1903-04 Volume 28 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

178 THE SCROLL.course. The fact that we have fewer chapters than we hadten years ago would indicate that we were running a verypoor race, if, in truth, we were racing with Beta Theta Pior any other fraternity in the establishment of chapters.Beta Tieta Pi has only two more chapters now than in1893; this also se'enis to be a pretty low rate of speed, whenit comes to racing.L'ENVOI. With this number of THE SCROLL the presenteditor bids farewell to his post. After one short and arduous,but pleasant year of service in the editorial chair hefinds he must forego its agreeable duties and give place toa successor. The demands of this work-a-day world arepressing and multifarious; one may turn a deaf ear for atime, but sooner or later he must give heed. So it is withthe editor. A year ago we took up the labors of the editorshipwith zest and enthusiasm, anticipating a more intimateacquaintance with our chapters and colleges, and hoping tobe able to forward the cherished cause of Phi Delta Thetain a manner in some degree creditable, recognizing the attractiveopportunities for good work in the cause offered bythe post of editor. We know we have succeeded in one direction; we have certainly gained a largely increased acquaintancewith American collegiate institutions and thechapters of Phi Delta Theta therein. If our hopes in theother direction have even in slight degree been realized, weshall feel" happily compensated for our labors, and morenearly deserving of the tie which binds us to our brothers inthe Bond. It is with keen regret we resign our presentlabors, particularly before the end of the term for whichwe were elected; yet we feel that in justice to THE SCROLLand to ourselves, our retirement is the part of wisdom. Itwould be ungrateful indeed to say farewell without someword of thanks to the many brothers who have given ustheir kind support and assistance. To WALTER B. PALMERin particular we render marked appreciation; his untiring