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

56 THE SCROLL.ing medicine at the Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia,and Bro. Stuart, '06, who is traveling,Pennsylvania Alpha commenced the year with eleven men: W.W.Johnston, '04; J.M.Cooper, '05; R. S.Hubley.'cs; D. E. Latham, '05;D. C. Pomeroy, '05; E. C. Smith, '05; H. L. Magee, '06; H. H. Mclntire,'06; J. W. Mclntire, '06; H. R. Smith, '06, and E. G. Wilson, '06.Since then we have initiated six freshman, and take great pleasurein presenting: Andrew Parker McMeen, '07, Mifflintown, Pa.; ArchibaldSpencer Kirkpatrick,'07, Chatham, N. J.; Warren McPherson,'07, Bridgeton, N. J.; Forrest Hulings Emmons, '07, Wilmington,Del,; Frederic Sager Welsh, '07, Bloomsburg, Pa., and ReginaldStanley Hemingway, '07, Bloomsburg, Pa. We wish to thank ouralumni and other brothers in the Bond for their help in securingthese men.Our annual banquet, held during commencement week, was agrand success. About fifty men were present, and much enthusiasmwas manifested.Fraternities at Lafayette are showing much interest in the chapterhousemovement. A K E broke ground for their house during thesummer, and expect to have it ready for occupancy by the first ofJanuary. Other fraternities are purchasing lots and raising money,hoping to build in the near future. Phi Delta Theta stands high inthe list.Since college opened we have entertained Bros. Burns, '03, Bushnell,'03, Laub, '03, and Walter, '03. At this the beginning of thecollege year we extend to all brother Phis who may come to Eastona cordial invitation to visit the chapter. JOHN MCGILL COOPER.Easton, October 7, 1903.PENNSYLVANIA BETA, GETTYSBURG COLLEGE.Pennsylvania Beta is at present mourning the loss of one of hermost loyal brothers. Bro. Wm. M. Robenolt, class of 1902, while engagedin lifting some heavy boxes severely strained his right lung,and a hemorrhage ensuing, he was sent to the Auburn City Hospital.For several days we were encouraged in hoping he would recover,but a sudden relapse resulted in his death.The chapter is enjoying one of its most prosperous seasons despitethe fact that the freshman class was very small and noticeably lackingin fraternity material.The five new men initiated this year are U. D. Thomas, '07; PaulSingmaster, '07; L. D. Thomas, '07; Walter Hurd, '05, Philadelphia,Pa.; William Hartzell, Philadelphia, Pa. The '07 men are fromGettysburg.Bros. Floto and Philsom, '03, recently made a flying trip to thechapter. Bro. H. H. Kellar,'01, was with us during the rushing season.Bro. Trump has been elected baseball manager and secretary ofthe athletic association. Bro. Muhlenberg is with the football teamOD the Lafayette-Princeton trip. Bros. Hartzell, '05, and E. Singmaster,'05, are on the Spectrjini staff. Bro. Hay, '03, is taking the theologicalcourse at the seminary, and his regular attendance at themeetings is a source of much help. Bro. Meisenhelder, '04, has enteredthe junior class at Harvard.HAROLD S. TRUMP.Gettysburg, October 4, 1903.