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

THE SCROLL. 379Chapter Correspondence.ALPHA PROVINCE.QUEBEC ALPHA, McGILL UNIVERSITY.We again have much pleasure in presenting to the fraternity three newbrothers: Elmore McLellan Benedict, '06, Brantford, Ontario; StephenGibbon Newton, '06, Drummondville, Q'^ebec; Howard Moii; Archibald,'07, Westmount, Quebec; all of the applied Science department.The chapter observed Alumni Day March 15, by holding a banquet atthe Welland Cafe. Bro. Sellery, '04, made a very efficient toastmaster.We were very glad to have with us Bro. W. W. Mack, Vermont Alpha, '04,and one of our first alumni, Dr. Mcintosh, of Vankleek Hill, Ontario.Since last writing the following honors have fallen to our members:Bro. W. F. Drysdale, '04, $25 Prize for summer thesis; Bro. Hibbard,'06, editorial board of "Annual" and of McGill Outlook; Bro. Sharp, '06,secretary-treasurer of the Mining Society; in sports Bro. Benedict, '06,carried off the heavy weight championship at the boxing contest on Marchig, and Bro. W. F. Drysdale, '04, the light weight championship.McGill once more is benefited by the munificence of Sir William C. Macdonald,who has lately given $100,000 and a site for a students' union. Thegraduates are raising $75,000 as an endowment foi; the union.We beg to take exception to the statement that McGill is the northernmostchapter of * A 9, as Washington Alpha outstrips us by two degrees easily.We would also like to amend the table of Canadian universities whichappeared in the February SCROLL as of the students in attendance 950 areavailable fraternity material though only 176 are Greeks.Montreal, March 29, 1904.LYMAN C. LAUCHLANDMAINE ALPHA, COLBY COLLEGE.Alumni Day was celebrated, Tuesday evening, March 15, at the Phi DeltaTheta Hall. Much effort was put forth in preparing for this event to makeit a success, and surely it was a success in every way. The true "Phi"spirit and enthusiasm were present at every moment during the evening.The question—"Phi Delta Theta's Contribution to our Life Equipment"—was very ably discussed by Bro. Cotton, '05. Bro. Harry E. Pratt, '02, inhis witty and humorous way, spoke very pleasingly on "Loyalty to YourCollege." Other members of the chapter took part in the exercises andalumni members added words of encouragement. After the exercises wereover, the evening was spent in a social way. Matters of chapter policy werediscussed. It is such events as this that help the chapter's growth. Let ushope that Maine Alpha may have a still better celebration of Alumni Daynext year.In a series of basketball games the class championship was won by thefreshmen. At a recent meeting of the executive committee of the athleticassociation, Bro. Spencer, '06, was elected manager of the basketball teamfor next year.The Colby Dramatic club presented "A Night Off" at the opera houseMarch T8. The proceeds of the play are for the benefit of the athletic association.