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

THE SCROLL.i8ioughly tested on her return. In the absence of the engine the New YorkCentral has arranged to send a locomotive of the latest Atlantic type to betested for a front end draft appliance. This locomotive is of the type whichis now running on the New York Central's Empire State Express and thatcompany is watching the results of the test with great interest.The Staff of the University's annual publication, The Debris has beencompletely filled. Work has been begun on the 1906 issue and contractsfor its publication have been awarded. Indiana Theta is represented byStanley Sale, associate editor, and Reginald Hughes, fraternity editor. The1906 class is endeavoring to make this issue of The Debris the largest andmost complete edition ever published. The volume is to be handsomelybound and full of the best cuts and engravings.The football season at Purdue has been very successful. Up to the presenttime we have lost but one game, and that to Chicago on November 11.The practice game with Armour Institute scheduled for November 18 hasbeen cancelled. This leaves us with but one more game to play, that withNotre Dame on November 24. The state championship seems to be leaningour way, and Purdue is confident of success.There is a cadet corps at Purdue this year. There has always been a cadetcorps at Purdue, but more so than ever this year. The corps has grownand the amount of its growth is exceeded only by the increase in drill and drillregulations. There is also a new commandant at Purdue. Perhaps that accountsfor the new drill regulations. There are drills and drills every weekand a regimental review every Friday afternoon. Wherefore the first andsecond year men nightly pray that a sudden and horrible end may come tothe new commandant. The officers' annual ball will be given on December13 and is expected to be one of the events in La Fayette's social season.From December 8 to 10, inclusive, the Epsilon province convention willbe held at La Fayette and will be entertained by Indiana Theta. Extensivearrangements have been made for the entertainment of the delegatesand all are looking forward to a good time. Any Phis passing throughLa Fayette at that time are expected to stay.GUY T. ELLIS.West La Fayette, November 15, 1905.ZETA PROVINCE.ILLINOIS ALPHA, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY-Since our last letter, Bro. Armstrong, reporter, has become ill withtyphoid fever, and is no\y in the hospital. However, we expect and hope forhis immediate recovery.There have been no important changes in the university lately. Thefootball season has just closed, the team having played its final game withMinnesota on November 25. As a whole, the season has been rather unsuccessfulfor Northwestern. The contract with coach McCornack expires thisyear, and he will retire from the football world.It is not improbable that graduate-coaching will be instituted here nextyear. The belief in that system has rapidly increased of late, and insteadof a professional coach for the ensuing season, there may be formed thebasis for this system. Bro. Allen, ex-captain, '04, was assistant coach thisfall. Bro. Van Rypper, half-back, was injured in mid-season and he wasforced to quit the game for the remainder of the year. We were wellrepresented on the freshman team by Bros. Johnson (captain) Raeder andReiter.The interest in basket-ball is increasing and there are chances for a verystrong team.