Ff; THE THETA FIJI Published by THETA CHAPTER PHI GAMMA DELTA University of Alabama EDITOR - - - Bill Edwards, '50 Chapter Officers PRESIDENT TREASURER RECORDING SECRETARY CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.. historian ... - Carey Hollingsworth Rufus Bethea Vann Waldi-op Bill Edwards Loyal Blackwood The "Fiji" Mansion Theta House Graces 'Fraternity Row' The "Fiji" house on fraternity row at Alabama is the largest and one of the ost beautiful fraternity houses in the ? th. Of Colonial design the brick edipresented a beautiful picture these shrubbery and a well-kept lawn. A fish pond, rose garden and a barbecue pit grace the back lawn that is large and useful for outdoor activities. The house is flanked by the Kappa Alpha and Sig- 'arm spring days with its beautiful ina Nu's with the Phi Delta Theta boys ^ .av of many varieties of azaleas and just across the street. —2— . \r\nDedication To Ex-Purple Legionnaire and present President of the University of Alabama, Dr. John Morin Gallalee, Alabama Faculty, and Dean James H. Newman, '29, Dean of Administration, University of Alabama, this issue of "The Tbeta Fiji" is respectfully dedicated. These two top administrators of one of the nation's top institutions of higher learning are representative of fine Christian manhood. We are proud they are "Fijis." —.1— \r\nNewman Speaks At Norris Dinner In Chapter House Over 200 Enjoy the 1950 Pig Dinner The 1950 "Pig Dinner" will go down in history as a fitting symbol to the great ness of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Alabama. From Laurel, Miss., and Rome, Ga., from Baldwin, New York, and Florence, Ala. they were present when the pig was brought in. Response to the dinner was gratifying to those who worked so hard to make it a success. It was the largest and most enthusiastic crowd since the Centennial Dinner in 1948. Since 1893 when the dinner originated at the University of California, it has been regarded as a climax for the many other Phi Gamma Delta functions held during the year. Legend has it that Brother Frank Norris is responsible for this traditional dinner since it was he who presided over ceremonies burning the pig that was con cealed in a barrel at Class Day exercises at the University of California. It seems that the Betas and the Dekes had monopolized the Glee Club at rnlifornia for years and the "Fijis" took occasion to rap them for the monopoly by bringing on to the stage a barrel entitled "U. of C. Glee Club," tied with a cord symbolic of the strangle hold. Out if this barrel tumbled a squealing pig—the one Bi'other Norris decided to incarcerate. The "Pig Dinner" is the one time during the college year when alumni and undergraduates get together for their biggest fling. By classes they form and march gaily into the banquet hall singing "Bringing in the Pig." And so it was this year, too. Carey F. Hollingsworth, Jr., headed the committee that started the hall rolling this year. When he was elected president, Albert Wynn, Jj-., took over and did a splendid job. Speaker of the evening was Brother James H. Newman, '29, dean of adminis tration University of Alabama. He delivered an inspiring talk on the fraternity responsibilities in these troubled days. It was a treat to have him with us again after his Virginia absence. Acting as master of ceremonies was Brother Marlin Moore, '34, of Tuscaloosa. He presented a cup for the outstanding freshman to Eddie Craig, of Birmingham, and to Walter Bailey, Jr., of Laurel, Miss., for his work as an active. Brother Camper O'Neal, of Birmingham, received an alumni charm as the outstanding Phi Gamma Delta alumnus. Present for the occasion was Brother J. Earle Dunford, of Washington, D. C., representing national headquarters. He is executive secretary and editor 'of Phi Gamma Delta. It was his first visit and he was given a Southern reception. The class of 1953 was introduced by Ed Henley, of Birmingham, president of the pledge class for this year. Also nresent was Brother William B. Gathings, Sr., of Baldwin, N. Y secre tary of the Phi Gamma Delta Club in New York City. The dinner went down in history as one of the finest affairs ever held by Theta. May there be many more such occasions. T ■ Passing The 'Buck' Bloom At Northwestern John Buck, Tuscaloosa, graduate of the Law School, is now a Captain James P. Bloom, '50, is now at Northwestern University, Evanston, 111., whei-e +v,o TI S. Army stationed in Vir- . g'inia. he is continuing his studies for a degree in dentistry, Spivey In Sigma Gamma Epsilon Robert Spivey, Tuscaloosa, senior in the Geology Department, was initiated on March 6 into Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary geology organization. —4— ooTr A' ■ I * , To ' ; ■ ' . v> ..s • «Wk' ' :#?• ... V.-. •. ' *.s - ■ /■ /- • • _ ^' ^p■ r'r* ' . ■'.v. ' •DENNY CHIMES A familiar, landmark at the ^■ "Jt ■ ■ " *■ Vw;.'. University of Alabama .aV\ .3 w,," * .-Sv r', I * -» ' ^ , ; '-■• •. j •v,, , ^ • r,*.* V ■ '. ^V V- ' Vm ■ ' '■- v-T >•-• \r\nsi FIJI THETA tvK 0' m • •lit- THETA CHAPTER Phi G amma Deltsi of tlie University of Alabama SPRING 1950