0[I|2 ::,y ■■■:-. Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta • the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. October 1997 As WE EiNlBARK UPON THE REBUILDING OF VaNCE HaLL THIS FALL, LET US ALL NOT FORGET THE VERY MAN FOR WHOM THE BUILDING WE ARE ABOUT TO RECONSTRUCT IS DULY NAMED. FOR IT IS IN THE WIT, HUMOR AND GOOD NATURE OF NoRTH Carolina's favorite son, Zebulon Baird Vance, that the roots of Epsilon are firmly grounded. In celebration of our founder during this important time in EpSILON's history. Our Slate MAGAZINE AND AUTHOR Billy Arthur have gr/\nted permission to reprint the following piece th.\t appeared in the June 1993 EDITION. Arthur's piece is a great read, serving as a reminder of those very tales made famous to many of us by our own resident Vance historian. Pop Cashion. — Harrie Vaughan '9-t King of the One-Liners By Billy Arthur In addition to being a dynamic listened for the new Vance contribution politician, brave soldier and loyal patriot, Zeb Vance was one of the to laughter. it, then, and not until then, did we realize that the crisis of our fate had come, and blank despair had settled down upon the Southern cause. funniest Tar Heels to ever live. "We were reduced to the honest truth in the shape of a drink made of parched The scarcity of coffee made the South rye and sweetened with sorghum molasses ... I am firmly persuaded that if realize its Civil War cause was hopeless, according to renowned Tar all who are present here had lived upon Heel and Southern statesman Zebulon B. Vance in a United States Senate it tor one week, as we did for three years, they would rise as one man from speech. Of course, Vance was facetious, but the occasion was serious, and he was their seats and extending both hands toward me, would exclaim: 'We forgive the war, O, Rebel; we pardon secession; using his great wit, coupling it with facts friend and brother, you have suffered of southern privations, to win friends tor enough! the South during Reconstruction. Such was his custom during his turbulent and useful life as lawyer, twice governor, Zebulon Bain) Vance Vance also told the Senate "how Alassachusetts relieved herself of legislator. Confederate soldier and patriot. Born in Buncombe County' May As the Goldsboro Headlight said in 1885, "Folks in our house swear by the 13, 1930, he is even today regarded as Bible, the Constitution and Zeb Vance. " one of, if not the greatest. North Carolina storyteller, punster, uproar when he told of mixing parched He put the entire U.S. Senate in an epigrammatist and wit. rye, corn meal, chestnuts, okra and Vance joked throughout his life. Women, who did not ordinarily attend courts, flocked along with the men when sweet potatoes with "small quantities of Vance was in a case on trial. The congressional galleries were packed superiority by imparting at least a portion of its flavor to the ignoble when he was scheduled to speak. compound." coffee m the roasting process m the hope that the royal berry would assert its Buncombe County, his natiw home, and But when the last gram of coffee had other counties turned out en masse when he made an address. iLverybody was been used," saiil Vance, "and the last pound of sugar which could be obtained deeply interested m his message. All from captured Louisiana had gone with slavery. " Using an analogc' to make his point, he told the story of an old maid who became very religious and exhorted younger and prettier women against wearing jewelry and gewgaws. "Oh, girls," Vance quoted her as saying, "I used to wear earrings iind linger rings and laces and fur belows like you do, but I found they were dragging my immortal soul down to hell, and 1 stripped them every one off and sold them to my younger sister, Salh'. " Vance excelled with the pun, quick repartee and witticisms arising from Canliniiei). Page 2. \r\nPage 2 October 1997 King of the One-Liners Continued from Page 1 situations. When Union General as to a time I should be born. All I can Kiipatrick boasted that he had tamed the captured Vance by "riding him 200 do is promise to do better ne.xt time. " While Vance was addressing an audience in the 1876 election, a nearby donkey sent up a hideous braying. The Governor stopped speaking and waited patiently for the animal to cease, then waving his hands deprecatingly, he said, "Hold on there, my Republican friend, I'm not dividing time with you today. " Of having lost the sight of one eye, he told Congress "with one eye miles on a bare back mule," Vance wrote to the New York Worte), "1 saw no mule on the trip, but I thought I saw an ass in the general's headquarters. This impression has since been confirmed." When this state was being molested by Federal forces near the close of the Civil War, Mrs. Vance sent a telegram to her husband asking where she should go to get out and the other closed, away from the Yankees. I have more vision than "To Heaven, my dear," any five Republicans. " he replied. "There are Vance was not averse During one of the financial crises of the country, Vance was asked to comment on the monetary problems. He disclaimed expert knowledge but won his audience by telling it, "About the only financial principle with which I am entirely familiar is that it takes two names to float my notes. " In Congress he moved to strike from an appropriation measure "miscellaneous items," because "this whole bill reminds me very much of the bills I have seen of fast young men at fashionable hotels 'For two days board, $5; sundries, $50.'" Although most of Vance's mature jests seldom appear in print, a retort delivered m the U.S. Senate is included in Tucker's biography published in 1966. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to taking a dram occasionally. While he was governor, a keg of "Zeb Vance Whiskey " he was with Dr. Elisha was delivered to the Mitchell on a field trip, and they passed a mill and pond."Do you Vance was furious. remark about the French Broad River Kemp P. Battle relates think that old mill IS in his memoirs that she comes from the puny little state of Rhode Island, " he declared."Why, I could stand no Yankees there. " When a student at the worth a dam? " Vance asked. UNC President David L. Swain had him in his political economy class and one day lectured on the State of Franklin, now eastern Tennessee, having used coonskins for currency. As a counterfeiting device, traders often sewed raccoon tails to possum skins. "What kind of currency would you call that, Mr. Vance?" Swain asked. "Retail currency." answered Vance. Though his general attire at the mansion, and Mrs. declared,"They have named horses, dogs and hogs after you, they shall not couple the Vance name with ardent spirits. I'll have the keg rolled into the gutter." Vance said,"My dear, you'd better not do that. Some boys might drink it and do mischief. Suppose you hide it in the cellar." When the Reverend R.L. Abernethy, president of Rutherford College, urged Rhode Island senator made the mistake of belittling the French Broad River by claiming it was so narrow he could spit halfway across it. Vance went to its defense. "The gentleman who makes that on one border of Rhode Isktnd and (urinate) halfway across that state. "Order, order, " shouted the presiding officer. "The gentleman from North Carolina is out of order." Vance blandly continued, "Yes, and if I wasn't out of order, I could (urinate) clear across the whole durned state. " referencluin, Vance replied,"Abernethy, Another comeback that was highly appreciated in his day occurred when some Massachusetts college boys baited him by putting a picture of Robert E. T>ee my heart is with you, but my thirst is in the men's outhouse. Tucker writes that Vance to support prohibition in the 1884 university consisted of homemade shoes and pantaloons, Vance's unlimited against you. " In a speech at the repertoire of anecdotes and folklore Hickory Fair in 1887, enabled him to escape hazing practices the Aohi'cille Citizen Vance disappointed them when he returned from it and .1 m M .at remained silent. Finally, they asked,"Senator, did you see General Lee's picture in the in vogue at the time. Glenn Tucker's reported his facetious biography, Zelnilon B. Vance — Chatnpion advice to farmers on of I'rccchnn, U.S. Senator Sam J. Ervin's successful turnip yields: Humor of a Coimlry [juwyer, the Lomjnwional /^rcwd and contemporary newspapers contain many of Vance's jokes and quips. An early public sample was in his "Go into another man's what he thought about it. "I field, surround the thought it very appropriate," turnip carefully with your knees, get a good solid grip on the top and pull with all the necessary force, and skip by the light of the moon. This method rarely fails Staliic ofSenator he answered."That s a good 18,64 campaign when an opponent questioned Vance s 3'outh. Tucker records that he responded, "I must admit that I am young, but it was not my iault. Alv parents did not consult me to raise good turnips." privy? " When he responded affirmatively, they asked place for General I^e's picture. If ever a man lived who could scare the dung out of the Yankees, that man was Robert E. I>ee. \'anee in tf.v I'.S. Capitol at If'aoi.nnijton. \r\nPage 3 The Epsilon Owl Notables 'For an update on the reconstruction effort, look for the next edition of the Bru-k,< aiuKUorlar Report ... coming soon. •Mark Your Calendar: Pig Dinner, March 28, 1998 Carolina Inn, 7-10 p.m. •If 3'ou have some Phi Gam memorabilia you would be willing to lend or reproduce for the chapter, please call Purple Legionnaire This Photograph Can Be Yours Sam Simpson '90 at 910-274-9151. Wouldn't this excellent picture of Vance Hall, taken during the January snow of The undergraduates are in desperate need of old photographs or any other items that might make their temporary housing and chapter room feel a bit more like Vance Hall." 1995, make a great addition to your office or home? At the 1997 Norris Pig Dinner, Billy Dean '97 graciously agreed to offer this picture for sale to assist in the fund-raising campaign to rebuild Vance Hall. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this photograph, please send a check made payable to the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta to Charlie Cooke '99 at 801-A Clark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Prices are $100 for a 20x24, or $50 for a 10x12. Also, with vnnr order, please indicate 3'our choice of color or black and white. All proceeds^yalPbenetk.the Varibe Hall rebuilding campaign. Epsilon Carries Bid Day JEATrtrBLEDGIiS CAz.'.i of2000 Worth Joyner, Raleigh By Dean Hingson '98 The Eptfilon Owl is published for the members and friends of Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of North Carolina. Address changes, news items, photos and contributions may be sent in the enclosed CLioo of2001 Epsilon is proud to announce that this year's Fall rush was a terrific success. ■We have come away with 1 7young men of outstanding character (see list at right). The 1997-98 school year marks the Jell Cooke, Goldsboro Wood Gibbs, New Bern Eric Hartman, Smithfield Russ Hines, New Bern implementation of dry rush. We are pleased John Hughs, Raleigh to note our great success under the new Chip Kelso, New Bern policy. FFpsilon is once again taking the lead and setting the example for the Greek community. Even B.T. Harrington can t remember a pledge class this big in a long while, baby." With this great fall class we will continue Tobie Lathon, New Bern Reid Lawrence, Smithfield John Maddison. Raleigh Brad McLamb, Raleigh Emmett Perdue, New Bern envelope or mailed to building toward the future. We are all Graduate Records Office, committed to ensuring the continued Kyle Sa\'lors, Goldsboro achievement of Epsilon, both in and out of Mike Urbaniak, Durham the classroom. When we return home to Vance Hall, it will be with men capable of carrying on the tradition of Phi Gamma Matt Vaughn, Woodland Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 3367, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3367. Delta. 01i\ er Wheeler, New Bern Ian White, High Point \r\nOctober 1997 Page 4 Greetings from s RADUATE Chapter President Garrett Perdue '98 I hope this news finds you all in the midst of times as good as those we are having here. The future of Epsilon could be no brighter. The recent success of fall rush, the excitement surrounding the beginning of construction on Vance Hall, and the support of our graduates have ensured a continued legacy. As the University continues to evolve, no Married 533'ears, Fordyce H. Sugg '41 (418 S. Longmeadow Rd., Greenville, NO ws 1 still dc -in-the-mouth and enjoyir it, " notes dentist Sanford W.Thompson 27858) and his wife have four children and III '50(P.O. Box 10401, Raleigh, NC eight grandchildren. 27605). "1 think that my years at 108 Cameron are among the most pleasant John R. Bourne '45 (3512 Hawthorne memories of m^' life! " He is married to Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804) is retired Nancy and has three children. His son, Sanford IV '77, is practicing law. from the field of insurance and real estate. Church. Daughter Nancy and her husband, Richard Heathcote '77, are retiring from the Navy after 20 years of service. Edward H. Morley '43 (76049 Impatiens Cir., Palm Desert, CA 92211) has visited '54 (1022 Cherokee Rd., Wilmette, IL He has been active with the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club and I'irst United Methodist chapter has better positioned itself for prosperity m a changing environment. As we await our return to Cameron Avenue, we will still have to call the Bill Mehaffey '43 in New Orleans. house on Finley Golf Course home. BT serves dinner every night at si.x and we have more than adequate resources to accommodate those of you with a chance to come by. The undergraduates would again like to thank everyone for their commitment to the rebuilding process, our work will soon be apparent. We hope to see you in Chapel Hill soon. House Volunteers for Special Olympics By Mathew Lazenby 00 Epsilon chapter, under the leadership In the spring. Jack W. Noneman '44 (604 Sampson St., Raleigh, NC 27609) had an contests. A few of the brothers expressed concern afjout arising m the early morning hours, but they all left knowing that they had contributed to an extremely worthwhile cause and had helped firing a smile to the face of a most deserving child. 60091) and his wife, Joan, joined Helen and Bob Bundy '54 and Joie and Jim Alaynard '54 for a get-together at the home of Jackie and Kenton Creuser '54 in appointment with Sanford Thompson '50, Blue Ridge, Ca."There was a great deal of 'who still works on my teeth. " genuine love, affection and respect in the group,""Burnie" writes."We were able veiy easily to resume where we left off fkivorite memories for DeWitt R. Austin Jr.'45 (291 1 Ferncliff Rd., Charlotte, NC 2821 1) include football weekends and over 40 years ago. " fraternity parties. He is CliO of DeWitt Physician Eric L. Fearrington '54 (2014 Austin Co. Inc. Fern Dr., Greenville, NC 27858) was in Thomas A. Nisbet Jr.'46 (1901 Blackfoot the private practice of cardiologt' for 28 years. He is currently a professor of Trl., Mesquite, TX 75149) heard from medicine at the East Carolina University DeVan Barbour '48. He recalls that DeVan was the campus all-star pitcher on the Phi Cam championship team. School of Medicine and working with several hospitals as an attending and consulting physician. Eric has three children and four grandsons. William E. Mackie '47(920 McBryde Ln. N.W., Blacksburg, VA 24060) is retired as an associate professor in the History Richard N. Hoggard Jr.'55 (621 W. Department at Virginia Tech. owner and manager ol Eewiston Supply On his second photo safari to Alrica, Milton B. Cash Jr.'48 (338 Rollingwood Dr., Jackson, MS 3921 1) traveled in Charles Sawyer '54 have been the guests Hayes St., Ahoskie, NC 27910) is the Co. Inc. For the last nine years, he and of President Garrett I^erdue and Philanthropy Chair Brian Vinson, volunteered this spring to lend a hand at the Special Olympics, which is held annually m Raleigh. The undergraduate brothers spent much of the day working in roles ranging from event coaches and scorers to judges and announcers for the ball tosses and relay races, Softball and basketball games and other races and In October 1996, Rowland Burnstan Jr. of William Smith '53 at Sea Island, Ca., to Kenya and Tanzania. He has also been watch the ACC Tournament."We really have a ball, especially when we win, " Inducted into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame. Milton received a Christmas note "Dicky " notes. Others who have joined the group over the years include Rowland from Tom Lathrop '47 and keeps in touch Burnstan '54, Andrew Patterson '54 and with Henry Badgett 48 and Larry Benny Walser '52. Johnson '47. Joseph C. Walser III '57 (548 Fairland Since retiring from the Defense Intelligence Agency more than a decade ago, John C. Devore '49 (9222 Annhurst Dr., Alma, All 48801) is a professor of religious studies at Alma College. You can contact him on the Internet at St., Fairfax, VA 22031) has taken several cruises and traveled extensively m Europe. walse rk^ki 1 in a.ed u. He and his wife were planning a trip to England in the spring and a visit to Egypt Heniy G. Foy '64 (P.O. Box 10485, Southport, NC 28461), a law\'er. sees this fall. Harvie Hill 'M once in a while and Mike \r\nPage 5 The Epsilon Owl S RADUATE Easley '72 "every four years when election time rolls around. " Henry was looking forward to Pig Dinner 1997. "Just returned from the Pig Dinner and I am very impressed with the positive accomplishments being made," E. Harvie Hill Jr.'64 (1 14 Strawllower Dr., Holden Beach, NC 28462), a pediatric dentist, 'jkWS John S. Gates III '79 (414 Yarmouth Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608) is a vice president and branch manager at Columbia National Inc. He and wife Isabelle are the parents of tcvin sons and a daughter. Isabelle works with Joe Hodge '78 at Hodge & Kittrell Realty. wrote in April. "I'm glad I was a Phi Gam Blair D. Shwedo '79 (1528 Biltmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28207) was elected at Carolina." president of the North Carolina Petroleum Equipment Contractors Association for William E. Stanley Jr.'65 (16-B 1997. A 1996 graduate of Campbell Law School, Jonathan C. Anders '92 (613 Wills Forest St., Raleigh, NC 27605) is now an attorney with the law firm of Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog. He and Robin Roseberry were planning to be married m June of this 3'ear. Brad A. Corsmeier '93 is the owner and president of a bar,"Molly's," located at 136 E. Roseman'St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Fountain Manor Dr., Greensboro, NC 27405) is a senior vice president at W.E. Stanley & Co. Inc. In April, he wrote:"I Virginia, have moved to 3309 Eastover Ridge Dr., Apt. 134, Charlotte, NC282II. In March 1997, Robert P. Holmes TV '81 (2211 Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607) In a new job, Ale.xander H. Galloway III '93 (2516 Cranbrook Ln., Apt. 6, challenge all of my class of 1965 to pledge welcomed the arrival of his second child, financial support to rebuild Epsilon. Thanks to Larry Maddison '65 for his lund raising ellorts." son Bancks. Robert is a lawyer with Smith Charlotte, NC 28207) is a brokerage & Holmes. associate at Ford Whitley Properties. You "Looking forward to some kind of reunion, " writes lawyer Jack O. McCall Jr.'70 (P.O. Box 2266, Amarillo, TX 79105). W. Allen Cobb Jr.'74 (P.O. Bo,x 1064, Wilmington, NC 28402), a superior court judge with the State of North Carolina, is married to Debra. He is serving as president of the 1998 North Carolina Aziilea Festival and as vice president of the Cape Fear Area Council of Boy Scouts of forward to the U.S. Open in June with David McCIure '93, Tommy Lee '93, Brian Crowder '93, Christopher families who lost children m the Mother s Johnson '92. He was also planning to attend a bachelor party for Jonathan Day fire in Rocky Amount. Joseph also assisted with Insurance negotiations. He is George Venters '96 lives with classmates daughters. Fred Dickens and John Mattocks at 1507 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27608. America. "Harrison Caskins '73 and 1 Rd., Richmond, VA 23226) is a sales back in college. We go to bed much earlier, engineer and has received the Pioneer of the board of directors of Freedom House, a local organization committed to providing hope lor the homeless. William P. Mayo Jr.'87 (Washington British Virgin Islands. Park, 301 College Ave., Washington, NC 27889) has a 1-year-old daughter, Anna. With his new job as assistant vice president with his father, William '48. ol service at Sprint, Monty R. Pollard 77 has moved with his family to 14506 Bret A. Batchelder '91 earned an MBA An attorney. Will continues to practice law England, Overlan d Park', KS 66221. On a trip to Hawaii lor the Pro Bowl, he and Katherine ran into Catherine and Charles Young '77 and learned they were all sta\'ing in the same hotel. Charles is godfather to the Pollard's second child. -'I .1'- Award for outstanding sales and sales growth. Bill has also been elected chairman memories are ol Lee Winters '73, Marvin Cai-ver '75 and Bob Thurston '75. Walter saw Tim Gibbons '74 on the beach at the Anders '92. Insuriince and the lather ol th ree visit Ircquently and try to act like we did For Walter E. Titchener II '74 (1000 N. General Lee Ave., Dunn, NC 28334), a Harnett County commissioner, favorite Marshall '93, Hart Miles '91 and Ken vice president and secretary at Standard At Wink Davis liquipment Co. Inc., William L. Clark '84 (1001 Pine Ridge however." can drop him a line on the Internet at awa3'99@aol.com. Alex was looking Our thanks to Joseph B. Strandberg '82 (P.O. Bo.x 1375, Rocky Mount, NC 27802) for helping to organize a personal meeting between Bill Martin '48 of National Headquarters and the three Since publication of our last issue, we have learned ol the death of James P. Dillard '46, Robert R. Padgett '46 (2/21/97), John C. Borden '54 and D. Ottis Pate '57. Phi Gamma Delta mourns from Northwestern Unu'erstty's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management in June. He is now an in\'estment banker with Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. and recei\ es e-mail at batchelderCf^ mindsprmg.com. Bret and his wife, their passing and extends condolences to their laniilies and friends. \r\nPage 6 * October 1997 Epsilon Salutes Brother Herbert Taylor '32 /9 By Jim Sessoms '76 Perhaps some of you remember the words from our Creed: "Neither the \eorlc)\< recocjnitum nor the applanoe of men io ofneeeooity her inoipntn." We've ail repeated that wonderful phrase In chapter meetings, but who among us has really taken those words to heart? Our world is "hero oriented, " but consider the "heroes " of today: the rock star, who turns out to be a pedophile; the star athlete who abuses and kills his wife; the politician who abuses his power. These guys are our stay in the regular army. Brother Taylor declined them and returned to his law practice in Tarboro. His law practice thrived. He was appointed town attorney, and was later appointed county attorney, setting a record for the longest continuous tenure of any active attorney for a municipality in the state. His contributions to the heroes? Our role models? Where are Tarboro and North Carolina Bars are the real heroes, the quiet guys who get the job done with excellence and style, with compassion and without complaint, awards are commensurate. who live successful lives without "...the world's recognition nor the applause of men ...?" You might begin your search in too numerous to mention, and his But it wasn't all work-work-work for Brother Taylor. He was a big supporter of the Boy Scouts, his local church, the local community colleges, the airport, the hospital, the local Tarboro, N.C., home of many Phi Gams schools and the hundreds of other civic and one in particular who has made a distinguished life of helping others. That man is Herbert Taylor, Class of 1932. Brother Taylor was born in Tarboro in 1911, and began his record of and charitable causes worthy of support in every town. The Edgecombe County outstanding achievement at an early age, graduating as valedictorian and outstanding senior from Tarboro High school. His academic endeavors at Carolina earned him induction into Phi Board of Commissioners, in their recent resolution honoring Brother Taylor, said it best: "Mr. Taylor has been and continues to be a great and respected counselor of law and dedicated public servant. He is a kind, friendly, warm, caring and affable man as well as a courteous, courtly and gracious Beta Kappa, as well as a Rhodes scholarship nomination. He did this while working his way through school in gentleman of the 'Old School.'" Looking for heroes these days? a variety of jobs during the depths of the depression, including three terms as gentleman who has dedicated his life to serving his community, his country, his Chapter President and House jManager fraternity and his fellow man? In his of Kpsilon. Law school at Carolina crowned an outstanding academic- modest way. Brother Taylor shrugs off the accolades. "My nearly seven years of active membership in Epsilon afforded me the warm friendship of mutually supportive brothers with the common record with further honors. His return to Tarboro and the advent of a successful law practice was cut short by World War II. Brother Taylor held a variety of combat and staff commands, earning two Bronze stars and one Silver Star, and the Combat Infantry Radge for meritorious service in New Guinea and the Philippines. His division was one of two designated to spearhead the invasion of Japan. Fortunately for Brother Taylor, and for millions of others, the atomic bombs hastened a Japanese surrender. Although he was offered promotions to Herbert Taylor '52 Chapter Officers The terms of these officers expire in December 1997. Need a role model? Who better than a goal of obtaining a sound education, a positive attitude and a wholesome maturity in preparation for a self-reliant, successful and understanding adulthood, " remarked Brother Taylor. Not for fame, not for glory, not lor the applause ol men, but just doing his best with excellence and devotion— these are the characteristics marking Herbert I aylor s long and successful life, one that can make us all proud to call him "Brother. " President Garrett Perdue '98 New Bern, N.C. Tricasurer Matthew Paszek 99 Rocky Mount, N.C. CoRR ES1>0 N DIN G SEC RI-TI /V RY Charlie Cooke '99 Rocky Afount, N.C. Ri-icoRDiNc; Secretary Paul McCoy '98 Scotland Neck, N.C. Historian Will ffarvey '98 Kinston, N.C.