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

THE SCROLL. 301NEBRASKA ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.We have just held our second initiation and have the pleasure of introducingthe following Bros.:—Gilmore Hartigan, of Hastings, Neb., and Fred.M. Brown, of Fremont.We have worked up the house proposition and at our annual banquet wewill know definitely whether it will be built or left for several more years.The ones who have it in charge are so sure that it will be done that the plansare completed and in the hands of the contractor.We are sorry to state that Bros. Stephen B. Miles and Paul Anderson aregoing to quit school until next semester. Miles is going west to work on aranch, while Anderson is going to Wymore to practice with a dentist.Our banquet will be held on March 12, and it is our hope that every Phiaround or near Lincoln can be present. It is our desire to make this thelargest banquet that Nebraska Alpha has ever held.Bro. Charles Matherson has been appomted editor of the Sombrero, ourbiennial junior publication. We are in hopes that it will be a great success,as this honor has never been bestowed upon our chapter before.The Rockefeller gift has not been accepted and there seems to be a greatdeal of public sentiment against it. Although the school really needs it,every body says that it is a state institution and that the state will supportand build without the aid of personal gifts. The university students are allin favor of it as they see how useful a temple could be used on the campus.Lincoln, February i, 1904.CHARLES STUART.COLORADO ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO.Final examinations of the first semester were completed the last week inJanuary and work for the second was commenced February i.The new library was opened for use January 4 and we are confident thatthis magnificent structure will be a great factor in the future of the university.Track athletics have been started in earnest, several cross countryruns and one track meet having been held.Bro. Strayer, captain of the baseball team, expects to begin regular practicesoon.The chapter gave a dance February 13, which was thoroughly enjoyed byall present.The glee and mandolin clubs will start on their annual trip next month.Bro. Ferguson represents us on the glee club.Bro, Ralph Tiffany, of Longmont, is not with us this semester. Bro.Mitchel has moved into the chapter house.Louis G. KELLER.Boulder, February 18, 1904.ETA PROVINCE.MISSISSIPPI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPLMississippi Alpha heairs with regret, of the resignation of Bro. Switzler aseditor of THE SCROLL, but we congratulate ourselves upon having such afaithful and competent successor to take his place.Since our last letter, our chapter has been strengthened by the entranceof Bros. Blue Price and James Leathers.The fraternities at the university are noting with much interest the actionsof the legislature in regard to the fraternity question.The non-fraternity faction have been trying for several years to get thefraternities out of the university, and are making a strong fight in the State