4., an account of which will be found the prettiest Chapter houses in the in this issue. SQLth. UNIVERSITY, ALA. By the efforts of our brothers and the hearty oo-operation of some of our But when you come down to the o^ieuing, dcu't be surprised to find us Published Every Now and Then by Theta Chapter's alumni, we are now owners of a beau in a Chapter house. Active Men. tiful lot on UniveTsity Avenue, where be a rented house for we cannot pos sibly build in such a short time, how ever we MUST have a Chapter house and until ours is completed, we will THE THETA FIJ we intend in the near future to budld Vol. 3 No. 3 June 1910 BOARD OF EDITORS F. R. Maxwell J. M. Bradley Theta Chapter Webq Crawford Editor and Business Manager Assistant Editor Reporters Office Boy a suitable Chapter house. A Reception to Gov. and Mrs. Mar shal was given during Commencement Of course it will rent one. by Theta Chapter and every one en distributed. joyed the afternoon with the Gover The music was furnished by David son's orchestra from Birmingham,and THE EKKLESIA nor of Indiana. EDITORIAL A retrospection of the past year will show that Theta Chapter has had a very propitious year. Most of the Spurred on by such good reports from our young alumni and by encour aging words from visiting Fiji's, Theta has had a very successful year. active men and several of the alumni came down two or three days before PROSPECTIVE the opening and did excellent work during the rushing season. The re "The Good things of this Earth are for the ones that Hustle." Phi Gam ma Delta icertainly deserves the good things and it is up to Theta to hustle. The prospects for next year are brighter than ever. Not so much in what we have in sight but in the greater ends to be accomplisbed. Possessing such a suitable lot, as we do, do you not think we should have a Chapter house? Well, we certainly dt, and will have one. We expect to live in a rented house sult of our efforts is displayed in our three new initiates who have de veloped into true knights of the Purpose. With these three initiates and ten old men, we began the year. We were happily quartered in tne Oliver-Verner Hall where with three rooms and a dance hall we were able to entertain in our own atoode. The first of these entertainments was in the role of an informal dance led by Bro. Williams and was greatly en joyed by all. Chaffing dish parties, and the like, tollcwed until Thanksgiving when we were all the guests of Bro. S. A. Wood at a dinner given in the Commerce Building in Birmingham. This was the first formal meeting between Theta Chapter and the Birmingham graduate association. Another dinner was enjoyed in Bir mingham during the Christmas holi days. A FVraternity History was started this year and Theta contributed her part. However it was impressed up on us that we should be making his tory as well as writing it. We gave our annual dance on Feb. AUGUST—3, 4, 5, NIAGARA never before heard in Tuscaloosa. section chief Collier expects to go The first part of the dance was reporter for the Montgomery Adver- with Phi Gamma Delta in across the top. programme dance, after which a German followed. brighter and grander than ever before." Explain your report if you please; In each study you've made a condi Hall was hall was a lar.ge star, beneath which pretty girls?" "Theta of Phi Gamma The grand march was gracefully .and skillfully led by Bro. Robert Hemphill, assisted by Miss Emily Gay Ahhctt. They introduced many uni que and complicated figures which brovight forth the admiration of their j fnllowers and kept them wondering to remain so, and are going to work what was coming next. I Rsit:—"If lyou had your choice be tween two exams, in Descriptive Geometrry pmd one in Calculus, what would you take?" Bat—"Strychnine." Delta," at the other end, the large Greek letters "Phi Gamma Delta." awake and working hard, and as a re sult, Theta is now the proud p.:sses.sor of one of the prettiest lots on University Avenue. Its dimensions E. E. E. (ease). beautifully decorated for the occasion, ibeing draped in purple and white, while quantities of bamboo was used upon the walls. At one end of the was written Since the last issue of this littie sheet we have not been sleeping by a long shot—no we h.ave been wide Delta For the special Phi Gamma Delta so Theta will be well represented. During Commencement we had with us Bro. Campbell L. Corey from tnser. We hope to see Bro. Corey of ten. "OH YOU REPORTI" Now son, I've enough of tradition, It seems, all you've been taking is DANCE. circuses, was "larger, LOT. along with Bro Brantly and Bradley, will transact its business, undisturbed save by the roar of the Majestic Falls. The Phi Gamma until that lot is adorned with one of nate dele,gate to represent Theta at the Sixty-second, Ekklesia. Our ex- Springfiehl, Ohio. Bro. Corey is now located in Montgomery, being a staff The annual dance cf Theta Chap ter was on February 4, and like the "Remember you're a Fiji." legate, and Bro. J. M. Brandley, alter better and prettier dance music was tion. House. ings. Indeed his visit was one oi nfJich pleasure and profit to us. Bro. J. E. Brantly was elected de purple THE But we MUST build that Chapter was in our midst did we know of his arrival. However we were more than glad to see him. "Foxy", as we soon learned to call him, told us a great deal about the fraternity and who the dif ferent chapters conducted their meet Fruit punch was in order through out the evening while cream and cake was served during an intermission. The cream was in small white bricks from which an unobstriicted *iew of both falls can he had. The rates are 53.50 and upward per day, American plan. of a hall. are lOS by 22.5 feet and is within five minutes walk of the University. Now that we are awake, we intend FALLS dropped in upon us. His coming was entirely unheralded and not until he ONTARIO, CANADA. A great treat is in store for those who will attend the Sixty-second Ekklesia. On the Canadian side ofNiagra Falls, away from the noise and din of a city, the fraternity assembled Headquarters will be the Cliflon Hotel next year, and have a home instead OUR favors, all lights were turned off ex cept a large purple one,and during the march, beautiful gauze fans were given out. At anotlier time, a huge bunch of purple violets were the favors. For general favors, finger rings and beUs were given out while the crchestra played "I've got rings on my fingers, hells on my toes." At another time whips and whistles were .Icnior,—"Why are final exams like Freshman,—"They are so hard to The last issue of the Phi Gamma Delta Magazine is very interesting, containing a number of illustrations of new Chapter houses and reporting others in progress. Washington, Dart mouth Wisconsin, Colorado, and Nebraska now own a new Chapter house, while active steps have been taken by half a dozen other Chapters to obtain this luxurious necessity. "Such a report for one month almost makes .cue rub one's eyes to see if he is not enjoying a delightful dream, says the magazine, "This is real pro- press, and deserves aU the commendaLion we can give." pass." GOV. MARSHAL. Parent—('buying an auto)—"If I RhouW buy this machine, and couldn't t'n it, I might break it all to pieces, and having spent a lot of money, have One of the most illustrious speak ers during commencement was Gov. nothing to show for it." Son—"Then let me chauffer it." delivered the address before the So ciety of the Alumni. His subject was "The Old South and- the New South," BRO. FOX'S VISIT. We were agreeably surprised when Dro. Leonard ,T. Fox of Dayton, Ohio Thonias R. Marshal of Indiana, who and, in eloquent language, he pictured his idea and impressions of the old South, and spoke of the possibilities \r\nGov. Marshall's visit to Alabama was looked forward to with much in Brantly—"Ned"—Mi. B.—Canoe build terest and every-where he was accord Hearin—"Mut"—Law—Helping ed a most hearty welcome. Nearlo" every automobile in town met him at the station to and escorted the Governor and others to the city. When introduced to the alumni as the speaker, every one rose to honor him and his speach won him a place ing. "Bar- low." Long—"Barlow"—C.E.—Nothing. Maxwell—"Freak"'—M. E. —Helping 1912. Bradlety—"Littie'un"—A. B.—Worry 19 13. ABOUT COLLEGE. The commencement brought about Crawford—"Rat"'—M. E. —Automobiling. Land—"Jack"—B. S.—Society. buildings of the greater University ALUMNI. The Aca Prank Leon Grove '09, who has been demic building which is to be a du teaching in the Gadsden High School, plicate of Smith Hall and placed just opposite it, is now well under way and will probably be ready for occu has accepted the offer of Principal of Tuscaloosa High School. We will be glad to have him with us next year. pancy in the fall. Garland and Man will hereafter be used as dormitories. Clement R. Wood '00 who is taking law at Yale, has added many honors to those gained at the U. of A. He An up-to-date, ice-cold, germ-proof drinking fountain, the gift of the class of 1910, now occupies the center was one of six men chosen out of about fifty contestants to represent Yale in its inter-coliegiate debates of the quad. with Harvard, Princeton and other colleges. Later he won the Wayland Second Prize of thirty dollars in a debate. His latest honor, however was confirmed upon him by his fellow .students who elected him president of the Forum, a debating club which has for its objects the study of civic ly Halls are being remodeled and After the new Academic building is opened, Clark Hall will probably be used as a library only. Other improvements, such as cement walks, etc., are contemplated and, it is hoped that they will be made in the near future. OUR PICTURE. We expected to have in this issue a picture of "the bunch," but the engraving was misplaced or lost in passing from the Corrolla board to us via Crimson-White board. How ever, if we say that we had the best looking bunch of fellows here, you might believe it, but if you saw that photograph—well there's a doubt. But here we are:— 1910. Moffett—"Professor"—law—Dancing. Wadsworth—^"Doc," "Cy"— B.S. U. G. U's. The music for the Gwin '04 was and governmental problems. ceo'ly elected judge uf ihe city C.i (t mingham. Claud Swindle ex-'12, popularly known as 'Carew" is attending Sun day School picnics and making hits with the fair sex. the Miss Louise Cruse Cornish of Demopolis on June twenty-second. Our con- To complete the file of Theta Fiji's gratulatious and best wishes, Sam. v/e find that we are short the follow ing issues:—Vol. I, N'os. 2, 3 and 4; W. W. Fippen of '12 is now connect Voi II. Nos. 3 and 4; Vol. Ill; No. 1. ed with the National Packing Co., in If you can supply any of the missing Birmingham. ccpies please send them to the editor at once. A complete file has never been kept and we wish to start one THE RECEPTION. Among those - j « f;ve to seven, was held upon the piaz r > CD > Z Vi • ^ N ^ I ^ I % K"X who came down to Theta Tfinks among the first, it not THE first, in scholarship this year. decided success. Though the standing is not figured cut, still not a single member failed, The receiving lino conslsten of Dr. ond Mrs. Dresslar, Gov. and Mrs. J > Jones-,-and'C. L. Corey. ■i iio rccepticn, which lasted from Mrs. Kay, Kay, Juuge Judge aim and mi^.. Mrs. W. ,.,1 1 Mrs. »v. (0 commencement were Reg. Barnes, Robert Hemphill, Clem Cross, Bryce Mrs Thomas R. Marcshal of Indiana. Marsball, Dr. E. E. Brown, Mrs Bryce, rrcsldent and Mrs. Abercrombie, Dr. < D m O 3) before it is too late. The beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. za and lawn, and the affairs was a : ra 2 afternoon permanent resting place for the frater nity's records and histony, A complete library of the literary works of Fiji's is being gathered and you could great ly assist that work if you would forw.^rd them any books by Fiji authors. Sam iNeilson ex-'09 was married to Charity Hospital in New Orleans a place which affords him much experi ence. Still later he won the Wyeth Surgical Prize, offered by Dr. Wyeth of N'ew York, and open to members of the Junior Class. In conjunction with his ambulance duties, Dr Maxv.'ell has been given a ward in the enjoyed and several came very near the honor 3 Wood Mr and Mrs. Sterling A Wood, ^ roll. . O U) 3 P The Phi Gamma Delta Club of New York has been made the archive and ham, Ala. the "reception, in 'nonor of Gov. and 2 > > Everyone ingham. Jim B. was superintendent of the new Nodulizing plant of the Central Iron and Coal Co., but resigned to accept his present position. "Kid" Abbott always makes good. His ad dress is 1625, 12 Avenue S., Birming in the medical department at Tulane received highest honors in his class Recently, in a competitive examina tion he won the appointment of Ambulance Surgeon in the o o I with the Governor and Mrs. Marshal, "For he's a jolly good Fiji." Jim B. Abbott, ex-'OS is now located v/ith the Republic Land Co..of Birm p B Dresslar Vvas the place where 2 Tl R risn. er. (Ji r d H Daniel Collier, and Miss Adelle Har- Robert Hemphill ex-'12 is now in O 0 > trope were imbedded. Mrs. Winston Flowers. Louise Maxwell, Kate Perry and Jennie Maxwell served the frappe and Mrs. C. N. Maxwell, Mrs. F. R. Maxwell. Mrs. W. Sanders, Misses Allta Barnes, Jeannette and Wilhelmina Monish, and Ruth Brownell serv ed the cream and cake. The guest were greeted at the terrace by Mrs. Ben DuBose '09 is connected with the South Highland Land Co., of Bir Alston Maxwell '07 who has been TJ was was served while the punch containing blocks of ice in which sprigs of helio of BossHnvr, which ollict; iias civic as well as criminal jurisdiction. Floyd Hall '04 is principal of the was given. occasion rendered by Davidsons Orchestra. Purple and white cream with cake re- the brokerage business with his fath the dedication of the first two new —^Smith and Comer Hall. patients. J. C. B. Opelika High School. "Ned."' Williams—'Bat"—M. E.—(Not work.) ing. in every heart. Mr. J. E. Brantly and Miss Dodson. Hospital and has charge of about 75 1011. of the New South. " . j "I wopder who's kissing her now?" A . . n >O °z