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

THE SCROLL. 525ence. The secret of the devotion that never dies is in thecultivation in college days of all the beauties and'excellenciesthat are possible in so pure an association as that of a collegechapter. The germ of the happy fraternal fellowship andcharming retrospect of later days lies in the right beginningin fraternity life to practice the virtue and render the servicewhich are the ideals of the Bond.IN this presidential year Phi Delta Thetas will doubtlessrender many services to parties and country. We have beenproud during each campaign to recount the activities of manyof our brilliant brothers who have achieved fame in partyservice or reached the highest positions of honor and power.Phi Delta Theta has been able to "point with pride" to along and distinguished roll of them, among whom today aretwelve Phis in the lower house of Congress. This year, whengreat questions, some new in character, are pressing upon usfor honest solutions, we'rejoice in the opportunity of trainedheads and sincere hearts to stand for whatever is best andtruest in our national life. We are sure that Phi Delta Thetawill be heard from in many of her able sons. Already hasthe pace been set by HUGH THOMAS MILLER, who on April21 received the republican nomination for lieutenant-governorof Indiana. The story of Bro. Miller's brilliant fight againstseveral worthy opponents is one of which we would be intenselyproud even if we did also not know him so well andso affectionately. The whole fraternity rejoices in his successand abundantly appreciates the fine taste shown by therepublicans of Indiana. All hail to Governor Miller !OUR pioneer New England chapter deserves all the spacegiven to it in this number in order to show what twenty-fiveyears have wrought through it for the fraternity. Vermonti^lpha has ever been a pillar of strength to Phi Delta Theta inthe east. In all these years the chapter has had a strongpurpose and sustained vitality. It has added many honorablenames to our rolls. The account of the alumni shows how