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

400 • THE SCROLL.Bro. Edgerton has been elected to the junior oratorical- contest by theGnothautic literary society and Bro. McClelland to the same contest by the-Adelphi literary society. This contest between six juniors is to decide as toKnox's representative to the state contest next October.Galesburg, April 6, 1904.KELLOGG D. MCCLELLAND.ILLINOIS ZETA, LOMBARD COLLEGE.We-have pledged two men, Albert Wertman of Villisca, la., and JohnMartin of Le Roy, 111. This bring? the total membership of the activechapter up to fourteen, which is equal to the strongest chapter Lombard hashad in the past few years. In its eomposition' also the chapter is as strong asit is numerically, a-unit in-itself and occupying a conspicuous place in thestudent body.In athletics this spring, which bid fair to be unusua/lLy successful for aninstitution of Lombard's size. Phi Delta Theta wilVbe well represented. Intrack work, Bro. Justus will again contest in the hurdles and long distanceruns. Bro. Wertman will 'be a strong competitor in the weights. Bro-Conser is a fast man in the sprints and Bros. Blick and Ayars will enter forseveral events. In baseball Bro. Jansen is captaia and manager of the teamand will occupy his old position in the pitcher's box. With Bros.. Andreenand Tipton-in the outfield^ and Bros. Skinner, Ayars- and' Martin trying, forthe team, the- chapter shoul'd take some honors in this line.The senior class has decided on its commencement play; Bros. Scott andAndrew have leading parts and Bros. Hurd, Jansen and Ayars will be in thecast. The members of the class have- been required during the year todeliver orations before the student body as part of the Friday morningchapel exercise and- this will be made a cus-tom during succeeding years.The chapter joined with Illinois Delta, In a banquet celebrating. AlumniDay. The occasion-was very profitable to all present. The annual dancingparty is being arranged for and will be given during next month.Gales'burg, March 29, 1904.FRANK C. AVARS.ILLINOIS ETA, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.The resignation of Dr. Draper, president of the Uxiiversity of Jllinois, hasbeen accepted by the board of trustees. President Draper has been at thehead of this institution for the last ten years and his carefijl and wise administrationhas shown itself in the growth and widening Jnfluence of the university.But when a call came from his native- state, New York, to take theposition of commissioner of Public Instruction, he felt it his duty to go. Histreatment of the members of Illinois Eta has ever been kindly and just andwe feel that in Dr. and Mrs-. Draper we have steadfast friends. 'The baseball season is just opening here and the prospects fot a goodteam this year are bright. Three Phis, Bros. Hill, Rothgeb and J. Pope,are candidates for positions on the team. "A series of practice games arebeing played with the Minneapolis American Association team and sd far thetwo teams seem evenly matched. The schedule for the interf rater nity baseballseries has been arranged, # A 9 playing K S the first game. Our teamwill do-its best to capture the pennant again this year. An interf rater nitytrack meet is also to be held on April 23.The University dramatic club presented "Miss Hobbs" on April 5 withremarkable success. Bro. Franklin was leading man and Bro. Tripp -ad.dedmuchto the success by his efficient management. On Friday evening, April15,-$ A e will give a minstrel show, followed by a dance. Two members