THE FIJI HUNCH HUNCH — A STIMULUS TO ACTION APRIL 1922 AND THE CLEVELAND FIJI VOL. 18 1922 ISSUED JOINTLY BY THE CLEVELAND GRADUATE CHAPTER AND XI DEUTERON CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Clevelnnd, Ohio PIG FEAST NUMBER APRIL 29th Hear ye, Fijis, and Heed ye, also. The Eighteenth Annual Norris Dinner, or "Pig Feast" will be held Satur day, April 29th, at 6:30 P. M. at the University Club. While Cleveland Fijis join together to honor the memory of Brother Frank Norris, they also commemorate Founders' day. May ist, 1848. From its modest origin, the Norris Dinner has grown to be the most important yearly event among Fijis every where. At this feast, long absent brothers meet old friends, and new brothers pledge added allegiance to the Golden Chain. Carl D. Friebolin (Reserve '99), Local Referee in Bankruptcy, will be Toastmaster. The address of the evening will be given by Brother Edward A. Ross (Johns-Hopkins '91), Professor of Sociology at the Uni versity of Wisconsin and an eminent sociologist, author, speaker and Fiji, whose name has been in "Who's Who" for many years. Our record of "Pig Feasts" is enviable. It shows a rapidly growing interest in the event, as 162 attended last year. Tickets have been mailed to every Fiji in Cleveland and to every member of Xi Deuteron Chapter, and it is the hope of the committee that at least 200 will attend this year's banquet. The Cleveland Graduate Chapter urges that you mail your check in as promptly as possible, and, above all things, no alibis. \r\nReserve, assisted by Xi Deuteron, inaugurated the basketball season on December 26th, when Yale went down to defeat to the tune of 27-17. Coss, Davis and Brainard played. The game resulted in much publicrty for Coss, who came thru with 14 points. Davis followed with four. From then until the end of the season Coss and Davis were the stars of the games. On Sunday night, February 26th. King Bohunkus held court, and a large number of alumni turned out to enioy the entertainment. Formal initiation was held Monday, February 27th, at which time Joseph Kundtz, Albert Crawford, Theodore Giidden and Hale Redrup became brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. Nearly twenty alumni brothers were present at the ceremony. The latest innovation in the chapter is a Mother s Club. The mothers organized, elected Mrs. Headline president and proceeded to show us that they could be of considerable assistance. We are particularly indebted to them for the help they gave us in preparing for the Section Convention. The next important event was the Annual Conven tion of Section VIII, held in Cleveland March 17-18. As it was the first time the honor of holding a section con vention had fallen to us since we were placed in this section, we were particularly anxious to make it a success in every way, and from all reports, it seems that we did. The convention opened Friday night with a theater party at Keith's 105th Theater. This was followed by a smoker at the house and a midnight serenade at the Fem Sem. The next morning the Xi Deuteron basketball team de feated a team picked from the other chapters of the secion Then came the business session, which was held at the Law School. The problems of Section VIII were there outlined and discussed. Brother Howard M. La Sourd, Chief of Section, guiding the convention. We were fortunate in having Brother George F. Snyder, National Secretary, with us at the meeting. Luncheon for 137 visitors and local alumni was held at noon at the Cleve land Athletic Club. Brothers Newton D. Baker and George F. Snyder addressed the gathering. The convention was closed with a dance at the Union Club which was at tended by sixty Fijis. A special initiation was held Monday, April 17th, for Brothers Harold J. Smith and Robert Padgett. The Norris Dinner will be the next red letter day on our calendar. With last year's success to serve as an incentive, we are working hard to make this an even bigger and better event. Plans for a Spring Party are under way and it will probably be held some time shortly before the beginning of exams, which start June ist. Cal Chambers, spurs 'n all, dropped in on the Board meeting in Washington He then flew over the town in the afternoon. He seems quite happy Frank Kromer, genial Fiji, now lives in New York. His application to the New York Club is just hied. "Happy is the man who finds his work." ning has in the Patent Office. He's getting fat an is good natured notwithstanding. "Bill" Sturdevant who allowed his work on the "Press" to interfere with his Fiji Hie here, is now on Bro. McClure's Youngstown newspaper. Brad Couch told "Doc" Whalen of Utah to stop off on his way home last week from Philadelphia and meet our live bunch here He did! \r\nOUR NEW NATIONAL SECRETARY Taking the place so ably filled by Horace Brightman, whose term of office expired last year, George Snyder of Washington, D. C., has assumed the full duties of Na tional Secretary of Phi Gamma Delta. On his first visit to Cleveland, Brother Snyder attended the Section Con vention on March 17-18, and it is rumored that under Lemmie's protecting wing, George saw Cleveland from attic to celler, as it were. The Cleveland Boys liked his active, vital interest in Fiji affairs and conditions, and his excellent judgment was evidenced time and time again during the course of the Convention and in his discussion of current problems. We are glad to know you, George, and trust you will always find us ready to give any help your office may need. EAST PALESTINE TO WASHINGTON In order to give the editor of the Magazine access to the latest news and in order to centralize the activities of the Fraternity as much as possible, "Scoop" Wilkinson is now enthroned in Washington, whence the Phi Gamma Delta Magazine issues. Incidently "Scoop" is giving us a most excellent Magazine, and why every member of the Fraternity should not be a subscriber is an unanswer ed mystery. Have YOU subscribed? $2.00 a year. TUESDAY NOONS Have you availed yourself of the privilege of eating v/ith Fijis Tuesday Noons in Parlor A at the C. A. C.? Lately the attendance has been falling back to about the twenty mark, while thirty-five was a fair average during the winter. Every time less than thirty men attend, the Graduate Chapter loses money. Better mark your calen dar for a month ahead. AMONG ALUMNI Dr. H, H. Hart (111. Wes. '13) formerly an intern at Lakeside Hospital, has entered the private practice of medicine with a Fiji in Bloomington, 111. Ned Nafe, author, journalist, orator and citizen of the world, wants to know who put "cool" in Calvin Coolidge. Recently one of our legal lights was observed brush ing the dandruff from his coat. "Bone dust," remarked Hugh McNamee. "Lawrence Lodge" of Ohio State, held a reception for Newton D. Baker when he visited the University on February 22nd. From the Ohio State Chapter also comes the news that Howard B. Teter of Cleveland was initiated into Fijiland. Fred C. Howe (Allegh. '89) spoke at the City Club in February on the Immigration Question. He was formerly Commissioner of Immigration for the Port of New York, as well as Director of the People's Institute of New York City. While in Cleveland he attended one of our Fiji Lunches. Come often, Fred, you have lots of friends here. Dr. David Kinley, President of the University of Illinois, spoke at a dinner of the Cleveland on April 8th. Illinois Alumni in President Kinley is one of the growing list of Fiji College Presidents. "Club News" issued by the New York Club of the Fraternity seems to be in need of a reporter. issue busted out with two poems. "getting by" in the Hunch! The March Imagine two poems \r\nNew York City reports a Fiji Post of the American Legion. Cleveland enters Kell Post as its contribution. Charlie Couch is Commander and some eight Fijis are listed on its roll. Cal Chambers has gone to Washington. Officially he is a member of the General Staff and represents the Fifth Corps Area, which includes Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. We don't know whether Cal's stay there is of indefinite duration or whether it is only a vacation. It was Cal, you know, who in 1916 suggested the name "Hunch," his definition being "A Stimulus to Action." Larry Cole and Joe Kuntz recently returned from a sightseeing tour at Warrensville, and have a great deal to say of that watering place and winter resort. Most of their remarks are unfit for publication, but each de clares that "watering" refers to the nature of the soup and coffee and not to the cleanliness of the majority of the inmates. Which reminds us, that Bartel appeared before the Traffic Court recently: Court:—"What pin is that you are wearing?" B.—"Phi Gam, your Honor." Court—"I am a Phi Gam, too. Ten Dollars .md Costs." Hugh McNamee (W. & J. '18) is now a full fledged attorney and counselor at law. Some day you will be a lawyer, Mac. Clarence Needham (Trinity, '11) is a habitue of the C. A. C„ but seems to studiously avoid Parlor A on Tuesday Noons. Explain yourself, old man. Again we pause to query, "Where is the Reserve Class of 191T, Scott, Schuer, Young, et al.P" Harvey Mierke (Reserve '13) is becoming a radio fan. Somebody suggested installing a set in Parlor A. It is thought that such an arrangement might induce Harvey to attend lunch. "Fizz" Fay was reported as having a great liking for peanuts. "Aw, Shucks," burbled Win Worline. Thumbs down! Newton D. Baker was recently elected President ot The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, while Edward S. Jordan (Wis- '05) was elected a Director of that organ ization. Hargrave Long (Chicago '11) has left New York and soon hopes to be back in Chicago. While en route he visited Cleveland for several days, renewing old acquainances. We have an Appendicitis Squad in our midst. Harold J. Clark (Reserve '16), Robert C. Loomis (Mich. '?,o) and Edward A. Hiss (Reserve '24) have all recently un dergone operations. All are reported as doing fine. Dr. Charles P. Steinmetz, Chief Consulting Engineer of The General Electric Company and one of the World's greatest electrical engineers, as well as a good Fiji, will give an address before the Cleveland Electrical League at Hotel Statler on May 8th. Dr. Merril J. King, (U. of Penn.) is engaged to Miss Dorothy Bell of Willoughby, Ohio. Brother King is. pathologist and director of laboratories at St. Luke's Hospital. Herman J. Nord (Reserve '02) is President of The Payday Savings & Loan Company, and Harold S. Weidel ("Buster" Reserve '09) is on the Auxiliary Board. \r\nTHE CLEVELAND FIJI EDITORIAL ALUMNI INTEREST At the beginning of the year we decided that one of the things most desirable was a closer relation be tween the active chapter and Cleveland alumni, and we determined to do all within our power to make that a reality before the end of the year. As we look back upon the events of the past two terms we feel that much has been done toward accomplishing this end. A record number of alumni brothers came out for the Thanksgiv ing Eve smoker and made it one of the biggest and best we have ever held. Alumni, who, in past years, were seen only upon special occasions, have been at the house frequently this year. The Cleveland Graduate Chapter has shown a greatly increased interest in Xi Deuteron Chapter and the parties they have given have been ap preciated. Alumni attendance at chapter dances has shown a gratifying increase. Taking all things into consideration, we feel that the active chapter is much closer to the alumni of Cleveland than it has been for some time. But we are not satis fied. There are still many Fijis in the city who seldom, if ever, come to the house. We want every Fiji in Cleve land to pay us at least one visit in the year, and we wish that all would realize that they are welcome to drop in a any time for a meal and a good specimen of real Fiji brotherhood. THE FUTURE The prospects for the coming school year are far from rosy. Owing to the fact that several of our new men are sophomores, and since some Freshmen were forced to drop out because of scholarship difficulties, we have only two members of the Freshmen class. That, coupled with the loss of several particularly active men by gradu ation, leaves us with a big gap to fill next fall. According ly, our rushing season, instead of beginning late in the summer or in September, begins now. From the present time until the end of the regular rushing period in Sep tember, every effort must be made to secure as much good material as possible. The alumni can help us won derfully in this situation. So, brother Alumnus, please keep your eyes open for men who expect to enter Re serve next fall, and show them the light. Send us their names and as much of their history as you can. Frank ly, we need your co-operation and believe that you can and will help us overcome the present situation. t h e CHAPTER 1922 1924 Henry S. Brainard "E" John W Coss Ralph J. McCullough 'G" Albert J. Reid M. S. Davis A. H. Fox Paul A. Stoodt (Medical) Albert C. Crawford Homer E. Ring Leslie E. Hertzer Wm. W. Hosier (Pharm.) Edward Hiss 1923 A 1 Aif I"17 Alfred A. Jenkins Eg '» C. K. Kankhauser, Jr., "I" J. A. Cleary E. V. Headline Maxwell R. Kelso Theodore Glidden Hale Redrup Joseph Kundtz 1925 Harold J. Smith Robert Padgett \r\nACTIVITIES FOOTBALL: Varsity STUDENT COUNCIL: 2 Members i MUSICAL BASKETBALL: CLUBS: Glee Club i Corpse Comn .1 BASEBALL: Varsity 2 Manager Asst. Manager i Phi Beta Kappa i Sigma Delta Chi HONORARY: i i a t h l e t i c SOCIETIES: WEEKLY: Members Star and Arrow.2 Staff members l ANNUAL: Art Editor THE NEW BROTHERS ALBERT C. CRAWFORD: A handsome basketball player from East Liverpool who keeps in condition by rustling potatoes in his dad's food foundry when at home. HALE REDRUP: Hale hails from Mansfield. Af ter a year on the coast at Leland Stanford and a close study of Hollywood inmates, he joined us here to take up the duties of assistant baseball manager. THEODORE GLIDDEN: A speedy boy from Cleveland Heights who has proved a consistant pointgetter in indoor track events. JOSEPH KUNDTZ: This popular Lakewood boy aspired to a close personal acquaintance with the dean, who in return relieved Joe from the strain of further scholastic efforts. Joe is an enthusiastic Fiji who takes a great deal of interest in the fraternity. HAROLD J. SMITH: Work is this Youngstown man's middle name. It is hoped that he will have an opportunity to work off some of his energy on the Re serve Weekly next fall. ROBERT PADGETT: "Bob" was built to play football and should be a strong candidate for next year's team. HIGH LIGHTS OF THE YEAR The year started with fifteen active men engaged in one of the most strenuous rushing seasons encountered for some time. We emerged with eight men. Football season found Coss and Davis on the first team with Fox and Hertzer subbing. Coss and Davis both made names for themselves by their excellent work during the season. One of our most successful pledge dances was held at the Shaker Heights Country Club on October 19th. Forty-five Fijis were there. The table at the house was taken over by Brother Plazer, who has fed us real meals thrudut the year. The most important event of the first term was the annual Thanksgiving Eve Smoker which was marked by an attendance of nearly one hundred Fijis. party? Ask anyone who was there. Was it a real The Christmas dance was held at the Roadside Club December 14th. Thirty Fijis turned out for it. \r\nCharlie McCormick, brother of several Phi Gams, will give our families an outing on his place as soon as the weather permits. A Fiji without the Magazine is like a car without gasoline. Detroit Club lost a good Phi Gam when they sent Lively Larman to us. Come again! With Joe Alexander, president of the Case alumni, pulling for the union with Reserve, and Carl Osborne pushing the Reserve affairs, success seems assured. Avery Hopwood and "Bill" Whitlock hodnobbed in Paris recently. Killie John Bane is there too, you know. "Bill" Byers and Ford Laning, with Fiji sons at Chi cago and Cornell respectively, have enlarged chest meas urements. That Nafe boy looked at our purple colors, saw red, and wrote SOME letter to Cal. Coolidge. Yes, he re plied ! Tom Terrell is alumni representative on Reserve's athletic board. Come up again—and soon—Section Eight! "Win" Worline is qualified for C. M. C. of C. D. (Chief Moral Censor of College Dances). He tells the naked truth. It's now Editor C. W. ("Mickey") O'Connor. "Doc" Davis was recently again decorated for brav ery under fire. Whenever City Club "Stunt Night" rolls 'round every Fiji swells with pride. Carl Friebolin certainly put it over in great shape again this year. We were exceedingly pleased to have our own Hargrave Long with us two weeks ago. We still claim him as ours. How about a Fiji outing to CANADA on your boat "Theodore Roosevelt", " "Bill" Lamprecht? Pen Mower still maintains we have the largest po licemen in the world. He can't forget our Ekklesia at a couple o'clock A. M. No, George Friebolin does not run a STUDEbaker car. Bob Lowe presided at the Exchange Club and pre sented his room-mate, A. R. (Judge) Corlett. Sid Galpin is taking an active interest in our Ames Fijis. They're fortunate. Smiling Bill Packard Farmer sold another this week. An alumnus at an active meeting on Monday evening is like a warm ray of sunshine thru a dark cloud to them.