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

498 THE SCROLL.A toast in the spirit of this resolution was responded to inan earnest, forceful and convincing manner by Bro. D. D.Woodmansee, Ohio Wesleyan, '8i. Such a proceeding wiUexert a healthful influence. It wiU be weU if a most positivesentiment against hazing or undignified or inappropriate conductin initiations is created in every chapter of Phi DeltaTheta. Our alumni clubs can always do good by taking sucha practical interest in the affairs of our chapters.* * * *As an illustration of the durability of ties in the Bond, theexperience of the Phis of Bloomington, 111., may be cited.Last August the alumni club enjoyed a delightful mid-summerouting for three days at Starved Rock, a point of some historicinterest near LaSalle, 111. They were joined at StarvedRock by Bro. R. C. FuUenwider, of LaSalle, and Bros. W.H. and C. H. Caton and Arthur D. Warner, of Ottowa, 111.In addition to happy memories the members of the partycherish some souvenir photographs of the outing.* * * *In this number of THE SCROLL are a number of new advertisements,and right here we wish to call attention to the factthat all our advertisements are directly adapted to the wantsof our readers. Phi Delta Thetas can contribute substantiallyto the good of the fraternity by patronizing our advertisers.One of the most difficult things in the conduct of fraternityjournals is to get advertisements. This difficulty canbe made small by extending this patronage. If every readerof THE SCROLL would prefer its advertisers and let them knowit, the income from advertisements would almost defray theexpenses of publication.The first copies of Palmer's history came from the binderyon March 28. Since then the books have been distributed asrapidly as the addresses of subscribers could be verified.Each member who paid for the book while in coUege shouldsend his address, chapter and class to the T. G. C, with 34cents for prepaying express charges. Other subscribersshould remit 34 cents each to Bro. George Banta, Menasha,Wis., as per advertisement in this issue of THE SCROLL.* * * *Ohio University was organized in 1804 and Miami Universityin 1818. These historic institutions are the oldest in the