis, Mp., July 27, 1912. CLAY PRESTON,NEBRASKA ALPHA. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKASince our last letter another commencement has taken place which closesthe college career of Brothers Lewis Anderson and Bert Barber, both of whomreceived B. S. degrees from the College of Agriculture. Brother Anderson,graduated in absentia owing to the fact that he was picked as one of theAmerican runners at the Olympic games in the 1500 and 5000 metre racesas a result of the tryouts in Chicago June 8. Brother Anderson ran secondto Patterson only by a foot, both runners. finishing below the world's recordfor the 1500 metre race as made at the Olympic four years ago. Because ofthis remarkable achievement on the part of the hoy, whose father was thefounder of the local chapter, we feel that the Fraternity at large may well bejustly proud.Among the visitors who have called on us since the last letter may hementioned Dr. Earl Farnsworth, "Dad" Anderson, and H. N. Cain.Local honors have been bestowed upon the following:J. Frank Mead—Innocents (senior honorary society).David Reavis—second sergeant in band,Victor Halligan and Philip McCuUough—Iron Sphinx (freshman Pan-Hellenic society).J. Mac Woodward—chairman of Pan-Hellenic dance committee.The chapter takes great pleasure in introducing to the fraternity BrotherRodger McCullough who was initiated May 29.Of the important social events concerning Phi Delta Theta at Nebraskawere tke annual Pan-Hellenic dance given May 29, to which event of eventsmany of the old grads of all fraternities return to exchange grips with 'theirbrothers and recall memorable events with the rest.The annual picnic was held by the chapter Tuesday, June 11, which was thelast meeting of the brothers before dispersion for the summer.With the assistance of our alumni we hope to have our long talked ofchapter house really materialize before the year ends.We expect to have a large number back to school next fall and our prospectsfor new material are very promising,J. B. CAIN.Lincoln, Nebraska, June 27, 1912.NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHA, DARTMOUTH COLLEGECommencement, which came June 22 to 26, ended the activities of the collegeyear, and in the closing exercises New Hampshire Alpha played a prominentpart. Brother Mensel was chairman and Brother Cabot was a member of thesenior executive committee. Brother Urion was one of the class day speakers,and Brother Cabot, in addition to Phi Beta Kappa honors, was chosen by thefaculty for a commencement speaker. The chapter loses, by graduation, eightmembers.The baseball team finished a fairly successful season with the Amherstgame during commencement. Brother Ekstrom was pitcher and Brother Cabotmanager of the team.Brother Bullis was chosen assistant manager for the freshman baseballteam for next year by the athletic council as a result of the competition of thepa^t year.Brother Gibson was elected to Palaeopitus, the senior honorary society.On the Monday of commencement week a reunion was held at the chapter