1 PHI GAMMA DELTA CHI CHAPTER 1808 Walter m. Swann, Albany, N. Y. Edward H. Rodgers, Albany, N. V. 1809 Charles C. Ballard, Schenectady, N. V. Robert Mild Eames, Albany, N. Y. Havilah Beardsley, Kalamazoo, Mich. Chauncy French, Binghamton, N. Y. William B. Davis, Schenectady, N. Y. George C. Rowell, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 10OO Frederick R. Davis, Schenectady, N. Y. Seward H. French, Binghamton, N, Y. Elvin S. Ketchum, Lockwood, N. Y. ', leoi John Hawley Cook, Albany, N.Y. Arthur H. Robinson, Vergennes, Vt. Herbert Lee Fuller; Waterport, N. Y. Rodman H. Robinson, Vergennes, Vt. ' }i > Robert IB. Tummonds, Fairport, N. Y. \r\nPhi Gamau Delta Chi Chapter Fifth Annual Letter PHI GAMMA DELTA HOUSE SCHENECTADY, N. Y., JunC 1$, 1898 Chi Chapter to Grand Chapter, Sister Chapters and AInmni Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, Greeting: Tlie past year has been one of quiet, steady growth and broadening for Chi Chapter, its finish marking the completion of the fifth year of tlie chapter's life with tlie nine otlier fraternities having chapters already established at Union College. The high standing of the fraternity has been maintained and exemplified by the acts and aims of the brothers individually as well as by the position taken by the chapter in the affairs of undergraduate life. With the class of '97 graduated seven of Chi Chapter: ArbaM. Blodgett, who has since married and is now principal of East Side School, Cortland, N. Y.; Raymond D. Puller, now studying law in Rochester, IST. T.; John A. Giles, now on government survey in this state; Ira Hotaling, attending Colgate Seminary, Hamilton, N. Y.; Ray Aforris, on state canal survey, Rochester, IS". Y.; Orlando B. Pershing, attending Auburn Seminary, Bruns wick, N. J.; Dann L. AVood, teaching in Boyreut American College, Syria. Fred M. Eames, '9.7, who spent last year in graduate work at Union, also left at that time and has been taking graduate work at Harvard the jiast year. The departure of the '97 delegation took away the last charter members, leaving the chapter eleven men. One of these, Elvin S. Ketchum, did not return to college in the fall. Beginning the fall term with ten members was somewhat different from starting the previous spring term nineteen strong but Bro. Chas. C. Ballard, '99, returned to his first love after a year at Toronto University, and with strong hearts filled with that spirit which has carried Phi Gamma Delta through many difficulties, the orphaned young chapter took up life's battle bravely, was soon settled in its house for the year and has initiated four fine men from the class of 1901. Chi Chapter takes pleasure in jiresenting Bros. Rodman Hazard Robinson, Arthur Henry Robinson, Herbert Lee Fuller aifd Robert Bruce Tummonds. At the beginniug of the winter \r\nterm I5ro. Tvetehum returned to college, on ^[uy 12 Bro. Rodma-n Robinson left for Cliicainauga, Tenn., with Co. F, 2nd Reg., X. "V ., and on June 1 Bro. Chaiincy French,'09, was married to Miss Grace E. Miller at Bingliamton, X. Y., leaving fourteen men in the chapter, two of whom, IMos. Swann and Eodgers, graduate with the class of '98. The part taken by Chi Chapter In college affairs has been a leading one in almost every case, notwithstanding the lack of that prestige which comes with age and experience. Although lacking this it is felt by all immediately interested that Chi Chapter is destined to make Phi Gamma Delta the leading fraternity at Union, as it is at so many other colleges, when the many lessons have been learned and experience shall have given that desirable qtiality, which, combined with those embued in every loyal Fiji, will carry the motto to the front in every department of college life. An enumeration of the individual achievements of Phi Gams at Union may serve to show the part taken by them in undergraduate life. Walter M. Swann is valedictorian of '98, has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, is editor of "The Parthenon," the college monthly magazine, is tlie student representative on Athletic Advisory Board, and winner of individual prize in Alllson-Foote debate. Edward If. Rodgers is president of Adelphic Literary Society and vicepresident of Y. M. C. A. Plavilah Beardsleyis captain of '99 football team and 1st baseman on '99 baseball team and was member of Junior Prom Committee. Chas. C. Ballard, member of ^Mandolin Club. W. B. Davis, intercollegiate track team and executive committee of Adelphic Literary Society. Robert Eaines, president :\riisical Association, inenibor of I'nion College Quartet, Glee and Mandolin Clubs, and '1)9 baseball and football teams. Cliauncy French,business manager'09 Garnet,intercollegiate track team. George C. Rowell, editor-in-cliief college jmblications,'99 liistorian. F. R. Davis, associate editor college publications, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Sophomore aid .Senior Ball, 1900 baseball director. Seward H. French, editor-in-chief 1900 Garnet, assistant varsity football manager, 2nd base varsity baseball team, intercollegiate track team. Elvin S. Ketchum, member Glee Club. John H.Cook,shortstop varsity baseball, reader with ^Musical Association, member artists' staff '99 Garnet. H. Lee Fuller, second in mile walk in spring meet. Arthur U. Robinson, 1901 secretary, 1901 baseball and football teams. Rodman H. Robinson, left Held varsity baseball, left halfback varsity football team. Robert B. Tummonds, intercollegiate track team. \r\nDuring tlie winter and spring terms tlie eliapter has ontoi'tained resident brotliers of other cliapters and their and its gentler fj'iends at several receptions and dances, the most deliglitful features of tlie two terms' events. The alumni of Phi Gamma Delta in Schenectady are Prof. F. S. Hoffman, Knox; A. L. liohrer, Ohio State; J. K. Lovejoy, Ohio State; Edward C. Ellis, Yale; 0. I. Burkholder, Wisconsin; Charles W. Fletcher, Kansas; A. Center Middleton, A'ale; L. II. Lewis, Cornell; A. P. .lenks, Lchigh. George W. Throop, Worcester, has been here almost a year but is now with the engineering corps of the United States navy. Among visitors from other chapters who have favored Chi with their presence on various occasions are Frank Keck, C. C. N. Y.; Albert Price Simmons, Yale; Ober, Hotaling, Fosbury and Stover of Colgate, and Smith, formerly of Colgate, now at Hobart. Throughout the year the chapter has had the hearty and sympathizing support of Bro. Frank S. Hoffman, Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy at Union, who spent last year in Europe. He has been always ready and willing to sacrifice himself in the interests of the chapter and is cordially liked by all the men. Another good friend of the chapter is Bro. T. Alfred Yernon, Yale,'70, who has been with the chapter on several social occasions, and to whom it is grateful for assistance in making the Ap)ril Quarterly a Union number and for many other acts of brotlierly kindness. Chi Chapter has one death to record for the year, the first in its history. On .June 9th, Bro. .James Alexander Collins, '95, died of heart disease after a long illness at his home in Amsterdam, N. Y. He was attending Auburn Seminary when overtaken by the fatal disease. A hearty welcome is waiting for every wandering Fiji who knocks at Chi's door and a coidial invitation is extended by the chapter to every brother who may come to Sclieneet.ady to make it his fraternal headquarters. Fraternally yours, Wat.tei! M. Swaxn, Havilak Beaudsi.et, Fred I!. Davis. Robert B. Tujimoxds.