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

THE SCROLL. 67ALABAMA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.On September 6, the University of Alabama opened its doors for theseventy-fifth time with a larger enrollment and brighter prospects than fortwenty-five years past. The enrollment to date is 303, being 25 more thanat this time last year.Dr. Graham of the biological department and Prof. Foster of the Germandepartment, have returned after a course abroad; while Prof. Burke is on aleave of absence for a year the greater part of which time he expects to spendin Germany- Dr. Hope will occupy the Greek chair during Prof. Burke'sabsence.Last commencement was characterized by many brilliant events, the mostbrilliant of which was a reception given the Phis by Dr. and Mrs. J. T.Searcy, who are the parents of eight Phis.During the summer a great many renovations and improvements weremade in and around the campus buildings making them more attractive andcomfortable.The chapter returned twelve old men and by careful and persistent effortsis able to, and takes pleasure in, introducing Bro. Stanton C. Therrel, '07,of Nashville; Bro. F. Marion Aldridge, '07, of Greenwood, Miss.; Bro.Lester Snow, '08, of Tuscaloosa; Bro. J. Pickens McQueen, '08, of Eutaw,Ala.; Bro. Charles C. Heidt, '08, of Birmingham; Bro. M. BibbFolmar, '08,of Troy, Ala.; and Brc. Frederick J. Blount of Pensacola, Fla. We arealso glad to have as an affiliate from Alabama Beta, at Auburn, Bro. JamesD. Browder, '07, of Livingston, Ala.After the initiation we all repaired to Martini's, where after a feast welistened to the beneficial and warning remarks of those present. We werefortunate in having with us at that time one or two very loyal and interestingalumni.The football prospects are especially bright thus far, and with the diligentcoaching of Mr. Leavenworth, Yale, '05, we expect to turn out a winningteam. Four of the regular positions, at present, are being played by Phisand there is little doubt that these same positions will be filled by any othersduring the season. Bro. Oates and Bro. Clark of last year's team were graduatedin June, which leaves these two positions for Phis to fill.The chapter house committee is hard at work collecting the subscribedamount necessary to erect our chapter house. At present we have in bankabout half this amount and hope to have the entire amount by the end of theyear. We are now occupying the same quarters that we have been for severalyears past.ROBT. E. STEINER, JR.Tuscaloosa, October 5, 1905.ALABAMA BETA, ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.College opened September 6 with an unusually large attendance, therebeing 545 matriculates up to date. There is much good material among thislarge student body, both in a fraternity and in an athletic line, and there isno reason why the fraternities and college shouldn't enjoy a season of prosperity.Alabama Beta was very successful indeed this year in her selectionof new material, initiating six and pledging several more, whom we will bepleased to introduce to our sister chapters in our next letter. It is with muchpleasure that I am able to commend to the good will of our brothers, thefollowing: Bros. A. Mitchel Rogers, Macon, Ga., '08; Thos. F. Parks,Macon, Ga., '08; O. U. Powel, Newnan, Ga., '08; J. R. Goldwaidth, Troy,Ala., '08; Richard D. Murray, Anderson, S. C., '09; Geo. Howard Stewart,Greenwood, Miss., '09; all of whom are now enjoying the benefits that are