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

THE SCROLL. 271During each exposition nearly every day is appointed formeetings of all kinds, which are scheduled upon the officialcalendar. While no official gathering of Phis is in contemplation,there is no reason why a time most convenient to allmight not be designated for prospective Phi visitors to- bethere together. Certain days could easily be agreed on, ameeting place at the exposition ought to be obtained withoutdifficulty; and with but little trouble, few details and no otherpreparation, a large and delightful company of the wearers ofthe sword and shield could be brought together for a happyinformal reunion. We believe so ardently in the efficacy ofpersonal association in promoting the very highest ends ofour fraternity that we want to see as many Phis come togetherin as many places at as many times, as possible. Thissuggestion, we feel sure, will meet with the willingness of theproper officers to make the few necessary arrangements andof all members everywhere to make their visits to St. Louisat a time to be agreed upon. We hope later to announcesome definite plans to fulfill this suggestion.IT is important that the freshman should be taught thethings he ought to know to become a useful member of thechapter. And now is the time to begin to teach him."Train up a child in the days of his youth," etc., whichScriptural adage applied to fraternities means that, if theolder members will take the pains to instruct the young membersin the various lines of chapter work, the latter willacquire their experience, and the future success of the chapterwill be assured. The freshman has been a member forabout half a collegiate year, and he should now be attendinga school of instruction, to acquire a practical knowledge offraternity affairs.THE freshman should be required to learn all he can aboutthe history of * A © and of his own chapter. He should beput through a course of study on the constitution and generalstatutes, until he should become thoroughly acquainted withthe organization of the fraternity and of the chapter and the