The Wiii Fiji ALPHA'S NEWSLETTER Washinglon, Penna.. March. 1933 Vol. xxir ELEVEN TO No. 2 JOIN RANKS Initiation to he held March 18 NEW LINKS AND PIG SWINGOUT SUCCESSFUL As March comes around again. Alpha is preparing to take in eleven new men who As the first formal dance of the year, the Greek Swingout was the occasion of much are known in the world as follows: William anticipated pleastire on Jay's campus. A formal dinner was given at the house be Tucker Allison, Washington, Pa.; Warren Blanke, Lakewood, Ohio; Joseph Leonard Clarke, Pittsburgh, Pa.; William Creigh Graham, Butler, Pa.; Henry Ammann Hud son, Greenshurg. Pa.; James McClurg Lamble, Washington, Pa.; John Thomas Logan, Rochester, Minn.; James Wilson McKennan, Washington. Pa.; Herbert Fremont Robertson, Syracuse, N. Y.; Hugh Lewis Ruffner, Irwin, Pa., and Cecil Dunn Williams, TJnlontown, Pa. These neo phytes have successfully weathered the fair weather of the fall period and have only to survive the test of "Hell Week" to become qualified for initiation. This .group is one of which Alpha feels she can be justly proud, because in it she has the best rounded group representing the class of '36 on the campus. It is hoped that a large number of our fore the beginning of festivities, to which the merrymakers and their ladies were in vited. The dance itself began at 10 o'clock and late band arrivals were furnishing noticed the 2. The entertainment until was Lioyd Huntley, more properly called the "Isle of Blues Orchestra." The dance was held in the ballroom of the George Wash ington Hotel instead of the gymnasium as had been suggested at the close of the last school year. At that time it was proposed that all college dances be held there, but the greatly superior facilities of the hotel warranted the continuation of college social functions there. Fiji guests made up a good percentage of the approximately two hundred and fifty couples present. alumni will come back to witness the initia tion of this promising class and also to en joy the ever popular Pig Dinner. The initia tion is to be held in the Masonic Temple, West Wheeling Street, Washington, at 4:30 P. M., Saturday, March 18, 1933. Every one come back and kill "ole man depression" with a good old Fiji get to gether. The oldest is never too old to get back into the swing of college days and the youngest of us is old enough to appreciate Continued on Page 3 THANKS We take this opportunity to thank our alumni brothers who assisted in the correc tion of our files by their information on last addresses. With their help and that of the national office, the number of unknown ad dresses has been decreased about fifty per cent, thus enabling us to get in touch with almost all of the graduates of this chapter. \r\nThe Wiji Fiji INTRAMURAL BOXING When intramural boxing, a sport of three Published four times during the school year by Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, years' standing, began this year after Christmas vacation, our chapter's represen at Washington and Jefferson College. tation was found to be better than it ever was before. D. H. ANDERSON, '33 Assistants R. S. WILSON,'34 The first matches found four Fijis in the ring, including Brothers Gal lagher, in the 125-pound class; Reed, at Editor H. C. DURIE,'35 PAN-HELLENIC DANCE Friday evening, February 17, the annual Pan-Hellenic Dance was held at the George Washington Hotel. The music was played by Sleepy Hall and his orchestra, and to all appearances it was enjoyed by all in at tendance. 155; Pledge Brothers Robertson in the division, and Lee, 145 pound.s. All of men were up against tough competition the fact that Gallagher, Robertson, Lee were up against men of greater 135 our and and ex perience led to their elimination in the later bouts. Robertson fought in the finals, but was prevented from coming up to his usual standard by a previously received injury. Reed made a very good showing in his preliminary bouts and maintained his record by beating his opponent decisively in the final bout. The decision given was a technical knockout. As it was a formal function. Alpha pre ceded the dance with a formal dinner at the house, which was attended by some 26 young ladies from the surrounding towns and cities. As a sort of a break-away from the usual routine of our formal dinners, it was suggested by a few that the order of This is the first time that any of the boys from Alpha have shown any proficiency in the fistic art, but its looks as though, with this year as a starter, next season's per formance might be even more successful along pugilistic lines. the dinner be reversed, that is, starting with mints and finishing with cocktails— not as you think—they were made of tomato juice. It was a little unusual, but met with the hearty approval of the unsus pecting guests. FIJI WRESTLERS Although the wrestling cup may not have come our way, we had men entered in every class, five of whom reached the finals. In the 125-pound and Hoffman ATHLETICS Feeling the need for more and better opporunities for recreation from the many de mands laid upon them by college life, the members of the chapter decided upon and procured a ping-pong outfit which has since been in constant service. A tournament was held and the winners of same are now class. Brothers McMasters wrestled as co-partners; in the 135-pound class, we were represented by Brother Dunbar; in the 145-pound class, by Pledge Brother Lee; in the 155-pound class, by Pledge Brother Hudson; in the lG5-pound class, by Pledge Brother Blanke; in the 175pound class, by Brother Flint. The five men who reached the finals were Dunbar, Lee, Hudson, Blanke, and Flint. Pledge Brother Hudson won over his man by a fall in one able to pass the rest of us mortals without minute and thirteen seconds, thereby being a glance. champion of his class in intramural wrest ling. Even though it may seem that with fi ve But where the idea came from that ping-pong is recreation we have not yet been able to discover. \r\nmen entered in the finals that we should STRAYED have taken the cup easily, it must be taken into consideration that for most of the men intramural wrestlin.s; here at school was a new experience. We will not lose any of these men by graduation, and, after such a season as they have liad, it certainly looks bi-ight for Alpha next year. SHAFFER It's all ri.ght. are sorry to say that Brother is no longer on the campus. Howdie's con geniality is missed by every one in the house, and we hope to see him in our midst again soon. RECEIVES TROPHY Broiher fieorge Sliaffcr, had the dis tinction of being named the most valuable aud outstanding man on the l!);i2 football squad. George was awarded the Warner P.rothers' Trophy on the stage of the Wash ington Theatre. Manager Wear, of the theatre, made the presentation of the trophy, stating that Brother Shaffer had been selected by the coaching staff of Washington and .Tefferson College upon the merits of character, leadership, loyalty, en deavor, co-operation, and playing ability. Brother Shaffer served as co-captain and star quarterback We "Howdie" Flint, who was initiated last fall THE KID'S PARTY Another kid's party this year and what a party. Lots of good clean fun with Brothers Baxter and Reed literally being taken for a ride. They seemed to enjoy it though and, even if they did have almost all their clothes torn off by a swarming pack of hilarious youngsters, they seemed to have even more fun than did the kiddies. Everything went ofi: as smoothly as an af fair of that kind can. with several dozen of last season's football different things to be attended to at once, .s(|uad. Coach Day introduced George and, as an introductory speech, told the as sembled audience of football players, stu dents and townspeople of the qualities that had won George the coveted award of shin ing silver. Brother Shaffer made an ap propriate speech of acceptance and appre ciation to Coach Day, Warner Brothers, Manager Wear, football players, and stu dents of Washington and .Jefferson College. such as trying to keep them from fighting too much, also trying to persuade them that NEW LINKS AND PIG Continued from Pa.ge 1 the interest displayed by alumni in coming back. On the last page you will find a coupon the bannisters were too weak for them to slide down in safety, at the same time at tempting to keep several more from crawl ing inside the piano. There were about twenty girls and twenty boys present whose names had been secured with the aid of the Mothers' Pension Bureau. Every brother bought some little toy for a kiddie and each one was given a warm woolen sweater which will be serviceable in time to come. A din ner was then served for them, the quan tity of which was limited only by their capacity, and some of them certainly set a record. Transportation was furnished for them by several of the brothers. Brother McCarrell was chairman of the committee in charge of the affair and it was on which we ask all alumni who will or will through his efforts that the party was the not be able to attend the Pi.^' Dinner to success that it turned out to be. There was a Christmas tree and a real live Santa Ciaus who somehow reminded one of Brother Baxter. It was a gay affair and a signify their intention. send us a card. Or, if you wish, However, it is important that we know how many will be in attend ance at these functions, so please be sure pleasure that will be remembered for a long and let us know. time. \r\nALUMNI NOTES Brother J. Ross Stevenson returned to his native campus for a day and delivered a Brother John R. Bovard, '17, who has short talk in chapel early in January. heen living in Farrell, Pa., for some time Brothers "Sonny" Dom and "Dick" Shaw past, has moved to Baltimore, where he are still rassling with that tricky opponent represents the "AH Steel Furniture Com of lawyers. The Law. pany." Their time is being- His home is in Towson. spent at Pitt Law School. Brother John Schon, '32, who left our midst to enter North Carolina, has heen seen taking part in the Theater Guild pro duction of "Good Earth", according to our latest reports. Brother Norman Lockhart, '31, rumor has it, has made a dash to the West coast. stand ready to Biicky Buchanan is The engagement of Miss Antoinette Tom- recently in Haddonfield, N. J.; likewise the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Mcllvaine to Brother Fi'ank Tomlin, '."2, at in the drug- Ever hear of Barty Beeson has a job in Pittsburgh, and Brother Bill Hunter is slated to enter flying at Randolph Field, Texas, within a month or so. George Shaffer finished his undergraduate Miss Tomlin is a sister of Brother Frank and engaged We this, however. it? Washington. Tomlin on business in Greensburg, Pa. lin to Brother John D. Donnan, '31, was an nounced recant although the two announce requirements the first semester and now spends his time between a couple of ducky ments were separated by some two months, courses here and a law course at Duquesne we fear that a clique was formed. University. Please tear out and return. PHI GAMMA D ELT A 237 EAST WHEELING STPvEET WASHINGTON, PA. fwill □) .„ . r—, t Will not □ j li back for the initiation and Pie Dinner on Satur- day, March 18. Signed. ^