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

456 THE SCROLLBro. Woodbury T. Morris, formerly province-president, presided overthe post-prandial destinies of the evening and proved a most excellent chauffeur,his duties being lightened, however, by the wealth of oratorical ability athis command, such as we are accustomed to find at Phi Delta Theta gatherings.The after-dinner talks were purely informal and the evening passedpleasantly with reminiscence and sentiment, stories and anecdotes and forecastsof the future, which, from the enthusiasm at this reunion, should be abright one for Phi Delta Thetas in Columbus.Besides those already mentioned the following were present, the attendancebeing divided between alumni and undergraduates, Ohio Zeta turning out inforce and aiding very materially in the success of the evening.Dr. J. E. Brown, ex-P. G. C., Judge Marcus G. Evans, Lowry F. Sater,Dr. J. Dudley Dunham, C. H. P'arber, J. F. Hays, A. C. Johnson, Bro.Jones, of Case football fame Bro. Connors, H. P. Senter, B. F. Waddell,Perc3' Todd, James Prendergast, Glenn Southward, Lee Warren, CalvinRuggles, Will Morris, Earl Grant, Geo. Schlesinger, Bro. Gibson, Bro.Bretlane, Bro. Seeds, Bro. Linder, Bro. Mitchell, Bro. Mc Gill, Bro.William D. Brown, Bro. Carothers, Tom Morris, Bro. Sharick, and Bro. E.G. Dennead.As a result of the meeting and of the good time, there is talk of forminga lunch club to meet perhaps once a week, and of this it is hoped to makeannouncement in an early issue of THE SCROLL for the benefit of Phis who maybe visiting Columbus and who would be especially welcome at these gatherings.CHARLES F. DOWD.March 28, 1906.INDIANAPOLIS.The Indianapolis alumni club held its twenty-seventh annual dinner onMarch 15, 7:30 P. M., at the Grand Hotel. Sixty-eight Phis were present.Bro. Hugh Th. Miller presided as toastmaster, in his usual graceful andhappy manner, and introduced the following brothers and their subjects:—"The College Politician," Robert F. Davidson, Butler, '92."In and Out of College," Wm. S. Garber, Hanover, '72."The Silent Hoosier," Richard O. Johnson, V. M. I. '76."What the Chapters owe to their Alumni," James L. Mitchell, Indiana, '89."The College Widow," Will H. Hays, Wabash, '00."Phi Delta Theta Goat Lymph," Dr. Wm. H. Link, Hanover '77.It has rarely been the writer's pleasure to listen to speakers as entertainingand clever as were present at this dinner.Bro. Davidson proved his right to respond to "The College Politician"by getting himself elected to the second term as the club chaplain, after ahot campaign.Bro. Garber, in talking sparklingly on "In and Out of College," said inpart:"In college I wrote home something like this:—Dear Father:—-I have been at unusual expense for books, subscription toY. M. C. A., church dues, charity, doctor bills, etc., this month, and myallowance is already exhausted. Please send me check for fifty by returnmail.""Out of college, I wrote something like this:—"Dear Son:—Enclosed find check for fifty as per your request. Allowme to suggest that there are others who want to take part in keeping up the