fluiiminyi,^ ALPHA'S NEWSLETTER Washington, Penna., May, 1935 VOL. xxrv EIGHTEEN NEW the boys LINKS The Masonic Temple again was the loca tion for the formal initiation of eighteen of Alpha's pledges and for the well-attended Norris Pig Dinner immediately following, on March 2. The list of those who replaced the white star with the black diamond of fraternal as sociation in Phi Gamma Delta follows: Jonathan Allison, Washington; William Glosser Arnold, Cleveland, O.; Jennings Clinton Atwell, Jr., Butler; John Conuell, Jr., Jamestown, N. Y.; Frank Emil Doak, Pittsburgh; Charles Clifford Donaldson, Butler; Richard Byron Donaldson, Cleve land; Wilbur Henry Ficken, Cleveland; William Henry Ficken, Cleveland; Richard Cashing Pile, Decatur, 111.; Raymond Ulysses Mead. North East; John Charles Mettler II, Evans City; Clifford Foster Meyer, Bellevue; Richard Garvin Miller, Washington; John Frederick Preston, Erie; William Hudson Truxal, Greensburg; John Donnan Whitworth, Washington; Charles Sherman Wilder, Butler. Brother Alexander P. Reed, '07, acted as toastmaster of the Pig Dinner—that tradi tional excuse for boundless Fiji hospitality. A good dinner was begun by the procession brothers—Brother Preston. ,Be- their girls the Quadrille. There were two nights of practice pre ceding the formal dance itself, held in the ballroom of the George Washington hotel. The dance, limited'to SO couples, selected by lot, enjoyed the publicity of a Holly wood opening night. Many on the balcony watched Fijis and their fair ladles dancing to the stately measures of music popular in the days of Washington and Jefferson. The big wind-up of the social season was the Junior-Senior Prom week-end. The for mal dance and dinner took place on May 3 and was attended by a goodly number of lads and lasses swaying to the music of Freddie Bergen. The dance was a great success despite the fact that there was a mixup concerning orchestras. The Satur day night following the formal the Chapter held a dinner-dance at the Nemacolin Coun try Club with Sid Dickler supplying the lift ing tunes. H. P. Robertson, new steward of the house, deserves credit for seeing that none could find fault with the meals. The social chairman functioned well during the week-end. The girls occupied the house during the entire week-end, most of the Fiji sweethearts staying over to attend the College Church. of carrying in the pig which was subse quently kissed by Brother Potter, '04, on the snoot, and elsewhere by the youngest of the new and NO. 3 NAYLOR Brother Joseph R. Naylor of Wheeling, tween courses, all joined in singing rollick ing Fiji tunes. W. Va., has recently been elected to the Board of Trustees of the college to fill a After the dinner. Brother Reed introduced the following brothers, each of whom spoke briefly: Potter, '04; W. B. Anderson, '0-5; Prof. J. B. Anderson, '12; J. D. Fulton. '05; H. D. Jones, '09, and "Sonny" Dom, '31. vacancy of the past year. Brother Naylor graduated from W. & J. in the class of Two silver trays, suitably engraved, were presented to Brothers W. B. Anderson and "Bunny" Miller, '07, for their years of active service to their fraternity. Following the dinner a smoker was held at the house. 1S9S, received an L. L. B. from the Univer sity of West Virginia and was admitted into the West Virginia Bar Association in 1901. He practiced law until 1903 when he be came treasurer of the firm of John S. Nay lor, dry goods wholesalers. In 1911 he was elected vice president of the same firm and the following year he became president, in which position he has served until the present time. He served in the West Vir ginia State Legislature from 1903 to 1907. DANCES The social life of Alpha has waxed bril liantly during the past semester with many college and chapter functions taking place. Brother Naylor at the present time Is a member of the Wheeling Rotary Club, Fort Henry Club, Wheeling Country Club, and the University of Pittsburgh Club. He has always been a close friend of the college, having served as the alumni representative The second formal of the year, on February 22, started things off. Despite the un pleasant weather the Pan-Hell and formal for Wlaeeling from 1928 to 1933. Brother dinner were held with few wet shoes and Na.ylor is also very active in the Wheeling splashed stockings. The couples that night slid silently to the smooth syncopations of Maurice Spitalny and his orchestra. Henry Ford followed with his famous old- Alumni Association of Phi Gamma Delta and is a member of Phi Delta Phi, legal time dance orchestra. Mr. Lovett and the orchestra were sent from Detroit to teach fraternity. His son, J. R. Naylor, Jr., member of the class of '38, has recently pledged at the Chapter. \r\nALPHA'S NEWSLETTER The Wiji Fiji Publislied four times during the school year by Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, at Washington and Jefferson College. tween the fraternity and Due credit should be given to the steward, the social committee, and to those brothers who helped in improving the appearance of the house and lawn. THOSE WHO LEAVE Editor JOHN H. MURDOCH,'37 Assistants PRANK E. DOAK '38 LAIRD O. MILLER '37 When commencement is over, the house will find itself depleted of nine men. Of these nine, four are starting out in the world of business and five are going on with school. Prank Brown is expecting to enter Wharton Business School. Law has di'awn four men from the halls of W. & J.— CECIL D. WILLIAMS '36 JOSEPH I. MARSHALL, '37 Herbert Roberston, Hugh Lambie, and Hal Durie. Ruffner, Jim These four intend to enter law schools in the fall. CHAPTER OFFICERS JOHN T. LOGAN President JAMES MOPPAT Treasurer WILLIAM GRAHAM....Recording Secretary HENRY JONES Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM ALLISON the brothers' homes. Historian The remaining four have chosen a variety of businesses. A. B. Williams has secured a position with the Standard Oil Co. Leonard Clark will be working for his father in the D. L. Clark Candy Co., Pitts burgh. Jim Howard will enter the Spaide Shirt Co. Robert McCarrell has secured a position with the McClane Mining Com pany. It is interesting to note that of these nine DEATH Since the last Wiji Fiji, one more death has occurred among Alpha's alumni. On February 26, 1935, Brother John H. Donnan '00 died. Brother Donnan was a prominent lawyer and banker of Wash ington. He was a brother of Brother Alvan E. Donnan '09 whose death oc curred on January 7, 1935. To the family relatives and friends of Brother Donnan, Alpha chapter of Phi Gamma Delta extends its deepest sympathies. OFFICERS—NEW AND OLD The new ofBcers for next year have been selected and are now in charge of all duties pertaining to their offices. The officers are: President John Logan Treasurer James Moffat Secretary William Graham Corresponding Secretary Henry Jones Historian William Allison Steward Herbert Robertson To these new officers we wish the best of luck and feel sure that they will fulfill the duties of their office faithfully and well. The outgoing officers were: Jim Howard, Hal Durie, A. B. Williams, "Bud" McCarrell, and Prank Brown. MOTHERS' DAY The sixth, and certainly one of the most successful, of Alpha's Mothers' Day dinners was held on Sunday, May 12. A program, informal in nature, was climaxed by a group picture of the brothers and their parents taken under thi'eatening skies which for a time seemed about to curtail the enjoyment of the day. The members, parents, and guests, num bering more than 80 in all, enjoyed the gen eral visitation and the good dinner which was served. Alpha's Mothers' Day gives all opportunity to strengthen the ties be men all are decided on their future and all can get a job. This is a good omen. To these nine men we of Alpha wish the best of luck in their future prospects and pro fessions. ACTIVITIES Once again Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has gained a position among the leaders on this campus with men in prac tically every activity. We were represent ed on the Junior-Senior Dance Committee by Brother W. T. Allison. On the staffs of the Red and Black and Pandora are Brothers Durie, Marshall, Logan, Wilder, Preston, Murdoch, and Schweppe. Those in the Dramatic Club are Brothers Doak, Marshall, L. O. Miller, A. B, Williams, and J. Preston, A. B. Williams, Preston and Mead are members of the debating forum; the last two won the interfraternity cup for the house. Kera, a Junior Class Honorary, has among its members Robertson and Logan, with Beeson and Marshall new initiates. Logan and McKennan have been chosen head cheerleaders for next year. Logan was recently elected President of Student Council and President of Phi Tau Gamma, a double honor which rarely comes to one person and a member of Crest, senior honorary society. Graham is the new Sec retary of Phi Tau Gamma, and Jones is a new representative from our house in this scholastic honorary society. Durie and Marshall are members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a national society for political science'. Philo and Union literary society, which was' recently reorganized, has among its mem bers Graham, Marshall, Murdoch, Preston and Mead. Durie and B. Williams are members of Crest, activities honorary. Massey is trying out for a position on the varsity tennis team; Meyer is making a reputation for himself on the golf team. \r\nALPHA'S Murdoch, is the new editor of the NEWSLETTER Gam- boliei', college literary publication. Along religious lines in extra-curricular activities are Logan and "Bud" Ficken, the former an Elder and the latter a Deacon in the Col lege Church. A prospective dashing marine for future defense of our country is in the making in the form of Jack Schweppe, who recently filed papers of intention along such lines with Uncle Sam. Formal announcement will be received the WOMEN'S PROGRAM made at Commencement that Brother Henry Jones has been awarded the Josephine Markley prize in Physics, and that Brother William Graham has REUNING CLASSES 1934, 1932, 1930, 1927, 1925, 1922, 1920, 1917, 1915, 1912, 1910, 1905, 1900, 1895, 1890, 1885, 1880, 1875 The Classes of 1928, 1909, and 1907, have scheduled special reunions. There will be a charge of 75 cents per couple for the Alumni dance, and 75 cents per cover for the Saturday luncheon. Samuel Jones classical prize in Latin. Kenneth D. Strieker is a new wearer of the white star—signifying his pledge to Phi Gamma Delta. When Brother Harbert Fremont Robert son arrives home this summer he will find a young nephew of a few weeks of age, waiting to greet him. Thursday, June 6 4:00 p. m.—President's Lawn Party and Re ception, President's Home, for Seniors and Families, Faculty, Trustees, Alumni, Commencement Guests and Members of the Women's Auxiliary. 8:00 p.m.—Baccalaureate Service, Second Presbyterian Church. Sermon by the Rev. Hugh Thompson Kerr, D. D., Pastor Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. 9:30 p.m.—Pi-omenade Band Concert, Col lege Campus. COMMENCEIVIENT PROGRAM Eastern Standard Time Thursday, June 6 4:00 p.m.—President's Lawn Party and Reception, President's Home, for Seniors and Families, Faculty Trus tees, Alumni Commencement Guests, and Members of the Women's Auxil iary. 8:00 p.m.—Baccalaureate Service, Second Presbyterian Church. Sermon by the Pl-ov. Hugh Thompson Kerr, D. D., LL. D., Pastor Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. 9:30 p.m.—Promenade Band Concert, Col lege Campus. Friday June 7 9:30 a.m.—Alumni Re.gistration, Plaza, Old Main. 10:30 a.m.—Alumni Congress, Chapel, Old Main. James L. Marks '07, Presiding. Address by President Hutchison. 1:00 p. m.—BUFFET LUNCHEON AT HOUSE. 2:00 p.m.—Band Concert, College Campus. Class Reunions. 4:00 p.m.—Meeting of the Board of Trus Friday, June 7 9:30 a. m.—Registration for Women, Plaza, Main Building. 2:00 p. m.—Band Concert, College Campus. 3:00 p.m.—Tea and Reception for Women attending Commencement, Walker Room, Thompson Memorial Library. 4:00 p.m.—Play by the Buskin Club, Quad rangle. 9:00 p.m.—Facnlty Reception, Lobby, Main Building. 10:00 p. ni.—Alumni Dance, Gymnasium. Saturday, June 8 9:00 a.m.—Registration for Women, Plaza, Main Building. 10:15 a. m.—Commencement, Quadr angle. Address by Wallace Nutting. 12:30 p.m.—Dedication of Memorial to Pat- ton Lyon Logan '94. 1:00 p.m.—Annual Luncheon-Meeting of the Women's Auxiliary, Ballroom, George Washington Hotel, $1.00. Members and non-members invited. Note the dedication of the memorial to Brother Patton Lyon Logan, '94, on Satur day. All alumni are invited to attend the meals served at the house on the days of the com mencement program. tees, President's Office. 4:00 p.m.—Commencement Play, Quad rangle, by Members of the Buskin Club. 6:00 p.m.—Class Reunion Dinners. 9:00 p. m.—Faculty Reception, Lobby, Old Main. 10:00 p.m.—Alumni Dance, Gymnasium. Saturday, June 8 9:30 a.m.—Band Concert, College Campus. 10:15 a. m.—Commencement, Quadr angle. Address by the Rev. Wallace Nutting. Award of Fifty Year Certificates. 12:30 p.m.—Dedication of Memorial to Patton Lyon Logan '94. 1:00 p. m.—Commencement Luncheon, Gym RUSHING RULES New rules adopted by the Interfraternity Council will be in effect next year. Cut throat rushing will be restored by the fol lowing rules: 1. (a) There may be rushing, but no pledging of Fi-eshmen permitted up until the official opening of Orientation Period. (b) Rushing may be resumed and pledging begin at 8:00 A. M. on the day of upper class registration. 2. No man shall be pledged who is not ii bona fide student of Washington and Jef nasium. James L. Marks '07, Presi dent of the General Alumni Associa ferson College. tion, Toastmaster. in the Registrar's office, shall be kept of all pledging done. The signature of each 3:30 p.m.—Golf, Varsity vs. Alumni, Nemacolin Country Club. 3. A record book, which shall be kept pledgee shall be entered in this book under \r\nALPHA'S NEWSLETTER the name of the fraternity to Tivhich he has been pledged. This signature must be entered forty-eight hours after a man has pledged and must be witnessed by a mem ber of the active chapter. If a pledge is cancelled the name shall be removed from the book within twenty-four hours by the tage of its first class condition to help them put out neater papers in their academic pur suits. The one troublesome condition now ahead of us is what to do about the run-down con dition of the barn and small building ad joining it. chapter president. RECENT GUESTS INTRAMURAL SPORTS Mushball season was initiated two weeks The Chapter during the past few months has played host to many returning alumni. ago with a game with the Phi Delts. Al Some have returned for the various activi though we were successful in emerging vic torious in this encounter, winning 13 to 11, the team did not look like a cup-winning ties and others to pay a friendly and oldfashioned visit to their old home. Among aggregation. Since that game Jupiter Plu- various times recently are: Bob Steenrod, '35; Ralph Heilman, ex-'36; Gil McMaster, ex-'35; Fi-ank Hoffman, '35, now attending Pitt Medical School; John Gibson, '34; Dick Dalyrimple, '34, now attending Temple Medi cal School, and Bob Grier, '32. Among the vius entered the weatherman's house with the result that our other three scheduled games were postponed. During that period the boys had a chance to get the feel of the ball and acquire a batting eye. With this practice the team feels that its chances have been increased and are pointing toward the cup. HELL DAY New rules have also been passed in re gard to Hell Day. These rules refer to the recent graduates who have returned at older alumni who have returned is W. B. Beeson, '99, father of Brother Henry Beeson. We of the present chapter wish to extend our invitation to those brothers who have not visited us recently and assure all the alumni, old and young, that Alpha is gen uinely happy to have them with her. activities formerly included in Hell Week: 1. Hell day will take place from Thurs day midnight until Friday midnight in the second week of the second semester. 2. There shall be no school on the day ALUMNI NOTES Brother Joseph Naylor, '98, and Mrs. Naylor have recently returned from a two months cruise to South America. after Hell Day ends. 3. Chapters are urged to continue efforts to eliminate anything causing injury to Brother Harry L. Graham, Jr., '23, is now with the Accounting Department of the American Rolling Mills in their Butler office. Brother Alex Murdoch, '28, and Mrs. house improvements Alexander, Jr., on March 24. Brother William C. Ketterer, '25, and Miss Clara Berry Swisher were married in health and attracting public attention. The most important additions to our fra ternity in some years has been made pos sible this spring, almost entirely through the very generous contributions of the most loyal alumni group of this campus. It is the new Seeger Electric Refrigerator re cently delivered at the house. Credit for the motivating force which started the inter- st in obtaining this very necessary comnlement to our kitchen equipment must not he misplaced. Purple Legionnaire "Bunny" "rjiier headed the fraternity officers in re ceiving the contributions and in the purhasing which was accomplished with the Murdoch have announced the birth of a son, April. Brother John A. Byerly, '19, and Mrs. Byerly have announced the birth of a child. Brother Heni-y A. Riddle, '07, was a recent guest at the house. Brother "Barty" Beeson '32, has been transferred from Oklahoma City to Cincin nati. Brother Joe Dunbar, '34, recently visited the house. WHAT THE CARD IS FOR hfdispensible cooperation of Brother Fred vT Hill. that the alumni contributors feel ourhoped great gratitude toward In preparing to enter upon another rush ing season, we are asking all alumni to take special notice of the inclosed card and to ^'^nther improvements include the paper- supply what valuable information they might have at hand. If, at any time during the of another room and some painting, ^'^nich along v/ith the interior brightening-up ? np last fall have made the rooms of the se much more pleasant and inviting, ho"® ther James Moffat III spent three days f Easter vacation supervising this work well ns having the pool tahle recovered the equipment put in good condition, aho^her Moffat hasofalso given his attention Bi'O^ purchasing much needed screens, to typewriter, owned by the house and t here fort,een thecompletely convenience of all hept overhauled. V brothers have already taken advan- summ.er, you hear of a boy that intends to enter Wash-Jeff and you think he would make a good Fiji, write to: The Rushing Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta, Box 253, Washington, Penna., and tell him so. The alumni support in regard to this mat ter last year was perfect and as a result Alpha was ahle to pledge twenty of the best freshmen last spring. Bill Allison, the new rushing chairman, is a resident of Washing ton and will be on hand to put to use promtly whatever information you send to the chapter concerning any prospective student of Washington and Jefferson College.