1905-06 Volume 30 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

152 THE SCROLL.increased rapidly, and which now outnumber the general fraternitiesfor men. During the last seven years the professionalfraternities have increased from twenty-three to fifty.And yet, so far as our observation goes, the growth of theprofessional fraternities has not at all injured the general fraternities.We may further observe that in all cities thereare social clubs of varied character and standing; theyare formed as rapidly as needed, but their increase in numberdoes not endanger or lessen the prestige of the older andmore prominent clubs.THE article from the Independent is followed by one writtenby President Andrews of the University of Nebraska, andreprinted from the Key of K K F. Dr. Andrews, who is amember of A Y, declares that fraternities have done muchgood in stimulating their members to higher achievements,that chapter house life is helpful in the formation of characterand contributes to culture, and that fraternity associationslead to intimate friendships, which often are of life long duration,and in many cases are of great social advantage. Onthe other hand. Dr. Andrews points out several faults whichfraternities frequently exhibit. He deprecates such haste inrushing new men as is often seen, and also the proneness ofsome chapters to initiate wealthy and stylish men who haveno other qualification. He deplores the fact that in someinstitutions the natural rivalry of fraternities causes jealousiesand bickerings, and the fact that the members of some chaptersassume condescending airs and show their snobbishnesswhen they come in contact with non-fraternity men. Hespeaks for clean college politics, for fairness and justicetoward the whole student body, and. in university affairs, formaking the interests of the university paramount over those ofthe fraternity. Fraternities would be more highly respectedif they would heed these friendly admonitions.