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

2o8 THE SCROLL.Knox has also had the honor of winning one of the four placeson the oratorical contest of the Hamilton Club of Chicago. Thecontest is to take place early in January, the competing schools inthe preliminaries having been seven of the large universities andKnox College.One of the most delightful fraternity functions occurring at Knoxfor some time past was the pan-hellenic smoker given by IllinoisDelta at their house, December 5, to the members of the other fraternitiesin college. This idea of inter-fraternity entertainment isnew at Knox, but it seems quite generally felt that * A 9 has donemuch toward bringing about more cordial relations between the variousfraternities at Knox.On November 31 the chapter gave an enjoyable party in Centralhall.We wish to thank Nebraska Alpha for the kind treatment givento the brothers on the fooball team during its recent visit in Lincoln,and to extend to the members of that chapter, and to all Phis, ourinvitation to visit us when in town. KELLOGG D. MCCLELLAND.Galesburg, December 15, 1903.ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD COLLEGE.The chapter early in the year settled down to constructive work,giving its main attention to making the new men proficient in fraternityduties and duly appreciative of the fraternity spirit. Towardthe close of the fall term Bros. Brown, Justus, Alvord and Skinner,all of the freshman class, were initiated, making a chapter of tenactive men and two pledges. The older men look with gratificationupon the integral strength given the chapter by unity and the unusualaptitude of the new men in grasping the spirit and taking holdof the work. As much responsibility is being put upon the newmen as is consistent with the present needs of the chapter. This hasseemed the proper policy to pursue in order to insure the strengthof the returning chapter next year, in view of the fact that five ofthe older men are candidates for graduation.The football season ended with a glorious record for Lombard.She was not defeated by any institution of her class, and her goalline was crossed only once, Washington University having thathonor on a fluke. Decisive victories were won over Monmouth,Knox, Washington University and the Peoria Socials. Five Phiswon their 'L' on the gridiron: Bros. Andreen, Jansen, Ayars, Justusand Alford. This success in athletics has set a higher standardthroughout the whole college life. Its effect is seen in the work ofthe literary societies and in other lines.The seniors recently won a decisive victory over the juniors whenthe '04 colors were first shown to the world. FRANK C. AYARS.Galesburg, December 20, 1903.ILLINOIS ETA, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.The state legislature at its last session appropriated over $900,000to the university, the engineering and agricultural departments receivingthe largest amounts. The. equipment of every branch of theengineering department is being improved, and a new department