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

4i6 THE SCROLL.In the absence of Dr, Wm. S. Gordon, Bro. Clifton M. Miller, Richmond,'90, was called upon to speak for "The Medical Profession," and in responseto some of the good natured thrusts at the doctors by the toastmaster (alawyer), Bro. Miller easily held his own, if indeed, he did not come off bestin the discussion.Bro. Robert L. Powers, Virginia, '84, responded for "The BusinessWorld" in an appropriate, manner, and Malvern C. Patterson, Virginia, '84,secretary and treasurer of the R. A. Patterson Tobacco Co., gave a brieftalk along the same lines.The writer, who had the honor of responding to "Robert Morrison^-TheAuthor of Our Bond," after a toast drunk in-silence and with water, read infull that unalterable and imperishable instrument upon which our unionis founded, and then attempted a brief sketch of the life and. great work ofour founder, whose birthday we honor in the observance of Alumni Day,and to whom we are indebted for the Bond which binds us together.Dr. Greer Baughman, Virginia, ',93, who without previous notice wascalled upon to respond to "Sweethearts and Wives" proved himself fullyequal to his theme, as he spoke with the hopeful and confident manner ofone who, ere this is published, expects to make his sweetheart his wife.A brief business session was held afterwards at which the same spirit offun and good fellowship prevailed, and the following officers were elected:president, George Bryan, vice-president, Edward P. Valentine, secretary,B. Pollard Cardozo, Richmond, '97, treasurer, Jno. P. Lea, Virginia, '99,reporter, H. L. Watson. The president was also authorized to appoint anexecutive committee consisting of five to be named hereafter.We feel greatly encouraged at the success of our meeting, and especiallythe enthusiasm displayed by the older Phis present. Every indication pointsto a still larger Increase of attendance next year.Those present, besides the names already mentioned were: John A. Lancaster,Virginia, '80; Bernard R. Guest, and Edward P. Valentine, Virginia,'84; William A. Chambers, Virginia Military Institute, '82; Frank W.Minor, Randolph-Macon, '93; Dr. Matt. O. Burke, Georgia, '87; Dr. Frank"W. Upshur, Richmond, '95; Wins. F. Wilson, Richmond, '96; M. PierceRucker, Randolph-Macon, '00; and Hugh S. Blakeney, '04, of Randolph-Macon, our nearest active chapter.HARRY L. WATSON.Richmond, March 19, 1904.CINCINNATLAt this period in the history of the University of Cincinnati, when thenew president, the first to assume that office under auspicious circumstances,is about to take up his duties, the alumni of Ohio Theta and the otheralumni Phis of this city are gratified to note that the chapter's growth In thepast and especially during the past year has been such that it will enter intothe new era at the university fully the equal of any of its older rivals. Itseems that the chapter members are very prominently represented in everyuniversity movement with which the "frats" identify themselves. Thechapter has by frequent invitations to the alumni maintained and increasedtheir interest in its welfare, as -was proved by the spirit thatdominated the annual meeting on March 15, on which occasion also, thesplendid showing of the chapter membership caused most favorable commentto be passed among the alumni. The latter are anxious to assist thechapter in properly presenting their invitation to Delta Province to hold itsnext convention in Cincinnati, and therefore elected Bro. Scott Bonham,Ohio Beta, '82, who is also a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University and an expresidentof the province, as the alumni delegate to the Delta Province con-