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

552 THE SCROLL.hard this spring, but have been greatly handicapped by the late season, togetherwith the rough weather since the ice went out, and by several accidentsto the coaching launch, the John Dea, which have kept her out of service,a greater part of the time.Wisconsin has now two more fraternities, both of which have but recentlybeen added to the list. They are, the local musical sorority of Alpha ChiOmega, and the honorary law fraternity. Phi Alpha Delta.During the past week, the province convention of Sigma Nu and thenational convention of Psi Upsilon have been held in this city, and the delegatesin each case were royally entertained by the Ipcal chapters.Wisconsin Alpha is looking forward to a successful rushing season duringthe interscholastic athletic meet this spring as this comes.,at the beginning ofjubilee week and should be much more largely attended than ordinarily.Our list of pledged men has increased constantly during the past year andwe hope to begin the year 1904-5 with a chapter of good size. The memberswho will be graduated this year are Bros. J. B. Blake, H. G. Winslow,K. B. Tanner, college of letters and science, '04; arid Bro. D. S. Law, collegeof letters and science, '04, and college of law, '06.Madison, May 15, 1904. WALTER I. SLEEP.MISSOURI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.The University of Missouri is rapidly realizing the most sanguine prospectsof former years. Even the most pessimistic have ceased their croaking.The university is building up in every line. The equipment is one ofthe best in the central west; but the thing that looks the most encouragingis the development of a strong college spirit.There have been several innovations of importance in the last few months.One is the establishment of a teachers' college, with Dr. A. Ross Hill as deanof the college. Dr. Hill is a Stanford man and before coming here occupiedthe chair of pedagogi' at the University of Nebraska. President McLain ofthe University of Iowa said that he regarded him as the best available manfor the position in the country. Under him the university expects and doubtlesswill realize great things from this department. ,The development of the law department is also very encouraging. Theattendance at present surpasses that of last year by over fifty per cent., givingus an enrollment of over two hundred. The faculty at present consistsof five regular lecturers and a number of non-resident lecturers, but owingto the increasing attendance another regular professor will be added nextyear.The Y. M. C. A. of the university held a meeting in the auditorium a fewdays ago and launched their building scheme. Their intention is to builda $50,000 building in the next two years. Quite a little money was subscribedat this meeting by the student body.Another building which has recently been finished and which adds greatlyto the life of the faculty is the University Club. It is a comfortable hangoutfor the profs, and a credit to the university.A rather unique enterprise which has recently been undertaken here is thepublication of a student agricultural paper, edited by the students of theagricultural department. It is the only paper of its kind published by studentsin the United States.The arrangements for the senior ball and junior prom, aire now underway. Bro. Cliver is a member of the senior committee and Bro. Houckoccupies a similar position on that of the junior Prom.The military department is making an especially good showing this!.year,as it expects to participate in drill at the World's Fair this spring.