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CONTENTS. ILLUSTRATIONS- Frontispiece-Dr. EdwardS. Joynes. Mu Chapter. CONTRIBUTIONS- PAGE, EdwardS. JoynE:>s, A.M., LL.D . . 1 Sketch of Upsilon Chapter .... 8 Chi Chapter-as seen by her rivals . 8 Sketch of Beta Chapter ...... 9 A word of Counsel to the Chapters .. 85 CHAPTER LETTERS- Alpha, 17; Beta, 18; Gamma, l!l; Theta, 34; Iota, 21; 1\Iu, 22; Nu, 23; Rho, 24; Sigma, 25; Upsilon, 27; Chi, 28; Psi, 29. THE PI's, . . . 81 EDITORIAL, ...... 87 THE

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A Word of Counsel to the Chapters ...... 35 A Peep at the Convention of 1901 ...... 131 Chi Chapter as Seen by Her Rivals ...... 8 Chapter Extension ...... 50 Ubi Chapter's New Home ...... 52 Chapter Selfishness ...... 95 EdwardS. J oynes, A.M., LL. D ...... 1 Expansion...... 143 Enjoyed the Convention ...... 180 From the Councilor Princeps ...... 43 From the Grand Secretary ...... 44 From the Grand Secretary ...... 85 Fun or Work? ...... 184 June Cometh ...... 179 Let Us Awake ...... 48 Our Next Convention ...... 41 Our Songs ...... 45 Our Convention at Charlotte ...... : ...... l 50 Personal Recoll ections of Gen. Robert E. Lee ...... 86 Rev. C. C. Owen, M.D ...... 93 Rev. F. C. Jennings ...... 183 Resolutions of Respect ...... 187 Sketch of Upsilon Chapter ...... 3 f::lketch of Beta Chapter ...... 9 'l'he Little Pi Maid ...... 83 'l'he Convention of 1901 ...... 84 The Value of the Beautiful...... 139 'l'be Impressions of the Coovention ...... 14U 'l'he Foundation of 'l'rue Fraternity Life ...... 182 'l'homas Nathaniel Jones ...... 185 CHAP'l'ER LE'l'TEHS- Aipha ...... 17, 55, 99, 153, 188 Beta ...... 18, 56 , 101, 154, 189 Gamma ...... 19, 57, 10~, 155, 191 Zeta ...... 60, 104, 157, 194 'l'heta ...... 34, 61, 104, 158, 195 I ota ...... 21, 61, 105, 159, 197 Kappa ...... 63, 106, 160, 199 Mu ...... 2~, 65, 107, 162, 201 Nu ...... 23, 66, 109, 163, 202 Rho ...... 24, 67, 110, 164, 203 Sigma ...... 25, 68, 111, 164 , 204 'l'au ...... 165, 205 Upsilon ...... 27 , 6!:1, 112, 166, 207 Phi ...... 70, 114, 167, 208 Chi...... 28, 71, 115, 168, 210 Psi ...... 29, 73, 11 6, 169, 211 THE PI'S ...... -...... 31, 74, 118, 171, 214 EDITORIAL ...... 37, 77,124, 175,219 OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS ...... 82, 129, 178 .II I DR. EDWARD S. JOYNES, XI. VoL. X. OCTOBER, 1900. No.1.

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EDWARDS. JOYNES, A.M., LL.D.

Dr. Edward S. Joynes, Professor of Modern Languages in the South Carolina College, was born in Accomack coun­ ty, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, in 1834. He entered Delaware College and remained there the session of 1848- '49, and studied at Concord Academy, Virginia, 1849-'50. He then entered the University of Virginia, where he re­ ceived the degree of A. B. in 1852, and A. M. in 1853. From 1853-'56 Mr. Joynes was Assistant Professor of Ancient Languages at the University of Virginia. He was a student in the classical courses at Berlin University 1856-'58. Upon his return to the United States, he be­ came Professor of Greek and German in William and Mary College, which position he held until 1865. During the civil war he was Chief Clerk in the Confederate States War Department, 1861-'63. H~ was instructor in Modern Languages in Hollins Instit.ute, Virginia, 1863-'65. He occupied the chair of Modern Languages and English in Washington College, (and Washington and Lee Univer­ sity), 1866-'75; in Vanderbilt University, 1875-'78; in the University of Tennessee. 1878-'82 ; in the South Carolina College, 1882-'87. When the college became the Univer- 2 THE SHIELD AND DIAlllOND. sity in 1887, Dr. Joynes was made Professor of Modern Languages, and has since held that chair in the institu­ tion. Delaware College made Dr. Joynes an L. L. D. in 1875, and in 1878 William and Mary College conferred the same degree upon him. In addition to professional and autorial labors, Dr. Joynes has been distinguished for active co-operation in public school work, especially for work in the interests of normal schools in Virginia, Tennessee and South Caro­ lina. He is said tp have drawn in 1864 the first plan for a normal school in the south. He is one of the founders and trustees of the Winthrop Normal and Industrial Col­ lege of South Carolina. As an author and an educator Dr. Joynes has a national reputation. His text books are used in many of the larg­ est Universities and Colleges of the country. At various times, by published essays, lectures and addresses, he bas contributed to educational literature. Among the books of which Dr. Joynes is either author or editor, are Joynes -Otto's French and German Series; Classic French Plays, (Corneille, Racine. Moliere); Minimum French Grammar and Reader; Schiller's Maria Stuart; George Sand's La Mare au Diable (H. Holt & Co., New York); French Fairy Tales; Joynes-Meissner's German Grammar; German Reader, Schiller's Der Geisterseher; Zschocke's Der Zer­ brochene Krug; Jensen's Die Braune Erika (D. C. Heath & Co., Boston). Dr. Joynes is warmly devoted to his work in the South Carolina College and in South Carolina, and has in recent years repeatedly declined the use of his name for positions elsewhere. At sixty-five years of age he seems to be still in the prime of life, and is working as both teacher and author, with undiminished activity and enthusiasm.- Tlu~ Garnet and Black, &uth Carolina College Annual, 1899. CONTRIBUTIONS. 3

SKETCH OF UPSILON CHAPTER.

On the sixteenth day of Beptember, eighteen hundred and ninety-six, I entered the Alabama Polytechnic Insti­ tute, a Freshman. Of Fraternity life I knew nothing, and of the Fraternity boys I knew very little. I had known Tate for about two years, and as he was a Senior he was a great help to me during the first days of my "rat-hood." About four weeks after matriculating, I was persuaded by the committee appointed to see me, to join Upsilon Chapter of our Fraternity. There I found Fleming, then teacher of the fifth class, but later promoted to the Assis­ tant of Librarian; Pollard, Tate, Abbott, Van Ness, Har­ vey, Purifoy, Mcintyre, Dean, Trenton, Yonge, Rainey and Woodruff. Pollard was a Lieutenant, Mcintyre and Dean, Sergeants, while Y onge and Rainey were Corporals. On account of the death of his father, Abbott had to leave College just after Thanksgiving, and did not return. We were sorry that he could not be with us any more, for Abbott was a great worker for the Fraternity, and for a while after he left us interest in it seemed to lag. On Fe­ bruary 22nd, Senior Class Day, Tate was orator of the day and from his delivery one could tell that the speech had been well prepared. He won the medal for oratory at the Chatauqua, at Talladega, Ala., the summer before. This year our College got out its first Annual, "Tl~e Glome­ rata," and our worthy brother, F. L. Tate, was made Edi­ tor-in-Chief. He was also on the editorial staff of the Or­ ange and Blue," our College paper; as was also Fleming. In the minstrel which was given this year, for the benefit of the Glomerata, Tate performed his part so well as end man, that some of the boys asked if he wasn't a real "nig­ ger." Brother Woodruff also figured in the afterpiece a'S one of Tate's alias snow children. Van Ness was Captain of the track team and Vice-Presi­ dent of the Athletic Advisory Board. On the annual Field Day, of the S. I. A. A., held at Nashville May 15, Van Ness won the half-mile run in two minutes, five and a half seconds, thus breaking the former record. THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

We wer.e represented in the Senior German Club by Tate and Van Ness, and in the Junior Cotillion Club by Mcintyre, Houghton and Dean. In the contest for most intellectual student, Tate received the highest number of votes. All went on quietly enough until commencement, when everything was again a perfect hubbub. Examinations over; our boys having passed them, some with distinc­ tions, Brother Tate having been given the position of teacher of the fifth class for the following year," as he had been made first in his course. Then came the usual exer­ cises, Tate was one of the Senior speakers, and Houghton, who was not a'Pi at that time, won both his company and batallion medal for best drilled man-our little brother Woodruff, coming tenth best in battalion drill. The session closed with a hop in Langdon Hall, Broth­ ers Tate and Mcintye being on the committee. SESSION '97-'98. As Van Ness was expelled from the "Ancient aud Inde­ pendent Order of the Sons of Rest" for being "so lazy that his digestive organs wouldn't work," I don't know how he enjoyed the summer, but from reports the others really did have a good time, that is, Brothers Mcintyre and Yonge did, as one brother said, "by doing the Robinson, Crusoe-and-his-man-Friday-act" down on the lonely shores of Pensacola bay. Tate, our same old orator, had the honor of represent­ ing his Alma Mater at the Southern Inter-Collegiate Ora­ torical Contest, held at Monteagle, Tenn. He won second place. Upsilon's prospect was very bright this year, despite the fact that six of her sons did not return. Pollard, Pu­ rifoy, and Van Ness having received their "dips" in June. Fenton, Abbott and Dean were also absent. Fenton hav­ ing obtained a position as civil engineer in a town in Con­ necticut. Dean in business in Atlanta, Ga., and Abbott in the mercantile business in Columbus, Ga. Pollard ob­ tained the position as principal of a flourishing school at OONTRIBUTIONS. 5

Coatopia. Ala., where in his leisure hours he read law. He is now a promising young lawyer at Seale, Ala. In a few days after College opened the distribution of offices in the batallion began. Mcintyre was made Senior Captain and assistant to the Commandant, Edwards and Houghton, Lieutenants, Yonge and Rainey, Sergeants, while to yours truly, was given a Corporal. Mcintyre and Y onge were the highest ranking officers of their classes. About this time our College paper, the "Orange and Blue," again sprang into existence, with its editor-in-chief no less a worthy than our love-sick, but genial Brother Fleming, who still held the position of Assistant Libra­ rian. Tate was also en the editorial staff of this paper. On the Board of Editors for the '98 Glomerata, we were represented by Brother Mcintyre, as one of the business managers. In October, one of our boys having decided that he could not remain out of the sight of a certain fair one, surprised us by sending the Chapter an invitation to his wedding, in Lafayette, Ala. This was one of our charter members, Brother L. W. Payne, and was the first of our Chapter to get married. He was at that time co-principal of the high school at Evergreen, Ala. After the Christmas holidays were over, and a.ll had re­ turned, we revealed the mysteries of II. K. A. to J. R. Glenn, son of the College Treasurer. On Senior Class Day, February 22nd, Brother Mcintyre filled the honored position of Class Historian, but afterward told some of the boys that he did not see how he could possibly escape eternal punishment for the lies he told, except by·turning Romanist, and doing penance for the same. That night the annual contest between the two Literary Societies took place, in which we were represented by Houghton, but as he was not such a gifted orator, the decision went against him. I failed to mention that our initiates at the beginning of the session were C. L. Edwards, Ope­ lika, Ala., H .. S Houghton, Birmingham, Ala., B. C. Hatcher and J. L. Deaton, Columbus, Ga. 6 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

On account of the Spanish-American war, our Comman­ dant had to report to his company for duty, so Brother Mcintyre was made Commandant, as he held. the highest position in the corps. At the same time Brother Fleming gave up his position in the College and enlisted in the Second Alabama Volunteers, as 1st Sergeant. He was af­ terwards made Second Lieutenant in Third Alabama. Again commencement was upon us, with its "usual amusements and attractions," and of the four medals given by the separate companies for the best drilled man, three were won by II. K. A., Yonge, Shuff and Baldwin. Shuff was not then a II. Those lost this year were Mcintyre Houghton and Edwards, by graduation, and Tate of the class of '97. SESSION '98-'99. On September the fourteenth, our opening day, six men began work upon the material that had arrived and be­ fore the day was done two men wore a II pin for the first time, and exchanged the grip with the six of last year, These were W. D. Willis and J. E. D. Yonge, b~th of Pensacola, Fla. In a few days our learned animal had somewhat recovered its strength, after such hard usage, especially from Brother Yonge, and was called upon again to ford the river which separates a II from an ordinary mortal, loaded with two more men who had found out that II. K. A. was the Fraternity for them at Auburn. These were A.M. Avery, of Pensacola, Fla., and H. H. Cory, of Mulbery, Ala. With ten men to begin with it seemed that we would have a prosp.erous year. Military promotions took place in a short time, and Upsilon received her share. Y onge was made Captain and assistant to Commandant, while Rainey ~nd Glenn were made Lieutenants, and Bald­ win a Sergeant. Of the II's of last session we heard occasionally. Mcin­ tyre was Professor of Chemistry and Agriculture at Abbe­ vjlle, Ala. Houghton was at his home "bumming," and Edwards was in the cotton business at Opelika, Ala. Tate was given the position of Professor of Modern Languages OONTRIBUTIONI!I, 7 in Jackson College, Jackson, Ala. This College confer­ ring the degree of A. B. upon him. Our next two initiates were J. W. Shuff, Ironaton, Ala., and H. Y. Hall, Birmingham, Ala., both of the Junior class. Shuff and Rainey represented the W ebsterian Lit­ erary Society on Thanksgiving this year, and after all of their efforts at oratory and debate, they were beaten by the Wirts. Hall led the Junior Electrical course, and was also a true member of theY. M. C. A. All of this year we had considerable bad luck. Brother J. C. Yonge had to leave us to go to New York to have his eyes treated. A very had to go home with mumps, and did not return. Deaton's mother died, and in a few weeks he resigned College, and after the Christmas holidays Co­ ry did not return. We, however, initiated two more men of the under classes. J. A. Lanford, Union Springs, Ala., F. H. Anderson, Greenville. Ala., and F. G. Morris, Tal­ ladega, Ala., class of '98, a post graduate and assistant in drawing. Raihey was class prophet on Senior Class day. He pre­ dicted a very brilliant (?) future for all of his classmates, as he found nearly every one of them in Hades twenty· five years hence. Anyway his prophecy was well written and deserved much praise. On the same day Brother John Glenn was taken sick, but held up for the day. Next day he was too unwell to attend College. Some of us visited him daily, and did what we could for him, but in a few days he began to sink, and no medical aid could save him. On Monday night, March 6th, he passed away. His disease was ap­ pendicitis. He had been a member of II. K. A. only a lit­ tle more than a year, but took great interest in the Frater­ nity. He was a general favorite with the boys, and was the son of the College Treasurer, Mr. E. T. Glenn. When the Board of Editors of the "Glomtrata" met, they elected Brother J. C. Yonge as Editor-in-Chief; but as he could not return on account of his eyes, they elected Rainey to that position, so II. K. A. got it anyway. 8 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

The "Glomerata" will show for itself that its editors were competent to get it out. This made twice that II. K. A. held the position as Editor-in-Chief, and only the third volume of the Annual. Rainey was also business manager of the "Orange aad Blue." In base-ball this year we were represented only by a. substitute, Willis filling that position. But on the first day of May, our annual Field Day, both Willis and Wood­ ruff took part, Willis winning the half-mile race, for which he received a box of fine cigars. A treat for Willis, for he was a great smoker. Soon the final examination approached, arid after hav­ ing passed them successfully, we entered eagerly upon the pleasures of Commencement. As 'I did not return to College the next session, I will have to bring to a close these fond reco1lections of Upsi­ lon Chapter. I have visited Upsilon twice, though, since, and found that they have a nice crowd of boys there, all standing high in their classes and reflecting credit upon their Fraternity. R. P. Baldwin, Jr.

CHI CHAPTER AS SEEN BY HER RIVALS. The latest of the Greek letter fraternities to appear on the Mountain, Pi Kappa Alpha, has become an important factor in the life of our alma mater. In June, 1898, the local Chapter organized with six char­ ter members, but growth has been steady, and to-day the active membership is twelve. Without attempting to des­ cribe the active part the Chapter has already taken in all the manifold activities of the student body, we wish to call attention to the latest and greatest proof of their zeal. To­ day, only two years since the organization of the Chapter, a house stands on North University Avenue that is truly an addition to the Chapter houses on our campus. The situation is well chosen. Within a block of the athletic field, just opposite the site of the proposed new gymna­ sium, Pi Kappa Alpha's Chapter house stands on a gentle CONTRIBUTIONS. 9 slope, a picturesque two-room frame building with the Fra­ ternity emblem over the front door. The length of the lot is 120 feet on University Avenue, and it is 200 feet in depth. The dimensions of the main hall are : Length, 24 feet ; width, 16 feet; and the height is 18 feet. The hall is very pleasing, the octagonal effect of the front of the hall being especially artistic, and the oc­ tagonal ceiling of curly pine quite pretty. The fire-place is of light quartered oak, in harmony with the wood-work of the room. Perhaps the ruost unique feature of the hall is the window-seat scheme. All along the octagonal front and in two corners are low spacious window seats that look thoroughly inviting. This feature might well be copied in some of our other Chapter houses. There is another room measuring 14x16 feet, and a porch in front of it 7x14 feet. The bouse is placed well back from the ave­ nue, and the grounds will lend themselves readily to land­ scape gardening. The neighborhood is a quiet one, and there can be no doubt that as athletic interests grow, this end of the campus will become more and more attractive. Taking it all in all, Pi Kappa Alpha has a pretty and com­ fortable home, and Sewanee welcomes this addition to its architectural attractions.-Sewanee Purple.

SKETCH OJ/' BETA CHAPTER II.. K. A. The writer of this sketch of Beta's career in the Frater­ nity life at Davidson College, offers no apology, but sim­ ply asks the reader to notice what is said and how it is said. The first part of this narrative must necessarily be very brief, for of early Beta I know very little. For what I do know, I wish to thank Dr. Wm. J. McKay and Hon. T. B. Bailey, two of Beta's charter members, who so kindly furnished me with some facts. Also I wish to thank Dr. George Summey, who contributed to the archives of Beta a few pages torn from the old minute-book. In the year 1869, while the partizan feeling was still very strong between the North and South, five young men at Davidson agreed to form a Chapter of II. K. A. Fraternity. 10 THB !IHIELD AND DIAMOND,

This Southern Fraternity tba.t had been so recently estab­ lished at the University of Virginia, was brought to their notice by Brother A. W. Knox, of Alpha Chapter, who had friends at Davidson, to whom he proposed the es­ tablishing of this Chapter. The five names that were inscribed upon this, the first charter ever issued by the parent Chapter were Alfred J. Morrison, Philip H. Pitts, T. B. Bailey, George W. Wal­ ton, and William J. McKay. As it was not convenient for a member of Alpha to be present at the establishing of the Chapter, the charter was sent to these men, who adopted it, and were enrolled as "Beta Chapter" on the first day of March, 1869-just one year after the mother Chapter was founded. At this time there were no other Greek letter fraternities at Davidson. and Beta had no regular hall in which to meet, but met, in order to secure greater secrecy, in a rear room on the second story of the large two-story brick storehouse, which stands on the main street, almost oppo­ site the Presbyterian Church. But sad to relate these meetings were few, for the facul­ ty was opposed to the existence of secret fraternities, and when, to the surprise of both students and Faculty, these loyal II's appeared wearing the shield and diamond, the Faculty immediately passed a rule prohibiting secret fra­ ternities. If this rule was in existence before none of the boys had ever heard of it, so in founding this Chapter these noble young men had no idea they were antagoniz­ ing the Faculty. When informed of the action taken by the Faculty, a meeting was called and the matter was fully discussed, and we are proud and thankful to say, these brothers, rather than oppose and disobey the Faculty, or lower the stand­ are of our Order by keeping a "sub rosa" 'Chapter, de­ cided to return their charter and give up the Order, for which they had worked so bard. But in these few months of her existence these noble brethren had not been idle, for they had taken in men who OO NTRIBUTIONS. 11 are to-day leaders in church and State, and men of whom we are justly proud. Among early Beta's members we find Dr. Wm. J. McKay, a prominent minister of South Caro­ lina and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Davidson College, Hon. T. B. Baily, a leading lawyer of Mocksville, N.C., Dr. Georg.e Summey, Chancellor of the Southwest_ ern Presbyterian University, and Hon. Frank McNeil, a lawyer of Maxton, N. C., who bas quite a wide reputation. For this infant of II. K. A., although her life was short, the members conceived an everlasting love. And many are the expressions of this love that fill the letters of these brethren when they speak of the pleasant memories of the happy days at Davidson twenty-five years ago. So Beta died the first martyr of II. K. A. She died for what she thought was right, and in so doing threw credit upon the entire Fraternity. Who does not respect, honor and love those loyal brethren who gave up what was dear to them rather than disobey the laws, and thus throw dis­ honor upon II. K. A? We do love and honor above all those noble men who instructed their committee, in in­ forming Dr. McPhail of this decision to disband, to say "in plain terms, that we have disbanded our Chapter, and that we do not intend to carry it on unless we can do it openly and above board, as we regard its ties too sacred for any such proceedings." In the early part of November, twenty-five years after Beta had resigned her charter, five other young men, hav­ ing become very close friends, began the discussion in re­ gard to establishing another Fraternity at Davidson Col­ lege. They well knew it would be up bill work, for there were four other fraternities already at the College, viz: Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Beta Theta Pi. They felt, however, that if they were care­ ful in their choice of an Order they would succeed. So they immediately began a study of fraternities in order to find to which they wished to apply for a charter. After much study and correspondence II. K. A. was chosen as being a truly Southern Fraternity, and one whose motto 12 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

was "quality not quantity," and then application was made. The Grand Council of this Fraternity, after a thorough and satisfactory investigation of the characters of Charles C. Orr, Charles H. Little, D. Kirby Pope, James C. Story, and David F. Hunter, granted them a charter reviving Beta Chapter. On the last night of November, 1894, Beta was brought to life by the mysterious arrival of Brother Robert A. Smyth, our G. T., on whom the duty of initiating the char­ ter members was placed by the Grand Council. Ever will Beta follow him, who after a quarter of a century restored her life, with loving eyes and fond hearts. In his success will she rejoice, and of his honors will she be proud. His pleasures shall be her pleasures, and his joys her joys. On the same night, after the initiation, Beta's first offi­ cers were elected. They were Brother Orr, S. M. C., Brother Pope, I. M. C., Brother Story, T. C., Brother Little, S. C., and Brother Hunter, M. C. In the next two weeks by the hard work of zealous members, Beta's roll was increased by the addition of three names. Mr. J. M. McKinnon was the first man ini­ tiated. On the first night of December "Murdock" suc­ ceeded remarkably well in breaking Beta's wild and un­ broken goat, although it gave him and his assistants quite an appetite for the bounteous banquet around which they were soon gathered. At the next meeting Mr. J. E. Thompson was duly initiated, and before many days had passed "Pat" Stough, to whom Beta owes so much for his unswerving interest and liberal assistance in fitting our hall, was initiated into our Order. The last meeting of the year was an important one in Beta's history, for it was there that the first steps were ta­ ken toward securing a hall, and also her first delegates were elected to a convention. Brothers Story and Orr were chosen to represent us at the Nashville Convention, which met during the Christmas holidays, but Brother Orr, owing to unavoidable circumstances: could not leave home. CONTRIBUTIONS. 13

Ah! how happy were those days when mutual love reigned supreme! The leisure hours were spent in plan­ ing for the advancement of o-ar beloved Order, not only as a Chapter but as a Fraternity at large. How often were those plans discussed over a well laden table? How many loyal toasts by true II's were mingled with these plans? The second term of Beta's first year opened with bright prospects. Every one was in high spirits, and went to work with a will, and much good work was done. Mr. R. S. Eskeridge, better known as "Daddy," was the first man to be initiated. He was soon followed by two men from the Medical College, Mr. S. D. Pitts, of Selma, Ala., a son of one of the original charter members, and "Friend" Lattimore. During the last few months before Commencement every man of Beta's eleven was busy, trying to get the arrange­ ments completed for the fitting of a hall during the sum­ mer months. But, although she was so absorbed in her own affairs, she was ever alert for II. K. A.'s interests, and steps were taken toward establishing Tau at the Univer­ sity of North Carolina. Brother Story carried on quite a correspondence with Brother Noor, of t.he University of North Carolina, and finally arrangements were made for Brother Robert A. Smyth and Brother Story to meet Tau's charter members in Durham, and there establish Tau. Owing to some misunderstanding Brothers Story and Smyth did not meet, so Story did the work alone. At the close of the term Beta had ten members, Brother Hunter having been compelled to leave on account of the failure of his eyes. Brothers Story and Orr were our grad­ uates. Brother Story represented us on the editorial staff of the "magazine," and as Senior orator. Orr, Eskeridge, Pope and Hunter were our foot-ball players, and Pope was our representative in the contest for the orator's medal. Brother Story spent the summer at Davidson, attending to the fitting of the hall, and when in the fall Beta's mne 14 THE SHIELD AND DIAliOND. men gathered in their new home, it was with great pride, and they there began one of the most successful years in her history. Our hall is on the first floor, north wing of the College building, and consists of two rooms connected by an arch. These rooms are lighted by two beautiful electric chande­ liers. The hall is furnished with a large golden oak table in the centre, an altar at one end of the same material, with two onyx-top stands of bronze on each side, a small oak stand in the outer room, twelve handsome chairs of oak and leather, and various draperies and paintings­ gifts of our II sisters. Having such. a nice home and such a goodly number of men caused Beta to begin the year with high hopes and earnest work. Mr. George Clark was the first to learn our mysteries, and he was followed by Mr. Frank Jones, of the Senior class. Brother Jones was our orator and edi­ tor, and during the year was quite popular with all the boys, and quite a help to Beta. During the year there were only two other men taken into our Chapter, Mr. Troup Whitehead and the writer. During this year there was a clash between the Frater­ nity and the non-Fraternity men in regard to the publica­ tion of an Annual, which resulted in the formation of a Pan Hellenic Association. This organization naturally drew the fraternities closer together, but at the same time caused much bitter feeling between the ''frats" and "non­ frats," which lasted for some time, but a compromise was made, and soon these opposing sides were as good friends as ever. Near the close of this year the necessity of expelling a member, Mr. J. E. Thompson, threw a shadow over our whole Chapter. This step was necessary, and that we did it for the good of the Chapter was satisfactorily shown the Supreme Council, so there is no need to dwell further upon such an unpleasant subject. This year was a very disastrous one for Beta, for we lost so many men. Brother Orr, who had been teaching here, CONT:RJBUTIONS. 15 accepted a position elsewhere. Brothers Pope, Jones, Little, Hunter and Stough graduated. Brothers Latti­ more and Pitts, of the Medical College, went to another college. So in all we lost eight men, which left only five men to return next year. So at the beginning of the term in September, 1896, these five men assembled and work was commenced. Like the Spartans, what we lacked in numbers we made up with perseverance and fortitude. The desperate battle that we fought resulted in two victims. We won a loyal little fel­ low, W. S. Houston, of Greensboro, N. C., and later suc­ ceeded in initiating Mr. J. MeL. Jennings, who was by birth a II, for he has several brothers who are among our most loyal II's. This year Beta lost only one man by graduation, but the loss of him was greatly felt. For Brother Eskeridge was one of the best men Beta and Davidson ever sent forth. He was a perfect gentleman, a manly man, and a leader among all the boys in everything he undertook. He was our representative on the Annual staff, and ably filled his position as editor and business manager. We certainly hope his success and popularity in College may be but a beginning of what it is to be in his life-work. At the beginning of next year Beta had again only five men, for Brother Whitehead did not return. Our work this year was rewarded by three fine fellows. First our athlete, Mr. J. J. Adams, of Laurens, S.C., who in his so­ phomore year was the best all-around athlete in College. Then came our baby-boy, "Jack" Dunn, who has grown greatly since then, and is at present one of the best men in the Senior class, and, whatever else he may be, he is a loyal II. And then just before Christmas Mr. N. A. Orr was duly initiated, making our.eight men. This year we lost one man by graduation, Brother Mur­ dock McKinnon, who was the first man initiated by re­ vived Beta. Three men did not retum to College next year-Brother Houston, whose health would not permit, Brother Jennings, who joined the army, and Brother Orr, who taught school. 16 THE SHIELD .AND DIAMOND.

So the year 1898-'99 opened with four men assembled­ Brother Clark, and I in the Senior class, and Brothers Adams and Dunn, in the "soph." One man was initiated during the year, Mr. Caldwell Rawlinson, of Rock Hill, S. C., who was in the Medical College. So the year closed with only five men, two of whom graduated, and two did not expect to return. Here this sketch must end, for the rest of Beta's career can hardly be termed history since it is so recent. If the 1·eader is interested in Beta and wishes to know how Brother Dunn returned, and by constant work, before the year closed, had four men, and as good men as there are in College, I refer him to the Chapter letters in the SHIELD AND DIAMOND. If you wish to read still further in Beta's history of how Beta's five became ten, and how her men occupy the most prominent positions in the Col­ lege body-that of President of the student body, Editor­ in-Chief of the Annual, and other·offices, continue to read Beta's letters. Robert. JI. Lafferty. University of Virginia. Alpha is glad to be able once more to write her Chapter letter, and to record the fact that prospects are much brighter this year than last. After a summer spent in va­ rious and pleasant w~ys, mostly in idleness, there assem­ bled five Pi's of last year's Chapter, and this mighty force was greatly augmented by a former member of Alpha, and by an enthusiast from Gamma. So we have this year Brothers R. A. Stuart, Lloyd, New­ comb, formerly of Gamma, Robertson, Moore, Terry and Montgomery. We have bad two meetings and have been grooming our faithful "Billie" preparatory to the great goating we ex­ pect to have soon. Brother Newcomb will no doubt run a "goat" to earth before the end of the week, as be is hot on the trail now, while the rest of us back him up. He is a fine man and a great hustler, and we thank the Brothers at William and Mary for giving him to us. Brother Stuart also is very enthusiastic and a great hus­ tler, although he bas a large amount of work on hand. He is taking post-graduate work, and is an .jnstructor in Teutonics. It is hardly too much to say that we will suc­ ceed gloriously with Brother Stuart at the helm. Brother Lloyd will not be of much assistance to us this year. He is a "second year med," and he · made all his tickets last year, and now he threatens to blackball any one who did not do likewise. But it is whispered that Brother Lloyd is deeply in love, and that in a pre-occupied moment we may slip our man in. 18 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND,

Brothers Terry, Robertson and Moore are all in the law class, and consequently we feel very easy with so many lawyers in the family. All three are engaged in writing speeches with which to overwhelm our first goat. The writer is the chemist of the lot, and is busy concoct­ ing compounds which are to be used for the torture of the aforesaid goat. So it is plainly to be seen that we are de­ termined to be very active and build up a strong Chapter. Virginia has a large attendance his year, larger even than last year, which was a record breaker. The foot-ball game is in fine shape, and w·e are hoping for great things in that line. A number of good games are scheduled, and we hope to win all but one, that with the Indians. We hope next time to report the names of several new members, and to show that we are really iu better shape than we were last year. We wish our sister Chapters a very prosperous year, and hope to see some expansion. Jack P. Montgomery.

BETA. David1on College. The opening of the year found assembled five loyal Pi. Brothers, J. F. Dunn, J. W. McKay, Thos. P. Bagley, R. C. Deal and R. H. Lafferty. We resolved to settle down to hard work and went to work with a vim, the result of which is four new men. . Since the opening of college the prospects of Beta have looked bright. About fifty freshmen have registered, with the prospects of a good many more coming in later. A good supply of Fraternity material came along with the class, of which we have gotten our share. We would like to introduce to the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Brothers W. S. Dowell, of Opelika, Ala., '04; Robt. H. Adams, of Laurens, S. C. '04:, F. C. Simpson, Washington, Ga., and Natt. T. Wagner, Asheville, N.C., also of the class of 1904. OHAPTER LETTERS. 19

I know all of these brothers will develop into men and loyal Pi's. Brother H. C. Davis has not yet returned, but is ex­ pected back in a week or two. I expect there is some "fair magnet" that is holding him longer than usual. Our Chapter now numbers nine active members, and a Beta feels proud of the progress she has made in the last year and as strong as Beta was in the good old days of old. R. C. Deal, one of our talented Brothers, has been elected editor-in-chief of the Annual that is to be published this year, and we hope to put forth one of the best Annuals that has ever been published by Davidson College. We will also have at least one or two of our Brothers on the staff under Brqther Deal. There is in process of formation by the Beta's a II. K. A. Mandolin and Guitar Club. Six of our Brothers play, three Mandolins and three guitars. The Pi musical club hopes to wake up things in the way of Fraternity music. The College foot-ball team is practicing at full blast now and hope to put on the field a team that will be able to cope with all comers. Dr. Howerton, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Charlotte, N.C., paid us a visit September 21, and Beta considered it an honor to have with her such a distin­ guished and loyal Pi. Closing, we hope all Chapters success. Thos. P. Bagley.

GAMMA. William and Mary. Again as the time approaches for our college to open it is with pleasant feelings we look toward the sweet com­ munion of our beloved Pi Kappa Alpha. Our prospects are unusually bright, and the coming session bids fair to be a most glorious success for Gamma and the Fraternity. The attendance at college will be increased and there will be much good material for the Fraternities. Our trusting 20 THE SHIELD AND DIAliiOND.

"Old Billie" is lean and somewhat rested and can again offer himself for first-class riding. That Animal of Terror is naturally ferocious, but we have him in good control and know that he will be as tender in his mercies as pos­ sible to the fortunate riders. Strong exercise does him good. All of Gamma's men report a most pleasant vacation. Some have gone off to other colleges, some are waiting for William and Mary to re-open, while others have gone out into the broad field of life entering on their life's duties. It is pretty certain·five of our old men will be back, and probably two more. Brothers McCandlish, Marchant, Cowles, Dade, and Spratley for certain, with good chances of Brothers Warriner and Galt. These men will victori­ ously carry forward the noble banner of Old Gold and Gar­ net. With the aid of the "goat" the Chapter will keep in the lead among the best. A shadow of sadness passes over us when we think of the older men who will not return to the Chapter. But we are conso]ed with the fact that wherever these men may be found we can feel assured that they will prove a valuable addition in society. Brother Williams, our preacher, has entered the Uni­ versity of Kentucky where he is taking a special course in the Bible before entering the ministry. With all his work we are sure this Brother will not lose his "failing" toward the fair sex. Brother Stevens goes to Johns-Hopkins University for his Ph. D. and a more conscientious or harder working student will not be found there. We predict success for him. · Brother Newcomb has chosen the University of Vir­ ginia to get his C. E. In him Alpha has secured a man ·they may well feel proud of, and he is a hustler in the "spiking" line. Brother Hutchison is weilding the rod at the head of a large and prosperous Academy in his native town. Brother Spruill is engaged in business at his home in Columbia., N. C. OHAPTER LETTERI!I. 21

When College opens much pleasure will it be to us to again see our most highly esteemed and loyal sisters, Mrs. PhillipR and Mrs. Southall. At their homes all II's may be sure of a cordial reception. Gamma can never appre­ ciate too much 'the many kindnesses of these two ladies. We are all in fine spirits over the encouraging and pros­ perous condition of our dear old Pi Kappa Alpha Frater­ nity. To our very able leaders is due the praise and.not too well can their work be spoken of, and we are ready at any and all times to render them any aid in our power. With such leaders we must always feel that our Fraternity is among the foremost of Fraternities. With kind greetings to our sister Chapters and wishing them a most successf,ul session, with a long and happy life to II. K. A. C. Vernon Spratley.

IOTA. Hampden-Sidney. The present session opened September 12 with a small number of matriculates, but with the addition of several new men who have since come in, the number has been raised to the average. Five of Iota's men returned to college and two have since been initiated, and I take pleasure in introducing them to the Fraternity at large: Messrs. Frank Hurt Mann and Maurice Blair Langhorne. They entered college this ses· sion and .will, I feel sure, prove valuable addit.ions to our membership. Our Chapter now consists of Brothers Thomas William­ son Hooper, '00, (taking apost·graduatecourse) Christians­ burg, Va., William Elliott Jones, '01, San Marino, Va., Alexander Martin, 'Ol, Richmond, Va., William Read Mar· tin, '02, Smithville, Va., Frank Hurt Mann, '03, Notto­ way, Va., Maurice Blair Langhorne, '03, Smithfield, Va., and Hugh Maffitt McAlister, '02, Covington, Va. We are working hard· in the interest of the Fraternity, 22 THE •SHIELD AND DIAMOND. and feel safe in saying that we will have the pleasure of in­ troducing to the sister fraternities several initiates very soon. As Brother Hooper is with us again, we lost only two men last year, Brother T. N. Jones, who is taking law at W~shington and Lee, and Brother Franklin Davis, who is at the-Episcopal Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va. One of our members is on the Magazine staff, two on the Annual.board, while at least two will be on the foot-ball team . . _The other fraternities in college have the following num­ bers: Beta . Theta Pi; eight--:-one new member; Chi Phi, eighteen-nine n~w members; Phi Gamma Delta, eight­ five new members; Sigma Chi, two; ·Kappa Sigma, nine­ four new members.' Iota sends best wishes to all her sister Chapters. Hugh MajJitt McAli&ter.

ltiU. Presbyterian College of South -Carolina . .:BY. virtue of diligence in studies, strong intellect and other unseen ci:ms·es, three. of Mu's men, viz: T. Ellison Sill,l.pson, J.P. . Marion, Jr., and James B. Carpenter were pre-sented with sheep-skins at Commencement· last. The loss of three in one bunch tended to "jar" us a little, but after the ·roll is called we find at their posts again A. Man­ nin'g Smith, A. Linton Johnson, James H. Thornwell, Jr. W. R. Wallace, George M. Wilcox, L'. ·B. Stephenson and Brother Simpson, who is doing some post-graduate work and teaching in Thornwell Orphanage Semin:ary. Brother Carpenter is still in town and we are going to make an ac­ tive member of him if another initiation can do it. So our net loss is only four men: J.P. Marion, Jr., C. M. Fuller, ·L ; B. Marion and Charley F. Simmons. Brother Marion has entered the Seminary at Columbia~ and we hope to have Fuller with us again after Christmas. The other two have taken up their studies at other places. L. B. Stephenson, A. M. Smith, J. P. Marion, T. E. Simpson, G. M. Wilcox, ]. B. Carpenter, ~ ~ ~ MU CHAPTER, CLINTON, S.C. ~ ~ ~ C. M. Fuller, A. L. Johnson, L. G. Marion, J. H, Thornwell, C. F. Simmons, W. R. Wallace, '·) CHAPTER LETTERS.

Perhaps, some few will want to know the interpretation of the following &tatement, made by one of our loyal II. Sisters recently: "I have decided to do away with 'Duck' and in the future will wear 'Pique,'" (II. K. A.) As yet this is only an external manifestation of our loyalty, but by the next issue we will introduce to the Frat at large, the one, and the only one, who, when, as Alexander the Great, he has conquered the rapid strides of our naughty "Billy" he can easily explain the cause of this statement. All of us were glad to have with us during the Com­ mencement Miss Effie McLucas, one of our most loyal sis­ ters, and also a graduate of '99. College opened on the 26th, September, and it has an attendance of more new students thus far, than any pre­ vious year of its existance, and they continue to come in day after day. Prof. A. V. Martin, who was in the Faculty two years ago, has returned to take up his same line of work again. We hope the Committee appointed at the last Conven­ tion for the extension of Chapters throughout the South, is now busily engaged in the promotion of that good work. On the Editorial staff of "Garnet and Blue," the College Annual recently published, is to be found the names of three of our men, Brother T. E. Simpson, Editor-in-Chief and Brothers Carpenter and Marion, assistants. This pub­ lication did credit, both to itself and to the College. With the present prospects we hope to do good work for the following year, for we have already begun, as we can see a great deal of "detective work" being done by our boys. Nothing hasty, though. With best wishes for the success of each Chapter, we bid you "so long." L. B. Stephenson.

NU. Wofford College. Vacation is over and the boys have returned from their homes, where they have all been speculating in various 24 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND. kinds of "calico" throughout the summer. Nu has had a very prosperous opening, with eight old men back and has done some good work since she organized, though we make it our rule to take quality not quantity. We have, since the first of October received into fellow­ ship Mr. Ernest F. McWhirter and Mr. William M. Fair. These brethren rode the goat with all necessary fortitude, although he was a little wild after his summer's rest. Brother Fair was here last year and achieved fame, if not fortune, by his brilliant oratory. Brother Me Whirter was at South Carolina College last year, where he played lelt half-back on the best team she has ever produced. Wofford has resumed foot-ball after a rest of three years, and we will be represented on the grid-iron by Brothers Me Whirter and Leitner. N u has, as usual, the lion's share of the honors in the two societies. Brother Auld is presi­ dent of the Preston, while in the Calhoun Brother Brown, Sr., treasurer, Brother Brown, Jr., scribe and Brother Fair recorder. Our roll now has on it the following men: From the Senior Class, Brothers H. M. Brown, Cowpens, S. C., A. E. Drig­ gers, Bethlehem, S.C., and Marvin Auld, Greenwood, S.C. From the Junior Class, Brothers B. H. Brown, Cowpens, S. C., C. H. Varner, Senatobia, Miss., and R. E. Mathias, Irno, S.C. From the Sophomore Class, Brothers W. W. Boyd, Goldville, S.C., L. T. Leitner, Marion, S.C., and W. M. Fair, Elloree, S.C., and from the Freshman Class, Brother E. F. McWhirter, Jonesville, S.C. L. T. Leitner.

RHO. Cumberland University. To us who have watched through the few years past the development and advancement of our most happy Frater­ nity, the opening of schools is a time of joy, at the same time a term of fear. Old men cannot ,all come back and new material is always hard to find out, and risky some­ times. CHAPTER LETTERS. 25

But Rho has taken the first step and has duly initiated two promising young men. They are Messrs. McCleod and K~aton, the former from Brooksville, Miss., and the latter from Gibson, Miss. The old men back are W. F. Poe, Daisy, Tenn., L. E. Wear, West Point, Miss., R. R. Foster, R. C. Cox, H. H. Weir, W. L. Weir, Lebanon, Tenn., and W. C. Miller, Lit­ tle Rock, Ark. Rho has started out in honors by captur­ ing one society President, one paper Editor, quarterback on foot-ball team and one tutorship in Greek. We look for more men in a few days as the Theological school opens in October and we will have some men in then. To all sister Chapt~rs we send greetings. Let us all work for II. K. A. and her interests and build up in numbers as well as quality the best Southern Fraternity. H. H. Weir.

SIGMA. Vanderbilt University. Sigma takes pleasure in introducing to our brothers, Bro­ ther James P. Williamson, of Culleoka, Tenn. Brother Williamson is a budding member of the class of 1904, Aca­ demic Department. He is a loyal, hard-working "scrub," a. good student and an all-round man. We also are glad to state that Brother John M. Morton, Jr., of Nashville, who was in the Law School several years ago, has returned to the University and is taking a promi­ nent place in the Senior Law Class. Brother John Brown, formerly of Sewanee, has entered the Law School. John is a loyal, enthusiastic Pi, and we need a few more just like him. In addition to the brothers named above the following old men are back: W. L. Clarke, Fulton, Ky., J. H. Chad­ well, Nashville, Tenn., A. H. Pike, Springfield, Tenn., C. S. Williamson, Jr., Culleoka, Tenn., and C. A. Stainback, Somerville, Tenn. 26 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

We have not been idle, and do not intend that our goat shall remain so very much longer, but so far Broth~r Wil­ liamson has been our only victim. All the departments of the University are now open, the Medical having opened on the 1st, and the Dental on the 8th. An increased attendance is reported from all depart­ ments, the increase being especially large in the Academic and Law Departments. We are all looking forward to the quadri·centennial an­ niversary celebration, which takes place October 21, 22, 23. At that time the elegant new Dormitory will be formally presented by the donor, Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt. The Dor­ mitory is called Kissam Hall in honor of Mr. Vanderbilt's mother, and is built on the latest plans-two men share a study but have a separate bed room. Addresses will also be delivered by Senator Sullivan, of Mississippi, an alumnus of Vanderbilt, President Hadley, of Yale, and Prof. E. E. Barnard, of Chicago. Vanderbilt's foot-ball prospects are fair, and we hope, by hard work, to put a champion team in the field. We have games arranged with North Carolina, Sewanee and Virginia, and we believe that Vanderbilt will not be last in the "Southern Big Four." Sigma has no representative on the Varsity, but Brothers C. S. and James P. Williamson are valuable men on the scrub eleven. Brother Hoggins, who graduated last June, is practicing law in the city. · He recently succeeded in getting his fir&t client in ~he work-house for eleven months and twenty-nine days-which happens to be the limit in this State. Your humble scribe is the Representative of the Dialec­ tic Society in the Thanksgiving debate, and has also been recently elected President of the Senior Law Class after a campaign that made the national campaign "look like half past nine." Brother Clarke earnestly insists that I report all honors, as he expects to win some several himself this ~u. . Sigma greets her new brothers, and wishes all Pi's every- wheJe a successful year. Charles A. Stainback. OHAPTER LETTERS. 27

UPSILON. .Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Altho we were all happy last Commencement at the thoughts of leaving Auburn for our old homes, yet we were so glad to get back to Upsilon's home that every returning member was here by the opening day. But there were only nine returning members. Brothers H. Y. Hall, S. G. Forbes, J. W. Shuff, and F. H. Anderson left us as Alumni. BrothersJ. A. Lanford and J. W. Woodruff, finished the special courses they were taking, and Brother R. F. Valen­ tine got a better job, so we were minus seven when we held our first meeting this fall. When the honors were announced last Commencement, our boys came in for their full share. Out of a possible twelve, nine of our fellows were awarded distinction certi­ ficates, Brother Letcher being Honor Student in Junior General course, and Brother Hall coming second in the Senior Electrical. Brother Letcher and your scribe were both in the Junior Speakers' Contest, and the latter won out. Last year we took both the Sophomore and the Junior Speaker's medal, Brother J. E. H. Yonge having won the Sophomore. As soon as we arrived this fall we began to look about for material which would make good "II." for "Old Billy." We were very careful in selecting good material, and as a result of careful and persistent effort, there have been added to our happy circle six loyal fellows. At one of our first meetings Brother Chauney Joseph, of Montgomery, were introduced into Pi-i8m. After a short interval Bro­ ther Brady Steele, of Prattville, Alabama, and then Bro· ther Enrico Alfonso Washington, of Savannah, Ga., were "brought around the corner," and at our last meeting Brothers Morris Ketchum, of New York, Gains Whitfield, of Demopolis, Ala., and Edward Lambeth Carroll, of Gainesville, Fla., "were swung into line." We are well represented in nearly every department and place of college life that is honorable and right. We have 28 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND. men who are taking leading parts in not only their studies, but in the Young Men's Christian Association, in the lite­ rary societies, in the military department and in athletics, but we will wait about telling just "who is where" until next time, as this is about enough for one time. With best wishes for equal or superior success of the sister Chapters, we close for Upsilon . .Arthur F. Jackson.

CHI. Un'iversity of the South. The members of Chi have been enjoying the usual sum­ mer term while the rest of the brethren have been taking the regular summer vacation. Though working at our studies, we have found time to complete our dwelling which, we rejoice to say, is very pretty architecturally, and a nice little home for us. We have a very large lot, 120x200, and with future im­ provements will develop into a very desirable place. The dimensions of the main hall are 24x16, and 18 feet to ceil­ ing. The hall is very pleasing, the octagon effect of the front of the hall being especially artistic, and the octago­ nal ceiling of curly pine is quite pretty. The fire-place is of light quartered oak, in harmony with all the wood-work of the room. Perhaps the most unique feature of the hall is the win(low-seat scheme. These are placed along the octagonal front, and in two corners the low, spacious seats look thoroughly inviting. The inner and secret room is 14x16, and a porch 7x14 feet is in front. The lot is well drained, and will be very suitable for fitting out a tennis court, and developing a pretty front yard for turf and flowers. Chi is getting to be well established in Sewanee, and our prospects for the future are very good. We have the pleasure of introducing three new broth­ ers to the brethren at large. Brother Elmore, of the Medi- OHAPTER LETTERS. 29 cal Department, and Brothers Seamon and Abeel, of the Academic Department. They are fine fellows and will do us credit. Our efforts in the future must be bent toward eliminat­ ing our debt and beautifying our premises, and when next summer rolls around we hope to have a very presentable little home. Our foot-ball team is developing very rapidly, and while we cannot hope to put forth such an unbeatable team as that of 799, we hope to be right in the swim. Brother Cadman is spending his energies in that direction, and is tasting the pleasures of being rolled on the grid-iron. We hope that you all return to Y

PSI. North Georgia Agricultural College. Psi Chapter held her first meeting of this term only a few nights ago, and it was not without feelings of deep sad­ ness that we found six of our loyal members wanting. Among that number are Brothers Cox, Powell, Griffin, John­ ston, Ham and Blount. Although separated from them we are glad to know that each one of them have procured po­ sitions that we are proud of. Brother Blount graduated last term with a business diploma, and now holds the po·­ sition of assistant book-keeper and stenographer for one of the leading merchants at Waynesboro, Ga. Brother Cox also holds a paying position as wholesale dry goods clerk in the same place, while Brother Ham is Comman­ dant of Cadets at the McDonough high school at McDon­ ough, Ga. Brothers Johnston, Powell and Griffin are re­ tained at home for a few weeks, but we hope to have them with us before our next. 30 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

We are only six in number now, but as the school con­ tains some very fine young men W6 hope to soon double our size. The following are the brothers that returned: Albert Pierce Bell, Waynesboro, Ga. Hugh Berrien McKeown, Waynesboro, Ga. Paul Jones Horton, Winder, Ga. Madison Palmer Monroe, Felton, Ga. John Clemens Barnes, Stinson, Ga. Dallas Chalmers Stow, Dahlonega, Ga. Psi takes pleasure 1n introducing to her sister Chapters our new brother, Mr. Allen Thomas, of Gainsville, Ga., which makes us seven strong now. Psi looks. forward to a very prosperous year, and will re­ ceive her share of the honors, as we did. last Commence­ ment, and we will do all in our power to promote the in­ terest of our beloved Fraternity, of which we are indeed very proud. A. P. BeU. In order to make this department complete and more interest­ ing, each member is earnestly requested to forward promptly to J. PIKE PowERS, Jr., 520 Gay street, Knoxville, Tenn., an.'IJ item of news concerning a brother member, which may come under his notice. If the item appears in a newspaper, clip it out, paste it on. a postal and forward as above, giving date and name of paper.

-At the home of the bride's mother, at Rose Hill, Colum­ bus, Ga., Rev. Frank Dudley Jones and Miss Rowena Gunby were united in marriage June, 20, 1900. The cer­ emony took place in the First Presbyterian Church, of which the bridegroom has charge. The church was beau­ tifully decorated. A . handsome reception was tendered at the home of the bride. Best wishes and congratula­ tions to Brother Jones. -The following clipping is taken from the "Russell Reg­ ister," Seale, Ala., of June 22nd. Brother Tate is an alum­ nus of Upsilon : "Mr. F. L. Tate, a Russell county boy, continues to win fresh laurels for himself and his county. Last week, Commencement week of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, he delivered an ad­ dress to the societies of the College, which has received most high praises from every one who bad the pleasure of listening to him. Lloyd was raised near Uchee, and attended the Seale High School several terme before going to Auburn. He was one of Alabama's representatives in an inter-collegiate oratorical contest several years ago at Talladega, and captured the first price. Later he competed in a debate at Mont Eagle, and received second prize in that contest. Much success to him." -The following cUpping will be read with interest by all II's, who will join in congratulating Brother Payne, Upsi­ lon on his safe return, June 4th : "Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Payne have returned from New York, where the latter went to meet Mr. Payne, who has just returned 32 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND. from a six months' tour of .Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land. The steamer Bremen, on which Mr. Payne's homeward voyage was made, was among the number of vessels btuned in the de­ structive fire of last f:: aturday at Hoboken. Mr. Payne is bronzed by his travels and in fine health and spirits, and glad to get back home again." -The general office received an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McBryde "to attend the marriage of their daughter, Mary Stuart, and Rev. Frank Knight Sims, on ·' Wednesday evening, July 18th, at the Franklin Street Presbyterian Church,_J.\.fobile, Ala." Brother Sims is an initiate of Mu and a member of Xi, while pursuing his studies at the Theological Seminary, Columbia, S. C. -Robert H. Lafferty, so well known to us all as one of those to whom Beta owes her present high stand, has ac­ cepted the position of Principal of the graded schools at Marietta, Fla., and is at present located there. Best wishes of all II's will follow him in his new field. -From the Columbus, Ga., "Inquire?•" of June 24:t4, we quote the following account of the wedding of our brother, E. G. Abbott, of Upsilon. Best wishes are in order and we know are heartily extended by all II's: "Tuesday morning was distinguished by a very pretty noon wedding-that of Mil's H elen E lectra Raymond, and Mr. Emile Gline Abbott, who were married at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev. William A. Carter. The church was filled with the friends of the young couple, and around the pulpit was a simple but very effective decoration of asparagus fern and white flowers, with red poppies interspersed. Mr. Abbott occupies a good position in the Uentral Railroad of­ fice, and has many friends to congratulate him on winning so charming a bride. Miss Raymond bas been a successful teacher in the public schools since the completion of her own education, a short time ago, and is very highly esteemed by those who know her well. The young couple went on a short wedding journey to Nash­ ville, and will be at home to their friends after June 17th, at 721 First avenue. -Our prominent C. P., H. B. Arbuckle, Ph. D., has spent the summer at Maxwelton, W. Va., where he and his THE PI1S. 33 brother own a large sheep stock farm. Brother Arbuckle occupies a prominent chair in the large female College at Decatur, Ga. It is thus seen that he not only looks after the "lambs" in the winter, but carries on the same occu­ pation in the summer. Brother Arbuckle is considered one of the rising young educators of the South, and has made an enviable record for himself in his present field of work. Any one who has ever come in contact with him, has always been impressed with his zeal and devotion to whatever duty he assumes. We predict a brilliant future for him, and wherever he goes,he can be assured that the best wishes of all II's will follow him. -The General Office is indebted to Brother;J. G. Comfort, of Zeta, for an invitation to his wedding on Thursday, September 27th, 1900, at the .First Methodist Church, Eu­ faula, Ala. His bride was Miss Narcissa Moore, daugh­ ter of the Rev. and Mrs. Hemy D. Moore. -Mr. James Garrett Comfort, Zeta, and Miss Narcissa Moore, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Sep­ tember 27th, at Eufaula, Ala., the bride's home. She is a daughter of Rev. Dr. H. D. Moore, a prominent Southern Methodist minister. He is a son of Hon. James Comfort, one of the most reputable attorneys of the Knoxville bar. "Miss Narney" was always a loyal II sister, and was her­ self a student at the University of Tennessee, where she :first met her husband. The Fraternity takes great pleas­ ure in congratulating them upon their union and wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life together. No prettier collection of bridal presents was ever seen than that they received. Mr. Comfort is now book-keeper for the Knoxville Gas Light Company, and he and his bride are at home to friends at 1419 Jackson avenue, East, Knoxville. -Clarence Templeton, Esq., has changed his residence from Jacksboro to Knoxville, Tenn. 34: THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

THETA. Southwestern Presbyterian University. Once more the boys of old Theta have assembled tore­ new the bonds of friendship that have always been so char­ acteristic of our Chapter, and also to take up the monoti­ nous duties of college life. Nevertheless, we are able to do this without a sigh when we consider the pleasures that always come to those who have the privilege of assembling in our halls. Although we cannot boast of the greatness of our numbers, ye.t we have boys who some day expect to make men out of themselves. At our first meeting this year, when the roll was called we were both glad and sorry; glad to see some of the old boys back that we were not expecting, sorry to miss the familiar faces of those who have gone forth to take their places in the world and to join in its manifold conflicts. Those who answered to their respective names were as fol- . lows: W. V. Frierson, of Tupelo, Miss.; B. H. Mooney, Mississippi City, Miss.; W. L. Sholb, Birmingham, Ala.; A. 0. Price, Ellisville, Miss.; F. L. McFadden, Oakland, Tenn. Since that first meeting, however, we have been busily engaged hunting through the highways and hedges for material out of which we thought II's might come forth, but with our usual caution. Soon a promising subject hailed from Port Gibson, Miss., whom we succeeded in bringing to terms; and as a result of this we take great pleasure in introducing to all II's our most worthy Brother Fred. Smith Brownlee, of Port Gibson, Miss. Brother Brownlee, although quite young in years, has already won for himself the cognomen of "Uncle Fred," which is car­ ried with grave and reverent dignity. We hope to be able very soon to report others as links of our sacred band. Our foot-ball team for this season is just getting well started in its work, and we hope that it will be able to sus­ tain the record of last year. We are represented on the team by your humble servant, as Captain of the same. Among the many pleasant things that come into the lives of old Theta's men here is the pleasure that Is afforded CHAPTER LETTERS. 35 them in a social way by their II Sisters. According to Brother Brownlee's opinion, which we all agree to, they are the most lovable girls in town; and we wish to thank them for the many kind acts they have shown us in our opening work for this year. We hope by the next issue of the SHIELD AND DIAMoND to be able to tell you something definite as to our Chapter House, which we are so anxious to see built. So with best wishes to all our Brothers, we will close. Fred. L. McFadden.

A WORD OF COUNSEL TO OUR CHAPTERS.

Already the battle is joined in our colleges. The strug­ gle for men has been prolonged through the past month and now the fruits of faithful endeavor are being realized. This first month of the college year is richer in experience and attended by · more serious results in connection with fraternity life than any other of the year. I am in~lined to believe that more Chapters are made and ruined in this month than in any other. It may be that much of what I shall say will be out of date for this year, but as the year progresses I trust the truth of my remarks may become enforced by experience, and that they may thus cultivate the true spirit in the Chapter for future years. In order that a Chapter may sucoeed, there must be per­ fect co-operation among its members. The boys must have common aims and ambitions for their Chapter, and they must work as one man. A Chapter that is not united is a failure, and such Chapters are legion. The fault may of­ ten be traced to the careless initiation of the preceding year. Members were secured more to swell the roll than to make the Fraternity a power in college. These are the fraternities that college authorities object to. These fra­ ternities that are united by no high aims and care only to be called the "biggest" frat. in college are the menace of our frat. system. My Brothers, you cannot get your standards too high. 36 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

Remember this. At the beginning of the year, when the rush is on and men are so often judged by the clothes they wear or the stunning air they have, it is the cool judgment and shrewd discrimination that saves the Chapter. It is the stuff a man is made of that makes him worthy of a fine Chapter. Family is all right, personal appearance is all right, athletic qualifications are all right, social parts are all right, intellectual gifts are all right, but you know .as well as I that these cannot make a Fraternity man. Many have tried to describe the Fraternity man and have failed. I shall not make the--attempt It may be we may know him when we see him, but cannot describe him. Look through your Chapter and select your ideal Brother for your standard. You wont go far astray. Suffice it to say, he is a man with a big heart and noble nature and his character is his shield. He is a man all over. You can o:fford to go slow at the beginning of the session, if you can get one or two such men. For in my humble judgment one true Fra­ ternity man is worth more to a Chapter than a dozen, if they are of no special force. Then, strive to secure only the right sort of men. Better hand in your charter than fill your Chapter with men that are unworthy of it. It is not the number of members that make the Fraternity a power. I have known a Chapter of six men that drew the attention and the desires of the whole college to them. If you want to weaken your Chapter and prepare its end, rush in a lot of fellows at the beginning of the year in whom you cannot have perfect faith. Pi Kappa Alpha has always been a very conservative frat., and it has always stood for principles that only true fraternity men could subscribe to. Keep her record clean, boys. Let this season bring forth no weakling Chapters for Pi Kappa Alpha. Yours faithfully in the bonds, H. B. ARBUCKLE, Decatur, Ga., Oct. 18th, 1900. Councilor Princeps, £eli toriGCl.

WE EXTEND hearty greetings to all the II's at this the beginning of another year, which we trust will prove one of signal success for Pi Kappa Alpha. From the Chapter letters, we are glad to learn that our Chapters have started the new year in better condition generally than we have known in years. The ranks are well filled with "old men" and prospects are reported as bright for securing "new men." The prosperity throughout the South h~s made itself felt very materially in the iQcreased attendance at colleges, and we trust that Pi Kappa Alpha will receive her proper share of the good men and that all of our Chapters will have their usual quota by the time the "rushing" season is over. We think the principles of our Fraternity, as to conser­ vatism, are so well grounded into our members, that it is hardly necessary for us to say anything on this subject. However, we would like to· sound a word of warning to our Chapters to "go slow and be sure" before taking in a man. We want quality, not quantity, and it is better to lose a man than, by taking in one too soon, to spoil the life of the whole Chapter.

1N THE LAST few years, many colleges of the South have forged al:\ead and brought themselves into prominence, and with the renewed prosperity this year, we think many desirable fields for entry are now offered which a few years ago were undesirable. There is, therefore, a tremendous work at hand for every Chapter, for not only must they work to build up their individual ranks, but they must 38 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND.

bear their share in building up the general Fraternity by an increase of Chapters. Our Councilor Princeps has worked hard this summer in the matter of Chapter extension, and while we are not able to report any full success as yet, there are many plans on foot, which we think will be soon consummated and will result in several new Chapters. Now is the time, therefore, for the active members to take hold of this work. The last Convention enthusiastically adopt.ed resolutions along this line and appointed a special committee for this work, which we are sorry to say has not as yet done any definite work. All of our members have friends in nearby colleges and if the Chapter members will but exert themselves in the very slightest degree, many new Chapters can be add­ ed to our roll, which will very materially add to the strength of the Fraternity. We urge that each Chapter, at its next meeting, take up this subject and appoiot a special committee of, say, three members, who shall be directly charged with the work of looking into the colleges near by, with a view to placing Chapters there. If we will work together with a vim­ why, before the Christmas holidays, we could easily double our Chapter list!

1N 'rHE LAST issue before the summer holidays, we begged the Chapter correspondents to bear in mind the date of the appearance of the first issue this fall and to be careful to have their Chapter letters in on time. We regret to say that, with the exception of two Chapters, no attention was paid to this, and even now many of our Chapters have not responded to the written request for Chapter letters. We have often cited the well known fact that the Chap­ ter Letter Department is one of the most important in the Magazine, and that the strength of the Fraternity is largely judged by it. Last year our correspondents gave us a splendid department, and we urge that those who are this · year appointed for this work be equally as zealous. Chapter correspondents should bear in mind the fol- EDITORIAL. 39 lowing: The date of the issue of each of the magazines, as set forth on the cover page, and letters should be in hand before the .first of the month of issue. Let the let­ ters be written only on one side of each sheet. In men­ tioning the names of members, be always careful to give the initials. Especially should this be the case in the first Chapter letter of the session, and in addition, the home addresses should be given. Give some news of the other Fraternities, and of the College generally. By these means ot:u Chapter Letter Department will be made newsy and useful. A word to the wise is sufficient.

WE KNOW THAT the .:Vhole Fraternity takes 'great pride in the the success of Chi Chapter. Its members are indeed zealous and enthusiastic workers, and deserve all praise that can be bestowed upon them for their prompt and energetic work in the building of their Chapter house. They have fought a hard fig-ht, but have fought it success­ fully. We publish elsewhere an interesting account of this Chapter and its new home, taken from the official Col­ lege pa.per of Sewanee. 'rhere are pleasing words of praise in this article for our Chi Chapter, and we are con­ fi

Q UR HONORED AND respected Supreme Councilor has sug- gested a most admirable plan for the holding of our next Convention. He cites the fact that on the 1st of next March, the Fraternity will be a generation old, 33 years, and that it would be most appropriate to hold a celebra- 40 THE SHIELD AND DIAMOND. tion at the University of Virginia, in commemoration of this fact. His idea is to have the exercises in the order of a publio celebration, with various orations, poems etc., and that at the same time, the Fraternity could hold ite business Con­ vention. It is believed, by this plan, that a large number of II's will be collected from everywhere, and we hope that the idea will receive the hearty commendation of all members. That we may have full expression of opinion, all the Chapters and Alumni members are urged to communicate immediately with the General Office, any suggestions which they may have to make bearing upon this plan. The Chapters especiallly are urged to uotify the General Office as to the feasibility of their sending delegates to such a meeting, if held in :March, or what would be a more con­ venient date. Let us all take an enthusiastic interest in this matter and work up a successful event.

THE GRAND TREAsURER requests us to call the attention of the Chapters to his department, and to request that they do not fail to attend to these matters by the end of this month. ADVERTISEMENTS. 41

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