THE Fiji War Cry CHRISTMAS NUMBER Vol. IV No. 1 Alpha Phi OF Phi Gamma Delta University of Mich!igan \r\nTHE FIJI WAR CRY CIIK.ISXMAS NVMBEK. "Wood" Metcalf... Editor "Jocko" Hughes Associate "Jumbo" Fallen ) a -tt . jV Baroil" Ilart ■, . Assistants NOTICE I It has long been our custom to pre face each edition of the War Cry with an apolog)-. This year wc intend to omit that feature. Wc offer this num ber witb.out c.Kcuse or apology. A'lay its bad features be overlooked and its good features—if tbere be any—commend it to von. THE OUTLOOK. Never have our prospects appeared brighter than this year. ■ Starting the semester with twenty-one old men in school we have enjoyed a most success ful rushing season, capturing seven of AJichigan's finest freshmen. Weil rep resented in all campus activities and possessing a high average of scholarship we are looking forward to the most successful year in our history. We do not wish, however, to delude ourselves into such a state of self-com- placcncy that we will forget the prob lem before us—for we have a serious problem to face, if not in the present, at least in the near future. In 1911 we will lose by graduation almost half of our men. Accordingly, it behooves us to take time by the forelock and look out for new men. In this wc need your co-operation. If you know of any Fiji material which is coming to Michigan next year, we would bo greatly pleased if you would write us, that we may make all due preparation for the stren uous rushing season which we must face next fall. THE ADDITION. Much to our disappointment the addi tion, which has been our watchword for more than a year, has not yet become a reality. This fact, however, does not discourage us, and it is with a great deal of hope that we make another open appeal to our alumni. The condi tions about our chapter house and about Ann Arbor in general are becom ing more urgent every day for our get ting into action, and if we could in son';e \r\nmanner or other bring it upon our alum ni to appreciate the circumstances, we shall have accomplished our object. We are sure that the loyal alumni of our chapter would never wish to see us outdone after the excellent start which we have had. During the past year Alpha Delta Phi has erected a $30,000 house, Alpha Tau Omega has a house in the process of construction and several other local chapters have remodeled their houses. In view of these facts and the fact that the facilities about our own house are inadequate—the latter fact being mani fest to everyone who visits our chapter house—we again appeal to you, alumni, to come to our rescue. INITIATION BANQUET. One of the most enjoj'able functions in which has been our pleasure and privilege to participate was held the evening of Thursday, Nov. 10. The initiation of the seven freshmen took place at 5:ao p. in., immediately followed by the banquet which was a distinct success from soup to cigars. Go.od fel lowship fairly scintillated in the air, and many a merry jest went round. 1 lie presence of seven of our faculty broth ers added much to the spirit of the occasion, and they showed that they could be just as young and enthusiastic as any of us. Bro. Morris P. Tilley, O, '97, presided as toastmaster in his inimitable way. and his mirthful introductions of the various speakers showed that he is a past master in the art. Bro. Flannigaii welcomed the freshmen in behalf of the chapter and Bros. Zewit and Sadler offered them some wholesome advice in a few well chosen remarks. Bro. McHale criticized the faculty for not coin ing around to see us oftener with the result that we expect to have a number of faculty smokers this year. Bro. Pol lock told us of the old Wisconsin chap ter, Bro. Metcalf spoke of the ''Com ing Year," Bro. Sunderlaiid followed with some good advice. Bro. Benin tt took upon his shoulders the burden of defending the faculty—a heavy burden, too—and Bro. Allen closed the pro gram with a few well placed remarks to us all. Everyone felt that the evening had been an ideal one and resolved to make the faculty smokers a huge success. We \r\nwould like to have our alumni join us in them. INITIATES. To date we have initiated the follow ing men and take great pleasure in in troducing them to the fraternitj'- at large: Charles Farley,'14 Lit, La Grange, 111. Owen D. Qilman, 'i3 Law, Goodland, Ind. Alvah B. Frederick, '14 Eng., Detroit, Mich. John D. Freeman, '14 Lit, Lead, S. D. Alfred Fckert, '14 Eng., Saginaw, Jolin R. McFic, '13 Law, Santa Fe, New Mcx. John B. Sherman, '14 Lit, Mt. Clem ens, Mich. OFFICERS. The following are our officers for the year: E.—Clement R. Flannigan. T.—Claude L. Post G.—Woodbridge Metcalf. Eg.—Robert E. Driscoll. L—John M. McHale. CFIAPTER HISTORY. We are making rather slow progress on our chapter history due to the loss of the early records of the chapter. For information relating to the period 18S6-97 we must rely chiefly on our alumni, and hope that you will aid tis in whatever way you can. We would especially like information on two points; first, the history of the local chapter which became Phi Gamma Delta in 1S86, and secondly, the history of the chapter during the year 1894-97. We would be greatly pleased if our alumni would write us on these or other sub jects. HALLOWEEN PARTY. We started the social season with a whirl by having our annual fall house dance two weeks earlier than usual. It came on the 21st of October, and al though the evening turned out to be rainy, it failed to dampen our spirits. The older men acted as hosts and saw to it that our freshmen were started right. It was^ with justifiable pride that this year's "fresh" were led into the limelight and introduced to the gentler sex. The decorations were appropriate to the occasion. Cornstalks filled every \r\navailable nook and crevice. The lights were hidden by jack-o'lanterns and gob lins' heads, giving wierd and pleasing effects, and adding greatly to the'romancesomeness" of the ocacsion. (See "The Personal Memoirs of Willie Hart.") Dancing was indulged in 'till after midnight and after light refreshments and many songs the party adjourned. ' Prof, and Mrs. Pollock chaperoned the party. Bro. Spooner and his wife were also there. Among the out-of- town guests were: Miss Katherine Farley, La Grange, 111.; Miss Geraldine Moore, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; and the Misses Jennette Gibbons and Norma Wandless of Detroit, Mich. FIJI'S ON THE CAMPUS. Carpenter—President and Treasurer of Athletic Association, Member of Board of Control of Athletics, Chair man Class Social Committee, Secretary Aeronautical Society. Metcalf—Glee Club, Capt. Class Bowling Team. McHale—Glee Club. Lyman—Interscholastic Manager. Boice—Triangles, Class Dinner Comniittec, Manager Class Bowling Team, Class Basket Ball Team. Host—Class Bowling Team. Knapp—Class Bowling Team. Fallon—Chairman Class Social Com mittee. Hart—Business Staff of Gargoyle. Eckert—President Fresh Engineer Class. Frederick—Chairman Class Socia Committee. Fisher—Manager Class Track Team. . GLEE CLUB. This year Alpha Phi has three men on the Glee Club, Metcalf, Trier and McHale being the fortunate ones. ^ The itenerary of the club includes Saglnaw, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Ft. Wayne, Evausville and several other cities not yet determined. BOWLING TEAM. Our bowling team composed of Brc.s. Knapp, Metcalf, Boice, Barnum, Flannigan and Lyman is in second place in the Inter-fraternity League. Only Si;;nia Nu leads us and our boys have not yet met them. In our next edition we hope to announce the capture of tl.e prize cup offered by Huston Bros. \r\n"J" HOP. We are looking forward to the "J" Hop this year with a good deal of pleas- ' lire. Indications point to the largest crowd in the history of the chapter. ^ Bro. Boice, our Hop representative, is j i treasurer of this year's Hop. MICHIGAN NOTES. Since the last edition of our magazine | the Board of Regents have chosen a T president for the University. Acting president Hutchins, formerly dean of the Law department was the man selectcd to manage the affairs of the University, for thirty-eight years so ably conducted by President Angell Michigan is to be congratulated on so- curing a man of such integrity and ability for president. May his career be ' as successful as his predecessor's 1 The last year has seen the addition of two new buildings to the University ' the Alumni building-and the new Cheni' istry building. Both fill a long felt want and both are worthy ornaments to our campus. The old Chemistry building ! has been rejuvenated and is now occu^ nn.s nppn « pied by the Economic department I its altered appearance and excellent ae" commodations may be seen the hand o^ Bro. Sayles. * In athletics we have again upheld our claim to the championship of the West Mediocre at the first of the season, the team was developed into the most pow ■ erful offensive and defensive machine seen on Ferry hield since the davs r Heston and Redden. The defeat c Minnesota, 6 to o, was a fitting to a successful season. ^ The Michigan Union announce nl. for the construction of a new clubhouse. The campaign fir fH'"^ already well under way. NOTES OF INTEREST We wish to announce the marri. Bros. Pollock, Hastings Snail ler and Chambe, and ?he Bro. Ray Deahl. S^gement of Bro. Hayden, Gamma Deuter., has been appointed to an assistl'r in American history, ®'3nt,ship Bro Allen spent the summer in m key where he superintended thi lation of an engineering denni Roberts College, $1,200,000 E''"' appropriated for that purpose \r\nBro. Sadler has been making extens ive experiments in aeronautics and is the sponsor of the local aeronautical so ciety. Bro. Modine has gone into the man ufacture of a new type of automobile radiator. Bro. Sayles has accepted a position with the Sullivan Machinery Co. and is at present located in Clairmont, N. H. Bro. Galloway is practicing law in Dayton, O. Bro. Smith is junior member of the Blainc-Smith Sales Co. of Toledo, O. About 20 of the brothers attended the local performance of Bro. Hopwood's great success, "Seven Days." It is a "scream" from start to finish, and we advise all, who have the opportunity, to see it. Bro. Hopwood's new musical comedy "Judy Forgot," is meeting with great success. Bro. Post's father was elected to Con gress at the last election. We hope some day to see "Hap" himself in a like position. Bro. Sadler has been appointed a fac ulty member of the reorganized board of control of athletics. DIRECTORY. 1911. "Bull" Flannigan, Norway, Mich. "Hfip" Post, Washington C. H., Ohio. "Biscuit" Fisher, Omaha, Neb. "Ooch" Metcalf, Detroit, Mich. "Howdy" Reed, Dunkirk, N. Y. "Dclehanty" Radford, Washington, D.C. "Pete'' Carpenter, Port Huron, Mich. "Bunk" McHale, Escanaba, Mich. "Corny" Driscoll, Lead, S. D. "Queenie" Host, Detroit, Mich. "Don" Knapp, Bristol, Ind. "Dutch" Trier, Toledo, Ohio. 1912. "Jack" Lyman, Alexandria Bay, N. Y. "Rope" Boice, Cheyenne, Wyo. "Jocko" Plughes, Toledo, Ohio. "Birdie" Oilman, Goodland, Ind. 1913. "Mush" Mercer, Detroit, Mich. "Jumbo" Fallon, Orand Rapids, Mich. "Willie" Hart, Freedonia, N. Y. "Annie" Moore, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 1914- "Pip" Farley, LaGrange, 111. "Abe" Freeman, Lead, S. D. "Snicky" Frederick, Detroit, Mich. "Eck" Eckert, Saginaw, Mich. "Gen." Sherman, Mt. Clemens, Mich. "Mac" McFie, Sante Fe, New Mex. \r\n